After participating in the Kalos League, Ash decides to go to the Nessada region with his friends. Along the way, they face some unexpected events which will change the life of some of them.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon!
Ch.2: Recovery and Round 1!
As soon as Ash and Serena explained to Clemont and Bonnie what happened, they made their way to the Pokémon Center and were now waiting for Nurse Joy to tell them about May's condition.
"I hope May is alright." sighted Ash worried about his friend.
"Pika pika. Pikachu." said Pikachu as he was trying to make his best friend feel comfortable.
"Thanks, Pikachu. You sure know what to say." said Ash as he petted the little mouse on the head.
"Pikachu is right, Ash. There's no need to worry." said Clemont. Then the doors of May's room opened and Nurse Joy stepped out.
"How is she, Nurse Joy?" asked Ash.
"She will be fine. Thank goodness the wound is not serious. One more second and the results would've been catastrophic. You saved her life." explained the nurse.
"Thanks, but Pikachu and Greninja did all the work." said Ash.
"But you're the one who carried May all the way here." explained Clemont.
"Right now, May needs some rest." continued Nurse Joy.
"Can we go inside to see her?" asked Serena.
"Of course, but not for too long." answered Nurse Joy. Ash and his friends went in May's room.
"Are you OK, May?" asked Ash as he sat down on a chair next to the bed.
"Yeah I'm fine. Thanks for saving me. I owe you my life." said May. "Nurse Joy said that the wound will heal up in a couple of weeks." exclaimed May.
"That's good news." said Bonnie as she sighed with relief.
"Is there anything you need?" asked Ash.
"No, but do you know what will make me feel better?" asked May.
"I don't know. Tell me." answered Ash.
"Go the arena and show your opponent what you're made of. I know you'll win." said confidently May.
"You can count on that! I promise." said Ash as he grabbed May's hand which made Serena's face go red. To her relief, Bonnie decided to ask Ash something he forgot to consider.
"So which Pokémon are you going to use against Cathy?" asked Bonnie.
"I'll call Professor Oak to send me some of my other Pokémon." answered Ash. "We have to go. I'll see ya after the match." he said as he turned to May.
"Good luck." replied May.
( Later that day )
"The Pokémon battle between Ash from Pallet Town and Cathy from Snowpoint City is about to begin. Who will advance to the next round? Let's find out." read Mr. Goodshow.
"Let the battle begin!" ordered the referee.
"Let's go, Scizor!" said Cathy, throwing her Pokeball, with revealed a quite large bug/steel-type.
"Kingler, I choose you!" shouted Ash. The water-type emerged from its Pokeball, ready for battle.
"That Kingler looks strong." complimented Serena.
"I must say that Ash has the advantage. Scizor's steel-type attacks won't do much damage on Kingler." explained Clemont. Just then, something hit his mind. As if someone was missing. "Hey, Serena. Have you seen Bonnie?"
"No." answered Serena. "Where is she?"
"Kingler, let's start with…" said Ash, but he was interrupted from a little girl's voice.
"Cathy! You're a keeper. Please take care of my brother." pleaded Bonnie as she kneeled in front of a confused Cathy. "He is an inventor and the Lumiouse City gym leader."
"Ahhhh!" screamed Clemont as he attracted the attention of people around him. "This is the most embarrassing moment in my life."
"This is an awkward moment." said .
"Hey, Bonnie. Come over here." shouted Ash. Bonnie stood up and made her way towards Ash. Clemont put his bag pack over his head in order not to look the laughting people.
"Cathy, let's begin." said Ash.
"Right." she said.
"Ash may have the first move." said the referee.
"Kingler, start up with Hydro Pump!" ordered Ash. Kingler released a powerful stream of water from its pincer towards Scizor.
"Scizor, dodge it. Use Steel Wing!" ordered Cathy. Scizor's wings glowed white and flew towards Kingler.
"Send it back with Crabhammer!" shouted Ash. Kingler ran towards Scizor with a glowing pincer. It managed to dodge Steel Wing and struck Scizor in the head with Crabhammer.
"Get up, Scizor." pleaded Cathy. Scizor managed to get up on its feet, but it didn't look very well. "Use X-scissor!" ordered Cathy. Scizor's claws glowed white blue and shaped them in 'X' formation and charged towards the water-type. It managed to hit Kingler, but the 'Pincer Pokémon' took it pretty well. "Keep going, Scizor." The 'Pincer Pokémon' managed to hit Kingler two more times.
"Kingler, grab it!" ordered Ash. Kingler gripped Scizor and managed to stop X-scissor. "Rap it up with Hydro Pump!" said Ash. The Pincer Pokémon was send flying back and crashed into the wall behind Cathy with swirly eyes.
"Scizor is unable to battle. Kingler is the winner." announced the judge.
"Great job, Kingler." shouted Ash. He ran towards Kingler to give it a hug.
"Ash moves on to the next round. That was a quick win for him and his Kingler." announced Mr. Goodshow.
( Later at the Pokémon Center )
"That was amazing, Ash. You and Kingler showed Cathy and Scizor what you can do." exclaimed Serena.
"Thanks, Serena. Let's go see how May is doing." suggested Ash.
"Hi there, guys." greeted May as she saw Ash and the others coming in the room. "That was an awesome battle."
"Thanks. How are you feeling?" asked Ash.
"Much better than before." answered May. "Do you know who you'll be battling next?"
"Not yet. The first round matches are not finished yet." explained Ash.
"It looks like Trevor and Tierno won their matches." confirmed Clemont.
"I have the feeling that I'll face at least one of them." said Ash. Then the doors opened and Nurse Joy came in.
"Hi, May. Is everything alright?" she asked.
"Yeah. I'm feeling so much better." answered May.
"In that case, you can leave tomorrow morning." exclaimed Nurse Joy.
"Really? That's awesome! Thanks." said May gladly.
"By the way, Ash, the final battle of the first round ended before 2 minutes. Tomorrow you'll be battling a guy named Damien." said the nurse.
"Damien?" asked Ash surprised. He knew his opponent pretty well as he was Charizard's first trainer. "I know which Pokémon I'm going to use."
"Sounds like you know him." said Clemont.
"I do, but not in a friendly way." answered Ash. "I'll call Professor Oak to send me an old friend of mine." With that, he went to change his Pokémon, leaving his friends and Nurse Joy confused.
To be continued…
Here's the first round. I think you know which Pokémon Ash will be using against Damien. ( Spoiler ) one of his Pokémon will evolve during the battle. If you're wondering, both Kingler's and Scizor's species is 'Pincer Pokémon'.
R&R