Hi everyone, it's finally here! The first chapter of 2024! And this one has more to expect than what just happened in the anime version. A few changes and stuff will happen that none of you will have ever seen coming! Time to buckle up guys, because the show's about to get started. But first; it's get to answering reviews.
Robert Richards1: Glad to hear. And who did you have in mind, exactly?
fanfic meister: Happy new year to you too. I figured Ash would want to go with the more fun option than easy option and honestly, Primeape didn't get enough action.
Juan Pabloz: I never said that Flannery was gonna become part of Ash's harem, the two were just friends in the anime and nothing else! Not to mention that she just doesn't fit with him. I mght add Iris to the harem and Grovyle will evolve soon and I'll add that to the profile
Beyblade and pokemon bro: Maybe next chapter or not.
TheOfficialLieDetector: What do you mean double dilemma? I don't have a problem like that whatsoever.
Redflare ranger: Ash isn't gonna trade his other Tauros away, they're part of the family and close friends to his other Pokemon.
StrongGuy159: Thanks.
Glaxy: How is that pairing gonna work exactly? Daisy is 20-years-old and Ash is 12, a 8 year difference between the two.
Ts22: Journeys is a long way away, and I am planning to add a few Paldea events. You'll see what I mean in this chapter.
That's all for now. Enjoy this chapter because I worked my ass off for it.
Chapter 28: The mysterious violet dragon.
It's been 4 days since Ash won his fourth Gym badge and the gang left Lavaridge Town, bidding farewell to Flannery, Mr. Moore and Daisy. With four badges under his belt; the Rainbow Hero was finally ready to challenge the Petalburg Gym and face Norman in an official Gym Battle. The gang decided to head back to Petalburg through Mauville Town and from there through Rustboro City to see some old friends there. May and Max were especially motivated to finally return to their hometown with the youngest Maple sibling excited to introduce Jirachi to his parents.
They said goodbye to Flannery and Mr. Moore, parted ways with Daisy and set off. Though before they did; Flannery gave Ash the TM50: Overheat, something that the Rainbow Hero accepted since it would prove handy sometime. So far; not much has happened in their travels. All that's really happened was one thing on the trip back to Mauville. On the road; the gang came across a group of Spinda with a rather rare one with a heart-shaped mark on its head among them. Sorrel made a remark about Spinda having all sorts of different marks, but he's never seen one that had a heart shape.
Then out of nowhere a woman named Claire appeared, calling out to the Spinda with the heart-shaped mark. Brock was love struck as usual, but the Spinda ran away for some reason, much to the gang's confusion and Claire's concern. The other Spinda ran off as well, started by all the commotion. Ash and the others properly met Claire and introduced themselves to her, which she greeted them back.
Ash, Verity and Sorrel came under the impression that Spinda with the heart shape belonged to Claire from her remark about it being her lucky Spinda. Then Claire's butler; Royce, showed up as he had been following after her. Brock tried a move on Claire, but Throh put a stop to that quickly. Anyway, the gang was curious why Claire referred to that special Spinda her good luck Spinda and she told them it was because thanks to it she's had so much luck ever since she encountered it.
Royce told them that the heart shape Spinda actually belonged to a friend of Claire's and it has been staying with her for a while. Today was the day that Spinda was to be returned to its trainer, but for some reason it's running away. Seeing how distressed Claire was about the Spinda, the gang decided to help out and track down the Normal type. Brock also tried his luck again, but this time Royce got in his way instead of Throh or Max.
The gang was tempted to have Jirachi teleport Spinda to them but decided only to use that as a last resort. And unknown to them was that Team Rocket was once again spying on them and decided to steal that special Spinda for themselves.
The gang set off with Claire and Royce to find that heart-shaped Spinda. They find a few other ones in their search and funny enough; Brock found a Spinda that had a broken heart-shaped mark, getting a laugh out of Ash, Verity and Sorrel since that one honestly suited Brock with all his failed attempts at love. Thankfully though, they managed to find the right one.
Ash, Sorrel, Max, Pikachu, Lucario and Jirachi all surrounded and jumped to catch it, but that Spinda turned out to be slippery as it managed to escape the six of them. Things got a bit complicated and confusing once it joined up with other wild Spinda and everyone lost track of it. They got to searching for Claire's lucky Spinda among the wild ones, but they just couldn't find it.
Team Rocket came in on their hot air ballon with a vacuum machine, sucking in all the Spinda with Claire's one among them. Although before the gang could get to battling, Claire's Spinda did the work for them. It hit them with a powerful Dizzy Punch, rendering them all confused, but they quickly snapped out of it. They got ticked off and frightened Claire's Spinda, but fought back with its Hypnosis and knocked them all out.
With those three knocked out; their hot air ballon fell to the ground and made a bit of a crash landing. Everyone quickly hurried to where the balloon crashed and arrived in time, yet Claire's Spinda still took off. All the other Spinda came out of the machine and blocked their path to chase after Claire's one with it managing to get away and out of sight.
Thus, their search for the heart-shaped Spinda continued. The group split up into two groups with group one being Ash, Max, Sorrel, Royce, Pikachu, Jirachi and Lucario. The other group was Verity, May, Brock, Claire and Piplup. Meanwhile with Team Rocket; they woke and searched for Spinda themselves. However, they came across a wandering Teddiursa and its parent; Ursaring.
Jessie, James and Meowth had no interest in the Normal types, but things went south from the Ursaring being aggressive and attacked them. They had a rocky start at first, before Jessie and James sent out Axew and Trubbish. The two and Meowth fought back and sent the Ursaring running with its Teddiursa in hand. They were annoyed with the whole unexpected detour, before they went off to resume their search.
With Ash, Max, Sorrel, Royce, Pikachu, Jirachi and Lucario, their search was turning out fruitless as they couldn't find Claire's Spinda. So, Ash and Sorrel sent out Dragonite and Aerodactyl to search for Spinda up in the sky. With Verity, May, Brock, Claire and Piplup were having a better time with Brock managing to catch a Spinda. Fate seemed to have a sense of humor because the one he caught was the Spinda with the broken heart shape mark.
Claire was growing more worried about her Spinda by the second, and couldn't help remembering the day she met it. May's comment about almost reaching the top of the mountain caught Claire's attention and helped her realize something. She figured out that Spinda was heading to the top of the mountain, the place where they met. They all set out to reach the top and find Claire's Spinda.
Back with Team Rocket; they climb high up the mountains and actually managed to find the Spinda that they were looking for. But the Normal type managed to slip by them just like with Ash and the others. Then it decided to play around with Team Rocket by using Teater Dance on them, and there was nothing that Team Rocket could do to save themselves from that. Because of their dancing around, a part of the cliff broke off and the three of them fell into a river down the mountain.
May, Brock, Claire and Piplup caught up and saw Claire's Spinda, who quickly took off before they could reach it. Spinda led them all to the mountain top, where a beautiful flower garden and more Spinda greeted them. Claire's Spinda came up to her and gave Claire a single rose, something that touched Claire's heart. She took the flower and told Spinda how happy she was to be here again with Spinda, something that the Normal type gave a happy cry in reply to.
Verity, Brock, Verity, May and Piplup watched them happily, before cries from above caught their attention. They looked to see Dragonite and Aerodactyl flying above them, before Ash, Max, Sorrel, Royce, Pikachu, Jirachi and Lucario joined up with them. The Rainbow Hero and his sworn brother recalled Dragonite and Aerodactyl, thanking them for their help.
Ash, Max, Sorrel, Royce, Pikachu, Jirachi and Lucario were caught up with what happened and Royce was honestly surprised with himself that he didn't realize what Spinda was doing all along. Claire and Royce told the gang that the flower garden was special to them because it was where Claire first met Spinda's trainer. Brock felt a chill and his hopes beginning to fall from having a feeling this "friend" of Claire's was more than just that. Funny enough; the Spinda with the broken heart mark was there and seemed to have taken a liking to Brock.
Brock's fears turned out to be true because Claire's friend arrived there at the flower garden. It was a charming man around Claire's age named Kain and he is Claire' fiancé. Claire and Kain had a romantic moment together with Spinda, while the one with the broken heart mark gave a pat on the back to a despairing Brock as a sign of comfort. Verity and May couldn't help themselves from imagining themselves as Ash's fiancés one day and hope that fantasy becomes true one day.
Unfortunately for them; the peaceful and romantic moment was broken by Team Rocket showing up with a giant Spinda machine. It was the usual; them trying to steal all the Spinda and managed to get a good few of the wild ones. Ash, the gang and even Kain fought Team Rocket with Kain's Spinda getting captured in the process, Claire fainting at her beloved Spinda getting captured.
That set Brock off as he decided to go all out. He sent out Onix, Marshtomp and Druddigon to battle and they managed to wreck Team Rocket's Spinda machine and free all the Spinda. Kain's Spinda was sent flying and both Kain and Brock quickly acted to save it. Kain saved his Spinda, while Brock accidentally saved the one that had the broken heart shape mark that got caught up in the explosion. It really seemed like fate was trying to get those two together.
Team Rocket wasn't down for the count just yet. Jessie and James sent out Axew, Cacturne, Seviper and Trubbish to battle with Meowth joining them, managing to take out Marshtomp, Druddigon and Onix. But it still ended with Team Rocket getting blasted by Thunderbolt and sent flying.
Not too long later after their business was done; Kain and Claire had another romantic moment while Brock hugged that broken heart Spinda for comfort. Later on; the gang said their goodbyes to Clair, Kain, Royce and Spinda to continue their journey to Mauvile city. Fate had one last trick; that Spinda with the broken heart shape mark had followed them because it had taken a liking to Brock.
The former Gym Leader was "heartbroken" at how that Spinda and him seemed to BE meant for each other. He literally cried and hugged the Spinda, before catching it with a Luxury Ball. It was a male Spinda that knew the moves Sucker Punch, Drain Punch, Double Team and Shock Wave. And its ability was Own Tempo. A good combination, but Brock decided not to add Spinda to his team yet and instead transferred it over to his family in Pewter City.
Today; the gang was about to have a day unlike any other they've had in the Hoenn Region. This day will be one that Ash, Verity, Sorrel, Brock, May, Max and their Pokémon won't forget for a good while. In time they would look back and call this day "The day they met the mysterious violet dragon" for it is one where many important things will happen. But the most important and mysterious one is the one where they meet the Pokémon that none of them, not even Latios or Marshadow know.
Now, let us see what today brings for our heroes.
(Opening: Pokémon Journeys opening: 1, 2, 3, version 2)
With a green background, three mirrors appeared, one vertical with a rainbow background, the second with a blue background and the third had a green. All three mirrors were showing three familiar pairs of legs of three certain trainers. These windows then closed before opening again, this time showing Ash, Verity and Sorrel all running with eager looks. Ash was running forward, Verity was running right and Sorrel left. The mirrors all closed and disappeared to reveal the title "Pokémon Legend of the Rainbow Hero" in colorless letters, before the Rainbow Wing fell past it, changing the letters all into a rainbow color.
'Hey, you still not ready? C'mon, hurry up!'
The three old friends were standing in a triangle position with their backs towards each other with different coloured grounds below them. Ash's ground was a rainbow colour, Verity's an electric blue and Sorrel's a green color. Ash put his cap on his head with a grin, before adjusting his backpack. Pikachu and Espeon then appeared, jumping onto his shoulders, much to the Rainbow Hero's joy.
'You all packed and ready to leave?'
Verity knelt down for a moment, before she stood up to reveal that she was holding Piplup in her arms with the two partners smiling happily at one another.
Sorrel and Lucario were standing right besides each other with the two looking through Sorrel's notebook that he was holding with his right hand. The two partners looked at each other and smiled.
'I'll show you this wide mysterious world'
Ash, Verity, Sorrel, Pikachu, Espeon, Piplup and Lucario were all gathered together, talking to one another happily. It changed to show Sorrel adjusting his right shoe with Lucario stretching his paws out next to his trainer, while Verity had her arms wrapped around her boyfriend's right hand as she gave him a peck on the cheek, resulting in Ash's face turning flushed with Pikachu, Espeon and Piplup laughing in front of them. It then changed to show Ash and Sorrel standing in front of one another, giving a fist up to each other, before Verity appeared from below and wrapped her arms around her two old friends' shoulders, bringing them into a group hug with her eyes closed happily and the two males smiling.
'And skip the slow send-off'.
Ash, Verity and Sorrel then ran out of a Pokémon Center into the outside world. Inside the Pokémon Center, Brock watched them ran out from a bench next to a window, Max and Jirachi were playing together, before they turned to look out the door. May was handing in her Poké Balls to Nurse Joy, before she turned around and gave a warm smile.
'Be it through fire or through water'.
'I'm fumbling blindly through the days'.
'When I don't even know what the next second will bring'.
Ash, Verity and Sorrel were all standing in front of a computer screen as it showed pictures of the legendary trio of Kanto, Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno in three separate pictures with the background showing a map of the Kanto Region. The screen then changed to show Lugia and Ho-Oh in two separate pictures with the background showing a map of the Johto Region.
The computer screen changed to show three separate pictures of Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza with a map of the Hoenn Region as the background. The screen changed to show a single picture of Dialga, Palkia and Giratina together with a map of the Sinnoh Region as the background. It changed once more to show a single picture of Zekrom and Reshiram flying around each other with Kyurem in the center with a map of the Unova Region as the background.
The computer screen changed to show two separate pictures of Xerneas and Yveltal with a map of the Kalos Region as the background. The screen then changed once more to show two separate pictures of Solgaleo and Lunala with a map of the Alola Region as the background. Finally, it changed to show a single picture of Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) in front of their shrine in the Slumbering Weald.
Ash, Verity and Sorrel were looking over a folding map, before Ash turned excitedly to Sorrel and said something to him, getting him and Verity to turn their attention to him with the Pokémon Coordinator telling her boyfriend something. Pikachu, Espeon, Piplup and Lucario all sat down besides one another and snacked on some cookies gathered around their trainers.
'Each and everyone one of my memories'.
Ash's left rainbow colored eye showed the brightly flashing Rainbow Wing, before the screen zoomed out to show the Rainbow Hero in his transformed state, falling towards a bright light when Ho-Oh came by and flew around with the camera spinning around as well. Ho-Oh flew off as Ash did a flip and pulled out a Master Ball with his left hand. It gleamed with psychic energy, before it burst open with a white beam coming out.
'Can always be found inside a Ball'.
The white beam cleared to reveal Latios flying in the sky with Marshadow on his back, before Latias joined him from the right, now flying besides her brother with the sky above them filled with dark clouds. The two Eon Dragons then flew faster and out of view
A Poké Ball hit the ground and rolled over to Ash's feet. The camera changed to the inside of it with a round shadow showing the outside with the red top transparent. Ash, Verity and Sorrel gazed at the Poké Ball in wonder, before the Twinleaf turned to look at her old friends. The three stepped back as the device opened with a blue light filling the screen.
'On 1, 2, 3, dive in!'
A spotlight shined down on Ash as he thrust his right hand out with a grin, before all his Pokémon charged ahead with spot lights on all of them as well. Pikachu, Espeon, Venusaur, Blastoise, Grovyle, Raikou, Zoroark, Snorlax, Timburr, Deino, Sableye, Corphish, Meganium, Tauros, Kingler, Muk, Typhlosion, Nidoking, Gallade, Kabutops, Skrelp, Rapidash, Gengar, Primeape, Hitmonlee, Ampharos, Ursaring, Donphan, Feraligatr, Tyranitar and Trevenant all charged on ahead on the ground, while Latios, Latias, Charizard, Taillow, Pidgeot, Heracross, Scizor, Lapras, Flygon, Dragonite, Magnezone, Skarmory and Noctowl flew above them with Marshadow riding on Latios' back and Lapras floating thanks to Espeon's Psychic attack.
Pikachu suddenly sparkled with electric, before he leaped and fired Thunderbolt at Sorrel's Aerodactyl, who dodged it by flying by.
'I've got the future plans I imagined in my pocket'.
Verity's Milotic came out of nowhere with a spotlight on her and fired a Mud Shot attack at Sorrel's Lairon, striking the Rock and Iron Type and sending it sliding across the ground past Sorrel, who cried out in surprise. From the side jumped in Lucario with his paws together with an Aura Sphere in between them, getting Sorrel to smile as his Aura Pokémon fired the Aura Sphere, causing the camera to turn around to show Verity standing behind her Milotic, having wide eyes as the blue sphere grew closer.
The screen changed to show Team Rocket all together in the forest with Jessie standing to the right, James to the left and Meowth in the middle. Then from the sides, their Pokémon came out and stood behind them. Jessie had her Seviper, Dustox, Wobbuffet, Trubbish and Gothorita gathered behind her, while James had Cacturne, Axew and Parasect behind him.
The three gave confident looks, before the two humans brought out Poké Balls and threw them forward as their Pokémon cheered, before the devices burst open to reveal bright white lights.
'Greeting someone new is always fresh'.
Ash stared up at the sky in amazement as Mega Latios faced off against Primal Kyogre in the air above with it raining heavily around them. Latios charged up a Luster Purge, before he fired it at Kyogre, who narrowed its eyes at the approaching attack.
'No need to hesitate! Try!'
Atop a grassy hill with the sky covered in dark clouds, Verity's Lopunny and Sorrel's Poliwrath stood 10 feet away from each other, before they charged in and began sparking in hand to hand combat with neither of them having the advantage.
Ash, Pikachu, Espeon, Latias, Zoroark, Donphan, Corphish and Dragonite all jumped up and cheered with a rainbow background. Verity, Piplup, Furret, Glameow, Vaporeon, Tangrowth, Kingdra and Lopunny all jumped up and cheered with a blue background. Finally, Sorrel, Lucario, Luxray, Accelgor, Lairon, Victreebel and Poliwrath all cheered with a green background.
'Let's have a fight!'
Atop the Sky Pillar, Ash, Verity and Sorrel all stood side by side with Pikachu riding on his trainer's right shoulder as Mega Sceptile, Mega Houndoom and Mega Gardevoir in front of them, all facing up at the sky where a shiny Mega Rayquaza was roaring down at them.
'1: Once the battle is done'.
The Hoenn Region champion Steven and his Mega shiny Metagross appeared with a silver background. The screen changed to show a stadium, where Steven waved his left hand out, giving a commanded as Mega Metagross unleashed a Flash Cannon attack. The camera shifted to show a Dragonite counter the Flash Cannon with a Hyper Beam attack with Lance standing behind the Dragon and Flying Type, having an excited grin planted on his face.
'2: And we're laughing or crying'.
The Johto Region champion Lance and his Dragonite appeared with a dark blue background. The screen then changed to various photos, the first showing Ash holding up the Johto League Silver Conference trophy in his hands, the second showing Verity holding up the Slateport Pokémon Contest Ribbon in her right hand, the third revealing Sorrel researching a set of ruins with his back turned to the camera.
The fourth photo showed all three friends and their partner Pokémon all together. Verity was in the middle, having a wide smile on her face with her eyes closed with her right hand wrapped around Sorrel's shoulders and left hand around Ash's shoulders, bringing the two smiling males into a group hug. Piplup, Pikachu and Lucario were all in front of their trainers in the photo, smiling wildly at the camera. The final photo showed them all leaning in towards the camera with happy faces.
'On 3, let's be friends!'
The screen changed to show Professor Oak, Tracey, Misty, Delia, Azora and Sylvia all together in Professor Oak's backyard with Azora holding her Pokémon in her arms. Professor Oak and Tracey smiled at each other; Misty winked at the camera and gave the peace sign with her left hand. Delia placed her hands down on Azora's shoulders and smiled down at her, getting Azora and Sylvia both to smile up at her.
The screen changed to show Forina with the sky black and various nocturnal Pokémon about, before Jirachi flew through his homeland, leaving a sparkling trail. A wild Ludicolo jumped into view in a forest, surrounded by several confused Marshtomps, before they all began dancing.
'Any day and every day, that's always been my rule'.
Ash, Verity, Sorrel, Pikachu, Piplup and Lucario stood on a cliff overlooking a city next to a tree with a blue sky filled with clouds. Time began changing as the sky changed to reveal a more clear blue one, then an orange sky as the sun began to set and then a beautiful night sky filled with stars.
The screen changed to show the Raizen Mountains, then to Mount Tensei, right where Ash battled Ho-Oh so long ago.
'With this unpredictable, boundless world awaiting'.
In the Petalburg City Gym, Norman opened his determined filled eyes, before the camera zoomed out to show that he was in the Petalburg Gym's battlefield with his Slaking in front of him. Norman crossed his arms, while Slaking roared as it began pounding its chest like a gorilla.
The screen changed to show Ash kneeling down, before he got up on his feet and walked into an opening surrounded by a white light with Pikachu by his right side.
'Let's go! Every time you trip and fall'.
With a yellow background, Pikachu's ears perked, before both he looked up at Ash as he walked forward with a wild smile that grew wilder as he looked down at Pikachu with a rainbow background. With an icy blue background, Piplup cried out as she looked up.
'Let's go! You pick yourself up by my side'.
With a blue background, Verity walked forward with a grin, before it grew as she looked down at her partner. With a silver background, Lucario's ears perked, before turned his head right to look at Sorrel as he walked forward, before he turned to look at his trusted partner with a green background.
Three mirrors appeared and showed the three old friends in separate mirrors with their Pokémon team. Sorrel was in the left mirror with his Lucario, Bagon, Bouffalant, Aerodactyl, shiny Ariados and Poliwrath around him, facing their direction with a green background. On the right mirror, Verity stood with her Piplup, Suicune, shiny Togepi, Vaporeon, Kingdra and shiny Gardevoir besides her as they faced right with a blue background.
In the middle mirror in between the three was Ash with Pikachu, Dragonite, shiny Trevenant, Donphan, Kingler, and Primeape, all facing forward with a rainbow background.
'I choose you'.
Sorrel lifted his left hand, Verity raised her right hand and Ash held up both of his hands, before all three friends hi-fived each other.
(Opening song ended)
Walking in the forest of route 111 to Mauville City is Ash, Verity, Sorrel, Brock, Max, May and Lucario. Pikachu was riding on his best friend's shoulder, Piplup was being carried in Verity's hands and Jirachi was lying down on Max's head. The gang was making good progress to Mauville City with the Rainbow Hero leading the way. Everything might seem well right now, but there was just one small "issue" right now.
That "issue" was Brock; he was waking with an aura of depression over him, shoulders and head down with a comical heartbroken face. "Oh, Claire..." He moaned out, still not over that beautiful woman he laid eyes on not too long ago. She was one of the most beautiful women he has ever seen, and to have "lost" her to another man had left the former Gym Leader in depression.
Ash, Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Pikachu, Piplup, Lucario and Jirachi all sweat drop at their travel companion, honestly a bit annoyed that he was sulking about Claire like that. Sorrel walked over and was now walking beside the Pokémon Breeder, before he brought his left hand up and smacked the back of Brock's head. "Will you get over it already! Claire was long engaged before you met her, so there was no chance of you and her ever happening!" The Veilstone boy exclaimed with an annoyed voice, honestly astonished that Brock just won't get over it just yet.
"But she was so beautiful!" Brock groaned out; a comical sad expression married to his face. "THAT'S NOT A GOOD ENOUGH EXCUSE!" Sorrel shouted out with anime angry white eyes. Lucario let out a growl of agreement, both eyes anime white angry ones as well. "And besides, you got something from all of that anyway". Max said with a small grin, reminding Brock of his latest capture.
"He's right, you know. You got a Spinda now, one that perfectly matches you". Ash said with a growing amused smirk, one that Pikachu matched perfectly. "Pika-pika". The Electric Mouse chuckled upon remembering how fate was so determined for Brock and that Spinda with the broken heart shapes to come together. It was really hilarious because the two really did match each other.
The rest of the gang chuckled, while Brock's aura of depression grew twice than before. "Cheer up already. You got a new friend and I'm certain that all your other Pokémon and family at home will be happy to have Spinda". Verity said to her travel companion, patting Brock's back with her left hand. "Not to mention that it was a bit strong". May stated, reminding everyone that Brock's Spinda was a bit stronger than the average wild Spinda.
Right after Brock had captured his new Spinda; he checked it out with his new Rotom Phone to see what kind of moves it knows and its ability. Surprisingly; it had a good arrangement of moves like Sucker Punch, Drain Punch, Double Team and Shock Wave. Its ability was Own Tempo and was a male Spinda. All in all, it was a good capture and was certain to be strong in the future.
The only problem Brock had was that it symbolized his horrible luck with women. Brock began crying waterfalls in anime style, something that everyone sweat dropped at and gave nervous smiles. "Let's just forget about all that and continue on our way". The Rainbow Hero suggested, something that everyone was quick to agree to because they didn't want this awkward atmosphere anymore.
Ash and Pikachu turned their gaze forward, before the Rainbow Hero grew a small smirk. 'Just you wait, Norman. Soon we'll have our battle and I'm gonna earn my fifth Gym badge'. The Rainbow Hero thought to himself, both confident and excited to win his next Gym badge. He then slightly tilted his head up, mind changing to something else that he should get done by the time they arrive in Mauville City.
'Primeape, Donphan, Dragonite, Trevenant and Kingler all trained well and fought hard in the last few days, but I should probably switch them out soon. The question is who I should switch out for'. Ash questioned inside his mind, then gave a shrug of his shoulders. 'I'll make my decision when we get to Mauville City. It shouldn't be too far now'. Ash added, certain he'll know who to transfer over once they reach the city soon.
"Anyway; by going this way we'll reach Mauville City very soon. Probably early tomorrow, or late tonight if we don't stop to take a break". Sorrel told his traveling companions, bringing out his Rotom Phone with his right hand and activated it. "Nice to know. It'll be nice to see how Watson is doing, and maybe even run into Wally again". The Rainbow Hero said with a fond tone, mind flashing back to the Electric type Gym Leader and the young boy he helped capture his first Pokémon.
"Speaking of; how do you think Wally's doing anyway? We never really saw his progress last time we ran into him". May said with a curious voice, getting Verity to blink in realization that she's right. "Huh. You're right about that. I wonder what kind Pokémon he caught beside that Ralts of his". The Twinleaf girl said in wonder, which Ash gave a shrug of his shoulders. "No clue, so we'll ask next time we'll see him". The Rainbow Hero said, right as the gang walked out of the forest, but came across a surprise.
Everyone gave a small cry of surprise at seeing a sort of barren wasteland before them now that went on past their point of view. There were mountains and cliffs everywhere they could see and no sight of green whatsoever in front of them. "You sure this is the right way to Mauville City, Sorrel?" Max asked the older male, turning to look up at Sorrel as he spoke. The Veilstone boy nodded without turning to look at Max, eyes locked on his Rotom Phone.
