Chapter 3: The Gym
Where we last left Ash and Terra they had just finished their encounter with Paul. Now the two are walking through the woods when Terra stopped walking suddenly. Ash looked back wondering why the sudden stop.
"Hey is everything alright Terra?"
"Yeah I'm fine just that I'm hungry." Terra admitted sheepishly
"Oh yeah come to think of it I'm kind of starve as well." Ash admitted "What do you say that we have lunch?"
"Got it" Terra took his backpack off and took out a strange cube with a blue button on it. He press it and a mini kitchen came completed with tables chairs stoves etc. Then he took out his pokeballs and threw it in the air releasing everyone Ash follow his lead and did the same thing. Ash looked in amazement at Terra's pokemon.
"So these are the rest of the gang huh?" He stated while petting Shadow (Bad move Ash Bad move) "They looked real strong." He didn't notice the murderous intent in Shadow's eyes from being patted; he grabbed his hand and threw off of him.
"Let's get one thing straight you brat I do not like to petted, try that again and I'll rip your head off." Shadow threatened, Ash was caught off guard slightly forgetting that Terra's pokemon could talk but then he retaliated back with "I'm supposed to feel intimidated by a pokemon who is on a leash by a little kid" The moment he said that all of Terra's pokemon except Sonic who face palmed muttering 'It was nice knowing him' jaw dropped. Shadow started to see red.
"Oh that's it you are so dead. Chaos" Shadow started, Terra scrambled to his bag searching for thing he needed he found it with a twinkle in his eyes.
"Spear-" "Chocolate!"
Shadow stopped in his track eying the sweet treat in Terra's hand. Terra started waving it in his face "That's right Shadow look at the chocolate forget about impaling Ash." Shadow snatched it from his hand and went off to go eat it but not before hearing Sonic mutter 'whipped' but he let it slide you know why? Because he had chocolate damn it.
"Sorry about that Ash I meant to tell you that some of my pokemon like Shadow are prideful, and Shadow hates being petted." Terra explained.
"Thanks for the warning." Ash said "So want to start lunch?" "Okay"
As the two boys were starting lunch Ash's pokemon were talking with Terra's in their own language.
'So Pikachu how long have you been with Ash?' Sonic asked watching the kids play and the grownups watch or talk. 'About two years now at first we didn't get along but over time our friendship grew.' Pikachu answered.
'So how did you meet Terra?' Pikachu asked Sonic smiled 'The way we met was a little harsh.' He started 'It happened five years ago.'
'One day I was running around the woods when I heard a scream. I went to check it out to see Terra being chase by a pack of Ursarings he was almost killed if I didn't intervene. I managed to chase them away but not without dealing with some serious damage.'
Pikachu along with some other pokemon who was interested was wide eyed. 'After getting him to safety he brought me to his house to treat me. At first I was stubborn but so was he and I reluctantly gave in. We become friends during the time I was healing and then we promised each other when he became a trainer I would be his first pokemon.' Sonic finished.
'Wow did that really happen Mr. Sonic?' Cream asked still amaze at the story, Sonic rubbed her head and nodded yes.
'Man if that was me I bet you the Ursarings would beg for mercy when I was through with them.' Charmy said doing Kung fu poses until he saw an Ursaring in front of him; he let out a huge girly scream. He scrambled to Sonic for protection while the Ursaring revealed itself to be Zorua giggling, Charmy face flushed in anger 'Zorua not funny!' he screamed as he started chasing her 'Sorry I couldn't help it with you bragging.'
Chimchar looked at the whole scene with a sad expression until Aipom came up to him 'Are you alright?' She asked. Chimchar looked at the ground 'Sorry I'm thinking about happened earlier.' He answered 'I can't believe Paul got rid of me like that.' Aipom put a paw on his shoulder 'Try not to think about, he doesn't deserve you if he did that so harshly.' Chimchar looked at her surprised 'Trust me when I say you're gonna enjoy being with Ash he's a lot different than Paul.'
Chimchar smiled and hugged her 'Thanks Aipom I feel a lot better' Aipom had a light blush on her face as she hugged back. Knuckles ran up to both of them 'Hey Chimchar Aipom Rouge and Blaze are about get into a slap fight come on.' He said as he dragged both of them to the scene.
