Hey, hey. Here comes another chapter ya fellas! Another chapter which will finally reveal Ash's fifth pokémon. Fossil or not? Rock type it is. Can someone guess it, I wonder?!
Fairy type? No. Clefable? No though I would've liked it. It reminds me of another story (which is awesome by the way) where he had a combative Clefable. Damn that thing was beast. The sixth pokémon will be caught much later.
This chapter will be about Ash fighting Brock and promising to travel together and going through Mt. Moon! Will they discover what the Clefairy mean with their dance? Will Ash truly tell others what they say? What is the true origin of the Moon Stone? Come through the cave with only five pokémon. Of course a sad goodbye will be between Ash and his friends. More training cough torture cough for Meowth and the rest who need to get stronger and stronger or else he will lose gym battles from there on!
Also, any suggestions on a second traveling partner? I know of one to go with them and it won't be Misty or any of the others that came with them before. This'll be a unique flair that only some have done before. I like the idea more because this girl will actually be positive on Ash's mental/emotional growth! Better than bashing heads with a mallet…
The three children have finally arrived at their promised goal: Pewter City. After having been carried by the disguised - which was later on confirmed - man his Rhyhorn they started their last couple of training sessions together.
Small battles were held where they tested each other out and confirmed that each of the three had advantages and disadvantages. While Meowth was still the weakest, he was starting to come closer and closer because of Ash's training. Heck, at times Meowth just wore it as they walked through Pewter City for training. Ash often said he couldn't be more proud of that.
Gary by now challenged Brock and won. He didn't mention what kind of pokémon he had to battle but did mention that the team he used was different compared to the ones he uses against real beginners. That was the only hint he said before he gave Ash a brotherly hug and Leaf the same. He left Pewter City first, saying that he wanted to go ahead and rush through the gyms so he can train as much as possible for the league.
Ash denied that saying he will take his time traveling, taking in sights and training his pokémon meanwhile. Leaf just stayed because she was curious what pokémon may come out of that fossil. Perhaps a Charmander? It's not always a pokémon of ancient that get restored from them. It can even be a Beldum.
She was just too curious about it but had to wait as Ash was taking his time training, preparing and learning a few moves.
Pikachu mastered Iron Tail and learnt to use Brick Break, though it's far from mastered. Falcon, the Fletchinder, learned Flamethrower and Steel Wing. He was often seen trying to master them, much to the community's happiness. Such an amazingly rare pokémon was often flying around with Ash's instructions to train. Meowth was getting stronger and stronger. He unlocked his egg move Assist after helping out Frogadier against a particularly tough Graveler that they found in the area. It was done out of desperation and Ash wasn't too happy about interrupting battles saying it's not fair for the wild ones but he didn't mention it as Meowth meant well.
However it did increase Meowth's training. Meowth now often had all kinds of training for attack, defense, special attacks, defense, special defense and speed. Heck, thanks to all of that his stamina and endurance popped up like no tomorrow. Assist was becoming one of Meowth's favorite moves as it wasn't just a gamble but also interesting to feel the use of thunderbolt.
He never knew that it was starting to make him capable of producing electricity himself.
Nor did he know he was starting to learn Water Pulse by getting it with assist.
Now we look at Frogadier. Frogadier is extremely fast and is very capable. Ash made sure to train him on his legs and arms so he can keep his extremely acrobatic body even after evolution. Frogadier had started to unlock his move Toxic Spikes after Ash mentioned that he can learn the move Spikes - which is basically creating spikes out of energy. Sometimes Ash was wondering when Frogadier will evolve because he is much more ahead than the others. Not that he complained.
Frogadier just received harder training compared to the rest if he was ahead.
If they weren't training, they were battling against trainers that live in Pewter City. New trainers were things Ash liked to avoid but even he couldn't help but battle the pretty common Onix around the area with his team.
It was good experience nonetheless as now none of his pokémon are afraid of giant, stone snakes.
Ash himself had to admit it was a scary sight. A particular Onix was gigantic.
Something Ash also appreciated was Flint lending him a hand with some moves. Yes, Flint. Ash learnt of the man's identity when he was sick of his acting and ripped off the beard. The man quickly explained why and Ash couldn't help but be angry. After telling him his own experience, his own emotions that he felt when his father wasn't around when they needed him the man nearly caved in crying.
It did boost his confidence to tell Brock as soon as possible and he promised Ash to do so after his gym battle. It was so that he could take some of Brock's time at the Pokémon Center.
Oh, was it mentioned before that Ash became a celebrity in Pokémon Centers? Not only does he have Junior Professor rights and thus better rooms which are private, he also has connections to most Nurse Joys. These connections were extremely useful when it came for getting a room. Not that there are many Junior Professor children, but he was served pretty fast and was allowed in the kitchen to make food for his pokémon.
His cooking was gradually getting better according to Pikachu and the new ones were still salivating all day. It made Ash think he was feeding a Snorlax there… Not that he could say so himself. His mother pounded manners into him and if she didn't, he'd probably eat like one.
All this happened in two long, long weeks. Ash was honestly prepared for the battle as he wanted to get on with it and earn the badge before restoring the fossil. Why did he have to earn the badge? The good ol' scientists at the museum mentioned that he needed a badge to prove his worth.
They did try taking his fossil but a very angry pair of pokémon stopped them immediately. You do not touch Ash Ketchum's property without him allowing you to.
