OSPREY…SWOOOSH
UO: ALIGHT VACATION IS OVER! EVERY ONE WAKE UP (Starts pounding on a pan)
May: (Cutely yawns) Oh man two months it has been a while. But uh could you give us a minute. You know how Ash is when he is sleeping (Ash's arm is around her)
UO: Unfortunately. Brock, Max, Gabby, Tori, Drew where are you?
Gabby: Quit your belly aching we are here.
Brock: I was having such a nice dream too…Nurse Joy my beloved.
Max: (Pulls Brock's ear) Knock it off its time to go to work
Drew: Ready to go (Appears dressed like a boxer ready to train)
UO: Great foresight Mr. Smith
Misty (Mumbles) Suck up
Drew doesn't bat an eye and drops the water he was holding on the sleeping foursome.
The girls shriek at the cold water but Ash is still sleeping.
Ash (Sleepily) Now Misty we are supposed to be taking a shower.
This causes all three to blush heavily and Misty whacks him with a hammer.
Ash (More alert) Sorry did I say anything?
UO: No now do the disclaimer.
Ash: UnitedOsprey1991 does not own Pokémon, Kamen Rider and any other movie references. Nintendo, Toei and the respective movie companies. He would be a Trillionaire otherwise and he would bring a faithful American Kamen Rider to the US. I would also be less dense to girls like Misty here. (Nuzzles her hair causing her to giggle. Proceeds to kiss the top of the other girl's heads)
UO: Thank you. Massive Cliffhanger at the end of this chapter
Normal: Dialogue
Italics: Thoughts and flashbacks and telepathy.
CAPS: Attacks
Bold: Yelling and Belt Noises
Bold and Italics: Yelling in head:
Chapter 27: To Be Brave in the face of danger (AG187 to start)
When we last left our heroes they had just finished supporting May in the Grand Festival. May finished in the top four but she was still feeling down about this. Before that, they attempted to fin
This is where we find her and the rest of the team. They had set up camp at the Fennel Valley center. Ash and Drew were in the Hot Spring of the center. Both of them were discussing strategy to beat Brandon.
"So we know he uses the three golems. What about the possibility of others?" Ash asked.
"Would not rule it out. It's a four on four match, so we are probably going to see at least one golem each. Then what?" Drew said.
"Then I think we should be planning for anything. So what are you going to use I think you will be more limited than me."
Drew sighed and looked up at the sky. "Well I know Manectric and Swampert are going in, and I will see how the battle goes. What about you?"
Ash looked up and smiled. "I think I know who to use but I am going to have to make a few calls."
Drew chuckled and stepped out. "Keep it a secret why don't ya whatever." Ash stepped up to follow. "You know this whole trip I think the whole modesty issue has been thrown out. I mean look at us two guys talking in a hot spring like this.
Ash smiled. "I guess it takes real trust huh. Come on May has been down all day. I want to talk to her."
Drew returned the smile. "Spoken like a true boyfriend. Let's get changed and go help her."
The boys went to the locker room to change.
Outside
May was still a little depressed by her loss. Despite reassurances by her friends she still felt like she could do so much more. She starting doing a kata with her blade to take her mind off what happened at the contest. Flowing through it unconsciously she was not aware of the onlookers.
Brock and Scott were watching her twirl her blade around.
"She is graceful I will give you that. She almost does it my instinct." Scott observed.
Brock nodded. "We have all had some difficulty with our chosen weapons. But May…even Drew saw it she was born to use that weapon. She is doing a very advanced kata right now almost by memory and she has only done it four or five times successfully." He said as May leaps and did a split in the air and landed closing her legs quickly and then spun her sword as she stood. She finished with a cart wheel and a slash crossing the sword and crossing her legs in a crouch.
May sighed and then she heard clapping. She saw all of her friends clapping and cheering. May blushed but none the less bowed to her audience.
"That was great May." Gabby cheered as they approached her.
"Beautiful wish we had the camera rolling." Tori said.
May scratched her head sheepishly. Misty wrapped her arms around her. "You still are upset over the loss aren't you?"
May nodded. Misty sighed. "May I know you can do it, we all know you can. But maybe they just are a little better at just the right time.
May sighed. Anabel decided to speak up. "Have you been working on any new combinations?"
May pondered the thought and then smiled. Motioning them to step back she released two familiar faces to all but Anabel.
"Oh look at that Beautifly and Skitty, it's been a while since we saw these two." Tori said.
"Yep they have been training at my father's gym Anabel. Mom told me Beautifly learned Psychic. So how about this. Skitty use Blizzard, Beautifly use Psychic control the storm."
The two attacks combined into a blue twister of ice and snow in the sunlight shined like a rainbow. The attacks dissipated and there was applause from the gallery. She bowed again. When she looked she saw Ash approaching her.
"That was awesome May." Ash said.
May beamed at her boyfriend and walked over to him. Off to the side Scott pondered what he saw.
"Maybe…I wonder if May's contest style is starting to mimic Ash's.
"Could be. May besides being Ash's girlfriend, looks up to Ash. He had the most experience and knew somewhat what he was doing. But still May looks up to him like an apprentice to a master." Drew said as he observed Ash talking with May using exaggerated motions to prove a point getting her to giggle. The other two girls were smiling and contributing though Misty had started taking to hugging Anabel as much as she could. It seemed the purple haired girl didn't mind at all as she didn't even notice her predicament. Drew then had a figurative light bulb go off
"I have an idea. Ash, May." At his call the two turned to Drew. "I want to test something. I want you two to face each other in a simple battle."
Ash and May looked at each other and looked extremely hesitant to do so. Before they could answer a familiar voice was overheard.
"There you are Ash." The group turned to see Professor Oak walking up to them.
"Professor Oak? What are you doing here?"
Oak smiled. "I decided to come visit after your mother told me where you were staying. I also brought you some things that might bring you some luck." Oak said as they followed him. Inside Oak handed him a few things; A banner made by his pokémon and Tracy that were at the ranch, a motivational letter from Gary and a box of food and a letter from his mother.
"Wow, so many people counting on me. I really hope I don't let them down. Now I know I have to beat Brandon."
Before Oak could respond many fans of Prof. Oak appeared and he started signing autographs. Ash chuckled as even the Nurse Joy of this center got involved.
May sighed and then noticed a Roselia walking around. Realizing who was here she looked around and saw a familiar head of green hair who was being swarmed by Nurse Joy. May walked over and G-Drew saw her and smiled.
"Hey May. How are you feeling. That loss still stinging ya?"
May nodded and looked away. G-Drew sighed. "Hey I have an idea. How about you and I have a contest battle. You know get your confidence back."
"That sounds like a good idea." Brock said as he had overheard the conversation. He turned to Scott and Prof. Oak. "Can you too be unbiased judges?"
