Pokemon Anime What If?
Kanto Arc
Chapter 5 AJ and Pokemon Tech
Hey guys this chapter is mainly going to cover Aj and the Pokemon Tech school it'll be a pretty chill and short chapter. Let's begin the story I hope you all enjoy.
It's been a week since the gang left Cerulean City during that time Ash and his Pokemon have been training hard every day so they can win their third badge. Ash and his Pokemon have battled 10 trainers during this week they are currently on a winning streak his Pokemon have also learned new moves except for Magickarp it's been hard at work strengthening the moves it has already. Magickarp has been training with Misty's water Pokemon to try and perfect Hydro Pump it still needs work, but Magickarp is now able to use the move 4 times now instead of three. Brock's Pokemon have also been helping Ash's mons increase their endurance so that they can last longer in battle (This mainly benefits Pidgeotto, Butterfree and Pikachu) Pikachu was able to strengthen Iron Tail after training with Brocks Onix. Right now, Ash is currently in a battle.
"Magickarp use Tackle!" Ash calls as Magickarp slams hard against a Raticate knocking the Pokemon out.
"Man, I lost" The random boy says in disappointment as he returns the big rat. "It was a good battle" Ash says as he walks to the boy and the boy shakes his hand.
"Your Magickarp is really strong I wonder if can beat AJ's Sandshrew" Boy says getting Ash interested
"Who's AJ?" Ash asks, "AJ is a really strong trainer he has a gym and wants to win 100 battles before beginning his journey he's currently at 99 wins" The boy says shocking everyone Ash looks down at Magickarp "What do you say Magickarp you want to battle that Sandshrew?" Ash asks as Magickarp gets an excited look looking forward to battling the Sandshrew.
"That's great!" Ash says as he looks at the boy "So where's AJ's gym?" Ash asks as the boy tells him if they keep going straight for 10 miles, they'll find it the boy says tells Ash good luck and leaves the gang then set off to AJ's gym.
The gang walked for 15 minutes but were able to find the gym it's a big circular building that has AJ's name in front they then enter.
"Hello is AJ hear I've come to challenge you to a battle!" Ash yells as a boy with green hair, a whip and a Sandshrew walk out.
"I'm AJ, so your another challenger?" The boy asks, "Yep that's right I've heard you got a really strong Sandshrew my Magickarp is pretty strong so how about a battle?!" Ash says with a confident look as AJ scoffs.
"Hahahah You're kidding me, right? a Magickarp can't be strong they're one of the weakest Pokemon in the world the only benefit of having one is one day getting a Gyarados so to answer your question no I don't accept battling your Magickarp if you have any other Pokemon I'll take them on instead" AJ responds in a mocking tone causing Ash to get angry before Ash could say anything Brock and Misty step in.
"I wouldn't underestimate Ash's Magickarp if I were you during our gym battle it was able to beat my Geodude and weaken my Onix significantly" Brock says with AJ getting interested Misty then speaks
"Yeah, Ash had a gym battle with me last week it was able to break out of being frozen and beat my Seel in two moves it also defeated a Koffing, Ekan's a Scyther and tied with a Bellsprout it's a really tough fish" Misty says with a smile Ash looks at his two friends and is happy they stood up for Magickarp as AJ begins to think.
"Hmmm if two gym leaders say it's a strong Pokemon then I guess it's true I'll just have to see it for myself" AJ thinks to himself "Okay you caught my interest I'll accept your challenge I still find it hard to believe that a Magickarp was able to give two gym leaders trouble either your right and Magickarp is really strong or the gym leaders you battled are super weak" AJ says as he goes to his side of battle Ash is about to walk to his side but feels two angry hands on his shoulders its Brock and Misty giving him angry looks.
"Ash you and Magickarp better win" Brock says in anger "Yeah prove that kid wrong" Misty says in anger as well with Ash getting a nervous feeling the weight of his friend's expectations for him to win the battle Pikachu shakes its head.
Ash makes his way to his side of the battle both he and AJ stare at each other then Ash notices something. "Is there no referee?" Ash asks "There's no need for one if you're a good trainer you should be able to tell when your Pokemon can't battle anymore, now hurry up and send out your Magickarp I've a training schedule I need to keep up with" AJ says he a serious tone as Ash nods and throws Magickarp's Pokeball.
"Magickarp, I choose you!" Ash says as the fish Pokemon comes out and starts beginning to splash happily its excited to battle it looks at the opposing Sandshrew who has a serious expression Magickarp follows suit and gets serious as well.
"Sandshrew come out" Brock says as he brings out the ground mouse Brock tells it to watch the battle with AJ's Sandshrew and Ash's Magickarp very closely Sandshrew nods to look at the battle as it begins.
"Magickarp use Tackle!" Ash calls as soon as he called the move Magickarp zooms forward at blinding speed shocking both AJ and Sandshrew at how fast Magickarp is. Magickarp then rams its head into Sandshrews stomach knocking the little ground mouse back and it begins to groan in pain. AJ is shocked he looks at Ash, Misty, Brock and even Pikachu who are all giving him a smug look proving that they were right AJ shakes his head and calls for Sandshrew's first attack.