Of course, Ash was going to bring Brock with him to get that museum checked out because that was just near theft. Well, Brock will listen after he beats him.
"So are you ready guys?" Ash asked his Meowth and Pikachu, which both replied with a "Yes!"
"Let's get this show on the road," Ash grinned as he opened the doors, walking in the darkness without any fear. A small scaring tactic but after meeting an angry Golem in a cave, this was just a minor thing. His own red eyes began to glow as he spotted Brock sitting on a giant rock, relaxing.
"My name is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town. I am here to challenge Brock Slate to a Gym Battle." His voice was calm, prepared and definitely showed he got more experience than others around his age.
Brock jumped down as the lights turned on. Now that Ash could see him, he saw someone very similar to Flint… and what in the reverse world are those clones of his in the background?
"I see. Welcome to Pewter City's gym. As you have said, my name is Brock Slate. According to a contact of mine you have stronger pokémon compared to other starting trainers and so I will battle accordingly," Brock spoke with confidence. While he was confident, he had to hide a small disappointed look at the Meowth and Pikachu. Those were supposed to be his opponent?
"Well then, may the best win," Ash spoke as he shook hands with Brock before walking to his corner. He confirmed the area and spotted it did have good advantages to hide behind with smaller pokémon but the rocks are most likely also easy to break with his Onix.
"Forrest! Get over here and judge!" Brock called out to his younger brother who rushed in and showed he was just a little older than Ash. This boy did have the air of arrogance around him as if he expected the challengers to lose… He probably hadn't judged Gary's battle.
"Well then.. I'll start with my pokémon. Come out, Graveler." Brock called out his own Graveler which evolved from Geodude a while ago. Graveler growled and pounded the ground whereas Ash just shook his head.
"Pikachu, go wild," Ash smiled and pretty much taunted Brock who had to frown.
Brock couldn't help but open his mouth. "Are you sure? Pikachu has a large disadvantage, do not get arrogant." He did mean well but Ash couldn't help but laugh.
"That Pikachu is my strongest pokémon. You'll see. Pikachu, you can battle on your own this one right? I'll mention it if you miss something," Ash proposed the idea to Pikachu who merely did a thumb up and a 'I'll make you proud!' before he turned to Graveler.
"Well then.. Graveler, Rollout!" The rock pokémon curled up and began to roll towards the Pikachu. Pikachu however, wasn't impressed… It battled a few Graveler already and this one is very slow compared to others. Running to it so it won't get more speed, Pikachu charged an iron tail.
"Well.. Batter up," Ash cheered with a grin on his face. Brock tilted his head as he didn't see the move but Forrest did and he had to frown. Is that a Tail Whip?
Pikachu jumped upwards at the last moment and did a backflip, promptly slamming Graveler into the air. Now that he was in the air Pikachu took immediate action with his thunder. While ground types are pretty much immune to electric type attacks, in the air they will still receive damage.
Then, in a rush with Quick Attack - so fast that Brock couldn't even see it - his Graveler was slammed away with a Brick Break and Graveler was knocked out.
Brock opened his eyes wide, revealing a pair of black eyes. "Woah.. you weren't kidding. That Pikachu moved so fast I couldn't even order resistance.." Brock frowned as he wasn't happy with that. He was too confident and immediately squashed it, now taking Ash serious.
"You still have two more pokémon to battle. What will you do?" Brock offered as Pikachu ran back to Ash. They promised to give others a chance. Meowth will get the second gym.
"Come out, Hermit!" Out of the ball came Ash's recently nicknamed Hermit. Frogadier took a liking to it and was promptly named as such.
"Well well. I'm impressed, you captured the Frogadier in Viridian Forest. It looks very strong," Brock nodded in acknowledgement before pulling out a pokéball.
"Come out, Onix!" Brock called out his most trusted partner. One that has been with him for 5 long years. It definitely showed as the Onix was larger than the common ones but the horn on the head was blunt meaning they didn't focus on head based attacks. Tail instead then.
"Hermit, smokescreen. You know what to do next," Ash started and a white smokescreen soon filled the area. Onix, the very cautious pokémon began using harden to prevent any damage but it strangely didn't get hurt.
What they didn't know is that Onix's field is now filled with Spikes and Toxic Spikes. They'll love their gift.
"This is annoying… Onix, blow it away with Tail Whip!" Onix's giant tail soon moved and blew away the smoke, but because it moved the spikes and toxic spikes took effect. Onix didn't notice it yet though and neither did Brock as he couldn't even see them properly.
"Now Hermit! Double Water Pulse!" A shadow jumped up from behind a rock and went into the air, holding two orbs of water and threw it at the Onix which received them straight against the head. It roared in pain but soon moved in Brock's orders.
"Don't let that go! Grab it with your tail and use bind!" Onix did so but forget something. Frogadier is very acrobatic… and the moment it tried while Frogadier was in the air, it used the tail as a stepping stone and ran up the body of Onix. Quickly, thanks to Quick Attack, it got in front of its face.
Ash didn't even say anything as Frogadier grabbed the foam around his neck and promptly slammed it in Onix's eyes… Critical hit. Jumping off of the now struggling Onix, Frogadier held a Water Pulse and fired it at the head again.
Brock had to admit that it was solid strategy. However, he isn't a gym leader for nothing, "Dig!"
