Me: This chapter marks the end of the Kanto arc of the story. After this, the gang leaves for the Johto region seen in G/S/C and the third-fifth seasons of the anime.

Servo: And as promised, this chapter promises to be full of action due to the incredible fight sequence!

Ace: And also as promised we have a special song planned for the fight. We actually all read this chapter last night, and Nutcase played the song in question. The song matched perfectly with the fight, I gotta say I was impressed.

Crow: Servo and I also have a small, but satisfying role in this chapter too. Plus Vermilion City gym leader, LT. Surge guest stars!

MMSB: How'd you get Surge in on this?

Me: Are you kidding? He's a video game and anime character! He's always on standby for a role in people's fanfics.

MMSB: I guess I see your logic.

Me: Anyway, Surge's role is not all that different than that of any soldier as he helps the people of Vermilion get to safety. I'm also contemplating weither or not to add him on as a main character.

Servo: Why don't you just do it?

Me: I would, but since he is after all a war veteren, his personality may not mix well with the more relaxed personalities seen in the rest of the cast. Especially you, Luigi, and Crow. Here's some pros and cons on this decision (pulls out a list of pros and cons)

Pros:

1) He uses electric pokemon, which have only one real weakness, and not many pokemon can withstnd a powerful surge of electricity.

2) He's also a serious battler, which is due to him being a soldier. This can really help in the more crucial battles the team may face.

3) He also would have a compelling reason to join seeing as his home was attacked on his watch. Plus tons of people in Vermilion look up to him like any town that has a league gym.

Cons:

1) Being a soldier, he's real focused on keeping scheduals. This includes having to wake up at the crack of dawn, a proper exercize program, AND constant training of the troops.

2) Also due to his position, he also wouldn't tolerate goofing off. This would have a negative effect on you and Crow in particular, Servo.

3) If he does join, he'd be the oldest member on the team, and there'd be a chance his age may catch up to him while in battle despite his fitness. This would also affect his pokemon as a pokemon shares the same traits as his or her trainer.

Zane: Wow, three for three. That is a tough decision.

Mallo: Don't worry about it right now, we got a chapter to start.

Chapter 23: Seaside Brawl

After a quick phone call to Prof. Oak's lab, the team got more snag machines to deal with the large number of DR Pokemon. After that, they ducked into an alley by the Pokemon Center to discuss the battle plan. Zane said, "Ok, we'll obviously need every ounce of power we've got, so all of our best pokemon will be needed for this fight." Ash said, "Pikachu, Charizard, Wortortle, Sceptile, and Pidgeot got your back." Pikachu also let out a cry of "Pika" as he agreed with Ash's plan.

Zane then said, "Good to hear, but we'll need everyone's support here. Brock's Onix and Crobat can deal some serious blows. Jame's Cacturn will also prove helpful with his Sandstorm attack. Now, as for people, Clay, Kooper, Goombario, Vivian, Yoshi, Luigi, and myself will also go into the fight. Everyone else needs to make sure that the public gets to saftey. We'll also have to be in our true forms for this, seeing as how our special abilities couldn't be used otherwise."

Luigi gulped, and then said, "Wha!?! ME!!?! Why me?! Take Meriee, she can use magic!" Clay then said, "Luigi, Meriee's still an apprentice mage..." Meriee was a bit dissapointed in Luigi's attitude at this point, but Luigi then said, "I know I'm gonna regret this, but let's get 'em!" Goombario then said, "It might be a good idea for the enemy to make the first move. This way, the people will hopefully understand that we aren't the enemy." Zane then said, "Great idea as always, Goombario. Let's sit back and wait." Clay used his magic wand to revert the non-human members of the team back to their normal selves to get ready for the attack.

After about a half hour of waiting, there was an unusual dark cloud forming above the city. And from that cloud, a large group of Dentes Rhohos and DR pokemon began attacking the city. At that moment, the team ambushed the Dentes Rhohos. While the one's fighting were dealing with the corrupted pokemon and evil dinosaurs, the others were busy helping terrified people get to saftey. The people in question were too spooked to refuse help from a group of strange creatures, so they let the remaining team members lead them to shelter.

