The Pokémon Journey
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon.
Rematches
When Lance and Lita left the first thing Ash did was go to the phone to call Professor Oak. "Hello Ash," Oak said with a smile. "That Hypno of yours is a bit…. Much." Ash blinked at that greeting. Wondering what Hypno was doing at the lab. "But your Nidorans are lovely and Rattata is Rattata. How's Lita doing? Every time she calls it's for Tracey and I haven't gotten a Pokémon from her yet."
"She has five," Ash said.
"Not bad," Oak said. "You and Gary have the most of the five who left here last month. Gary has over 50."
"50," Ash and Misty said at the same time.
"Oh, who's this?" Oak asked.
"Misty," Misty said. "It's an honor to meet you professor."
"Oh yes the future gym leader," Oak said. "Everyone is talking about the day you take over Cerulean Gym." Misty actually blushed at that. "If there's anything I can do to help you on your journey."
"Actually yes," Misty said shocking both Ash and Oak she took the offer so soon. "I have more than 6 Pokémon and I can't send any to my sisters. They wouldn't let them train. Just use them in their shows. If…."
"I'll send you a pokedex," Oak said. "Register you as one of mine. You can send over one of your Pokémon now." Misty took out Goldeen pokeball and whispered to the Pokémon within that she was being sent somewhere she could swim and train. Then transferred the Pokémon to Oak. "Where should I send the pokedex?"
"We'll be here for some time while Ash trains for a rematch," Misty said and Oak gave a nod.
"Hey, I needed to transfer a Pokémon to Oak," Ash said not sure how this conversation had turned. "Uncle Lance gave me a Gible so I need to send someone to you."
"Ah, go ahead," Oak said and Ash paused. Who would he send? He didn't want to send Eevee and Pikachu. It felt wrong to send them away. He needed Charmander for his rematch and he didn't want to send Riolu. Didn't want the Pokémon to think he was being punished for losing. That left Butterfree and Oddish. Oddish had been at the lab for a few days already.
Ash took out Butterfree pokeball. "You're going to be heading to the lab to take a break for a while," Ash told the Pokémon and transfer him to Oak. "Take good care of Butterfree."
"Of course, if there's nothing else," Oak said.
"Oh, one more question," Misty said. "Do you know anything about Psyduck? I caught one and can't figure out how to train him. Ash's pokedex hasn't been much use."
"Psyduck can be incredibly power but suffer from headaches. When their headaches get really bad they can unleash powerful attacks but could also unleash them if you teach him calm mind. That move will reduce the headache and help Psyduck. He can learn it by TM," Oak said.
"And I got the TM," Ash said with a smirk. "Thanks Professor." Ash hung up the phone and went into his backpack. Taking out the TM book but then continued searching through his backpack.
"Let me guess Lita has the TM machine," Misty said as she saw Ash taking things out and seeming frustrated. Ash gave a nod. "Good thing I have one too." Misty took hers out of her bag and Ash handed her the correct TM. Misty loaded it up and got Psyduck pokeball out. Giving the Pokémon the move before releasing the duck. "Hey can you try calm mind?" It took a moment but Misty saw when the move worked. Psyduck removing his hands from his head. "Now how about we do some training?"
"Training is a good idea," Ash said.
"We also need a room for the night," Ash gave a nod at that as well. They needed to get set up.
….
Lita had checked into the Pokémon Center and then went to the Pokémon Center field and released her Pokémon. "So, we're back in Vermillion," Lita told the crew. "We're going to be doing a rematch with Surge tomorrow." There was a bit of a cheer, especially Bagon and Nova who Lita had used in the first battle. "I guess you two want revenge."
"Vul," Hestia called out and jumped up.
"You want to battle?" Lita asked and Hestia gave a nod.
"Eve," Nova said and rubbed Hestia. Lita got it. Nova was giving her spot in the battle to Hestia. Nova had won fights in gym battles after all.
