Chapter 20: Royal Ninja Guards

Ash and the others go to the Contest Hall, as he is the first contestant in the Performance Round. Ash this time uses two Victreebel to perform. As they see how the two Pokemon manages to dance around and even use the Vine Whip to create a lot of shapes, Brock says, "You know, Ash sure is good at doing performances."

Alice says, "I know, right? I am surprised that he is able to think of that tactic. It is so cool and flashy as well in my opinion."

"But how did he get not one but two Victreebel?" Brock asks Alice, "I mean... it lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Not to mention that swallowed whole, the prey is melted in a day, bones and all."

Alice shivers a little and says, "I remember the female Victreebel was once Team Rocket's, but after they release it, we met them a few days ago and they decide to join us."

"That sure sounds like what it will do." Brock says.

Even though Delia is the judge, she doesn't show any signs of holding back when judging Ash's moves, Ash is surprised to hear a lot of comments to improve, but he also manages to get into the battle rounds.

In the battle rounds, Ash is using Rapidash and Dodrio to have a speedy performance against the opponent, and they really coordinate with each other so well that eventually, Ash manages to get the fourth ribbon.

After getting outside and meeting up with Brock and Alice, Delia says to Ash, "You know, Ash. You were so much like me before I was asked to be the judge of the contests. Your performance is much like a natural beginner's. But there are some things you'll have to do or else you won't be able to get further."

Ash nods as he listens to his mother's advice, after it is done, Delia says, "Well, Ash. You know I have some news to tell you as well, and that is about our ninja guards of the Rota Kingdom."

"Ninja guards? What is that?" Ash asks in confusion as well as the others.

Delia smiles and says, "Do you remember Koga? The former Gym Leader of the Fuchsia City?"

"I heard from Brock that he has gone to the Johto to become a member of the Elite 4, what about him?" Ash asks.

"He is one of the royal ninja guards that help protect the Rota Kingdom." Delia says, much to their surprise. Brock asks, "I don't get it, are you guys perhaps related to Queen Ilene?"

"She is Queen Ilene." Alice says as she looks at Delia, causing Brock to get surprised. "What? But..."

Ash says, "I know, my mother disguises herself so that people won't be able to recognize her as she is busy with the Kanto Champion and other duties like raising a family."

He turns to Delia once more and says, "Are you serious about that? About the Ninja Guards?" Ash asks.

Delia smiles, "You see, Adam is not the only main guard in the Rota Kingdom, he is actually one and the leader of all kinds of guards."

"That is awesome." Ash says as they arrive at the Fuchsia City Gym, "I remember this place is like a trick house. I wonder why did they do that..."

"That's because it is made to prevent enemies from stealing anything inside the gym." Aurora says. Brock replies, "I think I understand about that..."

"Yeah." Ash nods as they enter the place, and they see a female ninja bowing in front of them as she says, "Your majesty, I have been waiting for your arrival."

"Hello to you, Janine. It sure is nice to see you again." Delia says. "And you sure are beautiful as always."

"I am glad to hear the words from the queen herself."

Delia looks around and she doesn't see Koga in the gym. She asks, "I see that your father isn't home yet?"

"I am sorry, your majesty, he is at Johto for the Elite 4 business. So what brings you here?" Janine asks, still bowing.

Delia says, "You see, I come here so that I have some things to discuss with you, not only that, my son is going to challenge the gym and he is here for my gym."

Janine nods and she turns to Ash, "It is nice to see you, your highness. Please follow me for the gym battle."

As they enter the battlefield, Alice says, "This gym sure is a traditional style gym..."

"I know." Ash says. "I remembered how we got in trouble the last time we got here."

Janine says, "I assume you have faced my father before? If you came here last time?"

"Yes, eight years ago I came here for a Gym badge, I won against him and get the badge."

"I see, so this won't be a problem for you." Janine says. "I will be using four Pokemon to battle."

Ash nods as Janine sends out her first Pokemon, which is an Ariados. Ash says, "So it is an Ariados, And it is also a Bug Type as well." Ash decides to send out Farfetch'd as a first Pokemon.

"Use Toxic. Show him the vile poisons that won't be getting off easy." Janine says as Ariados manages to poison the Farfetch'd. Ash says, "This is bad...the poisons will try to lower my chances of winning...Faretch'd, use Slash."

Farfetch'd jumps into the air and then lands in front of the spider Pokemon with a slash, but it is still managed to get in the air as it uses Sludge Bomb, but Farfetch'd manages to dodge the attack barely. After a series of attacks, Ash says, "Wait a second...I have an idea. Farfetch'd use Swords Dance."

Farfetch'd starts to swing the leek as it raises the attack, and Janine asks, "What are you going to do with that?"