Now Onix could not see underground but it had its senses. A giant hole was soon seen in the field and Ash simply smiled, "Giant bubbles," he ordered and soon enough extremely large bubbles were around the field, floating around in mid air. They were much tougher than the basic ones and Frogadier could bounce off of them in a single go when needed, but this was a trap for Onix who is too large and thus will get hurt by it.
Brock couldn't help but nod. Ash deserved the badge by doing this alone, but his pokémon showed great progress.
"I forfeit Onix. Please clear the field," He was calm and accepted it. Forrest was shocked before he held the flag to Ash, signaling that Ash won against the second pokémon.
"Great job Hermit! Your first gym battle is well earned. We'll have to use others for the next few though… I dislike how it's Water, Electric and then Grass." Ash grunted with Frogadier who felt the same. Though he had Protean, it would take a while before he had good advantages against those types.
Hermit walked back to Ash and crouched down to watch. Ash simply smiled as he looked at Brock.
"What will be your next pokémon Brock?" Ash asked calmly. He wasn't going to push buttons.
Brock chuckled happily as he grabbed a third pokéball, "You're going to battle against one of my more recent but still very tough pokémon. Come out, Pupitar!"
Ash couldn't help but let his jaw drop. Pupitar? If that thing evolved in his match it would definitely result in his loss… The planning began.
Great, this will be a tough round. He'll use Falcon like promised though, the pokémon wanted to battle the first leader before the fourth.
"Well.. Meet my second pokémon. He is also far tougher physically than the others, you probably have seen him before," Ash threw his red cherish ball into the air, revealing his royal Fletchinder.
Fletchinder let out a cry as its body gave off waves of fire and heat. It was definitely impressive in Brock's eyes… Its feather were also very well taken care of. Actually, now that he thought about it, all of Ash's pokémon were extremely well taken care of. A glint came in his eyes as he spotted a fellow capable 'breeder'.
"I won't say anything about its typing. Fire and Flying are very daring to use here, especially with such a weakness… Be prepared, Ash." Brock warned Ash who nodded and was thinking of strategies.
"Falcon! Burn the area and melt the rocks!" The Fletchinder let out a cry before a large stream of flames came out of its beak. Brock instantly moved as well, "Pupitar! Protect!" A green shield was around the Hard Shell Pokémon but it didn't protect the area. The entire surroundings, which made everyone sweat, became a field of molten rocks. It was definitely going to damage those on the ground.
"Now, steel wing!" The giant Fletchinder instantly went after the Pupitar, which wait for Brock's instructions.
Brock thought of his options before smirking, "Rock Slide," Rock Slide in this case was useful. Soon enough, large rocks of earth came around the Pupitar and were sent to the Fletchinder.
But Brock didn't expect something. Fletchinder was extremely well trained in aerial maneuvers, showing that Ash's training had benefits. Though this lessened its focus and did less damage on the Pupitar after it was slammed from its spot. Pupitar let out a cry of pain from being in such hot rocks.
Brock flinched and spoke his next order, "Sandstorm! Cool down the entire ground!"
A sandstorm came out of the 'mouth' of the Hard Shell Pokémon but Ash wasn't going to wait.
"Tailwind, agility. Spinning Quick Attack, follow it up with steel wing. You'll probably get tired from it, but it'll work extremely well now," Ash's voice was soft and could only be heard by his pokémon, Falcon and Forrest. The ground soon became clear but then Brock spotted no Fletchinder… and realized he forgot about it.
Well, he wasn't Gym Leader material anyway but it was still a mistake.
Soon enough a metallic twister was seen from above and it slammed straight into the Pupitar, which was sent flying into the wall of the gym. Cracks were seen on the shell showing how powerful that move was and Ash cheered as his Fletchinder returned to him.
"Pu-pupitar!" Brock cried out in worry before rushing up to the Hard Shell Pokémon. Ash looked at it for a while before letting out a smile and returning everyone but Meowth and Pikachu.
When he wanted to walk ahead though, seven children and Forrest blocked his way.
"You bully! / You don't deserve this badge! / Meanie! / Hurt Pupitar / Get out! / Leave him alone!"
Several cries were heard by Ash but his red eyes moved to them and began to glow. His voice became a tone lower than usual, "Children shouldn't jump into the field like that. Respect your brother, he is a trainer himself. I was merely going to heal his Pupitar," with that said and the scared children he walked towards Brock.
Brock had to frown at his words but knew that going sweet about it wasn't going to help… His little brothers and sisters were always jumping in when he lost as they watched and it was disturbing many trainers who would definitely mention it to the league. It had to stop.
With his thoughts finished he spotted Ash next to him as he held out a hand. Soon enough, purple ripples were around Pupitar as the cracks began to heal up perfectly and Pupitar opened his eyes wide.
"Welcome back, Pupitar. Any wounds?" Ash asked to be sure.
Pupitar, if he could, would shake his head, "None whatsoever. Thank you very much, trainer," and Ash grinned slightly whispering "You're welcome" which only Brock heard.
Brock and Pupitar's eyes widened again as they looked at Ash before Brock smiled widely. If there was going to be someone who passed this gym, it had to be someone like that. Caring yet fierce.
