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Chapter 5

The meeting of the Pallet Elites

This will chapter is basically focused on showing how Rob and Ash got into the tag battle vs. Alex and Gary. Any way the much anticipated meeting is next chapter. Oh yeah Disclaimer: See my profile

Now on with the story.

With Ash, Rob and May:

We find our heros on their way to Prof. Oak's ranch all glad to get out of that house for one reason or another. Each was also anxious to see the pokemon that they had left at the ranch. Rob however was also looking to make a few changes in his lineup as he wanted to win the Orre league using his best lineup.

Rob: Alakazam, Blastoise sorry guys but I'm gonna need Feraligator and Lugia for this one I just know it.

While Rob was left to his musings Ash and May were talking about where they will go for their next journey.

Ash: I'm kinda thinking about going to either the Sinnoh or the Orre region.

May: Wow I'm gonna sty with you. Harley and Drew wanted me to go to Johto but I think I need to do what you do not always following my rivals around so that I can make some new stronger ones and push myself harder. I mean like you once said how can you get stronger when you only deal with the same rivals all the time.

Ash just smiled and gave May a kiss so that she knew he would support her 100 no matter where she went. Rob just looked at them and grinned. He decided he would give Ash some advice as he wasn't sure his bro was ready for the Orre region.

Rob: Hey Ash if you don't mind I'd like to suggest Sinnoh then maybe the Sevvii islands. Sinnoh has both a Frontier and a league and Sevvii is kind like a giant Orange league. Only you see it has 4 gyms on each island. Before you can compete on the next island you have to win all 4 badges from the first and so on. When you finish there is a tournament where you can compete and if you win you get to face there champion. It's sorta like Kanto league meets Orange league with a twist.

Ash: Ok then I guess that is what I'll do. Now I just need to decide on a lineup. All I know for sure is that Pikachu, Sceptile and Charizard are all coming.

This got all three thinking when Rob thought of something.

Rob: You know you'll be needing a water type and it would seem you have pokemon from Kanto and Hoenn but not Johto. Also if you go with a regionally diverse team you might want to keep a spot open for a pokemon from Sinnoh.

Ash grinned as he had to admit he kinda like what his brother was suggesting.

Ash: Hmm. That's not a bad idea.

May: Hey wait maybe I should try something similar with my lineup.

Both Ash and May had to admit they liked the idea as it promised them a chance to really try some experimenting and get some other pokemon some experience. As they continued to considered the possibilities they drew closer to Oak's ranch.

Ash: You know I like that idea I think I'll bring Totodile along it has been a while since I used him. Also I'll bring Haunter along seeing as I've only been using him for a month.

Rob: Can't say I blame you a Ghost type always comes in handy.

May: Speaking of which I just realized I need to plan out a team to take with me. I already know I'm gonna take Blazekin but I need to fill 5 more spots.

At this Ash grinned as he remembered that he had a surprise for May when he got to the lab. This was something he was positive that she would really love. As they kept on walking they arrived at the ranch to find Oak and Tracy tending to the pokemon. Oak saw the group and grinned as he was particularly glad to see this group.

Oak: Rob you're here huh? So did Ash drag you back or did hell freeze over?

Rob: Both happened actually.

At this statement both immediately started laughing their asses off. Meanwhile Tracy looked confused as he had never seen this new comer before.

Tracy: Hey Ash, who is this guy?

Ash: Oh right you never did meet my older brother did you. Tracy meet my older brother Rob Ketchum.

Both Tracy and Rob exchanged greetings and wound up in an interesting discussion about the Orre region. Apparently that is where Tracy is from(Seriously they never did say where he is from did they?).

Rob: Well sorry to interrupt this but I'd like to see my pokemon right now if you don't mind prof?

Oak: Go right on ahead. I kinda figured you and Ash would and I'm assuming May will want to see her Bulbasaur.

Both Ash and May nodded completely agreeing that he was right with this one. As the went back into the corral Rob decided to call his pokemon first. He walked ahead to a specific spot and let out a real loud whistle. Pretty soon the young trainer found himself surrounded by over 600 pokemon. With his Pikachu already out he decided to call out his other 5 to complete this reunion. With this reunion he felt kinda at home and really happy that he had come back to Pallet now. Next up was Ash.

Ash: Ok Pikachu you know how to get their attention and let them know we're back.

Pikachu

With that Pikachu fired off a huge Thunder Bolt and it didn't take long before all of Ash's Pokemon and May's Bulbasaur were there to meet them. Ash like his bro decided to release all of his pokemon to make a complete reunion. Upon letting them out many were pleasantly surprised to see that Charizard has rejoined the group.

Ash: Ok guys it's great to be back and I'm glad to see you all have been keeping in shape.

