A Gym Leader Showdown
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon rights to it belongs to Game Freak
Me: Hey I wanted to explain some things before you start reading
Riolu: I'll help
Me: First Ash's Arceus form is about the same height as he is as a human
Riolu: Second Pikachu is the only other talking Pokémon besides Meowth
Me: Third the reason they got these baby Pokémon goes back to when they got their Keystones which will be used in the next chapter
Riolu: Reminder I'm not owned the Author and that's it for any kind of news today
Ash woke up in his sleeping bag and got up and saw Riolu and Electrike were still asleep, "Hey good morning Ash," Pikachu said in a whisper, "Good morning Pikachu," Ash said and sat down in a chair near Riolu, "Good morning Ash," Ritchie whispered and went to sit near Electrike, "He seems to be mimicking you a lot recently," Pikachu said, "I think we just have similar personality," Ash said, "You think that's the reason he copies you," Pikachu said, "Yeah our personalities are caring and loving and we won't stand for bullying coming from people or Pokémon," Ash said as Riolu stirred awake, "Huh w-where am I," Riolu said then saw Ash and remembered what happened, "So that wasn't a dream mommy and daddy are really gone," Riolu said as tears appeared in his eyes, "Don't worry your apart of my family now remember," Ash said comforting Riolu, "I miss them," Riolu said with tears still in his eyes, "I buried them nearby do want to go over to their graves and say your goodbyes," Ash asked, "Yes please," Riolu said trying to wipe the tears away, "Okay do you want me to carry you," Ash asked and Riolu nodded as Ash picked him up and put him on his shoulder, "Okay let's go see your mommy and daddy," Ash said as they left the makeshift medical station and towards the graves, "Alright were here," Ash said picking Riolu up off his shoulder and put him in front of the graves, "Thank you Mommy and Daddy for trying to save me and I'm with a good person and I know your both in a better place," Riolu said trying to hold back his tears, "I'll miss you and I will always love you," Riolu said kneeling down before bursting into tears, "Hey it's okay their both happy knowing your safe and well," Ash said kneeling beside Riolu and giving him a hug, "I'll miss them but I'm happy that they died knowing you'd save me and care for me," Riolu said still crying, "hey if want to be my Pokémon I have to catch you first that way bad people can't take you away from me," Ash said to Riolu holding out Pokéball, "Okay I don't want to leave you," Riolu said touching the Pokéball and instantly made the capture and Ash then let him out, "Can I stay out of my Pokéball I want to stay out here with you," Riolu said, "Okay why don't we head back now then we can make you some breakfast alright," Ash said, "Okay daddy," Riolu said as Ash picked him up and placed him on his shoulder, walking back towards the camp, "Hey guys," Ash said as Riolu held Ash's head, "It's okay we won't hurt you," Dawn said with a smile, "Riolu these are my friends Serena, Dawn, and Ritchie," Ash said to him making him calm down some, "Yeah I helped out this Electrike that was in that cage with you," Ritchie said showing the Electrike sitting on his lap, "Ash can we eat now," Riolu said as his stomach rumbled, "Wait I have let my girlfriends out of their Pokéballs first," Ash said grabbing a bunch of Pokéballs off his belt, "Okay you said they were Legendries right," Riolu asked, "Yes they are, girls you come on out," Ash said and his girlfriends emerged from their Pokéballs, "I know those two it's lady Azelf and lady Giratina," Riolu said in amazement, "Yeah the others are Latias, Cresselia, Ho-Oh, Suicune, Kyogre, and Celebi," Ash said as Riolu looked and saw Manaphy, "Who's that," Riolu asked pointing at Manaphy, "This is Manaphy she sees me as her dad like you," Ash said smiling, "So would she be like a sister," Riolu asked, "Yes that would be correct," Ash said as Riolu remembered what Ash told him last night, "So how can you date them if you're a human," Riolu asked, "Because I was born a Pokémon," Ash said as he transformed into his Arceus form with Riolu sitting on his back, "You're an Arceus wow," Riolu said staring at Ash, "Yes and this is why I can mate with Legendries," Ash said lying down and Riolu hopped off and got near Ash's head, "Wow you're awesome," Riolu said making Ash smile, "Thank you Riolu," Ash said nuzzling him, "Guys here's your breakfast," Dawn said leaving their food on plates, "Alright let's eat," Ash said and everyone dug in.
