Pokémon Anime What If
Orange Islands Arc
Chapter 74: Knightly Training of Chivalry
Hello everyone, this chapter will mainly be about the gang receiving training from Wikstrom of the Kalos Elite 4 I hope you all enjoy it!
The chapter begins the next day after last chapter. We see the gang continue to ride on Lapras as they're heading for the destination of Knight Island. As Lapras continues to swim Leaf sees something in the distance and speaks.
"Is that it?" Leaf asks making everyone look at where she's pointing, they see an island and a castle in the distance as Tracey speaks.
"Yes, that's Knight Island" Tracey says making the group excited as Ash speaks.
"Alright full speed ahead Lapras!" Ash says with Lapras nodding as she begins to swim faster. A few minutes later the group make it to the island, Ash tells Lapras thank you and returns it to its Pokeball. Once that's done the group is about to walk forward as Misty speaks.
"So, I'm guessing that we need to head to that big castle over there?" Misty asks with Tracey nodding as Ash speaks.
"Great let's go!" Ash says as he's about to walk forward Leaf speaks.
"Wait Ash before we go maybe we should switch out our Pokémon" Leaf suggests with Ash nodding as he speaks.
"Yeah, you're right let's head to the Pokémon Center first" Ash says with the group nodding as they head for the center. 10 minutes later the group make it to the center Ash calls Prof. Oak while Leaf calls Daisy and they manage to switch out their Pokémon. Once that's done, they leave the center and begin heading for the big castle. As they're walking the castle's coming into view, they get closer and notice just how big it is. The group is in awe as Misty speaks.
"Wow this Castle's huge" Misty says as Tracey speaks.
"I gotta sketch this" Tracey says as he pulls out his sketchbook and begins to sketch the castle. Ash then looks to his right and sees a boy with green hair and is wearing a school uniform. Ash walks over to the boy and speaks.
"Hey, are you training here too?" Ash asks as the boy looks at him and speaks.
"Yes, that's right" The boy responds as Ash speaks.
"Cool, my name's Ash Ketchum and this is my partner Pikachu what's your name?" Ash asks as the boy speaks.
"My name is Rinto" The boy says as Ash speaks.
"It's nice to meet you Rinto and let's work hard on this training together" Ash says as Rinto speaks.
"I agree" Rinto says after that Misty, Leaf, and Tracey walk over and introduce themselves to Rinto with the boy saying hi to them. A couple seconds later the doors to the castle suddenly open. Everyone looks forward as when the doors fully open, they see a man in armor and next to him is an Aegislash. The man looks at the group then speaks.
"If thou who seekist strength I welcome you here! I'm the Man of Steel Wikstrom of the Kalos Elite 4" The man says while looking at the kids as Misty speaks.
"He looks pretty intense" Misty says with the others nodding as Wikstrom speaks.
"I believe that Chivalry to be the path of the truly strong. In order to convey this that's why I've also bult a Castle of Chivalry here to help trainers while they take on the Orange League" Wikstrom says with the group nodding as the man continues to speak.
"Now let's reach great heights together!" Wikstrom says as Ash, Misty, and Leaf speak.
"Yes!" The 3 trainers say while Rinto nods. Wikstrom looks at them as tears start to well up in his eyes.
"Great answers, I can feel the passion from your eyes, and I wish you all glory for your futures!" Wikstrom says as he begins to cry. The group have surprised looks on their faces as Ash speaks.
"I wasn't expecting him to cry" Ash says as Misty speaks.
"He reminds me of Hassel because of how passionate he is" Misty says with Ash, Leaf, and Tracey nodding. A couple seconds later Wikstrom stops crying, he looks at the kids and speaks.
"Now tell me your names and the Pokémon that you'll be using" Wikstrom says as Ash speaks.
"My name's Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town and these are the Pokémon that I'm using" Ash says as he throws 5 Pokeball's in the air sending out his Pokémon. The Pokémon that appear are Galarian Farfetch'd, Scyther, Charcadet, Bisharp, and Corviknight. Leaf goes next, she pulls out 2 Pokeball's and speaks.
"My name's Leaf I'm also from Pallet Town and these are my Pokémon!" Leaf says as she throws the 2 balls in the air sending out her Kabutops and a Scizor. Misty goes next, she pulls out a Pokeball and speaks.
"My name's Misty from the Cerulean City Gym and this is the Pokémon that I'm using!" Misty says as she sends out her Golisopod. Rinto's the last one he pulls out a Pokeball and speaks.
"My name's Rinto I come from Petalburg City in the Hoenn region and here's my Pokémon" Rinto says as he throws the ball forward and sends out a Gallade. Wikstrom looks at the groups Pokémon and is impressed by them then speaks.
"All of your Pokémon have wonderful expressions" Wikstrom says he then looks at Ash's Farfetch'd and speaks.
"This one will be a worthy student" Wikstrom says to himself. Ash's Farfetch'd then looks at Rinto's Gallade with Gallade looking at it. The 2 mons continue to glare at each other as Wikstrom speaks.
"Looks like they're already interested in battling each other" Wikstrom says as Ash speaks.
"Really?! Hey Rinto, once this training's over let's have a battle between my Farfetch'd and your Gallade" Ash says as Rinto speaks.
"Sure, I don't mind" Rinto says making Ash along with Farfetch'd excited as Wikstrom then looks at Tracey and speaks.
"Will you be taking part in the training too?" Wikstrom asks as Tracey speaks.
"No, I'm just here to support my friends" Tracey responds with Wikstrom nodding as he speaks.
"I see in that case you can watch in the stands over there" Wikstrom says with Tracey nodding. Misty then walks over to Tracey and speaks.
"Hey Tracey, can you watch over Sobble, Quaxly, and Togepi?" Misty asks as Ash walks over too and speaks.
"Can you also watch over Pikachu?" Ash asks with Tracey nodding making both Ash and Misty happy as the 4 mons go over to Tracey. Tracey along with the 4-mons head to the stands as Wikstrom looks at the kids and speaks.
"Now then let's put you all in armor" Wikstrom says making the 4 kids and their Pokémon confused. A few minutes later Ash, Misty, Leaf, and Rinto along with their Pokémon are all wearing knight armor as Ash speaks.
"Whoa this is cool!" Ash says with Leaf along with their Pokémon agreeing as Misty speaks.
"Uh this armor's heavy why do we, the trainers have to wear it?" Misty asks as Wikstrom speaks.
"You'll find out why during the training" Wikstrom responds with Misty nodding as the man continues to speak.
"The Castle of Chivalry is comprised of 3 different training grounds where trainer and Pokémon will have to overcome them and reach the roof. Once they do, they'll earn Knight Medals" Wikstrom says with the group nodding as Ash speaks.
"Cool! let's make sure we get those medals guys" Ash says with his Pokémon nodding as Wikstrom continues to speak.
"Now it's time to begin the first task where a Knight shows their peerless strength" Wikstrom says as Ash speaks.
"So, it's battle training then, right?" Ash asks as Wikstrom speaks.
"No, you'll have to run 10 laps around the castle" Wikstrom responds surprising the 4 kids as Misty speaks.
"10 laps?! While wearing this armor?" Misty says in shock as Wikstrom speaks.
"Yes, now Go!" Wikstrom says with the group nodding as Rinto speaks.
"Gallade let's go" Rinto says with his Gallade nodding as they begin running around the castle Ash speaks.
"Hey, you're not beating us!" Ash says as he along with his Pokémon and Leaf along with her Pokémon begin to run too leaving Misty along with Golisopod behind as Misty speaks.
"Hey wait!" Misty says as she along with Golisopod begin running too. Up in the stands Pikachu, Sobble, Quaxly, and Togepi begin cheering for their trainers as Tracey speaks.
