HotXbun: We'll get to see a Pokémon battle in this chapter!
lucienhalf58: Thank you. And you're right! Ashton needs to man up!
Lover of Pokémon: I'm so sorry! We'll get there someday! I promise!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon, Avatar The Last Airbender or Violetta. But I do own Finn, Ashton, Sophie and the Pokémon Academy. I also own the Pallet Town Convention Centre, a new place mentioned in this chapter.
Chapter 26 My Battle with Andy [Follow Your Heart Extra: This chapter was originally called 'The Event.']
Ash's POV [Follow Your Heart Extra: This chapter was originally going to be in Third Person POV.]
One Hour Later
Andy and I were in the my room.
"Alright Ash", Andy started. "Let's get to work before they kick me out again." [Follow Your Heart Extra: Don't jinx it!]
"Do we have to Andy", I asked. "It's so boring!"
"Come on now", Andy said. "It's not that bad."
"I'd rather have a battle", I revealed.
"Okay then", Andy said. "Then let's battle."
"Right now", I asked.
"Yes", Andy replied. "But not here. Let's go outside."
Ten Minutes Later
Andy and I were in the yard ready to battle!
"Okay Ash", Andy started. "Since you are younger than me I will let you go first."
"That will be your downfall", I stated. "Alright Pikachu! Let's go!"
With that Pikachu jumped onto the ground.
"So you're going with Pikachu", Andy asked. "Let's see. What should I counter with? I've got it! Go Sandslash!"
With that Andy threw his Pokéball and a Sandslash popped onto the ground.
"A Sandslash", I said. "Good choice. But not good enough! Pikachu, thunderbolt!"
"I don't think so", Andy stated. "Sandslash, dig!"
With that Sandslash buried himself underground just as Pikachu's thunderbolt was about to hit him!
"What", I said in shock. "Where'd he go?"
And before Pikachu could react...Sandslash jumped up from the ground and hit him!
Pikachu fell down from the impact.
"Come on buddy", I yelled. "Get up!"
With that Pikachu got up.
"Good boy", I said before looking at Andy and Sandslash. "Let's give 'em a taste of their own medicine. Use charge!"
With that Pikachu started charging at Sandslash.
"Quick", Andy yelled. "Use dig again!"
Once again Sandslash dug underground before Pikachu could attack.
"Not again", I said in dismay.
"Yes", Andy said. "Again."
And once again Sandslash came from underground and struck Pikachu!
"Darn it", Andy said. "There's got to be a way to stop Sandslash from using Dig."
And that's when I got an idea.
"I've got it", I yelled. "Pikachu, come back!"
With that Pikachu ran back to me.
"Let's go Glalie", I yelled before throwing a Pokéball.
Said Pokémon appeared hovering in the air.
"Alright Glalie", I yelled. "Use ice beam!"
With that Glalie used ice beam...freezing Sandslash in place!
"Oh no", Andy said in dismay.
"Oh yes", I said happily. "Glalie, pound him!"
With that Glalie...body slammed Sandslash!
The latter fainted. [Follow Your Heart Extra: Ash wins.]
"We did it", I yelled happily as he hugged Glalie. "Good job!"
"You did very well Sandslash", Andy stated before returning said Pokémon to his ball.
He then walked up to me.
"Well down Ash", he congratulated. "You are quite the trainer."
"Thanks Andy", I thanked smiling.
Suddenly, my mom walked up to us.
"What's going on", she asked.
"I just beat Andy in a Pokémon battle", I replied.
"Did you now", my mom asked before turning to look at Andy.
"Yep", he replied. "Ou...your son is quite the trainer."
I looked at Andy in confusion.
Was he about to say 'Our son?' [Follow Your Heart Extra: Yes!]
Nah! [Follow Your Heart Extra: (Slaps forehead.)]
"Well", my mom started. "Since you guys like having Pokémon battles so much maybe you would like watching one?"
"What are you talking about", I asked.
"There's going to be a Pokémon tournament tonight at the Pallet Town Convention Centre", my mom revealed. "I thought you boys would like to go."
"Wow", I said in awe. "Thanks mom."
"Don't thank me", my mom stated. "Thank Finn. He's the one who got the tickets."
"Oh", I said. "Well", I'll make sure to thank him then."
"Good", my mom said.
She was about to leave...but I stopped her.
"Wait mom", I said causing her to turn around. "Before you go can I ask you something."
"Sure thing honey", she said.
"Well", I started. "I know that I've already gone on my journey and all that, but there is so much more for me to learn. So I was wondering...can I attended the Pokémon Academy?" [Follow Your Heart Extra: (Does spit take) oh no.]
Ashton's POV
Upon hearing those words...my heart nearly stopped.
Ash wants to attend the Pokémon Academy?
He can't!
If he finds out I work there it's game over!
"You want to attend the Pokémon Academy", Delia asked.
"Yes", Ash replied. "I went there yesterday and it's really cool! So, can I go?"
Please say no. Please say no.
"But of course."
Dang it.
"Really", Ash asked happily.
"Really", Delia replied.
"Great", Ash stated before leaving with his mother.
"Yeah", I said sarcastically. "Great."
Suddenly, my phone rang.
I picked it up.
It was red with the picture of a white Pokéball on it.
I looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Sophie.
I answered it.
"Hey Soph", I greeted. "What's up?"
"Can you come the to the Pokémon Academy", Sophie asked. "We need to talk."
"Sure", I replied. "I need to talk to you too."
Ten Minutes Later
I walked into the teacher's lounge and saw Sophie.
"Hey", I greeted. "I'm here. What did you want to talk about?"
"Well first I wanted to know how things went with Ash", Sophie replied. "How did he react when you told him the truth?"
"Well...", I started nervously.
"You didn't tell the truth", Sophie asked when she realised what happened.
"I didn't tell the truth", I replied shamefully. "I was going to, but I chickened out."
"Oh Ashton", Sophie said. "That would've been the perfect time to tell him!"
"I know", I stated. "I know. And I will."
"The question is when."
I looked down shamefully.
"Well", Sophie said causing me to look up. "Time for the other thing I called you here for! I need you and Oliver to take the kids on a field trip tonight."
"Tonight", I asked. "No, I can't tonight."
"How come", Sophie asked.
"I'm taking Ash to a tournament at the convention centre tonight", I revealed.
"Well", Sophie started. "The thing I want to you to take the kids to is there as well. So I'm sure you can figure out something."
I thought for a moment...before getting an idea.
"I've got it", I yelled before I started leaving. "You're the best Soph!"
"Remember that next time I nag you about not telling your son the truth!"
HotXbun: So. Ashton's got to be in two places at once.
Challenge: Tell me what you think Ashton is going to do.
My Answer: You'll have to wait and see.