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.20: Ash vs Red
(The next day)
Everyone was awake at 8a.m and for once Ash didn't eat like a Snorlax during breakfast. Now he was doing last minute training with his Pokémon. None of his friends knew which Pokémon he was going to use so it could be an exciting battle. The entire town had heard about the battle and people started gathering in professor Oak's ranch after 9:30. After 30 minutes, Ash and Red were about to have a six-on-six battle. This battle is going to be remembered as the greatest battle in the history of Pallet Town. Professor Oak agreed to be the referee of the match.
(After 30 minutes)
The entire town gathered at the ranch and Ash's mother, sister, friends and all of his Pokémon were about to watch one of the greatest battles ever. The battlefield was ready. Ash and Red stood on the two sides and professor Oak was in the middle.
"This will be a six-on-six full Pokémon battle between Ash and Red," said the professor. "Each trainer is allowed to use 6 Pokémon and the battle will be over when all 6 Pokémon on one side are unable to continue. Are the trainers ready?"
"Ready," shouted Ash and Red.
"Let the battle begin," said the professor.
"Charizard, I choose you," said Ash as he threw a Pokeball from which came out a massive Charizard.
"So it's Charizard," said Red, but then he saw a Mega – Stone around Charizard's neck and made his decision. "Charizard, let's show them what you can do."
Red threw a Pokeball from which came out a massive Charizard, which was taller as Ash's. Ash then saw a Mega – Stone around his dad's Charizard's neck and realized they'll start with a Mega – Evolution battle. Both Ash and Red touched their Mega – Rings and their Charizards began Mega – Evolving. When the evolution was completed, in the place of the Charizards now stood Charizard Y and Charizard X.
"Charizard, start with Dragon Pulse," said Ash.
"Dodge it, Charizard," said Red. Ash's Charizard fired its Dragon Pulse, but Red's Charizard managed to dodge it. "Use Dragon Claw."
"Counter with Air Slash," said Ash. Charizard X's claws glowed green and just it was about hit Charizard Y, Ash's Charizard fired its Air Slash which struck Charizard X. "Use Flamethrower."
Charizard Y fired a powerful Flamethrower which hit Charizard X directly, but the fire/dragon–type didn't seemed much hurt by the fire attack.
"Charizard, use Iron Tail," said Red.
"Counter with Flamethrower," said Ash. Once again, Ash's Charizard managed to counter Red's Charizard's attack. "There has to be way to defeat him. Charizard fly as high as you can."
Charizard Y opened its wings and flew at high speed towards the sky. Its Drought ability has activated, but because there were clouds the sun was barely shining.
"Go after him, Charizard," said Red. Charizard X flew after Charizard Y.
"Charizard, go through the clouds," shouted Ash. Charizard Y accelerated its speed and got through the clouds, but Charizard X stopped, not knowing what was going on.
"Are you trying to run away," asked Red.
"That's how you think," answered Ash. "Charizard, use Solar Beam and follow it up with Dragon Pulse."
Above the clouds, Charizard Y fired its Solar Beam which struck Charizard X, but it didn't harm the fire/dragon–type, but when Dragon Pulse hit it, Charizard X was sent flying down and because of the huge high, the speed of falling was increasing.
"Charizard, you've got to open your eyes," said Red.
"Charizard, use Flamethrower while flying down," said Ash. Charizard Y fired its Flamethrower and flew down towards Charizard X. Just before the fire attack could hit its target, Charizard X opened its eyes and dodged the attack at the last moment.
"Use Dragon Claw," said Red. Charizard X's claws glowed and managed to hit Charizard Y with the dragon attack, causing it to start falling down. "Use Dragon Claw again." Charizard X landed another Dragon Claw on Charizard Y which caused the fire/flying–type to hit the ground hard, but managed to stand up. "Finish it with Blast Burn."
Charizard X slammed its fist on the ground which caused the entire battle field to be covered in flames which went up to Charizard Y. When the fire attack reached its target, the ground exploded underneath Charizard Y, causing everyone to close their eyes because of the smoke. When the smoke cleared, Charizard Y was barely standing and Charizard X was looking tired.
