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.38: A Legendary Encounter
The next day, after everyone had breakfast, Ash talked to Professor Oak to send him Greninja and went to meet his friends at the back yard of the Pokemon Center.
"OK, me and Greninja are ready for some training," said Ash.
"Since you'll be battling a dragon–type, I suggest you practice on a dragon–type," said Clemont.
"You're right," said Ash as he turned to Iris. "Iris, do you want you and Dragoite to be our training opponents?"
"Sure," said Iris. "But we won't hold back."
"I'll be the referee," said Cilan as he stood in the middle of the battle field.
"Greninja, I choose you," said Ash as he brought out his Kalos water/dark–type.
"Dragonite, come on out," said Iris as she sent out her dragon/flying–type.
"This will be a training battle between Greninja and Dragonite," said Cilan. "Battle begin."
"Dragonite, use Thunder Punch," said Iris.
"Greninja, counter it with Night Slash," said Ash. Dragonite charged towards Greninja with Thunder Punch, but Greninja managed to counter and overpower the attack with Night Slash. "Use Water Shuriken."
"Dragonite, counter with Flamethrower," said Iris. Greninja fired multiple shuriken towards Dragonite, but Dragonite managed to counter them with Flamethrower, creating a huge explosion and forming a cloud of dust.
"Greninja, use Aerial Ace," said Ash. Greninja used the cloud of dust as a cover a landed its Aerial Ace on Dragonite.
"Are you OK, Dragonite," Iris asked her Pokemon to which Dragonite nodded. "Use Dragon Rush."
"Greninja, dodge it," said Ash. Dragonite charged towards Greninja with Dragon Rush, but the 'Ninja Pokemon' managed to avoid the powerful move. "Use Water Shuriken."
"Time for a surprise counter," said Iris. "Use Dragon Pulse."
Greninja and Dragonite fired their attacks at the same time which were even in power, much to Dragonite's surprise.
"Greninja, use…," started Ash, but the command was interrupted by the sound of opening doors. Everyone looked at the doors and were surprised to see none other than Red and Delia.
"Mom, dad," said Kaylin as she ran up to her parents and gave them a hug.
"Hi, everybody," greeted Red.
"What's up dad," said Ash as he walked up to his father. "And what are you guys doing here?"
"Well, I heard that a curtain son of mine will battle in the Final Round of the Corriola Town Tournament," answered Red. "How could I miss that?"
"We came here as soon as we heard," said Delia. "It's one thing to cheer you on from home, but it's totally different when we cheer you in person."
"Thanks," said Ash.
"It looks to me that you'll be using Greninja," said Red when he saw Ash's Greninja.
"Yeah," answered Ash. "Tobias uses Legendary Pokemon so this will be an important battle for Greninja."
Just then, clouds started to appear in the sky and everyone felt like time has just stopped. After a few seconds, a shiny portal opened and from it came out a Pokemon which Ash, Pikachu, Brock and Dawn hadn't seen in a long time. It was none other than Arceus who landed in front of the group.
"Hello, Ash and Pikachu," greeted Arceus.
"Hey there, Arceus," greeted Ash.
"Ash, have you met Arceus before," asked Kaylin as she hid behind her brother.
"Yeah," answered Ash. "Me, Brock and Dawn met him during our journey in Sinnoh."
"If you met him Sinnoh, then what's it doing here," asked May.
"I have no idea," said Ash.
"That's a very simple question," said Arceus. "I heard that a trainer with Legendary Pokemon participates in this tournament. I came to see who he is. But that's not the only reason. I also heard that one of your Pokemon has a probem. Is that true?"
"You're right," said Ash. "It's Servine. She wants to be a Snivy again, but we don't know how to turn Servine back to Snivy."
"I see," said Arceus. "I have a theory how to solve this problem. If Dialga and Palkia combine their powers, that might turn your Servine back to Snivy. I can call them if you want to."
"You'd do that for us," asked Ash.
"It's the least I can do after you returned me the Jewel of Life," said Arceus.
"Thanks, Arceus," said Ash. "We appreciate the help. Servine, I choose you."
"I'm calling Dialga and Palkia," said Arceus.
The 'Alpha Pokemon' roared and in less than 10 seconds two portals opened and from them came out the rulers of time and space, Dialga and Palkia.
"Time to test my theory," said Arceus. "Dialga, Palkia, use your powers on this Servine to turn it back to Snivy."
