Here's Chapter 4 Took a while I didn't it I apologize for the wait but Health comes first.
AN: I'd like to point out before there's any confusion reading this I'm not limiting Ash's Pokémon to 4 move's I'm just adding on to their current Arsenal's like for example Charizard knows roughly 15 move's even if he hardly ever use's some of them. I'll just add on move's I think are effective or beneficial for them to learn in the long run it's good to have a variety of Moves.
I've taken out moves like Tackle and Scratch from high level Pokémon because I don't see them being used ever unless it's a lower level Pokémon Ash catches.
Again I don't own Pokémon or any of its character's and if I did Tobias wouldn't exist!
Please continue Voting on my Poll ive had a lot of voters as I said earlier it's for an Important Battle which I have already given a big hint to in one of the Chapters.
This Chapter is the 'EDITED VERSION' which i honestly think is much better so do go over it again thanks to KitsuneDragon once again for the help.
There have been small changes to accomodate the move changes so please read again so your up to speed.
THERE HAVE BEEN SMALL CHANGES TO ACCOMODATE THE RECENT MOVE CHANGES SO PLEASE GLOSS OVER THE CHAPTER AGAIN SO YOUR UP TO SPEED!
"Talking" 'Thoughts'
Chapter Start!
(10:48 am Lily of the Valley Lake/Lakeside.)
"Achoo!" Sneezed Ash who sat by the lakeside with a blanket draped over himself for warmth.
He was still shaking and cold from the sudden …chilling he received from an enthusiastic Glalie who was excited to see him again. Brock was laughing behind him, remembering a similar greeting from Glalie a few days earlier.
"Come on Ash, don't we have training to do?" Ash glanced over his shoulder giving a light glare to his friend before grudgingly getting up and letting the blanket fall off his shoulders. A slight shiver was given from Ash before he composed himself and re-joined the group.
Standing next to Brock, Ash looked over to his. hopefully, match winning team. Sceptile was still standing at attention like a soldier waiting for orders, Pikachu was talking to Glalie, Infernape was punching one of the trees near the group with Mach Punch as a warm up.
'He looks eager for Training.' Ash then looked at his final Pokémon present, sweat dropping. The 'Big Bear' Snorlax continued snoring away.
'Before I do anything he needs to be woken up and there's no way I'm doing it.' Ash shivered remembering the incident with Harrison's Hypno. Being disturbed from its nap is really something you never want to do. Since that day, Snorlax had had an extreme resentment of all Hypno's everywhere. Apparently Bulbasaur has had Snorlax on constant surveillance considering Gary has his own Hypno living in professor Oak's lab and made sure they stayed separated so there would be no outbursts and thus allowing Snorlax to sleep undisturbed.
'I still feel sorry for that Janet lady from the round before.' (AN:Ash's unseen Battle featuring Snorlax)The poor lady was reduced to tears after the battle, as her Hypno was still in the Pokemon Centre recovering from the severe beating Snorlax dished out in its drunken rage.
'I really should have switched out afterwards. Her Slowbro & Grumpig aren't doing much better.' Letting the thought go, Ash decided to focus back on the present.
"Alright, Infernape, can you wake up Snorlax so we can start?" Ask asked the fire monkey politely. Said ape strolled up to the sleeping giant.
'Sorry Infernape, but someone needs to take the fall and the others are already wizened to this.' Was Ash's thought as the rest of the Pokémon, including Brock, looked on with slight winces on their faces, as they expected some pain for the simian Pokemon.
(10 minutes later.)
'Well...at least I'm warm now.' thought the now-charred Ash as Infernape stared at Ash with a murderous glare.
"I recall another one of your Pokémon doing something similar." Brock commented, slightly smirking.
"Shut up!" Ash now was slightly annoyed, but decided it was time to get things moving and call the group together.
Brock decided to stand back and watch to see how Ash will handle the training.
'They need to have a positive mind frame for the match. This is already an uphill battle for them. Ash needs to try and instil some confidence into the group, otherwise this battle could be over before it begins.'
