Ash 150: Secret of the Pokétrix
(DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POKÉMON OR BEN 10! POKÉMON BELONGS TO GAMEFREAK/NINTENDO! BEN 10 BELONGS TO MAN OF ACTION STUDIOS/CARTOON NETWORK STUDIOS/WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY).
Part 2: Beginning the Journey
(The Ketchum's and their Pokémon have just learned from Mega Aggron that the Pokétrix on Ash's wrist was self-destructing. If they could not stop it, then Ash would be gone too!).
Mega Aggron: (To Ash) So, you have no idea what Triggered the Pokétrix Self-destruct mode? (Ash thinks back to his fight with Dr. Namba and his D.N.A. Bomb. He remembers when he as Magmortar was spewing fire at the small porthole in the base of the reactor as Iris yelled to him).
Iris (VO): Ash, you do not know What that is going to do. (And then of the DNA wave blowing Ash back; washing over both him and the Pokétrix; causing it to spark with orange electricity).
Ash: ...It is a mystery.
Pikachu: I might have a clue.
Iris: Really? Think hard, Ash. You do not remember anything that May have caused this to happen...?
Ash: (Through gritted teeth) Well, it does not really Matter, does it, Iris, since Mega Aggron is here to take care of It. (Ash confidently pumps his watch-arm up to Mega Aggron).
Mega Aggron: ...I have not a clue how to Deactivate the Pokétrix. Only Mew would know how to do That.
Ash: Who's Mew?
Mega Aggron: The rumored creator of the Pokétrix. Details on him are vague at Best. No one is even quite sure which Planet he lives on!
Iris: So, how are you going to find him?
Axew: You can right?
Mega Aggron: On my ship, I have the Equipment we need to examine the Pokétrix for Mew's 'DNA Signature'. It is... like an autograph on his Work. Once we have that, we can scan the galaxy until we find him.
Mohn: How long until the watch Self-destructs?
Zoroark: Are we able to save him? (The Pokétrix beeps rhythmically seven times, then stops. The border of the Blue hourglass is slowly giving way to the new orange border).
Mega Aggron: Judging from the pattern's Repetition, I would say less than Four Earth days. We'd better get going. There is no telling who else has Picked up on the signal. (Ash gets excited at the sound of this).
Ash: Road trip, space style! (As Mega Aggron's ship sits in the park, a fully dressed Ash now stands next to Mega Aggron with Pikachu on his shoulder; opposite Mohn, Zoroark, Iris, and Axew).
Mega Aggron: Sorry, Mohn. We cannot run the risk of a Pokémon somewhere recognizing you.
Mohn: I understand.
Zoroark: No Problem.
Mohn: (To Ash) I suppose you are gonna get that Break from your cousin After All.
Ash: Translation - no dweebs Allowed in space.
Pikachu: Cool it, Ash.
Mohn: (Kneeling down). Ash, I am concerned You are not taking this Seriously.
Zoroark: Know what is at Stake at here Ash.
Ash: I know, I know. It is always serious, grandpa, And I always win.
Pikachu: Do not worry Mohn, Zoroark, I will keep him focused here.
Iris: With a bit of help, (She and Axew Hug Mohn and Zoroark) thank you very much.
Axew: You were never alone this whole time Ash.
Ash: I will be okay, okay? We will find the creator, he will Fix the watch, and I will be back Before you know it. (Ash, Pikachu, and Mega Aggron walk up the landing ramp).
Iris: Try not to mess things Up, okay?
Ash: Since when do I ever Mess things up?
Iris: Do you want your list in chronological or alphabetical order?
Mohn: (To Mega Aggron) Take safe care of my Grandson.
Zoroark: Bring him back alive please? (Mega Aggron solemnly nods. Ash goofily waves goodbye as the ramp closes. He, and Pikachu turn around and walks with Mega Aggron through the ship's large hangar).
Ash: Cooool!
Pikachu: Impressive!
Mega Aggron: Yes, it is... "Cool", isn't it? (They come to a stop on a platform, which starts gliding along a track and raises them up to the door. Then, the platform begins hovering, and flies them through various hallways and rooms. They pass through a large room with what looks like a bottomless floor; large, suspended maces; and spinning axe-blades).
