Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. If i did Ash would age and win everything.

A/N: Note mild lemon in chapter.

Vermillion City Port

Ash, Sabrina, Misty and Brock all boarded the small ship that would take them to Fuchsia City, where Ash was hoping to gain his sixth badge. He handed his ticket to the a crew member, before being directed to the deck of the boat. The journey to Fuchsia City was only going to take a few hours so Ash and the gang decided just to relax on the top deck. Ash looked out across the clear blue ocean, he saw a few water Pokemon, swimming and jumping in the waves. Ash could also make out a group of small islands out in the distance. Ash heard Sabrina footsteps has she stood by him.

"There called the sea foam islands. Rumours are that deep in one of the caverns the legendary bird Pokemon Articuno dwells. However these rumours have never been proven due to the dangers of the various cavern within the four islands. Many have gone in charge of Articuno only to lose their life in the process."

Ash was surprised with Sabrina Knowledge, however he couldn't help but hear the sadness in her voice as she spoke of the islands. Ash decided that he didn't want to ask if anything had happened. After all he didn't want to upset Sabrina anymore then she already was. It seems she was still a bit bitter about Pikachu interrupting their time last night. Ash had promised that tonight, when the got to the centre then he would leave Pikachu and his other Pokemon in the care of Nurse Joy, so that he and Sabrina could spend some quality time together. This promise had seemed to lift her mood a little, but not by much.

Further Along the deck

"Jessie are you sure this was a good idea? You know how I hate travelling by sea." James face turned green as he leaned his head over the railing of the boat to empty the contents of his stomach. Jessie had suggested that they follow the twerps from now on, to try learn if they had any weaknesses, as she was getting tired of being blasted off every time they met.

"Honestly James. We have nothing to fear. Beside no one would know it was us in these disguises. I mean who would suspect an old woman and an old man with their grand child taking a small boat trip." Jessie said this while adjusting her gray wig and fake glasses.

"Sure it's okay for you two. Your not the one dressed like a kid with a lolly pop stuck in his mouth. Why did I have to be a kid anyway? I could have been a plain Meowth and know one would have known the wiser ..mmmmmm" Meowth suddenly felt Jessie hand cover his mouth to stop him talking.

"And when has a talking Meowth been normal? Just zip your lips and carry on sucking your lolly pop." Jessie emphasized this point by stuffing the lolly pop into Meowth mouth to keep him quiet.

Back With our Heroes

Ash was looking down at his badge case. He only needed three more badges and he would be able to qualify for the Indigo League championships. Ash began to recall all his gym battles up to now. His first had been pretty simple thanks to him finding Scyther on his way to Pewter City. Having the Bug Pokemon want to evolve had been a real blessing for Ash. Scizor had made quick work of Brock's Geodude and Onix. Then there was his second gym battle. He was surprised to learn that one of his travelling companions was actually the gym leader for the second gym. Ash second battle had been a little bit more tricky, especially with the field they had to battle on. It was the first time Ash had been forced to battle on a field that was just a swimming pool with a few piece of floating foam on the surface of it. It had been even more difficult when Pikachu had refused to battle Misty, due to him building a close bond with the orange haired teen. He was forced to use his newly hatched Dratini who in the circumstances did very well. However Ash had felt upset in how he had won the badge from Misty. She had forfeited her last Pokemon due to her freezing the field with Starmie Ice beam. Again Ash didn't find his third gym battle much of a challenge, and he didn't even want to think about the battle against Sabrina father. Mew had completely destroyed that gym. There had been one gym battle Ash had enjoyed and that was is battle against Surge. He enjoyed putting the big bully in his place.

"Come on Ash we are almost there. Or didn't you hear the captain over the tennoy system?" Sabrina looked at her boyfriend worried, he had that look on his face, the look that said so what, I don't care. Sabrina wondered what was wrong with him, she decided that she would ask tonight when they were alone.