The two nodded. Brock turned to Nurse Joy. "Would you please MC? We need an unbiased ref.
Joy smiled. "Don't worry I can act just like Jillian." She said.
Drew had a deadpanned look. "Please don't."
So after a few minutes the two coordinators were on the battlefield with the audience seated. At Nurse Joy's signal they went to work. May released her Combusken and her Beautifly while G-Drew sent out Butterfree and Roselia.
"Combusken, Beautifly I know you haven't worked together before but let's do our best. Combusken use Fire Spin, Beautifly use Psychic." The effect of the two attacks replicated the Blizzard from before.
G-Drew stayed composed and use Petal Dance to break up the flames. Butterfree use Psychic to take the broken up flames and sent it back at their opponents. Roselia kept up the combo using Magical Leaf. May ordered Combusken to try to stop the flames but a Gust from the other butterfly kept them down.
"These combinations are good but Drew's doing much better than May." Oak commented.
The battle continued as May switched her focus onto Butterfree which fired a Psybeam at Combusken which was dodged and a Sky Uppercut connected. G-Drew countered with a Petal Dance and a Silver Wind. The wind attack turn the leaves a silvery color and connected with Combusken and Beautifly. In a last ditch effort, May ordered Combusken to use Overheat. G-Drew just countered with Protect and with a combination of Psybeam and Solarbeam both of May's pokémon were knocked out.
May sighed and walked over to her fallen companions. "You guys did great. But it was my overconfidence that cost us." She said as her companions hugged her, well Combusken did, Beautifly found a place on her head.
G-Drew walked over. "Drew, this battle made me realize I need my own style…and I think I started doing that without realizing it."
G-Drew chuckled. "Your right where did you come up with that sword trick that was so cool."
May looked at her friends who were watching the exchange and smiled. "Let's just say training with a variety of different trainers has done wonders. So where do you go from here?"
Drew sighed. "I think I want to try the contest scene in Johto. What about you?"
May looked at her friends again and smiled. "Something larger than any contest is waiting for me and the path to that is with my friends in Sinnoh. Of course I will need to talk to my family about this but where my heart goes I will go." At this she felt arms wrap around her and a kiss on her cheek.
"I'm glad you decided to stay with us." Ash said though to those in the know the real word was me.
G-Drew smiled. "I may not have been on best terms with May but I have grown to like her like a sister. Please take care of her."
Ash smiled and just pulled her closer. "Never worry about that."
G-Drew returned the smile and walked away.
"I think all of the trials May has gone through has been to make her grow…to make us all grow a little." Brock said sagely.
"We all grow a little on this journey we call life. Whether we make a mark is in our hands. Not because it was ingrained into us but because our will is stronger than anything." Drew said looking into the sunset. Gabby and Tori smiled with small tears in their eyes, Drew always had a way with words.
"Two worlds, one family. Trust in your heart let fate decide to guide these live we see." (Two Worlds from Phil Collins don't own it.) Oak said commemorating the moment.
Only for the moment to be ruined by Gabby. "You stole that from Tarzan didn't you?" She deadpanned.
Oak chuckled sheepishly. "Well….I thought it was appropriate."
May smiled and snuggled into the embrace with Misty and Anabel keeling nearby. They watched the sunset enjoying the stillness the scene had brought.
Two days later (Elements of AG189. I have been wanting to do this training scene for a while)
Ash was waiting outside the pokémon center waiting for two special arrivals. Earlier, Professor Oak had sent him his Bulbasaur and had reacquainted with Pikachu. Soon a motorcycle was heard he turned to see an Officer Jenny approach with a familiar Squirtle with sunglasses appeared. He and his fellow companions smiled as they reunited with the turtle. Squritle noticed May's Squritle and introduced himself.
A couple of minutes later a roar was heard by all even in the center. They all looked up to see a Charizard inbound. He landed with a large roar.
"Hey Charizard go to see WAHHH!" Ash was cut off by Charizard charbroiling Ash which set off laughs by his friends especially Drew who was on the ground laughing.
Calming down Drew replied. "Four years Ash and he still gets you." Ash recovered enough and noticed Drew was packed just as much as he was.
"So you all set?" Ash asked.
"Yep all set for a training retreat that would make the one in Rocky IV seem like child's play." Drew said turning to the girls who looked reluctant to let them go.
Drew walked over to Tori. "Hey, relax it will only be a few days." Drew said with a smile. Tori looked and nodded and he kissed her forehead. Turning to Gabby she embraced him. "Just come back safely. That's all I ask."
Drew nodded and kissed her tenderly. Drew then took off his hat. "Keep this safe and I will return." Drew said and walked away releasing Flygon.
With Ash he had just kissed May to reassure her and turned to Anabel. "Ana don't be sad, we'll be back I promise." He said kissing her forehead and hugged her close. Coming to Misty he didn't say anything and just kissed her both closing their eyes. Misty melted into the kiss as she surrendered full heartedly. Releasing slowly, Misty opened her eyes glazed over in love and tears. "Good luck…my pokémon master." Ash smiled and he handed over his hat. "We will be back I promise." Ash said climbing onto Charizard. With one last look they flew away. The tough girl exterior of Gabby and Misty broke down and cried. Their respective girlfriends hugged them close having tears as well. They watched as their boyfriends flew into the distance with dreams of winning the battle frontier.
With the two boys
After a few hours of flying they found a suitable spot for training. It was a large lake with quite a number of rocks and several trees. They landed and proceeded to help set up their bunks and a fire pit which was difficult because Charizard was hogging the space. The fire pit was also pretty much a bust as Charizard nearly burned the group to a crisp which got the other three to fight and it resulted in everyone in Ash's group being shocked by Pikachu. They finally calmed down enough to relax and watch the night sky.
"We've had some good times guys. The Orange Islands, the gym leaders all of those adventures the first time in Kanto. I was a ten your old with all aspirations of being a master. Now it's three years on and I bet you guys have become stronger. I remember when I caught you three. Bulbasaur was guarding the village of sick pokémon, Squirtle was part of a rambunctious group of pranksters and Charizard" looking at the lizard he smiled. "He nearly died because of neglectful trainer. It's been a long time since we were together like this."
Drew who was listened had to smile at the friendship. He looked at the sky. "I wish I could make friends like that.
Ash looked over at Drew. "What are you talking about? You have been great friends with all of us."
Drew looked at out of the corner of his eye. "Yeah but that's because we have been together for months and I forever grateful for that. It's just I have a hard time opening up to people. I am lucky I met Gabby and Tori.
"What gives you that difficulty I mean are you just shy normally?"