"Okay," Lita said. "Works for me. Hestia speed is going to be our key in defeat Rachiu. So, I want you to run around the field as fast as you can. Nova your fast as well. Run with Hestia. Get her to go faster." Nova gave a nod and turned to Hestia the two going to run off.
"Pidgeotto, Poliwag, mind helping me test Bagon defenses," Lita said. If she was putting Bagon against a Pikachu she was putting a slower Pokémon against a super-fast Pokémon. Bagon needed high defenses. Pidgeotto and Poliwag sent some attacks at him and Lita was impressed by her Pokémon ability to take attacks.
"Okay, stop, we don't want to injure him out of the battle," Lita said after a bit. "Now Bagon let's work on that dragon pulse of yours." Bagon had first used the move in the heat of battle and it had been weak. Lita watch as Bagon tried to strengthen the move. Giving tips from her pokedex to the Pokémon. After a while he had gotten it stronger. It still needed a lot of work, but was now usable in battle.
Hestia and Nova had done well running and Hestia had also tested out a few of her moves. "Okay, tomorrow we defeat Surge," Lita said. "For now, we rest." Lita returned all her Pokémon but Hestia and Nova who followed her to the room.
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The next day Ash was sitting in the back of the Pokémon Center looking at his team. Gible was an interesting Pokémon. When Ash introduced himself as the new trainer the dragon type had bite him on the head playfully. Ash's pokedex told him Gible knew body slam, double-edge, and dragon breath. Plus had the egg move iron head, which was impressive since he came from the wild and not a breeder.
Ash had then decided to do some research on Loren and her gym battles. The dragon gym was newer but from reports Loren was not predictable on what Pokémon she would use. It made sense. Loren had collected a lot of dragon Pokémon for the use of breeding them. She had almost every single one to choose from which was impressive from a dragon specializer. People who specialized in dragons had a lot harder time than other types considering how rare the dragons were.
"I'm sorry Riolu, but I don't think I can use you in the rematch," Ash said to the fighting type who seemed upset. "She could use the ones who are flying types again and you're not ready to take on such a type advantage."
"Pika," Pikachu said thinking he was the logical choice to use in the battle.
"The dragon typing takes away the major effects of lightning attacks but you might be the best option," Ash said. "Or… maybe Charmander and Gible. Dragons are effective against other dragons."
"Ash, don't even think about it," it was Misty coming from the water training area this Pokémon center had. She had been working with her Horsea and Psyduck. The duck Pokémon being fierce in battle with his headache gone. "Loren, knows dragon types. Lita had been training with Bagon for weeks and Loren took Bagon out. Gible is not ready, but could be affective in helping you train."
"Then who do you suggest?" Ash asked honestly curious.
"Charmander needs to learn a dragon type move," Misty said and Ash nodded his agreement. Charmander had been having trouble with dragon breath though and his egg move of dragon rush just wasn't something he could use yet. "And I also have the TM ice beam on me. If any of your Pokémon can learn ice beam it'd be helpful."
Ash took out his pokedex and looked up the TM ice beam. He was biting his lip not seeing anything until he paused. "Both my Nidoran can learn it," Ash said. "I'm going to need to bring one back to the team. I need someone to go back to the lab."
The Pokémon on Ash's team looked around at each other. Gible and Charmander were out on going to the lab. Charmander he needed for the gym battle and Gible would be a great one to train with, Misty was right. He didn't want to send Pikachu or Eevee.
"Odd," Oddih said and jumped up.
"You sure girl?" Ash asked and Oddish gave a nod.
"It's only temporary. Until the gym battle is over," Ash said and Oddish gave a happy coo at that as Ash returned all Pokémon but Pikachu and Eevee. Going over to the phone and calling Oak.
"Ash my boy," Oak said with a smile. "Two days in a row."
"I need one of my Nidoran," Ash said.
"Which one?" Oak asked and Ash blinked.
