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.12: Final Round! Begin!
It was 6a.m and Ash has already awakened and he and Pikachu were practicing the power of Pikachu's electric attacks. They wanted to increase their power so Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt could affect ground – type Pokémon and Gliscor was the perfect target. Meanwhile, Snivy was trying to dodge Swellow's Aerial Ace using swift movements and Greninja was training with Buizel.
"Keep going, guys. You're doing great," said Ash when something started to glow, but it wasn't something it was someone. Ash watched happily as it changed its form. When the glow stopped, he was happy to another evolved Pokémon.
(Later that day)
The main stadium was filled up and everyone was waiting for the final battle to begin.
"I can't wait to see how Ash battles," said Bonnie with a lot of excitement.
"It's gonna be a tough battle. Trevor's known Pokémon are Charizard, Bastiodon, Fearow and Scolipede," said Brock. "And he might have other Pokémon as well."
"I think you're right," said Clemont.
"I know Ash can do this. He's been through so much," said Serena.
Just as Delia was about say something, Mr. Goodshow spoke.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the final match of the Kalos League. Let's not waste anymore time. In the green corner, from Palet Town in Kanto. The winner of the Orange Islands league and the conqueror of the Kanto Battle Frontier! Please welcome, Ash!" said Goodshow. Everybody shouted and applauded for the young trainer as Ash and Pikachu waved at the audience. "And his opponent, from Lumiouse City please welcome, Trevor!"
The entire crowd shouted very loud and were getting excited the battle to begin.
"This will be a 6-on-6 full battle. Each trainer can use 6 Pokémon and the battle will be over when all six Pokémon on one side are unable to continue," explained the referee. "Are the trainers ready?"
"Totally," said Ash.
"Let's do it," said Tierno.
"Alright then. Battle begin!, said the referee.
"Victreebel, let's go," said Tierno as he send out his grass/poison Pokémon.
"If it's a Victreebel, then I'll use this. Swellow, I choose you," said Ash as he send out his Hoenn flying – type Pokémon.
"So Ash's using Swellow," said Dawn as she scanned the Pokemon with her Pokedex.
"Swellow, the Swallow Pokémon and the evolved form of Taillow. It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws," said the Pokedex.
"And that's a Victreebel," said May as she scanned it with her Pokedex.
"Victreebel, the Flycatcher Pokémon and the evolved form of Weepinbell. The long vine extending from its head is waved about as if it were a living thing to attract prey. When an unsuspecting victim approaches, it is swallowed whole," said the Pokedex.
"That sounds scary," said Bonnie.
"Swellow, start up with Quick Attack," said Ash.
"Victreebel, dodge it and use Energy Ball," said Trevor. Swellow shot itself towards Victreebel with incredible speed, but the grass/poison – type Pokémon managed to dodge it at the last second at struck Swellow with Energy Ball. "Now use Sludge Bomb!"
"Swellow, protect yourself with Steel Wing," said Ash. Victreebel fired its Sludge Bomb, but it didn't hit Swellow because the flying – type put Steel Wing in front of itself. "Now use Aerial Ace!"
"Victreebel, use Toxic," said Trevor. Just as Swellow was about land its Aerial Ace, Victreebel fired a Toxic which caused Swellow to cancel Aerial Ace out and shit its eyes tight and was now badly poisoned, but it seemed like a big mistake. When Swellow opened its eyes, there was fierce expression across its face.
"Swellow, what's wrong," asked Ash.
"Trevor just made a mistake," said Brock.
"Why is that," asked Delia confused.
"Because of Swellow's Ability," explained Brock.
"That's right," said Professor Oak. "Swellow has Guts which boosts its attack power when its poisoned, paralyzed or burned."
"Swellow, use Quick Attack," said Ash.
"Victreebel, use Energy Ball," ordered Trevor. This time Swellow landed its Quick Attack, but it was hit by Energy Ball afterwards which lowered its special defense. "Use Sludge Bomb!"
"Swellow, dodge it with Double Team," said Ash. Swellow made copies of itself before it was hit by Sludge Bomb. "Now use Aerial Ace." Swellow used its full speed and landed a super – effective Aerial Ace which was too much for Victreebel.
"Victreebel is unable to battle. Swellow is the winner," announced the referee.
"Way to go, Swellow," said Ash with excitement.
"Victreebel, return. You did your best," said Trevor as he returned his fallen Pokémon. "Time for my next Pokémon. Armaldo, let's go."
Trevor send out his second Pokémon, Armaldo and Swellow was ready to take it down as fast as he could.
"Let's go, Swellow. Use Aerial Ace," ordered Ash.
