OSPREY…SWOOOSH
UO: Alright actor-check anyone?
Ash: Here
May: Me and Misty are here.
Brock: I'm here
Tori and Gabby: Ready
UO: Great…wait…where's Max?"
Max: LOOOOOK OOOUUUUTT! (Crashes into everyone except UO and breaks whole bunch of stuff like a piano a table and ends with a hubcap spinning around)
UO: (Looks on with narrowed eyes and a sweatdrop) Why do we have a piano, Where did we get a car? Wait… (Clicks his key and car lights up) THAT'S MY CAR. MAX YOUR PAYING FOR THIS!
Max: Sorry… (Groan) wanted to try out flying. Guess I need to work on it.
May: (groan) you think little brother. Wait what am I sitting on
Ash: Uh May…you landed on me and are kind of…straddling me" May looks down and blushes
UO: SOMEONE DO THE DISCLAIMER OR SOMEONE IS GETTING FIRED!
May: UnitedOsprey1991 doesn't own Pokémon Kamen Rider or any other references he might bring up. He would be a Trillionaire otherwise and well (pokes finger) me and Misty would definitely be paired with him.
UO: Thank you May On with the show (Looks at the destruction) as soon as the gang untangles from each other and fixes the studio. AND MY CAR (Starts running after Max
Max: I'M SORRY (Max runs from a mad UO
Normal: Dialogue
Italics: Thoughts
CAPS: Attacks
Bold: Yelling and Belt Noises
Bold and Italics: Yelling in head:
Underline: Dates and locations
A week later somewhere between Cerulean and Saffron (AG 137 to start)
It had been a week since the two trainers beat the Battle Factory and earned the Knowledge symbol. It is also had been that long since Max awoke his knight powers and was dubbed Kamen Rider Ace by his friends.
Now they were trudging through a canyon on their way to the Battle Arena. Unfortunately they had been walking for a while with weights on and they were absolutely exhausted.
May was the first to collapse and she moaned in agony. "Oww…momma, I'm tired can we stop please" The rest collapsed shortly afterwards with Ash still standing.
"Come on it's not that bad" Ash said as he continued walking.
Drew who had told the group to remove their weights watched Ash walk. "3…2…1" as if on cue Ash collapsed in exhaustion. Drew sighed "go get him" he motioned to Misty and May. With supreme effort they brought their wayward charge and brought him back. They decided to take a break.
Drew popped open up his canteen to drink only to come up empty. "Well that's not good anyone got any water"
Upon looking the whole group realized they were also out of water. "Great…we must have drunk so much on the way up and now we are out" Misty complained as laid down to rest. Ash scooted over to comfort her she was going into one of fits.
"Alright how we rest up and then go search for a river. Mudkip could probably help us find it" Brock mused getting a nod from the group.
"But who is going to watch the pokémon I mean we aren't going to all of them and we need to come back to camp" Tori pointed out.
"I don't mind I need to rest more my legs are too sore" Max said.
"Thanks Max we'll be back soon we promise" May said as the rest of the group got up reluctantly and left their bags and their weights.
With Mudkip leading the way the group minus Max was searching for a river. Ash though was wavering and without looking slipped and fell down a steep grade.
"ASH!" Misty and May panicked and looked down the cliff to see he was ok but he was tired.
Drew sighed "I wonder if we should have left Ash and took Max." He said as the two girls reached with Misty's Trident, the Jewel of Lugia, and pulled Ash up. "Come on we need to find the river" Brock said as Misty and May helped Ash to his feet.
Back at the campsite Max, trying to be productive got out the food for some of the pokémon. Among those out were Munchlax, Corphish, Pikachu, May's Squritle and Ash's Phanpy who Ash decided to bring along.
"There all the food is out now what" Max pondered. Sighing, he did some light stretching but soon he was sleepy and he sat down.
:"Guys can I trust you to behave yourselves" Max as closed his eyes and dozed off.
While Max fell asleep Munchlax took advantage and started eating all the food. This made every one of the pokémon mad at the glutton and made baby Squritle cry. Corphish retaliated with a Bubblebeam but hit Squritle who fired back with Bubble. Pikachu in in the confusion tried to wake the sleeping Max but he was conked out. The two water pokémon fired back and forth until it hit a group of tocks which turned out to be Geodude. The rock pokémon having been angered used their Rollout attack. They proceeded to knock out Corphish and sent Munchlax flying. Pikachu and Squritle attempted to fight back but they were chased away by the Geodude.
At that point Max was finally woken up when heard Pikachu's yells. Looking around he saw that the four pokémon that he was supposed to be watching had disappeared.
"Oh man, oh man where are they? Pikachu, Munchlax, Squritle, Phanpy where are you guys this isn't funny" Max called out in panic.
"Oh god, if the guys find out they're gone
"Who's gone Max" May called out as the group approached the camp. "Guys Pikachu, Munchlax, Squritle and Phanpy are gone."
"Oh no where did they go" Gabby said as the group looked around.
"I don't know they couldn't have gotten far we need to go now" Max said as they grabbed their gear.
"I'll stay behind in case they come back" Brock said. "Thanks Brock come on we got to find them" Ash said as they took off.
Meanwhile, the Geodude that attacked Pikachu and friends earlier were hopping towards their camp. When they entered the camp there was a massive Onix and a smaller yet just as intimidating humanoid Onix name Stone Onyx. Team Rocket was also there and they were attempting to persuade the much larger Onix to work for them. The Geodude told the giant Onix about the pokémon that attacked them and Meowth translated that they were owned by evil trainers
"Oh great Onix of this valley and leader of this Geodude troop you are clearly the strongest of all the Onix" Jessie said turning up the charm offensive. "We have great need for your service. You see these trainers are bad trainers they want to capture you and sell you to the highest bidder. Let us Team Rocket take care of these trainers."
