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Kanto Arc

Chapter 40 The Seafoam Islands Detour

Hello everyone, before the gang reaches Cinnabar Island, they'll first make a small detour to the Seafoam Islands and meet a legendary Pokemon enjoy!

The chapter begins 1 week after the group left Fuchsia City and are on their way to Cinnabar Island. During this time, they've been enjoying their time on the ship, mostly relaxing and training their Pokemon. During this time Misty's sisters Daisy and Lilly are letting Misty train her Finizen and Popplio since they don't need them for now making Misty happy. Currently Ash is having a 3v3 battle against a girl named Amber the Pokemon Ash is using are Treeko, Shinx and Litleo. We now zoom in on the battle right now it's Ash's Treeko vs Amber's Kanto Golem we see an explosion with both mons backing away from each other Amber gives a command.

"Golem use Rollout!" Amber calls the magneton Pokemon forms into a ball and rolls towards Treeko it's about to hit the grass Gecko as Ash makes a command.

"Treeko Iron Tail!" Ash calls Treeko covers its tail in steel energy and collides with Golem. The magneton Pokemon tries its best to push Treeko back but Treeko's able to easily knock it away Ash makes his next command.

"Now use Bullet Seed then Iron Tail!" Ash calls Treeko quickly fires the grassy seeds they hit Golem making it cry out in pain Treeko then jumps forward covers its tail in steel energy and hits Golem in the face making it roll back to its trainer knocked out Brock then speaks.

"Golem's unable to battle Treeko's the winner!" Brock calls Ash and Pikachu cheer while Treeko smiles and nods. Amber returns her Golem telling it thank you she grabs her next Pokeball and throws it.

"Go Golduck!" Amber says sending in a blue duck Pokemon Ash and Leaf take out their Pokedex's to scan it.

"Golduck, the Duck Pokémon a Water type and the evolved form of Psyduck. Golduck is very adept at using its webbed hands and feet, making it the fastest swimming Pokémon of all." The Pokedex says as Ash speaks.

"A Golduck then I'll go with my next one Treeko return!" Ash says he returns the grass gecko grabs his next Pokeball and speaks.

"Shinx I choose you!" Ash says bringing in the electric cat when Shinx appears it has an excited look on its face ready to battle Brock calls for the battle to continue as Amber makes the first move.

"Golduck Hydro Pump!" "Shinx counter with Thunderbolt!" Both trainers call their Pokemon quickly fire their moves they collide creating an explosion Amber calls for her next command.

"Golduck use Psybeam!" Amber calls the blue duck fires the beam of psychic energy Ash isn't scared as he calls for his next move.

"Shinx use Crunch!" Ash calls Shinx covers its mouth in dark energy biting down on the Psybeam easily destroying it shocking Amber and Golduck Ash makes his next move.

"Now Wild Charge!" Ash calls Shinx covers its body in electricity it quickly runs forward before Amber can make a command Shinx hits Golduck in the chest sending it flying next to Amber knocked out Brock then makes the call.

"Golduck is unable to battle Shinx is the winner!" Brock calls Ash, Pikachu and Shinx cheer in the stands Misty speaks.

"Ever since his battles in the Fuchsia gym Ash and his Pokemon have been on a roll" Misty says with Leaf agreeing they then see Amber return her Golduck thanking it she grabs her next Pokeball and speaks.

"Go Magneton!" Amber calls sending out the Magnet Pokemon Ash smiles he returns Shinx grabs his next Pokeball and throws it.

"Litleo I choose you!" Ash says bringing in the fire cub it roars and gets into a battle stance Brock calls for the battle to begin as Ash and Amber call for their moves.

"Litleo Flamethrower!" "Magneton use Thunderbolt!" Both trainers call their Pokemon fire their moves and collide creating an explosion Amber makes her next move.

"Magneton use Charge Beam!" Amber calls Magneton fires the electric beam as Ash makes his next move.

"Litleo dodge then use Flame Charge!" Ash calls Litleo easily dodges the electric beam it then covers its body in fire runs forward and hits Magneton doing super effective damage Litleo opens its mouth as Ash speaks.

"Now Flamethrower!" "Dodge Magneton!" Both trainers call Magneton is unable to dodge in time as Litleo fires the flames consuming Magneton. The Magnet Pokemon cries out in pain as it falls on the battlefield Litleo lands back on the battlefield too it looks at Magneton and sees that it's unconscious Brock makes the call.

"Magneton is unable to battle Litleo's the winner meaning Ash wins the battle!" Brock calls Ash, Pikachu and Litleo cheer the fire cub then jumps on Ash knocking him to the ground and happily rubs his face on the boy making Ash laugh. Amber then returns her Magneton she walks over to Ash and speaks.

"I'm frustrated that I lost but I enjoyed the battle thank you" Amber says holding her hand out Ash stands up he grabs her hand and speaks.

"Thanks, I enjoyed it too" Ash responds the two then shake hands after that Amber leaves while Brock, Misty and Leaf walk over to congratulate Ash Leaf then speaks.

"During the past week your Pokemon have gotten a lot stronger Ash" Leaf says Ash nods and speaks.

"Thanks, but now I'm hungry" Ash says with the others agreeing Brock then speaks.

"Come on let's go to the Cafeteria I think it's almost lunch time" Brock says with the others nodding and walk to the cafeteria.

20 minutes later they all enjoyed their lunch while their Pokemon are playing Ash looks at Brock and speaks.

"Hey Brock, how long until we reach Cinnabar Island?" Ash asks as Brock speaks.

"It seems like we'll be arriving there in 3 hours but first I believe the ship is going to take a small detour to the Seafoam islands" Brock responds making the group curious as Leaf speaks.

"The Seafoam islands? what are they?" Leaf questions as Brock speaks.

"It's a place that has multiple caves where many Pokemon live, and I've also heard stories of the legendary Pokemon Articuno living there but so far no one has proved it" Brock responds making the group excited Ash then speaks.

"The legendary Pokemon Articuno cool if we find it maybe I can battle it" Ash says having an excited look in his eyes Brock then speaks.

"Then it's settled the ship will reach the Seafoam Islands in 20 minutes when it does let's explore" Brock says with the group agreeing Ash then speaks.

