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Kanto Arc

Chapter 35 The Pokemon Land Race

Hello everyone, this chapter is a short one and will mainly be about the characters competing in a land race enjoy!

The chapter begins a day after the last one ended Ash, Leaf, Misty and Brock are currently training for the land race. Like last time Leaf went off to do her training somewhere else while the group is practicing Brock is going to enter with Onix, Misty is going to enter with Golisopod and Ash is going to enter with Tauros. The Pokemon Ash has with him today are Pikachu, Tauros, Lee, G. Farfetch'd, H. Growlithe and Rockruff Ash has been practicing riding on Tauros's back the whole morning he fell off a few times as Tauros keeps sprinting but over time Ash got used to it. Currently Ash and Tauros are taking a break and Ash is now training with his Pokemon.

"Farfetch'd use Brick Break and Lee counter with Zen Headbutt!" Ash calls Farfetch'd and Lee collide they try to push each other back and forth but cause an explosion making both mons skid back Ash smiles he then looks to Rockruff and Growlithe.

"Okay Rockruff use Rock Throw and Growlithe dodge then counter with Flame Wheel!" Ash calls Rockruff fires the rocks towards Growlithe, but the fire dog easily dodges it then becomes a flaming wheel of fire and hits Rockruff making the rock puppy skid back a few feet. Rockruff groans from the pain it then looks back at Growlithe and smiles with Growlithe smiling back Ash then looks at Pikachu and Tauros then speaks.

"Tauros Horn Attack and Pikachu Iron Tail!" Ash calls Tauros charges at the yellow mouse having its horns ready while Pikachu jumps forward covering its tail in steel energy and collides with Tauros's horns both mons then back away from each other ready to continue to battle as Ash speaks.

"Okay that's enough training for now come on lunch should be ready" Ash says with his Pokemon nodding as they go to join Misty, Brock and their Pokemon for lunch.

20 minutes later the group have finished eating they're satisfied with their meal the Pokemon then begin to play with each other. As the group's Pokemon are playing ball Brock notices Ash's Tauros and Lee aren't playing but are instead battling each other he looks to Ash and speaks.

"It seems like Tauros and Lee want to continue to train" Brock says Ash looks to Brock and speaks.

"Yeah, Prof. Oak told me that Tauros and Lee always battle each other trying to see who's stronger and who should become the leader of the Tauros" Ash responds as Misty speaks.

"What about Blaze and Aqua?" Misty asks as Ash speaks.

"Prof. Oak told me that those two don't seem interested in being the leader and mostly just mind their own business. Blaze trains with my fire types and Aqua mostly hangs out with my water types." Ash responds with Misty nodding the group then see Tauros and Lee clash again trying to push the other back Ash then speaks.

"Do you guys have any suggestions on what I can do to have them settle who's better fit to be leader?" Ash asks as Brock speaks.

"How about we have them race each other in the Pokemon race" Brock suggests making Ash and Misty look at him confused as Misty speaks.

"But for the race doesn't it need to be with a trainer and Pokemon?" Misty asks as Brock speaks.

"Nope it seems for the race a trainers Pokemon can compete as well one will be the runner while the other Pokemon rides on top of it" Brock responds Ash and Misty nod as Ash speaks.

"Okay but which of my Pokemon should ride on Lee's back?" Ash questions he looks at his Pokemon seeing who should ride on Lee's back his Farfetch'd then walks over the duck looks to Ash and speaks.

"Far" Farfetch'd says telling Ash that he'll ride on Lee's back Ash smiles and speaks.

"Okay Farfetch'd I'll let you ride on Lee's back while I'm on Tauros's let's compete and see who wins" Ash says having a determined look in his eyes Farfetch'd smiles and nods the duck also has an excited look on its face looking forward to competing against its trainer. Farfetch'd then walks over to Lee it begins to explain the situation to the bull Lee nods it allows Farfetch'd to get on its back and the two begin to practice Ash looks to Brock then speaks.

"So, Brock how long until we've to meet up with Leaf to register for the race?" Ash questions as Brock speaks.

"Hmmmm Let's see we've one more hour before we meet up with Leaf" Brock responds Ash nods he looks to Tauros and speaks.

"Okay Tauros let's train" Ash says Tauros nods Ash gets on Tauros's back Ash tells Tauros to run once the bull does it quickly sprints forward making Ash fall on the ground causing everyone to laugh.


1 hour later the gang are in the area called Safari land where the race will take place when they make it, they see many trainers and their Pokemon walking around the group are amazed by the amount of people Ash then speaks.

"Whoa so similar to the flying race yesterday it seems like many people are here to compete in this race too" Ash says with Misty and Brock nodding they then hear Leaf's voice.

"HEY GUYS!" Leaf yells the group look at her and smile Leaf as usually is running towards them next to Leaf is her Toedscool running beside her when they make it to the group, Leaf looks at them and speaks.

"You guys made it" Leaf says happily with the group nodding as Misty speaks.

"Did you already register Leaf?" Misty questions Leaf nods and speaks.

"Yeah, registration is this way come on" Leaf says the group nod and follow her to the receptionist area. When they make it, they all sign up Misty will be using Golisopod, Brock with Onix, Leaf with Rapidash, Ash with Tauros and Farfetch'd with Lee which surprises Leaf she looks to Ash and speaks.