"No…there is a mental…what's the right term for it….handicap that has started being more understood. Unfortunately when I was diagnosed with the condition it was relatively unknown. I have something called autism. It's a more social disorder then mental, at least for me. But there are some people I know that were really severely handicapped to the point of well…the correct word is retardation but I hate that term so please don't use it. There is this spectrum and I am on the upper end of this spectrum for that I am extremely lucky. Also playing a part is I was pretty young when I was given the diagnosis so it helps that I have had help for most of my life."
Drew sighed. "Thanks for at least listening to me about this I haven't told a lot of people."
Ash smiled "No problem. So how did you meet Tori and Gabby?"
Drew chuckled. "Tori is my neighbor and Gabby goes to our school. Tori became part of this when she happened upon me training. Gabby happened when she wanted to bring homework over to Tori's place. Sigh…when we finish this are you sure you want to come with us because I have talked about this before."
Ash looked up. "Yeah…I'm sure. And we are I go I think my friends will to."
Drew looked over at Ash and smiled. "You don't get many friends like that. Anyway its late we got training to do at first light. Good Night.
Ash said good night and went to sleep. Miles away at the pokémon center the girls were lying awake in their separate beds. In Misty, Anabel and May's room they were missing the warmth provided by Ash.
"I miss Ash. It just feels empty without him." Misty said sprawled on the bed with her head on the pillow.
"I know, I thought I could get used to it but it's just not the same." May said from Misty's stomach.
"Misty, May please do not worry. As far as Ash is, I can still feel him. Right here." Anabel said holding her hand over heart. "It's not cliché I feel his heart his courage in me and you two. Please it is going to be alright."
The two girls smiled and brought Anabel over and rested her head on Misty's chest with one hand on her head petting her hair and the other in May's hair. May scooted up and nuzzled into Anabel's stomach. Content with the closeness they drifted off to sleep.
In the other girl's room they were watching the night sky.
"I wonder if he is watching the same sky as us." Tori pondered.
"He would probably say something cheesy like the starlight enhances our beauty." Gabby said getting her to giggle.
Tori smiled and rested on the pillows with Gabby on another as they drifted off to sleep as well.
Next day before sunrise.
The two boys were up before the sun rose. The pokémon were also up as well. After cleaning themselves and doing warm-up stretches they looked out over the lake. Drew released his Flygon, Swampert, Haryiama and Manectric.
(From this point until I tell you I suggest playing the Rocky IV training montage music. I don't own it)
Releasing their pokémon and giving them instructions they started jogging around the lake. The slight incline and rockiness of the terrain made it a great start.
Later Drew started instructed his pokémon to climb the canyon walls. Both pokémon and human were struggling up the large cliff. Down below, Ash was instructing his pokémon to use their moves. Charizard started swing its wings for a Steel Wing, Bulbasaur was using its Vine Whips and Pikachu used Iron Tail which was bouncing Squritle around in its Rapid Spin.
Over in the rocks Ash and Drew were breaking up rocks with their moves. They then have the smaller pokémon lift the rocks and place it on a several make shift sleds. The bigger pokémon were carrying big rocks and the smaller ones smaller rocks.
They are now crawling laboring in pulling the heavy sleds across the ground. They were straining at every step. Ash and Drew shared the load and was struggling with them.
Having cut up appropriate sized logs they started slogging through the terrain, it started to rain slightly in the humid weather.
After the rain storm they started training again. Drew had his pokémon punch or tackled a large boulder. Noticeable were shown. Meanwhile Ash was practicing his pokémon's moves. They were still having trouble working on their teamwork. Their companions noticed and sighed.
They began practice battling, humans and pokémon in an impromptu match. It got to the point where Ash's pokémon were separated from Ash and they were being torn apart. Before a knockout blow could occur a large flame thrower separated the bigger pokémon and forced Drew to deflect it away. Drew looked at Charizard and then Ash. The whole group was covered in dirt and mud but the smiles could light up a city. They walked back to their camp site with fond appreciation.
(Start playing Hearts on Fire also in the same exchange.)
As a new dawn approached whole group was practicing their moves almost in sync with each other.
In the forest those that were able were slashing through logs with powered up attacks from Needle Arms to Ice Punches, Vine Whips to Karate Chops Each one was accompanied by a loud roar. For the two larger pokémon they use their wings powered with a Steel Wing each. Each camera shot has them breaking a larger log with their powerful wings.
The song kicked into high gear as their attacks became faster and faster until all of Ash's pokémon were able to break a large boulder combined. Off to the side a large tree was felled after a combined effort of all four.
With one last push both trainer and pokémon climbed the peak that oversaw the training ground. With an exuberant shout they let out their respective war cries."
(End Song and Montage)
It was late at night five days later when the two exhausted trainers staggered into the center. Nurse Joy looked up and smiled. A cursory check revealed no structural damage but recommended a shower to which they who heartedly agreed to.
Ash took his shower first and dressed for bed. He entered the room Nurse Joy had provided him and the girls. Opening it up he smiled at sight in the limited moonlight the window provided. The girls were snuggled together like they would disappear if they let go. Misty was the base with Anabel snuggled into her right side and May sleeping on her stomach. Closing the door gently he crawled onto the bed first nuzzling May's hair and kissing her, which elicited a sleepy smile from her. He crawled over to Anabel and hugged her gently and kissed her forehead. By the time he turned to Misty, her eyes already opened brought him down to kiss him.
"It felt empty without you Ash. Welcome back." She said softly. Feeling May and Anabel scoot in closer smiled and nuzzled into Misty.
"You can't lose me that easily." Ash said as the long training caught up to him and fell into a deep slumber that the girls quickly joined him slumber.
In the other room, Drew just finished his shower and was entering the room. Being quiet he put his stuff down and sat at the side of the bed. He watched his girls sleep. Tori was laying on the pillow face up her face scrunched in worry. He reached over and rubbed her hair, the worry seemingly vanish on her face. Looking at Gabby he saw her curled up just enough away to still have Tori's presence near her. Drew had to chuckle, Gabby was always the tough girl even before she started training with them. Emotions were Tori's thing, Drew was the mind and Gabby was the voice. She was not afraid to speak her mind. But a few day separated and she looks like a kicked puppy. Drew slipped in between them and wrapped his arms around Gabby who smiled and sleepily said. "Welcome back." Tori instinctively moved to hug Drew's back and they fell into a restful sleep.
Next day (End of AG 189 and almost entirety of AG190.)
Ash and Drew stood on the other side of the battlefield from Brandon. Their friends were on the stands watching the fight. Brandon opened up the pyramid to allow for an aerial fight.
"It's nice to see you ready to battle. This will be a four on four match each. I have enough pokémon to face you both. Who will go first?" Brandon called out.
