OSPREY…SWOOOSH
UO: Ok next chapter up.
Misty: When am I going to get the spotlight?
UO: Soon actually you will play a big role in this chapter. Sorry with a lot of characters I have to jump around
Misty: I know. Imagine further down the line with your series
UO: Your right damn I gotta figure something out
Misty: Don't worry you'll work it out
UO: I always seem to. Mind doing the disclaimer
Misty: Sure. UnitedOsprey1991 doesn't own Pokémon or Kamen Rider. If he was he would be rich and Japanese which there is nothing wrong with being Japanese. Also Ash would have fixed my bike sooner and maybe have worked on our feeling towards each other.
UO: Sixteen years and you are still caught up on that didn't he get ya new one after Johto?
Misty: Yeah? (Blushes) I guess the bike excuse was pretty dumb.
UO: Well in this story you are important to the plot so honestly I'm glad you realized your feelings. Well May got hers torched as well and one of the other character I am going to introduce when we get to Sinnoh, which will be the final arc of this story not the series, had the same thing happen to her. Speaking of this story I am going to end it at the Sinnoh tournament and then have them travel to my OC's world to set up the next one so this story will be kind of long. Sorry about rambling on with the story
Normal: Dialogue and Pokémon attacks
Italics: Thoughts
Bold: Yelling and Belt voices
Bold and Italics: Yelling in head:
CAPITALS: spells and other attacks
Chapter 10: Battles in the Sky: Weather and Trees
Location: Somewhere lost on Route 119
After several adventures along the way to Fortree City we find our heroes in the middle of something familiar.
"God Damn it Max are you sure we are going the right way." Drew yelled.
:"I am telling you the Pokenav is accurate we are going North." Max said holding up the yellow device
"Uh Max if we were going the right way the sun would be to our left as it is now setting. In case you haven't seen it is behind a bit to the right of us meaning we are going southeast" Gabby pointed out.
"What…Hang on…Uh…hehehe…I think I was holding it upside down."
The group facefaulted. Yes they were lost again and this time it was Max's fault. Misty recovered first. "Great this is just like when Ash was starting out. I remember when were supposed to go to Vermillion from Cerulean. That's normally about three-four days walking distance. We somehow ending up on Cerulean Cape which is north of the city setting us back about two weeks." (That is probably correct)
"Come on it wasn't that bad we managed to get Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squritle on that trip.
"Yeah after we fell into trap surrounding the village with Bulbasaur, almost lost Charmander to a rain storm and oh yeah I almost had my hair dyed by a prankster turtle" Misty complained. (You have to admit that is funny)
"Ok Misty I get it we are a little testy. Look its almost sunset how about we settle down for the night and resume our trip in the morning alright." Tori offered.
"Fine" Misty said as she sat down near a tree.
"Alright let's get our gear. May and Gabby you're on firewood duty. Tori you and Max start setting up the tents. Ash help Brock out with dinner. Misty you come with me for water. We will not doing training today I figured it would do to relax today.
The groups went off to do their tasks. Misty and Drew found a river and Misty decided to try to water bend the water. Problem was Misty was on a short fuse.
"Come on…come on…DAMN IT" Misty yelled out. The water splashed and got her face wet.
"Misty calm down. Water needs a level head to control successfully. What is going on?" Drew inquired?
"Nothing Drew I am just pissed at everything" Misty huffed and sat down on the bank.
(Sigh) "Mist what is really going on?
"First off only Ash can call me that. Second its Ash and May. I have been on the sidelines they have been fighting alongside you Tori and Gabby. I just want to feel useful to Ash and I guess I am a little jealous of May. She gets to fight and be close to him while I can't." Misty while sniffling. "Now May will probably be the main girl I loved him first it's not fair." She said crying a bit at
"Ugh…why do I have to be the psychiatrist?" Drew muttered. He looked up at the sunset and thought about what to say. "Look Misty I get it you feel powerless. Your insecure considering your upbringing. Your great friends with them right?" At Misty's nod he continued "Well they will continue to fight for each other and you. I don't think they are hurting you on purpose. Just give it some time I think you will find a way to help soon. Now cheer up your face is too pretty for tears."
Misty blushed slightly at the compliment.
"Come on let's go back to camp they are probably worrying about us." Misty nodded and grabbed the water canteens that Drew had filled up before Misty confessed her turmoil.
"Mum's the word on this discussion Misty. One last thing before we get back to camp. This revolves around the gems. According to Tsuki, there were only one lead guardian for the main elements. Grass was never the name of one of the elements.
Misty's eyes widened at that as Drew walked ahead. Misty pondered 'Is he saying what I think he is saying. Then who is the guardian if May isn't it.' Misty shook her head and caught up with Drew.
They got back to the camp with everyone asking where they were. Drew downplayed it and said something a far river.
After dinner and some light training with their pokémon they settled down for the night. As they got ready for bed Misty was going through her stuff when she felt something hard in her bag.
"Hm? What is this?" Misty pulled out a crystal with a chain on it. The crystal was a sapphire cut in shape of the Cascade badge with cerulean colors like the name of her home city.
