Chapter 5
A massive stream of green fire shot from Salamence's mouth and rushed towards Suicune. The legendary pokemon flared its eyes and easily moved out of the way. Suicune opened its own mouth and let loose a beam of rainbow colored energy.
Ash quickly countered, "Salamence counter that aurora beam with flamethrower!" His starter did as he was told and the two attacks met in the middle, battling for dominance. "More power." The flames coming from the dragon's mouth quickly increased in size and pushed the attack into Suicune. The pokemon called out in pain as its body was severely burned from the attack.
"While Suicune is recovering take to the sky and use dragon pulse!" Salamence flapped his massive wings and took off before he opened his maw and fired a large greenish blue orb. Suicune turned and brought its head down and a shield of purple energy absorbed the attack and then fired it back at Salamence.
Ash's eyes widened as his starter got hit and was forced back. 'So it knows Mirror Coat, this will change things.'
Ash focused on the battle as Suicune fired a powerful looking ice beam, "Salamence use protect and then dragon dance." The dragon roared as the shield took the attack before his body was surrounded with red and black energy. Suicune put its weight down on its legs before launching at Salamence with an orb of gold and purple energy forming around it.
"Salamence dodge that attack and get in there with dragon claw!" Salamence moved out of the way and brought his glowing claws down on Suicune's back. The water type cried out in pain it slammed into the ground. Ash felt a small amount of pride that his pokemon had just knocked down a legendary but that was short lived as Suicune stood up and called out as its body glowed pink from the effects of calm mind.
"Salamence use another dragon dance." The dragon repeated the attack and hovered in place as he waited. Suicune looked at the dragon and charged him with ice glistening on its fangs.
"Salamence, move out of the way." As his starter moved to the left, Suicune opened its mouth and fired a point blank ice beam that slammed into the dragon's back.
*PTCW*
Leaf's eyes widened as Salamence fell to the ground, "Salamence!"
Morty looked at the girl, "Is your friend crazy? What beginning trainer in their right mind would attack a legendary?"
Leaf glared at Morty, "Ash isn't your average trainer. He has more battle knowledge then some gym leaders and won't let a simple ice beam take down his most powerful pokemon."
Morty's eyes widened, "So this is the pokemon that he has referred to?"
Leaf nodded, "Ash has never used Salamence in an official battle but I have seen him in training and there is no doubt about his power." Leaf's eyes became determined as she watched Salamence slam into Suicune with double edge.
*PTCW*
Suicune howled out and fired an orb of blue light into the sky that quickly clouded over and started dropping rain.
Ash mentally smirked, 'Rain dance? You are smarter than you look my friend…now Salamence will have difficulties using his fire attacks…no matter.'
The legendary dog then pointed its head at Salamence and fired another ice beam, "Quick, counter with steel wing!" Salamence's wings flashed white before they folded in front of his body. The ice attack slammed into them with little effect.
"Salamence cancel that attack and get in close." Snapping his wings away caused the ice beam to stop and with a single push the dragon launched himself at his opponent, "Thunder fang!"
Salamence bit down hard on Suicune's leg and released a large blast of electricity. The water type called out in pain before it clamped down on Salamence's wing joint with ice fang.
Salamence roared in agony and slammed his head into Suicune's. The water type backed off for a moment giving Ash the opened he was looking for, "Dragon Rush now!" Salamence slammed full force into his opponent and sent him flying across the plateau. Suicune landed in a crumpled heap and called out weakly as he looked at his opponent.
Salamence gently landed next to Ash and glared hard at the legendary while Ash contemplated his next move. 'If I capture it now I will have a chance to raise it as another ace in the hole for the Silver Conference…but I can't guarantee Morty's silence…so this would leave me exposed. But then again I may never get this chance again.'
Ash's eyes shifted from left to right as he thought about his choice before one final thought ran through his mind, 'Having a pokemon like this would give me a huge advantage over my father.'
Ash hardened his eyes and unclipped an empty pokeball. He enlarged it and noticed that Suicune had gotten up and lowered its head in submission as if it was accepting its fate, "You are mine Suicune, pokeball go!"