"Can you get them both here so they can hear me?" Ash asked and Oak gave a nod. It wasn't long before both Nidoran were on the phone seeming excited to see their trainer. "I need one of you to rejoin the team to be used in a gym battle. We'll be training for about a week before the battle and after we win I'll return you to the lab."
The two Nidoran seemed to be talking and then the male stepped up. Ash smiled. He had figured the male might want the battle. "Decided," Oak said returning the male to his pokeball. "Who are you sending me?"
"Oddish," Ash said putting Oddish in the transfer the device. It was a moment later the pokeball switch. Oak let Oddish out the minute she arrived. "Bye girl. You be good. And I'll be taking you back when this is over."
"Ash, maybe you could take Hypno on your team for a while," Oak said and Oddish gave a sad sound.
"Don't worry Oddish you're coming back on the team after the gym battle. I'll figure out how to get Hypno on the team soon professor," Ash said and Oak gave a smile and nod as they ended the call.
Ash held Nidoran pokeball as Misty took out her TM Machine and put the correct TM in. Ash taking the machine and put Nidoran pokeball on the machine using the button to teach Nidoran ice beam. Releasing the Pokémon afterward. Nidoran looking up. "New move buddy," Ash said. "We're going to have to test it out."
Nidoran seemed excited and then Ash had another idea. "Maybe I can teach Charmander a dragon type move by TM," Ash said looking through his pokedex. "Outrage, dragon claw, dragon dance, and dragon pulse are all moves Charmander can learn by TM."
"You need to buy it," Misty reminded Ash.
"Hey Nidoran we're going to train in a bit. I got to go shopping," Ash said and Nidoran gave a nod as Ash returned him. Pikachu and Eevee jumping up as Ash left the Pokémon center and found the market.
Misty had to run to keep up and when she got there Ash was looking at the small wall of TMs. "Not that much of a selection," Misty commented not surprised. The gym was the newest gym and the town was small. More than likely things will grow as more and more people pass through here for the gym.
"But they have one dragon claw," Ash said. "And it's reusable." Ash took the move in his hand. Dragon type moves were expensive. He just had the money for this one. "It's worth it. Learning one dragon move might even help Charmander learn others." Ash went to pay for the TM knowing he had to win several battles to make up for the money lost but was happy as he headed back to the Pokémon center.
"Here," Misty said giving Ash the TM Machine. Ash set it up and gave Charmander the move and then also realized Gible could learn it as well. Deciding it was worth it to give his newest member a good move as well Ash also gave the move to Gible.
"Thanks Misty," Ash said. "Going to head back to train. Hey how's Horsea?"
"Amazing," Misty said with a smile. "Loren knows what she's doing with her Pokémon. She knows leer, water gun, smokescreen, and twister. The last one is a dragon type move. Her egg move is water pulse. Not an uncommon egg move for a water Pokémon but also a great move. After a bit of training going to use the scald TM I have. I need a good water battle for both Horsea and Goldeen to battle in." Misty was smirking as she said it.
"We'll have to see if there are any tournament for water Pokémon anywhere," Ash agreed. "Maybe we can do a battle later."
"You're on, but go train your Pokémon in their new moves first," Misty said with a smile and Ash laughed but gave a nod running off excited.
….
Lita had Nova out with her when she went to the gym. She and her Pokémon had breakfast and Nurse Joy had given her Pokémon one more look over before the gym battle. She took a breath as she walked in. "I'd like to challenge Surge," Lita said to the gym trainer there.
"Hey boss got another one here for you," he called out and Surge came out. He was a big man.
"So, your back. Didn't think I would see you again," Surge said recognizing Lita.
"Not letting you get off that easy," Lita said and Surge gave a laugh. Lita than remembered what Lance had told her. "After the battle can I get pictures of the you and your Pokémon." Surge gave a laugh out and Lita knew Surge hated pictures. Maybe it was from his time in the war. "If I win? Or are you too scared to risk it."