Ash stepped forward and enlarged a pokéball. "I will lead off. Go Charizard." He called out releasing the dragon who let out a might roar.
"Very well. Dusclops I need your assistance." Brandon said calling out the ghost type. At the refs signal the battle began.
"Dusclops use Will-o-Wisp."
"Charizard use Flamethrower."
The two attacks collided sending up smoke. Charizard charged in with a Steel Wing which was met by a Shadow Punch. Brandon ordered a Mean Look which meant Ash could not switch out Charizard. Charizard fired a Dragonbreath which did some damage but Dusclops countered with a Confuse Ray which hit Charizard head on. On instinct Ash tried to recall Charizard but remembered that Mean Look was in effect and could not recall him. Dusclops launched another Shadow Punch and sent him into the wall.
In the stands his friends were looking extremely worried.
"With Mean Look and Confusion in play Charizard is at a complete disadvantage." Brock said.
"This is why you save your Ace for last. I guess in this case he wanted to start strong. I know he's going to face one of the golems. Question is which one." Drew said studying the battle intensely. With Ash's girls they were watching completely worried for Charizard.
With Ash he looked over to Charizard. "Come on Charizard snap out of it." Charizard moaned and tried to shake his head. "Remember the battles we had. We had our ups and downs but I know you can do it."
Charizard upon hearing this roared and shook his confusion out.
"Great job Charizard, now use Dragonbreath." Charizard roared and fired the green colored breath attack which knocked the seemingly intimidating pokémon back. Another Will-o-Wisp forced Charizard back. Both sides were now tired. Ash seeing the opportunity ordered a Steel Wing which forced Dusclops up. As Charizard went in for the finishing Seismic Toss, Dusclops phased out surprising Charizard. Dusclops got above Charizard and fired a Shadow Punch which sent the dragon into the ground knocking out.
Ash was stunned and his friends gasped in horror as Charizard appeared to be in pain.
"Damn he had that match. I am going to blame the heat of the battle for that mistake." Drew said.
"I guess I know he should have remembered Fighting moves don't work on Dusclops. Now Ash is down his strongest pokémon and we know he has some tough pokémon left."
Tori had run over to Charizard the moment he fell. She was examining the dragon as he woke up. Tori saw the look in his eyes and calmly responded.
"It's okay Charizard, I am a friend."
"You can trust her Charizard. She knows how to treat pokémon." Ash said as he walked over.
Charizard nodded and relaxed. After a minute Tori sighed. "Nothing too serious, worse thing I see is a wounded pride." Tori said trying to lighten the mood.
Ash nodded as he returned Charizard. Tori went back to the bleachers and looked at the other worried girls.
"He's fine but now it's going to be a struggle." She said trying to placate them but she could see the worry in them not abating.
On the field Ash was contemplating which pokémon to send out to counter Dusclops. Deciding on one he enlarged the ball.
"Go Bulbasaur." This surprised the group think Ash has a screw loose, though they agreed the two trainers had to be insane to do some of things they cooked up.
"Dusclops use Mean Look." Brandon called out and the move trapped Bulbasaur in the battle.
"Bulbasaur use Leech Seed." Ash said as the seed implanted on Dusclops.
Bulbasaur then fired off a Razor Leaf which struck home. Dusclops retaliated with a Shadow Punch. Bulbasaur charged up a Solarbeam and fired but Dusclops let off a Confuse Ray which forced the attack off course. Ash tried calling Bulbasaur out of it and ordered a Vine Whip. The attack hit Bulbasaur repeatedly and Dusclops was able to fire off another Shadow Punch. Bulbasaur was able to recover and begin charging up a Solarbeam while Dusclops charged a Will-o Wisp. The two attacks connected and both pokémon were knocked out by the sheer ferocity of the attack.
Drew groaned. "It took two pokémon to take out a Dusclops, Squritle and Pikachu better battle their hearts out."
Misty looked at Bulbasaur. "I remember when Ash caught that Bulbasaur. I was trying to catch an Oddish that was under its protection." She sighed at the memories. "That Bulbasaur was a staple of his team until partway through Johto. He won a lot of matches with it."
Ash looked across the battlefield. Brandon still looked serious as he enlarged another ball. "Ninjask, I need your assistance."
Ash enlarged Squirtle's ball and released the turtle. Squirtle saw his wounded teammates and growled getting into his stance. Ninjask opened up with Aerial Ace which Squirtle countered with Rapid Spin. Ninjask then used Sandstorm to knock Squirtle back before using Double Team in attempt to confuse the turtle. Ash thanks to their training knew what to do. He ordered Squritle to break dance and then use Water Gun. Spinning around the multiple Water Guns broke through the illusionary move and hit the real one. Ninjask then used Sand-Attack to blind Squirtle and then used Aerial Ace. Squritle blinded could not see the attack to block the attack. Looking over at his friends he got an idea.
"Squirtle use your ears find Ninjask." Squritle nodded and concentrated. Feeling a disturbance above him he fired the Hydro Pump straight up. Ninjask dodged it and got behind Squirtle to finish it off with an Aerial Ace. The Hydro Pump though dispersed and rained down clearing Squritle's eyes. Ash ordered Squritle to dodge and then as Ninjask came under, Squirtle used Skull Bash sending the Ninjask down and out of the battle.
His friend cheered finally seeing Ash has some momentum and commenting on the battle. The jubilation was short lived when Brandon called out his third pokémon.
"Moltres I need your assistance. (His Gold Symbol challenge has one in Emerald. I will be using another from this team in the next battle.)
The crowd watching was stunned.
May pulled out her pokédex Moltres, a one-of-a-kind legendary Flame Pokémon. So powerful, its fire dust can bring early spring to wintery land.
Brock looked at the battle. "This is going to be a tough fight. Squirtle is under-evolved, even fully evolved pokémon would have issues with the legendary birds.
Drew looked frustrated and started pacing. "Just our luck he not only has the golems but at least one of the birds. How much do you want to bet he has one of the other legends? God damn it."
Gabby seeing Drew working himself got up and slapped him shocking their friends.
"You good?" Gabby asked.
Drew felt his cheek. "Yeah, next time not so hard and preferably a Gibbs slap."
"Noted."
On the battlefield Squirtle looked up at the Moltres defiantly.
"Squritle I know you are tired do you want to come out?"
Squirtle looked at Ash and pounded his chest as if to say 'I got this.' Ash nodded.
"Alright then use Water Gun." Squirtle did so and Moltres just shrugged it off. Brandon ordered Moltres to use Flamethrower which forced the turtle to retreat. Ash ordered it to Withdraw into his shell while Moltres used Wing Attack to flip him up into the air. Ash quickly ordered a Hydro Pump which connected but did little visible damage. Moltres went into an Aerial Ace which sent Squirtle flying and causing him to crash land. The ref was about to call the match when Squirtle staggered up breathing heavily.
