Chapter 6

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN POKEMON!

"Nidorino, use Double Kick!" Ash ordered.

The Poison Pin Pokémon leaped at a wild Geodude, kicking it twice in the face causing the Rock and Ground type Pokémon to run away far from sight. With Nidorino landing back in front of Ash, looking a little exhausted.

"Are you alright, Nidorino?" Ash questioned, receiving a negative answer from the Poison type Pokémon as Ash patted his head.

"Just take a long rest, thank you for helping out this far." Ash thanked him before recalling him back into his ball, as he set his eyes to the front.

It wasn't long after he had entered the cave or tunnel in this case, and all he saw was a swarm of wild Pokémon coming his way none stop for at least four hours now. And the exit was still nowhere in sight neither can the slightest line of light be seen, as he continued on his way.

"Nidorino, Pidgeotto and Beedrill are exhausted, we've been in here for four hours. And that was our twentieth encounter in this cave, and the wild Pokémon's here were stronger then the last each time they appear." Ash thought to himself.

He took a look around while shining the flashlight that Gary gave to him to get throughout the cave, noticing nothing but forks everywhere instead of a steady road. The tunnel nearest to him started having footsteps as Ash turn his head, noticing a Golem coming his way at high speed.

"Golisopod, I choose you!" Ash yelled.

The Net Ball which Ash threw burst open to reveal the Hard Scale Pokémon, who in turn created a large water blade on its right hand before practically sending the Megaton Pokémon flying backwards into a wall, though not knocked out living up to its name of having a high defensive power.

"I still have no idea what are your moves up until now, though that attack earlier didn't look like Razor Shell." Ash mumbled in embarrassment as Golisopod turned to look at its opponent.

Golisopod's left hand shined in yet another blue light before extending out a blade of water, as it clashed the attack with Golem's Rollout attack. Which caused both sides to leap back in recoil to re-oriented themselves.

A spark soon came from one of the many forks, and upon seeing the spark of electricity. Golem immediately to their confusion, turned tail and ran off at a rather high speed looking as if it wanted nothing to do with who or whatever caused that spark.

"A Rock and Ground type Golem, is scared of a electric type attack?" Ash said puzzled by the turn of events.

Golisopod turned towards him before returning back into it's ball with having the need of Ash recalling it, as the Kanto Trainer went to explore the source of electricity. He ran through many tunnels and turned many forks before coming into a slight view of what was going on.

In front of him was what he called the most ridiculous thing he had ever saw, and with then in sight. Ash was seeing a wild Pikachu facing off against two Sandshrew's and a Sandslash, though beside them was a fainted Golbat and Graveler who Ash assume fell prey to Pikachu's attack.

"Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pichu, Pikachu uses electricity to communicated with it's own kind or with other Electric type Pokémon's, it also charges up electricity before going to sleep every other night." Ash's dexter explained the nature of the Pokémon in front of the young Trainer as he kept the red device in his pocket.

Pikachu's tail glowed in a white light as it slammed down on the two Sandshrew's effectively knocking them out, before punching Sandslash in the face with fist glowing in an intense white light causing all three of them to run away in fear. With Pikachu proudly smirking at it's victory.

"That Pikachu sure is tough, I wonder why it's doing this though." Ash mumbled to himself.

Pikachu turned it's head, noticing the Trainer who saw it's battle as it smirked bright before getting into another battle stance. This shocked Ash as he threw a Poke Ball into the air, calling forth his Pokémon.

"Charmeleon, use Flamethrower!" He ordered.

The ball burst open to reveal the Flame Pokémon, who launched a intense Flamethrower at Pikachu. As the Electric type Pokémon countered by firing off a strong looking Thunderbolt, dispersing both attack rather easily.

"Shadow Claw!"

"Meleon!" Charmeleon roared loudly, as he extended out a sharp shadow-like claw. Before charging at Pikachu who in turn clashed a Focus Punch attack with Charmeleon's Ghost type attack.

And to Ash's surprise, Pikachu managed to out power Charmeleon as Ash's starter Pokémon was send flying back to his feet before getting up again. Only for a Thunderbolt to fly in his direction, as Charmeleon took the full attack being unable to dodge it in time.

"Charmeleon!" Ash yelled loudly, as Charmeleon shattered the attack with his willpower. Panting heavily as he looked at Pikachu who mockingly gave him the 'Bring it on' motion using it's finger.