A few minutes later Terra and Ash had finished making lunch and that's when they call out "Lunch's ready" the whole gang ran up to the table. While placing the food on the table Terra noticed Blaze and Rouge's red cheeks.
"Um what happened with you two?" He asked which only made Blaze and Rouge give each other sparking glares. He sighed "What was the fight about this time?"
"Rouge made a comment about my clothes." Blaze answered still giving piercing glares. "I was merely speaking the truth." Rouge defended. "You said I dress like a royal snob how is that true?" Blaze retorted. Rouge shrugged he shoulders "It's because you look like you're going to a fancy party every day. But I will admit that looks suits you."
Blaze narrowed her eyes "Why?"
"Because it fits your Spoiled-brat attitude." Rouge smirked. Flame erupted from Blaze in a fit of rage "OH THAT IS IT!" She screamed. "Blaze" Terra said sternly. As soon as she looked at Terra she calmed down but not without giving Rouge one last glare "You're so lucky that Terra is here to hold me back." She warned. Rouge looked away as she helped herself to some food "Sure you keep telling yourself that if it helps you sleep at night."
"Permission to slap her again?" Blaze requested. Terra pinched the bridge of his nose in irritancy branding a sweat drop in the back of his head, while the boys were snickering at the scene. Ash was finished passing out the food while watching the argument. "Your pokemon are always like this?" he asked.
Terra sighed "You know what sad thing is? The children act more mature than the teenagers."
"Hey!" the teens yelled in unison. Ash laughed while getting his food. After stuffing themselves full Ash and Terra packed up and recalled all their pokemon then started towards Oreburgh city.
-X-
Meanwhile already in Oreburgh city in a hotel laid the Sinnoh upside down on a couch flipping through channels with a huge bored expression slapped across her face, she didn't notice her sister walk in. "Well this a surprise the mighty Sinnoh champion laying on the couch with nothing to do." Solana teased response was her sister throwing a pillow at her.
"Don't start Solana 'cause it can get real ugly real fast." Cynthia warned. Solana brushed that off that comment as she laid on her stomach on the floor watching the channel being flipped until a show caught her eye "Wait stop right there." She pleaded "That's Terra Graves." Cynthia looked a little lost "Who?"
"You might know his mother: Tokiko Graves."
Cynthia was surprised "That's her son?" She watched the whole battle throughout the match she started to feel warm and fuzzy when seeing Terra 'Terra is kind of cute, wait a minute did I just say 'cute' that's crazy he's just a kid' she thought while mentally slapped herself, but she didn't know that she had a tint of pink over her cheeks, her sister noticed and smirked "You okay sis?" Cynthia shook her head snapping back to her senses.
"Huh oh yeah I'm fine." She answered, Solana didn't look convinced "Really because your face says otherwise."
She took a mini mirror and showed her the blush. Cynthia's blush grew deeper in embarrassment. Solana gave a sneaky smirk "Don't take it personally I'm sure he feels way, I wonder what your kids will in the future." Cynthia tackled her sister in anger while Solana was giggling which sparked more anger in her irate sister. After choking her for about a few minutes she gave up and went into the bedroom.
'Solana got some nerves saying that.' She thought plopping on the bed 'But then again when I think about it Terra is a little easy on the eyes.' She started daydreaming about him before shaking her head violently 'No that's wrong of me to think like that he's just a little kid.' She repeated. She started to fall asleep leaving herself with this thought 'I can't fall for someone who I just saw on T.V, especially if he's younger than me… right?'
-X-
Terra sneeze loudly startling Ash "Hey you okay?" he asked "It just felt like someone was talking about me, hey we're here." He exclaimed pointing to the city. They started to run with newfound energy before they knew it they were in front of the gym. Ash looked to Terra "So who's going to challenge the Gym Leader first?" He asked.
"I will because you fought Paul so this is going to be my first battle." Terra persuaded "Fair enough"
The minute they opened the door they saw a brown haired in mining like clothes with a helmet. He looked at the two and smiled "Can I help you two?" He asked
"I'm here to challenge the Oreburgh Gym Leader." Terra said with determination "Are you him?"
"Yes I am I'm Roark the Gym Leader." He announced "What's your name?"