"Whew good thing I didn't participate" Tracey says. Meanwhile, back to the castle Ash, Leaf, Misty and their Pokémon are having some trouble running while wearing the armor as Leaf speaks.
"I get it now the reason as to why we're wearing the armor is to build up stamina" Leaf says with Ash and Misty nodding as Misty speaks.
"But still doing 10 laps while wearing armor is difficult," Misty says as Ash speaks.
"Well, it wouldn't be training if it was easy right guys?!" Ash says as his Pokémon roar agreeing with him Leaf then speaks.
"I agree!" Leaf says with her Kabutops and Scizor feeling the same. Misty lets out a sigh smiles and speaks.
"Well, you guys aren't wrong, and it'll help us grow stronger right Golisopod?" Misty says with the bug samurai nodding as Ash smiles and speaks.
"That's the spirit!" Ash says as he then looks forward and sees Rinto along with Gallade continuing to run getting farther away then speaks.
"Looks like Rinto and Gallade are having no problem let's kick it up a notch and catch up to them!" Ash says with his Pokémon along with Misty, Leaf, and their Pokémon agreeing as they begin to run faster. As they continue to run suddenly something falls in front of Rinto and Gallade causing them along with the group to stop. When the dust clears everyone can see a large compass like Pokémon as Rinto speaks.
"A Probopass?" Rinto says in surprise as Ash and Leaf take out their Pokedex's to scan the mon.
"Probopass, the Compass Pokémon and a Rock/Steel type. Probopass puts out a strong magnetic field that lets it control its three units, called Mini-Noses, at will." The Pokedex says as Ash speaks.
"So, that's a Probopass" Ash says. Meanwhile, Rinto and Gallade keep looking at it as Rinto speaks.
"Let's keep going Gallade" Rinto says with Gallade nodding as they run past the mon with the group doing the same as Misty speaks.
"I wonder why that Probopass appeared?" Misty questions as Ash speaks.
"Maybe it's also here to train" Ash says with the group nodding as they continue to run Probopass turns around its eyes glow blue and grabs Ash, Misty, Leaf, their Pokémon along with Rinto and his Gallade. Suddenly they all feel the weight on their armor increase as Leaf speaks.
"Are armor's gotten heavier" Leaf says as they then hear Wikstrom's voice.
"For the first task let's see if you're able to get out of Probopasse's hold" Wikstrom says as Misty speaks.
"This is crazy!" Misty says with the others nodding as they all begin to struggle trying to get out of Probopasse's hold Rinto speaks.
"Gallade" Rinto says with the mon nodding. They both struggle a little bit more then manage to break free from the hold and begin running forward continuing the race. Everyone (except Wikstrom) is surprised that they were able to easily break out of the hold as Ash speaks.
"We're not letting them beat us!" Ash says as his Pokémon roar, they struggle a little bit too, and they also manage to break out of the hold and continue to run as Leaf speaks.
"Kabutops, Scizor let's go!" Leaf says with the 2-mons nodding as they also break out of the hold too Misty then speaks.
"Come on Golisopod!" Misty says Golisopod roars as it and Misty break out of the hold and continue to run along with the others. Back in the stands Tracey speaks.
"Nice they managed to do it!" Tracey says happily while Pikachu, Sobble, Quaxly, and Togepi cheer. Wikstrom along with his Aegislash look at the 4 trainers continue to run with their Pokemon and smile. 10 minutes later the group have completed the 10 laps they've made it back to the start and are panting heavily as Misty speaks.
"Ah I'm tired" Misty says while having an exhausted look on her face as Leaf speaks.
"I agree I haven't had a workout like that in a while and it honestly felt pretty good" Leaf says with the group nodding as Wikstrom gets tears in his eyes and speaks.
"Waah! What extraordinary resolve!" Wikstrom says with tears coming from his eyes as Aegislash hands him a towel to wipe his face with. Once Wikstrom's done wiping his face he looks at the 4 kids and speaks.
"Keep the fighting spirit and proceed! Now it's time for the second task" Wikstrom says as he points to a door. They all walk to the door and enter. Once they're inside Ash and Leaf see a little white candle Pokémon as Ash speaks.
"Who's that Pokémon?" Ash says as he along with Leaf take out their Pokedex's to scan it.
"Litwick, the Candle Pokémon a Ghost/Fire type and the pre evolved form of Chandelure. Litwick appear to be helping to guide the way of people by illuminating areas that are darkened, but in reality, they are actually leading them to the Ghost World. They feed off the life energy of people and Pokémon and use it as fuel for the flames on their heads." The Pokedex says as Leaf speaks.
"It's so cute!" Leaf says with hearts in her eyes as Rinto looks at Wikstrom and speaks.
"What're we doing here?" Rinto asks as Wikstrom speaks.
"This is the second task called the Maze of Doubts" Wikstrom says as Misty speaks.
"Maze of Doubts? It looks pretty creepy" Misty says in a scared tone as Wikstrom continues.
"A Knight must always show peerless bravery. Fear and Doubt always assail one on the battlefield. In this task Pokemon and trainer must work hand and hand to escape this maze that's filled with traps and strong Pokemon" Wikstrom says with the group nodding as Rinto speaks.
"I see let's go Gallade" Rinto says with Gallade nodding as they begin to run forward Ash speaks.
"You're not getting ahead of us!" Ash says as his Pokémon, Misty, Leaf, and their Pokémon begin running forward. Wikstrom along with Aegslash looks at them and smiles. Meanwhile, with the 4 trainers and their Pokémon they continue to run forward until they see 4 pathways making them stop as Leaf speaks.
"The path splits into 4" Leaf says as Misty speaks.
"Which way should we go?" Misty asks as everyone continues to think suddenly 4 gates come down separating the 4 trainers surprising them as Rinto speaks.
"Let's go Gallade" Rinto says with the mon nodding they begin to run forward leaving the others behind as Misty speaks.
"And they're gone" Misty says as Leaf speaks.
"Looks like we've our own destinations" Leaf says as Ash speaks.
"Yeah, you're right. Misty, Leaf let's meet at the exit" Ash says with the 2 girls and their Pokémon nodding as they all begin going down their own pathways. We now cut over to a room inside the castle where Tracey, Pikachu, Sobble, Quaxly, and Togepi are. They're currently watching a TV screen that showcases Ash, Misty, Leaf, and Rinto going through the maze. As they continue to watch Wikstrom appears and speaks.
"Are ye enjoying the show?" Wikstrom asks with Tracey nodding as he speaks.
"Yeah, I've to say I'm curious to see what trials they'll go through before getting out of the maze" Tracey says with Wikstrom nodding. They both continue to watch the screen as we cut over to where Misty and Golisopod are. We see the 2 of them walking down a hallway as Misty speaks.
"It's so creepy in here I hope nothing suddenly appears" Misty says in a scared tone as they continue to walk suddenly a Barbaracle bursts through the wall as Misty speaks.
"A Barbaracle?!" Misty says in shock Barbaracle then covers its right hand in poison and goes to jab Misty, but Golisopod appears and blocks the attack. Barbaracle tries to break through Golisopod's defenses, but Golisopod stands strong and manages to push Barbaracle away making it slide back a few feet. Barbaracle then looks at Golisopod and gets in a battle stance with Golisopod doing the same as Misty speaks.
"Thank you Golisopod" Misty says with the bug samurai nodding. Barbaracle then fires multiple shots of mud as Misty speaks.
"Golisopod block!" Misty calls Golisopod quickly brings up its arms and blocks the attack. When that happens Barbaracle jumps forward, it summons 2 water blades using Liquidation and goes to hit Golisopod as Misty speaks.
