Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon If I did Ash would win everything, and age.
A/N: Here is the next Chapter. Below will be the capture of the legendary bird Pokemon from the previous chapter.
Fire Island
Ash had decided to travel to each island on his own, his first stop was fire island. Here he was going to get his chance to catch Moltres, the legendary bird of fire. Harry climbed off Lapras back and then recalled her back to her Poke ball. Now that the sea had been unfrozen, he was able to use Lapras to get from one island to the other. He noticed the steps in front of him that he had climbed before. He assumed that if Moltres would be anywhere, then it would be waiting on the Shrine. Ash adjusted his cap and made sure Pikachu was secure on his shoulder. Once he was ready he started to climb the stairs. He wasn't sure just how powerful Moltres was so he had bought his strongest Pokemon. As he reached the top of the stairs, his eyes widened at the sight in front of him. Perched on the shrine was not just one Moltres but two, however one was much smaller than the other. It was then Ash remembered what Moltres had said on Shamouti Island, he would have a chance to battle her daughter. Ash stood silent in front of the two legendary bird Pokemon, he noticed that the bigger Moltres was watching him closely.
"Chosen one as I told you on Shamouti, I would give you an opportunity to battle my daughter and for you to add her to your family. I only have two rules, you're allowed one Pokemon, and it can't be Darkrai or Mew."
Ash agreed to the rules, it was only fair that he fought this Moltres one and one, and it was also fair that he wasn't allowed to use Darkrai or Mew. Ash adjusted his cap once more, before taking a ball from his belt.
"I choose you Pidgeot!" The huge flying type appeared out of her ball and flapped her huge wings ready for battle. Ash noticed the smaller Moltres looked at her mother and then flew off the shrine and landed in front of Pidgeot, its wings spread out, surrounded by flames. Ash noticed the Moltres launched s stream of fire from its beak, so that was her flamethrower.
"Pidgeot use Double team!" Pidgeot quickly created several copies, of herself, and watched as the flamethrower hit one of her copies.
Ash noticed the Moltres then took to the sky and flew up high above the shrine. Ash decided to follow it. "Okay Pidgeot go after it." Ash watched as pidgeot took off and shot directly into the sky towards the Moltres.
Ash noticed the Moltres sent another flamethrower and he quickly ordered Pidgeot to avoid it. "Pidgeot dodge then use Quick Attack!"
Pidgeot swerved around the streams of flames and then hit Moltres squarely in the chest, causing the fire bird pokemon to flap backwards a little. The Moltres then opened her beak and used a Screech attack.
Ash watched as the attack hit Pidgeot, this caused Ash to frown, now Pidgeot attack had dropped. "Pidgeot counter with Gust attack!"
Pidgeot flapped her huge wings creating several cyclones of air which she launched at the Moltres who dodged one and took the other one head on. The Moltres then sent another stream of fire at Pidgeot.
Ash knew what was coming. "Pidgeot dodge and then use Ariel Ace!" Pidgeot dodged the attack and then suddenly vanished, and reappeared behind the Moltres. Pidgeot then hit her from behind taking the fire bird pokemon by surprise. Ash watched the Moltres beak opened once more, this time a yellow beam was forming, which meant Moltres was about to use Hyper beam. "Pidgeot dodge and then use Peck!"
Pidgeot was just about able to dodge the hyper beam, she tucked her wings in and shot towards Moltres like a missile. The attack hit and Moltres growled in pain. Thanks to using hyper beam, she couldn't move for several seconds.
Ash seeing Moltres was recovering, decided to end this battle. "Pidgeot finish it off with Hurricane!"
Pidgeot extended both wings and began spinning. As she was spinning the wind began to swirl around her. The faster she spun the more wind started to gather around her. Eventually she was trapped inside a large cyclone. She then spread her wings and sent the cyclone toward Moltres. The attack hit and Moltres was caught in the centre of the tornado.
Ash watched as Moltres attempted to escape, however the attack was too strong and Moltres ended up falling out of the sky. "Okay Pidgeot lets finish this off Brave bird!"
Pidgeot nosed dived towards the now falling Moltres, She tucked her wings in and was surrounded by a red glow. She then shot towards Moltres hitting the firebird Pokemon sending her crashing to the floor.
