Pokemon Anime What if

by Char46

This story is my take on the Pokemon anime, it'll have some dark moments but is mostly lighthearted and fun, some characters from the Adventures manga, games and characters that appear later in the Pokemon anime make an appearance I hope you all enjoy.

28. The Strength of the Team Rocket Boss

Pokemon Anime What If?

Kanto Arc

Chapter 27: The Strength of the Team Rocket Boss

Hello everyone, this week's chapter will mainly focus on Ash battling Giovanni and many other things as well remember how I said chapter 20 was my longest chapter well this one is longer I hope you all enjoy!

We begin the chapter where the last one ended with Pikachu, Charmeleon, and Primeape going to collide with Garchomp.

"Break thru them Garchomp" Giovanni calls as Garchomp roars easily breaking thru the 3 mons as it flies towards Gyarados and Clefable.

"Fire!" Ash calls as Gyarados and Clefable launch the Hydro Pump and Moonblast respectively heading straight for Garchomp but neither the mon nor Giovanni are fazed.

"Garchomp dodge then use Iron Head on Clefable" Giovanni calls Garchomp easily dodges the moves it quickly covers its head in steel energy as it heads towards the Pixie mon.

"Clefable stop it with Psychic!" Ash calls Clefable quickly fires the psychic waves catching Garchomp holding it in the air. But this doesn't stop the land shark as it roars easily breaking out of the psychic shocking Ash and Clefable as Garchomp is about to hit Clefable Ash makes a command.

"Gyarados quick knock it away with Dragon Tail!" "Block it with Dragon Claw" Ash and Giovanni call Gyarados quickly covers its tail in green dragon energy as it shoots towards Garchomp. Garchomp sees Gyarados approaching as it quickly uses Dragon Claw blocking the attack as Gyarados knocks Garchomp away Ash then makes his next move.

"Gyarados, Charmeleon use Dragon Dance, Clefable use Calm Mind! Pikachu and Primeape distract Garchomp with Quick Attack and Power up Punch!" Ash commands his Pokemon roar Pikachu and Primeape immediately shoot forward to keep Garchomp busy while Charmeleon and Gyarados spin increasing their attack/speed and Clefable uses Calm mind increasing its special attack/defense. Giovanni isn't fazed as he gives his next command.

"Garchomp Metal Claw" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as it covers its claws in steel energy as it goes to battle Pikachu and Primeape.

"Pikachu, Primeape dodge then hit Garchomp!" Ash calls Pikachu and Primeape are able to successfully dodge Garchomp's attack as Primeape is able to land a Power up Punch on Garchomp's stomach and Pikachu hits Garchomp in the face with Quick Attack.

"Yes!" Ash cheers but his smile quickly goes away as Garchomp easily knocks Pikachu and Primeape away and goes after the two mons.

"Charmeleon use Dragon Claw, Gyarados Dragon Tail and Clefable when you see an opening use Ice Beam!" Ash calls Charmeleon and Gyarados roar as they quickly shoot forward as Clefable charges the icy beam and waits for an opportunity to fire it.

"Garchomp counter with Dragon Claw" Giovanni calls Garchomp stops going after Pikachu and Primeape it then looks at Charmeleon and Gyarados heading towards it the land shark quickly covers its claws in dragon energy and charges at the fire lizard and sea serpent the 3 mons collide and begin to parry each other's attacks.

"Char!" Charmeleon roars as it goes to hit Garchomp but the mon dodges, Gyarados comes in next and tries to hit Garchomp with its tail, but Garchomp jumps. Once Garchomp lands Charmeleon runs forward going to hit Garchomp but the land shark successfully blocks Charmeleon's attack with its left claw. Gyarados comes in next and goes to hit Garchomp with its tail, but the land shark blocks it with its right claw, both Charmeleon and Gyarados push as hard as they can, but Garchomp isn't letting up, but this is good as its chest is wide open leaving it defenseless as Clefable has a smile on its face and is ready to fire the ice beam.

"Fire Clefable!" Clef!" Ash and Clefable yell as the Pixie Pokemon fires the beam of ice at Garchomp heading towards the land shark's chest. As the beam is getting closer Giovanni smiles and gives a command.

"Garchomp knock those two away and jump in the air" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as it easily knocks Charmeleon and Gyarados away it then jumps high into the air dodging the ice beam as it was inches away from hitting it.

"Gyarados go after Garchomp using Bounce!" Ash calls Gyarados gives a mighty roar as it glows a bright blue and shoots high into the air going after Garchomp Giovanni makes his next command.

"Use Dragon Rush" Giovanni calls Garchomp gives a mighty roar as it quickly falls towards Gyarados covering its body in dragon energy as it and Gyarados collide in the air they create a shockwave and begin to fight for dominance.

"Keep going Gyarados!" "Pika!" "Clef!" "Char!" "Prime!" Ash, Pikachu, Clefable, Charmeleon and Primeape cheer on the blue serpent. Gyarados hears the cheers from its trainer and teammates as it begins to push Garchomp back but neither the land shark nor Giovanni are worried.

"Push it down Garchomp" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as it begins to easily push Gyarados down, the sea serpent tries its best to push back but Garchomp is too strong. Garchomp roars again as it breaks thru Gyarados's Bounce hitting the serpent on the head as Gyarados comes crashing down from the sky landing on the battlefield groaning in pain while Garchomp lands on the battlefield completely fine as it roars again shocking Ash, his Pokemon along with Gary and Leaf, Leaf then speaks.

"It beat Ash's Gyarados in a power struggle?!" Leaf says in shock as she, Gary and even Gary's Tyranitar have shocked looks on their faces as they continue to watch the battle.

"Are you okay Gyarados?!" Ash asks as his Pokemon go to check on it Gyarados gets up telling its friends that its fine as it looks back at Garchomp with anger in its eyes with the rest of Ash's Pokemon having the same look as they growl at the land shark, but Garchomp isn't intimidated by them Giovanni then speaks.

"Your Gyarados really is bulky if that was any other Pokemon they would've fainted right away it would be useful in our organization after I beat you maybe I should take it" Giovanni says making Ash and his Pokemon angry.

"There's no way I'm handing Gyarados over and who says my Pokemon are going to lose they're all warmed up!" Ash states as his Pokemon roar in agreement Giovanni smiles and speaks.

"Oh, really now so you really haven't been giving it your all?" Giovanni asks smiling.

"Of course, this is where the battle turns back into our favor!" Ash responds as his Pokemon nod in agreement.

"Okay then I'm interested to see it" Giovanni responds as Garchomp gets in a battle stance Leaf looks to Gary and speaks.

"Do you think Ash's Pokemon were really warming up?" Leaf asks looking at Gary.

"Obviously not what Ash just said was a bluff and the TR boss knows that as well" Gary responds as Leaf nods.

"We should help him" Leaf says as Gary shakes his head.

"No if we try to help Ash then the other TR members will get involved as well causing chaos and lowering our chances of escape more. Our best chance of getting out of here safely is to believe that Ash can beat Giovanni or for Mr. Riley to come help us and for right now neither of those seem like it's going to happen" Gary responds as Leaf nods as they turn their heads back to the battlefield as they see Ash in thought.

"This Garchomp is powerful it's the strongest Pokemon I've faced so far but even though its strong it's got to have a weakness because every Pokemon does. From what I've seen so far whenever Pikachu, Primeape, Charmeleon and Gyarados go to attack it Garchomp either blocks, counters or takes the hit. But whenever Clefable uses its fairy or ice moves Garchomp dodges, so I need to figure out a way for Clefable to land a hit because that's my best chance at winning" Ash thinks to himself and looks back to the battlefield as Giovanni speaks.

"If you're done planning now, I'd like to continue our battle" Giovanni says as Ash speaks.

"Yeah, I'm done and I'm going to defeat your Garchomp!" Ash states as his Pokemon roar.

"Let's see you try Garchomp fly forward and use Dragon Claw" Giovanni calls Garchomp gives a mighty roar as it charges towards Ash's Pokemon.

"Pikachu use Quick Attack then Counter with Iron Tail, Charmeleon, Gyarados use Dragon Dance, Primeape use Bulk Up and Clefable I need you to charge your strongest Moon Blast" Ash says as his Pokemon nod Pikachu quickly runs towards Garchomp as Charmeleon, Gyarados roar increasing their attack/speed more. Primeape increases its attack/defense and Clefable begins to charge the orb of fairy energy.

"Go Pikachu!" Ash calls Pikachu continues to run forward it and Garchomp are about to meet in the middle Pikachu then covers its tail with steel as it jumps towards Garchomp going to hit it. But Garchomp was able to block Pikachu's Iron Tail with Dragon claw on its right arm the two then begin to struggle back and forth.

"Garchomp hit it with your free arm" Giovanni calls as Garchomp goes to hit Pikachu Ash makes a command.

"Double Team Pikachu and use Agility!" Ash calls Pikachu dodges the Dragon Claw by creating multiple clones of itself the real Pikachu and the clones begin to run around Garchomp.

"Stone Edge Garchomp" "Dodge Pikachu!" Both trainers call Garchomp stomps its foot on the ground making the Stone Edge go in all directions hitting all the clones. The real Pikachu was able to dodge in time as its now on one of the sharp rocks.

"Quick Attack!" Ash calls as Pikachu quickly shoots forward.

"Jump Garchomp" Giovanni calls Garchomp jumps high in the air dodging the Quick Attack making Pikachu land on another sharp rock, but Pikachu isn't done yet as it uses the rock as a platform and jumps from it going after Garchomp.

"Interesting" Giovanni says smiling.

"Now Iron Tail Pikachu!" Ash calls as Pikachu successfully hits Garchomp in the face doing some damage to the mon.

"Way to go Pikachu!" Ash cheers with Pikachu nodding as Giovanni smiles.

"Not a bad plan but now your Pikachu's in my Garchomp's range" Giovanni says.

"What do you mean?" Ash questions as Gary yells.

"Ash quick get Pikachu away from Garchomp!" Gary yells as Ash looks over as he then realizes what Gary means as he calls to the yellow mouse.

"Pikachu quick get out of there!" Ash calls "Too late Garchomp use Crunch" Giovanni calls before Pikachu can get away Garchomp bites hard on Pikachu's tail making the yellow mouse cry out in pain.

"Pikachu!" Ash yells in concern.

"Now Slam it on the ground" Giovanni calls as before Ash can make a command to his other Pokemon Garchomp quickly flies towards the battlefield with Pikachu's tail still in its mouth once Garchomp reaches the battlefield Garchomp slams Pikachu hard on its back (almost breaking it) shocking Ash, his Pokemon, Gary, Tyranitar and Leaf.

"PIKACHU!" Ash yells in concern Pikachu let's out a "cha" in pain but it still gets up still wanting to battle but it begins to pant Garchomp who's still behind the yellow mouse has its claws ready.

"Now end it with Dragon Claw" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as it goes to hit Pikachu Ash quickly makes a command.

"Charmeleon Flamethrower and Gyarados Hydro Pump!" Ash calls as the two mons quickly fire their respective moves blind sighting Garchomp as the two moves hit it knocking it back, but Garchomp is fine as it still stands. Garchomp then sees Charmeleon and Gyarados in front of it having angry looks on their faces behind them is Primeape who picks up Pikachu and takes it to Clefable who stopped charging the Moonblast Primeape then hands the yellow mouse to the Pixie Pokemon.

"Thank you Primeape Clefable can take it from here" Ash says with Primeape nodding as it goes to join Charmeleon and Gyarados also having an angry look on its face as the three-mons glare and growl at Garchomp with Garchomp doing the same to them.

