Chapter 34: Simple and Clean
"Just like in Pinwheel Forest huh?" Hilbert smirked at Ash and Snivy.
"Snivy's been eager to battle your Dewott again, the only difference this is that we'll win," Ash smirked back with his Snivy.
Hilbert crossed his arms and spoke, "Bring it on."
"Snivy, use Vine Whip!" Ash commanded.
"Snivy!" Snivy replied and launched out its vines.
The vines charged at Dewott like vicious snakes, but Hilbert was quick to counter, "Stop that with X-Scissor!"
"Dewott!" Dewott obeyed and released the X-shaped attack.
"Snivy, dodge by pushing yourself up with the vines!" Ash countered the counter.
"Sniiiivy!" Snivy pushed itself forward into the air thanks to its vines, easily dodging the X-Scissor.
"Smart Ash," Hilbert smirked at his opponent.
Ash grinned confidently and spoke, "Snivy go for a Leaf Blade!" Snivy did as instructed and made its tail glow green as it charged at Dewott while heading back to the ground.
"Dewott, Razor Shell!" Hilbert ordered. Dewott leaped into the air and grabbed one of its scalchop, without wasting a second; the otter's shell turned into a blue blade and countered Leaf Blade.
The two powerful attacks clashed in midair and caused a spark to form between Snivy and Dewott. The starter pair glared at each other as they each attempted to over the other.
"Back flip!" Ash and Hilbert commanded simultaneously.
"Sni!" Snivy canceled out its Leaf Blade and flipped backward, landing on the ground nicely.
"Dew!" Dewott did the same and landed coolly on the earth.
"They're both neck and neck!" Iris said, very caught up in the battle.
"Snivy and Dewott are both equally powered, they're both just as fast," Cilan commented.
"Which means if none of them comes up with a witty strategy, this battle could go on forever," Benga added.
"C'mon Ash!" May cheered for her boyfriend.
"Do it Hilbert!" Hilda encouraged her friend.
The two girls looked at each other and glared, forgetting a moment about their friendship too simply stare at each other while a spark formed between them. "Calm down you two, we're all friends here," Bianca chuckled nervously and tried to ease the tension.
"Pikachu," Pikachu felt uneasy being around May with the fire she had in her heart at the moment and went with Cilan. Victini on the other hand only hoped the two wouldn't start pulling their hairs after this match was over.
"Snivy, use your vines to push yourself forward and strike with Leaf Blade!" Ash instructed.
"Snivy!" Snivy extended out its vines behind and pushed itself forward while extending them. Snivy's launch almost resembled a rock being launched by a slingshot as it flew towards Dewott.
"Dewott, stop Snivy with Ice Beam," Hilbert smiled confidently.
Dewott charged up the Ice Beam and unleashed the chilly attack with a cry, "Deeeewooooott!'
"Make it trip with your vines so it fails!" Ash countered quickly.
As Snivy darted forward, it released its vines once more and just before Ice Beam could hit Snivy grabbed Dewott's legs with its vines, making Dewott fall on its back by pulling it up. The Ice Beam shot into the sky while Hilbert gasped in surprise.
"Now Leaf Blade!" Ash cried out.
"Sniiiiiivvvvvy!" Snivy did a somersault and before Dewott could get up completely, Snivy struck it hard with Leaf Blade.
"Wooooott!" Dewott cried out as it flew towards the wall.
"Dewott, push yourself back towards Snivy by using Water Pulse against the wall!" Hilbert prepared to make a comeback.
"Dewott!" didn't waste a moment to unleash Water Pulse once it got its composure. The force of the blast was enough to allow Dewott to move back towards Snivy.
"Snivy, stop it one more time with Leaf Blade!" Ash ordered.
"Ice Beam!" Hilbert demanded.
This time is was too late for Ash to stop Dewott and the otter blasted out a mighty Ice Beam that easily shot Snivy back into the ground. "Vvvvvyyyy!" the Grass-type cried out as it flew back and hit the ground roughly.
"Now use Focus Energy and deliver an X-Scissor!" Hilbert extended his arm forward.
"Dewott," Dewott smirked and a blue aura outlined its body for a second and in the next second, he slashed out an X-Scissor.
"Snivy, get up quick, you can't afford to lose!" Ash ordered while Snivy groaned in pain as it slowly got up. Once it got up, it revealed that its left leg had been frozen and X-Scissor was ready to send the final blow.
"Perfect, now it's too slow to even dodge," Hilbert grinned, certain of his victory.