"Raise your defense with Defense Curl then use dig!" AJ yells as Sandshrew quickly raises its defense and starts to dig underground Ash smirks
"Magickarp jump and aim a Hydro Pump down in the hole!" Ash yells shocking AJ Magickarp leaps in the air and fire's the Hydro Pump in the hole causing Sandshrew to come flying back out and giving a groan of pain.
"Way to go Magickarp!" Ash says making Magickarp jump up and down
"Come on Sandshrew get up I know you're not down yet" AJ says in a stern voice and slaps his whip on the floor making Ash, Brock and Misty a bit uncomfortable but it's able to make Sandshrew stand up and looks like its barely took any damage surprising everyone.
"Heh I'll admit Ash your Magickarp is certainly very tough but me and Sandshrew hear have been training nonstop and covering its weakness to water, we're now done with the warmup we'll get serious now" AJ says while smiling and Sandshrew getting into a battle-ready stance, but this just makes Ash and Magickarp more excited.
"Sounds good to me AJ we love a strong opponent, and we'll get serious too!" Ash says as both he and Magickarp get ready.
"Sandshrew raise your speed with Agility then use Swords Dance!" AJ calls and Sandshrew quickly raises both its speed and power "Use Tackle!" Ash calls and Magikarp quickly speeds towards Sandshrew "Catch it!" AJ says Sandshrew is able to catch Magickarp, but the fish is still pushing forward trying its best to hit Sandshrew "That's right Magickarp keep pushing!" Ash yells encouraging Magickarp as the fish continues to push forward.
"Use Slash!" AJ calls as Sandshrew's nails get longer and Slash's down on Magickarp causing damage "Now use Tackle!" Ash calls and Magickarp quickly Tackles Sandshrew's abdomen pushing the ground mouse back even though Sandshrew increased its defense that attack still hurt.
"Use Swords Dance again!" AJ calls as Sandshrew increases its attack again "Magickarp use Bounce!" Ash call's as Magickarp flies into the air quickly charging its attack and starts to fall towards Sandshrew.
"Usually when using bounce the user takes a while to charge but I guess his Magickarp perfected the move, so it doesn't need charge time anymore" AJ thinks to himself "Counter with Strength!" AJ calls as Sandshrew begins to bulk up its body and raising a fist as it and Magickarp collide.
"KARP!"
"SHREW!"
Both Pokemon yell as they try to push the other, but Sandshrew ultimately wins the exchange punching Magickarp on the battlefield "Now use Fury Cutter!" AJ calls as Sandshrew's claws glow a shining crimson red and hits Magickarp.
"Magickarp!" Ash yells as Magickarp took another strong hit but the fish Pokemon gets up again despite the damage it took Magickarp begins to happily hop up and down its really enjoying the battle.
"Whew that endurance training with Brock really helped, now it's time to counter" Ash thinks to himself as he call's out for Magickarp's next attack.
"Use Hydro Pump!" Magickarp quickly shoots out the stream of water this one is faster and more powerful than the first one.
"Heh, we have some good endurance as well, Sandshrew use Strength and cancel out that Hydro Pump!" AJ call's Sandshrew quickly bulks up and holding out of its both hands and is taking the Hydro Pump head on.
"That's one tough Sandshrew" Misty says with Brock nodding he looks at his own Sandshrew who's completely engrossed into the battle.
"Come on Magickarp put out more power!" "Pika!" Ash and Pikachu begin cheering for Magickarp as the fish starts increasing the output of the move.
"Come on Sandshrew cancel out that water you can do it!" AJ yells letting go of his whip and encouraging Sandshrew "SHREW!" Sandshrew screams with all its might and successfully cancels out Magickarp's Hydro Pump shocking everyone Sandshrew gives a few huffs as it waits for AJ's orders.
"Good job Sandshrew I knew you could do it now Rapid Spin!" AJ calls as Sandshrew begins to spin fast and hits the shocked Magickarp in the face.
"Now Fury Cutter!" AJ call's as Sandshrew jumps and is going to hit MagicKarp but Ash quickly calls out his next move.
"Use Hydro Pump again!" Ash call's as Magickarp opens its eyes and fires the move hitting Sandshrew as the ground mouse is drenched in water it lands back on the battlefield in pain but still gets up.
"Now Bounce!" Ash calls Magickarp shoots down quickly at Sandshrew and smacking the ground mouse with its tail knocking Sandshrew back.
"Use Slash!" AJ calls as Sandshrew quickly jumps and slashes Magickarp, Magickarp is knocked back, but it isn't ready to give up yet.
"Use Tackle!" Magickarp hits Sandshrew in the abdomen with Sandshrew groaning in pain
"Use Swords Dance then Strength!" AJ yell's as Sandshrew yell's as well increasing its attack to the max and punching Magickarp in the face and stomach the fish groans in pain but it won't give up.