"Clefable please use Moonlight on Pikachu" Ash says with Clefable nodding as it begins to heal Pikachu the yellow mouse thanks the Pixie Pokemon with Clefable smiling at it and puts Pikachu down so it can rest. Clefable then glares at Garchomp it alongside Charmeleon, Gyarados and Primeape want to make the land shark pay for what it did to their teammate Giovanni has a smile on his face and speaks.

"Oh, my your Pokemon look angry" Giovanni says in a mocking tone.

"You've made a mistake hurting Pikachu from here on out we're serious" Ash responds back having both an angry/determined look in his eyes his Pokemon have the same look Ash also turns his hat backwards showcasing how serious he is as Giovanni smiles.

"Okay then let's see what you got get ready Garchomp" Giovanni says with the land shark roaring as its ready to continue the battle.

"Pika" Pikachu says looking at Ash.

"It's okay Pikachu just rest for now I'll call you back in when its time" Ash says with Pikachu nodding as it turns its head to watch the battle. There's silence in the air both Ash, Giovanni and their Pokemon stare at each other for a few moments until there's a single gust of wind that blows in the air Ash makes his move.

"Charmeleon, Gyarados use Dragon Dance then charge in with Dragon Claw and Dragon Tail. Primeape use Bulk Up then charge in with Ice Punch! And Clefable charge up your strongest Moon Blast when you see a chance fire it!" Ash calls his Pokemon give a mighty roar Charmeleon and Gyarados quickly spin increasing their attack/speed more and immediately shoot towards Garchomp. Primeape Bulks up its body more it then covers both its fist in ice as it shoots forward joining Charmeleon and Gyarados. Clefable begins charging up another Moon Blast making sure its powerful and waits to fire it.

"Garchomp Dragon Claw" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars covering its claws in dragon energy as it shoots forward at the incoming Charmeleon and Gyarados.

"Char!" Charmeleon roars as it jumps forward it and Garchomp clash Charmeleon is able to push Garchomp back a little bit, but the land shark is still able to easily knock Charmeleon away. Gyarados comes next as it goes to hit Garchomp in the face with Dragon Tail, Garchomp bends backwards dodging the move. Primeape then jumps forward going to hit Garchomp, but Garchomp jumps over Primeape landing behind the monkey Garchomp then hits Primeape's back with Dragon Claw knocking it away. Charmeleon then jumps forward and hits Garchomp in the face with Dragon Claw doing some damage to it but Garchomp hits Charmeleon in the stomach with Dragon Claw knocking the fire lizard away.

Gyarados comes in next as its able to hit Garchomp's chest with Dragon Tail making the land shark skid back a little bit. This doesn't stop the land shark as it flies forward grabs Gyarados's tail lifts the sea serpent up as it slams it back down on the ground this makes Charmeleon and Primeape angry as they jump towards the land shark.

"Charmeleon Dragon Claw and Primeape Close Combat!" Ash calls "Garchomp dodge their attacks" Giovanni calls as Charmeleon and Primeape reach Garchomp they begin their assault and try to hit it, but Garchomp is easily dodging their claws and punches shocking the group as Leaf speaks.

"This is getting ridiculous how is it easily dodging Charmeleon and Primeape's attacks?" Leaf questions

"I'm not sure" Gary responds as they continue watching the battle, they see Ash getting frustrated as he makes his next command.

"Charmeleon, Primeape keep going!" Ash calls Charmeleon and Primeape roar as they keep trying to hit Garchomp but the land shark is still easily dodging their attacks Giovanni then speaks.

"Garchomp knock them away with your tail" Giovanni calls the land shark nods as it easily knocks the two mons away with its tail Gyarados then charges forward.

"Ice Fang Gyarados!" Ash calls "Dodge then grab it Garchomp" Giovanni calls as Gyarados goes to bite Garchomp the land shark dodges the move as it grabs Gyarados again.

"Now spin it and let its tail hit Charmeleon and Primeape" "Gyarados break out of there!" Both trainers call Gyarados tries its best to make Garchomp let go of it, but the land shark is holding on tightly Garchomp and Gyarados spin making Gyarados's tail hit Charmeleon and Primeape making the two-mons soar thru the air.

"Now throw Gyarados away and use Brick Break on Charmeleon and Primeape" Giovanni calls Garchomp throws Gyarados on the battlefield as it flies in the air reaching Charmeleon and Primeape in an instant shocking the group at how fast Garchomp is. Garchomp then lifts its arms covering them in white as it goes to hit the fire lizard and the monkey.

"Charmeleon Flamethrower and Primeape Ice Punch!" Ash calls Charmeleon launches the move consuming Garchomp in fire as Primeape punches Garchomp in the stomach hoping this stops the mon. Garchomp gives a mighty roar as it hits both Charmeleon and Primeape in the head making them both crash back down on the battlefield.

"Charmeleon, Primeape!" Ash calls in worry as he sees the two-mons struggle to get up Ash then sees Garchomp fly towards them.

"Dragon Rush" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars covering its body in dragon energy as it heads towards Charmeleon and Primeape.

"Gyarados quick use Waterfall!" Ash calls Gyarados roars as it quickly covers its body in water as it hits Garchomp successfully knocking it away. Gyarados then continues to go after the land shark as it sees it land on the battlefield.

"Gyarados Aqua Tail!" Garchomp Dragon claw" Ash and Giovanni call as both Gyarados and Garchomp roar at each other and begin to clash over and over again with both mons trying to hit the other creating multiple shock waves throughout the battlefield.

"Go Gyarados!" Leaf gives a loud cheer while Gary stays quiet as he looks over at Giovanni who still has a calm expression. Gyarados and Garchomp clash one more time and stare at each other Giovanni then makes his next command.

"Garchomp Thunder Fang" Giovanni calls as Garchomp goes to bite Gyarados.

"Gyarados dodge then use Ice Fang!" Ash calls Gyarados successfully dodges the move it covers its teeth in ice and goes to bite Garchomp.

"Dodge Garchomp then use Dig" Giovanni calls Garchomp dodges Gyarados's Ice Fang jumping backwards as Gyarados bites the ground, Garchomp then spins as it dives underground heading straight towards Clefable.

"Gyarados quick use Hydro Pump in the hole!" Ash calls Gyarados roars as it fires a massive Hydro Pump in the hole.

"Garchomp get out of the hole" Giovanni calls as before the Hydro Pump hits Garchomp the land shark quickly appears out of the hole flying in the air with the water behind it Ash quickly makes his next move.

"Gyarados go after it using Bounce!" Ash calls Gyarados roars quickly covering its body in blue energy as it shoots towards Garchomp.

"Counter with Dragon Rush Garchomp" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as it covers its body in dragon energy and heads towards Gyarados as the two mons are about to collide Ash makes a command.

"Gyarados dodge then use Ice Fang!" Ash calls surprising Giovanni as before Gyarados and Garchomp clash Gyarados dodges to the right shocking Garchomp. Gyarados quickly covers its teeth in ice as it bites down hard on Garchomp making the land shark groan in pain there's an explosion as Garchomp crashes back down on the battlefield knowing this is their chance Charmeleon and Primeape shoot forward as Ash makes a command.

"Charmeleon Dragon Claw and Primeape Ice Punch!" Ash calls as before Giovanni can give Garchomp a command Charmeleon and Primeape hit Garchomp in the face with super effective moves making the mon stumble back.

"Garchomp knock them away with Dragon Claw" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as Garchomp goes to hit Charmeleon and Primeape Ash makes a command.

"Pikachu Quick Attack!" Ash calls "What?!" Giovanni says in shock as Pikachu appears out of nowhere blind sighting Garchomp hitting its face Ash then calls for his next move.

"Now Gyarados Dragon Tail!" Ash calls Gyarados roars as it quickly falls forward hitting Garchomp in the head making the mon crash into the battlefield face first Pikachu, Gyarados, Charmeleon and Primeape then pin Garchomp to the ground making sure it can't move Ash then looks at Clefable.

"Now Clefable!" "CLEF!" Ash calls with Clefable yelling as it immediately fires the Moon Blast at Garchomp.

"Yeah, with this Ash can win!" Leaf cheers but Gary is unsure.

"Oh no" Giovanni says but then smiles and speaks.

"Is what I would say if I was truly worried Garchomp Outrage" Giovanni calls Garchomp gives a mighty roar as its eyes become crimson red and easily knocks Pikachu, Gyarados, Charmeleon and Primeape off of it shocking Ash, Gary, Leaf, Clefable and Tyranitar but Ash quickly gains composure as he sees Garchomp becoming confused and the Moon Blast going to hit it Ash thinks in his mind.

"It's fine Garchomp is now confused, and the Moon Blast is going to hit it" Ash thinks to himself having a confident smile on his face as Giovanni smiles.

"Garchomp stop the Moon Blast with Metal Claw" Giovanni calls as Garchomp immediately breaks out of confusion it points its claw forward covering it with steel energy as it stops the Moon Blast shocking the group.

"But how?!" Ash questions as Giovanni speaks.

"I told you my Garchomp is my strongest Pokemon it being able to break out of confusion from Outrage and stopping this Moon Blast is child's play." Giovanni says shocking the kids as Leaf begins to shake in fear as she gets on her knees and speaks.

"It's too strong" Leaf says as Gary goes to her.

"Snap out of it Leaf the battle isn't done yet" Gary says as Leaf looks at him.

"But what else can Ash do?" Leaf asks looking at Gary as the boy doesn't have an answer as Ash speaks.

"It's not over yet me and my Pokemon have overcome many challenges and we'll overcome this one!" Ash states as his Pokemon roar in agreement as Giovanni smirks.

"That determination of yours is similar to your father I hate it" Giovanni responds as he gets a serious look on his face as he gives his next command.

"Garchomp throw the Moon Blast back at Clefable" Giovanni calls as Garchomp roars and throws the pink orb towards Clefable.

"Clefable use Protect!" Ash calls as the Pixie mon quickly summons the barrier blocking the move as the Protect goes away Garchomp is in front of Clefable shocking Ash and Pixie Pokemon.

"Iron Head Garchomp" Giovanni calls Ash is unable to make a command as Garchomp quickly covers its head in steel energy and rams it into Clefable's stomach making the Pixie mon cough in pain as it gets on its knees holding its stomach as it begins to pant heavily.

"CLEFABLE!" Ash calls in worry as he sees Garchomp standing over the mon having its claw ready.

"End it with Metal Claw" Giovanni calls "Clefable Dodge!" Ash calls but Clefable flinches as it sees the Metal Claw heading towards it unable to move. As the Metal Claw is getting closer to Clefable's face Gyarados appears and hits Garchomp as hard as it can in the stomach with Dragon Tail making the land shark crash on the battlefield below Giovanni's feet. Giovanni looks at Garchomp then back towards Ash's Pokemon who have angry looks on their faces as Giovanni grits his teeth Charmeleon and Primeape help Clefable up as Ash runs over to it.

"Are you okay Clefable?" Ash asks with the pixie mon nodding; it can still battle making Ash happy as Giovanni speaks.

"Well, I must say you really are a strong trainer I can see why my members have had a hard time defeating you and how you became the champion of the SS. Anne Tournament. As much as I want to continue our battle, I believe it's time for me to get serious right Garchomp?" Giovanni says as Garchomp stands up giving a mighty roar as its ready to get serious as well as Ash speaks.

"You mean you haven't been serious this entire time?!" Ash asks.

"Of course not, compared to other trainers you seem strong but compared to me you're nothing more than a Caterpie" Giovanni responds making Ash and his Pokemon angry the TR grunts alongside Matori and Proton laugh as Giovanni smiles.

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We now cut away from Ash and Giovanni's battle and head back to the Saffron gym with Yellow and Steve who've found Sabrina.

"Here she is" Steve says as Yellow nods.

"She's sleeping" Yellow says.

"Whatever's controlling her probably thought it would be best to keep her asleep in her mind" Steve says as Yellow nods.