"Oh man I almost completely forgot about this. This is the jewel my mother gave me. This is the only thing I have of her to remember her by.
Flashback Cerulean City Misty Age eight.
Misty was not having a good birthday. Most of her gifts were hand-me downs from her sisters and some new clothes from her father. There was one gift left from her mother. She stepped off to the side with her youngest daughter
"Misty dear I have a special present for you" Misty's mother said.
"What is it mama?" Young Misty said.
Sakura (Made up name to go with the flower them of the older sisters.) just reached around her neck and took off her necklace.
"Oh mama that's your necklace."
"Yes it Misty dear. There is a story in my family that stretches back before the time of Arceus. This gem is related to that story." Carolyn told the story of the guardians and the prophecy (Read Prologue)
"Why are you giving it to me?" Misty asked.
"Simple my little Ariel (She loved the movie the Little Mermaid) this was supposed to pass from parent to eldest child. I inherited it from your grandma. However I had a feeling it wasn't supposed to go your sisters but to you" Carol said as she took the chain and wrapped it around her daughter's neck.
"It's pretty Mama it looks like our gym badge." Misty said in wonder.
"It should it inspired our gym badge. My family founded this city and helped build the gym." Here Carol looked at her daughter and spoke cryptically "Misty one day you will find your prince he holds a piece of your heart. He also holds the hearts of three others, if the prophecy comes true in your lifetime."
"I will mama but how will I know if I met the right one.
"When the time comes your heart will know. Happy birthday sweetie.
Misty hugged her mother close. It was the last happy memory of her for two weeks later her parents got into a bad accident and didn't survive (I will explain in a later chapter). She kept the necklace on her and through the last five years she always looked to the gem to guide her.
Flashback end
'Mama what should I do' Misty thought. A tear slipped out and hit the gem. The gem glowed briefly and faded. Misty headed back to the fire where the others were talking.
"Hey guys I am going to go to bed early sorry I am just tired from the trip." Misty said while yawning.
"Alright Mist have a good night sweet dreams don't let the Caterpies bite hehehe-ow" Misty bonked him slightly.
"Only because it's a joke prevented you from having a concussion" Misty as she went back to her bag and fell asleep her faithful Togepi curling up next to her.
"What's going on with Misty lately" Ash asked.
"I think it's what's been going between you and May" Brock said "Huh?" Ash said obliviously
"Honestly Ash since May got her armor you have been paying more attention to her than Misty. To be honest I think she is jealous" Tori commented.
Ash hung his head "I am sorry I don't mean to hurt anyone but it's hard to juggle two girlfriends. May has using her armor and I just want to help her more. Mist is my long time best friend and I am hurting her.
Drew sighed. "Ash you have a big heart. I know you mean well but sometime girls get their feeling hurt more than guys. Tell ya what next time we are in town take Misty on a date to make it up to her
"That's a great idea, while Ash is on a date Misty I can train on my own or some other fun stuff like finding some great food.
'Yeah definitely Ash like' everyone save though with a sweatdrop. "Are you sure May?"
"Ash we agreed to share between each other and I say its time you spent some time with your best friend" May say with a firm but pleasant voice.
"Ok as long as your fine with it May" Ash conceded. May smiled and kissed him on the cheek. Shortly afterwards everyone turned in making sure not to disrupt Misty. They were unaware of what was going on with Misty especially considering that her mind wasn't in her body.
The Palace (Play Hyrule Castle: Wind Waker)
Misty opened her eyes. She thought she was going to see another nightmare of May and Ash walking away from her and leaving her in despair. What she saw was a long hall with red carpeting and stone walls. The lighting was dim but it appeared to brightening slightly with her presence. She walked down the hall to a room that she felt was pulling her towards it. She ended up in room with several paintings. She was drawn to two paintings. One was a man, the figure was male and was wearing long cloak with boots and dressed like someone from medieval time. He was holding a staff with a gem crystal on top and on his side looked like a blade. Misty looked at the face and saw a familiar face.
"Ash!?" She looked at the painting next to it. It was a woman with red-hair that trailed to her mid back. She had a blue cape with a light blue armor. The boots came up to her knees and the gloves mid arm. On the boots and legs there appeared to be fins. Her chest looked a bit big but not uncomfortable. Underneath the figure's arms was cerulean colored trident. Around the figure's neck was Misty's necklace.
"What is going on?" Misty asked grabbing her mother's gem.
"Your destiny Misty Waterflower of Cerulean City." Misty turned and saw Tsukihime
"Who are you how did you know my name and where are we?"
"You may call me Tsuki. Where we are is called the Palace a place where your ancestors used to protect the land before its destruction. I have seen your journey for the entire time. I have seen your despair over what you think is abandonment. But I see more potential than any of the princesses of the Water Sapphire.
"Water Sapphire?"
Tsuki pointed at Misty's necklace. "You are from a long line of princesses that wielded the sapphire. None before have ever had the love of the water or in your case water pokémon and as a result the bond is incredibly strong.
Misty looked at the gem again now realizing this is what her mother was talking about.
"Are there any others?"
"Yes and you have met both. The wielders of the Fire Ruby and the Lightning Quartz are wielded by your friends Drew and Ash. Come your destiny awaits.
