Titaniumgod: Alright you guys say it for me this time or else.
Ash: "Or else what? With your puny self." Greninja ready's a Water Shuriken
Titaniumgod: *Pulls out Genji's sword, Ryu-ichimonji*.
Ash and Greninja were both scared. They nodded repeatedly as they were scared out of their mind.
"Alright I'll s-say it. Titaniumgod does not own Pokémon. All rights go to The Pokémon Company Inc."
Titaniumgod: That's better *Smiles and sheathes Ryu-ichimonji*.
Chapter 17: Old Surprises, New Battles
After making my speech I step off the stage with Pikachu on my shoulder and Greninja follows behind me and everyone went to go do their own thing. The gang came up to me.
"Wow Ashy you sure know how to lead people." Serena said in a very cute voice while giving me a cheeky smile. I chuckled slightly.
"Well all these years of growing and becoming stronger and being in a leadership role multiple times before, they really pay off." I said and we all shared a laugh. I then put on a serious look and looked at Clemont.
"Hey Clemont." I said to him.
"Hm?" He replies.
"I need you to build something for me. Something that can't fail and is crucial on this war." I said.
"What is it?" He asked curiously.
"Something that can jam a device or multiple devices capable of creating mind controlling EMF waves. It's to prevent all my Pokémon from possibly getting controlled by Team Plasma." I said. He stood there in deep thought.
"Hmm. That is doable. I just need to create a device that can counter the exposure with said EMF waves. But I'm gonna need a certain type of material to do that. A crystal from Reflection Cave. The multiversal particles in them should be able to take and destroy those EMF waves." He said. Well now that I think about it, when we visited there I took off some chunks of the crystals to keep as souvenirs.
"Well I can fix that. I have some crystals from when we went there after I came back from the other dimension. They were meant for souvenirs, but I did get a good amount so I might still have some left over." I said. His eyes brightened.
"Awesome! I would only need a little bit not too much. How much did you get?" He asked me.
"I got like near a couple pounds. You guys didn't get any so I thought I would get some just in case you guys wanted any." I said. He smiled when i said that.
"Wow how nice of you Ash." He said happily. I put my hand behind my head and was a little embarrassed. I went to my backpack which was on the stage and brought it to him. I opened it and dug deep to find a small bag full of glittering crystals. Clemont looked thoroughly surprised at the amount I had.
"Ok maybe more than a couple pounds." I said laughing slightly. I motioned him to take some and he took a few chunks of the material.
"Ok so this is how we can do it. I'll make 7 necklaces which will be easy for storage for you guys and then many more for other people's Pokémon." I looked at him with confusion.
"Why 7?" I asked.
"Because if Greninja were to be controlled while you were in that form, that most likely means you would too." He said. That actually made a lot of sense since I feel like I become Greninja.
"How long would it take to create?" I ask him.
"It would take several hours, but of course I will make it so that it can't fail no matter what, as I try to do with all my creations." He said. I smile at that.
"I appreciate it Clemont. Thank you so much." I said gratefully. He smiled.
"I'm glad I could help Ash." He said.
"But of course don't feel like you have to get it done in one go, I would want you to take a rest and do some training too." I said to him. He nods.
"Yeah Ima do a couple hours here and there. I will get started now and work on it for a couple hours and then train until we eat." He said while looking at his watch. It is 4:54 now.
"Yeah that sounds like a plan. Well I will leave you to it. I'm gonna go train outside with everyone else until the time for dinner comes." I said. He nods.
"That sounds like a plan." He said.
"Also where's Bonnie?" I ask him.
"Oh she went outside with Serena to cheer her on for training." He said.
"Ahh ok. Well I will see you later then Clemont. Thanks again for your hard work." I said with a smile. He blushed slightly out of mareepishness and smiled.
"Of course Ash." He said. We then walked away back to the table to start working and I then looked at Greninja who was waiting by the back door to the outside. I look at Pikachu on my shoulder who was surprisingly sound asleep. I went to the back door and stopped at Greninja to talk to him.
"So he said he was able to make some necklaces that absorb the EMF waves and then convert it into harmless energy." I said to him. A sigh of relief came out of him.
"Ok good so that means we'll be ok for the most part when it comes to the whole mind reading stuff." He said. I nodded in confirmation.