"Golisopod counter with your Liquidation!" Misty calls Golisopod also summons 2 water blades and clashes with Barbaracle. The 2 mons begin to parry each other's attacks trying to hit their opponent. Golisopod then sees an opening an goes to hit Barbaracle but the mon manages to back away in time. When Barbaracle lands Misty calls for a command.
"Now use Scald!" Misty calls Golisopod fires the hot stream of water. The attack is about to hit Barbaracle but the mon uses Brutal Swing and destroys the attack. Misty isn't worried and calls for her next command.
"Now use Aqua Jet then Liquidation!" Misty calls Golisopod covers its body in water shoots forward and hits Barbaracle causing damage to it. Golisopod then creates two water blades and slashes Barbaracle's stomach. Barbaracle cries out in pain then falls on its back knocked out as Misty speaks.
"Way to go Golisopod!" Misty cheers as Golisopod looks at her and smiles. Barbaracle then stands back up and quickly leaves the area as Misty speaks.
"Looks like we'll be battling more Pokémon while walking through this maze let's get out of here fast" Misty says with Golisopod nodding as they run forward. We now come over to Leaf with Kabutops and Scizor. They're currently walking down a hallway until suddenly a hole opens below them. Just when they're about to fall Scizor quickly grabs Leaf while Kabutops uses Aqua Jet, and they all make it to the other side of the hole. Leaf looks at her Pokémon and speaks.
"Thanks guys" Leaf says happily with the 2-mons nodding. A couple seconds later a Trevenant and a Chandelure appear and get into battle stances as Leaf speaks.
"Looks like we won't be able to pass until we beat them" Leaf says with Kabutops and Scizor nodding as they get into battle stances too. Chandelure fires a Flamethrower as Leaf speaks.
"Kabutops use Hydro Pump!" Leaf calls Kabutops quickly fires the big stream of water and easily destroys the Flamethrower. The Hydro Pump heads for Chandelure but the mon dodges, Trevenant then appears in front of Kabutops with its right fist glowing orange. Trevenant goes to punch Kabutops as Leaf speaks.
"Scizor quick use Metal Claw!" Leaf calls Scizor quickly flies forward its right claw glows in steel energy and punches Trevenant hard in the face knocking it away making it slide back a few feet. Chandelure then appears in front of Scizor its mouth is heating up as it's about to fire a Flamethrower Leaf speaks.
"Kabutops use Aqua Jet!" Leaf calls Kabutops quickly covers its body in water shoots forward and hits Chandelure making it fly back to Trevenant. When Trevenant and Chandelure are next to each other they create a big Shadow Ball and fire it towards Kabutops and Scizor as Leaf speaks.
"Use Night Slash!" Leaf calls Kabutops and Scizor cover their arms in dark energy and slash the Shadow Ball in half easily destroying it. Kabutops and Scizor begin heading for Trevenant and Chandelure as Leaf speaks.
"Kabutops use Liquidation on Chandelure and Scizor use Aerial Ace on Trevenant!" Leaf calls the 2-mons nod as they head for their respective opponent. Trevenant and Chandelure are unable to dodge in time as Kabutops and Scizor land their attacks and easily knock the 2 mons out as Leaf speaks.
"Great job you two!" Leaf says happily as Kabutops and Scizor look at her and smile. After that Trevenant and Chandelure quickly leave as Leaf speaks.
"Ahh, I wanted to catch them" Leaf says in a sad tone, she then recomposes herself and speaks.
"Well can't be too sad about it now come on let's go find the exit" Leaf says with the 2-mons nodding as they run forward and begin their search for the exit. Meanwhile, in the room where Tracey and Wikstrom are Tracey speaks.
"Nice it looks like Misty and Leaf are doing great so far" Tracey says happily with Wikstrom nodding. They continue to watch the screen as they see Rinto and Gallade come across a Steelix Wikstrom then speaks.
"I wonder how they'll handle that" Wikstrom says as he continues to watch the screen we go over to Rinto and Gallade as they're staring at Steelix. They all continue to stare until Steelix charges forward going to bite Gallade with Crunch as Rinto speaks.
"Gallade dodge then use Air Slash!" Rinto calls Gallade quickly jumps back dodging Steelix's attack and making the mon bite down on the floor instead. Gallade lands a few feet away the blade on its head glows as it fires multiple slashes of wind that hit Steelix causing some damage and making the mon groan in pain as it backs away. Gallade begins running towards Steelix as Rinto speaks.
"Gallade use Focus Punch!" Rinto calls Gallade quickly concentrates as its left fist glows blue. Gallade is now under Steelix's chin jumps upward and upper cuts Steelix causing more damage to it. Gallade then looks at Steelix and puts its hands together creating an orange ball of fighting energy as Rinto speaks.
"Now finish it with Focus Blast!" Rinto calls Gallade quickly fires the move and hits Steelix in the face creating an explosion. Out of the explosion Steelix appears it roars in pain and falls on the ground knocked out. Gallade lands next to Rinto as the boy speaks.
"Good work" Rinto says with Gallade nodding after that Steelix leaves the area allowing for Rinto and Gallade to move forward. Back in the room with Tracey and Wikstrom, Tracey speaks.
"Whoa he took out that Steelix easily I gotta sketch it" Tracey says as he pulls out his sketch book and begins to sketch Gallades battle with Steelix. Wikstrom continues to look at the screen as he sees Ash along with his Pokemon currently battling 5 Pokemon which consist of a Noivern, Unovian Darmanitan, Beartic, Conkeldurr, and a Malamar. We see Noivern and Corviknight collide using Dragon Rush and Iron Head respectively then back away from each other. After that Darmanitan fires a Flamethrower as Ash speaks.
"Charcadet counter with your Flamethrower!" Ash calls Charcadet quickly fires the move as its Flamethrower and Darmanitan's connect creating an explosion. When the explosion clears Beartic along with Conkeldurr begin running towards Ash's Pokemon as Ash speaks.
"Bisharp use Metal Claw on Beartic and Farfetch'd dodge then use Superpower on Conkeldurr!" Ash calls with both mons nodding Bisharp sees Beartic heading for it. Beartic's arms glow red using Superpower it goes to hit Bisharp but the mon easily evades, Bisharp then covers its right hand in steel energy and punches Beartic hard in the face sending it falling into a nearby wall and knocking it out. Conkeldurr goes to hit Farfetch'd with its stone pillars, but the duck easily backs away avoiding the attack. Farfetch'd's leek glows bright red then shoots forward going to hit Conkeldurr. Conkeldurr quickly brings up its stone pillars and successfully blocks Farfetch'd's attack. Farfetch'd tries to knock the stone pillars away but can't, just when Conkeldurr's about to knock Farfetch'd away the duck yells.
"FAR!" Farfetch'd yells as it begins putting more power into its leek and starts to crack the stone pillars. Farfetch'd keeps going until the duck completely destroys the stone pillars and hits Conkeldurr hard in the chest making it cough in pain. Conkeldurr is then sent flying into a nearby wall and is knocked out as Ash speaks.
"Great job Farfetch'd!" Ash cheers along with his other Pokemon as Farfetch'd smiles. Suddenly Malamar appears in front of Farfetch'd and fires a Psychic which holds the duck in place. When Malamar's about to send Farfetch'd flying Scyther appears and has its scythes in an X shape as Ash speaks.
"Scyther quick use X Scissor!" Ash calls Scythers scythes become covered in bug energy and hits Malamar. Malamar cries out in pain and falls on the ground knocked out. Farfetch'd looks at Scyther and thanks it with the mantis nodding. Darmanitan seeing its chance fires a Flamethrower at them as Ash speaks.
"Charcadet use Flamethrower then Flame Charge!" Ash calls Charcadet quickly fires the stream of fire and connects with Darmanitans creating an explosion Charcadet then covers its body in fire shoots forward and hits Darmanitan causing damage as Ash calls for his next command.
