OSPREY…SWOOOOSH
Ash: Hello? UO where are ya?
Misty: He told us that he might be delayed getting this story out
Drew: I remember he told me he had school papers and finals to do
UO: Yes and they probably kicked my butt. Note to all of you school really likes to suck motivation. Anyway is everyone here?
May (Walking up) me and Max are here
Gabby: Here
Tori: (Walking her dog) Me and Lucky are here.
UO: Wow a normal exchange.
(Suddenly, Skitty pops out of her pokeball. Lucky spots her and barks causing the cat to run. In a chase like Tom & Jerry the set is destroyed and Skitty is returned to her pokeball.)
May: Hehehe…Sorry UO
Tori: Bad dog Lucky. Sorry I am taking him home.
UO: (In the corner of woe) Do the disclaimer and start the story please.
Ash: UnitedOsprey1991 does not own pokémon or Kamen Rider. Or any references he makes. He would be a Trillionaire and I would definitely have Misty as a girlfriend otherwise.
Normal: Dialogue
Italics: Thoughts
CAPS: Attacks
Bold: Yelling and Belt Noises
Bold and Italics: Yelling in head:
Underline: Dates and locations
Chapter 21: Trying your luck and contemplating the future
Forest a few miles outside Fuchsia City (First episode is AG156)
The forest on this calm night was quiet and clear. In a seemingly out of place building kids ranging from eleven to thirteen were sleeping in rolled out mats. One of the kids a brown haired youth was close to a window when he was awoken by his bladder. After finding his way through the dark to the bathroom and completing his business he walked back. A rustling caught his attention. Turning and focusing at the sound he spied a shadow racing away. He could barely make out the shape as it scurried away into the woods. The young man blinked and resolved to talk to his master in the morning about what he saw.
The quiet of the night was broken by a loud cry. This cry wasn't of anger but of depression of loneliness. Upon observation the crying figure was revealed to be a brown tree like object. It was crying and based on the size of the creature it couldn't be very old. Its cry into the night disturbed many but couldn't be found. The creature eventually cried itself to sleep.
Next Morning
Our heroes having coming off another wild adventure was now practicing with their pokémon, well Ash was at least. The rest were practicing their own thing whether it is their weapons or their katas.
May having gone through her warm-ups and practicing some of her moves on the nearby was now settled down near their bags polishing her pokémon egg.
"You are going to be the best baby pokémon ever. Your family will make sure you are the best ever, yes you will." May said after cleaning he egg and cradling it like a baby. Misty, looked on with a sigh from spot next to a tree having finished her routine and sat down. She looked at Azuril who was sitting next to her with a smile. "You ready to be a big sister Azuril?" The blue mouse nodded happily causing the red head to giggle
Off to the side, Max was sparring with Drew using his staff against Drew's bokken. They were going at each other in a steady pace with Max getting inside Drew's guard a couple of times but Drew having trained a bit more than him was able to counter his moves. In addition to the weapons they were incorporating what they need of their chosen art to great effect. The very fast paced spar ended with Drew's bokken on Max's neck and Max in a thrusting motion forcing Drew to bend out of the way.
"Great job Max." Drew said pulling his sword back. Max nodded and pulled his staff back and bowed which Drew returned.
Around the campfire, Gabby was helping Brock with lunch while Tori was feeding the pokémon. The two cooks were watching the spar with some interest.
"Max has definitely come into his own. I'm glad we got to him early enough to train. He is going to be a fast kid when he grows up." Gabby said helping Brock set the dishes.
Brock nodded his agreement. "I think what has helped him is all of us. Most of us have taught each other and I think Max has benefited from so many teachers."
Gabby nodded in agreement and seeing that lunch was ready she called in everyone.
Ash had heard the call and gave the pokémon he was working with a final command. It just so happened to be Pikachu and Donphan.
"Pikachu Volt Tackle let's go." Pikachu nodded and started charging toward Donphan. Pikachu, glowing yellow collided into Donphan. After a few seconds Donphan shrugged it off and moved into a Rollout and charged at Pikachu. Pikachu dodged it and Donphan rolled into the rock formation. The rocks turned out to be fake as a boy in a dark blue gi and a Ninjask who was blown back by the attack.
The brown haired man was dazed but quickly recovered. When he looked up he saw the points of Ash's katana and Drew's broadsword between his eyes. Looking behind him he saw the others looking concerned.
Ash was the first one to speak "What the heck are you doing here? This is a private camp site and training area.
The boy panicked "I'm sorry but I wasn't trying to spy on you. My name is Evian a student at the Pokémon Ninja School. We have had several robberies recently and well we are suspicious of any newcomers. My teacher ordered me to assess whether or not you have been the thieves but from what I gathered you only have been here for a couple of hours.
Drew looked towards Ash and they both put their weapons away. "If you want, we can visit this school and clear our names. But in the meantime we were just sitting down to lunch, if you want to join us we have plenty for you and your Ninjask.
Evian and Ninjask heard their stomachs growl and they graciously took them up on the offer.
After eating and cleaning up the campsite, Evian escorted them to the school. The school itself reminded Earth trio of an old Japanese shrine.
In front of the building was a group of students who were arguing with a green haired woman in red gi white wristbands and a pink scarf.
"Angela-sensei you have to believe us there was this loud cry last night. I saw a shadow creep out of sight. Unfortunately I couldn't get a good look at it.
Angela sighed "We will figure it out." She sense the others approach. "Oh Evian your back" She started to say but Brock had to butt in
"WOW! Hello beautiful. I'm Brock and I must say that…huh" Brock snapped out of his musings when he realized he was talking to a log with Angela's clothes.
"I'm sorry but affection is not the ninja way." Angela said surprisingly from the top of a nearby branch.
Drew clapped. "Impressive. Got to say that was one of the more impressive dodges of the playboy here." He said causing Brock to sulk.
Angela smiled. "I assume you want to learn some of the things we are teaching here. Very well but you need to be in uniform we have some extras for all of you.
The group nodded and went to change. The guys got a blue green uniform with chainmail underneath with a white headband and sandals similar to what the students wore. When they saw the girls Ash and Drew blushed and looked away. May and Gabby were in pink uniforms similar to Angela's and the skirt flared out going to their thighs and a red scarf. Misty was wearing a blue suit similar to May and Gabby's but the skirt was slightly longer. Tori was wearing a red battle kimono with a yellow obi. All four uniforms brought out their toned legs and their developing assets that got their men blushing and sputtering but they were able to comment they looked really good in them causing the girls to blush as well. Angela laughed and said that was what Kunoichi or female ninja were supposed to do, seduce their enemies with their looks and then killed them when their guards were down. Angela then proceeded to put the newcomers through their paces. First they tried to breathe a bamboo reed as they stealthily swam through the water. Next they tried to hide from the instructor using the environment. To the dismay of Ash he was quickly found along with Pikachu, apparently he stunk at stealth like he was wearing a neon orange jumpsuit.
(Worlds away a blond wearing said jumpsuit sneezed while hiding from the "elite" trackers after a prank)
Now they were in the middle of another exercise trying to find Angela's Kecleon who had pulled a vanishing act after it took Ash's hat. He was paired up with Evian and his Ninjask.
"Where are you, you sneaky lizard?' Ash muttered. He picked up some dirt and whispered "Earth style Sand Attack." He blew the dirt and watched it fly. Some of the dirt fell on the invisible lizard.
"Found you." Ash called out and charged at the lizard only to meet a tree causing those assembled to laugh and Ash to grumble.
A rustling caught their attention. One of the female students looked in the bush and saw what appeared to be a walking tree. And it appeared to be crying.