"I am. We just need to pass through the Valley of Steel". Sorrel revealed, catching everyone's attention as they turned to look at him. 'Valley of Steel?' Jirachi said with a curious voice, growing a great liking for the name. "It's a valley where Steel type Pokémon live and they're a bit territorial. They attack any outsiders they see". The Veilstone boy told his friends, much to the panic of May and Max at hearing this. "What?! Then why did we come this way in the first place?!" May questioned in alarm, eyes wide and slowly edging back into the forest they came out of.
Sorrel gave a chuckle in response to May's question. "Because the Pokémon here are strong. This is a good chance to train a bit, catch some Pokémon and maybe evolve some of ours". The 12-year-old boy said with a hint of excitement in his voice. Sorrel then slightly turned to look at the Maple girl and grinned at her. "Not to mention this is the perfect place for your Combusken to train to evolve into a Blaziken". Sorrel added, instantly erasing all of May's fears and replace them with excitement.
"Really?! Then what are we waiting for?! Let's go!" The brunette exclaimed in excitement, throwing her right fist into the air. Everyone chuckled at May with only Max being the exception as he let out a mentally exhausted sigh. "You really want your Combusken to evolve, don't you?" The 8-year-old boy asked his sister, which May eagerly nodded to him. "Of course I do! Combusken's awesome on its own, but Blaziken is out of this world! I just have to have my Combusken evolve!" The brunette said with an eager voice, clapping both hands together.
"Not to mention you have a Mega Stone for a Blaziken. All you need now is a Key Stone and your starter to evolve, then you'll be able to do Mega Evolution". Verity said with a grin, but Ash was quick to object to that. "It's not that easy, remember. Both May and Combusken's hearts have to be perfectly synced together, or who knows what's gonna happen". The Rainbow Hero stated, before both he and Pikachu shivered upon remembering their Mega Evolution training for the Johto League Silver Conference.
Long story short; it wasn't always peaceful and easy. Charizard was quickly able to handle it since he and Ash had gone through so much together, so becoming in sync was no problem for them. Pidgeot, on the other hand, was more difficult and even went on a rampage a few times because he and Ash weren't in sync completely. Thankfully Latios, Latias and Charizard were able to subdue Pidgeot whenever it went berserk, but thankfully they got the hang of it.
Verity turned to look at her boyfriend, then gave a grin at him. "Don't worry about that. With you, me and Sorrel teaching her; May and Combusken will ace Mega Evolution like champions". The tomboyish girl said with confidence, a sight that made Ash lose his serious frown and replace it with a soft smile. "Piplup!" Piplup remarked, raising its right flipper into the air.
Just then; May noticed something in the sky up above. "What's that?" She questioned in surprise, catching everyone's attention. They first looked at her, then up to where she was looking and saw something surprising.
Up in the air above were two Magnemite; a single Skarmory, and two Pokémon of the same species. They were flat, circular, blue-green Pokémon. Six dark blue spheres bulge from their rim. It has two round, yellow eyes and a large nose-like sphere surrounded by four small circles in the center. A crest resembling an herb or branch is on their back.
The Steel types weren't really caught everyone's attention; it was what the Magnimite were keeping suspended in midair with blue electricity. It was a Torkoal that was immobilized and was helpless to stop the Steel types. "Torkoal!" The Fire type cried out in pain as it was continuously shocked by the Magnemite. "Skarmory and Magnimite! But what's that other Pokémon with them?!" Max cried out with wide eyes, unable to recognize the blue-green Pokémon.
"Those are Bronzor!" Sorrel stated, identifying the unknown Steel type Pokémon since he's seen them a lot in his home region. He then held up his Rotom Phone and scanned Bronzor with its Pokédex function. "Bronzor, the Bronze Pokémon. Ancient people believed that the pattern on Bronzor's back contained a mysterious power". The device spoke, giving out information about the Steel and Psychic type.
"I don't care what they're called right now; I just wanna know why they're attacking and ganging up on Torkoal like that!" Ash exclaimed, holding up his right fist because he disliked how they were bullying that Torkoal. "Magnemite". The Magnemite buzzed, keeping up with shocking Torkoal as it tried to hit them with a Flamethrower attack, yet just couldn't reach them.
Torkoal tried to hit Skarmory and the Bronzor, but they dodged it. "Bronzor!" The Bronze Pokémon cried out, right before their bodies glows light blue and they emit silver-colored sound waves that spread out towards Torkoal, striking head on with the Coal Pokémon's cries increasing. It wasn't over just yet because the Skarmory gave a cry, opened its mouth and released a Swift attack, landing a direct hit as well.
(Play Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - Sinnoh Wild Pokemon Battle)
"That's it! Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Ash exclaimed, pointing upwards with his right hand's index finger. "Pika!" Pikachu exclaimed, leaping off of Ash's shoulder and into the air. "We're with you, Ash! Bagon, Ember!" Sorrel exclaimed, tossing out an enlarged Nest Ball with his right hand. "Solrock, Heat Wave!" Brock cried out, throwing an enlarged Great Ball with his left hand.
Both Nest and Great Balls burst open and released white lights that went to Pikachu's sides. They cleared to reveal Bagon and Solrock with a small sparkle appearing around the Rock and Psychic type. "Bagon!" The Dragon type cried out, then opened its mouth and shoted out bolts of fire. Solrock gave a cry as well, then its body began to burn up and released a red hot wind from its body. "Pikachu!" Pikachu exclaimed, releasing a powerful Thunderbolt attack from its body as well.
Kablam!
Thunderbolt struck Skarmory, Ember hit one of the Magnemite and Heat Wave got the remaining Magnemite and both Bronzor. The super effective hits caused them all to cry out in pain with their eyes shut; both Magnemite ceasing their blue electricity and releasing Torkoal from their hold. The only problem was that it cannot fly and gravity did its job.
"Torkoal!" The Coal Pokémon cried out, falling at a fast pace towards the ground. "I'm coming!" Ash exclaimed, taking off into a run to catch Torkoal. Thunderbolt, Ember and Heat Wave all died down, before the Steel type Pokemon all turned to look at the ones that attacked them and glared. "Bronzor!" The Bronzor exclaimed, bodies becoming outlined in white energy and the energy started to gather inside their faces. It then fires a white and pale blue beam from their faces at the gang.
"Watch out! Double Flash Cannon incoming!" Max exclaimed in alarm, luckily Sorrel was more than quick enough to act. "Lucario, Aura Sphere! And Bagon, Ember again!" The Veilstone boy commanded, throwing his right hand out. Both Lucario and Bagon growled, before Lucario brought its hands together, created a blue sphere of aura and launched it, while Bagon fired more bolts of fire.
Aura Sphere and Ember clashed against the two Flash Cannons, before successfully pushing it back and went on to the Bronzor. One managed to dodge Ember, yet the other got hit by Aura Sphere and gave a cry of pain. "Solrock, Heat Wave again!" Brock ordered with a serious frown displayed. "Sol!" Solrock exclaimed, then its body began to burn up and released a red hot wind from its body, landing a direct hit on the Bronzor that dodged Ember.
"Torkoal!" Torkoal cried out, closing in on the ground, while Ash drew closer to the falling Fire type. "Hang on! I'm almost there!" The Rainbow Hero cried out, running as fast as he could. "Magnemite!" The Magnemite cried out with narrowed eyes, then unleashed powerful yellow Thunderbolt attacks at the Rainbow Hero. "Oh no, you don't! Gastrodon, protect Ash!" May cried out, taking out an enlarged Dive Ball from her yellow bag and tossed it out.
It immediately opened and released a bright light that went to above the Rainbow Hero. It cleared to reveal May's West Sea Gastrodon in midair. "Gastrodon!" The Water and Ground type cried, right before it was struck with Thunderbolt and protected Ash from harm. Gastrodon was unharmed perfectly from Thunderbolt because of its Ground type qualities.
Ash continued on, right as Gastrodon fell and landed on the ground, still getting zapped yet wasn't getting hurt. "Nice one May!" Verity praised her fellow Coordinator, something that May gave a wink in response. Skarmory let out a cry, catching the attention of Magnemite and the Bronzor. They all looked at each other, before they turned around and flew off.
(Music end)
"They're running away!" Max cried out in surprise, having thought they'd stick around to fight some more. "That's not a problem. It saves us the trouble of battling even more". Brock said with a frown, before he glanced over to Ash just in time to see the Rainbow Hero catch Torkoal in his arms, yet fell to his back because of the surprising weight of Torkoal.
Ash let out a groan with his eyes closed, before he lifted his head and looked at the Fire type in his arms. "Torkoal, are you okay?" The Rainbow Hero asked with a concern voice, right as Torkoal turned its head to gaze at Ash and nodded to him. "Tork". The Coal Pokémon answered, something that brought a smile to Ash's face. The rest of the gang ran over to their friend as Ash turned Torkoal over to its feet.
The Rainbow Hero placed Torkoal down on the ground in front of him, then climbed up to his feet, right as everyone stopped behind Ash. "I'm glad you're alright". Ash stated, honestly happy to have helped Torkoal out. "TORKOAL TORKOAL TORKOAL!" The Coal Pokémon cried out joyfully, anime crying waterfall style before releasing a big amount of black smoke from its nostrils.
The black some covered the gang for a few seconds, before it cleared to reveal all their faces slightly covered in black dust from the smoke. Everyone blinked at what just happened, while Max coughed out a bit. "Pi...ka". Pikachu remarked from his spot beside Bagon, both of them sweat dropping a bit. The two then shook their faces and rid themselves of the dust on their faces.
A few seconds later; everyone got the dust off of their faces with Sorrel, Brock and May recalling Bagon, Solrock and Gastrodon to their Nest, Great, Dive Balls. Just as Ash was about to ask Torkoal why it was attacked in the first place; a growl came out of nowhere further down the canyon. Everyone turned in the direction that growl came from, wondering what that was.
"What was that?" Verity asked with a hint of concern, unable to recall ever hearing a Pokémon make a sound like that. "It sounds familiar, but I just can't remember what it is". Ash remarked, having a growl like that before yet just couldn't remember what Pokémon made that sound. "Torkoal!" The Coal Pokémon cried out, turning around and took off in that direction, running fast enough to kick up some dust. "Torkoal! Where are you going, stop?!" Ash cried out to the Fire type, yet it didn't listen and soon disappeared from sight.
"It's clear to see that something's going on here in the Valley of Steel". Sorrel stated, placing both hands in his coat's pockets. "Maybe we should just Teleport out of here and head to Mauville". Max suggested, a small hint of fear in his voice as he spoke. "That would keep us out of trouble, but then what about Torkoal? What if it gets ganged up like that again?" Ash said with a small frown, refusing to run and leave Torkoal here to itself.
May turned to look at her boyfriend and opened her mouth to speak, only for a few different cries above to catch everyone's attention. "Huh?" They all looked, then blinked in alarm at seeing the same Skarmory, Magnemitee and Bronzor flying towards them, only with some reinforcements. There were two Scizor, a single Metang and two unknown Pokémon.
They were the same species of Pokémon. They had the appearance of a large Pokémon resembling a blue-green bell with two arms coming out of its sides. It has a hollow body and a yoke attached at the top. Its face can be best described as being a "Totem Pole" design; It has two round, red eyes with blue-green irises and a rectangular mouth with one visible row of square teeth. It also has several darker, rectangular markings on its body.
"Uh oh! They're back and with reinforcements!" Brock exclaimed in alarm, while Max brought out his Rotom Phone and used it to scan the unknown Pokémon with the Steel types. "Bronzong, the Bronze Bell Pokémon. One slept for over 2,000 years, until it was accidentally awakened at a construction site". The device spoke, giving out information about the Pokémon called "Bronzong".
'It's not just them! Look!' Jirachi suddenly cried out, pointing forward with his left hand's finger. Everyone looked to see more Steel types heading their way; namely 2 Larions and a Bastiodon charging at them. "Larion and Bastiondon too!" Verity exclaimed with wide eyes, starting to feel a bit outnumbered here. "Piplup pip!" Piplup cried out from Verity's arms, taking a moment to mentally prepare itself for what's about to happen.
(Play Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - Team Aqua/Magma Battle)
"Bronzong!" The Bronzong cried out, before they and the Bronzor unleashed four Flash Cannon attacks at the gang. "Watch out!" Ash exclaimed, right as he and everyone else managed to jump out of the way in direct directions before Flash Cannon hit, creating a big explosion on contact. The gang was split into three groups, however. Group 1 was Ash, May and Pikachu, group 2; Verity, Brock and Piplup. And group 3; Sorrel, Max, Lucario and Jirachi.
Everyone quickly got back on their feet, before Brock looked over to Sorrel, Max, Lucario and Jirachi. "Everyone okay?!" The former Gym Leader cried out to his travel companions, which they all nodded to him. "Metal!" The wild Metang cried out, twisting around its arms so that the claws pointed behind it. Then orange streaks come out of its hands and it charged forward towards Verity, Brock and Piplup.
"Piplup, Hydro Pump go!" Verity cried out with narrowed eyes, before throwing Piplup up into the air. "Piplup!" The Penguin Pokémon cried out, right before it opened its beak and releases a powerful stream of water with white rings of water around it at Metang. Hydro Pump landed a direct hit on Metang, resulting in the Steel and Psychic type crying out in pain with Take Down canceled.
All of a sudden; the Skarmory flew over Metang and let out a cry, releasing a Swift attack from its mouth, landing a hit on Piplup. "Piplup!" The Penguin Pokémon cried out, eyes shut in pain as it was forced to stop using Hydro Pump and began falling. "Piplup, hang in there!" Verity cried out to her starter, snapping Piplup out of its daze. "Piplup!" The Water type cried out, doing a backwards summersault and landed on its feet.
"Bronzong!/ Bronzor!" The Bronzong and Bronzor cried out, unleashing four more Flash Cannons once more. "Max, double Aura Sphere!" Sorrel suddenly cried out, catching Max by surprise for a moment, before growing a look of resolve and nodded. The two faced forward, throwing their right hands out. "Aura Sphere, go!" The two males cried out in sync, which Lucario and Jirachi nodded.
'Got it!' The Steel and Psychic type cried out, before both he and Lucario brought their hands together and created blue spheres of aura in between their hands. Lucario and Jirachi fired the Aura Sphere with the two attacks combining into a single, much large blue sphere of aura. It clashed against the four Flash Cannons for a moment, before pushing through and exploded once it was close enough, getting all four Steel types.
"Lairon!/ Scizor!" The Lairon and Scizor exclaimed; both Lairons' bodies becoming surrounded by a white aura, making it seem black and white as they charged. The Scizors' claws became surrounded in a silver aura. "Here comes an Iron Head and Metal Claw! Pikachu, Surf go!" Ash exclaimed, rearing in his right hand and then swiped it out forward. "Pika!" The Electric type cried out, throwing both hands into the air and summoned a huge wave of water that went over him and came down, heading forward.
Surf struck and covered the Lairons and Scizors from view with all four of them crying out with eyes shut. However, all of a sudden; Bastiondon leaped up into the air. "Bastiondon!" The Steel and Rock type cried out, right before its body became surrounded in a white aura as well, headed down to Pikachu. "Want some too, huh? Pikachu, Iron Tail!" Ash exclaimed, pointing upwards with his right hand's index finger.
"Pika!" Pikachu cried out, taking a big leap into the air right before his tail began gleaming a bright white light. "Chupi!" The Electric type added, before he spun around and rammed his glowing tail against the white aura covered Bastiondon, resulting in a power struggle for a few moments, before they both broke off. The two landed on the ground across each other, when out of nowhere a Scizor flew in from behind Bastiondon.
"Scizor!" The Bug and Steel type cried out, right before punching Pikachu into the air with a Metal Claw attack. "Pikachu!" May exclaimed in concern for the Electric Mouse Pokémon. "It's okay! Steel type moves aren't very effective against Pikachu". Ash told May, right as Pikachu backflipped and landed in front of him and May. The three faced forward to see the Larion, Bastiondon and Scizor gather in front of them.
"This isn't going well! They're ganging up and not giving us a chance to regroup!" Verity cried out, right as Piplup jumped back and dodged another Swift attack. "She's right! And that's no accounting if there's more Steel types on the way!" Sorrel said with a frown, stepping to the side right as a Flash Cannon just barely missed him.
"Let's split up for now to get some breathing room! We'll catch up with each other later!" Ash suggested to his traveling companions, getting May to look at him in surprise. "Split up?" She questioned, growing a small blush at the thought of just her and Ash being alone together with only Pikachu as company. "I'll take care of Max, don't worry May!" Sorrel called out to the brunette, snapping May out of her daze, before she looked over to him.
"Okay guys, I'll get us out of here!" Verity cried out, before holding up an enlarged Dive Ball with her right hand. "Suicune, Sheer Cold!" The Twinleaf girl exclaimed, rearing her right hand back before throwing the Dive Ball upwards. It burst open and released a bright white light that went and struck the ground, kicking up a bit of dust. It cleared to reveal one of Johto's legendary Pokémon; Suicune.
The Water type eyes shine light blue, and it releases a powerful blizzard from its body, freezing the ground underneath it. All the wild Steel types gave a cry of surprise, before they turned around and back away. "Now's our chance! Go!" Ash exclaimed, taking May's left hand with his right hand and took off. The brunette gasped in surprise with her cheeks flushing red, while Pikachu quickly followed after them.
Verity, Brock and Piplup quickly climbed aboard Suicune and the legendary Pokémon took off in a different direction. Sorrel, Max and Lucario took off in a run as well with Jirachi keeping a hold on Max's head as they ran. By the time the powerful blizzard died down; the gang had managed to get away safely, but into three separate groups in the Valley of Steel.
Bronzong, Bronzor, Metang, Scizor, Lairon, Magnemite, Bastiondon and Skarmory all cried out in rage, before taking off to chase after the ones that has invaded their home.
(Music end. Play Pokémon Anime Sound Collection- Team Rocket's Secret Strategy (Remix)/ Meanwhile)
Ash and the gang weren't the only ones that had entered the Valley of Steel. Flying in the sky aboard their hot air balloon were Team Rocket. They had followed the gang here, but lost them on the way and were now just flying around in search for them. "Have you spotted the twerps yet?" Jessie questioned her teammates since they were searching for them.
James had his left hand over his eyes, while Meowth was looking through binoculars. "No, nothing yet". The former rich boy answered, turning around as he spoke. "Not unless they disguised themselves as rocks". The Scratch Cat Pokémon remarked, though he doubted that anyone in the gang were that skilled in disguises. Just then; James noticed something coming towards them.
"Uh-oh! It's a Magnezon". James said with a trace of fear, catching the attention of Jessie and Meowth. They turned and indeed saw a Magnezon flying towards them with two other unknown Pokémon flying beside it. They were the same kind of Pokémon, but a kind that Team Rocket hasn't seen before.
They were Pokémon composed of two swords. Each sword has a silver blade and a light gray hilt. Embedded in each hilt is a single, pink gem with a dark center that appears to be an eye. Attached to each pummel is a long, dark purple sash with a pink swirl pattern on the tip; the tip of the sashes split into four tassels. Doublade has two sheathes that are attached to a plaque. The sheathes are varying shades of brown with lines forming a triquetra pattern across the front. Near the top of each sheath are white teeth-like markings and rings with white centers that resemble eyes. A third ring extends onto the hilt and encircles the actual eye.
"What are those Pokémon?" Meowth asked with a confused voice, no knowledge of the sword-like Pokémon. Jessie turned to look at James with narrowed eyes, before pointing out with her left hand's index finger. "Well, what are you waiting for? Use that new Rotom Phone!" The female told her teammate, getting James to blink in realization. "Oh, right". The former rich boy said, bringing out their black Rotom Phone and held it out.
The device activated and scanned the sword-like Pokémon. "Doublade, the Sword Pokémon and the evolved form of Honedge. Doublade's attacks are so rapid and intricate, it is said to be impossible for even a master swordsman to stop them". Team Rocket's Rotom Phone spoke, giving out the sword-like Pokémon's name and information. "Magnezone!" Magnezone suddenly cried out, catching Jessie and Meowth's attention.
"Alright, what it say?" Jessie questioned Meowth, looking down at the Normal type Pokémon. "It's saying we better get out of here or else". Meowth translated for his friends, right before James let out a comically frightened cry. "Magnezone!" The Steel and Electric type cried out, before it released a yellow beam of electricity from its red pupil at Team Rocket.
"Zap Cannon incoming!" James exclaimed, right before the Zap Cannon hit and caused an explosion that the hot air balloon was caught up in, yet Team Rocket wasn't sent blasting off. The explosion left a smoke cloud behind, but Jessie, Meowth and James all flew out of it with jetpacks, their latest new trick. "That was just rude! They up and attacked out of nowhere, who does that?!" Jessie exclaimed with a deep frown, not realizing that they do that themselves in the past.
"I don't think we're anyone to talk. But never mind that; we gotta get out of here!" James cried out with wide eyes, words that got Meowth to turn towards him with wide eyes. "You want us to turn tail and run like the old days? We can take them, no sweat!" The Scratch Cat Pokémon exclaimed, refusing to go back to being the spineless cowards they once were.
"Not in the air we can't! We don't have any flying Pokémon!" James shot back at Meowth, getting both the Normal type and Jessie to blink from realizing he was right. "He's right, we can't fight like this. Time for a tactical retreat". Jessie declared, before the three teammates turned around and took off with their jetpacks' thrusters going off. Magnezone and the two Doublades immediately chased after them, refusing to allow intruders to go around in their home.
Once they all left that area, it was silence. However; something flew down from the clouds above into the Valley of Steel. It was a creature that was covered in shadows somehow despite the sunlight. Its figure, however, seemed a little bit like a dragon's, but nothing was clear about it. Suddenly the unknown creature's body gleamed a bright light, right before it started falling to the ground.
(Music end/ With Ash, May and Pikachu)
Ash, May and Pikachu all stood at the edge of a random mountain in the canyon; the brunette girl's shoulders dropped in exhaustion. "Up the mountain, down the mountain. When are we ever gonna reach a real road?" May questioned, feeling tired from this rather exhausting day. "Don't worry about it. If need be, I'll fly us out of here". Ash told his girlfriend, something that made May's face brighten and then flush at the thought of being carried in Ash's arms like a princess again.
Ash turned to look out across the canyon, paying no mind as Pikachu climbed up to his right shoulder. "I just hope Torkoal's okay out there". The Rainbow Hero said in concern for the Fire type Pokémon that's somewhere out here, fighting the Steel types all by itself.
(Play The Eminence in Shadow OST - Nothing to Hide)
Suddenly without warning; Ash widens his eyes upon feeling a sort of disturbance within himself. 'This feeling... I've felt it before'. The Rainbow Hero thought to himself, slowly gazing over to his pants' left pocket where a bright glow was coming from the inside. May and Pikachu noticed the bright light and grew a bit worried and curious on what's happening.
"Ash, what is it?" May asked her boyfriend, watching Ash as he reached into his pocket and brought out what was the cause of the glowing. Just as they were expecting; it was the Rainbow Wing that was glowing a bright rainbow colour, just like back when the gang first encountered Jirachi when he was sleeping. "The Rainbow Wing..." Ash said softly, staring at the feather that changed his life 2 years ago.
May walked over and stopped right next to her boyfriend. "What's wrong with the Rainbow Wing? It hasn't been glowing like that since all that stuff with Jirachi". The brunette said in concern, no clue that she's wrong since Ash used his powers as the Rainbow Hero not too long ago. "It only goes like this whenever I use my powers, or when..." Ash began, only to stop and widen his eyes in alarm upon remembering when the Rainbow Wing glows like this.
"When there's...a legendary Pokémon nearby..." He finished, much to the comical alarm of Pikachu and comical horror of May. "Excuse me!? You're saying that somewhere out here; there's a legendary Pokémon running around?" The brunette questioned her boyfriend, then gave a shiver upon remember that Groudon they encountered or whatever that monster was. "You don't think there's a Groudon somewhere close, do you?" May questioned once more, which Ash shook his head with both eyes closed.
"I highly doubt it. From what I've learned about Groudon and what Latios, Latias and Marshadow told me; Groudon wouldn't be in a place like this". The Rainbow Hero answered, much to May's relief as she let out a deep sigh. She had nothing against the legendary Pokémon of the Hoenn Region, May was still just a bit traumatized by that virus monster they fought not too long ago.
Ash suddenly narrowed both eyes, before holding the Rainbow Wing out. "But the fact remains is that there's a legendary Pokémon somewhere out here. We'll need to be on our guard in case it tries anything with us. I'm confident that Sorrel, Brock and Verity can handle it if they encounter the legendary Pokémon themselves. And if worst-case scenario happens, Jirachi can teleport it away". The Rainbow Hero said with a confident voice, certain his friends can handle whatever this canyon throws their way.
May and Pikachu smiled at Ash at his words and belief in their friends. May reached out with her right hand, but stopped upon noticing something flying towards them. "Ash, Magnemite!" The brunette cried out, catching the attention of Ash and Pikachu. They looked and saw that true to May's word, two Magnemite were flying towards them with dangerous frowns displayed.
"Magnemite!" They cried out, unleashing Thunderbolt at Ash, May and Pikachu. The Rainbow Hero quickly reared his left hand in, before throwing his right hand out. Ash's eyes flashed a rainbow colour, before a forcefield appeared around him, May and Pikachu. Magnemite's Thunderbolt attack struck the rainbow barrier, then were quickly deflected.
Ash's eyes ceased glowing, before he lowered his right hand. The barrier quickly disappeared, before Ash looked over to May. "May, use Combusken! She's got the advantage against Steel types like Magnemite!" Ash told his girlfriend, which she nodded with a growing look of resolve. The brunette brought out her starter's Poké Ball and tossed it into the air. "Combusken, Fire Spin!" May commanded, right as the device burst open and released a white light that came down.
It struck the ground in front of May, before it cleared to reveal Combusken. "Combusken! Com!" The Fire and Fighting type cried out, opening her mouth and a ball of fire appears in its mouth. It then shoots a vortex of fire at the Magnemite, yet the two managed to dodge it. "We missed!" May cried out with wide eyes, yet that didn't prove a problem for Ash.
"Don't let up! Kingler, Mud Shot!" Ash cried out, holding up an enlarged Poké Ball with his right hand. The device opened and let out a white beam that went to Combusken's right side, clearing to reveal Kingler. The Pincer Pokémon grunted, before holding out its giant pincer towards the airborne Steel types. The Water type opened it, before firing multiple light blue energy balls from its pincer at them.
Kablam!