Onix looked thoughtful and then nodded causing the villains to smile evilly and summon troopers.
Back at the hero's camp Brock was getting worried about the others. "They are sure taking a long time to find four pokémon. Alright that's it I have to help them" Brock said standing up, only to stop when he saw the Geodude and several Troopers. Before Brock could pull out his weapon a large cage was dropped on him. Brock struggled to get out but it was useless so he sat down and watched as they carried his cage away.
Meanwhile, Pikachu and Corphish had caught up with Squirtle, Munchlax and Phanpy. Problem was they ran into Graveler and Golem as well more than likely from the same group as the Geodude that attacked them. When the launched their Rollout, quick thinking on the part of Pikachu got them on a log in the river away from the rock pokémon. Unfortunately it was short lived as the log hit a rock and sent them over a waterfall, which led to them being captured after being pulled ashore.
Over with the group they were still looking for the wayward pokémon. Brock's Mudkip who was still with them pointed up a cliff towards the top.
"Our pokémon must be up there come on guys" Ash called out as he started climbing.
"You know I would assume there is an easier way up" Gabby sighed.
"I know but it-LOOK OUT" Drew started then panicked as two cages came down on them.
"Oh no guys are you ok" Ash cried out from the cliff.
"Just go Ash whoever dropped these cages can't be too far we are fine" Misty called out as the Geodude from earlier came and took the cages.
Up on the plateau the heroes were not surprised that Team Rocket was involved somehow. But what surprised them was the rock pokémon were listening to Team Rocket.
"Thank you King Onix for capturing these criminals, let us take them to the proper authorities and release these pokémon so they would never be hurt by their human hands" Jessie said as she walked over to cages.
"Keep your filthy hands off our pokémon you're the crooks you should be in these cages" Gabby yelled.
"Yeah you have tried to take ours for a long time why are you suddenly the good guys" Tori picked up.
The Geodude evolutions and the Onix looked confused at that statement and Team Rocket noticed this "Don't listen to them they poison their pokémon's minds with their words.
Ash choose this time to make an appearance. "Onix please understand we would never hurt our pokémon intentionally. What make you so sure that after they capture our pokémon they won't turn around and capture you" causing those in the cages to agree and argue for their release.
The big Onix roared and motioned to Meowth. Meowth translated "You human who have spoken against me. Fight me to prove your innocence" and then gulped at the implications.
"Fine by me" Ash said confidently and stood on the other side of the field from the big Onix.
"Go Grovyle" Ash called out. "Ash this is a high level Onix you might have trouble despite the type advantage" Brock
Ash nodded and the two pokémon squared off. Onix went into a Slam attack which Grovyle dodged. Grovyle went into a Quick Attack but winced as he was hurt running into the stony body. To make matters worse Onix used its Headbutt and nailed Grovyle into the wall.
"Hang in there Grovyle use Bullet Seed" Ash called out. Grovyle fired off several rounds but Onix moved his head. Onix tried to grab Grovyle in a Bind but the Gecko was too fast and fired another round of Bullet Seeds which found their marks. Then quicker than the eye Grovyle slashed through Onix with a Leaf Blade; the snake stood for a couple of seconds and then collapsed.
Team Rocket upon seeing the big Onix fall got scared "Jessie I think we need to cut out loses" "Nonsense James Stone Onyx Troopers get me that Pikachu. And while you're at it grab me that giant Onix.
The monsters saluted and started throwing boulders at the cages containing the heroes. With quick thinking Ash took out his katana and he and Grovyle sped through the boulders and landed in front of the cages as the rocks broke up.
King Onix roared to his subordinates to free Ash's friends and to defend their home. They quickly did so as the humans pulled out their weapons.
"Guys I got the main guy take care of the soldiers" Ash said pulling out his belt.
"You got it." Drew said and turned around. "Now then you trooper scum this is what you get for LOCKING US UP AND LYING ABOUT US. INFERNO BURST" Drew growled towards the troopers before launch several small fireworks that did damage and stunned the troops long enough for others to finish them off. Misty and May were especially having a field as these soldiers appeared to be more rock and ground oriented perfect for their water and grass attacks.
Over with Ash and King Onix they were facing their opponent with Ash already in his Aura armor. Despite attacking with attacks like Bubblebeam and Bullet Seed he couldn't get a dent in.
"Damn I have to break through" Ash growled as he scanned another card.
IRON TAIL
Holding his sword which glowed metallic grey, Ash charged in only to be stopped by the rocky armor. King Onix used its Iron Tail but couldn't break through.
"My armor is so hard it's like a diamond. Now have a load of these, ROCK BURIAL and kicked the ground which kick up some rocks and flung it at Ash and King Onix. They were able to block most them but were forced to take some of the hits.
"There has to be a way to find a weakness. I got it Onix can you try to grab him." Onix nodded and sped quickly over to their opponent. Dodging swipes, he wrapped his tail around Onyx and flung him into the air.
The monster gave a loud cry as he flung helplessly into the air. Ash spotted something on his back.
"There we go. Time to finish this" Ash said pulling out his Leaf Blade card and his Aerial Ace card and scanned them.
LEAF BLADE MAXIMUM ENERGY
AERIAL ACE MAXIMUM ENERGY
COMBO: FATAL SLASH
Ash charged up sword; when it was fully charged he launched upwards towards his opponent more specifically a glowing red spot on its back. With an assist from an Onix Iron Tail Ash and King broke through the weak part of the armor and slashed through. Still in mid-air Ash sheathed his katana uttering two simple words.
"Game…Over" Ash said fully sheathing it with a click. Stone Onyx fell to ground on Team Rocket and blew up sending them flying.
Landing on Onix and powering down he looked at the rock snake "Thanks Onix" the pokémon gave out a roar of approval.
Ash turned to his friends who had finished defeating the troops. "You guys alright" Ash called out.
"Nothing to it Ash" Misty said with a confident grin. The others nodded in agreement.