Misty followed shakily to a door with Kanji on it. "Show your gem to the door to proceed." Tsuki said as if in a trance.
Misty held up her gem. The Kanji for water glowed joining the kanjis for fire and thunder. The door opened to reveal a spiral staircase. They followed the staircase to an open room with the same kanjis. The fire Kanji in front of her and the thunder kanji over shoulder were glowing.
"Ten gems, Ten Guardians. Show your gem and become your destiny."
Misty was a little hesitant but she looked at her gem again.
"For Ash, for the future and for you Mother I will do it. She held up her gem (Play the pulling of the sword from Zelda or whatever it is called) the kanji for water glowed blue and shone through. When the light faded a blue belt with a pokeball on it appeared in her hands. A set of cards with a teardrop on the back of them.
(End all music)
"When the time comes….You will know what to do said Tsuki as the castle faded away.
Waking World
Misty slowly woke up. It was sunrise and she appeared to be the only one up
'That was some dream' Misty mused. She got up and noticed a weight on her bag. She looked and saw the same belt as from her visit to the palace.
'It wasn't a dream?' As she looked at the belt. She noticed someone stirring and quickly hid the belt.
A few hours later they were on the road again. This time they were heading in the right direction towards Fortree City.
"At the current rate we are going we will be at our destination by early tomorrow. We will probably camp a couple miles from the city but hopefully we will make great time with the relative flat ground between here and the town." Brock said as the group agreed with him.
"Yeah nice sky and a nice seventy three degrees this is perfect traveling weather" Max said. He looked again noticing a temperature drop.
"Aw man it looks like rain" said May.
Drew looked at the clouds. "That's impossible. Those clouds aren't rain clouds they look like snow. (Snow and rain clouds look different. Snow looks a lot grayer than rain clouds)
Indeed seconds later there was a hail storm that suddenly appeared and hit them. Minutes later it cleared up.
"What the heck was that?" Tori exclaimed "I thought we were in the tropics.
They looked around and saw a white puff ball come towards. Ash pulled out his Pokedex
Castform, the Weather Pokémon. Castform is able to transform its appearance depending on the weather. It uses the power of nature to transform in order to protect its small body.
"So what is a pokémon like you doing here?" asked Gabby.
The pokémon motioned the group to follow it. As they walked they noticed Castform changing shape to a red sun.
The weather pokémon led the group to a building with a satellite dish on it.
"Hello there travelers I see Castform ran into you while testing his weather capabilities. I am Bart and this my assistant Millie" and he was interrupted by Brock
"WOW! Such beauty such wonder—wait something's wrong I can't think about this girl that way there is something about this girl that makes me stop.
"Brock not wanting to chase a girl, IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD! AHHHH!" Max and Drew started screaming until May and Tori bonked them to calm them down.
"Come let me show you what we do."
Bret showed the group a large machine that seemed very powerful.
"This is the heart and soul of the weather institute. This weather machine is capable of creating several weather conditions from rain to snow to sun. Castform here was created as a way to see the effects. It is capable of turning into a fire water or ice type.
"Wow this is cool. It's like those wind tunnels for cars." Drew said as he looked at the machine.
"We are close to a breakthrough with this machine. We could possibly use this to help bring rain to parched regions, sun to the eternally cold
"Or snow for snow days or those who have never seen snow" Gabby piped up causing the group who have seen snow to chuckle. (Hoenn is in the tropics)
Brent continued "Castform was created to see the effects of weather and we thank it every day.
Just then an explosion rocked the building.
Bret got on an intercom "What's going on what happened?
"We have intruders. They are claiming they are Team Aqua." The assistant was cut off by a female voice.
"What we want is the data that this place possesses for our glorious dream of flooding the world, come quietly and we will release the hostages." The line went dead.
"Damn what are we going to do" Bret said with Millie looking suspiciously calm.
"What we are doing is clearing this place of vermin" Drew said as the group released one of their pokémon. "Remember knock them out for now. Bret do you have a flash drive or a disk to copy it to.
Bret nodded and pulled out a disk. "Alright Millie go with the group I got this. Split up to take care of them.
The group agreed. Max, Brock, Misty and Tori were one group and the other group had Ash, May and Gabby. Millie stayed behind to help with the data collection
With Drew they finished copying the data.
"Ok let's move out. You stay with me we will get out of here.
"Ok Castform get out of here."
Cast.
"Alright now let's-"before he could finish Aqua made its way into the room from the looks of it they were not encountered by the other groups
"Hello doctor it seems to me you have something of ours" said the commander named Isabelle causing Drew too uncharacteristically frown.
With the Ash's group
Ash and the fighting members were fighting off Team Aqua goons.
"Pikachu use Thunderbolt
"Combusken Sky uppercut"
"Kirlia use Psychic"
The Aqua goon's pokémon were knocked out forcing them to retreat.
"Alright those goons didn't know who they were messing with" May cheered.
"Heh that was too easy" Gabby commented.
"Come on let's go find the others" Ash said.
The group left unaware of the sinister plot behind them.
With Brock's group
They had just finished off another group and were heading back towards the generator.