During this time, Crow put on an army helmet, and blew into a whistle as he shouted in a British accent, "R-r-r-right, come on now, please evacuate immedeately! One at a time, don't push, don't shove, there's enough room in the shelter for everyone!" Brock ran past and grabbed Crow and carried him to the shelter as well as a boulder launched from a DR Golem's Rock Blast attack was about to flatten Crow.

Servo also put on an army uniform, but rather than a simple soldiers uniform like Crow's, he put on the uniform of a United States general. He then said in a southern accent, "Move, move, move!!!! We don't have time to dilly-dally!" At that moment, Servo heard a gruff voice say, "And who gave you authority to boss everyone around!?" Servo turned around and saw a blonde haired man in his fourties wearing a United States army uniform. Servo then said, "I happen to be General Thomas Servo, and I demand to that you identify yourself, soldier!"

The man then said, "My name's LT. Surge, and unlike you I am a real soldier! I have the badges and medals to prove it!" Servo then saw the stripes on Surge's uniform, and gulped fearfully. He dropped the southern accent, and said, "A-a-a-nything I can help you with, s-s-s-sir?" Surge then said, "By order of the US army, and by my authority as this town's Gym Leader, I demand you find some people and escort them to the shelter rather than boss them around like some drunken moron, IS THAT CLEAR!!?!" Servo quickly hovered away as he followed his orders from the high-ranked officer. Surge then sent out a powerful Magneton which zapped several DR Pokemon at once with a Thunder attack, leaving them paralyzed long enough for Ash and Brock to rush in to snag them.

(Pokemon theme plays)

I wanna be the very best.

The best there ever was.

Clay at the moment was fending off a DR Pinsir with a few Ice Waves. Sadly, the blasts weren't doing as much as he had hoped even though Pinsir don't like the cold that much. After launching one last blast, Clay charged forward, and delivered a strong punch to the giant beetle's face, sending it flying into a couple of trashcans. Clay wasted no time using his new snag machine to capture the bug pokemon in a Net Ball.

To catch them is my real test,

To train them is my cause!

Yoshi was having an easier time with his opponent. He was up against a DR Golduck, who as being kept at bay by Yoshi's relentless volly of watermelon seeds being spewed from his mouth after the green dinosaur gulped down a few dozen watermelons from a nearby fruit stand. Luigi, being the crafty one he was, did a quick snag while Golduck was distracted, and captured the renegade duck easily. Luigi then began cheering himself on by saying, "Go Weegie, go Weegie!" Suddenly, he was slammed by a DR Blastoise, which then was about to hit Luigi with a Mega Punch.

I will travel across the land,

Searching far and wide

for these pokemon to understand the power that's inside!!!!

A strong kick to the head by Yoshi stopped the giant tortoise's attack. Yoshi then smacked the pokemon into the air with a strong slap from his tail, then delivered several kicks to the pokemon's face. Luigi recovered and saw his chance to strike as he charged up some electricity in his hand as he jumped towards the airborn turtle, and shouted, "HEEEEEERE WEEEEE GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"

POKEMON!!!!!! Gotta Catch 'em ALL!!!!!!

It's you and me!

When Luigi's punch connected, there was a loud bang that sounded like a baseball connecting with a metal bat as the Blastoise was both electrocuted and burned by Luigi's Super Jump Punch attack, which had enough force to send the Blastoise flying twenty feet into the air before Kooper, who was doing an air raid with help from Ash's Charizard, captured the Blastoise with his snag machine. Before flying off, Kooper said, "Try to be more careful Luigi!" Luigi blushed from embarresment, and said, "Don't worry, I learn quickly!" This was met by Yoshi grabbing Luigi, and running away from an extremely dangerous DR Slaking.

I KNOW IT'S MY DESTINY!!!!!

POKEMON!

Oh, your my best friend in a world we must defend!