"Alright then… You have deserved this badge, Ash." Brock held out his badge and Ash grinned happily, "Thanks Brock! Also, come with me to the Pokémon Center. Someone is waiting for you there… and no, not Nurse Joy but someone else." His words made Brock curious. Who could wait for him there? Ash probably wouldn't mention it.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's get going," Brock spoke as he stood up and returned Pupitar.
"Ya gotta admire dat personality, Ash," Meowth spoke from his shoulder and Brock stared at the Meowth. "Wat? Never seen a pokémon talk?" Meowth asked as if it's normal but Ash and Pikachu facepalmed. Obviously he hasn't, otherwise he wouldn't be staring.
"Let's just go," Ash mumbled in annoyance as he walked on. Meowth had to open his mouth.
When they arrived and handed their pokéballs over to Nurse Joy, Brock and Ash were waiting for the person to arrive… and when the door opened, Brock couldn't help but turn stone cold.
In came his father. The father that left him behind. The father he looked for for a while now.
Ash smiled and pat his shoulder before he left them alone to talk with Joy, letting them handle their family troubles.
LINEBREAK
"So how did it go, Brock?" Ash asked as he was sitting on a sofa with a cup of tea in his hands. Pikachu and Meowth were having tea of their own.
To be honest, to anyone other than those three, it would be like watching three clones drink. They took sips at the same time, sighed in peace at the same time and put it back at the same time.
"It… went fairly well. My father never abandoned the gym and paid for a lot of things I did not know of. He also told me to follow my dream as a Breeder and Pokémon Doctor," Brock explained the situation as a Chansey handed over a cup of tea to him and Brock sat down on the opposite sofa of Ash's.
Ash nodded after hearing that. "Glad to hear that everything is okay, Brock. I met Flint when I arrived in Pewter City and bought a fossil off of him. Well, a rock with a fossil in it."
Brock couldn't help but laugh at the irony. He often got told about that man but never checked… If he did, he would've found his father.
"I see, I see! Let's recover your fossil next then. Any idea which pokémon?" He asked in curiosity. Fossil pokémon were extremely rare and Flint never checked. Well, he let it be a surprise for all of htem.
"No, no idea. It might be a fossil pokémon or another which came from the old ages. If I recall right, Dratini and such already lived back then. I hope it's something good for my team, if not… How about you take care of it then?" Ash smiled slightly as Brock blinked.
"But we'll see. I want to check if it clicks first, then we'll decide what to do. I also want to mention that scientists there are very tempted to just steal a fossil," Ash had a frown on his face which told Brock enough, "They said that they will take care of the fossil but I highly doubt that."
Brock grunted as he stood up in slight anger. That wasn't how the museum in Pewter City is supposed to act and he'll show them who the leader of this city is before he laves.
"Let's go then. Also, Ash?" Brock turned his head to Ash who also stood up after finishing his tea. Seeing that, Brock himself also quickly gulped it down.
Ash turned to Brock in curiosity. "Yes Brock?"
"May I travel with you on your journey? My father and Forrest will take care of the gym now and I want to go around and gain experience. Going with you will likely help out a lot."
Ash thought about the benefits. Brock is definitely a breeder if his pokémon were anything to go by and possibly a doctor as well. He nodded soon after, "Sure. We can travel together and share duties such as cooking. We'll exchange ideas and recipes later."
Brock nodded with a smile and both left to the Pewter Museum.
"B-brock, sir! What are you doing here?" One of the more shady, definitely greedy, scientist asked as he looked up at the intimidating figure of Brock Slate. Brock was definitely angry and if the fact his Pupitar was out of his pokéball was anything to go by, he heard of what they were doing lately.
Ash chuckled mirthfully, "That's the one that tried to do it," He pointed out the scientist who just spoke and Brock promptly grabbed him by the collar and dragged him to a Jenny that waited outside. Both fired and thrown in jail as such acts are not allowed.
Now the other scientists were staring at Ash and he glared straight back at them. "You do not take fossils of trainers for your simple research. You do what you are asked to do. Restoring fossils is part of your job now do your thing," He practically ordered and revealed his Junior Professor status on his Pokédex. He wasn't going to let some scientists think he's a stupid child that got lucky.
He was angry. Justified too.
Brock soon came back with a satisfied smile and Pupitar was hopping next to him. When Brock came in he spotted all the scientists working and Ash was walking with another to the restoration room. This was underground and highly secured in case it's a hostile pokémon.
When they got down they could see Leaf already waiting and Ash greeted her. They did promise to get here around this time so Leaf was understandably early. She was really excited about seeing a fossil restoration after all.
Brock chuckled at seeing them talk excitedly about a fossil pokémon. He wondered what fossil this is because this isn't the standard Kanto fossil pokémon. Their database didn't recognize it at least.
Well, that's because it was only revived in private labs thus not very known outside of professors.
Now what pokémon may come from it?
The fossil was now being levitated in the middle of the room and a beam was fired on it. They could only watch in awe as the DNA couldn't be recognized but still restored - perfectly one might add.
The further it came, the colder the room. They could see white legs which was definitely something that they had never seen before on a fossil pokémon and Ash stood there firmly with his eyes staring at the pokémon that was being restored.
It's said that after a restoration, two things can happen. One is that it has the mind of a newborn, accepting one as a parent. The other is the fact it will be downright hostile because of its ancient instincts.
He wondered which one he might receive and silently prayed to Ho-oh for some luck here.
He never knew how lucky he was until it finished.