"Use Bounce!" Ash call's but instead of flying up Magickarp quickly shoots forward and hits Sandshrew this also paralyzes the ground mouse.
"Heh it's now my win Ash Sandshrew use Façade!" AJ yell's as Sandshrew's eye's grow red and punches Magickarp so hard that it creates a crater in the battlefield surprising Ash.
"What's façade Brock?" Misty asks
"It's a move that strengthens the Pokemon's attack more when it's under a status condition" Brock responds
"Do you think Magickarp can still battle?" Misty asks
"Hmmm even though its endurance has increased a lot and its unusually tough for its species not a lot of Pokemon can take an attack from a maxxed out Sword's dance and a Façade" Brock says with a frown on his face with Misty getting worried.
"You hear that Ash your Magickarp is tough, but I doubt its able to still battle its over me and Sandshrew have won" AJ says with a smile but notices Ash smiling as well and giving a small chuckle.
"What's so funny?!" AJ asks in annoyance
"Oh, nothing just that you think that was enough to take out my Magickarp" Ash says and as soon as he said that Magickarp immediately jumps out from the crater and is still ready to battle surprising everyone except Ash and Pikachu.
"But that's impossible it should be knocked out how is it still ready to battle?!" AJ asks in a shocked tone with Sandshrews eyes being surprised as well.
"I don't know why but my Magickarp ever since I used it against Team Rocket, I feel it has this desire to not lose and prove that it's the strongest Magickarp after using it more and more I can feel Magickarp's desire of wanting to get stronger once it beats your Sandshrew it would finally achieve its dream!" Ash states as Magickarp nods as what Ash said is right.
"Well in that case my Sandshrews dream is to be the strongest Sandshrew and we're not going to lose to a Magickarp right Sandshrew!" AJ calls as the ground mouse gives a SHREW in approval it will win.
"Then let's end this battle Magickarp use Tackle!" Ash calls Magickarp gives a loud KARP and shoots forward.
"Sandshrew counter with Strength!" AJ calls as Sandshrew gives a loud SHREW it shoots forward as well charging up it fist as it and Magickarp's head collide creating an explosion blowing the two mons back showing that the two mons are now equal in strength.
"This is ridiculous use Fissure!" AJ calls as Sandshrew slams its hand on the ground creating a large crack on the battlefield
"Jump and use Bounce!" Ash calls as Magickarp jumps in the air dodging a fissure quickly charges its bounce and heads straight for Sandshrew
"Counter with Façade!" AJ yells Sandshrew feels some effect from the paralysis but shakes it off using façade and colliding with Magickarp's bounce creating a big explosion
The two Pokemon are trying their hardest to push the other but neither one is giving an inch.
"Use multiple Fury Cutters!" AJ yells "Counter with Flail!" Ash yell's both Pokemon then get in a close quarters battle with each one doing significant damage to the other. Sandshrew and Magickarp collide a few more times but then break away from each other and giving a few huffs their trainers do the same.
"Sandshrew it's time we end this charge up your strongest Strength attack!" AJ yell's as Sandshrew begins to charge up its move
"Magickarp charge up your final Hydro Pump!" Ash yells and Magickarp begins to charge its last Hydro Pump making sure it's the strongest one.
"FIRE!" Both Ash and AJ yell as Sandshrew dashes forth while Magickarp finally fires its Hydro Pump to everyone's surprise Sandshrew doesn't block the attack it dives in and starts to swim towards Magickarp.
"What the?" Ash says with a shocked expression
"I told you Ash me and Sandshrew trained hard to work on its water weakness, come on Sandshrew keep going!" AJ commands as Sandshrew is getting closer to Magickarp.
"Come on Magickarp you can do this I believe in you Misty and Brock believe in all of our Pokemon believe in you now LET OUT ALL YOUR POWER!" Ash yells Magickarp is happy to hear those words from Ash, at that moment Sandshrew jumps out of the Hydro Pump it's about to hit Magickarp but the fish gives a breath and fires another Hydro Pump this being its 5th Sandshrew is completely consumed in the water and is sent flying by AJ hitting a fence heavily damaged.
"Sandshrew get up I know you can do it!" AJ says in a pleading voice Sandshrew does get up it takes one step smiles and falls in defeat making Ash and Magickarp the winners.
"YEAH!" "PIKA!" "KARP!" Ash, Pikachu and Magickarp cheer in victory as do Brock and Misty, AJ is shocked he's angry that he lost but at the same time he feels satisfied he also feels that Sandshrew feels the same way he walks off the battlefield and picks up the little ground mouse.
"Thank you Sandshrew we may not have won but it was a really great battle you really did your best" AJ says as he hugs Sandshrew as Sandshrew gives a small shrew in agreement.
"That's amazing Magickarp you're now able to use Hydro Pump 5 times!" Ash says as he holds the fish in the air.