"Hey Ash how come Farfetch'd and Lee are competing?" Leaf asks Ash then tells Leaf that this race will decide who will become the leader of his Tauros Leaf nods in understanding. After the group registered, they're now in a waiting area with other trainers the group have all of their Pokemon out Leaf's Pokemon consist of Venusaur, Toedscool, G. Ponyta, Mudbray and Tandemaus. As the groups Pokemon are playing with each other Ash looks at Leaf's Tandemaus and speaks.

"Hey Leaf, why're their two more small mouse Pokemon next to your Tandemaus?" Ash asks Leaf and everyone else look at him confused they look at the mouse Pokemon and get shocked looks on their faces as Leaf yells.

"THERE'S TWO MORE?!" Leaf says in shock as she looks at the 2 small mice Brock then speaks.

"I believe your Tandemaus evolved Leaf did you have a battle before coming here?" Brock asks as Leaf speaks.

"Yeah, I battled a trainer with Tandemaus and defeated him I didn't know Tandemaus evolved" Leaf responds she and Ash quickly take out their Pokedex's to scan the two mons.

"Maushold the Family Pokémon a Normal type. The two little ones just appeared one day. The group might be a family of related Pokémon, but nobody knows for sure." The Pokedex says Leaf looks at the 4 mouses and speaks.

"Aw you two are cute so you must be their children it's great to meet you" Leaf says smiling the two mouse Pokemon look at her and give a happy squeak making Leaf get hearts in her eyes.

"YOU'RE SO CUTE!" Leaf says making the two baby mice happy as they begin to happily crawl on her making Leaf laugh while she's laughing a girl walks over to the group and speaks.

"Hello you're Leaf right? Remember me?" The girl asks making Leaf turn around when she does Leaf, and everyone get shocked looks on their faces as Leaf speaks.

"You're Lara Larame, right? The girl I battled in the SS. Anne Tournament" Leaf says as Lara nods then speaks.

"Yep, that's me I wasn't expecting to see you here how're you?" Lara asks with Leaf and everyone else saying they're doing great Misty then speaks.

"Are you competing too Lara?" Misty asks with Lara nodding as she speaks.

"Why yes as you can see, you're in my hometown called Safari land once a year we've races to see who've bred their Pokemon best my Rapidash and me were last year's champions" Lara responds with the group nodding as Brock gets interested.

"Breeding? Hey if it's alright with you after the race could you tell me your techniques I would love to learn" Brock asks Lara nods happily she then looks to Leaf and speaks.

"I'm happy you're here Leaf because now it'll be my turn to defeat you instead" Lara says pointing to Leaf with determination in her eyes Leaf looks at her smiles and speaks.

"Okay but the one winning this race will be me and my Rapidash" Leaf says with her Rapidash nodding Lara smiles having an excited look in her eyes they then hear a voice.

"Can all trainers please come to the racing area" The voice on the speaker says Lara looks to Leaf and speaks.

"See ya later Leaf and remember I'll be the winner" Lara says as Leaf smiles the group see Lara and the other trainers walk away Ash looks to Leaf and speaks.

"Looks like you got yourself a new rival Leaf" Ash says Leaf looks at him and speaks.

"Yeah, and this just made me more motivated to win don't you agree Rapidash!" Leaf says with the horse nodding Brock then speaks.

"Come on let's go get ready" Brock says with the group nodding as they go and follow the other trainers.


10 minutes later Ash, Misty, Brock, Leaf, Farfetch'd, Lara and the other trainers are at the starting line on top of their riding Pokemon waiting for the race to begin. The groups other Pokemon are in an area that lets them watch the race they're all very excited and hoping for their respective trainer to win. As everyone is waiting to begin the race, they see someone appear on screen the person then speaks.

"Hello everyone!" The person says happily Ash, Misty, Brock and Leaf look at the man and can see that it's the same announcer from the flying race the man then speaks.

"Some of you may've already seen me from the flying race yesterday but as you can see, I'm also the announcer for this race too!" The announcer says with everyone nodding as he continues to speak.

"Now let me go over the rules similar to the flying race there are 6 areas you'll have to cross thru, and the first 4 areas have their own obstacle" The announcer says everyone nods as he continues to speak.

"For the first area your Pokemon will have to run across a grass field, the second area will include an uphill climb to test your Pokemon's endurance, for the third area you'll have to slide down the hill, the forth area is where your Pokemon will have to run across a river either jumping on the stone platforms or swimming, the fifth area is a place where your Pokemon can eat some Pokemon food to recharge their energy and for the last area it's just a straight pathway where your Pokemon will have to do a full sprint to reach the finish line and win!" The announcer says everyone nods as Ash speaks.

"Sounds easy enough we can win Tauros" Ash says with Tauros nodding Brock then speaks.

"If the obstacles are like the ones from the flying race, we'll have to be careful" Brock says with Ash and Misty nodding while Leaf and Lara just continue to stare forward the announcer continues to speak.

"The race will begin in 20 seconds I hope you're already!" The announcer says everyone then see a clock counting down Misty then speaks.

"Let's do this Golisopod" Misty says with the bug samurai nodding, Farfetch'd says the same thing to Lee as well once the clock gets down to 5 seconds the announcer speaks.

