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Night fell upon the jungle and all the Pokémon who lived there. Ash sat quietly by a lake, looking at his reflection in the water. Kerchak's comment stung in his heart, "He will never be one of us!" Breathing heavily, Ash splashed his arms in the water, angrily, causing some mud to splat on his face.
Ash looked back at the water and saw his reflection. Instead of his cream-colored skin, he had the brown mud on the corner of his face, surrounding his left eye. Ash looked in awe as an idea struck him. Maybe he could try looking like a Pokémon!
Ash quickly put his hands deep into the water, grabbing all the mud he could. Then he smeared it all over his face and body. Ash kept doing this until he saw a familiar reflection in the water.
"Ash?" Kala asked, as Ash turned around, his eyes meeting her's. "What are you doing?"
"Why am I different?" Ash asked, as Kala put an arm around him, pulling him close.
Kala laughed, and said, "Because you covered your entire face with mud. That's why." Kala sat down, and then she slowly, wiped off some of the mud off of Ash's face.
Ash struggled to get her to stop, but he soon broke free of her grasp, and ran backwards. "Look at me!" Ash yelled, forcefully. "I'm different." Then he sat down with a thud.
Kala walked a few steps toward her confused son, and said, "Oh really? Because I don't think you're different at all."
"Why's that?" Ash asked, as Kala started to wipe off some more mud off of Ash's face.
"Well, let's see. I see two eyes. And I think a nose. Oh where is it?" Kala asked, playfully, as she wiped mud off of Ash's nose. Then she gasped, and poked at it. "Ah. Here it is." Ash laughed, as she started to play with both his ears. "And two ears."
Ash pressed his hands against her claws. "Two hands?"
"Yes. Two hands." Kala said, smiling. But Ash's smile faded, as he saw his hands against Kala's hands, which obviously looked different compared to his. Ash pulled back his hand and looked at it, sadly.
Kala sighed, and said, "Forget about you see. Now tell me. What do you feel?" Saying that, she moved Ash's hand to his chest.
Ash looked up at Kala, and said, "My heart."
"Very good. Now come here." Kala said, motioning for Ash to get in her lap. Ash slowly, climbed into her lap. "Now what do you hear?" Kala pressed Ash's head against her chest.
Ash pulled his head away from her chest, and said, "Your heart."
"That's right. You see. We might look different, but in reality we're not that different at all. We're exactly the same." Kala said, looking down at her son. Ash smiled and hugged his mother, as she started to talk again. "Kerchak just can't see that."
Ash looked down. But then his eyes widened, and he smiled. "I'll make him see." Ash said, as he climbed up on Kala's shoulders. "I'll be the best Pokémon ever."
"Oh! I bet you will." Kala said, as she grabbed him off of her shoulders, and started to play with his feet, making Ash laugh.
The next day, Ash and the rest of his pack were led up a big, fat tree. As Ash tried to climb it, he slipped down a few inches. Kerchak, who had no problem with climbing the tree, glared down at Ash, as he continued to climb the rest of the tree.
Ash, then, tried again, and tried to get a grip on the tree, but slipped and fell. But someone caught his hand. Ash looked up, and saw Pichu looking down at him, smiling, but was obviously still struggling to hold onto him and the tree at the same time. Ash smiled up at Pichu, as he got a firm grip back on the tree.
Oh, the power to be strong
Ash started climbing on a vine upside down, like a Caterpie. Suddenly, the vine snapped and sent Ash falling down into some berries. Once falling into the berries, everyone got splatted with berries and berry juice.
And the wisdom to be wise
Ash smiled sheepishly as he saw who the berries were for. They were for the Pokémon in his pack. All the Pokémon glared down at him, and then at Kala who was sitting at the far end of the group. Kala smiled sheepishly, as well.
All these things will come to you in time
After the berry incident, Ash decided to take a swim in the lake, where lots of Pokémon swam. As he swam, he accidentally got on a Mantine. The Mantine looked up at him, as he looked down at it. The Mantine wiggled its antennas. Ash trying to imitate it wiggled his ears.
On this journey that you're making
Ash watched as a Rhyhorn used the horn on its head to collect bark off of a tree.
There'll be answers that you see
Ash picked up two rocks that looked pretty sharp, and used them against the tree in front of him. Bark flew down to the ground as it was released off of the tree. Ash smiled at the two rocks.