"Squirtle…please I don't want you to get hurt please stop this!" Ash cried out. Unknown to everyone except Anabel there was a blue line that was leaving Ash's body. In her aura's eye she saw it connect to Squritle. Ash was leaking out his Aura she concluded. His friendship with Squritle was allowing him to connect emotionally to Squritle. Focusing a bit more she realized that this was something like her connection to her pokémon but he was doing it subconsciously because of the adrenaline involved.
"I admire your pokémon's bravery Ash but this is the end of your Squritle. Moltres end this with Sky Attack."
Moltres flew up and started glowing red and started charging towards Squritle. Ash's friends stood up and watched in horror calling out for Squritle.
Ash could only watch as well. With as much energy as he could he yelled just before impact.
"SQURITLE!" Subconsciously Ash threw hands up as if to stop an attack that wasn't coming."
BOOOMM
A large smoke cloud went up from the point of impact sending a large shockwave which nearly blew back the spectators. Recovering their wits they watched the dust cloud disappear and were greeted by two sights. The first was Moltres was being stopped by its beak and was too stunned to move. This was because the second sight caused the group to drop their mouths in shock. Where Squirtle stood was a slightly larger turtle with darker colors, fin like ears and a wavy like tail. The turtle was holding Moltres by the beak and behind it was large crater.
The whole stadium even Brandon had one thought 'WHAT THE HECK?'
Drew recovered first and looked to Ash. He seemed to be in a similar stance to the turtle that was once Squritle. Looking back and forth again he shouted for Ash.
"Ash, swing your arms like a judo throw!"
Ash snapped out of his trance and looked to Drew. Confused he did just that. To his immense shock, the turtle did exactly that and threw Moltres across the area and crashed into a boulder stunning it temporarily. (Before you complain, in games this pokémon is 138 pounds. Not out of the realm of possibility especially with the adrenaline pumping.)
"What…what was that?" Misty asked still stunned.
"It was like Squirtle and Ash were in sync with each other." May pondered.
"It's because they were." Anabel said making the attention be drawn to her. "Right before that Sky Attack I noticed that an emotional link was being established between Squirtle and Ash. I thought it was just like mine, but when I looked at it again it was establishing a mental and physical link. I don't physically replicate a move like that I just send out my feelings. It was like they were linked by their minds through Aura."
"Linked through their minds via Aura." Drew pondered. He smiled. "An Aura Link, there ought to be a better name for it but right now I don't care. Ash now's your chance buddy!"
Ash looked at where Squirtle was and saw the unknown turtle. "Squritle?"
The pokémon smiled and pulled out its sunglasses. "Wartortle."
Ash smiled and gave a thumbs up. To his surprise Wartortle copied the gesture. Ash through a couple of punches and it was replicated.
Wartortle turned to see Moltres recovering. Ash looked at Wartortle and nodded and got into a stance.
(Gen 1 victory music, the one with the electric guitar.)
"I don't know what that was young man but that pokémon should have been defeated. Moltres use Flamethrower."
Moltres was mad and he fired off a white hot flame. Wartortle through a mental command fired a Bubblebeam which stopped the flames.
"Follow up with Aerial Ace." Moltres charged in but Wartortle managed to jump and in a new move his fist glowed light blue and struck Moltres' wing.
"Was that Ice Punch?" Max asked over the cheering.
"I think that was." Brock replied.
On the field Moltres started using Drill Peck. Almost like a choreographed dance Ash ducked and dodged making Wartortle do the same as Moltres became frustrated. Moltres then used Wing Attack and finally smacked Wartortle into another rock. The pain Wartortle endured was felt by Ash as he slightly winced at the crash. But Wartortle stood strong and fired a Hydro Pump which connect on Moltres and causing it to stagger back. After the exchange both parties were exhausted and looked like they were about to fall over.
"Moltres use Aerial Ace!"
"Wartortle use Skull Bash!"
Both attacks were launched, Wartortle using the rock behind him to get a boost in momentum, Moltres doing a flip and started charging in with a fiery aura while Wartortle glowed blue signaling Torrent was activated. Two collided again and steam and smoke was thrown up. When it cleared both pokémon were knocked out. Ash ran over to Wartortle and cradled him to his chest. (End the song here)
"Hey buddy." Ash said softly. Wartortle opened his eyes in pain. "You did great, I'm proud of you. We all are." Pikachu who walked with Ash gave Wartortle a cheerful squeak.
"War…torlte." Wartortle was groaned out but gave a pained smile to Pikachu. Ash handed Wartortle to Tori who carried him off to be checked out with the rest of his pokémon who were bandaged up.
Ash looked at Pikachu. "You ready buddy?"
Pikachu nodded and flared its cheeks. Ash nodded and went back to his spot.
"You have put up a great fight Ash but now it's over. Regice I need your assistance.
The Iceberg pokémon stood emotionless on the other side of the battlefield.
May pulled out her pokédex. Regice, the Iceberg Pokémon. Formed in the Ice Age, its body stays at a temperature of -328 degrees and cannot be melted, even by fire.
Drew sighed. "By type match up that's the best he could hope for but good luck getting his electric attacks through that thing has really high defense against those."
"Is there anything that could possibly get through?" Max asked.
Drew looked at the battlefield. "Regice is an Ice type a type that while it can be strong against certain types defensively it is not the best. Though this is a golem and this is a frontier brain I bet Brandon has thought of that.
On the battlefield Pikachu stood defiantly up to the Ice golem.
"Pikachu use Thunderbolt." Pikachu fired a large bolt at Regice which dodged the lightning bolt. Regice fired a Blizzard which Pikachu took to allow him to charge in with an Iron Tail. Regice countered with an Ice Beam which Pikachu barely dodged resulting in half the field being frozen. Pikachu's attempts to out run it resulted in another Ice Beam which completely froze the field. With Pikachu's speed negated Regice used the Ice to move faster and attempt to use Focus Punch. In a desperation move Ash ordered a Thunderbolt to slow him down. It was a good idea as the attack connected and paralyzed it. Pikachu then use Iron Tail and sent the golem back like a hockey puck. Regice then countered with an Ice Beam which created pillars to trap Pikachu.
Taking advantage of the lack of mobility Brandon ordered Regice to use Rest which would cure it of its paralysis. Ash ordered Pikachu to use Iron Tail to break free only to walk right into another Ice Beam which froze Pikachu solid.
The spectators gasped realizing Pikachu was trapped. The three that were most worried were Ash's girls who knew if the ref called it would be devastating to Ash.