Mud Shot landed a direct hit on both targets, dealing damage and covering them in a bit of mud. May grew a confident smile at the sight, before holding her left hand out. "Combusken, Fire Spin one more time!" May commanded her starter, refusing to stand by and let Ash do all the work. "Combusken!" The Young Fowl Pokémon cried out, opening her mouth with a ball of fire inside, then released a vortex of fire.
(Music end)
Unlike last time; Fire Spin struck both Magnemite this time. The Steel types cried out in pain, right before Fire Spin cleared and they flew away. "Yay, Combusken! Good job!" May praised her starter, running over to Combusken and threw both arms around it in a hug. "Com". The Fire and Fighting type responded happily, returning the hug to its trainer.
Ash walked over to Kingler's left side, before he and Pikachu gazed at the Water type with thankful smiles. "Thanks for the assist, Kingler". The Rainbow Hero thanked his old friend for its assistance. "Pikachu pi". Pikachu thanked Kingler as well. The Pincer Pokémon gave a happy grunt and joyful look with its eyes closed, happy to help Ash and his friends anytime.
Ash faced forward one more time to look out across the distance. "Sorrel was right about the Steel types, they're really territorial". The Rainbow Hero stated, bringing up the still brightly glowing Rainbow Wing and looked at it. "Hopefully that legendary Pokémon isn't a Steel type itself, or else who knows what kinda trouble we'll be put through". Ash added, beginning to move the Rainbow Wing to his left only to stop when the glow grew a bit stronger.
Ash and Pikachu grew a bit curious at seeing this, before Ash further moved his left hand. The glowing continued growing stronger, before suddenly growing weaker. Ash started moving his left hand to the right and stopped once the Rainbow Wing was glowing its brightest. The Rainbow Hero and Pikachu looked in the direction that it was pointing to and saw it pointing towards the lower levels.
Right at that second; an explosion went off exactly where the Rainbow Wing was pointing towards. It caught the attention of May and Combusken as they looked over and saw the smoke cloud left behind. "What happened over there?" The brunette questioned with wide eyes, just as Ash lowered the Rainbow Wing. "I think that's the work of the legendary Pokémon we were talking about earlier". The raven-haired boy said with a curious voice, much to May's alarm.
Ash suddenly held Kingler's Poké Ball out to the Water type with his right hand. "Kingler, return for now". The Rainbow Hero said softly, recalling his Pincer Pokémon to the device fully. Streams of fire suddenly started coming out the canyon that explosion came from, much to Ash's curiosity. "May, call back Combusken. We're going in to see what Pokémon that the Rainbow Wing warned us about". Ash told his girlfriend, much to May's uncertainty since she wasn't strong enough yet to battle a legendary.
Half a minute later; Ash was flying down the mountain with his Rainbow wings; carrying May in a princess carry and Pikachu ridding on Ash's left shoulder. The brunette's face was flushed, staring down at her hands; secretly enjoying this privilege once more. But unfortunately for May, it ended all too soon as Ash landed on his feet, followed by the wings flashing a rainbow light before disappearing.
Ash placed May down on her feet, then looked at her face. "You okay?" He asked his girlfriend with a hint of concern. May nodded to her boyfriend, something that got a smile from him, before they and Pikachu faced forward. Suddenly a powerful burst of electricity erupted from that same place that the Rainbow Wing pointed towards. Ash and May rushed over to the edge, where they saw something unexpected.
(Play Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Koraidon and Miraidon Battle Music (HQ)
A trio of Magneton were flying and circling around Torkoal up above, unleashing Thunderbolt at the Fire type's sides with the Coal Pokémon unleashing Flamethrower attacks in hopes of hitting them, but kept missing. But what was behind Torkoal captured the full attention of Ash, May and Pikachu. It was a Pokémon that they've never seen before, lying down on its right.
It was a purple future robotic dragon with virtual blue eyes, a purple head peace, silver metallic feet, four legs that lit up along with a purple silver metallic wheel like center piece in his chest. It moaned out in an exhausted manner, unable to do anything but watch as Torkoal stood to protect it from the Mangeton.
"What is that Pokémon?" May questioned with wide eyes, honestly amazed with the mysterious Pokémon that Torkoal was protecting. "I have no idea". Ash answered his girlfriend, memorized by the dragon down there because it was unlike any other Pokémon he's seen before. "Pika..." The Electric Mouse whispered, feeling a sort of electrical energy from that mysterious blue dragon.
Ash brought out his Rotom Phone with his right hand, held it out towards the mysterious Pokémon to get a scan of it, only to receive a surprise. "No data". It spoke, displaying a question mark instead of an image. Ash, May and Pikachu all blinked in surprise at this unexpected development. "You gotta be kidding me. I thought these were the latest Pokédex models". May said in surprise, turning her gaze over to the robotic dragon.
Just then from out of nowhere; that same Metang flew in out of nowhere and joined the Magneton. "Tor...koal!" Torkoal cried out, unleashing another Flamethrower attack yet missed again. "Metal!" The wild Metang cried out, twisting around its arms so that the claws pointed behind it. Then orange streaks come out of its hands and it charged forward towards the robotic dragon from its right side.
Torkoal noticed Metang moving in to attack the mysterious dragon and quickly jumped in front of it, taking Metang's Take Down attack instead for its new friend. "Torkoal!" The Fire type cried out in pain, yet reminded standing. Metang quickly flew away, right before all three Magneton struck Torkoal with a triple Thunderbolt attack. "Torkoal's protecting that Pokémon! We gotta help them! Come on Pikachu!" Ash exclaimed, before he jumped off the edge. "Pikachu pi!" Pikachu exclaimed in agreement, refusing to stand by and watch.
"Hang on Ash! Combusken and I can help too!" May exclaimed, holding up Combusken's enlarged Poké Ball with her right hand. However; a sudden bright light erupted out of May's bag and hit the ground in front of her, catching May's attention. She looked down just in time to see the white light clear to reveal her Skitty. "Naaa!" The Normal type moaned out with a massive smile. "Skitty!" The brunette exclaimed in surprise since Skitty hasn't done that for a good while now.
The Magneton and Metang noticed the interlopers and turned to face them, just as Ash landed on his feet and glared at them. "Magneton!" The trio of Magneton cried out with narrowed eyes, then unleashed another triple Thunderbolt at Ash and Pikachu. The Rainbow Hero acted quickly and brought up an enlarged Poké and Great Balls with his right hand. "Trevenant, Protect! And Kingler, Mud Shot!" The Rainbow Hero cried out, tossing both devices out.
Both Great and Poké Balls burst open and released white lights that struck the ground in front Ash and Pikachu, before clearing to reveal Trevenant and Kingler. "Trevenant!" The Ghost and Grass type yelled out, raising its hands and formed a big green force field in front of its body and the others behind it. The triple Thunderbolt struck the force field, but thankfully wasn't able to break through and quickly died down.
Trevenant lowered its hands with the force field disappearing. Kingler stepped forward with a grunt, before holding out its pincers forward. The Water type opened them, before firing multiple light blue energy balls from both pincers. They all went and struck the three Magneton, resulting in all of them crying out in pain.
"Metal!" Metang suddenly cried out, forming a ball of black and purple energy with black static around it and then fired it from its gray spike at May and Skitty. The brunette gave a cry of surprise at seeing the Shadow Ball heading their way, before looking down at Skitty. "Skitty, quickly! Use Double Slap to send Shadow Ball back!" May ordered her Kitten Pokémon, acting quick just as she was taught to.
"Naaa!" Skitty cried out, taking a big leap into the air before she spun around and slapped the Shadow Ball with its tail, sending it right back at Metang. "Metal!" Metang exclaimed with comically wide eyes, right before its own Shadow Ball hit it and crated an explosion that covered it from view. "Now Combusken, Fire Spin!" May cried out, pitching Combusken's Poké Ball like a curve ball before tossing it out.
The device burst open and released a white light that came down. It struck the ground in front of May, took shape and cleared to reveal Combusken. "Combusken! Com!" The Fire and Fighting type cried out, opening her mouth and a ball of fire appears in its mouth. It then shoots a vortex of fire at Metang and landed a direct supper effective hit on it.
"Nice work you two!" May praised her Pokémon, right as Combusken and Skitty landed on the ground down below. "Combusken!/ Naaa!" The two cried out cheerfully, before Combusken ran over and joined Trevenant and Kingler.
The assistance of Ash, May and their Pokémon caught the attention of Torkoal and the purple dragon. They looked over and saw the two humans and their Pokémon. "Torkoal!" Torkoal cried out in extreme joy at seeing the same people from before helping him out again. The purple dragon remained silent, though it was staring at Ash with eyes filled with fascination.
"Metal!" The wild Metang cried out, taking off into a charge right before Metang's body becomes covered in a blue aura It then sticks its arms forward and charges full speed at Ash, Pikachu, Trevenant and Kingler. "Pikachu... Volt Tackle, go!" Ash exclaimed with spirit, rearing his right fist back and punched the air with it. "Pika!" The Electric Mouse cried out, jumping from Ash's shoulder and landed on all four.
"Pika-pika-pika-chupi!" Pikachu cried out, taking off into a run right as his body became surrounded by golden electricity. Pikachu then leaped into the air, heading towards Metang before the two clashed with Meteor Mash and Volt Tackle. However just a few seconds after clashing; Pikachu overpowered Metang's Meteor Mash and rammed right into it with Volt Tackle, resulting in the Steel and Psychic type flinching in pain.
An explosion then went off with Metang greatly pushed away from it, while Pikachu fell and back flipped, landing on all four feet, body surrounded by yellow sparks of electricity for a brief moment before disappearing. Metang quickly caught itself, then glared down at Pikachu in rage. "Metal!" The Steel and Psychic type exclaimed, before charging down with Meteor Mash once more.
"Torkoal! Tork!" Torkoal suddenly cried out, before unleashing a Flamethrower attack that went and landed a hit on Metang's right side. "Nice shot with Flamethrower! Pikachu, help out with Thunderbolt!" Ash cried out with a confident grin, swiping his right hand out to the side. "Pika-pi!" Pikachu cried out, letting out a powerful surge of electricity that struck Metang, dealing even more damage.
Flamethrower and Thunderbolt died down, and Metang immediately turned around and flew off. The trio of Magneton followed after their fellow Steel type as they've had enough of battling the gang for now. "And goodbye". Ash remarked, before he ran over to Torkoal. "Tork?" The Coal Pokémon turned to look at the Rainbow Hero, just as Ash stopped in front of him.
The Rainbow Hero got down on his right knee to be eye level with the Fire type. "Great job out there, Torkoal, for fighting to protect your new friend". Ash praised the Coal Pokémon, truly proud of him for fighting to protect. "Torkoal!" Torkoal replied, blowing out some from its nostrils again. May, Pikachu, Kingler, Trevenant, Combusken and Skitty all came up to behind the Rainbow Hero with the Electric Mouse Pokémon jumping onto his best friend's left shoulder.
Before anyone could speak; a weak and exhausted cry caught the attention of everyone. They looked over to the purple dragon to see it getting up on its feet, gaze still on the Rainbow Hero. It slowly and weakly walked over and stopped right behind Torkoal, then gave a weak cry. "Huh?" Ash blinked in confusion since he couldn't understand what it was saying.
Over the 2 years and with the Rainbow Wing's powers; Ash had grown to understand what Pokémon are saying, not the exact words, but what they were trying to tell humans. But he wasn't unable to understand a single thing this purple dragon was saying; it was like it is talking a different language altogether that he had no idea about. The mysteries of this Pokémon continued to grow by the second.
Just as Ash was about to speak; a bright glow from his pocket captured the attention of him and everyone. Ash quickly brought out the source and held it up with his left hand. It was the Rainbow Wing again, glowing brighter than before. "The Rainbow Wing..." May uttered, staring at the feather of Ho-Oh with wide eyes. Ash turned his gaze from the Rainbow Wing to the purple dragon in front of him, blinking in realization.
"...You're the legendary Pokémon the Rainbow Wing was going off about?" He asked in surprise, catching everyone else off guard at hearing this. Before they could say anything, the mysterious purple dragon collapsed on its right side again, much to everyone's alarm at seeing this. "Torkoal!" Torkoal exclaimed in concern, turning around to face its new friend.
Ash looked at the purple dragon's face and saw that it was still conscious, only looked exhausted beyond belief. "It's okay, just seems to be exhausted". The Rainbow Hero told his friends and Pokémon, much to their relief. Ash took off his backpack and placed it down in front of him. "We'll have to stop and rest for a bit. I'm not as experienced as Sorrel and Brock, but I should have some supplies and even some food for our new friend here". The raven-haired boy told them all, before he started going through everything he keeps inside his backpack.
"I'll also heal Torkoal while I'm at it. Can you guys keep an eye out for any more Steel types?" Ash asked May and the Pokémon, something that the brunette nodded immediately. "Got it, leave it to us Ash!" The brunette told her boyfriend, words that brought a smile to Ash's face. May, Kingler, Trevenent, Combusken and Skitty all turned around and spread it to keep lookout. Ash and Pikachu got to work on healing Torkoal and the mysterious purple dragon, both confident in their friends to protect them.
(Music end/ With Verity and Brock)
Kaboom!
In a different part of the Valley of Steel; an explosion went off with a smoke cloud left behind. It quickly cleared to reveal Skarmory, Lairon and Bastiondon all lying down on the ground with swirls in their eyes; unable to battle. And standing 10 feet away were Verity, Brock, Piplup and Solrock with all four of them facing forward.
It hasn't been that long since they split up from the others; but they were quickly found by Skarmory, Bastiondon and one of the Lairons. No problem though because Piplup and Solrock were able to handle it and take those wild Pokémon out. Brock let out a deep sigh, while Verity walked over to her Piplup. "This place really is extreme. These Steel types gang up and attack without giving anyone a break". The former Gym Leader said with a slightly exhausted voice, paying no mind as Solrock floated close to its trainer.
Verity got down on her knees, gently took hold of Piplup's sides and brought the Water type up. "I agree with you on that. But we should be alright so long as we keep using moves that are super effective against them". Verity said with a small smile, hugging her starter close. "Piplup pip piplup". Piplup said softly, raising her right flipper up. Verity stood up on her feet, then turned around to look at Brock.
"So, you interested in catching anything? Bastiondon and Lairon are part Rock types, your specialty". The tomboyish girl asked her friend with a curious voice, slightly catching Brock off guard. "Oh, no, not really. I've already got my hands full and I'll need to start training with Spinda soon". Brock answered, not really interested in catching any of the Steel types that are causing them trouble.
"You have a point there. I just figured they'd be good Pokémon for your brothers and sisters to train with". Verity said with a shrug of her shoulders. Brock had told her and Sorrel about his siblings back in home town and how one of them was training to become the new Pewter City Gym Leader. And he was training with Brock's other Pokémon that are staying at home for the time being.
"Hmmm". Brock hummed to himself in thought, going over what Verity said and figured she had a point about that. "On second thought; maybe that's a good idea". The Pokémon Breeder remarked, hands going to his pockets to pick up some devices to capture the wild Pokémon. "I suggest using Ultra Balls for these guys. Bastiondon is a fully evolve Pokémon, and Lairon is the evolved form of Airon". Verity suggested to her traveling companion, both her and Piplup looking around in case another wild Pokémon attacked.
Brock took Verity's suggestion as he brought out two Ultra Balls with both hands. He tapped on the centers, causing both devices to enlarge. Solrock turned its gaze over to Lairon and Bastiondon, right before Brock tossed the two devices at them. They struck and bounced off into the air, before opening. Red energy appeared over Lairon and Bastiondon, before they were engulfed in it completely and the red energy was absorbed into the Ultra Balls.
Both devices closed shut and fell to the ground. They started shaking with the center flashing red a couple of times, until they stopped with three stars briefly appearing over them and the center glowing a red light. "Well, congratulations I guess". Verity said with an innocent blink of the eyes, before she walked over to retrieve the Ultra Balls herself.
Brock brought out his Rotom Phone, turned the device on and looked up information on his latest catches. Both Lairon and Bastiondon were males, both knew Iron Head and Iron Defense. However; Lairon's other two moves were Double-Edge and Rock Blast, and Bastiondon's ones were Body Press and Fire Blast. Finally; Lairon's ability was Rock Head and Bastiondon had Sturdy.
"Interesting". The former Gym Leader said with interest, just as Verity walked back towards him and Solrock with both Ultra Balls in hand and Piplup walking beside her. "Here. You'll need to transfer them over to your home later". The tomboyish girl told her friend, holding both Ultra Balls out for him to take. Brock gave Verity a thankful smile, placing his Rotom Phone away before gently taking the Ultra Balls with both hands.
He looked down at the devices in his hand, before taking on their centers and they shrunk down. "Should we look around for some more Rock types for you to capture?" Verity asked her friend with a curious voice, watching Brock as he put the shrunken Ultra Balls away. The former Gym Leader returned his gaze to Verity, but just as she was about to speak, the silence was broken by the sounds of something moving underground.
Verity and Piplup looked over their shoulders, while Brock and Solrock looked past them. All four of them saw something barrowed underground, moving towards them with a blue fin the only visible thing of it out for them to see. "Now what?!" Brock questioned in alarm with both eyes narrowed. Verity was silent, only both of her eyes were wide with wonder and excitement as she had a good idea what was coming their way.
The unknown creature underground came right up to them, then erupted and kicked up a good amount of dust. Verity, Brock, Piplup and Solrock were forced to keep their eyes shut for a few moments, until the dust died down. They looked and saw a small Pokémon, around the same size as Piplup, standing in front of them with a hole behind it.
It is a small, bipedal dragon-like Pokémon that is primarily grayish-blue. It has a big mouth filled with sharp teeth, no neck, and arms that start at the outer edges of its jaws. Its stomach is relatively small compared to its mouth. A red underbelly stretches from its abdomen to the bottom of its jaw. It has two horns that resemble jet or plane engines, each with a light blue stripe in the middle. It has a single light blue stripe wrapping around its back, and a short tail. On top of its head is a dorsal fin, a sign that it was a female of its kind.
(Play Fairy Tail OST 5 - 25. Let's Party)
"Gible". The dragon Pokémon greeted with a friendly voice. Brock and Solrock stared at the dragon Pokémon before them, but Verity and Piplup had massive smiles on their faces. "Ahhh! A Gible!" Verity cried out in absolute delight, before getting down on her knees and rubbed Gible's head with her right hand. "Gible gib". The now named Gible moaned in delight, closing both eyes as it enjoyed Verity's soft touch.
"You know what this Pokémon is?" Brock asked his companion in surprise that she knows what this Pokémon is. "Of course I do; it's a Pokémon from Sinnoh after all. Not to mention that my mom has a Garchomp herself". Verity answered Brock, taking the Gible into her hands and stood up on her feet. "Ever since I saw my mum battling with her Garchomp, I've wanted one of my own. She raised hers ever since it was a Gible, so I wanted to raise a Gible myself". She added, hugging the Gible as if it were already her own Pokémon.
Brock, Solrock and Piplup all smiled at the Twinleaf girl in amusement at how she was acting. Verity then held the Dragon and Ground type out to look at it in the eye. "I know that this is probably very straightforward and probably too soon, but would you like to come with me Gible? I'd really love to have you with me". The 12-year-old girl asked with a hopeful voice, loving nothing more than for Gible to become her Pokémon.
To Verity's absolute joy; Gible gave a nod of its head. "Gib gib". The Dragon and Ground type answered, something that made Verity let out a loud cry of joy. "Horay! Thank you Gible!" Verity thanked her new Gible, hugging it tightly with Gible laughing a bit. "Congratulations Verity". Brock congratulated his travel companion for her newest Pokémon capture, even if it wasn't official yet. "Piplup". Piplup gave a happy cry, while Solrock closed both eyes in a happy manner.
Verity had her left hand let go of Gible, yet kept holding it with her right hand. "Okay, all that's left is to catch you". The Twinleaf girl stated, bringing out a shrunken Great Ball with her left hand. "Gible gib!" Gible suddenly cried out in protect, holding both of its arms out to stop Verity. Everyone blinked at the Dragon and Ground type in confusion, wondering why it was stopping itself from getting captured.
"Gible, what's wrong?" Verity asked with a confused blink of the eyes, wondering if there was something wrong. "Gible gib gible". Gible answered, pointing in the direction it came with its right hand. Everyone looked in the direction, before Verity looked at Gible again. "You want to show us something?" The tomboyish girl asked her newest Dragon and Ground type, which Gible nodded its head.
Verity grew an understanding smile at seeing why Gible didn't want to be captured yet. She turned to look at Brock with an apologetic smile. "Sorry, but is it okay if we go see what Gible wants to show us?" Verity asked her friend, which Brock gave her a smile. "No problem. We can spare some time". The former Gym Leader answered, curious to see what it is that Gible wants to show them.
Verity breathed out happily, before she gazed at Gible in her hands. "Okay Gible, lead on". The brunette told her soon to be captured Land Shark Pokémon, getting a wide smile from Gible. "Gible gib!" The Land Shark Pokémon cried out joyfully, jumping out of Verity's hands and entered the hole it came out of. Gible's fin came out, before it started heading off in a random direction.
Verity, Brock, Piplup and Solrock all immediately chased after the Land Shark Pokémon as it led them all somewhere in the Vally of Steel.
(Music end/ With Sorrel, Max, Lucario and Jirachi)
Somewhere else deep in the Vally of Steel; Sorrel, Max and Lucario walked together with Jirachi flying right beside his best friend. Just like the others; they encountered Steel types as well; namely the Bronzong, Bronzor and Scizor. They weren't much trouble thanks to Lucario, Bagon and Aerodactyl battling them, all the while Max and Jirachi stood by safely as Sorrel did all the battling.
Honestly; Max couldn't help feeling a bit frustrated as he watched. He wanted to help Sorrel battle, but he seemed insistent on him and Jirachi not getting involved, despite the double Aura Sphere they did earlier. But he could understand why Sorrel didn't want him to get involved since he wasn't an official trainer yet and Jirachi wasn't his Pokémon. Max didn't like it, but there was nothing he could do about it.
He kept a grumpy face though, something that Sorrel noticed right away and ignored it for a bit. But eventually, he just couldn't remained quiet anymore. "I understand that you wanted to help Max, but I don't want to take any risks". The Veilstone boy told his young companion, breaking the awkward silence between them all. "But I want to help! Besides, Jirachi's a legendary Pokémon so he'll be strong". Max argued, turning to look at the Steel and Psychic type as he spoke.
'Yeah! I'm really strong!' Jirachi exclaimed proudly, raising his right fist into the air. "It doesn't just take strength to win, it also takes skill and experience as well. Sometimes those with inexperience will be lucky, and other times they'll be unlucky. With how dangerous the Steel types of this valley are, I won't risk your safety". Sorrel told Max and Jirachi, which Lucario gave a nod because it agreed with Sorrel on that.
Max and Jirachi grumbled, but made no objection yet still kept sour faces. Sorrel and Lucario both sighed at the expressions they had, fully aware that they were not happy with them. "...Once we're out of the Valley of Steel; I'll start giving you and Jirachi a bit of training. That way, you'll be a bit more prepared when the times comes for you to start your journey". The Veilstone boy told Max, much to his excitement at hearing this. "Really?" He asked with an excited voice, certain that with Sorrel's training he'll be more than prepared once he starts his journey.
"Yes, really. Make sure to either memorize it or write it down. You'll need to when you're training new Pokémon that you capture". Sorrel answered, before he and Lucario suddenly stopped in their tracks. Max and Jirachi blinked in surprise as they stopped as well, looking over to their faces to see Sorrel and Lucario facing forward with deep frowns.
Max and Jirachi looked forward again and blinked again upon seeing a rock pyramid maze with an entrance a few feet away. "Was that there before?" Max asked with a tilt of the head, wondering how they all could have missed something like that. Lucario looked at its trainer and spoke. "Rrraaa rrraaa". The Aura Pokémon told Sorrel, catching the 12-year-old's attention at what he said.
"You sense a powerful presence inside there?" He asked his starter just to be certain, which Lucario nodded right away. Sorrel faced forward, then narrowed his eyes a bit. "...Max, Jirachi, stay close". The Veilstone boy told his youngest traveling companion and the Wish Pokémon. Sorrel and Lucario started walking towards the cave, resulting in Max and Jirachi looking at them in surprise with wide eyes.
They quickly chased after the two with all four of them entering the rock. The inside of the pyramid maze wasn't anything real impressive; it's just a wide open space enclosed with clay walls, a sandpit in the middle and finally, a wide wall with ancient writing on it. "Sorrel, what are we doing in here?" Max questioned the older male; both him and Jirachi staying right at the entrance while Sorrel and Lucario walked up to the wide wall.
They stopped in front of it, before Sorrel placed his right hand on the wall and stared at the ancient writing in fascination. "Shouldn't we be running if there's really something powerful down here?" Max questioned with a nervous voice, Jirachi nodding his head up and down anime style. "Perhaps, but this is simply something I cannot overlook. This may very well be ruins". Sorrel answered, tracing his right hand's fingers over the writing.
"My dream is to be a Pokémon Professor that researches ancient Pokémon, so this is something I can't ignore". The Veilstone boy added in, resulting in Max letting out a defeated sigh since he realized this was too important for Sorrel. "Okay, but Jirachi and me will be staying over here in case something happens". The Maple boy told his travel companion, feeling more safe closer to the outside than the inside.
A minute and a half passed since Sorrel started looking over the ancient writing, even taking a few photos, but wasn't able to understand whatever it said. "This is not easy. I can't understand whatever's written". Sorrel said with a small frown, turning to look at Lucario who was standing on his right. "Lucario, can you sense anything that can help?" The Veilstone boy asked Lucario, no opposed to get some help from his starter.
"Raaa raaa". Lucario answered, bringing his right paw to the spike on his chest. Lucario closed both eyes, followed its four black appendages began rising as the Steel and Fighting used the power of aura to sense its surroundings. After a moment or two; Lucario's appendages fell and Lucario opened both eyes.
The Fighting and Steel type shot around and pointed right at the sandpit with its right paw. "Raaa, raaa raaa raaa!" Lucario exclaimed, catching Jirachi by surprise at Lucario's words. 'He's saying there's something underground in the sand'. The Wish Pokémon translated for everyone, much to Sorrel's appreciation at hearing this. "Really? And I have just the Pokémon to help". The Veilstone boy said with a grin, holding up an enlarged Net Ball with his right hand.
