Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon, or anything to do with the Franchise.
A/N: Thank you for all the reviews for the last chapter. That is the most I have received for one chapter so far. Without waiting further, here are the result for the next chapter.
In the Pink had a total of: 20 votes
Shell Shock had a total of: 45 votes
Stage Fight had a total of: 9 votes
So by a clear margin, the winner is shell Shock. After watching the episode, I have decided to change a few minor things. So as they say, on with the show.
Pokemon speech in Italic
Somewhere amongst the Orange islands
Ash, Sabrina and Tracey, once again found themselves riding on Lapras back. They had spent the night with Mateo and Marissa, both siblings wanted to thank them for helping find the Crystal Onix, and had offered them a place to stay overnight. Now they were surfing on Lapras looking at the Pokenav wondering where they would go next. As the trio was enjoying the calm ocean, they suddenly heard a loud rumbling coming from behind them. It was then the trio noticed two huge boats were heading right for them.
"Quickly Lapras, we have to move over, those boats will hit us if we don't." Ash wrapped his arms around Lapras neck as Lapras immediately surfed over, just before the huge boats came roaring past them. The huge waves caused from the vessels nearly caused everyone to fall off. The trio held on tight to Lapras back, once the boats were gone, everyone relaxed. Sabrina was furious.
"Are they blind! Couldn't they see us in the water, why were they going so fast anyway? According to the Pokenav there is nothing out this way."
Ash had to agree with his girlfriend, he looked down at the Pokenav, and noticed there was no islands near them. However suddenly he spotted a land mass ahead of them, and could see the boats were heading in that direction.
"Funny the island isn't on the map, I wonder why?" Ash quickly checked the pokenav GPS to make sure it wasn't broken, however the small screen still was showing no island. It was Tracey who came up with a logical explanation.
"Maybe the Pokenav only registers islands inhabited by humans. I know there are loads of islands around here, that are not even mention in the guides. I only found out because I speak with a lot of the locals and they tell me all kinds of things."
Ash sat on Lapras deep in thought. "Tracey is it possible that the island those boats are heading towards, could have some rare Pokemon living on it? The reason I asked was because those vessels looked like research boats, not your typical fishing or cruise ship. Maybe their Pokemon researchers and have discovered a rare Pokemon. I'm just thinking it might be worth investigating."
Tracey and Sabrina looked at each other, there was nothing else for them to do around here, and so both nodded. With the group agreed, Ash steered Lapras towards the island, not knowing what they would later discover.
Unknown Island
The trio surfed onto the small beach, and disembarked from Lapras. Ash removed her Poke ball from his belt. "Good Job Lapras, you take a nice long rest." Ash then recalled Lapras and turned to see Tracey and Sabrina looking towards a clearing where lots of people dressed in archeological gear were setting up some type of camp with the help of various Pokemon.
"You were right Ash, they do look like researchers or some type of archaeologists. I wonder why they are here?" Ash wasn't sure however he was determined to find out. As the group got closer towards the small camp they noticed a TV crew were set up and some reporter was busy doing a report.
Inside the camp
Lucy Meadows looked directly at the camera and started her report. "Good afternoon Ladies and gentleman, we are here on this mysterious Island to bring you this exclusive report. As you know several weeks a go a Kabuto fossil was washed up on a nearby island. The fossil was sent off for analyses and the team carrying out the investigations have come to the conclusion that this is the Island the fossil had come from. Led by Nurse Joy, the team intend to discover if this is the only Kabuto fossil or are there more secrets this mysterious Island is hiding. Are here is the team leader now. Nurse Joy could you please explain to the viewer at home, why you are here and what you hope to discover?
Nurse Joy smiled and then looked directly at the Camera. "Certainly Miss Meadows. As you know we have recently discovered a Kabuto fossil and are now investigating to see if there are any more. Kabuto were one of the prehistoric Pokemon, legends has it that the oil that Kabuto dispersed from their bodies had healing powers and was considered an elixir of life. Of course we can only guess if these legends were true."
Lucy took back her microphone. "Fascinating Nurse Joy, thank you for that report, ladies and gentleman we will continue to report on this amazing adventure and hope that you all enjoy it just as much as we all have."
