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.
Ch.11: Fire vs Water
Charizard and Blastoise were glaring at each other. After a couple of seconds, Tierno decided that it was time to attack.
"Blastoise, start with Blizzard," said Tierno.
"Charizard, use your wings to blow it away," said Ash. Just as Blizzard was about to hit, Charizard flapped its wings and sent the ice – type attack into the sky.
"Ok, then. Use Water Pulse," said Tierno.
"Charizard, counter with Dragon Claw," said Ash. Blastoise fired its water attack, but Charizard slashed it in two with Dragon Claw and struck Blastoise with its green glowing claws. "Now use Aerial Ace."
Blastoise was send flying from the dragon attack and was immediately hit with Aerial Ace.
"Get up, Blastoise," begged Tierno. Blastoise managed to stand up on its feet and it was ready to win this battle.
"Charizard, use Aerial Ace once more," said Ash. Charizard shot like a bullet towards Blastoise, but the water Kanto grabbed it before it could land its attack.
"Way to go, Blastoise. Use Water Pulse," ordered Tierno. Blastoise fired its Water Pulse which struck Charizard directly and sent it flying backward, but the fire/flying type wasn't willing to go down. "Use another Water Pulse."
"Charizard, fly high and use Flamethrower," said Ash.
Charizard opened its wing and flew high in the sky. When it was high enough it shot a powerful Flamethrower which Blastoise didn't see coming and was directly hit, but it didn't do much damage.
"Blastoise, use Dark Pulse," said Tierno.
"Charizard, go through it with Dragon Claw and then use Flamethrower," said Ash. Charizard's claws glowed green as Blastoise fired its dark – type attack. The Flame Pokémon successfully got through Dark Pulse and fired its Flamethrower once again, but this time the fire – attack managed to burn Blastoise.
"You can do it, Blastoise. Use Blizzard," said Tierno.
"Charizard, use Flamethrower," ordered Ash. Both Pokémon fired their attacks and when they collided, Flamethrower and Blizzard created a huge cloud and this was an opening for Tierno.
"Blastoise, use Dragon Pulse," said Tierno.
Blastoise fire its Dragon Pulse which got in the thick cloud and came out right in front of Charizard. The fire Kanto starter didn't have to react and was struck by the strong move which made it fall down on the ground.
"Get up, Charizard. I know you can do it. I believe in you," pleaded Ash. Charizard heard Ash's words and stood up on its feet and it didn't want to fail Ash like in the Johto League. It stared at Blastoise , but suddenly he turned towards Ash and nodded. Ash knew that Charizard was ready. Tierno and Blastoise knew what was happening and both trainers touched their Mega – rings at the same time. Charizard and Blastoise were surrouned in bright light and their Mega – Evolutions began. When the light faded, Blastoise had two small cannons on its arms and one huge cannon coming out from its shell. Charizard, on the other hand, had bigger wings and tail. There was a big spike behind his head and three small spikes near the end of its tail. It also had small wings coming out from its arms. And thanks to his new ability, Drought, the sun shined brighter which meant that its fire attacks are more powerful and Blastoise's water attacks won't do as much as damage as before.
"The real battle begins," said Ash. "Charizard, use Solar Beam."
"Blastoise, use Blizzard," said Tierno. Thanks to the bright sun, Charizard didn't waste time to charge and fired its Solar Beam towards Blastoise's Blizzard. But before the attacks could collide, the harsh sun melted the ice – type attack and Solar Beam landed on Blastoise with no problem.
"Great job, Charizard. Use another Solar Beam," said Ash.
"Get up, Blastoise. You can do it. Use Dragon Pulse," ordered Tierno. Blastoise barely managed to stand up and successfully countered Solar Beam with Dragon Pulse. "Now use Water Pulse."
"Charizard, break it with Dragon Claw and then use Aerial Ace," said Ash. The Flame Pokémon cancelled Water Pulse out and landed a direct hit with Aerial Ace on Blastoise. "Now use Flamethrower."
"Counter it with Dragon Pulse," said Tierno. Charizard and Blastoise fired their attacks which collided and created and huge smoke. Once again, Tierno decided to use this opportunity, but this time, Ash and Charizard were faster as the fire/flying Pokémon got through the smoke and slashed Blastoise with Dragon Claw.