"Don't fall for the provocation, Charmeleon. Now, use Flamethrower!" Ash told the Fire type starter who's tail flame burned intensely, before firing a huge torrent of flame at Pikachu.

With the shock of it's life, the Flamethrower attack burned the Mouse Pokémon harshly. And as the attack ends, Pikachu was growling loudly upon being hurt. And in retaliation, Pikachu charged at Charmeleon with body covered in electricity.

"That's Volt Tackle, Charmeleon. You have to dodge it!" Ash ordered.

Charmeleon gather all of his strength as he leaped into the air, causing Pikachu to rush pass below him. But as Charmeleon is in the air, Charmeleon's belly glowing in an intense bluish rainbow light as he opened his mouth to fire an attack which formed the shape of a small dragon. As the attack crashed down on Pikachu, knocking it out.

"What the-" Ash mumbled as he pulled out his Pokedex.

"So, that was Dragon Rage. Charmeleon learned a new move!" Ash cheered.

Charmeleon soon landed on the ground before kneeling down as he look at Ash, who took out a Nest Ball. And upon throwing the ball at Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon got sucked into it as it landed on the ground rolling once and twice. Though what shocked Ash the most, is when the ball burst open to reveal a badly injured Pikachu.

"Does it still wants to fight? And in that condition?!" Ash yelled in shock.

Pikachu growled loudly in anger before letting loose a few electricity which went wild, shocking everything near it as Ash widen his eyes.

"Pikachu is losing control over it's own electricity! Charmeleon, quick hold onto Pikachu and root your toe into the ground!" Ash ordered sternly.

With immediate response, Charmeleon held tightly onto Pikachu before rooting his toes into the ground. Rooting most of the electricity, as an hour passed by. Pikachu stopped sparking as it sat down on the ground panting heavily, trying not to faint as Ash kneeled down beside it.

"Pikachu, I know you're trying to put up a strong look. But endangering yourself like that isn't going to help you solve anything either, so why don't you come with me?" Ash suggested, causing the Mouse Pokémon to look at him in the eyes as Ash patted it's head.

"I promise that I'll take care of you, so why don't we get out of here?" Ash told the wild Pokémon who thought for a moment before nodding it's head.

The pair finally got out of the dark cave with Pikachu's guidance, as Charmeleon and Pikachu collapsed on the ground from exhaustion. Ash immediately recalled Charmeleon back into his Poke Ball, before tapping Pikachu with a Luxury Ball capturing the Mouse Pokémon successfully.

Deciding to rest a day at Lavender Town, Ash sat down in front of the computer dialling a certain number. And that was Professor Oak's number, as the elderly professor picked up the call where Gary's picture was also in.

"Hello there, Ash." Professor Oak greeted, causing Gary to turn his head towards the other side of the screen.

"Oh, Ash. I was just about to call you on your Xtransceiver too." Gary said a loud, making Ash raise his eyebrow in confusion.

"Well, I'm here now. What do you need?" Ash questioned as Gary dig around his bag before pulling out a certain looking scale that was familiar to Ash.

The scale was purely blue in coloured with a yellow tipped end, and to Ash that was known as a Dragon Scale. A rare and valuable evolution item needed for certain evolution, as he looked at Gary.

"I don't know what this is, do you think you have any clue?" Gary asked curiously as Ash nodded his head.

"Well, in fact I do. That item is known as a Dragon Scale, an item used for Seadra's evolution." Ash answered his friend's question as Gary look at the item in his hand.

Though Gary's question may have been answered, Professor Oak stared at Ash through the computer screen before smiling at him.

"Say, Ash my boy. What can I help you with?" He asked, catching Ash's full attention as he lifted up a Net Ball which contains Golisopod.

"Professor, do you happen to know of a Pokémon known as Golisopod?" He asked, making the Kanto Professor look through his database.

While looking through the entire database, Professor Oak had a look of marvellous on his face as he looked away from his computer before looking at Ash's direction.

"I'm sending you the data of Golisopod to your Pokedex, please do take a look." He told one of the three young Trainers from Pallet Town.

Ash's Pokedex immediately started to beep loudly, indicating that the data he received was successfully convoyed to him. And upon taking out the red device, he looked at the data given to him by Professor Oak.

