Chapter 111 Labradorra Battle

Ash and the others are now in Labradorra City, and they are having battles with Team Meteors, some of them are knocked out, and some of them are still trying to fight with the gym leaders and other important members. And they also spot Lin battling Saphira.

Saphira: This time will be different.

Lin: The difference is cheap. Success is paper-thin. As are you. Did you forget?

Saphira: Forget what? The last time we-

Just then, the PULSE Clawitzer's Draco Meteor tries to shoot Saphira, but she quickly dodges with her Dragonite.

Saphira: Ugh- That's- Nothing I can't stand against!

Lin: Alone, perhaps. But it is not alone. And you always have been.

Lin has Hydregon use Dragon Pulse and knocks out Saphira's Dragonite, causing her to fall to the ground.

Lin: You were never strong enough to protect anyone. Especially not yourself. That was just a desperate child's lie. A cry for help that no one would ever answer.

?: How's this for an answer- Heather, use Air Slash!

Just then, Shelly arrives and has her Yanmega go for Air Slash on Lin herself, causing her to get slammed to the wall.

Shelly: (Rush to Saphira) Are you okay?

Saphira: Oh... You're that girl...

Shelly: I'm not just "that girl", And if I'm gonna be helping you off the ground here, the least you could do is learn my name. It's Shelly. One day, I'm gonna be the greatest Bug Type Gym Leader in the whole world, so remember it, okay?

Saphira: Hmph. So you say. Thanks, Shelly.

At the same time, Florinia, Titania, and Serra are also here.

Titania: Somebody call for reinforcements?

Shelly: We'll help you deal with her!

Lin: (Walks towards them) Numbers will not help.

Florinia: A statistical improbability.

Lin: Tactics will not help.

Saphira: As if anyone operates without them.

Lin: Friends will not help.

Shelly: Watch us!

As Florinia, Shelly, Titania, and Saphira are dealing with Lin, Serra turns to Ash.

Serra: Good, you're here. Truthfully, we all know we don't have any chance of actually beating her. But we won't stand a chance as long as that PULSE-Clawitzer up there is active. We'll stall for time, but we need you to deactivate that PULSE before we can make any real progress. We're counting on you.

Ash nods as he starts to run to find the way through, but after some roads are blocked by battles, Ash finds a building and rushes in, only to be ambushed by Team Meteor members, thanks to Victoria coming to his aid, they manage to beat them without any problem.

Meteor: Geez, I guess my heart's not in it.

Victoria: That's a cheap excuse for your own failure.

Meteor: I mean, maybe... but we're on guard to keep one of our own here. Personally, I don't consider it a huge loss if he gets out.

Victoria: Who are you talking about?

Meteor: See for yourself.

As they walk forward, they are surprised to see Solaris lying in the cell, with one eye being torn out.

Victoria: It's him. I just need (Rushes into the cell with Ash) Looks like someone's already had a number on him. I'm almost jealous. But why is he in here?

Solaris: Who... (Open the last eye and trying to get up)

Victoria: Good. You're awake. I would flinch to finish off a sleeping opponent. Because I do have a sense of honor, Unlike you.

Solaris: ...Hah. I see... (Sits up) So, you are further judgment for my crimes?

Victoria: No. Not all of your crimes. Just one. You remember me, don't you?

Solaris: I'm afraid I can't even see your face clearly, girl. Not after my own subordinate decided he wanted my eye above my position.

Victoria: Then I'll fill in the blank for you. My name is Victoria Marlow, Apprentice to Kiki Mikael Argall, The purest soul in this wretched world, Whom you extinguished atop Pyrous Mountain. That was your mistake.

Solaris: Ah, yes... I remember you now. Even yapping pups may yet grow into their teeth.

Victoria: Then be bitten and die.

Victoria is about to send out her Pokemon and kill the man, but Cal arrives and stops her.

Cal: Victoria.

Victoria: WHAT?!

Cal: Easy, now...

Victoria: Don't you dare try to stop me! I heard what you said before and I've set it aside- But no matter what, there's no denying the irreversible truth that this man killed Kiki. So I'll do what I must!

Cal: I'm not here to stop you. Just to ask you a question.

Victoria: What.

Cal: Is this what Kiki would want?

Victoria: Don't.

Cal: Answer me.

Victoria: I have no obligation to answer you.

Cal: Because you already know that it's not.

Victoria: (Glares) Don't you DARE pretend for even a second that you know what Kiki would want!

Cal: Then tell me that it is. Look me in the eyes and tell me that this is what Kiki would want from you. Tell me that this is what she taught. That this is the future, not only of Apophyll, but of Reborn.

Victoria then remembers what Kiki has taught her and she stops trying to kill Solaris, and she also kneels down.

Cal: That's answer enough. Come on, let's step outside. You have no business here.

Victoria can only nod as she follow Cal out there, leaving Ash and Solaris alone.