"All right guys, I've chosen you guys for my next battle and it's a big one!"
A chorus of calls were thrown at Ash who didn't understand a word of it, so he just continued on.
"The opponent we're facing is called Tobias and he's a very powerful trainer. He's gotten through this tournament only using one Pokémon, A Darkrai which is a Legendary Pokémon!" Their eyes widened in shock at Ash's statement concerning the legendary Pokemon. However, only Pikachu, who already knew about this, and Sceptile, because of previous experiences with legendary Pokemon, were able to keep it together.
'Did Snorlax actually just open its eyes?' Thought both Ash and Brock, quite startled.
(AN: I'd love to see a Snorlax with its eyes open.)
"Guys calm down." Ash made a 'calm down' motion with his hands. "From numerous past experiences I can assure you, even if they are some of the most powerful beings on the planet, Legendary Pokémon are beatable. Some of you are living proof of that." He briefly Glanced at Pikachu.
"Since Tobias has only used his Darkrai during this tournament, his team is virtually unknown. So we're pretty much going to be fighting blind in this battle. We just have to adapt to what's in front of us, which I believe you guys can do. You all have different strengths and weaknesses, but if we can all work well as a team, we can do this." Ash stopped talking letting his statement sink into to the team.
After a moment Sceptile started glancing around while fiddling with its twig in its mouth.
"Scep Sceptile tile Scep!"
Ash quickly looked at Pikachu to get an answer "What's he saying Pikachu?"
(AN: Ive noticed that Ash can understand Pikachu to an extent, which I believe is because of their close bond. Paul seems to be the same with Torterra which was plain to see after it helped Grotle.)
Pikachu made some weird gestures to help Ash understand.
"Oh, you're wondering why there's only five of you?" His question was answered in the form of a nod from the reptilian Pokmeon.
"Well...your last teammate is on his way over. He's currently training in a specific area built to train there kind, Of you guys here, only Snorlax and Pikachu would know him. He's one of my first Pokémon I captured. He used to be a sweet, cuddly little thing...aaaand then he evolved." Ash sweatdropped as he remembered the moody Charmeleon and even more moody, and also lazy, Charizard. Pikachu, Snorlax and Brock all chuckled as they remembered the scenes with Charizard burning the young boy into living charcoal.
"My Charizard, he's a bit of a hot head, but I'm pretty sure you'll get along with him. Though he may have a bit of superiority complex due to him being one of my strongest Pokemon." Ash finished with nervous chuckle. Sceptile's eyes seemed to narrow at the 'hot head' statement, but other than that, his Pokémon seemed to accept what he was saying overall.
"Alright, first I need to know, other than Pikachu and Infernape, have you all been doing any training while I was away?" Three heads nodded to the question.
Ash smiled "That's great!" He exclaimed. "Have you learnt any new moves while training? If so raise your hand?" Three hands went up once again, impressing both Ash and Brock.
"Ash, you should check what Moves they Know with the Pokedex!" Ash's eyes lit up at the idea and quickly pulled out his Pokedex and pointed it at the first Pokemon in his line of sight which was Sceptile. It beeped and information on his Pokemon showed up on screen and quickly moved down to the Moves section.
Pokémon: Sceptile
Current Moves: Leaf Blade, Pound, Bullet Seed, Solar Beam, Agility, Rock Slide, Synthesis, Leaf Storm, Aerial Ace, Detect and Frenzy Plant.
"Whoa!" Both Ash and Brock's eyebrows shot up in surprise "Sceptile, you must have been training out of your skin. You got some really strong moves in your repertoire now. Leaf Storm, let alone a Flying-type move like Aerial Ace, are very difficult to learn. Plus...I can't believe you've learnt Frenzy Plant as well!" Ash's eyes shone as he imagined the Grass-type before him taking down his opponents with giant tree root, standing victoriously over an unconscious Darkrai. Shaking his head to rid himself of the image, despite it being so very satisfying to him, he turned back to the final evolved form of Treeko.