"Anyway, let's wake her up" Yellow says with Steve agreeing with her as they float towards Sabrina, they're about to reach her until they hear a voice.

"Leave" The voice says as Yellow and Steve see giant blue eyes and what looks like a cat like Pokemon as a gust of wind appears trying to blow the two adults away.

"What's that?!" Steve asks.

"I'm not sure but it's probably the cause of blocking Sabrina's memories" Yellow says.

"What should we do?!" Steve asks as Yellow looks at him.

"Simple we save Sabrina!" Yellow responds having a determined look in her eyes Steve nods as they float forward using their psychic powers to push thru the wind.

"Come on we're almost there!" Yellow says as she and Steve are about to reach Sabrina the voice speaks again.

"How weak" The voice echoes as its eyes glow brighter the wind becomes more powerful as it begins to push Yellow and Steve out of Sabrina's mind.

"SABRINA!" Yellow yells as she reaches out her hand while flying back after a few moments Yellow and Steve are back in their bodies. As soon as they're in their bodies both adults begin to sweat profusely and pant heavily Haunter then floats over to them checking if they're okay.

"Haunt, Haunt" Haunter says asking if Yellow and Steve are okay Yellow looks at the ghost and smiles.

"We're okay Haunter thank you for your concern" Yellow says as Haunter nods Steve then speaks.

"We were so close to wake Sabrina up if it wasn't for that thing appearing we would've succeeded and what was it anyway?" Steve questions as Yellow speaks.

"Well one thing I know for certain is that was definitely not a human it had to be a Pokemon" Yellow states as Steve nods.

"But what kind of Pokemon was it?" Steve asks.

"I'm not sure I've never encountered a Psychic type Pokemon like this one" Yellow responds as Steve speaks.

"So, what do we do now? if we go back in that thing will keep forcing us out" Steve asks as Yellow looks at him.

"Simple we keep going until we reach Sabrina, I'm not letting some Pokemon or whatever that is get in the way between me and my friend!" Yellow states as Steve smiles.

"I'm in full agreement with you I'm going to save my daughter if it's the last thing I'm going to do" Steve says as Yellow nods, Yellow then looks at Haunter.

"Please continue to keep watch over our bodies Haunter" Yellow says with the ghost type nodding giving Yellow a salute which makes both Yellow and Steve chuckle they then turn towards Sabrina they walk towards the woman and put their hands on her forehead.

"Alright let's Go!" Yellow and Steve say as they close their eyes and head back into Sabrina's mind.

We now go to the entrance of Silph Co. with Misty and Brock they're currently outside with a lot of police officers Misty speaks.

"I hope Ash is doing okay his Riolu egg keeps glowing blue" Misty says in a worried tone as Brock speaks.

"I'm sure he's fine he has Riley, Gary and Leaf with him, and we'll be there soon" Brock says as Misty nods the officer Jenny then speaks.

"Alright men now that we've rescued the hostages it's time to enter the building be ready!" Jenny states as the Officer's nod as they along with Misty and Brock are about to enter the building two helicopters appear out of nowhere sporting the Rocket symbol as multiple TR grunts appear.

"What's going on here?!" Jenny questions.

"Where'd these Helicopters and TR grunts come from?!" Misty questions but Brock doesn't know they then see someone they recognize exit one of the Helicopters Misty and Brock's eyes grow wide in anger and yell.

"ARCHER!" Misty and Brock yell in anger as the man appears and smiles.

"Ah you two are Ash Ketchum's friends, right? If you're here, then that means that brat's here as well." Archer says as Misty speaks.

"What are you doing here?!" Misty asks.

"Hmph like you need to know but I guess I can tell you the boss sent out a distress signal saying that someone infiltrated the Silph Co. so I came to help eliminate the intruders." Archer responds and continues to speak.

"Now if you excuse me, I'm going to the roof to eliminate Ash Ketchum I'll leave the grunts here to take care of you" Archer says making Brock and Misty mad as they send out Onix and Golisopod calling for them to fire a Stone Edge and Scald respectively knocking the Helicopter away before Archer can get back inside it, he looks at the children in anger as Misty speaks.

"You're not going anywhere!" Misty states as she Brock, Officer Jenny and the Police Officers send out all of their Pokemon (Misty doesn't send out Psyduck) they glare at Archer and the other TR grunts as Archer smiles and speaks.

"Since you're so insistent on getting in my way I'll crush you first then deal with Ash Ketchum" Archer states as he and the other TR grunts send out all of their Pokemon as Misty and Brock speak.

"The one who'll be defeated is YOU!" Misty and Brock yell as their Pokemon and the Police officers Pokemon charge forward.

"Eliminate them" Archer commands as his Pokemon and the grunts Pokemon charge forward with Houndoom leading the charge the hell hound runs to Misty's Golisopod both Pokemon roar as they and the other Pokemon collide as a big battle begins on the street of Saffron City Misty thinks to herself.

"Ash, Leaf, Gary and Riley stay safe we'll be their soon" Misty says as she goes to give her Pokemon commands Ash's Pokemon egg glows as it sends a signal to its trainer, and we head back to Ash battling Giovanni on the roof.

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"Was that Riolu just now? Something must be happening down below" Ash thinks to himself as he looks over at Giovanni and speaks.

"What did you do?!" Ash questions as Giovanni has a confused look on his face.

"What do you mean?" Giovanni asks.

"I just felt something down below at the entrance" Ash responds as Giovanni doesn't respond Leaf then looks down below and she can see Misty, Brock and Police officers fighting multiple TR grunts and Archer she gets a shocked looked on her face and turns to Ash.

"Ash! At the entrance of Silph Co. Misty, Brock and Police officers are currently battling Archer and multiple TR grunts!" Leaf says shocking Ash, his Pokemon, Gary and Gary's Tyranitar Ash gets an angry look on his face as Giovanni smiles and speaks.

"Oh yes I forgot I sent out a distress signal to have more TR members come here" Giovanni says as Ash speaks.

"Call them off this battle is between you and me!" Ash states his Pokemon roar in agreement as Giovanni speaks.

"Sorry no can do once I give my orders my staff always follow thru the only way you can get them to stop is if you can defeat me and so far in our battle you haven't gotten close to beating Garchomp" Giovanni says as Garchomp roars as Ash grits his teeth and speaks.

"Alright fine then my Pokemon and I will defeat you right here right now!" Ash states with his Pokemon roaring in agreement as Giovanni smiles.

"Okay then let's see how you deal with this Garchomp Swords Dance then Stone Edge" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars increasing its attack sharply and stomps its foot on the ground summoning the sharp rocks they quickly head towards Ash's Pokemon.

"Gyarados counter with your Stone Edge!" Ash calls Gyarados quickly slams its tail down summoning the sharp rocks as it collides with Garchomp's Stone Edge, Gyarados's Stone Edge is easily destroyed shocking Ash and his Pokemon.

"Dodge!" Ash calls his Pokemon are able to dodge the Stone Edge in time Ash then makes his next command.

"Charmeleon run forward and use Flamethrower!" Ash calls Charmeleon runs forward firing the stream of fire at Garchomp.

"Knock it away Garchomp" Giovanni calls the land shark easily knocks away the fire once it does it sees Clefable and Primeape in front of it both mons are covering their fist in ice.

"Now Ice Punch!" Ash calls Clefable and Primeape roar as they successfully punch Garchomp in the face with the super effective move but Garchomp glares at them Giovanni makes his next command.

"Use Metal Claw on Clefable and Dragon Claw on Primeape" Giovanni calls "Get out of there you two!" Ash calls but is too late as Garchomp roars it covers one claw in steel and the other in green energy it hits both Clefable and Primeape in the stomach making both mons cough in pain as they're knocked away.

Once Clefable and Primeape are gone Charmeleon appears on Garchomps left side with Pikachu appearing on the right-side Ash makes his command.

"Pikachu Iron Tail and Charmeleon Dragon claw!" Ash calls as Giovanni smiles.

"Child's play Garchomp jump" Giovanni calls as Garchomp easily jumps above the two mons Pikachu and Charmeleon look up as they're now under Garchomp Giovanni smiles.

"Now Stomp on them" Giovanni calls Garchomp immediately descends down on Pikachu and Charmeleon's stomach's making both mons cough in pain and begin struggling to get out from under Garchomp's feet but land shark pushes down harder making it hard for both Pikachu and Charmeleon to breathe making Ash worried as Giovanni smiles.

"Now end them with Dragon Claw" Giovanni calls Garchomp ready's its claws it's about to hit Pikachu and Charmeleon until Gyarados appears in front of it with its teeth covered in ice.

"Gyarados Ice Fang!" "Dodge Garchomp" Both trainers call as Gyarados goes to bite down on Garchomp the land shark backs away in time making Gyarados hit the battlefield the sea serpent then goes after Garchomp, this gives Pikachu and Charmeleon time to stand back up to catch their breath's as Clefable and Primeape join them they then turn their heads towards Gyarados going after Garchomp.

"Keep using Ice Fang until you hit!" Ash calls "Keep dodging" Giovanni commands as Gyarados tries its best to bite down on Garchomp the land shark keeps dodging making Gyarados angry Ash then makes a command.

"Clefable use Moon Blast!" Ash calls Clefable quickly fires the pink orb at Garchomp as Giovanni smirks.

"You really don't learn Garchomp catch the Moon Blast and toss it at Gyarados" Giovanni commands as Garchomp catches the Moon Blast it dodges Gyarados one more time and throws the pink orb in Gyarados's face, Gyarados roars in pain as it skids back as Ash grits his teeth Gary then speaks.

"This is bad Giovanni is running the battle in his pace making Ash do the same mistakes again" Gary says.

"Come on Ash, you can do it!" Leaf cheers on as they continue to watch the battle.

"Now Garchomp use Outrage on Gyarados" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars its eyes become crimson red and flies towards the sea serpent.

"Primeape, Charmeleon Counter with Close Combat and Dragon Claw!" Ash calls the fire lizard and monkey jump in the air blocking Garchomp from reaching Gyarados they have their claws and fists ready.

"GAR!" "PRIME!" "CHAR!" The three-mons yell as they get into a close quarters fight clashing at each other with their claws and fist. Even though its 2 on 1 Garchomp is still landing more hits on Charmeleon and Primeape and with each hit Garchomp lands on the 2 mons it does more damage to them, but Charmeleon and Primeape keep on pushing as they try their best to keep up until Garchomp becomes confused and the three of them land on the ground.

"Charmeleon Will O Whisp and Primeape Ice Punch!" Ash calls Charmeleon fires the purple flames as Primeape goes to hit the confused Garchomp but the land shark breaks out of confusion instantly shocking Ash and the two mons.

"Garchomp dodge then knock both of them away with Dragon Claw" Giovanni calls Garchomp dodges both moves by moving to the side and hits both Pokemon with Dragon Claw. Charmeleon is flung away but Gyarados safely catches it as for Primeape its still in front of Garchomp it was able to grab its arm Primeape's body is now glowing in orange.

"Now Counter!" Ash calls "PRIME!" Primeape yells as it punches Garchomp in the stomach as hard as it can making the land shark soar thru the air and landing on its back. As Garchomp is laying on its back it looks to the sky and sees two figures heading towards it Ash makes a command.

"Pikachu increase your speed with Quick Attack then use Iron Tail and Clefable use Moon Blast!" Ash calls before Giovanni can give Garchomp a command Pikachu speeds up with its tail glowing as it begins to spin, Clefable is right behind Pikachu holding a pink orb in her hand. Pikachu lands the Iron Tail and Clefable lands the Moon Blast on Garchomp creating an explosion and sends Garchomp underground Giovanni isn't concerned as he calls for his next move.