"You know what if you win you can have a whole photo shoot," Surge said and Lita gave a smile taking her place on the battle field. Telling Surge she had three gym badges. Surge was one of the only gym leaders it didn't matter though. He used the same Pokémon usually no matter how many badges you had.
"This will be a two on two battle. Only the challenger will be able to substitute Pokémon," the referee said and Surge released Pikachu.
Lita took out Bagon pokeball and as he appeared on the field Nova gave him a cheer. She was sitting by Lita feet wanting to watch the battle. Lita knew Surge was making up for Raichu slowness by training this Pikachu to be fast before evolving. And Surge started it right away with Pikachu running around the field fast and sending bolt of lightning at Bagon. Faster than Bagon could keep up or dodge.
"Hey, don't freak," Lita called out. "Use dragon pulse." The move came out and spread across the field knocking Pikachu over. "Dragon breath fast." Bagon sent a powerful dragon breath right at Pikachu.
"You have improved. Iron tail," Surge called out and Pikachu came running up. Lita had seen Ash's Pikachu use the move before and had also seen a defense to it once.
"Bite the tail," Lita said remembering the guy named Paul stopping Pikachu. As Pikachu came up and was around to hit into Bagon the dragon bite the tail stopping the Pokémon. "Throw him." Bagon threw Pikachu away.
"Okay time to end this. Volt tackle," Surge called out and Lita blinked. That was a new move she didn't think Pikachu could learn. Pikachu came running at Bagon with electricity all around him.
"Dragon breath," Lita said. It was her only defense here. Bagon would not be able to dodge the move. At least electric type moves were not as effective against dragon types. The dragon breath hit into the volt tackle but Pikachu kept running through it hitting into Bagon.
The two separated after that and just from looks on the battle field this wasn't done yet. Pikachu was worse off than Bagon but clearly still wanted to go. "Double team and quick attack," Surge called out and more Pikachu suddenly appeared and then ran at Bagon.
"Use dragon pulse," Lita said and the move got rid of the clones leaving one Pikachu to hit into Bagon. "Ember." The fire type move hit into Pikachu right after he hit Bagon. And that was it. Pikachu fell down and Bagon let out a roar of victory. Nova herself letting out a happy call as Surge returned Pikachu.
"Bagon, you want to continue?" Lita asked and the second roar was all Lita needed to know he did.
Surge let out his Raichu. This Pokémon was a powerhouse who fought in wars. Fighting gym battles were amusing for it. The only reason Raichu was allowed in gym battles was his major weakness in speed. If this Pokémon was faster it would only be allowed to use for people with 7 badges or against elite trainers. Bagon glared at Raichu.
"Bagon, careful. You already had a hard battle," Lita said. "Use rage." Bagon used the move attacking Raichu responded with a thunder punch. "Bite." Bagon was close to Raichu now. Using a distance move like dragon breath or pulse was not a good option.
"Mega kick. Get that oversized worm away," Raichu followed Surge ordered kicking Bagon away with mega kick. "Hyper beam." Lita blinked and screamed out dragon breath as Raichu let a hyper beam out of his mouth. The two attacked connected for a moment, but the hyper beam overpowered the dragon type move and hit into Bagon. And Bagon was down.
Lita returned the Pokémon. "You did a great job. Rest," Lita told the Pokémon putting his pokeball away and taking out Hestia Luxury Ball. "It's all up to you." Lita released the Vulpix. Bagon had gotten a few good hits on Raichu. This was winnable. Especially since Raichu had to recharge after using hyper beam. "Use incinerate." Lita went for Hestia most powerful move while Raichu couldn't do anything to stop it.
That was a good powerful hit and Nova gave a cheer out to her team mate. "Don't' get too happy, we still have a while to go," Lita called out to Hestia who seemed too pleased with herself. And she was right. Raichu had recharged and seemed angry. Surge ordered a thunder punch.
