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Kanto Arc

Chapter 37 Fuchsia Gym trainer battle 1 vs Janine

Hello everyone, this chapter will mainly focus on Ash and Janine's battle I hope you all enjoy.

The chapter begins an hour after the last one ended after talking to Professor Oak Ash got the Pokemon he feels will be good against Janine. The Pokemon he has currently are Pikachu, Charmeleon, Haunter, Krokorok, Blaze and Kingler. For the past hour Ash has been doing some last-minute training with them making sure they're ready for the battle let's now zoom in on the training.

"Charmeleon use Flamethrower and Krokorok use Stone Edge to block it!" Ash calls Charmeleon fires the stream of fire at the croc before the fire hits Krokorok, it quickly summons a sharp stone blocking the flames. When the flames go away, and the Stone Edge disappears Charmeleon appears in front of Krokorok having its claws ready Ash then speaks.

"Charmeleon Dragon Claw and Krokorok counter with your Dragon Claw!" Ash calls both Charmeleon's and Krokorok's claws glow in green dragon energy they collide and try to push the other back there's an explosion forcing both mons to skid back. When they stop Charmeleon and Krokorok look at each other and smile Ash smiles too he then looks at Blaze and Kingler and speaks.

"Kingler use Crabhammer and Blaze counter with Flame Charge!" Ash calls both mons charge at each other and collide even though Kingler has the type advantage it's still struggling to push Blaze back there's an explosion making the two-mons skid away from each other as Ash makes his next command.

"Kingler Liquidation and Blaze dodge then use Iron Head!" Ash calls Kingler's claws become water blades it goes to hit Blaze, but the bull is able to easily dodge. Blaze then covers its head in steel energy it goes to hit Kingler but the crab puts his arms up blocking the move when Blaze collides with Kingler the crab skids back a few feet but is fine it pinches its pincers together ready to continue. Ash smiles, he then looks at Pikachu and Haunter and gives out his commands.

"Pikachu use Thunder Bolt and Haunter counter with Dark Pulse!" Ash calls Pikachu quickly fires the bolt of electricity as Haunter fires the stream of dark energy both moves collide creating an explosion Ash makes his next command.

"Pikachu use Quick Attack then Iron Tail and Haunter block it with Shadow Punch!" Ash calls Pikachu quickly dashes forward it covers its tail in steel energy as it goes to hit Haunter the ghost blocks with Shadow Punch and easily knocks Pikachu away. Once Pikachu lands back on the battlefield it sparks its cheeks ready to continue with Haunter thinking the same Ash then continues to give his Pokemon commands while off to the side Misty, Brock and Leaf are watching them train Misty then speaks.

"Ash is really taking his training seriously" Misty says as Brock speaks.

"It's been a while since he's had a gym battle, and this will be the first time his new Pokemon get to battle in a gym too so he's making sure that they're ready" Brock says Misty nods as Leaf speaks.

"I have to say all of Ash's Pokemon look pumped" Leaf says with Misty and Brock nodding they then see all of Ash's Pokemon collide with each other and skid back they all stare at their respective training partners ready to continue as Ash speaks.

"Okay I think that's enough training for now I don't want you guys to wear yourselves out before our battle with Janine let's take a break" Ash says his Pokemon nod and begin to relax Misty, Brock and Leaf walk over to Ash as Leaf speaks.

"Your Pokemon are looking great Ash they're really looking forward to this battle" Leaf says as Ash nods Misty looks at Haunter and speaks.

"It seems Haunter is still raring to go" Misty says everyone looks at Haunter still training Ash then speaks.

"Yeah, it's been a while since Haunter's battled Prof. Oak and Ms. Daisy told me that Haunter wants to keep growing stronger and improve itself, but I get the feeling that Haunter wants more" Ash responds the group nod Brock begins to think he smiles and speaks.

"Hey Ash, I've an idea for how Haunter can grow stronger" Brock says making Ash interested he looks to Brock and speaks.

"Okay what is it?" Ash asks as Brock speaks.

"Let's trade my Alolan Graveler and your Haunter" Brock says holding Graveler's Pokeball forward shocking the group as Ash speaks.

"Trade? You want to trade your Graveler for my Haunter how would that make Haunter stronger?" Ash questions as Brock speaks.

"Simple when we trade it'll allow Graveler and Haunter to evolve and when they do we can trade right back" Brock answers as Ash speaks.

"I see so that's what you mean but are you sure that's what Graveler wants?" Ash asks as Brock speaks.

"Yes, like your Haunter I get the feeling that my Graveler has been ready to evolve for a while now" Brock responds Ash nods he then walks over to Haunter and speaks.

"Hey Haunter, me and Brock are going to do a trade which will allow you to evolve into a Gengar, once that happens you won't be a Haunter anymore are you okay with that?" Ash asks Haunter thinks about it for a little bit the ghost then looks at Ash smiles and speaks.

"Haunt" Haunter nods saying it wants to do it as it'll help it grow stronger Ash nods, he looks to Brock and speaks.

"Okay Brock Haunter's okay with it and so am I let's trade" Ash says Brock nods the group then head to the Pokemon Center so Ash and Brock can trade.


5 minutes later Ash and Brock are at the trading machine they have both Haunter and Graveler out they look at them as Brock speaks.

"This is it Graveler you'll finally get to evolve" Brock says as Graveler happily nods Ash looks at Haunter and speaks.

"It's finally time Haunter with this trade you'll become a Gengar and become stronger but even when you evolve, we'll continue to train and reach greater heights" "Pika" Ash and Pikachu say Haunter nods the Nurse Joy tells Ash and Brock its time both boys nod they return Haunter and Graveler to their Pokeball's and put them on the trade machine. When they do the Nurse Joy presses a few buttons activating the machine the two Pokeball's are sucked inside everyone then looks at the screen they see the Pokeball's pass by each other and go to Ash and Brock respectively both boys' pick up the Pokeball's as Nurse Joy speaks.

"Now please place the Pokeball's back on the machine so they can go back to their respective owner" Nurse Joy says Ash and Brock nod they place the Pokeball's on the machine again Nurse Joy starts it up again as the same thing happens like last time after a few seconds both Ash and Brock got their Pokemon back when they pick up the Pokeball's both boys can feel that their Pokemon have gotten stronger as they're staring at the Pokeball's Leaf then speaks.

"Come on don't keep us waiting send them out" Leaf says both boys nod Brock then speaks.

"Here we go Golem come out!" Brock says once he throws the Pokeball the mon appears as it takes shape everyone can see that it looks different from a Kanto Golem its forearms are shorter, has a black beard and coming out the top of its body are two large rocks taking the shape of a cannon the mon looks at everyone and speaks.

"Golem" The Megaton Pokemon says everyone is in awe at the sight of the Pokemon Brock goes to Golem and hugs it.

"Congrats on evolving Golem!" Brock says happily with Golem nodding as the group smile Misty looks to Ash and speaks.

"So, Ash aren't you going to bring out Gengar?" Misty asks the boy nods he takes a deep breath and speaks.

"Gengar, I choose you!" Ash says throwing the Pokeball what appears is a dark purple, roundish, bipedal Pokemon with red eyes and a wide mouth everyone looks at it they see that Gengar has its eyes closed and has a frown on its face as they wonder what's wrong with it Gengar quickly opens its eyes and speaks.

"GENGAR!" Gengar says making a scary face causing everyone (including Nurse Joy) to yell and fall on the ground while Gengar laughs hysterically the group stand back up they look at Gengar as Misty speaks.

"Well looks like Gengar got to keep his old personality" Misty says with the group nodding Ash and Leaf take out their Pokedex's and scan Gengar.

"Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon the evolved form of Haunter. A Ghost and Poison type. Gengar can pass through dimensions and appear almost anywhere. Since Gengar absorbs any warmth around it, the temperature suddenly drops wherever it appears. Gengar are happy whenever they're scaring people" The Pokedex says as they look at the still laughing Gengar Ash smiles he walks to Gengar and speaks.

"Hey Gengar congratulations on evolving I can feel the power you've gained I just know we can defeat Janine" Ash states with Pikachu agreeing Gengar nods it floats over to Ash when it does Gengar and Ash fist bump and smile at each other for a few seconds Ash then turns away from Gengar and speaks.

"Okay I'm ready let's go!" "Pika!" "Gen!" Ash states with Pikachu and Gengar agreeing Misty, Brock and Leaf nod Ash returns Gengar to its Pokeball as he and the rest of the group head out of the Pokemon Center heading towards the Fuchsia gym. A few minutes later they make it to the gym they're in front of the doors the gang walk inside as soon as they do they see a Golisopod and a Greninja battling each other commanded by Samurai and Sanpei shocking the group Samurai makes his command.

"Golisopod Liquidation!" Samurai calls his Golisopod makes two water blades and dash's towards Greninja as Sanpei makes a command.

