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.24: Arrival and First Gym Battle
It was a peaceful Saturday morning and Ash and Pikachu were already awake at 8am. They, along with their friends, had left Kanto 2 days ago and in couple of minutes, they'll arrive in the Nessada region. Last night, Ash had send out all of his Pokémon so they could see what is like to take a step in a new region.
"Attention, passengers," spoke the captain. "We'd like to go to your cabins and pick your belongings. We'll arrive in Goldport City in 10 minutes. Thank you for traveling with us."
"Hear that, guys," asked Ash his Pokémon. "Our new adventure begins very soon. Let's go wake up the others."
(After 15 minutes)
Ash and company had arrived at the Pokémon Center and Ash talked with his parents and Professor Oak. When he met up with his friends, the group heard some trainers near by to talk about the Gym Leader. Ash went up to them and asked them what they were talking about.
"You see," started one of the trainers. "The Gym Leader of Goldport City is really tough. Her name is Lizzy and she is a master of dragon–types."
"All of her Pokémon are extremely powerful," said the other trainer. "Especially her Salamence with its Mega–Evolution."
"Salamence can Mega–Evolve," said Ash shocked.
"Yeah, if want to challenge her, you better have super powerful Pokémon," said another trainer.
"I'll challenge her, of course," said Ash as he ran to the videophone. "I just need to make a call."
"That's Ash for you," said Clemont. "Always ready for challenges."
(After 20 minutes)
After Ash called Professor Oak, he and his friends made their way towards the Goldport Gym and were now standing in front of the building.
"According to the Guide Book, this is the place," said Brock.
"What are we waiting for," asked Ash. "Let's get inside."
Ash and his friends got inside the Gym, but when they stepped further the lights were turned on and the group was met by several people in dark capes who were glaring at them.
"That's creepy," said Kaylin as she grabbed her brother's hand as her Pikachu did the same with Ash's Pikachu.
"Who are you," asked a figure that was standing in front of them.
"I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town in Kanto and I'm here for a Gym Battle," answered Ash.
"A Gym Battle," asked the figure shocked. "Do you know who I am? I'm Lizzy, the most powerful Dragon–type Trainer and the Gym Leader of this Gym."
"I know," said Ash. "That's why I want to battle you. My Pokémon and I don't love nothing more than a great battle."
"I like your determination," said Lizzy. "Very well, I accept your challenge."
Ash and Lizzy went to their boxes and Ash's friends sat at the stands as the referee came.
"This will be a 4-on-4 Gym Battle between the Gym Leader, Lizzy, and the challenger Ash," said the referee. "The battle will be over when all four Pokémon on one side are unable to continue. In addition, only the challenger will be allowed to substitute Pokémon. You may send out your first Pokémon."
"Hydreigon, let's go," said Lizzy as she send out her dragon/dark–type.
"Noivern, I choose you," said Ash as he send out his dragon/flying–type.
"This will be great," said Kaylin. "I've never seen a Gym Battle before. I'm sure Ash will win."
"So your choice is Noivern," said Lizzy. "You know dragon–types are weak to dragon–type attacks, right?"
"I know, but same goes for Hydreigon," said Ash.
"Let the battle begin," said the referee.
"Noivern, let's start up with Dragon Pulse," said Ash.
"Hydreigon, use Dragon Pulse, as well," said Lizzy. Both Pokémon fired their attacks which collided and created huge smoke. "Use Dark Pulse."
"Noivern, dodge it and use Boomburst," said Ash. Hydreigon fired its Dark Pulse, but Noivern managed to dodge it and fired its Boomburst which struck Hydreigon directly. "Now use Dragon Pulse."
"Hydreigon, dodge it," said Lizzy. Hydreigon managed to recover from Boomburst and successfully dodged Dragon Pulse. "Use Tri Attack."
"Noivern, send it back with Hurricane," said Ash. Hydreigon fired three orbs from the mouths of its heads, but Noivern sent them back with a powerful Hurricane, which caused Hydreigon to get burned. "Now use Dragon Pulse."
"Hydreigon, try to dodge it a use your own Dragon Pulse," said Lizzy. Noivern fired its Dragon Pulse, but Hydreigon barely dodged it and fired its Dragon Pulse which struck Noivern. "Finish it with Tri Attack."
"Noivern, dodge it and use Flamethrower," said Ash. Hydreigon fired its Tri Attack, but Noivern successfully dodged it and landed a direct hit with Flamethrower which was enough to knock Hydreigon out.
"Hydreigon is unable to battle," announced the referee. "Noivern is the winner."