From their hiding spot, the others saw Luigi's attack and had no idea how tough he was until he KO'd that Blastoise. Crow said, "Wow, he never put up this big a fight on our last adventure." Servo then said, "Well Mario and Clay always said that Luigi always had some sort of trick up his sleeve."

POKEMON!!!! Gotta Catch 'em all!

Our heart's so true!

Our courage will pull us through!

Vivian was fighting not all that differently from a ninja, as she was slipping into the shadows before she unleashed her Fiery Jinx spell on her opponents, which were five Dinosaur Dentes Rhohos monsters, and a very tough DR Nidoking. Seeing the possible danger Vivian was in with the Nidoking, Ash's Wortortle jumped into the sea, and summned a tidal wave with his Surf attack to weaken the Nidoking enough for capture. Vivian quickly threw an Ultra Ball, and snagged the Nidoking. She then gave Wortortle a hug for his help.

You teach me, and I'll teach you! PO-KE-MON!!!!!!!!

POKEMON!!!! Gotta Catch 'em ALLLLL!!!!!!!

Yeah...

Ash's Pidgeot had run into the very same Fearow he had mentioned to his trainer (with Meowth's help) that had been captured by Team Rocket and the Dentes Rhohos, which was also the same one that had been attacking the Pidgey and Pidgeotto he was protecting, who was now a savage DR Fearow. Pidgeot felt sorry for his old enemy, and knew that the Fearow deserved better than this. So, he fought his hardest to weaken it enough for Kooper to snag when he got the chance.

Every challenge along the way,

With courage I will face.

I will battle every day to earn my rightful place.

Fearow rushed in with a Steel Wing which barely nicked Pidgeot. Pidgeot needed to gain speed, so he used Agility to ensure that his speed would give him the advantage over his adversary. Pidgeot then charged in with the fastest Quick Attack he had ever done as he broke the sound barrier, thus causing a Sonic Boom as he crashed beak first into the DR Fearow. With the Fearow stunned, Pidgeot then unleased some sharp Gust blasts that seemed more like an Absol's Razor Wind once combined with a Pidgeot's powerful wings. Pidgeot then smacked Fearow with a Wing Attack to drop the bird to the ground. Charizard swooped in so Kooper could make his catch.

Come with me, the time is right.

There is no better team!

All in all, we'll win the fight.

It's always been our dream!!!!!

Pidgeot felt happy about his newest victory, but he knew he was far from being done as his mate was out there somewhere, and he intended to get her back at any cost. With a final screech, Pidgeot flew back into the fray as the used an Aerial Ace on a DR Areodactyl, which came to be by Team Rocket's raid at the Pewter Museum of Science. The fossil pokemon fell to the ground next to Zane, who promptly snagged the prehistoric pokemon.

POKEMON!!!!! Gotta Catch 'em All!!!!

Just you and me!

I know it's my destiny!!!!

POKEMON!!!!!

Back with Luigi and Yoshi, who were still running away from the DR Slaking, narrowly avoided a Shadow Ball that was fired by the sasquatch pokemon. The large ape jumped over Yoshi and Luigi, and landed in front of them and prepared a Hyper Beam. But it was blown back by Zane's Bombs Away attack, and he then unleashed a variety of moves he learned from his adoptive father back in Toad Town, combined with his version of his sensei, Jinx's Triple Kick attack which floored the giant ape. Zane quickly tossed an Ultra Ball to capture it.

Oh, your my best friend in a world we must defend!!!!!

POKEMON!!!!! Gotta Catch 'em all!!!!!

Our heart's so true!!!

Our courage will pull us through!!!!

You teach me, and I'll teach you!!! PO-KE-MON!!!!!!

Goombario's pokemon, Shroomish and Paras, were having trouble fighting against the same DR Kecleon that spied on the team before the attack began. Eventually Paras and Shroomish's special ability, Effect Spore, was scattered on the Kecleon, which then fell asleep. The two pokemon then gave the Kecleon everything they had. Eventually, Goombario snagged the Kecleon. His two pokemon were very proud of their victory, and they had evolved into a Breloom and Parasect respectivly.