And it's you who'll climb the mountain
Ash and Pichu glared at each other, before fighting. Ash tried to tackle him, but Pichu dodged it and Thunderbolt him. Ash quickly got up, even though he was still in some pain from the recent attack, and tried to grab him. Once again, Pichu dodged and used Quick Attack on Ash's back. Ash fell on the ground face first. Ash slowly raised his head to see where Pichu went, but Pichu quickly climbed up on Ash's head and pressed his head back down on the ground.
It's you who'll reach the peak
Tantor wasn't having much luck with his battle either. Since his own little trunk was used against him. His opponent, a Mankey, had tied Tantor's trunk around his legs.
Son of man, look to the sky
A small group of Vigoroth sat in the trees, but were disturbed, when Ash came flying from out of nowhere on a vine. The Vigoroth joined Ash, as they began to swing on the vines.
Lift your spirit, set it free
Ash looked at the Vigoroth, as if he were issued a challenge, and kept grabbing onto the vines like he was born to do it.
Someday you'll walk tall with pride
But suddenly, Ash didn't grab on a vine, he grabbed onto an Ekans attached to a branch, and slipped and fell down into the middle of a group of Charizard.
Son of man, a man in time you'll be
Ash gasped in fear, as the Charizards glared at him in anger. One tried to tackle and bite him, but Ash dodged it by jumping on top of the Charizard's back. Two other Charizards tried using Flamethrower on Ash, but once again, Ash jumped out of the way.
After finally getting away from the angry Charizards, Ash climbed to a tall branch on a tree, and made a spear out of one of the sharp rocks, and a stick, tying them together with a vine. Ash smiled at his masterpiece, and then at what he was aiming at, berries.
Ash threw the spear at the berries, managing for the spear to get three berries in one shot. But the spear didn't stop flying until it stabbed itself in a tree, right above Kerchak's head.
Though there's no one there to guide you
Kerchak looked up at where the spear had come from. Seeing as it came from Ash, Kerchak glared daggers at the boy.
No one to take your hand
Realizing what he did, Ash nervously walked away from the scene.
But with faith and understanding
In a small pond, nearby, a Dodrio was drinking water with all three of its heads. In the tree branch above it, Ash and Pichu were there. Pichu was standing on Ash's left shoulder, while Ash held a long piece of vine in his right hand. Ash and Pichu looked at each other and smiled, evilly.
Then without warning, the Dodrio had all three of their mouths tied together, and soon had someone on their back. After the Dodrio ran a few feet, Ash was soon bucked off of it, as the Dodrio saw who was riding on it.
You will journey from boy to man
As Ash sat up, he was pecked in the head three times by the Dodrio.
Son of man, look to the sky
Every day, Ash grew older and stronger. Kala watched, from a nearby hill, her son play with the Pokémon in the water.
Lift you spirit, set it free
Someday you'll walk tall with pride
Pichu was right behind him, as Ash was flung into the air, by a Gyarados.
Son of man, a man in time you'll be
Ten years later…
In the ten years that had passed, Ash's hair grew longer, and he had gotten a lot stronger. Pichu finally evolved into a Pikachu, and was with Ash, twenty four seven. And Tantor had evolved from a little Phanpy to a big Donphan.
Ash and Pikachu fell into the depths of the water, after being flung by the Gyarados. Then they both swam back to shore.
In learning you will teach
As rain clouds come rolling in one night, Kala finds herself having trouble sleeping with all the rain. But suddenly, it's all over, as no more water drips onto her skin.
And in teaching you will learn
Kala looked up and saw Ash tying two branches together, as a shelter over her. Then after he jumped down to her, he shook his hair, making water droplets plop on her. Ash smiled after he was done.
You'll find your place beside the ones you love
The next day, Ash challenged a Seviper, as it tried to tackle and bite him. Ash dodged and jumped around corners, easily missing the many hits the Seviper was going to give him. Then suddenly, Ash stopped, and smiled, happily, as he sat calmly, on a branch. The Seviper realized that this was its chance, and it tried to take a good bite out of Ash, but for some reason it couldn't reach. The Seviper was tangled up in the tree.
And all the things you've dreamed of
Another day, Ash tried climbing up a waterfall.
The visions that you saw
One day, all the Pokémon grew hungry, as they couldn't find any more berries. Ash walked to the center of the trees with Pikachu on his shoulder. Ash smiled at Pikachu, as Pikachu jumped into the air, and electrocuted all the trees. When Pikachu fell to the ground so did all the berries that were at the very top of the trees.
