Sorry guys, I know it has been a while since I updated but that's because I have been pretty busy with exams coming up and the homework I had to finish which I did mention on the second chapter of Drabble Time! And finally now I have a little time to update so here is chapter 4 of Battle of the Aura and based a little bit on Portal and Portal 2 if you have played those games. You'll see what I mean.
Reviews:
Stevexclax: I'm glad to see that my last review had a huge impact on you. How long is the training going to last? From the prophesy, are you saying that Drew will become a tragic hero?
Back in chapter 1, I noticed that you never gave Ash's age when he met May. How old was he?
I love the hints May is dropping on Ash. When will they get together?
The chapter is good. There are few grammar mistakes though. Keep up the good work.
I haven't decided how long training will last. Probably about a month or so. You should see me mention that around chapter 6. As for when Ash met May, a week or so after he met Drew. I don't really know when Ash and May will get together. I just have an idea as to when. And I'm not telling you if Drew is a tragic hero!
BlackRubyADV: No Way! Now I want the original plot! :( As long as Drew wasn't gonna have May. But seriously, that plot you originally were gonna go with seriously needs to happen (My opinion of course) I can imagine Ash and Drew fighting while May stands/sits etc. in horror. That would be awesome!
Sorry got carried away there :P. An amazing chapter, I seriously can't wait for the next one! Question: Will there be a time skip?
If I get enough response, I might do an alternate ending to this story once I am done with it to satisfy you needs of war between Ash and Drew! Otherwise Drew will be supportive of their relationship. A time skip will occur once I show some scenes of training because I had some ideas.
Guest: Yay Advanceshipping, but will Manaphy be in the story? Can't have Adavnceshipping without Manaphy.
Manaphy will unfortunately not be in the story because I already have this more or less planned out. And just as a further note, there are many advanceshipping stories I have read that don't even include Manaphy so don't think that he must be there.
espeon44: i mean anime dawn and serena to date oc from profile pick two
Ohh ok. As for them dating, I may or may not add them, it depends on how I lay the story from what I have planned so sorry, I cannot promise anything.
blizzard21: Well this far the fics ok. But you can make it better. And i loved the plot. Don't go too straightforward, beat around the bush.
Thank you for reviewing. Beating around the bush is alright, but it does become stale after a while so I may not do that for too long. But I have planned to make it a little long.
Okay, time for the story. I don't own Pokémon.
CHAPTER 4: THE CAKE IS A LIE!
It had been a couple of hours since Ash and his friends had been separated or at least, a couple of hours was what it felt like to him. Professor Oak kept ranting on about how Aura flows in every little thing, whether it is a tiny ant, a blade of grass, an aeroplane or even a gigantic blue whale. Their surroundings should be used to his, Ash's, advantage when in combat.
"Firstly, we must begin by learning to feel the flow of Aura within our veins, the walls around us, our peers, teachers and many, many other things. Sit and meditate. Learn to feel Aura flow and empty your mind. Become one with your surroundings," said the Professor.
That was easier said than done for it had been a while since Ash had eaten. How much ever he tried emptying his mind, the thought of yummy, delicious and enticing food always entered his mind.
Professor Oak sensed his trouble and said, "Since it seems to be difficult for you to concentrate, let us take a more practical approach. Presenting to you, new cutting edge technology to help you concentrate!"
As he said this, white pedestals appeared in front of Ash. The had some intricate design on them and as he looked on top, his breathing stopped. Each pedestal had a large slab of chocolate cake.
"Okay, so here's what you need to do…" Professor Oak was interrupted by Ash running to the nearest pedestal with cake on top of it. He seemed to have only one thought in his mind. "MUST…REACH…CAKE!"
As Ash neared the cake, he jumped on it to see if he could grab. To his surprise, he went right through the pedestal and landed on the floor with a large bruise on his face. Ash sat up and wondered if he was delirious from being so famished.
Professor Oak laughed at Ash's antics. "No Ash, you are not hallucinating. That was not real to begin with. Just a hologram. Watch."
Saying this, Professor Oak waved his hand through another one of the pedestals with his hand going right through it.
"Now to continue what I was saying before I was interrupted, your job is to find the real pedestal with the cake on top."
Ash looked around the room. There were over a hundred pedestals. How was he supposed to find it? "You're kidding, right?" he asked uncertainly.
"Nope, not at all. Use Aura to guide you," replied the Professor.
Ash sat down and tried to empty his mind again but failed. He was not able to get the thought of food out of his mind. But he did not give up. After two hours, Ash managed to empty his mind and felt Aura flowing within him, Professor Oak, the pedestals, the walls and the cakes. Once again his mind focused on the appealing thought of the cakes and he lost concentration on the Aura flowing around him. Frustration attacking him like a mob of angry ants, he tried to see Aura again but could not.
Professor Oak sensed his frustration and calmed Ash by saying, "Don't strain yourself. You have done well for someone trying it for the first time. Don't let anger guide your emotions and well-being. That is the path to the dark side."
Ash mumbled a quick "Okay" and collapsed from exhaustion. Professor Oak used Aura to carry him to bed and went to bed himself for it was quite late. It was quite a long day and tomorrow also required the same arduous training.
Meanwhile…
"He has used Aura for the first time, Giovanni."
"Yes my master, I have felt it. I have seen him as well," replied Giovanni.
"This boy is a new enemy that has arisen and I have no doubt that he is the son of Xavier."
"There is a chance… wait, I have a son?"
"No! I said this boy is the son of Xavier. You are Giovanni…"
"I have a son! THIS IS WONDERFUL! I MUST TELL EVERYONE!" yelled Giovanni and he rushes off.
"Wait… where are you going?"
But the master gets no reply.
With Giovanni…
"I have a son, Rockets!"
"I have a son, little plant!"
"I have a son, little gnome that keeps walking in the hallways!"
"I have a son, computers!"
"I HAVE A SON, EVERYONE!"
Comic relief is much appreciated Giovanni!
And this is the conclusion to chapter 4 of Battle of the Aura. Apologies that it is slightly short. Let me know if I made any grammar, spelling or punctuation mistakes or even wherever I can improve.
Please R&R!