Drew turned towards King Onix "We appreciate what you and your subjects did for us even if we started on the wrong side. Thank you.
King Onix roared and motioned with his tail.
"Uh what is he doing" Max asked curiously.
"I…think his offering us a ride Max" Tori said to the shock of the group.
"Riding on giant whales, hitching a ride on a giant snake what's next riding a giant bird" Drew said exasperated.
In the end King Onix was able to get the group out of the canyon and on their way to the Battle Arena.
Three days later on the road to Saffron (AG 139)
The group had been traveling a couple of days since their adventures in the canyon of the giant Onix. Between then and now they helped a man who tried to capture a Jigglypuff for her daughter's birthday. The guy at first didn't know how to capture one but he learned on the job. However this was a particularly devious Jigglypuff similar to the one that used to follow Ash, Misty and Brock in the old days. In the end they couldn't capture it even with all their combined help and almost lost it to Team Rocket and their scheme. Thankfully they were stopped, but the father went home empty-handed. But it ended well as the Jigglypuff loved the thrill of the chase and enjoyed the man's company. As a result Jigglypuff became part of the family and the whole gang was happy at that.
Now they were standing in line in the middle of nowhere. Why? Well…
"May this better be worth it" Ash growled as they were standing a very long line.
May just off Ash's protest "Don't worry this cake shop is supposed to be one of the best in area no wonder the line is so long.
Ash grunted as they waited on line.
Off to the side the earth trio was just relaxing by the side of the road. Drew was resting on the trunk, Gabby was practicing a kata and Tori was playing with her pokémon. Her Grovyle was snacking on some treats while she was playing with Poochyana and Growlithe.
"Ready guys…GO get it" Tori said through a ball down the road and the two happy puppies chased after it and came back bowling over Tori and licking her face like crazy.
"HEHAHAHA…guys…stop cut out hahaha" Tori said laughing. She managed to get them off and then rubbed their bellies "You are such a good girl Midnight, Buddy you are such a good protector of your sister…yes you are" getting the pups to growl in happiness.
Drew looked on with a smile "She is so good with animals isn't she Gabby" he said looking at the blonde.
"Yeah she always was good with animals especially dogs. Winston always loves her coming over" Gabby said smiling at the scene and sighing "What are we going to with the pokémon when we leave here?"
"Well Prof. Oak could always look after them. Max will be able to use their cards. But yeah what about Pikachu, what about Swampert and the others, they've been good to us and we abandon them? That makes us as bad as Team Rocket god forbid" Drew said closing his eyes.
"I hope we can work something out like set up a place so they could train away from prying eyes." Gabby said worried.
Drew looked at her "like an alternate training dimension maybe. Tsuki, if you can hear us help us out on this." Drew said looking up in sky.
A gust of wind answered them "I think we will find a way" Drew answered as if the wind told him everything. "I just don't like relying on someone if we can figure it out. This situation definitely needs some divine intervention. When it comes to family well…" Drew said looking at the group interacting on line with Misty and Ash grumbling about the line "I would be an awful person if I didn't offer their family to come with us" Drew said smiling. Gabby just kissed him on the cheek and leaned against him.
A few minutes later Midnight and Buddy suddenly started barking uncontrollably.
"Buddy, Midnight calm down" Tori said tried to placate them. Drew and Gabby walked over "What's going on?" Gabby asked.
Before Tori could ask another gust of wind blew through and a large shadow appeared. Looking up they saw a red and gold colored blur leap over the crowd.
"Whoa…that's an Arcanine" Ash said as May quickly pulled out her pokédex Arcanine, the Legendary Pokémon. Arcanine runs so smoothly, it appears to be flying and is known for its majestic cry. (Hoenn anime entry)
"Get back here Arcanine" a familiar voice sounded. The whole group turned to see green-haired Drew running with his Flygon.
"Flygon use Flamethrower" the dragon fired a large stream of fire. Arcanine countered with by heating up the air and firing waves at Flygon stopping the Flamethrower. Arcanine sped up and got away.
"Damn it, it got away." G-Drew growled.
"Drew what are you doing in Kanto" May asked as she walked over.
Drew gave out a huff "If you must know I am here to take part in the Kanto Grand Festival"
"They have contests in Kanto" Ash wondered.
G-Drew nodded and turned to May "I didn't see you at the last contest May where were you.
May looked a little sheepish "Well…we didn't know about the contests in Kanto. But what gives you a right to be so snobbish.
"Because I am one step closer to the Kanto Grand Festival than you" he said pulling a case with a ribbon already in it.
May got red in the face out of anger "So what are you doing now."
"I figure that Arcanine would be a good addition for Contests problem is it is really tricky to catch and now I have to go catch him. Later June." G-Drew said as he climbed on Flygon and left.
"Guys we need to go after that Arcanine so I can catch it before Drew" May said.
"Uh May I have no inter-OW NOT YOU TOO" B-Drew said before getting smashed on the head by a hammer by May.
"YOU KNOW WHO I MEAN" May yelled and ran off in the direction of her rival.
Drew rubbed his head "All I wanted was some dessert from this so-called great bakery. Just so happens its May's time of the month." Drew grumbled as the rest of the group followed him.
After walking a bit they came across a wooden house with a man in the front of it cutting logs. After some arguing Ash walked up to him "Excuse me sir." The man looked up "Hi we were wondering if you could tell us about an Arcanine around here."
The woodsman looked thoughtful "Oh that. Well I told this boy with a Flygon all about it but I suppose I could tell you. You see that Arcanine lived up in the mountains for a very long time. But recently it started coming down the mountain to stop at a nearby spring and to grab the Pecha Berries growing. The spring is nearby.
"Hm…every pokémon regardless of type needs to drink water why don't we go by the spring and hide until it comes by." Brock suggested.