With Ash he saw his best friend entombed he tried calling out to Pikachu even ordering a Thunderbolt. The attack seemingly failed and the ref was about to declare the match over when cracks appeared in the ice and then exploded in a shower of sparks and ice Pikachu was free, the lightning paralyzing the golem. This got the spectators on their feet.
Pikachu's cheeks flared and faced off against the golem again. "Regice use Focus Punch." Brandon called out. Regice hit Pikachu and sent him flying into the pillars. Ash tried to think of a way to turn this around and then had a moment of brilliance.
(Hoenn Victory Music)
"Pikachu use your momentum and use Iron Tail." Pikachu heard him and twisting around he started bouncing on the pillars. Seeing an opening Pikachu launched himself and struck with Iron Tail. Still having momentum Pikachu launched another one. Bouncing around again, he set up a third move when Brandon ordered an Ice Beam. The attack fired at Pikachu and was going to nail Pikachu midflight.
Ash though saw the attack and remembering something he heard from the earth group.
"Pikachu use Volt Tackle start spinning like a top!" Pikachu did so and to the amazement of all of the onlookers the Volt Tackle deflected the Ice Beam around Pikachu and delivered a devastating blow. Pikachu looked exhausted while Regice looked unfazed to the amazement of the onlookers. This quickly changed as it started toppling back and fell to the ground. The ref ran over to the golem while Pikachu fell back on his butt.
(End Music)
The ref took one look at Regice and made a decision. "Regice is unable to battle, the winner of the match and the battle is the Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town.
It took a few moments for it to sink in but Ash recovered to smile then laugh and then cheer.
"WE DID IT! PIKACHU EVERYONE YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!" Ash yelled as he ran to Pikachu and lifted him up. Despite being tire Pikachu could help but cheer as he was hugged by his trainer.
In the stands they were equally ecstatic as Ash's girls were hugging each other while Drew let out a loud roar as they celebrated Ash's win.
Brandon and Scott walked over and Brandon pulled out a gold symbol.
"You were a reckless but brave man Ash. This is proof you beat me and the certificate Scott has is proof you beat the Battle Frontier."
Ash smile could light up a city as he lifted the medal up and showed his pokémon what they accomplished.
After thanking the two men he walked over to the stands where Drew was coming from. He had an equally large smile as the high fived each other as they walked past. Coming up to the stands he saw his girls with smiles matching his. Ash walked into their embrace, Misty kissing him tenderly then May who was a little more forceful and Anabel who was shy but had the same determination as the other two. For the next few minutes, everything was right in their little world, the girls nuzzling their man and Ash feeling like a king. The girls let go but were still close enough to be near their man
On the battlefield Drew stood looking serious. Brandon spoke up.
"You have seen much my young ward. But this is going to be your greatest test yet."
Drew looked at him. "I am not afraid. I won't be backing down. My friend beat you so I know this is not impossible." He said before removing his hat and jacket and tossing it into the stands to Gabby and Tori.
Brandon revealed a pokéball. "Very well, Solrock I need your assistance."
The Sun pokémon came out of the pokéball looking stoic.
Drew pulled out his first pokéball. "Let's ride Manectric."
The electric roared for battle which began at the ref's signal. Brandon started with a Flamethrower which Manectric used to rocks that were replaced after Ash's battle. Manectric fired off a Shockwave then charged in with a Spark attack. Solrock used Confusion and levitated the electric pokémon into the rocks. Recovering quickly, Drew ordered a Thunderbolt which was deflected by a Rapid Spin. Solrock charged up a Solarbeam and fired at Manectric which connected and caused Manectric to stagger back. Solrock charged up a Flamethrower to finish him but Drew's remembered the winning move from Ash's battle and ordered Manectric to use Spark and charged right into the flames and connected knocking it out.
His friends cheered for the win and Drew pointed Ash as if to say 'That's yours thanks for letting me use it.' Brandon recalled Solrock and looked unfazed. "That was just a warm-up. Your friend was able to beat two legendary pokémon. Can you top that with three? Zapdos I need your assistance.
The lightning bird being revealed confirmed to Drew that the very least Brandon had two of the legendary birds. His declaration of needing to beat three meant he probably had the other golems. Looking at his faithful electric type Manectric nodded that he can still continue. Drew smiled and then looked at Zapdos.
"Alright let's start with Thunderbolt." Manectric fired of the bolt of lightning and connected but Zapdos was seemingly unaffected by the attack. Brandon ordered a Wing Attack which caught the stationary Manectric and lifted him up. Then he ordered an Aerial Ace which landed a critical hit on Manectric. Manectric landed on its side and was in pain.
"Manectric are you okay?" Drew called out. Manectric groaned but stood up on shaky legs.
Drew sadly sighed. "Manectric its okay I am not disappointed. But remember what I taught you. If you go down you go out swinging. Do you have enough in the tank for one more attack?"
Manectric nodded with some pain. "Okay then." Zapdos began charging in with a Sky Attack.
"Wait…Wait….MANECTRIC USE THUNDER GIVE HER ALL YOU GOT!" Drew called out. Manectric charged up the Thunder and fired at the charging Zapdos and the two attacks connected send up a large cloud of smoke. When it cleared Zapdos was still flying with some damage but still raring to go. Manectric on the other hand…
"Manectric is unable to battle. Zapdos wins." The ref called out. Drew ignored the call and ran to his fallen comrade. He gently picked him up. "You've done great my friend. You earned this rest." Manectric closed his eyes and finally fell asleep.
Drew sighed and went back to his side of the field. He pulled out a poké ball and looked at it. "You're the only aerial pokémon I trust in this situation. It's time to avenge your fallen comrade, old pal. Let's ride Flygon.
The dragon pokémon let out a roar and stood in front of Zapdos. May pulled out her pokédex Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. Zapdos has both electric and flying elements and the flappage of its wings can create lightning.
In the stands Ash made an observation.
"Flygon is a ground type that means electric types moves won't work on it."
"But let's not forget a type advantage especially against a pokémon like Zapdos can be meaningless. Especially considering that some of his moves are useless as well." Brocks said as he looked towards Gabby who was holding her hand over her heart. Looking off to the side he saw Tori examining Manectric and rubbing him reassuring the electric type.
On the battlefield, Brandon started off the battle with a Drill Peck. Flygon dodged it and use Steel Wing which did nothing to faze it. Flygon used Flamethrower next but Zapdos used Detect to dodge the attack and got behind Flygon and use Wing Attack and struck Flygon.
Drew growled knowing he had to think of something. Looking up he saw the pyramid opening and got an idea.