"Greninja use Double Team to dodge then Water Shuriken!" Sanpei calls Greninja becomes a normal type summoning the clones dodging Golisopod's water blades it then turns into a water type and fires 5 water shuriken's at the bug samurai as they're about to hit it Samurai makes a command.

"Golisopod block with your arms!" Samurai calls Golisopod quickly brings up its arms blocking the 5-water shuriken's once it does Greninja appears in front of the bug Samurai Sanpei makes a command.

"Aerial Ace!" "Counter with Poison Jab!" Both trainers call Greninja's fist glows as it becomes a flying type it's about to hit Golisopod until Golisopod counters back with Poison Jab the two mons collide creating an explosion they then skid back to their respective trainer ready to continue the group is in awe at the power these two Pokemon have as Leaf speaks.

"Wow looks like these two have gotten stronger they're going to give you a real challenge Ash" Leaf says Ash nods he smiles and speaks.

"That's what I'm hoping for" Ash responds with the others nodding Koga then notices the group he looks at Samurai and Sanpei and speaks.

"That's enough training for now your challenger is here" Koga says Sanpei and Samurai turn their heads they see Ash and smile they return their Pokemon and walk off the battlefield Koga looks to Ash and speaks.

"You've finally arrived Ash are you ready for your battles today?" Koga asks as Ash speaks.

"Yeah, me and my Pokemon are ready" Ash responds with Pikachu sparking its cheeks Koga nods he looks at Janine the girl nods she then quickly jumps onto to the battlefield taking her position. Ash goes to take his position as well while Misty, Brock and Leaf go sit in the stands Sanpei and Samurai go and sit next to Koga the referee then appears he takes his position and speaks.

"This is a 5v5 Fuchsia Gym trainer battle between Janine the daughter of the Fuchsia Gym Leader Master Koga and the challenger Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town both trainers are allowed to substitute their Pokemon at any time and the winner is decided on whoever defeats all of their opponents Pokemon first if both trainers are ready, please bring out your first Pokemon!" The ref calls Janine takes out a Pokeball and speaks.

"Here I come Ash get ready Ariados appear!" Janine says when she does everyone sees something fall from atop the ceiling it lands on the battlefield Ash and Leaf scan it with their Pokedex's.

"Ariados, the Long Leg Pokémon a Bug and Poison type. The evolved form of Spinarak. Ariados is able to spin extremely strong, sticky webs to trap its adversaries." The Pokedex says Misty looks at it and gets scared.

"I hate bugs" Misty says with her Sobble agreeing as Leaf speaks.

"Hmmm Ariados huh this should be an easy win for Ash if he uses one of his fire types" Leaf says as Brock speaks.

"True but we should also consider that Janine probably has ways to counter Ariados's weakness against fire types" Brock says with Leaf nodding they turn to the battlefield they see Ash in thought he then breaks away from his thoughts grabs a Pokeball and speaks.

"Charmeleon I choose you!" Ash calls sending the fire lizard in it gives a mighty roar and gets into a battle stance Janine smiles as Misty speaks.

"So, he's going with Charmeleon first" Misty says as Brock speaks.

"I hope Ash knows that this might not be an easy win for Charmeleon" Brock says with Misty and Leaf nodding the ref then speaks.

"Now that both trainers have sent out their Pokemon you may now begin!" The ref calls Ash quickly makes the first move.

"Charmeleon use Flamethrower!" Ash calls Charmeleon quickly fires the flames towards Ariados Janine makes her command.

"Ariados Protect then Swords Dance!" Janine calls the long legged Pokemon quickly summons a protective barrier blocking the flames when the flames are gone three swords appear and dance around Ariados sharply increasing its attack power Ariados roars as Janine makes her next move.

"Ariados use Night Shade!" "Dodge Charmeleon!" Both trainers call Ariados fires ghostly energy at Charmeleon the fire lizard easily dodges the move once it does Ariados appears in front of Charmeleon Janine makes her next command.

"Use Sticky Web!" Janine calls Ariados quickly shoots the web in Charmeleon's face wrapping around Charmeleon lowering its speed Ash makes his next command.

"Charmeleon use Flamethrower to burn the webs!" "Ariados Toxic Thread!" Both trainers call before Charmeleon can shoot out the fire Ariados shoots out a toxic web it wraps around Charmeleon not only lowering its speed more but also poisoning it. As Charmeleon groans from the poison Janine makes her next command.

"Ariados use Swords Dance then Baton Pass!" Janine calls Ariados roars sharply increasing its attack power it then summons a baton and goes back in its Pokeball what appears in Ariados's place is an Arbox shocking Ash as Brock speaks.

"I see so Janine had Ariados slow down Charmeleon and poison it then uses Swords Dance and Baton Pass to bring in Arbox so it would have an easier time to take out Charmeleon" Brock says with Misty and Leaf nodding Janine then speaks.

"It's over for your Charmeleon Ash Arbox use Poison Tail!" Janine calls Arbox roars, it covers its tail in poison and jumps towards Charmeleon as it's about to hit the fire lizard Ash makes a command.

"Charmeleon dodge then use Flamethrower!" Ash calls Charmeleon narrowly dodges Arbox's attack by rolling to the side making Arbox hit its tail on the ground Charmeleon then heats up its mouth and fires the flames getting rid of the sticky web and poison thread as the Flamethrower is about to hit Arbox Janine makes a command.

"Arbox destroy it with Fire Fang!" Janine calls Arbox's mouth is covered with fire it bites down hard on the Flamethrower easily destroying it when it does Ash makes his next move.

"Charmeleon use Swords Dance then Dragon Claw!" Ash calls Charmeleon sharply increases its attack power fast it then shoots towards Arbox as it goes to hit the Cobra Janine makes a command.

"Arbox use Haze!" Janine calls Arbox quickly shoots out a black haze in front of Charmeleon making the fire lizard stop its advances as it begins to cough. As it's doing so Charmeleon can feel the attack boost it got from Swords Dance disappearing Ash then speaks.

"Charmeleon Arbox's hiding inside the Haze try to sense it and when you do use Flamethrower!" Ash calls Charmeleon nods it feels the poison affecting it but doesn't let it bother it as Charmeleon tries to look for Arbox it feels the Cobra behind it Charmeleon quickly turns around its about to use Flamethrower, but Janine makes a command.

"Arbox use Screech!" Janine calls Arbox gives a loud ear-piercing screech hurting Charmeleon's ears. The fire lizard tries to fight through it but is unable to it stops the Flamethrower and begins to cover its ears Charmeleon feels its defense getting lower Janine smiles and makes her next command.

"Now use Wrap!" Janine calls Arbox quickly wraps its body around Charmeleon and begins to squeeze Charmeleon hard making the fire lizard cry out in pain as Ash speaks.

"Charmeleon!" Ash calls in worry while watching Arbox squeeze Charmeleon Janine speaks.

"You should have Charmeleon forfeit Ash because if you keep it in battle, it'll more than likely either faint to Arbox's Wrap attack or the poison there's nothing more Charmeleon can do so free Charmeleon from any more pain I suggests you have it forfeit" Janine says in a serious tone Ash grits his teeth thinking on what he can do next in the stands Brock speaks.

"This is bad Janine has put Ash in a really tough position if he keeps Charmeleon in it'll faint" Brock says as Leaf speaks.

"But he also can't forfeit either as Charmeleon wouldn't agree to that" Leaf says with Brock nodding Misty then looks to Ash and cheers.

"Come on Ash, you can do it!" "Sob!" "Quax!" Misty, Sobble and Quaxly cheer on Ash the boy nods and begins to think on what he can do next.

"This is just the beginning of the battle and Janine is already giving me this much trouble already, Charmeleon's in trouble if I let it stay in battle it'll either faint do to poison or Arbox squeezing it but if I forfeit I know Charmeleon wouldn't agree to that as it would want to keep fighting so there has to be a way for Charmeleon to win" Ash thinks to himself as he's thinking he remembers that whenever Charmeleon uses Overheat its body heats up Ash smiles and speaks.

"Charmeleon use Overheat!" Ash calls shocking everyone Charmeleon nods it roars heating up its body as Leaf speaks.

"Overheat already? What do you guys think Ash has planned?" Leaf asks as Brock speaks.

"Hmmm I think I know what he's doing" Brock responds as they continue to watch the battle Charmeleon's body heats up more and more until it starts to burn Arbox the Cobra cries out in pain as Janine speaks.

"Arbox quick let go of Charmeleon and use Poison Tail!" Janine calls Arbox quickly let's go of Charmeleon letting the fire lizard catch its breath Arbox then covers its tail in poison it goes to hit Charmeleon as Ash makes his next move.

"Charmeleon use Dig!" Ash calls Charmeleon quickly digs underground dodging the move it then reappears under Arbox uppercutting it sending it soaring through the air Charmeleon continues to go after it as Janine speaks.

"Arbox use Gunk Shot!" "Dodge Charmeleon then use Seismic Toss!" Both trainers call Arbox quickly fires the poison trash at Charmeleon but the fire lizard dodges it then grabs Arbox's tail and begins to spin it fast making Arbox dizzy Ash then speaks.

