Chapter 171 Mew's Toybox
Ash, Serena, and Lillie are now at the Night Club after some days of rest, and they find Randall there.
Randall: Hang onto your knickers, partner- we've got a big one. Reports are saying that people were seeing one of those Animes up on the Wasteland Wall. You know, the one that divides Chrysolia and Byxbibsixthshypsixsion?
Ash: I know, that's the place I found my Dhelmise...
Randall: But get you this... The 'Mon they said was in the Anime? Mewtwo.
Serena: Mewtwo?
Lillie: Are you serious?
Randall: Yeah- I didn't believe it either. But I think some folks are gonna be wantin' to jump on this Anime right quick.
Ash: Mewtwo is actually Pokemon made by Mew...I guess I should check this one out.
Randall: You got it, partner. Get in there and show that Anime who's what and what's who!
Then they head to Tanzan Mountain so they can head to the Wasteland Wall and get to the place where the New World Portal is located.
Lillie: This place sure is a little confusing.
Ash: I know, but we're here, that's all it matters.
Just as they are about to get into the cave, they are stopped by a person, and much to their annoyance, the person is no other than Fern.
Fern: Hah... You didn't think you'd seen the last of me, did you? Not by a long shot! You might've thrashed me, put my pride in the dirt, and kicked me into a well of shame from which I'm still trying to crawl out ...But I'm still here! If you think all that's gonna keep me down, you've got another thing coming!\
Ash: Are you seriously here trying to start a fight?
Fern: Actually, to be honest... A part of me is glad that you kicked Lin in her stupid face and became the champion. It's a lot less embarrassing to have lost to you if you're on the top. And you put that bitch in her place to boot. So thanks for that. They did everything they could for my face, but this is the best it's gonna get, they said. At first, I was ashamed to even go out in public. But you know what? This is still my face- the only one I got! And if I can't be proud of it, then that's everyone else's problem! I'll wear my mistakes loudly, and keep on smiling anyway!
Lillie: At least you are not trying to kill us with your Decidueye right now.
Fern: So, you heard too, right? About the Mewtwo. I'll have you know I haven't just been sitting on my ass all this time. Just as you've been out there catching Legendaries and putting out fires, so have I! Don't get comfortable- I'm coming for your champion title! And this Mewtwo is a stepping stone on my way to beat you...So, I can't take your title here and now, but what do you say to a casual battle? Winner gets the first shot at Mewtwo. Let's put 'em up!
Ash nods as he decides to battle Fern again. His first Pokemon is Haxorus, and Ash goes for Primarina to battle. Haxorus goes for Dragon Dance and Poison Jab, dealing a lot of damage to Primarina, but Ash has Primarina go for Blizzard, and then finishes it with the Moonblast attack. The second Pokemon is Serperior, it goes for Leaf Storm to knock Primarina out, and the Contrary Ability causes the Special Attack to raise instead. Ash goes for Delphox to battle this one, and Delphox goes for Mystical Fire to knock the Pokemon out.
The third Pokemon is Scizor and Fern Mega Evolve the Pokemon, and it goes for Night Slash to deal a lot of damage to Delphox, but Delphox goes for another Mystical Fire and the Z Move Inferno Overdrive to knock it out. The fourth Pokemon is Krookodile, and it goes for Earthquake and Crunch to defeat Delphox, Ash goes for Keldeo next, and he goes for Hydro Pump and Secret Sword to knock the Krookodile out. The fifth Pokemon is Buzzwole, and Ash is surprised that he has another Ultra Beast, and it goes for Giga Drain to knock out Keldeo, so Ash goes for Pidgeot and Mega Evolve it, using Hurricane to knock out the Pokemon.
Fern: It's hard not to be a little disappointed here, but I'm not gonna let that get me down!
The final Pokemon is Decidueye, and it goes for Leaf Blade to damage Pidgeot, but Pidgeot goes for Hurricane and Twister, knocking the Pokemon out of the battle.
Fern: ...Tch. Good match, champ. You beat me fair and square this time. Next time will be different, but I'm sticking to my word; the first shot at Mewtwo is all yours. I'm still coming to clean up your sloppy seconds though! Race you there!