Brock noticed the pokémon. "It's a Bonsly." He said and picked it up gently and attempted to soothe it as a few of the students walked up to them. Ash looked up Bonsly in the pokédex Bonsly, the Bonsai Pokémon. Bonsly is the pre-evolved form of Sudowoodo. Although it looks like a Grass Pokémon, it is actually a Rock-type. When it collects too much moisture, it produces fake tears to get rid of it.
Three of the students however realized this was what they saw last night and began arguing what to do with it. The arguing however set Bonsly off and Brock attempted to give him a berry but was swatted away. Brock then whipped up a bottle realizing it was a baby and gave it the rock type. Bonsly quickly gulped it down and then started crying.
Ash and Drew sighed at the noise which almost distracted them enough for shuriken to impale them. Fortunately for the two trainers they knew to trust their instincts.
"GET DOWN" They yelled and they tackled a couple of the students to the ground. Brock was forced to hold on to Bonsly and drop to the ground. They looked at the ground and saw the shuriken in the ground.
"W…what the heck was that?" One of the students stuttered out.
Drew looked up at the woods. "Angela get the kids out of here." He called out as ducked another thrown object. Angela nodded but when she tried to leave she was forced to step back as kunai was thrown at her.
"Damn." Drew said as the rest of his friends walked up to him. "New plan, Angela have your students get behind us. Guys surround them, weapons out." Drew said as he quickly summoned Leonid to deflect another round of shurikens.
Angela gulped as she watched another volley launched at them. 'I talk like being a ninja is no big deal. But this is a real battle and we could…really die' Angela thought.
"Angela!" She looked up in front of her and saw Ash with her back to her. "You need to be brave for your students they need their teacher and big sister to protect them." Ash said.
Angela looked back at her students. 'He's right. I need to be brave' she thought.
Drew looked at Ash. "Nice job calming them down. Have you figured out where they are coming from?"
Ash closed his eyes. "Two directions one in front of us, one to the rear. They seemed to have stopped though."
Drew thought about it. "An attack is imminent then. Angela here" Drew called out motioning Gabby to giver one of her hunting knives "You have to protect the students. Use this wisely. Tori make sure to keep the kids safe." Said girl nodded and pulled her staff out.
"Wait where are you going?" Angela called as they went into the woods.
"We are doing our job." Drew called out as they jumped into the trees.
In the trees Drew looked down and saw some ninja like soldiers sneaking through the woods. Pulling out his phone and belt he stealthily went into his armor. Now in his Leo form he waited for them to get close. Soon about five of them walked underneath the tree. Like a lion stalking its prey he waited for the straggler to pass underneath him and he jumped with sword out and stabbed the skull of the first one. Quickly pulling it out, he turned and decapitated the second and third one. Then he quietly snuck up and on the fourth and strangled the fourth one. The last one who was alerted by the noise and turned to see his companion turning to dust. He attempted to pull out his knives but quickly lost his head due to the massive speed.
Five more ninjas were walking near the lake where the students were practicing their underwater exercise. All of a sudden a water whip wrapped around one of them and was pulled in. The other four turned around only for another one to be pulled in. Now in a panic they pulled out their weapons. But it was futile as two jets of water crushed them into the trees. The last one realized that the attacks were coming from the lake. He walked up to the lake and peered down. Only for something to jump out. He looked up only to get speared in the face by a trident. It was Misty in her Triton form having used her abilities to blend into the water and attack her opponents stealthily. She looked around and headed back to where the students were.
Fifteen more reached a clearing. A faint wind carried leaves that seemingly surrounded the troop. All of a sudden two were cut down by the leaves. This incited a small amount of confusion and it distracted them from the arrows that were fired. Another four were cut down. Now in a panic they started seemingly swing in random directions. Soon one after another they started stabbing each other thinking they were attacking their opponents but they were in fact stabbing their comrades. After the confusion only one stayed standing and now was looking around in a panic. So he didn't see the knife come around its head and cut its neck. The figure disintegrated revealing Orion. A shimmer revealed Ace and Kusa. Using Ace's wind attacks and borrowing her Bulbasaur card, they blew some razor leafs into the group but it also hid another attack which was an illusion by Kusa's. When Orion launched her attacks she used the distraction to activate the illusion. Then it was a wait and see as she wove the illusion to cause them to attack each other. All that left was for Orion to finish the last one off.
"That was a good job guys." Kusa said high fiving her brother and Orion. "Come on we need to go back to the others." Orion said picking up their pace.
Aura was now using the limited training in Aura sense was now trying to find his opponent. He briefly found him revealing it was a Kecleon like creature. He fought him but then he disappeared. Now Ash was trying to find him. He sent out an Aura pulse trying to find him. He widened his eyes at where it was going and quickly sped up to catch him hoping he wasn't too late.
Angela was concentrated at scanning the woods. She had heard the screams and hoped her new friends were alright. She tensed when she heard a branch snap. Her students were quivering in the circle as she looked for her opponent. Invis-leon slowly approach her from her right about to strike. He leapt at her but Angela trusting her instincts swung her arm and hit something metallic throwing up sparks. The monster snarled and backed away. He was about to advance towards her when a sword appeared in its chest. He let out a gurgled as he disintegrated. Angela still in her stance watch as a blue and gold figure walked up to her. When he got close the figure sheathed the blade and adjusted something on the belt. The armor faded away revealing Ash to her surprise.
"Ash?"
Ash chuckled as the rest of the group came out of the woods still in their armors. Seeing Ash out the red and gold one groaned and pulled out the phone and pressed a button.
END CALL
The figure faded out and revealed Drew as the figures revealed themselves as her guest students.
Drew walked over to Ash and slapped his head. "Damn it Ash. We aren't supposed to reveal our identities we are like ninja in that regard."
Angela looked at the group in confusion. "Okay I want answers and I want them now."
Drew rubbed his eyes "Great. Alright we will talk more at the school. Come on."
With that the group went back to the dojo where our heroes explained what they were. After a day of rest, they were on their way from the Ninja school with a new passenger. Bonsly the pokémon they saved was successfully caught by Brock and was now happily chugging away at the bottle Brock prepared for him.
Time skip two days (Elements of Ag 157)
The heroes were now in a town outside Fuchsia. They were now checking into the pokémon center.
Nurse Joy looked over and saw May's egg. "Oh are you caring for that egg. May I suggest this doctor couple about two blocks down? You can't miss it."
The group thanked her and left for the doctor's office. They soon found the place. It was a brick two story building that had a red cross on it with a decent size yard with a bunch of baby pokémon. In the middle of the yard was a young girl playing with one of the baby pokémon. She looked up to see the group walking up to the gate.
"Hello trainers my name is Katrina. Welcome to my grandparent's nursery." Katrina noticed the pokémon egg in May's hands. "Oh you have an egg come on I will take you to my grandparents."
The group walked into see an elderly couple checking on a baby Charmander. The two looked up to see our heroes walking up to them with the egg.
"Hello young trainers. I see you have a pokémon egg there do you mind if we take a look at it." The woman said introducing herself as Edna and her husband as Jonathon. After introductions Jonathon examined the egg.
"Well I must say this egg is extremely well cared for. It should hatch any day now. Why not leave it here for now. We will take good care of it." Jonathon said happily.
May smiled and thanked them. The group separated as they looked around the day care and asked Edna and Jonathon questions. May though, walked up to Ash and grabbed his other. "Hey Ash we haven't had a date in a while do you want to go out tonight?"
Ash looked over at Misty who smiled and walked over taking his other arm. "Yeah we have been traveling so much a date between us sounds great." Ash smiled "Sure May but I wonder what there is to do in this town." He said with Misty kissing his cheek.