"Iron Head" Giovanni calls as Garchomp immediately bursts from underground hitting Pikachu and Clefable making them soar thru the air before Garchomp goes after them Ash makes a command.

"Charmeleon use Swords Dance then Dragon Claw and Gyarados use your tail to toss Charmeleon over!" Ash calls Charmeleon roars quickly increasing its attack power sharply it covers its claws in green dragon energy and gets on Gyarados's tail. Gyarados roars as it tosses Charmeleon towards Garchomp at a blinding speed making the fire Lizard successful at hitting the land shark in the face making Garchomp crash back on the ground as Charmeleon goes after it.

"Use Dragon Claw again!" Ash calls Charmeleon roars as it heads towards Garchomp as Charmeleon is getting closer Garchomp has its mouth open.

"Dragon Pulse" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as what comes out of its mouth is a dragon with wings that consumes Charmeleon shooting high in the sky Charmeleon roars in pain as there's an explosion and Charmeleon falls on the battlefield.

"Charmeleon!" Ash calls in worry Charmeleon tries its best to stand up as it does Garchomp appears in front of the fire lizard as it has 4 gems next to it.

"Power Gem" Giovanni calls "Gyarados Hydro Pump!" Ash calls as Garchomp is about to launch the Power Gem Gyarados gives a mighty roar firing the large stream of water consuming Garchomp and getting rid of the Power Gems but neither Giovanni nor Garchomp are concerned as Giovanni makes his next command.

"Garchomp use Dragon Rush inside the Hydro Pump" Giovanni calls surprising Ash Garchomp roars it covers its body in dragon energy as it quickly flies inside Gyarados's Hydro Pump and hits the sea serpent making Gyarados roar in pain as it falls down.

"Now Thunder Fang Garchomp" Giovanni calls Garchomp covers its teeth in electricity as it goes to bite down on Gyarados Clefable gets in front of the land shark.

"Blizzard!" Ash calls Clefable takes a deep breath as it blows a massive amount of snow in front of Garchomp making the land shark groan from the super effective hit, but it stands its ground while taking in a deep breath.

"Fire Blast" Giovanni calls Garchomp fires a big blast of fire that easily goes thru the Blizzard and hits Clefable making the Pixie Pokemon hit Gyarados in the face. Before Garchomp can go after them Pikachu, Charmeleon and Primeape appear and charge at the Land shark.

"Pikachu Iron Tail, Charmeleon Dragon Claw and Primeape Ice Punch" Dodge Garchomp" Both trainers call Pikachu attacks first but Garchomp dodges, next is Charmeleon but Garchomp ducks and last is Primeape as it tries to hit Garchomp but the land shark jumps backwards dodging Primeape's attack. Pikachu, Charmeleon and Primeape don't give up as they keep trying to hit Garchomp Gyarados and Clefable stand back up and run forward to help their teammates.

"Gyarados Ice Fang and Clefable use Ice Punch!" Ash calls Gyarados covers its teeth in ice as Clefable covers its fist in ice they both try to hit Garchomp but the land shark easily dodges. Ash's Pokemon keep trying to hit Garchomp until they reach a point where Ash's Pokemon surround Garchomp on all sides Ash smirks and calls for his next move.

"Clefable use Psychic to hold Garchomp in place!' Ash calls Clefable nods as it quickly fires the psychic waves at Garchomp successfully holding it in place. The rest of Ash's Pokemon charge forward Pikachu using Iron Tail, Gyarados using Ice Fang, Charmeleon using Dragon Claw and Primeape using Ice Punch. As Ash's Pokemon are about to hit Garchomp Giovanni makes a command.

"Stone Edge" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars easily breaking out of the Psychic hold stomping its foot on the ground summoning the sharp rocks they go in all directions hitting all of Ash's Pokemon sending them flying high in the sky and come crashing back down.

"You guys!" Ash yells in concern for his Pokemon they all groan in pain trying to get up Giovanni then speaks.

"Well looks like your Pokemon can't battle anymore let's see which one should I take out first Hmmmm. Oh yes you" Giovanni says having an evil smile on his face as he looks at Charmeleon Giovanni makes his command.

"Garchomp use Dragon Rush on Charmeleon" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as it covers its body in Dragon energy and flies towards the fire lizard.

"Charmeleon dodge!" Ash calls out in worry his other Pokemon try to get up to go save their teammate but are unable to as they begin to roar for Charmeleon to dodge the attack. Charmeleon hears its trainer's and teammates cries it tries its best to move but can't Charmeleon then looks at the incoming Garchomp and decides to stand its ground. Charmeleon doesn't want to run away it wants to showcase just how strong it is to this Garchomp, the TR boss, the grunts, the executives and most of all to Damian Charmeleon's mouth is starting to be filled with purple draconic energy. Giovanni notices and is about to call for Garchomp to stop but its already close to Charmeleon before Garchomp hits the fire lizard Charmeleon gives out a mighty roar.

"CHARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!" Charmeleon roars as what comes out of its mouth is a gigantic Dragon Pulse that consumes Garchomp everyone is surprised at how big the Dragon Pulse is it's so big that Misty, Brock, Archer who are at the Silph Co. Entrance can see it along with the citizens of Saffron City. Everyone sees the move soar thru the sky giving a mighty roar it then creates a big explosion that shakes the building everyone then sees Garchomp come crashing back down on the battlefield landing below Giovanni's feet. The land shark groans in pain it's still able to stand up but begins to wobble back in forth as the Dragon Pulse did a lot of damage to Garchomp and its now starting to feel the pain it got from Ash's other Pokemon. As Charmeleon is panting Ash alongside his Pokemon look at the fire lizard and smile.

"Way to Go Charmeleon you learned Dragon Pulse!" Ash cheers as his Pokemon roar happily as Charmeleon looks at them smiling giving his trainer and teammates a thumbs up. On the sidelines Gary and Leaf are shocked but have smiles on their faces as Leaf speaks.

"Whoa that was so cool You Rock Charmeleon!" Leaf gives a loud cheer as Gary speaks.

"Heh looks like we'll have to train even harder" Gary says with Tyranitar nodding its head as Blastoise and Arcanine's Pokeball's wriggle in agreement.

Meanwhile with Giovanni, Proton, Matori, the TR grunts and Damian they're shocked at what they just witnessed Giovanni is angry that Charmeleon was able to do so much damage to Garchomp but calms himself down he looks over at Ash and his Pokemon and speaks.

"Well, that was certainly unexpected I didn't think your Charmeleon would learn Dragon Pulse well done." Giovanni says in a mocking tone beginning to clap his hands making Ash and his Pokemon annoyed, Ash quickly calms himself down he looks at Giovanni and speaks.

"My Pokemon and me have a strong bond I felt that Charmeleon wanted to prove to you that it isn't weak but its strong" Ash says as Charmeleon nods Giovanni speaks.

"Interesting tell me was this "strong bond" you have with your Pokemon the reason why you've achieved so much already on your journey?" Giovanni asks as Ash speaks.

"Yes, I believe so I wouldn't be where I 'am today if it wasn't for the bonds, I share with not only my Pokemon but also my friends" Ash responds as he thinks of all the friends he's made and all the Pokemon he's captured so far Giovanni smiles and speaks.

"Okay then let me show you that just because you've a "bond" with your Pokemon you'll still lose to me get ready Garchomp" Giovanni states Garchomp's still a bit wobbly but is able to stay standing as it roars at Ash's Pokemon.

"Oh Yeah just try and defeat us!" Ash states with his Pokemon roaring at Garchomp as they get into a battle stance. Giovanni looks at Ash's eyes and gets angry as he remembers Red having those same eyes Gary then speaks.

"This is it; it all comes down to who has more power/endurance" Gary says with Leaf nodding as they continue to watch they see Ash, Giovanni and their Pokemon stare at each other for a few moments until a gust of wind blows Giovanni makes the first move.

"Garchomp Dragon Claw!" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as it quickly flies forward instantly making it to Ash's Pokemon as it easily knocks away Pikachu and Charmeleon.

"Clefable Ice Beam!" Ash calls Clefable appears in front of Garchomp and fires the Ice beam it hits Garchomp's chest doing super effective damage to the dragon as it roars in pain.

"Knock it back with Metal Claw!" Giovanni calls Garchomp quickly covers its claw in steel energy it destroys Ice beam and knocks away Clefable, Primeape then appears behind Garchomp.

"Primeape Seismic Toss!" Ash calls Primeape grabs Garchomp's arm jumps high in the air and starts spinning the land shark.

"Garchomp Aerial Ace!" Giovanni calls shocking Ash Garchomp roars it breaks out of Primeape's hold it disappears and re appears behind the monkey knocking it back on the battlefield with Primeape landing on its stomach and Garchomp standing over it.

"Gyarados Waterfall!" Ash calls before Giovanni can give Garchomp a command Gyarados shoots forward and rams its head into Garchomp's side knocking the dragon away as Garchomp lands it groans from the pain it looks at Gyarados and roars at it with Gyarados doing the same.

"Gyarados use Bounce!" "Garchomp Dragon Rush!" Ash and Giovanni call Gyarados covers its body in a blue light and Garchomp covers its body in dragon energy both mons roar as they charge and collide creating an explosion making both mons skid back as they charge at each other again.

"Keep using Bounce!" "Keep using Dragon Rush!" Ash and Giovanni call Gyarados and Garchomp roar as they collide again and keep colliding creating multiple shockwaves throughout the battlefield. As they collide one more time Gyarados tries its best to push Garchomp away, but Garchomp is still stronger, so the land shark successfully pushes the serpent away making it slide on the battlefield. Once Gyarados is gone Pikachu, Charmeleon and Primeape appear in front of Garchomp.

"Iron Tail, Dragon Claw and Ice Punch!" Ash calls Pikachu, Charmeleon and Primeape yell as they all successfully hit Garchomp in the stomach making the land shark cough and stumble back, but Garchomp then raises its arms.

"Brick Break!" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as it hits all three mons to the ground they slide to where Gyarados and Clefable are. Gyarados and Clefable stop them from sliding as they look at Garchomp panting heavily, Garchomp starts to pant as well but not as much as Ash's Pokemon Giovanni then speaks.

"Well, I think it's about time we end this battle shall we" Giovanni says as he calls for Garchomp's final commands.

"Garchomp its time to end this battle use Swords Dance then Giga Impact" Giovanni calls Garchomp gives a mighty roar sharply increasing its attack more its body is then covered in a purple sphere with orange streaks. Garchomp bends down low as the sphere starts to get bigger it glares at Ash's Pokemon as Ash's Pokemon glare back at it.

"This is it guys LET'S GO!" Ash calls his Pokemon give a massive roar as Charmeleon's body starts to heat up activating its Blaze ability Ash then gives his commands.

"Charmeleon use Sunny Day and fire your strongest Overheat, Gyarados, Clefable charge up your strongest Hyper Beam and Moon Blast. Pikachu charge forward using Quick Attack and use your strongest Iron Tail, Primeape charge with Pikachu using Bulk Up and use Close Combat!" Ash calls his Pokemon roar Charmeleon roars to the sky summoning the harsh sunlight and begins to charge its strongest Overheat. Gyarados and Clefable begin to charge their Hyper Beam and Moon Blast respectively their moves alongside Charmeleon's Overheat is making the rubble on the battlefield raise. Primeape quickly bulks up its body increasing its attack/defense it and Pikachu then dash towards Garchomp who's still charging its Giga Impact once Garchomp finishes charging the move Giovanni gives his command.

"Go Garchomp" Giovanni calls Garchomp roars as it flies forward going to collided with Pikachu and Primeape Ash makes his command.