Then Fern jumps into the Portal, much to their surprise.
Serena: So he is going to find Mewtwo as we do...even though he might have changed a lot during that battle, I still can't forget how he tries to kill us.
Ash: I know, but let's go inside and see if we can find Mewtwo first.
But just as they get inside, what they see shocks their minds. They are in a place known as Triskeline Toybox, and everywhere is filled with toys, and plushes, and it is just like a children's dream.
Lillie: Is this really Mewtwo's place? I mean...look at all those toys!
Ash: Indeed. Heather, Noel, and the others might like this place. But we're here to find Mewtwo, so we have to be careful.
Then they also find some bouncy platforms, and they jump on them and are bounced to another platform with toys and others. Pikachu notices these things and he tells Ash about his experience in Tree of Beginning.
Ash: So you mean that Mew has the same platforms back in the Tree of Beginning? I guess that makes sense.
Fern: What in the fresh hell is all this? A Mewtwo is here? Are you kidding me? This looks like a four year old threw up on one of those Blacephalon things. And that's putting it politely. Let's not dawdle longer than we have to. (Rushes forward)
After chasing Fern, they finally find him in front of a glowing Mewtwo.
Fern: Took you long enough. Wouldn't have blamed you if this awful space sent you screaming though. I kept it here for you to take the first shot, just like I promised. But when you mess up, don't expect a second try!
Ash: Sure...
Then Mewtwo summons a Tapu Lele and a Victini, much to their annoyance since Tapu Lele has done the same thing. And there are also Hoopa Unbound form, Mega Latios, Sylveon, and another Mewtwo.
Serena: You have to be kidding me...five Legendary and Mythical Pokmon in a battle? It's a good thing we have three of us...
Lillie: They sure are hard to beat...
After taking a while, all the Pokemon are finally knocked out. But as Mewtwo stops glowing, it turns out to be Mew instead, who is covering its mouth with its little paws and giggling.
Fern: What the hell? It was just a transformed Mew?! Uggggggggh.
Mew then floats away from their sight, much to their surprise.
Fern: It looks like it hid somewhere in all that clutter ...Knowing it, it probably just transformed into something else to hide. First one to find it takes the next shot! No head starts- I'm out! (Leaves)
Ash: So we're going to play hide and seek with Mew...this is interesting.
Then they decide to split up and find the Mew, after searching for a while, Ash notices a Cubone doll is moving. So he touches it and Mew transforms back and teleports again. Fern also arrives, but he's late.
Fern: Tch. So that's where it was... But you let it get away again, huh? Fine, best two out of three! Watch me be the one to find it this time!
Ash: As if.
Serena is checking through the dolls, and she finds two Jigglypuff dolls, much to her confusion, as she touches the one, Mew appears once again. And when Ash arrives, it disappears.
Serena: That was a Mew this whole time?
Fern: (Also arrives to see Ash and Serena) All right... Best three out of five! But now I'm gonna get serious! You're about to not even stand a chance!
Then they decide to find Lillie, who is looking at the trophies on the table until she spots a Chikorita.
Lillie: Why is a Chikorita here?
After touching it, it transforms into Mew again. Ash, Serena, and Fern also arrive, with Fern slower than the others.
Fern: Four out of seven? No. You and that Mew are conspiring together against me, aren't you? That's the only logical conclusion. Cuz for as many times as you've found it, you still haven't caught it. I bet you're just waiting for the chance to sneak back up to where you fought it and make your escape together! I'm onto your games! You both want me to suffer, want to trap me in this puke-worthy para-spacial parade of pinkness, don't you?! But it's not gonna happen! I'll outwit both of you and bring down your evil schemes despite everything! Because that's just who I am! Don't forget! (Leaves)
Ash: Sure... (Turns back to Lillie) Lillie, did you find anything else?
Lillie: I searched the chest and I found the Z Crystal for Mew.
Serena: That's awesome. Ash can use it once he captures the Mew.
And then they head back to the place where he fought Anomaly Mewtwo and finds Mew there, and at the same time, a portal appears and Mew floats into it.
Ash: He's getting away!
Just then, Lin's portal appears in front of them once more.