"Charizard, use Dragon Pulse," said Ash. Charizard fired its Dragon Pulse which hit Charizard X directly and it was too much for the fire/dragon–type to take and was knocked out.
"Red's Charizard is unable to battle," announced the professor. "Ash's Charizard is the winner."
"Way to go, Charizard," said Ash happily, but just then Charizard also fell on the ground with swirly eyes.
"Ash's Charizard is also unable to battle," announced professor Oak. "This battle is a draw."
"Charizard, return," said Ash. "You were amazing. Take a long rest."
"What's the matter, Ash," teased Red. "Are you giving up?"
"I never give up," said Ash. "Let's continue."
"Very well," said Red. "Snorlax, let's go."
"We need to hit hard to take out Snorlax," said Ash. "He knows only about the Pokémon in Kanto and Johto, but let's see if he can deal with a Pokémon that's not from those regions. Krookodile, I choose you."
"That Pokémon looks scary," said Kaylin as she shook from fear when she saw Krookodile.
"What's that Pokémon," asked Red as he brought out his Pokedex to scan Krookodile but it didn't show any data. "What's going on? What is that Pokémon?"
"Take a look," said Ash as he brought out his Pokedex to show his dad some information about the ground/dark–type.
"Krookodile, the Intimidation Pokémon and the evolved form of Krokorok," said the Pokedex. "Krookodile can see far away objects as through binoculars. Its jaws are strong enough to crush a car."
"Sounds like it's a strong Pokémon," said Red.
"It sure is," said Ash. "Let's beat him, Krookodile."
"I'm not so sure," said Red. "Snorlax, start with Focus Punch."
"Krookodile, use Dig," said Ash. Snorlax's fist glowed white, but didn't know what to do when Krookodile went underground. The Intimidation Pokémon came out right behind Snorlax. "Now use Stone Edge and then use Dig again."
Krookodile fired its rock–type attack which hit Snorlax and went underground once again.
"Snorlax, use Body Slam when Krookodile comes out," said Red.
"I don't think so," said Ash. "Krookodile, use Dragon Claw."
Krookodile came out of the ground with its claws glowing. Snorlax jumped as high as it could and was about to slam onto Krookodile, but the ground/dark–type managed to counter Body Slam with Dragon Claw.
"Snorlax, use Zen Headbutt," said Red. Snorlax landed its Zen Headbutt on Krookodile, but then Red saw Ash and Krookodile smirking.
"In case you don't know, dad," said Ash. "Krookodile is part dark–type which means psychic attacks don't affect him. Krookodile, use Crunch."
Krookodile opened its mouth and bite Snorlax on the head hard. The dark–type attack not only caused Snorlax to roar in pain, but it also lower its defense.
"Snorlax, use another Focus Punch," said Red.
"Krookodile, use Dig to dodge and then use your best Stone Edge," said Ash.
Krookodile once again dodged a super–effective Focus Punch with Dig and came out right in front of Snorlax, firing its Stone Edge which hit Snorlax directly, knocking it out.
"Snorlax is unable to battle," announced professor Oak. "Krookodile is the winner."
"Snorlax, return," said Red. "Not bad, Ash. Not anybody can defeat Snorlax, but it's time to take the upper hand."
"If you're so sure," said Ash as he returned his Krookodile. "Heracross, I choose you."
"Venusaur, let's go," said Red.
"Heracross, start up with Horn Attack," said Ash.
"Venusaur, use Energy Ball," said Red. Heracross flew as fast as it could towards Venusaur and landed its Horn Attack after it dodged Energy Ball. "Use Sludge Bomb."
"Heracross, counter it with Focus Punch," said Ash. Venusaur fired multiple sludge bombs towards Heracross, but the bug/fighting–type managed to counter it with Focus Punch. "Now use Megahorn and follow it up with Focus Punch."
Heracross' horn glowed white and slammed Venusaur with it and then struck the grass/poison–type directly with Focus Punch.
"Venusaur, use Energy Ball," said Red.
"Heracross, counter it with Focus Punch," said Ash. Venusaur fired a green ball of energy, but Heracross once again managed to counter.