"In that case I'm going to go switch out my Pokemon I'll be right back" Ash says with the group nodding he returns his Pokemon other than Pikachu as he heads to the video phone. When he does, he dials the number it rings a few times as Daisy appears on screen, she looks at Ash and speaks.

"Hello Ash, are you switching out your Pokemon today?" Daisy asks as Ash speaks.

"Yes, that's right" Ash responds as Daisy speaks.

"Okay which ones would you like?" Daisy asks as on screen in the background appears Grookey happily playing on one of the machines, Rowlet sleeping on one of the shelves and Fuecoco just walking around aimlessly Ash looks at them and speaks.

"I would like Rowlet, Grookey and Fuecoco" Ash says Daisy nods and speaks.

"Okay and who will you be switching them out for?" Daisy asks as Ash speaks.

"I'll send over Treeko, Shinx and Litleo and I'm going to keep Pikachu, Gyarados and Muk with me" Ash responds Daisy nods and speaks.

"Okay that sounds good Ash, I'll get them ready" Daisy says with Ash nodding a few seconds later Daisy returned the 3 mons to their Pokeball's she places them on the transfer machine with Ash doing the same the Pokeball's glow as in an instant they reach their destination. Daisy grabs the 3 Pokeball's she looks at Ash and speaks.

"I safely received Treeko's, Shinx's and Litleo's Pokeball's" Daisy says as Ash speaks.

"And I've safely received Rowlet's, Grookey's and Fuecoco's Pokeball's" Ash says with Daisy nodding as she speaks.

"Was there anything else Ash?" Daisy questions as Ash speaks.

"Nope that's all for now thank you Ms. Daisy I'll call again if I need to switch out my Pokemon" Ash responds with Daisy nodding after that the video call ends Ash walks back to everyone else, they then head back to their room and wait until the ship reaches the Seafoam islands.


20 minutes later the ship has reached its destination the gang get off the ship standing on the beach a man in a Sailor's outfit looks at them and speaks.

"Make sure you return in an hour!" The man says the group nod as they walk forward and enter a cave. When they enter it, they're amazed by all of the blue lights Misty then speaks.

"This place is beautiful" Misty says with the others nodding they begin to walk around the cave seeing many Pokemon just walking around or sleeping. As they continue to walk, they come to a spot where there's only blue lights and no Pokemon around Leaf looks at Ash and speaks.

"Okay then this seems like the perfect spot Ash let's have a battle" Leaf says surprising everyone as Ash speaks.

"You want to battle?" Ash asks as Leaf nods and speaks.

"Yep, like you during this week I've been training my Pokemon too there's something I want to try out and I can only do it in a battle so how about it? Don't tell me you're scared" Leaf says as Ash smiles and speaks.

"Heh of course I'm not scared I accept your challenge" Ash responds with Pikachu sparking its cheeks Leaf smiles as Misty speaks.

"Should've seen this coming" Misty says with Brock agreeing as he speaks.

"Guess I'll go be the referee" Brock says when he does, they all take their positions Ash looks at Leaf and speaks.

"So, Leaf what are the rules for this battle?" Ash asks as Leaf speaks.

"This is going to be a triple battle" Leaf responds making Ash confused as he speaks.

"Triple battle? What's a triple battle?" Ash questions as Leaf speaks.

"Similar to a double battle in triple battles you command 3 Pokemon at the same time instead of two I've been reading about them recently and wanted to try it out" Leaf responds Ash nods and speaks.

"So that's why you wanted to battle okay I'm game I want to test this out too" Ash says having an excited look on his face Leaf smiles she takes out three Pokeball's and speaks.

"I was hoping you'd say that here are my 3 Pokemon Go! Spheal, Cetoddle and Sprigatito!" Leaf says sending in the 3 mons when they appear Spheal and Cetoddle get into battle stances while Sprigatito looks around and yawns Leaf looks at it and speaks.

"Sprigatito if you win, I'll give you a tasty snack afterwards" Leaf says making the grass cat happy it quickly gets into a battle stance ready to battle making Leaf smile. Pikachu then jumps off Ash's shoulder ready to battle Ash looks at Pikachu and speaks.

"Sorry Pikachu but I'm not using you" Ash says shocking the yellow mouse it walks back to Ash's side disappointed with Ash saying sorry again he takes out 3 Pokeball's throws them and speaks.

"Rowlet, Grookey and Fuecoco I choose you!" Ash says sending out the 3 mons when he does Rowlet is sleeping, Fuecoco is happily eating a berry while Grookey is just happily banging its stick on the ground it then starts to poke the sleeping Rowlet with its stick Ash and Pikachu get shocked looks on their faces while Misty, Sobble, Quaxly and Brock face palm. Leaf along with her Pokemon are surprised she then laughs.

"Hahahaha they sure are funny" Leaf says with her Pokemon agreeing Ash then speaks.

"Grookey, Rowlet and Fuecoco come on it's time to battle" Ash says Grookey and Fuecoco stop what they're doing and get into battle stances while Rowlet is still asleep Ash looks at the bird and speaks.

"Rowlet wake up!" Ash yells but the green owl doesn't wake up that's when Fuecoco spits a small ember on Rowlet's head. A few seconds later Rowlet wakes up it yells and begins to frantically run around the area everyone is in causing Leaf and her Pokemon to laugh. Ash then grabs Rowlet and puts out the fire on its head he looks at the Owl and speaks.

"Rowlet stop messing around it's time to battle" Ash says Rowlet looks at him it then looks at the battlefield and sees its opponents. Rowlet gets a serious look on its face as it flies down joining Grookey and Fuecoco the three-mons stare at Leaf's Pokemon with Leaf's Pokemon doing the same Leaf then speaks.

"So, are you done messing around?" Leaf asks as Ash speaks.

"Yep, from here on out we're serious" Ash responds with Rowlet, Grookey and Fuecoco nodding Leaf nods getting a serious look on her face Brock then speaks.

"This is a Triple battle between Ash and Leaf whoever knocks out all of their opponents Pokemon first will be declared the winner if both trainers are ready, you may now begin!" Brock says as Leaf makes the first move.