The group agreed and walked over to the spring and hid in the bushes. A few minutes of waiting later Ash's stomach growled. "Hehehe…I guess we forgot to eat at café I was hoping to eat lunch there."
"ASH YOUR STOMACH IS NOT OUR PRIORITY! WE AREN"T EATING UNTIL I CATCH THAT ARCANINE" May yelled but her stomach growled as well causing her to blush
"May calm down sweetie let's just eat some lunch that spring isn't going anywhere alright. I know you can be a little competitive like our boyfriend but it's nothing to be worked up over." Misty said wrapping an arm around her shoulders. May nodded at that and settled down
Minutes later they were enjoying another meal courtesy of Brock. Among the things in the meal were veggies freshly cut from the wood cutter's house. Suddenly they heard a rustling. They turned and saw Arcanine getting a drink. They attempted to sneak up on but they stepped on a branch. Arcanine heard them and started running again. After some swearing they chased after it.
After a few minutes they came across a grove filled with Pecha Berries.
"Well now we know where the grove is now what" Misty said looking around.
Brock looked at the surroundings "Those cliffs are too steep so the only way in or out of this valley is through the opening behind and in front of us. Half of us stay here half of us go to the other side." Brock pointed out and the gang split up.
Soon enough Arcanine showed up to pick up the Pecha Berries. They surrounded Arcanine as it tried to get away. He first went towards the southern opening but met up with Ash and Brock with their water pokémon. They attempted to attack but all they did was drive it towards the other entrance where May and Misty were waiting.
"Go Squirtle" "Misty Calls Starmie" May and Misty called out their pokémon but to May's distress Squirtle was sleeping.
"Squirtle get up" the baby pokémon woke up but before she could attack Arcanine roared and scared the two pokémon back into their poke balls. Arcanine sped up with Extreme Speed. May tossed out her Munchlax in and ordered a Metronome. With some luck, he ended up with Extreme speed which May used to attempt to jump on the dog. But to her dismay it only went to the berries which caused a collective groan from the group.
"Now what" Max said.
"Now we got to go up the cliffs. That's where Arcanine's den is right" Gabby said as the group started walking up. Drew though was thinking.
"What's up Drew" Tori asked.
"This behavior doesn't this remind you of anything" he asked. Tori looked thoughtful. "Back in our world most animals leave each other alone save for food and stuff. This Arcanine only started coming down the mountain a couple of months ago. What if Arcanine did something that necessitated encroaching on human habitation."
Tori thought about it and widened her eyes "You mean…"
"One way to find out come on" Tori and Drew sped up to catch the group.
They came upon Arcanine on another cliff. May jumped in front of it with her Squritle in hopes of cornering Arcanine. But then a green blur appeared in front of her. This momentary distraction allowed Arcanine to escape.
"What's the big deal Drew I had this" "Well you should have been quicker on the draw. But personally we should battle to see who gets the right to face Arcanine"
"Fine go Squritle use Tackle" "Out of the way Flygon and then use Steel Wing." Flygon dodged really quickly and dove down towards Squritle. "Squritle use Bubble quick" Squritle attempted to hit Flygon but the dragon was too quick and landed a hit on him. Squirtle still being a baby started crying. May picked it up and hugged it to calm it down. G-Drew walked over to the cliff where he last saw Arcanine. "Where did it go?"
"Hey guys up here" everyone turned to see B-Drew up on another cliff "You got to see this."
While May and G-Drew were arguing
Tori and B-Drew continued climbing up the cliff face and saw Arcanine stop on a ledge. They walked over quietly and saw a heartwarming sight. Arcanine was placing the Pecha Berries on the ground. Nearby were three Growlithes and judging by their reaction they were still babies (Pups whatever).
"I knew it. Arcanine only started going down the mountain because she had responsibility now. That responsibility was she was a mom."
Tori looked on with happiness and curiosity got out from behind the rocks.
"Tori? What are you doing?" Drew hissed.
Tori said nothing as she slowly approached the Arcanine family. Arcanine growled as she approached.
"Easy there girl I'm not going to hurt you" Tori said holding her hands out. She slowly went to her belt and pulled out a poke ball. "Easy I just going to release a friend O.K" Arcanine made no move to respond. Tori took this as a good thing and expanded the ball.
"Come on out Buddy" she said releasing her Growlithe. The three babies saw another of their species and sniffed cautiously around him. One of them put a paw on Buddy's nose and immediately they started play wrestling with each other. Arcanine let out a happy bark and Tori smiled and got closer and started playing with the pups.
Drew smiled and looked down the mountain seeing their arguments were done called out to them "Hey guys up here. You got to see this.
Present time
The whole group climbed up the mountain and saw Tori along with Buddy playing with three Growlithe and the Arcanine they were chasing nearby watching.
"My suspicions were true. Arcanine here started coming down the mountain when she had the pups. She was just going down and getting food for them.
G-Drew sighed "I can't separate the Growlithe from their mother. Great now I have to find something else.
They watched the scene for a couple more minutes. Suddenly a large net came in and captured the Growlithe, Buddy and Tori.
"TORI NO" Drew and Gabby yelled in horror as Team Rocket made an appearance
Arcanine saw this and leapt towards the balloon only to be captured by a second net.
"No you don't Flygon Steel Wing" Flygon burst the balloon as the gang slid down the mountain. The balloon landed in a tree.
The baby Growlithe were whimpering for their mother as Arcanine tried to reach for them.
"Shhh…its ok puppies you'll be with your mom soon" Tori said trying to soothe them.
"We got to get them out" Ash called out pulling out a poke ball.
"Wait let me and Drew get this. Squirtle let's go"
"Flygon use Steel Wing on the nets" G-Drew called out as the dragon cut through the nets. The Arcanine family reunited while Tori grabbed Buddy and ran back to group as May and her rival fought off Team Rocket.