"Flygon fly straight up." Flygon who was flying around trying to avoid Zapdos heard him and headed straight up. Zapdos went after him knowing they both have the same amount of speed. But Drew's eye he saw something else. He saw a blue propeller plane ghosting over Flygon and a green propeller plane with red circles over Zapdos. The further they climbed the more tired Zapdos appeared to be. Zapdos then cringed as electricity shot through it. Drew figured either one of Manectric's attacks or the ability Static paralyzed Zapdos. In the chaos of the battle it wasn't noticed until now. Regardless Zapdos started falling to earth and Flygon was taking advantage of it.
"Flygon use Dragonbreath and spin into a twister." Flygon drew back and fired. Zapdos recovered enough for Brandon to fire a Hyper Beam into the Dragon breath. The combined powerful attacks knocked Flygon off balance and sending him crashing down with Zapdos. The two pokémon crashed to earth both knocked out. Drew was already runny for the crash site knowing there was going to be some lingering damage from that height. Tori was there working on him and looked up as he approached. "He slowed down before impact; all I can tell is some muscle strains and a concussion. Nothing looks broken especially the neck, but I don't think he will battling anytime soon."
Drew nodded. "Thanks." Manectric walked over to Flygon and sat down next to it. Drew chuckled. "Always supporting your friends huh?" Manectric nodded and watched as his master walked back to the field.
In the stands almost everyone was trying to figure out what Drew tried to do.
"That was kind of crazy. Drew knew that they both matched speed. Why would he risk going up like that?" Misty asked.
"It's because of what he saw." Gabby said. At their questioning looks she explained. "You know briefly how some of our world's history is. There was a massive conflict during our grandparent's generation that consumed the world. It is appropriately called World War II; two because there was another war three decades before this one that eventually involved all the world's powers. One of our country's opponents, called Japan, focused on sea and air power. Their plane of choice was called the Zero. What Drew did was a trick that the Zero pilots and eventually our pilots used to shoot down the opposition. He used Flygon's relative freshness and Zapdos' potential paralysis to essentially stall out Zapdos and had Flygon tried to shoot down Zapdos. (Look up Zero vs. Hellcat this is essentially the same explanation)
"Wow that is kind of cool." Max said in wonder as he saw Drew back in his starting spot.
"He loves history and he knows how to apply it appropriately." Gabby said as he saw Drew turn serious.
Drew held up a poké ball while waiting for Brandon to make a move.
"Regirock I need your assistance." Brandon called out and the stone golem stood ready.
Drew looked at the ball in his hand. "Let's do this. Let's ride Swampert." The Mud Fish pokémon stood on the other side from Regirock. Seeing his friends hurting he growled and got into a stance his trainer had taught him.
"Let's start off with Muddy Water." Swampert's eyes glowed as a muddy colored wave was launched towards Regirock. Brandon though was prepared for it and had Regirock use Protect. Drew though was determined to keep the advantage and ordered an Ice Beam which connected but Regirock looked unfazed. Swampert was ordered to use Ice Beam on its hand and then use Ice Punch a move they developed to counter possible dragon-types. (Remember its Gen-5 rules)
Swampert came in for the attack and connected knocking it back slightly. Charging up another Ice Punch Swampert charged in. Before impact though, Brandon ordered Regirock to use Superpower which shocked the audience as Regirock bulked up and landed a punch across Swampert's cheek sending him flying into a boulder.
"Swampert! Are you okay?" Drew called out. Through some groaning Swampert stood up and got into his stance.
Drew sighed and then looked at the battlefield and at Regirock. 'Such a powerful move…Swampert was lucky to stand up after that. But a movie like that had to have a drawback. What is this move's drawback…something to do with stats?
Max was looking up the move on his pokénav. "Superpower an extremely powerful fighting type move but the user-"
-gives up physical attack and defense due to the strain." Drew said out loud. He looked to Swampert who still wanted to fight. "Swampert try to get in close." Swampert staggered but charged in any way. Regirock charged up a Hyper Beam but Drew was quick and had Swampert use Ice Beam and slid on the ice to dodge the beam. The ice continued to towards another rock which Swampert used to stop his slide then bounced up into the air. Drew ordered a Dynamic Punch which connected which with the added ice sent him into the rocks. The combined tactic caused Regirock to topple over and knocked out.
His friends were cheering loudly realizing Drew was one win away. Regirock was recalled and Brandon wasted no time releasing his final pokémon.
"Registeel I need your assistance."
Drew groaned but seeing Swampert still wanting to fight he let him stay in. He ordered an Ice Beam which was not effective due to the typing. Swampert then went in to try and use Hydro Pump but Registeel's defense pretty much negated that. Registeel then used Metal Claw to connect with Swampert which had gotten too close. Registeel grabbed him and use Headbutt which stunned the Water-Type. It then Body Slammed Swampert. The combined attacks knocked out Swampert which stunned the crowd watching. Swampert was one of the toughest pokémon the group had and to be taken out like that. It proved Brandon did not become a Frontier Brain for being weak.
Swampert was handed off to Tori as Drew held out his last pokémon. "You have pulled through before now I need you to do it again. Let's ride Haryiama."
Haryiama growled and pounded his fists ready to fight. Drew ordered Haryiama into a Tackle but Registeel shrugged it off. Registeel used Metal Claw which also did little damage to Haryiama. Haryiama then tried Arm Thrust but Registeel use Iron Defense negating the damage. Registeel went in with a Headbutt again and stunned Haryiama and caused him to stagger back. Registeel then used Ancient Power which was launched at the stunned pokémon and connected sending him back. Registeel then charged in with Headbutt intent to finish it off like it did to Swampert.
Drew could only watch as Haryiama was being run down. 'Haryiama…I can't let it end like this…NO! IT WON'T END LIKE THIS! I WILL NOT LOSE' Drew said as his body started to faintly glow. Anabel's gasp alerted them that whatever was happening to Drew was the same thing that happened to Ash and the group got up to watch.
Drew feeling the connection vaguely reached back and threw his fist which Haryiama copied and caused the Registeel to stagger back. Not wasting any time he started throwing punches like he was Rocky Balboa to Registeel's Ivan Drago.
One punch after another he could not get through the ridiculous defense. In desperation he tried a Vital Throw and threw him towards side of the field. Looking at Registeel he noticed a small crack in Registeel and came up with an idea. He mentally ordered, Haryiama to use Focus Punch with his left hand. Brandon in desperation ordered an Iron Defense again to block against the attack but Haryiama targeted the crack and connected with a devastating blow that forced Registeel to one knee. Haryiama then went into a punching frenzy that hit Registeel for damage all the while Drew started chanting "Come on…go down…Come on…GO DOWN!" At that last yell Haryiama sent blow right across what passed for Registeel's face. The metal golem staggered then fell to the side. The referee ran over to the pokémon's side as Drew and Haryiama caught their breath while their friends watched with bated breath. The ref looked hard and then made the call.
"Registeel is unable to battle, Haryiama wins. The victor is Andrew Smith of Oakland."