The process took painfully long. Six long hours were spent staring at what was being made with that fossil and after those long six hours the entire room the fossil was in became extremely cold.
Ash recognized it and so did Leaf. Amaura. A pokémon that was recently discovered in Kalos and there are currently only five of them which also includes the evolved form, Aurorus.
Ash instantly opened the door, ignoring the cries of the scientist and Brock letting out a gasp. Leaf remained calm - she knew Ash.
Silently, he walked through the cold field without shivering. His body, filled with aura, couldn't feel this cold at all and he walked straight to the shiny Amaura. A white body. Crystal eyes and a crystal gem in the side of its body. Its lower belly was the same color as its eyes and it had a rainbow-like appendage on its head.
It was plain beautiful.
"Hello. Can you understand me, Amaura?" Ash asked the fossil pokémon, whom's eyes opened slowly. It was like waking up from a deep, deep sleep.
Amaura then looked around before spotting Ash and looked at him curiously. "Yes, I am awake. Who may you be, human? Your kind wasn't often seen in my area."
Ash hated to say it but he let out a soft sigh as he heard what Amaura told him. "Your area… How do I say it," He hesitated.
The Amaura narrowed its eyes before looking around.
"I do not know the history of your time. It has been long, far too long, since your kind existed. Right now there - with you now included - are six of you and that is also including your evolution," Ash started and the Amaura focused on Ash now. It looked down in sadness.
"I see… What will happen to me? Humans of old captured my kind and used our bodies to keep their food frozen until a time needed," It spoke in a sad voice, as if accepting its fate.
Ash shook his head and moved his hand to pet the Amaura, her, head. It surprised the Amaura but it looked at Ash.
"While you may no longer recognize the world, I will offer you something. I am what is considered a Pokémon Trainer," Amaura nodded in slight interest.
Ash took a deep breath to calm down himself. "We train pokémon and have a journey throughout the land. We battle many others and explore all kinds of areas as well as capture many pokémon that become our friends. Right now, I have four pokémon with me that reside in these balls." He held out a red cherish ball, used for his team. This one was is empty of course.
"What I would like to ask you is, if you will join me?" Ash asked whilst offering the chance. Amaura had to think about this.
Her family. Her friends. Everyone was gone.
This human offered her friendship and a new family, as well as battles.
"Oh by the way… I'm not sure what you eat, but we now no longer hunt unless you live in wild areas. We humans provide for you, take care of you and make sure you're healthy. That is our job as trainers… Well, outside of making you stronger," Ash chuckled as he explained her possible future.
Amaura blinked before looking up. She had hope in her eyes, rekindled after seeing the kindness of the human. It only lasted for a second before the Amaura smiled. "I would like to join you. My kind, the Tundra Pokémon are herbivores so you do not need to worry about hunting. I'd love to hear more of this new world though, but I assume I have to touch this ball?"
Ash simply nodded and the Amaura tapped the ball with her forehead and was promptly captured. Ash smiled widely as he felt the connection wasn't lost on him. Ho-oh truly answered his prayers there, or was this his gift for being blessed?
Was that why he felt that fossil? Or was it the Aura?
When he walked out of the room the scientists stared at Ash as if he's some kind of alien and Brock and Leaf were grinning like fools. "Congrats, Ash. You have now captured the sixth of its kind, the Tundra Pokémon Amaura." Leaf cheered and high-fived Ash.
Brock simply stared. He bonded with a fossil pokémon, something not even he dared to do, without any hesitation. No fear, only certainty. Suddenly he felt like he will profit from joining Ash on his journey. Ash will no doubt give him so many experiences that no normal trainer will give him! He felt like he was blessed himself.
"Sir, may we study your pokémon?" A scientist tried asking but knew it was futile. Ash simply turned his head as his eyes turned red, as if daring to go against him.
"I am a Junior Professor. I am certified by Samuel Oak himself and I have my university papers. Are you saying that I cannot study an Amaura, one whom I can speak to myself?" He spoke in a cold voice that not many could hear. Well, Leaf heard it a few times and that was when he was speaking to some idiot who tried to take Pikachu from him when kids of their age visited Oak for a school excursion.
"N-no sir! I apologize!" He bowed and then Ash spoke up again before he could escape.
He wasn't going to let this out. "Delete all information of the Amaura you resurrected as well as videographic information. I do not even want to hear about someone knowing of this Amaura except the professors of each region, am I understood? Failure to comply and I will contact the Champion, Lance, and tell him to come here and do it himself."
Brock stared in awe as the scientists began running like chickens without a head, screaming and deleting all information. They deleted the data for a second time before doing a complete wipe to be sure.
Leaf giggled softly, "You didn't have to be so cold, Ash." She poked fun at him but Ash turned to her with a wry smile.
"Would they listen to me if I didn't?"
Leaf shook her head with a clear 'No'.
"So ya got a fifth pokémon now Boss! Nice job with the Amaura, we'll take good care of her and explain wat da world is like now," Meowth poked up and smiled widely. Pikachu, the leader of his team, nodded his head in agreement. "I will make sure everyone gets along and knows of Amaura's troubles. While she will definitely miss her friends, Ash, we will be her new ones. Her new family."
Ash cracked a grin as he looked at them before nodding. He walked upstairs - now ready to go to Mt. Moon as if today was just a simple walk in the park.