"Now let go of it Charmeleon!" "Char!" Ash commands while Charmeleon yells the fire lizard let's Arbox go as the Cobra is falling towards the battlefield Ash speaks.

"Now Charmeleon Overheat!" "Arbox quick use Hyper Beam!" Both trainers call Charmeleon heats up its body and fires the big wave of fire towards Arbox the Cobra has no time to fire Hyper Beam so the Overheat hits Arbox and pushes it back down to the battlefield creating a dust cloud. As the dust is clearing everyone can see that Arbox is still standing but is heavily injured Janine then speaks.

"Arbox above you!" Janine calls Arbox quickly looks up it sees Charmeleon heading towards it Ash makes a command.

"Now end it with Dragon Claw Charmeleon!" "Arbox Poison Tail!" Both trainers call Charmeleon covers its claws in green dragon energy while Arbox covers its tail in poison both mons clash and begin to fight for dominance. Charmeleon feels the poison and groans from the pain Arbox notices it begins to push Charmeleon back, but Charmeleon doesn't want to give up it uses its free arm to knock Arbox's tail away shocking the Cobra and Janine as Ash speaks.

"GOOO!" "CHAR!" Ash and Charmeleon yell the fire lizard successfully hits Arbox on the head making it hit the battlefield creating an explosion Janine then speaks.

"Arbox!" Janine calls in worry as when the dust clears everyone can see Charmeleon it's panting heavily and gets on one knee while Arbox is on the ground knocked out the ref then speaks.

"Arbox is unable to battle Charmeleon is the winner!" The ref calls Ash and Charmeleon cheer (Charmeleon fires a flamethrower in the air for victory) Janine returns Arbox to its Pokeball she looks at the ball and speaks.

"Thank you Arbox you fought well" Janine says she then looks over at Ash.

"That was a smart plan Ash having your Charmeleon heat up its body to force Arbox to let go giving you the chance you needed to counterattack" Janine says Ash looks to her and speaks.

"Thanks, it was a gamble, but I knew Charmeleon could pull it off" Ash responds with Janine nodding they then see Charmeleon starting to pant more Ash quickly grabs Charmeleon's Pokeball returning the fire lizard he looks at the ball and speaks.

"Take a good rest Charmeleon I'll need you for later" Ash says putting the ball back on his belt he looks over at Janine and sees that she's grabbing her next Pokeball in the stands Misty speaks.

"Now that Charmeleon took out Janine's Arbox do you think she'll send Ariados back in?" Misty asks as Brock speaks.

"No, I don't believe so since Ash now knows how Ariados battles Janine can't bring it back in I feel she'll send in another Pokemon instead" Brock says with Misty and Leaf nodding they then hear Janine speak.

"Venomoth Go!" Janine says bringing in the moth Pokemon Ash and Leaf grab their Pokedex's to scan the mon.

"Venomoth a Bug/Poison type and the evolved form of Venonat. The tiny scales on its wings disperse various spores when they are flapped" The Pokedex says Ash grabs his next Pokeball and speaks.

"Krokorok I choose you!" Ash says bringing the croc in it has an excited look on its face ready to battle it looks at its opponent and gets in a battle stance in the stands Misty speaks.

"Ash is using Krokorok next" Misty says as Brock speaks.

"Ash will have to be careful since Krokorok is part dark type he'll have to watch out for Venomoth's bug type moves." Brock says as Leaf speaks.

"Go! Ash!" Leaf cheers while Koga, Sanpei and Samurai watch in silence the ref calls for the battle to continue as Janine makes the first move.

"Use Air Slash!" Janine calls the Moth quickly fires the slashes of wind towards Krokorok Ash makes a command.

"Counter with Stone Edge!" Ash calls Krokorok roars it stomps its foot on the ground summoning the sharp stones they easily cut through the Air Slash heading for Venomoth Janine isn't worried and makes her next command.

"Use Double team then Quiver Dance!" Janine calls Venomoth quickly summons multiple copies of itself dodging the Stone Edge the real Venomoth along with its copies surround Krokorok and begin to dance sharply raising their special attack, defense and speed. Janine quickly makes her next move.

"Now Bug Buzz!" "Use Dig to Dodge Krokorok!" Both trainers call Venomoth along with its copies fire out a wave of green bug energy as it heads towards Krokorok the croc Pokemon quickly digs underground narrowly dodging the move Janine isn't worried as she makes her next command.

"Venomoth quick use Supersonic in the hole!" Janine calls "What?!" Ash says in shock before he can make his next move Venomoth quickly flies to the hole where Krokorok dug and gives a loud scream. It travels through the hole until it reaches Krokorok forcing the croc to come out of the hole Ash looks at it and speaks.

"Krokorok are you okay?!" Ash calls but when he looks at it, he sees that Krokorok is confused wobbling back and forth Ash grits his teeth as Janine makes her next command.

"Now use Bug Buzz!" "Dodge Krokorok!" Both trainers call Venomoth quickly fires the wave of bug energy towards the croc but instead of dodging Krokorok just stands there letting the attack hit it Krokorok cries out in pain from the super effective move it falls on the ground beginning to pant as Janine smiles in the stands Brock speaks.

"This is bad if Venomoth lands one more Bug Buzz Krokokrok is going to faint" Brock says while Misty and Leaf cheer on the croc back on the battlefield Janine speaks.

"Sorry to tell you this Ash but my Venomoth is winning this battle now end it with another Bug Buzz!" Janine calls Venomoth quickly fires the waves of bug energy as Ash speaks.

"Krokorok DODGE!" Ash yells calling out to the croc at first it doesn't look like Krokorok heard Ash but as the Bug buzz is about to hit it Krokorok regains consciousness it narrowly dodges the Bug Buzz by rolling away shocking everyone Ash looks at the croc and speaks.

"Way to go Krokorok I knew my voice reached you!" Ash says the croc turns to Ash smiles and gives him a thumbs up Janine is shocked that Krokorok was able to break out of its confused state, but she quickly composes herself and speaks.

"You must've a good bond with your Krokorok for it to be able to break out of its confused state quickly" Janine says Ash looks to her and speaks.

"Thanks, I knew Krokorok could hear my voice and now its time for our counterattack!" Ash states with Krokorok nodding Janine smiles and speaks.

"We'll see about that Venomoth use Double Team then Energy Ball!" Janine calls Venomoth quickly makes multiple copies of itself surrounding Krokorok and fire's the ball of grass energy Ash quickly makes his next move.

"Use Stone Edge in all directions!" Ash calls Krokorok roars it stomps its foot on the ground summoning the sharp stones they all go in different directions and hit not only the clones but the real Venomoth too. Venomoth floats down to the battlefield groaning in pain Krokorok begins to charge at Venomoth as Ash makes his next move.

"Krokorok use Crunch!" "Venomoth counter with Bug Buzz!" "Dodge with Dig Krokorok!" Both trainers call as Krokorok goes to bite Venomoth the moth Pokemon looks at Krokorok and fires the wave of bug energy, once it does Krokorok quickly digs underground dodging the move Janine makes her next command.

"Venomoth use Supersonic in the hole!" Janine calls Venomoth quickly flies to the hole as it's about to yell in it Ash speaks.

"We're not falling for that again Krokorok use Dark Pulse!" Ash calls shocking Janine before she could tell Venomoth to dodge in the hole Krokorok fires a of wave a Dark energy and hits Venomoth sending it soaring high in the air Krokorok then appears out from the hole and goes after Venomoth Janine makes her next move.

"Venomoth Bug Buzz!" "Rockslide Krokorok!" Both trainers call Venomoth quickly fires the wave of bug energy as Krokorok roars summoning a portal above the moth bringing out large boulders. The Bug Buzz hits Krokorok while the Rockslide hits Venomoth both mons cry out in pain as there's an explosion causing both to fall from the sky and land back on the battlefield.

"Venomoth!" "Krokorok!" Janine and Ash call when the dust clears everyone can see both mons, they're lying on the ground but get back up Venomoth can still fly while Krokorok is wobbling back and forth it looks like it could faint at any moment Janine smiles and speaks.

"Let's end this Venomoth use Giga Drain!" Janine calls Venomoth roars it quickly flies towards Krokorok as it goes to bite to suck its energy Ash and Krokorok smile as Ash makes a command.

"Krokorok dodge and use Stone Edge!" Ash calls Krokorok quickly dodges Venomoth shocking both the moth and Janine the croc then summons the sharp stone in its right hand Krokorok roars as it throws the stone at Venomoth's stomach the moth coughs in pain as its sent flying pass Janine hitting the wall behind her Janine looks at Venomoth and speaks.

"Venomoth!" Janine calls but the moth doesn't respond as its completely knocked out the ref then makes the call.

"Janine's Venomoth is unable to battle Ash's Krokorok is the winner!" the ref calls Ash and Krokorok smile as they cheer.