"And Cut, that was great Lucy, take five!"
Ash had just got to the camp when he had overheard Kabuto. So there was possibility that they might find some Pokemon Fossils here on the Island. Ash turned to Tracey and Sabrina.
"Hey you two, how about we see If we can speak to Nurse joy, and ask if she would allow us to join her on the excavation. We might even discover our own Pokemon fossils. I know Professor Oak would be really pleased if we bought him back a few."
Tracey eyes widened. "Wait a minute Ash, are you telling me that you and Sabrina know the world Famous Pokemon researcher Professor Oak?"
Ash scratched the back of his head nervously, how had they forgotten to tell Tracey that. "Sorry Tracey, obviously I didn't mention everything. Yes Sabrina and I know Professor Oak. You see Professor Oak and I are from Pallet and when I was little I use to help him in the lab. He taught me everything about Pokemon and it was because of him that I decided to become a trainer. I take you are a big fan of his."
Tracey eyes sparkled in amazement. "Fan! Professor Oak is my idol, did you know he started out as a Pokemon watcher? The reason I chose to be watcher because he use to be one. Professor Oak is the best. I am so happy I joined you on your adventure now, hey you think you could introduce me Ash?"
Ash just grinned. "Of course, I tell you what next Pokemon centre we get to, I will call him and then you can speak to him, now what about joining this excavation?"
Within The Camp
Nurse Joy was busy looking however some paper work, when one of her researchers interrupted her. She noticed he had three children with him.
"Sorry to disturb you Nurse Joy, but these three walked into camp and asked to speak to you."
Nurse Joy smiled and invited them in. "So what can I do for you three?" Nurse offered the trio a seat and then sat down and listened to their answers.
"Nurse Joy, we are sorry to disturb you, but we overheard the news report about you looking for Kabuto fossils and wanted to ask, if you would consider allowing the three of us to join your team. You see My name is Ash Ketchum and I am a Pokemon trainer, however my long term goal is to become a Pokemon Master, and so learning what I can about prehistoric Pokemon would help with that long term goal. We promise we won't be a burden and will do our fair share of work. please Nurse Joy." Ash finished is explanation by lowering his head in respect.
Nurse Joy was surprised, that these three trainers wanted to join her team. However once she had heard the name Ash Ketchum, her eyes had widened even more. She was sitting in front of the Indigo League champion.
"Well Ash, normally I would have refused, however being how you are the Indigo League champion, then I will allow you to join us. However you will have to take orders like the rest of the team, and will have to help with all of the work. Is that okay with you?"
Ash smiled. "We promise Nurse Joy to listen and to help out where we can, however I do ask that if I or my friends discover a fossil, then will you allow us to keep it? You see I am good friends with the famous Pokemon Researcher Professor Oak, and I know he would be really happy to be able to use the fossil to conduct his own research."
Nurse Joy stayed silent for a little while. "How about this. Your first fossil you hand to me and my team, however If you are able to find another fossil, then I will allow you to keep it."
Ash thought that was fair, and agreed to Nurse Joys terms. They then both shook hands to seal the deal.
Next Day Mysterious Island
Ash, Sabrina and Tracey, followed in line behind the rest of the team. They were walking on a path that was leading towards a huge mountain. Ash was grateful that the team had a group of Machoke to carry everything. As the group progressed further towards the mountain, Ash noticed Pikachu tail suddenly stood on end.
"Hey buddy what's up?"
"There is someone in those trees watching us Boss. I can smell him from here."
Ash turned to look in the direction that Pikachu had pointed in, however he couldn't see anyone. He knew Pikachu wouldn't make something like that up, and decided to be on alert. Ash removed a ball from his belt and opened it to reveal Knuckles.
"What can I do for you father?"
Ash looked at Knuckles. "Pikachu says there is someone in the forest watching us. I thought it would be good a idea to see what your aura could pick up, just in case."
Knuckle closed his eyes and then focused. When he opened them, they were glowing blue. He looked into the forest and scanned it, he was getting no human readings, just small Pokemon.
"Father I couldn't find anything, however you mind if I stay out of the Poke ball for a little while. I would like to stretch my legs a little."