"Terra Graves" he answered proudly
"Well then Terra better prepare yourself." Roark said as he took out his pokeball "Geodude come on out." A small boulder like pokemon with two arms came out.
"Gotcha Shadow Battle Dance." Terra called the hedgehog came out cracking his knuckles ready for a fight. "Ready Shadow?" "Hmph"
The referee walked to the side of the arena "This battle between Roark the Gym Leader and the challenger Terra Graves will now take place. This will be a 3-on-3 battle, only the challenger may be allowed to substitute pokemon at anytime." The ref. explained
"Good luck Terra!" Ash called from the stands. "Thanks"
"Alright let the match begin." The ref. announced
"Geodude use rollout." Roark commanded, Geodude crossed its arms and started rolling towards Shadow at high speed "Shadow use spin dash." Terra called, Shadow copied the same exact move Geodude was using except there was some golden energy coming out of him. The two attacks collided but Shadow overpowered his opponent and sent him flying.
"Now use Chaos Spears." Terra commanded Shadow's hand glowed as he sent out bolts of energy towards Geodude.
"Stone-Edge"
There was an explosion from the two attacks colliding but Terra didn't seem fazed too much "Shadow if you can hear me and/or you can see your opponent use Dark Punch." he ordered.
Shadow heard the attack as he got behind Geodude with a balled up fist that had red and purple energy. Roark couldn't see anything until out of the smokescreen came Geodude flying past him slamming into a wall with swirly eyes the smoke cleared revealing Shadow completely bored waiting for the next opponent. "Geodude is unable to battle this round goes to Shadow and Terra." The ref. announced.
"Yes nice Shadow work perfect as always." Terra praised. "Hmph hopefully the next one will give me a better challenge."
"Wow I'm impressed by how strong your pokemon are and by the fact that they can talk to." Roark comment as he was calling back Geodude. "Onix your up."
Out of the pokeball came a giant rock snake-like pokemon it roar to show its strength. Shadow fake yawned "Can we start this thing before I fall asleep?" he mocked causing some people to snicker at that comment.
"The match between Onix and Shadow will commence." The ref. announced
"Okay then Onix use screech" Roark commanded the said pokemon gave out a sonic wail that was silver-white. Shadow just stood there not even bothering to move. "Shadow lets ends in one move Chaos Control." He commanded. Shadow smirked as he shouted the name next thing the attack was about an inch from his face and Onix stood there motion still in a stance of giving screech. Roark was shocked at that.
"What happened with Onix why isn't he moving?" Roark asked in tensed panic. "That Shadow's special trump card, he has the ability to stop time." Terra admitted. Roark was wide eyed "What?"
"Yep that's right and no matter what you do, no matter how hard you call out he's staying frozen until he falls." Terra explained "Shadow Chaos Blast full power."
Shadow started skating towards his opponent and jumped on his head, once he had a good grip he screamed the attack and he and Onix was engulfed in a crimson red orb. There was a massive explosion with debris from the field flying everywhere; everyone was shielding themselves from the rocks. Roark could in anxiety as his second pokemon get damage with such a devastating attack. As soon as the smoke cleared for a second time Shadow who was showing no signs of exhaustion was standing on top of the unconscious pokemon.
"Onix… is unable to… battle, this rounds once again goes to Terra and his pokemon Shadow" the referee announced speechless. Ash was shocked "Not one but two pokemon down so easily?" he said to himself "Terra you're going to be some rival later on."
Roark called back his second pokemon still a little shocked. "Nice job Terra really this is the first time I've ever felt so powerless in a Gym battle." He admitted "But now it's time to call my ace pokemon Craniados come on out." Terra and Shadow smirked as the dinosaur like pokemon came out.
"The match between Craniados and Shadow will now begin." As soon as the ref announced the match Craniados started to howl in pain and agony while was glowing crimson red. Ash and Roark were confused at the sight "Craniados what wrong?" Roark asked worried. "Sorry Roark but I own this battle." Terra smirked. "Oh yeah, why?"
"Because it's shadow special ability, when he uses Chaos Blast full power he leaves unstable energy on the field that not a lot of pokemon can withstand; think of it as your pokemon being poisoned but at a huge price as in there a lot sluggish and their defense goes down hard." Terra explained "As shown Shadow use Hyperbeam low power."