"The race begins in 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… 0 You may now begin!" The announcer calls everyone sees the green light and instantly run forward as the announcer speaks.

"And they're off let's see who'll win this year's race!" The announcer says the crowd gives a loud cheer as do the groups Pokemon on the racetrack Lara speaks to her Rapidash.

"Faster Rapidash!" Lara calls her Rapidash nods as it begins to speed up Leaf speaks.

"Don't let them get ahead of you Rapidash!" Leaf says with her fire horse nodding it speeds up more and is now running next to Lara's Rapidash. Leaf's Pokemon begin to cheer loud for their trainer and teammate as the announcer speaks.

"Well, it seems last year's winner and contestant Leaf are up ahead fighting for the lead but contestants Ash, Misty, Brock and Farfetch'd riding on Lee aren't too far behind either but let's see how they deal with the first obstacle!" The announcer says when he does everyone then see a Pidgeot and Arcanine up ahead the announcer then speaks.

"Pidgeot Air Slash and Arcanine Flamethrower!" The announcer calls the two-mons fire the moves forcing the trainers riding on their Pokemon to dodge as the announcer speaks.

"For this first obstacle you'll have to run forward while dodging the Air Slash and Flamethrower will you be able to make it thru? Also make sure not to fall off your Pokemon because if you do, you're out of the race" The announcer says as we then see some Pokemon getting hit throwing their trainers off of their backs Lara and Leaf are unfazed as they speak.

"Break thru Rapidash!" Both girls say their fire horses roar as they're easily able to dodge the slashes of wind/flamethrowers running pass Pidgeot and Arcanine once they do they continue running to the next area. Behind them are Ash, Misty, Brock and Farfetch'd Ash looks at Tauros and Farfetch'd looks at Lee they both speak.

"Keep Going Tauros!" "Far!" Ash and Farfetch'd say both bulls nod as they're also easily able to maneuver thru the Air Slash and Flamethrowers running pass Pidgeot and Arcanine right behind them are Misty, Brock and some other trainers going pass the two mons as well heading towards the next area the announcer then speaks.

"It seems like some trainers have made it thru the first obstacle but how will they deal with the next one? As they're now running up the hill!" The announcer says as we see Lara and Leaf in the lead with everyone else closely behind them. At the top of the hill everyone can see a Gyarados they all get shocked looks on their faces as the announcer speaks.

"For the next obstacle you'll climb up the hill while also trying to dodge Gyarados's attack now Gyarados Hydro Pump!" The announcer calls the large blue sea serpent roars and fires the stream of water at everyone. Lara, Leaf, Ash, Misty, Brock and Farfetch'd are able to nearly dodge the move but some of the trainers behind them are unlucky as they get hit and are out of the race. As everyone continues to dodge Lara looks to her right, she sees a ledge Lara gets an idea and speaks.

"Rapidash head towards the ledge to your right!" Lara calls her fire horse nods it turns right jumping on the ledge allowing it to run up the wall and get on the cliff shocking everyone the announcer then speaks.

"As always an amazing strategy from last year's champion!" The announcer says Lara looks to Leaf and speaks.

"See ya Leaf we're going up ahead!" Lara says as her Rapidash begins to run forward Leaf smirks getting an excited look on her face she then speaks to Rapidash.

"Let's do the same thing Rapidash!" Leaf says her fire horse nods it dodges one more Hydro Pump jumps on the ledge, quickly runs up the wall makes it on the cliff and goes after Lara surprising everyone. Lara looks back she has a smile on her face she turns forward telling Rapidash to go faster. The fire horse nods speeding up more but Leaf and her Rapidash aren't too far behind, meanwhile Ash, Misty, Brock and Farfetch'd are still doing their best to dodge Gyarados's Hydro Pumps Misty gets an idea and speaks.

"Okay Golisopod I want you to run forward!" Misty says the bug samurai roars it dashes forward going uphill the Gyarados looks at Golisopod and fires another Hydro Pump Misty smiles and speaks.

"Golisopod block it with your arms!" Misty calls the bug samurai quickly brings up its arms covering its face. Once the Hydro Pump hits Golisopod is pushed back a little bit but is able to keep running forward as Misty speaks.

"Go! Golisopod!" Misty cheers while Golisopod roars it destroys the Hydro Pump and runs pass Gyarados shocking the sea serpent Misty looks back and speaks.

"We're going up ahead!" Misty says as Golisopod starts sliding downhill going after Lara and Leaf Misty's Pokemon on the sidelines give a loud cheer for her and Golisopod while Ash, Brock and Farfetch'd speak.

"Go! Tauros!" "Go! Onix!" "Far!" The 3 of them yell as do the Pokemon they're riding on they all charge forward Gyarados sees them and fires another Hydro Pump but the three of them are able to narrowly dodge the move finally making it passed Gyarados and starting to slide downhill. The crowd and the groups Pokemon give a loud cheer as the announcer speaks.

"Now that they've made it passed Gyarados and sliding downhill what obstacle will they face next?!" The announcer says as everyone looks at the screen, they can see Lara and Leaf still in the lead with Misty and the others not too far behind them. As they're sliding down the hill Lara and Leaf see something up ahead and quickly speak.

"Look out Rapidash!" They both say the fire horses nod they move out of the way as a Dugtrio appears quickly making a hole Misty sees the hole and speaks.