Ash gritted his teeth at Hilbert, but then looked at Snivy. The Grass-type was gasping in pain and Ash knew things would end badly if X-Scissor hit. The boy then began to speak to it with a warm tone, "Snivy, you have to fight back. Don't let a little bit of ice hold you back from winning, you have to remember that I believe in you and I know we can win this together. If we work together, there's no one that can stop us from becoming the best, we won't lose to Hilbert, we won't lose to Hilbert and we won't lose to anyone! Snivy, use Leaf Storm!"
With Ash's fine words of encouragement, Snivy found its will to fight back and raised its arms, a green aura of energy enveloped it and green energy leaves surrounded it. "Sniiiiiivvvvvy!" the Grass-type cried out and launched its arms in the direction of X-Scissor. The Leaf Storm charged at X-Scissor with great force, but it didn't appear to frighten Hilbert.
When Leaf Storm and X-Scissor clashed, the two attacks entered a power struggle. "Ash, Leaf Storm can't win over an attack with a type advantage," Hilbert chuckled.
"That's what you think, Snivy go!" Ash pointed at the X-Scissor.
Suddenly, Snivy's entire body began to glow a dark green color that amazed the audience and even Hilbert. "Overgrow's been activated," Benga pointed out.
"That will give Snivy the power it needs to win," Cilan eyed Snivy with a confident smile.
"Wow," Hilda watched with amazement as Snivy glowed beautifully.
May's grin was as bright as day when she saw Snivy activate its special ability and was now sure that Ash would come out as the victor. That's my boyfriend, May thought and then giggled to herself, confusing Victini and Pikachu.
Axew, Bianca, and Iris also seemed as mesmerized as Hilda when they saw Snivy's Overgrow; they too were also beginning to think about the possibility of Ash winning.
"Sniiiiiiivvvvvyyyyy!" Snivy's voice echoed through the stadium when it added more power to Leaf Storm and finally overwhelmed X-Scissor.
The energy leaves canceled out X-Scissor and then charged at Dewott, slashing through the otter like if it were paper. "Deeeeeeeewwwww!" Dewott cried in pain as the energy leaves slashed against him and sent him flying.
"Dewott!" Hilbert saw his starter flying this way and caught the otter in his arms, its eyes swirled.
"Dewott is no longer able to battle, the victory goes to Snivy!" Don George announced.
"An astounding battle that could've gone either way, but the bond between Snivy and Ash is what marked his victory in the semifinal round. With this victory he is allowed to advance into the finals!" the battle caster declared much to the joy of the people who were watching.
"You were awesome Dewott, take a good rest now," Hilbert recalled his friend with a grin.
"Terrific job Snivy, you did amazing," Ash smiled at his friend.
"Snivy," Snivy nodded and gazed at Ash proudly. The raven-haired teen returned his Grass-type and went up to Hilbert.
"Hilbert, you're Dewott was something else. I really wasn't sure what to expect when it used Water Pulse to charge back at Snivy or when it froze its leg. I'm glad we got to battle again," Ash smiled at his friend and rival.
"You're the one that's improved Ash, I haven't enjoyed a battle as much as this one since the last time we battled," Hilbert grinned.
"Ash and Hilbert did great, wouldn't you agree Hilda?" May smiled at her rival, forgetting about their earlier glare exchange.
"I completely agree, after battling so hard and encouraging Snivy like that Ash earned the victory. Your boyfriend really is something else May," Hilda responded.
"But your soon-to-be boyfriend was just as good," May teased her and winked, causing Hilda to blush and turn away while everyone else laughed at the two girls.
"May the best girl win," May grinned with poise at her green-eyed opponent.
"Same to you May," Bianca responded with the same poise.
"Reuniclus, let's battle!" Bianca called out her Pokémon.
"Tepig, I choose you!" May threw her Pokéball.
"Tepig!" Tepig cheered happily when it came out.
"Reun," a green-colored Pokémon said. Its appearance was rather odd since its body seemed to be covered in a jelly green substance.
"What Pokémon is that?" Ash raised an eyebrow and got out his Pokédex.
"Reuniclus, the Multiplying Pokémon and the evolved form of Duosion, several Reuniclus can amplify their Psychic powers when they clasp hands and their brains form a network," the Pokédex informed.
"Reuniclus, use Rock Tomb!" Bianca pointed at Tepig. Reuniclus began to glow blue and it lifted its arms, causing three pillars of rock to rise out of the ground.
"Reuniclus!" the Psychic-type threw them at Tepig.