He held the device out, then spoke. "I need your help, Ariados!" Sorrel cried out, right as the device open and released a white light that went and struck the ground. It cleared to reveal Sorrel's shiny Ariados with a small sparkle briefly appearing around it. The Bug and Poison type raised its head and gave a cry. "Ariados, Dig into the sandpit and see if there's anything in there". Sorrel told his Ariados, a command it was more than happy to obey.
Ariados gave a cry, before leaping up and dug down into the sandpit, disappearing from sight. Sorrel and Lucario walked up to the sandpit and stared down at it as they waited. Max and Jirachi stayed by the entrance just to be a bit safe.
It was quiet for a few moments, until something shot out of the sandpit with sand covering it. The sand quickly cleared to reveal Ariados, crying out as it fell and landed across Sorrel and Lucario. Sorrel opened his mouth to speak, only to stop when the whole pyramid started shaking all of a sudden. "You gotta be kidding me!" Sorrel exclaimed, slightly raising his hands, spread both legs out and looked downwards with wide eyes.
Lucario and Ariados let out startled cries, looking upwards at the celling with wide comical eyes. "Sorrel~ I think it's time to go!" Max exclaimed in panic, failing both hands in panic comical style with Jirachi mimicking him. Sorrel, Lucario and Ariados gave no objections and comically ran out with Max and Jirachi leading the way.
All five of them ran a good 10 feet away, before they turned around and saw the rock pyramid maze shaking completely. "What did you do, Ariados?" Max questioned with comically wide eyes, wondering what the Bug and Poison type could have done to cause this. Before the Poison and Bug type could say something in response, the pyramid suddenly shattered completely, and something shot up into the air.
Sorrel, Max, Lucario, Ariados and Jirachi all gazed up to see something spinning in the air as it ascended. It then suddenly stopped and revealed that it was a Pokémon. It is a large golem-like Pokémon made of brown and orange rocks. It has a pattern of seven orange dots on its face that resembles a capital letter "H". It has long arms with jutting shoulders and club-like hands without fingers. There is a line of orange rocky spines running down its back, and its legs are short in comparison to its body.
"Regi!" The Pokémon exclaimed, descending down on the ground and kicked up a bit of dust. It slowly cleared to reveal the golem-like Pokémon standing across them all, staring at them. Sorrel and Max gasped in absolute disbelief as they both recognized the Pokémon before them. "Unbelievable..." Sorrel began, before Max took over for him. "That's a..." The 8-year-old boy continued, before both he and Sorrel cried out in sync. "REGIROCK!?" The two exclaimed with comical wide eyes, their Pokémon crying out in surprise as well.
They were expecting many things today, but running into one of the Hoenn Region's three Regi trio Pokémon was not one of them.
(With Team Rocket/ Play Gunland)
With Jessie, James and Meowth; they have managed to find some ground for them to battle the Magnezone and the two Doublades. And right now; they battling the wild Steel types.
Jessie had called out Seviper, James was using Parasect and Meowth was helping out. The five of them were standing beside each other, gazing up at the Steel types above them that were glaring down at them. "Magnezone!" Magnezone exclaimed, unleashing a powerful Thunderbolt attack while the two Doublades created white ball of energy in front of their eyes and then fired white and light blue beams from them.
"Seviper! Haze, now!" Jessie cried out, throwing her left arm out. "Se...viper!" The Poison type cried out, opening its mouth wide and let out a huge amount of black smoke that covered Team Rocket completely from view. Thunderbolt and the two Flash Cannons continued on and struck something, blowing the smoke away and revealing Team Rocket gone and that their attacks only hit the ground.
All there was on the ground is a big hole in the middle of where Team Rocket was. "Now Seviper, Fire Fang!" Jessie's voice came out from the hole, revealing that they were all underground right now. "Parasect, Brick Break on Magnezone!" James cried out as well, right before Seviper suddenly emerged underground below the Steel types, followed by Parasect and Meowth.
The three ascended into the air, reaching the same altitude as Magnezone and the Doublades. "Seviper!" The Fang Snake Pokémon exclaimed, flames appearing in its mouth. "Parasect!" Parasect cried out, raising its left pincer right as it began glowing a bright white light. "And for added bonus, Shadow Claw!" Meowth cried out, holding out his right paw out with the claws coming out. Meowth's lower arm became surrounded by a black aura with a purple outline. The aura then takes the form of a huge claw.
Meowth, Seviper and Parasect went and landed direct hits. Parasect slammed Brick Break on Magnezone, Seviper bite one of the Doublades with Fire Fang and Meowth slashed at the other one; all landing super effective blows on them. Jessie and James leaped out of the hole with the female coming out first, before they both landed right beside one another and gazed upwards at their Pokémon.
"Hit them again and make it a good one!" Jessie told Meowth, Seviper and Parasect, comically flailing her arms up and down. "And make sure they learn not to mess with Team Rocket!" James added in, punching the air with his fists one at a time. "You got it!" Meowth cried out in reply as Seviper let go of Doublade and Parasect lifted its glowing pincer.
The three attacked once more with Shadow Claw, Fire Fang and Brick Break, landing more super effective hits on Magnezone and the two Doublades. The wild Steel types cried out in pain, then shook their attackers away. Meowth, Seviper and Parasect all fell to the ground and landed safely in front of Jessie and James. They all gazed up towards Magnezone and the Doublades, only to see them flying away.
(Music end)
Jessie, James, Meowth, Parasect and Serviper all breathed heavily, making no move to chase after the runaway Steel types. Today was just not their day as they've been attacked by wild Steel types ever since they entered this canyon, not just those three they drove away. And the only reason they got from them for their attacking was that they were not welcome here.
"Jeez, just what is with this place? I get that they're a bit territorial, but this is ridicules!" Jessie shouted out in frustration, throwing her arms into the air. "Seviper!" The Poison Fang Pokémon exclaimed in agreement, slamming its tail hard on the ground to demonstrate its anger as well.
"Tell me about it! If anything, we're the ones that should be the pains in the necks of anyone that crosses us". Meowth remarked with his crossed and a deep frown. "And what's worse, we haven't caught sight of the twerps. These Steel types have really made today a nonmemorable one". James said with his hands resting on both hips, starting to wish they hadn't followed the gang here. "Parasect!" Parasect remarked with an annoyed expression, crawling up next to Seviper.
Just then, a deep growl came from behind the group. Jessie, James, Meowth, Parasect and Serviper all blinked, before they turned around to see the cause of the growl, only to anime cry out in surprise with wide eyes. Just a mere 10 feet behind them was a massive and very powerful looking Steelix, who was glaring down at them all.
"Do you see what I see?" Meowth questioned his teammates with anime eyes wide as bowling balls. "If you mean that very large and powerful Steelix, then yes I do". James answered the Normal type, stunned to see a wild Steelix out here. "It doesn't look happy". Jessie pointed out and was proven correctly as Steelix roared down at Team Rocket and their Pokémon, causing them all to flinch as its roar was powerful enough to cause a mini earthquake.
"I think it's time we start running". Jessie remarked nervously, thinking it would be best to not bite off more than they can chew. Meowth nodded in agreement to what she said, but James, however, glared at her. "Are you messing with me right now?! This is a perfect opportunity to capture a powerful Pokémon and add it to our main power!" The former rich boy shouted out at his teammates, getting Jessie and Meowth to look at him in surprise. The two then grew determined expressions, before they and James glared up at the Steelix before them.
"You're right James, let's capture that thing!" Jessie shouted out with narrowed eyes, while Seviper and Parrasect went up front of their trainers, glaring up at the Ground and Steel type before them. "I'm getting in on this as well!" Meowth exclaimed as he leaped towards Steelix, followed by Seviper and Parasect.
(Play Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - Sinnoh Gym Leader/Elite Four Battle)
Steelix let out another growl, before the rocks with the giant spikes on Steelix's upper body started spinning rapidly, and sand is released from them, forming a sand tornado around itself. Meowth, Seviper and Parasect all rammed into the Sandstorm and were swatted away easily. All three of them crashed down on the ground, while the Sandstorm cleared to reveal Steelix perfectly unharmed.
"It'll take more than a Sandstorm to take us down!" Meowth exclaimed with spirit, getting back up on his feet and glared up at Steelix. "Seviper! /Parasect!" Seviper and Parasect exclaimed, getting up themselves and glared at the Steel and Ground type. "That's what I like to hear! Seviper, Dig!" Jessie cried out with a confident grin, holding her right fist up. "Seviper!" The Poison type cried out, giving a small jump before burying underground through Dig.
"He-yah! Have a taste of my Night Slash!" The Normal type cried out, creating a purple energy sword in the palm of his right paw, before he then grabbed it with his left paw, before leaping towards Steelix. Steelix gave a growl, right before its tail began glowing a bright white light. The Steel and Ground type held up its tail and swung it, meeting Meowth's Night Slash with Iron Tail.
Both Meowth and Steelix growled out as they struggled to overpower each other, their clash of attacks releasing blue sparks of energy for a good few seconds. But eventually; Steelix overpowered Meowth and slammed Iron Tail into the Normal type, swatting him away. "That hurt!" The Scratch Cat Pokémon cried out in pain, crashing into the ground right beside Parasect.
"Parasect, show that Steelix your Hyper Beam attack!" James commanded, pointing forward with his right hand's index finger and holding his left arm out to the side. "Parasect!" The Bug and Grass type cried out, eyes glowing light blue and it fired a beam of orange energy from its left pincer at Steelix. The Steel and Ground type gave a cry, opening its mouth and fires a yellow beam.
The two attacks clashed, resulting in another clash of wills as Steelix and Parasect refused to give an inch. Steelix forgot, however, that it wasn't battle Parasect by itself. Without warning; Seviper emerged from the ground right underneath Steelix's head. "Seviper!" The Poison type cried out, then rammed right underneath Steelix's head and dealt a successful Dig attack.
Steelix widened its eyes in pain, before the force pushed its head upwards with Seviper going higher upwards. The sudden movement resulted in Steelix's yellow beam disappearing and Parasect's Hyper Beam attack continuing onwards and landing a direct hit on Steelix's body. The Steel and Ground type cried out in pain, yet didn't move an inch because Hyper Beam wasn't very effective against it.
Seviper fell and landed on Parasect's right, while Meowth walked up to the left side. "Parasect". The Bug and Grass type said softly, ceasing its Hyper Beam attack. Steelix recovered from the Hyper Beam and Dig attack and glared at its three opponents. It growled for a few seconds, before releasing an enraged roar. It then went down and dug underground just like Seviper did, leaving Team Rocket and their Pokémon surprised.
"Oh no! It knows Dig!" Meowth exclaimed in comical dread, before he, Parasect and Seviper huddled up. "Who knows where it's gonna come up from! From right below, or behind!" Jessie exclaimed; both her and James comically turning their heads to look at their surroundings. Right at that moment; Steelix suddenly erupted out of the ground right underneath Meowth, Seviper and Parasect, hitting all three of them with Dig.
Meowth, Seviper and Parasect all cried out in pain, crashing down on the ground with all three of them groaning in pain. Steelix stared down at them for a moment, before releasing a roar and opened its mouth, unleashing another yellow beam attack at them. "Forget it! Wobbuffet, use Mirror Coat to send that Dragon Breath right back at Steelix!" Jessie shouted out, throwing another Poké Ball out like it was a curve ball. It spun around through the air, before suddenly stopping and opened, unleashing a white beam.
It struck the ground in front of Meowth, Parasect and Seviper, quickly took shape and cleared to reveal Wobbuffet with the Psychic type smiling its usual smile. "Wobbuffet!" The Psychic type exclaimed, right before Wobbuffet's body became surrounded in a white reflective aura. Dragon Breath stopped right in front of Wobbuffet, before it was sent right back at Steelix with double the power.
Kablam!
The Mirror Coat enhanced Dragon Breath landed a direct hit on Steelix, resulting in the Steel and Ground type roaring out in pain as it was pushed back by 10 feet before Dragon Breath disappeared. "Thanks for that Wobbuffet". Meowth thanked his old friend as he, Seviper and Parasect all got back up. "Now stand back and watch us work!" The Scratch Cat Pokémon added, leaping into the air with Seviper and Parasect joining him.
"Now Seviper, Fire Fang!" Jessie cried out, throwing her right hand out. "Parasect, Brick Break as hard as you can!" James commanded, punching the air in front of him with his right fist. "Seviper!" The Fang Snake Pokémon exclaimed, flames appearing in its mouth. "Parasect!" Parasect cried out, raising its left pincer right as it began glowing a bright white light. "Here's my Shadow Claw!" Meowth cried out, holding out his right paw out with the claws coming out. Meowth's lower arm became surrounded by a black aura with a purple outline. The aura then takes the form of a huge claw.
All three went forward and landed direct hits on Steelix, pushing it back by 5 feet with the Steel and Ground type grunting in pain. "It can't take much more, which means we're close to taking it out!" James remark with a wide grin, certain that they're close to defeating the Steelix. Meowth, Seviper and Parasect landed a few feet away from James, Jessie and Wobbuffet with all three of them glaring at Steelix.
Steelix returned the glare, its patience reaching its end. The Ground and Steel type roared once more, before the rocks with the giant spikes on Steelix's upper body started spinning rapidly, creating another Sandstorm attack, only this time it went outwards and struck Meowth, Seviper and Parasect. All three of them hissed in pain, eyes closed shut to keep any sand from getting in them. Meowth was using his paws, Pararsect its pincers and Seviper with its tail to shield their eyes as well.
Steelix took advantage of their current predicament to charge and slammed an Iron Tail into the three of them again; launching Meowth, Seviper and Parasect off of their feet once more. "Again?!" Meowth screamed out in frustration, right before he, Parasect and Seviper crashed and slide against the ground a bit until they stopped in front of their teammates.
"Hang in there, you three! We've almost won!" James cried out, encouraging the three to not give up when they're so close. "You know what? Scratch this; I'll just end it now!" Jessie suddenly cried out, getting James to look at her in confusion at what she meant.
Steelix roared as it charged with its tail glowing a bright white light, going for another Iron Tail attack, but this was what Jessie wanted. "Wobbuffet, take one for the team and use Destiny Bond!" Jessie commanded, throwing her right hand out forward. "Wobbuffet!" The Psychic type cried out, leaping up and landed in front of his down teammates, right before Wobbuffet's eyes started glowing purple.
Steelix hit Wobbuffet with its Iron Tail attack with enough force to blast the Psychic type off of its feet and sent crashing into the wall, kicking up a bit of dust. The dust quickly cleared to show Wobbuffet lying against the wall with swirls in its eyes, showing that it wasn't able to battle anymore. However; two swirling purple lights come out of Wobbuffet's swirly eyes and hit Steelix.
Steelix became surrounded by a purple aura, resulting in the Steel and Ground type giving a grunt of surprise with wide eyes. It then suddenly collapsed backwards hard on the ground, kicking up a bit of dust that covered it from view. Meowth, Seviper and Parasect got back on their feet as they, Jessie and James waited for the dust to clear and show if Steelix was defeated or not.
After what felt like an hour; the dust cleared to reveal Steelix lying down on the ground on its back with swirly eyes, groaning. "Ahhh!" Jessie, James and Meowth gasped in pure delight at seeing their hard work was rewarded and Steelix was done. "We did! Hahahaha!" Jessie laughed out in joy, pressing both hands against her hips in a proud manner. "Seviper!/ Parasect!" Seviper and Parasect cried out in joy for their victory.
"Hurry, hurry! One of you two catch it already!" Meowth exclaimed with a frown, pointing at the Steel and Ground type with his right paw's finger. "I'm on it!" James exclaimed, holding an enlarged Ultra Ball out with his right hand. "Ultra Ball, go!" The former rich boy cried out, rearing his hand back and then tossed the device towards Steelix.
It hit and bounced off of Steelix's body, going up a little before opening. A red energy appeared and engulfed Steelix's body, before it was absorbed into the Ultra Ball. Once fully absorbed, the device closed shut and fell to the ground. It started shaking with the center flashing red. Team Rocket watched with their brief held, all desperately hoping that the capture is successful.
After a few moments; the Ultra Ball stopped shaking and...three stars briefly appeared over it, signifying the capture to be successful.
(Music end)
Jessie, James, Meowth, Seviper and Parasect stood perfectly still like statues for a good minute, all mentally coming to terms with what just happened. Eventually; they all grew massive smiles on their faces like it was Christmas. "Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!" The two humans and Scratch Cat Pokémon cried out in joy with Seviper, Parasect and a magically recovered Wobbuffet crying out in joy.
They all magically brought out maracas for each and every one of them, before they started a sort of festival dance in a circle around the Ultra Ball. It looks like despite their maturity in this past year; Team Rocket were had a bit of their old selves in them because right now; they're acting like this was something that only happens once every thousand years.
Something important was happening for the gang and Team Rocket in the Valley of Iron right now, some good right away and others taking a bit more time. Unknown to them all was that this day was the start of something that none of them would have ever thought possible; something that would led to a great battle and encountering Pokemon they've never known about.
And the start of this was the mysterious purple dragon that Ash, May and Pikachu discovered, but even they didn't know that it wasn't the only unknown Pokémon everyone would encounter. Right at the spot that the gang first spotted the Valley of Steel stood a Pokémon that, strangely enough, bore a great resemblance to Suicune somehow.
It is a large, bipedal, theropod dinosaur Pokémon with white, diamond-shaped markings. It has a long, white snout with one horn underneath the chin. The horizontal eyes are red, with yellow sclerae with red skin surrounding them. Its face and underside are also white as well. It has a thick, large purple mane covering its arms and back. The mane resembles the aurora borealis with six tips of spiky hair being red and orange. It has two small light blue forelimbs, with three white-clawed digits each, and one diamond marking. Walking Wake has two powerful light blue hind legs with six feathers, and three white claws each. It has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead with two bent prongs on either side of the base. It has a blue horn between the snout and crest. It has two long, white tails with seven small spikes each. The tails also have eight blue spikes marking on the tops of two tails each.
This unknown Pokémon stared at the Valley of Steel with a gold look in its horizontal eyes, before releasing a fierce roar at it. It took off into a run, its speed faster than even a Suicune's as it ran in search for its pray that had tried to escape its wrath.
(With Ash, May and Pikachu)
With the Rainbow Hero, his girlfriend, starter and the two wild Pokémon; things had calmed down enough for Ash and May to recall their Pokémon since it felt safe enough. Right now; May was sitting down on the ground, eating a sandwich with Pikachu and Torkoal eating their own separate bowls of Pokémon food that Ash brought out for them. Torkoal has already been healed thanks to Ash using a Full Restore and Sitrus Berry and was now just enjoying a nice snack.
As for Ash; he was currently kneeling down in front of the mysterious purple dragon that was still lying down on its right side, using a bowl of Pokémon food to it with his left hand. This unknown Pokémon has proven rather challenging to tend to for a good few reasons. One being that Ash didn't know what type it was, so he settled on Dragon type Pokémon food since it looked like a dragon.
Not only that, but none of Ash's healing items were working on it either. He's already tried a Full Restore and a Sitrus Berry on it, but neither of them did the job as the purple dragon was still exhausted. This was unlike anything Ash had dealt with before, but he wasn't one to give up on a Pokémon that needs help, so he's keeping at it. And if push comes to shove; maybe the Rainbow Wing could help.
"Here's some Pokémon food for you. I went with Dragon type Pokémon food since I figured that was your type. Try it and see if it'll give you back your energy". Ash told his mystery filled friend, curious to see if his hunch about this dragon being a Dragon type was right. The purple dragon gave a soft cry as thanks, before it began eating the Pokémon food rather slowly.
Ash watched carefully as the Pokémon eat to see if it was regaining energy, but it didn't appear to be getting better despite eating. Ash let out a small sigh, then turned to his right where his backpack was waiting right beside him. The Rainbow Hero grabbed hold of it and brought it to in front of himself to search for anything else that could help.
He placed his right hand inside of the backpack, searched around and grabbed hold of something within. The Rainbow Hero brought his hand out and saw that he had grabbed a salad bun roll. Brock had made this for him earlier in the day in case any of them got separated and needed to eat. "Not the best time for a sandwich, so I'll just..." The Rainbow Hero began, only to stop upon noticing the purple dragon staring at his lunch.
Ash looked back at his sandwich again for a moment, then at the purple dragon. "...You want this?" The Rainbow Hero asked with a curious voice, which the purple dragon nodded to him. Ash turned his gaze back to his sandwich, seeing no real reason to keep it for himself. Just as he was about to give it to the dragon, a bright light from his pocket caught Ash's attention.
The Rainbow Hero knew what the cause was without looking at it, so he picked brought it out and held the Rainbow Wing up. Ash looked at it, only to blink upon seeing an aura appear around it and was transferred over to the sandwich. 'What was that about?' Ash thought to himself, then gave a shrug of his shoulders since he highly doubted it was anything bad.
"Here". Ash said softly, holding the sandwich out for the dragon. The mysterious Pokémon stared at Ash's offering for a moment, then sniffed it for a moment or two. It managed to push itself up a little, then chomped the whole sandwich in one bite, thankfully didn't hurt Ash's hand. The Rainbow Hero brought his hand up and stared at it for a moment with wide eyes. 'I'm glad it didn't take a bite out of my hand'. Ash thought, then gripped his right hand into a fist.
Ash turned to look at the purple dragon, then blinked again at seeing a very thin rainbow aura appearing over it. It quickly disappeared, but the unknown Pokémon miraculously got back up on its feet like all of its exhaustion had disappeared. Ash widened his eyes in surprise at witnessing this, wondering if that sandwich was good enough or it was the Rainbow Hero's power.
The purple dragon brought its face up to Ash's and stared him right in the eye. It opened its mouth and gave a soft cry as thanks to the Rainbow Hero. Ash still wasn't able to understand what it was saying to him, but there was one word he was able to get from the purple dragon. '...Miraidon...?' The Rainbow Hero thought to himself, then opened his mouth to speak. "Is that your name? Miraidon?" Ash asked the dragon, which it nodded to him.
Ash gave a smile, now finally having a name to call this Pokémon before him. "Miraidon, huh? So that's your name. I like it". The Rainbow Hero stated, zipping up his backpack close and put it on. Ash got up on his feet, catching the attention of May and the others. "Torkoal!" Torkoal exclaimed in joy at seeing Miraidon all better, before running over to the purple dragon.
It stopped right in front of Miraidon and gazed up at it with a happy face. "Torkoal tork torkoal!" The Coal Pokémon said to its new friend, which Miraidon replied with its own cry. Torkoal tilted his head in confusion, unable to understand Miraidon, something that Ash noticed. 'Even Torkoal's having trouble understanding what Miraidon's saying'. The Rainbow Hero thought to himself, wondering just how many mysteries surrounded Miraidon.
"Pika pi". Pikachu said softly, running up and climbed up to Ash's right shoulder. "Ash, how is everything?" May asked her boyfriend, walking up to beside him on his right. "All good. Miraidon's all healed up and its energy's back". The Rainbow Hero answered her, much to May's wonder at the name he spoke. "Miraidon?" She questioned with a tilt of her head, not at all familiar with that name.
"It's our new friend's name, he told me himself". Ash answered, before gazing upwards at the sky above them. 'But the question now is; what's gonna happen to Miraidon. It's a Pokémon that I've never seen before and even the Rotom Phone has nothing on it. I don't even know if Miraidon is someone else's Pokémon, but that's a simple question to ask it. But if I leave it out here in the wild, who knows what'll happen. Poachers could try to capture him, so maybe taking him with me might be the safest option'. He thought to himself, wondering what he should do about Miraidon.
May and Pikachu took notice of Ash's small frown and grew a bit worried for him. "Is something wrong Ash?" The brunette asked her boyfriend with a worried voice. "Pika-pi pikachu". Pikachu spoke with a hint of concern, snapping Ash out of his trance. He first looked at Pikachu, then at May and shook his head. "Don't worry about me; I was just thinking about what we're gonna do about Miraidon". The Rainbow Hero told them, before looking over to Miraidon and Torkoal to see them trying to converse.
Just then; a random thought came to Ash's mind. Latios, Latias, Marshadow and Raikou were all back at Pallet Town and they all had knowledge about the many kinds of Pokémon in the world; so maybe they knew something about Miraidon. 'If anybody would know something about Miraidon, it would be those four. Jirachi could teleport me there, so I wouldn't have to worry about it interfering with my journey, and I'm sure Max and Sorrel would want to come along. I'd even be able to see my Pokémon back home'. The Rainbow Hero thought to himself, growing a small eager smirk.
"Yeah... I think it's time to pay Pallet Town a visit". Ash said with a hint of excitement in his voice, much to the surprise of May and Pikachu at hearing this. Before the two could open their mouths to question him on what he meant; a sudden cry broke the silence of the Valley of Steel. Ash, May, Pikachu, Torkoal and Miraidon all widen their eyes wide in surprise, right before something fell from the sky and crashed down on the ground 20 feet away from them.
Ash, May, Pikachu and Torkoal turned to their left, while Miraidon turned to its right. Dust covered their view for a few seconds, before it cleared to reveal the bipedal, theropod dinosaur Pokémon. It gazed right at Miraidon, then roared at it with the purple dragon flinching in fear. "What in the heck...is that?" May questioned with wide eyes at seeing another mysterious Pokémon before them.
"I have no idea, but I'm more focus on why it looks so much like Suicune". Ash answered, wondering just what this Pokémon was and why it had a strong resemblance to Suicune. The Rainbow Hero brought out his Rotom Phone with the right hand and attempted to scan it. "No data". It spoke, displaying a question mark instead of an image. "Again?! Really?!" He comically exclaimed with annoyance, starting to get a bit annoyed at this lack of information.
The unknown creature let out a fierce cry, before spewing a stream of seemingly boiling hot water from its mouth just like a Hydro Pumo at Miraidon. The purple dragon widened its eyes in alarm, before knocking Torkoal away with its head and then leaped backwards. The stream of boiling hot water continued onwards and struck a nearby large boulder.
To the utter astonishment of Ash, May and Pikachu; the boulder began melting very their eyes until all that was left was a small, melted rock. "WHAT THE HECK!? Water so hot that it melts whatever it touches!" The Rainbow Hero cried out with comical wide eyes, having never seen any kind of Water type attack do that before. "I think the better question is why did it attack like that". May stated, on edge because how it attacked them without warning like that.
The unknown Pokémon roared at Miraidon again with the purple dragon flinching in pain. "Hey! Why are you bullying Miraidon like that?!" Ash questioned with a deep frown, disliking how his new friend was being attacked without any reason like that. "Torkoal! Tork!" Torkoal cried out, before unleashing a Flamethrower attack from its mouth at the bipedal Pokémon.