Few Hours later

Ash opened the door to his and Sabrina room, before throwing both their bags onto the bed. He had kept his word and placed the care of his Pokemon into the hands of the city Nurse Joy. Ash was getting rather confused with all the Joys looking the same. However there was one person who was enjoying himself and that was Brock. He seemed to like chatting up all of them, however nine out of ten they turned him down, or Misty dragged him away by his ear. Ash started to grin at the image of Misty yanking Brock's ear as she pulled him away from yet another Nurse Joy. He was disturbed by Sabrina walking in. She closed the door behind her and smiled as she leapt onto Ash. This was their time now. No need to worry about their Pokemon, just spending time with each other.

"Been waiting all day for this." Sabrina had Ash pinned to the bed, with both her legs straddled over his waist, and both his arms pinned to the bed.

Due to Warning I have had to remove the following lemon sorry, but blame CriticUnited.

With both teens satisfied, they moved further down inside the quilt before wrapping both their arms around each other and cuddling. Ash then kissed Sabrina sending her to sleep with a small smile on her face. Ash looked down and smiled at the girl in his arms. He had finally taken the step and knew now that he wouldn't have a problem with doing anything with Sabrina ever again.

Next Morning

Ash opened his eyes to see the sunlight streaming through the window. He looked down into his arms to see a head of Purple hair sleeping peacefully. Ash tried to move but found out the somehow Sabrina leg had trailed over his groin in the night and the only piece of fabric between his morning wood and her groin area, was his boxers. Which somehow felt wet and guessed it was the release from Sabrina last night. Ash carefully moved Sabrina off him, before climbing out of bed and getting ready for him gym battle that would be taking place this afternoon. Like always Ash was planning to use the City training area to make sure his Pokemon were ready.

Training Area

Ash looked down at his Pokedex. According to the detail of the city. This gym leader used Poison type Pokemon, so Ash had asked if Professor oak could send his Onix, which he now wanted to evolve into a steelix. According to the professor the new Pokemon food he had designed was becoming a huge success, and both his and Gary's Pokemon were stronger than ever. Ash dug into his bag to find the second metal coat, he had bought from the stall owner in Pewter city. With it in his hand he opened a ball releasing his Onix onto the battle field. Ash then held up the metal coat and allowed Onix to look at it closely.

"It's up to you Onix. With this metal coat you can evolve into Steelix and become even more powerful, however the choice is yours. I won't force a Pokemon to evolve if it doesn't want too."

Onix looked once more at the coat in his trainers hand. Before taking it into his mouth. Onix was the illuminated by a blinding white light. Once the light had died down a Steelix stood before Ash. Unlike an Onix, which had a long type face, a steelix had a most oval-shaped face, nor only that though but the section in its body were now made of steel, with metal blades on both sides of the various body sections.

Ash used his Pokedex to see if Steelix had learnt any new moves since he has evolved. Ash scanned down the list of attacks his Pokemon knew. There were now three new attacks that had appeared. One was Dragon breath, another was Fire fang, while the other was Thunder fang. Ash also noticed that he could if he wanted teach Steelix ice fang as well. Ash next checked his ability which seemed to be Sturdy. Ash had decided to play it safe and have Both Scizor and Steelix on his team. His third Pokemon was in fact his Charmander, which Professor Oak had insisted it was close to evolving and needed one more battle before it could become a Charmeleon. So Ash had decided that he would have the fire type as his back up. Ash set his Pokemon to battle while he again took notes of their strength and weaknesses. He was so busy training his Pokemon that he didn't noticed someone sneak up behind him, and wrap their arms around him, before giving a small kiss on the cheek.

"That's the second time, you have left me behind. Whats your excuse this time?"

Ash grinned before turning around and wrapping Sabrina in his arms. "Well you looked so peaceful this morning that I dare not wake you. Besides, have you seen Misty and Brock? They seems to be avoiding both of us."