"Man we are good" Max said.
"Max you don't have a pokémon you have no right to say something, but I agree" Tori causing the group to laugh.
Brock was pondering something "What's up Brock" asked Misty.
"Something has been bugging me since this whole thing began.
"What's that?"
"You know I go gaga over any pretty girl right? Well Millie is giving me a bad vibe.
"What kind of vibe?"
"The vibe that I got when I saw Ash cross-dressing I knew he was a boy so I didn't go after him."
"So you are saying it was someone in disguise right? Tori asked." "Yeah I guess I never really thought about it."
"Let's get back to the generator o we can discuss what we are going to do."
Back in the Weather room
"Cacturne Needle Arm"
The cactus pokémon managed to knock back the Golbat but they held firm. Cacturne was getting tired he was able to beat back several of the grunts with the others but he was the last one standing.
"Just give it up you little punk and we will be on our way" Isabelle said getting angry.
"Don't know what you plan on doing with this data but it can't be good" said Drew with a defiant smirk.
Isabelle growled and it got worse when the two groups returned from clearing out the base.
"Drew mission accomplished the Institute is secure" Ash called out as they got ready to battle the grunts.
"Seems like you are not in position to negotiate your term lady, here's mine; surrender peacefully and you won't get hurt by that Pikachu.
Isabelle groaned but before she could answer another voice did
"Here's a better one: give me the data and this researcher doesn't go splat and this institute doesn't blow up" coming from…Millie?
"What?" called the heroes but Isabelle had an idea who it was
"Damn Team Magma sent their resident disguise master Brodie I should have known said Isabelle"
Millie smirked and removed her/his disguise now there stood a purple haired man with a star-shaped tattoo wearing a red and grey uniform with a red mountain in the shape of an M.
"Heh I completely fooled you people now then I know you have the data boy give it to me and this scientist will be released unharmed. I already found that Castform of his and he gave me the id needed and the data on the main computer is gone.
"No don't Drew that data is invaluable please don't do it" Bret said.
"Sigh…can't be sure if there is more than one of you here. Here just don't hurt anyone.
"Well then thank you for the data disk. You lose this team Aqua, Ditto let's go." With that Brodie left.
Isabelle growled "Everyone fall back we are done here; Mission failure.
Team Aqua retreated with the group letting them go.
"Damn I knew that Millie was different" Brock complained
"She had us all fooled Brock it's a shame the data was lost" said Misty.
"Now who said the data was lost. The stuff on the computer might have been deleted. But Brodie got nothing
Flashback
"Ok Bret I need you to trust me. I want you to delete the data on this computer" Drew said alarming Bret
"What are you crazy we have valuable research on here?
"Would you relax, we are going to copy it to this flash drive" holding up said flash drive. "Then we are going to hold onto a disk while giving Castform here another disk with basic weather information. If we need to do we will give them the disk to get them out of here.
"Oh so the data won't be deleted.
"No way, I understand what you are trying to do for Hoenn this data is valuable. But in order for this deception to work you need to do a little acting.
Flashback end
"In the end all Team Magma got was stuff on Hoenn's weather patterns" Drew concluded, holding up the flash drive and giving it to Bret
"Wow that was awesome" Max aid amazed.
"Yeah let this be a lesson. Deception can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Just be careful on who try to deceive. I have a feeling before this journey is out we will have to deal with a bunch of it.
The group nodded and after the staff thanked them including the real Millie, which Brock went love struck over which caused Misty to hammer him, the group left towards the Fortree City.
Two days later
After their adventures getting to the city they finally reached Fortree City. They saw the massive trees that made up the city from their place on the hill.
"That's Fortree City guys" Brock said. "They built their houses in the trees to be closer to nature.
"Wow so the whole city lives in giant tree houses that is so awesome" said Max
"FINALLY DREW HAS COME-OWW DAMN IT"
"WILL YOU STOP THAT" Gabby and Tori said. (Its humor so I had to do this)
"That's cool but what we are for is a gym battle come on guys" Ash said.
The group came up to the gym but found the gym closed.
"Oh challengers I am sorry but the gym is closed" the group turned to a gym attendant.
"Sorry my name is Zachary. The gym is closed because of a festival we hold every year and Winona the gym leader is helping out.
"Well then let's find her come on Pikachu" Ash took off towards the town
"God damn it Ash slow down we just got here" Drew called out chasing after him with the group following after them.
On the way Max was looking around and saw a large bird flying overhead. It was a large Skarmory which appeared to have a couple of riders on it.
The group turned up at the town square which had hundreds of people gathered around a central area.
The large Skarmory landed and the passengers disembarked. The woman was tall with light purple hair. She a wind cap on her with goggles and her clothes were light blue and white (canon clothes).
"Who is that" May asked a random stranger.
"That's Winona the gym leader. She helps with the festival and especially likes giving kids rides on her Skarmory.
Ash overheard and walked over. Drew walked up behind him to try to rein him in.
"Winona!" Said woman turned to Ash who proceeded to Gibbs slapped on the head. (NCIS reference love the show)
"Excuse me young friend here he's just excited. I'm Drew and this is Ash. We were hoping to challenge you to a gym battle but we saw the gym is closed."