"It's good to know you've became really dedicated to getting stronger. Even if I'm not training you at the time, I'm beyond impressed." Ash said with a big grin. Sceptile merely smirked at Ash, but given that it stood straighter than usual showed how prideful it felt from the shower of compliments, its chest swelled with even more pride as Brock decided to speak.
"I agree that offensive moves are helpful in battle, but Sceptile showed some pretty good thinking due to it learning those other two moves. A defensive move like Detect will be handy to get around some Super Effective moves and I'm guessing you learned Rock Slide to cover your weakness to flying types ?" Brock analyzed finishing in a question for Sceptile. The Grass type nodded.
"Good thinking!" Ash smiled and turned to next Pokémon in the line, Snorlax. He lifted the Pokedex and got a beep from the machine and new info appeared, replacing Sceptile's.
Pokemon: Snorlax
Current Moves: Body Slam, Rest,protect, Ice Punch, Sleep talk, Earthquake, Double Edge, hyper beam & Amensia.
"Snorlax, you must have been training in your sleep to learn Sleep talk" Laughed Ash. Snorlax seemed to smile, but small blush of embarrassment also appeared at that statement.
"Snorlax has picked up some nice moves. A bit more variety in Earthquake we should focus on adding more Variety to Snorlax's Arsenal. Double Edge will be handy considering it's size and weight and he wont require to stop and recharge like Giga Impact, but I'm very interested where he picked up a move like Amnesia?" Analysed Brock, but seemed confused with the Amnesia move.
Ash grinned, "Maybe it's been hanging around a Slowbro since they seem to be experts on forgetting things. Though it still would have been nice to know earlier that you guys picked up these kind of moves, but I still don't think it would have changed much against Janet. Hope her Pokémon are alright."
"I'm sure they are. Especially since there under the care of Nurse Joy" Brock replied with a hint of admiration, and some hearts in his eyes, added to his speech.
"Anyway it doesn't matter where he learned that move. It will be handy anyway, well done Snorlax." Ash gave Snorlax a thumbs up and moved onto Glalie. Infernape had been the one to raise its hand for the Ice-type seeing as how Glalie was basically a floating head and he had no hands...or arms for that matter.
Glalie was the Pokémon Ash was really interested in knowing about. He still wasn't sure he made the correct choice in picking Glalie. It was a powerful Pokemon, but was a bit inexperienced, only knowing four moves the last time they worked together.
'Another example of my neglect!' thought a disheartened Ash.
But he also realized he'd have to stick by his choice and have faith that he made the right decision. Chopping and changing will ruin the dynamics of the team and his own preparations. The Pokedex's beeping brought Ash out of his inner monologue. The new info that appeared almost caused Ash to feel a bit of relief, but a bit of shock as well.
Pokémon: Glalie
Current Moves: Ice beam, Headbutt, Icy wind, Double team, Protect, Gyro Ball & Blizzard.
'Glalie has really been training hard as well, I wonder if everyone else back home has been training as hard. If so, why? I expected to them to be a bit stronger and maybe learn a few new moves, but 3 - 4 moves a piece and all advanced techniques. They've really become a lot stronger.'
"Glalie..." Ash paused and Glalie seemed to become a bit nervous by the silence, its icy body rattling in anticipation to hear it's trainers comments. "I'm impressed, you've become a lot stronger all those moves are hard to master!" Glalie stopped rattling and its eyes became upside down Us showing that it was happy. It released some vapour from its mouth in response to the praise.
Ash then looked to the rest of the group. "I'm proud of you three. You've worked really hard and I look forward to see what we can do together in battle." Brock then walked over to stand to next to Ash "Hey Ash, I'd check out Pikachu and Infernape, just in case."
"What do you mean? I already know all there moves."
"They might know a move they've never had to use before. Either way it'll be worthwhile checking just in case, you might be surprised." Brock crossed his arms.
Ash looked two pokemon in question to see their thoughts. Both nodded, a response that surprised Ash. 'Maybe they do have another move I don't know about.'