"Are you ready to get some training in?" I asked him. He smiled in determination and pumped his fist.
"You betcha! I wanna get better for the war and the League." He said with a mixture of excitement and determination.
"Well don't worry because we will!" I said with the same type of energy.
"Yeah! Also Ash. Do you think it's possible for me to know more than 4 moves?" He asked me. I pondered on that. I was thinking the same thing actually. I mean my Snorlax knew 6 moves at once. He still does. But of course this does require me to speak to Professor Oak and see what he thinks. I look around to surprisingly see a phone booth with a trading center as well. I mean this is a gym after all so I shouldn't be that all surprised. I walked over there and motioned Greninja to follow suit. I look on my shoulder to see Pikachu still passed out. I chuckled inwardly after looking at him.
"Who are we gonna talk to?" He asked me.
"Professor Oak back in Pallet Town which is my hometown. That's where I got Pikachu from." I said as I gently set him down in the seat next to me as he continues to nap. I then turn on the screen and enter all the information for Professor Oak and then pressed the call button. I also had something else in mind that I wanted to ask from him. The phone was ringing until a face appeared on the screen.
"Ahh Ash my boy. How have you been? How's the Kalos region treating you?" He asks me very happily.
"Very good. The Kalos region is amazing. I absolutely love it! How about you? How are things back home?" I ask him.
"The same as if you never left. Your Pokémon miss you. Charizard actually came back from Charicific Valley a few days ago and I gotta say, he is a powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with." He said. Charizard huh?
"That's awesome! I'm glad to hear that. We miss the Kanto region." I said happily. He smiled. He then looked at Greninja.
"Ahh I see your Froakie evolved into Greninja? Quite a powerful Pokémon indeed." He said. I was quite shocked that he knew about Greninjas over here. Greninja looked the same.
"Yeah! He evolved about over a week ago. We also unlocked this power where we sort of combine and become one. He even changes his appearance. It's like Mega Evolution, but without the stones." I said. He seemed shocked to hear that.
"Wow that sounds peculiar, but a sight to see nonetheless. And like many of the Professors, Mega Evolution is still quite a new thing to study for me, so I don't know much about it." He said while sheepishly rubbing the back of his head. We all chuckle.
"Well I do know the bond is very important. For us when this transformation happens, it's like our thoughts and heartbeat and brainwaves becomes one. It's a strange feeling." I said.
"Hmm that is very interesting. Well I will definitely look into it my boy. Was there anything in specific you needed to ask me?" He asked. I nodded. I looked at Greninja who nodded at me and I then looked back at the screen.
"Greninja and I were wondering if it were to be possible for him to know 6 moves instead of 4." I told him. He thought about that. He then nodded.
"Actually yes he can. Since your Snorlax knows 6 moves, I don't see any reason why he can't learn 6 moves. Just place your Pokédex to the screen and I'll put in the necessary information for him to be able to." He said. I nod as I then take the Pokédex out of my back pocket and place it on the screen. He pressed a few buttons and was typing in some stuff.
"Done and Done. Alright everything is set. Your Greninja is able to hold 6 moves now instead of 4. But looking at Greninja's DNA, he can learn more than 6 eventually." He said. Both Greninja and I looked at each other shocked.
"Wow am I really that special?" Greninja asked.
"You really are Greninja." I said back with a smile. We both looked back at the Professor.
"Wow Professor, I didn't know that at all. Thank you so much." I said with a grateful smile.
"Anytime my boy. Is there anything else you needed?" He asked me. Actually there was.
"Actually yeah. I would like to trade some of my Pokémon in." I said. He nodded.
"Of course. And what would you like to trade?" He asked.
"I would like to trade Noivern and Goodra. Although Goodra isn't with me he is back at his home to protect his homeland." I said as I pull out the two Pokéballs.
"Alright that sounds good. And which Pokémon would you like in return?" He asked. I knew what I wanted. And for a while too.
"Charizard and Infernape." I said. He nods and it seemed like he expected I was gonna choose those two.
"Alright I will go make the necessary arrangements and grab them." He said. I nod as he then left the screen. I pick up Noivern's Pokéball.
"You're gonna make new friends Noivern. Thank you for being with me I appreciate everything you have done for me." I said to him. I sense happiness and excitement emanating from the Pokéball. I smile at that. I look at Greninja.