"Well sorry about that but I like to help out with the festival. I am more than happy to give you two the gym battle you want but it will have to be afterwards.
"That's fine, may I suggest we do it tomorrow that way we can all enjoy this. What do you say Ash?"
"Alright I can't turn down a fair." They decided to release all their pokémon to enjoy the fair.
"Ash might I suggest taking Misty around the fair I think she would appreciate it."
"OK" Ash turned to Misty. "M…Misty would you accompany me to the fair" Misty giggled "sure Ash" Misty grabbed Ash by the arm and the rest of the group went to enjoy the fair.
Max and May went flying on the Skarmory. Max was enjoying it especially he felt like he had a connection to the air as he felt the freedom of the air. He had a quick flash of him flying by himself while wearing a similar armor to his sister's but in gray and white. He shook it off and enjoyed being a kid
Ash and Misty were going through the fairgrounds enjoying the scenery.
"This festival is nice look at all the colors" Misty pointed out.
"Yeah, hehehe I am having a flashback to that one at Maiden's Peak.
Misty thought about it and blushed. "I can't believe you remember that.
"How can I not remember that? You were very pretty that day. I guess that's when I started to fall for you. I never thought you would return them.
Misty smiled and kissed him on the cheek. They continued to enjoy the festivities.
Meanwhile Team rocket was trying to get food but James spent it on getting a Chimecho.
"James you imbecile why did you spend our money on that fake Chimecho" yelled Jessie exasperated.
"Oh…Jessie it was a childhood dream to find but now my dream is ruined by that Magikarp salesman.
"Grr… no matter, we will get that money back if it kills us. Now then Scaremory spread out and cause chaos.
A greyish fusion of a man and a Skarmory appeared. "Yes master"
With Drew's group
"This is nice. A festival after a long journey" Gabby said.
"Yeah it is nice, plus this a pretty city, more connected to nature than those we have seen" Drew agreed
Tori looked at Drew "It was a nice thing you did trying to help Misty and Ash's relationship.
"Aw, you know me, keeping the peace, helping people's relationships and all of that jazz. I just hope when I am ready to date that I have a nice girl wanting to date me.
"Drew we have known you most of our lives you are the nicest person we know and we know some really jerky people" Tori said
"Yeah you will find a great girl. Even if it is us we promised a long time not to let you come between our friendships" Gabby continued.
"Even it isn't us and it is this princess that you have been looking for, I am not oppose to sharing. They have to go through us" Tori said
"If it weren't for those stupid laws we would have made our move Tori. Whoever catches your heart will be a lucky girl. I hope we find somewhere that allows this. It stinks" Gabby sniffled.
Drew just hugged them eliciting blushes from them "You girls have always been my biggest supporters thank you" the girls smiled. Just then they heard screaming. Drew sighed.
"Duty calls let's go girls" "Right.
The group reunited in the town square where the monster and his cronies were launching his attacks.
SWIFT BARRAGE
The monster launched the attack causing smoke to come up. Winona came down on her Skarmory.
"Who are you people what are you doing to this town
"Look James is that despair I hear"
"I would think so let's increase the power
(Hoenn Team Rocket theme)
"Team Rocket never heard of you. It's possible though you are based out of Kanto.
"Winona hold up" She turned to see our heroes pulling out their weapons and belts.
"We've got this. Max, Brock, Misty, protect the crowd. Let's Ride" Drew Said pulling out his phone while everyone pulled out their items.
STANBY LEO/KAMEN RIDE/HUNTER/
HENSHIN
COMPLETE/SIRIUS/HUNTER/EVOLVE
When the lights died down our heroes were in their rider forms.
"Misty come on we got this go protect the crowd" At Misty trying to get in on the action
Misty reluctantly nodded. She went to protect the crowd.
The group began fighting the creature but it was hampered by its armor and the fact that it could fly around.
THUNDERBOLT
Ash fired a bolt at the creature but it was surprisingly nimble for its size.
RAZOR LEAF
May fired the attack but it only glanced at the monster and it took to the air.
FEATHER STORM
The monster fired at the group which caused them to jump back.
"What are going to do" Gabby called out as she fired an arrow which missed.
"We can't get close to it and we can't damage it" Tori said fired a water stream.
"I don't know about damage but I think I can level the playing field gather round." Drew as he pulled out his phone and pressed an image that looked like a scale and pressed the change button
STANDBY LIBRA: CHANGE
Drew's armor changed slightly. The only noticeable change was the fact that the lion's head was replaced with a scale and the plating was thinned out.
"Libra Scale change: Float
The image changed so that the left one was higher than the other. The group suddenly started to fly.
"Whoa this is so cool" May said.
"Libra's symbol is the scale. From what I've learned this power allows me to change the gravity or weight of anything or anyone. I figure we would have more luck in the air." Drew said as they pulled out their weapons
"Grr that's what you think" Scaremory said. He looked at the ground and saw a little girl fall to the ground. The monster grinned and turned to fire
FEATHER STORM
Drew cursed "Damn it we won't get there in time Libra Scale change: Normal
The group started to float down but it was to slow it would take a miracle to save her. As if the gods listened there was a bright flash which momentarily stunned the monster.