"Now Charcadet use Night Shade!" Ash calls Charcadets eyes glow as it fires 2 crimson beams that hit Darmanitan and knock it a few feet away. Darmanitan lays on the ground knocked out. When that happens Noivern fires a Dragon Pulse that heads for Charcadet as Ash speaks.
"Corviknight quick use Air Slash!" Ash calls Corviknight quickly fires multiple slashes of wind that connect with the Dragon Pulse creating an explosion. Out of the explosion appears Corviknight it flies towards Noivern as Ash speaks.
"Now Corviknight use Giga Impact!" Ash calls Corviknight covers its body in an orange sphere with purple streaks and hits Noivern hard in the stomach. The wyvern coughs in pain as it's sent flying and crashes next to Darmanitan. Noivern's knocked out too as Ash smiles and speaks.
"We did it!" Ash cheers along with his Pokémon, after that Noivern, Darmanitan, Malamar, Conkeldurr, and Beartic leave allowing for Ash and his Pokémon to continue searching for the exit as Ash speaks.
"Okay guys let's go" Ash says with the 5-mons nodding as they begin to run forward. As they're running, they come across a wall that's blocking their path as Ash speaks.
"Darn a dead end" Ash says in frustration. Farfetch'd then walks over to the wall and begins to repeatedly hit it with its leek until the wall is completely destroyed. Ash along with his other Pokemon are impressed as Ash smiles and speaks.
"Whoa way to go Farfetch'd!" Ash says happily as Farfetch'd smiles. The duck continues to walk forward until a hole opens up below it surprising the duck along with Ash and his other Pokémon. Farfetch'd falls into the hole but manages to quickly grab the top of the hole so that it doesn't fall further into it. But when Farfetch'd does that it accidentally lets go of its leek, Farfetch'd's about to jump after it but Ash was faster as he immediately dives into the hole going after the leek. Ash manages to grab the leek but still continues to fall. Farfetch'd quickly flies down going after Ash a couple seconds later Farfetch'd sees that Ash managed to stop himself and is still safely holding onto Farfetch'ds leek. Ash looks at Farfetch'd and speaks.
"Whew that was close" Ash says while having a smile on his face as Farfetch'd looks at him and is relieved to see that Ash's safe. A few seconds later thanks to Corviknight Ash and Farfetch'd make it out of the hole. Corviknight, Bisharp, Scyther, and Charcadet are happy that they're okay making Ash and Farfetch'd smile. Ash then looks at Farfetch'd holds its leek forward and speaks.
"Here Farfetch'd your leek's important to you right?" Ash asks as Farfetch'd nods and gets its leek back. The duck tells Ash thank you as Ash continues to speak.
"Farfetch'd let's work together and get out of this maze" Ash says while having a determined look on his face with Corviknight, Bisharp, Scyther, and Charcadet having the same look. Farfetch'd looks at them and nods. Ash then stands back up as they all continue to walk forward looking for the exit. We see Ash, Misty, Leaf, Rinto and their Pokémon continuing to walk through their respective hallways dodging traps and battling Pokémon that get in their way. This keeps going for 10 minutes until they each touch a wall and go through it. When they make it to the other side of the wall, they all look at each other as Misty speaks.
"Since we're all here does this mean that we've reached the exit?" Misty asks as Leaf speaks.
"I think so" Leaf answers as they hear a voice.
"Yes, you did!" The voice says the group turn as they all see Wikstrom having a happy smile on his face as he continues.
"Congratulations you've all passed the second task" Wikstrom says making the 4 kids happy. Wikstrom walks over he hands each trainer a sword and speaks.
"Now it's time for the final challenge follow me" Wikstrom says with the group nodding as they begin to follow him. 5 minutes later they're now in a big grey empty room, they look around as Misty speaks.
"This place looks pretty barren" Misty says with the others nodding. A couple seconds later Wikstrom along with his Aegislash appear, they look at the 4 trainers as Wikstrom begins to speak.
"As I stated before those who pass will be awarded Knight Medals. Your task is simple and clear. You'll have to open the door behind me and ye wilt have passed" Wikstrom says with the group nodding as the man continues to speak.
"And as for the key…" Wikstrom says he holds out his right hand as a small Pokémon that's holding a key appears Ash then speaks.
"Who's that Pokémon?" Ash questions as he along with Leaf pull out their Pokedex's to scan the mon.
"Klefki, the Key Ring Pokémon. A Steel/Fairy type. Klefki draws in metal ions through the horn on its head. It loves collecting keys." The Pokedex says as Wikstrom speaks.
"If a trainer and Pokémon work together to take the key from Klefki and open the door, ye shall pass." Wikstrom says he then pulls out 2 Pokeball's and speaks.
"However… Taking it will not be easy!" Wikstrom says as he throws the 2 balls up in the air sending out a Scizor and Probopass. Wikstrom then draws his sword as Aegislash, Scizor, and Probopass stand next to him. They look at the four kids as Ash speaks.
"So, looks like we do get to battle" Ash says as he, Misty, Leaf, and Rinto hold their swords tightly while their Pokémon get into battle stances. Back in the room where Tracey, Pikachu, Quaxly, Sobble, and Togepi are they look at the screen as Tracey speaks.
"Ash, Misty, and Leaf good luck!" Tracey says while the 4 mons begin to cheer. Back to Wikstrom and the others they continue to stare at each other as Wikstrom speaks.
"Are ye prepared?" Wikstrom asks with the 4 trainers and their Pokémon nodding as Wikstrom speaks.
"Now To Battle!" Wikstrom yells as Ash speaks.
"In order to complete this we just need the key, right? In that case Corviknight use Aerial Ace and Charcadet use Flame Charge!" Ash calls Corviknight and Charcadet shoot forward heading for Klefki as Wikstrom speaks.
"Aegislash use Kings Shield!" Wikstrom calls Aegislash appears in front of the 2 mons creates a shield and blocks their attack. Corviknight and Charcadet try to push through but are unable as they're bounced a few feet away. Once they land, they feel their attack decrease as Wikstrom speaks.
"Now Klefki run!" Wikstrom says with the key nodding as it begins to fly away Ash speaks.
"Oh no it's getting away!" Ash says as Leaf speaks.
"Don't worry Ash we'll grab the key!" Leaf says as Misty speaks.
"You just focus on Wikstrom!" Misty says as she, Leaf and their Pokémon begin running after Klefki as Ash looks at them and nods. Ash then looks at Rinto and speaks.
"You're not going after Klefki?" Ash asks as Rinto speaks.
"I came here to train my Pokémon for the Orange League so I'm not missing out on the chance to test myself against an Elite 4 member of Kalos" Rinto says with his Gallade agreeing. Ash looks at him smiles and speaks.
"Okay then in that case let's make sure we by time for Misty and Leaf" Ash says with Rinto nodding with their Pokémon getting ready Wikstrom speaks.
"Yes, I love that determination in your eyes when wanting to face a powerful foe and I'll grant your wish. Probopass use Rockslide!" Wikstrom calls Probopass summons multiple large boulders around it and fires them at Ash and Rinto's Pokémon as both trainers speak.
"Bisharp use Metal Claw, Scyther use Rock Smash, and Farfetch'd use Brick Break!" "Gallade use Close Combat!" Both trainers call the 4 mons begin to easily destroy the boulders. As they keep doing that Wikstrom's Scizor points its left pincer forward as Wikstrom speaks.
"Use Hyper Beam!" "Dodge!" The 3 trainers call Scizor fires the big beam it easily destroys the Rockslide and goes to hit the 4 mons, but they manage to dodge in time. After that Scizor flies past all of them and begins heading for Klefki as Ash speaks.