"Here we come Ash Cetoddle and Spheal use Ice shard on Grookey and Rowlet, Sprigatito use Acrobatics on Fuecoco!" Leaf calls the two ice types fire shards of ice towards Grookey and Rowlet, while Sprigatito turns into a flying type it glows blue and heads towards Fuecoco Ash then speaks.

"Fuecoco use Flamethrower on the Ice Shard! Rowlet intercept Sprigatito with Aerial Ace and Grookey run forward and use Branch Poke on Spheal!" Ash calls as Sprigatito's about to hit Fuecoco Rowlet quickly flies forward colliding with the grass cat making both mons skid back. Fuecoco then fires the stream of fire easily melting the ice shard allowing Grookey to quickly run forward. Its stick glows light green Grookey then throws its stick towards Spheal as its about to hit the ice Seel Leaf speaks.

"Cetoddle knock that stick away then use Ice Fang!" Leaf calls Cetoddle gets in front of Spheal knocking the stick back towards Grookey. The grass monkey catches the stick Grookey then sees Cetoddle covering its teeth in ice going to bite the grass monkey Ash makes his next move.

"Grookey counter with Drain Punch!" Ash calls Grookey's fist glows as its fist and Cetoddle's teeth collide creating an explosion both mons skid back Leaf's Spirgatito goes to the front as Leaf speaks.

"Sprigatito Magical Leaf!" "Rowlet counter with Air Slash!" Both trainers call Sprigatito fires the leaf's while Rowlet counters and fires the slashes of wind they easily cut through the Magical Leaf as they're about to hit Sprigatito Leaf makes a command.

"Spheal use Ice Beam and pierce through the Air Slash!" Leaf calls Spheal takes a deep breath and fires the icy beam. It easily freezes the slashes of wind and heads towards Rowlet it's about to hit the green owl as Ash speaks.

"Fuecoco Flamethrower!" Ash calls the fire croc quickly fires the stream of fire it intercepts the ice beam before it could hit Rowlet creating an explosion. From the smoke Rowlet appears it flies towards Sprigatito as Ash speaks.

"Now Aerial Ace!" Ash calls Cetoddle use Ice Spinner!" Leaf calls the ice whale quickly spins before Ash can tell Rowlet to dodge Cetoddle hits Rowlet making it spin uncontrollably Grookey catches its teammate. When it does Cetoddle appears in front of them as Leaf speaks.

"Now Ice Beam!" "Fuecoco quick Flamethrower!" Both trainers call Cetoddle fires the icy beam as Fuecoco quickly gets in front of Rowlet and Grookey it fires the stream of fire instantly melting the ice beam and hits Cetoddle knocking it away Leaf calls for her next attack.

"Spheal use Water Pulse!" Leaf calls Spheal quickly fires the water ball it hits Fuecoco knocking it away Ash then speaks.

"Grookey use Branch Poke and Rowlet use your legs to kick Grookey over!" Ash calls Rowlet uses its legs to quickly kick Grookey towards Spheal. Grookey's stick turns green as it hits Spheal on the head causing damage making the ice seal skid back Spirgatito appears in front of Grookey as Leaf gives a command.

"Sprigatito use Acrobatics!" Leaf calls the grass cat glows blue becoming a flying type and hits Grookey causing super effective damage knocking it away. Fuecoco safely catches Grookey while Rowlet heads towards Sprigatito as Ash speaks.

"Now Rowlet Aerial Ace!" Ash calls Rowlet speeds up and hits Sprigatito making the grass cat groan in pain it's sent flying, but Cetoddle safely catches it. Sprigatito thanks it with Cetoddle nodding they then along with Spheal stare at Ash's Pokemon. While Rowlet, Grookey and Fuecoco stare back Ash and Leaf look at each other having smiles on their faces in the stands Misty speaks.

"They're both having fun out there" Misty says with Sobble and Quaxly nodding when they do the 2 mons hear something making them concerned Misty looks at them, she's about to ask what's wrong she then begins to hear something too as Ash speaks.

"Here we come Leaf Rowlet Razor Leaf, Grookey Drain Punch and Fuecoco use Fire Spin!" Ash calls Leaf then speaks.

"We're not done yet either Sprigatito Magical Leaf, Spheal use Water Pulse and Cetoddle Ice Spinner!" Leaf calls as her and Ash's Pokemon are about to fire their moves Pikachu's ears perk up it looks at Ash and speaks.

"Pika Pikachu!" Pikachu says Ash looks at it and has a confused look on his face Misty then speaks.

"Stop the battle we need to leave right now!" Misty says the group looks at her confused as she almost makes it to the group, they hear a big explosion. A big crack from the floor opens under Misty making her fall in it shocking everyone Ash then yells.

"MISTY!" Ash gives a loud yell as in an instant he along with Pikachu, Rowlet, Grookey and Fuecoco dive into the hole as well going after Misty. Leaf and Brock get horrified looks on their faces they're about to go after them, but big boulders block their way Brock grabs Leaf's hand and speaks.

"We need to get out of here!" Brock says as Leaf speaks.

"But what about Ash and Misty?!" Leaf asks as Brock speaks.

"We'll come back for them for now we need to get out!" Brock responds Leaf nods as they continue to run a crack in the floor suddenly opens under them shocking the trainers and Pokemon. Leaf, Brock along with Sprigatito, Cetoddle and Spheal fall; they all let out a yell as they continue to fall.

Meanwhile as Misty's falling, she's making sure to hold Sobble and Quaxly tightly she then hears Ash's voice.

"MISTY!" Ash yells as Misty looks up she sees Ash along with his Pokemon falling towards them Misty reaches out her hand with Ash doing the same. They're both able to grab the others hand Ash then wraps Misty in a hug. Pikachu, Grookey and Fuecoco land on them Ash looks at Rowlet and speaks.

"Rowlet pull us up!" Ash says the green owl nods it roars as it grabs Ash's backpack it begins to try its best to pull everyone up but as it's doing so a large rock comes down hitting Rowlet on the head knocking it out. Ash, Misty, Pikachu, Grookey, Fuecoco, Sobble and Quaxly are shocked they continue to fall down Ash looks at Misty and speaks.

"Hold onto me tightly!" Ash says with Misty nodding they keep falling as the ground gets closer a rock hits Ash's head knocking him out.


10 minutes later while Ash is unconscious, he hears Misty's and Pikachu's voices.