"Tepig, move away!" May ordered.
"Tepig," Tepig braced itself and moved away just before Rock Tomb could trap him.
"My Tepig is faster than you imagine, you'll have to try harder than that," May smirked at her opponent. "Now Tepig, use Flamethrower!" May commanded.
"Teeeepiiiiig!" Tepig released a powerful stream of fire.
Bianca grinned innocently and countered, "Reuniclus stop Flamethrower with Psychic!"
"Re," Reuniclus began to glow blue again and so did Flamethrower. The Psychic-type successfully stopped Flamethrower in its tracks and Bianca made her next move, "Send it back!" Reuniclus then launched its arms forward with Flamethrower aiming back at Tepig.
"Tepig dodge that!" May ordered and Tepig jumped out of the way, narrowly dodging the incoming move.
"Fighting a Psychic-type will be tricky, May needs to come up with a way to outsmart it," Cilan commented.
"May has it under control, she'll win I just know it!" Ash cheered confidently with Pikachu and Victini sharing his attitude, but the others didn't seem so sure.
"Energy Ball!" Bianca ordered and Reuniclus formed a green sphere in front of it. The Psychic-type then launched it at Tepig.
"Why would Bianca use a move that has a disadvantage against Tepig," May seemed baffled, but ignored the thought and spoke, "Tepig avoid it!"
Tepig easily slid to the left, nimbly dodging the Energy Ball. "Dizzy Punch!" Bianca instructed and out of nowhere, Reuniclus appeared with a rainbow-colored orb enveloping its fist.
Dizzy Punch hit its mark and sent Tepig flying. "Teeeepiiiiig!" Tepig cried out as it flew until it hit the ground.
"Of course, she used Energy Ball as a distraction. That's outwitting your opponent for sure," Benga said.
"Now what's going to happen?" Iris watched with concern.
"Tepig, you have to get up, you can still win," May encouraged her Pokémon and Tepig obeyed, but when it stood up, it walked around aimlessly with swirl eyes.
"Oh no!" Hilda exclaimed.
"Dizzy Punch managed to confuse Tepig, May's in for some big trouble," Hilbert pointed out.
"Now use Rock Tomb," Bianca grinned. Reuniclus did as ordered and threw three pillars of stone at Tepig.
"Dodge Tepig!" May commanded, but it was no use, Tepig didn't obey and was trapped.
"Now use Psychic," Bianca ordered and Reuniclus used its psychic powers to control Tepig. The Psychic-type then smashed Tepig against stones multiple times while Bianca watched.
"Tepig…" May whispered with concern as Tepig was bashed from one stone to another.
"Te…pig…te…pig…teeee!" Tepig cried out as it was flung around.
Ash grinded his teeth as he watched Tepig get slowly defeated. Victini almost used its victory energy to allow May to win, but neither Ash nor Pikachu allowed it, knowing that wouldn't be fair. The raven-haired teen then took it upon himself to help Tepig and May, "May!" Ash called out.
May turned to Ash and the boy instantly saw the desperation in her eyes, "May, you have to talk to Tepig so it can snap out of it. It's no use to just watch Reuniclus beat it, you have to break through its confusion and get it to fight back!"
"But how?" May wasn't sure if she was able to.
Ash grinned and spoke to her, "May, there is no how, just speak to Tepig as a friend and it'll come its senses. You can do it, I know you can. You've been in tougher situations and you made it out of those, you can do the same now."
As usual, Ash's words rang through May's head and gave her the strength she needed to fight back. The brunette nodded with a grin on her face. Her eyes turned back to Tepig and she spoke, "Tepig, I need you to snap out it please! I know you can do it, because we've been in tougher situations and we pulled through together. Remember how we battled together in your first contest that Scolipede almost had you, but you wouldn't let it win and it was so much stronger, so if you can do it once you're able to do it twice. Try it Tepig and we'll win together!"
All of a sudden, Tepig's flinging body began to glow blue and Reuniclus's psychic powers were canceled out. "What's going on?" Bianca raised an eyebrow.
"It's evolving…" Hilda murmured.
"Into Pignite," Cilan finished.
Tepig's body began to change drastically, suddenly its structure became bigger, thicker and it seemed as though it was turning bipedal. Its grew a lot taller, the bright blue light amazed everyone as the stones surrounding Tepig shattered and in its place a new Pokémon dropped.
"Incredible," May's eyes brightened when she saw her Pokémon. She took out her Pokédex for information.