"Charmeleon, Gyarados and Clefable FIRE!" Ash calls the three-mons yell as they fire their moves, they mix together becoming one big blast. Pikachu and Primeape go inside the blast giving them more power as they're about to collide with Garchomp Pikachu covers its tail in steel energy and Primeape ready's its fist Garchomp roars as it collides with Pikachu, Primeape and the blast they're inside. Pikachu hits Garchomp in the head with Iron Tail as Primeape begins to rapidly punch the land shark, Garchomp isn't giving up as it begins to slowly push them and the blast away, but Ash's Pokemon aren't giving up as they increase the power and begin to push Garchomp back a little bit as Ash speaks.

"Yeah, we're almost there guys UNLEASH MORE OF YOUR POWER!" Ash yells from the top of his lungs as his Pokemon give a mighty roar increasing the power of their moves more and more pushing Garchomp back, Leaf on the side lines begins to cheer on Ash and his Pokemon as loud as she can while Gary looks at Giovanni, he sees that the man still has a calm expression on his face Giovanni smiles and speaks.

"Garchomp play time is over End Them" Giovanni states having a serious expression on his face as Garchomp nods.

"GARRRRRR!" Garchomp gives a massive roar its Giga Impact sphere becomes bigger as it begins to overwhelm Ash's Pokemon and shoots forward at incredible speed. Garchomp easily blows Pikachu and Primeape away making them soar thru the air the land shark heads for Charmeleon, Gyarados and Clefable. The three mons try their best to push Garchomp back but are unable to as Garchomp hits them as well sending them soaring high into the air there's a big explosion as Ash's Pokemon crash down on the battlefield creating a cloud of smoke. Ash gets a worried expression on his face and yells.

"EVERYONE!" Ash yells in concern as the smoke clears, he sees that all of his Pokemon are on the ground they try to stand but ultimately stay down Ash has a shocked expression on his face he gets on his knees and speaks.

I… lost…." Ash says to himself as Leaf, Gary and Damian have shocked expressions while Proton, Matori and the other TR grunts smile Garchomp roars in victory. Giovanni smiles he begins to walk over to Ash walking pass Ash's defeated Pokemon and speaks.

"You told me that your bond with your Pokemon will help you overcome me that may have worked on your opponents in the past but not on me" Giovanni says as he's now in front of Ash and continues to talk.

"Like I told you before compared to me you're nothing but a Caterpie" Giovanni says having an evil smile on his face as Ash looks at him with anger in his eyes.

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"I may've lost today but one day I'll defeat you!" Ash states looking at Giovanni having a determined look in his eyes making Giovanni angry as he speaks.

"That face of yours it reminds me of your father, speaking of which its time you hold up your end of the deal and tell me where he is" Giovanni says as Ash becomes frozen in fear, he grits his teeth and speaks.

"I…. don't… know where my father is" Ash says making Giovanni annoyed as the man speaks.

"So, you mean to tell me you made a deal with no intention of giving me an answer?" Giovanni asks as Ash looks at him.

"Yes" Ash states making Giovanni mad as he grabs Ash by the collar bringing the boy to his face.

"You little brat you expect me to believe that you don't know where your father is?!" Giovanni yells in Ash's face Ash's Pokemon see Giovanni yelling at Ash they want to get up and help their trainer but are too exhausted.

"I'm telling the truth I don't know!" Ash yells back Giovanni was about to respond until Gary and Leaf speak up.

"LET HIM GO!" Both kids say as the two kids are running over with Tyranitar running alongside them Proton and the other TR grunts were going to step in, but Giovanni puts his hand up telling them not to do anything he smiles and speaks.

"Okay then if you're not going to tell me then I'll just get rid of your two friends then" Giovanni states as he throws two Pokeball's up in the air in the direction of Gary and Leaf what come out are a Rhyperior and Krookodile both have different colors the two-mons roar creating a shock wave showcasing their power aw Leaf speaks.

"A Rhyperior and Krookodile they're not only shiny but look powerful" Leaf says as Gary speaks.

"Come on Leaf let's deal with these two and help Ash Blastoise, Arcanine Go!" Gary states as he sends out the blue turtle and fire dog, they roar getting in a battle stance. Leaf nods and sends out Venusuar, Persian, Nidoqueen, Poliwrath, Jigglypuff and Rapidash her Pokemon roar getting in a battle stance as they along with Blastoise, Arcanine and Tyranitar stare at the two mons Giovanni smiles and gives a command.

"Crush them" Giovanni states Rhyperior and Krookodile roar as they charge forward, Rhyperior heading towards Gary's Pokemon and Krookodile going towards Leaf's Pokemon. As Rhyperior is getting closer to Blastoise, Arcanine and Tyranitar Gary gives a command.

"Blastoise, Tyranitar Hydro Pump!" Gary calls as the two mons quickly fire the big stream of water Rhyperior keeps running forward as its hit with the Hydro Pump.

"Yes" Gary says but his smile soon goes away as Rhyperior appears out of the water unscathed it lifts its arm and hits both mons and Arcanine with Hammer Arm knocking them back.

"It must've Solid Rock as its ability which halves the damage taken by water type moves but that still should've done more" Gary says as Giovanni smiles as Krookodile charges towards Leaf's Pokemon the girl gives them commands.

"Rapidash use Horn Drill and Poilwrath use Power up Punch!" Leaf calls both Pokemon roar as they charge forward but Krookodile isn't intimidated as it covers its claw in green dragon energy knocking both Rapidash and Poilwrath away doing major damage to both mons shocking Leaf.

"That one Dragon Claw did that much damage?!" Leaf says in shock but doesn't stay in shock for long as Krookodile continues to charge.

"Jigglypuff stop it with Sing!" Leaf calls Jigglypuff jumps forward beginning to sing but Krookodile doesn't care it opens its mouth and fires Dark Pulse.

"Nidoqueen quick jump forward and shield Jigglypuff with Protect!" Leaf calls the blue reptilian Pokemon jumps forward quickly making a protective barrier stopping the Dark Pulse, but the Dark Pulse is too strong and destroys Nidoqueen's Protect and hits the reptilian Pokemon in the stomach making Nidoqueen cough in pain as it gets down on one knee.

"NIdoqueen!" Leaf calls in worry Jigglypuff goes towards its teammate asking if it's alright Nidoqueen looks at the balloon Pokemon and smiles Leaf then speaks.

"Nidoqueen, Jigglypuff above you!" Leaf calls the two mons look up and see Krookodile above them with its claw covered in ghost energy. Leaf quickly calls for Venusaur to use Vine Whip and for Persian to use Night Slash but they're too far away as the Shadow Claw is getting closer Nidoqueen quickly knocks Jigglypuff over to where Leaf is surprising the balloon Pokemon.

"Jiggly!" Jigglypuff yells as Nidoqueen looks back and smiles its then hit in the head with Shadow Claw Nidoqueen falls face first on the battlefield.

"NIDOQUEEN!" Leaf and her Pokemon yell in concern as Nidoqueen is knocked out surprising Gary, his Pokemon along with Ash and his Pokemon as Krookodile roars in victory it glows red for a split second as its attack has increased.

"It has the Moxie ability?!" Leaf says in shock as Giovanni smiles.

"It looks like Nidoqueen's Poison Point ability didn't activate as it was knocked out instantly" Leaf says in shock, Jigglypuff has the most shocked expression Nidoqueen saved Jigglypuff when it was in trouble after angering a bunch of Beedrill's and introduced it to Leaf. Jigglypuff and Nidoqueen are best friends they always dance together, train together, sing together (Nidoqueen is able to stay awake whenever Jigglypuff sings) and eat together. Seeing Nidoqueen getting knocked out makes Jigglypuff angry as it yells.

"JIGGLY!" Jigglypuff gives a massive yell and runs towards Krookodile in anger.

"Jigglypuff wait!" Leaf calls but Jigglypuff is too angry to listen to her trainer, Krookodile doesn't care as it goes to hit Jigglypuff with its tail the balloon Pokemon dodges getting behind the crocodile. As Jigglypuff goes to punch it Krookodile turns around going to bite the balloon Pokemon with Thunder Fang, but Jigglypuff is able to move to the side in time as it kicks Krookodile in the face with Mega Kick this makes the mon skid back a little surprising everyone as Leaf smiles.

"Way to go Jigglypuff!" Leaf says as Jigglypuff nods as it continues to stare at Krookodile Leaf's other Pokemon then join the balloon Pokemon standing next to it as they also want to avenge Nidoqueen. They all stare at Krookodile but Krookodile just stares back not intimidated by any of them the crocodile then roars and launches a Stone Edge.

"Venusaur use Razor Leaf and Poilwrath Hydro Pump!" Leaf calls Venusaur fires multiple sharp leaves and Poilwrath fires the Hydro Pump the two moves collide with the Stone Edge creating an explosion and dust cloud. Out of the smoke comes Persian and Rapidash quickly running towards Krookodile, Krookodile looks at the two of them and fires a Mud slap from its nose which almost hit the two Pokemon but they were able to dodge it and get closer to Krookodile Leaf makes her command.

"Persian Play Rough and Rapidash Fire Blast!" Leaf calls Persian covers its claws in fairy energy as it slashes Krookodile, Persian then backs away as Rapidash fires the big blast of fire consuming the croc Pokemon Krookodile groans from the pain. As the fire blast is going away Krookodile looks up and sees Jigglypuff heading towards it.

"Now Dazzling Gleam!" Leaf calls Jigglypuff roars as its body is covered in fairy energy it falls forward hitting Krookodile in the face creating an explosion.

"Yes!" Leaf cheers along with her Pokemon Giovanni isn't worried as once the smoke clears Jigglypuff is still on Krookodile's face having a satisfied smile, Krookodile's eyes are closed but then quickly open it covers its hand in dark energy as it punches Jigglypuff in the stomach with Payback Jigglypuff coughs from the pain and is sent flying to where Leaf is and lays next to her trainer unconscious.

"Jigglypuff!" Leaf yells in concern with her Pokemon shocked Leaf picks up the balloon Pokemon and sees that it's knocked out Giovanni then begins to laugh.

"Hahahaha that was a nice show you put on it probably would've worked on someone else's Pokemon but not on mine. Giovanni says as Krookodile roars and glows red again for a split second as its attack powers increased more.

"No way" Leaf says in a shocked/scared tone as Giovanni speaks.

"End Them" Giovanni states Krookodile roars as it continues to battle Leaf's Pokemon Gary speaks.

"We need to help Leaf!" Gary says with Blastoise, Arcanine and Tyranitar nodding before they can go over to Leaf Rhyperior appears in front of Blastoise and punches it in the stomach with Thunder Punch making Blastoise cough in pain and sent flying crashing into the stands.

"BLASTOISE!" Gary yells in concern as Rhyperior goes to continue to attack Blastoise Tyranitar gets in its way as the two begin to grapple but Tyranitar is easily overpowered as Rhyperior pushes Tyranitar on the ground and punches the armor Pokemon in the stomach with Brick Break making Tyranitar roar in pain. Arcanine appears above Tyranitar its about to fire a Flamethrower Rhyperior sees the fire dog grabs its neck and slams it on the ground next to Tyranitar, Gary gets a worried look on his face as Blastoise then gets up.

"Blastoise Waterfall!" Gary calls Blastoise roars it covers its body in water and shoots forward hitting Rhyperior knocking it away from Tyranitar and Arcanine. Rhyperior then grabs Blastoise and slams it down as hard as it can on the ground as Rhyperior goes to use a Thunder Punch on Blastoise Gary makes a command.

"Tyranitar Dark Pulse and Arcanine Fire Blast!" Gary calls Tyranitar and Arcanine roar and fire the dark energy and blast of fire at Rhyperior, Rhyperior sees the attacks coming and easily knocks them away Blastoise then has its cannons ready.

"Hydro Pump!" Gary calls Blastoise roars firing the big stream of water in Rhyperior's face making the mon skid back but it's able to stop itself and looks like it's taken no damage.