"Grr…Dustox go" "You too Cacnea" Dustox was released successfully but for whatever reason the grass type attacked James in the face. After James pulled of the cactus he ordered a Pin Missile. May blocked the attack with her Squirtle firing Bubble. G-Drew fired a Flamethrower and sent Cacnea back. Cacnea responded with a Sandstorm which Flygon protected the turtle. Dustox came in with a Poison Sting but Flygon fired of another Flamethrower and Squritle hopped on his back. Flying up Squirtle jumped and hit Tackle on Dustox while Flygon used Steel Wing on Cacnea. One final Water Gun and Flamethrower sent Team Rocket blasting off again (registered trademark of Team Rocket LOL).
After the battle Arcanine walked up to group and barked a thank you for their assistance. The baby Growlithe started ran up and started licking May and Tori, Tori especially.
"Guys cut it out it tickles" May giggled. Tori managed to calm them down. "Alright I know you liked Buddy but we have to go." The baby Growlithes started whining. "I know but you guys are still pups. You behave for your mama alright." The three Growlithe howled in happiness and went back to their mother and they all took off.
G-Drew turned to leave "May if you want to go the Kanto festival the next contest is Saffron City. I'm going to look for another pokémon for my contest see you later.
G-Drew walked off and the group watch him depart.
Tori however was watching the canines leave, sighing sadly. "What's up Tor" Gabby came behind her. "Is this…what our parents felt when we left" Tori sadly said.
"Watching your kid leave leaving big hole in their hearts…Tori until we have kids I don't think we will ever get it" Drew said wrapping an arm around her as she laid her head against his shoulder. "But I understand it's hard to let something go. You know something though" he said look at both of his girls "You're not getting rid of us that easily" Drew said hugging Tori close as Gabby hugged her other side.
The two smiled and rejoined the group as May proudly stated they were going to Saffron and the whole group started walking towards the sunset.
Eight days later
The gang was finally in Saffron City. Ash Misty and Brock reminisced about their first journey through here. Drew was rubbing his head after being beaned for try to imitate the Rock again. May however was excited for her first contest in Kanto.
"Alright everyone come on out" May called out releasing her pokémon. "Alright guys we are going into a new festival I hope you guys are ready" May said but only got a salute from her Combusken. Munchlax was scratching its belly while Squirtle was looking around not paying attention. This caused May to drop her head.
"Well…at least one wants to compete" Misty said sweatdropping.
"You can led a Ponyta to water but you can't make him drink" Brock said sagely.
The group noticed a crowd at the Saffron Center where the contest was being held. They went over to check it out as it was open seating. They went inside and saw they were setting up for practice performances.
The group watched as a woman they thought was the previous announcer Vivian take the stage but she was dressed more for running then an actual contest.
She released an Espeon which then proceeded to dazzle the crowd with its performance. One of those impressed was May's Squirtle who ran up on stage to May's horror and started firing off Bubbles.
"Oh who's Squritle is this" the Vivian look alike said. May ran up on stage and picked up Squirtle. Who then proceeded to start crying and May had to soothe it. "I'm sorry mam for my Squirtle. Its ok Squirtle momma is here."
"It's ok young lady. Based on that reaction I would say Squirtle wants to compete in contests" at that Squirtle's mood instantly brighten which brought chuckles to the crowd.
"Thank you Vivian" May said getting a confused look from the woman
"I've never…OH you're talking about my older sister. Sorry I'm Lillian I do the contests here in Kanto; Vivian does the contests in Hoenn. So I hope you register by 10 AM tomorrow and get a contest pass to compete here in Kanto.
May nodded and the group left to check in at the pokémon center.
At the center they were lounging around with cold drinks in hand and watching some comedy on TV. They were talking about what May would do in the contest.
"Trainer #45 your pokémon is ready." Nurse Joy's voice sounded over the speaker. The group glanced as May rushed over to pick up her pokémon and widened their eyes as they saw Harley May's more hated rival from Hoenn pushing the gurney
"Harley what are you doing here" May asked as Misty and Ash stood up with her in case it got ugly.
"Why little Maybelle I didn't know you were here. As for me being here well my Cacturne was severely hurt and this Nurse Joy helped him back to health. As repayment of her gratitude I became her orderly. Now I am a changed person and let me tell you some advice. In Kanto you can switch pokémon between rounds. Also your pass from Hoenn will work here in Kanto.
"That's funny how come Lillian told me to get a new pass?" May retorted.
"Who are you going to believe someone who know or someone you've only met today" Harley asked.
"I believe I told you back the festival that I believe my friends over you any day Harley." May said as Nurse Joy walked up after listening in. Brock predictably hit on the Nurse as Ash walked up to her and Misty pulled Brock away. "Nurse Joy is what Harley saying true.
"He is correct about his Cacturne and the switching rule but not about the Pass. Harley, how could you try to deceive this nice girl?"
"Oh…hehehe…I was joking" Harley said but in his head he was fuming 'Damn you Nurse Joy'
Harley went back to medical area as Nurse Joy shook her head.
May though looked thoughtful. "With this new switch rule I can use one for the appeals and one for the battle round." Looking at her pokémon she made her decision "Guys I'm going to use Combusken and Squirtle for this contest" at their names being called they stood up and saluted her.
"Good idea May now let's go practice a bit" Ash said as they started walking out when something on the news caught their attention.
"We interrupt this broadcast for a breaking news bulletin. We have received word that a monster and several of what appeared to be soldiers have infiltrated the Saffron Center, where the contest that is supposed to be taking place tomorrow is going to be held. Authorities have surrounded the building but we have received word at least thirty people are trapped inside and an unknown number of soldiers. Please stay tuned for updates."
Nurse Joy looked at the news cast in shock. "I hope those trainers are ok. Let's hope Officer Jenny and her officers can handle this." Looking around she saw the trainers she was talking had vanished and the door was closing.