Lin: WOW, this place is atrocious. PLEASE tell me no one actually lives here. This place needs an interior decorator, but I suspect that their eyes would jump out and run away at the sight of the place. It looks like a trash can after a four-year-old's birthday party, with vomit, and everything. Who the hell made this constellation of garbage? I mean, I guess it was me, but seriously, what the hell?
Ash: Yeah...what the hell?
Then Lin's portal leaves, and Ash and the others rush into the portal, and they seem to be in a cave. Mew was just playing with its bubble until it spots them, then it just floats away, they chase the Mew as they reach the exit. And Fern also catches up to them.
Fern: I don't think so! You four aren't getting away from me that easily! Even if this is just a stupid Mew, I ain't about to come here, waste my time in lollipop paradise hell and leave empty-handed for it! Step aside; I'm catching that thing! If only just so you can't have it!
After getting off the cave, they find themselves back at Chrysolia Deep Forest.
Fern: Ugh, get back here, you stupid pixie!
They chase after Fern until they are now on top of the bridge, where Ash had fought a poacher back in one of the missions regarding Zeraora. Mew is standing in front of Fern.
Fern: Now I've got you! If you were just going to get cornered anyway, you may as well have saved me the trouble and not bothered running!
Mew: Mew?
Fern: Don't you mew at me! I've had enough of being embarrassed by you and your antics!
Mew: Mewmewmew~
Fern: That's it! You're mine!
Fern tries to catch the Pokemon with his hands, but Mew just teleports out of the way and it is now behind him.
Fern: Don't even think about it!
Mew tries to run, but Ash and the others are in front of his way.
Fern: That's right, just let it happen...
Mew suddenly creates a portal and jumps into it, much to their annoyance.
Fern: Ugh, not again... Get back here already!
As Fern tries to jump into the portal, the portal suddenly closes and Fern just lands on the ground bottom below.
Ash: Are you alright?
Fern: Ugh... That one hurt. (Looks around) Hey, uh... Ash. I think I'm locked in here... Do you, uh... mind coming down here and letting me out?
Ash, Serena, and Lillie are now back on the ground, and Ash remembers the irony. He was trapped in Rhodochrine Jungle with Fern being the one outside, instead of helping him, he just mocks him. Ash was thinking about doing the same, but he still has a heart, and he just flips the switch and lets Fern out.
Fern: Great, we can all get on with our lives now. Thanks for the assist, Ash. Despite everything before, you're pretty solid. I'm gonna be the bigger person and keep on smiling despite all this. (Sighs as he looks up) But anyway, it looks like this operation's a bust. That Mew is slippery, and... Well, I guess I messed this one up. My bad, Ash. Maybe next time.
Then they decide to head back to the Night Club, since none of them are getting Mew in this request. Then they decide to greet Florinia who is also there.
Florinia: So Fern has decided to loiter around this place now too ...Perhaps it is for the best that he is no longer hiding his face. There is... A surplus of confounding emotional information- Er, that is to say... I'm... not sure what to feel right now.
Serena: I guess the feeling is mutual then.
Then they also find Fern there, as he greets them.
Fern: Oh hey, look who it is. Hey, now that we have a sec, I wanted to ask you. What happened with that tournament?
Ash: What Tournament?
Fern: Don't bother denying it. Julia already told me about you going off to that big tournament in Galar. Gotta say, I'm a little disappointed you lost. After you beat me, you just go and lose to some stranger?
Ash: I haven't been to Galar before, if you want to know...
Fern: Well, it doesn't matter. You may be the Champion or whatever now, and you may've beaten me back there too, but I keep getting you better not get complacent. Because if you don't keep training, I'm going to leave you in my dust!
Ash: I'll see you try.
Fern: You managed to catch any Legendaries yet? I still can't believe what that cat put us through. I know I said I wanted to catch it so you couldn't, but... If I never see that thing again, I'll be happy.
Ash, Serena, and Lillie can only sigh as they leave the place and head back home.
You think Ash is going to capture a new Legendary in this chapter? Sorry to say that it is not going to happen, because Mew is really tricky. I hope you like this chapter and the next chapter will be another Legendary Quest.
