Chapter 61 Iolia Valley
When Ash notices a room that has the Aether Symbol, he is surprised as he walks in. Only to find a lot of bloody bodies of researchers.
Ash: This can't be a good sign...
When he notices a small gate, he looks inside to find a Pokemon that he is surprised to see, a Type: Null.
Ash: Type: Null...so this is the place where they create this Pokemon...
Type: Null is growling at Ash and Pikachu, and Ash notices the blood in its mouth, he realizes that this Type: Null is the one that killed all the researchers there. When he tries to attack Ash, Ash quickly dodges the way.
Ash: You have to calm down. I know you're in pain, right?
Ash tries to comfort the Pokemon, and he can tell how hurt it is because of the helmet it is wearing. Ash also notices the documents on the table and realizes that they have killed a Carvanha, Unfezant, and a Luxray to create this Pokemon, he can only stare in horror as he tries to comfort the Pokemon. In the end, Ash decides to capture this Pokemon by throwing a Poke Ball, and maybe when Reborn can contact the other regions, he would ask Gladion how to raise this Pokemon.
And when Ash mines a Rare Candy in the Beryl Wall, a man has stolen it and Ash has to chase after the man. After defeating the man in the battle, he got the candy back, and he gives it to another man to exchange for a Piplup.
Ash's New Capture in 7th Street: Piplup, Type: Null (Event)
Back at Subseven Sanctum, Ash puts a Soul Candle on the altar where Luna was held, and he gets a Litwick in the end.
Ash's New Capture in Subseven Sanctum: Litwick (Event)
Now Ash has finished everything in 7th Street, he decides to head back to his father's castle so that he can find the Iolia Valley that Luna spoke of. As he gets down the hole behind the tree, he finds himself in a cavern. But he gets to a dead end already.
Ash: So how am I going to continue... (Notices a Red Crystal) Maybe this Key can help?
Ash takes out the Red Crystal Key, and it reacts to the crystal and there is a crack in the wall. Ash uses Rock Smash to get through, and it reveals the path. But unknown to him, someone is actually behind Ash as he follows him.
Ash notices that the cave is really dark, but it is short, after getting out of the cave, he finds himself in a valley.
Ash: So this is the Iolia Valley...I admit this is really beautiful...
Then Ash decides to navigate through the place and also find some Pokemon living here.
Ash's New Capture in Iolia Valley: Carbink (Cave), Seel, Wynaut (Grass)
After getting out of the Red Crystal puzzles, he finds another Crystal Key on the ground, and it is Green Crystals.
Ash: Didn't we see a Green Crystal back at the beginning? Maybe we should go there.
But Ash feels someone is following him, as he turns around, he finds no one there, which causes him to be confused. When he activates the Green Crystals, some of the bushes turn into Rock-Smashable Rocks, and Ash breaks them to reveal some path for them to go through. Before he can go into a Red Crack, he hears a voice.
Bennett: Ah, so that's where you went.
Ash: (Looks up to see Bennett on the upper level) No wonder I felt someone following me...
Bennett: I was following you to find Luna, but managed to lose track. Don't worry, I came of my own accord, not because Elias asked me to. I realize that what happened with Luna was wrong, but we really do only want what's best for her. Anyway, I've decided to let that go. I'm going to find her and apologize to her. And- Well, never mind. This doesn't concern you anymore, so I would appreciate it if you let me and her alone. Good bye. (Leaves)
Ash groans as if he is going to let his cousin get close to Luna, after how he sided with Team Meteor and almost had Luna lose her hair and the Emerald Brooch. But Ash immediately finds the Blue Crystal Key, which means he has to go back for the third time since there is also a Blue Crystal. When he goes to the Blue Crystal, it creates a bridge for Ash and Pikachu to cross the river.
After getting into the cave, he finds the last Crystal Key, but just as he gets the purple one, Bennett also comes into the cave.
Bennett: So this appears to be a dead-end, too. No matter. I'll find her. She is here somewhere, right? Ash, what transpires next is between myself and her solely. Please stay out of it.
Ash: Look, I know we are cousins, but do you still think I can let you and Luna alone after what happened last time back in Subseven Sanctum?
Bennett: I suppose I cannot blame you for not trusting me, but I promise my intentions are genuine. I'm sure that I can be the one to make her happy. All I have to do is find her. I implore you not to interfere.
Ash glares at Bennett as he leaves, he actually has some feelings for Luna as well. But he decides to use the Purple Crystal and finds that the crystal changes the interior of the cave so that it leaves a different exit. When he continues further, he also finds a dead end with a Field Note and a Dread Memory for Silvally.
Field Note 04 Dark Crystal Cavern:
"Darkness is gathering..." Certain attacks like Black Hole Eclipse and Prismatic Laser boost x2. Certain attacks like Aurora Beam, Dark Pulse, Dazzling Gleam, Diamond Storm, Doom Desire, Flash Cannon, Luster Purge, Menacing Moonraze Malstrom, Mirror Shot, Moongeist Beam, Night Daze, Night Slash, Photon Geyser, Power Gem, Shadow Ball, Shadow Bone, Shadow Claw, Shadow Force, Shadow Punch, Shadow Sneak, Signal Beam, Techno Blast boost x1.5. Light That Burns the Sky decrease x0.5. Dark and Ghost Type Pokemon Defense x1.5. Flash effect amplifies. Dark Void's accuracy:100%. Moonlight recovery:75. Synthesis/Morning Sun recovery:25. Prevents Solar Beam and Solar Blade. Becomes Crystal Cavern when the weather is Sunny, for as long as the sun lasts. Becomes a cave when Bulldoze, Earthquake, Fissure, Magnitude, and Tectonic Rage are used. Enables Aurora Veil. Prism Armor lowers damage x0.5. Shadow Shield reduces the damage of Super Effective hits by 0.75. Nature Power becomes Dark Pulse. Camouflage becomes Dark Type. Secret Power lowers Accuracy. Magical Seed boosts Special Defense and applies Magic Coat to the user.