"Golisopod, the Hard Scale Pokémon, Golisopod has a diamond-like armor which surrounds it's body and has retractable claws which acts as it's weapon in battle." Dexter told Ash about Golisopod's nature as he pointed the device at the Net Ball to reveal Golisopod's data.

Name: Golisopod

Type: Bug/Water

Ability: Emergency Exit

Gender: Male

OT: Lillie

Known Moves: Liquidation, First Impression, Aqua Jet, Pin Missle

"Emergency Exit? That's a weird Ability to be named. I wonder what it does." Ash mumbled to himself.

With another glance at his Pokedex, Ash decided to look up on Golisopod's Ability.

"Emergency Exit, is Golisopod's signature Ability. When Golisopod loses interest in battle or is on the verge of losing, it will activate this ability to return to it's ball before swapping out with another Pokémon." Dexter explained as Ash kept the device.

After sitting back down, Ash turn his head to the screen before smiling brightly.

"Thank you very much, Professor Oak. The data you send was very helpful." Ash thanked sincerely as Professor laughed a little.

"I'm happy to help, Ash. Now, be safe on your journey you two." The elderly man responded as both the youth nodded their head before switching off the call on the respective end.

The next morning rose up in the sky early as Ash was in Vermillion City, right after passing through Route 12 though the road was what he deems as shaky since it was a bridge.

"Finally, I've never thought that a bridge would be that shaky." Ash grunted loudly as he panted lightly from nausea.

After gathering himself together, Ash walked into Vermillion City where he could see a rather huge ship with the word of S.S. Anne written on the side. He soon stopped by the Pokémon Center for a quick check-up for his Pokémon, although two other people were already there.

"Well, well. It seems like Ash is still the last to arrive." Gary's voice said jokingly, as Ash turn his head to see Gary leaning against a wall while Leaf was sitting on the couch.

"It's not me who's late, it's you guys who are too early." Ash grinned, though his speech caused Leaf to laugh loudly. Meanwhile Gary sighed loudly, knowing that the words were directed to his earlier quote.

Ash soon sat down on the sofa opposite of Leaf before raising his eyebrow in curiosity, wanting to know why they were here.

"So, what's your business in Vermillion City? I mean, Gary could have his Gym Battle here. But there's not a single Contest here." Ash started to rake up a conversation, as the two look at each other before looking back at him.

"Well, Leaf here actually wanted to board the ship. But as you know, those tickets don't come easily and we're kids moreover and when I was finished telling her that, you came in." Gary answered with a shrug as Ash nodded in understanding.

He was in thoughts for a few moments before remembering what Bill had passed on to him, after the incident at the Cerulean City Lighthouse. He quickly took off his bag, before ravaging through the contents inside.

"I think I might be able to help with that." Ash told them, making both Leaf and Gary to look at each other. Wondering what Ash was on about.

"Here."

Looking back at Ash, the Fire type starter Trainer handed them both each a ticket for the ship before putting his bag back on himself. As he stood up.

"I got this ticket from Bill at the Lighthouse at Cerulean City, I was wondering what to do with them since I got three. But since you guys are here, I'd figure that I would give them to you guys." Ash explained.

Both of them took a ticket each before looking back at Ash, who nodded back at them causing them to smile. They soon head out towards the ship, as they got on board using the tickets that Ash had given them to find themselves on the luxury ride of Kanto.

"This place is luxurious!" Leaf squealed as Gary chuckled.

"S.S. Anne is Kanto's most luxurious ship, of course it's luxurious. Although I have never thought that I would get to ride on one of this, thanks to Ash." Gary responded.

"We're friends, so don't worry about it. But I wonder what I can find here, so let's go ship exploring or rather Anne exploring." He said jokingly before running off to who knows where, the same goes for Leaf and Gary as they each ran their separate directions.

Ash wondered towards the shopping part of the ship, before walking up to a store where he found himself staring at various items. Evolution Items to be exact, there were items ranging from Oval Stones for Happiny's evolution all the way to Deep Sea Tooth and Scale for Clamperl's evolution, Evolution stones were also included in the item list.

"I might get myself a Moon Stone for Nidorino in case he decides to evolve into Nidoking, but getting a Thunder Stone for Pikachu may also be a good idea." He mumbled to himself, only to feel a spark of electricity beside his cheeks.