"Armaldo, use Rock Blast," said Trevor. Swellow managed to hit Armaldo with a direct hit and successfully dodged Armaldo's Rock Blast with Double Team.
"Swellow, try Quick Attack," said Ash.
"Armaldo, use X-Scissor," ordered Trevor. Swellow once struck Armaldo, but it couldn't avoid X-Scissor.
"Can you keep it going, Swellow," asked Ash to which Swellow nodded. "Right. Use Steel Wing full power!"
"Armaldo, counter it with Brick Break," ordered Trevor. Both Swellow and Armaldo landed their attacks which collided. The collision created a dust of cloud and when it cleared, both Pokemon were lying unconscious.
"Both Swellow and Armaldo are unable to battle. This match is a draw," announced the referee.
"That's incredible. After a tough battle, Swellow and Armaldo knocked each other out," said Goodshow.
"Swellow, return. You did amazing. I'm proud of you," said Ash as he returned his Hoenn Pokémon while Trevor did the same with Armaldo.
"Not bad, Ash. You're doing great, but I'm still going to win," said Trevor.
"Not a chance, Trevor," said Ash.
"You asked for it," smiled Trevor. "Marowak, let's go."
"Easy enough," smirked Ash. "Servine, I choose you."
"So Snivy has evolved earlier when Ash was training," said Cilan.
"Let's go Servine. Use Energy Ball," said Ash.
"Marowak, counter with Flamethrower," ordered Trevor. Servine fired its Energy Ball, but Marowak's Flamethrower managed to stop it.
"Use Leaf Blade, Servine," said Ash.
"Use Double-Edge," said Trevor. Servine's tail glowed green and Marowak ran towards the Unova starter as its head glowed. Both Pokémon's attacks collided which created a huge explosion and send both Pokémon flying backwards.
"Are you OK, Servine," asked Ash. Servine managed to stand up and wasn't ready to lose.
"Marowak, can you battle," asked Trevor. Marowak stood up with anger and its eyes. "Alright, use Bonemarang!"
"Servine, counter with Vine Whip," ordered Ash. Marowak threw its bone towards Servine, but the grass – type send it back with Vine Whip. "Now use Leaf Blade!"
"Dodge it, Marowak," said Trevor. Marowak grabbed its bone and managed to avoid a super – effective Leaf Blade. "Use Ice Beam!"
Marowak fired the ice attack which left only Servine's head unfrozen.
"Servine, use Energy Ball," said Ash.
"Use your bone to send it back," said Trevor. Servine fired its Energy Ball, but Marowak send it back with its bone and Energy Ball struck Servine, but it also broke the ice.
"Servine, can you continue," asked Ash with a concerned voice. Servine barely stood up and was ready to take Marowak out. "Use Leaf Blade!"
"Counter with Ice Beam," said Trevor. Servine ran towards Marowak, but the ground – type fired its Ice Beam.
"Get out of the way, Servine," shouted Ash. Before Ice Beam could hit, Servine jumped in the air, avoiding the ice – type attack. "Use Attract!" Servine surrounded itself in a lot of hearts and fired them towards Marowak. The Bone Keeper Pokémon didn't have time to dodge and was hit by Attract which caused it to fall in love with Servine.
"Marowak, get it together," pleaded Trevor.
"Servine, use Vine Whip," said Ash. Servine extended its vines and began to hit Marowak several times. However, after the sixth time, Marowak was back to normal and Servine stopped its Vine Whip. "Servine, finish it with Energy Ball!"
"Marowak, use Flamethrower," said Trevor. Both Pokémon fired their attacks which collided and created an explosion in the middle of the field.
"Hurry up and use Leaf Blade," said Ash. Servine ran towards Marowak with a glowing tail, but before it could get in the dust an Ice Beam came out of nowhere. However, thanks to its swiftness, Servine jumped in the air, avoiding Ice Beam. "Go, Servine! Leaf Blade, full power," shouted Ash. Servine used its full speed to get through the dust and when it got out of it, it was face to face with Marowak.
"Marowak, use Flamethrower," said Trevor. Just before Servine could strike, Marowak fired a Flamethrower with hit Servine directly and the Grass Snake Pokémon was send flying back. The grass – type was barely stood up, but then it fell down with swirly eyes.
"Servine is unable to battle. Marowak is the winner," announced the referee.
"Servine, you did amazing. You deserve a good rest," said Ash as he returned his Unova Pokémon.
"That's how we do it, Marowak. Return and rest for now," said Trevor as he returned his Kanto Pokémon. "Here is my next Pokémon. Mightyena, let's go."
"A Mightyena? Then I'll use this," said Ash as he send out his third Pokémon. "Gliscor, I choose you."
"So that's a Gliscor," said May as she brought out her Pokedex to scan it.