"Look out Golisopod!" Misty says the bug samurai nods it quickly turns to the right dodging the hole behind Misty Ash, Brock, Farfetch'd and many other trainers can see them dodging the Dugtrio hole. Ash, Brock and Farfetch'd see another Dugtrio appear it quickly makes another hole Ash, Brock and Farfetch'd speak.

"Dodge!" "Far!" The three of them yell Tauros and Lee dodge left and right respectively while Onix jumps over the hole behind them some of the other trainers aren't so lucky as they're unable to dodge and fall in the hole knocked out of the race the announcer then speaks.

"For this obstacle as the Pokemon are sliding down the hill they'll have to try and dodge the Dugtrio and Diglett who appear at random creating holes, if you fall in your knocked out of the race. Now Dugtrio and Diglett keep using Dig!" The announcer says when he does more Dugtrio and Diglett appear making more holes in an instant knocking out more trainers up ahead Lara and Leaf speak.

"Keep dodging Rapidash!" Both girls say their fire horses roar and start to easily dodge the holes surprising everyone. Misty's Golisopod, Brock's Onix and some other trainers are making it thru as well while Ash, Tauros, Farfetch'd and Lee are having some trouble they almost fall into a hole but dodge in time Ash begins to think.

"This is bad if things keep going like this we'll be left behind" Ash thinks to himself as he looks at the Dugtrio and Diglett's disappearing and reappearing an idea sparks in his mind he looks at Tauros and speaks.

"Tauros make sure to get above a Dugtrio or Diglett when they reappear above ground" Ash says Tauros nods as it slides forward next to them Farfetch'd has the same idea it tells Lee with the bull nodding it also slides forward. As they're sliding forward Ash and Farfetch'd can see that a Dugtrio or Diglett are about to appear above ground Ash and Farfetch'd speak.

"NOW!" "FAR!" Ash and Farfetch'd yell as Tauros and Lee get above the moles two Dugtrio's appear from underground launching Ash, Farfetch'd, Tauros and Lee high into the air shocking everyone. As they're flying in the air, they fly pass Lara and Leaf landing on the ground ahead of them Ash and Farfetch'd smile and yell.

"IT WORKED!" "FAR!" Both cheer happily as do Tauros and Lee the announcer then speaks.

"I don't believe my eyes in all of the years I've commented on the race I've never seen a trainer and their Pokemon do something so crazy!" The announcer says as the crowd gives a loud cheer on the sidelines so do Pikachu, Growlithe and Rockruff as they're happily jumping up and down Ash looks to Tauros and speaks.

"Okay Tauros let's keep going!" "Far!" Ash and Farfetch'd say Tauros and Lee nod and quickly start to run forward while everyone behind them finally make it down the hill Lara then speaks.

"That was a crazy move he did" Lara says having a shocked look on her face Leaf looks to her and speaks.

"Yep, that's Ash for you he always comes up with the craziest ideas and they mostly seem to work" Leaf says smiling Lara nods they then see Misty, Brock and some other trainers catching up to them they look at their fire horses and speak.

"Let's go Rapidash!" Both girls say the two fire horses nod as they run forward going after the two Tauros.


2 minutes later Ash and Farfetch'd are still in the lead with Lara, Leaf, Misty, Brock and some other trainers not too far behind. As they keep running, they see a big river along with some stone platforms to allow Pokemon that aren't water types to run across the river Ash then speaks.

"Let's cross this river, Tauros!" Ash says with the bull nodding Farfetch'd tells Lee the same thing as both bulls begin running on the stone platforms crossing the river but the two Rapidash's follow suit as well the announcer then speaks.

"For this part in the race the Pokemon will either have to run on the path or swim in the water to clear this course but as with the other areas this one won't be easy" The announcer says as out of the water appear multiple Seadra's they quickly fire their water guns to try and knock Ash, Farfetch'd, Lara and Leaf off their Pokemon the four of them are able to dodge in time as the announcer speaks.

"For this obstacle the Seadra's will fire water guns to try not only knocking off the trainers but also cause their Pokemon to fall in the water" The announcer says as a Seadra fires a water gun at Ash's Tauros Ash notices and speaks.

"Look out Tauros!" Ash says Tauros quickly dodges when it does another Seadra tries to hit Ash but the boy ducks in time. For Farfetch'd and Lee thanks to its leak Farfetch'd is easily able to knock away the water guns and Lee can easily dodge them. Lara, Leaf and their two Rapidash's are able to dodge as well behind them some of the other trainers aren't so lucky as they're knocked into the water back on the land are Misty and Brock. Brock's Onix is scared as it doesn't know how it can cross with Brock telling the rock snake its fine Misty looks at the river smiles and speaks.

"Okay Golisopod this is where we shine!" Misty says raising her fist in the air the bug samurai roars and dashes forward. Many people assume Misty's Golisopod would swim in the water but instead of swimming Golisopod is running on top of the water shocking everyone as the announcer speaks.

"Look at this everyone contestant Misty's Golisopod is quickly running on top of the water!" The announcer says everyone watches Golisopod running at an incredible speed the Seadra's try to stop it, but Golisopod easily blows pass them and makes it on land shocking everyone as she's now in the lead. Misty's Pokemon give a loud cheer before Golisopod continues to run Misty looks back she looks at Ash and speaks.