After eating they continued on their way to Cyllage City when they saw Viola, "Hey Viola what's up," Ash said getting her attention, "Oh hey Ash I see you caught some new Pokémon," Viola said waving at him, "Yeah I caught a Fletchling, a Froakie, and adopted this Riolu after some poachers killed his parents," Ash said as Riolu tried to hide behind Ash's head, "Oh I'm so sorry for your Riolu's loss," Viola said looking shocked, "Yeah now he calls me daddy and I don't really mind it's kind of nice," Ash said smiling and rubbing Riolu's head, "Hey does he consider Pikachu his uncle," Viola asked Ash, "Yeah he does because me and Pikachu having a brotherly bond after traveling together for so long," Ash said as Pikachu nodded, "It's nice to have someone think of me as an older role model," Pikachu said, "Huh I just noticed that Pikachu can talk," Viola said, "Yeah that was a new feature on my special Pokédex," Ash said smiling while scratching the back of his head, "Wow that's pretty cool," Viola said, "Hey Viola what are you doing out here," Serena asked her, "Oh I'm heading towards the Battle Chateau would you like to come with me," Viola asked, "Sure I want to see what the Battle Chateau looks like," Ash said with Riolu staying close to Ash then Ash's new Pokédex made a ringing sound, "Hmm oh looks like Gary's calling me," Ash said as he hit the answer button, "Hey Ash I'm calling to talk about those traitors Brock got his Onix to evolve into a Steelix and his Swampert can Mega evolve," Gary said with look of disgust on his face, "Thanks for the news Gary I need to check on something I'll call you back after I get my third Gym badge alright," Ash said, "Okay Ash wait is that a Riolu," Gary asked seeing Riolu causing Riolu to become scared and hide, "I'll tell you more later bye," Ash said hanging up on him, "Riolu are you okay," Serena asked, "I'm just shy towards strangers," Riolu said looking upset, "It's okay Riolu she was just worried and you can trust Gary he is a good friend from Kanto," Ash said looking at him, "Okay daddy," Riolu said looking at Ash, "We'll visit Kanto before Unova so you can meet all the other Pokémon in my family okay," Ash said and Riolu nodded, "Come on guys and hurry up," Viola said way ahead of them, "Were coming," Ash said as they ran to keep up with her then after running for a while they reached the Battle Chateau, "Okay guys were here welcome to the Battle Chateau," Viola said taking a photo of herself in front of the entrance, "Hey Viola are you ready for our battle," a man with a weird hair style said, "Yes I am Grant and I brought some guests," with me," Viola said pointing at Ash and his friends, "Good you brought people to see you get crushed," Grant said with a smile, "I think you must have rocks for brains if you think I'll lose to you," Viola said smiling back at him, "Then let's settle this on the battle field," Grant said walking into the building, "Come on guys," Viola said going into the building as Ash and his friends followed and went to the stands, "This battle will be one on one using all Pokémon on either side," a referee said holding two flags a red and green one, "Gym leader Grant are you ready," the referee asked, "Yeah let's rock and roll," Grant said, "Gym leader Viola are you ready," the referee asked, "Yes let's show him something picture perfect," Viola said ready to battle, "BEGIN," the referee said as both Gym leaders released a Pokémon, "Surskit go," Viola said as Surskit appeared, "Onix let's go," Grant said as Onix appeared, "Surskit use Ice Beam on the field then add your Sticky Web," Viola said as Surskit froze the field, "Now use Rock Tomb before she can use Sticky Web," Grant said as encased Surskit in a pile of rocks, "Use Ice Beam to freeze the rocks then Quick Attack to break free," Viola said as Surskit burst out of the frozen rocks but showed signs of damage, "Surskit use Ice Beam on Onix then use Signal Beam," Viola said as Surskit froze Onix's tail, "Now use Rock Tomb then use Rock Throw," Grant said and encased Surskit in stone then threw a boulder at the stone pile causing it to break revealing a knocked out Surskit, "Surskit is unable to battle Onix wins now send out your next Pokémon," the referee said, "Go Vivillon," Viola said as Vivillon appeared, "Vivillon use Gust then combine it with Sticky Web," Viola said as Vivillon used the combo immobilizing Onix, "Onix try to use Rock Polish," Grant said as Onix got shinier, "Vivillon use Silver Wind," Viola said as the attack hit Onix knocking him out, "Onix is unable to battle Vivillon wins Grant choose your next Pokémon," the referee said, "Onix return, now go Tyrunt," Grant