Ash quickly aimed the Pokedex at Infernape.
Pokemon: Infernape
Current Moves: Flamethrower, Mach Punch, Dig, Flame Wheel, Feint, Fire Spin and Flare Blitz.
"Cool, you know Fire Spin." Ash smiled. Infernape pounded its fist against its chest and smirked confidently. Looking back over at the list though, Ash raised an eyebrow at the move Feint, wondering what it was.
"Hey Brock, do you what the move Feint is?"
Brock scratched his chin in thought "Well I do know that it's one of, if not the only move, that can bypass Protect and Detect so I suppose it's a good surprise move to have."
'Interesting, but I need to get more info on Feint. We might be missing something.' Ash Looked down to the Pokedex deciding to use one of its other features. He rarely used its Move Database , quickly typing in feint The moves Info appeared on screen it was quite brief and to the point.
'An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect, It also lifts the effects of those moves.'
"Interesting definitely a handy move for the close combat type of Pokemon like Infernape. He could follow up breaking through Protect with a barrage of Mach Punches. Ash you should look into teaching Infernape Close Combat."
"Sounds like a good idea. Anyway let's check out Pikachu!"
Ash then pointed the Pokedex to Pikachu wondering if he also had a surprise waiting for him.
Pokemon: Pikachu
Current Moves: Thunderbolt,Thunder Wave, Quick Attack, Thunder, agility, feint, Double Edge, Iron tail & Volt Tackle.
Ash was in Shock "So Pikachu knows Feint as well? Pikachu, why didn't you use it against Elekid when we first battled Paul?"
"Pika!"Pikachu was shaking it's head back and forth.
"Pikachu probably didn't know Feint then. It probably was trying to learn Feint to surprise Electivire if they battled again in the future, but Paul hasn't really used Protect against Pikachu since the first time they battled." Concluded Brock.
"I suppose you're right. I don't remember him using Protect much anyway, Feint will definitely be handy in future. I don't remember using Thunder wave or Double Edge before?"
"Ash you have had Pikachu use both moves before, but they were only a handful of times mainly when we traveled Kanto so at least four years ago, it probably slipped your mind."
(AN: Ash has used Thunder Wave before, but it was only briefly. One of those times being when Ash caught Pidgeotto, and I have seen Pikachu use Double Edge a few times in kanto but they were rare appearances.)
"I suppose." said a slightly dejected Ash, he couldn't believe he forgot about those moves. He could think of a few times where Thunder Wave would have been beneficial.
"Anyway Ash, forget about the past. Let's focus on the present. We have training to do so I suggest have your Pokemon do a bit of a warm-up. We still have to wait for Charizard, so why not have them do 5 laps around the lake. That should loosen them up" Brock suggested.
"Good idea, all right you heard Brock. So 5 laps around the lake don't wear yourself out so do a nice even pace. It's not a race." The group took off to the begin their laps with Pikachu in the lead, but Sceptile was quickly taking that position. Snorlax however, just stood there before turning to Ash. It then pointed at itself.
"Snor Snorlax?" Ash blinked in confusion as he watched his gargantuan Pokemon, but given from its laziness and the fact that it didn't take off after the others allowed Ash to easily decipher his Pokemon's dialogue.
"Yes Snorlax...you have to run too." Snorlax frowned. "If you do...I'll give you some of Brock's Pokemon Food." Ash bribed. Brock decided to join the encouraging of the sleepy giant and waved up a bag of his specially made Pokemon Food. Suddenly, much to the surprise of the two trainers, Snorlax took off at a very speedy pace, well speedy for a Snorlax that is.
"Wow...Snorlax really gets motivated when you bring food into the equation." Ash and Brock sweatdropped. The ground shook as it took off after the group.
As the group continued their laps, Ash and Brock both sat down by the lake with Brock pulling out a notepad and pen from his pocket, looking at Ash questionably.