"Pignite, the Fire Pig Pokémon. Pignite moves faster when its internal flame becomes more intense. This also occurs when it gets angry," the machine informed.
"Tepi- I mean Pignite, you evolved so we could win?" May smiled sweetly at it.
"Nite," Pignite grinned confidently.
"Alright, I knew they could do it!" Ash celebrated happily with Victini and Pikachu.
"It even snapped out of its confusion, things are about to get interesting," Benga commented.
"Time to test out Pignite's new abilities May, let's see if it can handle a Psychic!" Bianca made her command.
"Pignite, don't let it use Psychic, use Flamethrower!" May countered.
"Piiiiiigniiiiite!" Pignite unleashed a much more powerful Flamethrower than the one it used as a Tepig. What was more amazing though was how fast it blasted it out, the Flamethrower struck Reuniclus before it could even use Psychic.
The burning attack sent Reuniclus crashing into the ground, crying out in pain. "Reuniclus don't give in yet!" Bianca commanded.
Reuniclus got up, but it had scorch marks all over that would severely drop its health. "Reuniclus is burned Bianca, it's only a matter of time before this is over. Pignite, use Take Down!" May instructed.
"Pignite!" Pignite braced itself and then charged at Reuniclus.
"Energy Ball!" Bianca demanded and Reuniclus released the green-colored attack.
Pignite easily moved away, but Bianca's next attack was coming, "Dizzy Punch!"
"Dodge again!" May commanded. Pignite quickly saw Reuniclus coming and nimbly dodged the move. "Pignite's senses and speed are much higher than they were as a Tepig, so you're technique won't work anymore. Now use Take Down, Pignite!" May made her next move while Bianca grinded her teeth.
"Nite!" Pignite bashed at Reuniclus right after dodging and sent the Psychic-type flying.
"Now use our improvised Flamethrower for a little dazzle!" May instructed.
"Reuniclus, prepare to dodge fast!" Bianca instructed.
Reuniclus quickly gained its composure while Pignite prepared to use Flamethrower. "Piiiiigniiiiite!" the Fire Pig Pokémon cried out as it released the thick blast of fire.
"Dodge!" Bianca ordered and Reuniclus went higher into the air.
"Bring it home," May grinned and Pignite gazed up at the escaping Reuniclus. Flamethrower then moved upward much to everyone's surprise, but what was even more shocking was the tip of Flamethrower taking the shape of a Panlong Dragon's head.
Reuniclus could no longer keep dodging and was caught in the full flame of May's unique Flamethrower. "Reeeeeeuuuuun!" the Psychic-type cried as the flames burned it until there was no more fire and it dropped to the ground unconscious.
"Reuniclus is unable to battle, the victory goes to Pignite!" Don George announced the entire crowd cheered with delight.
"Simply remarkable, I was on the edge of my seat during this whole battle. With Pignite's evolution, it successfully turned the tide of the battle and displayed some incredible ability. It easily overcame Reuniclus's tricks and May even revealed to us an inescapable Flamethrower that turned into the shape of a dragon, just remarkable!" the caster said with voice that clearly showed he was enthusiastic as ever.
"The Flamethrower May and Pignite used is Homing Flamethrower, it's a manipulated version of Flamethrower that controls the aim. Some friends of ours and us practiced it almost every day back in Pallet," Ash told his other friends as he smiled at May, who waved at everyone cheering for her. As for the dragon shape of the Flamethrower, that was just a coordinator ability only May could pull off, the boy thought and smiled.
Victini and Pikachu held each other's hands happily, cheery over their friend's victory while everyone else in the gang was completely amazed. Not even Benga, who had witnessed League Battles thanks to his gramps, had ever seen a trainer battle in such a way.
"May that battle was out of this world, congratulations for moving on to the finals!" Bianca congratulated May after thanking Reuniclus and returning.
"Thanks Bianca, it was all thanks to Pignite though. It pulled through for me after I believed in it," May looked down at her Fire-type and petted its head, making the pig smile joyfully.
"You do know who your opponent is next though, right?" Bianca reminded May.
That's when the thought struck May and her eyes widened, she was so caught up in her victory she had forgotten what was next. When she and Ash came to the realization at the same time, they both yelled, "I battle May/Ash next!"
"Well this is going to be very interesting," Benga smirked.
"I never thought the competition would end up you two battling each other to be honest," the news came to Iris as a surprised as well.
"This recipe might have a bitter taste," Cilan stated.