"Alright!" "Pika!" "Krok!" Ash, Pikachu and Krokorok cheer in victory in the stands Misty, Brock and Leaf cheer while Koga, Samurai and Sanpei continue to watch in silence Ash looks at Krokorok and speaks.

"That was amazing Krokorok good job" Ash says Krokorok nods it then roars as its body glows red it can feel its attack power increasing Ash looks at the mon and speaks.

"Not only did you win you also got a Moxie boost let's keep going!" Ash says Krokorok nods it's still tired from its battle with Venomoth but feels it can still battle Janine returns Venomoth telling it thank you she looks back to the battlefield, she grabs another Pokeball looks to Ash and speaks.

"Not bad Ash you've defeated 2 of my Pokemon but I doubt you'll defeat this one Ariados come back out!" Janine calls sending the long-legged spider back in its ready to battle as Ash and Krokorok stare at it in the stands Leaf speaks.

"So, she's sending Ariados back in this could be trouble for Ash" Leaf says as Misty speaks.

"But Krokorok got an attack boost from Moxie it should still be able to defeat Ariados" Misty responds as Brock speaks.

"You're right Misty but even though Krokorok got an attack boost it's still most likely tired from its battle with Venomoth so in order for Krokorok to win Ash will have to call his commands fast in order to get the upper hand" Brock responds with Misty nodding they turn back towards the battlefield as the ref calls for the battle to continue when he does Ash makes the first move.

"Krokorok Stone Edge!" Ash calls Krokorok roars it stomps its foot hard on the battlefield quickly sending the sharp stones towards Ariados. Neither the long-legged spider nor Janine are worried as Janine makes her next command.

"Ariados use Sucker Punch!" Janine calls before the stone edge hits Ariados the spider disappears dodging the move it reappears in front of Krokorok and punches it in the face making the croc skid back, but it stands its ground Ash makes his next move.

"Krokorok counter with Dragon Claw!" Ariados use Double Team then Bug Buzz!" Both trainers call as Krokorok goes to hit Ariados the spider dodges by creating multiple copies of itself it then fires the wave of green bug energy it hits Krokorok making it cry out in pain Ash looks at Krokorok and speaks.

"Krokorok!" Ash calls out to the croc he then sees it get on its knees laying on its stomach it's showing no signs of standing back up the ref then makes the call.

"Krokorok is unable to battle Ariados is the winner!" The ref calls Janine and Ariados cheer while Ash returns Krokorok he looks at the Pokeball and speaks.

"Thank you Krokorok you did your best now take a good rest" Ash says he puts the Pokeball back on his belt when he does, he sees Janine return Ariados she grabs another Pokeball throws it forward and speaks.

"It's time Weezing!" Janine says sending out the poison gas Pokemon it gets in a battle stance as Ash looks at it.

"A Weezing's next huh then I'll go with you" Ash says to himself staring at his next Pokeball he throws it forward and speaks.

"Kingler, I choose you!" Ash says bringing in the king crab Pokemon it pinches its pincers together ready to battle it looks at its opponent while Weezing looks at it the ref calls for the battle to begin as Janine makes the first move.

"Weezing use Thunderbolt and Thunder!" Janine calls the little head fires the Thunderbolt while the big head fires the Thunder Ash quickly makes his command.

"Kingler use Dig to dodge!" Ash calls Kingler quickly digs underground dodging the two electric type moves. Kingler doesn't stay in the ground for long it jumps out of it appearing behind Weezing it has its claws ready as Ash speaks.

"Now Crabhammer!" Ash calls before Janine can give a command Kingler covers its big pincer in water and hits Weezing knocking it down on the battlefield. While Weezing is on the battlefield it looks up and sees Kingler falling towards it having its claws ready as Ash speaks.

"Kingler Liquidation!" "Weezing dodge and use Thunder!" Both trainers call KIngler's pincers become water swords it's about to hit Weezing but Weezing dodges in time making Kingler hit its claws on the battlefield. Weezing quickly sparks up its body and fires a large Thunder towards Kingler Ash makes his next move.

"Kingler use Protect!" Ash calls Kingler quickly summons a protective barrier blocking the move when the thunder goes away Weezing appears in front of Kingler shocking the crab and Ash as Janine makes her next command.

"Weezing use Sludge Bomb!" "Dodge Kingler!" Both trainers call before Kingler could dodge Weezing fires the large ball of sludge in Kingler's face making the crab skid back it then begins to cough as its now poisoned Ash grits his teeth while Janine smiles, she makes her next command.

"Weezing Venoshock!" Janine calls the big head fires the wave of poison it's about to hit Kingler as Ash makes a command.

"Dodge KIngler!" Ash calls Kingler quickly dodges as Janine speaks.

"Now Thunderbolt!" Janine calls the small Weezing head quickly fires the electric bolt and shocks Kingler making the crab cry out in pain there's an explosion making Kingler skid back it groans from not only the pain from the thunderbolt but also from the poison damage Ash begins to think what he can do next while Janine smiles in the stands Brock speaks.

"The way Janine is using Weezing's heads to battle Ash is really skillful much more than how Petral did it in the SS. Anne" Brock says with Misty and Leaf nodding as Leaf speaks.

"Ash needs to somehow overcome that before Kingler is defeated" Leaf says the others nod they continue to watch the battle as Janine speaks.

"Hmmm it seems like you're really thinking on what to do next Ash, but I won't give you time Weezing Venoshock!" Janine calls Weezing fires the wave of sludge towards Kingler Ash quickly makes his command.

"Dodge Kingler and use Hydro Pump!" Ash calls Kingler quickly dodges the Venoshock and fires the stream of water Janine isn't fazed as she makes her next command.

"Weezing cut thru it with Thunder!" "Dodge Kingler!" Both trainers call Weezing summons the large electric bolt it easily cuts through the Hydro Pump going to hit Kingler but the crab dodges in time. When it does Weezing instantly appears in front of Kingler Ash makes his next command.

"Kingler use Liquidation!" "Smoke Screen Weezing!" Both trainers call before Kingler can cover its pincers in water both heads of Weezing fire a cloud of black smoke right in Kingler's face making the crab cough allowing Weezing to disappear Ash then speaks.

"Kingler try to sense where Weezing is!" Ash says Kingler nods it tries looking for Weezing but it's too dark and it continues to suffer from poison damage Janine then makes a command.

"Weezing use Venoshock!" Janine calls before Ash can make a command hidden in the smoke Weezing fires a wave of poison it hits Kingler making it cry out in pain Ash then speaks.

"Kingler!" Ash calls in worry as Janine calls for her next attack.

"Use Venoshock again!" Kingler use Protect!" Both trainers call when Weezing fires the stream of poison Kingler quickly summons a protective barrier blocking the attack when it does the barrier goes down as Weezing appears in front of Kingler sparking its body Janine smiles and speaks.

"Now end it with Thunder!" Janine calls before Ash can make a command Weezing summons the large Thunder it comes crashing down on Kingler creating an explosion blowing the smoke screen away Ash looks at the battlefield and yells.

"KINGLER!" Ash yells in worry when he does everyone looks at the battlefield and are surprised when they see Kingler doing its best to block the Thunder with its big claw Ash smiles and speaks.

"Yeah, way to go Kingler!" Ash cheers with the King crab nodding as Janine speaks.

"Weezing add more power to the Thunder!" Janine calls Weezing roars increasing the power of Thunder which begins to push Kingler down, Kingler also takes poison damage too Janine smiles and speaks.

"Yes, just a little bit more and Kingler's defeated!" Janine cheers with Weezing nodding as it continues to increase the power of Thunder making it more difficult for Kingler to hold on its about to give up until Ash speaks.

"Come on Kingler you're not done yet I believe in you I know you can push that Thunder back!" "Pika!" Ash and Pikachu cheer Kingler nods it then realizes that neither its master Gyarados nor any of Ash's other Pokemon would give up so it won't either it will win this battle Kingler then gives a mighty roar.

"COOKIE!" Kingler roars as its body begins to be outlined in an orange aura it then easily knocks the Thunder away sending it back towards Weezing shocking the two floating heads everyone is surprised as Brock speaks.

"I don't believe it Kingler learned High Horsepower!" Brock says in shock as Misty speaks.

"It must've really not wanted to lose so it broke passed its limits and learned a new move" Misty says with Brock nodding as Leaf speaks.

"Yeah! Go! Kingler!" Leaf cheers along with Misty's Sobble and Quaxly Ash looks at Kingler getting a big smile on his face and speaks.

"Great job Kingler you learned High Horsepower!" "Pika!" Ash and Pikachu cheer Kingler looks back at them and smiles, it then feels the effects of poison. Ash notices as he's about to return Kingler the crab stops him saying it will defeat Weezing Ash nods, so he puts Kingler's Pokeball back on his belt Janine looks at her Weezing and speaks.