Well the time is drawing near now
All the Pokémon rushed to the berries, and started eating. Ash smiled at the sight. Suddenly, Ash felt Pikachu jump on his shoulder, and nudge his head.
It's yours to claim it all
Ash turned to see Pikachu eating a berry in one paw, while leaning against Ash's head with the other. Pikachu smiled, while eating the berry.
Son of man, look to the sky
A few days later, Kerchak led the pack of Pokémon to their next destination.
Lift your spirit, set it free
Kerchak looked up and saw Ash swinging from vine to vine. Kerchak glared at Ash, as he continued to lead his pack.
Someday you'll walk tall with pride
Ash swung onto a tree branch, and started climbing from branch to branch.
Son of man, a man in time you'll be
Son of man
Son of man's a man for all to see
Kala sat calmly on the ground, next to a pile of berries she had picked. Kala, slowly, took one of the berries, and started to eat it.
Unknown to Kala, Ash was in the bushes behind her, watching her eat. Ash slowly and quietly walked out from behind the bushes. Ash started to open his mouth wide, ready for his epic Pokémon noise to be let out. Ash slowly crept behind Kala, and was about to release his sound, when Kala spoke. "Don't even think about it."
Ash let out all his air, while sticking out his tongue, spit flying everywhere. Ash swung on a vine, and landed in front of Kala, asking, "I don't get it. How did you know it was me?" Ash reached for a berry with his foot, and started eating it with his hands.
Kala smiled, and said, "I'm your mother. I know everything. Now where were you?"
Ash smiled, with food in his cheeks. "I thought you knew everything." Suddenly, Pikachu came from out of nowhere and used Iron Tail on Ash, making Ash fall to the ground. Kala's eyes widened in surprise.
"Hi Aunt Kala! Your skin looks especially shiny today!" Pikachu said, with a smile beaming at her.
Kala smiled, and said, "Hello Pikachu." Ash quickly got up from his fall, and tackled Pikachu.
Ash and Pikachu kept tackling each other, with Pikachu continuously using Thunderbolt, even though Ash had gotten used to it by now. As they continued to tackle, they rolled by Kerchak, who glared at them, and then they landed in front of Tantor, accidentally bumping into him.
Tantor quickly got up, and said, nervously, "Be careful, you guys. It's all fun and games until someone loses an arm."
Pikachu used Quick Attack on Ash, causing him to fall again. But he quickly got up, and had Pikachu in a death lock. "Okay. Okay. I'm getting a cramp here!" Pikachu whined. As Ash continued to have a death lock on him, Ash heard rustling from the bushes, completely forgetting about Pikachu. "Okay, you win! Okay! Okay! Down here!"
Ash looked down, and saw Pikachu still in his death lock, and quickly released him. Pikachu jumped down, and rubbed his neck. "Oh! Sorry Pikachu!"
"What kind of Pokémon are you?" Pikachu asked, glaring up at Ash. But Ash didn't listen, as he got a little closer to the bushes.
Tantor looked at Pikachu, and said, "You know, I think Ash could be a sub species of the Donphan."
"No way! Ash couldn't be a Donphan!" Pikachu said, as Ash moved his ear toward the direction of the bush. Ash didn't hear a sound coming from the bushes, as he slowly moved away from the bushes.
"Think about it! I enjoy berries, he enjoys berries!" Tantor said, trying to convince Pikachu.
"We all enjoy berries! Besides, he looks nothing like you!" Pikachu said, as Ash turned back to his friends.
Suddenly, the Houndoom barked out its name, and ran for Ash, startling him and everyone around him. Pikachu quickly ran up a nearby tree, as so did the other Pokémon. Tantor ran behind a nearby bush.
Ash climbed up a tree as the Houndoom jumped at him. The Houndoom tried to get up the tree, but was thrown backwards by Kerchak. Kerchak growled and roared at him, as Ash watched Kerchak fight. The Houndoom quickly ran towards Kerchak, and tackled him to the ground. Kerchak and the Houndoom fought, while Tarzan swung to the same tree branch as Pikachu, now holding his spear in his right hand.
Kerchak turned to see the Houndoom use a Shadow ball on him. Kerchak immediately fell to the ground in pain, while the Houndoom circled around him, readying itself for the kill. Then the Houndoom struck and pounced, but was sent flying backwards by Ash pushing it. The Houndoom fell to the ground, as Ash, respectively, stood his place in front of Kerchak. Kerchak breathed heavily while glaring at Ash.