Ash shielded his eyes as the crash had caused a huge dust cloud, which Pidgeot soon flew out of. Ash watched the cloud clear and could see that the Moltres was till attempting to get up. Ash was impressed with the Moltres endurance she had been hit by a hurricane and a brave bird attack, and still she was attempting to get up. Ash looked to the bigger Moltres and saw her nod. Ash removed an ultra ball from his belt and threw it towards Moltres.
"Poke ball go!" Ash watched the ball hit Moltres before she was sucked into the ball. Ash noticed the ball land on the floor and began to shake. He noticed it shook once, then twice and finally a third time, before he heard the familiar ding telling him he had successfully captured Moltres. Ash stepped up towards the ball and then opened it. He noticed Moltres appeared stood in front of him, she was covered in scratches and battle marks. Ash removed his rucksack before pulling out a bottle of hyper potion. He then sprayed the potion all over Moltres and noticed the battle mark started to vanish. Once they were all gone, Ash put the spray back in his bag.
"There you are Moltres, and welcome to my family." Ash noticed the young Moltres extended her wings and looked right at Ash.
"So you're the one who I was to go with. Before we go can I say good bye to my mother?"
Ash smiled and nodded. He then stepped back and watched as the bigger Moltres hopped off the shrine and approached the smaller one. Ash had a tear in his eye, as he heard both mother and daughter talking.
"Mother do I really have to go?" She rubbed her small head against her mothers chest, who had wrapped her wings around her.
"Yes my daughter, we both knew this day would come. Lord Arceus has provided you with someone very special to look after you. I have my responsibilities here, however you are now free to explore the world with Lord Arecus Chosen one. You will go on many adventures and I am certain you will have many happy times together. I have seen his heart and he sees you as family, not as a legendary Pokemon. Many others would try to catch you just to use your power for their own gain, but Ash here as proved he is different. If I wasn't sure I would never have allowed him to battle you."
The small Moltres lowered her head in understanding. "Very well then mother, I will go with Lord Arceus Chosen one, but I will really miss you."
The large Moltres hugged her daughter. "And I will miss you daughter, but remember I am always with you in here. Now go, it is time you started your own adventure and legacy."
The small Moltres stepped back from her mother and then turned towards Ash. "Thank you Ash, I promise I will do my best to be the best Pokemon I can be."
Ash smiled and then recalled his new Pokemon. He then attached the ball to his belt, before he turned towards the stairs he looked at the larger Moltres. "I promise she will be looked after and she will be treated like all the rest of my family."
The large Moltres nodded her head and then spread her huge wings before taking towards the clouds.
Ash pulled his rucksack onto his back and then turned to Pikachu. "Well buddy, that's one, now only two more to go. Next destination. Lightning Island.
Lightning Island
Ash turned towards Lapras and recalled her, he then looked up and noticed thunder clouds were starting to appear around the top of the island. Ash flinched as several bolts of lightning lit up the sky. He turned to Pikachu who's own cheeks were now sparking electricity.
"Okay Pikachu, let do this." Ash adjusted his rucksack, before climbing the steep steps. The closer they got to the top the louder the thunder. Ash was holding his ears from the noise. However eventually he reached the summit. He looked to the black clouds above the shrine, however there was no sign of Zapdos. Ash wondered where the legendary bird of lightning was. however another large crash drew his attention to the dark cloud once more. He noticed it suddenly parted and two shapes engulfed by electricity began to descend in front of him. Like Moltres, Ash noticed the Zapdos he was too battle was also smaller than his father.
"Welcome Chosen one. I must admit I thought you would have come here first, but no matter, you're here now, so I assume you're aware of the rules. One Pokemon, and no legends. Choose your Pokemon Chosen one."
Ash pulled a ball from his belt, he was thinking about what Pokemon he should use on his way towards the island. Pidgeot was out, as she was weak against electric attacks. He had thought about Charizard, but he was also weak against electric type. Ash opened the ball onto the field.
"I choose you Dragonair!" The dragon Pokemon appeared out of the ball and landed on the ground in front of Ash.
"Wise choice chosen one. Let this battle begin!"
Ash watched the small Zapdos took to the sky and unleashed a Thunder wave that was heading towards Dragonair. "Quickly Dragonair use Safe guard!"
A blue veil washed over Dragonair's which caused the thunder wave to fizzle out. Dragonair locked eyes with Zapdos.