"Ash, Ash!" "Pika Pi!" The voices echo until Ash wakes up when he does, he sees Misty and Pikachu in front of him Ash smiles and speaks.

"Hey guys" Ash says making Misty and Pikachu instantly hug him Misty then speaks.

"We're happy you're awake Ash we were worried about you" Misty says with Pikachu nodding a few seconds later Misty and Pikachu let go of Ash as he speaks.

"How did we survive the fall?" Ash asks as Misty speaks.

"Before we hit the ground your Gyarados came out of its Pokeball breaking our fall" Misty responds Ash nods and speaks.

"So, why was I the only one knocked out?" Ash asks as Misty speaks.

"Before we landed on Gyarados a rock hit your head knocking you unconscious for 10 minutes" Misty responds with Pikachu nodding Ash nods he then remembers that Rowlet got hit by a rock too he quickly gets up and speaks.

"Hey where's Rowlet, Grookey and Fuecoco?" Ash asks having a worried expression on his face as Misty speaks.

"They're fine Ash they're over there" Misty says pointing to where the Pokemon are Rowlet is currently sleeping in Ash's backpack having a small bandage on its head while the others are watching it. When Grookey, Fuecoco, Muk and Gyarados look at Ash they all smile and quickly go over to him. Grookey, Fuecoco and Muk immediately jump on Ash hugging him Gyarados then starts to happily rub its face on Ash making the boy laugh as he speaks.

"Hahahaha I'm happy to see you guys too" Ash says happily they then get off Ash the boy walks over to his backpack he looks at the sleeping Rowlet and pets it. When Rowlet feels Ash's hand touch him the owl instantly wakes up it looks at Ash smiles and immediately perches itself on Ash's head happy that its trainer is fine Ash then speaks.

"I'm happy you're okay too Rowlet" Ash says with the owl nodding it then flies back in Ash's backpack and goes back to sleep. Ash smiles at the owl he then takes a look at his surroundings he can see that it's light and there's water Ash looks to Misty and speaks.

"By the way Misty where are we? And have you been able to contact Brock and Leaf?" Ash asks as Misty speaks.

"I believe we're at the bottom level of the cave and during the past 10 minutes I've been trying to call Brock and Leaf with my Pokegear but I can't get a signal in this cave" Misty responds Ash nods and speaks.

"I see we'll just have to hope that they were able to make it out safely we should get out of here too" Ash says with Misty agreeing as she speaks.

"We can try going to that small island over there, there might be a spot for us to get to the upper levels" Misty says with Ash agreeing. Ash returns Grookey, Fuecoco and Muk Pikachu climbs on Ash's shoulder while Sobble and Quaxly climb Misty's shoulders. They both get on Gyarados and head towards the small island hoping to find an exit, but they'll find something else instead. We now go to the other side of the cave where Brock and Leaf are both trainers have woken up and are groaning from the pain, Brock looks at Leaf and speaks.

"Leaf are you okay?" Brock asks as Leaf speaks.

"Yeah, and so are Sprigatito, Cetoddle and Spheal" Leaf responds with Brock nodding they both stand up as Leaf speaks.

"What do you suppose caused the cave to shake like that?" Leaf asks as Brock speaks.

"Honestly I'm not sure I've read about the Seafoam islands before and I've never heard of it having earthquakes" Brock responds as Leaf nods and speaks.

"I see anyway are you able to get a signal? I'm trying to call Ash and Misty, but my Pokegear isn't working" Leaf asks as Brock speaks.

"Unfortunately, I'm not getting a signal either looks like we'll have to find them by walking" Brock says as Leaf nods she takes out a Pokeball and speaks.

"This one should be able to help Come on out Greavard!" Leaf says she throws the Pokeball in the air bringing out the ghost dog it gives a happy bark Brock smiles and speaks.

"Great idea Leaf my Lycanroc can help too Go Lycanroc!" Brock says bringing out the rock wolf it looks at Brock and smiles Leaf walks over to the two dogs and speaks.

"Hey Greavard and Lycanroc, can you help us find Ash and Misty by smelling their scent?" Leaf asks the two dogs nod they begin to sniff the ground for a few seconds until they smell something the two dogs begin to head in that direction as Leaf speaks.

"Looks like they were able to find them let's go" Leaf says with Brock nodding as he along with Leaf and her Pokemon begin to follow Lycanroc and Greavard.


5 minutes later we come back to Ash and Misty, they've made it to the small island they begin to look around as Ash speaks.

"Do you see an exit anywhere Misty?" Ash asks as Misty speaks.

"No not yet" Misty responds when she does, she begins to feel chili she then turns to the right as she along with Sobble and Quaxly see something. Misty's eyes get a clearer look when they do Misty gets a shocked look on her face she turns to Ash and speaks.

"Ash come look at this" Misty says making Ash, Pikachu and Gyarados curious as they go to where Misty is their eyes grow wide too as Ash speaks.

"Is that an Articuno?" Ash says in shock as the ice bird comes into view the two trainers and Pokemon are in awe of its beauty Misty then speaks.

"I can't believe that we're actually seeing a real Articuno" Misty says with Ash nodding he takes out his Pokedex to scan it.

"Articuno, the Freeze Pokémon an Ice/Flying Type. This Legendary Pokémon, with wings like thin sheets of ice, is believed to possess the ability to freeze water vapor and create snow." The Pokedex says Ash then looks at Articuno it looks like it's sleeping. But when Ash takes a closer look at Articuno he can see that it's injured and panting heavily Ash then speaks.

"It's injured" Ash says as Misty speaks.

"We should help it" Misty says with Ash nodding, but the boy tells her that they should be careful with Misty agreeing. As they walk towards Articuno trying not to make a sound the ice bird then opens its eyes it looks at the two children and their Pokemon it roars and fires an Ice Beam Ash then speaks.

"Look out!" Ash says as he along with Misty, Pikachu and Gyarados get out of the way when they do they see the ice beam hit a wall easily freezing it. Ash and Misty are shocked by Articuno's power Articuno roars again it goes to fire another ice beam as Ash speaks.

"Articuno stop we're not here to hurt you!" Ash says as Misty speaks.