Ash jolted up in shock as he turn his head to see Pikachu, cheeks sparking with electricity with the look of 'Give me or buy me that stone, and you're toast'. Causing Ash to rub it's cheeks.

"Alright, alright. I won't buy you that stone, but I might get myself a Moon Stone for Nidorino." Ash retorted as Pikachu let out a relief 'chaaa', only for Ash to turn back at it.

"Wait a minute, when did you get out?!" He yelled loudly.

Pikachu seemingly put a grin on it's face before looking away from the ball, and jus through it's actions. Ash could guess that Pikachu hates being in the ball, and decided not to put it back in.

Just right after buying the Moon Stone, Ash walked over to the central plaza where he saw Leaf standing in the crowd. With Gary nowhere in sight, perking up interest of what was going on, he walked up to Leaf for an answer.

"Leaf! Where's Gary?" Ash asked, only for Leaf to point into the crowd of people.

"There."

Ash turn his head to see Gary's Eevee battling a familiar face to him, and that was Lillie with her Pokémon. One which she calls Ribombee, and could also possibly be a Pokémon from Alola, and wanting a challenge for himself. Ash decided to look into the list for a battle, as Leaf sighed loudly at the boy's actions of what she would call 'finding trouble'.

"The battle between Trainer Ash and Trainer Lucas will now being, each Trainer is allowed one Pokemon. And the battle will be over when one side is unable to battle, present your Pokémon!" The referee yelled.

"Golisopod, I choose you!" Ash called.

"Marowak, I'm counting on you!" Lucas yelled.

Both side came out from their respective ball, as Golisopod was looking at Marowak who spun it's bone before stomping it on the ground ready for battle.

"Golisopod vs Marowak, begin!" The referee announced.

"First Impression." Ash ordered.

Golisopod raised his head before disappearing from sight, shocking Lucas's Marowak. Only to reappear in front of Marowak after a few seconds, as he sends the Bone Keeper Pokémon into the air with a strike from his right claw.

"What kind of move was that?" A person in the crowd said puzzled by Golisopod's action.

"Marowak, use bone rush!" Lucas ordered.

Marowak soon got back on it's feet as the bone on it's hand started to shine in a blue light, creating a long bone before charging towards Golisopod. Who guarded himself with his armor covered hand, repelling Marowak backwards without a single scratch on his body.

"What the?!" Lucas roared.

"Golispod has a rather tough defense, now. Use Pin Missile!" Ash yelled.

Golispod bend down on the floor, before firing off needle-like missiles at Marowak who spun it's bone to guard itself from the barrage of missiles. But right after the attack, Golisopod charged at the Ground type Pokémon with a blue blade created on his right hand, as he strike down on Marowak sending it into the skies once more.

"Use Iron Head!" Lucas ordered.

Marowak initiated it's attack by turning it's head into steel, before rushing at Golisopod who once again guarded himself with his armored hands before bouncing Marowak off. Sustaining not a hit hard enough to knock him down.

"End this with Liquadation!"

Golidopod soon slotted his right hand between his left hand and waist, before creating a huge water blade as he charged at Marowak who was still re-orienting itself. And being unable to dodge such a big attack in time, Golisopod slashed down on the Bone Keeper Pokémon knocking it out as it landed on the floor.

"Marowak is unable to battle, Golisopod wins. So the winner for this battle is Ash!" The referee declared loudly, making the whole crowd erupt in cheer.

Ash recalled Golisopod back into his Net Ball before walking up to Lucas extending out his hand.

"Thanks for the battle." Ash said to the defeated Trainer.

"You too, and that mysterious Pokémon of yours sure is powerful. And the next time we meet, it's not going to be the same." Lucas replied while shaking his hands as they walked their separate ways.

While walking back to Leaf's location, Ash noticed that Gary and Lillie were already done battling. As the blonde girl was the first to notice his return.

"Ash! Over here!" She yelled loudly, causing the other two to look at her with looks of curiosity.

"Hey there, Lillie. Didn't expect to see you here." Ash greeted, as Lillie simply smiled at him.

"Alola to you, and I too didn't expect to see you here." She greeted, as the three Kanto Trainers tilted their head in confusion.

Lillie chuckled at their reaction before looking at them.

"The word 'Alola' is a way we greet each other back in my Region." She explained as they nod their heads in understanding.