"Use quick attack to dodge," Lita said and Hestia started running around the battle field. The speed seeming to get to Raichu.
"Thunder," Surge called out.
"Protect," Lita said knowing that was Raichu most powerful move. Even more powerful than the hyper beam that took out Bagon. Luckily protect took the damage. "Disable fast."
"What no," Surge yelled out the move seeming to surprise the man as Hestia disabled thunder. "Not bad. But thunder bolt." Raichu used thunder bolt the move hitting Hestia.
"Incinerate again," Lita called out knowing she had to finish this. Raichu was hurt but so was Hestia. "Use quick attack and incinerate together. I want the field covered in flames." Hestia ran around quick but with incinerate going it looked like she was covered in flames. The flames spreading to cover the field and hit Raichu. Lita was impressed by the impromptu idea thinking it kind of looked like a fire charge.
Raichu was trying to use thunder bolt to respond to the attack. A couple of shocks hitting Hestia. After a few minutes both stopped. Clearly both were tired as they looked at each other but then a flame went around Riachu. The incinerate had burnt him and Raichu fell.
"Raichu is unable to battle. Gym leader is out of usable Pokémon. The challenger wins," the referee said and Lita let out a sigh of relief. For a bit there she thought she would lose. Hestia seemed pleased with herself as well.
"You did great," Lita said hugging Hestia as Hestia came up. "Take a long rest." Lita returned her as Surge came up to give her the winnings. "What about my photo shoot?"
"Ugh," Surge said remembering he had promised that. "You can spend a few hours here taking pictures of whatever you want."
Lita wanted to get Bagon and Hestia to the Pokémon center but she also didn't want to take the chance if she left Surge might say no when she came back. She got Surge permission and then asked one of the gym trainers to use the phone. She called Nurse Joy and transferred her Pokémon to her from there telling the nurse she would be back in a few hours to pick them up.
Then she spent the next few hours taking photos. She got a couple of Surge with his Pikachus. Seemed Surge had a thing for the Pikachu line. He had only had the one Raichu, a couple of Pikachus, and even a Pichu. Surge didn't really pose but Lita loved the not posed pictures. They felt real.
The gym trainers were more willing to let Lita take pictures and showed Lita their Pokémon and the gym Pokémon. "Who's that?" Lita asked one gym trainer. He had a blue Pokémon by his feet. Clearly his Pokémon. Lita knew dragons types like the back of her hand but for electric types she knew the common ones in Kanto and maybe a few others.
"Shinx," the boy responded. "He's from Sinnoh. Not many can be found here in Kanto. Shinx here was my starter."
"He's great looking," Lita said truthfully taking several pictures of Shinx.
"Your still here," it was Surge. "You got pictures. Get out now. We have a new challenger."
Her welcome was up and she knew it as she headed for the door. "Hey Paul, right?" Lita said when she saw the new challenger. Paul turned to look at Lita. "You battled my cousin a while back. Good luck. Surge is strong." Paul made a noise as he walked towards the battle field and Lita shrugged. The man didn't seem too friendly.
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Ash had spent nearly a week training Nidoran and Charmander to take on the gym. He wasn't taking any chances and giving them more time was better than less time. He needed his second badge. He realizing if Lita got the 4th badge she would have double the number of badges as him. Both Pokémon were doing well mastering the moves Ash had taught them by TM. He had been using Gible to train them and while he knew Loren Pokémon would be a lot stronger than the one Lance gave him the practice was working well. Gible himself was a character who liked to bite.
Charmander, Nidoran, and Gible were not the only of his Pokémon training. Pikachu was using the time to try to master the electro ball he was having a problem with. The little electric Pokémon trying to get the hang of it and starting to make progress. Eevee was helping Pikachu and training himself to be stronger. Ash knew they had to decide which way Eevee would evolve soon for Eevee to reach his full potential. Riolu was more determined than ever to win his next fight and was working on making his attacks stronger as well.