"Weezing can you still battle?" Janine asks Weezing nods, but it's now paralyzed Janine grits her teeth but calms herself down she looks to Ash and speaks.

"Well Ash I must say your Kingler learning High Horsepower was a surprise but that move won't have any effect on Weezing thanks to its Levitate ability so it's pretty much useless and your Kingler is poisoned it looks like it'll go down soon" Janine says looking at Kingler who's groaning from the poison damage Ash looks at Janine and speaks.

"That may be true, but Kingler will win this battle it said it will and it learning High Horsepower isn't useless it gives it a way to deal with Weezing's electric type moves" Ash responds with Kingler nodding Janine smiles and speaks.

"Well anyway it looks as though both of our Pokemon will go down soon but it won't be Weezing now use Sludge Bomb!" Janine calls Weezing fires the big ball of Sludge towards Kingler Ash makes a command.

"Hydro Pump!" Ash calls Kingler quickly fires the large stream of water from its big claw the two moves collide creating an explosion. After the explosion Weezing appears in front of Kingler again with its body sparking Janine makes the call.

"Thunder!" "Knock it away with High Horsepower!" Both trainers call Weezing roars summoning the Thunder as it's about to hit Kingler the crab glows orange and easily knocks the Thunder away with its big claw the small head on Weezing opens its mouth as Janine speaks.

"Venoshock!" Janine calls "Liquidation!" Ash calls as the small Weezing head fires the stream of poison Kingler quickly covers its small pincer in water becoming a long water sword it pierces thru the Venoshock and hits Weezing causing damage making it fly back once it does Ash makes his next command.

"Now Hydro Pump!" "Counter with Thunder!" Both trainers call Kingler quickly fires the large stream of water at Weezing, Weezing suffers from paralysis for a little bit but as the Hydro Pump is about to hit it Weezing fires the electric bolt creating an explosion causing Weezing to fall on the ground. As Weezing's on the ground groaning in pain Janine speaks.

"Weezing above you!" Janine calls Weezing looks up it sees Kingler high in the air with its claws ready Ash makes his command.

"Kingler Crabhammer!" Ash calls Kingler suffers from poison damage but roars it covers its big claw in water when it does the water gets bigger and bigger becoming an actual water claw Kingler then falls towards Weezing as Janine speaks.

"Weezing Thunder!" Janine yells Weezing roars as it fires its strongest Thunder towards Kingler. Weezing's Thunder and Kingler's Crabhammer collide and begin to fight for dominance. Kingler suffers from poison damage seemingly losing power Janine looks she smiles and speaks.

"This is it Weezing END IT!" Janine calls Weezing gives a loud roar putting everything into it as it's doing so it gets paralyzed again shocking Janine Ash and Kingler notice as Ash speaks.

"NOW KINGLER!" "COOKIE!" Ash and Kingler yell Kingler's Crabhammer pushes through the Thunder it keeps going until Kingler hits Weezing creating an explosion and a gust of wind almost blowing Ash and Janine away. When the wind stops everyone looks to the battlefield to see the outcome as the dust clears, they can see both Kingler and Weezing down seemingly unconscious. The ref is about to call the match a tie but before he does, he sees Ash's Kingler it struggles to stand up but ultimately does while panting heavily the ref then looks at Weezing and sees no movement from it the ref makes the call.

"Weezing is unable to battle Kingler is the winner!" The ref calls Ash gets a smile on his face and cheers.

"ALRIGHT!" Ash cheers along with Pikachu and Kingler in the stands Misty, Sobble, Quaxly, Brock and Leaf cheer too as Leaf speaks.

"Kingler did it he defeated Janine's Weezing!" Leaf gives a loud cheer as Brock speaks.

"It was a close one but thanks to Weezing getting paralyzed and Kingler pushing pass the pain from poison it came out as the victor" Brock says with Misty and Leaf nodding they look at the battlefield they see Ash and Pikachu run up to Kingler hugging it Ash takes out Kingler's Pokeball and speaks.

"You did great Kingler get a good rest I'll need you again for later" Ash says Kingler nods it goes in its Pokeball to relax Ash and Pikachu go back to their side of the field they look at Janine and see her return Weezing telling it thank you she grabs her next Pokeball but before she throws it, she looks at Ash and speaks.

"I must say Ash besides Samurai, Sanpei and my father you're giving me a great challenge but the battle isn't over, yet I'll prove to you that I'm the stronger trainer Ariados come back out!" Janine says while bringing the long-legged spider back in Ash smiles and speaks.

"You're also giving me a great challenge too Janine but I'm not going to lose Blaze, I choose you!" Ash says sending in his fire breed Tauros when it appears it gives a mighty roar sending out a shockwave Janine, Samurai, Sanpei and Koga look at the Pokemon they can feel the strength it has Janine smiles and speaks.

"A Fire Breed Tauros is next huh no matter because it'll suffer from the same fate similar to your Charmeleon and Krokorok" Janine says with Ariados nodding Ash smiles and speaks.

"We'll see about that let's do this Blaze!" Ash says Blaze roars in agreement it then gets in a battle stance looking at its opponent the ref calls for the battle to begin as Janine makes the first move.

"Ariados use Sticky Web to cover the battlefield!" Janine calls Ariados quickly fires multiple webs from its mouth covering the entire battlefield surrounding Blaze but neither Ash or Blaze are fazed Janine then speaks.

"So, what now Ash there's no way Blaze will be able to avoid all these Sticky webs the moment it touches them it'll slow down and that's when it'll fall prey to Ariados" Janine says having a confident smile on her face Ash smirks he looks to her and speaks.

"What made you think I was going to have Blaze avoid we're charging straight through!" Ash states with Blaze nodding Janine doesn't know what he means as Ash makes his command.

"Blaze use Flame Charge and burn thru those webs!" Ash calls Blaze gives a mighty roar its horns become a fiery red its body is then covered in fire it charges forward easily destroying the Sticky Web shocking Janine. Blaze keeps going until it hits Ariados making it land next to Janine the girl looks at the spider and speaks.

"Ariados are you okay?!" Janine asks the spider nods it stands back up when it does it groans from the pain it looks at its opponent as Blaze roars its speed has increased Ash smiles while in the stands Brock speaks.

"I see Ash took into account since Blaze along with his other Tauros usually charge in a straight line it could easily get thru the Sticky Web. Also having Blaze use Flame Charge too made it easy for Blaze it not only damaged Ariados but also destroyed Sticky Web making it so if Ash does switch out his Pokemon they won't be caught in the web" Brock says Misty and Leaf nod while in the stands Koga, Samurai and Sanpei smile Koga then speaks.

"Interesting" Koga says smiling back on the battlefield Janine looks at Ash and speaks.

"Not bad Ash you may've rendered Sticky Web useless but we're not done yet Ariados use Swords Dance then Shadow Sneak!" Janine calls Ariados roars it sharply increases its attack power once it does its eyes glow as a shadowy figure appears and hits Blaze making it skid back but the bull stands its ground Janine makes her next command.

"Now Ariados use Poison Jab!" Janine calls Ariados immediately appears in front of Blaze it covers its legs in poison the spider jumps forward going to hit Blaze Ash makes a command.

"Blaze use Flamethrower!" Ash calls Blaze roars it heats up its mouth and fires the stream of fire at Ariados the long-legged spider cries out in pain once the flamethrower goes away Ariados looks like it can still battle before Janine can make a command Ash is quicker.

"Now end it with Raging Bull!" Ash calls Blaze gives a mighty roar its horns glow a fiery red again, its body is covered in fire it charges at Ariados and hits it Ariados coughs in pain the spider is sent flying past Janine and into the wall behind her. Janine looks at the spider calling out to it but Ariados isn't responding, it's completely knocked out the ref makes the call.

"Ariados is unable to battle Blaze the Tauros is the winner!" The ref calls Ash and Pikachu cheer while Blaze nods and smiles.

"Great job Blaze!" Ash says happily with the bull nodding in the stands Ash's friends cheer as Leaf speaks.

"Just one more and it's Ash's win!" Leaf says with Misty nodding as Brock speaks.

"You know even though Janine has one Pokemon left she doesn't look at all worried" Brock says while looking at the girl Misty and Leaf look at her too, they see her return Ariados thanking it grabs her last Pokeball she looks at Ash and speaks.

"Impressive Ash not a lot of trainers can make it to my final Pokemon I hope you're ready because when I send it out, you'll lose" Janine says in confidence as Ash speaks.

"It doesn't matter what kind of Pokemon it is because I'm still going to win!" Ash states with Blaze roaring in agreement Janine smiles and speaks.

"Okay Ash here it is my last Pokemon Go! Nidoqueen!" Janine says she throws the ball high in the air once it opens a Nidoqueen appears it lands on the battlefield shaking it and gives a mighty roar sending out a big shockwave that almost blows Ash, Pikachu and even Blaze back but all three stand their ground. When Nidoqueen stops roaring it gets a serious look on its face getting into a battle stance Ash looks at it and thinks.