"Are you ready to meet my other powerhouses?" I ask him. He chuckles.
"As long as you don't have the same thing that we have with them then we'll be fine." We both laugh.
"I feel like with Infernape I was close to having the same thing, but now that I think about it, it was probably just his Blaze ability being really powerful because of all the love and support I gave him." I said. He nods. I then see Professor Oak return to the screen.
"Alright my boy I have Charizard's and Infernape's Pokéballs here." He said. I nod.
"Alright I will put the Pokéballs in the trading slot." I said. I did that and closed the door to it and he did the same.
"Alright initiating the trade now." He said as he presses a button. And then a multicolored light appears in the trading slot and picks up the Pokéballs and the Pokéballs disappear and a few seconds later 2 other Pokéballs appeared. I took them out of the the trading booth and showed Professor Oak.
"Alright Professor I have Infernape and Charizard." I said. He nods as he holds up 2 Pokéballs.
"And I have Goodra and Noivern's Pokéballs right here." He said. I nodded and smiled.
"Alright cool. Thank you Professor." I said.
"You're welcome my boy. Is there anything else you needed?" He asks me.
"No that will be all thank you." I said.
"Alright Ash good luck out there. And tell Delia I said hi." He said. I nod.
"Will do. Thank you again Professor. See ya." I say. He waved and I ended the call. I look at the two Pokéballs, one in each hand. Infernape on the left and Charizard the right.
"Has it been awhile?" Greninja asks me. I nod.
"I mean I did have Charizard nearly 2 years ago when I was in Unova. I haven't had Infernape since Sinnoh though. I used him in the Sinnoh League and he helped me beat my then rival Paul. Like 4 years for him." I said.
"I'm sure he's excited to see you again." He said.
"I know he is. To be honest I do miss having him on my team." I said.
"I bet, having a powerhouse like that." He said standing up. I do the same.
"Yeah that is true. We should go train. We still have some time." I said as I pick up Pikachu and he wakes up and we walk to the backdoor.
"Hey buddy. I hope you slept well." I said. He rubbed his eyes and then went on my shoulder.
"Hey Ash. I slept well. What happened?" He asks me. I smile.
"You'll see in a minute." I said. He cocks his head intrigued yet confused.
"Are you ready for training Pikachu?" Greninja asks.
"You betcha. I wanna become even stronger for Ash." He said. I smile.
"You bet buddy. We'll be stronger together!" I say.
"Yeah!" We all say.
Mini Time Skip
We went outside to see a massive open area, it was like a huge field with many battlefield arenas maybe 3 times or more as big as the clearing where Sawyer and I met on the way to Snowbelle City, with everyone either talking or training their Pokémon. I smile knowing that people are putting in their hard work. I saw Serena nearby training with her Delphox and her Pancham with Bonnie watching her on the sidelines. I decided to walk over there.
"Hey Serena." I said to her and smiled. She looked at me and smiled and walked towards me. We gave each other a hug and she kissed me on the cheek. I blushed slightly and I saw Bonnie behind her snickering.
"Aww hey Ashy. Did you just get out here?" She asked me giving me a cute look. That made me blush even more.
"Yeah I did. I was asking Clemont to make me some devices to counteract the mind reading EMF waves from Team Plasma." I said.
"Ohhh ok. Those will become handy. I'm glad he's willing to do that." She said. I nod.
"Yeah me too. He said people who want to have some for their Pokémon they can." I said.
"Well that's good. I'm glad." She said. There was an empty battlefield next to her and I decided to go there to train.
"Yeah. Are you gonna get one?" I asked while getting ready to walk over to the battlefield. She nods.
"Yeah. I don't want my Pokémon to be their slaves." She said bitterly.
"Yeah me neither. But I'm ready to train hard!" I said. She gives me a cute smile.
"You go do that Ashy. I even saved a spot for you right next to me." She said.
"I see that. Thank you Serena." I said smiling. She kisses me on the cheek in return. I smile even harder. I went over to the battlefield where Pikachu hopped off my shoulder and started stretching. But as I was stretching Serena called my name.
"Hey Ashy." She said. I turned towards her as she was walking up to me.
"Yeah babe." I said back.