"Please let us help heal your injuries!" Misty says but the ice bird doesn't believe them it fires another ice beam as Pikachu and Gyarados quickly fire a Thunder and Hydro Pump respectively. The two moves collide with the ice beam, but the icy beam easily pushes the two beams back creating an explosion blowing Pikachu and Gyarados away Ash runs to them and speaks.

"Pikachu! Gyarados!" Ash says when he makes it to them both mons tell Ash that they're okay making Ash smile. Articuno gives a mighty roar as it begins to charge up another ice beam aiming for Ash, Pikachu and Gyarados Misty quickly gets in front of them putting her hands out she looks at the bird and speaks.

"Articuno Stop we're only trying to help you!" Misty yells but the ice bird doesn't listen as it continues to charge the beam. Ash tells Misty to get out of the way as Articuno's about to fire the icy beam Misty yells again.

"PLEASE ARTICUNO STOP WE ONLY WANT TO HELP YOU!" "SOB!" "QUAX!" Misty yells along with Sobble and Quaxly, Articuno looks at Misty's eyes it can see that Misty is telling the truth and has no intention of harming it. Articuno stops charging the ice beam and it begins to pant heavily as it falls on the ground shocking the two trainers and their Pokemon. Misty along with Ash, Pikachu and Gyarados quickly run over to the bird when they reach it Misty speaks.

"This is bad now that we're closer I can see just how injured it is" Misty says as Ash speaks.

"Here I've two Hyper Potions let's heal the wounds" Ash says with Misty nodding they both tell Articuno that it's going to sting and spray on the birds wound. Articuno groans from the pain but after a while the pain goes away it then looks at Misty and Ash. Articuno begins to think that they're not so bad as Ash and Misty continue to heal Articuno the ice bird notices something heading towards it. It pushes Ash, Misty and their Pokemon away with its wing as a giant net traps Articuno and begins to shock it Ash and Misty get surprised looks on their faces as they hear a familiar woman's voice.

"Finally, we were able to find it" The woman says as the man next to her speaks.

"Yeah, now we can complete our mission" The man says Ash and Misty quickly look over when they do the man and woman make themselves known as the two kids yell.

"It's Cassidy and Bob!" Ash and Misty exclaim as Butch speaks.

"My names Butch not Bob get it right!" Butch responds as Cassidy speaks.

"Well, what do we have here I wasn't expecting to see you brats again it's been a long time" Cassidy says as Ash speaks.

"Are you the ones responsible for hurting Articuno?!" Ash asks in anger as Cassidy speaks.

"Obviously we were that thing was giving us a tough fight when we were trying to catch it causing the cave to shake" Cassidy responds as Misty speaks.

"So, you're the ones behind that too!" Misty says as Butch speaks.

"Yep, but now that we've found Articuno again we'll be taking it" Butch says as Ash speaks.

"We're not letting you take Articuno anywhere!" Ash responds as he and Misty grab their Pokeball's Pikachu, Gyarados, Sobble and Quaxly get into battle stances Cassidy smiles and speaks.

"Okay then I've been meaning to pay little miss red head back" Cassidy says as she and Butch take out their Pokeball's and throw them bringing out all of their Pokemon. Cassidy's Pokemon consists of Houndoom, Alolan Raticate, Fearow, Hypno, Granbull and Vileplume. Butch's Pokemon consist of Mightyena, Rhyperior, Primeape, Cloyster, Alolan Muk and Electabuzz. Ash and Misty aren't fazed by the Pokemon they throw out their Pokeball's and speak.

"GO!" Both trainers yell Ash brings out Grookey, Fuecoco and Muk Rowlet wakes up it flies out of Ash's backpack joining Ash's Pokemon on the battlefield. Misty sends in Golisopod, Finizen, Psyduck and Slowpoke. Sobble along with Quaxly jump off Misty's shoulders they land on the battlefield joining their teammates, before they battle Butch looks at Ash's Muk and speaks.

"That Muk I feel like I've seen it before" Butch says as Ash speaks.

"You should it was your Pokemon before you released it!" Ash says as Muk nods Butch then remembers he smiles and speaks.

"Oh, so you caught it honestly you should just release it that Pokemon's a waste of time" Butch says making Ash angry as he speaks.

"How could you say that Muk truly loved you and you just tossed it away like garbage!" Ash says as Butch speaks.

"Well guess what it is garbage and besides the Muk I've now is a lot better than that one" Butch says with his Muk nodding making Ash and Muk angry as Ash speaks.

"We'll prove you wrong Muk has gotten a lot stronger after I caught it it'll defeat your Muk easily!" Ash responds with Muk roaring in agreement Butch then speaks.

"I doubt it Muk use Dark Pulse!" Butch calls his Muk fires the dark energy beam as Ash speaks.

"Muk counter with Focus Blast!" Ash calls Muk quickly creates a ball of fighting energy and throws it. The Focus Blast easily cuts thru the Dark Pulse and hits Butch's Alolan Muk instantly knocking it out shocking Butch as he yells.

"WHAT?!" Butch yells in shock as Ash speaks.

"So, who were you calling weak?" Ash asks in a mocking tone making Butch mad Cassidy looks at him and speaks.

"Get a grip Butch!" Cassidy yells with Butch nodding Cassidy then calls for her attacks.

"Houndoom and Raticate use Dark Pulse!" Cassidy calls the two-mons fire there moves they head towards Misty as she speaks.

"Finizen knock it away with Aqua Tail and Golisopod use Liquidation!" Misty calls Finizen quickly covers its tail in water and easily destroys both Dark Pulses. Golisopod then summons two water blades it goes to hit Houndoom and Raticate as Cassidy speaks.

"Vileplume jump forward, and use Protect!" Cassidy calls Vileplume quickly jumps forward getting in front of Houndoom and Raticate it summons a protective barrier blocking the attack Cassidy then speaks.

"Granbull use Thunder Fang!" Cassidy calls the pink dog runs towards Golisopod it jumps forward going to bite it as Misty makes a command.

"Quaxly use Aqua Jet!" Misty calls Quaxly covers itself in water it shoots forward and kicks Granbull in the face knocking it away Cassidy makes her next command.

"Hypno use Psychic!" "Slowpoke counter with your Psychic!" Both trainers call Hypno fires its Psychic towards Quaxly while Slowpoke fires its psychic it collides with Hypno's creating an explosion Cassidy calls for her next attack.