"Venusaur, use Sleep Powder," said Red. Green powder was shot from Venusaur's leaf and surrounded Heracross, putting it to sleep. "Now use Sludge Bomb."
Venusaur fired its poison attack which struck Heracross who was still asleep.
"Finish it with Frenzy Plant," said Red.
"Heracross, use Sleep Talk," said Ash. Huge vines started coming from the ground and were about to hit Heracross, but thanks to Sleep Talk, the bug/fighting type dodge the attack and hit Venusaur with Horn Attack. After it landed its attack, Heracross woke up and Ash told it to use Megahorn. Venusaur couldn't do a thing since it had to recharge from Frenzy Plant and was hit with the bug–type move. "Heracross, finish it with Focus Punch."
Heracross' fist glowed and managed to hit Venusaur with everything it had. The Kanto starter was send flying backwards and lay on the ground unconscious.
"Venusaur is unable to battle," announced professor Oak. "Heracross is the winner."
"Venusaur, return," said Red. "I thought you were stronger than that. Feraligatr, let's go."
"Let's keep it going, Heracross," said Ash. "Use Megahorn."
"Feraligatr, counter with Aqua Tail," said Red. Feraligatr's tail became surrounded in water and slammed it right into Heracross, sending the Johto Pokémon flying. "Now use Aqua Jet."
"Heracross, dodge it and use Focus Punch," said Ash. Heracross recovered from Aqua Tail and managed to dodge Aqua Jet, then it landed its Focus Punch under Feraligatr's chin, causing the Johto water–type starter to fly backwards, but it recovered quickly.
"Feraligatr, get close with Aqua Jet and then use Ice Fang," said Red. This time, Feraligatr hit Heracross with Aqua Jet and Ice Fang was enough to knock Heracross out.
"Heracross is unable to battle," announced professor Oak. "Feraligatr is the winner."
"Heracross, return," said Ash. "You deserve a long rest. Time to use my good old friend."
"In that case," started Red. "Faligatr, return. That Focus Punch sure did some damage. Time to bring out the big guys. Dragonite, let's go."
"I knew you'd choose Dragonite," said Ash.
"How did you know I had a Dragonite," asked Red.
"I learnt it from 'a personal source'," answered Ash. "Time to use an old friend of mine. Goodra, I choose you."
"It's Goodra," shouted Bonnie happily as Dedenne climbed on her head to see personally that its old friend is back.
"Let's do it, Goodra," said Ash.
"Get ready, Dragonite," said Red. "Use Thunder Wave."
Dragonite fired a Thunder Wave which hit Goodra, paralyzing the Kalos dragon–type.
"Just relax, Goodra and use Rain Dance," said Ash. Goodra roared and clouds started to appear. In a few seconds, it was raining and Goodra's ability activated, curing it from the paralysis.
"Goodra must be having Hydration as its ability," thought Red. "Dragonite, use Dragon Pulse and follow it up with Dragon Claw."
"Goodra, use Bide," said Ash. Dragonite landed its Dragon Pulse and Dragon Claw on Goodra, but that only made Bide even stronger. "Now, fire it."
Goodra fired its Bide which hit Dragonite, causing the Kanto dragon/flying–type to roar in pain.
"Dragonite, use Aerial Ace," said Red.
"Goodra, counter it with Thunder," said Ash. Goodra covered itself in electricity and fired a powerful Thunder which hit Dragonite directly, sending it fly backwards. "Finish it with Dragon Pulse."
Goodra fired a powerful Dragon Pulse which hit Dragonite which was enough to defeat it.
"Dragonite is unable to battle," announced the professor. "Goodra is the winner."
"Dragonite, return," said Red. "That Goodra sure is something. Feraligatr, you're up again."
"Goodra, return," said Ash. "I'm gonna need you for later. Krookodile, I choose you."
"Feraligatr, use Aqua Tail," said Red.
"Krookodile, dodge with Dig," said Ash. Krookodile managed to dodge Feraligatr's Aqua Tail. "Now use Crunch."
