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.22: Arrival and True Water Power
Ash, Pikachu, Serena, May, Kaylin, Brock, Bonnie, Clemont, Delia, Red and professor Oak got to Pallet Town in an early morning. All of them were feeling refreshed and ready for the new day, at least most of them. Since Red had heard about Greninja's ability, he wanted to battle Ash one more time. He couldn't wait any more.
"Ash," said Red. "I want to battle you one more time. This time, three–on–three. I want to see what's so special about your Greninja." This statement caused everyone to look at Red with shocked expressions, except Ash.
"It'll be my honor, dad," said Ash. "Let's battle now."
I wouldn't want it any other way," said Red. With that, everybody went to the lab.
"Hey, Ash, can I be the referee," asked Kaylin. "I've watched so many battles and I know what to do."
"Sure thing, little sis," said Ash with a smile.
Yes," cheered Kaylin as she went in the middle of the field. "This Pokémon will now begin. Each trainer will use three Pokémon and the battle will be over when all three Pokémon on one side are unable to continue. Are the trainers ready?"
"Ready," said both Ash and Red.
"Let the battle begin," said Kaylin.
"Blastoise, let's go," said Red.
"Noivern, I choose you," said Ash.
"Ash chooses Noivern which is a dragon/flying–type against Blastoise," said Brock. "I say Noivern has the advantage."
"Blastoise, use Dragon Pulse," said Red.
"Noivern, dodge it and use Boomburst," said Ash. Noivern managed to dodge Dragon Pulse and landed its Boomburst on Blastoise. "Now use your Dragon Pulse."
"Blastoise, counter it with Ice Beam and use Dark Pulse," said Red. Blastoise successfully countered Dragon Pulse and fired Dark Pulse, but Noivern dodged it and landed a Flamethrower which burned the Kanto water–type.
"Great job, Noivern," said Ash. "Now, return. I'm gonna need you for later. If you want Greninja, dad, I'll give him to you. Greninja, I choose you."
"Interesting," said professor Oak. "It looks to me that Ash will use his other two Pokémon to weaken Red's and he'll switch out to Greninja to finish them using its speed."
"It sure looks that way," said Brock. "Noivern wasn't even tired."
"Greninja, use Night Slash," said Ash.
"Blastoise, dodge it," said Red. Greninja formed two dark blades and ran with full speed towards Blastoise who didn't have time to dodge and was hit by the dark–type attack and because of the damage from Noivern's Boomburst and Flamethrower, Night Slash was enough to knock it out.
"Blastoise can't battle," said Kaylin. "Greninja is the winner."
"Blastoise, return," said Red. "Nice one, Ash, but my second Pokemon will be harder even if it has type disadvantage. Piloswine, let's go."
"A Piloswine," said Ash. "Greninja, let's keep it going. Use Water Shuriken."
"Piloswine, use Ice Shard," said Red. Greninja and Piloswine fired their attacks which exploded when they collided. "Use Bulldoze."
"Greninja, jump and use Ice Beam," said Ash. Greninja managed to avoid Bulldoze and fired an Ice Beam which struck Piloswine directly.
"Piloswine, use Ancient Power," said Red. Piloswine fired its Ancient Power, but Greninja dodge it. Piloswine suddenly glowed and began getting bigger.
"Is Piloswine," began Serena.
"Evolving," finished Bonnie.
When the light faded, in Piloswine's place now stood Mamoswine.
"Check the size of it," said Clemont.
"Ash, this battle just got a lot more serious," said Red. "Mamoswine, use Ice Fang."
"Greninja, counter it with Night Slash and then use Water Shuriken," said Ash. Greninja managed to counter Mamoswine's Ice Fang with Night Slash and landed its Water Shuriken on the ice/ground–type. "Alright, Greninja. Time to get serious."
Ash and Greninja mimicked their moves and Greninja was covered in a water veil. The water faded and a giant shuriken formed on Greninja's back. Red, now, has to deal with Ash-Greninja.
"What on Earth," asked Red with a shocked expression. He wasn't the only one. For all this time with Red, Kaylin hadn't seen anything like this kind of evolution before. All of Ash's Pokemon were with wide eyes. "How is that possible?"
"Me and Greninja can do it thanks to the deep bond we share," said Ash. "Greninja, let's show them what we can do together. Get under Mamoswine and use Night Slash."
Greninja ran with speed no one had ever seen and got under Mamoswine. When it got there, Greninja formed its dark blade and the attack was now that strong that send Mamoswine in the air.
"Mamoswine, hang in there," said Red. "Use Ice Shard."
"Greninja, dodge it and use Water Shuriken," said Ash. Greninja managed to dodge Ice Shard and fired its giant shuriken which directly struck Mamoswine and it was enough to take it out.
"Mamoswine can't battle," announced Kaylin. "Greninja is the winner."