"Karp, Karp" Magickarp responds happily
"That was amazing battle Ash" Misty says
"Yeah, I was certain that Magickarp would go down after the first façade hit but it proved me wrong" Brock says
"Thanks guys!" Ash says with a smile he then sees AJ holding Sandshrew walk up to him
"Hey AJ, sorry about you not getting a hundred wins" Ash says with a sorrowful look
"Thanks, Ash but I honestly don't care about that anymore losing to you really opened up my eyes I've stayed in this place for too long there are many strong trainers and Pokemon out there and battling your Magickarp really showed me that any Pokemon with the right amount of training can be strong, so I've decided that I'm ready to finally start my journey and enter the Indigo League!" AJ says with a smile with everyone smiling as well.
"That's great AJ that makes you another rival of mine so far I have Gary, Leaf, whoever that Damian kid is and Paul" Ash says with a smile, but AJ gets a surprised look on his face when Ash mentioned Paul.
"Wait you've met Paul?" AJ asks the group
"Yeah, I've met him a couple of times he battled Brocks and Misty's gyms and won them pretty easily" Ash responds, "Did he battle you too?" Ash asks
"Yes, he did battle me, but I beat him" AJ says shocking everyone
"Wait you were able to beat Paul?!" everyone asks with surprised looks on their faces
"Yeah, but if I'm being honest, it didn't feel like I truly beat him it felt like he lost to me on purpose" AJ says surprising the group even more
"Losing on purpose doesn't sound like Paul, he gave me a really good battle in my gym" Brock says
"Yeah, and like what Ash said earlier he defeated my sister really easily with only his Turtwig did he use a different Pokemon with you?" Misty asks
"I haven't battled him yet, but I agree he doesn't seem to be the one to lose on purpose" Ash says
"Well to answer Misty's question he did use a different Pokemon than a Turtwig it was a small fire Pokemon called a Magby"
"Magby?" The group asks as Ash pulls up the Pokemon on his Pokedex.
"Magby, the Live Coal Pokémon. Magby is the pre-evolved form of Magmar. Despite its small size, it is a tough opponent and produces an extremely hot flame..." The Pokedex says
"Hmmm I wonder why Paul would allow his Magby to lose?" Ash wonders "After he lost, I asked him, and he just wanted to see how much Magby could take before fainting, but even though he lost that Magby was still really tough" AJ finishes
"Weird" The group says
"Well, if I see him next, I'll try battling him" Ash says
"Yeah, I want to see him again too and battle him at his best" AJ says with an excited look
"Sorry but that's going to be me" Ash responded back to AJ the two look at each other with determination in their eyes after a while the two then laugh.
For the rest of the day AJ showcased how he trained his Pokemon Ash didn't exactly agree with how AJ trains but lets it go when he learns that AJ's Pokemon love the training. The group let's out their Pokemon with Ash and AJ's mons having a few sparring matches, Brocks Sandshrew goes up to AJ's and ask for tips on how to get stronger AJ's Sandshrew enlightens Brock's, and it gives a happy nod. AJ then learns who Ash's father is and gets really excited apparently AJ is a big fan of Red and wants Ash to help him meet Red someday Ash responds with he'll try but it's hard to get in contact with his father since he's always busy.
It's now the next morning AJ a loud the gang to sleep in his gym for the night and its now time for him to set off.
"Good luck on your gym battles AJ" Ash says shaking the boy's hand
"Thanks, you to Ash lets meet each other again in the Indigo League I won't lose next time" AJ says with Ash giving a nod that says he won't lose either.
"The closes gyms would be my family's gym in Cerulean City and Brock's gym in Pewter" Misty says
"My dad and Misty's sister are pretty tough I'm sure they'll give you a great challenge" Brock says with AJ nodding
With that AJ leaves and goes in the opposite direction of the group they all say by to each other. Meanwhile very hidden in the bushes
"Geez that's one strong Magickarp" Meowth says
"Yeah, but this is good it'll help with the bosses plan" Jessie responded
"Don't you two think this is a little weird" James asks with Jessie and Meowth looking back annoyed that he asked that question.
"Of course, it's weird but if we don't do this you remember what will happen to us right?!" jessie says sternly
"Yes, I remember it's I don't know ever since we've started stalking the kid and his friends, I've been getting a really bad feeling building up inside of me what if the boss and the other members hurt the Twerps and what if the boss is lying about this second chance and we still end up going to prison anyway" James responds in a worry tone making Jessie a little worried as well.
"Eh I wouldn't worry about it Jimmy besides I doubt the boss is going to hurt kids he's evil but not that evil all he wants is Red Ketchum and probably steal his Pokemon so our organization becomes even stronger. I'm also pretty sure he'll keep his promise as well and not sending us to the slammer" Meowth states with James nodding his head in agreement but he's still worried.
"Any way their getting away come on" Jessie says, and the TR trio continue to follow Ash, Misty and Brock.
It's been three days since the group left AJ's gym they are currently walking through the forest in a deep fog.
"Brock are you sure this is the right way?" Misty asks in a scared tone.