There were also daily battles with Misty, who had received her pokedex from professor Oak. Both testing out their Pokémon with each other and having just fun doing it. Ash was impressed by her team. Seel was definitely the power house of Misty team at the moment, but Ash had a feeling Totodile could easily take that spot. Ash honestly felt Totodile was the type of Pokémon he would catch and train. His dancing moves were hard to get around and he had randomly learnt scary face in their practice battle. Ash had let Misty use his dragon claw TM for Totodile as a thank you for the ice beam.
The other two Pokémon of Misty that could be a powerhouse were Staryu. The starter was tricky but also had the very obvious weakness in hitting it's gem. Then there was Psyduck. Now the Pokémon knew clam mind he had easily learnt confusion.
Ash wasn't so sure about Shelldar, Horsea, and Goldeen. All the pokemon had trouble on land. Shelldar being the one easiest to use on land but not fast. She had strong defenses though. Horsea Ash knew could be powerful and proved it when battling in the water, but just wasn't a Pokémon who could come up onto land. Misty had given Horsea the scald TM and Ash wouldn't underestimate the Pokémon.
Overall, he felt a lot closer to Misty than he had since they met. He was also starting to realize how pretty she was. "You're going to win this time," Misty said to Ash as they walked playfully pushing him. As gave a smile. He had a lot better plan and Nidoran was at the top of his game. Having him and the female Nidoran at the labs did not hurt. He had learned horn attack there.
When they got to the gym Ash groaned when he saw the car outside the gym and Gary walking out with his cheerleader. "Gary, Gary, he's the best," the cheerleaders cheering.
"Ashy boy," Gary said seeing Ash.
"Misty, Gary," Ash said and Misty gave a nod having heard the stories. "So, you won?"
"As always, I have five badges," Gary said taking out a badge case and showing off five badges.
"You have three," Misty corrected confusing Gary. "Celadon Gym license was pulled and Cerulean was suspended. Their badges are no good for the league." Ash tried not to smirk but definitely failed from Gary's face.
"Well doesn't matter. I am the best trainer from the town of Pallet. Especially with my new Pokémon," Gary said holding up a pokeball before getting in the car with his cheerleaders cheering.
"Does he pay those cheerleaders?" Misty asked honestly curious why they were with Gary. Ash shrugged unsure himself.
"Back for a rematch," it was Loren coming out with a smile.
"Did you give Gary a dragon type?" Ash asked. Something about the way Gary held up his pokeball.
"Technically I gave him one at a reduced price. Kid not bad but a little too cocky for me to give it to him for free," Loren said. "But he is Oak's grandson."
"What dragon type?" Misty asked honestly curious.
"Trapinch, technically not a dragon type yet. It evolves into a dragon type," Loren said. "Reason why Trapinch is cheaper than ones who are dragon types from the start."
"Wonder how high Trapinch is on Lita's list," Misty said.
"I'd bet pretty low," Loren said. "I think she likes the traditional looking dragons. Reason why she probably choose not to specialize in dragon Pokémon. Come on in." Loren led them inside.
Misty going to the viewing section and Pikachu and Eevee jumping to go with her to get good seats. Ash went to his spot on the side lines. "Rules are the same. Two on two. No substitutions," Loren said as her referee came out and a gym trainer gave her two pokeballs. "Ready for a familiar friend." Loren released her Altaria and Ash smiled. He had been wanting a rematch here and Charmander did too.
Ash deciding to use his fire Pokémon first. Charmander more than happy when he saw his opponent. "Smokescreen," Ash said and the smoke filled the field.
"Ash, I know that move," Loren said. "Get above the smoke. Use dragon breath through the field." Altaria let out a dragon breath and Ash knew he needed to get Charmander out of there.
"Jump up. Use dragon claw," Ash called out and Charmander jumped up and used dragon claw on Altaria. The smokescreen was disappearing as Loren ordered a sky attack. "Use fire fang." When Altaria got closed Charmander took the sky attack but bite down his teeth engulfed in flames.