"And guys, this is Lillie. And Lillie, these are my friends Gary and Leaf." Ash introduced, with Lillie bowing at them.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." She responded as Gary and Leaf nodded.

"Likewise."

Gary then went beside Ash before hanging a hand over his shoulder as he smirked at the Fire type starter.

"Since when did you get yourself a girlfriend, eh?" This cause both Ash and Lillie to bright up in embarrassment as Ash lightly elbowed Gary's stomach.

"What in the world are you talking about, Gary? Lillie's just a friend." Ash retorted, which gave Leaf a devious idea.

"If she isn't than how is it that you know such a girl such as Lillie?" She teased as Ash face palmed himself, forgetting that Gary and Leaf were what the town call the 'Ultimate Teasers'.

Deciding to ignore their continuous teasing, Ash decided to change the subject.

"By the way, Lillie. How's Clefairy?" Ash asked as Lillie took out her Friend Ball, before calling out Clefairy whom she picks up.

"Clefairy is doing just fine, and I'm guessing that Golisopod is doing just fine?" Ash nodded as he threw the Net Ball into the sky, calling forth the Hard Scale Pokémon who roared loudly.

"Golisopod is also doing just fine, or rather. His in perfect shape." Ash told the Alola native.

Gary and Leaf were looking left and right at Lillie and Ash, as the Water type starter look at Ash.

"You mean to tell me that strong looking bug was given to you by her?!" He yelled, as Ash wagged his fingers.

"Traded to me, Gary. Not given." He corrected.

"Though it would seem to me that you and Golisopod are already made a perfect team." Leaf commented bluntly as Ash scratched his own head.

Ash's bag soon started to shake a lot as Pikachu popped out from said object, with a box in hand. And that box to Ash, was his berry box as Pikachu simply popped the cover off before reaching in to take a Sitrus Berry, just as it started munching on it in pure delight.

"Chaaa!" Pikachu cried in joy, after eating that refreshing fruit.

"Since when did you get yourself a Pikachu, Ash?" Leaf questioned before leaning close to Pikachu who looked at her, but decided to ignore the brunette.

"I captured Pikachu at Rock Tunnel, though it was a pretty tough fight." Ash answered, as he scratched Pikachu's chin. Making the Mouse Pokémon purr in delight.

Deciding to explore the ship even more, the gang of four soon made their way to the balcony to enjoy the view of the sea.

"I've been wanting to ask, Lillie?" Ash started, catching the blonde girl's attention fully.

"How did you get on this ship anyways? I mean, the three of us got a ticket each, but how did you get on board?" Ash questioned as Lillie blinked her eyes at him, before deciding to answer his question.

"I simply bought a ticket on board." She smiled brightly.

The three Kanto Trainers froze in shock, because they know for a fact that the ticket costs a high price to buy, and Lillie for one just bought it to get on board.

"Wait… wait, wait, wait, wait. You mean to tell me, you bought a ticket for this ship!" Gary yelled as Lillie nodded her head.

"Is as I said, I bought a ticket, why?" She tilted her head in confusion as the three of them were at lost of words.

"Lillie… the ticket costs a whole load of cash to buy, how-" Leaf voice with pure shock, as Lillie simply laughed a little.

"I have my ways, but for now we'll leave it at that, shall we?" She said with a bright smile as they sweat dropped.

The ship's horn soon went off as Ash turned around, before waving at them hastily.

"See you guys later, I got a Gym Battle to fight!" Ash yelled.

But before they could get the chance to say goodbye to Ash, said Trainer had already disappeared from sight a long time ago as they sighed loudly.

"He runs as fast as he talks, doesn't he?" Leaf teased behind his back.

"I'm sure we'll meet him again, so let's see where the ship brings us today." Gary answered.

At the Vermilion City's harbour, Ash ran out from the luxurious ship before turning around as the ship left from sight as he smiled.

"Let's win this Gym Battle as well, shall we?" He mumbled to himself before running off into town.

New teammate has been added, and Ash learned the origin of Golisopod. Please R&R if you wish, but please don't put anything mean that will enrage others!

Ash's Current Team:

1. Charmeleon (Male)

2. Pidgeotto (Female)

3. Beedrill (Unknown)

4. Golisopod (Male)

5. Nidorino (Male)

6. Pikachu (Unknown)

Otherwise,

PEACE!