"Yep, the map says this way" Brock responded
"Okay I just hope nothing scary comes out" Misty says she continues walking until she bumps into Ash's back who suddenly stopped walking, he begins to groan.
"Ash, are you feeling alright?" Misty asks with Brock and Pikachu looking on in concern
"Uh I feel really weird guys" Ash responds
"Do you have a stomachache?" Brock asks
"No, it's my face it feels weird" Ash responds
"Well let's see" Misty and Brock say as Ash quickly turns around (having a skull on his face) and gives a loud "BWAHHHHHHH!" causing everyone to scream
"Hahahahahaha I got you guys good hahahaha" Ash says as he begins to laugh
"WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!" Misty and Brock say in anger as Pikachu shocks Ash.
"Sorry guys I thought I'd have a little bit of fun" Ash states he tries to get up groaning from the shock Pikachu gave him
"We understand that Ash but were in the middle of a fog we don't know what could be out here" Misty says with Ash nodding apologetically.
"Well, I guess it's time we take a break" Brock states as he pulls out a table and a bunch of kitchen supplies shocking Ash and Misty, they've seen him do this ever since he started travelling with them, but it still surprises them.
"Hmm something wrong?" Brock asks, "Oh nothing" Ash and Misty say as they help to set up the table.
"Let's see looks like we need more firewood who wants to go get it?" Brock states and looks back at his two friends wondering which one of them will get the firewood.
"I volunteer to stay and help you" Misty quickly states
"Wait that means I go out in the fog and find firewood?!" Ash says in a scared tone with both Brock and Misty nodding their heads Ash signs he accepts Ash and Pikachu then head out in the woods.
10 minutes have passed both Ash and Pikachu have gathered enough firewood and are heading back to camp they were almost there but Ash notices something.
"What's that?" Ash says as he and Pikachu begin to walk toward the flame, they walk a little closer then hide behind a bush and sees four kids on candles, a kid running on the treadmill and other kid in front of the treadmill holding cards in front of the boy that's running.
"Okay Joe who's this Pokemon?" A boy asks as he's showing the picture of a bird like Pokemon on a card to Joe
"It's a Pidgey" Joe says tiredly
"Correct what level does it evolve into Pidgeotto?" Another boy asks
"It evolves into Pidgeotto at level 16" Joe says
"Wrong! Pidgeotto evolves at level 18 you fail again Joe" The boy holding the card states as he stops Joe's treadmill causing Joe to fall on the ground.
"Hey!" Ash calls as he and Pikachu run toward the boys "What was that for just because he got a question wrong doesn't mean you need to treat him like that" Ash states in anger as Pikachu sparks his cheeks. The other boys look at each other give a shrug and leave Ash and Joe.
"Are you okay?" Ash asks as he quickly runs to Joe to check on him and helps him up.
"Yeah, thank you" Joe responds
"Ash!" Misty's and Brock's voices shout as well as they run to Ash and Joe
"Hey guys" Ash says with a smile
"Ash, do you know how worried we were what were you doing?!" Misty asks with anger with a hint of a worried tone. Ash then explains what happen shocking Brock and Misty, they also introduce themselves to Joe and learn about Pokemon Tech.
"So, the way those other boys were treating you is because it's to strengthen your body and the school allows you to enter the Pokemon League without getting badges?" Brock asks
"Yep, that's the reason" Joe replies
"I don't like this who's in charge?! I want to talk to them" Ash states, Pikachu is playing with the treadmill while the humans are talking. Joe then takes out a picture to show everyone the person in charge it's a young girl around Ash and Misty's age with long dark brown hair and wearing a school uniform.
"This is Giselle" Joe says, Ash looks at the girl and begins to blush a little Misty notices Brock states that she looks cute but is way too young for him.
"Joe why do you have a picture of her if she's so mean to you?" Misty asks
"I may not like her as a person, but I would be lying too myself if I didn't think she's pretty" Joe responds with Ash nodding in agreement with Misty getting even more annoyed.
"Will I don't approve of her methods I'm going to give this Giselle girl a piece of my mind" Misty announces angerly.
The fog then clears, the gang can see the school they enter inside, and Joe gives them a tour. There are classrooms a battlefield an indoor pool, cafeteria and a gaming room for the students to test out their skills in battle.
"You see in this battle simulator it allows us to try our hand a Pokemon battle Giselle is also the best being able to beat everyone" Joe says as he begins to play until he's able to beat the opponent. "See this simulator is able to teach us what types are super effective against each other and how to win" Joe says with a smile he looks back at the gang, but they aren't impressed.
"It's cool Joe but in a real battle you never know what's going to happen" Ash says, with Brock and Misty nodding in agreement
"If that's true then how about we battle I'm sure I'll be able to win" Joe states with confidence in his voice
"Alright I'll take you on I'm one of the gym leaders from Cerulean City all of my water Pokemon are tough" Misty says, "Sounds good to me I've beaten the Cerulean simulation multiple times I'll win easy" Joe states.
They then head to the battlefield with Misty and Joe standing on opposite ends as they both send out their Pokemon.