Ash seeing Dragonair was now save from status attacks, decided to go on the offensive. "Dragonair use Twister!" Dragonair tail suddenly glowed. It then started to spin creating a huge cyclone that hit Zapdos.
Ash noticed Zapdos replied with a huge Thunderbolt that struck Dragonair, however the attack didn't do that much damage. "Okay Dragonair, take to the sky after it!" Dragonair roared, her wing like ears suddenly grew until either side of her head was two huge wings. She took off towards the sky in pursuit of Zapdos.
Ash noticed Zapdos tucked its wings in and its beak suddenly glowed. "Look out Dragonair that's Drill peck, counter with Slam!"
Dragonair swung her huge tail around and intercepted the drill peck, the combined force of the two attack caused a small explosion, pushing both Pokemon away from each other.
Ash noticed Zapdos sent another Thunderbolt which hit Dragonair again. Ash noticed the attack had caused a little damage, but she was still able to battle. "Dragonair use Ice beam!"
Dragonair formed the light blue orb in her mouth before firing the beam towards Zapdos. However Zapdos was to quick and flew around the attack before hitting Dragonair with Drill Peck.
Ash noticed Dragonair winced as she was hit by Zapdos. It looked like he was going to have to use Dragonair, most powerful attack. "Dragonair use Draco Meteor!"
Dragonair roared as a powerful orange orb formed in her mouth, she then shot the orb just above her and Zapdos, which split causing mini orbs to rain down on Zapdos.
Ash watched as Zapdos attempted to dodge the orbs however several ended up hitting it. Ash watched as Zapdos wasn't flying as well as he was before, which meant, it was weak. "Dragonair finish him with Slam!"
Dragonair charged across the sky and whipped her tails right around before smacking it against Zapdos. The attack had caused Zapdos to start nose diving towards the floor. There was a huge crash as it hit the floor.
Ash noticed Zapdos was attempting to get up, however it suddenly fell to the floor not moving. Ash looked to the bigger Zapdos and watched as it nodded for him to complete the capture. Ash pulled a ball from his belt and then threw it at Zapdos.
"Go Poke ball!" The ball hit Zapdos causing the legendary bird Pokemon to be sucked inside. The ball then hit the floor and shook once, twice and finally a third time before the ding was heard. Ash was about to open the ball again before he heard the bigger Zapdos.
"No chosen one, take my son to the Pokemon centre. I have already explained what was going to happen, and we have already said our good byes. I know you will look after him and he will be a very important part of your family. Farewell chosen one, Articuno waits for you on Ice Island, prehaps we will meet again in the future.
Ice Island
Ash jumped of Lapras and the recalled her to the ball. He suddenly felt a blast of cold air whip around him. He looked up to the summit to see a grey cloud was swirling around the top, Ash could already see snow was covering the top of the cliffs. Ash pulled his jacket together and pulled Pikachu off his shoulder, before tucking him into his jacket.
"It will be warmer in here buddy." Ash noticed Pikachu shivered a little, however once he wrapped up in Ash jacket, the shivers stopped. Ash approached the huge flight of stairs that he would have to climb to reach the top of the island. Just as Ash put one foot on the step, a huge gust of cold air, hit him full force. Ash felt his footing slip as the wind carried on battering him. Obviously Articuno wanted to test him, to make sure he was still worthy of her daughter. Ash gritted his teeth, slowly he put one foot in front of the others, fighting back the chilling wind now whipping around him. Eventually after several slips and falls, he had made it to the summit. He noticed the larger Articuno was stood in front of him, it's wings stretched out, using Blizzard, so that was why Ash felt he was fighting through a snow storm. He watched as Articuno folded her wings in and the blizzard ended.
"Welcome chosen one, we have been, expecting you. Your first test was to make it up to the shrine, which after much heart and determination you were able to succeed and pass the test. Now all that his left is the battle with my daughter. The rules are simple, one Pokemon, and it can't be another legend."
Ash nodded his head in understanding. He watched as the larger Articuno flew and perched on top of the shrine. He then noticed the small Articuno hopped forward and spread her wings, ready for battle.
Ash pulled a Poke ball from his belt, there was only one Pokemon to face this legendary. "I choose you Charizard!" The ball opened to reveal Charizard standing and flexing its muscles. It roared and let loose a stream of flame.