At the Center
Officer Jenny had cordoned off the center and was now at a standstill with the soldiers that had taken over and surrounded the center. She tried to go in with some of her stronger pokémon on the force but were pushed back sustaining multiple injuries fortunately none were serious but now they couldn't get close to them. She prayed for a miracle.
(Play Forsaken Fortress from Wind Waker. Where appropriate put in the fight music)
On a side that wasn't covered by Officer Jenny and her officers two soldiers were patrolling the side. As they turned around to head back to change guards one of them was shot in the head with an arrow instantly dissolving it. His companion turned around only to be blasted by several yellow energy bullets and knocking him to the ground; when he looked he saw a sword descend on him and then he knew no more.
The sword belonged to Drew who sheathed his sword. He motioned to the bushes and the rest of his friends popped out.
"Good job Gabby, May. Max take May up to the roof. May use Vine whip and drop a couple of vines for us to climb. Brock Gabby keep an eye out" Drew ordered quietly. May and Max climbed up to roof. May quietly some vines and dropped them. Tori and Misty were the first ones up the vines with no signs of trouble. Ash was up next as Drew took over Gabby's spot and she went up as well. It was Brock started climb up that more soldiers showed up. Think quickly May wrapped a vine around brock and heaved him up. Drew grabbed the other vine and everyone else pulled it up completely avoiding their gaze.
"That was close. Come on there has to be a roof access up here." Drew said as they looked around the roof (I know it's not the real one I am going of a real-life convention center)
"Over there" Misty said pointed out as they moved over to the door. Upon jiggling the door it was found to be locked.
"Great now what" Max groaned adjusting his glasses.
"Leave it to me" Gabby said pulling out pick and a hair pin. "Just give me a few minutes." Gabby said as she worked on the lock. After about five minutes she heard a click.
:"We're in let's go!" Gabby said as they went in and down the stairs quietly. Upon entering the upper walkways they saw several people being tied up. What was shocking was that Lillian was tied up on stage and was near a monster that looked like a large Roselia. They also saw Team Rocket albeit in poor disguises. They witness Lillian being taken to the back. The group noticed several troopers in the halls which could impede their progress to save people. Quietly they split up Ash, Misty, Tori and Brock going close to the entrance, while May, Gabby, Max and Drew headed towards the stage
May's group
They rounded a corner and ducked behind some seating. Eight soldiers were patrolling. Gabby snuck around to a hallway branching off to the side. Pulling out her bow she notched an arrow into the string and waited for an opportunity to strike. She saw it when two soldiers turned a corner and noticed none of the others were looking. Pulling it quick she nailed the one on the left in the head. Before the second one could react another found its heart and disintegrated.
Drew gave her a thumbs up and the other three moved up. The other six were patrolling as they hid in another doorway. Before Drew could signal otherwise Max waved him off as he snuck up to a table. He hid under the table as two walked by. He waited for one to turn around as the other continued towards the doorway he came from. Rushing quickly he swung his staff at the soldier's knees knocking it to the floor on its back. Pulling out one of his sais he stabbed it right in the heart. The noise attracted the other guard as he turned around Max through his other sai and flung it hitting it in the heart and destroying it. (They were trained pretty well if I say so).
This noise attracted the other four guards but Drew and May were already on the move. Drew targeted the closest one and speared him to the ground and stabbed him with his sword. Quickly getting up he lifted the other guard and planted him on his back taking him out of the fight. May took the other two and grabbed one of them with a vine whip and flung it into the wall. The other she parried the thrust and sent single swipe which destroyed it in an instant. The other one she lunged her sword at one in the wall destroying it.
"Nice job guys" Drew said just as the other one woke up wobbly. "Max" Drew called out. Max threw him one of his sais and Drew struck him in the head.
"Now that we are clear here" Drew said exasperated. "You guys alright" Drew said talking more so to the siblings.
"Is this what we have to do? What if they were real people" Max said a little shakily. May was a little worse off. Drew sighed and walked over to Max "Max…you are nine years old…I didn't expect you to do this. There is a reason why soldiers are typically older than me when they join the military. I know…in the future…these won't being shadows or black dust it will be flesh and blood." Drew put a hand on his shoulder as they started to walk up "Max don't burden yourself if you don't have to. If it worse comes to worse you have a big sister, and several others that aren't your siblings but are your family nonetheless that will provide a shoulder."
Max looked up and gave a small a smile. "Come on we still have a fight to finish." Drew said as they broke through to the arena backstage.
Ash's group
Ash and Co were sneaking around to the entrance way. They were also sneaking around but they encountered more troops so they needed diversionary tactics. Two soldiers were near one of the bathrooms. Misty snuck in and in an act of property damage that would be blamed the soldiers she broke the blow dryer in the bathroom. This attracted them into the bathroom. A few seconds later the sounds of beat down occurred and Misty walked out a little wet from the sink but unscathed.
This commotion alerted two more of the guards. Brock who had climbed up on a set of chairs descended on them with his axe drawn. He got a lucky hit as the axe landed on one's neck while the other was swung around into the bleachers.
Two more showed up and Tori was ready as she prepared her staff. She whispered an incantation then show forth some water which then froze and caused them to slip; Right into the waiting blade and trident of Ash and Misty who powered through them. The last two in this corridor approached but a thrown axe ended their rush.
"Thanks Brock let's move up" Ash said as they ran to the other side of the stage.
Backstage
Lillian was tied up and put in the room the coordinators were going to use. She pondered what happened today. One minute she was fielding questions about the contests in Kanto the next these soldiers had tied her up and taken her hostage. They were threatening to destroy this contest if they didn't give into their demands. Which was absurd submit to them and give this Jessie the ribbon she did not earn. Now she was scared for her life and those in the contest hall.