"So I can focus on this attack, use Brave Bird." Ash says as Janine is surprised. Brock says, "I see, so it raises the attack to make Physical moves stronger."

Alice says, "And this move is able to defeat the Pokemon without any problem."

After Ariados is defeated, Janine recalls the Pokemon and says, "I was surprised at how you are able to use Brave Bird to knock out our Pokemon, but this time it won't be easier." He sends out Muk instead, and with the Minimize, it keeps avoiding the attack."

"Farfetch'd, return for now." Ash says as he recalls the Pokemon, "You have already done a good job."

Then he sends out his next Pokemon, which is a Golem. "I see you are going to use a Ground Type this time." Janine says. Ash nods and then it uses Rock Blast, but Muk dodges the attack and uses Mud Bomb, which catches Ash off guard.

"Damn it, I forget that Ground moves are also super effective against a Rock Type like Golem..." Ash mutters in horror, but he continues to tell Golem to attack the Pokemon with Earthquake, and it manages to hit Muk and deal a lot of damage. In the end, it is defeated by Double-Edge.

The third Pokemon is Venomoth, while Ash recalls his Golem and uses Dodrio. Venomoth uses Stun Spore on Dodrio, Dodrio tries to dodge it with Agility, but it is not good enough since Dodrio is paralyzed. Venomoth uses Poison Fang, Dodrio uses Agility again and it barely dodges the attack. Dodrio uses Drill Peck and hurts Venomoth, it flies backward, then it uses Psychic to knock Dodrio onto the floor, causing Dodrio to barely stand up. Then it uses Silver Wind, which is blocked by Protect, then Dodrio uses Thrash to defeat Venomoth.

"Down to my last Pokemon I see, but it won't be easy to get defeated." Janine says as he sends out his final Pokemon, a Weezing, the evolution of Koffing. The Toxic managed to poison the Dodrio, and this time Dodrio faints before Ash can recall it, so Ash sends out his Rapidash as his last Pokemon. Brock widens his eyes and says, "How did he get a Shiny Rapidash?"

Alice says, "Well, we helped a girl who was called Lara Laramie and she is the one that gave us this Shiny Rapidash, since you traveled with Ash before, you should know about it, right?"

Brock nods and says, "I know. Ash used her own Rapidash to race for her since she was much more likely in the same situation as you are right now."

Delia says with a smile., "Seems like my son sure helps out a lot of people in need."

Weezing starts off with a Sludge, which is dodged, Rapidash uses Flamethrower and hits Weezing, then it is hurt by Double Hit by Weezing.

Alice says, "This Weezing sure is strong... But I know Ash can win this."

And much to their surprise, Rapidash uses the Fire Spin and it covered the Weezing in Fire, causing it to get burned and eventually defeated by the Smart Strike.

"I can tell why you are strong." Janine says, and Ash smiles and he gives her the Soul Badge he got from her father and exchanged it into a new one, after that, they head outside as Janine is going with Delia to the Cameron Palace.

Before Delia leaves, she has told Ash a lot of things to worry about, at first Ash understands that his mother is helping him, until..."And I almost forgot, don't forget to clean your underwear as well."

This causes Ash to blush in embarrassment as he whines, "Mom...you're are queen. Stop telling me something like that!"

Alice just giggles at the reaction as they bid farewell to her, and Brock says, "You know, Ash. It sure has been a while to see you battling against the gyms again. You know, I was wondering if I can join you two for the rest of the journey?"

This causes them to be surprised, and Ash says, "But what about the duties of your job? Are you sure you have the time to come with us?"

Brock smiles and says, "Don't worry, even though I had a doctor's license, I didn't have work in the hospitals or else, besides, your girlfriend still has arm injuries and it will be better if a doctor is there to help you out."

Ash and Alice look at each other, they are communicating with Aura. Ash asks, "What do you think, Alice?"

Alice says, "I think it will be fine for me since we really need some help if we want things to do faster."

Ash smiles and says, "It's good to have you back on the team, Brocko." Ash shakes hands with Brock, who also smiles back.

"That's for sure." Brock says as they laugh together, then they decide to head to the next gym, which will be located in Neon Town.


Here is the next chapter, and I decide to have Brock travel with Ash and Alice until the end of Kanto Arc. I know it is surprising since in most of the stories, Brock is considered a traitor to me, which causes a lot of people to ask if I hate Brock, to be honest, I don't hate him, as he is like a big brother to Ash, and I have a big brother in my real life, so I know how Ash feels to have one. It is just that the thing I don't like is that he is being perverted to all kinds of girls on the journey and if I am a girl I won't want to be harassed by a person like him. I hope you like this chapter.