"Oh no you don't Scyther, Corviknight quick use Aerial Ace!" Ash calls the 2 mons quickly shoot forward as they're about to hit Scizor Aegislash appears in front of them as Wikstrom speaks.
"Now Kings Shield!" Wikstrom calls Aegislash summons a shield that blocks their attack and lets Scizor continue to fly forward. Corviknight and Scyther are then bounced back a few feet away and can feel their attack power decrease. Ash then looks over towards Misty and Leaf and yells.
"Misty, Leaf Scizor's coming!" Ash yells hoping that his voice reaches them. Meanwhile with the girls we see them continuing to chase after Klefki as both girls speak.
"Use Aqua Jet!" Both girls call Golisopod and Kabutops cover their bodies in water and shoot forward. As they go to grab the key mon Klefki looks at them and quickly summons a protective barrier blocking their attack and making both mons bounce away. As Klefki's smiling Leaf's Scizor appears behind it and has its right pincer ready as Leaf speaks.
"Now grab it Scizor!" Leaf calls Scizor goes to grab Klefki making the key mon worried. They then hear Ash's voice telling them that Wikstrom's Scizor is heading for them, before Leaf could tell her Scizor to stop it's then blindsided by Wikstrom's Scizor who hits it in the right side with Aerial Ace. Leaf's Scizor is then sent flying and crashes into a nearby wall creating a dust cloud as Leaf speaks.
"Scizor!" Leaf calls in worry. When the dust clears everyone can see Leaf's Scizor it can still battle but is groaning in pain. Leaf breathes a sigh of relief then looks at Wikstrom's Scizor who's standing protectively in front of Klefki and gets in a battle stance. Misty's Golisopod and Leaf's Kabutops get into battle stances too as Misty speaks.
"Well, this just got harder" Misty says with Leaf agreeing. Back to Ash and Rinto facing Wikstrom Ash looks at Wikstrom who's smiling. Rinto walks next to Ash and speaks.
"Looks like we won't be able to help your friends" Rinto says as Ash speaks.
"That's fine besides I'm confident that they can get the key" Ash says as Rinto speaks.
"I hope your right about that" Rinto says as he looks at Wikstrom the man speaks.
"Now let's continue Aegislash use Shadow Ball!" "Corviknight, Scyther dodge!" Both trainers call Aegislash fires the ghostly ball it goes to hit Corviknight and Scyther but the 2 mons manage to narrowly dodge. Rinto's Gallade then appears in front of Aegislash as Rinto speaks.
"Now use Psycho Cut!" "Aegislash counter with Night Slash!" Both trainers call Gallades arms turn into psychic blades and goes to hit Aegislash. Aegislash covers its blade in dark energy and collides with Gallade. The 2 mons begin pushing each other back and forth but Aegislash wins the exchange in the end and knocks Gallade away. Once Gallade's gone Aegislash sees Ash's Charcadet take a deep breath as Ash speaks.
"Charcadet use Flamethrower!" "Aegislash cut it in half with Night Slash!" Both trainers call Charcadet fires the stream of fire it goes to hit Aegislash but the Royal Sword Pokemon easily cuts the move in half. When that happens Farfetch'd and Scyther appear behind it as Ash speaks.
"Farfetch'd, Scyther use Night Slash!" Ash calls Farfetch'ds leek and Scythers blades glow in dark energy. They go to hit Aegislash as Wikstrom speaks.
"Aegislash block with your Shield!" Wikstrom calls Aegislash quickly uses its shield and blocks the 2 attacks. Farfetch'd and Scyther are trying their best to knock the shield away, but Aegislash holds strong, suddenly Gallade appears in front of Aegislash as Rinto speaks.
"Now Gallade use Knock Off!" Rinto calls Gallade covers its fists in dark energy and goes to hit Aegislash. As Gallade's getting closer Wikstrom speaks.
"Aegislash knock Scyther and Farfetch'd away then use Flash Cannon!" Wikstrom calls Aegislash nods it swings its hammer and pushes Farfetch'd along with Scyther back making them land a few feet away. Aegislash looks at the incoming Gallade and fires the steel beam. Gallade looks at the beam and quickly brings up its arms blocking the attack. The beam pushes Gallade next to Farfetch'd and Scyther. Once the beam disappears the 2 mons ask Gallade if it's okay with Gallade nodding, they then look forward and see Aegislash floating in front of them as Wikstrom speaks.
"Aegislash let your blade shine bright use Sacred Sword!" Wikstrom calls Aegislashs blade glows light blue then heads for the 3 mons as Ash and Rinto speak.
"Farfetch'd use Superpower and Scyther use Night Slash!" "Gallade use Psycho Cut!" Both trainers call Farfetch'ds leek glows bright red, Scythers scythes glow in dark energy, and Gallades arms become pink blades. The 3 mons shoot forward and collide with Aegislash beginning their battle. As they're fighting every time Farfetch'd, Scyther, or Gallade are about to land a hit on Aegislash the mon manages to block with its shield. As the 3 mons continue their fight Wikstrom speaks.
"Now Probopass use Rock Blast on Charcadet!" Wikstrom calls Probopass fires multiple rock like slashes towards the fire child as Ash speaks.
"Charcadet quick get on Corviknight's back and Corviknight dodge!" Ash calls Charcadet quickly gets on Corviknight's back, Corviknight then begins to fly around easily avoiding the Rock Blast. Once the Rock Blast's gone Corviknight opens its mouth as it begins to charge up a Flash Cannon, Probopass looks to its left and sees Bisharp doing the same thing as Ash speaks.
"Use Flash Cannon!" "Probopass Protect!" Both trainers call Corviknight and Bisharp fire their steel beams that go to hit Probopass but the mon summons a protective barrier that blocks both beams and creates an explosion. When the explosion clears Bisharp appears in front of Probopass and has its fists ready as Ash speaks.
"Bisharp use Metal Claw!" Ash calls Bisharp covers its fists in steel energy and goes to hit Probopass as Wikstrom speaks.
"Block with your Mini noses!" Wikstrom calls as the 3 noses around Probopass get in Bisharp's way and blocks its attack. The 3 mini noses then push Bisharp away making it slide back a few feet, Bisharp then sees the 3 noses each charging up a beam as Wikstrom speaks.
"Now use Tri Beam!" "Bisharp dodge!" Both trainers call the 3 mini noses each fire a beam of fire, ice, and lightning. They go to hit Bisharp but the blade Pokemon quickly jumps in the air and avoids the 3 beams. When that happens Corviknight starts flying towards Probopass with its wings glowing as Ash speaks.
"Corviknight use Steel Wing!" "Take the hit Probopass!" Both trainers call Corviknight covers its wings in steel energy and successfully lands a hit on Probopass. Corviknight looks at Probopass and sees that the mon isn't fazed from being hit by the attack. Probopass then sees Charcadet on Corviknights back taking a deep breath as Ash speaks.
"Now Flamethrower!" "Probopass dodge then use Zap Cannon!" Both trainers call Charcadet fires the stream of fire, but Probopass backs away avoiding the attack, Probopass creates a ball of electricity and fires it towards Corviknight as Ash speaks.
"Dodge Corviknight!" Ash calls Corviknight quickly flies back in the air avoiding the move as it keeps going and crashes into a wall easily destroying it. Ash, Misty, Leaf, Rinto and their Pokemon are surprised by the power. Ash then quickly recomposes himself as he calls for his next command.
"Bisharp use Dark Pulse!" Ash calls Bisharp falls towards Probopass and fires the stream of dark energy at it as Wikstrom speaks.
"Dodge Probopass!" Wikstrom calls Probopass quickly backs away allowing the dark beam to hit the ground instead and create an explosion. Bisharp safely lands back on the ground as Corviknight flies next to it. Corviknight, Charcadet, and Bisharp look at Probopass with Probopass looking at them as Ash speaks.