Sabrina just giggled. "Well of course silly. They don't want to bother us, beside I heard Brock this morning mention that he and Misty were going to go shopping for supplies while we go to the gym to get your sixth badge."

Fuchsia City Gym

Ash stood in front of a house, well you could call it a mouse, or you could call it a Japanese castle. Everything about the building shouted middle east culture. Ash with Sabrina slid the door open only to find themselves in a small corridor. They walked down it and noticed there seemed to be no doors. Curiously Ash began to push against the walls. He had seen enough Ninja movies to know that no doubt one of these wall was a hidden panel. Carefully he moved across the wall until his hands rested on something that was sticking out. To the human eye you couldn't see what the think was due to it being camouflaged with the rest of the wall. Ash pushed down and smiled as a Panel slid open revealing a door. Ash took Sabrina hand and led her through the new entrance, into a huge room, there kneeling at a table were two figures. One was a girl who was dressed in a kimono and the other was an middle age gentleman who was dressed in Japanese ceremonial robes.

"Welcome to the Fuchsia City Gym. I am surprised that you found your way to us so quickly. normally it take the challenges a good few hours to work their way around the maze outside this room. However you were able to find the door that led straight here. Most impressive. Now which one of you is it that wishes to challenge me."

Ash stepped forward confidently. "That would be me. I am Ash Ketchum, from Pallet Town, and the next Pokemon Master."

The mans eye brow raised. "Really. You say you are the next master. There is no lack of confidence in you is there. Very well I Koga master ninja accepts your challenge. Is three on three ok with you?"

Ash just nodded. "That's fine with me." Ash then walked over to the trainer box and waited for Koto to take his place in his own box. Ash noticed the girl dressed in the kimono was going to referee this battle.

"This battle, is an official Pokemon League gym battle, between the Challenger Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town and Koga master ninja from Fuchsia City. This is a three on three battle. Only the challenger is allowed to substitute. Trainers send out your first Pokemon."

Ash wasted no time in throwing his ball onto the field. "Steelix end this!" The ball snapped open to reveal the steel snake Pokemon towering over the field. It waited for Ash to give him his orders.

Koga was surprised at Ash choice. Clearly this boy had done his homework, and had prepared for this battle. "I choose you Venomoth. Quickly use Sleep Powder!" Venomoth fluttered its wing sending out a sparkly mist towards Steelix."

Ash grinned. "Sorry not happening. "Steelix blow that Powder away with Sandstorm!" Steelix roared before whipping up a sandstorm that absorbed the sleep Powder making it harmless."

Koga just stood there, he was impressed, but he wasn't going to show it. He watched why his Venomoth took damage from the sandstorm. "Venomoth use Quiver Dance!" Venomoth began to flutter its wing raising its special def, speed and special attack."

Ash decided he was going to counter Koga little strategy. "Steelix use Stone edge!" Steelix again roared before lifting its huge tail and slamming it into the battle field, causing a shower of sharp pointed rocks to rise up and hit Venomoth sending the Poison Bug type crashing to the ground.

"Venomoth is unable to battle, the winner is Steelix. Master Koga send out your next Pokemon,"

Koga recalled Venomoth before throwing another ball onto the field. "Venusaur I choose you. Use Sunny Day!"

Venusaur appeared on the field, before roaring to the sky and forcing the Sandstorm to subside and for the room to be filled with bright sunlight."

Ash, knew he could fight weather with weather, but then they could be here all day. "Steelix use Dig!" Steelix roared before burrowing underground leaving a huge hole.

Koga just smiled. "A fateful mistake my boy. And here is why. Venusaur use Earthquake!" Venusaur lifted his two front legs off the ground before stamping hard onto the field. This caused a small earthquake to shake the whole field. Suddenly the earth broke and Steelix came flying up out of the hole with swirl for eyes.

Steelix is unable to battle. The winner is Venusaur. Challenger send out your next Pokemon."

