A/N: Okay, Chapter 2 is revisited.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon, never will.
Enjoy chapter 2!
Fight
Ash, Brock, and Dawn arrived at the field designated for Ash's first match a few minutes early. The morning sun was shining on the three, putting everyone in a great mood. Ash was talking to himself, occasionally shouting something involving victory. Pikachu was sound asleep on Ash's shoulder, a bottle of ketchup clutched in his hands. The field was filled with large and small rocks, littered all around, creating somewhat unstable terrain for battle. Around the field were three rows of seats. Four young children were running around waving flags with pictures of pokemon and pokeballs on them. A cameraman sat in the corner looking down at his camera, smiling. As they walked out onto the field, Ash noticed a person he hadn't been expecting to see. Long black hair, a green hat and cape.
"Nando?"Dawn gasped in surprise. The man turned around, revealing a calm face, blue eyes, and a slight smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"It is very nice to meet you again,"Nando said with his accent, just a little less strong. A red light came from under Nando's cape, a pokeball opening. A Roserade popped out, and Ash raised an eyebrow. Nando nodded in response as Roserade smiled up at them shyly.
"What've you been up?"Ash asked excitedly. Nando shrugged.
"Some leagues, Top 8 in Johto, for one."
"I can't wait to battle you, then! Don't lose, because you're gonna lose to me!"Ash pumped his fist in the air. "So...you won your match, right?" Dawn bopped him on the head.
"Of course he won! It was just the first round!"Dawn shouted at Ash, who rubbed his head where Dawn had hit him.
"Not like you would know…"Ash muttered under his breath. Nando just watched in amusement.
"I must leave now. Good luck in your match, Ash,"Nando said to Ash.
A few minutes later a short red haired kid wearing an iridescent orange shirt and slightly faded jeans ran onto the field excitedly. The referee raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything about it.
"Where is his fashion sense?"Dawn muttered to herself. Brock sitting next to her of course heard this and smirked.
"You shouldn't be the one saying that, "Brock said, still smiling. Dawn glared at him and whacked him.
"This is a three on three battle between Gavin Wickham of Solaceon Town and Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town!"The referee proclaimed. Then he blew the whistle, signaling the beginning of the match. Both trainers pulled a pokeball out. The cameraman sitting in the corner stood up and readied his camera.
"Let's shown 'em, Magmar!"The colorfully dressed boy shouted with a little too much enthusiasm. An odd red and yellow pokemon popped out of the pokeball. Ash smiled as he saw himself in the boy, a carefree kid without worry, wanting to become 'Pokemon Master'. Of course, his dream was still the same, just that he pursued it much more seriously.
"Infernape!"Ash shouted letting out his pokemon. Gavin smiled widely at the fire type pokemon, one of his favorites. Magmar stared at its enemy in concentration.
"Use Fire Spin!"Gavin commanded. Magmar shouted its name, sending a powerful blast of fire at Infernape. Infernape didn't even flinch, although the flame on its head grew large till it covered both of them. Gavin's eyes widened, as he realized too late his opponent's strength.
"Flame Wheel!"Ash shouted, the command that Infernape had been waiting for. Infernape charged forward, spinning like a wheel. The fire enveloped its body. A smug expression now covered Ash's face. The Flame Wheel with Infernape in the center rushed forward, Magmar's fire only serving to strengthen the attack. Infernape's inferno carved a large ditch in the ground, the rock scorched black. It slammed right into Magmar, creating a large explosion. When the smoke cleared Infernape was standing over a Magmar with swirls for eyes. Gavin moaned and recalled his pokemon. Out in one hit.
"Magmar is unable to battle!" Gavin recalled his fainted pokemon and grabbed another pokemon.
"Let's shown 'em, Lickitung!"he shouted, still with the same enthusiasm. A strange looking pokemon with a giant tongue popped out of the pokeball. Infernape jumped back and took in its opponent. "Lick!" Lickitung ran up to Infernape and swept its tongue up, but Infernape caught it with minimal effort and threw Lickitung. But Lickitung realized what was happening and wrapped its tongue around Infernape.
"Hyper Beam!"Gavin shouted, thinking he had his opponent completely immobilized. Lickitung opened its mouth, and an orange ball appeared.
"NOW!" Ash commanded. Infernape suddenly twisted itself, making Lickitung's own tongue the new target. Unfortunately, Lickitung had already shot the beam. Ash flinched. Put simply, the cry of pain was heard for miles around. Infernape was released from the grip of its tongue and jumped away. Everybody who was watching winced. Gavin ran over, whispering words of comfort, then recalled it. He shot an angry glare at Ash and ran off to find a pokemon center. Ash was puzzled for a moment before he realized what this meant.
"Ash Ketchum is the winner by forfeit!"
Cynthia stood in a carefully hidden away area, taking care to not be seen. It had been hard to escape the press, she didn't want an more trouble. She nodded as Ash won, then headed off to watch the next match of interest.
End Chapter 2
A/N: We now have Cynthia watching the matches! (Some of them) I don't want to change the already written storylines that much, so on the next chapter I will try harder. That's it for today, guys! Expect an update soon...
InheriM