"If I may offer a suggestion." Edna said walking up to them. "There is this tree in the center of the town that is the center of a mating dance between Volbeat and Illumise. It is supposed to be beautiful right now. I remember when I brought my husband when he was my boyfriend to see, it was magical. Don't worry about the egg we will let one of your friends come get you.
Ash nodded and took the girl's hands and walked out. Drew watched them. "They have a unique relationship." Edna said to the young man. "Yeah, hard to believe they aren't at each other's throats. But it is nice to see friends act like that for everyone's benefit."
Edna hummed "That is nice. But one must not be afraid of their feelings." Drew looked at her. "Jonathon once upon a time was going to work in the city and I pleaded with him to stay. I had found out I was pregnant with Katrina's mother and I wanted to convince him to stay. The day he was supposed to leave a snowstorm stopped the train and I was able to stop him when I told him I had his child. He stayed behind and eventually became a pokémon breeder." Edna smiled "Young man I can see your hesitance in being with your companions. Give it time you will see your friendship will blossom into a beautiful relationship." She said walking away.
Drew was left to his thoughts and was knocked out of his musings when Buddy nudged him. He smiled and walked over to Tori and Gabby who were interacting with the baby pokémon. He walked over to Tori and Gabby and kissed the top of their heads. The two blushed at the affection the normally expressionless boy being so intimate.
"What was that?" Gabby said calming down.
Drew chuckled. "Just felt like being a nice guy." He looked down to see Gabby holding a Teddiursa who was sucking his paw. Tori was playing with a baby Poochyana with her Growlithe and Poochyana.
"You two are going to be great mothers someday. May I?" Drew said pointing to the pokémon in Gabby's hands. Gabby did so and Drew was holding the little bear. "Hey there little guy I bet you liked her? She is pretty cool huh." He said and poked the bear in the tummy causing Teddiursa to laugh. Gabby looked on with longing in her eyes. She walked over to Tori. "He's going to be a great father one day. Maybe once everything is settled." Tori said.
Gabby nodded "I guess he is a big teddy bear outside of battle." She said looking over to see him playing with some of the gathered pokémon.
With the dating trio
Ash was walking down the road with Misty holding his left hand and May holding his right. They just had some dinner and were now walking towards the tree Edna had talked about. The sun was setting as it was the beginning of summer. They found the tree and a bench nearby and sat down with the girls leaning into him. Ash looked to be in thought and Misty called him out on it.
"What are you thinking about Ash?" She asked with a curious look.
Ash looked at her "Just thinking how far I've come, no we've come. I am a league champion I have beaten a couple of the frontier brains and have two of the best girls I could think of for girlfriends. What more could a guy ask for?"
Misty smiled and turned his head to kiss him. When she released him May took the opportunity to gently kiss him. They snuggled back into him as they watched the sunset. Ash though had more to say.
"I guess I should be asking is where do we go from here." Ash said reaching into his back pocket and pulling out the belt that gave him his armor. "Being a champion may seem nice but we have a bigger destiny now don't we." He said rubbing the part where it flipped open. Two hands were laid on his.
Misty spoke first, "Ash, you are probably the craziest person I have ever met and I though only to follow you for my bike. But over time I followed you as a friend. Now" taking Ash's hand in her own. "I would follow you to end and back." May covered the joined hands. "I looked up to you for guidance but now I don't know what I'd do with my life without you." May said with tears in her eyes. Ash covered the hand with his other. "I know I don't say it enough but I love you and nothing will change that." Ash said smiling at the two girls. May looked up at the tree and gasped. "Look guys." May called out. The two looked and saw a beautiful sight. A multitude of colors was shining and moving around. Volbeat and Illumise were dancing around the tree in an intricate dance. The crowd gathering to watch was amazed at the spectacle. The trio smiled and then saw a Volbeat and two Illumise fly up to him. The two Illumise seem to like the Volbeat and they were flying around the humans fluttering happily. The three humans smiled at the display as the three flew away.
"MAY!" The trio were snapped out of their happy little world and turned to see Max ran up to them.
Max caught his breathe. "May…your egg…its hatching." May widened her eyes and leapt out of her seat and started running towards the day care. Ash and Misty were in tow trying to keep up and Max who was groaning at more running.
May burst into the day care and ran into the doctor's office catching her breath. Edna and Jonathon were looked up and their friends were gathered around the egg which was glowing brighter. May walked up to the egg as it glowed its brightest and started changing shape. When the glow died down it revealed a brown fox with white fur on its neck. It looked up and gave a small cry.
"Eevee."
May had tears in her eyes as Jonathon gave Eevee a check-up. "Hm…this Eevee is extremely healthy and its coat is smooth. Congratulations May." He said as he gave Eevee to May.
May cradled little Eevee as their friends gave her praise. She felt two gentle hands in her shoulder and she didn't need to turn to know who it was as Ash and Misty looked over her shoulders.
"Hi there Eevee I'm your Mom. It's nice to finally meet you. This is your daddy and your momma Misty. You are going to do great things I can feel it." May said and Eevee gave a happy yelp.
After an hour the group trudged into the pokémon center and got ready for bed. Eevee having just been born was sleeping happily on the bed May shared with Ash and Misty. May having already gotten dressed and was in bed was petting the newborn gently. She heard footsteps and glanced to see her partners walking up to her.
"How is he?" Ash said gently climbing into the bed on the other side of May. May giggled, "He is a curious little one, but I couldn't be happier. He is going to learn so much from all of us." Misty had climbed in and ended up on May's left. "He's going to have a lot of brothers and sisters to look up to." Misty said kissing May's cheek.
"Pika/Azu" The trio looked on the other side of the bed to see their companions. Ash smiled. "Hey you two hop on up." The two did so and went over to Eevee. They looked curiously at him and then curled up alongside him like they have known them for years.
The humans laughed softly. "Guess Pikachu is going to be the older brother Azuril the older sister." Misty said as she snuggled closer to May and closed her eyes. Ash nodded and kissed May on the cheek and fell asleep after killing the lights from the switch on the bedside. May just watched her companions. 'I am so lucky to have them.' May thought her eyes drooping. 'I hope the future is like this.' She thought as she fell asleep.
Two days later (AG 158)
After celebrated the birth of little Eevee they gang was now its way to the Battle Pike which was not far outside of Fuchsia City. The gang was sitting down to lunch and feeding their pokémon. Eevee who was only couple days old was being feed from a bottle Brock had whipped in addition to feeding Bonsly. Ash was not in the camp having gone ahead with the pike not being far. Finishing the bottle, May stood up. "I'm going to show Eevee the ocean guys be back in a few." May said starting to walk away. "Wait up May." Misty called with Azuril in arms and ran to catch up with her.
"Sigh…May is such a maternal person. Can you believe how attached she is to Eevee?" Gabby said.
"I know let's just hope she doesn't neglect the others." Tori said walking over to the fire after resting near a tree.
"Do you honestly think she would do that?" Gabby said turning to her.
Tori shook her head "Nah, she loves them too much." Tori said walking over to Buddy who was eating his lunch happily.
Over at the ocean May had placed Eevee down for him to explore. Eevee was curiously looking at his paw.
"This is sand Eevee, when its warm it feels nice and soft." May said taking her shoes off. Eevee was then startled by the tide.
May giggled "That's the ocean. One day you could be a Vaporeon and swim in it." May said to the young pokémon.
Misty who was walking with her Azuril giggled. "Say Azuril why don't you go play with Eevee while your mommas talk." Azuril nodded and went to its fellow normal type. Misty walked up to May who watching the ocean on the sand and sat beside her
"Hey what are you thinking about?" She asked the brunette.
May looked to her side and back at the ocean "I am thinking what will happen if someone else comes in for our relationship. Somehow I know we aren't the only ones." May said pulling her legs up.