"See ya Ash we're going up ahead" Misty says smiling at the boy making Ash smirk Misty then tells Golisopod to run the bug samurai nods as it begins to run forward Ash's Tauros along with Lee finally make it on land Ash looks at Tauros and speaks.

"Come on Tauros we can't let Misty and Golisopod get ahead of us" Ash states having a determined look on his face the bull nods as it along with Lee run forward behind them are Lara's and Leaf's Rapidash's they make it on land too and continue to run. Meanwhile on the other side of the lake are Brock and Onix Brock looks at the rock snake and speaks.

"It's okay Onix I know you're not a fan of the water we can try again next time" Brock says Onix nods but it feels frustrated that it can't get passed the lake, or can it? Onix thinks to itself getting an idea it starts to back away a few feet getting a running start Brock looks at the rock snake and speaks.

"Um Onix?" Brock says when he does Onix lets out a mighty roar it charges forward shocking Brock as he speaks.

"ONIX STOP YOU'LL RUN INTO THE LAKE!" Brock yells but the Rock snake doesn't listen as it's about to hit the water Onix then leaps high into the air shocking everyone. Onix keeps going until it reaches land on the other side of the lake when Onix lands it shakes the ground a little bit. Everyone is speechless at what they just witness as the announcer speaks.

"Well, I speak for everyone when I say that had to have been the most impressive thing that has happened in this race!" The announcer says with the crowd giving a loud cheer in agreement Brock's Pokemon as well as Ash's, Misty's and Leaf's Pokemon also cheer. Meanwhile on Onix's back Brock has calmed down he looks at Onix and speaks.

"You really scared me there Onix I really thought we were going to fall in the lake" Brock says as Onix nods apologetically Brock smiles and speaks.

"But I must say Onix that was really amazing come on let's catch up to the others and win this race" Brock says having a determined look in his eyes Onix nods it gives a mighty roar and sprints forward wanting to catch up to everyone else ahead of it.


5 minutes later Misty riding on her Golisopod is still in the lead with Ash, Farfetch'd, Leaf, Lara and Brock not too far behind. As Golisopod continues to run Misty sees something up ahead she smiles and speaks.

"Look Golisopod we're almost at the next area where you can eat some food let's hurry" Misty says with the bug Samurai nodding it starts running faster as do everyone else behind them they all reach the next area at the same time and their Pokemon begin to eat food the announcer then speaks.

"The trainers and their Pokemon have made it to the area we're their Pokemon will have to eat food to recharge themselves. But they must eat fast so that they can get a head start and reach the finish line" The announcer says on the screen the crowd can see that the Pokemon are eating their food as fast as they can but also making sure not to eat too fast Ash then speaks.

"Yeah, that's it Tauros you're almost there!" Ash says with the bull nodding Farfetch'd also says the same thing to Lee while Farfetch'd eats some food too as it's also hungry. The others give their Pokemon encouragement hoping their Pokemon finishes first 30 seconds later Lara's Rapidash finishes her meal first Lara gets on the horse and speaks.

"See yall later I'm getting my trophy let's go Rapidash!" Lara says happily her Rapidash quickly sprints forward leaving everyone behind Ash then speaks.

"Come on Tauros let's go!" "Far!" Ash and Farfetch'd say the two bulls finished eating and sprint forward as well. Misty's Golisopod and Brock's Onix have finished their meals and start running forward meanwhile the last one who hasn't finished yet is Leaf's Rapidash who's still eating Leaf looks at the fire horse and speaks.

"You're almost there Rapidash" Leaf says the fire horse nods as it finally finish's its food and is ready to continue Leaf smiles, she gets on the horses back and speaks.

"Okay Rapidash lets win!" Leaf says happily with Rapidash nodding it sprints forward to try and catch up with everyone else.

2 minutes later Lara still riding on her Rapidash is still in the lead with everyone else behind her she sees the finish line up ahead as the announcer speaks.

"We've finally made it everyone the final stretch of the race is just a sprint to the finish line let's see who's the faster Pokemon!" The announcer says with the crowd giving a loud cheer Lara looks to her Rapidash and speaks.

"Faster Rapidash we're almost there!" Lara says the fire horse nods as it begins to speed up more then out of nowhere Ash, and Farfetch'd riding on Tauros and Lee respectively appear next to Lara's left side Ash looks to her and speaks.

"Sorry Lara but I'm going to win" Ash says with Farfetch'd saying the same thing then on Lara's right side appear Misty and Brock riding on Golisopod and Onix respectively Misty then speaks.

"Come on Golisopod we're almost there!" Misty says as the bug samurai begins to run faster Brock then speaks.

"Come on Onix!" Brock says the rock snake nods as it begins to go faster too the announcer then speaks.

"Look at this everyone it seems contestants Lara, Ash, Farfetch'd, Misty and Brock are trying to come in first who will win?!" The announcer says as the crowd begin to cheer on the team, they want to win the groups Pokemon in the side lines cheer for their trainers. Meanwhile behind everyone is Leaf riding on her Rapidash Leaf smiles then speaks.