Flamethrower struck the unknown Pokémon's stomach, but it didn't look like it did any damage because the unknown Pokémon didn't budge an inch or flinch. It merely turned its gaze over to Torkoal, before letting out a powerful roar that not only shook the ground a bit, but even blew out the stream of flames. "Tork!?" Torkoal gasped in surprise at seeing its Flamethrower attack blown out like that as if it were a candle.
The unknown Pokémon released another stream of boiling hot water, only this time it was heading for Torkoal. Miraidon gave a cry of panic at seeing this, before leaping up and landed in front of Torkoal, intending to take the hit for him. Ash though, didn't intend to let either of them getting hurt. "Trevenant, Protect!" The Rainbow Hero cried out, tossing a Great Ball out with his right hand.
The Great Ball burst open and released a white light that struck the ground in front Miraidon and Torkoal, quickly clearing to reveal Trevenant with a small shine briefly appearing around. "Trevenant!" The Ghost and Grass type yelled out, raising its hands and formed a big green force field in front of its body, Miraidon and Torkoal. The stream of boiling hot water struck the force field, causing it to crack a bit yet it remained strong.
Eventually; the stream of boiling hot water died down. Seeing no need to keep using Protect, Trevenant lowered both of its arms and the force field disappeared. "Okay, I've had enough of this thing's attitude! Let's battle and take it out!" May exclaimed, holding up an enlarged Quick Ball with her right hand. Just as she was about to rear her arm back, Ash suddenly caught her wrist with his left hand.
The brunette turned to look at her boyfriend in confusion, but he just shook his head. "We can't fight whatever that thing is. We don't know anything about it; its type, what kind of moves it knows and its ability. Let's fall back for now and go over what we've learned about it". Ash suggested to his girlfriend, not wanting to risk battling an unknown opponent right now.
May grew a sour face, but still nodded to her boyfriend. She wasn't the only one not happy about this; so was Pikachu, but he could understand what his partner was saying. Battling a complete unknown was risky and dangerous, so it was wise to not take any risks.
Ash let go of May's wrist, then looked over to Trevenant, Miraidon and Torkoal. "Guys, don't go picking a fight with that thing! Let's get out of here!" The Rainbow Hero cried out to the three, catching their attention. They gazed over to the Rainbow Hero and nodded to him. However; the unknown Pokémon suddenly appeared in front of Trevenant, much to the surprise of Ash, May and Pikachu.
Before the three could warn the Grass and Ghost type, that unknown Pokémon rammed right into Trevenant with great force, pushing it back by 10 feet back. "Trevenant!" The Elder Tree Pokémon growled out in anger, yet kept itself from attacking since Ash didn't intend to fight. "That was fast. That Pokémon's faster than I gave it credit for". Ash remarked, both eyes narrowed a bit in calculation.
"How are we gonna lose it if we can't outrun it?" May questioned with a confused frown, certain that this bipedal Pokémon wasn't gonna let them go freely. Ash lightly grit his teeth at May's words since he didn't have an answer for that. The Pokémon he had with him right now weren't his fastest ones, only Dragonite was the fastest one he currently had, but even she had nothing on this unknown Pokémon before them.
Just then; Miraidon came right up to Ash and gave a cry to grab his attention. Ash, May and Pikachu turned to look at the purple dragon in confusion. "What is it, Miraidon?" The Rainbow Hero asked his new friend, only to receive a surprise in response. Miraidon closed its eyes, right before a bright blue light appeared over it that forced everyone to cover their eyes.
After a few moments; the glow died down and allowed everyone to look at Miraidon, only to see that it had changed yet kept its overall form. Both of its arms and legs were hovering on the sides as they attached to two light purple virtual wheels with a gold energy circle that comes out of his body with all of Miraidon's body glowing its natural color. In shorts times; Miraidon looks like it has taken the appearance of a motorcycle.
Ash, May, Pikachu, Trevenant and Torkoal all stared at Miraidon with wide eyes, while the unknown creature narrowed its eyes. Just then; Ash noticed something rather bazar about Miraidon that he felt kinda stupid for not noticing earlier. Miraidon's main colour wasn't purple as he thought, but a beautiful violet colour instead. Ash gave a small chuckle at himself for not noticing something rather simple.
Miraidon placed both its hands and feet on the ground to stabilize its balance. It then gazed at Ash and gave another cry at him. Ash still wasn't able to understand him, but could get what Miraidon was telling him to do. "Well, this is gonna be interesting". The Rainbow Hero said with an excited grin, before he walked over to Miraidon's left side and mounted it, grabbing hold of Miraidon's light blue accents on its shoulders.
"A-Ash". May stuttered with wide eyes, gazing up at her boyfriend in wonder as he looked like a knight on a horse. The Rainbow Hero himself was grinning with excitement, while Pikachu stared at the back of Miraidon's head in wonder. "This is something new entirely". Ash stated, before looking over to May and held his left hand out for her to take. "Come on! This is our chance to get away!" The Rainbow Hero told his girlfriend, snapping May out of her daze.
May nodded and grabbed hold of Ash's hand with her left hand. Ash pulled May off of the ground to behind him on Miraidon. The Pokémon Coordinator sat with her legs resting together on the right side of Miraidon, while Ash retook his hold on Miraidon's left accent. "Torkoal, jump on!" Ash cried out to the Coal Pokémon, which the Fire type nodded. "Torkoal!" Torkoal cried out, before jumping up to the back of Miraidon's neck and wrapped its legs around in a tight grip.
The unknown creature had enough of standing around and let out another roar, only this time releasing a strong gust of wind from its mouth at Miraidon. "Trevenant, quickly! Use Rock Slide!" Ash exclaimed as he threw his right hand out to the side. "Trevenant!" The Grass and Ghost type cried out, before multiple gray rocks appeared in front of Trevenant in the shape of a ring.
It then put its hands forward, sending the stones flying and clashed against the strong gust of wind. Thanks to them being rocks, Rock Slide continued onward despite the powerful gust of wind and struck the unknown Pokémon, resulting in it flinching and taking a step or two back.
"May, quickly! Return Trevenant!" Ash told his girlfriend, passing Trevenant's Great Ball over his left shoulder. May gave a small cry of surprise, just barely managing to catch it with her hands. "Ash, what are you-" The brunette began, only to squeal in surprise as Miraidon attached both of its arms and legs to the virtual wheels and took off at fast speed.
(Play Lucky Boys Confusion - Hey driver)
It was liking driving a motorcycle for Ash as he turned Miraidon to the left and the violet dragon turned that way; its virtual wheels moving like real wheels. May, Pikachu and Torkoal all screamed out like with the brunette instantly wrapping her left arm around Ash's torso, while holding up her right hand with the Great Ball releasing a red beam that went and struck Trevenant's side. It engulfed the Grass and Ghost type completely, before it was absorbed into the Great Ball.
The unknown creature shattered all the gray rocks and then let out an enlarged roar before chasing after Miraidon. It was now a game of chase as the unknown Pokémon chased after Miraidon, while the violet dragon ran to get away. "Okay, we know two of that Pokémon's moves! One of them is Hurricane, while the other one is obviously a Water type move that I've never seen or heard about". Ash said to May, keeping his eyes up front in case anything jumps in the way.
The distance between Miraidon and the unknown Pokémon was a mere 10 feet away, but the speed the two were going at was incredible. Some of the fastest Pokémon would have trouble trying to keep up with them, the only ones that could would be legendary Pokémon. The mysterious creature let out an enlarged roar, before releasing a stream of boiling hot water again at Miraidon, Ash, May, Pikachu and Torkoal.
Miraidon masterfully moved to the left and dodged the attack. The unknown Pokémon tried again, but Miraidon moved right this time and dodged again. "I think it's a certainty to say that whatever that thing is, it is a Water type!" May cried out to her boyfriend, now holding Pikachu tightly with her right hand with the Electric Mouse holding on tight.
"Most likely, or part Water since I can't imagine just a Water type being able to use Hurricane". Ash replied to his girlfriend, turning Miraidon to the right with the violet snake changing in that direction and going around another pathway.
The unknown Pokémon continued to follow after them, slowly closing the distance between it and Miraidon. It was soon running right beside the violet dragon with Ash, May, Pikachu and Torkoal all looking to their left to look at it. The Suicune-look alike turned to look at them as well, before giving a snarl. It suddenly brought up its tail right as it began to glow purple, a sight that made Ash widen his eyes in alarm.
"Crap, Breaking Swipe! Duck!" Ash exclaimed in alarm, right before he and May ducked their heads right as the unknown creature jumped up and swung Breaking Swipe, but thankfully missed. The Suicune-look alike landed in a run, keeping up with Miraidon with its glowing tail still up as if it were ready to take another swing at them. "Hang on!" Ash suddenly exclaimed, turning Miraidon to the right with the violet Pokémon turning in that direction, right as they passed a corner.
The transformed dragon staring going up a hill immediately after turning the corner, leaving the unknown Pokémon on ground level. It let out a roar of rage, before it continued onwards. May sighed in relief at seeing that mysterious Pokémon gone, while Pikachu and Torkoal cried out in joy. "We lost it, thank goodness". The brunette said in relief, glad that they lost that Suicune-look alike. "Hopefully for good". Ash remarked, turning to look at May and Pikachu over his left shoulder.
"Anyway; that Pokémon's third move was Breaking Swipe, a Dragon type move. That leaves just one move left for us to figure out". The Rainbow Hero added, facing forward again to focus on driving. "I'm starting to think that thing has two types and not just one. Water is most likely one of its two types, but I'm not sure what the other is". Ash said to himself, then looked down at Torkoal's back and the back of Miraidon's neck.
Miraidon soon reached the top of the hill and stopped, placing both hands and feet on the ground. The violet Pokémon and its passengers looked at their surroundings in search for their mysterious attackers but were unable to find any sight of it. "I can't see it". May stated, unable to spot that mysterious Pokémon that attacked them without warning. "Pikachu pi!" Pikachu cried out, turning its head left and right at anime speeds.
"Hopefully that means we've lost it for now. Anyway, we gotta find the others and tell them about whatever that thing is, come on!" Ash exclaimed, which Miraidon gave a cry as it attached both arms to its virtual wheel and the legs turned back into thrusters. The Rainbow Hero drove his new friend forward and started going down another hill, heading back down to ground level.
After 10 seconds, they reached ground level, before immediately stopping upon that same unknown Pokémon running out of nowhere from the left, stopping in its tracks and stood across Miraidon. "Come on! Was it just hiding so that we'd come out into the open?" The raven-haired boy questioned with an annoyed frown on his face at how persistent this Pokémon is. "Why does this thing even want to melt us?" May questioned with concern filled eyes, wondering what Miraidon did to make this Suicune-look alike hate it so much.
May didn't get an answer to her question as the unknown creature roared, before charging towards them. Ash quickly turned Miraidon right and the Violet Pokémon went that way with the Suicune-look alike chasing after it. The two were going in a straight line with Ash, May, Pikachu and Torkoal holding on tight to Miraidon.
Miraidon and the unknown Pokémon were soon side by side; both of them still facing forward as if they were now racing each other, entering a narrow path that would eventually lead to a dead end. "Uhhh, Ash?" May said with a nervous voice, while Pikachu and Torkoal were comically crying out in dread. "I know, I know. I think it's time to fly!" Ash exclaimed with narrowed eyes, ready to use his powers.
But it turns out that won't be needed. At the words "fly", Miraidon let out a cry before its antennae spread out and expand an energy membrane, right before he flew off of the ground and ascended into the air. This got mix reactions from those mounted on it; Ash laughed out in amazement, May screamed at the top of her lungs as she held onto Ash for dear life, Pikachu held on tightly to his best friend's back and Torkoal cried out at the top of its lungs.
The unknown Pokémon put on the breaks and slammed its legs into the ground, skidding across it a bit until it eventually stopped just a mere inch from crashing into the dead end. It gazed up at the flying Miraidon, then let out an enraged roar as the violet Pokémon flew away from sight.
Up in the air; Ash, May, Pikachu and Torkoal gazed down at the Valley of Steel below them while Miraidon continued to face forward. "Well... This is different to flying on Latios and Latias". The Rainbow Hero remarked with wide eyes, getting May to look at him with comically wide eyes. "That's all you have to say?! Miraidon is flying!" The brunette screamed out at the top of her lungs, hurting the eardrums of Ash and Pikachu at how loud she was.
"Trust me; I'm surprised as well. But it works for me. Now, let's go find the others!" The Rainbow Hero exclaimed with an excited smirk, twisting his hands as if he were twisting a motorcycle's handles. Miraidon let out another cry, then continued flying forward in search for the others now.
(Music end/ With Verity, Brock and Piplup)
While all of that was going on; Verity, Brock and Piplup continued to follow the Gible as it led them somewhere in the Valley of Steel. It has taken a good five minutes until Gible suddenly stopped; then jumped out of the ground, leaving a hole, and landed on its feet. "Gible?" Verity said with a hint of confusion; her, Brock and Piplup stopping 5 feet away from the Dragon and Ground type.
The Land Shark Pokémon slightly turned to look at them, before pointing to the right with its right hand's index finger. "Gible, gib". Gible spoke, much to the curiosity of Verity, Brock and Piplup. They all looked past the Dragon and Ground type, where they saw a rather large boulder, only it had cracks all over it with a piece of it off, revealing two things inside of it.
"...!" Brock gasped in absolute shock at what he saw because inside of were two fossils. It was a Claw Fossil and Root Fossil right beside each other, stuck inside the boulder. "I don't believe it! A Root Fossil and Claw Fossil!" The former Gym Leader cried out in surprise, catching Verity by surprise. "Those are fossils?!" She questioned, turning to look at her travel companion.
"That's right. A Root Fossil is the remains of a Lileep, same with the Claw Fossil as it's for a Anorith". Brock answered his friend, before he started walking over to the boulder. Verity watched him for a moment, before she and Piplup looked at Gible. "Did you find these by yourself, Gible?" The tomboyish girl asked her new friend, right as Piplup ran up to the Land Shark Pokémon.
"Gib gible". Gible answered with a nod of its head, much to the amazement of Verity and Piplup at hearing this. "Piplup pip piplup". The Penguin Pokémon praised her newest friend, giving Gible a soft pat on the head with her right flipper. Gible gave a happy cry in response; a sight that Verity couldn't help smiling at. She turned her gaze over to Brock to see him standing in front of the boulder, trying to pull the Root Fossil out, yet was failing. He then tried with the Claw Fossil, yet got the same results.
"Having some trouble?" Verity asked with a playful voice, placing both hands on her hips. Brock let out a sigh, before he turned around to look at Verity with a defeated smile. "These things are in deep. I bet only one of our heavy hitter Pokémon will be able to crack this thing completely". The former Gym Leader told his travel companion, already thinking of bringing out one of his strongest Pokémon to break the boulder.
"Hold up, cowboy. That could actually destroy the fossils along with the boulder". Verity told her friend with a frown, before giving a small grin as she held up a shrunken Heal Ball with her right hand. "But I've got a solution to that. A little help please, Gardevoir!" Verity exclaimed as she tapped on the Heal Ball's center, then tossed it up above.
The device burst open and released a white light that struck the ground behind Gible, getting it and Piplup to look at it in surprise. The bright white light cleared to reveal Verity's shiny Gardevoir with a sparkle briefly appearing around it. "Gardevoir!" The Psychic and Fairy type cried out, throwing both of her hands out to the sides. "Gardevoir, use your Teleport to get those out of there". Verity said to her trusted partner, pointing over to the fossils with her right hand's index finger.
Gardevoir looked at Verity over her left shoulder and nodded to the tomboyish girl. "Gardevoir". She said softly, before facing forward. She brought both hands up, right before Gardevoir's body glows multicolor. Then, both the Claw and Root Fossils became outlined in light blue and disappeared from inside the boulder. Verity held up both hands, right before fossils reappeared safely in her hands.
Verity smiled down at the fossils for a moment, before looking over to Gardevoir, just as she lost the multicolor glow around its body. "Thanks for the helping hand, Gardevoir". The Twinleaf girl thanked her Pokémon, which Gardevoir turned around and nodded to her. "Gardevoir". The Psychic and Fairy type responded with a soft smile, happy to have helped.
Piplup and Gible gathered around Verity, right as she got down on her right knee and held both fossils out for them to look at. "It's honestly amazing that little things like this are actually the keys to bringing back extinct Pokémon. The world really is a mysterious place". Verity said with a voice of wonder, turning to look up at Brock as he stopped just 3 feet in front of her.
"Here". Verity said all of a sudden, tossing the Root Fossil over to Brock, much to his surprise as he just managed to catch it. "Huh?" He stared down at the fossil in his hand before looking over to Verity. "I figured you'd want one of fossils for yourself, since both Lileep and Anorith are both Rock types. With Lileep and its evolved form, your brothers would have a good counter for Water and Ground types". Verity explained to her travel companion, putting the Claw Fossil away in her shorts' pocket.
"Are you keeping the Claw Fossil for yourself?" Brock asked the tomboyish girl, which she shook her head in response. "Nah; not really interested. I'll keep it in case anyone else wants it and besides, I'm about to get a Gible". Verity answered, turning her gaze over to Gible and smiled at it. "Are you ready now, Gible?" She asked the Land Shark Pokémon, which it gave a nod of the head.
"Gible". Gible answered, much to Verity's joy at the answer. The brown-haired girl brought out a shrunken Ultra Ball with her right hand and tapped on it, enlarging the device. "This'll just take a second. Just tap on the center". Verity told the Land Shark Pokémon, holding the Ultra Ball out to Gible. "Gib". The Land Shark Pokémon responded, tapping the Ultra Ball's center with its right hand.
The Ultra Ball instantly opened, and a red energy appeared over Gible, engulfing it completely before the red energy went inside of the Ultra Ball. It closed shut, before Verity turned it around just as the Ultra Ball began shaking with the center flashing red. After 5 seconds; it ceased shaking with three stars briefly appearing over it yet the center remained red.
Verity gave a happy laugh, staring at the Ultra Ball with a wide smile. "Piplup!" Piplup exclaimed in joy, throwing both flippers into the air in delight. "Yeah... We've finally got a Gible just like Mum". Verity said softly, getting up on her feet all the while still staring at her Ultra Ball. "Are you gonna add it to your team now, or later?" Brock asked with a curious voice, putting his fossil away in his pants' pocket.
"I'm not wasting time; I'm gonna add Gible to the team right away. I'll switch out Suicune once we all get back together". Verity answered, taping the Ultra Ball's center with it going small before she put it away. Just as Brock was about to open his mouth to speak; an explosion went off all of a sudden close by, much to the surprise of Verity, Brock, Piplup and Gardevoir.
"What was that?!" Brock cried out in surprise, gazing upwards where he saw a smoke cloud nearby was touching the sky. "Who knows, but let's go find out". Verity replied, before gazing over to her Gardevoir. "Gardevoir, Teleport us over there". The Twinleaf girl told her Psychic and Fairy type, desiring to see what was responsible for that explosion with her own eyes.
"Gardevoir". Gardevoir said softly, before facing forward. She brought both hands up, right before Gardevoir's body glows multicolor. Verity, Brock, Piplup and Gardevoir became outlined in light blue, right before all four of them disappeared from that spot.
(Earlier with Sorrel, Max, Lucario, Jirachi and Ariados)
Sorrel, Max, Lucario, Jirachi and Ariados had all broken into a sweat as they stared down the legendary Pokémon across them; Regirock. The Rock type Pokémon made no move, instead just continued to stare at them. Today was really proving to be challenging for the gang as none of them thought a Regirock would be in the Valley of Steel.
Eventually; it was Max that broke the silence. "W...Wow... I can't believe I'm really seeing a Regirock with my own eyes". The 8-year-old boy said with a low voice, unable to really bring himself to move from the fear and awe he's experiencing. "..." Sorrel remained silent, staring at the legendary Pokémon with calculating eyes. Lucario and Ariados noticed the look on their trainer's face and knew right away what Sorrel was planning.
Max and Jirachi, on the other hand, didn't know what the Veilstone boy was thinking right now. "Sorrel, come on! Let's get out of here!" The 8-year-old boy cried to his friend, turning to look at Sorrel as he spoke. "...No..." He answered, much to the surprise of Max and Jirachi as they both gasped. "I'm not running away... Not after I've been given a one in a million chance like this". Sorrel added, growing a grin full of excitement much like how Ash does it.
The Veilstone boy reached to his pants' back pocket, then brought out a shrunken Great Ball with his right hand. "I'm not leaving here until I catch that Regirock!" He declared, much to the shock of Max and Jirachi at hearing this. Lucario smirked with anticipation, while Ariados gave out an excited cry.
(Play Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - Sinnoh Gym Leader/Elite Four Battle)
Sorrel reared his right hand back, then cried out. "Go, Poliwrath!" The Veilstone boy cried out, tossing the Great Ball out. It burst open and released a white beam that struck the ground, took shape and cleared to reveal Poliwrath. "Poliwrath!" The Tadpole Pokémon exclaimed, raising both of its arms as it was full of energy to fight. "Regirock". Regirock said, slightly lifting its arms up since itself was ready to battle.
"Poliwrath, Throat Chop go!" Sorrel commanded, throwing his right hand out. "Poliwrath!" The Water and Fighting type cried out, both of its hands glow purple before it took off into a charge to Regirock. Once it was right in front of the Rock type, it thrust its right out in a stab, but Regirock moved with surprising speed and dodged to the side. "Poli?!" The Water and Fighting type gasped in surprise, while Regirock raised its right arm.
The Rock type's right fist became surrounded with yellow electricity, right before it slammed Thunder Punch right into Poliwrath, blasting it off of its feet. "Poliwrath!" The Tadpole Pokémon cried out in pain, crashing onto the ground on its back. "It's fast!" Max cried out with wide eyes at how quick Regirock moved, honestly expecting it to be slow. 'Real fast!' Jirachi remarked, throwing both hands up into the air.
"Poliwrath, can you continue?" Sorrel asked his Pokémon, watching the Water and Fighting type get back on its feet. "Poliwrath poli!" Poliwrath answered, bringing both arms up as it was still ready to fight. "Good! Now, Bulk Up!" The Veilstone boy cried out, holding up his right fist. "Poliwrath!" The Water and Fighting type exclaimed, flexing its arms and its body becomes surrounded by a magenta aura.
"Regirock!" Regirock cried out, charging forward with its right fist still surrounded with yellow electricity. "Poliwrath, dodge and use Circle Throw!" Sorrel commanded, throwing his right hand forward. "Poliwrath!" The Tadpole Pokémon exclaimed, moving to the side and dodged Thunder Punch. It then grabbed hold of Regirock's right arm with both hands, then tried to turn on its back, but Regirock proved to be too heavy for Poliwrath to move.
"Regirock's too heavy!" Sorrel exclaimed with wide eyes, underestimating how heavy Regirock really was. The Rock type raised its left arm with the fist becoming surrounded with yellow electricity, before slamming it right into Poliwrath, forcing it to let go and get blown away. Poliwrath back flipped and landed on its feet, glaring at the Rock type with defiance.
"Ice Punch, go!" Sorrel exclaimed, punching the air with his right fist first and then with the left one. "Poliwrath!" The Water and Fighting type cried out, raising both fists as they were surrounded by a light blue icy glow. It then charging towards Regirock, who stood completely still right before its body becomes outlined in white and its body briefly shines.
Poliwrath reached Regirock and began a barrage of Ice Punch attacks, yet it stood completely still without moving a single inch. "It used Iron Defense to power up its defense!" Max cried out with wide eyes, recognizing the move the Rock type just used. Poliwrath leaped away and landed 10 feet away. "We'll have to keep powering up! Bulk Up again!" Sorrel cried out, holding up both of his fists. "Poliwrath!" The Water and Fighting type exclaimed, flexing its arms and its body becomes surrounded by a magenta aura.
"Regirock!" The Rock type cried out, before Regirock held out its arms and static electricity appears between them. An orange ball of energy appears in the static electricity, and Regirock fired a beam of energy from the ball at Poliwrath, landing a direct hit and caused an explosion. "Regirock used Hyper Beam!" Max cried out, recognizing the attack that Regirock used. "Poliwrath!" Sorrel cried out in concern for his Tadpole Pokémon.
The smoke left from the explosion cleared quickly to show Poliwrath lying down on its back, swirls in its eyes as a sign that it cannot battle anymore. "Poliwrath's down!" Max cried out with wide eyes, followed by a cry of panic from Ariados. Sorrel instantly recalled Poliwrath to its Great Ball, before looking at the device with a thankful smile. "Thanks for the help, rest for now Poliwrath". The Veilstone boy thanked his defeated Pokémon, then put the Great Ball away.
Sorrel turned his gaze over to Regirock and saw it standing completely still, recovering from Hyper Beam. "Regirock's powerful and has strong defense. I'm gonna have to go with speed for this". The Pokémon Professor in training said to himself, then brought up an enlarged Ultra Ball. "Go, Aerodactyl!" Sorrel cried out, tossing the device out into the air.
It burst open and released a white light into the air; taking a shape until it cleared to reveal Aerodactyl with the Fossil Pokémon crying out. "Aqua Tail!" Sorrel commanded, throwing his right hand out to the side. Aerodactyl roared as it flew down towards Regirock, right before its tail becomes surrounded in swirling water.
Kablam!
Aerodactyl landed a hit with Aqua Tail as it passed through Regirock, pushing the Rock type back by 2 feet. "Super effective attacks can still deal some damage. Aqua Tail's my best move for this". Sorrel said to himself, watching Aerodactyl as it flew higher into the sky. Regirock turned its gaze up towards the airborne Fossil Pokémon, before holding both its arms and static electricity appears between them. An orange ball of energy appears in the static electricity, and Regirock fired a beam of energy from the ball at Aerodactyl.
"Dodge it!" Sorrel cried out, which the Rock and Flying type obeyed as it managed to dodge the Hyper Beam. However; Regirock continued firing Hyper Beam attacks at Aerodactyl, yet the Rock and Flying type continued to dodge. "Regirock is tricky, I'll give it that. But we still got a few tricks up our sleeves; Aerodactyl use Hone Claws!" Sorrel cried out, throwing his right hand up into the air.
Claws extend out of Aerodactyl's hands and glow red, right before it spins around. An orange glow then shoots up along Aerodactyl's body, before disappearing. "Now Steel Wing!" Sorrel commanded, holding up his right fist. Aerodactyl let out a cry, right before both of its wings began glowing a bright white light. It then flew down towards Regirock and landed another direct hit as it flew by.
Regirock took another two steps back, yet remained standing. "Steel Wing again!" Sorrel ordered, refusing to give Regirock room to counterattack. Aerodactyl let out another cry, flying around and started flying downwards to Regirock again. However; Regirock's body becomes outlined in white and its body briefly shines. Regirock crossed both arms, right before Aerodactyl slammed another Steel Wing attack, only to be blocked completely.