"Its defenses are way too high" Gary thinks to himself as his Pokemon continue to battle Rhyperior meanwhile with Leaf she's having trouble dealing with Krookodile the croc defeated her Rapidash and Persian making Krookodile's attack power grow more because of Moxie. Venusaur and Poliwrath are the last ones standing so far Venusaur hasn't taken much damage, but Poliwrath has taken a lot and is close to fainting.

"Venusaur Razor Leaf and Poliwrath Hydro Pump!" Leaf calls the two-mons fire their moves, but Krookodile dodges as it digs underground it soon comes out under Poliwrath shooting it high into the air. Krookodile goes after the tadpole Pokemon and bites down on it with Thunder Fang Poliwrath cries out in pain as Krookodile throws it back down on the battlefield.

"Poliwrath!" Leaf yells as she runs over to it Poilwrath tries to stand back up it wants to keep fighting but ultimately stays down. Leaf tells Poliwrath thank you and returns it to its Pokeball, Krookodile then lands back on the ground giving a mighty roar as its attack power has gone up again it looks at Venusaur telling it that its next making Venusaur mad as Leaf puts her hand on the plant dinosaur.

"I feel the same way too Venusaur let's avenge our FRIENDS!" Leaf says as Venusaur roars Leaf starts giving Venusaur commands as the plant dinosaur and the croc begin to battle Venusaur fires multiple Razor Leaf's, but Krookodile destroys all of them with Dragon Claw Giovanni then looks at Ash and speaks.

"Are you ready to talk now because from what I'm seeing Blue's son is still holding on pretty well while Rose's daughter will more than likely fall soon. So, I'll ask you again where's your father?" Giovanni asks in a serious tone as Ash looks at him.

"I told you I don't know when I talked to him on my Pokegear he didn't give me his location he probably assumed you would ask me if we ever met" Ash responds as Giovanni looks into Ash's eyes, he sees that Ash is telling the truth and smiles.

"I see in that case I'll have my Pokemon stop now" Giovanni says surprising Ash making the boy happy as Giovanni begins to speak, he gets an evil smile on his face.

"Rhyperior, Krookodile you can stop going easy now" Giovanni says shocking Ash Rhyperior and Krookodile roar as they begin to easily beat down on Gary's and Leaf's Pokemon Ash runs to Giovanni and grabs his shirt.

"Hey, you'd said you'd stop why are you having them continue to battle?!" Ash asks in anger as Giovanni looks at him.

"Because it's fun" Giovanni responds making Ash angry as he yells.

"YOU THINK THIS IS FUN?!" Ash yells in anger Giovanni then grabs Ash's hands and looks the boy in the eye and speaks.

"Of course, it's fun I love making people miserable, you've lived your life free of fear and pain and probably thought going on a journey would be fun when in reality the world is a dangerous place filled with evil people myself included. I'll tell you this right now no matter how much you cry or scream my Pokemon won't stop until your friends are nothing" Giovanni responds with an evil look on his face Ash begins to shake in fear and speaks.

"You're truly evil" Ash says in fear soon after he said that the once clear bright sky is gone and is then replaced with dark clouds and lightning, Giovanni smiles he pulls Ash closer and whispers in his ear.

"Welcome to the real world" Giovanni says as a lightning bolt passes by Ash looks deep into Giovanni's eye's and sees just how evil he is. Giovanni then throws Ash to the ground as the man begins to laugh Ash gets angry, he wants to go help Gary and Leaf, but Garchomp appears behind Ash pointing both its claws towards Ash's neck, Ash looks up looking at the land shark's face the look Garchomp is giving Ash tells him that if he moves, he's dead. Ash then continues to watch on as he sees Gary and Leaf try their best to battle Rhyperior and Krookodile.

"Hydro Pump!" Gary calls as Tyranitar and Blastoise go to fire the move Rhyperior appears grabbing Blastoise's head and Tyranitar's neck stopping them from firing the move Rhyperior then lifts the two mons and slams them back down on the ground Arcanine goes to help its teammates, but Rhyperior knocks the dog down with its tail.

"Vine Whip!" Leaf calls Venusaur roars as it shoots out multiple vines from its body towards Krookodile the croc moves to the side it then heats up its mouth using Fire Fang and bites down hard on Venusaur's vines making the plant dinosaur groan in pain. The fire that was in Krookodile's mouth starts to travel down the vines and starts to burn Venusaur.

"VENUSAUR!" Leaf yells in worry as Venusaur roars from the pain Krookodile uses Stone Edge which shoots Venusaur high in the air it then comes crashing back down Leaf then runs over to it.

"Venusaur are you okay?!" Leaf questions the plant dinosaur looks at her trainer telling Leaf she's sorry and closes her eyes in defeat Leaf then starts to have tears flow from her eyes as she hugs Venusaur thanking it for protecting her.

"Krook" Krookodile says getting Leaf's attention as the croc is now standing in front of her Leaf stands up holding her arms out and speaks.

"Venusaur's done fighting if you want to get to her, you've to get thru ME!" Leaf says standing protectively over Venusaur with tears in her eyes looking straight into Krookodile's eyes. Krookodile's respect for Leaf grows a little as she likes that she's protective of her Pokemon but Krookodile knows her trainer doesn't care as Giovanni speaks.

"Krookodile knock the girl away with Iron Tail!" Giovanni calls Krookodile nods it doesn't want to but is forced to obey her trainer's orders Krookodile's tail then glows in steel energy and goes to hit Leaf. Ash and Gary have shocked looks on their faces, Gary's Pokemon can't go save Leaf as Rhyperior is still holding them down, Ash's Pokemon struggle to get up as well but are too tired. Just then time starts to slow down as Krookodile's tail gets closer there's nothing Ash and Gary can do but yell.

"LEAF!" Both boys yell in concern as Giovanni begins to laugh Leaf then closes her eyes waiting for Krookodile's tail to hit her what happens next shocks everyone. Once Leaf opens her eyes, she sees the one person she wasn't expecting.

"DAMIAN?!" Leaf says in shock as everyone has a shocked look on their faces Damian pushes Leaf out of the way getting hit by the Iron Tail instead, Leaf looks at the boy who has a smile on his face Damian is then flung high into the air heading towards the edge of the roof. Before Damian falls down, he looks at Ash, Leaf, Gary, the Silph Co. President, Giovanni, Proton, the TR grunts, he then looks at Charmeleon and says something that no one else can hear except for Charmeleon.

"You've grown strong" Damian says smiling shocking the fire lizard as he begins to fall down to the ground time starts to move again Leaf runs over to the edge of the building as she, Ash and Gary yell.

"DAMIAN!" The three kids yell as Damian keeps falling until he lands on one of the police cars down below breaking all of his bones and becoming unconscious this alerts the people down below making Misty and Brock look over and see who fell they get shocked looks on their faces and yell.

"DAMIAN?!" They both say in shock as Archer speaks.

"Now's are chance let's go!" Archer says as the TR grunts nod, they quickly return their Pokemon go into the helicopters and start flying to the roof Misty then looks to Brock.

"Let's Hurry!" Misty says as Brock nods as they and the police officers quickly run into the building heading toward the roof.

Back on the roof everyone is in shock at what happened Proton shakes his head and speaks.

"Stupid brat he gave his life to save some girl" Proton says in anger as Matori speaks.

"This just proves more that he wasn't the right fit for our organization" Matori says as Proton nods.

"You're right I'm glad he's dead now good riddance" Proton says with the other TR grunts agreeing Leaf looks to them and speaks.

"You people don't care that one of your own is possibly dead?!" Leaf asks as Proton looks at her.

"Of course, we don't care Damian proved time and time again that he's a disappointment his death means nothing to us and very soon you'll be dead as well" Proton responds shocking Leaf before the girl can say anything a Helicopter appears behind her. Leaf looks towards the Helicopter getting a terrified look on her face as she sees Archer with his Houndoom next to him building up fire in its mouth as Archer speaks.

"Flamethrower" Archer calls the hell hound fires the flames Leaf has no time to dodge and is frozen in fear as the Flamethrower is getting closer someone steps in front of her shocking Leaf as she yells.

"GARY!" Leaf yells as Gary appears in front of Leaf blocking the flames with his back he yells out in pain, once the flamethrower stops Gary begins to fall down as Leaf grabs him and lays him on her lap Leaf has tears in her eyes and speaks.

"Gary why'd you save me?!" Leaf asks looking at her friend as Gary looks at Leaf smiles and speaks.

"A man should always protect the girl and you're also one of my best friends in the world of course I'll protect you" Gary responds he then closes his eyes making Leaf scared as she tries to wake him up.

"Gary? GARY, PLEASE WAKE UP PLEASE! ASH GARY ISN'T WAKING UP!" Leaf screams with tears flowing from her eyes as she looks at Ash who has a terrified look on his face Giovanni looks at the boy smiles and speaks.

"Yes, that's what I wanted to see the look of fear and hopelessness" Giovanni says Ash looks to him and speaks.

"Why… Why are you doing this? WHAT DID WE EVER DO TO YOU?!" Ash yells with tears starting to well up from his eyes Giovanni walks over to Ash he looks to the boy and speaks.

"For being Red Ketchum's son" Giovanni speaks shocking Ash, but this just makes the boy angrier he wants to move but can't because Garchomp is behind him all he can do is just look at the man with hatred in his eyes Giovanni turns away from Ash and looks over at Archer.

"Well done knocking out Blue's son now get rid of Rose's daughter as well" Giovanni states as Archer nods he looks to Leaf who's still trying to wake up Gary he smiles and makes his next command.

"Houndoom Fire Blast" Archer calls the hell hound nods as its about to fire the big blast of fire Gary's Blastoise and Tyranitar are finally able to escape from Rhyperior they begin to run towards Gary and Leaf to protect them, but Krookodile blows them back with Dark Pulse as Rhyperior catches them and pins both mons down making sure not to let go this time. Gary's Arcanine quickly goes to help as well but Krookodile jabs Arcanine in the stomach with Dragon Claw making the fire dog cough in pain as it falls on the ground.

"Saur!" Venusaur roars as it goes to protect its trainer Krookodile jumps on the plant dinosaur stopping its advances Houndoom fires the Fire Blast as Leaf's and Gary's Pokemon look on in horror Ash glances at Pikachu. Pikachu looks at Ash, Ash doesn't need to say anything as Pikachu knows what its trainer wants it to do Pikachu sparks up its cheeks and yells.

"PIKACHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!" Pikachu yells as it summons a massive Thunder that destroys the Fire Blast and shocks the Helicopter Archer is in, he, Houndoom and the other TR grunts yell out in pain the pilot loses control of the Helicopter as it flies over Leaf and crashes into the stands on the roof causing it to explode. Archer and Houndoom were able to get out in time but the other TR grunts that were inside weren't so lucky the man looks at Ash and speaks.

"You brat" Archer says in anger as Ash smirks Pikachu then lays back down as that was all the energy it had left; Giovanni then looks to Ash as Ash looks at him Giovanni speaks.

"You little brat you should just despair and accept defeat" Giovanni says as Ash speaks.

"No, I won't stop fighting and when I battle you next time I'll win!" Ash states having a determined look on his face making Giovanni angry as that look reminds Giovanni of Red giving him the same look before Giovanni shakes his head he smiles and speaks.

"There won't be a next time GARCHOMP KILL HIM!" Giovanni states the land shark doesn't want to but has to obey its trainer's orders Garchomp lifts up its claws and goes to strike Ash's neck as Leaf and Ash's Pokemon look on in horror Leaf screams.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Leaf screams from the top of her lungs, Ash's Pokemon yell as well and use whatever energy they have to stand up (Clefable is carrying Pikachu) and start running to protect their trainer but are too far away. Ash closes his eyes as his life starts to flash from his eyes, he remembers playing with Leaf and Gary, being with his parents, the people he's met on his journey, the Pokemon he's captured, he also sees Misty, Brock and his Pokemon egg. Ash also remembers seeing a boy with red hair looking at him having a smile on his face, Ash can't see the rest of the boy's face and doesn't know who he could be.