The Legendary Pokemon nodded as their orbs started to glow and fired their Roar of Time and Spacial Rend. The dragon–type attacks landed on Servine, causing the grass–type to scream. After a minute, Dialga and Palkia ended their attacks to take a look at the result. When the smoke cleared, everyone, including Arceus, were surprised to a Snivy in Servine's place.
"It looks my theory was right," said Arceus.
"How are you feeling, Snivy," Ash asked his Unova grass–type starter.
"Vy snivy," said Snivy happily.
"That's good to know," said Ash. "Thanks, Arecus."
"Don't thank me," said Arceus as Dialga and Palkia went back to their own dimensions. "Ash, there's something important I should tell you. It's about a future disaster, but right now you should focus on winning the tournament."
"Then I guess we'll see you again," said Ash.
"Pika pika," said Pikachu happily.
"That won't be necessary," said Arceus as he was covered in bright light. When the light vanished, in Arceus' place stood a man with black hair. He was wearing blue jeans and a green T-Shirt. He also had a yellow hat and was wearing sunglasses. "What do you think?"
"Did Arceus just changed its appearance," asked May.
"I sure did," answered Arceus. "That way I can walk around people, without them realizing that I'm a Pokemon."
"That's actually a good idea," said Clemont.
"I'm looking forward to see how the Chosen One battles," said Arceus.
"If you keep talking like that, Arceus, I'm going to blush," said Ash.
"I'm sorry to interrupt, but I think we've got a battle to finish, Ash," said Iris.
"You're right," said Ash as he turned to Arceus. "Arceus, do you want to watch our training battle."
"I don't see why not," answered Arceus. Ash, Greninja, Iris and Dragonite went to their places on the battlefield as Cilan served as a referee.
"Let the training battle between Ash and Iris continue," said Cilan.
"Good luck, Ash," said Delia.
"You can do it, big brother," said Kaylin.
"Guys, let's not forget that this is only a training battle," said May.
"Dragonite, use Dragon Pulse," said Iris.
"Greninja, counter with Water Shuriken," said Ash. Dragonite fired its Dragon Pulse, but Greninja managed to counter it with Water Shuriken, which caused an explosion, forming a cloud of dust.
"Dragonite, use the dust as a cover and use Thunder Punch," said Iris. Dragonite's right arm was covered in electricity and charged towards Greninja. The water/dark–type didn't see the attack in time and was struck by the super–effective electric attack which caused it fly backwards and landed hard in front of Ash.
"Greninja, are you OK," Ash asked his Pokemon.
"That was a powerful Thunder Punch," said Serena.
"Greninja might be seriously hurt after that hit," said Brock.
"Can you keep going, Greninja," Ash asked as Greninja barely stood up and nodded at Ash. "Alright, Greninja. Time to show them your true power."
Ash and Greninja began to mimic each other's moves and were soon covered in a water veil which exploded and a giant shuriken formed on Greninja's back.
"What's this," asked Arceus shocked.
"Go, Ash–Greninja," cheered Bonnie.
"Ash–Greninja," asked Arceus.
"Ash and Greninja can activate Greninja's special bond thanks to their deep bond," explained Clemont. "According to Professor Sycamore, this is called Bond Phenomenon."
"I see," said Arceus.
"Dragonite, use Thunder Punch," said Iris.
"Greninja, use Night Slash," said Ash. Dragonite went for another Thunder Punch, but Ash–Greninja was faster and landed a direct hit with Night Slash. "Now use Aerial Ace."
"Dragonite, stop them with Dragon Rush," said Iris. Greninja and Dragonite charged towards each other with Aerial Ace and Dragon Rush which created an explosion when they collided. "Use Flamethrower."
"Greninja, counter with Water Shuriken," said Ash. Dragonite fired its Flamethrower which was easily overpowered by Greninja's Water Shuriken. "Use Ice Beam."
Greninja fired its Ice Beam which struck Dragonite directly, freezing it which caused it to fall down.
"Dragonite, you've got to break free," said Iris.
"Greninja, use full power Water Shuriken," said Ash. Greninja fired its Water Shuriken towards the frozen Dragonite which struck the dragon/ flying–type, knocking it out.
"Dragonite is unable to battle," announced Cilan. "Greninja is the winner."
"We did it, Greninja," said Ash happily as Greninja returned back to normal.
"That was a quick battle," said Red.
"When Ash and Greninja activate their special form, nothing can stop them," said Bonnie. "They're unbeatable."
"They're ready for tomorrow," confirmed Kaylin.
To be continued…
Here's chapter 38. I hope you liked it. The next chapter will be the battle between Ash and Tobias. I'll see you next time. Until then, have a good day.
R&R