A noise caught her attention. The soldiers that were guarding her went out the door and locked it. A few minutes later she heard the sounds of those soldiers dying and she was nervous. A moment later she heard mumbled voices and the door banged. She heard the lock being picked and it being clicked open. Her eyes widened in fear as it slowly opened. The door fully opened and she saw some familiar faces. It was the girl with the Squirtle and some of her friends to her relief and surprise
"Ms. Lillian are you ok" May said checking out Lillian. "I'm fine what are you kids doing here"
"We snuck in. Max cut the ropes" Drew said as Max approached her carefully with his sai and cut the ropes on her legs and arms.
"Can you stand" Gabby asked Lillian to whom she nodded as stood carefully.
"Now where the heck are the others?" Drew asked. Just then a loud cry was heard and a body was flung down the hall from the open door.
"Uh…I'm thinking they are right there" Max deadpanned
As Max had said Ash and the others rolled up.
"Aw man you beat us here" Ash pouted.
"Alright now that we are here what are we going to do about freeing the audience" Brock said.
"I got an idea Lillian Brock try to find a way to the lights and the sound system I got a plan but Lillian we are going to have to trust you with what you are about to see" Drew said as they pulled out their belts.
In the auditorium
Death Rose the large Roselia monster was standing over the stage overlooking the hostages along with several of the soldiers. Her master had left him to scare the people into not coming to contest and to make sure the announcer later gave the ribbon to her mistress when she was the only one to show up.
Her thoughts were broken when a familiar voice sounded and the lights cut out.
"Ladies and Gentleman of the audience please direct your attention to the stage for a preliminary match of the Saffron contest. Already on the stage Death Rose."
"There will not be ANY CONTEST AS LONG AS I'M AROUND!"
But Lillian paid no attention to her as Brock, Drew, Tori and Max in their armors controlled the lights.
"Now introducing her opponents give it up for the Masked Riders, KUSA, ORION AND TRITION. At the their names the other riders lit up the stage. The three riders were in the armors and holding their weapons in their ready stances, Orion with her bow ready to fire, Triton with her staff behind her and Kusa with her blade at her side.
"Kamen Riders what are you doing here?" Rose said
"Making sure that this contest goes on" Kusa said.
"Grr…there is only three of you and forty of us" Rose said as the soldiers moved up. Only for four to fall as Aura, Zodiac, Ace and Sirius dropped in and destroyed the solders they landed on.
"Why don't we even the odds? Girls this fight is yours we got the hostages" Aura said as they pulled out their weapons. Sirius and Ace were quickly was quickly freeing the hostages while Aura and Zodiac were holding the troops off making the ones closest to the hostages a priority.
Meanwhile Death Rose had pulled out her weapon, a whip with thorns like on a rose and started whipping at the girls on stage. May fired some razor leafs at Rose but she raised some leaves of her own.
FIRE ARROWS
Gabby fired three arrows on fire towards Rose but the smaller leaved just absorbed the impact. Death rose went closer to May and flung her whip at her. May dodged the first two strikes and pulled out her sword and blocked the third only for it to be wrapped around her sword. This led to a tug of war as which May struggled against the slightly stronger opponent.
"Your hands are occupied but my aren't" Death Rose materializing another whip. BLACK THORN WHIP and threw it at May who couldn't let go of her weapon in time.
ICE SPEAR
Misty as Triton through a couple of cold spears at Death Rose as she diverted the attack enough to be able to block it and now was struggling against both vines.
Now you two are wide open. SOLAR-
HUNTING ARROW
A precision shot hit the white part of Death Rose's back causing her to release the two girls.
Gabby jumped and fired a few more arrows hurting Death Rose and pushing her back.
The three girls looked at each other and nodded at each other and activated their final attacks
FLAMETHROWER MAXIMUM ENERGY
ICE BEAM MAXIMUM ENERGY
ORION MAXIMUM DRIVE
COMBO: TRI-ARROW
Gabby pulled back her string as a large beam of yellow light entered the bow. May and Misty pointed their weapons as the glowed red and blue respectively. The three charged up and fired a tri-colored beam of light which proceeded to vaporize Death Rose.
"This performance/hunt/game is over" as the girls put their weapons on their shoulders. They heard tremendous applause as the hostages were cheering for their performance.
"And that is that the winner of this preliminary battle is the Masked Riders" Lillian said causing the riders to sweatdrop.
"Now to power down" May said
"Hold on let's wait until we are out of her. There is a lot of people that we don't want to blow our cover come on let's get these people out of her. Lillian you might want to lead them out." Drew said as they started walking out.
Outside Officer Jenny was coordinating an infiltration team. They were about to go in when a murmur from the crowd diverted her attention. Turning around she saw the hostages walking out with no more than a few bruises. They all immediately went to the medical attention. The last group to leave were the riders and Lillian; Brock had slipped into the crowd of hostages.
Jenny saw the masked people and immediately assumed the worse. "FREEZE! SAFFRON POLICE! HANDS WHERE I CAN SEE THEM!
This brought the attention of the hostages who started shouting that they were the ones to save them. Lillian even tried to stick up for him only for a hand to stop her. Turning she saw the reddish yellow of Zodiac who told her to not worry. Walking up to edge of the crowd he started speaking.
"Ladies and Gentleman. Allow me to introduce ourselves. We are the Kamen Riders. I am Zodiac, my companions are Aura, Triton, Ace, Kusa, Orion and Sirius" Zodiac said pointed to each one in turn. "Through our training, we were able to sneak in to this establishment and defeat the soldiers holding this nice people hostage."
"What about that monster Death Rose?" Jenny asked skeptically.
Zodiac chuckled sheepishly "Well…I can't be the one who took that kill. The lovely Kusa, the divine Orion and the loyal Sirius here were the ones that destroyed them." Zodiac said and although no one could see it Gabby and Tori were blushing at his praise. Kusa smiled as she stood a little closer to Aura.
"Uh huh…so what is stopping you from destroying this city or anyone else you clearly have better gear than the police" Jenny questioned.