Gotta Catch 'em All!!!!

Gotta Catch 'em All!!!!

A DR Tropius tried to use a Magical Leaf attack on the two pokemon and young Goomba, but Breloom quickly lashed out with a Mach Punch, which stunned the Tropius, and Parasect swiped with a Slash attack. Goombario used his charge ability to up his strength as he delivered a flying headbutt, which weakened the Tropius enough for Goombario to capture it. (don't ask how he was able to wear a Snag Machine please. I'm still confused as to how a Goomba is able to play baseball, lol)

Gotta Catch 'em All...

Gotta Catch 'em ALL!

Gotta Catch 'em ALL!!!!! YEA-HAH!!!!!

Zane eventually had to tangle with the DR Zangoose whom was responsible for the attack. The Zangoose said to Zane, "So, I see you've arrived to meddle in our affairs..." Zane then said, while at the same time trembling with fear, "How is it your able to talk!? Who or what are you!?!" Zane's Mankey was clearly agitated as well, as his brow was wrinkled up as he wore an angry expression on his face. The Pig Monkey then screeched out, "MANKEEEEEY!!!!!!! KEY KEY-MAN!!!!!!!" In response to his trainer's words.

The Zangoose then said, "Most people who look for answers are usually dissapointed, but since you asked I'll tell you a little bit about myself. I am Branz; Second in command of the Dentes Rhohos, and future ruler of our tribe! The feathers on my back show my superiority compared to my subordinates. My master could not be available to witness your demise as he has some important matters to attend to. But he assigned me to be in charge of this operation, and even if I do fail to destroy this town my mission will still be a success regardless as the attack will force the people of Kanto to surrender! Soon the rest of this world will follow, and eventually your precious Mushroom Kingdom will fall as well."

Zane and Mankey were getting fed up with what Branz was implying. Mankey took a stance as he was ready to fight. Zane then said, "That's where your wrong. We beat you assholes before, we can do it again!" Branz chuckled, then said, "The last time was merely a fluke as your plumber friends caught us off gaurd. I assure you that we wont make the same mistake again! Our true power is yet to beunleashed! But for now, I have a little 'playmate' for you. Come forth, DR Gyarados!!!!!!"

Zane watched in horror as a massive black and red sea serpent jumped out of the sea, letting out the most terrifying roar he had heard since he saw Bowser transform into Giga Bowser. The beast was over twenty-five feet long, had a large head, peircing eyes, and four large fangs lining it's mouth which gaped as if it were the front end of a vacuum cleaner. Zane was scared obviously, but he stood his ground. Branz then said, "Let's see how you and your friends handle this, HAHAHAHAH!" Branz then vanished into the darkness as the DR Gyarados let out another roar.

Zane quickly checked his pokedex, and it said, "Gyarados: The Atrocious Pokemon. Gyarados is understandibly the most feared pokemon in existance as it is known to unleash powerful storms out at sea when using it's Dragon Rage attack, causing ships to sink to the bottom of the sea. Back in ancient times, Gyarados were known to level entire cities with only one blast of it's Hyper Beam. They also have an uncanny habit to appear when there is world conflict."

POKEMON!!! Gotta Catch 'em All!!!

Just you and me!

I know it's my destiny!!!!!

POKEMON!

Zane was now even more terrified at the thought of such power at the disposal of the Dentes Rhohos. The Gyarados then launched a Hydro Pump at Zane, but it was deflected by a blast of ice from Clay's hands. Clay whistled at the sight of the sea dragon, and said, "So THATS a Gyarados." Luigi then said, "MAMA-MIA!!!! That things scarier than the Czar Dragon, and it's ghost, Zombone from the Barrel Volcano!" Ash's Pikachu rushed in, with electricity sparkling from his cheeks, implying that electricity was needed. Luigi was hesitant, but tried to attack anyway. Luigi and Pikachu both launched a blast of electricity which did great damage to the Gyarados, but they would need to do a lot more in order to catch it.