Andrew looked at the ref and then chuckled and then raised his hands in triumph and let out a victory roar which was copied by all his pokémon. Drew ran over and hugged his fighting type who raised his hand like a tired boxer after a long match.
Brandon walked over to the celebrating trainer with Scott in tow. "You and your pokémon did amazing. It's my honor to present you the Brave Symbol and the certificate signifying your entry in the Hall of Fame."
Drew smiled and then a blonde and brown blur tackled him to the ground as Tori and Gabby started kissing him senseless. After a couple of minutes he was in a dazed from the kissing overload he got from his girls. "Man if this is what I get for winning like this, what do I get for winning a league." He said humorously.
After a few minutes of congratulations they exited the Battle Pyramid and saw the man off. They left for the center to celebrate the victory.
Next Day
The group had packed up and was heading back to Pallet Town. They were discussing future plans.
"So me, Ash, Tori and Gabby will head off to Sinnoh. What about the rest of you?" Drew said with his hands behind his head.
"I want to check on my sisters but I am willing to meet with you guys in Sinnoh." Misty said.
"Same here we want to visit our families and discuss our plans but will definitely be there before too long." May said with Max agreeing with his sister.
"I know my family can take care of itself but maybe a visit wouldn't hurt." Brock said.
"I can stay with you Ash…I mean I have nowhere else to go." Anabel said shyly.
Ash smiled and hugged her close. "My mom will love you don't worry about a thing."
Anabel nodded with a small blush.
Drew shook his head. Two minutes later they were entering a canyon when Ash felt something off.
"What's wrong Ash?" Misty asked.
Ash looked around. "I am not…LOOK OUT!" Ash spotted a light and they were all forced to jump back. When they looked around, they found a terrifying site. All along the canyon wall and in the canyon itself, there were Dark Soldiers. They heard laughing and they spotted someone walking up. It was Glenn and he had an unusual looking monster. It was black with purplish feathers and had three heads. There were also several other creatures behind him as well.
"Well….Well Guardians how nice to see you."
Ash growled. "Wish we could say the same thing Glenn." He said as they pulled out their belts. Drew was scanning the cliffs and cursed. 'We definitely walked into an ambush. Only way out is to go the way we came and this monster is looking serious. But I don't think we can all make it.' Drew looked at Tori, Anabel and Max. "We need to get out of here. FLAME BLADE." He fired a concentrated fire attack and struck the cliffs taking some of the soldiers out. The collapsing cliffs gave them enough time to run out of the canyon. Glenn growled and ordered them followed.
The group ran until they got to a forest near the pokémon center. Stopping and catching their breath Drew spoke up. "Guys I do not think we can win this one. Tori, Max, Anabel I want you to take all our pokémon and sent them to Oak's lab. Then I want you to run as far away as you can."
Said trio widened their eyes. "No you can't be serious!" Max said.
"Drew, are you insane I know we can take these guys."
Anabel looked at the group. Outside of the three on the spot, she could see the serious looks on their faces.
May walked up to her brother and hugged him. "Max…I love you little brother please just listen to be just this once. Get out of here Please!" May said with tears in her eyes. Max looked at his sister tears and reluctantly nodded as May gave him her pokémon. Tori was even more reluctant to run but a combined tearful hug from Gabby and Drew and they handed her their pokémon.
Anabel looked at her friends. She had just found them and now she was going to lose them. But her emotional connection showed they were doing this out of love and so with a final kiss they separated and they left.
Misty watched them leave with tears in her eyes. "We just signed our deaths didn't we?"
"No we didn't, we will live for them we will come back to them." Ash said. He held up his buckle. "Ready?"
Drew nodded. "As I will ever be." He said holding up his phone. Looking over he saw the others activate their belts
STANDBY LEO/ORION
HENSHIN
COMPLETE/ORION/EVOVLE
Now in their armored forms they took up positions to attempt to stem the attack that was coming.
Twenty Minutes Later
At the pokémon center Nurse Joy was working on the computer when the three kids came in.
"NURSE JOY EMERGENCY!" Max yelled out.
"What's going on?" Joy said.
"Bad…guys…after…us…we need…to send pokémon…to Prof. Oak…NOW!" Tori panted out.
Joy nodded and started calling Prof. Oak. Max and Tori handed Anabel the balls. "Anabel go send these pokémon out we will cover you.
Anabel nodded. Nurse Joy had gotten Oak on the line. "Anabel how are you where's Ash?"
"No time. Get your transporter ready I got like thirty pokémon that need transport now."
Oak nodded and fired up the machine. One painstakingly transport at a time, the balls were evacuated to Oak's Lab. Tracey came to take help with this as it got over whelming. After ten tense minutes the last ball was on its way. Just in time as Max in his Ace form was sent through the doors breaking it. The damage was enormous as he was forced out of his transformation and knocked out.
Anabel ran out and saw Tori as Sirius trying desperately to hold off the charge. Anabel quickly slotted her Change Espeon card and activated the belt.
Henshin
EVOLVE
Now as Kyokan she ran into the battle as Sirius fell to the monstrosity that was the dragon like creature. She started scanning cards.
PSYCHIC
She tried to use Psychic on the creature but it didn't work surprising Anabel. She instead focused on some of the troops surrounding it and it had more success. She scanned another card.
THUNDER
Spinning her chakrams around she levitated them both and brought down lightning bolts on multiple troops. The dragon like creature swooped in and caught her with and she tried breaking free. It bit her and threw her into the ground. She staggered up and watched as it charged up an attack that looked like a Hyper Beam. She saw the attack was going to hit the center. So with great strength she scanned one last card.
LIGHT SCREEN
She ran in front of the path of the attack as it fired and it broke through the Light Screen with some effort. Anabel took the brunt of the attack and her armor sparked and her transformation failed. She collapsed with blood coming from the bite marks and some blood in her mouth.
Glenn laughed. "You riders are fools. No one can stop us. Now you will be prisoners to our world domination, BWAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Anabel with great pain looked over and saw her friends in worse shape that she was being carried around like a sack of potatoes. She caught a glimpse of Ash and her final sight before he vision went black was her arm reaching out to him in a futile effort to reach him.
Is this the end of the riders? Is the pokémon world going to fall? Find out in next exciting chapter next time on Journeys of The Dreamer.
END OF CHAPTER
UO: Finally done and back in action on this. Just to let you know, I will be starting work soon so I will have to find a balance on work and play. I will never give up my stories.
Anyway no Omake this time
Preview: Our heroes are trapped at Team Rocket's HQ. If they want to live and be free they must survive the gauntlet of different Kaijuu. And their inside men must make a choice. Finally if they survive Sinnoh awaits.
Next Time: Rocket's Gauntlet.
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