Leaf, somewhere in her head, had to shake her head at Ash. He could act so nonchalant about everything sometimes… Well, Ho-oh pretty much told him he might meet legendary pokémon and some of them can be hostile. That definitely means this attitude is something he needs to go on with his journey.
Brock was dumbfounded at the sight but soon ran after Ash. Leaf followed up with a fast walking pace like she learnt to do around Ash and put her hand on his shoulder.
"I'll leave to Mt. Moon a little later. If you spot a moon stone, please take one with you and mail it to me through the item transfer option. I need one for Nina to evolve," She asked with a cheerful voice. Ash nodded with a smile before turning around and giving her a big, big hug.
"I'll miss you, Leaf. I can't hug Gary like this though, no thank you." He quickly added before she could open her mouth and ask why he didn't do this with Gary.
Leaf then giggled and returned the hug with just as much force. "I know Ashy, I know. I'll see you sometime in the future. Let's make a few appointments with Gary later on so we can get together and tell each other of our journey.'
"Got it! Let's go Brock, or do you need to prepare something else?" Ash turned to Brock who blinked a few times as if still in shock at what he had seen. Ash was a ladies man. Looks and the fact that all girls he spotted seem to be attracted to him.. Maybe the journey will offer more than simply experience with pokémon. I might need to teach Ash the way of adults… and the talk. Oh that's going to be fun… Oh so fun.
Pupitar, as if sensing what Brock was thinking rushed to Ash and picked him up before blowing steam from its back and blasting off as if protecting him from the evil that is known as perverts.
Brock shouted and ran after him. He already wore his traveling bag anyway.
"WAIT FOR MEEEEE! AAAASH! PUPITAAAAR!"
"You guys seriously went ahead so far…" Brock's gloomy voice could be heard and Ash laughed nervously. Pupitar let out its equivalent of a sigh.
Amaura, who was now outside of her pokéball looked around with curiosity in its eyes.
"This land is very warm. I'm glad that I'm one of the older kind of my species because this might've been damaging to a normal Amaura," she began and Ash instantly wrote that down. It surprised Amaura before she understood why. Humans did not know much about her kind yet.
Smiling somewhat, she went up to Ash and nuzzled against his side. "Take your time, Ash. You don't have to know everything about my kind yet. Let's get to know each other first."
Ash had to blink at the maturity… For some reason he was starting to be glad this wasn't a newborn. This Amaura showed perfect ice type control as well. Something he could only admire.
"Well.. I'll tell you who I am perfectly. I am Ash Ketchum, born in Pallet Town. My starter pokémon is Pikachu here and I studied under Professor Oak who is the professor of this region. A professor is someone who can hand out official starter pokémon as well as manage all studies within the region." He introduced himself perfectly to Amaura and Meowth silently translated everything that was said to Brock so he wasn't feeling like a third wheel. Meowth and Brock seemed to really get along with each other since Meowth was sitting on Brock's backpack explaining a few things whilst translating every now and then.
"I see. I am known as an Amaura. My kind did not give each other names, so you may have the honor of naming me," Amaura smiled as she looked up at her new trainer. He was definitely kind so she knew she could trust him. "I am mostly focused on ice-type moves but if what you said is true, you will help me out with more than that. My defenses are my strongest point as I was known as the toughest Amaura of my tribe, so to say. Other than that… I don't think I have a lot to say. I was born in Mt. Everstone, a mountain that inhabits unevolved pokémon."
Ash now looked at Amaura in slight awe. "You know… Everstones are rare these days: The mountain no longer exists. So you will evolve after some time if it is your wish to do so."
"Hmm.. Evolution sounds attractive, yes. I will consider it when I am close to evolution as you say."
Ash nodded and then looked curious, "How does your kind evolve? Any special requirements?"
"It is good that you ask, Ash. My kind evolves underneath the moonlight. When we do, it is known that a beautiful aurora light can be seen."
Ash was suddenly very happy he had Amaura… That would be a very awesome sight for his journey. Call him girly, but he always wanted to see such a thing.
A nearby trainer could only stare in awe at the Amaura walking next to Ash.
"Ah, by the way.. We call your kind, who have a different color these days, shiny pokémon. Pokéballs and such have a special light effect giving you a 'shiny' entrance, thus the name. I do not know how that part works though… The Cherish Ball you stay in is something I made myself and it allows you to see the outside world."
Amaura nodded, happy to at least have something to do inside such a pokéball.
"Just to tell you in advance however, I am unable to hear you when you're inside of the ball. To do something like that is what Riley, an Aura Guardian, called an Aura Bond. I am still far from capable of doing such a thing. Sorry," He admitted in slight embarrassment.
Amaura shook her head and looked at him with gratitude. "You restored me and will now take care of me. I can deal with such minor things, Ash."
They have been walking for a while now and looking around, he noticed that it was already pretty dark.
"Pikachu, can you hold up a light flash attack?" He asked his starter who just shrugged as if it's easy.
Moving his tail, the tail began to spark and soon enough an orb of light was above it acting like a flashlight around them. They could travel in the dark without any issues.
"Wow. I haven't seen such a move yet… To think that we developed these things during the years, I'm very interested in what I will learn from you Ash!"
Amaura's cheerful voice made Pikachu and Ash laugh slightly. "Alright. By the way, Amaura… How about this for a nickname?" He turned to her and crouched down.
"Glacia. Since you are female and lived in cold environments, Glacia sounds fitting. It can also be Aurora or something."