Misty sighed "Your right that we aren't the only ones. But knowing Ash, he has a huge heart and will try to work with it. But whatever girl does enter our relationship would they will know we are on top."
May giggled at the innuendo. Misty blushed "My point is we won't be forgotten and we will protect each other regardless if it's two or twenty-two more girls." Misty said crawling behind May and wrapping her arms around the girl's stomach. "Besides" Misty kissing the girl's cheek "It will be fun. Sure there will be some ups and downs, but I believe it will be worth it." Misty said laying her head on May's shoulder.
May was about to respond but her instinct flared to life. They quickly separated and called their pokémon.
With Ash about twenty minutes before the previous exchange
Ash being a hyperactive kid he was psyched to find the Battle Pike and challenge the frontier brain. He was walking in the woods when he heard a rustling. He summoned Raikou and took a stance. The rustling got closer and he placed his hand on the hilt. Then the figure stepped out of the bushes. It was Jessie. Ash slightly relaxed.
"Easy Ash. I got nothing to hide." Jessie said holding her hands out.
Ash relaxed further, "What is going on?"
Jessie looked in the direction Ash came from. "Two pieces of information, one Glenn has ordered an attack figuring you would be close to the Battle Pike. Second we have finally arraigned a meeting. In one week we are going to meet in the capital city about thirty miles northeast of here. We will more than likely be there because brokered the meeting." Jessie said.
Ash nodded and started heading back to the camp. "Ash wait." Jessie called out. Ash looked behind him. "You didn't have to give us this chance. I may not say it but you are probably the closest things we have to friends. I swear we will do everything to not betray you." Ash nodded and then sped away.
Back at the campground
Lucy the Pike Queen (If you don't know her look it up) was walking with her assistant Barbara around the area surround the Battle Pike. She happened to come across the camp site of our heroes and was now talking with them. Barbara though was adamant that they call her Queen Lucy.
"So Miss Lucy" Drew started. "THAT'S QUEEN LUCY TO YOU COMMONER"
Drew groaned "That is a title not a sign of nobility. So be quiet please. Anyway as I was saying Miss Lucy, one of your challengers was out looking for your facility. Now if you can be patient we can" Drew started then looked up. His friends saw the look and jumped up.
"What is it commoner?" Barbara said. Drew shushed her as Brock walked up to him. "Where are they?" He whispered. Before he could respond his instincts flared up.
"DOWN!" He yelled as they all ducked. Brock tackled Lucy down as barrage of attacks flew over them. Brock looked down and saw Lucy was blushing at his face. Brock returned the blush as he was entranced by her beauty.
"Brock get up you can flirt later." Drew yelled out as they were swarmed by several sword wielding soldiers.
Brock nodded and summoned his poleax and swung at the three nearest him. The battle was joined as everyone with weapons fought the invading soldiers. But as it stood it was five versus fifty at the moment and they got knocked around a bit until Misty and May swooped in with water and leaves as they tried to even up the fight.
Lucy and Barbara saw the fighting and were amazed at the fighting skills these kids were displaying. Just then she noticed something flying in. This figure looked like a Farfetch'd but more humanoid. This was Wing Blade and the he was wielding a large zanbato. She watched with horrified eyes as wound his arm up and launched a large pressure air at the fighting group.
"LOOK OUT" She yelled but was quickly knocked out by the monster's wings along with her assistant.
Back with fighters they had cleared some of the troops when they heard the shout. They saw the shockwave and braced themselves and were sent flying into several of the trees. Upon impact they hissed in pain and Tori, Misty and Max were knocked out. May who landed near Misty panicked when she say Misty and her brother on the ground and rushed to try to wake them up.
Blade chuckled "So these are the thorns in my master's sides. Hm…you seem to be missing someone.
THUNDERBOLT
Blade sensed the attack and raised his blade to block the attack. He looked up to see Aura holding his blade out which was sparkling with electricity. Wing Blade chuckled "There you are." He swung his blade down. "WING SLASH" he yelled out. Ash held up Raikou to block the blast but was blown back.
"I heard that one of these so called Kamen Riders was a practitioner of the katana. Let's see how you do against my zanbato." Wing Blade said charging in. Aura lifted up his katana to block and they began dueling.
Drew who was kneeling on the ground as he helped Tori get up. He looked over to see May who was now helping her brother and Misty up. He walked over to the girls who were watching the fight concerned.
"Ash will be fine." He said trying to comfort them as he turned his eyes towards the fight. 'Ash. You can win this fight, there is something you don't have that will win this fight.'
Aura was being pushed back by the large blows. He tried numerous times to get inside his guard but the size of the blade made it hard to get closer. He was pushed back with a dark bladed attack and now he was panting. He was looking for a way to get beat him but then he recalled something from his training.
Legal Flashback
Ash and Drew were sparing in the late afternoon not far from their camp for the night. They clashed swords as they went at each other again and again. After a few minutes they stopped breathing hard. They sheathed their blades and bowed. They walked over to where they had their water bottles and took a big gulp each.
Ash had caught his breath and was now looking at his katana. "I'm curious why a katana for me?" He asked his companion.
Drew sighed and took a look at his sword. "Two things one it fits with your element. Lightning is fast and katanas can be pulled out quick. They also tend to be light weapons but very sharp. If it wasn't for us putting our energy into dulling the edges we would have serious cuts. The second is your size and body structure. Misty has a swimmer's build and her trident is suited for a person that has to have a good grip on their dive weapon like a trident. May's dancing gives her leg power and she needs a weapon that can move with her dancing flawlessly hence her Chinese long sword. Look at me I'm twelve going on thirteen but I already look like I lift weights a lot. The broadsword's perfect for letting my arm strength show. I would probably break your katana if I used it. Looking at you, you are probably not going to be tall you will be lucky to break five and a half feet, but your limbs are going to be geared towards speed. Because of your size you can duck under larger weapons with ease. One of them is the zanbato, they are huge weapons but they have a major weakness is that they can't move as fast as a weapon like yours and can only move in certain directions. Your speed is going to be your greatest alley." Ash widened his eyes and looked back at his blade.
"Wow that is cool." Ash said and then he heard his stomach growl. Drew chuckled. "Come on let's see Misty had to offer this time." Ash let loose a little drool. Misty had gotten better with her cooking and for some reason he liked looking forward to her cooking. They picked up their blades and left.
End Legal Flashback
Aura looked up from his musings to see his opponent laughing and his zanbato over his shoulder. "What's wrong give up yet." Wing blade yelled out. Aura stood defiant as he picked up his blade.
Wing Blade shrugged, "Your funeral. WING SLASH" Blade yelled out and the girl's screams seemingly unheard. The attack hit the ground and threw up smoke. Wing Blade smirked thinking he won.
"What are you smiling at and for that matter what were you aiming at?" Aura's voice called out. Wing Blade looked and saw Aura in the same spot he was before the attack.
"What?"
Aura smirked behind his helmet. "What you can't hit little old me try again.
Wing Blade growled and lifted up his sword and swung it from the side. Ash duck underneath the blade and swung with Raikou into his opponent's midsection. Blade staggered back and Aura took advantage to get a couple more swings disabling one of the arms with a stab to the shoulder. Blade wing was now furious and began attacking in a sloppy frenzy. Aura calmly dodged all of them as he pulled out his finishing cards.
THUNDERBOLT
Dodging another he scanned the other card.
LEAF BLADE
COMBO: THUNDER BLADE
Wing Blade sent one last attack with a loud "DIEEEE" but Aura raised his katana and blocked it as it began crackling with electricity. He lifted the blade and parried the large blade away. Aura quickly spun around and struck true to the monster and stopped with his back towards his opponent.
"Game over." He whispered sheathing his blade as the monster exploded behind him. He looked back to the group and then he leapt away.