"Charizard, use Aerial Ace," ordered Ash.
"Grab it, Blastoise and use Dark Pulse," said Tierno. Blastoise managed to grab Charizard and landed and direct hit with Dark Pulse.
"Are you OK, Charizard," Ash asked his Kanto starter. Charizard nodded and was ready to take Blastoise down once and for all.
"Blastoise, time to take it down. Use Dark Pulse," said Tierno.
"Charizard, use Flamethrower full power," ordered Ash. Charizard and Blastoise fired their Flamethrower and Dark Pulse. When the attacks collided, both Pokemon struggled and were not willing to give up. Suddenly, Charizard felt getting weakened, but then it used all of its strength and used its most powerful Flamethrower. The fire – type attack began overpowering Dark Pulse and hit Blastoise head on which was too much for the water – type Pokémon. Blastoise revered back to its original form and fell on its stomach.
"Blastoise is unable to battle. Charizard is the winner," announced the referee. "The victory goes to Ash from Pallet Town."
"Amazing! After a hard battle Ash defeats Tierno and will face against Trevor in the final round," exclaimed Goodshow.
"Yes! Way to go, Charizard. You were amazing. I'm proud of you," said Ash as he went to hug his fire – type which reverted back in its original form. Charizard smiled at its trainer and shot a Flamethrower at Ash's face which surprised Serena, Bonnie and Clemont, but Brock and May giggled.
"What's so funny," asked Clemont.
"That's just Charizard's way of showing affection towards Ash," explained Brock.
On the battlefield as Ash and Charizard were still celebrating, Tierno and Blastoise were disappointed and couldn't still couldn't stop wondering how powerful Charizard and Ash really were as a team. After another minute, Tierno returned Blastoise to its Pokeball and left the arena quietly.
( Later that night )
Ash, his friends and their Pokémon were in the lobby of the Pokémon Center enjoying their dinner. As usual, Ash and May were eating a lot faster then the others, but it wasn't just them. Pikachu was also eating like them since Ash had promised to use him in the final round. Ash's other Pokémon were with Nurse Joy as he wanted the Pokémon he would be using against Trevor to be in full health. Just before he could order a second porton, the doors of the Pokémon Center opened and he, Brock, Serena and Pikachu saw none other than Professor Oak and Ash's mum, Delia.
"Mum, Professor Oak," said Ash as he and Pikachu on his shoulder went to them for a hug.
"Hi there, honey," said Delia as she hugged Ash to condition that he and his electric – type could hardly breathe.
"Can't breathe, mum," said Ash.
"Pika Pikachu," said the Mouse Pokémon as he mimicked its trainer.
"Sorry," apologized Delia.
"We saw it on TV, Ash. Tomorrow afternoon, you'll be battling in the final round. You've never been so close," said the professor with a smile on his face.
"Wow! You're the famous Professor Oak," said Bonnie as she ran to them. "It's such an honor to meat you in person."
"You must be Bonnie," said the professor.
"Dedenne," said the little Pokémon that came out from Bonnie's purse and made its way to Bonnie's head.
"A Dedenne," exclaimed the professor. "This is the first time I've actually seen a Dedenne in person. Do you mind if I hold it?"
"Not at all," said Bonnie as she gave her Pokémon to Professor Oak.
"Aren't you a cute Pokemon? Nuzzle, nuzzle, nuzzle,…" said the professor as he began nuzzling Dedenne, but the electric/fairy type though it was told to use Nuzzle and shocked the professor.
"I'm sorry, professor. Dedenne does it sometimes," apologized Bonnie.
"Hi, professor and Mrs. Ketchum," said Brock as he and May came from behind.
"May, Brock, it's good to see you," said the professor as he recovered from Nuzzle.
"Mum, professor, do you remember Serena," asked Ash as he brought her to the group.
"Serena? Now I remember her. She was in the Pokémon Summer Camp a few years ago," said Professor Oak.
"I also remember that you two were inseperable," said Delia. "You were together 24/7. Except during nights."
Then suddenly the doors of the center opened and all of Ash's former companions and rivals came in. They all saw the group and congratulated Ash for advancing to the finals.