"Iron Defense again!?" Sorrel exclaimed in annoyance since this was gonna prove more difficult than before. "Regirock!" Regirock cried out, throwing both arms out and pushing Aerodactyl away. Regirock's right fist became surrounded by a green orb of energy. It then charged forward towards Aerodactyl, intending to punch it. "Drain Punch, incoming!" Max cried out in alarm, identifying the move that Regirock was using now.
"Fight against Drain Punch with Fire Fang!" Sorrel cried out, throwing his right hand out. Aerodactyl opened its mouth and roared, mouth becoming covered in red-orange fire and bite down on Regirock's Drain Punch, resulting in both attacks clashing against each other. However, Regirock raised its left hand right as it became surrounded in electricity.
The Rock type then slammed Thunder Punch right under Aerodactyl's chin, landing a direct hit and blasting the Fossil Pokémon away. "Using two attacks at the same time, very impressive. But we're not done just yet!" Sorrel exclaimed with narrowed eyes, right as Aerodactyl slammed down on its back. "Right Aerodactyl?" The Veilstone boy asked his Fossil Pokémon, which it climbed back onto its feet and roared in response.
"Just what I'd like to hear! Aerodactyl, Hone Claws again!" Sorrel cried out, throwing his right hand into the air. Aerodactyl's claws grew larger and bright, before it ascended and spun around, before an orange glow shoots up along Aerodactyl's body. "Steel Wing go!" The Veilstone boy added, slicing the air with his right hand. Aerodactyl's wings began glowing a bright light, before it shot like a jet towards Regirock.
Kablam!
Aerodactyl landed a hit and pushed Regirock back by 2 feet this time, a sign that its moves were dealing damage. "Good work! Now, Aqua Tail!" Sorrel commanded with a growing smirk, growing confidence that they can win. Aerodactyl turned around as its wings ceased glowing, right before the tail becomes surrounded in swirling water. It flew down and landed another hit on Regirock from behind with Aqua Tail, flying by.
"They're making some progress now". Max remarked with a wide smile, starting to see some progress getting done now. 'Go guys!' Jirachi cheered for his friends with Bagon and Lucario cheering as well. "Aqua Tail again!" Sorrel ordered his Fossil Pokémon, growing confidence with this chance of pace. Aerodactyl roared, before it turned around and flew towards Regirock.
Once close enough; Aerodactyly front flipped and swung Aqua Tail, but to the utter astonishment of everyone; Regirock caught Aerodactyl's tail with both of its hands. "What!?" Sorrel cried out with wide eyes, an expression that Max matched perfectly. "Regirock caught Aqua Tail with nothing but its bare hands!" The 8-year-old boy cried out, finding it hard to believe what he's seeing. Lucario growled in anger, while Ariados gave a cry in panic.
"Regirock!" The Rock type cried out, bringing both its hands and Aerodactyl up, before he threw them down and slammed Aerodactyl down hard. The Fossil Pokémon cried out in pain with both eyes closed, the water surging around its tail disappearing. Regirock then threw its opponent into the air with Aerodactyl spinning like a soccer ball.
The Fossil Pokémon began falling down towards Regirock with the Rock Peak Pokémon rearing its right arm back. Regirock's right fist became surrounded by a green orb of energy. Right as Aerodactyl was right above Regirock. it thrust Drain Punch up and slammed it right into Aerodactyl's stomach. The Rock and Flying type gasped out, sparkling green orbs of energy flying out of it and into Regirock, before it was blasted into the air.
The Fossil Pokémon fell and crashed down on the ground, kicking up a bit of dusk. Regirock wasn't done yet; holding both its arms out as static electricity appears between them. An orange ball of energy appears in the static electricity, and Regirock fired a beam of energy from the ball at the down Aerodactyl, landing a direct hit and causing an explosion.
(Music end)
Sorrel gasped; right as the smoke from the explosion cleared to reveal Aerodactyl lying down on its back with swirls in its eyes. Sorrel grit his teeth at seeing another one of his Pokémon unable to battle, while Max, Jirachi, Lucario and Ariados watched with eyes full of disbelief. "Regirock's awesome! It took down two of Sorrel's Pokémon all by itself!" Max exclaimed in awe, amazed with the power of the Rock type Pokémon.
Sorrel held Aerodactyl's Ultra Ball out with his right hand, recalling his defeated Pokémon to it. Once Aerodactyl was fully recalled, Sorrel looked at the device with a proud smile. "Your efforts won't be in vain my friend, I swear it". The Veilstone boy said softly, then put the Ultra Ball away. 'Speed evened things out, but even that wasn't enough. But maybe...size plays an important part as well. And I've got the perfect Pokémon for that'. Sorrel thought, growing a confident smirk.
(Play TV Anime Pokemon OST Vol. 1: Fight! Trainer (Johto)
"You're up now, Bagon!" Sorrel cried out, tossing an enlarged Nest Ball out with his right hand. It burst open, released a light that took a second to clear to reveal Bagon. "Bagon!" The Dragon type cried out, landing on its feet and stood proudly. "Sorrel, are you serious?! Sending Bagon of all Pokémon!" Max cried out with comically wide eyes, yet the Veilstone boy ignored him.
"Dragon Breath, go!" Sorrel cried out, throwing his right hand out. "Bagon!" The Dragon type cried out, opening its mouth and unleashed a light blue fiery blast at Regirock, landing a direct hit that caused an explosion. "Regi!" Regirock groaned out, taking 3 steps back and walked out of the smoke cloud. "Iron Defense increases Regirock's defense for psychical attacks, but not for special ones. And if Regirock's four moves are revealed, so I don't have to worry about an unknown move". Sorrel said with a grin, now having the perfect attack strategy for Regirock.
"Regirock!" The Rock type cried out, holding both hands out and fired another Hyper Beam attack. "Dodge, and then Ember!" Sorrel cried out, throwing his right hand upwards. "Bagon!" Bagon cried out, jumping into the air and dodged Hyper Beam successfully. Bagon then fired more bolts of fire from its mouth at Regirock, landing direct hits on the Rock type, yet it didn't move an inch.
Bagon ceased using Ember, and right when it did; Regirock took off into a charge with its right fist raised with electricity appearing around the fist. "Dodge!" Sorrel told his Dragon type, which Bagon jumped back and dodged with Regirock slamming Thunder Punch down on the ground. Reigrock wasn't done yet because it started using Drain Punch with its left fist and charged at Bagon.
Bagon continued to dodge by jumping one spot to another, all the while Regirock continued to try to hit it with Drain Punch and Thunder Punch. "I knew it! Bagon's small size is helping out!" Sorrel said with a grin, before waving his right hand back. "Bagon, well done. Now, return!" The Veilstone boy called out to Bagon all of a sudden, catching Bagon by surprise.
Still; the Dragon type obeyed and leaped back, dodging another Thunder Punch. Bagon landed beside Sorrel on his right, right before the Veilstone boy got down on his right knee and pat Bagon's head. "Great job Bagon, I'll reward you once this is all over". Sorrel told his Dragon type, much to Bagon's delight at hearing this. "Bagon ba!" Bagon cried out in joy, throwing both hands into the air.
(Music end. Now play Ash and Goh/Satoshi and Go - Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack)
Sorrel got back on his feet, then looked over to Lucario with a deadly serious face. Lucario grew his own serious face, then nodded as he knew what Sorrel wanted even without him speaking. The Aura Pokémon crouched down, before suddenly leaping up into the air, much to the others' surprise.
Lucario spun around in midair, before landing in front of Sorrel on its right knee, both eyes closed. The Aura Pokémon slowly rose up to its feet, then opened both eyes to reveal a look of pure determination. Lucario let out a fierce roar, while Sorrel held his right hand up in front of himself. He brought up his left hand up and pulled the sleeve of the green shirt back to reveal a silver metal wristband with a Key Stone attached to it on his wrist.
"We've fought hard, so there's no way we're failing here. We're gonna fight together and capture Regirock!" Sorrel exclaimed, light tapping the Key Stone with his left hand's index finger, causing it to let out a powerful burst of energy and rainbow flash, followed by four streams of energy shooting out. "Let your blazing aura of our bond surge through your fists of steel and strike down any foes that stand in our path! Lucario Mega Evolve!" The Veilstone boy chanted as he reared his right fist down, before thrusting it into the air.
Lucario let out a small growl, spreading his legs out and slightly held both arms out. Then, the Lucarionite Mega Stone floated down out of nowhere in front of Lucario, lightly glowing an orange colour. The Mega Stone released a flash of energy as Lucario let out a loud howl, before four light blue streams of energy came out of the Lucarionite. The eight streams of energy connected with each other, as if connecting Sorrel and Lucario with one another with the Aura Pokémon glowing a bright pink colour as it Mega Evolved.
First, Lucario thrust his right paw out as he gained another spike, the four black appendages grew larger, its tail disappeared, and its cream fur becomes longer. In the middle of its transformation, Lucario spun around and reared up its hands before swiping them down in a pose as the pink coloured light disappeared to reveal Mega Lucario with the Mega Evolution symbol briefly appearing in front of the Aura Pokémon.
Max, Jirachi, Ariados and Bagon all cheered for Sorrel and Lucario with everything they had, believing in them without a doubt that they'll succeed. "Regirock!" Regirock cried out, holding both hands out and fired Hyper Beam at Mega Lucario. "Lucario, Aura Sphere!" Sorrel commanded, pointing forward with his right hand's index finger. "Raaa!" Mega Lucario roared out, bringing its hands together and created a blue ball of energy in between them. Mega Lucario then fires it forward and Aura Sphere clashed against Hyper Beam.
The two attacks struggled to overpower one another for a moment or two; before Aura Sphere pushed its way through completely to Regirock and struck, exploding on impact. The Rock type cried out in pain as it fell backwards from the force and crashed on the ground. "Awesome! Regirock was finally knocked off of its feet!" Max cried out in joy, feeling his very soul shake in excitement.
Regirock quickly got back on its feet and glared at Lucario. Regirock's right fist became surrounded by a green orb of energy. It then charged forward towards Mega Lucario, intending to strike with Drain Punch. "Use Meteor Mash to fight back!" Sorrel cried out, holding his right hand out as if to catch something. Mega Lucario's body became covered in a blue aura, before it charged forward.
Both Lucario and Regirock clashed with an explosion going off straight away. Regirock was pushed back by a total of 10 feet, while Mega Lucario was 5 feet away. The legendary Rock type Pokémon began panting, a sign that it was getting exhausted. "We're making progress, we can't let up now! Lucario, Bone Rush!" Sorrel cried out, holding up his right fist.
"Raaa!" Mega Lucario roared out; putting out its paws together and spreads them apart, creating a light green bone of energy. The Mega Pokémon then leaped into the air, holding its energy bone over its head and began falling towards Regirock. Regirock's body becomes outlined in white and its body briefly shines, before Regirock crossed both arms up.
Mega Lucario swung Bone Rush down and slammed it into Regirock's crossed arms, the force behind it forcing the Rock type to take 2 steps back. Lucario landed on his feet, Bone Rush disappearing, before it leaped 5 feet away. "Keep using Iron Defense, it won't matter. Lucario, Copycat Iron Defense!" Sorrel cried out, throwing his right hand to the side.
Mega Lucario becomes surrounded by a waving aura of light all of a sudden. In Lucario's mind; it recalled how Regirock used Iron Defense. The aura changed colours to a silver light, before Lucario's body became outlined in white and it briefly shined. "Regirock!" Regirock cried out, raising its left fist as electricity appeared around it before charging forward.
Mega Lucario brought up its arms and crossed them; right before Regirock slammed Thunder Punch into its crossed arms, yet didn't move an inch. "Not so fun when you're on the other side, huh?" Sorrel said with a small smirk, feeling a bit satisfied at seeing Regirock's trick used against it.
The Rock Peak Pokémon jumped backwards and landed a few feet away. "Regirock!" Regirock cried out, moving both hands up and fired Hyper Beam at Lucario. The Mega evolved Pokémon remained still with both arms crossed, right before Hyper Beam slammed into him. Mega Lucario growled out in frustration, teeth grit as it was slowly being pushed back, yet remained standing.
After 10 whole seconds; Hyper Beam died down completely. Lucario's arms dropped to his sides as the Aura Pokémon growled at Regirock. "We've fought hard, now it is time to end this". Sorrel said softly, closing both eyes for a moment before he opened them wide to reveal a look of resolve. "Lucario, max aura!" Sorrel exclaimed, bringing both hands together as if there was something in between them, and then thrust them up into the air.
Mega Lucario released a powerful roar that released shockwaves, before crouching down with its right hand on the ground, and then leaped up high into the air. Once high enough, Lucario seemed to be floating in the air as it looked down below at Regirock staring up at him.
The Aura Pokémon raised its hands up towards the air as dark blue energy surged in between them, as if Lucario was preparing an Aura Sphere, but was putting more aura energy into it. "LUCARIO! AURA STORM!" The Pokémon Professor in training shouted out to the heavens, giving the commanded to attack. "RRRRRAAAAAHHHHH!" Mega Lucario roared, thrusting its hands down towards Regirock and unleashed a massively powerful blue beam of Aura.
Aura Storm came right down on Regirock and struck the ground hard, engulfing the Rock type from view. It then went off in a powerful explosion that shook almost the whole canyon. Mega Lucario ceased using Aura Storm and fell to the ground, landing in front of Sorrel. The powerful gusts of wind blew Lucario's fur and Sorrel's coat a bit widely, they weren't the only ones hit by the wind. Bagon was holding onto Sorrel's right leg, crying out in panic. Max, Jirachi and Ariados had all taken shelter behind a large boulder that protected them.
Eventually; the wind died down, much to the relief of everyone. Sorrel and Lucario continued to face forward, waiting for the spoke to clear and show what happened to Regirock, ready to continue the battle if need be. After what felt like an eternity; the smoke cleared to reveal Regirock lying down on its back and wasn't showing a single hint of movement.
(Music end)
Max and Ariados walked out from behind the boulder, Jirachi lying down atop Max's head, and looked over to see Regirock down. The Maple boy grew a wide smile, but before he could speak; four multicolor lights appeared next to him, Jirachi and Ariados. The three comically cried out with wide eyes, right before the lights cleared to reveal Verity, Brock, Piplup and Gardevoir.
"Guys!" Max cried out in surprise, something that Ariados mimicked. Brock looked over to his young friend and smiled in relief at seeing Max, Jirachi and Ariados unharmed. "You're okay! I was worried about you guys". The former Gym Leader said in relief, truly happy to see them alright. Verity looked over, then widened her eyes at seeing Sorrel and Lucario facing a down Regirock.
"What the... A Regirock!" Verity cried out in surprise, catching Brock's full attention. He looked over, and then gasped at seeing the legendary Pokémon. "Sorrel's trying to catch it. Regirock took out Poliwrath and Aerodactyl". Max told his travel companions, much to their surprise at learning this. "Piplup pip". Piplup said with wide eyes, right as Ariados passed by it as it crawled over to Sorrel's left side.
Bagon let go of Sorrel and planted its feet down next to him, while Ariados stopped right beside its trainer on the left. Mega Lucario slightly turned to look at its trainer and spoke. "Raaa raaa!" The Aura Pokémon told Sorrel, which the Veilstone boy nodded with a determined face. "On it! And I got the perfect thing for Regirock". Sorrel said with a grin, placing his right hand into the coat's pocket.
Sorrel brought out his hand to reveal he was holding a shrunken Heavy Ball. The 12-year-old boy tapped on the center, causing the device to enlarge and then held it out towards Regirock. "This is it, Regirock! Go, Heavy Ball!" Sorrel cried out; rearing his right hand back before tossing the device out. It soared through the air, before striking Regirock on its chest and bounced up into the air.
The Heavy Ball opened, before red energy appeared over Regirock and engulfed it completely. The red energy was then absorbed into the Heavy Ball, before it closed and fell. It landed softly, then began shaking sideways with the center flashing red every couple seconds. Everyone watched with their breath held, waiting to see if the capture was a success or not.
After half a minute; the Heavy Ball ceased shaking and...three stars briefly appeared over it to signify the capture to be successful; its center a bright red light.
Sorrel smiled in relief at seeing the capture successful. He then walked over to the Heavy Ball; his Pokémon remaining where they were, until he stopped in front of the device. He knelt down on his right knee, then picked his Heavy Ball up with the right hand. Sorrel brought it up and looked at his prize with a happy grin. "Capture complete. Regirock is mine now". Sorrel said softly, getting up on his feet and gaze a pose just like how Ash does it.
All the Pokémon cried out in cheers for Sorrel's capture of Regirock. "Raaa!" Mega Lucario roared out, right before an orange energy dome suddenly appeared over Lucario for over a brief second, and then disappeared to reveal the Aura Pokémon back in its normal form. "Bagon!" Bagon gave a cry, right before it started to glow a bright bluish white light.
This caught everyone's attention as they looked over to Bagon, just as it began to grow. "Wow, a new capture and an evolution". Brock said with a smile, watching Bagon evolve. Bagon grew larger, before the light of evolution cleared to reveal a Shelgon in Bagon's place. "Shelgon!" The Dragon type cried out proudly, much to Sorrel's joy at seeing his evolved Shelgon.
He walked over to the Endurance Pokémon, placing his Heavy Ball away in the coat's pocket, and stopped in front of Shelgon. "Congratulations on your evolution, Shelgon". The Veilstone boy praised his Dragon type, which Shelgon gave a joyful expression at Sorrel. Verity, Brock, Max, Piplup, Gardevoir and Jirachi all smiled at the sight, while Lucario and Ariados nodded in approval.
But unfortunately; the happy atmosphere was broken by a familiar voice up above. "My, my... There's so many rare Pokémon to steal and the perfect chance to get them". A feminine voice said from up above, much to the gang's displeasure as they all groaned. "You cannot be serious right now". Verity said with her shoulders down, honestly wishing that they didn't have to deal with this today.
(Play Pokemon Anime Sound Collection- Team Rocket Motto (Hoenn Version)
Laughter came from above, right before everyone gazed upwards to see Jessie, James and Meowth flying up above with jetpacks on with all three of them looking down at them all with grins. "Prepare for trouble because it has found you". Jessie began her part of the motto. "Make it double because we're better than before" James continued off, just as he, Jessie and Meowth all flew down and landed 15 feet away.
"To protect the world from devastation!" The female adult continued, her and the others taking their jetpacks off with them falling to the ground. "To unite all people within our nation!" The former rich boy continued, holding up a rose with his right hand. "To denounce the evils of truth and love!" Jessie added, throwing her right hand up into the air. "To extend our reach to the stars above!" James continued his part, throwing the rose up into the air with the petals seperating from the rose.
"Jessie!" The female member called out her name proudly. "James!" The blue-haired male called out his name proudly as well. "Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!" Jessie finished her part of the motto with a proud voice. "Surrender now or prepare to fight!" James finished his part of the motto with a loud and clear voice. "Meowth, dat's right!" Meowth cried out, throwing his right paw out dramatically. "Wobbuffet!" Wobbuffet cried out, popping out of nowhere in between the two humans and gave a salute with its right hand.
(Music end)
"Is it really too much to ask to not deal with you guys right now?! We've already dealt with enough problems today and adding you to the list is a bit too much right now!" Verity exclaimed with an annoyed voice, while Gardevoir and Piplup went to their trainer's sides. "You think you twerps are the only ones that's had a stressful day? We've had our own problems ever since we came to this Valley of Steel!" Jessie shot back with a voice full of frustration.
Meowth narrowed his eyes at the gang, noticing that Ash, May and Pikachu weren't with them. "The twerp and his Pikachu aren't with them. Guess they're still somewhere else in this nasty place". The Scratch Cat Pokémon remarked, alerting his teammates how their main objective isn't with the others right now. "Oh well, we'll find them later, For now, this might be the perfect chance to test out our new Pokémon!" James called out with a massive grin on his face.
What James said caught the attention of Sorrel, Verity, Brock and Max while their Pokémon became on guard. "New Pokémon? Did they catch something here?" Max asked with a small frown; wondering what exactly Team Rocket captured here. "Who knows, but I'd say it is very likely a Steel type". Verity remarked, moving her left hand to her backpack's right scrap in case she needs to get some items out.
"Let's save our new Pokémon for when the twerp arrives. For now; let's deal with these chumps". Jessie told her teammates, holding up two Luxury Balls with both hands. "Well, fine then". James stated, holding up an enlarged Poké and Great Balls with his right hand. "Heads up guys, we're about to rumble". Sorrel told his companions, right before Shelgon and Ariados went up and stopped on both of Lucario's sides.
(Play Pokémon Johto Journeys BGM - Johto Rival Battle)
"Go Trubbish and Gothorita!" Jessie cried out, tossing both Luxury Balls out. They both burst open and released white beams into the air, taking shape and cleared to reveal Trubbish and Gothorita. "Trubbish!/ Gothorita!" They cried out, landing on their feet and glared at their opponents. "I choose Cacturne and Axew!" James exclaimed, throwing the Poké and Great Balls out.
They burst open and released white lights. One of them cleared to reveal the Tusk Pokémon; Axew. "Axew!" The Dragon type cried out with energy, ready to battle. The second beam began to take shape, before it turned back into a beam and went backwards, getting Axew to comically widen its eyes in surprise. "Ax?!" Axew gasped, right before the beam cleared to reveal Cacturne, only it has had heat shaped eyes directed at James.
"Cacturne!" The Grass and Dark type cried out, wrapping arms and legs around James in a loving hug. The former rich boy groaned in annoyance, before looking right at Cacturne's face with an annoyed face. "As much as I love not feeling pain whenever you hug me now; it's still annoying at times! Attack the twerps with Pin Missile!" James told his Grass and Dark type, ignoring the unimpressed looks Jessie and Meowth were giving him.
"Cacturne!" Cacturne exclaimed; its spikes glowing white before shooting white streams of pins towards Sorrel's Pokémon. "Shelgon, counter with Ember!" Sorrel commanded, throwing his left hand out. "Shelgon!" The Dragon type cried out, creating an orange-red ball in front of its face and fired bolts of fire. The bolts of fire all struck the white streams of pins, causing multiple mini explosions.
"Trubbish, Seed Bomb! And Gothorita, rapid fire Shadow Ball!" Jessie ordered, throwing her right hand out. "Trubbish!" The Poison type cried out, opening its mouth and a white orb is seen inside of it. It then fired multiple glowing white seeds from its mouth. "Gothorita gothorita!" The Psychic type exclaimed, putting its hands together in front of its body and a black and dark purple orb of energy forms in between them. The Psychic type started rapid firing Shadow Balls forward.
The barrage of Seed Bombs and Shadow Balls all struck Lucario, Shelgon and Ariados; some hitting and others passing through yet the three remained standing and took the hits head on. They had their eyes shut with Lucario holding its arms up in a cross in front of its face.
"Now Axew! Rock Tomb!" James ordered, pointing forward with his right hand's index finger. "Axew!" The Tusk Pokémon cried out, becoming outlined in white energy and raises its head. Multiple gray rocks outlined in white energy then form around Axew's head in the shape of a ring. Then, the rocks began to fall down towards Lucario, Ariados and Shelgon.
"Oh, no you don! Onix, use Iron Tail to crush all the rocks!" Brock cried out, before tossing an enlarged Poké Ball out. It burst open and released a massive white beam that took a shape, before it cleared to reveal Onix. The Rock and Ground type roared, bringing its tail up as it began glowing a bright white light. Onix swung its tail and began hitting the rocks one by one, shattering them on contact.
James and Axew cried out in surprise, while Sorrel and his Pokémon all grinned. "Thanks Brock". Sorrel thanked his companion, gazing over to the former Gym Leader with a smile full of gratitude. Brock merely gave Sorrel the thumbs up with his right hand, something that the Veilstone boy returned.
"Oh, please! Trubbish, Seed Bomb on Onix!" Jessie ordered, throwing her right hand out. "Trubbish!" The Poison type cried out, opening its mouth and a white orb is seen inside of it. It then fired multiple glowing white seeds from its mouth at Onix. "I'll return the favor now! Ariados, stop Seed Bomb with Pin Missile!" Sorrel ordered, throwing his left hand forward.
The Bug and Poison-type cried out, before the appendages of Ariados's back glowed light green, and it fired light green spikes from them at the multiple glowing white seeds, resulting in them all exploding on contact. "You're so annoying!" Jessie shouted out at Sorrel with an annoyed voice. "Like you're one to talk!" He shot back at the female adult, then threw his left hand out.
"Shelgon, Dragon Breath attack!" The Veilstone boy commanded his evolved Dragon type. "Shelgon!" Shelgon cried out, then released a thick, green beam from its face at Team Rocket and their Pokémon. "You too Onix! Dragon Breath!" Brock commanded his starter, which Onix cried out in response and fired a yellow beam from its mouth.
Both Dragon Breath attacks combined to form a single one headed straight to Team Rocket. "Cacturne, Spikey Shield!" James commanded with a confident smile, pointing forward with his right hand's index finger. "Cacturne!" Cacturne exclaimed, stepping forward before holding up its arms and brought its forearms together. The spikes on its arms began glowing green, before producing a green force field covered with spikes.
The combined Dragon Breath slammed into Spikey Shield, yet Caturne kept standing despite getting pushed back by 3 feet. It eventually died down to reveal Caturne's Spikey Shield still intact, right before the Grass and Dark type ceased using it and the move powered down. "That trick is getting old real quick!" Max exclaimed in comical annoyance with anime white eyes, an expression that Jirachi matched perfectly.
"Gothorita, Pound attack go!" Jessie cried out, pointing towards Sorrel with her right hand. "Gothorita gothorita!" The Psychic type cried out, holding up her right hand right as it began to glow a bright white light. Sorrel opened his mouth to speak, only to stop and widen his eyes as Shelgon suddenly took off into a charge. "Huh? Shelgon?" The Veilstone boy gasped with wide eyes, surprised by the Dragon type's sudden actions.
Shelgon charged towards Gothorita with the Psychic type charging towards it as well. Suddenly the bone structures covering its body began to glow blue and it becomes surrounded in a light blue reflective shield. The two drew closer, and then...
Kablam!