"Fearow use Drill Peck on Slowpoke!" Cassidy calls Fearow flies down towards Slowpoke going to hit it as Misty speaks.

"Psyduck use Water Gun!" Misty calls Psyduck takes a deep breath and fires a big Water Gun it consumes Fearow making it fall back down on the battlefield. Cassidy is shocked by the power of that water gun Misty looks at Psyduck and speaks.

"Amazing Psyduck great job!" Misty says happily with the duck nodding Cassidy gets mad she looks at Butch and speaks.

"Butch aren't you done with the boy yet hurry it up!" Cassidy yells Butch looks at her and speaks.

"What do you think I'm trying to do!" Butch responds he turns his head back to the battle and begins to give his commands.

"Mightyena use Dark Pulse and Cloyster use Hydro Pump!" Butch calls the two-mons fire their moves towards Ash's Pokemon as Ash makes a command.

"Muk counter with your Dark Pulse and Grookey, Rowlet use Razor Leaf on the Hydro Pump!" Ash calls Muk fires its Dark pulse colliding with Mightyena's creating an explosion while Grookey and Rowlet fire the razor-sharp leaf's they easily cut through the Hydro Pump and hit Cloyster doing super effective damage to it Butch calls for his next command.

"Electabuzz use Fire Punch on Grookey and Rowlet!" Butch calls Electabuzz roars it heats up both fist going to hit the two grass types as Ash speaks.

"Fuecoco use Flamethrower!" Ash calls the fire croc quickly fires the stream of fire blind sighting Electabuzz knocking it away making it hit an ice wall Butch calls for his next move.

"Rhyperior Stone Edge and Mightyena Crunch!" Butch calls Rhyperior fires the stone edge while Mightyena runs forward Ash makes his next move.

"Gyarados Hydro Pump and Pikachu Iron Tail!" Ash calls Gyarados fires the big stream of water it easily destroys the Stone Edge and hits Rhyperior doing super effective damage to it. As Mightyena goes to bite Fuecoco Pikachu hits Mightyena's head with Iron Tail making the dog hit the ground and skid back towards Butch. Butch is shocked that his Pokemon are losing meanwhile with Cassidy she's having trouble too as she speaks.

"Vileplume use Leaf Storm!" Cassidy calls the poisonous flower fires the storm of leaf's towards Misty's Pokemon as Misty speaks.

"Golisopod use Liquidation then Ice Beam!" Misty calls Golisopod summons two water blades and easily destroys the Leaf Storm. Golisopod then fires the icy beam before Cassidy can tell Vileplume to dodge the icy beam hits it knocking out Vileplume. Cassidy is shocked that her Vileplume got defeated easily she then gives her next command.

"Fearow use Hurricane on Golisopod!" Cassidy calls the bird roars summoning the big Hurricane Golisopod isn't scared as Misty speaks.

"Golisopod Liquidation!" Misty calls Golisopod jumps forward easily cutting the Hurricane in half shocking Cassidy. Before Cassidy can make her next command Misty speaks.

"Finizen, Quaxly use Aqua Jet on Fearow!" Misty calls the two mons quickly cover themselves in water they shoot forward hitting Fearow in the stomach. Fearow coughs in pain as it falls from the sky landing on the battlefield knocked out Misty then speaks.

"Great job Finizen and Quaxly!" Misty says happily with the two-mons nodding, Cassidy's starting to get mad as she calls for her next command.

"Hypno grab those two with Psychic to hold them in place and Granbull use Thunder Fang!" Cassidy calls Hypno fires the psychic waves grabbing Finizen and Quaxly holding them in place. Granbull then shoots forward it electrifies its teeth going to bite the two mons as Misty speaks.

"Sobble use Teary look and Slowpoke, Psyduck use Water Gun on Granbull!" Misty calls Sobble jumps off Misty's shoulder it gets in front of Granbull giving it a teary look making Granbull stop its advances. Psyduck and Slowpoke then fire their water guns they hit Granbull knocking it away as it crashes into Hypno both Pokemon roll on the battlefield knocked out. Cassidy is shocked, she can't believe she's having a hard time dealing with Misty she gets angrier and speaks.

"YOU LITTLE BRAT! RATICATE, HOUNDOOM HYPER BEAM!" Cassidy yells from the top of her lungs the two-mons fire the orange blast their beams combine into one big blast Misty isn't scared she looks at Golisopod and speaks.

"Golisopod block it!" Misty calls Golisopod nods it gets in front of the Hyper Beam and holds its arms up. When the beam hits it pushes Golisopod back a little bit but the bug samurai gives a mighty roar it swings its arms out easily destroying the Hyper Beam shocking Cassidy and her Pokemon Misty smiles she looks at Sobble and Quaxly then calls her next commands.

"Now Sobble use Aqua Jet then Water Pulse on Houndoom and Quaxly use Aqua Jet then Low Kick on Raticate!" Misty calls Sobble and Quaxly cover their bodies in water they dash forward hitting both of their targets. Sobble then fires the ball of water towards Houndoom hitting it in the face while Quaxly kicks Raticate in the stomach with low kick making the rat cough. Both mons are sent flying towards Cassidy, they land below her feet knocked out Misty then cheers.

"Alright!" Misty cheers happily along with her Pokemon while Cassidy is shocked that Misty was able to easily defeat her. Articuno is impressed by Misty as a trainer Ash looks at Misty, he smiles he then looks at his own battle and speaks.

"Come on guys we're winning too!" Ash says as his Pokemon roar in agreement Butch then speaks.

"Please you'll never beat me Primeape, Close Combat on Grookey and Fuecoco!" Butch calls the pig monkey dashes towards the two mons as Ash speaks.

"Muk get in front of Primeape! Grookey, Fuecoco when you see your chance use Drain Punch and Take Down!" Ash calls Muk gets in front of Primeape letting the pig monkey hit it instead. When Primeape punches Muk the slime monster feels no damage Grookey and Fuecoco jump towards Primeape hitting it in the chest knocking Primeape away as it falls on the ground knocked out. Grookey and Fuecoco give each other a thumbs up and give Muk a high five. Butch is shocked that Primeape was defeated but doesn't stay that way for long as he calls for his next commands.