Victini and Pikachu froze in their positions and wondered on how to react. Hilbert and Hilda also seemed as surprised as Iris. "It was the inevitable though," Hilbert smiled at Ash, who looked at him blankly in return.
"Looks like you two are currently the strongest out of all of us," Hilda stated.
Ash wasn't sure how to respond and looked to May, the brunette also stared at him with a blank expression. The couple wasn't sure what to expect.
As they walked to the lounge and waited for May and Bianca, Iris spoke, "My two of my closest friends are going to battle it out and I'm not sure who to support. I'm getting a headache from all this thinking," Iris shut her eyes tight due to uncertainty.
"That's going to be a tough choice, Ash and May are my friends too," Hilbert stated with a bummed look.
"Same here," Hilda also had the same disappointed expression.
"Pikaachu," Pikachu sighed as well.
"Victini tini vi v," Victini seemed to be the one who was most saddened by the situation though. The Victory Pokémon wasn't sure who to support, its mama or papa.
"Hey everyone," a voice said and they all saw Bianca rushing up to them with May.
"You two were excellent out there, good job," Benga grinned at them.
"Thank you," Bianca giggled.
"Ash…" May's voice snapped Ash out of his train of thought and the boy turned around.
Ash received her with a warm smile and replied, "May, you were awesome out there. I knew you could it."
"Thanks, but now we'll be battling each other. It's been a long time since that's happened and it'll be the first time we battle each other as a couple," May sighed, not sure if she should be happy or sad with the result.
Ash placed his hand on her shoulder and responded, "You know, I was thinking about that on my way here and I know we haven't battled since the Terracotta Contest. You know what though?"
"What?" May inquired with a confused look.
"Whether we're battling as friends or a couple, we shouldn't stress about and we should enjoy the fact that now we have a chance to battle each other after so long," Ash looked into May's eyes and smiled.
May's face started to lighten up and a grin began to form across her face, "You know what, I agree with you. Our last battle was one of the best I've had. I can't forget how incredible that last day of traveling with you was, our battle was the icing on the cake after traveling so long together." The brunette then took out her half of the Terracotta ribbon from her jacket's pocket and showed it to Ash.
Ash reached into the pocket of his hoodie and revealed his half of the ribbon. They placed their halves of the Terracotta ribbon together, forming the single ribbon it originally was. They held the ribbon while smiling lovingly at each other. The gang watched them interact, all of them except for Cilan and Iris were unfamiliar with the ribbon, but they watched with interest.
"Let's make this battle the biggest one yet," Ash said with a gentle, yet confident tone.
"We'll give it everything we've got," May answered with the same soft, yet confident voice.
"Although, just because we're a couple," Ash attempted to say something, but May finished it for him.
"Doesn't mean we'll go easy on each other, I'm going to win with everything I have Ash Ketchum!" May's eyes glistened alongside her confident voice.
"May, I wouldn't have it any other way!" Ash's eyes also shined and spoke with poise.
The two then separated their parts of the Terracotta ribbon and went for a hug, the couple embracing themselves tenderly while everyone in the room watched.
"Guess that solves that problem," Cilan crossed his arms with a joyous grin across his face.
"It doesn't matter who wins, the point is that this will be a great battle!" Iris cheered.
"That's right, whichever one is the victory, has earned it," Hilbert stated.
"They certainly are just two of a kind," Hilda's eyes began to water, to her the scene just seemed so affectionate and she hid her face in Hilbert's face. Hilda's action caused Hilbert to blush, but no one noticed.
"Pika pikachu pi," Pikachu watched with happiness alongside Victini.
"Tini victini v," Victini nodded, joyful about how Ash and May had solved that issue. Now the Victory Pokémon didn't care which one of its parents won, all it wanted was to see both of them fight their best.
Ash took a glance at Pikachu and the mouse quickly noticed, "Pikachu pika?" the Pokémon asked.
The auburn-eyed teen quietly nodded with a grin while still holding onto May. Pikachu though, grinned confidently in response.
The sound of glass breaking alarmed the Plasma Grunt walking past it and instantly turned around. "What the!" the grunt's eyes widened when he saw the man who wore the red helmet, but before he could do anything the intruder jabbed him in the stomach and then karate chopped his neck, knocking him out cold.
"Nighty night," the man said and placed the hood from his black cloak over his head.
The figure then reached for a Pokéball and threw it. From it emerged the mysterious Rotom, who turned to its master, waiting for orders. "Rotom, let's proceed with our sneak tactic," the man said.
"Tom," the Electric-type nodded.