"So, a Nidoqueen's her final Pokemon not only does it look bigger than Leaf's I can also feel that it's stronger" Ash says to himself he looks at Blaze and speaks.

"Blaze be careful I can feel a lot of power from this Nidoqueen" Ash says Blaze nods it gets in a battle stance staring at its opponent meanwhile in the stands Leaf speaks.

"Whoa that's one big Nidoqueen" Leaf says with Misty and Brock agreeing with her they continue to look at the battlefield the ref calls for the battle to continue Ash makes the first move.

"Blaze use Earthquake!" Ash calls Blaze gives a mighty roar it stomps hard on the battlefield shaking it neither Janine nor Nidoqueen are fazed as Janine makes her command.

"Nidoqueen jump in the air to dodge then use Earth Power!" Janine calls the drill Pokemon quickly jumps high in the air successfully dodging the Earthquake when it comes down to land it punches the battlefield creating a large crack it travels down the battlefield until it hits Blaze sending it soaring high into the air Janine makes her next command.

"NIdoqueen go after it and use Superpower!" Janine calls NIdoqueen roars its body glows red and jumps towards Blaze Ash makes his command.

"Blaze counter with Zen Headbutt!" Ash calls up in the air Blaze repositions itself it gives a mighty roar covering its head in psychic energy and heads towards NIdoqueen. As they get closer the two mons collide in the air trying to push the other back until there's an explosion both mons land back on the battlefield when they do Ash quickly makes his next move.

"Blaze use Raging Bull!" Ash calls Blaze gives a mighty roar its horns glow a fiery red incasing its body in fire and charges at Nidoqueen. Janine isn't worried as she gives Nidoqueen a command.

"Nidoqueen grab its horns to stop it!" Janine calls Nidoqueen nods as Blaze is about to hit Nidoqueen the drill Pokemon grabs Blaze's horns stopping it in its tracks. This shocks the bull, but it doesn't give up it roars and tries to push Nidoqueen back Ash then speaks.

"Yeah, that's it Blaze keep going!" "Pika!" Ash and Pikachu cheer Blaze gives another roar as it increases its power its horn start to become hotter making Nidoqueen loosen its grip slightly Blaze begins to push Nidoqueen back more. The bull keeps pushing NIdoqueen back the drill Pokemon looks behind it and sees that it's going to crash into a wall it tries to stop Blaze but the heat from the bull's horns are hurting Nidoqueen, before it crashes into the wall Janine gives a command.

"Nidoqueen use Hyper Beam!" Janine calls shocking Ash before he can tell Blaze to dodge Nidoqueen gives a mighty roar it creates a ball of orange energy and fires it in Blaze's face. The bull is consumed by the blast Blaze cries out in pain as it flies pass Ash and Pikachu crashing into the wall behind them. Blaze then falls on the ground knocked out the ref makes the call.

"Blaze the Tauros is unable to battle Nidoqueen is the winner!" the ref calls Janine and Nidoqueen cheer Ash is shocked that Blaze got defeated he looks at the bull and holds out its Pokeball.

"Blaze return" Ash says he returns the bull thanking it for battling hard Ash looks back at the battlefield he grabs his next Pokeball and speaks.

"I was hoping to save you for last, but I need you now Gengar I choose you!" Ash says bringing the ghost type in it has an excited look on its face to battle Janine looks at it and speaks.

"A Gengar huh" Janine says smiling in the stands Misty speaks.

"Nice Ash sent in Gengar it should be able to defeat Nidoqueen" Misty says with Brock and Leaf nodding the ref calls for the battle to continue as Ash makes the first move.

"Gengar use Psychic!" Ash calls Gengar's eyes glow it fires the psychic waves before they hit Nidoqueen Janine makes a command.

"Use Roar!" Janine calls Nidoqueen gives a loud roar it's so loud that it destroys Gengar's psychic it sends the ghost type back to its Pokeball as Charmeleon comes back out instead shocking Ash as he speaks.

"Wait but I thought normal type moves don't have any effect on Ghost type Pokemon?" Ash questions as Janine speaks.

"That's only true for direct attack moves passive moves like Roar can still affect ghost type Pokemon. Another example is confuse ray is a ghost type move but it can still affect normal type Pokemon" Janine says Ash nods Misty looks to Brock and speaks.

"Is she right Brock?" Misty asks as Brock nods in confirmation Leaf then speaks.

"But when I saw Ash's Clefable use Sing to calm Ash's Pokemon down how come it didn't work when Gengar was still a Haunter?" Leaf asks as Brock speaks.

"Hmmm my guess is that Clefable made sure to not use it on Haunter since she wanted it and Primeape to help fix up Prof. Oak's lab" Brock responds Leaf nods as Brock continues to speak.

"What Janine did just now is bad for Ash making it so he can't switch back to Gengar otherwise she'll just have Nidoqueen use roar again and bring in either Charmeleon or KIngler. So even though they're both weak Ash is forced to use them against Nidoqueen" Brock says Misty and Leaf nod they look at the battlefield as Janine speaks.

"You look surprised Ash, I bet you weren't expecting that now were you" Janine says Ash looks at her and speaks.

"Yeah, that really did catch me by surprise" Ash responds he looks at Charmeleon and thinks.

"Now that I know Nidoqueen knows roar if I switch back to Gengar Janine will just use the move again bringing either Charmeleon or Kingler out looks like I'll have to make them damage Nidoqueen as much as they can so Gengar can finish off Nidoqueen" Ash thinks to himself he looks at Charmeleon and speaks.

"I know you're still weakened/poisoned from your battles with Ariados and Arbox I would rather have you rest if I could but as you can see that's unlikely can you still battle Charmeleon?" Ash asks as the fire lizard looks back at its trainer, it knows it won't last much longer but it'll try its best Charmeleon smiles at Ash and gives a thumbs up Ash smiles as well and speaks.

"Okay Charmeleon let's go!" Ash says Charmeleon looks back at its opponent and roars in agreement it gets in a battle stance as Janine speaks.

"So, you're keeping Charmeleon in good idea, but it won't change anything Nidoqueen use Earth Power!" Janine calls Nidoqueen gives a mighty roar it punches the ground creating a crack in the battlefield it heads towards Charmeleon as Ash speaks.

"Charmeleon jump in the air to dodge!" Ash calls Charmeleon jumps high in the air dodging the Earth Power Janine makes her next move.

"Nidoqueen use Rockslide!" Janine calls Nidoqueen roars it summons a portal above Charmeleon, the fire lizard looks up and sees large boulders appear from it they're about to hit the fire lizard as Ash speaks.

"Charmeleon use Metal Claw!" Ash calls Charmeleon covers its claws in steel energy it begins to slash at the boulders easily destroying them Janine then makes a command.

"Now Water Pulse!" Janine calls Nidoqueen fires a ball of water towards Charmeleon before Ash can make a command the ball of water hits Charmeleon causing super effective damage and making it fall on the battlefield. Charmeleon then stands up it feels the poison and groans from the pain it then sees Nidoqueen in front of it having its fist ready Janine makes a command.

"Nidoqueen High Horsepower!" "Charmeleon Overheat!" Both trainers call NIdoqueen roars its body is outlined in orange it goes to hit Charmeleon as the fire lizard gives a mighty roar it heats up its body and fires the big wave of fire at Nidoqueen consuming it Ash then speaks.

"Yeah, that's it Charmeleon!" Ash cheers as Charmeleon begins to increase the power of Overheat Nidoqueen bursts out from the fire shocking Ash and Charmeleon it goes to hit Charmeleon as Ash speaks.

"Charmeleon dodge!" Ash calls Charmeleon is about to dodge but is unable to thanks to the poison it then sees Nidoqueen's fist come crashing down on its head making the fire lizard hit the ground creating an explosion Ash looks at the battlefield and yells.

"CHARMELEON!" Ash calls out in worry once the dust clears everyone can see Nidoqueen it has some burn marks on it but overall looks fine they can also see that its standing over an unconscious Charmeleon the ref makes the call.

"Charmeleon is unable to battle Nidoqueen is the winner!" The ref calls Janine and Nidoqueen cheer as Ash returns Charmeleon he looks at the ball and speaks.

"Thanks for battling hard Charmeleon take a good rest" Ash says he puts Charmeleon's Pokeball back on his belt he grabs his next Pokeball and speaks.

"Kingler, I choose you!" Ash says bringing the king crab back in just like Charmeleon as soon as Kingler appears it groans from the poison and pants Janine looks at it and speaks.

"So, you're not bringing out your Gengar?" Janine asks as Ash speaks.

"No because when I do I know you're going to have Nidoqueen use Roar again and bring out KIngler anyway" Ash responds Janine nods when she does the ref calls for the battle to continue Janine makes the first move.

"Okay then I'll put Kingler out of its misery Nidoqueen use Thunder!" Janine calls Nidoqueen gives a mighty roar it summons a large Thunder from the sky as it's about to hit KIngler Ash gives a command.