Amaura thought about it before trying out the name she liked. "Glacia… Yes, that will do. From now on you can call me Glacia, though I will respond to my species name as well."
Ash nodded and they soon arrived at the entrance of a cave. It was pretty silent inside and Brock spotted a Zubat. Thinking about it, he liked the idea of owning one and quickly threw a pokéball. Funny enough, it was instantly captured.
It may be on the weaker side now but Crobat were known to be extremely powerful pokémon when trained right.
"Is that what humans do to capture pokémon these days?" Glacia asked her trainer who shook his head in amusement.
"Pokémon who leave on roads and such are very well aware of the fact they can be captured. Some even stay close on purpose. While Brock just captured one by throwing a ball, some require a challenge and want trainers to prove themselves before they either join their team or leave." Ash explained calmly to the Amaura who nodded in return.
Spotting a large amount of Zubat surrounding some prone form, the Amaura took action and took a deep breath.
Out of her mouth came what can be considered the Blizzard of the Blizzards… That was some ice type power. The Zubat that surrounded the man instantly fainted and were blown away whereas the man shivered from the cold but was still gratified from the actions of being saved.
"Oh thank you trainers! Thank you so much for saving me! Oh such strong eyes, please help me!"
Ignoring the man's rant about the Moon Stone which honestly pissed off Ash due to the fact of being so fake and his begging for help they went into the cave. Ash could spot many pokémon that were thirsty, as if the area was hotter than normal. Wait, aren't those lights? Those kind heat up the area as well… Those aren't allowed.
Brock frowned and called out Pupitar to start breaking them. He also knew of this rule.
Ash spotted a few thirsty pokémon so he went through his bag and pulled out several flasks filled with water. He then grabbed a few spare bowls that were made for extra pokémon and put water in it.
Smiling at the wild pokémon, they noticed the water and rushed there to drink. Several Sandshrew, Paras and even a wild Parasect were drinking from the bowls and happily thanked the kind boy for it.
Brock and the man they helped - What was his name again? Seymour? - smiled at the sight of a boy helping out wild pokémon without any other reason than to help. Amaura saw it and smiled in appreciation. She definitely won't regret joining him.
Meowth however, picked up a scent. "Jessie and James are here, Ash," He warned his trainer who nodded.
"Glacia, please return. Team Rocket are humans who steal pokémon so I don't want them to find out about you just yet, not until we're stronger." Glacia simply nodded in understanding. She knew of evil, both human and pokémon.
Returning the shiny Amaura to her cherish ball, Ash grabbed another and called out his Frogadier. "Hermit, come with us. Team Rocket is messing up this place's environment. Let's show them their place for doing such a thing."
Frogadier nodded determinedly. He will deal with that bunch of scum… Well, other than James. James pretty much listens until he can leave without someone stabbing him in the back.
Rushing alongside his trainer was Frogadier. "Brock, take care of the lights! Meowth, stay with them to translate pokémon in case there's another group of jerks!"
Meowth waved and stayed with Brock now. Pikachu and Frogadier were strong enough for his former partners.
"TEAM ROCKET!" The roar echoed throughout the cave and the two humans couldn't help but shiver… What the heck did they do? Oh right, they're trying to steal the moon stone for the boss.
"Water Pulse!" Jessie, who's face now definitely had scars and was covered with so much make-up it was going to be ugly in the future, promptly got an orb of water in it and then a very angry Pikachu poked up.
"Thunder!"
James, knowing of this, jumped aside and left Jessie to her care. Heck, she'd use him as her shield because he spotted her trying to reach out for him.
The thunder attack promptly hit the wet Jessie… and she was blasted off. James seeing that looked in horrified intrigue at how she was blasted off… and still lived. Actually, how did they survive all the time? Damn, they must have been blessed by Arceus.
"Hello, Ash." James greeted the young trainer who nodded in return. "Jessie's plan was to take the moon stone, which is why we were running after a Clefairy carrying a piece. She's really greedy…" he mumbled in distaste before perking up.
"By the way, I got Growlie again! Come out, Growlie." James revealed his Growlithe with barely hidden pride and the fire type instantly looked hostile to the new enemies… Which weren't.
"Calm down buddy. These are the ones that told me to get you," James calmed down the Puppy Pokémon which now nodded and looked grateful.
"You should hurry up and follow Jessie, James. If she comes to and you're not there, you're the one she'll go after." Ash hurried up James before something bad could happen. James flinched at that very true statement and rushed off.
"I will warn you ahead, she won't give up easily… So be careful!" With that, he was no longer in sight.
Ash sighed with his pokémon and turned around to get back to Seymour. A Clefairy that was previously followed perked up and walked up to him.
"Wait.. Umm, sir?" A hesitant, female voice could be heard and Ash turned around to the Clefairy. He nodded slowly. "Yes?"
"C-could you help me get to the others please? I heard what the man just said and I'm afraid they'll steal it during our ritual for Cresselia's blessing."
"Oh! So that's what the ritual is for, you ask Cresselia for her blessings and thus 'enchant' the stone?" Ash asked curiously and the Clefairy's eyes widened… before grinning widely. This human understood her! Good!
Hopping over to him she swiftly jumped onto his other shoulder.
"Please bring your friends, I'll explain to the leader why you're here."
Ash nodded and walked towards his friends.