A few minutes later Ash appeared appearing unharmed. His friends quickly got into the act. "There you are Ash. Did you find the facility?" Drew said wincing a little bit.
Ash shook his head. "No I didn't." He noticed Lucy walk over a little confused. "Oh hello there. I'm Ash me and my friend here want to challenge the Battle Pike do you know where it is?" Ash said with his usual smile.
Lucy stuttered "Wh..what the heck happened" Lucy asked.
Misty thought she had it covered pretty well. "You fell asleep and were mumbling about some monsters in your sleep. Guess we need to check the food."
Lucy shook her head , "Sorry about that. I am the Battle Pike Queen Lucy. Come the facility isn't that far away." She and Barbara lead the group to the facility. Along the way Misty and May pulled Ash off to the side.
"You did a good job Ash" Misty whispered and kissing his cheek.
"You girls okay?" He whispered back.
"A little bruised but nothing we couldn't handle" May said from his right.
Ash smiled and they ran to catch up with the rest of the group.
At the Battle Pike they met up with Scott and discussed how the battle was going to go down. They decided it was two on two for both battles. Now they were waiting for Ash and Drew to decide who was going first which dissolved into a comical argument.
"I say you go first Drew you went second last time." Ash said.
"Last time was the Battle Dome and quite frankly you showing up second in our intro tells me you should go first this time."
Off to the side their friends were sweatdropping at the site as it dissolved into hair pulling and punches.
Lucy though looked confused "Should we break this up?"
Gabby shook her head. "No they will work it out."
"But in the meantime, how about we get to know each other." Brock said taking her hands gently. "I may have flirted with other girls but for some reason your beauty seems to resonate with me."
Max was about to break it up but a hand held it back. He looked and saw Tori hake her head "Let him have this one." Turning to Lucy she replied "Brock may be nutty but he is a nice guy. Once you are past that top layer you might like him.
Lucy blushed slightly "I can tell but what is driving me crazy right now is his eyes. Outside of my battling team most of my pet pokémon have eyes like yours. But I can look past that."
Brock swooned "WHOA! I CAN'T BELIEVE A GIRL WANTS TO KNOW ME BETTER! Miss Lucy I can assure you my utmost loyalty, but after this battle we must part ways. But I want to keep in touch with you."
Lucy smiled "I want to see where this goes." Lucy said kissing Brock on the cheek. A throat being cleared interrupted the couple. They turned to see Drew and Ash looking a little smug.
"If you would be so kind Queen Lucy. We would like to begin." Drew said handing his hat and his jacket over to Tori. Lucy nodded and got into her position on the other side of the field. Drew stepped up and stood ready.
"Let the battle begin." The referee called out.
"Steelix let's go" Lucy called out (She does have one on her gold emblem team).
"In that case, let's ride Haryiama." The steel snake and the sumo pokémon stood ready to fight.
"Steelix Headbutt let's go."
"Haryiama catch him and flip him." Haryiama did so surprising Lucy and the long snake was dropped on to his back.
"Follow up with Arm Thrust keep up the pressure." Drew said. Haryiama launch his hands at the metal snake. He landed a few hits before Lucy ordered Steelix to wrap his tail around Haryiama. The snake's long body coiled around Haryiama. The sumo pokémon struggled against the hold.
"Haryiama try to break free with Rock Smash keep doing until you break free." Haryiama's hand glowed and he brought them down. After a couple of huts, the coil was loosened enough to have him wiggle his way out. Steelix though look none the worse for wear. Drew growled looking for a way to break through.
Over in the stands Scott was smiling. "That is just Lucy's style she throws everything into her attack leaving nothing to chance."
On the battle field Lucy closed her eyes. Drew thought this was the perfect opportunity to attack.
"Rock Smash let's go." Haryiama charged in hoping to get some more damage. Lucy snapped her eyes open. "Hyper Beam."
Drew widened his eyes. "Haryiama get out of there." Haryiama attempted to duck out of the way but the beam struck his leg flip over and landed on his knees.
"Damn it what are we going to do?" Drew growled.
Lucy followed up "Now use Iron Tail." Steelix's tail glowed and charged in looking to end this.
Drew looked and saw the opportunity. "Haryiama grab the tail." Haryiama with some effort caught the tail surprising Lucy. "Now put him in a submission hold." Haryiama grabbed the tail landed on Steelix's body near his head knocking him into the ground. He then wrapped his legs around the tail and then grabbed wrapped as much of his hands around the neck area. (For reference its John Cena's STFU hold mixed with a camel clutch) Haryiama leant back but more pressure on him.
Lucy looked horrified "Steelix shake him off." "Haryiama hold on don't let up." What followed was two minutes of Steelix trying to buck Haryiama off and break the hold. Eventually he body slammed Haryiama with an improvised body slam that shook him off. But the damage was done as Steelix fell forward and Haryiama was in a crater dazed but not knocked out.
Barbara was furious "WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT? THAT WAS NOT A SANCTIONED MOVE!"
"It may not have been sanctioned however you do not control how a trainer trains his pokémon unless he is abusing them. Which we can tell you right now we do not do that. If you watched his previous matches you would have known he has done this with most of his pokémon." Max said looking at Barbara looking a little smug.
Steelix groaned itself up and turned . Lucy saw Haryiama in the crater. She was about to call the ref to order the match over when Haryiama stood up. Lucy ordered another Iron Tail. Haryiama though looked defiant.
"Now Haryiama, Focus Punch straight at the jaw." Haryiama blocked the tail and with an uppercut launched it at Steelix's jaw. Steelix though still had a little fight in him and charged in with a head butt. Haryiama on instinct grabbed the head and fell back words driving the head into the floor (DDT) That finally knocked out Steelix and Haryiama painfully stood up with his hand in victory.
"Steelix is unable to battle. Haryiama is the winner." The referee called out. Haryiama groaned and fell forward. Drew quickly ran over to him. Haryiama looked pained. "You did good Haryiama I'm proud of you. Proctor I respectfully pull out my Haryiama due to the fact he could be seriously injured after attacks like this." The ref nodded and Tori and Brock helped him to the side.
"You did an admirable thing. But now you have one pokémon to beat mine. Let's go Gyarados." Lucy called out revealing the Ferocious pokémon.
Drew looked up and then walked back to his spot. He pulled out the familiar blue and white ball.
"Let's ride Manectric." Drew said tonelessly. Manectric roared ready to battle. The electric pokémon looked to see his comrade getting patched up and growled at the Gyarados who just roared back.
"Gyarados use Twister." Gyarados spun his tail and fired the windstorm and Manectric.
"Manectric dodge and use Thunderbolt." Manectric did so and lightning bolt was missed as Lucy used Dragon Dance to get out of the way. The next few minutes were a furious charge of water and electricity as no solid hits could be landed.
"Gyarados use Hyper Beam." Lucy yelled desperately and the water dragon fired at Manectric who had been jumping around the pool on the pads. Manectric had just landed and could not dodge out of the way and took the full brunt and landed in the water.
"MANECTRIC!" Drew called out. His friends looked on worried as Manectric took a nasty blow. A few moments later Manectric resurfaced conscious but nearly out of energy.
"Damn I got to figure out something." Drew growled and he was started to lose his composure. Looking at Manectric he got one last idea.
"Well since this is for the Luck symbol, Manectric do you have enough for one more attack." Manectric grunted out a yes.
"Alright, Manectric use Thunder on yourself." Manectric nodded to the shock of the crowd.
"What is he doing, he is going to lose." Gabby yelled out. Tori could only silently watch as Manectric fired his Thunder straight up and then came into contact with him.
"You are clearly delusional if what you are going to do will win the match. You think by launching an attack like that will cause Gyarados to attack and be shocked into defeat. Well that is not going to work. Gyarados use Hydro Pump." Gyarados fired the high pressure attack at Manectric who was straining under the power."