"KIngler use High Horsepower to pass through the Thunder and when you get close to Nidoqueen use Hydro Pump!" Ash calls Kingler's body glows orange it bypasses the Thunder getting in front of Nidoqueen it point's its big claw forward going to fire the move until Janine speaks.

"Use Sludge Wave!" Janine calls before Kingler can fire the Hydro Pump Nidoqueen quickly summons a wave of poison it hits Kingler consuming it making it cry out in pain Janine then speaks.

"That's it Nidoqueen!" Janine cheers while Nidoqueen nods as Kingler cries out in pain it's about to faint until Ash speaks.

"Come on KIngler you're not done yet break out of there with Liquidation!" Ash calls Kingler hears its trainer's plea it doesn't want to lose it gets a determined look in its eyes and yells.

"COOKIE!" KIngler gives a mighty yell both of its claws become big water swords the crab spins and destroys the Sludge Wave surprising Janine and Nidoqueen Ash then speaks.

"Go! KIngler!" Ash yells KIngler jumps forward and slashes Nidoqueen's stomach with both its water swords. Nidoqueen coughs in pain it then lifts its fist up as Janine gives a command.

"Thunder Punch!" Janine calls Nidoqueen roars it covers its fist in electricity and punches Kingler on the head the king crab crashes back on the battlefield it skids towards Ash's feet and is knocked out the ref makes the call.

"Kingler is unable to battle Nidoqueen is the winner!" The ref calls Janine and Nidoqueen nod Janine looks at Nidoqueen she sees it panting a little bit and thinks.

"Even though they were weakened and close to fainting both Charmeleon and Kingler did heavy damage to Nidoqueen. But it's fine because we can still win" Janine thinks to herself still confident about winning she looks at Ash who's returning Kingler thanking it she sees Ash grab his last Pokeball before he throws it Janine speaks.

"This is it Ash the final battle your Gengar against my Nidoqueen, I'll admit your Charmeleon and Kingler did do damage to Nidoqueen before fainting but I'm still confident that we can win" Janine says with Nidoqueen nodding Ash looks at her and speaks.

"Sorry to tell you this Janine but the ones winning this will be me and Gengar now here we come Gengar I Choose You!" Ash says he throws the ball bringing the ghost in as soon as Gengar appears instead of the smile it had earlier it's replaced with an angry frown showcasing that it's serious. Janine and Nidoqueen can feel that Gengar is different from before they get serious as well meanwhile in the stands Leaf speaks.

"Gengar looks mad" Leaf says as Brock speaks.

"It must angry that it couldn't take Charmeleon's or Kingler's spots to battle instead because if Ash sent in Gengar Janine would've had Nidoqueen use Roar again sending it back in its Pokeball." Brock responds with Leaf nodding as Misty speaks.

"It looks like Gengar wants to get revenge for its fallen teammates" Misty says with Brock and Leaf nodding as they look back at the battlefield Ash looks at Gengar and speaks.

"This is it Gengar let's get revenge for Charmeleon, Krokorok, Kingler and Blaze by winning this battle!" Ash says with Gengar nodding Janine looks at Nidoqueen and speaks.

"We're winning this Nidoqueen!" Janine says with the drill Pokemon nodding the ref then speaks.

"Both trainers have 1 Pokemon left whoever defeat's their opponents Pokemon first will be declared the winner if both trainers are ready, you may now begin!" The ref calls for the battle to continue when he does Ash and Janine call for their moves.

"Gengar Psychic!" "Nidoqueen Dark Pulse!" Both trainers call both mons fire their moves Nidoqueen's Dark Pulse easily destroys Gengar's psychic it's about to hit Gengar as Ash speaks.

"Gengar use Protect!" Ash calls Gengar quickly summons a protective barrier blocking the move when it does Nidoqueen appears in front of it having its fist ready Janine makes a command.

"Nidoqueen use High Horsepower!" Janine calls Nidoqueen roars it punches Gengar in the stomach making the ghost type cough in pain it's sent crashing down on the battlefield. Gengar groans from the pain as it stands up it sees Nidoqueen heading towards it Janine makes a command.

"Nidoqueen use Earthquake!" "Dodge Gengar!" both trainers call as Nidoqueen is about to hit Gengar the ghost quickly dodges it flies in the air as Nidoqueen stomps on the battlefield shaking it Ash quickly makes a command.

"Gengar use Shadow Ball!" Ash calls Gengar summons two ghostly balls it combines them making them into one big ball and throws it at Nidoqueen hitting the drill Pokemon. Nidoqueen skids back a few feet it groans from the pain but can still battle Janine makes her next command.

"Nidoqueen use Drill Run!" Janine calls Nidoqueen roars it becomes a drill and quickly spins towards Gengar before it hits the ghost Ash makes a command.

"Genger use Psychic and send Nidoqueen back towards the battlefield!" Ash calls Gengar summons the psychic waves it catches Nidoqueen stopping its advances and throws it back down on the battlefield. Nidoqueen groans from the pain as it's struggles to stand up Ash makes a command.

"Now Psychic again!" Ash calls Gengar roars it summons the waves of psychic energy before it hits Nidoqueen Janine makes a command.

"Dark Pulse!" Janine calls Nidoqueen quickly fires the stream of dark energy it destroys the psychic and hits Gengar making the ghost come crashing back on the battlefield Ash looks at the ghost and yells.

"Gengar!" Ash calls in worry Gengar stands back up it can still battle but pants as the High Horsepower and Dark Pulse did hurt it Gengar then looks forward and sees Nidoqueen in front of it having its fist ready Janine makes a command.

"I've got you now Nidoqueen High Horsepower!" "Gengar quick hide in Nidoqueen's shadow!" Both trainers call Nidoqueen goes to punch Gengar but the ghost quickly dives into Nidoqueen's shadow dodging the move making Nidoqueen punch the battlefield cracking it. Nidoqueen looks at its shadow it begins to lift its foot as Janine speaks.

"Now Earthquake Nidoqueen!" "Gengar counter with Ice Punch!" Both trainers call before Nidoqueen can use Earthquake Gengar appears from Nidoqueen's shadow it freezes its fist and uppercuts Nidoqueen. Nidoqueen groans from the pain, but it then looks at Gengar while Gengar looks at it both mons have their mouths open as Ash and Janine speak.

"Use Dark Pulse!" Both trainers call Gengar and Nidoqueen fire the wave of dark energy at each other the two dark beams collide creating an explosion making both Gengar and Nidoqueen fly back to their respective trainer's side on the battlefield.

"Gengar!" "Nidoqueen!" Ash and Janine call to their Pokemon both mons struggle to stand but eventually do they look at each other and begin to pant in the stands Brock speaks.

"It looks like the battle is finally coming to an end soon" Brock says with Misty and Leaf nodding as they look at the battlefield Janine smiles and speaks.

"You're a really good trainer Ash but on the honor of the Fuchsia gym I shall not lose!" Janine states as Nidoqueen gives a big roar agreeing with her trainer's feelings Ash looks at them and speaks.

"You're a good trainer too Janine but I'm not losing I'm going to defeat you then Samurai, Sanpei and finally your father Koga my Pokemon and I aren't leaving this gym until we get that gym badge!" Ash states with Gengar agreeing both have determined looks in their eyes in the stands Koga, Sanpei and Samurai smile Janine smiles too she then gets a serious expression on her face and speaks.

"Let's go Nidoqueen use Earth Power!" Janine calls Nidoqueen gives a mighty roar it punches the battlefield cracking it, it heads towards Gengar as Ash makes a command.

"Gengar use Protect!" Ash calls Gengar quickly summons a protective barrier blocking the Earth Power when it does Nidoqueen appears in front of Gengar having its mouth open.

"Nidoqueen Dark Pulse!" Janine calls "Gengar disable!" Ash calls "What?!" Janine says in surprise as Nidoqueen goes to fire the move Gengar's eyes glow and disable Nidoqueen's Dark Pulse surprising the drill Pokemon Ash quickly makes his next move.

"Gengar Psychic!" "Block Nidoqueen!" Both trainers call Gengar summons the psychic waves sending them at Nidoqueen the drill Pokemon tries to block but is unable to Gengar pushes Nidoqueen on the battlefield. Nidoqueen groans in pain but opens its eyes as Janine calls for her next command.

"Nidoqueen High Horsepower!" Janine calls Nidoqueen roars before Ash can give Gengar a command Nidoqueen jumps towards Gengar and punches it as hard as it can Gengar coughs in pain Nidoqueen slams Gengar on the battlefield creating a cloud of dust. When the dust clears Nidoqueen is standing over Gengar who's laying on its back groaning in pain Nidoqueen lifts up its fist as Janine speaks.