"Gliscor, the Fang Scorp Pokémon and the evolved form of Gligar. Its flight is soundless. It uses its lengthy tail to carry off its prey… Then its elongated fangs do the rest," said the Pokedex.
"That sounds creepy," said May.
"And Gliscor looks strong," said Clemont.
"Gliscor, let's start up with Aerial Ace," said Ash.
"Dodge it, Mightyena and use Crunch," said Trevor. Gliscor fired itself towards the Hoenn dark – type and landed its Aerial Ace with a lot of power and got away before it could get hit with Crunch.
"Gliscor, fly up and use Stone Edge," said Ash.
"Counter it with Hyper Beam, Mightyena," ordered Trevor. Both Pokémon fired their attacks which collided in mid air, creating a cloud of dust.
"Gliscor, Giga Impact," said Ash. Gliscor surrounded itself in yellow-orange streaks and its body became surrounded by a purple aura and went flying towards Mightyena and got into the cloud.
"Mightyena, use Crunch when you see it," said Trevor. However, instead of coming directly from the front, Gliscor came out of the cloud above the dark – type and slammed itself on Mightyena's back. "Quick, use Fire Fang."
Mightyena's set its fangs on fire and was about to hit Gliscor only to realize that the ground/flying – type was gone.
"But where's Gliscor," asked Trevor.
"Look above," said Ash.
Trevor looked towards the sky and saw Gliscor spinning away from Mightyena.
"How's that even possible? Gliscor can't move after Giga Impact," said Trevor.
"Thanks to some training with the air battle master," answered Ash. "Gliscor, use Aerial Ace."
"Mightyena, use Crunch," ordered Trevor. Both Pokémon were about to collide, but at the last moments Ash called another attack.
"Glicor, switch to X-Scissor," said Ash. Glisor crossed its pincers to form a 'X' sign and collided with Mightyena's Crunch which created a dust. When it cleared, Gliscor was standing on its tail while Mightyena was lying unconscious on the ground.
"Mightyena is unable to battle. Gliscor is the winner," announced the referee.
"Mightyena, return. You did your best," said Trevor as he returned his fallen dark – type.
"Gliscor, return. I'm gonna need you for later," said Ash as he returned his Sinnoh Pokémon.
"How was Gliscor able to get away after Giga Impact," wondered Iris.
"Gliscor learnt this while training with a master of air battles in Sinnoh," explained Dawn.
"You see, right after completely hitting Mightyena, Gliscor used its tail as a sprint to get away," said Brock.
"That sure makes Gliscor powerful," said Delia.
"I'm not gonna lose. Marowak, let's go," said Trevor as he send out his Kanto ground – type once again.
"No surprise there," said Ash as he send out his fourth Pokémon. "Buizel, I choose you."
"Let's do this. Marowak, use Bonemarang," said Trevor.
"Buizel, spin and use Hydro Pump," said Ash. Marowak threw its bone towards Buzel, but the Sea Weasel Pokémon defended itself with is water Counter Shield.
"If that doesn't work, then let's try Double-Edge," said Trevor.
"Buizel, use Sonic Boom," said Ash. Buizel's tail glowed and fired its Sonic Boom right before Marowak could hit it with Double-Edge.
"Can you stand up, Marowak," asked Trevor. Marowak barely stood up. It looked like it was going to faint any moment since it took a lot of damage during its battle with Servine. "Use Ice Beam."
"Thank you very much," smirked Ash. "Buizel, Aqua Jet." Buizel surrounded itself in water and shot like a bullet towards the Ice Beam. Trevor didn't know what was Ash thinking, but then it saw it. Buizel's Aqua Jet became frozen. "Buizel, use Ice Aqua Jet."
"Dodge it, Marowak," said Trevor. Marowak didn't have time to react and was directly hit by Ice Aqua Jet which send it flying backwards and was slammed into the wall behind Trevor.
"Marowak is unable to battle. Buizel is the winner," announced the referee.
"Wow! Ice Aqua Jet sure is powerful," said May with excitement.
"I've never seen such a move before," said Bonnie. "It was so amazing!"
"Marowak, return. You did your best," said Trevor as he returned its ground – type. Trevor didn't know what to do. He has just two Pokémon remaining, while Ash has four. After another second, he made his choice. "Magnezone, let's go."
"You want to continue, Buizel," asked Ash to which Buizel nodded. "Then let's win this."
To be continued…
That's all for now. The way Gliscor landed its Giga Impact was the same way it landed it on Paul's Drapion in the Sinnoh League. I also decided to teach Buizel Hydro Pump and forget Water Gun, 'cause it's much more powerful. I'll see you all in the next chapter.
R&R