The Houndoom quickly got up, and tried circling Ash. But Ash kept moving around, as he tried circling the Houndoom. Then the Houndoom quickly jumped and pounced at Ash, Ash quickly dodging the attack with his spear, and jumping into a tree. The Houndoom jumped into the tree, and started climbing it, as Ash walked backwards up the tree, with the spear still in his hand. The Houndoom cornered Ash onto a big tree branch, as Ash quickly took a vine, and swung around the tree. Once, he made it back to the same branch he was originally on, the Houndoom wasn't there. Ash landed on the branch, and looked around, cautiously.
Suddenly, the Houndoom came flying from out of the sky. Ash looked up and used his spear to protect himself, knocking the Houndoom on the ground. The Houndoom quickly got up and noticed the bloody scratch that it was given. The Houndoom looked up at Ash, and growled. Ash looked down at the Houndoom, with the spear standing in his right hand, as he also, made a deathly growl at his opponent.
Ash jumped down from the tree, and in front of the Houndoom, as they started to circle each other again. The Houndoom pounced, and scratched Ash in the chest, with its claws, leaving three bloody red scratches. Ash looked down at his wound, and then glared at the Houndoom, as it tried another attack against him.
Ash used his spear to get the Pokémon away from him, but as a result, the Houndoom broke off the sharp rock that was attached to the spear, and it fell down, away from Ash and the Houndoom. Ash pushed the Houndoom away with the rest of the spear, making the Houndoom get knocked away a few feet. Ash looked at his now broken spear and then the Houndoom, who was now coming right towards him.
Ash jumped into another tree, missing the Houndoom's blow. Ash quickly jumped into a pit of branches and vines, as the Houndoom followed, quickly using a Flamethrower on it. Ash dodged it, as well as more Flamethrowers that the Houndoom had to offer. Ash looked nervously at the Houndoom as it used another Flamethrower on the vines and branches. As the Houndoom walked on the branches and vines, it accidentally got its paw tangled with them. Ash looked down and saw the sharp rock down below him. Ash quickly got out from the pit of vines and branches, and jumped down. The Houndoom saw Ash, and quickly got its paw free of the branches and vines, also jumping down with him. Ash quickly got the sharp rock from the ground, as the Houndoom tackled on top of him, causing for them to fall into a slightly deep hole.
All the Pokémon gasped. Pikachu watched the hole with worry, as he heard noises coming from the hole. Kala looked down at the hole, as well did Tantor, who was starting to bite on the end of his trunk in worry. Suddenly, something came bulging out from inside the hole, as everyone feared the worse.
The body of the Houndoom revealed itself, and was dropped onto the grassy ground by Ash. Ash got out of the hole, and stood up weakly, the sharp rock in his right hand, as everyone cheered. Ash looked up at his family and friends, who were all cheering and smiling at him. Ash looked down at the dead body of the Houndoom, and grabbed onto its pelt. Then raising it up in the air, Ash let out a big yell. Once finished, everyone continued to cheer as the Pokémon climbed down the trees and surrounded Ash. Tantor trumpeted his trunk, as Kala climbed down from the tree and proudly smiled at her son.
Pikachu walked through the crowd of Pokémon. "Move aside! Best friend coming through! That would be me!" Then Pikachu jumped on Ash's right shoulder, while saying, "You know there're other ways to get attention."
Ash laughed, and said, "I'll try to remember that." Then he looked up at Kerchak, who was looking down at him from a big hill. Kerchak turned away from the scene. Ash's eyes widened, as he set Pikachu down on the ground, and then grabbed the dead carcass of the Houndoom, and carried it up the hill.
Kerchak turned around and saw Ash setting the dead Houndoom in front of him. Kerchak looked down at the Houndoom, and then at Ash, with respect. Ash's brown eyes grew wide, as he smiled at Kerchak.
But suddenly, a gunshot was heard in the distance. Everyone looked toward the sound in concern and curiosity. "What was that?" Ash asked, still looking at where the gunshot was heard from.
Kerchak turned away from Ash and the others, and said, "Everyone, let's move!" All of the Pokémon started to follow Kerchak. Ash started to go too, until he heard another gunshot in the distance. Ash turned back to the sound. Then, once he was sure everyone was gone, Ash followed to the sound of the gunshot.
Well, hope this is good. It was kinda hard to describe the fighting scene without it sounding confusing. So sorry if it is. But anyways, hope you liked the chapter and please review! ^^