"This is it Rapidash just like we planned let's go fast!" Leaf says her Rapidash nods it begins to heat up and starts running very fast. Leaf's Rapidash keeps running fast until it passes the others shocking them, Leaf turns to them having a smile on her face she then turns forwards as her Rapidash heads for the finish line Lara smiles and speaks.

"Not bad Leaf but the one's winning this race are me and my Rapidash!" Lara states having fire in her eyes feeling the resolve from her trainer Lara's Rapidash heats up as well the flames almost hit Ash and Misty causing their Pokemon to slow down. Lara's Rapidash shoots forward instantly making it towards Leaf and her Rapidash. Leaf and Lara look at each other they both have smiles on their faces they turn their heads facing the finish line and yell.

"GOOO! RAPIDASH!" Both girls yell as do their fire horses they heat up even more going faster and faster everyone is focused on them seeing who's going to come out the victor. They keep going until they pass the finish line followed by Ash, Farfetch'd, Misty and Brock passing the finish line too. Once they've passed through it there Pokemon stop running and begin to pant heavily the announcer then speaks.

"After reviewing the footage, we now know who the winner is, and everyone's placements take a look!" The announcer says as the screen appears showing everyone's placements when they look at the screen everyone is surprised as the announcer speaks.

"Coming in 6th place is the team of Brock and Onix, 5th place goes to the team of Farfetch'd and Lee, 4th place goes to the team of Ash and Tauros, 3rd place goes to the team of Misty and Golisopod, 2nd place goes to last year's champions Lara and her Rapidash and the team who came in first place becoming this year's winners are Leaf and her Rapidash!" The announcer says as the crowd and Leaf's Pokemon give a loud cheer Leaf gets a big smile on her face she looks at Rapidash and speaks.

"We did it Rapidash! We did it! I knew I could count on you!" Leaf says happily while hugging the fire horse making Rapidash happy Brock looks at Onix and speaks.

"It's okay Onix you tried your best" Brock says with Onix nodding Ash along with Tauros walk over to Farfetch'd and Lee and speaks.

"You two put up a good fight but in the end we placed higher and Lee this means that Tauros is the leader of you, Blaze and Aqua I hope you're okay with that" Ash says Lee looks at Tauros as Tauros looks at him Lee is disappointed that it couldn't become the leader but it knew deep down that Tauros has more qualities that make it a leader Lee smiles accepting it making Ash, Farfetch'd and Tauros smile meanwhile with Misty and Golisopod.

"Well, it may not have been first place but coming in third is great and we beat Ash, so I'm satisfied" Misty says with Golisopod nodding Ash looks at her and speaks.

"You may've beaten me in this race but when it comes to battling, I'm still better than you" Ash says making Misty slightly annoyed as she speaks.

"You better than me? Please it's obvious that I'm the better trainer" Misty says as Ash speaks.

"No way I've defeated you multiple times in battle" Ash says as Misty speaks.

"That's because I'm going easy on you since you're still a beginner trainer while I'm a gym leader" Misty says in a mocking tone making Ash annoyed as he speaks.

"Okay then how about we battle right here right now I'll show you that I'm the superior trainer" Ash says holding a Pokeball forward Misty smirks and speaks.

"Fine by me bring it!" Misty says also holding a Pokeball forward both kids look at each other in the eyes having serious looks before they begin Brock comes in the middle and speaks.

"Aren't you guys forgetting that we should be celebrating Leaf's win?" Brock says Ash and Misty stop what they're doing they look at Leaf who's smiling and waving at them Ash and Misty smile too they along with Brock and their Pokemon run up to Leaf and Rapidash and say.

"CONGRATULATIONS!" They all say making Leaf and Rapidash happy as they're congratulating them Lara and her Rapidash walk over. The group notice her they get out of their way once Lara reaches Leaf; she looks at her and speaks.

"I must say it sucks that I lost to you again it's frustrating but at the same time I'm happy you gave me and Rapidash a great challenge so congratulations on becoming this year's winners" Lara says smiling holding her hand out with her Rapidash nodding Leaf smiles grabbing her hand and speaks.

"Thanks Lara me and Rapidash enjoyed racing you too let's do it again sometime" Leaf says with her Rapidash nodding Lara nods both girls shake hands as the crowd claps for them.


20 minutes later there was an awarding ceremony Leaf received a trophy and got her and Rapidash's picture taken. After that Lara invited them to stay at her house, many hours pass as they all played many games, Brock learned a lot from Lara when it came to Pokemon breeding, they also ate a lot of food too. As everyone went to bed Ash's Rockruff and Growlithe were still up they smelled something in the ground they dug it up and found a pair of gold teeth the two puppies take the teeth inside and go asleep.

It's now the next day everyone feels refreshed and Lara made everyone a great breakfast. Rockruff and Growlithe showed Ash the gold teeth they found Lara tells him that there's a man in Fuchsia City who's looking for his gold teeth if Ash gives it to him, he might be able to teach one of Ash's Pokemon a new move. Once Ash hears that he gets excited the gang are now outside of Lara's house saying goodbye before they leave Lara speaks.

"It was great seeing yall again and Leaf whenever we compete with each other again I'll win" Lara says smiling Leaf looks at her and speaks.

"I look forward to it" Leaf responds smiling as well after that the gang leave heading to the area where Lara told them to go when, they make it they're in front of a big house Ash walks forward knocks on the door and speaks.