Oh, YOUR MY BEST FRIEND in a world we must defend!!!!!!!

POKEMON!!!! Gotta Catch 'em All!!!!!!

Our heart's so true!

Our courage will pull us through!

Gyarados retaliated with Dragon Rage, which blew everyone back a bit. This royally pissed Mankey off, causing it to evolve into a Primape. It then began using Thrash which did great damage to Gyarados suprisingly. However, Primape grew tired from using Thrash and became confused, so Zane called his so far only pokemon back for a much needed rest. Gyarados then tried to use Twister to finish the team off, but another Twister blocked the attack. Suddenly, another sea dragon appeared, but unlike the terrifying Gyarados, this new pokemon was sleek and elegant. It was a Milotic.

You teach me, and I'll teach you! PO-KE-MON!!!!!!

After stopping Gyarados's attack, everyone heard a voice say, "Ok Milotic, use Ice Beam!" Milotic fired a light blue thunderbolt that did great damage to Gyarados, but it answered back with a Hyper Beam which was sent back via Mirror Coat." That same voice who told Milotic to use an Ice Beam said to Zane, "What are you waiting for, Mushroom Boy!? Catch that thing!" Zane quickly tossed a Net Ball, and everyone watched painfully as the pokeball shook. Branz was sweating profusely, as even though it didn't matter if he succeded in destroying the city or not, this would still be a rather harsh blow to his master's plans seeing as that Gyarados was the strongest pokemon they had captured so far. Finally, the pokeball stopped moving, and signified the serpent was captured.

Gotta Catch 'em All! GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL!!!!!!

POKEMON!!!!!

(song ends)

After Gyarados was captured, the dark clouds vanished. Branz fled as he yelled, "You may have won today, but the Dentes Rhohos WILL triumph!!!!!!" After Branz vanished from sight, the team met the Milotic's trainer, who happened to be the same lady whom Zane met while looking for Primape earlier. When the others came out of their hiding places, Ash recognized Milotic's trainer as Lucy the Pike Queen, also known as the Mistress of Serpent Pokemon. Brock once again went into a hormone overdose until Max hauled him away.

After Brock was calmed down, Ash asked Lucy, "Lucy, what brings you here?" Lucy, trying to keep a straight face around Brock, said, "Well I heard a few weeks ago about the attack in Pallet Town, and I remembered that you lived there and I had to make sure that you were ok. If my best challenger was beaten by Team Rocket, I'd be a laughing stock to trainers everywhere as they'd automatically assume I'd be weaker than Team Rocket if you were to be taken down by them! Plus, those fools have gone too far with this mutation experiment their doing and it needs to be stopped."

Ash then said nervously, "Actually, there's more to this than meets the eye..." Before Lucy could ask what Ash ment by that, a crowd of people began to gather around the team. Many people were cautious about the odd creatures seen in the group that they knew weren't pokemon seeing as they could speak English, and that some had abilities no pokemon had. Some others were grateful for being rescued by these strangers, and weren't afraid to bow respectivly. When the others saw this, they did the same.

It seems the heroes earned the public's trust.

Zane: We do not own the Pokemon theme song. The rights go to whoever wrote these lyrics.

MMSB: (says sarcastically) Oh, brilliant disclaimer...

Zane: Hey don't blame me, I never found out who wrote the original version of this song!

Crow: (ignores Zane and MMSB) Since we saw this last night, we pretty much used up all of our comments for this chapter.

Ace: Yeah, perhaps we should have waited...

Me: Don't worry about it.

Zane: Finally, Lucy's on the team. It might be a good idea for Lucy and Brock to get together soon so Brock wont wind up hurting Lucy's feelings if he were to try and hit on another Nurse Joy, Officer Jenny, or some other random woman.

Me: Yeah, good idea. I kinda got something planned, so I should be able to work on that no problem. But I may need a bit of help on some parts as I don't wanna rush it. Gantz, when you read this chapter, please give me a suggestion or two to help on this sub-plot. Anyway, R&R!