"Corviknight, Charcadet, and Bisharp keep attacking!" "Probopass dodge their attacks!" Both trainers call the 3 mons shoot forward and begin trying to attack Probopass but the Compass mon is easily evading their attacks as Ash speaks.
"Darn I wasn't expecting it to be so fast" Ash says to himself in frustration as Wikstrom speaks.
"Don't take your eyes off your opponent!" Wikstrom says catching both Ash and Rinto's attention as they see him swing his sword towards them. Both boys quickly back away in time as Ash speaks.
"Hey what's the big idea?! You could've seriously hurt us!" Ash says as Wikstrom speaks.
"Fear not these swords aren't real they're made out of rubber at most you'll just feel a sting" Wikstrom says as Rinto speaks.
"So, that's why we're wearing the armor" Rinto says as Ash speaks.
"Well seeing my Pokemon work hard is making me want to work hard too" Ash says with Rinto agreeing with him as they both grip their swords tightly. Wikstrom looks at them and smiles. His smile doesn't last long as he speaks.
"Now let us battle!" Wikstrom says with the 2 boys nodding as they charge forward and collide getting into a sword fight. Ash and Rinto try their best but are unable to land a hit on Wikstrom. The same thing is happening with their Pokémon not being able to land any hits on Wikstrom's Pokémon and Misty and Leaf's Pokémon trying to capture Klefki but Wikstrom's Scizor keeps getting in their way. This keeps going on for a few more seconds as we see Rinto go to hit Wikstrom but is then knocked away, Ash goes to hit Wikstrom but Wikstrom counters and forces Ash to block. The 2 are now locked in a clash Ash tries to knock Wikstrom's sword away but isn't strong enough as Wikstrom looks at Ash and speaks.
"You've fought well young knight but it's over!" Wikstrom says as he manages to knock away Ash's sword and goes to strike him. Farfetch'd sees this he quickly turns his back towards Aegislash which allows the Royal Sword to slash the ducks back which leaves a scratch on its armor. Farfetch'd groans a little in pain but doesn't care as it jumps forward and successfully blocks Wikstrom's attack which surprises the man. Farfetch'd then manages to push Wikstrom back making him slide a few feet away as he looks at the duck and smiles. Ash then loses his shocked expression he looks at Farfetch'd and speaks.
"Whoa thanks Farfetch'd!" Ash says happily as Farfetch'd looks at Ash and nods. Farfetch'd then looks over at Wikstrom, gets a serious look on its face and points its leek forward as Wikstrom speaks.
"Yes, those are the eyes of a warrior who would protect its trainer" Wikstrom says to himself as he calls for his next command.
"But it won't handle this next attack Aegislash use Sacred Sword!" Wikstrom calls Aegislash easily knocks Scyther and Gallade away. Aegislashs shoots forward reaching Farfetch'd instantly its blade glows light blue and goes to hit Farfetch'd as Ash speaks.
"Farfetch'd use Detect!" Ash calls "What?!" Wikstrom says in surprise as when Aegislash goes to hit Farfetch'd the ducks' eyes glow blue as it manages to back away from the move, Ash smiles and speaks.
"Alright this is where our counterattack begins Farfetch'd use Night Slash!" Ash calls Farfetch'd shoots forward its leek glows in dark energy and hits Aegislash causing damage to it as Ash speaks.
"We're not done yet Scyther use Night Slash!" "Gallade use Knock Off!" Ash and Rinto call Scyther and Gallade shoot forward and manage to hit Aegislash sending it flying as Wikstrom speaks.
"Probopass help Aegislash by using Tri Beam!" "I don't think so Charcadet use Fire Spin!" Both trainers call when Probopass's about to go help Aegislash Charcadet fires a fire vortex which traps Probopass inside. Probopass isn't worried as it easily destroys the move with Rockslide, when that happens Corviknight and Bisharp appear in front of it their heads are glowing in steel energy as Ash speaks.
"Use Iron Head!" Ash calls before Wikstrom can tell Probopass to dodge Corviknight and Bisharp cover their heads in steel energy and hit Probopass causing some damage to it. Probopass groans a little in pain then sees Charcadet taking a deep breath as Ash speaks.
"Now Charcadet use Overheat!" "Dodge Probopass!" Both trainers call Probopass is unable to dodge as it's flinching from the 2 Iron Heads, Charcadet heats up its body and fires a big stream of fire that consumes Probopass and sends it crashing into a nearby wall. Wikstrom has a surprised look on his face while Ash smiles. Meanwhile, with Misty and Leaf they see how well Ash and Rinto are doing as Leaf speaks.
"Looks like they're holding their own" Leaf says as Misty speaks.
"In that case let's not fall behind" Misty says with Leaf nodding as they look forward and Leaf calls for her commands.
"Kabutops use Hydro Pump and Scizor use Flash Cannon!" Leaf calls the 2-mons fire their moves they go to hit Wikstrom's Scizor but the mon easily evades by moving to the right. Once Scizor does that Misty smiles and speaks.
"Now Golisopod use Aqua Jet and grab Scizor!" Misty calls Golisopod covers its body in water shoots forward reaching Wikstrom's Scizor instantly and grabbing the steel bug. Wikstrom's Scizor begins to struggle trying to break out of Golisopod's hold but the bug samurai is holding on tightly, Misty then looks at Leaf and speaks.
"Leaf now's your chance!" Misty says with Leaf nodding as she looks at Klefki who begins to fly away and speaks.
"Kabutops use Aqua Jet and Scizor fly forward to grab Klefki!" Leaf calls Kabutops covers its body in water while Scizor gets its wings ready the 2 mons then shoot forward. They both fly around the area doing their best to try and capture Klefki but the mon is too fast. As they keep going Kabutops fires a Hydro Pump which forces Klefki to dodge making it slow down. When it does Leaf's Scizor is in front of it and has its left pincer ready. Meanwhile back with Ash and Rinto Wikstrom's Aegislash stops flying back and groans a little in pain as Ash speaks.
"Now Farfetch'd use Superpower!" Ash calls Farfetch'd bulks up its body as its leek turns a bright crimson. Farfetch'd then jumps forward reaching Aegislash instantly as Farfetch'd goes to hit the Royal Sword Pokémon Ash speaks.
"Farfetch'd Stop!" Ash calls causing Farfetch'd to instantly stop as it's revealed that Misty and Leaf managed to get the key from Klefki Leaf then speaks.
"We got it!" Leaf says while smiling and spinning the key with her finger as Ash speaks.
"I knew you guys could do it!" Ash says happily making the 2 girls along with their Pokémon smile. After that Ash's Pokémon walk over to them as Ash looks at them and speaks.
"You guys did great too thank you" Ash says with the 5-mons nodding. Rinto along with his Gallade look at them and smile. Meanwhile in the room where Tracey is he smiles and speaks.
"They did it!" Tracey says happily as Pikachu, Quaxly, Sobble, and Togepi are cheering. Back to where the others are, Wikstrom has a surprised look on his face. His Pokémon then come over to him as he looks at them and speaks.
"Looks like they won" Wikstrom says with his Pokémon nodding as he along with his Pokemon walk over to the kids. When they get close enough Wikstrom looks at them and speaks.
"Great work ye have all passed" Wikstrom says happily making the 4 kids smile as Ash, Misty, and Leaf speak.
"Alright!" The 3 trainers cheer as their Pokémon let out a happy roar in victory, Rinto along with his Gallade smile as Wikstrom speaks.
"Now let's get out of here" Wikstrom says with the 4 trainers and their Pokémon nodding. They walk towards the door, insert the key which opens the door and showcases a staircase. They walk up the staircase until they reach the roof, when they make it, they reunite with Tracey, Pikachu, Sobble, and Togepi who congratulate them making them happy. A few seconds later Wikstrom walks over to the 4 kids and begins to speak.