"Go Starmie!" Misty calls as the Star fish Pokemon appears
"Go Weepenbell!" Joe calls as a big plant Pokemon that looks like Bellsprout appears Ash scans it with his Pokedex
"Weepinbell, the Flycatcher Pokémon. Weepinbell looks like a plant and covers opponents with a poisonous powder in order to catch them." The Pokedex says
"Alright Weepinbell use Razor Leaf!" Joe calls as Weepinbell fires the leaf's at Starmie
"Use Psychic" Misty says Starmie fires out Psychic waves stopping the leaf's and sending the Leaf's back to Weepinbell which in turn knocks it out.
"But how the simulation said that I would be able to win?!" Joe says in shock
"It's like what Ash said earlier Pokemon battles in real life are different than ones in a simulation it doesn't matter if your Pokemon has the advantage when it comes to type the opposing Pokemon and trainer will know moves or think of a strategy to defeat you" Misty says smiling at Joe which opens up Joe's eyes the group then hear a girls voice they turn and see its Giselle.
"That girl from the Cerulean Gym is right Joe, she's been training and battling ever since she was young you still have a long way to go, you still lack in your studies and its very painful to see" Giselle says with a smile
"Whoa she's even cuter in person" Ash says with a small blush while Misty glares at him in annoyance "He never called me cute" Misty thinks to herself
"Yes, the top student in Pokemon Tech the schools brightest star they've said I'm as beautiful as the gods yes, it is me Giselle" Giselle says Misty rolls her eyes, Giselle then walks to Joe.
"You know Joe I consider everyone hear in this school to be a rival but what you just showcased gravely disappointed me a goddess so you should leave this school if you can't keep up" Giselle says shocking Joe Giselle begins to walk away.
"Hold it right there I'm not going to let you pick on Joe battle me right here right now!" Misty says making Giselle smirk
"Should I do something Brock?!" Ash asks the teen "Trust me Ash you do not want to get into a fight between girls" Brock responds with Ash nodding in understanding
"Okay I'll accept your challenge Graveler I choose you" Giselle throws the Pokeball gracefully what comes out is a Pokemon that looks like a bigger version of Geodude and has four arms.
"A rock/ground type like Graveler should be at a disadvantage but I can tell just by looking at it that its strong" Brock says as Misty gets a serious look and calls for her first move.
"Starmie Water Gun!" Misty calls as Starmie fires the water gun
"Use Rollout" Giselle says calmly as the big rock Pokemon begins to roll quickly splashing away the water and slamming into Starmie knocking it back a little.
"Stay strong Starmie use Psychic!" Misty calls as Starmie launches out Psychic waves that pick up Graveler and immediately slams it down on the ground.
"Use Mudslap!" Giselle calls, Graveler throws the mud around Starmie's jewel slightly covering it
"It's okay Starmie wipe that mud away with Water Gun!" Misty calls but Giselle calls her next attack.
"Use Thunder Punch" Giselle says shocking Misty, Graveler runs to Starmie while charging its fist it punches Starmie and the Star fish flies out the window and into the pool, Misty, Ash, Brock and Joe quickly run out while Giselle gives a slight chuckle.
"Starmie are you okay?" Misty ask the Starmie as it blinks its jewel a few times showcasing its fine Misty then returns Starmie.
"If you have any more water Pokemon for me to battle and beat I'll gladly accept" Giselle says in a mocking tone causing Misty to get mad Giselle then looks at Joe
"You see Joe it's like they told you before type match ups don't always matter if you have the right strategy and always use stronger Pokemon you'll be guaranteed to win" Giselle says as Joe nods Giselle then looks at Misty.
"You're really the gym leader for Cerulean City? I must say your weak" Giselle says in a mocking tone before Misty could say anything Ash speaks up.
"I may think your cute but I'm not going to let you talk down to my friend" Ash says with a serious expression.
"And you are?" Giselle asks
"My name is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town I currently have 2 badges I fought really hard to get them Misty really gave me a good battle at the gym so I'm not going to let you disregard her skills as a trainer" Ash states looking directly at Giselle, Misty is a little surprised she knew her, and Ash were friends, but she never knew he cared this much for her.
"Tell me Ash how long have you been on your journey?" Giselle asks curiously
"Um about 2 months" Ash responds causing Giselle to gasp
"2 months and you only have 2 badges? Not only that you don't keep your Pikachu in a Pokeball? You have the signs of a weak trainer" Giselle says as she shakes her head in disappointment
"Well, my Pikachu doesn't like being in his Pokeball its also pretty fun have him out to traveling with and if you think I'm a weak trainer I'll prove you wrong" Ash says with an angry tone.
"Hmmm I really wanted to continue to humiliate your friend over there, but I guess I'll show just how superior I am go Cubone!" Giselle throws out a Pokeball what comes out is a small dinosaur like Pokemon with a bone mask covering its face.