"I just need to know. What's with you and the redhead back there? You guys have past history?" She asked trying to hide her jealousy. I knew she was gonna bring that up sooner or later. I smiled.
"No need to worry at all baby she is a very good friend of mine from my first journey in Kanto. She's my childhood best friend." I said reassuringly. And she seemed reassured.
"I see. Well don't be thinking funny business Ashy boy." She jokingly said to me while sticking out her tongue. I chuckled.
"You know I only got eyes for you right?" I said warmly. She blushed and came up to me and pecked me on the cheek again and then gave me a sweet smile.
"I know baby. Alright I'll stop bothering you now hehe." She said with a giggle and I nodded and smiled as she walked back towards her battlefield. I then pull out Hawlucha's and Talonflame's Pokéball and toss them in the air and they come out.
"Hey Ash." They both said.
"Hey you guys. I have some new training partners with us today. They are from my previous journeys." I said. Pikachu looked at me surprised. But Talonflame and Hawlucha's eyes lit up and moved aside for me to introduce them. Some people like Olympia and Cilan overheard and decided to see what I had to offer. I saw Misty and Brock and they smiled and waved at me. I waved back. I then just realized I was pretty much in the center where everyone can see me. I paid no mind as I was excited to see my old buddies. I pulled out Infernape's Pokéball and looked at it for a moment. Some people actually stopped what they were doing to see what I had to offer. Serena, Misty, Brock, Grant, and Korrina all were looking. Everyone else that weren't already looking were oblivious as to what was happening. I then looked at Infernape's Pokéball again.
"Alright here we go Infernape! Come on out!" I yell as I toss the Pokéball with force. And since it's been awhile it takes awhile for him to reform. But soon he was here. He lands with his fist on the ground and he looks up to me.
"Ash!" He says happily as he then runs up to me and jumps on me.
"Oh my Arceus Infernape! It's good to see you! It's been forever!" I said very happily and excitedly.
"I know! Ever since the Lily of the Conference League I've just been getting stronger and stronger!" He said.
"That's awesome! I bet you're a real powerhouse now." I said. He looked stunned.
"Wait you can understand me?" He asks surprised.
"Yeah I can. My aura has manifested so I can understand Pokémon now." I said. He looked surprised, yet happy.
"Well that is interesting. Well I'm glad you are able to understand me now." He said.
"Me too. And here I would like you to meet my Pokémon. Of course you know Pikachu." His eyes lit up when he saw Pikachu.
"It's good to see you again Pikachu. I hope you've been doing well." He said cheerfully to him. Pikachu returned the attitude.
"You too! It's been so long. I bet you're very strong now." He said and they gave each other a high five.
"Well Infernape here are my Kalos Pokémon. Here's Talonflame, Hawlucha, and Greninja." I said. He waved at everyone and he locked eyes with Greninja. He walked towards him.
"I sense the power you have. It's incredible." He said. Greninja smiled.
"Yes Ash has raised me well. We even have a special transformation due to our bond." He said kind of smugly. I wish he wouldn't say it like that.
"Ash? What's he talking about?" He asked slightly confused.
"Ehhh you'll see eventually." I said.
"Alright cool. Wow there are a lot of people. What's going on here?" He asks looking around. Everyone went back to training. My face then went serious.
"We have a war coming up and we are all training together to stop it. And I need your help if you're willing." I said. He looked slightly taken aback, but then understood and pumped his fist.
"You don't even need to ask me Ash. Of course I'll help." He said.
"Hell yes that's what I like to hear." I said excited.
"I'm gonna step aside since I know you have someone else you wanna share." He said while moving to the sideline. Wow he knew? I mean he probably heard over the phone. But I nod as I then grab at my Pokébelt and grabbed a Pokéball. I enlarged it and I looked at it like I did with Infernape, but a little bit longer. I hold it to my forehead. He was here. My friend and partner from my original journey. I'm excited to have him back. I then hold him out in front of me and take a deep breath. Everyone was busy and unaware of the powerhouse I was about to unleash. I focus in front of me and take one more deep breath. It's time.