Drew chuckled "You would think that wouldn't you. Manectric into the water." Manectric dodged and jumped into the water.
Lucy widened her eyes "NO! Gyarados stop him!"
Drew yelled out. "Manectric released all of that energy into the pool." Manectric let out a loud roar and the pool was lit up in yellow light blinding everyone. After a couple of minutes the light died down and the spectators could see survey the damage. The pool lost some water but was still useable. When they looked they saw Gyarados standing but was knocked out as evident by the swirls in his eyes and fell over.
"Gyarados cannot battle." The ref called out. Now Drew was scanning the pool for Manectric. They then saw Manectric's head pop up and slowly swam towards his master.
"Manectric is the winner. This battle goes to the challenger Drew." But he heard nothing as he ran towards his loyal pokémon.
"Manectric are you okay?" He asked. Manectric gave a pained cry and fell asleep. Drew carried him over to Tori who was now looking over for permanent damage. Haryiama saw his partner in arms wounded.
Tori sighed "He has several bruises and maybe a couple of sprains but he will be good to go in a couple of days.
Drew sighed and sat down looking at Haryiama. "You know you guys can tell me when to stop and I will."
Haryiama shook his and struggled to get his hand up to give him a thumb up.
Drew smiled sadly as he looked to Ash. "Good luck man." Drew said as he crawled over to Gabby and laid his head down on her lap. Apparently that fight tuckered him out emotionally. Gabby blushed slightly but made no move to move him.
After Lucy switched her pokémon out Ash was now ready to fight. Drew sat up to watch the match with Gabby tenderly grabbing his arm.
"Same rules apply as the previous battle. Let the battle begin."
"Seviper let's go!" Lucy called out calling out the snake. "Donphan I choose you." Ash called out.
Scott whistled "I didn't know Phanpy evolved this could be a good match."
"Donphan use Take Down." Ash called out. Donphan charged and Lucy ordered a Bite. Donphan then went into a Defense Curl that blocked the Bite. Then Ash ordered a Rollout knowing that it powered up after a Defense Curl. Donphan nailed Seviper and came back around. Lucy though ordered a Poison Tail which launched him into a wall. Ash realized he could use the momentum and order Donphan to bounce off the wall and then use Take Down, which landed a direct hit on Seviper.
Lucy breathed slowly and closed her eyes. Those paying attention looked curious at her expression.
"That's her way of focusing on the battle now she is getting focused for next move.
On the battlefield Ash made his next move. "Donphan Rollout." Donphan rolled up and speed towards Seviper.
Lucy opened her eyes. "Seviper use Flamethrower." Ash widened his eyes. "Donphan dodge it quick." Donphan though got hit but stood tall
"Use Hyper Beam." Donphan charged and fired only for Seviper to deflect it with Poison Tail. Seviper fired another Flamethrower. Donphan rolled out of the way but Lucy ordered the Flamethrower to follow him and eventually hit Donphan.
Ash growled but then had a bright idea. "Donphan roll into the direction of the flames." Donphan picked up speed and got a lucky bounce. Donphan dropped onto Seviper and knocked out the snake to the delight of the crowd and the grumbling of Brock who couldn't decide who to root for.
Lucy returned Seviper. "That was impressive Ash but can you handle this. Milotic let's go."
She released the majestic looking water type. Misty had seen one when Wallace and Juan faced the boys but to see the pokémon again made her want to raise one (Hint). Misty cheered for Ash louder as the battle reset.
"Donphan use Take Down."
Lucy shook her head. "Milotic use Hydro Pump." With one large blast Donphan was knocked out. Ash returned the pokémon and looked to his long-time companion.
"You ready Pikachu?" Pikachu nodded and stood ready.
In the stands Brock cheered for Lucy only for Max to pull his ears. "Who the heck are rooting for? Make up your mind." He growled.
Brock cried waterfall tears. "I don't know who to root for!"
On the battlefield Ash made the first move. "Pikachu use Thunderbolt." The attack was launched and surprisingly Lucy let the attack hit. Milotic let the attack disperse with its tail.
Barbara smiled "Queen Lucy doesn't wasted time with defensive attacks. She can overpower any opponent with her power moves." She said arrogantly.
Drew though couldn't resist the barb as he looked over to the girl. "Yet she couldn't beat my Haryiama and Manectric and I used similar tactics."
Barbara growled "Your win was a fluke what was with all of those moves they can't be legal." She yelled.
Drew countered "It's called using your pokémon's strengths to his advantage. Maybe your queen isn't as you make her out to be." Drew said getting angry.
"WHAT WAS THAT?" She said trying to stomp over but was held back by her friends. Drew was being restrained as well as his temper was clearly shown."
"Drew stop it right now." Gabby said holding his arm.
Drew sighed and sat back down. "What gives her the right to judge how we train?" He mumbled under his breath. Meanwhile Brock had to be restrained again as he declared his love for Lucy. May and Misty were intently watching the match with a little worry as they saw Pikachu get beat around.
Back on the battle field Pikachu was not looking good. He had taken a Hydro Pump and a Twister and was knocked back.
"Now end this with Iron Tail." Milotic's tail glowed and swung at Pikachu.
"Don't count out Pikachu yet. Pikachu use Volt Tackle." To Lucy's surprise Pikachu charged in and hit the Iron Tail full force paralyzing him.
"Now use Quick Attack finish it." But before Pikachu could do so Lucy ordered a Façade attack. This worried Drew.
"Façade is an attack that deals double damage when you are paralyzed, burnt or poisoned. Combined with Guts it is a terrifying attack."
Ash tried to figure what to do now but then came up with an idea from Drew's playbook.
"Pikachu use Thunderbolt on yourself." Pikachu nodded and fired straight up and came back down.
"Your friend is an idiot this battle is over." Barbara boasted.
"You seem to have a short memory I used the same tactic to win my fight. What do you think is going to happen now?" Drew growled.
Lucy grinned. "This is the endgame. Milotic use Twister." Milotic powered up and fired.
Ash grinned "Just what I wanted. Pikachu use a maximum power Volt Tackle into the eye of the storm." Pikachu charged in regardless of the attack and spun picking up momentum and nailed Milotic head on finally knocking it out.
"Milotic is unable to battle, Pikachu and the challenger Ash win." This caused Ash's friends to cheer and Ash to celebrate wildly. Lucy recalled Milotic. She walked over to the two boys with a smile.
"You two did a great job showing that luck can go a long way in a fight. Here is proof you beat me, the luck symbol."
The two trainers thanked her and took the symbols and went into their victory poses. They were about to say goodbye after that when they looked outside and saw the weather had turned nasty with a summer rain storm. Lucy offered them to stay the night at her place which wasn't far.
After about a couple minutes of walking in the rain they got into Lucy's house where they were swarmed by her pets which all had squinty eyes much to Brock's moaning. But Lucy giggled and introduced them properly. After having dinner and playing some games they all went to bed but some did not fall asleep right away.
About 12:30 AM
The rains were still heavy when Gabby walked out of the bathroom to go back to the room she shared with Tori and Drew. She was about to walk in when she saw the boy's silhouette. Drew had not gone to asleep as she thought and used Gabby's bathroom trip to sit up and look out the window without disturbing Tori. She closed the door leaving only the rain to its boisterous symphony and small lights to illuminate the room. She quietly snuck up on him and grabbed his shoulder which had spooked him.
"Gabby…you scared me." He said after calming down.
"You must be deep in thought to not notice me. What's up?"
Drew looked outside. "Am I good person Gabby?" At her confused remark he continued. "The battle, it caused me to look at what I have been doing up till now." He looked at his hands. "I put too much pressure on my pokémon and they got seriously hurt. What if I make mistakes and someone close to us gets hurt."