"Pikachu, I choose you!" Ash calls as Pikachu jumps into battle sparking its cheeks
"Really you're using an electric type on a ground type? that Pikachu of yours looks really weak there's no way you'll beat my Cubone and besides I'm a trainer who's qualified to have 3 badges you can't beat me" Giselle says with a hint of arrogance in her voice.
"Heh you shouldn't underestimate my Pikachu it's really strong and besides just because you're qualified to have 3 badges doesn't mean anything to me because I'm going to win!" Ash states with a confident look with Brock, Misty and Joe smiling as well.
"Heh we'll see Cubone use Headbutt!" Giselle calls as Cubone dashes forward at Pikachu
"Counter with Iron Tail!" Ash calls with Pikachu quickly charging its tail it then collides with Cubone's headbutt the two Pokemon struggle back and forth a little bit to see who's more dominant, but Pikachu's Iron tail wins the exchange Pikachu's Iron Tail knocks Cubone back a few feet and groaning a little in pain.
"Heh I'll admit your Pikachu is certainly strong, but my Cubone is at a higher level than your Pikachu, so I'll end this with my next move use Earthquake!" Giselle call's, Cubone stomps its foot on the ground causing everything to shake.
"Pikachu jump then use Quick Attack" Ash calls, before the Earthquake could do any more damage to Pikachu the yellow mouse jumps and quickly zooms towards Cubone hitting it and making Cubone stop its attack surprising Giselle.
"Okay let's see you counter this Cubone use Boomerang!" Giselle yell's with Cubone throwing its bone at Pikachu successfully hitting Pikachu the bone then turns around and is about to hit Pikachu again Ash gets an idea.
"Pikachu hide behind Cubone!" Ash calls surprising Giselle, Pikachu then gets behind Cubone, Cubone is hit in the head with its own bone causing some damage.
"Now use Iron Tail!" Ash calls as Pikachu charges up its tail and hits Cubone in the head knocking it out.
"Cubone!" Giselle says as she goes to check on it, Cubone nods as Giselle smiles and returns it to its Pokeball Giselle gets a sad look.
"How could I lose? I'm the top of my class, I'm qualified to have 3 badges, please tell me" Giselle says as she's about to cry she looks at Ash as he begins to speak.
"It's true you're a really strong and smart trainer but when it comes to battling there's more to it than just battle and strategy you should also have a strong bond with your Pokemon" Ash responds
"A bond?" Giselle questions
"Yep, a bond my dad always told me forming a bond with your Pokemon is a great thing not only does it make them stronger, your able to understand them and have great friends. I consider all the Pokemon I have with me to be friends I'll do the same for other Pokemon I catch. I can tell you're that you also care for your Pokemon as well I hope I was able to teach you something and I hope we battle again one day" Ash says while smiling at Giselle and petting Pikachu.
Giselle looks at Ash and Pikachu how are they having fun she wonders if she can do the same with her Pokemon as well that's when she takes in Ash's appearance his spiky raven hair, that confident look Giselle is now noticing just how handsome Ash is, Giselle blushes she quickly hides it, so Ash doesn't see it everyone looking at her are confused.
"Is something wrong Giselle?" Ash asks, Giselle then walks toward Ash grabs his hand what she says shocks everyone.
"Oh, Ash my dashing prince thank you for teaching me an important lesson on Pokemon now I'll ask this question please be my boyfriend" Giselle says with hearts in her eyes shocking everyone.
"WHAT?!" Everyone says
"Boyfriend me? Ash asks pointing to himself
"Yes, you you're the perfect boy for me you may have only started your journey 2 months ago, but you are already so knowledgeable I just know you'll teach me more so please be my boyfriend and let me come along on your journey" Giselle says with a pleading look in her eyes staring at Ash making the boy confused and Misty fuming in anger.
"I… uhh…..." Ash stutters his words with Giselle still looking at Ash hoping he says yes, Misty then walks between them.
"NO WAY WE'RE NOT LOOKING FOR ANYMORE GIRLS (Other than Leaf) TO JOIN OUR GROUP!" Misty yells with Giselle putting on a pouty face
"Hey, I wasn't asking you I was talking to Ashy kins" Giselle says in an angry tone
"ASHY KINS?!" Ash and Misty say in surprise with Pikachu laughing hysterically in the background
"That's right Ashy kins is a perfect nickname for my soon to be boyfriend" Giselle says with a smile
"HE'S NOT YOUR BOYFIREND!" Misty yells
"Why do you care? Gasp Don't tell me you have feelings for Ashy Kins as well" Giselle says with a shocked look making Misty blush profusely
"NO WAY WHY WOULD I HAVE FEELINGS FOR SOMEONE WHO DESTROYED MY BIKE!" Misty yells back, "Besides this group only needs one girl and that's me (But I would be okay with Leaf joining) Misty says and thinks about that last comment to herself
"Oh, please don't lie to yourself it's obvious you like him, but it is me who will win my dashing princes heart in the end besides I already proved that I'm the more superior battler than you" Giselle says with a smile and a hit of arrogance
"You stronger than me? Hahahahaha I wasn't even serious I can beat you with my eyes closed" Misty says in a mocking tone as both girls begin to argue Ash looks to Brock for help the tall teen walks over and the two whisper to each other.