Zodiac sighed "We Kamen Riders are supposed to be the upholders of justice. If anyone wearing armor similar to these causes deliberate destruction…they are not anyone's allies I am telling you this right now. We have been lucky to not face these yet but you never know what the day brings. If there are no more questions we have to go" Zodiac said as is friends followed him as the crowd parted.
"Wait" Zodiac and Aura stopped and turned to Officer Jenny. "Why do you hide behind these masks?"
Aura spoke as the rest walked away. "We have loved ones…what would you do if someone is after you and have the power to fight" Aura said fully turning around. Officer Jenny was left speechless as they disappeared from sight.
Lillian who had slipped from the crowd during the speech and met up with Brock. She was waiting in the trees as the Riders approached.
"That was pretty good. If I didn't say it before thank you." Lillian said.
The riders nodded and powered down. Drew pulled of his phone and pressed the off button; Tori pulled off her driver while Gabby unlatched the USB memory. The Aura riders removed the belts and took out their cards. All reverted to their human forms in front of Lillian.
Drew put his hat on after dusting it "All part of the job Lillian but thank you for the praise."
"I know I can't do much for a reward but I have something at least for May" Lillian said pulling out a blue card. "This is a contest pass. I will take care of the paperwork for you. Just go out there and impress the people in your human form for me ok."
May nodded happily and took the pass from Lillian. "Alright time for my first Ribbon
Next Day (AG 144)
After assuring people that the contest hall was secured and with extra security added the contest proceeded without interruption.
Harley was the first one out with his Cacturne. He ordered a Cotton Spore followed up by a Needle Arm. The cactus stood still for a moment and then punctured the spores providing and interesting display. Other coordinators showed off their talents getting a variety of different scores.
"Our last contest hails from Petalburg City, it's May Birch." Jillian said as May took the stage. Squirtle was by her legs a little nervous at the crowd.
"Don't worry Squritle momma's here. Now Combusken take the stage" Combusken somersaulted onto the stage. May took off her headband and tossed up onto the air.
"Now Combusken use Fire Spin and the Sky Uppercut" Combusken lifted the head band up and the quickly struck it repeatedly actually tying it back to its original shape. One last hit lifted it up and gently fell on May's head and Combusken stood proudly at the obviously beautiful performance.
The crowd agreed with this assessment and so did the judges. After judging May, Harley and a disguised Jessie had made it into the final round. Harley came by and tried to rile her up.
After a random shuffle, Jessie going by Empress Jessilina face Harley with her Wobbuffet versus Harley's Ariados. Harley came away with the win after tying Wobbuffet up with String Shot.
May with her Squirtle and Harley with Ariados proceeded to blow through their opponents and now they faced off against each other.
"Five minutes on the clock let's see the magic happen and Begin!" Lillian cheered.
"Ariados let's go." "Squirtle take the stage"
"Ariados let's scare this little turtle String Shot up the ceiling and then use Scary Face" Ariados did that and got right into Squritle's face scary the youngster.
"Ah man, why did Harley have to do that scaring a little kid like Squirtle" Max groaned.
Back on the field May was nervous but didn't show it. "Squirtle Ice Beam" Squirtle did so but it was way overpowered as it not only missed but knocked him onto his back.
"Great not only was that a powerful attack but it missed and throw poor Squirtle onto his back a vulnerable position for a turtle" Gabby said as the group started cheering to support May and Squirtle.
"Sorry hun but this battle is mine. Now for some style points Ariados grab Squirtle with your String Shot and the create a Spider Web over the entire stage." Ariados did so and the whole stage was covered in an intricate web. This devastated May's points to the point of almost emptying.
"Now end this Double Edge" Ariados used the webbing and sped towards the stuck turtle.
"That attack is going to end it if May doesn't do something" Drew muttered.
May was trying to figure out what to do and then was hit by inspiration "Squirtle try an Ice Beam again" Squirtle nodded and took a deep breath and fired. The force of the blast broke Squirtle free and also had the effect of freezing the webbing and Ariados.
"Man that was one powerful attack" Misty watched in amazement
"May now's your chance' Ash called out
(Hoenn Victory music)
Back on stage May took advantage of the situation. "Squirtle slide on the webbing and use Bubble" Squirtle did so and it unfroze the spider and took a huge chunk of Harley's points off. Ariados tried to gain traction but the spider's legs couldn't get a traction.
"Now Finish it with Tackle" Surfing the webs Squirtle Tackled Ariados and knocked him out. Squirtle hopped in the air and landed in front of May holding his hands up in victory.
"And with that knock out Squirtle wins and the Saffron Contest goes to May from Petalburg City
"ALRIGHT WAY TO GO SQUIRTLE" May said picking up the turtle and spinning him around in happiness.
On the other side Harley huffed "This contest was rigged. I am out of here, enjoy your victory while you can Maybelle" and with that he left.
Later on at the awards ceremony May accepted the ribbon and when asked it makes her feel she responded "It was amazing that I won this but if it wasn't for the Kamen Riders we wouldn't be here. My friends are also great they support me so much" she said. Ash walked up to her and wrapped an arm around her. Misty smiled at that no reason to blow their relationship over something like this, May deserved it she thought.
And with that the adventures to May's first contest in Kanto was completed. But with the increase of trouble in Kanto will they be able to survive it? Find out on the Journey of the Dreamer
END CHAPTER
UO: Alright end of chapter. Sorry school messed up my schedule. Bleach Grand Prix is my next update. Please review both stories.
Preview: As the gang heads to the Battle Arena they encounter more than Team Rocket and their monsters. They will encounter ghosts and other stuff as they work through the frontier. What will happen find out?
Next time: Traveling trials
UO: Alright it's 1 am here so its bedtime so look out for Bleach Grand Prix sometime within the next 7-10 depending on my school work. Also next chapter begins the Battle Frontier season outright.
With that please review kindly
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