Shadow had his hand opened palmed in front of Craniados and released an orange beam at him. Craniados screech in pain as he was sent flying towards Roark who jumped out the way to avoid being crushed by his pokemon. The ref checked to see Craniados out cold. "Craniados is unable to battle this round once again goes to Shadow. This winner of the Gym Battle is Terra Graves."
Ash just sat there completely shocked he couldn't believe that Terra took down Roark's pokemon so easily. Roark was just as shocked and amazed he lost like this then he started clapping "Great job Terra. You're as good as they say." He complimented. Outside the Oreburgh Gym Roark was standing in front of Terra with a case in hand.
"Terra I was impressed with your skills and strength and the fact that you brutally spank me in front of your friend (T.T); ahem anyway so I present you with the Coal Badge." Roark awarded. Terra took the badge and bowed.
"Wahoo I got the Coal Badge." Terra shouted in joy. As Terra was dancing and spinning around in pure happiness Ash walked up to Roark. "Hey Roark tomorrow can I challenge you to a Gym battle?" he requested. Roark nodded in agreement as he went back into the Gym. Ash stopped Terra with his finger.
"So what do you want to do now since you're done with the Gym Battle." Ash asked "Eh? What about you?"
"I'm going to challenge tomorrow. Give myself more chance to think out a strategy." He explained.
"Okay well I'm going to get something to eat, but first let's check into a hotel and don't worry about the cost it's on me." Terra assured.
-X-
Back at the hotel Cynthia was waking up from her nap she stretched as she enjoyed the sound of her bones cracking. She got up only to fall onto her sister who was sleeping on the floor. She mutter swears as she kicked her sis stirring her from her sleep. "Solana why are you on the floor?" She asked pissed. Solana looked around confused "That's a good question why am I down here?"
Cynthia sighed as she got up and got dressed soon her stomach started growling "Want to get something to eat?" she suggested "Sure where?"
"Crimson Ice?" Ash repeated, "Yeah it's a special restaurant that serves anything you want." Terra told as he released all his pokemon. "Okay you guys me and Ash are going to grab a bite make sure to behave yourselves Rouge Blaze." Terra said to the two pokemons. After getting settled in Ash Pikachu Terra and Sonic headed to the elevator just as the door a voiced shouted "Hold the elevator!"
Ash stopped to it and Terra went wide eyed; it was Cynthia and her twin entering when they saw each other the thing that came to mind was 'Ah Crap, what is he/she doing here?'. At that moment Terra tried to hide the blush that slammed into his face with his bang. Sonic noticed and smiled "What's wrong Terra you looking a bit red there." He whispered teasingly "Don't start Sonic." He fired back. With Cynthia on the other hand was keeping her eyes on Terra while trying to act normal but deep down she was starting to heat up.
'God Arceus why are you doing this to me? Okay Cynthia get a grip girl it's just Terra, he's just a little kid just like everybody else.' She mentally told herself as she hid in her bangs.
'No need to lose it Terra it's just Cynthia she's just like everybody else.' Terra thought to himself 'Except for the fact that that she a beautiful goddess.' Terra just sunk into himself the rest of the elevator ride.
Solana was looking at the scene especially her bright red and decided to start something "Hey sis you feeling alright? That's a nice shade of blush on your face." She teased. Ash and Terra both looked at Cynthia who was thinking loudly 'WHAT THE HELL SOLANA?'
Solana smirked "Are you thinking about something or someone?"
Terra felt something twinge at his heart there was a possibly chance that she could be thinking about someone I mean why else would she be blushing heavily. Ash noticed and decided to have a talk with Terra when they got out. After what felt like forever the doors opened the girls got out first leaving the boys to trail behind Ash pulled Terra close to him.
"We need to talk about what just happened back there." Ash stated. Terra had only one thought
"Crap"
End of Chapter 3
Okay little shorter than the previous chapter I felt I should end it here to add more suspense. So a lot of crazy things going on; Cynthia has feelings for Terra as well. Ash gets suspicious and will a talk with Terra, and how will the dinner especially with all four of them going to the same place.
I hoped you enjoyed the chapter. Until next time