Krookodile came out from the ground right in front of Feraligatr and bite it on the jaw.
"Feraligatr, use Aqua Jet," said Red. Feraligatr surrounded itself in water which caused Krookodile to let it go and was slammed hard from the strong attack. "Now use Ice Fang."
"Krookodile, counter it with Stone Edge," said Ash. Krookodile fired its Stone Edge which struck Feraligatr, sending it fly backwards. "Let's finish this with Dragon Claw."
"Feraligatr, dodge it and use Focus Punch," said Red. Feraligatr managed to dodge Krookodile's Dragon Claw and hit the Unova Pokémon with a super–effective Focus Punch and Krookodile was already tired from its battle with Snorlax which is why Focus Punch was enough to take it out.
"Krookodile is unable to battle," announced professor Oak. "Feraligatr is the winner."
"Krookodile, return," said Ash. "You were amazing out there. Time to fight water vs water. Greninja, I choose you."
"Another mysterious Pokémon," said Red annoyed. "Feraligatr, use Focus Punch."
"Greninja, dodge it and use Water Shuriken," said Ash. Feraligatr was just about to hit Greninja, but the Kalos Pokémon dodged at the last moment with incredible speed and fired multiple shuriken which successfully landed on Feraligatr. "Now wrap your tongue around Feraligatr to pull it close and use Night Slash."
Greninja wrapped its tongue around Feraligatr to pull it closer. The Johto Pokémon tried to escape, but Greninja was holding him too tight and when it was close enough, Greninja hit Feraligatr hard with Night Slash which send it flying backwards which was enough to knock it out.
"Feraligatr is unable to battle," announced professor Oak. "Greninja is the winner."
"Great job, Greninja," said Ash. "Now return."
"Feraligatr, return," said Red. "I didn't imagine I'd be using my final Pokémon, but there's first time for everything. Raichu, let's do it."
"I knew it," said Ash. "Pikachu, I choose you."
Pikachu and Raichu ran to the battle field, ready to battle. This won't be just a battle between Ash and Red, this'll be a battle where the sons have to proof themselves and Pikachu was willingly to defeat his dad and to start teaching his sister Volt Tackle.
"Are you ready, Raichu," asked Red and Raichu nodded.
"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt," said Ash.
"Raichu, use Thunder," said Red. Pikachu and Raichu fired their electric attacks which exploded in collision. "Their power is equal? Raichu, use Focus Punch."
"Pikachu, dodge it with Quick Attack and then use Iron Tail," said Ash. Pikachu managed to dodge Raichu's Focus Punch and slammed its Iron Tail on its evolved form. "Now use Thunderbolt."
Pikachu fired its Thunderbolt, but it didn't do much damage on Raichu.
"Raichu, use Volt Tackle," said Red.
"Pikachu, use Volt Tackle as well," said Ash. Pikachu and Raichu covered themselves in yellow electricity and ran towards each other. There was a huge explosion when they collided, but somehow Pikachu's Volt Tackle seemed to be stronger and sent Raichu flying backwards. "Pikachu, use Iron Tail."
Pikachu slammed its tail on Raichu, lowering its defense.
"Raichu, use Focus Punch," said Red. This time, Raichu managed to hit Pikachu with Focus Punch and sent it flying backwards. "Now use Thunder."
Raichu once again landed its attack on Pikachu, causing it to cry in pain.
"Come on, Pikachu," begged Ash. "You can still battle. I know you can. Let's show them what you're made of."
Pikachu heard Ash and barely managed to stand up. This, however, was an opening for Raichu.
"Raichu, finish it with Giga Impact," said Red.
"Pikachu, you've got to get out of there," said Ash. Pikachu was barely moving and Raichu was just meters away, coming with a Giga Impact. At the last moment, Pikachu managed to get out of the way and Raichu hit the ground hard with its head. "Use Quick Attack."
Pikachu slammed itself into Raichu, but its evolved form recovered quickly.
"Raichu, use Volt Tackle," said Red.
"Pikachu, counter with Iron Tail," said Ash. Pikachu managed to counter Volt Tackle and just then its Static activated, paralyzing Raichu.