"So, Ash. Do you know which Pokémon you're going to use," asked Clemont.
"Yup and I have a secret weapon," said Ash with a smile on his face.
"A secret weapon," asked Barry.
Then two mechanical arms busted through the wall and grabbed Pikachu.
"Pikachu," shouted Ash as he went out with his mother, the professor, his friends and rivals behind him. When they were out, they saw a familiar balloon with three annoying people.
"Prepare for trouble from the skies!"
"From beyond the stars, a nasty surprise!"
"An evil as old as the galaxy…"
"… sent her to fulfill our destiny!"
"Plus, there's me!"
"To denounce the evils of truth and love!"
"To extend our reach to the stars above!"
"Jessie!"
"And James!"
"And Meowth are the names!"
"Anywhere there's piece in the universe…"
"… Team Rocket…"
"… will be there…"
"To make everything worse!"
"Wobbuffet!"
"Team Rocket," the group shouted in unison with angry voices.
"Give me back my Pikachu. I don't have for idiots like you," said Ash.
"Who are you calling idiots," asked Jessie as she and James brought out four Pokeballs. "Yanmega and Arbok, go get him."
"Time to use my two old precious Pokémon. Victreebel, Cacnea, come on out," said James. As usual, Victreebel tried to eat James and Cacnea hugged him with its spiked arms.
"Now I'll show you my secret weapon for tomorrow. Greninja, I choose you," said Ash as he sent out his Kalos starter.
"Why is that Pokémon his secret weapon," asked Paul.
"I believe that's Froakie's final evolved form," said Professor Oak.
"That's right and you won't believe how powerful it is," said Clemont.
"So that's a Greninja," said Dawn as she scanned the water/dark type.
"Greninja, the Ninja Pokémon and the final evolved form of Froakie. It appears and vanishes with a ninja's grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water which can split metal in two," said her Pokedex.
"Let's do it, Greninja. Use Water Shuriken," said Ash.
"Victreebel, counter with Energy Ball," ordered James. Greninja and Victreebel fired their attacks which exploded in collision.
"Let's attack all at once," suggested Jessie. Arbok, use Gunk Shot. Yanmega, Silver Wind."
"Victreebel, use Sludge Bomb. Cacnea, use Pin Missle," said James.
All four attacks struck Greninja and the water type was down.
"Let's help out," said Brock.
"No, wait. I know what's about to happen," said Clemont. This left the group completely confused. Delia was very worried about her son's Greninja.
"You can do it, Greninja. I believe in you," said Ash with a calm voice. Greninja stood up and the red part of its and Ash's brown eyes glowed and was now surrounded in a water veil. The view left the entire group, except for Serena, Bonnie and Clemont dumbfounded. Greninja became Ash-Greninja!
"Greninja, use Hydro Pump," said Ash. The water attack hit all of Team Rocket's Pokémon, sending them into the balloon. "Use Water Shuriken to break the cage."
Greninja fired the water stars which broke the cage Pikachu was in. Both Pokémon were now ready to blast Team Rocket of.
"That was some hit," said Meowth.
"Stop talking and go do something," said Jessie as she threw Meowth towards Pikachu and Greninja.
"Pikachu, use Iron Tail," said Ash. Pikachu covered its tail in steel and sent Meowth back in the balloon. "Greninja, freeze them with Ice Beam."
Greninja fired Ice Beam which froze Team Rocket's balloon and caused it to fall on the ground.
"Finish them with Night Slash," said Ash. Greninja formed its dark blade and with incredible speed slashed through the frozen balloon which caused an explosion.
"Team Rocket's blasting of again!"
"Wobbuffet!"
With that Team Rocket were gone and Greninja returned to its original form. Ash's friends, mum and Professor oak still couldn't believe what they've just seen. A Greninja to change its form?
"Yeah. That's why Greninja is my secret weapon," explained Ash. He then turned to his two Pokémon. "Pikachu, Greninja, tomorrow is our final battle so let's win the Kalos League."
To be continued…
That is it, folks. The final round will begin in the next chapeter. I decided to use Team Rocket's motto from the Battle Frontier arc, 'cause it is my favourite. You know two of Ash's Pokémon in the final round. And yes, Greninja can turn into Ash-Greninja!
R&R