Shelgon easily rammed into Gothorita with its light blue reflective shield, blasting the Psychic type off its feet with it sent crashing into the ground. "Wow, a new move with your evolution, huh? And it's Zen Headbutt too. Colour me impressed". Sorrel said with an impressed grin, more amazed with his newly evolved Dragon type Pokémon. "Shelgon!" Shelgon roared out, losing the reflective shield a moment later. The Dragon type turned around and returned to its trainer's side
(Music end)
"Goth gothorita!" Gothorita growled out, climbing back on its feet before leaping backwards and landed beside Cacturne, Trubbish and Axew. "Well, this is going well". Verity remarked, clearly able to see both sides hadn't gotten a single step ahead of each other. "Verity, why aren't you going in to help?" Max asked, turning to look at the Twinleaf girl as he spoke. "Brock and Sorrel don't need my help right now. They both have a lot of energy left, so there's no need for me to jump in just yet. If things get bad, I'll join in". Verity answered, turning to look at Max as she spoke. She then gave a playful wink with her right eye, something that brought a smile to Max's face.
"We're not getting anywhere with this! Let's just use our new secret weapon already!" Jessie exclaimed with a deep frown, turning to look at James as she spoke. "Not just yet! We need to wait for the twerp to show up first, then we'll use it!" Meowth told his teammate, holding his left paw out to Jessie as if he were stopping her from walking forward.
"He's right! We need to keep it up with what we've got now!" James exclaimed, holding up his left fist in a determined manner. Jessie let out a growl of annoyance, but raised no objections. "Alright, fine! Listen up Cacturne, Gothorita, Trubbish and Axew, keep it up! We're not losing this one!" The female adult told the four, which they all nodded with determined faces.
But then without warning; a powerful bolt of thunder came down from above and struck the ground in front of Team Rocket's Pokémon, taking everyone by surprise. "That was a Thunderbolt attack!?" Brock cried out in surprise, identifying the attack that just came out of nowhere. The Thunderbolt attack died down, before a voice cried out. "Sorry we're late to the party!" A familiar voice cried out from above, much to the surprise of everyone.
(Play Pokemon Best Wishes Anime BGM - Gym Leader's Last Pokemon V2)
Verity, Sorrel, Brock, Max and all their Pokémon smiled brightly, before they and Team Rocket looked up towards a nearby mountain. There at the edge gazing down at them all were Ash and May still mounted on Miraidon with Pikachu standing atop the violet dragon's head and Torkoal was still hanging onto Miraidon's neck. The Rainbow Hero had a confident smirk, while May was smiling a kind smile. Pikachu was matching his trainer's expression, Miraidon was staring with fascination and Torkoal just held on tight.
Miraidon then let out a cry, before jumped up into the air and fell, landing directly in front of Sorrel, Lucario, Ariados and Shelgon, facing Team Rocket. "Ash!" Verity, Brock and Max cried out before they, Piplup, Gardevoir and Onix gathered around Miraidon, right as May jumped off. Sorrel, Lucario, Shelgon and Ariados gathered around the violet dragon as well, right as Miraidon sat down and Torkoal climbed off.
The Veilstone boy stared at Miraidon with fascination since this was his first time ever seeing a Pokémon like it before. "Ash, what is this Pokémon?" Sorrel asked his sworn brother, catching Ash's attention as he looked over to the Veilstone boy. "This is my new friend; Miraidon". The Rainbow Hero answered, right before the violet dragon let out a small cry.
"...Miraidon...?" Sorrel questioned, unfamiliar with the name because he's never heard of a Pokémon with a name like that before. Max and Jirachi went up to Miraidon and stared at it in wonder, catching Miraidon's attention as it stared at them in curiosity. "It's so awesome! I've never seen a Pokémon like this before". Max said in awe, taking in every detail he could of the violet dragon.
Team Rocket suddenly started laughing, catching the gang's attention. They looked over to Team Rocket and saw them and their Pokémon staring at them with grinning faces. "About time you showed up, twerp. We've been waiting for you". James said with a smirk, both arms crossed in a confident way. "Today is the day that we finally capture Pikachu... with our new Pokémon!" Jessie declared proudly, catching Ash by surprise at hearing this.
'New Pokémon?' The Rainbow Hero thought to himself, honestly surprised that Team Rocket's got a new Pokémon. "Prepare yourself, for here's our new member!" James cried out, uncrossing both arms and held out an enlarged Ultra Ball with his right hand. "Cacturne, Gothorita, Trubbish and Axew, stand back and watch as our new teammate has its first battle for Team Rocket!" Meowth cried out, jumping over to in front of his comrades and held both arms out to keep them from charging in.
Cacturne, Gothorita, Trubbish and Axew gave a soft cry and nodded to their friend since he was kinda their team leader. "Now, behold! Go!" James cried out, rearing his right hand back before tossing the Ultra Ball out. It soared through the air, before suddenly stopping and burst open with a massive white beam coming out. It crashed on the ground, kicking up a bit of dust until it cleared to reveal Steelix with the Steel and Ground type letting out a mighty roar.
The whole gang widened their eyes in surprise; while Onix and Torkoal gave a cry of surprise at seeing Steelix. "A Steelix!?" Brock cried out in shock, honestly astonished that Team Rocket managed to capture one of those. "Well, this is surprising. Those guys are really getting better and better than how they used to be". Verity commented, staring up at the massive Pokémon before them.
"It doesn't matter. As the saying goes, "The bigger they are, the harder they fall!" May cried out, holding up an enlarged Dive Ball with her left hand. "Torkoal!" Torkoal suddenly cried out, stepping forward and getting the gang to look at it. "Torkoal, what's up?" Ash questioned the Fire type, yet Torkoal didn't response and just continued to stare up at Steelix.
Steelix stared down at Torkoal as well, then let out a familiar growl that caught the gang's attention. "That growl... It's the same one we heard from behind and made Torkoal run off". Max said with wide eyes, realizing that Steelix was the Pokémon they heard earlier. "Tork! Torkoal!" Torkoal cried out, before unleashing a Flamethrower attack at the Steelix.
"Steelix, Sandstorm now!" James commanded, pointing forward with his right hand. Steelix let out a growl, before the rocks with the giant spikes on Steelix's upper body started spinning rapidly, and sand is released from them, forming a sand tornado around itself. Flamethrower struck, yet was easily subdued and blown out like a candle, right before Sandstorm cleared.
"This Steelix is powerful, that's clear to see". Verity remarked, a single bit of sweat dropping down the left side of her face. "Does Onix really evolve into that thing?" May asked with fear in her voice, turning to look up at Onix next to them. "Tor...koal!" The Coal Pokémon growled out in anger, not noticing that Ash was staring down at it from Miraidon's back. "I think I got it now. You want to fight that Steelix because before it was captured; it was probably the strongest Steel type here". Ash theorized, starting to see why Torkoal seemed so fixated on this Steelix.
"It also must have explained why Torkoal got so excited when we heard Steelix earlier. It must have been to chase after and fight Steelix". Sorrel said with a frown, getting Ash to look at him for a moment, before looking down at Torkoal. "Torkoal, I can understand your desire to fight Steelix. I won't stop you, I just ask that you let me fight with you". The Rainbow Hero said to his new friend, getting Torkoal to look up at him in surprise. The Coal Pokémon then grew a smile and nodded to Ash, giving his answer.
The Rainbow Hero smiled at Torkoal, before looking up and frowned at Steelix. "Torkoal, Flamethrower!" Ash cried out, letting go of Miraidon's right accent and pointed at Steelix with the right hand's index finger. "Tor...koal!" Torkoal cried out as it took off charging. Flames then appeared within Torkoal's mouth before the Fire type unleashed them at Steelix once more.
"Steelix, Dragon Breath attack go!" James commanded with a confident grin, pointing forward with his right hand's index finger. The Steel and Ground type gave a cry, opening its mouth and fires a yellow beam. Flamethrower and Dragon Breath clashed against each other, creating a stalemate for a few seconds before both attacks exploded.
The force behind the explosion blew Torkoal off its feet and sent flying with a cry of pain. "Now, use your Iron Tail attack!" James cried out, throwing his left hand out dramatically. Steelix let out a loud cry, holding up its tail right before it began to glow a bright white light. "Dodge it, Torkoal!" Ash cried out, catching Torkoal's attention. The Fire type jumped back and managed to dodge Iron Tail in time as Steelix slammed its powerful attack down on the ground.
"Now, Flamethrower!" Ash commanded, holding his right hand out to the side. "Torkoal!" The Coal Pokémon cried out, landing on the ground and unleashed another Flamethrower attack at Steelix. Flamethrower landed a hit, but it doesn't seem to have affected Steelix since it didn't flinch. The Steel and Ground type pushed forward and blew the flames out, roaring at Torkoal.
"What the!?" Ash exclaimed with wide eyes of surprise at seeing Torkoal's attack ineffective against Steelix. "Tork!" Torkoal grunted, not really that surprised since he had battled Steelix once before. "That should have been super effective, but didn't so much damage. Steelix must be at a higher level than Torkoal for it to brush off Flamethrower like that". Sorrel commented with a small frown, slightly holding his right hand out to the side to keep his Pokémon from jumping in.
Jessie, James and Meowth all started laughing in a joyous manner, while their Pokémon just smiled. "I know that catching this Steelix would pay off greatly, but this is even better than I thought!" Jessie laughed out, both hands placed on her hips. "Now's our chance! Let's all go on the attack and get ourselves a win!" Meowth suggested, holding his right paw up with the left finger out.
"No! This is Steelix's first battle as a member of Team Rocket, and it'll be a one on one battle that we will win!" James exclaimed, pointing upwards at the sky with his right hand's index finger. Meowth and Jessie grumbled, but didn't raise any objections since they wanted this to be memorable battle. Cacturne, Axew, Trubbish and Gothorita stayed, awaiting for their trainers' commands, but for now just watched their newest teammate's battle.
Ash gazed down at Torkoal, then smiled at the Fire type. 'Even though you knew that Steelix's powerful enough to brush off your attacks like they were nothing, you still wanted to battle your arch enemy and win your pride as a Fire Pokémon. I'll help you Torkoal, I swear it'. The Rainbow Hero thought to himself, narrowing both eyes as he gazed over to Steelix.
"Tor...!" Torkoal cried out, blowing black smoke from its nostrils once more. "Steelix, Iron Tail again!" James commanded his newly captured Steel and Ground type once more. "Jump back to dodge Torkoal!" Ash told the Fire type, grabbing hold of Miraidon's right accent with his hand. Steelix let out another cry, swinging its glowing white tail at Torkoal again with the Fire type jumping back to dodge. Steelix tried to ram its head down on Torkoal, but the Fire type jumped back and dodged again.
"Flamethrower one more time!" Ash commanded the Coal Pokémon, determined to continue without giving up. "Torkoal!" The Coal Pokémon cried out, landing on the ground and unleashed another Flamethrower attack at Steelix. Flamethrower struck once more, yet once against Steelix wasn't the least bit affected by the Fire type move. The Steel and Ground type pushed forward and blew the flames out, roaring at Torkoal again.
"Steelix, Dig now!" James commanded, holding up his right fist. Steelix cried out, before diving down and barrowed underground, its massive body kicking up a bit of dust from the movements. "Ash, watch out! Dig is supper effective against a Fire type like Steelix!" Max cried out to his idol, a warning that Ash didn't really need since he knew that.
"I've got this, just watch!" Ash shot back, letting go of Miraidon's accent and pointed forward with his right hand's index finger. "Torkoal, jump into the air and aim Flamethrower into the hole that Steelix left behind!" The Rainbow Hero ordered, much to the surprise of everyone at hearing this.
(Music end. Now play Pokémon Johto Journeys BGM - Johto Victory Theme)
"Torkoal!" Torkoal cried out, jumping high into the air. It gazed down at the large hole Steelix left behind, before unleashing a mighty Flamethrower attack right at it. Flamethrower entered the hole and went underground, disappearing just a few seconds later. Torkoal fell and landed on his feet, right before a cry of pain erupted from underground.
A massive pillar of fire suddenly erupted from the ground with Steelix inside of it, crying out in pain. "Ahhh!" James gasped with wide eyes at seeing Steelix's Dig attack end in failure. Ash chuckled with a confident smirk at seeing this. "Pika pika!" Pikachu cheered for Torkoal from atop Miraidon's head, waving both hands in a happy manner. "Nice one Ash!" May praised her friend, amazed with how her boyfriend just worked around Steelix's Dig attack.
"That hole lead directly to where Steelix was going underground, meaning it's a one-way ticket. Ash used that fact to get another hit with Flamethrower and Steelix had no way of dodging!" Sorrel exclaimed with a wide grin, trully amazed with his sworn brother's quick thinking. "And Steelix's is finally taking damage!" Max commented with a wide smile, growing a great sense of excitement from watching the battle.
"Hehe... Now Torkoal, time to end this!" The Rainbow Hero chuckled, then swiped his right hand out. "Now use Overheat with all your strength!" Ash cried out with pure conviction in his voice, taking Verity and May by surprise at what he said. "Torkoal!" Torkoal cried out, opening its mouth with it glowing a white colour. It then fired a white flame that has a red-orange flame spiraling around it.
Overheat struck the fire pillar covering Steelix, resulting in it growing larger and more intense for a moment or two, before it exploded. The gust of wind released from the explosion hit everyone straight on. Ash held onto his hat, Pikachu held onto Miraidon's head, May, Max and Jirachi all hugged each other to not get blown away and everyone else shielded their eyes.
Torkoal kept up the Overheat for a good 10 seconds, until it ceased using the Fire type attack and breathed out. The fire pillar cleared to reveal Steelix still standing and glarding down at Torkoal with a dark look. Verity, May, Max and Jirachi all gasped in concern, Team Rocket started laughing joyfully and everyone else just silently stood as they waited.
After a few moments; Steelix let out a groan before collapsing on its ground, kicking up a bit of dust. Team Rocket and their Pokémon all comically gasped in horror, while Torkoal grew a hopeful face at seeing this. The dust cleared to reveal Steelix lying down on the ground on its back, swirls displayed in its eyes. "And that's that!" Ash exclaimed with a grin, before looking over to Torkoal just as the Fire type turned its head to look at him.
"Torkoal, you've won! Well done!" Ash praised the Coal Pokémon, giving Torkoal the thumbs up with his right hand. "TORKOAL!" The Fire type cried out in joy, crying waterfalls from its eyes anime style. This got an amused chuckle from Ash, while the rest of the gang cheered for Torkoal's victory over Steelix.
(Music end)
James recalled his defeated Steel and Ground type to its Ultra Ball, while Jessie, Meowth and their Pokémon all frowned at the results of that battle. "Come on! We got a new and very powerful Pokémon and it still lost!" Jessie exclaimed in comical anger, throwing both fists into the air like an angry child. "Well to be fair; we just caught it and haven't given it any training just yet. At least we know that Steelix is a powerful Pokémon to take on a few moves that are super effective against it without trouble". Meowth remark, words that made Jessie grumble since she couldn't argue with them on that.
Once his new capture was recalled completely; James put the Ultra Ball away and gazed at Ash and the gang with narrowed eyes. "Steelix fought hard for his first battle! So, we can't give just yet! We're not giving up without a fight!" The former rich boy cried out with a determined voice, something that Jessie and Meowth were quick to agree to. "Yeah!" They cried out, throwing their right fists into the air.
Cacturne, Axew, Gothorita and Trubbish all gave a cry as they jumped forward and landed in front of their trainers. Almost immediately; Pikachu, Lucario, Piplup, Ariados, Shelgon, Gardevoir and Onix joined Torkoal's side as they all faced off against Team Rocket's Pokémon. "Looks like the battle's not over just yet". Brock remarked with narrowed eyes, before he, Verity and Sorrel stepped up. "We've got this, so long as we battle together". Verity said with a confident grin, words that got a chuckle from Sorrel as he agreed with her on that.
Just as the two sides were about to get to battling; a "third force" joined in on this confrontation.
(Play Naruto Shippuden OST III - Martyr)
Something suddenly crashed into the ground from above at the gang's left and Team Rocket's right. This surprised everyone as they turned in the direction the crash came from, where they saw dust covering something from view. However; a powerful roar then erupted from within and blew the dust away to reveal it was the Suicune-look like that was the cause.
Ash, May, Pikachu and Torkoal widen their eyes in alarm, Miraidon slightly whimpered, and the others all gasped at seeing the creature. "What in the world is that thing?" Sorrel questioned with wide eyes, staring at the unknown creature with fascination at how it greatly resembled a Suicune. "No idea, but it's after Miraidon". May stated, getting Verity, Max, Piplup and Jirachi to turn their gazes over to her.
"You've seen that thing before?" Verity asked her fellow Coordinator with a curious voice, which May nodded. "We encountered that thing earlier in the day; it chased after us and we don't know why". The brunette answered her friend, taking a single step back. "We didn't battle it because we knew nothing about it. Not even the Pokédex has anything on this Pokémon". Ash told his friends, then dismounted Miraidon on its right side.
Sorrel widen his eyes, then turned to look at Ash. "Nothing?" He questioned, before turning his gaze over to the unknown Pokémon. Sorrel brought out his Rotom Phone with the right hand and attempted to scan the unknown Pokémon. "No data". It spoke, displaying a question mark instead of an image. "Ahhh!" Sorrel gasped, utterly astonished that Ash was right about the Rotom Phone having nothing on this creature.
"We managed to discover 3 of its moves; Breaking Swipe, Hurricane and a Water type move that I've never seen before. It's one where it spews hot water so hot that it even melts rocks completely". Ash informed his companions, getting Sorrel to grit his teeth as he put the Rotom Phone away. 'An unknown Pokémon that we don't know the name of, its type, ability and just 3 of its moves known... I've never been in a situation like this before'. Sorrel said inside his mind, left arm going over to his metal wristband where the Key Stone was.
Team Rocket, on the other hand, weren't so alarmed at the sight of the unknown Pokémon. Rather; they were excited at the sight of it. "Holy cow! An unknown Pokémon that we've never seen before!" James exclaimed with an excited voice, rubbing his hands together with an eager face. "Just imagine how much the boss will praise us if we manage to capture that thing and bring it back to him!" Jessie said with an expression full of greed on her face, delighted at the thought of their boss praising them.
"Then what are we waiting for?! Let's capture it!" Meowth cried out; claws extending from his paws before leaping at the unknown creature. "Fury Swipes!" The Scratch Cat Pokémon exclaimed, just as Cacturne and Axew followed after him. "Cacturne, Needle Arm and Axew Slash attack!" James ordered, pointing forward with his right hand's index finger.
"Gothorita, attack with Shadow Ball and Trubbish, Sludge attack!" Jessie ordered with a wide smile, too greedy to think of the dangers. "Cacturne!" The Grass and Dark type cried out, right before a light green orb of energy with four spikes on it formed around both of Cacturne's arms. "Axew!" The Tusk Pokémon cried out, its claws glowing white and longer than before.
"Gothorita!" The Psychic type exclaimed, bringing its hands together in front of its body, right before a black and dark purple orb of energy formed in between them. It then fired the orb. "Trubbish!" Trubbish cried out, firing large balls of sludge from its mouth. Shadow Ball and Sludge drew beside Meowth, Cacturne and Axew as they all drew closer to the Suicune-look alike.
The unknown Pokémon, who had been staring at Miraidon with animal-like hatred, noticed the approaching attacks and glared at Team Rocket's Pokémon. It reared its head up and howled, then released a stream of boiling hot water from its mouth. The unknown creature's boiling hot water struck Meowth, Cacturne, Axew, Shadow Ball and Sludge. It completely overpowered the five attacks and blasted Meowth, Cacturne and Axew along as it continued onwards.
It quickly hit Gothorita and Trubbish as well, bringing them along as the stream of boiling hot water continued onwards until it struck a nearby mountain, melting a bit of it off. Jessie and James both comically cried out with wide eyes, while the gang and their Pokémon all widen their eyes in surprise. "Powerful!" Max gasped out, honestly amazed that the unknown Pokémon blasted Team Rocket's Pokémon so easily.
The stream of boiling hot water cleared, revealing Meowth, Cacturne, Axew, Gothorita and Trubbish all in a dog pile with them all having swirlly shaped eyes. "All of that from one attack... That creature's stronger than I thought". Ash whispered to himself, now seeing that he made the right choice to run instead of battling that creature earlier. "That thing's power... It must be at legendary Pokémon levels". Sorrel said with a frown, certain that this creature wasn't an ordinary Pokémon.
Jessie and James rushed over to their Pokémon, then knelt down in front of them all. "Oh, my goodness! Meowth! Cacturne! Axew!" James exclaimed in concern, holding up a Poké and Great Ball in both hands and recalled his Pokémon. "Gothorita and Trubbish, rest now my darlings". Jessie said softly, holding two enlarged Luxury Balls with her right hand and recalled both of them.
Once their Pokémon were fully recalled, James took Meowth into his hands while Jessie climbed up to her feet. She turned around to face the unknown Pokémon and saw it glaring at them with hate. "I think we bite off more than we can chew". Jessie said with a nervous voice, taking a single step back. "You're right about that, Jessie. Let the twerps handle whatever that thing is". James said in agreement, getting up on his feet and turned around as well.
"I'm with you on that. Seviper, Haze!" Jessie cried out, bringing out a Poké Ball with her right hand and tossed it forward. The device burst open and released a white beam that took shape, before clearing to reveal Seviper. "Seviper! Se…viper!" The Fang Snake Pokémon screeched out, before releasing thick, black smoke from its mouth that covered it, Jessie, James and Meowth from view.
After a moment or two; the smoke cleared to show that Team Rocket was gone without a single trace of them. The unknown creature growled in anger, before returning its gaze over the gang, Torkoal and Miraidon. Max and Jirachi yelped at seeing the Suicune look-alike's gaze back on them, before they hugged each other. Miraidon whimpered in fear, taking a single step back.
(Music end)
Ash noticed how afraid Miraidon was and sought to comfort the violet dragon. He placed his left hand gently on the side of Miraidon's head, giving a soft and comforting rub. The violet dragon looked at Ash and saw the reassuring look he was giving Miraidon. "Don't worry Miraidon, I won't let that Pokémon hurt you. Just stay back". The Rainbow Hero said softly to his new friend, before facing forward with a face full of resolve.
Ash took 5 steps forward, getting the rest of the gang to look at him, but he paid them no mind. "Pikachu and Torkoal, ready?" The Rainbow Hero spoke, holding up his left hand with the Electrium Z on the Z-Power Ring letting out a small sparkle. "Chu pi!/ Torkoal!" Pikachu and Torkoal cried out, before the Electric Mouse leaped off of Miraidon's and landed on the ground while Torkoal slide in from the side to besides Pikachu on his left.
The three of them faced the unknown creature without a shred of fear or uncertainty. It was a sight that Miraidon couldn't help but feel in awe at as it stared at Ash's back. This human was one that Miraidon has never seen before; he acted so different to the one it knew and there was this strange power around him. Not to mention that Ash fed him the most delicious thing Miraidon has ever eaten.
Feeling a great sense of gratitude and feeling inspired by Ash; Miraidon decided to quit running and fight.
(Play Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Koraidon and Miraidon Battle Music (HQ)
Miraidon let out a sudden cry, before jumping into the air over Ash, Pikachu and Torkoal, landing in front of them and facing the unknown creature. Ash and the gang all widen their eyes in surprise at Miraidon's sudden surprise. "M-Miraidon?!" Ash exclaimed with wide eyes, honestly taken aback by Miraidon suddenly jumping in like that.
The violet dragon turned its head right to gaze over to Ash, giving him a determined expression. Miraidon opened its mouth, and this time words finally came out of its mouth that Ash understood. 'Let...me fight...for...you...my friend'. Miraidon spoke to the Rainbow Hero, to Ash's slight surprise. The Rainbow Hero then gave a smile of understanding to the dragon, and nodded to him.
"Okay... If you want to battle together, then let's do it!" Ash exclaimed, holding up his left fist with a confident smirk. Miraidon grew a grin of its own at Ash's words, before facing forward to face the Suicune look-alike. The unknown creature let out a roar at Miraidon, yet the violet dragon didn't flinch. Instead, it closed both eyes, right before a bright blue light appeared over it.
It was so bright that everyone was forced to close their eyes and take a step back. The only one not affected was that Suicune look-alike as it just glared at its opponent. The glowing Miraidon crouched down, then leaped up into the air, bringing in its legs and arms closer. Then, with a flash of light; the glow disappeared to reveal Miraidon had transformed once more.
Ash, Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Brock, Pikachu, Torkoal, Piplup, Gardevoir, Lucario, Ariados, Shelgon, Onix and Jirachi all stared up at Miraidon's new form in awe. Unknown to them at the time was that this was Miraidon's ultimate and true form.
Miraidon is now a large robotic reptilian Pokémon. Most of its body is violet in color, although its face, claws, abdomen, and tail are silver. Additionally, there are light blue accents on its shoulders and legs, the latter of which resemble jet engines. Its head has a dark purple casque, circular purple cheeks, two pairs of antennae, and black eyes. The eyes have a pixelated display; they usually show yellow-cyan pupils. Inside Miraidon's body is what appears to be purplish-yellow energy, with light blue streaks accenting it.
Miraidon opened its eyes, then let out a fierce cry that unleashed a powerful gust of wind that blew away dust and some rocks. It even forced the gang to shield their eyes and try hard to keep their footing to not get blown away. The gust of wind quickly died down, allowing everyone to open their eyes just as Miraidon came down and floated above the ground thanks to its jet-like engines.
Ash breathed out in amazement, staring at Miraidon's back with wide eyes full of awe. But then without warning; the Rainbow Wing appeared in Ash's right hand with a rainbow flash, getting him to look down at it in surprise. "The Rainbow Wing?" He questioned, before letting out a sharp gasp upon feeling some sort of feeling overwhelm him.
Ash's eyes began glowing a bright rainbow light as information suddenly appeared in Ash's mind, information about Miraidon. After a few seconds, Ash's eyes ceased glowing as the strange influence over Ash's mind disappeared. Ash's eyes were wide as bowling balls, but he quickly lost that expression as he grew a confident grin since he now knew what he needed to do.
Ash looked towards Miraidon, before holding the Rainbow Wing out with it pointed at the violet dragon. "Miraidon, let's do this!" The Rainbow Hero exclaimed, which Miraidon roared, releasing multiple bolts of yellow electricity from its body, causing its body and the surrounding area to glow yellow, much like an Electric Terrain. "Did Miraidon just use Electric Terrain?" Sorrel questioned with a curious voice; him and the others taking a few steps back to stay out of the battle.
Ash shook his head at Sorrel's question. 'That was Miraidon's ability; Hadron Engine'. The raven-haired boy thought to himself, then gazed over to his Rainbow Wing. 'I don't know how, but the Rainbow Wing told me almost everything about Miraidon. Its types, moves and ability, now I know everything I need to know to battle with Miraidon'. Ash thought to himself, then gazed over to the violet dragon once more.