"No way," said Red in disbelieve. "Raichu, use Thunder."
"Pikachu, dodge it and use Thunderbolt," said Ash. Raichu fired its Thunder towards Pikachu, but Pikachu dodged it and fired its Thunderbolt which hit Raichu directly. "Now use Quick Attack."
Pikachu slammed with speed in Raichu and this time, its evolved form was sent flying backwards.
"Raichu, use Focus Punch," said Red.
"Pikachu, let's finish this," said Ash. "Use Volt Tackle full power." Raichu's fist glowed, but suddenly, Static took effect and was forced to stop the attack. Pikachu, on the other hand, was running towards it with Volt Tackle. Because of the paralysis, Raichu couldn't do a thing and was hit directly with Volt Tackle which caused it to fly backwards and was slammed through a giant stone, but it was not over since it began to roll on the ground until it hit a tree. All of this damage was enough to take it out.
"Raichu is unable to battle," announced professor Oak. "Pikachu is the winner. The victory goes to Ash."
"Alright," shouted Ash happily. "We did it, Pikachu. We won. I knew you could do it."
Red couldn't believe it. He lost against his son. He even used some of his strongest Pokémon. He returned his Raichu back to its Pokeball and went up to his son.
"Nice battle, Ash," said Red. Ash looked at him and smiled.
"Thanks, dad," said Ash.
"I guess I was wrong," said Red. "You really are strong. Your Pokémon are really powerful as well. It was an honor to have a battle with you."
"I'm glad we had this battle," said Ash as he and Red shook hands.
"That was the greatest battle I've ever seen," said Delia as she came to hug Ash and Red. "Both of you are really strong."
"Thanks, mum," said Ash.
"Ash, can I ask you something," asked Bonnie.
"What is it," asked Ash.
"You see, Dedenne really wants to see Goodra so I wondering if you could bring it out," said Bonnie.
"Sure, no problem," said Ash as brought out Goodra's Pokeball. "Goodra, I choose you."
All of Ash's friends and Pokémon gathered around Goodra to meet it. The pseudo–legendary Pokémon felt comfortable around its new friends and was really happy to see Dedenne again. Everyone was happy to have a new friend at the ranch, but Ash suddenly spoke.
"OK, everyone," said Ash. "I decided to challenge the Kalos Elite Four and Diantha in two months and until then, we've got a lot of training to do, so tomorrow morning, we start training harder than ever."
All of his Pokémon roared in excitement, but some of them gave Ash some pain: Tauros ran over him; Bayleef and Muk gave Ash a Body Slam; Gliscor fell on him on purpose; Gabite and Croconaw bite him on the head and Charizard fired a Flamethrower at Ash.
"I guess they're all ready to train hard," said Serena while Ash was lying on the ground barely moving from the painful affections.
"Are you OK, Ash," asked Clemont as he helped Ash get up.
"Yeah," answered Ash as he turned to professor Oak. "Professor, I know this may sound a little strange, but I would like to trade 10 of my Tauros."
"Are you sure, Ash," asked the professor.
"Yeah, I would like to have as many Pokémon as possible," answered Ash.
"Ash, will you allow me to play with your Pokémon," asked Kaylin.
"Of course you can play, but only when we're not training," answered Ash.
"By the way, look at my other two Pokémon," said Kaylin as she released an Aipom and a Charmander.
"So you have a Pikachu, an Aipom and a Charmander," said Ash.
"All of the Pokémon are so cute," said Bonnie excitedly.
"Alright, everyone," said Ash to his Pokémon. "You can play for the rest of the day and tonight take a nice long rest, because tomorrow we'll start a very serious training."
All Pokémon happily as Ash, Pikachu and their family and friends left the lab. Professor Oak stood at the lab to post about the trade of 10 of Ash's Tauros.
To be continued…
That's all for now. I hope you enjoyed the battle. I want to say that I'll skip all the training and the E4 battles. Ash will get some new Pokémon, some of his present will evolve and will have more Mega–Evolutions, like Mega–Heracross and Mega–Glalie. Next time Ash will face Diantha. I'll try to update soon.
R&R