Ash just smiled. "Sure Knuckles and I am sorry for not allowing you out sooner, how about I let you stay out and you tell me when you want to go back in."
Knuckles liked this idea, and started to walk alongside his father and adoptive mother. Although Knuckles was filled with aura, Sabrina had taken to him, like she had with Ash, and had accepted him as part of the family. This had pleased Knuckles to no end.
As the group progressed up the mountain, they were suddenly stopped as a huge boulder at the top of the hill which begin to rock from side to side, suddenly it started to roll down the hill towards them.
"Quickly everyone run!" Nurse Joy started to run too, however she noticed Ash ran past her, along with his Pikachu and a Lucario. She was about to ask what he was doing, when she heard him order.
"Knuckles use Close Combat! Pikachu use Iron tail!" Nurse Joy looked on amazed as the Lucario hammered at the huge boulder with it's feet and fist, and the small Pikachu had jumped up and swung it's now steel tail right on the boulder. She watched as it shattered and dispersed around them.
"Good job Knuckles and Pikachu." Ash turned to see Nurse Joy was looking at him in awe. "Sorry Nurse Joy, but I wasn't sure how you were going to handle the boulder and so I thought I would help out, I hope you don't mind?"
Nurse Joy shook her head. "No Ash that was just fine, and thank you, your quick thinking has just saved us all."
Ash scratched the back of his head nervously, and heard the clapping from the rest of the team. Eventually they began their walking again, until the came to a cliff that overlooked a small bay.
"Well this is it. Everyone lets get down there and set up. We still have plenty of light so let's get started." Nurse Joy heard the cheer from the whole team, and started to lead them down the mountain pass towards the small hidden bay on the island.
Hidden Bay
The trio had been given some tools and an area to start digging in. They had been digging for hours and yet had found nothing.
"Man this is hard work," Ash wiped some sweat from his brow as he continued to dig with the pick axe. It seems Sabrina and Tracey was having no luck either. Suddenly Ash heard Knuckles.
Father up there, i can sense someone and he about to push a load of rocks down into the canyon."
Ash narrowed his eyes and looked up, indeed he could see rocks beginning to shift, at the top of the cliff. Suddenly the rocks began to fall towards the small camp.
"Knuckles go, find whoever is responsible and hold them until we catch up." Knuckle nodded and charged up the mountain, jumping from one rock to the other. Ash noticed that Nurse Joy had already used Rydon to smash the other rocks that was heading towards the camp. Ash watched Knuckles vanish at the top of the cliff. However just has he was about to climb up, he noticed Knuckles was already on his way down with a someone under his arms kicking and shouting. Ash watched Knuckles touch down on the ground and then let the man go who fell to the floor with a crash. The commotion had caused the rest of the camp to stop what they were doing and now gather around the man who looked to be in his late 50's.
"Why were you trying to hurt us! Those rocks could have killed us. Were you also responsible for the huge boulder on the mountain pass?"
The old man slowly stood up. "I wasn't trying to kill anyone, I was trying to scare you all from this Island. Please you must leave and never return. If you carry on your digging you could cause a major disaster!"
Nurse Joy was not amused. "Excuse me, but what is this disaster you speak of? I assure you my Team and I are taking the up most care with our work."
The old man shook his head in frustration. "It doesn't matter how careful you are, there is a great Prophecy about this island, you carry on disturbing it, you might cause it to come true."
Ash was intrigued by this prophecy. "Excuse me sir, just what does this Prophecy say?"
The old man looked at the group and then sighed. "The Prophecy states "When the Scavenger arrive, the moon will glow an angry red, the land itself will be vanished and swallowed by the sea."
Ash stood there speechless, however before anything else could be said one of the researcher came running towards the group.
"Nurse Joy, we found one, another Kabuto fossil." Nurse Joy turned her attention from the old man towards one of her researchers.
"Where? Show us."