"A Knight is someone who not only protects their lord but also the weak and powerless. When one truly treasures another and fights to protect them their strength is magnified manyfold" Wikstrom says with the 4 trainers and their Pokémon nodding as Wikstrom continues.
"Sir Ash, Sir Farfetch'd, Sir Corviknight, Sir Bisharp, Lady Charcadet, Lady Misty, Sir Golisopod, Lady Leaf, Sir Kabutops, Sir Scizor, Sir Rinto and Sir Gallade. I hereby acknowledge your success in the training and award you all with these Knight Medals." Wikstrom says as Aegislash hands him a box that has 12 medals inside, Wikstrom gives both the trainers and Pokémon their own medal. Once they have them Ash, Misty, and Leaf speak.
"We just got Knight Medals!" The 3 trainers say with their Pokémon cheering too. Tracey claps for them while Rinto and Gallade smile. Wikstrom then walks over to Ash and speaks.
"By the way, Sir Ash has thou considered evolving Sir Scyther yet? Because if thou wants, I can help" Wikstrom asks as he pulls a metal piece from his pocket Ash looks at it and speaks.
"What's that?" Ash asks as Tracey speaks.
"It's called a Metal Coat when either a Scyther or Onix are holding it while trading they'll evolve into a Scizor and Steelix" Tracey says with Ash nodding as he speaks.
"Whoa cool do you want to evolve Scyther?" Ash asks as Scyther thinks for a few seconds then declines as Ash nods, he looks at Wikstrom and speaks.
"Sorry Mr. Wikstrom but it seems like my Scyther isn't interested in evolving yet" Ash says as Wikstrom speaks.
"I see then I shall respect its choice" Wikstrom says as he puts the Metal Coat away, Ash then looks at Rinto and Gallade. Ash walks over to them when he gets close enough, he looks at them and speaks.
"Hey Rinto, now that we're done with the training how about that battle?" Ash asks as Farfetch'd walks next to Ash and looks at Gallade. Rinto and Gallade look at them and smile as Rinto speaks.
"A promise is a promise let's do it" Rinto says with his Gallade nodding making both Ash and Farfetch'd excited. 5 minutes later Ash, Rinto along with Misty, Leaf, and their Pokémon are all out of the armor that Wikstrom gave them. Ash and Rinto are on their sides of the battlefield with Farfetch'd and Gallade standing next to their respective trainers. Off to the side in the stands we see Misty, Leaf, along with Ash's Pikachu, Corviknight, Bisharp, Charcadet, and Scyther currently looking at the battlefield waiting for it to start. Wikstrom along with Aegislash walk over to them and speaks.
"Mind if we sit here?" Wikstrom asks with the 2 girls nodding as Wikstrom and Aegislash sit next to them. We then see Tracey walking forward taking his role as referee, when he makes it, he speaks.
"This is a 1v1 single Pokémon battle between Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town and Rinto of Petelburg City. Both trainers are allowed to only use 1 Pokémon each whoever defeats their opponents Pokémon first will be declared the winner. Now will both trainers please send out their Pokémon!" Tracey says as Ash speaks.
"Okay let's do this Farfetch'd!" Ash says with Farfetch'd nodding as it jumps on the battlefield and gets into a battle stance Rinto speaks.
"Gallade" Rinto says with Gallade nodding as it also jumps on the battlefield and gets into a battle stance. The 2 mons look at each other, having serious looks on their faces as Tracey speaks.
"Now that both trainers have sent out their Pokémon you may now begin!" Tracey says as Ash speaks.
"Farfetch'd we'll attack first use Night Slash!" Ash calls Farfetch'd covers its leek in dark energy and jumps forward reaching Gallade instantly. When Farfetch'd goes to hit Gallade Rinto speaks.
"Dodge then use Psycho Cut!" Rinto calls Gallade moves to the right easily evading Farfetch'ds attack as the duck slams its leek on the ground instead. Gallade covers its left arm in psychic energy and punches Farfetch'd hard in the stomach making the duck cough in pain. Farfetch'd is sent flying and crashes back on the battlefield a few feet away creating a dust cloud as Ash speaks.
"Farfetch'd!" Ash calls in worry as when the dust cloud clears everyone can see Farfetch'd laying on its back groaning in pain. A couple seconds later Farfetch'd stands back up as Ash speaks.
"Are you okay Farfetch'd?!" Ash asks with the duck nodding as it continues to stare at Gallade with it staring back. In the stands Misty and Leaf speak.
"Ash, Farfetch'd you can do it!" The girls say with their and Ash's Pokémon cheering while Wikstrom continues to watch the battle in silence. Back on the battlefield Ash begins to think.
"That was one strong Psycho Cut I'll need to watch out for that" Ash says to himself as Rinto speaks.
"If you won't attack then we will, Gallade use Air Slash!" Rinto calls the blade on Gallades head glows blue and fires multiple slashes of wind at Farfetch'd as Ash speaks.
"Farfetch'd blow them away with Brutal Swing!" Ash calls Farfetch'd covers its leek in dark energy and spins easily deflecting the slashes of wind. When Farfetch'd stops spinning Gallade appears in front of it as Rinto speaks.
"Now use Psycho Cut!" "Farfetch'd use Detect to dodge then Night Slash!" Both trainers call Gallade goes to hit Farfetch'd with Psycho Cut but the ducks eyes glow allowing it to back away. Farfetch'd covers its leek in dark energy and jumps forward going to hit Gallade as Rinto speaks.
"Counter with Knock Off!" Rinto calls Gallade covers its left fist in dark energy and collides with Farfetch'd's leek. The 2 mons begin pushing each other back and forth trying to see who's stronger, Farfetch'd begins to slowly overpower Gallade but Gallade's clinching its right fist as Rinto speaks.
"Now use Psycho Cut!" "Farfetch'd use Detect!" "Gallade disable!" Both trainers call Gallade covers its right fist in psychic energy and goes to punch Farfetch'd. Farfetch'd's eyes glow activating Detect when it goes to dodge Gallades eyes glow bright blue as it disables Farfetch'd's Detect. The duck along with Ash have surprised looks on their faces Farfetch'd then sees Gallade concentrating energy into its right fist as Rinto speaks.
"Now use Focus Punch!" "Farfetch'd dodge!" Both trainers call Farfetch'd's unable to dodge in time as Gallade's right fist glows more and uppercuts Farfetch'd sending the duck high into the air. Gallade looks at the air born Farfetch'd as Rinto speaks.
"Now use Air Slash then finish it with Psycho Cut!" "Farfetch'd look out!" Both trainers call Gallade continues to look at Farfetch'd and starts to fire multiple slashes of wind that connect with the duck and create multiple explosions and causing super effective damage. When the Air Slash stops Farfetch'd continues to fall from the sky when it's about to hit the ground Gallade covers its left fist in psychic energy and punches Farfetch'd hard in the stomach making the duck cough in pain. Farfetch'd is then sent crashing back on the battlefield a few feet away creating a dust cloud as Ash speaks.
"Farfetch'd!" Ash calls in worry. When the dust clears everyone can see Farfetch'd laying on its back, the duck tries to stand back up but ultimately stays down. Tracey can see that Farfetch'd can't battle anymore and makes the call.
"Farfetch'd's unable to battle Gallade's the winner! Seeing as Ash has no more Pokémon left this means that Rinto's the victor of this battle!" Tracey says Ash along with his Pokemon are surprised about the result as off to the side Misty speaks.
"Darn Ash lost" Misty says in surprise with Leaf being surprised too while Wikstrom continues to stay silent. Back on the battlefield Ash walks over to Farfetch'd when he gets close, he bends down and gently lifts the duck's head. Farfetch'd looks at Ash and speaks.