"Brock what do I do sure I think she's cute, but I'm not interested in being her boyfriend." Ash asks
"Well Ash it's going to be hard, but I think it's best for you to turn her down it's hard I know but I feel if she joins us our group well fall apart with all the constant fighting between them" Brock responds, Ash gives a nervous gulp as he walks up to the two arguing girls Misty and Giselle look at Ash and wonder what he's going to say.
"Hey Misty, can me and Giselle have some space" Ash asks as Misty nods and walks away
"Yes, Ashy Kins?" Giselle asks with a curious look
"Uh I have an answer on whether I'll be your boyfriend and let you join our group" Ash speaks in a nervous tone.
"Gasp does this mean you'll accept my love for you and let me join you?!" Giselle asks with a happy gaze
"Sign sorry Giselle but no while I do think your pretty, I'm just not interested in having a girlfriend right now and I think it'll be more beneficial for you to go on your own journey than join our group I think you'll enjoy it more since I don't want you and Misty to constantly argue hehehe" Ash responds with a small chuckle
"So, you really don't want to be my boyfriend or let me join your group?" Giselle asks in a sad voice
"No, I'm sorry but we can still be friends and I'll help you out every now and then" Ash says with a smile Giselle looks at Ash, she has a sad look on her face.
"I see I understand Ah having my heart broken is painful, but it honestly makes me like you even more" Giselle says with a smile, with Ash surprised
"So does this mean we can be friends?" Ash asks
"Yep, we can be friends, rivals and one day I'll win your heart one day my prince" Giselle says, Ash gets a little sweat drop at that last statement but is happy to have a new friend and rival.
"That's great I have another friend and rival!" Ash responds with fire in his eyes, Giselle smiles she walks over to Joe and Misty telling both she's sorry Giselle gets a mischievous smile and whispers into Misty's ear "I haven't given up on making Ash my boyfriend I'll be sure to win love rival, so you better hurry and tell him how you feel because I'll be the one to win" Giselle says with Misty blushing profusely with steam coming out of her ears she wants to make a retort but can't.
"Hey Misty, your face is all red what's wrong" Ash asks curiously
"WE'RE LEAVING!" Misty yells as she grabs Ash's collar and forcefully pulls him out of Pokémon Tech
"Wait Misty we haven't said goodbye yet" Ash says trying to make Misty stop "I don't care we need to leave as soon as possible come on Brock and Pikachu!" Misty says, Brock and Pikachu shake their heads and quickly run after Misty pulling Ash.
"Goodbye Ashy Kins! I hope we meet again one day" Giselle yells as she waves at the group who are leaving. Giselle then gets an excited look she turns to her other classmates.
"Listen up everyone I'm leaving Pokemon Tech to start my journey and win the Pokemon league (and Ash's heart)" Giselle says shocking everyone, but they all support her Joe then walks up to her.
"Sounds great Giselle I'll start my journey as well and you'll need a bodyguard" Joe says with a confident smile with Giselle smiling and giving a chuckle.
"Thank you, Joe, traveling with you will surely be fun" Giselle says
"So where should we go first?" Joe asks
"Let's go take on the Cerulean and Pewter gyms then head to Vermillion City I heard that there's going to be a Pokemon battle tournament on the SS. Anne in a few weeks (I'm sure Ash will be there too hehehe)" Giselle responds and thinks about that last part to herself
"Alright let's head out tomorrow morning it's getting late" Joe says with Giselle agreeing the two of them will finally start their journey tomorrow both are very excited.
Two days have passed since the gang have left Pokemon tech they are now in the middle of the forest currently lost they decided to take a break.
"Geez Brock are you sure that maps right we haven't seen any civilization so far" Misty says in annoyance looking at Brock
"Trust me Misty the map knows the way" Brock says while staring at the map
"I think I'm going to have a look around come on Pikachu" Ash announces with Pikachu climbing on his shoulder Misty and Brock nod, Ash doesn't go very far as he spots something that gets him excited.
"It's an Oddish!" Ash exclaims making Misty and Brock quickly turn with interest. "Your mine Oddish go Poke-"Ash was about to finish but Misty gets in his way.
"Sorry Ash but I'm taking this one ever since I saw Samurai's I've really wanted an Oddish Go Pokeball!" Misty throws the ball
"No fair!" Ash says in anger the Pokeball sores through the air it's about to make contact with the plant Pokemon but a whip comes out of nowhere knocking the Pokeball away. The Pokemon then makes itself known it's a small green plant dinosaur like Pokemon with a Bulb on its back everyone is shocked and yell.
"IT'S A BULBASUAR!"
That's it for chapter 5 the next chapter will mostly focus on Bulbasaur and the Squirtle squad comment down below on how I handed AJ, Giselle and Joe thank you for reading chapter 6 should come out early this week.
Next time chapter 6: Bulbasaur and Squirtle