With Misty
Misty was clearing the last of the dark soldiers when she saw the little girl fall. The girl started crying and Misty tried to go get her. She saw the monster attack and she tried to get to the girl
'Gotta go faster, come on gotta save that little girl, please I have to save the girl.' As she was thinking her gem and belt she hid started glowing. Misty got to the girl before the attack and without thinking she grabbed the girl and shielded her. The flash blinded everyone who could see it.
"MISTY" The group called out. Ash was openly crying and May was fighting back the tears.
When the smoke cleared everyone who saw was stunned.
Misty and the little girl were unharmed. What's more a shield of water was surrounding them a belt had appeared on Misty's waist.
Misty YOU"RE OK" Ash called
Misty heard it but didn't acknowledge it right away. She looked at the little girl "Are you Ok little one?"
The girl nodded "Thank you very much miss angel" Misty laughed. The girl's mother came up to grab the girl thanking Misty profusely.
Misty got up and turned towards the monster. A glowing card came up which Misty inserted into the buckle. Misty held her foot out with her right palm facing out.
"I hope you prayed for mercy hurting children is unacceptable. HENSHIN
She turned her hand down and brought it back to the belt flipping it open to reveal a blue water drop
EVOLVE
A blue shield popped up and collapsed on her like a wave. Misty now stood in blue armor with green stripped on her legs with a sea green skirt a sea green tear drop on her chest and dark green eyes. The helmet had a wave design and had fins where the ears were. There were also fins on the arms and legs and an ice blue trident completed the outfit.
"Through the seas and the storms, Kamen Rider Triton (Wanted to do Ariel but it wouldn't fit Misty) is ready for battle.
"Wow so pretty" May exclaimed.
"A costume change won't do anything for you FEATHER STORM
Misty grabbed the trident and deflected all the shots fired at her. Misty grabbed a card which had her Starmie on it.
SWIFT
She fired the attack at the monster doing some damage but the monster appeared unfazed.
"Hahahaha you can't damage me. Now you can't hit me." As the monster took flight Misty inserted another card this time with a Dewgong on it.
Aurora Beam
The attack hit and it froze the wings of the monster.
"Grr no matter you can't hurt me"
Flamethrower
Razor Leaf
Two more attacks hit the monster. The flames actually caused the wings to fall off.
"Ice + Steel + quick heating equals metal fatigue. Your armor got frozen and now you can't fly" Ash called out.
"I have an idea Ash put in your Charizard Card Misty your strongest Water attack card. Max energy May
The two looked at May and nodded and inserted their cards while May pulled out her newly gotten Bulbasaur card
FIRE BLAST MAXIMUM ENGERGY
HYDRO PUMP MAXIMUM ENERGY
SOLARBEAM MAXIMUM ENERGY
FINSHER: JOURNEY'S REWARDS
The three pointed their weapons at the creature. They glowed in red blue and green energy
The monster tried to plead but it fell on deaf ear.
"Ready
"—Aim"
"Fire"
The tri-colored attack hit the monster. It stood for a few seconds while the trio turned around "Forgive me master" the monster blew up.
"Game Over" Misty called out. Team Rocket was blown away with the explosion.
They powered down and regroup with the others. Misty stumbled but Ash caught her
"Man what a rush my legs are wobbly" causing the group to chuckle. "Don't worry Mist I got ya. Ash grabbed her arm and wrapped it around his shoulders.
"It happens you'll get used to it Misty" Drew said. The crowd came out and cheered for the group.
"That was a tremendous battle. Thank you for protecting the people." Winona said.
"No problem, Winona. Glad we scheduled that gym battle tomorrow huh" Ash said.
"Yes I suppose so. Fortunately the fair wasn't destroyed. We can still have fun.
"That would be nice." Drew answered and with that the group went and enjoyed the festivities and when night fell well the exhausted trio that was Ash, Misty and May fell asleep together after discussing battle tactics for Winona. (Nothing happened they just were happy that they were alive). Their friends saw them sleeping and left them smiling at their closeness.
Next Day: Fortree Gym
The next day the group finally had their battle. Ash, after some arguing that included rock, paper, scissors, Misty's hammer, and a Pikachu thunderbolt went first (Drew: He should have gone first against Norman. UO: He didn't. Drew: Well then why was he fighting it. UO: Don't know back to the story)
"Dear spirits of the sky please grant me the strength to help defeat my adversary. This will be a three-on-three battle Ash. Let's fly Altaria
"Alright Grovyle I choose you
May pulled out her Pokedex. "Altaria, the Humming Pokémon. Altaria glides up into the sky using its wings like sails to catch rising breezes.
(Begin Hoenn gym leader music)
"Alright Altaria use Peck" "Dodge and use bullet seed Grovyle" The gecko was able to dodge the first one but got hit by a second one.
"Altaria use Peck again" "Grovyle climb the tower to dodge it.
In the gallery the spectators were commenting on the battle
"Grovyle is really fast" Tori said
"Unless Winona does something Grovyle is going to outrun Altaria all day long" Drew commented.