The ball left his hand and sailed at its intended target…but it never arrived. Out of nowhere a beam of rainbow colored energy hit the ball and shattered it into dust.
Ash growled as he turned to the far side of the plateau and saw a man in a purple suit with a white cape around his neck. His hair was brown and he had a determined look on his face as he glared at Ash. Next to him was an Alakazam that was putting its spoons down from the recent psybeam.
"What do you think you are doing, attacking a legend like Suicune and then having the nerve to capture it? Suicune is a creature of respect and grace and only those worthy of its power will get it."
Ash's eyes flashed blue as his psychic powers reacted to his anger, "Who are you?"
Morty sighed, "Eusine this isn't the time." The man now identified as Eusine turned to the gym leader, "Be quiet Morty…you let him attack and defeat Suicune. I thought you respected this place."
Morty's demeanor change from calm to anger, "Don't you dare question my loyalties. What would you expect me to do, try and stop the battle? This young man just defeated a legendary pokemon!"
Eusine growled, "He did not!"
Morty glared, "Suicune accepted the challenge and was defeated…Ash would have a new partner if you hadn't intervened."
Eusine turned to Ash, "I will not stand here and let this sacred pokemon be defeated. I am the only one who is worthy of its power…Alakazam attack his Salamence!"
The psychic type brought his spoons up and readied another psybeam but a loud howl caused him to pause. A moment later Alakazam flashed red and was returned to his pokeball. The group turned to see Suicune glaring at Eusine before it looked at Ash. The two shared a moment as their eyes connected and they both nodded. The legendary water type turned and ran out the window before anyone could say anything.
There was silence as Ash returned his starter and walked down to Leaf and Morty. Eusine was looking at the spot that Suicune had been in with a shocked face.
"Ashy why didn't you capture it?" Her friend ran a hand through his hair, "I want to don't get me wrong but I just feel that if I have it on my team right now I wouldn't be able to train at all. For one I can't guarantee Morty's silence and while I would love to have a huge advantage over Red I can't let my greed for power get in the way of simple logic. Not to mention I don't think I would be able to get rid of Eusine."
Morty chuckled at that and noticed his friend had left. Leaf smiled with hearts in her eyes, "Still, Suicune is such a beautiful pokemon can you imagine what would happen if I entered a contest with it?"
Ash chuckled, "I still don't understand why you do those for fun…but don't worry, I have a feeling that Suicune and I will see each other soon enough."
Ash then turned to Morty, "I would like to officially challenge you to our gym battle."
The ghost type leader smiled widely, "It would be an honor to battle you Ash…and you as well Leaf. Will I be facing that starter of yours?"
Ash shook his head, "No and I would appreciate it if you don't reveal him to anyone."
Morty nodded, "I can respect your wishes…and don't worry about Eusine blabbing either. He would never admit to seeing a Salamence defeat his favorite pokemon."
Morty gestured to the stares, "Shall we?"
*PTCW*
Ash and Morty stood on opposite sides of the field with a pokeball in each hand. The gym leader smirked, "would a two on two be alright?"
Ash nodded slightly which caused Morty to begin the match, "Haunter go!" A large purple pokemon with a sinister smile hovered above the ground. It had two large hands with three fingers each and cackled at Ash.
"Honchkrow, end this!" Ash's newly evolved pokemon appeared in the air and called out in determination. "Know that I won't be taking you lightly Ash. Your battle with Suicune proved to me that you are not someone to underestimate."
Ash smirked and started the match, "Honchkrow dark pulse!" The dark type opened his beak and fired a beam of swirling purple and black energy.
"Evade." Morty's Haunter cackled and faded from view which let the dark pulse pass harmlessly by.
"Thunderbolt!" A bolt of yellow electricity fired from out of nowhere and struck Honchkrow in the back.
Ash's eyes widened slightly, "Counter with night slash." Honchkrow flapped his wings and rushed forward with his wings now glowing purple.
Morty smirked, "You can't hit what you can't see, Haunter remain hidden and use night shade." Once again the attack came from behind in the form of two bolts of black energy. Honchkrow called out in pain and fell to the ground.
