Chapter 63 Agate Circus
Before leaving for Agate City, Ash gets to 7th Street and finds a woman that needs an Oddishweed, and after giving it to her, she gives Ash the egg in return. When he finally arrives at the checkpoint, Cain is still trying to wake up the guards.
Cain: Heyyyy. These guys are still conked out for whatever reason. You think something happened?
Ash: I just hope that it is not another PULSE.
Cain: If we go past here, there's no telling what could happen. It may even be a long time before we can come back. You sure you're ready?
Ash nods, and Cain just sends out his Nidoking.
Cain: All right, Nidoking! Knock knock, open up the door, we're here!
It uses Strength to break open the gate, much to Ash and Pikachu's surprise.
Cain: I mean... that works, I guess. I guess we're really taking the 'gate' out of Agate~ C'mon~
When Ash and Cain rush to Agate City, they are confused as the city is very quiet.
Ash: It's quiet... Too quiet.
Cain: (Walks further with Ash) Okayyy, what's going on here? Helloooo? Anyone there?
Ash: (After no reply for Cain) Mm, dead-silent...Typically that's not a good sign.
Cain: (Notices two figures sleeping on the ground) Huh? Wait a second... Is that... No way! Aya! What are you doing all the way up here?
Ash: (Looks closer at another figure) And that's Hardy, the Rock Leader...
Cain: (Shakes his sleeping sister) Heyyyy, Aya, wake up! Answer me! ...Aya? Why are you sleeping in the middle of the street? Dork.
Ash: Not only the guards, but they are also falling asleep as well...
Cain: I dunno. I'm not gonna just leave her here, but... I kinda feel tired myself.
For some reason, both Ash and Pikachu are feeling sleepy all of a sudden.
Cain: I think I'll just take a nap and wait for her to wake up.
Just before they can close their eyes, they hear a strange noise from the distance.
Cain: Uh... Hey, do you hear something?
?: RAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWRRR! DIAMOND DYNAMOOOO!
Just then, a girl with rainbow-colored hair is holding a giant mallet, and it charges at both Ash and Cain. Both of them widen their eyes as they quickly jump out of the way.
Cain: (Shocked) WOAHHH!
?: (Notices the two on the ground) Uh. Whups.
Cain: That was way too close! What do you think you're doing?!
?: WHAT AM I DOING? WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! ...this saturday night babeh, id like to take you out, knowwhatimean nudge nudge wink wink.
Cain: Usually people ask that before they try to pound me, not after.
Ash: Oh my god, Cain...this is no time for jokes...(Notices how the girl just puts the giant mallet into the pocket) Hold on, what did you just do with that giant mallet?
?: ya wanna find out? ;)
Cain: (Starts to look around the girl) Like really, what, where could that POSSIBLY have gone?!
?: (Blushes) he's checkin me out awwwwwwhhhhh yeh
Cain: (Blush as well) I- (Turns to Ash) Please tell me I'm not this bad, Ash.
Ash: I don't think I want to talk about this...
?: ANYWAY AS I WAS SAYINg YA GOTTA GET OUTTA HERE uwu
Ash: Why? And who even are you?
Terra: I AM TERRA, HEAR ME RAWRRRR! Acceptable alternate names include Terrawr, Terraria, Terrawrawrawrawrawrawr, M3G4T3RR4, super1337 lion tamarrr and Queen o' B00ty. (Walks towards to Cain and whispers) and i got some sweet sweet words o' sugar for you baby aww yeh so lemme whisper in yo ear realllll close-like: ... GET OUTTA HERE!
Cain jumps at the sudden loud volume, and Ash and Pikachu are staring at them with confusion.
Terra: Cuz anypony who stick around gon' fall right asleep, y0. (Looks at Aya and Hardy) Exhibits A, and C. therewasanExhibitBbutiatehim. delicious. what who said that
Ash: (Decides to ignore the girl's craziness for now) Is it because of this place? That everyone falls asleep?
Terra: CORRECTAMUNDO. YOU WIN! YOUR PRIZE IS A BRAAAAND NEWWWW CARRRR! butiatethecartoo. whoops. now git. dw tho, i gotchu friends up one way first class ride 2 safety. lemme esplain.