"Electabuzz Thunder and Cloyster Hydro Pump!" Butch calls the two-mons fire their moves as Ash speaks.

"Gyarados destroy Thunder with Crunch then use Ice fang and Pikachu use your Thunder!" Ash calls Gyarados covers its teeth in dark energy it bites down on the Thunder easily destroying it. Gyarados then covers its teeth in ice, it jumps towards Electabuzz and bites it. Electabuzz cries out in pain Gyarados then throws Electabuzz on the ground, when the mon lands Electabuzz is knocked out. Pikachu's Thunder cuts through Cloyster's Hydro Pump the electric move keeps going until it hits Cloyster. Cloyster cries out in pain as when the Thunder goes away Cloyster falls on the ground knocked out. Butch gets mad he looks at Mightyena and speaks.

"Mightyena use Crunch on Pikachu!" "Rowlet use Aerial Ace then Tackle!" Both trainers call Mightyena dashes forward as it goes to bite Pikachu, Rowlet quickly flies forward hitting Mightyena in the side with Aerial Ace. Mightyena groans from the pain the last thing the dog sees is Rowlet kicking it in the face with its leg. Mightyena is launched over to where Butch is crashing next to him knocked out Ash then cheers.

"Way to go Rowlet!" Ash cheers his other mons praise the green owl making Rowlet smile. Butch gets angry he looks at Rhyperior and gives a command.

"RHYPERIOR USE STONE EDGE!" Butch calls the rhino roars it fires the sharp stones towards Ash's Pokemon as Ash speaks.

"Gyarados Hydro Pump then Aqua Tail!" Ash calls Gyarados gives a mighty roar it fires the stream of water easily destroying the sharp rocks. Gyarados then covers its tail in water and hits Rhyperior sending it soaring high in the air. A few seconds later Rhyperior falls back down when it lands it's knocked out shocking Butch as Ash cheers.

"Alright!" Ash cheers along with his Pokemon Misty and her Pokemon walk over to Ash telling him congratulations. Articuno is impressed by both Ash and Misty as trainers it can also feel the strong bond, they have with their Pokemon. Meanwhile Butch and Cassidy are shocked that they lost to Ash and Misty Butch then speaks.

"I can't believe it we lost to them again" Butch says in frustration as Cassidy speaks.

"We haven't lost yet there's still plan B" Cassidy responds Butch looks at her and smiles Ash then speaks.

"Alright now give yourselves up and free Articuno!" Ash says with Misty agreeing as Cassidy speaks.

"Sorry I don't think so Now!" Cassidy says as out of nowhere multiple team rocket grunts appear surrounding Ash, Misty and their Pokemon Misty then speaks.

"Where'd they all come from?!" Misty questions as Butch speaks.

"They've been here the whole time just waiting for our orders and now that they're here we'll be taking Articuno and leaving" Butch says as a machine appears and starts to pull Articuno away. Articuno tries to break free but every time it does it gets shocked making Ash, Misty and their Pokemon mad.

"Get Back Here!" Both trainers yell as they try to head towards Artucuno the TR Grunts get in their way sending out hordes of Machoke's and Golbat's Ash then speaks.

"Out of the way Gyarados Hydro Pump, Muk Sludge Bomb, Fuecoco Flamethrower, Rowlet and Grookey Razor Leaf and Pikachu Thunder!" Ash calls his Pokemon fire the moves knocking out multiple Pokemon at once but when they do more appear Misty then speaks.

"Golisopod, Quaxly, Finizen use Aqua Jet and Psyduck, Slowpoke use Water Gun!" Misty calls Golisopod, Quaxly and Finizen shoot forward knocking away a lot of Machoke and Golbat. Psyduck and Slowpoke fire a big Water Gun knocking away some Machoke and Golbat but like with Ash the mons just keep coming Misty then speaks.

"It's like they're multiplying" Misty says as Ash speaks.

"Let's keep going Misty!" Ash says with Misty nodding as they keep giving their Pokemon commands Butch and Cassidy are next to the captured Articuno watching Ash and Misty struggle Cassidy then speaks.

"Come on Bill let's go" Cassidy says as Butch speaks.

"It's Butch not Bill" Butch responds as he and Cassidy walk away with their robot pulling the captured Articuno, the ice bird tries its best to break free but is unable too that's when Articuno hears a voice.

"Sob" The voice echoes Articuno looks in front of it but sees nothing there but then Misty's Sobble shows itself. Articuno is shocked to see Sobble the little chameleon tells Articuno to hold on and it'll loosen the net. Sobble becomes invisible and starts to bite the net Articuno admires the young chameleon's bravery as Sobble keeps biting the net Butch looks at Articuno and speaks.

"Hey there's something trying to break Articuno's net!" Butch exclaims catching Cassidy's attention she looks at where Butch is pointing and speaks.

"What?!" Cassidy says in shock she and Butch quickly run over before Sobble can run away in time Butch grabs the little chameleon and speaks.

"So, you're the one causing all of this trouble huh?" Butch says in annoyance as Cassidy speaks.

"Nice try but you've failed" Cassidy says Sobble gets mad as it begins to cry making Butch and Cassidy cry too Cassidy then speaks.

"Make it stop Butch!" Cassidy says as tears flow from her eyes Butch nods as he throws Sobble down on the ground as hard as he can Misty looks over and yells.

"SOBBLE!" Misty lets out a loud yell as everyone looks at Sobble, the little chameleon coughs in pain but it stands back up staring at Butch and Cassidy the two adults look at it as Cassidy speaks.

"Aw look it still wants to fight" Cassidy says in a mocking tone as Butch speaks.

"Then let's put it out of its misery" Butch suggests with Cassidy agreeing they then lift up their feet and go to stomp on Sobble Misty then yells.

"NO SOBBLE!" Misty screams in worry as her and Ash's Pokemon begin to fight hard through the rocket grunts but there are still too many of them. There's nothing that they can do other than watch while Butch and Cassidy smile evilly Misty then screams.

"NOOOOOOO!" Misty screams from the top of her lungs having tears fall from her eyes her Pokemon, Ash along with his Pokemon and Articuno watch as Butch and Cassidy's feet are about to stomp on Sobble they hear a voice.