Hidden Bay Underground cavern
Everyone stood completely stunned, the whole wall and cavern floor was covered in Kabuto fossil. Ash like the rest of the team began to investigate. Seeing how there was so many, Ash decided to take two. He slipped them into his pack, however, Suddenly the walls began to shake along with the ground. Unknown to anyone outside the moon was now glowing a blood red, and as the cavern started collapsing, red beams of light began to hit the various kabuto shells. Ash and the group looked on amazed as the kabuto suddenly came to life.
"That's impossible!" Nurse Joy couldn't believe what she was seeing. A swarm of prehistoric Pokemon were now swarming towards them. Nurse Joy and the rest of the team began to run towards the exit. Once outside they noticed the land was beginning to break up. She heard the old man shout.
"You see! The moon is red, you have angered the Island and now the prophecy is coming true, the island is sinking and it will be swallowed by the sea."
Nurse Joy stayed silent, had they actually caused the prophecy to come true. She could see the blood red moon and watched as all around them, the mountain cliff started to break apart, now alive kabuto falling everywhere around them.
"This Island must have been created around the Kabuto fossils and now they are alive, there is nothing holding the island together. We need to get to the boats, hurry!"
"We can't Nurse Joy, the boats are around the other side of the island, we will never make it."
The old man suddenly shouted. "The forest, the prophecy says that when the island starts to break up, those who are on the island must run into the forest and build rafts, only then will you survive."
Nurse Joy gave the order and everyone ran towards the forest and started to build a huge raft. Ash helped by cutting down trees using Knuckles and Pikachu. Soon the raft was built and everyone was on. Ash noticed they had no sail, he then removed two balls from his belt.
"Lapras, Blastoise, help us out!"
Ash noticed those with water Pokemon began to do the same. Soon ropes were attached to the Pokemon, and they all began to pull the raft out towards the sea. Ash wondered why his own fossils hadn't come to life. He then assumed it was because his pack was blocking the red moonlight. Eventually the raft was far enough away from the island. Everyone turned to watch the land sink beneath the sea, and on the water, a swarm of Kabuto could be seen swimming off towards the moonlight. Ash noticed the boats seemed to have survived and so steered the Pokemon towards it. Once everyone was on board, Ash, Sabrina and Tracey jumped on to Lapras. They said their good bye, and apologised for leaving so soon, however Ash wanted to find a small land mass where he could hopefully bring one of the fossils to life before the red moon vanished."
It only took them 30 minutes to find another small island, however this one only had a small beach, just big enough for them to land on. Ash climbed off Lapras, and looked to the moon, it was still red and they were right in line with it. Ash removed one of the fossils from his bag and then placed it a few feet away from him.
"Ash are you sure this is a good idea?" Ash turned to Sabrina and just grinned. He turned to see the light hit the fossil, forcing it to come to life. Ash watched as it was about to turn towards the sea.
"Go Venusaur, use Vine whip!" Venusaur appeared on the beach and looked around for it's target, it saw a small shell Pokemon heading towards the sea. Assuming this was the target, it lashed out two huge vines and wrapped them around the Kabuto. It then slammed it into sand several time.
Ash seeing it was stunned decided to try catch it. "Poke ball go!" The ball connected with the Kabuto forcing it inside the ball, which fell to the sand and shook several times, before making a ping sound. Ash smiled as he picked it up and then opened it to see the Kabuto now in front of him. Ash sat cross legged on the beach and noticed the small Pokemon crawled onto his lap. he then gently lifted it up, and took a look to see two small red eyes and six small claw like legs wriggling.
"Welcome to the team Kabuto!"
A/N: There you go Ash now has his own Kabuto. Okay some one wanted a ran down of all Ash Pokemon so far. Here you go.
At Lab
Dragonair (female)
Poliwraith (Male)
Zorua (Male)
Abra (Male)
Umbreon (Male)
Butterfree (Male)
Growlithe (Male)
Milotic (female)
Gyarados (Male)
Steelix (Male)
With Ash
Pikachu (Male)
Blastoise (Male)
Charizard (Male)
Genger (Male)
Knuckles (Male)
Scizor (Male)
Venusaur (Male)
Princess (Mew)(female)
Darkrai (Male)
Kabuto (Female)
Okay Next Chapter will be Ash second gym Battle. After that I will do the Snorlax episode and then I will leave the next filler chapter to you to vote for.