"Mamoswine, return," said Red. "Ash, I must say that Night Slash really surprised me. But let's see how you'll deal with this Pokémon. Ampharos, let's go."
"An electric–type," said Ash, but then he saw a familiar stone on Ampharos. "A Mega–Stone."
"Correct," smirked Red as he Mega–Evolved Ampharos. "Ampharos, use Thunderbolt."
"Greninja, dodge it and use Night Slash," said Ash. Greninja managed to dodge the electric attack and ran towards Mega–Ampharos with dark blades.
"Ampharos, use Dragon Pulse," said Red. Just as Greninja was about to land its Night Slash, Ampharos fired its Dragon Pulse which hit Greninja and to Red's surprise, Ash struggled as he touched his stomach in pain.
"Greninja, use Ice Beam," said Ash. Greninja recovered from Dragon Pulse and fired Ice Beam which struck Mega–Amphros directly.
"Ampharos, use Zap Cannon," said Red.
"Greninja, counter it with Night Slash," said Ash. Mega–Ampharos fired its Zap Cannon, but to its and Red's surprise Ash-Greninja managed to slice the attack in two with Night Slash. "Use Night Slash to get close."
Greninja this time landed its Night Slash on Mega–Ampharos and Red could only watch his Pokémon suffering.
"Ampharos, use Thunderbolt," said Red.
"Greninja, use Night Slash on the ground," said Ash.
Ampharos fired its Thunderbolt towards Greninja who jabbed a Night Slash in the ground. When the electric attack hit, Ash-Greninja appeared to be unaffected by it.
"Greninja, let's finish this," said Ash. "Use Hydro Cannon full power."
Greninja formed a giant ball of water and fired it towards Mega–Ampharos who was watching in fear and got hit by the water attack. Even if it was not very effective, this was enough to knock it out thanks to the Ice Beam and Night Slash it took.
"Mega–Ampharos is unable to battle," announced Kaylin. "Ash-Greninja is the winner. The victory goes to my big brother, Ash.
"I can't believe it," said May. "Greninja swept Red's team."
"Ash and Greninja become very powerful when they work together," said Clemont.
(Later that day)
Delia had invited professor Oak and Tracey for lunch and Red was still wondering something.
"Ash, why did you held your stomach when Greninja got hit by Dragon Pulse," asked Red.
"Let's say that's the side effect of our ability," said Ash. When we activate it, we not only do each other's moves, but we also feel the same pain. When Greninja got hit, I felt Greninja's pain and I can often see from its point of view."
"That's incredible, big brother," said Kaylin. "Such a cool ability."
"I know," said Ash as he turned to his mom. "Mom, I decided tomorrow to go Nessada Region."
"Well, that doesn't surprise me," said Brock. "Last night we got in Kanto and you're already leaving."
"What can I say," asked Ash. "I just can stay in place for too long. And after there are no new Pokémon, I'll bring some of mine. One of them will definitely be Pikachu. I'll need some time think which the other five will be."
"In that case," said Red. "Ash, I want you to take Kaylin with you. I'll be staying here in Kanto for the next few months so me and Delia could catch up. And besides, she'll learn a lot from you. Not to mention that she has your Pikachu's sister."
"You OK with that, Kaylin," asked Ash.
"Of course," answered Kaylin. "I really want to come with you, Ash."
"Wait for a moment," said May. "Professor, didn't you say that there are Pokémon Contests in Nessada?"
"Why yes, there are," said the professor.
"In that case, Ash, I'm coming as well," said May.
"I also said there are Showcases there," said professor Oak.
"Then I'm coming as well," said Serena.
"Now I'm totally jealous," said Brock. "Ash, I'm coming as well. Just imagine all the beautiful girls I can meet there."
This caused Croagunk to come out to do its job as the poison/fighting–type Poison Jabbed Brock and the Pokémon Doctor fell on the ground in pain.
"Why always me," asked Brock as Croagunk dragged him away.
"Ash, me and Bonnie will come as well," said Clemont. "I just need to call our father."
"I already talked to mom," said May. "Max will get his starter Pokemon in a few days."
"I think he had already decided which Pokémon to take," said Ash. "He really likes Sceptile."
"I think you're right," said May.
"I spoke with mom while we were in Kalos," said Serena. "She's alright if I come with you."
"Then it's saddled," said Ash. "Tomorrow it's the start of a new adventure."
To be continued…
There you have it folks. Red now knows about Ash-Greninja. I was planning to give Quilava a chance to battle, but I decided to give Ash-Greninja a sweeping moment since it probably won't happen in the anime. Kaylin, May, Serena, Brock, Bonnie and Clemont will go with Ash to Nessada and which Pokémon will Ash take with him? Find out in the next chapter. Sorry for the delay, by the way. I had a lot of things to do. See you soon.
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