Ash noticed Articuno flapped her wings, and took off towards the sky, Ash watched Charizard follow her. Both Pokemon were now airborne and looking at each other. It was then Ash noticed Articuno used Mist, covering the sky in a white thick fog.
"Charizard be on your guard, use Dragon Dance!" Charizard roared before a red aura surrounded it. Ash watched as his Pokemon attack and speed was increased. However neither trainer or Pokemon saw the light blue blur dash out of the cloud and charge right into Charizard.
Ash groaned, so Articuno wasn't just using the mist as a defence strategy, but offence one as well. "Charizard use Sunny Day!
Charizard roared to the sky, and the clouds suddenly parted to reveal the bright yellow sun. It shone down on the summit and dispersed the mist leaving clear blue skies. Mist had just cleared as another blue blur was heading for Charizard.
"Charizard dodge that attack and then use Flamethrower!" Charizard dodged the attack and then sent a stream of flames which surrounded Articuno causing the ice bird to cry out. Once the flames had died out Articuno could be seen shaking off the effect of the flamethrower. Ash noticed Articuno opened her beak before a light blue beam hit one of Charizard wings. Ash noticed the ice was starting cover one of them, this caused the flying/fire duel type suddenly to slant as he could only use one wing now to full effect. However thanks to the heat from the sun, the wing slowly started to defrost.
"Ash sighed in relief, that could have been very difficult to deal with. "Charizard use Steel wing!" Charizard roared before both wings began to glow. It flew towards Articuno dodging the Ice beams being fired. It then used one of its wings to smash into the ice bird causing an explosion to appear in the sky.
Once the explosion was over, both Pokemon could be seen still flapping their wings, and both still ready to battle. Ash however noticed Artucuno was covered in a few scotch marks. "Charizard use Fire spin!" Charizard sent a spinning stream of fire towards Articuno, who was using Gust attack to try counter the flames streaming towards it. It cried out as the flames broke through its defence, and started to swirl around it, trapping it inside a fiery vortex.
Ash seeing Articuno was now trapped decided to go for the big finish. "Okay Charizard end this Seismic toss!" Charizard roared before flying towards the now trapped Articuno, he flew right into the vortex and then grabbed Articuno in his claws. He then flew up and began to circle over and over, eventually he nosed dived towards the shrine floor, Articuno now dizzy from all the circling. Just as it looked like he was going to crash into the shrine floor, he slammed Articuno down and the glided gracefully across the shrine area and back into the sky.
Ash noticed the dust cloud and waited for it to clear. He noticed Articuno was attempting to get up however with a cry its head dropped and it remained still. Ash looked to the larger Articuno who nodded giving him permission to make the capture. Ash removed an ultra ball from his belt and threw it at Articuno. The ball didn't even shake as the ding was heard the moment it had been sucked inside. Ash walked over towards the ball and picked it up. He was about to open it before the larger Articuno stopped him.
"No chosen, I have said my good byes, my daughter as accepted that we will not be together and is prepared to join your family. I only ask that you take care of her and that you really make her feel like a part of the family. Also you should now she mentally a child like the other two you have already acquired. However i am sure that, won't be a problem for you, after all you have had many children Pokemon, so I am sure you will be able to handle another three."
Ash was certain he heard a snigger and noticed Pikachu was trying to hide his face. Ash looked down into his jacket where his first Pokemon was now warm and comfy.
"Laugh it up Uncle Pikachu." Ash grinned as realisation suddenly hit the electric type. Ash hadn't noticed Charizard had landed until he heard a small roar. Harry turned his attention to Charizard and stroked his head.
"You were fantastic Charizard, and now because of you, we have three more members to join our ever growing family. Now lets go, I am sure Tracey and Sabrina will be worried."
Ash recalled Charizard and then placed his ball onto his trainer belt. He then turned to Articuno. "Thank you once again Articuno for trusting me with your daughter, could you pass my thanks onto the other two for me please."
Articuno inclined her head and then flapped her wings before taking off, leaving just Ash and Pikachu standing near the shrine.
A/N: That end the Power Of One Arc, Next will be Ash obtaining his 4th badge, before we see the battle with Drake. after that I am happy to say that Cynthia will be joining Sabrina and Ash in Johto. ;) I warn you now when we get to Johto there will a quite few Yuri moments between Sabrina and Cynthia, as well as Ash/Sabrina Ash/Cynthia moments.