"Hello is anyone here? We've the gold teeth we would like to return to you" Ash says when he does an old man appears and yells.

"TEETH!" The man yells scaring everyone making Misty's Sobble cry once it starts crying everyone else begins to cry too Ash looks at Misty and speaks.

"Misty calm Sobble down!" Ash says while tears comedically fall from his eyes Misty nods as she begins to soothe Sobble calming the blue chameleon down a few seconds later Sobble then closes its eyes and goes asleep stopping everyone from crying. When everyone stops crying the old man looks at Ash and out his hands Ash hands the man the gold teeth, when he does the man puts the teeth in his mouth he smiles and speaks.

"Sorry for scaring you my name is Baoba and I'm the Safari Zone Warden" The man says the group nod as they introduce themselves too the Baoba smiles and invites them inside. When they're inside Baoba offers them tea the kids thank him, they take one sip of the tea and absolutely love it making the old man happy once he sits down, he looks at Ash and speaks.

"Now seeing as you've found my gold teeth, I'll give you a reward" Baoba says making Ash excited as he speaks.

"Cool what is it?!" Ash asks excitedly Baoba reaches in his pocket pulling out a disk the gang look at it as Leaf speaks.

"Is that a TM?" Leaf asks with Baoba nodding as Misty speaks.

"What move does it contain?" Misty asks as Baoba speaks.

"It contains the move Surf" Baoba responds surprising the group Brock turns to Ash and speaks.

"This is great Ash this move should help power up your water Pokemon" Brock says Ash nods as Baoba speaks.

"I'm sorry to tell you this but I will not be giving this TM to your water Pokemon as there's another Pokemon I'll be giving it to" Baoba says confusing the gang as Ash speaks.

"Another Pokemon? One of my other Pokemon can learn Surf?" Ash questions Baoba nods and speaks.

"Why yes and it's the Pokemon that's on your shoulder" Baoba says pointing at Pikachu shocking everyone as Ash speaks.

"Pikachu?! Pikachu can learn Surf?!" Ash exclaims as Brock speaks.

"I've seen Raichu's use the move Surf before but never a Pikachu" Brock says Baoba nods and speaks.

"Yes, you're correct a Pikachu using the move Surf is very rare and are only usually only able to use it when they become a Raichu but I believe your Pikachu can learn it" Baoba says as Ash speaks.

"Why do you think my Pikachu can learn the move?" Ash asks as Baoba speaks.

"I say this because I watched your battle against that boy Ritche on TV I was amazed by how strong your Pikachu is and the bond you've with it so I believe that if any Pikachu can learn Surf, it would be yours" Baoba responds Ash nods as Baoba continues to speak.

"So, what do you say Ash do you want to try it because if you teach Pikachu Surf it can help with its weakness against ground type Pokemon" Baoba says as Ash begins to think.

"That's true if Pikachu learns Surf, it'll be able to damage ground type Pokemon and if that's the case then if I face Giovanni again it'll be our trump card against his Garchomp and many other ground types" Ash thinks to himself he looks at Pikachu and speaks.

"What do you think Pikachu do you want to learn Surf?" Ash asks Pikachu thinks about it for a little bit it has the same thoughts as Ash Pikachu looks at Ash and speaks.

"Pika" Pikachu responds telling Ash that it wants to learn it making Ash happy he looks at Baoba and speaks.

"As you can see Baoba my Pikachu wants to learn Surf so please teach it" Ash says looking at the old man Baoba smiles and speaks.

"Okay then come on let's go to my backyard there's a pond there that can help Pikachu concentrate" Baoba says the group nod and follow the man to his backyard. When they make it, they see the pond Misty's Sobble and Quaxly instantly go to the pond and begin to play in it making the group smile Baoba walks over to Ash and speaks.

"You ready?" Baoba asks Ash nods he puts Pikachu on the ground Baoba bends down placing the TM on Pikachu's head. When he does Pikachu closes its eyes as the TM glows white for a few seconds until the light is gone the TM turns black showcasing that it was a success Baoba looks to Ash and speaks.

"Okay then give it a try" Baoba says Ash nods Misty calls back Sobble and Quaxly so they aren't in the way Ash and Pikachu walk to the pond and close their eyes. There is complete silence while Ash and Pikachu are concentrating, they feel a gust of wind Ash and Pikachu open their eyes as Ash speaks.

"Pikachu use Surf!" Ash calls Pikachu yells it a blue outline appears on its body the yellow mouse then lifts its hands up once it does the water in the pond begins to rise until its above Ash and Pikachu everyone is surprised Ash has a smile on his face and speaks.

"That's it Pikachu keep going!" Ash cheers Pikachu nods it tries to control the water, but its blue outline goes away causing the wave of water to come crashing down on Ash and Pikachu. The wave keeps going until it hits Misty, Brock, Leaf and Baoba too making them all covered in water. Once the water goes away everyone is soaked Leaf then speaks.

"Aw man I'm all wet" Leaf says with Misty and Brock nodding they then look at Ash and Pikachu they see Ash pick up Pikachu and speak.

"That's great Pikachu it's not mastered yet, but you were able to summon/control the water!" The boy says happily while hugging Pikachu making the yellow mouse smile as it hugs Ash back the group look at them and smile Baoba walks over to Ash and speaks.