"All right Ash." The younger trainer turning to his friend at the mention of his name. "What exactly do you want to do with this training? I promised I'd help you out with the actual training, but you have to have a goal for the next two days you have to train. So Ash what do want to achieve ?"
"Alright Brock, I've thought about this carefully and after seeing what my Pokémon have learnt while I was away, it doesn't change much of my original planning, but what I want to achieve is really getting use to battling with my older Pokémon again. I haven't really used them for at least a year and it's important to get back in sync with using your Pokémon. I'd like to teach them a few more moves on top of the ones they've already learnt." Was Ash's instant reply.
"Do you have specific ideas in mind for certain Pokémon?" Questioned Brock.
"Well for starters, Infernape needs more experience battling experienced Pokémon, so I'm thinking of having him spar with Charizard a bit when he arrives. They've had similar experiences so I can see them bonding."
"What about moves?"
"Well, I dont have much time but there are alot of options like a few more fighting moves like Close combat and Brick break, Thunder punch would be great to defend himself against Water types. Pikachu could teach Infernape Iron tail and we could try having Snorlax teach him Protect as well if we have enough time. Between the two of us I reckon we could get it done." Explained Ash.
"Interesting choice of move selection. We'll see about Teaching some of them but there might be other options which we havent explored yet, but I'd honestly consider trying to teach Infernape Calm Mind first. I don't mean to sound negative, but Infernape's just like you Ash. You both are very spirited and get pumped up very easily. This move can help him calm down and really focus when in battle, plus the additional power boost to long range moves like Flamethrower is the icing on the cake." Brock said while writing down all the ideas Ash suggested.
Now that Ash thought about it, he realised that Infernape was indeed similar to himself, taking after his Trainer. 'Brock's right. A move that helps him relax in battle will definitely help with his concentration.'
"Alright Ash keep going. We'll do Pikachu next. What are your thoughts?"
Ash wasn't as sure what to teach Pikachu, but he did think about having the electric mouse learn a few more attacking moves with a defensive move thrown in. "I thinking about about teaching Pikachu Brick break. He's witnessed it enough times so he shoould pick it up pretty quickly, maybe Shockwave since it's a move that can guarantee a hit and it will help save some electricity for longer battles. Also maybe Light Screen, a defensive move, while training Pikachu a bit more on his speed. I believe he could be faster."
Brock gave some input while writing down on his notepad "I'd teach it a Move called Return Ash, it's a move that gets stronger depending how close the Pokémon is to its trainer and you two have a really close relationship. I'd just about label you as brothers."
Ash gave a nod to that he's heard of Return before, but didn't really know how to teach it to a Pokémon, but he supposed the Pokedex would know something about learning the move. If not there was always Professor Oak who could help. Ash decided move onto the next Pokemon.
"Snorlax needs improvement on his dodging. He's very deceptive in his speed for his size, but dodging is vital as well. Snorlax's endurance doesn't need much improvement, but some new moves would be nice long range moves in particular like Focus Blast and Thunderbolt but im not sure theres enought time to learn both. Also Considering Snorlax's size, Heavy Slam should be considered, maybe Focuspunch as well."
Brock agreed with Ash so they moved onto the next Pokemon as the group of Pokemon came sprinting past beginning their second lap with Sceptile and Pikachu in the lead and Snorlax trailing behind, shaking the earth as he passed.
"Well Glalie mainly need to get more experience so alot of mock battles, as well as making sure he gets used to listening to me consistently in battle. I don't want the same mistake as the Evergrand Conference. I might try to teach him Explosion as I think it would definitely be a surprising move for him to have especially if things get out of hand with Darkrai which I hope not. Iron Head and Hyperbeam are possibilities but are difficult to learn, another defensive move like Light Screen would be good. Since he's young I don't know if he can pick up Sheer Cold at this point so I'll leave that be till after the league it would take much time to learn with Glalies inexperience.
Brock had nothing important to add, so they moved onto Sceptile.