Much to Ash, Pikachu, and Cain's surprise, Terra takes out a giant mallet again, and from the looks of it, it doesn't seem to be good.
Cain: Terra, what are you doing?
Terra: ur mom lol BATTER UP! (Slams the mallet to the ground, causing Aya to bounce into the air, and then slams Aya to who knows where.) HOME RAWR! (Turns to Hardy and does the same thing) WHAT THE FUCK IS A PHYSICS?! iz no worry now. they are safe. we sing hakuna my tatas and go join them. (Turns to Ash and Cain) ya. READY?!
Cain: I think I'll walk, thank you! Just tell me where you sent Aya.
Terra: (Puts the mallet away) bb u wont be able 2 walk after I'm done w/ u
Cain: You might be surprised. C'mon, let's get outta here before we fall asleep too. I can already feel it.
Terra: fiiiiiine. ALL TROOPS, MOVE OUT!
As they leave the city, Ash and Cain notice that the girl is spinning and moving at the same time, much to their horror, they are wondering if this girl is even a human. But after rushing, they find themselves in some sort of carnival-like place, with a lot of vendors and clowns moving around, and the giant circus tent in front of them.
Terra: An' here it be, deh famous Agate CIRCUS! Iz no sleepy people here.
Ash: So I guess you're one of the clowns then?
Terra: WRONGO! I AM NOT A CLOWN! I AM THE ENTIRE CIRCUS! (Spins around) but mostly the lion tamer. whip whip nyaa ;)
Cain: What?
Terra: you know, like, nya? i also tame ciel if you know what i mean ;)
Ash: I don't know...
Terra: Anyweigh, yo friendlypeeps prolly fell 'round this joint somewhere. I'm gonna go hit the showerzzz. pce. cha cha reallll smooooooth (Leaves them alone)
Cain: (Turns to Ash) So that happened. Do you think she's okay? Aya, I mean. After being knocked over a mountain wall by a giant mallet...
Ash: And I'm wondering if that is just a dream or not?
Cain: Nevermind, I answered my own question. Let's split up and find her, 'kay?
Ash nods as he walks around the circus, he finds some puzzle vendors, and also other vendors that sell items, balloons, and Cotton Candy, Ash can't believe that in a broken place like Reborn, there is actually a circus and it is crowded with people. There are some clowns who want to battle him, and there are also some games that he can do to get Pokemon or other things.
Ash's New Pokemon in Agate Circus: Timburr (Event)
Ash also notices some people standing in front of a female ringmaster, and she has been trying to calm them down because of the whole Agate City business.
Ringmaster: And, um, as a result, we just need to assure everyone that, everything is probably okay! We hope. (Notices Ash) Oh, um, hi! Can I help you?
Ash: Yes, I am trying to find someone. She is a girl with purple hair...
Ringmaster: Oh! You're here for the girl!? That's great! (Turns to the angry crowd) See, everyone, everything is under control! (Turns back to Ash) It was super weird, this girl just sailed over the ride and landed plop in the middle of the Circus. And then a moment later, everyone who looked up saw a boy fly straight across the Circus. We don't quite know where he landed yet. Don't worry though! The girl survived! Somehow. I don't really know how, to be honest. And we'll find the boy too.
Ash: (sighs in relief) That's good to know, I was worried when that girl named Terra just hammering them all the way from Agate City...
Ringmaster: ...Huh? You mean it was Terra who- (Sighs) Well, that explains everything. Now we really have to find them or it'll look bad for the Circus. (Realizes something) Oh! Sorry, I didn't properly introduce myself. Hi! Ringmaster Alistasia of the Agate service, at your circus-! I mean- service- shoot. At the Agate Circus, we bring you the Big Top top-tier entertainment! It's an experience that can't be bought, guaranteed to make your draw jop! I mean- jaw drop! Dammit!
Ash: Are you okay?