Ash decides to try out by using Dark Pulse to change the field, and then Sableye comes out to play as Ash captures one.
Ash's New Capture in Iolia Valley: Sableye (Event)
After walking for a while, he finally finds a Healing Shard, which means Luna must be nearby. When he enters the cave, he is tackled into a hug by Luna.
Luna: Welcome, Ash. I am glad you have reached here safely.
Bennett: (Rushes in) Luna! I finally found you!
Luna and Ash break the hug as Luna starts to back away from Bennett, Ash can tell she is scared of him.
Luna: How can this be? Only Ash was supposed to reach me here...
Bennett: I tagged along. I want to apologize, Luna. (Steps forward)
Luna: (Steps backward) There is no need to apologize. I hold nothing against you. Now please, if you will, leave us be? We do have business, after all.
Bennett: No, Luna- you don't understand. I just, I want what's best for you, and I was really confused and-
Luna: Bennett, it is quite all right. You need not say any more.
Bennett: No, I- (Takes a deep breath) Luna, I love you!
Luna: I beg your pardon?
Bennett: Ever since you first moved in with us, I couldn't stop thinking about you. You are, without a doubt, the most beautiful girl I have ever seen, and-
Luna: Please, stop...
Bennett: Luna, would you be mine?!
Luna: (Looks at Ash helplessly, who nods as he is going to interfere) ...I'm sorry, but I have to go now. Ash? He will not be able to follow me without the Crystal Key you hold, so please join me when you are sure we will be unaccompanied. That is, farewell. (Runs away)
Bennett: No, wait, you haven't even given me a proper answer! (Seeing her gone) ...She disappeared again, huh. Maybe she's just shy... Maybe she feels the same way and doesn't want to admit it... Or maybe I'm just pathetic. That's what you're thinking, right?
Ash: Can't you see Luna doesn't share the same feelings for you?
Bennett: But she's letting you through. Why? I know. Ash, why don't you give me that Key she was talking about?
Ash: Like I will give it to you, she has already stated that she doesn't want to see you.
Bennett: Then I'll just have to take it from you. (Sends out Larvesta)
Ash sighs as he has to fight his cousin for the second time, and he goes for Lycanroc. With the Stone Edge boosting from the Dark Crystal Cavern, Larvesta takes a lot of damage, but Larvesta goes for Morning Sun to recover some, but not that much, and it goes for Zen Headbutt and Flame Charge, trying to do as much damage as it can, but Ash manages to win by having Lycanroc use Accelrock.
The second Pokemon is Yanmega, and the Giga Drain causes Lycanroc to faint, so Ash goes for Aurorus, using Ice Beam to make it frozen, and then goes for Ancient Power, but Yanmega also thwarts out and goes for the same attack. Both Ancient Powers hit each other, but Aurorus deals the final blow by using Avalanche.
The third Pokemon is Scyther, and it goes for a Swords Dance to boost its Attack stat, and then it lands a Night Slash, knocking out the Aurorus. Ash goes for Typhlosion for the next one, and it goes for Inferno, causing a lot of damage to Scyther and getting it burned. In the end, Scyther lands Wing Attack on Typhlosion, but is defeated by the Burn.
The fourth Pokemon is Venomoth, and it goes for Sleep Powder to make Typhlosion asleep, and then it goes for Quiver Dance to raise its stats, and then it goes for Signal Beam, which is also amplified by the Field Effect. However, Typhlosion wakes up in the end and goes for Flamethrower, knocking the Pokemon out. The fifth Pokemon is Dustox, and Ash switches into Butterfree, using Air Slash and Psychic, Dustox takes a heavy amount of damage, but it goes for Moonlight to heal itself, and it also goes for Shadow Ball. But in the end, it is no match for Butterfree.
Bennett: Tch, she would never... No! I won't give up! I'll make her see! (Sends out Butterfree)
Both Butterfree clash at each other with Air Slash and Sleep Powder, but Ash's Butterfree manages to dodge the Sleep Powder and goes for its own, causing Bennett's to fall asleep. And in the end, it delivers a Psychic attack, knocking out the Butterfree.
Bennett: So that's what I amount to, is it...(Recalls Butterfree) In the end, I'm just a fool, aren't I? Stupid. Stupid to think that she would love me. Stupid to tell her... Stupid to think I could beat you. Yet... I'm going. Elias promised he would take me to the top, and I'll hold him to that. And when I'm there... She'll regret refusing me now. Just watch me, Ash! One day, you'll see.
Ash: (Thinks) And you're going to destroy the last of the family relationship by joining Team Meteor...
Bennett: Good luck in your battle. I promise, next time you see me, things will be different.
Ash: It sure will be. (Watches Bennett leaves)
Here is a new chapter, and as you can see, Ash manages to find Luna, but Bennett also tags along so that he can confess to Luna, but Luna refuses and Bennett decides to join Team Meteor so that he will make Luna regret not wanting him. I hope you like this chapter and the next chapter will be the gym battle.