"Would you look at that your Pikachu was able to lift up the water but it's still not perfected make sure you keep training so you can master it" Baoba says Ash and Pikachu nod telling the man that they'll keep training until they master Surf making the old man happy. Misty, Brock and Leaf walk over telling Pikachu congrats on learning Surf Misty looks at Ash and speaks.

"You know Ash if you need help my water Pokemon can help Pikachu master Surf too" Misty says Ash nods telling her thank you.


10 minutes later the group leave Baoba's house thanking him Baoba wishes Ash luck in the league and his travels. When they make it to the Pokemon Center Ash has an excited look on his face and speaks.

"You know now that Pikachu learned Surf I feel ready to challenge the Fuchsia Gym let's head their tomorrow!" Ash says with Pikachu nodding Leaf then speaks.

"Um sorry to tell you this Ash but the gym is currently closed" Leaf says shocking Ash as he speaks.

"Closed?! What do you mean closed?!" Ash asks getting in Leaf's face the girl pushes Ash away as she speaks.

"What I mean is Koga the Fuchsia City gym leader along with his trainers are currently helping getting things ready for the Fuchsia City end of year festival so he decided to close the gym down for the time being until the festival is over" Leaf responds making Ash sad as he speaks.

"Man, and I was really looking forward to my gym battle" Ash says in a disappointed tone with Pikachu disappointed as well Brock then looks at a poster and speaks.

"Hey Ash, it looks like you don't have to wait for your battle for long since the festival is just 2 days away" Brock says Ash and Pikachu instantly perk up and get excited Ash then speaks.

"Nice if the festival's 2 days away then Koga should be there if I find him, I'll request to have a gym battle with him the next day. This will also give me time to train the other Pokemon I caught at the Safari Zone too so they can be ready when I use them in my gym battle." Ash says with the group nodding as Misty speaks.

"The festival sounds fun too it seems like there will be many games, food and at the end they'll launch fireworks for the beginning of the new year" Misty says making the group get excited as Leaf speaks.

"Also don't forget we can meet up with Joe and Giselle again too they've been looking forward to seeing you guys again (well Giselle's mostly been looking forward to seeing Ash)" Leaf says thinking that last part to herself Ash, Brock and Pikachu get excited to see them again while Misty isn't looking forward to seeing Giselle again. Even though Misty and Giselle are on good terms Misty knows Giselle is going to be annoying when it comes to Ash, but she won't let that stop her from having fun in the festival Ash then speaks.

"Okay then we've our plans for the next 2 days I'll train my Pokemon and then we'll go to the festival and have fun!" Ash cheers raising his fist up with everyone else doing the same they look at each other and smile as the same. Meanwile with Jessie, James and Meowth they're currently at a diner they've finished eating all of the food they order and feel full.

"Ah that was amazing." James says with Jessie and Meowth nodding Jessie then speaks.

"Come on it's time we continue our mission of watching the Twerp" Jessie says as they go to leave the diner a man appears in front of them having an angry look on his face, he looks at the trio and speaks.

"So, are you three really going to leave without paying?" The man asks as James speaks.

"Oh, I'm sorry about that sir I'll pay right now" James says he pulls out his wallet when he opens it he sees there's nothin inside he looks at Jessie and speaks.

"Um do you happen to have any money, Jessie?" James asks as Jessie speaks.

"Really you're having me a beautiful lady pay? the nerve fine but you'll have to repay me later" Jessie responds she pulls out her wallet when she does, she opens it and like James there's nothing inside she gets a shock expression on her face. Jessie and James begin to sweat profusely they look at Meowth and speak.

"You should have some money right Meowth?" The two adults asks but the scratch cat shakes his head no making Jessie and James more nervous as the man looks at them and speaks.

"So, you really don't have any money will guess you'll just have to work it off" The man says as Jessie speaks.

"Please can you let us go this once I promise we'll pay you back" Jessie asks politly as the man speaks.

"Well, I would've if your Pokemon weren't currently eating anymore food" The man responds confusing the trio they look back at the table and see Wynaut, Arbox, Weezing, Victreebel and Lickytung all happily eating food when they're done, they let out a loud burp satisfied. Jessie, James and Meowth get shocked looks on their face Jessie and James feel a hand on their shoulders the turn around as the man speaks.

"You start today and work until you can pay me back" The man says making the trio yell.

"NOOOOOO!" The trio let out a loud yell as the chapter ends.

Thank you for reading if you made it this far. Short chapter this week tell me how did you guys feel about the race were you satisfied with Leaf winning? I decided to have Leaf win as she was close to winning in the last race and Lara being here gave her extra motivation to try and win.

What are your thoughts on Pikachu learning Surf? I decided to have Pikachu learn Surf so it can help out with its weakness with ground types Pikachu hasn't mastered the move yet similar to Magikarp mastering Hydro Pump and Vulpix with Blizzard it'll take Pikachu awhile to fully master the move but with the help of Misty and Ash's water types it should help Pikachu learn the move a little bit easier.

Next chapter will come out next week it'll be a fun chapter with the group enjoying the festival reuniting with not only Giselle and Joe but other characters too I hope you all look forward to it and can you guess who'll appear next chapter?

Next time chapter 36: The Fuchsia City Festival

See you all next time!