May just went over to see her Bulbasaur and was glad to see that she has been doing pretty good. Hey Bulby I see you are ding pretty well here with Bulbasaur. May winked at Bulby after saying that. Bulby of course responded by blushing an incredibly bright shade of red. May just looked at this and laughed.

???: Well, Well this is a first. The entire Pallet elite 4 here together.

Everyone turned around to see both Alex and Gary standing there. Gary looked kinda happy to see Ash and Alex looked like he was ready to challenge some one to another battle. The situation instantly tensed up as Rob's crushing victory over Alex was still fresh in the minds of everyone who witnessed or participated in the battle.

Alex: Well you have to admit it didn't seem predictable with me and Rob never around here any more.

Rob: Yeah I have to admit you do have a pretty good point there dude.

Gary: I have an idea for that. Why not commemorate the occasion with a brothers vs. brothers tag team battle.

Ash: Sounds like a good idea to me.

Tracy: Alright then I'll referee this match. The Ketchums vs. The Oaks.

Prof: This is good but I wish I had time to sell tickets.

Brock: I know what you mean. This would sell out an entire stadium in an hour.

May: I hope Ash wins. This is his rival and his brothers Rival. Against him and his brother. Ell I do have to admit based on what I've seen in his battles Ash couldn't ask for a better Tag team partner.

Rob: Yo Feraligator your up buddy.

With that Rob's Feraligator came forward ready to battle. Ash then decided he would shake things up and throw any strategy the Oak's would have off.

Ash: Haunter your up buddy

Everyone except Rob threw Ash a strange glance. Rob however grinned as he knew what his bro was up to.

Rob: Nice going bro. They are already off their game I can tell that.

Gary: Ok I choose Flygon.

Alex: Alright come on out Jolteon.

With that the pokemon stared each other down waiting for one of the trainers to call a command and start this battle. Gary decided that he will be the one to start the battle off.

Gary: Flygon use Dragon Breath on Feraligator.

Ash: Haunter get in front of Feraligator and use Mirror Coat.

The blast came back at Flygon who took the hit due to shock that Ash's Haunter had reacted so quickly.

Alex: Jolteon fire Pin missel at them.

Rob: Feraligator counter it with Hydro Pump.

The projectiles were easily countered by the Hydro Pump. This little exchange kept going on while Flygon recovered and resumed firing Dragon Breath. Each and every time it was sent back at Flygon via Mirror coat. Now Flygon however is dodging each and everyone of these attacks.

Gary: Flygon use Fire Blast on Haunter.

Ash: Haunter counter it with Dark shade.

The two attacks met and instantly canceled each other out. Flygon started to grow frustrated by his inability to land an attack on his target. However he was in for a shock as he forgot about Feraligator because of Haunter.

Rob: Feraligator hit Flygon with Ice Punch.

The impact shocked Flygon. He turned around to retaliate only to be hit with a Second Ice punch. Flygon then barley Dodged a Third while Haunter use Counter to repel Jolteon.

Ash: Haunter use Confusion on Jolteon.

Haunter did just that stopping Jolteon in its tracks and allowing Ash to give his next command.

Ash: Haunter Use Hypnosis then Dream Eater.

Jolteon was instantly put asleep with the Hypnosis and the Dream Eater finished him off much to the Dismay of the Oak brothers.

Alex: Jolteon return. Come on out Kingler. Use Ice Beam on Haunter

Ash: Haunter use Counter now!

Rob: Feraligator Throw Flygon into the Ice beam

Feraligator instantly grabbed Gary's Flygon and tossed him into the stream of the Ice beam. Instantly freezing Flygon who almost crashed into Kingler.

Rob: Now Feraligator hit Flygon with Dynamic Punch.

Ash: Haunter while your at it hit Flygon with Dark Shade

The combination took an extreme impact on Flygon who managed to get up and caught Haunter by surprise hitting hit with an incredibly powerful Thunder. Jolteon added on to it by aiming a Thunder of his own at Haunter as well. However his attack was ended abruptly by a Dynamic Punch from Feraligator. Jolteon was taken completely by surprise as Feraligator took him and slammed him into Flygon before Haunter could suffer anymore damage.

Ash: Haunter use Dark shade on Flygon now.

Rob: Feraligator Use Focus punch on Jolteon. Keep him out of the mix between Flygon and Jolteon.

Feraligator did just that relentlessly pounding Jolteon with one attack after another. Meanwhile Flygon is trying to withstand the Dark Shade attack Haunter is relentlessly shooting him with.

TBC

With that Rob and Ash seem off to a commanding start. Unknown to them a group of four trainers are watching this battle with interest. Who will win you'll have to wait till the next chapter to find out.