"Ash! There you are! Is that a Clefairy?" Brock asked in surprise and Seymour almost seemed to have troubles with his pants, mentioning they're too tight for some reason…
Ash nearly asked Pikachu send a thunder at his direction… He didn't know why.
"Hello Brock, Seymour." He nodded to the two before turning to Clefairy, "This Clefairy was being hunted by Jessie and James. She told me to get you guys to the ritual for the moon stone as protection."
The former Gym Leader agreed to that suggestion and his Pupitar soon followed up. They were ready.
Seymour seemed to be in his own world. "Oh! The stone that came from the moon!"
Ash and Clefairy just got a very large sweat drop… This man was probably insane, but Ash didn't sense any 'filth' in his heart. He meant well.
He wasn't going to explain why the ritual is there, nor was he going to translate anything. He made that clear to Meowth as well. This was private information for the professor to protect this area.
Not some kinda madman who wants to go to the moon and date a Clefable.
Two boys watched in amazement as Clefairy put the last piece of the moon stone into the orb. As if it fit perfectly, the large stone began to glow and the Clefairy began dancing around it.
"We pray to you, our maiden of the moon,
Please grant us our wish, our wish to evolve.
We pray to you once more, our dear maiden,
Please bless this stone with the powers of the moon,
Bless this stone for those who seek evolution,
For those who search for their strongest,
Those who seek to become stronger to protect,
Please, grant us our wish, bless this stone with the moon."
Hearing the prayer, which was nearly begging in Ash's ears he could see the faint figure of Cresselia who was looking down at him for a while before firing some kind of blast downwards to the large stone. It glowed fiercely and they had to close their eyes, a gentle voice reaching their minds.
"Clefairy, your wish has been granted. We have blessed this stone in reply to your prayers. Please grant those who wish to evolve access and defeat those who seek it for greed."
However, Ash heard another voice afterwards.
"Young Chosen. With Ho-oh's blessing, I grant you a piece of the moon stone. I have seen your memories, your promises. With this, please fulfill it."
Ash smiled softly at the thoughtfulness of that legendary. No wonder Clefairy were praying to her.
Silently putting his hands together, he formed a prayer himself. A prayer to wish Cresselia good health. A prayer which was accepted and the moon glowed healthily.
That night, Team Rocket did not come. That night they met a Cresselia who stayed hidden and blasted them off. She was not going to let the stone the Chosen One had seen be blasted into pieces like she had seen in one of the possible futures with her future sight.
"That was an amazing experience, don't you think Brock? They even let you have a few small pieces in case you capture some pokémon that require them," Ash spoke cheerfully to his older traveling partner.
Meowth and Pikachu were inside of their pokéball, simply resting. They, after viewing that sight, felt tired. Unusually so, but nobody said anything. Amaura saw what happened within the cherish ball and was amazed at what happened. This never happened in the past because there were no Clefairy and so she loved it, already liking the new world. Frogadier just shrugged it off but admired it nonetheless.
Brock's pokémon, Pupitar, seemed to be very silent and returned to his pokéball afterwards. Perhaps Cresselia told them something? Perhaps Cresselia had done something? Ash did not know but it wasn't negative as they are simply tired.
"Our next destination is Cerulean City for the second badge. Let's rest before that though," Ash pointed out how late it was and Brock smiled.
"Of course.. I'll cook tonight so take it easy," He promised and started to prepare everything.
Grabbing all his cherish balls and unleashing his team, he smiled at them. Two were asleep, two were wide awake and one was looking up at the moon.
"Alright everyone. Let's have Brock's meal and practice a little afterwards. We can't slack down even after what happened today!"
The pokémon cheered silently as to not wake up wild pokémon. Glacia was happy with this. She was satisfied completely and spotted her trainer transport a piece of the moon stone through his Xtransceiver, towards what she could hear a very happy female.
Like that, they spent their night. The next morning, they will arrive at Cerulean City.
Ash will be disappointed.
What's up everyone! Last chapter for now. It's time to work this week so I may not have all the time in the world. I did my best to at least get up to Cerulean. I'd love to hear your comments on things I need to improve or have done wrong!
Four chapters though, phew. What a weekend. Please don't shoot me if there's a small mistake because this one was finished when I turned sleepy.
Now, a Shiny Amaura. Who would've guessed up to this point? I did mention a unique pokémon and you guys have to admit: Fanfics reveal only Kanto fossil pokémon or a Tyrantrum every now and then. What happened to Amaura? What happened to that amazing, stunning Aurorus?
Ash got his second shiny! Is it too much to have that? Nah. Ash will get another for his sixth. Or is he? That's up to you guys. I won't tell which pokémon though! Is he lucky? Well he did receive Ho-oh's blessing. Am I going over the top? Maybe? Team Rocket at this point didn't matter much other than show that James was progressing to the 'good side' so to say.
Next chapter will be the Cerulean City activities and going towards Bill's Lighthouse! Ash meets Bill again after such a long time and gets to see one of the strongest pokémon in the world. A pokémon not many would like to mess with, but it remains even better hidden than Mew. You guys know who, right?
Also, he won't get starters. As you all have seen, the three have the chosen starters and their problems solved! No Damian to kick, no pokémon village. This speeds up the traveling to a certain point. Only Charizard, but that is much later. I am going for a unique team after all!
Now I'm going to bed. Ja ne, guys!