"Hydreigon, return," said Lizzy as she returned her dragon/dark–type and looked at Ash and Noivern. "I must say I'm impressed by your Noivern, Ash. It's really powerful."
"Thanks, Lizzy," said Ash as he returned Noivern. "But my next Pokémon is just as strong."
"Not as strong as mine," said Lizzy. "Dragalge, let's go."
"No problem at all," said Ash. "Krookodile, I choose you."
"So your choice is a Krookodile," asked Lizzy. "Not bad. Dragalge, start up with Hydro Pump!"
"It knows Hydro Pump," said Ash shocked. "Krookodile, dodge it with Dig." Dragalge fired its Hydro Pump, but Krookodile was too fast and the water–type attack missed its mark.
"Dragalge, get ready to use another Hydro Pump when Krookodile comes out," said Lizzy. To Lizzy and Dragalge's shock, Krookodile came out of from behind.
"Krookodile, use Stone Edge and follow it up with Dragon Claw," said Ash. Krookodile fired its Stone Edge which struck Dragalge directly and successfully hit the dragon/poison–type with Dragon Claw.
"Stay strong, Dragalge," said Lizzy. "Use Dragon Pulse."
"Krookodile, dodge it with Dig," said Ash. Dragalge fired its Dragon Pulse, but Krookodile once again dodged the attack by going underground.
"We won't fall for the same thing again," said Lizzy. "Dragalge, spin around and get ready to use Hydro Pump."
"We figured, you'd do something like that," smirked Ash as Krookodile once again came out from behind Dragalge. "Use Crunch and follow it up with Dragon Claw."
"Dragalge, jump to dodge it," said Lizzy. Dragalge managed to jump, but Krookodile managed to hold it by biting on its tail and landing a super–effective Dragon Claw which was enough to knock Dragalge out.
"Dragalge is unable to battle," announced the referee. "Krookodile is the winner."
"Dragalge, return," said Lizzy. "You did your best."
"That was amazing, Krookodile," said Ash. "Return for now."
"Ash is doing amazing out there," said Clemont. "Lizzy has 2 Pokémon left while Ash still has 4."
"He just might win this," said Kaylin. "Wait a minute. Charmander, Aipom, come on out. I want you to watch how my big brother battles."
"Ash, your Pokémon are strong, but this battle is far from over," said Lizzy. "Flygon, let's go."
"Good thing I brought this Pokémon," said Ash. "Glalie, I choose you."
"So Ash's third Pokémon is Glalie," said Brock. "It's a perfect choice to battle Flygon."
"Glalie, let's start with Frost Breath," said Ash.
"Flygon, fly up to dodge it and then use Flamethrower," said Lizzy. Glalie fired its Frost Breath, but Flygon managed to dodge and struck the Hoenn ice–type with Flamethrower. "Now use Dragon Claw."
"Glalie, dodge it and use Ice Beam," said Ash. Glalie managed to dodge Flamethrower and fired its Ice Beam which struck Flygon, leaving the dragon/ground–type frozen solid. "Now use Headbutt."
"Flygon, try to break free and use Stone Edge," said Lizzy. Glalie charged towards Flygon, but Flygon broke free from the ice and fired Stone Edge which struck Glalie.
"Glalie, use Frost Breath," said Ash.
"Flygon, use Flamethrower," said Lizzy. Both Pokémon fired their attacks which passed each other and struck their targets with a lot of power and were enough to knock them out.
"Both Flygon and Glalie are unable to battle," announced the referee. "This battle is a draw."
"Flygon, return," said Lizzy as she returned her Hoenn Pokémon. "I'm proud of you."
"Glalie, return," said Ash as he returned his Ice–type. "You were amazing. Take a long rest."
"So it all comes down to this," said May. "Lizzy's Mega–Salamence is a tough Pokémon, so Ash better be prepared."
"Don't worry," said Serena. "Ash can do this."
"It's all over, Ash," said Lizzy. "It's time for my most powerful Pokémon. Salamence, let's go."
"That doesn't bother me," said Ash. "Let's take this to the top. Charizard, I choose you."
"So Ash's choice is Charizard," said Bonnie.
"But why Charizard," asked Kaylin. "Fire–types aren't that effective against dragon–types." Unknown to them, Kaylin's Charmander jumped up and down, exciting to see its final evolved form battling.
To be continue…
There you have it. Ash and company had arrived in Nessada. Sorry for the long wait. I was very busy the past few days. I'll try to update as fast as possible. I'll try to finish the next chapter by the end of the month. Until then, have a good day.
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