As Garchomp's claws are getting closer a blue aura wave appears from the ground shocking everyone.

---

We then go back 5 minutes prior and cut back to Riley's battle with Gozo and the TR grunts Riley feels what's going on the roof he returns his other Pokemon besides Lucario and pulls something that looks like a key stone from his pocket Gozo gets a surprsied look as he speaks.

"Is that a Key Stone?!" Gozo says in shock as Riley looks to Lucario as Lucario nods Riley then speaks.

"Lucario Mega Evolve!" Riley says as the light from the key stone and the stone in Lucario's gauntlet glow as Lucario roars and is enveloped in a bright light, Lucario begins to change its tail becomes bushier, gets a little taller, gets more spikes on its arms/feet, it grows two more aura sensing appendages, Gozu tells his men to stop the evolution but Riley and Lucario are pushing them away with their aura once the evolution stops what was once a normal Lucario now stands an Mega Lucario. Lucario gives a mighty roar as it fires a big aura sphere towards the grunts and Gozu.

"RUN AWAY!" Gozu yells as he and the grunts begin to run but don't get far as they and their Pokemon are hit by the aura sphere and are knocked out causing the building to shake a little bit as Misty and Brock who are on the 4th floor look up.

"What was that?!" They both question as Ash's Riolu egg starts to glow blue aura as it sends out a distress signal to Ash's other Pokemon at Oak's lab. Ash's Pokemon at the lab stop what they were doing and look towards the sky making Daisy and Oak confused as they look at Ash's Pokemon they see them get horrified looks on their faces and start to roar.

They all roar and begin to quickly run in the direction Riolu's signal came from leaving the ranch shocking Oak and Daisy as they quickly get into a car to follow them Daisy looks to her grandpa and speaks.

"Where are they going?!" Daisy asks as the Old Man looks at her.

"I'm not sure" Oak responds as he continues to drive the car following Ash's Pokemon.

Meanwhile at the Ketchum residents Delia and Rose are outside drinking tea as they're relaxing, they then see Ash's Pokemon run by surprising the two women as Delia speaks.

"Were those Ash's Pokemon?" Delia questions as Rose looks, they then see Prof. Oak's car stop on the driveway the two women run over as Delia speaks.

"Prof. Oak why are Ash's Pokemon out of the ranch?" Delia questions as the old man looks at her.

"I'm not sure but it more than likely has to do with Ash" The old man says shocking Delia and Rose as Delia speaks.

"Is my son in some kind of trouble?!" Delia asks as Daisy speaks.

"That's our guess" Daisy responds as Rose speaks.

"Where are they going?" Rose questions as Prof. Oak speaks.

"It seems like they're heading in the direction of Saffron City Ash, Leaf and Gary are all there right now" Prof. Oak says shocking the two women as the old man continues to speak.

"Come on get in the car we have to keep following Ash's Pokemon before we lose sight of them" The old man says with the two-woman nodding as they get in the car Prof. Oak starts to drive trying to catch up to Ash's Pokemon as Delia thinks.

"Ash please be safe" Delia thinks to herself.

Next, we go to the Saffron gym Haunter received Riolu's signal and has a worried look on its face as it turns to Yellow and Steve who were pushed out of Sabrina's mind again both adults are panting heavily as Steve speaks.

"It's no use as long as that thing is there, we can't save Sabrina" Steve says while panting as Yellow speaks.

"No, we need to keep trying there has to be a way to save her" Yellow responds as she's about to go back into Sabrina's mind Haunter stops her making the woman look at it.

"What's wrong Haunter?" Yellow asks as Haunter speaks.

"Are you saying you want to give it a try?" Yellow asks as Haunter nods Yellow allows the ghost to go towards the woman. Sabrina looks at the ghost with Haunter looking back at her they stare at each other for a few moments as Haunter makes a funny face surprising Yellow and Steve as they fall over.

"What's it doing?" Steve questions

"I'm not sure" Yellow responds as they see Haunter continuing to make funny faces as Sabrina starts to smile a little bit shocking Yellow and Steve. For Haunters final joke it pulls a bomb out of nowhere Yellow and Steve quickly run over to stop the ghost but are too late as the bomb explodes leaving everyone covered in dust as Haunter continues to laugh.

"Man, I'm all dusty" Yellow says as Steve nods they then look at Sabrina as what happens next surprises them the woman begins to laugh shocking the two adults.

"She's laughing" Yellow and Steve say as Haunter looks at them telling them this is their chance Yellow and Steve nod as they quickly head back inside Sabrina's mind. As they're flowing thru her mind, they see the thing that was blowing them away laughing they then see the sleeping Sabrina who's chuckling slightly. Yellow and Steve quickly float over to Sabrina, the thing that was watching Sabrina notices them it quickly composes itself as it begins to summon a gust of wind again that starts to blow the two away. As they're being pushed away Steve pushes Yellow forward Yellow looks back at the man as he speaks.

"Save my daughter" Steve says as he's forced out of Sabrina's mind Yellow gets a determined look on her face as she begins to push thru the gust of wind reaching Sabrina as Yellow speaks.

"SABRINA WAKE UP AND REMEMBER!" Yellow yells as she's able to touch Sabrina's head as she does Yellow is then blown out of Sabrina's mind, but Yellow has a satisfied look on her face happy that she succeeded. After Yellow leave's all of Sabrina's memories start flooding in as she starts to remember everything her friends, Pokemon, the happy memories along with the terrible memories once she regains consciousness, she looks towards the thing that was controlling her she holds her hand out towards it and speaks.

"You've taken over my mind long enough be gone" Sabrina says as she closes her hand and pushes the thing that was controlling her out of her mind. Outside of Sabrina's mind Yellow, Steve and Haunter look at the woman they see light flowing in her eye's Sabrina looks over to the two adults and Haunter and speaks.

"Dad, Yellow?" Sabrina says as both Yellow and Steve get happy looks on their faces as they wrap Sabrina in a big hug.

"WE'RE HAPPY YOU'RE BACK SABRINA!" The two adults say hugging the woman tightly making Sabrina groan in pain as Haunter laughs Sabrina then speaks.

"I'm happy to see you as well please let go" Sabrina says as the two adults nod, they look at Sabrina and smile as Yellow speaks.

"Welcome back Sabrina" Yellow says as Sabrina nods Haunter then floats to Sabrina and begins to explain the situation to her Sabrina nods getting a serious look on her face and speaks.

"We can save the reunion for later come on" Sabrina says as Yellow, Steve and Haunter nod they grab on Sabrina's shoulder, Sabrina starts to glow in purple psychic energy as she immediately teleports to the roof of Silph Co.

---

Back on the Silph Co. roof in present time everyone looks at the blue aura light that came from the floor and see two figures they see a man and a blue dog Archer, Proton and Matori get angry and yell.

"RILEY!" They yell in anger Riley looks around he sees the TR members, the Silph Co. President, Gary hurt with Leaf holding on to him having tears in her eyes, Ash, Leaf and Gary's Pokemon hurt Garchomp behind Ash Riley then glares at Giovanni who has a smile on his face Riley gets angry and yells.

"GIOVANNI!" Riley yells in anger Lucario quickly fires an Aura wave that knocks away the TR grunts the blue dog then fires an Aura Sphere at the man but Garchomp gets in the way blocking the attack but the move was too strong as it pushes Garchomp away making it fall on the ground as Riley and Lucario land Giovanni's Rhyperior and Krookodile get in front of their trainer and glare at Lucario with Lucario glaring back at them as Giovanni speaks.

"I wasn't expecting you to master mega evolution though it does make since" Giovanni says as Ash and Leaf look at Lucario they see how different it is compared to a normal Lucario Riley then speaks.

"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!" Riley yells as Giovanni smiles and speaks.

"Oh, I was simply playing with the kids is all though the one over there has some serious burn damage on his back" Giovanni says pointing to the unconscious Gary making Riley angry as he yells.

"YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS GIOVANNI!" Riley yells in anger as Lucario begins to charge an Aura Sphere Rhyperior and Krookodile stand ready Garchomp stands next to them as well but it's panting heavily before Lucario fires the move everyone sees a bright purple light appear they look to it and see Yellow, Steve, Haunter and Sabrina. Once the grunts, Matori, Archer and Proton see the woman they get terrified looks on their faces while Giovanni smiles, he looks at Sabrina with Sabrina looking at him everyone see them land. Once they do they see all the damage that's happened as Steve speaks.

"What happened here?" Steve asks as Sabrina speaks.

"isn't it obvious the root cause for every bad thing that happens is because of that man" Sabrina states as she glares angerly at Giovanni with the man unfazed as he continues to smile. Yellow then looks at Leaf and Gary and runs over to them.

"Are you two alright?!" Yellow asks as Leaf speaks.

"Ms. Yellow please you have to save Gary he's been hurt" Leaf says with tears in her eyes as Yellow gets a horrified look on her face looking at Gary's burn marks, she composes herself and speaks.

"We need to get him to a hospital immediately" Yellow states with Leaf nodding as they begin to walk away Archer, Proton, Matori and more TR grunts stand in their way Proton speaks.

"We may not be able to take on Sabrina, but we can easily take care of you" Proton says having an evil smile on his face making Yellow angry as she glows in yellow psychic energy and blows away some of the grunts she begins to speak.

"If you don't get out of the way I'll End You All!" Yellow says in anger but then her yellow energy starts to fade away Archer, Proton and Matori chuckle as Matori speaks.

"It looks like you've used up too much of your Psychic energy" Matori says as Archer speaks.

"It seems like we'll be the ones who will end you, all of you FIRE!" Archer calls as his Houndoom, Proton's Golbat and the other grunts Pokemon fire their moves Yellow quickly holds on to Leaf protecting the girl and Gary as the moves are about to hit a Flamethrower, Hydro Pump, Stone Edge and Razor Leaf collide with the moves creating a dust cloud.

As the dust clears standing in front of Yellow, Leaf and Gary are Gary's Arcanine, Blastoise, Tyranitar and Leaf's Venusaur. All four Pokemon are injured but can still battle as they glare at the TR members Pokemon Archer gives a command.

"Do not falter keep attacking!" Archer states as the grunts nod as their Pokemon attack Arcanine, Blastoise, Tyranitar and Venusaur start to battle the Pokemon easily defeating the grunts Pokemon. While that's happening Haunter floats over to Ash and his teammates and sees just how injured they're Haunter has a sad look on its face Ash notices and speaks.

"Hey Haunter, don't be sad you saved us by bringing Sabrina thank you" Ash says smiling with Ash's other Pokemon nodding Haunter smiles, but it still feels terrible that it wasn't here to help its trainer and teammates. Giovanni and Sabrina have been looking at each other and silence the whole time Giovanni starts to speak.

"My Sabrina it's been a long time since we've seen each other 15 years in fact, and you still look as beautiful as you were then I must say the short hair really suits you" Giovanni says as Sabrina speaks.

"And you're still as ugly and evil as I remember you" Sabrina responds as Giovanni smiles and speaks.

"Oh, come on don't be like that I'm not that evil you should know since you were my girlfriend a long time ago" Giovanni states shocking Ash but once he said that Sabrina gets angry as purple psychic energy starts to flow from her body and speaks.

"Girlfriend? Heh please I was never your girlfriend you were only interested in me because of my power you never cared for me" Sabrina says as Giovanni speaks.

"It seems like you're misremembering I truly loved you" Giovanni says as this makes Sabrina angrier as more psychic energy starts flowing from her body as the ground under her begins to crack as she yells.