Gabby tenderly grabbed his hand knowing what this is about. "You train your pokémon the way you want to train them. So people might question it the results are there aren't they." Drew looked down. "Your concerned about the future aren't you?"
Drew looked like he was going to cry. "We are twelve years old Gabby, we should be thinking about games, sports, boyfriends, girlfriend, music, not saving the world." Gabby noticed he was in the middle of a breakdown as his voice started rising and grabbed his arm tightly.
"I've been asking myself, what life would be like without all of this. Would I be an awkward teen with no social life and be bullied around? Would you even give me the time of day? Would Ash be an even bigger dummy?" Gabby noticed tears starting to fall. A shuffling revealed Tori had been awoken by his voice and had hugged his midsection and laid her head on his shoulder pressing her small developing assets into his back.
"Shh…it's okay. Let it all out. The bedroom is where the walls come down. Let us be the strong ones here. Let us be your rocks."
That did and with a sniffle the dam broke and Drew hugged Gabby and cried into her chest. For next few minutes the girls were content letting Drew cry it out his frustrations. Gabby gently rolled back and rested on the pillow and cradled his head as he calmed down. Tori had been silently whispering a lullaby into the room as the rain provided an atmosphere of calmness.
Drew had finally calmed down and was wheezing a bit. Tori let go for just a minute and went into her bag and grabbed his inhaler. Drew took his medicine and they just laid there as he listened to Gabby's heartbeat with his eyes closed. Gabby had pulled of his glasses and was rubbing his face.
"Girls" the whispering was so soft they almost didn't hear him speak. "Don't leave me. Never leave me." He whimpered. Gabby and Tori sadly smiled. "Never in a billion years." Gabby said. "You are stuck with us like it or love it." Tori whispered into his back.
Drew smiled and finally nodded off. The girls quickly followed suit with thoughts about their future.
The morning came and the rain had stopped sometime in the night. The sun rose and unfortunately they were on the side facing the sun so the sunlight hit them first. Gabby was the first one up and she groaned herself awake.
"Morning already" Gabby yawned. She looked down Drew who holding her to the bed, no way she was escaping his grip. She smiled softly. She ran her hand through his hair which got a sigh from the boy. The next few minutes was spent in silence. She stopped rubbing his hair which got a sound of discontentment.
"Why you stop I was enjoying that?" Drew open his eyes. Despite his bleary eyes without his glasses he could clearly see Gabby's blond hair. In the morning light she had a halo around her. "You look pretty. And that is without my glasses.
Gabby blushed and giggled. This giggling evidently woke Tori up as she grumbled.
"Too early for this" She said rubbing her head into Drew's back.
The two waking teens shared an evil look. They gently picked Tori up and laid her down. They took two of their fingers and started tickling the brunette. This woke her up in a fit of laughter and she tried to counter attack. After a few minutes they calmed down.
Tori asked the question from the pillows. "You alright Drew?" He sighed "Yeah just needed some emotional release." He said sitting up and stretching. He sniffed the air. "Smells like Brock is making breakfast come on." He said with an enthusiastic smile and dressed for breakfast.
The two girls smiled and did the same knowing to keep what happened last night a secret.
Time skip A week later (Elements of AG 166)
It had been a week since the battle at the Battle Pike. During that time May competed in another contest but lost with her Munchlax to Harley. But she didn't get discouraged and was confident that she would win next time. Having arrived in the designated city a day ahead of time they had the opportunity to help a girl who was lonely and using her Scizor to go around as a masked vigilante beating trainers but leaving the means to heal them. After May battled her, the girl, Luna, she gained the confidence that she was lacking and thanked the group. When they got back to the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy handed them a note she said she got from a woman that stopped by before. The note instructed them to meet at a café around 1230 and to make it look inconspicuous.
Now they were near the café instructed. Ash and Misty were at a table for four. Drew and Tori were at a nearby table. To the untrained eye they looked like they were on a date and they even treated it as such. Outside the restaurant, Gabby was walking with Buddy, Brock was people watching and May and Max were acting like a brother and sister in a nearby shop. Soon a red headed woman and blue-haired man walked in wearing casual clothes. She spotted the couple and motioned to the hostess they were sitting there.
"Hello there dearies it is so nice to see you again." Jessie said.
"Oh Jessica it is great to see you how is the family?" Misty said with fake happiness.
Off to the side the earth couple rolled their eyes at the poor acting.
"Can they make it any more obvious? He whispered as he took a bite of his sandwich.
After the pleasantries were exchanged and the food was delivered Jessie got down to business.
"Alright here's the skinny the meeting is scheduled for eight." She slid the address across to Ash. "It's in the warehouses on the other side of the city." James held out a couple of ear buds. "These are linked to a microphone which we will have attached to our uniforms but the problem is they are short range. I would suggest staying out of sight as much as you can."
Ash nodded and they paid for their meals and separated. The group met up and started walking back to the center.
"So what's the plan?" May asked from the side.
"We are going to do a little espionage." Drew said looking at the address. "We have a couple of hours we need to scout this place and get ready in case something like this wrong." The group nodded and walked back towards the center.
7:30
The group had shown up ahead of time and scouted out the location. Jessie and James had shown up with a security detail to make sure that nothing went wrong. They also did a final check of the plan.
Now they were on a rooftop waiting for this meeting to begin. Knowing that it was possible to be caught up here May cast a discreet illusion on everyone. They were in three groups: Max and Tori were on one roof. Gabby, Misty and Brock were on another and Drew, Ash and May were on the third one. Each group had a pair of binoculars and everyone had a headset discreetly hidden on themselves. They checked in and made sure the radios were working. The waiting was the longest part. Finally they saw a limo along with two armored vehicles showed up. Out of the armored cars a squad of ten of Team Rocket grunts showed up. Then two of them opened up the back of the limo stood a brown haired gentleman in in orange suit and green tie. Another pair of rockets joined them and he walked to the middle of the ware houses. He motioned for Jessie and James to follow them. The two looked at the pair that stepped out with some disgust. It was Butch and Cassidy and they had their arrogant smiles.
"Hello Jessie, James." Cassidy said.
"Cassidy, Biff." Jessie said
"ITS BUTCH" Butch said.
Cassidy calmed down. "So what are you losers doing here? This is a top secret meeting only the elites can come to this meeting.
Jessie laughed "Who do you think this meeting up?" Jessie said standing off to the side.
Up on the roof Drew and Ash looked at the group. "See anyone you recognize?" Drew said.
Ash looked through the binoculars. "No…wait. The green haired and blonde. That's Butch and Cassidy. They are a bit more connected than Jessie and James but they have been foiled before."
Over on the roof with the former gym leaders, Brock looked through the lens and widened his eyes. "Guys I think this Giovanni might be the gym leader."
Ash heard this and widened his eyes "Are you sure?"
Brock nodded "I've been to a couple of gym leader's conventions and I had a good idea of who the gym leaders in this region are. That is definitely the Viridian leader."
"Quiet something's happening." Gabby called out.
Something was indeed happening. A dark portal was opening up. From that portal several dark soldiers appeared along with a monster looking like a Kabutotops. Then a man in a black cloak straight black hair and was wear a black business suit. The group noticed a staff and a sword on his right hip.
"That must Glenn." May whispered. They were silent for the following exchange.
"Greetings Giovanni of Team Rocket. Please excuse my lateness of arranging this meeting. I had another meeting in Sinnoh with another team. I have plenty to around don't worry."
'Another team? Sinnoh?' The group thought as the meeting continued.
Giovanni continued "So now that is taken care off. My subordinates have told about the possibility of an alliance. They have told about these…kaijuu that are capable of fighting off entire police squadrons.
