DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN POKEMON.
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Chapter 5: The Unknown Pokemon
As Ash and his pokemon ran through the forest, the sound of the screeching pokemon became more clear and louder, signalling that they were getting closer to the source. He was just leaping over a bush when he saw an explosion through the trees up ahead of him.
"Quickly, guys! We must be close! Just need to get through the trees.", said Ash.
When they got through the trees, they came into another clearing. And what they saw in front of them surprised… and not surprised Ash.
It was Jessie, James and Meowth, up to no good and trying to get more pokemon for Team Rocket to use in their army and for diabolical experiments. They had their Arbok, Weezing, Victreebel and Lickitung out and they were attacking a pokemon.
What did surprise Ash was the pokemon they were attacking. It was one that he had never seen before and didn't look to be of Kanto origins. It was an avian eagle-like pokemon that had a yellow beak and legs, a grey underbelly with matching coloured wing palms, and orange back with same coloured feathers sticking on the back of the winds, four black and yellow striped tail feathers, a yellow ring around it's eye and a tuft of feathers sticking out of the back of it's head. What ever pokemon this was, it was hurt pretty badly with scratches and bruises.
"You're not going anywhere. We don't know who you are, but you seem like a rare pokemon to give to our boss, so come quietly or face the devastating consequences.", said Meowth in a menacing voice.
Jessie and James were behind Meowth with a net in their hands. The threw it over the unknown pokemon, covering it and trapping it. The pokemon attempted to fight back, but to no avail.
"Keep still, you stupid bird or you'll really be sorry.", said James.
Meowth extended his claws at the that of the pokemon in threat that any more movements would result in its demise. Ash, however, wasn't going to let that happen.
"Team Rocket!", shouted Ash.
The trio turned their heads at the boy.
"It's the twerp.", said James.
"With all his pokemon and Pikachu.", continued Jessie.
"For us to steal with this strange pokemon and give to the boss.", finished Meowth with an evil smirk.
"Let the pokemon go right now, Team Rocket!", shouted Ash.
"Not a chance, twerp. This pokemon is not from Kanto, which makes it very rare. And it's Team Rocket's job to steal rare and powerful pokemon.", said Jessie.
"And it looks like you've brought your pokemon as well as Pikachu for us to steal.", said James.
"So hand 'em over and nobody get's hurt.", said Meowth.
Letting go of the net with the pokemon in it, Team Rocket and their pokemon took battle stances. Ash and his pokemon, however, just stood there and started laughing. This enraged Team Rocket.
"What the heck is so funny, twoip?", shouted Meowth.
"Seriously, when are you guys gonna learn? I've beaten you guys at least a dozen times now. What makes you think you can beat me and my pokemon this time?", asked Ash.
"Well, all our pokemon are here with us and they are ready for battle. Besides,", said James while pointing at the downed pokemon, " they were strong enough to bring down this bird. They are strong enough to bring down you're pokemon.",
"Enough talk, twerp. Arbok, use Poison Sting. Lickitung, use Slam.", said Jessie.
"Wheezing, use Sludge. Victreebel use Razor Leaf.", said James.
"Pidgeot, use Wing attack on Victreebel. Gengar, use Shadowball on Weezing. Pikachu, use Thunderbolt on Arbok. Primeape, stop Lickitung and use Seismic Toss.", said Ash.
The pokemon dodged the incoming Poison Stings, Razor Leafs and Sludges. Pikachu unleashed a powerful lightning strike at Arbok, Gengar shot a ball of ghost energy at Weezing and Pidgeot sped down from the sky at high speeds with glowing wings at Victreebel, hitting the pokemon, and Primate tossed Licking, after stopping Slam, into the sky and throwing it down again. The end result was that they were struggling to remain standing.
"We can still fight!", said Jessie, " Arbok, get up and use-"
But she didn't get to finish her sentence because all of Team Rocket were suddenly hit from behind by a Flamethrower that came straight from the unknown pokemon, making them all collapse from the move. It stood standing for a moment, before it collapsed on the ground again.
"Pikachu, let's send them flying with Thunderbolt.", said Ash.
Pikahcu did that and fired off a bolt of lightning at the trio and their pokemon, causing them to fly off into the night sky.
"We're blasting off again!", they shouted before disappearing with a ping.
Not wasting any time, Ash and his pokemon ran straight to help the unknown pokemon to help it out. Bulbasaur use Razor Leaf to cut through the net.
"T-t-tal…on…fla…", whimpered the Pokemon in pain.
"Relax. We're here to help you. Lets get you to the Pokemon Centre so Nurse Joy can fix you up.", said Ash as he picked up the pokemon. In his arms it didn't feel very heavy, about the same weight as Primeape.
They then started to run once again towards the pokemon Centre. But what they didn't notice that a certain orange lizard was watching the whole thing from the bushes nearby, fearing of what might happen later on between that bird and his former trainer.
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Soon, they arrived at the Pokemon Centre. There were no other trainers or pokemon apart from Nurse Joy and her Chansey standing at the front desk. She immediately took notice of the pokemon and trainer.
"Nurse Joy, I need your help.", said Ash.
"Young man ,what what's wrong? What happened to this pokemon?", asked Nurse Joy.
"It was attacked by and hurt by Team Rocket. Me and my pokemon stopped them before they could hurt it anymore.", said Ash.
"Team Rocket? They're here?", asked Nurse Joy in shock.
"Not anymore. They're gone. Can you please help this pokemon?", asked Ash.
"Right away. Chaney, get a stretcher quickly? Then bring it to the OR for treatment on the double.", said said Nurse Joy urgently.
"Chansey Chan.", said Chansey as she returned with a stretcher for the Pokemon. They then disappeared to the back of the Pokemon Centre to get it ready for surgery.
Ash and his pokemon sat down on a couch in front of the operating room to wait patiently until the pokemon comes out from surgery. Since they were the ones who helped to get it here, they wanted to see if it was going to be alright when it comes out.
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It had been a couple of hours since operation had started for the pokemon and the group were still waiting outside. Just then, the red light above the door to the operating room had turned off and Nurse Joy with her Chansey came wheeling out the pokemon on a stretcher, which was covered in bandages.
"Nurse Joy, how's the pokemon doing? Is it going ot be alright?", asked Ash.
"Don't worry, Ash. This pokemon is going to be alright. Just some scratches and bruises, but nothing broken. A night's worth of bed rest at the Pokemon Centre should do the trick to get it all healed up.", said Nurse Joy.
"That's a relief. Nurse Joy. Would it be okay if I could stay with it overnight, just ot look after it in case anything goes wrong?", asked Ash.
"Well, you did save it. From Team Rocket, no less. Any longer, it the injuries might have been lie threatening. So I don't see why not.", said Nurse Joy.
Soon, the pokemon was tucked in and asleep in its bed. Ash sat in the chair next to the bed while his pokemon sat on the floor. It wasn't long before they too succumbed to the feeling of sleep and tiredness.
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And another chapter has come and gone for this story. Next one will be up soon. By the way, it looks like the poll of Kalos Chronicles has come to a conclusion. The majority of the votes said yes, so it looks like Ash and Serena are going to be competing in contests. Hooray!
Delta out!