Ash recalled Steelix. He couldn't believe he had been so foolish. He clipped Steelix ball back onto his belt, before throwing another ball onto the field. "Scizor end this. Sword dance!" Scizor appeared on the field and then began to spin raising its attack power.

Koga paid no attention to the bug Pokemon raising it's stats. "Venusaur use Sleep Powder!" Venusaur's plant on its back began to shake sending a sparkly powder towards Scizor. The mist was about to hit when Ash countered.

"Scizor Blow that Powder right back at Venusaur with Sword dance!" Scizor again began to spin very fast causing the cloud of sleep Powder to go back to Venusaur causing the grass/poison duel type to fall asleep."

Koga was impressed. Using a defensive move into an offence move was poor genius. However now he found his Pokemon fast asleep and at the mercy of Ash's Scizor.

Ash could see the Huge Pokemon was still asleep. Now was his chance. "Scizor use Baton Pass!" Scizor glowed white before going back to Ash. Who then threw a new ball onto the field. "Go Charmander use Flamethrower!"

The pre evolved fire type appeared on the field, before opening its mouth and spewing out fire towards Venusaur. The fire engulfed the Grass/Poison duel type, and when the fire had died down, it's body was covered in scorch marks.

Koga sighed. Venusaur was still asleep, which meant one more Flamethrower and he would be down to his last Pokemon.

Ash waited to see if Venusaur would wake up, but it just carried on sleeping. "Charmander one more Flamethrower!" Charmander again spewed flames from its mouth incinerating the grass type for a second time. However this time the huge Pokemon swayed before falling fainted onto the battle field.

"Venusaur is unable to battle. The winner is Charmander. Master Koga send out your final Pokemon...huh"

Ash noticed his Charmander was engulfed by a white light. When the light had died down their stood Charmeleon. It now stood taller than its pre evolved form Charmander. Also it's claws were larger and it had sort of fin on the top of its head.

Koga recalled Venusaur. he already knew this battle was lost. However he would never forfeit like he had heard several of his fellow gym leaders had once they knew they couldn't win. "Go Golbat use Supersonic!" Golbat flapped it wing before emitting a pitch screech right at Charmeleon who was got the full brunt of the attack. Its eyes began to spin has it fall under the effects of confusion.

Ash growled. "Charmeleon use Fire spin!" Charmeleon attempted to use the attack but ended up hitting itself, causing major damage, thanks to the two attack boost from Scizor.

Kota decided to take full advantage of Charmeleon confused state. "Golbat use Toxic!" Golbat spat a purple mist at Charmeleon instantly poisoning it."

Ash wasn't sure what to do, it was confused and Poisoned. "I'm substituting." Ash then recalled Charmeleon and threw out another ball. "Scizor end this. Bullet Punch!" Scizor quickly made its way across the field before hitting Golbat with the bullet Punch, causing some serious damage."

Kota looked on. His Golbat was not going to be able to take another hit like that. Yet he had no moves that could ko the steel bug type. "Golbat use Curse! Golbat began to raise it's attack and defence but it's speed was lowered dramatically."

Ash knew even with Curse then there was no way his Golbat would survive another bullet punch. "Scizor end this Bullet Punch!" Scizor again quickly made it's way across the field punching and fainting the bat Pokemon. It then went back to Ash.

Golbat is unable to battle. The winner of this match is the challenger Ash Ketchum, who has earned the Soul badge,"

Ash fist pumped the air. He had finally got his sixth badge. He then waited while Koga walked over to him, and presented his a case with the Soul Badge in. Ash took the bade and placed it in his badge case. Only two more left. He and Sabrina then said goodbye to Koga and the girl who they found out was Koga daughter Jasmine. With his sixth badge safely in his badge case he and Sabrina left the gym. Next stop. Cinnabar Island.

A/N: Finally Finished. Hope you enjoyed it.