Ash thought for a moment before he smirked, "Honchkrow use tailwind and ascend." His Pokémon's eyes flashed blue and a powerful wind picked up and propelled him as he took to the sky. "Haunter use another thunderbolt!"
Ash was ready this time, "Dive down and spin!" The duel type pokemon folded hi s wings and dropped straight at the ground while at the same time using his body weight to spin. "Dark Pulse full power!" Honchkrow opened his beak again and fired the attack. The beams of energy fired off in every direction and formed a streamline look. Haunter, who had remained invisible was finally struck by the attack and called out in pain as he fell.
Ash smirked, "End this with brave bird!" His pokemon turned upright and was engulfed in blue flames before he slammed hard into the ghost type. Honchkrow emerged from the smoke and called out as small bolts of energy flashed over his body thanks to the recoil.
Morty nodded his approval as he returned Haunter, "Impressive Ash, but I intend to be the first gym leader to defeat at least one of your pokemon, Gengar go!"
Ash and Honchkrow glared at their new opponent as it floated in the air. Morty was famous for the use of ghost pokemon but none other than his starter Gengar. The Pokémon's power was well known throughout the Johto region and only experienced trainers could hold against it.
"Shadow Ball!" Gengar formed a large orb of black and flung it at Honchkrow. Ash's pokemon quickly moved out of the way and they all watched as the attack slammed into the wall and exploded. A mass of black energy flew all over the gym and caused a powerful wind to flow. Leaf squealed and put her hand on her skirt as it started to kick up while Ash wrapped his cloak around him.
Morty smiled at his pokemon and nodded, "Dark Pulse."
Ash quickly turned, "Honchkrow counter with your own." The two attacks met in the middle and instantly exploded.
"Thunder." A massive bolt of energy flew from the smoke and struck the dark and flying type. Honchkrow slammed into the ground as the energy flowed through his body, "Finish it with Hyper Beam!" Gengar quickly opened his mouth and fired a beam of red and orange energy that slammed into the downed pokemon.
Ash could only watch as his newest pokemon flew back and landed in a crumpled heap. Returning him to his ball Ash smile lightly, "Good work Honchkrow we will work so that never happens again."
Ash's eyes turned to the field and became cold, "I must congratulate you Morty for being the first gym leader in Johto to beat one of my pokemon…but that is as far as you go. Gengar, end this!"
Ash's own ghost type appeared and grinned darkly at his opponent. Both trainers yelled out, "Shadow Balls!" Both final evolutions thrust their hands out and fired a powerful ball of energy. The attacks met in the middle and held as sparks of energy started firing off from their centers. "Power it up with Energy Ball." Ash's Gengar used his free hand to send an emerald green orb into the black one. The two combined and pushed through Morty's and slammed into his Gengar.
"Gengar get up and use Hypnosis!" Morty's Gengar flashed his eyes with white energy as he sent out a powerful telekinetic wave.
Ash shook his head, "Fade away and counter with psychic!" The hypnotic waves missed their target and moments later, Morty's pokemon was surrounded with a blue aura, "Dark Pulse." Ash's Gengar appeared behind Morty's and fired a point blank attack. Both pokemon flew back from the attack and Morty's fell to the ground.
Ash smirked in triumph but this quickly changed when his Gengar groaned as a pinkish energy formed around him.
Ash instantly recognized the tactic, "Destiny Bond?"
Morty nodded as Ash's pokemon fell to the ground ending the battle in a tie. The two trainers looked at the field before returning their pokemon. Morty walked up and pulled out a badge before handing it to Ash, "Ash even though we tied I have no regrets in handing you the Fog Badge. Your attack defeated my Gengar first so I view you as the victor. You truly are a one of a kind trainer and I hope you achieve everything you set out to accomplish."
Ash accepted the badge and bowed at the hips, "It was an honor to battle you Morty…know that the next time we meet my pokemon won't be beaten by that move."
The ghost type leader smirked, "I look forward to it."
Leaf giggled at the exchange before jumping up, "My turn!"
*PTCW*
Two hours later Ash was sitting in his hotel room listening to Leaf moan about her loss. "I don't get it…I thought we were ready but then he has to use a Spiritomb and completely throw me off."