said as Tyrunt appeared, "Now use Rock Tomb then use Draco Meteor," Grant said as Vivillon was covered in rocks as Draco Meteor hit causing a minor explosion revealing a knocked out Vivillon, "Vivillon is unable to battle the winner is Grant and Tyrunt," the referee said as Viola returned Surskit and Grant returned Tyrunt and shook hands, "That was a great battle Viola," Grant said smiling, "Yeah it was and I got a few good pictures," Viola said smiling as they talked, "Hey Viola that was an amazing battle," Ash said turning towards Grant, "Hey are you the Gym leader for Cyllage City," Ash asked, "Yes why do you ask," Grant asked him, "Well get ready cause when I get there I challenge you to a Gym battle," Ash said with small fist pump, "Well then I'll be looking forward to a battle with you," Grant said smirking as they left the Battle Chateau, "Riolu you should meet my other three friends so that way you'll know them," Ash said looking at Riolu, "Okay who are they," Riolu asked, "Their names are Jessie, James, and Meowth," Ash said dialing the number, "Are you calling them now," Riolu asked, "Yeah that way you can see my house okay," Ash said smiling at Riolu as James answered the phone, "Hello Ash you called," James said, "Hey James I met the next Gym leader he uses rock types and I caught some new Pokémon," Ash said smiling, "Perfect you'll be able to challenge the league in no time," James said smiling, "Yeah then I can prove them all wrong," Ash said smiling, "Also I sent the message to Cilan like you asked and got a response right away he was begging you for forgiveness," James said remembering how sad the message was, "Really he was begging me," Ash said feeling bad, "Should I send him a response," James asked Ash, "Yes tell him I forgive but he will have to re-earn my friendship," Ash said as James nodded, "And which Pokémon did you catch since we last spoke," James asked, "I caught a Froakie, a Fletchling, and I adopted a Riolu," Ash said as Riolu appeared in front of the screen, "Hi I'm Riolu," Riolu said smiling, "Hello Riolu I'm James it's nice to meet you," James said as Riolu hopped back on Ash's shoulder, "Ash your house is just about done but I took Jessie to a hospital to make sure she wasn't getting an infection," James said as Meowth came into view, "James is that Ash your talking to," Meowth asked seeing James, "Yes he's on his way to his third Gym battle," James said as Meowth came on screen, "Hey Ash how are you doing," Meowth asked giving big smile, "Hey Meowth I'm doing fine and this is Riolu I adopted him after an incident with some poachers," Ash said not giving away to many details, "Riolu I'm sorry about whatever happened and hope your doing okay," Meowth said feeling bad for him James looked sad as well, "I miss them a lot but my new daddy said he would keep me safe," Riolu said making James and Meowth cheer up, "Well see you soon Ash," James said hanging up, "Alright guys it should be good to camp here," Ash said surveying the clearing, "Yeah I can have dinner ready in an hour," Dawn said, "Mind if I help you cook," Serena asked, "Sure I could use the help," Dawn said as they set up the cooking materials, "Hey girls you can come on out," Ash said throwing their Pokéballs, "Hey Ash what happened while we were in our Pokéballs," Latias asked, "I saw Viola and she battled the Cyllage City Gym leader he uses rock types so Pikachu and Riolu are going to battle," Ash said getting Riolu's attention, "Daddy I've never been in a battle before," Riolu said shocked that he would battle, "Don't worry first tell me what moves you know," Ash said holding Riolu in his lap, "I think I know Quick Attack, Endure, and Force Palm," Riolu said thinking about what moves he knew, "That's a pretty good move set," Azelf said, "Yeah it is and I know the perfect sparring partner for you," Ash said looking at Pikachu, "Do you want Uncle Pikachu to train me," Riolu asked, "Yeah Uncle Pikachu has had to battle rock types and ground types a bunch of times so he can teach you how to battle them better than anyone else," Ash said rubbing Riolu's head, "Okay then daddy when do you want us to start training," Riolu asked, "You can start training tonight after dinner for a little bit then in the morning after breakfast okay," Ash said, "Okay daddy," Riolu said happily lying his head on Ash's side, "And after the Gym battle I'll ask Dawn to make something special to celebrate your first battle," Ash said making Riolu happy, "Yay that sounds great," Riolu said with a smile on his face, "Dinner is ready," Dawn said and everyone gathered around and ate their food then after a short training session went to sleep.