Solaris: Hmm... So, that was Cal. Perhaps... he is nothing like his brother said after all. (Turns to Ash) And how about you? Do you wish me dead as well?

Ash: You wished me dead because of the Amethyst Pendant, and I also wished you dead because you tried to kill Kiki. But after seeing your situation, and how Taka has told me everything, I feel like you don't deserve to be killed.

Solaris: I see. Then we may both be very unfortunate soon. They have decided that I am a "risk" if not captive. I've heard that one many times before, but it's been quite a while since it was from those who I called my allies. This world is given to change in so many ways... But nonetheless, that refuses to be one of them. (Stands up and prepares to leave) My former subordinates have a plan to flee north when they are done playing with you. I suspect that several of them are in as much danger as I am. Well, let us see if this old man is capable of making any kind of difference after all...

Ash watches how Solaris leave, and he continues to move forward to find the PULSE Clawitzer. As he continues to enter the buildings, he finds Noel is in one of them.

Noel: Oh, there you are. Eve said to make sure you got this. But I wasn't sure how to find you. Here.

Ash gets the PULSE dex for Clawitzer and he reads it.

PULSE 10 Clawitzer: Water and Dragon Type. Ability: Contrary. Mechanically sculpted via scripted process. Its function is endless offensive potential. Many bodily features such as the brain have been rendered vestigial to allow manual usage of the Pokemon similar to traditional artillery.

After leaving the building, they find Laura and Bennett.

Laura: What in the world was that thing?!

Bennett: I'll explain later, but as long as it's locked, we're-

Just then, much to their surprise, even Elias has come here.

Elias: Iniuriae qui addideris contumeliam...Non diligere Deum, qui mandata eius participando cum perfidis non custodit. To what does your loyalty lie?

Bennett: You're welcome to draw that conclusion yourself.

Elias: As my past is given to, I can see no answer. Consider this an opportunity.

Bennett: If you think I'm suddenly going to repent and bow down like the sheep you expect me to be, then I'm afraid you will be sorely disappointed.

Elias: Little more can disappoint me yet. There are no shepherds here; Only lunatics howling in the streets.

Bennett: Does that include yourself?

Elias: No man may judge what is God's to tell. I, too, may yet be a ram or wether bleating for its master.

Bennett: Don't tell me something happened to your boyfriend.

Elias: I will overlook the phrasing in the name of urgency. He was overthrown, captured, and then vanished.

Bennett: That's rough. Good luck with that. (Tries to leave, but stopped by Elias)

Elias: Do you not yet owe us a debt of gratitude?

Bennett: I don't think so, no. There's no need for gratitude when I am as aware as you've been that we were both just using each other. I would sooner pity you. First a daughter, and then this.

Elias: I beg your pardon?

Bennett: She stepped into a black hole at the workstation. If you require someone to blame, I suggest looking to the one responsible for this conflict. Whether you consider that your master or Lin is up to you. Personally, I'd say both apply, So forgive me if I don't live up to the Lord's sympathy or whatever tired sermon you're biting back. Don't bother trying to stop us. Come on, Laura. We're done here.

Laura: Right.

Then both Bennett and Laura leave, and Ash notices that Elias is falling a tear in his eye after hearing what happened to Luna.

Elias: Luna... So the Lord has swallowed you whole at last. Much is lost and little gained under the eyes of the Lord. And yet... Nec deus intersit, nisi dignus vindice nodus inciderit. Then a common enemy is decided. Fiat voluntus dei. (Leaves)

Ash is surprised to learn that Elias is going to help them stop Team Meteor, which means there aren't anymore important figures left in Team Meteor, but for Ash, he still needs to find the PULSE Clawitzer. When he enters another building, Ash notices a figure just runs past him, it seems to be like Dr. Sigmund Connal, but he is confused as to why he's running.

But while getting out of the road, he is ambushed by two more Team Meteor grunts.

Amaria: (Rushes to Ash) Need some help? That is... if you even trust me?

Ash: Of course, I trust you.

Amaria: You know, it's the kindest lies that hurt the most. But I know you're telling the truth.

Then both Ash and Amaria fight the Team Meteor grunts together and wins against them.

Amaria: See, it's not so bad.

Ash: I agree, we did do great as a team. By the way, Titania is also here, you know that, right?

Amaria: I know, I'll catch up with the others. Good luck~ (Leaves)

Ash is glad to see Amaria back to her own self, and then he continues to find a path to PULSE Clawitzer.

Ash: This is the last building...I hope that this is the right one...

Ash enters the building and finds some scientists trying to stop him, but after defeating them with ease, he notices the stairway and it is leading to the top of the building, but he also notices a lot of screens and there is one with a red screen and his head on it.

Ash: I guess we're close... (Rushes to find the PULSE Clawitzer)


And here is a new chapter, as you can see, Elias hears what happened to Luna and he decides to betray Team Meteor, as for Solaris, he has been tortured by the other Meteor members and he is now trying to set things right. The next chapter will be 2 PULSE Battles and I hope you like this chapter.