Ash: Whoa, what is this?
Mega Aggron: This is my training room. Need to stay in shape between Missions. (The platform finally stops in front of a green room illuminated by a large computer, and with two large pads on the floor, casting a ripple effect in the air. Ash backs up in awe). That is the hover simulator. It can re-create over 1,000. Different courses.
You're welcome to use it anytime, both of you.
Ash: Yes! Yes! Whoo-hoo! Yes! (Ash and Pikachu continue celebrating to themselves, but then holds his breath, as they enter the bridge of the ship. It is large, with a curved screen full of displays up against the farthest wall, and a large circular control desk down a couple of steps. Then Ash and Pikachu Gasp in shock). Whoa. Impressive! Check it out! (Laughs). Looks like a big video game.
Pikachu: Incredible! (As Ash approaches the desk, a yellowish sandcastle Pokémon suddenly rises out of it, with two round towers for hands and tiny pebbles in the front of the central tower's two outermost windows and appear to function as eyes).
Ash: AAH! LIVING SANDCASTLE! (But then Mega Aggron comes and then explains it to them).
Mega Aggron: That is my pilot, Palossand. (Palossand extends his face forward, approaching Ash and purring curiously. Pikachu says friendly).
Pikachu: Nice to meet you Palossand.
Ash: Hey. (Palossand Murmurs something indistinctly. Before He slumps back in his walking device with a Satisfied purr). Yyyyeah, nice to meet you, too.
Mega Aggron: I assume you are familiar with Space-travel protocol?
Pikachu: Sorry Mega Aggron.
Ash: Oh, sure. (The Ship's thrusters begin to power up. Mohn and Zoroark back up as the ship rises and its legs fold out into front and back wings. It angles itself toward the sky).
(Inside the ship, automatic chest restraints fold down on Mega Aggron's shoulders and lock into place. He looks beside him to Ash, who's so much smaller that his chair's restraints do not even reach him. He regardless gives a thumbs up as Pikachu decides to sit on Ash's Lap while also giving a head nod. Mega Aggron turns to Palossand).
Palossand: (Chirping. Palossand presses his hand to a sensor, and the ship rockets forward, instantly becoming a tiny blip in the night sky).
Ash: (Flattened to his chair with Pikachu on his lap; shouting) So, this is what a Pancake feels like! (Both are Screaming. As the ship exits Earth's atmosphere, the turbulence inside settles, and Ash notices his hair and shirt floating around with the lack of gravity). A-a-a-a-a-a-ah! Ah, heeey! (Laughs) Yea! Whoohoo! (Laughing. He lets himself and Pikachu float up out of their chair, does a somersault, then starts doing a "walking Egyptian" imitation).
Mega Aggron: Starting artificial Gravity! (Mega Aggron presses a button and Ash feels his body return to normal before the same happens to Pikachu).
Ash: (Gulps). Er, uh oh. (He falls to the floor before Pikachu lands on his head). Ugh! Space travel looks so much Easier in the movies...
Mega Aggron: I do not mean to interrupt either of Your naptimes, but we really Should examine the watch.
(Meanwhile, somewhere in space, a large pointed yellow warship is siphoning power from a smaller tattered grey ship. Inside one of the warship's pods, three small alien Pokémon watch out a window as the smaller ship lies dead in space. They turn around as a familiar, twisted voice speaks to them from the doorway... it is Necrozma!).
Necrozma: Your ship will be useful in My quest for the Pokétrix, and When I recover it, I will exact My revenge on the Earth-boy who Imprisoned me in that cursed Distortion World dimension! (Necrozma closes the door between him and the Pokémon, and presses a button, jettisoning the pod).
Pokémon: (They begin screaming; fading. Necrozma turns his attention to an approaching Orbeetle Drone).
Orbeetle Drone: Master, we have intercepted a Signal. It looks to be from the Pokétrix. (It projects a beacon of the Pokétrix).
Necrozma: The Pokétrix in space? What is Ketchum up to?
(Meanwhile, Ash lies down nervously in a chair, in the center of a gigantic bowl-shaped room, with a large dome above him and Mega Aggron at the controls with Pikachu sits on a table next to him).
Mega Aggron: Ready?
Ash: Would "No" be a choice?