"Accelrock!" The voice echoes as Brock's Midday Lycanroc appears hitting both Cassidy and Butch in the stomach. The two adults cough in pain as they're knocked away hitting a rock. When they look back at Sobble they see Lycanroc looking at them growling with Brock standing next to it while Leaf, Greavard, Cetoddle, Spheal and Sprigatito are next to Sobble. Leaf picks up the Chameleon, she looks at it and speaks.

"Are you okay Sobble?" Leaf asks with Sobble nodding Ash and Misty get smiles on their faces and quickly run over to them. When they make it Leaf hands Misty Sobble Misty looks at Leaf and speaks.

"Thank you for saving Sobble" Misty says with Leaf nodding Misty then looks at the blue chameleon and speaks.

"Sobble don't ever do that again you had me scared" Misty says with Sobble nodding saying it's sorry Misty looks at the blue chameleon smiles and speaks.

"But I'm happy that you're okay" Misty says as she hugs Sobble with the blue chameleon hugging her back Ash goes next to Brock and speaks.

"I'm happy to see that you two are okay how'd you find us?" Ash asks as Brock speaks.

"My Lycanroc and Leaf's Greavard tracked your scents bringing us here sorry we're late" Brock says as Ash speaks.

"No, you guys came at the perfect time" Ash responds with Brock nodding Leaf looks at Articuno and speaks.

"So, this is the legendary Pokemon Articuno it's beautiful and needs to be set free Greavard use Crunch to break the net!" Leaf says with the ghost dog nodding it bites down on the net and rips it. When that happens Articuno stands back up giving a mighty roar causing the whole area to shake Cassidy then speaks.

"ALL UNITS FIRE!" Cassidy calls as all of the grunts Pokemon fire their moves at Articuno the ice bird isn't scared it roars and lets out a Sheer Cold which freezes the grunts Pokemon, the grunts and Cassidy and Butch. Articuno then fires a Hyper Beam at them causing an explosion sending them all out of the cave and fly thru the sky Cassidy and Butch then yell.

"WE'LL GET YOU KIDS ONE DAY!" They both yell as they along with their teammates fly high in the sky not to be seen. Articuno gives a mighty roar in victory Ash, Misty, Brock, Leaf and their Pokemon are amazed by Articuno's power they then see the bird lay back on the ground panting heavily. Ash and his friends quickly run over to Articuno Ash looks at Brock and speaks.

"Will you be able to help it, Brock?" Ash asks as Brock speaks.

"I'll do my best" Brock responds with the group nodding as Brock begins to treat Articuno's wounds.


20 minutes later Articuno feels a lot better it looks at Brock thanking it with Brock nodding Misty walks over to the bird and speaks.

"I'm happy that you're okay Articuno" Misty says with her Pokemon agreeing Articuno nods it looks at Misty and begins to gently rub its face on her making her laugh.

"Hehehehehe hey stop that tickles" Misty says while Articuno keeps rubbing its face on Misty Brock then speaks.

"Looks like Misty was able to bond with a legendary Pokemon" Brock says as Leaf speaks.

"Man, I'm jealous" Leaf says while pouting meanwhile Ash is silent, he looks at Misty and is amazed by her he blushes slightly and speaks.

"Misty's amazing" Ash says Brock, Leaf their Pokemon, Ash's Pokemon and Misty's Psyduck look at him having smug looks on their faces. Ash looks at them, his face glows red as he quickly shakes his head and speaks.

"Anyway, how much longer do we have until we need to get back to the ship?" Ash questions as Brock speaks.

"We've 20 minutes" Brock responds as Leaf speaks.

"We won't be able to make it back in time even if we run" Leaf says with Ash and Brock nodding Misty looks at Articuno and speaks.

"Articuno will you be able to help us?" Misty asks the ice bird looks at Misty and nods it turns its back telling her to climb on it Misty smiles she looks over at her friends and speaks.

"Guy's Articuno's going to give us a ride!" Misty says Ash, Brock and Leaf are shocked they look at the bird who nods making them smile. The gang then return their Pokemon they get on the ice birds back as Misty speaks.

"Okay Articuno we're ready" Misty says with Articuno nodding it roars as it flaps its wings and begins to fly high in the air. Articuno is going fast the gang hold onto the bird tightly so that they won't fall off Articuno keeps flying until it makes it out of the cave. Articuno sees a ship it then lands down next to it allowing the trainers to get off its back. When Ash, Misty, Brock and Leaf are back on the ground they tell the bird thank you with Articuno nodding Misty looks at Articuno and speaks.

"Thank you for helping us, Articuno, take care and I hope we can see each other again one day" Misty says with the ice bird nodding it then flies high in the air heading in a direction opposite of the Seafoam islands. The gang wave goodbye to the ice bird until they can't see it anymore Ash looks at Misty and speaks.

"You okay Misty?" Ash asks as Misty speaks.

"Yes, this may be goodbye for now, but I feel I'll see that Articuno again one day" Misty says with the group nodding as Brock speaks.

"Come on let's get back on the ship" Brock says with the group nodding as they begin to walk on the ship Misty looks back at the sky one more time, she smiles then turns her head away joining the others on the ship.

2 hours later the gang are on the deck of the ship in the far distance they see Cinnabar Island Brock then speaks.

"Look Cinnabar Island is finally coming into view" Brock says as Leaf speaks.

"Finally, we'll be able to revive our fossils I can't wait to see you, Amaura!" Leaf says as she begins to hug her sail fossil Misty looks at Ash and speaks.

"We've made it Ash this is where you'll revive your Jaw fossil, and the location of your next gym battle" Misty says with Ash nodding as he speaks.

"Yeah, and I'm going to win" Ash says having a determined look on his face with Pikachu having the same look. The ship then reaches the docks of Cinnabar Island as the chapter ends.

Thank you for reading if you've made it this far. We've finally made it to Cinnabar Island where the gang will revive their fossils and the sight for Ash and Leaf's next gym battle. Tell me how did you guys like today's chapter? And do you think Misty will ever see Articuno again?

Next chapter will come out next week it'll focus on the gang going to revive their fossils and one of Ash's Pokemon evolves I'm pretty confident you guys can guess which one.

Next time Chapter 41: Fossil Birth and Evolution

See you all next time!