"Alright here we go! Charizard I choose you!" I yell as I toss his Pokéball with all the force I have. He pops out and like Infernape it takes a few moments for him to materialize. But he landed with a large dud. He looked into the sky and let out a massive roar many times more powerful than when he was with me in Unova. The shockwaves from his roar echoed throughout the entire area and everyone stopped what they were doing to see what was going on. Everyone heard the roar and decided to come see what caused the commotion. Charizard then looked down at me and smiled. Man was that loud and mighty.
"My Arceus Charizard it's good to see you! You sound extremely powerful!" I said excitedly. I went and jumped around his neck to give him a hug. He wrapped his arms around me to return the hug. Everyone around started clapping and smiling at the mini reunion I am having which made me laugh a little inside.
"It's great to see you too Ash. It has been a minute." He said. I then get down and look up at him.
"Yes it has. And before you ask it's because my aura manifested." I said. He was taken aback big time.
"Yeah I was about to ask." He said. Pikachu then jumps on his shoulder and greets him. I then walk over to my other Pokémon who were sitting there watching, slightly shocked at the portrayal of power that Charizard emanated. Greninja looked on in awe and I could tell he was inspired by how powerful Charizard looked.
"Alright and Charizard this is Talonflame, Hawlucha, Infernape, and Greninja." I said as I point each and one of them out.
"It is great to meet you all." It said pleased at my team choice. Everyone nodded in agreement. Alain came over to me with a smile on his face.
"Wow Ash you have a Charizard too huh? It seems extremely powerful. I have to say it's on par with my Charizard." He said with a sweatdrop. I chuckle slightly.
"Yeah he's been with me since he was a Charmander back when I first started out on my journey. He has grown so much." I said. Charizard then shoots a Flamethrower of love in my face. Everyone just laughs and so do I. Alain looks at Greninja.
"You think we could battle? Your Greninja vs. my Charizard? Well we could have a 2 on 2." He suggested. That would be good practice especially for the league and the war.
"You're on!" I said pumped.
Mini Time Change
Alain and I were on opposite sides of each other on a battlefield with Professor Sycamore being the referee. We even had a bunch of people watching.
"Alright the 2 on 2 battle between Ash and Alain will begin. The side with at least 1 Pokémon standing in the the end is the winner. So bring out your Pokémon." He said.
"Come on out Metang!" He said as he threw his Metang's Pokéball out and he popped out. I then unclipped Talonflame's Pokéball.
"Alright Talonflame let's go!" I yell as I throw out his Pokéball.
"Alright battle begin!" Sycamore said.
"Alright we'll go first. Metang use Meteor Mash!" Alain said and Metang charges in with a silvery fist.
"Alright Talonflame lure it in and then dodge and use Steel Wing!" I said in return. Talonflame waited before it flew in the air and turn around readying Steel Wing.
"Alright Metang use Psychic quick!" He said as Metang's eyes glowed blue and then Talonflame was stopped in his tracks as he was then lifted up and then slammed into the ground.
"Oh no Talonflame are you ok?" I ask worried.
"No worries let's continue." He said.
"Alright use Flame Charge!" I said. I was gonna have to win this with speed. I saw Alain smirk. Uh oh that can't be good.
"Use Trick Room." Alain said and then Metang created a box of multicolored light and the nightmare that unfolded at Valerie's is now unfolding here. Now the Flame Charge struck, but due to Trick Room in effect Talonflame's Speed wasn't raised. This was gonna be rough.
"Alright Talonflame be careful. While Trick Room is in effect you won't be able to gain speed from your Flame Charges." I said. He nods.
"Now time to speed things up. Metang use Thunderbolt!" Alain commanded. That made me hesitate a bit.
"Quick use Steel Wing to block!" I said as his wings glowed white and headed to meet the attack. The attacks met and Talonflame was successfully able to block most of it, but took a little damage. I then decided to take the initiative.
"Now Talonflame use Fire Blast!" I say. Metang couldn't react and was hit hard with the move. Super effective too.
"Oh no Metang are you ok?" He asks in concern.
"Not gonna lie that hurt, but let's keep going." He said in return.
"Alright then use Thunderbolt!" He said.
"Dodge it!" I commanded. Talonflame then flew up to dodge.
"Now use Psychic on yourself to launch yourself up and use Meteor Mash!" He said and I was just surprised as Talonflame. He did just that and he then readied up a Meteor Mash and hit Talonflame square in the head. Talonflame was sent right into the ground. I gritted my teeth together. Man he was strong. But then the Trick Room was starting to wear off. Alright here we go.