"Come on Ash/Go Ash!" called out Misty and May
Back at the battle
"Altaria use Dragonbreath" called out Winona. The attack hit but Grovyle stood tall
"Altaria use Dragonbreath again." "Grovyle dodge it and use bullet seed." The projectiles hit but Altaria shook it out.
"Altaria use Dragonbreath again" Grovyle dodged it and jumped above Altaria. "Now's your chance Leaf Blade Grovyle" The blade hit Altaria and with the combination of the hit and gravity upon impact the dragon was KO'd. The ref declared Grovyle the winner
"Huh I underestimated you Mr. Ketchum. No matter Go Pelipper.
"Grovyle return, go Pikachu.
"Pikachu should do fine he has a significant type advantage over Pelipper" Max said
"That may be but Winona is a gym leader for a reason Max" Drew said
"Pikachu use thunderbolt" "Pelipper use steel wing" The thunderbolt connected but when Pelipper moved to dodge the steel wing got stuck in the ground which grounded it. The electric attack was dissipated.
"What happed that electric should have hit him" Gabby said.
"The steel wing attack as a lightning rod and made the attack useless" Brock said
"Pikachu use Quick attack" the attack hit but it didn't dislodge the bird.
"Pelipper use Hydro pump" the attack had the unfortunate side effect of dislodging Pelipper.
"Pikachu use Thunder" the mouse launched the attack and connected with the stream of water. The power behind both attack knocked them out.
"Your pokémon are powerful. You should be proud of them" Winona commented.
"I have been proud of all of my pokémon. They are my family, especially Pikachu I see him like the little brother I never had.
"Pikaaa" Ash looked down "You did great buddy you deserve a rest."
"Hm. I feel the same way about the sky. The freedom, the expanse, the sky goes on forever. I dream of flying the skies with my flying-types. I guess battling with them serves the same purpose. Prepare for my first and my strongest pokémon. Fly on Swellow.
The pokeball released and revealed an alternate color Swellow.
"Go Grovyle" the wood gecko was released ready to fight again.
"Grovyle use leaf blade" The attack connected but it looked like it did nothing.
"That attack won't work twice, Swellow Aerial Ace." "Grovyle climb the tower and use leaf blade.
Grovyle tried to hit Swellow but the bird disappeared and nailed Grovyle which knocked him to the ground and knocked him out.
"Great job Grovyle, take a rest. I guess it is time to take the battle in the air. Go Swellow."
"I don't this is a good idea Winona's Swellow looks more capable fighting a prolonged aerial battle" Brock said
"We will see Brock. Ash is very unpredictable." Drew said watching the fight closely
"Swellow use Wing attack" Ash's Swellow tried to hit Winona but Swellow couldn't maintain altitude with the attack. Winona's used Peck managed to hit Ash's Swellow.
"Swellow use hyper beam." "Swellow dodge it." Ash's Swellow managed to dodge the first one but got hit by a second one.
"Not good that was a solid hit" Brock commented.
"Come on Swellow you can do it" May called out.
"Swellow Quick attack" "Swellow dodge and use peck." Both attacks missed and it became a dogfight with Winona's chasing Ash.
"This looks like a dogfight. Winona's Swellow is faster, if Ash doesn't do something his Swellow is toast" Drew said and Misty looked on worried
Ash looked on and tried to figure out what to. He saw Swellow kick up dust when got close to the ground.
'That's it' "Swellow quick attack head towards the ground" "Oh no you don't Hyper beam" the beam missed and Ash's Swellow headed towards the ground.
"Swellow use Aerial Ace finish off that bird." "Swellow use wing attack on the ground." The attack kicked up dust. Ash looked and saw the outline of the opposing Swellow. "Swellow use Wing attack at the shadow." The attack connected with enough force to knock out Winona's Swellow.
"Winona's Swellow can't continue. The winner is Ash and his Swellow.
"ALRIGHT!" cheered the group. "That was an impressive tactic. Aerial Ace makes the pokémon disappear making the attack seem unavoidable" Brock pointed out.
"When Ash kicked up the dust the outline of Winona's Swellow became visible not to mention the dust was disturbed. Ash is the most unpredictable trainer out there" finished Drew.
Misty and May went over to hug their man in congratulations.
"After lunch and healing I will give you your battle Drew" Winona said.
"After a fight like that I think lunch is more than appreciated."
So after lunch Drew stood on the platform ready to fight.
"So you have seen how I battle but it doesn't mean you will have an edge. Go Altaria.
Drew took his pose. "Ash maybe the most unpredictable trainer but I am not far behind. Let's ride Vibrava.
The locust pokémon took to the field surprising everyone. Drew had caught a Trapinch before meeting Ash and co and had evolved on the way to Petalburg. Now he was bringing it out in a flying gym.
"I chose him to start because he had some moves outside of ground-type. As for keeping up his ability is Levitate so he can fly.
"It doesn't matter, Altaria use Peck." "Vibrava use Dragonbreath." The breath attack hit and damaged Altaria.