Glenn chuckled. "Yes I am sure you have heard of the Saffron City incident correct."
"Yes it is what led me to consider the offer my men proposed."
"Well these two, Jessie and James have been working with me in trying to destroy this region but these Kamen Riders are becoming a thorn in my side."
Giovanni thought about it. "Yes these Kamen Riders are the thorn in my empire as well I wonder what would happen if they disrupt an actual operation."
Glenn grinned evilly. "What I propose is an alliance I contribute technology, money and monsters you provide a base for our operations. Team Plasma the syndicate in Sinnoh is currently in planning something using the legendary pokémon there."
The group looked worried. Sinnoh seemed to be a big problem."
Giovanni pondered this. "Hm this partnership has promise."
Glenn clapped his hands "How about a demonstration? Rock Slasher there seems to be some bugs in our midst. Flush them out
Drew widened his eyes. "Guys run! Get out of here!" At that call the group quickly fled from their positions. Two large beams of light hit the ware house where Drew, Ash and May were sitting. More attacks were launched at the other two roofs.
"Minions find and destroy them. Giovanni here." Glenn said holding him a pad. "This will let us view the fight with the cameras around here." Glenn said.
With Drew May and Ash
The trio now in their armors were now hiding in the boxes near one of the buildings. About ten walked by. They jumped and took out three with their blades. The other seven engaged them with their weapons. Zodiac was able to get around one and sliced his head off. Kusa was using her flexibility to dodge the attacks and then was able to spin behind her opponent and slashed at the spine taking another one out. She was quickly attacked by another and she parried the blow. Aura used his speed to dodge and strike against his attackers. Soon they were finished and they tried to make their way to Glenn only for them to be blocked by Rock Slasher.
"Guys get going I got this." Kusa said.
"Are you sure?" Zodiac said.
Kusa nodded. "I don't want to rely on you forever. Besides I have a feeling I can win this."
Zodiac nodded and started running. Aura looked back at Kusa. "Stay safe. My Beautifly." Aura said and ran to catch up.
Kusa stood ready to fight. "Time start the performance. Come on." Rock Slasher snarled and charged at her. His sickles swung and May was hard pressed to keep up. May blocked an overhead double slash and strained under the attack. She was able to duck out of the way as she finally pulled out one of her cards.
RAZOR LEAF
Kusa directed the leaves but Rock Slasher slashed at the leaves.
HYDRO PUMP
He fired the attack which forced Kusa to dodge. She pulled out a couple more cards.
FOCUS PUNCH
SILVER WIND
COMBO: SILVER PUNCH
May charged fist glowing in an attempt to get close. But her opponent just through up his arms and blocked the attack but it left a crater. But now she was in a vulnerable position. Rock Slasher's body glowed.
ANCINETPOWER
Kusa tried to get out the way but the attack hit causing her armor to spark and thrown back, Kusa groaned as Slasher approached.
'No, this will not be my end! Ash and Misty are counting on me!' May thought pulling out her Fairy card.
Slasher hissed as he powered up his claws with a night slash.
May moved her card into the designated slot and scanned it.
FAIRY
May started glowing and her armor changed into her Fairy form. Rock Slasher growled and charged at her with his claws glowing. Kusa flew away and quickly scanned two of her cards.
SOLARBEAM
PETAL DANCE
COMBO: PETAL STORM
May fired. Slasher tried to block all of it but too much came and was blown back into a similar position May was in.
May pulled out her finishing cards and scanned them
SKY UPPERCUT MAXIUM ENERGY
SOLARBEAM MAXIMUM ENERGY
COMBO: SKY SLASH
May charged in. Rock Slasher tried to block but May broke the sickles and slashed through him.
May sheathed her blade. "Show's over." Rock Slasher blew up in shower of petals.
May looked where Ash and Drew went to. 'Be safe you two.'
With Zodiac and Aura
They had reached the area of the meeting. Giovanni had escaped leaving Jessie and James behind as his contacts.
Glenn saw the two approach and chuckled. "You think you can stand up to me." He said pulling out his staff and sword. It was a nodachi about one and a half feet in length. The staff had a black gem on it.
"Come let me show you why they feared me when I defected from your Kamen Riders all those years ago." He said holding out his weapon.
The two charged in hoping to land a hit. But Glenn was too fast and deflected both of them. He fired a dark energy blast which forced them to dodge.
Zodiac charged up an attack. "LION'S CHARGE!" He roared firing a large lion shaped attack. Glenn just his staff and dispersed the attack.
Aura scanned one of his cards.
THUNDERBOLT
He fired the lightning bolt but Glen just stuck his sword out and deflected the attack away.
"My turn. SHADOW WAVE" he called firing any black wave that hit and knocked them down.
"You are not ready to beat me. You aren't even in your final forms." Glenn said as he began running towards the two and they began clashing again. It was at this point the other riders showed up. They were witnessing a beat down by one man on their two best fighters which scared them.
Glenn chuckled. "I see your friends are here. It is time I show you…the difference in our power right now." Glenn said holding up a familiar buckle. He placed it on his waist and with a simple hand gesture he activated the belt
"Henshin" he said and slid it open with his thumb revealing a dark looking gem (Darkness TCG energy).
EVOLVE
The shield popped out revealing a Darkrai image and slid back revealing a pure black armor with a red scarf and white on top of the helmet with green eyes. This was the dark Kamen Rider Dusk.
"Now then." He scanned a card.
DARK PULSE
He fired the attack and knocked the boys back. He laughed and pulled out another card.
DARK SLASH MAXIMUM ENERGY
His sword glowed an ominous black as he slowly stepped forward.
"It's been thousands of years since I defeated a Kamen Rider. My conquest begins again now." He said lifting up the blade and swung down. The girls cried out in horror as the blade came close to Drew.
CLANG
"WHAT!" Glenn shouted. In front of him was Zodiac but in a different color scheme. It was grey and blue with an image of two I's joined together. What was strange was there was another one in Zodiac's Leo colors.
Zodiac chuckled. "You villains need to stop with the monologues you gave me just enough time to activate the armor and summon him. Say hello to Gemini the twins. Able to create a clone to fight alongside me. Unfortunately" at this point the clone was destroyed. "It was not as durable." Zodiac groaned out.
Glenn growled then started laughing outright. "Just like your ancestors defiant to the end." Glenn said summoning a portal. "We will fight again I hope you are stronger otherwise I will kill you." Glenn said disappearing.
Everyone powered down and the two boys fell back.
"All of that training and we got tossed around like a ragdoll." Ash said as his girls fussed over him.
"If Glenn is considered a final boss then I'm not surprised." Drew said. "But we will beat him. I promise." He said sitting up.
The group watched the sunset from the docks knowing their adventure has taken a more serious turn. What will happen Find out on the Journeys of the Dreamer.
A/N: End of Chapter
UO: Finally done with Finals and this chapter. Sorry if the ending stunk.
New powers
Gemini: The Twins. Astrological sign of those born between May 22nd and June 21st. Its two brightest stars are Castor and Pollux named for twin brothers. Deep sky objects are poor here but it makes up for it with the Gemini meteor shower which is not because of the earth running into a comet's tail but its left over meteors from an Asteroid. Like it implies. Drew can create a second clone. Drawback is that it is less durable.
Chapter Preview: After the fiasco with Glenn training shifts into a new gear. But at the same time they are on the way to the Battle Palace which is the Seafoam Islands. Along the way they take a small vacation and handle the contests that is thrown at May. What will happen? Find out
Next time: Tropical adventures
Please review kindly. Next update is Bleach Grand Prix. Also I have an idea for an AU Fairy Tail story that has elements of the American Civil War. Let me know what you think
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