"Far" Farfetch'd says telling Ash that it's sorry that it lost as Ash speaks.
"It's okay Farfetch'd you did your best and next time we'll win" Ash says as his other Pokémon walk over and tell Farfetch'd the same thing. Farfetch'd looks at them and nods. After that Rinto along with Gallade walk over to them when they get close enough Rinto looks at Ash and speaks.
"That was a good battle your Farfetch'd is indeed strong" Rinto says with his Gallade nodding as Ash speaks.
"Thanks, your Gallade's strong too but we'll be the winners next time!" Ash says with his Pokémon agreeing as Rinto smiles. Wikstrom walks over to them and speaks.
"Marvelous battle you both showed great skill and have created a rivalry!" Wikstrom says as he begins to passionately cry Aegislash floats over to him and hands him a handkerchief allowing the man to wipe his face and blow his nose. Once that's done Rinto looks at Wikstrom and speaks.
"Thank you for the training today, Mr. Wikstrom we'll be taking our leave" Rinto says as Wikstrom speaks.
"You're welcome and good luck with your gym challenge" Wikstrom says with Rinto nodding as he along with Gallade are about to leave Ash speaks.
"Rinto wait! Which gym are you heading too?" Ash asks as Rinto looks at him and speaks.
"I'm heading to Trovita Island to go get my third badge" Rinto says with Ash nodding as he speaks.
"I see well good luck and let's battle again!" Ash says as Rinto smiles and speaks.
"Yes lets" Rinto says as he along with Gallade walk away heading for their next destination. When they're gone Misty looks at Ash and speaks.
"Are you okay Ash?" Misty asks as Ash speaks.
"Yeah, it sucks that I lost but we'll continue to train and win next time" Ash responds with Misty nodding Wikstrom then walks over to Ash and speaks.
"In that case thou should have this" Wikstrom says as he pulls out a TR and gives it to Ash as the boy looks at him and speaks.
"Is this a TR?" Ash asks as Wikstrom speaks.
"Yes, it contains the move Focus Energy which increases the chance of getting a critical hit I feel Sir Farfetch'd will benefit from it" Wikstrom responds as Ash speaks.
"How will this benefit Farfetch'd?" Ash asks as Wikstrom speaks.
"Once Sir Farfetch'd lands 3 critical hits in a row it'll unlock a great power" Wikstrom answers as Ash speaks.
"Whoa and you're giving this to me?" Ash asks as Wikstrom nods and speaks.
"Yes, if thou's wish is to beat Sir Rinto and Sir Gallade then I believe this move will help" Wikstrom says with Ash nodding. Ash then looks at Farfetch'd and speaks.
"What do you think Farfetch'd do you want to learn Focus Energy?" Ash asks Farfetch'd thinks for a few seconds and nods making Ash smile as he speaks.
"Great!" Ash says happily as he then puts the TR on Farfetch'd's head. The TR glows for a couple seconds then stops glowing as it's now black Wikstrom speaks.
"Ye have now learned Focus Energy congratulations" Wikstrom says making Ash happy as he speaks.
"Alright! Farfetch'd let's master this move and when we meet Rinto again, you'll land 3 critical hits on Gallade and awaken a new power" Ash says as Ash's other Pokémon appear saying that they'll help Farfetch'd making the duck happy. After that Ash, Misty, Leaf, and Tracey say goodbye to Wikstrom they head to the Pokémon Center, they not only heal their Pokémon, but Ash, Misty, and Leaf decide to switch out their Pokémon too. After that they head to the beach Ash brings out Lapras they get on its back as Lapras begins to swim forward. As Lapras is swimming Ash speaks.
"Well, that was a fun day" Ash says with the group nodding as Leaf speaks.
"Yeah, I feel like not only my Pokémon got stronger, but I did too" Leaf says as Misty speaks.
"Even though wearing that armor all day was exhausting I feel the same" Misty says with the others nodding as Tracey looks at Ash and speaks.
"I've to say Rinto's a strong trainer, Ash before you battled him, I watched his Gallade easily defeat a Steelix are you confident that you'll beat him if you meet again?" Tracey asks as Ash looks at him and speaks.
"What are you talking about? Of course, I will right Pikachu?" Ash says with the yellow mouse agreeing with Tracey nodding as Leaf speaks.
"I have to say Ash we've only been in the orange islands for a short time, but you already have 5 strong rivals" Leaf says as Ash speaks.
"That's true but I'm happy about that because they'll help my Pokémon grow stronger" Ash says as Misty speaks.
"You know speaking of rivals I wonder how Gary's doing on his training" Misty says as Tracey speaks.
"Who's Gary?" Tracey asks as Leaf speaks.
"He's Prof. Oak's Grandson, the son of Kanto Champion Blue and Ash and I's childhood friend. After the Kanto League he went on a training journey to make himself stronger" Leaf says with Tracey nodding as Ash speaks.
"Yeah, I wonder how Gary's training's going too but the next time we meet I'll show him not only my Orange League trophy but also beat him in a battle" Ash says while having a confident look on his face with Pikachu having the same look and sparking its cheeks. Misty, Leaf, and Tracey look at them and smile. After that Lapras continues to swim forward heading for their next destination as we now come to the Johto region. Somewhere in the Johto region we see Gary walking through a dark forest and as he continues to walk, he hears something and speaks.
"Who's there?!" Gary says but gets no response. As Gary's about to keep walking he hears some rustling in the bushes. Gary slowly walks over when he makes it, he looks into the bush and sees 2 Pokémon. Gary looks at the 2 mons and speaks.
"An Eevee but its color is different meaning that it's a shiny and who's the other one?" Gary says as he pulls out his Pokedex to scan the mon.
"Zorua Hisuian Form the Spiteful Fox Pokémon and a Normal/Ghost type. A once-departed soul returned to life in Hisui. Derives power from resentment, which rises as energy atop its head and takes on the forms of foes. In this way, Zorua vents lingering malice." The Pokedex says as Gary speaks.
"A Hisuian Zorua? Now that I think of it, I've heard that Pokémon from the Hisui region have been appearing in the Johto and Sinnoh regions" Gary says to himself he then looks at the 2 mons and sees that they're injured and hungry then speaks.
"Hey, you guys look hurt let me help" Gary says at first the 2 mons are scared but after looking into Gary's eyes they see that he won't harm them. After that Gary sprays a Full Restore on their injuries instantly healing them, Gary also gives them some food which makes the 2-mons happy. After the 2 mons are done, they feel full as Gary looks at them and speaks.
"I'm happy that you're both doing better, and I hope you both keep each other safe" Gary says making the 2-mons confused, as Gary goes to walk away the 2 mons get in front of him and speak.
"Vee, vee" "Zo, zo" The 2 mons say making Gary confused as he speaks.
"Are you saying that you want to come with me?" Gary asks with the 2-mons nodding. Gary smiles, he bends down, takes out 2 Pokeballs and puts them on the ground he looks at the 2 mons then speaks.
"Okay then once you touch these Pokeballs you'll be able to join me" Gary says making the 2-mons happy as they instantly touch their respective Pokeball and go inside. Once inside the 2 balls don't shake once as it's an instant capture. Gary then picks up the 2 balls, he smiles, puts them in his pocket and continues to walk forward as the chapter comes to an end.
Thank you for reading if you've made it this far. Here's my version of the Chivalry episode from Pokémon Journeys tell me how did you guys like it? I decided to do this chapter as it gave Ash's Farfetch'd some development and introduced Rinto who's Ash's final rival in this arc.
Next chapter will come out next week where the group find an injured Milotic and encounter Hunter J I hope you all look forward to it.
Next Time Chapter 75: The Injured Milotic and Enter Hunter J
See you all next time!