Pikachu: Is this safe Mega Aggron?
Mega Aggron: Do not worry, I have had tons of these tests Performed on myself. Never felt a thing. (He puts on gloves big enough to fit his hands).
Ash: But do you not have, Like, Iron-hard skin?
Mega Aggron: (He stops). Uh... good point! Let us begin. (Mega Aggron puts on a special helmet with a visor, and activates holographic menu, lowering the gigantic bowl down on Ash, completely covering him in darkness. Red lines pass over his body, scanning him and the Pokétrix. Ash opens his shut eyes and finds himself illuminated in a blue haze. A green, 'wireframe'-like hologram of himself appears and floats before him. The hologram of Ash disappears, leaving only the Pokétrix. It detaches into multiple segments, and the stack of circular panels beneath the faceplate are isolated. Then, each panel separates into their own components. Ash watches as countless pieces and panels fly past him as Mega Aggron checks each individual one). ...Cannot find Mew's DNA Signature anywhere. Do you have any ideas where it Could be?
Ash: When my dad got my mom a Watch for their anniversary, he Had them engrave a bit of writing on the back of it. (Pikachu smiles at that).
Pikachu: Great idea Ash. Mega Aggron check the back of the Pokétrix.
Mega Aggron: Of course...! (Mega Aggron shoos his current menus and returns to the main panel, dragging his fingers and bringing all the components of the Pokétrix hologram back together. He then spins it around, gives it color, and enlarges it. Eventually, a cluster of nine white dots appear). Found it. (Ash and Pikachu smile. Mega Aggron sits Ash down with him in the bridge, and types away at a computer). Now we can scan for the being with that DNA composition! ... (But then Moments later). That cannot be right. According to this, Mew is on Galactica, the prison planet.
Ash: The creator of the Pokétrix is in a... Space Slammer? W-why?
Pikachu: Did he get in trouble?
Mega Aggron: Unknown, but it is home to the Scummiest of the scum of the Universe. (To Palossand) Lay a course to Galactica.
Palossand: (He chirps with the inflection of a "Right-o, captain!". An alarm suddenly rings out, surprising Palossand as he Gasps).
Mega Aggron: Security breach, lower level. We have an intruder...! (Mega Aggron, Ash, and Pikachu fly on the levitating platform, back down to the hangar. Mega Aggron pulls out his Claws). We must assume the worst. If we split up, we can cover More ground. (Ash turns to the Pokétrix and activates it as Pikachu jumps off his Shoulder).
Ash: Especially SCEPTILE! (Ash slams down on the watch and turns into Stoutland instead. He growls to himself).
Mega Aggron: Good thinking. The Big-Hearted Pokémon's keen senses should Be able to sniff out the Intruder. (Stoutland happily growls as if he meant to do that, then growls more seriously, as the two split up with Pikachu climbing back on Stoutland's back, before climbing to sit near the top of Stoutland's head. Then they walk through a series of containers. Mega Aggron moves quietly with his Claws raised. He hears a noise and leaps at it with his Claw ready, but it was just Stoutland and Pikachu).
Pikachu: Nothing over here Mega Aggron. (They nod their heads and continue. Stoutland Snarling before he starts Sniffing. Stoutland starts picking up a scent and growls as Pikachu picks up the smell too. Stoutland can "see" a pair of small figures moving, a container or two away, near the shutter of the hangar with a Rustling noise. Stoutland begins Snarling and Growling before they hear a Crashing noise. Stoutland sprints toward the intruder with Pikachu and pounces them to the ground with full force).
Iris: Hey! Paws off, fido! (Stoutland and Pikachu realises it is Iris and Axew before growing angry). Save the 'mad dog' routine, will Ya?
Pikachu: Iris?! Axew?! (They both get up).
Axew: Uh? Hi Pikachu.
Iris: It is not like we want to be here, But I figured you could use a little Backup. (Stoutland roars lightly at her and dismissively walks away, accidentally bumping into a red control button. Suddenly, a red alarm blares in the hangar, and Stoutland, Iris, and Axew feel a massive pull, from the shutters slowly opening to the vacuum of open space! They were going to end up sucked into Space!).
END OF PART 2!
STAY TUNED FOR PART 3!