Ringmaster: Sorry, I'm still new to this. My father was the original Ringmaster, but he just- (Shakes her head) Well, he's not around. Nevermind that! To be honest, we're kind of having a rough time. Agate City had to be closed because everyone who passed through would fall asleep and not wake up. And as such, we can't get any business from Agate or Reborn City. It's been tough to keep going. And now Terra's causing problems again! But we will definitely all get through this, okay?! Just um, why don't you all go help yourself to a free cotton candy?! Tell them I sent you!
Ash: Well, I'm not hungry for Cotton Candy...
Ringmaster: Anyway, hey, I had Samson carry the girl into the back room so she could be treated. I have to finish up here, so go ask him to take you to her. He usually hangs out around the High Striker.
Ash nods as he and Pikachu walk towards the High Striker, and he sees a man with brown hair in front of the striker.
?: High Striker up to go! Win prizes! Or something. Lemme demonstrate!
Ash sees the man slams the hammer hard, and the points start to raise until the bell rings and breaks.
Machine: YOUR POWER LEVEL IS OVER 9000!
?: (Turns to Ash) Not bad, huh?
Ash: Wow...
Operator: Great... Time for another new bell. (Takes out a new one and places it on top of the machine)
Samson: Name's Samson. Circus Strongman. My Pokémon do most of the work for the main shows, but as you can see, I ain't a lightweight. Anyway, you look like you want something. What's up?
Ash: So you're the Samson that the Ringmaster told me about, you see, I am finding a girl with purple hair.
Samson: Oh yeah, that girl what just crash-landed in front of literally everyone? I carried her into our backroom just a minute ago. I'll take you there. Meet me at the front of the Big Top.
Ash nods, but he also wants to try out the High Striker, when he strikes the bell, he gets powerful, and the operator decides to give him a Poke Doll, but he finds out that one of the dolls is actually a Clefairy in disguise, so Ash captures the Pokemon.
Ash's New Pokemon in Agate Circus: Clefairy (Event)
After more tries, he can't get OVER 9000, but he did get a lot of Poke Dolls. A girl wants one, and Ash decides to give it to her, and her parent gives him a Field note in return.
Field Note 06 Big Top Arena:
"Now presenting...!" All Physical Fighting moves, Blaze Kick, Body Slam, Bounce, Brutal Swing, Bulldoze, Crabhammer, Dragon Hammer, Dragon Rush, Dual Chop, Earthquake, Giga Impact, Heat Crash, Heavy Slam, High Horsepower, Ice Hammer, Icicle Crash, Iron Tail, Magnitude, Meteor Mash, Pound, Sky Drop, Slam, Smack Down, Stomp, Stomping Tantrum, Strength, and Wood Hammer becomes Striker moves. Striker moves damage rolls and sets multipliers between 0.5 to 3. Striker moves roll high when the attacker has one of these abilities: Sheer Force, Guts, Huge Power, and Pure Power. A boosted Attack stat increases the chance of high rolls; lowered Attack stat decreases the chance of high rolls, regardless of ability. Acrobatics always deals full damage. Sound-based moves boost x1.5. Pay Day BP boosts x2 and payout boosts. Acrobatics, Fiery Dance, Fire Lash, First Impression, Fly, Petal Dance, Power Whip, Revelation Dance, and Vine Whip boost x1.5. Encore lasts 6 turns. Dragon Dance, Quiver Dance, Swords Dance, and Feather Dance effect amplify. Sing accuracy:100%. Rain Dance last 8 turns. Belly Drum boosts Defense/Special Defense. Spotlight boosts Attack/Special Attack of both the target and user. Dancer boosts Speed and Special Attack when a dance move is used on its own turn. Nature Power becomes Acrobatics. Camouflage becomes Normal Type. Secret Power lowers Special Defense. The Synthetic Seed boosts Attack and applies Helping Hand to the user.
Ash: Even this circus has its own field...I have to be careful...
Ash and Pikachu then walk towards the circus, hoping that he'll find Aya inside.
And here is a new chapter, as you can see, Ash finally arrives at Agate Circus, in the next chapter, all the gym leaders of Reborn will be introduced. I hope you like this chapter.