"This is it Nidoqueen finish it off with one more High Horsepower!" "Dodge Gengar!" Both trainers call Nidoqueen gives a mighty roar it goes to hit Gengar again, Gengar tries to move but it doesn't have time. As Nidoqueen's fist gets closer to Gengar everyone watches on thinking the battle is now decided as Nidoqueen's fist is just inches from hitting Gengar Nidoqueen's body is covered in ghostly energy and is standing still it's trying to hit Gengar but is unable to. Everyone is wondering why Nidoqueen is just standing there that's when Ash smirks and speaks.

"Gengar Ice Punch!" Ash calls Gengar smiles as well it quickly gets up and punches Nidoqueen in the stomach the drill Pokemon coughs in pain as it's sent flying back a few feet landing on its back Janine looks at it and speaks.

"Nidoqueen!" Janine calls when she does Nidoqueen stands back up when it does it begins to pant heavily as Janine speaks.

"Nidoqueen why did you stop using High Horsepower it shouldn't be disabled unless….. Does your Gengar have the cursed body ability?" Janine asks, looking at Ash the boy nods/smiles and speaks.

"Yep, it took a while, but it finally activated" Ash responds with Gengar nodding in the stands Leaf speaks.

"Cursed body? Does that ability have a similar affect as disable?" Leaf asks looking at Brock who speaks.

"Yes, a Pokemon with the Cursed Body ability when directly attacked can place a curse on its opponent making it so it's unable to use its move" Brock responds as Misty speaks.

"So, Ash knew the best way to get rid of Dark Pulse and High Horsepower was to use Disable and Cursed Body. But how did he know Curse body would activate?" Misty asks as Brock speaks.

"That's the thing I don't think he did know" Brock responds shocking Misty and Leaf as he continues.

"Similar to abilities like static and flame body there's a small chance for them to activate Ash took the chance and it came out in his favor" Brock says Misty and Leaf nod as they look back at the battlefield Janine heard Brock talking, she looks to Ash and speaks.

"That explains it you really took a gamble didn't you what would've happened if Cursed Body didn't activate did you have another idea in mind?" Janine asks as Ash speaks.

"To be honest with you I didn't I knew I just had to take the chance if Cursed Body didn't activate Gengar probably would've lost but I'm happy the ability activated when it did" Ash responds with Gengar nodding Janine smiles and speaks.

"Well Ash I believe we've reached the end it seems like both of our Pokemon will go down to one more hit" Janine says with Ash nodding Janine gets a serious expression on her face and speaks.

"On that note the ones winning this battle will be me and Nidoqueen, Nidoqueen Earthquake!" Janine calls Nidoqueen gives a mighty roar it stomps its foot on the battlefield shaking it Ash makes a command.

"Dodge Gengar and use Shadow Ball!" Ash calls Gengar jumps in the air dodging the Earthquake it raises its hands up creating a big Shadow ball and throws it towards Nidoqueen Janine makes a command.

"Nidoqueen DRILL RUN!" Janine calls Nidoqueen roars it spins becoming a drill it jumps in the air and collides with the ghostly ball. The Shadow ball and Drill Run begin to fight for dominance until the Drill run begins to push the Shadow ball back Janine smiles and speaks.

"That's It Nidoqueen YOU'RE ALMOST THERE!" "NIDO!" Janine and Nidoqueen yell as Nidoqueen is pushing the shadow ball back Gengar is trying is best to hold its panting heavily that's when Nidoqueen stops spinning everyone looks as they see Nidoqueen groan from pain it feels it's burn marks from Charmeleon's Overheat, the Liquidation that Kingler did on its stomach and the Ice Punch from Gengar. Nidoqueen feels pain from all over its body Ash and Gengar see this as their chance and take it.

"This is it Gengar GOOOOOOOO!" "GENGAR!" Ash and Gengar yell Gengar's Shadow Ball becomes bigger Nidoqueen tries to push it back but is unable to the ghostly ball hits Nidoqueen consuming the mon the big ghostly ball then falls on the battlefield creating an explosion and a big gust of wind almost blowing Ash and Janine away. A few seconds later the gust of wind stops everyone looks at the battlefield to see who won they see Gengar floating back down on the battlefield panting heavily while on the other side is Nidoqueen the mon is laying down on its stomach with no intention of standing back up the ref then makes the call.

"Nidoqueen is unable to battle Gengar is the winner gym trainer Janine has no more Pokemon left making Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town the winner!" The ref calls Ash gets a big smile on his face and cheers.

"ALRIGHT!" "PIKA!" Ash and Pikachu give a loud cheer they run over to Gengar and give it a hug.

"You did it Gengar you did it!" "Pika!" Ash and Pikachu say happily while Gengar looks at them and smiles meanwhile in the stands Misty, Sobble, Quaxly, Brock and Leaf are happy that Ash won, Koga, Samurai and Sanpei smile. While Ash is celebrating with his Pokemon we see Janine walk over to Nidoqueen she puts her hand on the mon petting its head Nidoqueen looks at it and speaks.

"Nido" Nidoqueen says telling Janine sorry that it lost Janine looks at NIdoqueen and speaks.

"It's okay Nidoqueen you and everyone else fought well, I would say this battle was a good experience for us" Janine says smiling Nidoqueen nods they then see Ash along with Pikachu and Gengar walk over to them. When they reach them, Ash looks at Janine, he holds his hand out and speaks.

"That was a great battle Janine thank you for pushing me and my Pokemon to the limit" Ash says smiling with Pikachu and Gengar smiling too Janine and NIdoqueen look at them they smile, and stand-up Janine takes Ash's hand she looks at him and speaks.

"Thanks Ash my Pokemon and I enjoyed the battle but you shouldn't be celebrating just yet you still have to face two more opponents in order to face my father and they're both stronger than me" Janine says Ash nods the two shake hands Ash then looks at Samurai and Sanpei both boys have smiles on their faces as do Ash Koga stands up and speaks.

"That was a brilliant battle you two had you've both showcased just how skilled and talented you are. Ash thank you for helping my daughter grow stronger now as for your next opponent you'll be facing Samurai" Koga says Ash nods he looks at Samurai with Samurai looking at him Koga continues to speak.

"Now the battle will begin in 10 minutes this will give you time to rest and choose your next team to use in your next match" Koga says Ash and Samurai nod both boys then leave to go and prepare. Ash reaches a video phone and calls Prof. Oak the phone rings 3 times until the old man appears on screen the old man looks at Ash and speaks.

"Why hello Ash, I'm guessing you won your first battle?" The old man asks Ash nods and speaks.

"Yeah it was a really tough battle but my Pokemon came out on top in the end and they'll need a good rest when I send them over to you" Ash says with Oak nodding the old man then speaks.

"Okay then Ash which 5 Pokemon do you want next?" Oak asks as Ash speaks.

"Let's see I'll take" Ash begins to tell the Professor which Pokemon he wants next.


10 minutes later both Ash and Samurai are on their sides of the battlefield both boys are looking at each other smiling the ref takes his position and speaks.

"This is a 5v5 battle between Gym Trainer Samurai and Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town both trainers are allowed to substitute their Pokemon at any time. The winner will be decided when one side has defeated all of their opponents Pokemon if both trainers are ready, you may now send out your first Pokemon!" The ref calls Samurai grabs his first Pokeball and speaks.

"Here I come Ash our battle was undecided back then, but it'll be decided now with my victory Go! Vileplume!" Samurai says he throws the Pokeball bringing out the poison flower Pokemon when it appears it gets in a battle stance Ash looks at it and speaks.

"So, your Oddish fully evolved huh? cool and Samurai the one who's going to be the victor is me and this one will give me the first win Ninetales I choose you!" Ash says he throws the Pokeball as the ice fox appears when it does it gets in a battle stance and begins to growl at its opponent with Vileplume growling back Samurai isn't surprised in the stands Misty speaks.

"It's Ninetales vs Vileplume this should be an easy win for Ash" Misty says with Leaf agreeing with her as Brock speaks.

"Hmmm I don't know while it's true that Ash has the type advantage Samurai's Vileplume might have a way to counter Ash's Ninetales since not only is it a grass type but is also a poison type which is super effective against Ninetales's fairy typing" Brock says with Misty and Leaf nodding they turn to the battlefield as the ref speaks.

"Now that both trainers have brought out their first Pokemon you may now begin!" The ref calls when he does Ash and Samurai call for their moves.

"Ninetales use Ice Beam!" "Vileplume use Sludge Bomb!" Both trainers call Ninetales and Vileplume quickly fire their moves the Ice beam and Sludge Bomb collide creating an explosion Ash and Samurai call for their next commands as the chapter ends.

Thank you for reading if you've made it this far. Tell me how did you guys like Ash's battle with Janine and Haunter evolving into Gengar. I decided to evolve Haunter here as I felt it was the right time to do it.

Next chapter will come out next week it'll cover Ash's battle with Samurai and Sanpei will Ash defeat them and be able to face Koga? Also, what Pokemon do you think Ash will be using against Samurai and Sanpei? Well, you'll just have to wait and see.

Next time chapter 38: Fuchsia Gym Trainer Battles 2&3 Samurai and Sanpei

See you all next time!