"LIAR!" Sabrina yells as more psychic energy starts to pour out of her body Steve tries to calm her down but is blown away Giovanni then speaks.

"Ah yes now this brings back memories, you're looking more like your pass self my loving weapon Sabrina" Giovanni states making Sabrina angry the wind begins to blow fast knocking off some TR grunts from the roof as they fall. Yellow holds onto Leaf and Gary tightly Riley summons an aura barrier protecting him and Lucario, Ash's Pokemon huddle around him protecting him. Giovanni just stands there not fazed he pulls out a communication device as he continues looking at the angry Sabrina who looks at him with her eyes glowing an angry purple Sabrina then yells.

'I'LL KILL YOU!" Sabrina yells as she shoots forward going to hit the man Giovanni smiles as he speaks to the communication device.

"Nanba now" Giovanni says as the other man on the line nods, he looks towards a Pokemon who has armor covering its body its eyes glow blue as it sends out a wave of psychic energy. As Sabrina's fingers are just inches away from jabbing into Giovanni's eyes, she feels a wave of psychic energy hit her she quickly stops to grab her head she drops to the ground and screams.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Sabrina let's out a loud ear-piercing scream causing everyone to stop what they're doing as they look at her Sabrina stops screaming as she looks at Giovanni who has a satisfied look on his face she speaks.

"What did you create?!" Sabrina asks holding her head in pain as Giovanni speaks.

"The world's strongest Pokemon" Giovanni responds as Sabrina is hit with another wave of Psychic energy and continues to scream as Riley runs over.

"GET AWAY FROM HER!" Riley yells as his Lucario fires an Aura Sphere Rhyperior gets in the way blocking it the move does do damage to the rhino Pokemon. Riley then reaches the still screaming Sabrina as Lucario stands protectively over them Riley then speaks.

"Sabrina what's wrong? TELL ME!" Riley says as Sabrina screams one more time as she closes her eyes and faints shocking everyone except for Giovanni who speaks.

"We'll that was a fun experiment come on men it's time to go we've gotten everything we needed from here" Giovanni states as a Helicopter appears behind him Archer, Matori, Proton and the remaining TR grunts nod as they return their Pokemon and begin running inside the Helicopter (An unconscious Gozo is in the Helicopter as well). Giovanni returns Garchomp and Rhyperior before he returns Krookodile and get inside the Helicopter Ash speaks.

"The next time we meet I'll defeat you!" Ash states as his Pokemon stand with him Giovanni speaks.

"The next time we meet I'll make sure you suffer a much more horrible fate than the one you experienced today" Giovanni states and chuckles making Ash and his Pokemon angry but the one who's the angriest is Haunter it doesn't like that this is the man responsible for hurting his friends Haunter then gets angry to the point where he makes a face. Usually whenever Haunter makes a face its usually joking around but the face that Haunter makes this time terrifies everyone even Giovanni.

"What are you?" Giovanni says but doesn't get a response as Haunters fist glows in ghostly energy it quickly flies towards Giovanni and punches Giovanni in the face so hard making the man lose a tooth and crash inside the Helicopter shocking everyone. Matori goes to check on the man as Archer gives a command to Houndoom.

"Dark Pulse!" Archer calls as the hell hound fires the move hitting Haunter making the ghost groan in pain as Krookodile appears behind it.

"HAUNTER LOOK OUT!" Ash yells but Haunter has no time to react as Krookodile bites down hard on the ghost with Crunch Haunter screams out in pain as Krookodlie throws the ghost back towards Ash as the boy and his Pokemon run towards it.

"Haunter are you okay? Haunter?!" Ash asks with his Pokemon wondering having worried looks on their faces Haunter looks at them smiling before closing his eyes becoming unconscious Ash and his Pokemon get angry as they look back at the Helicopter, they see Giovanni return Krookodile he then looks at Ash and has an evil smile on his face and speaks.

"We'll meet again Son of Red Ketchum and Delia Ketchum" Giovanni says as he goes in the Helicopter, the Helicopter then begins to fly away as Ash yells.

"GIOVANNI, I'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU!" Ash yells towards the sky as the Helicopter disappears out of view as it begins to rain Ash drops to his knees and speaks.

"DARN IT!" Ash yells as he punches the ground in frustration, just then Misty, Brock, Officer Jenny and the police officers arrive they've shocked looks on their faces looking at all the destruction Yellow then speaks.

"This boy needs medical attention please you've to hurry!" Yellow states as Jenny nods as the police officers grab Gary and take him downstairs to take him to the nearest hospital Misty and Brock have horrified looks on their faces when they see Gary's back badly burned Leaf then walks over, they look to Leaf as Misty speaks.

"Leaf what happened?!" Misty asks as Leaf looks at them Misty and Brock can see how tired and red her eyes are as Leaf speaks.

"Too many things happened please take care of Ash" Leaf says as she falls on the ground and faints shocking Misty and Brock as Yellow walks over putting the girl on her back she looks to Misty and Brock and speaks.

"I'll take care of Leaf please take care of Ash he's hurting the most right now" Yellow says Misty and Brock nod, Yellow along with Steve, the Silph Co. President, Riley (carrying Sabrina), Gary's Pokemon and Leaf's Venusaur start to head out of the building the only ones still on the roof are Misty, Brock, Ash's Pokemon who are standing next to Ash and Ash who's still on his knees with his head down with his hat covering his face. Misty and Brock look at their friend Brock then speaks to Misty.

"Go to him I'll take care of the Pokemon" Brock says with Misty nodding as she hands Brock Ash's Pokemon egg. Misty then walks into the rain walking over to Ash, Ash's Pokemon notice and look at the girl they all have sad looks on their faces as Pikachu speaks.

"Pika" Pikachu says as Misty nods and speaks.

"Yes, I'll make sure he's okay please go have Brock heal your wounds" Misty says Ash's Pokemon nod as they go over to the breeder (Clefable is holding the unconscious Haunter in her arms). As Pikachu is walking it looks back at Ash and Misty one more time before turning its head away as it joins the others as Brock begins to treat their injuries leaving Ash and Misty alone.

Ash and Misty don't say anything to each other as Misty doesn't know what to say before she speaks Ash speaks first.

"Was it right for me to go on my journey? If I didn't none of this wouldn't have happened" Ash says as Misty speaks.

"But if you never went on your journey we might've never met" Misty responds as Ash speaks.

"Maybe that would've been a good thing because if you, Brock and my Pokemon never met me none of this would've happened. Ash says shocking Misty along with Brock and Ash's Pokemon as Misty speaks.

"Come on Ash you don't truly believe that do you? Look at what you've done while on your journey I never would've rekindled with my sisters, Brock would probably still be at the gym waiting for his parents to come back and the Pokemon you've captured would be in more terrible situations if you didn't go on your journey" Misty says as Ash gets angry and yells.

"BUT LOOK WHERE THAT'S GOTTEN US GARY'S HURT, MY POKEMON ARE INJURED, LEAF IS MOST LIKELY TRAMAIZED, AND I'VE ALMOST GOTTEN EVERYONE KILLED IF IT WASN'T FOR MR. RILEY AND SABRINA SAVING US GARY, LEAF AND ME WOULD ALL BE DEAD!" Ash yells as he turns to face Misty what Misty sees shocks her as she looks at Ash's face, he has tears coming out of his eyes, Misty, Brock and Ash's Pokemon get sad looks on their faces as this is the first time, they've seen Ash cry. Ash realizes what he's done he turns away from them and speaks.

"You guys should leave me behind and go on your own journey's" Ash says shocking Misty, Brock and Ash's Pokemon this makes Misty mad as she walks up to Ash it looks like she's going to hit him but instead of doing that she bends down wrapping Ash in a warm embrace and puts her head on his back. Ash turns around and sees Misty's face she has tears in her eyes and yells.

"HOW COULD YOU SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT WE'RE FRIENDS WE ALWAYS HELP AND PROTECT EACH OTHER NO MATTER WHAT WE'RE NOT GOING TO LEAVE YOU BEHIND SO DON'T YOU EVER! SAY THAT AGAIN! And it's okay to cry" Misty says as tears flow from her eyes staring into Ash's eyes the boy nods as he touches Misty's hand and speaks.

"Thank you" Ash says once he does, he turns away from Misty looking at the ground and lets out a painful scream as tears start to flow from his eyes again as he begins to cry with Misty, Brock and his Pokemon starting to cry as well. Ash continues to yell he then stops which alerts Misty as she lets go and speaks.

"Ash are you okay?" Misty asks as Ash falls to the ground with his eyes closed and his hat falling off his head making Misty worried as she begins to try and wake him up his Pokemon and Brock quickly run over.

"ASH? ASH WAKE UP PLEASE WAKE UP! ASH!" "PIKA PI!" Misty and Pikachu yell as do Brock and Ash's Pokemon as they just see an unconscious Ash lying on the ground as it continues to rain. What was supposed to be a great day turned into a horrible one.

---

30 minutes later inside the Helicopter Giovanni, Matori, Proton and Archer are in Archer speaks.

"I saw Damian land on one of the police cars from what I can tell he's as good as dead" Archer states as the others nod Proton speaks.

"Can't believe I wasted 5 years of my life training that kid to become a TR member what a waste" Proton says in disappointment as Archer speaks.

"I do remember telling you that it was a waste of time" Archer says as Proton glares at him before they get into an argument Matori speaks.

"Now that we know that the boy doesn't know where Red Ketchum is what should we do with him moving forward?" Matori asks as she, Archer and Proton look to Giovanni as he speaks.

"Nothing for right now the boy can enjoy his time for now, I may not have gotten the whereabouts of his father but now that I've made myself known Red Ketchum will more than likely come searching for me if he's not already. When Red does find me, we'll have Mewtwo take care of him, for the time being we'll continue to make Mewtwo strong." Giovanni says as Matori speaks.

"What should we do about Jessie, James and Meowth?" Matori asks as Giovanni speaks.

"Honestly I don't care for those three I want to get rid of them but since I'm in a good mood right now I'll let them stay in the organization for a little while longer" Giovanni responds as Archer speaks.

"Do you still want them to keep tabs on Ash Ketchum?" Archer asks as Giovanni speaks.

"Yes, they can still keep tabs on the boy, but it doesn't matter how strong Ash Ketchum gets I'll always be stronger" Giovanni says as the three nod as Proton speaks.

"What should we do with the Masterball?" Proton asks as Giovanni pulls the ball out of his pocket, he looks at it smiles and speaks.

"We'll mass produce these and sell them in the black market I'm sure they're many people interested in having a Pokeball that can catch any Pokemon" Giovanni says with Matori, Archer and Proton nodding they then look out the window having smiles on their faces as they see the TR base Giovanni then thinks to himself.

"Very soon Red Ketchum I'll crush you" Giovanni says once he does somewhere in the crown tundra Red alongside his Charizard are looking at some old documents he found when he went back to the hidden TR base, he reads about something called Project Mewtwo Red then speaks.

"I don't know what you're planning Giovanni, but I'll make sure to find you before you can complete it" Red says as he puts the documents away as he and Charizard continue to walk in the snow as the chapter ends.

First off, I just want to say thank you for reading if you made it to the end. How do you guys feel about Ash and Giovanni's battle were you surprised that Ash lost? How do you feel about how I handled Damian saving Leaf and do you think he's dead? Did you like how I introduced Sabrina and what do you think Giovanni did to her to make her so mad?

Lastly will Ash be able to move forward from this loss? You'll find out next chapter.

Chapter 28 will come out next week it'll mainly be a chapter of the characters suffering from their defeat, learn more about the connection Giovanni has with Ash, Gary, and Leaf's parents and Giovanni's connection to Sabrina.

Next time Chapter 28: The feeling of Defeat

See you all then!