"What some people don't realize is that Altaria changes from normal to dragon when it evolves. Vibrava when it evolves also turns into a dragon. The only things that hurts a dragon are ice types and other dragons" Drew said. "Vibrava sandstorm" the wind quickly changed and dust began flying started to obscure the battleground. Altaria appeared to be hurt while Vibrava looked unharmed.
"Ground, steel and rock types aren't hurt in sandstorms. My strategy is to quickly establish the order to the battle and control the field. Then I just let my opponent have it.
"Grr…Altaria hang in there and use your Dragonbreath." "Vibrava dodge and get in close" Vibrava did so and it caught Altaria by surprise. "End this with Crunch" the attack connected and dropped Altaria to the ground knocking it out.
"Altaria is a good flying type but as a dragon it leaves much to be desired. However your pokémon fought valiantly"
"So did yours I think you will go far in the league however you will have to through me first. Go Skarmory.
The metal bird pokémon came out and as it is a steel type it wouldn't be affected by the storm.
"Smart sending out your Skarmory, Vibrava return, let's ride Marshstomp.
The water ground type appeared ready to fight.
"Skarmory steel wing" "Marshstomp use water gun" Both got hit causing some dome damage.
"This will be fun "Winona said.
"Why isn't Marshstomp affected by the storm" Max asked.
"Marshstomp and Swampert, its evolved form are part ground types Drew used him in the Mauville gym to great effect" Gabby said.
"Skarmory use fury attack" "Marshstomp on the pillar climb it." Marshstomp managed to dodge it and the sandstorm cleared up.
'Perfect' "Marshstomp get up above Skarmory and use Ice Beam" "What!?" cried Winona. The water type grinned and fired an ice cold beam and the metal bird. The attack hit the bird which caused it to fall to the ground but it still had some fight in him.
"End this Marshstomp use Take Down.
The Water pokémon hit the bird with enough force to knock it out.
"Great fight Marshstomp" "MARSH"
"Your pokémon are indeed strong." "Thanks they train their butts off." "They?" "Yeah we train them as well but when we need to train our skills some of our pokémon take initiative and train themselves. Until he showed me I didn't know Marshstomp could use ice beam. It goes to show how far they are willing to go to be the best.
"I see you and Ash could go very far in this world" Winona said. "Don't know about me but Ash shows something that could only be seen in professional athletes. Armors notwithstanding, Ash has the drive to be the best; I can genuinely say that as a friend and as a future opponent.
"Thanks Drew I can't wait until we match up in the league" Ash called out
"Until the moment we face each other to the moment that battle ends he is my friend and brother all but in blood. We have a long journey and our journey in this world is just the beginning.
"You say that like your some sort of alien" Winona questioned. "Not alien just different worlds same species. Enough talk I came to win.
"Very well, fly Pelipper." "Marshstomp great job return, go Manectric." The electric pokémon appeared.
"This will be quick. Manectric shockwave." "Pelipper same strategy as before use steel wing to ground yourself.
Pelipper did so dissipating the shockwave. "Damn not good. Got it, Manectric bite the wing on the ground" Manectric responded quickly sending the pelican flying.
"Good strategy trying to ground yourself but it left you vulnerable to a counterattack. Manectric shockwave" the attack hit the bird and left it reeling. "End this with Spark" The attack sent the pokémon flying into the ground knocking it out.
"Pelipper cannot battle Manectric and the challenger wins." The group cheered for their comrade's win. Ash came up to Drew.
"You did awesome Drew, did you mean what you said about me.
Drew chuckled "Every word. I have your back you have mine never let that dissuade you."
"That was a great battle from both of you. On behalf of the Hoenn pokémon league I present you both the feather badge.
"Thanks" They looked at their badges and took their victory poses
"Alright we got the Feather badge" said the two holding them up.
With that the adventures in Fortree were over. A new warrior emerged feelings were returned and a badge earned. However evil lurks on the horizon. The good times may be hear but it may not last for long. How long tune in next time on Journey of a dreamer.
New Powers:
Libra: The Scales. One of the zodiac and the only inanimate object of the twelve and the sign of those born September 23rd to October 22nd. The constellation itself has no prominent stars but it is often associated with its neighbors Scorpio as the claws and Virgo as the scale barrer It represents civility and order. Drew uses this to change the weights of his opponents and allows him and his allies to float.
Kamen Rider Triton: Misty's protective streak allowed her to awaken her powers and turn into Kamen Rider Triton, the Guardian of Water. Her abilities focus around water and in a similar vein to Aura can use her pokemon's attacks
End of Chapter:
That was a doozy. This chapter will be the last one before the month of May due to papers and exams.
Misty: You were right I was a big part of the chapter.
UO: I promised I delivered.
Preview: With the Fortree out of the way the gang heads to Mossdeep. But have they seen the last of Team Magma and Team Aqua?
Next time: Through the seas and space
A/N: As noted next time will be an episode between Fortree and Lilycove followed by the contest there. The following chapter I am going to mix it up a bit because a pokémon I want for the gang doesn't show up until after Mossdeep city in the anime even though it shows up before in the games. I am going to put that episode beforehand as it will help with the gym.
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Edited 8/20/13: Changed how her parents died from car accident to another accident. It will play into her fear of bugs.
Edited 2/15/14: Add Trition's Bio