"Talonflame can you still battle?" I ask. He responds by getting up. He was slow at first, but was able to get up.
"Let's do this." He said. His body started glowing a yellowish color which shocked both me and Alain and the people that were watching.
"Uhhh Talonflame?" I asked a little concerned.
"LET'S DO THIS!" He yelled as the glow around him grew brighter. Wait is this what I think it is? He then picked himself off the ground and looked at me. I smiled and nodded. I know what move this is. And it's a powerful one. The Trick Room then fully broke which meant it was my time to shine.
"Alright Talonflame use Sky Attack!" I said with force and he launches off towards Metang and slams into him hard. Alain looks on in shock and some people gasped at the power of the attack. Metang flew back and landed on the ground. He was definitely hurt, but was still in this. Wow his Metang is strong.
"Metang are you ok?" Alain asked.
"I'm hanging in there. Let's continue." He said determined. I was ready.
"Alright use Psychic!" Alain said and his eyes glowed blue again and Talon was then flung into the air. I had an idea.
"Alright Talonflame use Steel Wing when on the ground when you get slammed!" I said. He readied Steel Wing and then he got slammed into the ground and used Steel Wing which then stirred up dust, but like I expected, it kept the damage to a minimum.
"Now Flame Charge!" I said as he raced into the smoke and I heard him hit Metang. When the smoke cleared Metang was still up.
"Metang you got this, use Thunderbolt!" Alain said and he used a Thunderbolt which then hit Talonflame. That's gonna hurt.
"Talonflame no!" I said. Talonflame fell to the ground. But he was still in this.
"Hang in there and use Fire Blast!" I said. He then used the powerful move, but staggered afterwards.
"Metang use Thunderbolt!" Alain commanded. The two attacks clashed and created an explosion of dust.
"Hang in there Talonflame! Use Sky Attack!" I said and he used all of his strength with this move and flew into the cloud of smoke and I heard a cry from Metang as I knew the attack hit. The tension was there as the smoke was settling down. And the call that I wanted to hear was made.
"Metang is no longer able to battle, so the winner is Talonflame!" Sycamore said.
"Yes Talonflame you did it!" I said happily as he flew onto my shoulder.
"I'm glad I did. That was a close one. I will keep battling. I wanna see the power of his Charizard at firsthand." He said.
"You got it buddy." I said and he flew out onto the battlefield again.
"Alright ready for the real battle. Charizard let's go!" He yelled as he tossed his Charizard's Pokéball out on the battlefield and he popped out. I look at my Charizard on the sidelines and I can sense he wanted a rivalry with his Charizard. We'll see what I can do with Talonflame, but the real battle begins with Greninja.
"Alright battle begin!" Professor Sycamore said.
"Alright Talonflame use Steel Wing!" I said as he then charged in with his wings glowing white.
"Charizard use Thunder Punch!" Alain said. Crap that's not good.
"Play defensive! Block those punches!" I said quickly. And he did just that as they sparred and he blocked it successfully.
"Now Steel Wing Again!" I said as he then charged in and hit Charizard in the stomach with it. There was a minor explosion and after the smoke cleared it looked like it didn't even do a thing to him. I gritted my teeth. This is a tough one that's for sure.
"Charizard use Dragon Claw!" Alain commanded and he charged towards Talonflame.
"Fire Blast!" I said as he then used the move on Charizard. The two moves clashed and then there was an explosion. I knew that was the end for Talonflame.
"Talonflame is unable to battle, so the winner is Charizard!" Sycamore said. I returned Talonflame.
"Thank you for your hard work Talonflame. You were strong." I said as I then put his Pokéball away. I then lifted my my shirt and grabbed Greninja's Pokéball. I enlarged it and held it up in front of me.
"Alright let's show them our power, Greninja I choose you!" I said as I toss the Pokéball with a lot of force. He then popped out and stood in his battle stance. Alain smiled a big smile. This is what he's been waiting for all along. I will show him our power.
"Alright battle begin!" Sycamore said. But even after he said that, there was silence. The two were just staring each other down. This was gonna be an epic battle. And people knew it. Greninja and I were gonna show everyone who we are and what our power is like. They'll all know.