They then began to walk into the darkness of the hallways, vanishing in it like ghosts. A Plasma Grunt walked around scouting the black hallways to make sure no intruder had entered; unfortunately, the man wasn't blessed with quick reflexes. From the corner of the hallway, our intruder karate chopped the man's Adam's apple, causing the grunt to collapse on the floor.
"N should train these fools to be alert on their job," the man looked down with Rotom and then walked away, leaving N's minion for dead.
Another cowardly walked the hall, his hand that held his Pokéball shook nervously and the man knew he should have never signed up to be part of Team Plasma. He had heard the rumors about the shadow men that worked with Team Neo Plasma and feared them more than anyone; his eyes scouted the area frantically, not knowing that enemy stood just a few feet behind him.
"Thunder Wave," the man whispered and the grunt quickly turned around.
"Wha?" the grunt said in alarm, but before he could throw his Pokéball, it dropped to the ground. Electricity coursed through the man's body and he dropped like a statue.
The man with the red helmet looked down at his victim, he see the fear in his eyes as the paralysis made his body tremble every second. To put him out of misery, the man placed his foot on his chest and began to press down, cracking several bones until the grunt's body stopped moving.
"Let's go," the man ordered his Rotom and continued walking along.
"Confuse Ray," the man muttered when he saw a grunt coming his way.
"What are you doing here?" the grunt became alerted, but before he could react Rotom shot out a golden orb at the man and burst in front of his face, leaving the man in a confused state.
The grunt dropped his Pokéball and walked around aimlessly like a zombie, with drool dripping from his mouth. When Rotom's trainer passed by him, he slammed the grunt's head against the steel wall, silencing him.
As the man in the black coat walked through the halls, he stopped in the corner of a hallway and heard the voices of people talking. "I told him once before, N wants the project destroyed and as our king, he must obey him," an elderly voice said.
"Bronius," the intruder identified him as one of the seven sages.
"I will inform him of that sir," the Plasma Grunt replied.
"Please do," Bronius answered.
By the sounds of the footsteps, the trespasser could tell there was a group of five, excluding Bronius and that they were heading in his direction. The man then turned to his Rotom and muttered, "Rotom, use your Ominous Wind to cut off the lights in that hallway and then use Double Team to distract his men."
Rotom quietly nodded and became invisible. The man could still sense Rotom's presence nearby; after all, they had been partners since he started his journey as a boy. He then formed a half-smile when he heard the howling of the wind and instantly knew it was Rotom's doing. The light bulbs in the hallway burst and the lights were out for the group in the hallway.
"Blast the lightning in this building, why would N choose this as a hideout for our organization," Bronius complained.
"Sir, look there several Rotom wandering the halls!" a grunt pointed out.
"Those dang Electric-types must have caused this. Capture them if you must immediately!" Bronius shouted.
"Right away!" the five men replied at the same time.
As they ran off, Bronius continued to walk alone, sighing over the task N had given them with a certain project. When he reached the corner of the hallway, he felt someone knee in the stomach. The air blew out of him and he was left without a breath to speak. Bronius quickly felt a tall man lift him up by the collar and could identify him as sinister by the tone in his voice.
"Hello Bronius," the stern figure said.
The gasped when he saw threw the hood and saw his red helmet. "Genesis," the man whispered with fear.
"Correct," Genesis replied with a serious tone and just as Bronius prepared to yell out for his grunts, bursts of Discharge lightened the halls and sounds of bodies dropping echoed the dark hallways.
"It's a little too late to call your men," Genesis muttered.
"What business do you have with us?" Bronius gritted his teeth.
"Ghetsis wanted me to inform you and the rest of your unit on this island that they are taking over N's project as well as the island," Genesis spoke with a very malicious voice.
Bronius's eyes widened with fear, but before he could say anything the Majestic 12 member threw him at a window. The glass cracked the very moment Bronius flew through it and the only thing that could be heard was the sound of a body dropping into the water.
Rotom suddenly appeared next to Genesis and its trainer began to speak, "Well done, now let's move. We have things to do." With that said, the duo went back to walking in the dark hallways, ready to torture any other grunt that came their way.
Hope you liked it! The Genesis scene was just to take a break from the battling, but also a sneak peek of what the villains are up to. Hopefully, you guys also enjoyed the Advanceshipping scene right before the transition to Genesis. Like always, feel free to REVIEW, PM, or some way of letting me know what you thought of 34, COMMENTS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED. Next chapter ASH VS MAY, so stick around because next chapter brings the Tao Competition to a close. For now, catch ya later!