Ash chuckled at his friend's rant before speaking, "Leaf it is no big deal. We will train for a week and then you can go back and win."
Leaf scowled cutely, "Easy for you to say…you didn't lose."
Ash's expression hardened, "Yes I did. Granted it was a tie but as far as I'm concerned it was a loss. I should have predicted something like that to happen but I was too confident."
The two sat in silence for a moment before Leaf nodded, "Where do you want to train?"
Ash thought for a moment, "I have heard rumors of a lake west of the city that lies deep in the forest. It is supposed to be unreachable for the average trainer."
Leaf smiled, "Then it is a good thing we aren't your average trainers." Her best friend nodded in agreement as they two of them made their plans.
*PTCW*
Over the course of the next week Ash and Leaf trained with and against each other for Leaf's rematch. Two positives that came out of the training sessions were Eevee, Cyndaquil, and her recently caught Flaffy evolving. Leaf was so overjoyed that she kissed Ash without thinking and then turned back to her pokemon…leaving her friend in a dazed state. Leaf's new Espeon, Quilava and Ampharos instantly became part of her main team so she could work with them.
As for Ash, he continued working with his pokemon for perfection. Anorith was coming along nicely and had managed to learn water gun, ancient power, and aerial ace. Honchkrow was growing by leaps and bounds in an attempt to make up for his loss in the gym battle. It wasn't until that Sunday that the group decided to enjoy themselves by having a picnic…which ended up being short lived thanks to Ash's Snorlax.
*PTCW*
Currently Leaf was standing opposite of Morty as she instructed her pokemon against his. The two were even with only one pokemon remaining and Morty had brought his Gengar in. Leaf was battling using her Espeon and was currently on the defensive, "Keep dodging Espeon."
Morty smirked, "Intercept her movements with shadow ball!" Gengar launched his deadly attack and smiled as the explosion sent the psychic type back.
"Espeon use your own shadow ball!" Gengar's laughter was short lived as he was struck in the face by a purple orb. The ghost type yelled in pain before glaring at his opponent, "Dark Pulse!"
Leaf yelled, "Protect!" The dark attack slammed into the greenish blue shield and canceled out,
"Psybeam!" Espeon called out as her gem fired a beam of rainbow energy that slammed hard into Gengar, "Finish him with shadow ball!" While she was still attacking with the psychic attack, Espeon fired a purple orb from her mouth that exploded upon hitting its target. The smoke cleared and Gengar was revealed to be unconscious.
Leaf squealed in happiness, "We did it!" Espeon ran over to her trainer and jumped into her arms, "I'm so proud of you Espeon." The little psychic type squealed in happiness as Morty walked over, "Leaf I am pleased to award you the Fog badge. Congratulations."
Leaf accepted the badge and put it into her case. The group of three trainers then made their way towards the gym entrance, "So where will you go next Ash?"
The dark trainer thought, "I guess we will head towards Olivine City, from there we can catch a boat to Cianwood City."
Morty nodded, "If you are lucky you will get to Olivine before the start of their local competition. Trainers from the area can enter a single or double battle for a rare prize."
Leaf raised her eyebrow, "What is the prize?"
Morty shrugged, "It changes every year. Last year they gave away a Dratini that had just hatched the day before and the year before they gave away a Master Ball."
Ash nodded, "Then to Olivine City it is. Thanks again Morty we will see you soon."
The two friend turned and walked out of the gym and towards the path to Olivine, "Hey Ash, why were you so civil to Morty?"
Her friend chuckled darkly, "Because of two reasons, one, he beat one of my pokemon and two, he didn't look at you." Leaf blushed lightly at that but remained silent as they continued on their way.
Little did they know that a certain pokemon was following them with intentions of battling the only person to ever defeat him.
Here we go another chapter. Sorry to all those that wanted Suicune to be captured in the remake, but it still just didn't fit in for the story…just yet. ;) But don't lose heart, I have something brewing for you.
Off the record, if you had to chose any of Ash's former traveling companions or rivals who you feel would make the best elite four members….who would they be? Give me an entire roster, four trainers and their types. It was just a random thought I had and was curious.
As always send in ideas and reviews.
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