"Astonish," Loren said and Ash was shocked at the ghost type move. Charmander not expecting it took the hit and Ash knew he was in trouble.
"Get dragon claw in again," Ash said wishing Charmander had gotten dragon breath down. Dragon Claw was a nice move but he had to get in close for it. Charmander jumping in to use the dragon type move.
"Peck," Loren said and Altaria pecked Charmander. Charmander dodging one but taking a second one Loren order. Ash ordering a mega punch and the move hitting Altaria. Both Pokémon were pretty tired but Ash knew if he could get one more dragon claw in he had it. Altaria using dragon pulse which knocked over Charmander. Altaria coming in for a pluck and Charmander getting up and giving out a dragon claw.
Then the two Pokémon stopped and Altaria fell. Charmander roared out but was clearly exhausted and Ash wondered if he should pull the Pokémon out. "Charmander, want to let Nidoran take care of the rest?" Charmander shook his head clearly determined so Ash decided to let him continue.
Loren let out a Dratini and Ash knew this Pokémon well. With Lance having a few he had met it a lot. Loren started out with a twister that Charmander barely dodge and Charmander went in a dragon claw that hit. But Loren had let Dratini take the attack it seemed to deliver a thunder wave.
Ash knew from the sparks Charmander was paralyzed and was unable to move when Dratini use a dragon rage. Charmander was out and Ash returned it as the referee declared Dratini the winner. "All on you buddy," Ash said to the pokeball and tossed out Nidoran.
"I was hoping to see Gible battle but I guess this makes more sense," Loren said with a nod. Nidoran and Dratini went to attack each other. Dratini using slam and Nidoran using horn attack. Ash wanted to wait to use ice beam until the perfect opportunity and he got it when Loren ordered a wrap.
When Dratini came in close Ash ordered an ice beam and it was a direct hit. Dratini taking major damage, but Dratini was still in the game. Letting out a twister that hit Nidoran directly and then a thunder wave which once again paralyzed Nidoran. "Sorry Ash, dragon rage," Loren said and Dratini delivered a dragon rage attack and Ash feared the worst. Nidoran was injured and then suddenly started to glow.
Soon a Nidorino stood there and evolving made it he was no longer paralyzed. Nidorino running at Dratini and delivering a horn attack. Loren order a twister but Nidorino dodged. "Finish it with ice beam," Ash called out and Nidorino used an ice beam. Dratini dodged but Ash ordered another one right away and it hit Dratini and that was it.
"Dratini is unable to battle. The gym leader is out of usable Pokémon. The challenger wins," the referee said as Loren returned Dratini and Ash went to give Nidorino a pat. Pikachu and Eevee running to the field to congratulation their team mate as well as Misty
"Nice job Ash," Misty said with a smile.
"Yes," Loren said holding out the badge and Ash's money winning. "Someday you all come back when I can use my real team. I'd love to battle you for real." Ash and Misty gave a smile at that. "Are you two going to stick around to enter the tournament week?"
"Tournament?" Ash asked.
"Five day event. The first four days are type events. You have to have at least three Pokémon of the type. Water is one of those types. We're setting up a water field. Good place to train Horsea," Loren said and Misty gave a smile. "The others are grass, fighting, and electric. The last day is can use any pokemon. Pretty good prizes being given out. I'm a judge."
"Ash, we got to stick around," Misty said.
"I agree," Ash said wanting to enter the last day himself. "But Lita is probably on her way to Celadon or already there."
"We'll call the Celadon Pokecenter and leave a message for her," Misty said.
"Sounds good to me. Where do we sign up?" Ash asked and Loren gave a smile indicating for the two to follow her. Ash returned Nidorino as Pikachu jumped onto his shoulder and Eevee ran ahead with Misty to follow Loren.
Post Chapter Note: hope you enjoyed.