"Sceptile is a smart Pokemon and a workhorse. He obviously knows his own weaknesses and is obviously trying to work on them considering he learnt Detect. I'd like to teach him Substitute as well as a back up if possible try and make it instinctive if he can't dodge. A bit more variety in Sceptile's moves would be nice so I'll try to hammer in Dargon Pulse and maybe Focus Blast. but I could instead Maybe teach something to increase Sceptiles Attacking stats like Sword Dance. But what I really want to do, training wise, is work with Sceptile on his arm speed to match his ground speed. He's generally a quick Pokemon, probably the fastest Pokemon I own, but I noticed when he uses Leaf Blade his slashes while could be a lot quicker. I figure him carrying some weights on his arms would help in the long run, but there's not enough time for that to be really effective before battling Tobias."
Ash paused and added as an afterthought. "If his slashing speed could match his ground speed it would be very difficult to beat him in close range battle, That's what I believe at least."
There was silence between the two, other than the earth shaking again as the group of pokemon went past again, beginning their third lap.
After another moment Brock had an idea.
"Perhaps you could try and use Sceptile's agility to not only increase Sceptile's leg speed, but Arm speed as well. Its merely a hypothesis, but I've heard that with respect to attacks like Agility and Quick Attack, they have been said to increase the speed of the receptors in your legs allowing for high speed movement. If he could do the same to his arms, your idea will have merit and if you could take the idea itself a step further and apply it to the whole body, his reaction speed should increase significantly along with his slashing speed. I don't know how effective it will be, it could have a big toll on his body and I doubt Sceptile could use it for long periods so you have to test it carefully, but if it's possible, this could be effective. The question is, how to increase Agility's range and if not Agility, is there another move that could something similar?" Brock was pondering to himself.
(AN: I honestly was thinking along the lines of A the fourth Raikage Lightning Armour from Naruto and Irene's Quick sword in Claymore but more the latter.)
Ash was slack jawed at the response. He wasn't even thinking that far ahead on the possibilities. He didn't really know what to say he was brought out of his thought as his Pokémon came past once more.
"Ash, worry about it later. This will take a bit of time to fine tune the concept so we'll try it after lunch!" Brock said trying to bring Ash back to earth.
"Ok." But it was still very hard for Ash to let go of, but he was brought of his thoughts by a roar.
"CCCHHAAAAARRRRRRRR!" The loud cry came from above, accompanied by a burst of flames coming at them. Knowing who it was Ash didn't move and merely sighed.
"Does he really have to do this every time I meet him?" Ash asked himself.
Brock quickly moved out of the way as Ash was engulfed with flame, sweatdropping as he saw Ash not even attempt to get out of the way. When the flames died down, Ash breathed out of puff of grey-black smoke before the ground shook next to him. A toothy grin met his deadpan look as the draconic Pokemon nodded at its handy work.
"Really, do you have to burn me every time?" He asked. Charizard gave an amused growl and a thumbs up causing Ash to frown.
"As I said earlier, I recall another one of your Pokémon doing something of a similar greeting." A very amused Brock said to the smoking, blackened Ash who'd been burnt for a second time of the day.
"Charizard, burn Brock for me would you?" The Flame Pokemon turned its eyes on the squinty eyed trainer. The former gym leader released a bark of laughter when it shook its head 'no' before sitting down and curling up like a cat. It released a loud yawn before closing its eyes and going to sleep.
"Charizard...oh how I hate you sometimes." The boy leered at his dual type Pokemon. Charizard responded with another blast of flame to the face before returning to its slumber. Ash licked his fingers and a lock of burning hair was doused with an audible hiss.
"Burnt three times in one day that's a record and it's only Morning. At least you're definitely warm now." He added.
"And again, shut up!"
End Chapter
It's hard starting to write again. Hopefully this wasn't crap, I'm not sure if I'm correct with the receptors, but this idea for Sceptile has been with me for a while. It just trying to get it onto the paper is the hard part. If you don't like the ability well it's your problem. It's My Story. I'll write what I want to write.
After introducing Charizard to the rest of team, I'll briefly go over the training and try to the start the battle at least at the end of the next chapter.
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