The unknown Pokémon roared and released a strong gust of wind from its mouth at Miraidon. "Dodge Hurricane, then attack with Dragon Claw Miraidon!" Ash commanded, eyes flashing a rainbow colour for a mere instant. Miraidon roared, before taking off into the air and easily dodged Hurricane. The claws on both of Miraidon's hands suddenly become surrounded in light green, claw-shaped auras.
Miraidon flew with incredible speed, easily matching Latios' speed, and struck the unknown Pokémon's face with its right claw, landing a clean Dragon Claw. The Suicune look-alike cried out in pain, taking three steps away from Miraidon with its eyes shut. "Now that's what I call high speed!" Verity remarked with wide eyes, absolutely amazed with how fast Miraidon is. "It landed a direct hit with Dragon Claw, and it looks like it has done a bit of damage". Brock said with a growing smile, feeling a great sense of hope build up within himself.
The Suicune look-alike opened its eyes to reveal an enraged look. It roared, holding its tail up as it began glowing a purple light. The unknown Pokémon then leaped at Miraidon and swung Breaking Swipe at it, but Miraidon thrust its right claw out and collided against the glowing tail, resulting in Dragon Claw and Breaking Swipe clashing. The two quickly broke off, only to clash their attacks again a good 3 more times until Miraidon flew away.
The Suicune look-alike cried out, before unleashing a stream of flames from its mouth that landed a direct hit on Miraidon, resulting in it almost flinching. "So, it's final move is Flamethrower, huh? That's nothing to worry about. Now Miraidon, use Metal Sound!" Ash commanded, holding his right hand out with the Rainbow Wing still in hand. Miraidon flew up higher into the sky out of the stream of flames, then gazed downwards at its opponent.
The violet dragon's body began glowing light blue and it started emitting silver-colored sound waves that spread out towards the Suicune look-alike. It struck and the unknown Pokémon closed its eyes shut in pain, taking Metal Sound on completely. Even Pikachu, Torkoal, Piplup, Gardevoir, Lucario, Ariados, Shelgon, Onix and Jirachi were all affected as they all shut their eyes.
"Jirachi, you okay?" Max asked in concern, gently taking hold of Jirachi and held him up. "Incredible... Miraidon's Metal Sound is affecting the others over here, even though he isn't targeting them". Sorrel said in awe, staring at Lucario as it tried to block out the sound by putting both paws over its ears, yet was failing.
"Its defenses are down, so now's our chance! Miraidon, Flash Cannon!" Ash cried out, swiping his right hand out to the side. Miraidon's body becomes outlined in white energy. A white orb of energy with light blue energy then formed inside of Miraidon's mouth, and it fires a white beam of energy with light blue energy from it at its unknown. Flash Cannon struck, creating a mini explosion that covered the Suicune look-alike from view.
The smoke left behind quickly cleared to reveal the unknown Pokémon still standing, only now it had a few scrapes and scratches here and there. "That dealt some massive damage. The question though; is it enough?" Ash said, bringing out an enlarged Net Ball with his right hand and stared at it. The Rainbow Hero turned his gaze over to the unknown creature, before he tossed the Net Ball to it.
The device sliced through the air and tapped the Suicune look-alike on its head, before bouncing off up into the air. It opened and released a red energy that went and engulfed it completely, before being absorbed back into the device.
The Net Ball fell to the ground and started shaking with the center flashing red. After a few moments, it ceased shaking...before a red light burst out of it and destroyed the Net Ball completely. "Darn it! It just won't give up!" Ash cursed, just as the red beam grew larger and cleared to reveal the unknown Pokémon, only now it appeared completely enraged.
Miraidon's opponent unleashed an enraged roar full of hate at the violet dragon. It reared its head back, then unleashed a stream of boiling-hot water at Miraidon, but it flew downwards and dodged. However; the unknown Pokémon then charged forward with its tail glowing a purple light then spun around and landed a hit with Breaking Swipe. Miraidon flinched in pain as it was pushed back a bit, but the unknown creature wasn't done yet.
The creature landed on both feet, followed by Breaking Swipe powering down. The Suicune look-alike cried out, before unleashing a stream of boiling hot water. "Dodge it!" Ash commanded, which Miraidon obeyed as it ascended into the air and successfully dodged. "We'll settle it all on one move, but first let's lower the defenses of that Pokémon. Metal Sound, go!" Ash commanded, holding his right hand out with the Rainbow Wing still in hand.
The violet dragon's body began glowing light blue and it started emitting silver-colored sound waves that spread out towards the Suicune look-alike. It struck, much to the unknown Pokémon's annoyance, trying its very best to not flinch. It then roared and released a strong gust of wind from its mouth. "Dodge again and use Metal Sound one more time!" Ash commanded, holding the Rainbow Wing out with it having a soft glow.
Miraidon's body lost the glowing light blue colour, before it flew to the side and dodged Hurricane. It then regained the glow and once again started emitting the same sound waves that hit the unknown Pokémon again. The Suicune look-alike hissed in pain as its defenses went down once more. 'Now's our chance! Time to finish this!' Ash shouted out inside his mind, seeing this as the best chance to use their trump card.
Ash held the Rainbow Wing up, just as his eyes flashed a violet colour this time. "Miraidon, use everything you have and unleash Electro Drift!" The Rainbow Hero commanded, much to the surprise of his traveling companions and Pokémon at hearing this. "Electro Drift!?" Verity, Sorrel, Brock, May and Max all cried out in surprise, followed by a cry from the Pokémon.
Miraidon narrowed its eyes in determination, then proceeded to do its signature move. First, it started spinning into the air, before suddenly stopping. It roared with red eyes as it charges blue electricity through his body. The violet dragon transformed into a bright blue energy wheel with yellow electricity dancing around it. Miraidon shot forward down at the ground, stopping there before shooting forward to the Suicune look-alike.
It turned into a zig zag lightning bolt that went right through the body, right before blue lightning bolt suddenly erupted down from above, striking the Suicune look-alike at full power, causing a bright flash and covered Miraidon's opponent from view. The energy wheel reappeared a few feet away from the blue lightning bolt, before it transformed back into Miraidon with the violet dragon displaying a grin full of confidence.
Ash, the gang and their Pokémon all had wide eyes of awe at seeing Miraidon's Electro Drift attack, none of them having ever seen an attack like that before and were amazed. Even Pikachu was amazed since he's never seen an Electric move like that before in his life. And it was very powerful, more powerful than his Volt Tackle could match. Pikachu narrowed his eyes and held up his right fist, determined to grow stronger to one day match Miraidon in power.
The blue lightning bolt from Miraidon's attack cleared to show the unknown Pokémon still standing, only had more scrapes and scratches than before and even blue electricity was dancing around it. It let out a weak groan, weakly taking a step forward before collapsing on its stomach. It let a weak whimper, no energy left to battle anymore.
"Now!" Ash exclaimed, bringing out another enlarged Net Ball with his right hand and tossed it at the now defeated Pokémon. The device tapped the Suicune look-alike on its head, before bouncing off up into the air. It opened and released a red energy that went and engulfed it completely, before being absorbed back into the device.
The Net Ball fell to the ground and started shaking with the center flashing red. Everyone watched with their breath held, while the Pokémon mentally prepared themselves if the battle were to continue on. After a few moments, the Net Ball ceased shaking with the center glowing a bright red light and three stars briefly appearing over it, confirming the capture to be a success.
Ash broke into a joyful laugh at seeing this, while everyone else sighed in relief and grew a smile. "Alright!" The Rainbow Hero exclaimed in victory, before he ran over to the Net Ball. The yellow glow died down and disappeared, just as Ash stopped in front of the Net Ball and knelt down on his right knee. Ash picked it up and held his Net Ball up with a smile.
Ash turned his gaze over to Miraidon and nodded to it. "It's done, Miraidon". The Rainbow Hero told his newest friend, words that brought a smile to Miraidon's face. The violet dragon turned its gaze upwards, then let out a loud cry of victory.
(Music end)
All of a sudden; a bright blue light appeared over Miraidon and covered it from view for a second or two. It quickly cleared to reveal Miraidon, back in the same form that Ash, Pikachu and May found it in, lying down on the ground with an exhausted look on its face. Everyone gasped in concern with Ash quickly getting back up on his feet. "Miraidon!" The Rainbow Hero exclaimed, rushing over and knelt down in front of Miraidon.
Everyone else gathered around the violet dragon, just as it raised its head to give Ash a reassuring smile, much to his relief. "Looks like he's okay. Miraidon's just a bit exhausted". The Rainbow Hero told his friends, turning his gaze to his right where Pikachu and Torkoal were. "Pikachu pi!/ Torkoal tork!" The two cried out in joy with Pikachu waving both hands while Torkoal started crying waterfall tears anime style.
Ash returned his gaze over to Miraidon, before softly giving the violet dragon's head a comforting rub, much to its delight. Everyone else smiled at the Rainbow Hero and his newest friend, before Max spoke up. "Hey Ash? How did you know what kinda attacks that Miraidon knew and what its ability was?" Max asked his idol with a curious voice, catching Ash's attention yet he kept on rubbing Miraidon's head.
"It was thanks to the Rainbow Wing. I don't know how, but it told me much about Miraidon like its moves, ability, type and even where it's from". The Rainbow Hero answered, then grew a frown of confusion. "It even told me that Miraidon already has a trainer". He revealed, much to the surprise of everyone at hearing this. "Hold up, what!? Miraidon already belongs to someone?" Verity questioned with wide eyes, honestly finding it hard to believe since Miraidon followed Ash's commands spectacularly like it was already Ash's Pokémon.
Ash nodded to his first girlfriend's question; still displaying a confused frown. "But that's the confusing thing. The Rainbow Wing told me that Miraidon's trainer is all the way in the Paldea Region". Ash revealed, much to the gang's further surprise at hearing this. "The Paldea Region? But that's like a faraway place!" May exclaimed with wide eyes, finding it hard to believe a Pokémon would be so far away from its trainer.
"Why is Miraidon so far away from its trainer?" Brock questioned with a confused voice, yet Ash just shook his head in response. "I have no idea. But no matter the reason; I can't just leave Miraidon out here in the wild by himself. That's why I'm gonna take him back to Pallet Town where he can be safe". The Rainbow Hero told his friends, resulting in them all blinking in surprise.
"Pallet Town?" May said with a curious voice at hearing her boyfriend's hometown name, but couldn't help feeling a bit worried. "Yeah. I'll have my Pokémon look after Miraidon, while I'll ask Professor Oak to call anyone in Paldea to find Miraidon's trainer. This'll even give me a good chance to check on everyone at home and even see how Mom's doing". Ash said with an eager voice, growing a bit excited at the thought of seeing his hometown again.
"But Ash, how are you gonna get there from here? We're far away from the sea, and even if you transfer Latios and Latios over, they won't be able to carry Miraidon over to Kanto". Sorrel told his friend with a worried voice since this trip to Pallet Town could interfere with their journey greatly. "Don't worry about it. Jirachi can just teleport us over". Ash told his sworn brother, getting the Wish Pokémon to blink upon hearing his name.
Ash turned his gaze over to Jirachi. "Could you do me this favor and teleport us to Pallet Town, Jirachi?" The Rainbow Hero asked Jirachi, retracting his hand from Miraidon's head. 'Uhhh, sure? No problem'. The Wish Pokémon answered, giving a small nod of its head. Ash and Pikachu both smiled at Jirachi's answer, before the Rainbow Hero climbed up to his feet.
He looked at all his travel companions and their Pokémon. "I'm sorry about this, guys, but I really want to help Miraidon. You guys can head on ahead to Mauville City without us; Pikachu and I will catch up with you". Ash told them all, yet Verity shook her head. "Are you kidding me? I'm going with you to Pallet Town". The Twinleaf girl told her boyfriend, getting Ash to look at her.
"I haven't seen your hometown yet, so there's no way I'm missing out on a chance like this". Verity told the Rainbow Hero, right before Piplup jumped up into its trainer's hands. "I'm coming too. I want to meet Professor Oak and see all the Pokémon you've captured". Sorrel told his sworn brother, just as Lucario, Shelgon and Ariados walked over to their trainer.
"Me too! I want to meet Professor Oak myself!" Max cried out with an excited voice, throwing his right hand into the air. Ash gave an amused smile at Max, before he briefly glanced over to Brock and May, where he saw them smiling at him, giving their unspoken answer. "Thanks guys. I appreciate it". The Rainbow Hero thanked his friends, just as Pikachu climbed up to Ash's left shoulder.
The Rainbow Hero then turned his gaze over to Torkoal, where he saw a sad look on the Fire type's face. Ash slightly widen his eyes at the sight, before growing a soft smile since he had a good idea why Torkoal looked like that. He turned around to fully face the Coal Pokémon, then got down on his right knee. "Torkoal... We made a good team together when we battled Team Rocket and Steelix together, don't you think?" The Rainbow Hero asked Torkoal, which the Fire type gave a nod of the head.
"Torkoal". The Coal Pokémon answered Ash, having enjoyed battling with him greatly. "Well, what do you say? How'd you like to become part of our group, Torkoal?" Ash asked the Fire type, much to Torkoal's absolute joy at hearing this. "TOR...KOAL!" Torkoal cried out in pure joy, crying waterfall tears anime style before jumping at Ash, resulting in the Rainbow Hero falling to his back on the ground with Torkoal atop of him.
The Rainbow Hero laughed at Torkoal's actions, while Pikachu, who had jumped off Ash's shoulder to avoid falling with him, smiled at the newest member of their family. "Tor...koal". Torkoal said, nodding its head as an answer to Ash's question. "I'll take that as a yes then. We're gonna be great together. Alright, I just caught a Torkoal!" The Rainbow Hero exclaimed, placing his hands around Torkoal's head in a sort of hug. "Pi-pikachu!" Pikachu cried out joyfully, while Miraidon watched with a smile.
The rest of the gang and their Pokémon smiled at Ash and his newest member. "I'm not sure exactly who caught who". May remarked with a smile, honestly happy that her boyfriend caught another new Pokémon. "You know; I think Torkoal's gonna fit right in". Brock remarked, smiling at the scene with both arms crossed. "Alright Ash, way to go". Max praised his idol, while Jirachi laughed joyfully.
"That makes Ash's first Fire type capture in the Hoenn Region. I'd say he made a good choice with Torkoal". Sorrel said with a fascinated look, certain that Torkoal will become a powerful Fire type under Ash's ownership. "Two captures and a new friend in one day. Today's gonna be a memorable one". Verity said with a grin, folding both hands behind herself.
A little bit later; Ash officially caught Torkoal with a Poké Ball, while everyone else recalled their Pokémon with the only exceptions being Lucario, Piplup and Jirachi. The whole gang was now standing in a gathered group with Pikachu on Ash's right shoulder, Miraidon right beside Ash on his right, Lucario standing beside Sorrel, Verity carrying Piplup in her hands and Jirachi floating right beside Max.
"Everyone ready?" Ash asked his travel companions, which they all nodded to him. The Rainbow Hero grew a pleased smile, before looking over to Max and Jirachi, giving them a nod. Max returned the nod, before he looked at his best friend and future starter. "Jirachi, use Teleport to send us all to Pallet Town". The 8-year-old boy told his best friend, a bit excited to see his idol's hometown.
Jirachi gave a nod of the head. 'Okay'. The Steel and Psychic type said softly, closing his eyes as the tags began to glow a multicoloured light. Just then, Ash, Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Brock, Pikachu, Piplup, Lucario, Jirachi and Miraidon all began to glow a multicoloured lights, before they all disappeared, leaving Hoenn for now and going to Kanto.
(Meanwhile in Pallet Town in Professor Oak's research lab)
The orange sky was a beautiful colour for Pallet Town and its residents. In Professor Oak's backyard close to the laboratory; Latios laid down on the ground, watching Grovyle and Heracross as they trained together a few feet away.
It's been 3 weeks since he, Latias, Marshadow, Raikou were transferred back here to Pallet Town where they met the adopted little sister of their trainer; Azora Ketchum and her Sylvion; Sylvia. And so far; they learned much of the girl and her tremendous love for Pokémon. They did grow understandably angry at learning Azora's parents abandoned her and that she lived in the forest for over a year. The only good thing that came out of it was that they learned that's wjere Azora and Sylvia met and lived together.
They were even amazed that Sylvia evolved into a Sylvion thanks to Azora's love and care. They quickly grew to love the little girl just like they cared for Ash. So, they looked after her and Sylvia in their time here with the rest of Ash's Pokémon helping out, even playing with them. Azora absolutely loved her time with them with Sylvia enjoying herself as well. When they were with them, both Azora and Sylvia were without a care in the world.
But when they were around other people; Azora was incredibly nervous, and Sylvia's always on guard. The two still had a bit of problems with humans, the only exceptions were Delia, Professor Oak, Tracey and even Misty when she came to visit. They're making progress on their problems, it was just a slow progress.
Despite their playing with the Rainbow Hero's little sister; Latios and the others have been keeping up their training for when it was time for Ash to call them over. They haven't gotten any new friends because it's been a while since Ash caught a new Pokémon. Deino was the latest one and so far; the hyperactive Dragon and Dark type has proven to be a rather challenging training partner. Sableye got along magnificently with Deino, while it took a few days for the others to become friends.
Still though; Deino made some good progress even though it didn't learn any new moves. The others haven't been slacking off either and trained hard. They still took some time off to enjoy life and such, today was just another day of training. Professor Oak and Tracy looked after them well and they in turn help them with their research. It's been a week or so since Ash's last transfer and Latios was certain that their trainer will make another transfer soon.
But for now; they're just enjoying life. Right now; almost all of Ash's Pokémon were either in Professor Oak's backyard or in the forest close by. The only exceptions were Latias, Espeon, Zoroark, Scizor and Gengar as they were at Ash's home, hanging out and looking after Delia, Azora, Mr. Mime and Sylvia just to make sure nothing or nobody causes them trouble.
Latios let out a sigh of peace, laying his head down just as Grovyle and Heracross clashed against each other with Leaf Blade and Throat Chop. They glared into each other's eyes with pure resolve as they refused to lose this stalemate. But then without warning; 11 multicoloured lights appeared just 5 feet away. Latios widen his eyes in surprise, while Grovyle and Heracross looked over in confusion with their attacks powering down.
The lights suddenly died down to reveal Ash, Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Brock, Pikachu, Piplup, Lucario, Jirachi and Miraidon, much to the comical surprise of Latios, Grovyle and Heracross. 'Ash!' Latios exclaimed, floating up above the ground slightly. "Grovyle!/ Heracross!" Grovyle and Heracross exclaimed, stepping away from each other and stared at their trainer with wide eyes.
Ash and Pikachu looked at Latios first, then over to Grovyle and Heracross with wide smiles. "Latios! Grovyle! Heracross! Great to see you guys!" The Rainbow Hero greeted his Pokémon, giving a wave with his right hand. "Pikachu pi pika". Pikachu greeted his friends, giving a wave as well. "Heracross!" Heracross cried out in joy, spreading his wings and took flight towards Ash, knocking him off of his feet upon impact.
Ash fell to the ground with Pikachu landing beside him, while Heracross started sucking his trainer's head as if he was sucking some nectar from flowers. Ash started laughing, Pikachu smiled just as Latios and Grovyle joined the Electric Mouse and gathered around their trainer, all smiling down at Ash. Verity, Sorrel, Brock, Piplup and Lucario smiled down at Ash and his Pokémon, making no move to interrupt their reunion.
May, Max and Jirachi, on the other hand, were looking around their surroundings since they weren't in their home region anymore. "So, this is the Kanto Region, huh? I don't really see much of a difference". May remarked, placing both hands on her hips. Max and Jirachi nodded, before the young Maple sibling turned his gaze over to Professor Oak's laboratory.
'In there... Professor Oak's inside that building just a few feet away'. Max thought to himself, feeling his very soul shake at the thought of the world's greatest professor just being a few feet away.
Just then; the door to the laboratory opened, catching everyone's attention. They looked over to see Professor Oak and Tracy walking out with the old man holding a chart with his right hand. "Now let's see... Today we'll-" Professor Oak began, only to stop with both him and Tracey widening their eyes at seeing Ash and the others. "Ash?!" They exclaimed in surprise, while Ash just gave a wave of his right hand.
"Hey guys". The Rainbow Hero greeted Professor Oak and Tracey, just as they lost their surprised expressions and replace them with smiling faces. "This is a surprise. What are you doing back here so soon, Ash?" Tracey asked his former traveling companion as he and Professor Oak walked up to the gathered group. "A lot of reasons, really. One of them is so that Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Piplup, Lucario and Jirachi can meet you guys". Ash answered, making no move to push Heracross off of him.
Professor Oak and Tracey turned their gazes over to Ash's travel companions that they have yet to meet and smiled at them. "Hi there guys, welcome to Pallet Town. I'm Professor Oak's assistant; Tracey". Tracey introduced himself to the four and their Pokémon with a kind smile. "And I'm Professor Oak. It's an honor to finally meet all of you". Professor Oak greeted with a kind smile of his own.
"The honor is all mine, Professor Oak". Sorrel stated, walking up and held his right hand out for a handshake, which Professor Oak shook with his own right hand. "I can't believe I'm actually meeting you in the flesh!" Max exclaimed in excitement, running up next to Sorrel and stared up at Professor Oak with a wide smile. "Max, I'm glad to see you're doing well". Professor Oak stated, looking at the young boy, just as Jirachi flew out to beside Max.
Heracross finally got off of Ash and stood right beside Grovyle. The Rainbow Hero climbed up to his feet, before turning to look at Grovyle and Heracross with a smile. "Grovyle, Heracross, go tell everyone else that we're back for a little visit. But we won't be here for long". Ash told the two, not blinking as Pikachu climbed up to his right shoulder.
Grovyle and Heracross nodded to their trainer. "Grovyle!/ Heracross!" They responded, before they turned towards the forest and took off in search for their teammates and friends to inform them of their trainer's return. Latios watched them go, before he turned his gaze over the Rainbow Hero. 'Ash, not that I'm not happy to see you again, but what are you doing back here in Kanto?' The blue Eon Dragon asked his friend, wondering why Ash is taking time off his journey to visit Pallet.
"It's because of Miraidon". Ash answered, an answer that made Professor Oak, Tracey and Latios blink in confusion. "Miraidon?" Professor Oak and Tracey said in confusion, unable to ever recall a Pokémon with that name. Verity turned her head and pointed over to Miraidon with her right hand. The eyes of Latios, Professor Oak and Tracey wondered over to where Verity was pointing and saw the violet dragon watching them a few feet away with a nervous look.
Latios widened his eyes in absolute surprise, while Professor Oak and Tracey gasped in wonder. "My stars! I've never seen a Pokémon like this one before!" Professor Oak gasped out, just as Verity lowered her hand. "The Rotom Phones had nothing on this Pokémon. Ash and May found Miraidon before any of us". Verity explained to them, getting Latios to look at his trainer for a moment before gazing over to Miraidon again.
The violet dragon went over to Ash's side, where it remained there. "The Rainbow Wing acted up again and told me about Miraidon". The Rainbow Hero told Professor Oak, Tracey and Latios as he reached out with his left hand and gently pat Miraidon's head, much to its delight. "What did it tell you Ash?" Professor Oak asked the 12-year-old with a curious voice, wondering what Ash learned from the legendary item.
Thus, Ash explained to Professor Oak, Tracey and Latios what he learned about Miraidon, such as the fact that it's a Pokémon from Paldea, that it already belonged to someone and that he brought it back here to be safe from the wild. "I understand the situation, Ash. You did the right thing". Professor Oak told the Rainbow Hero with a proud voice once Ash finished explaining the situation.
"Do you think you'll be able to find Miraidon's trainer?" Brock asked the regional professor with a curious voice, which Professor Oak nodded to him. "I have a few contacts with Paldea, so I should be able to get the message across quick. We should get a response by tomorrow at the earliest". The old man answered, much to Ash's relief at hearing this.
The Rainbow Hero turned his gaze over to Miraidon, only to blink at seeing Latios floating right beside it with both dragon types staring at each other in fascination. Just as Ash opened his mouth to speak to Latios; a familiar voice cried out from inside Professor Oak's laboratory. "Grandpa, aren't you done yet with..." Someone cried out from the laboratory's door, only to come to a halt.
Everyone turned to the laboratory, where they saw Ash's old friend and rival; Gary Oak standing there. The grandson of Professor Oak had changed his outfit, now wearing a black short sleeve shirt with purple pants, a white pack on his waist, purple wrist bands and black shoes with a blue stripe on top and a necklace with a tear drop in the middle. He also has a grey backpack with purple straps.
Ash widen his eyes in surprise at seeing his old friend since this was an unexpected surprise. "Gary?" He questioned, both him and Pikachu slightly tilting their heads. "Pika pika?" The Electric Mouse said in surprise. Gary gave a smile at his old friend, before waving his right hand at Ash. "Hey Ash, nice to see you're doing well". Professor Oak's grandson greeted, walking over to Ash and stopped in front of him.
The Rainbow Hero smiled at his old friend, before both he and Gary gave each other a hi-five with their hands. At the side; Verity, May, Brock and Piplup stood with the four of them watching Ash and Gary. "Is that Daisy's little brother, Gary?" Verity asked with a curious voice, keeping a hold of Piplup with both her hands. "That's right. That's Ash's old friend and old rival, Gary Oak". Brock answered with a nod of the head, much to May's wonder at what kind of rivals they were and if it were anything like hers with Drew.
"What are you doing back here in Pallet Town? I thought you were in Hoenn?" Gary asked his old friend as they retracted their hands. "Just making a quick visit. And what about you? I thought you had left Kanto, so why'd you come back?" Ash asked in return, folding both hands behind his head. "Same as you; paying a quick visit before heading off to Sinnoh". Gary answered, catching Ash slightly by surprise at the region he mention since that one was where his sworn brother and girlfriend were from.
Gary turned his gaze over to Verity, May, Brock and Piplup. He looked over to his grandfather to see him speaking to Sorrel and Max with Lucario, Tracy and Jirachi. "So, those are the guys you told me about? Sorrel and Verity?" The 12-year-old boy asked his old friend with a curious voice. The Rainbow Hero gave a nod of the head to answer, much to Gary's curiosity.
Gary walked over to his grandfather to join the talks, leaving Ash and Pikachu to themselves. The two returned their gazes over to Latios and Miraidon, before the Rainbow Hero walked over to them. "Latios, are you making friends with Miraidon?" Ash asked his blue Eon Dragon with a curious voice, catching Latios's attention. The Psychic and Dragon type turned to Ash with a confused frown.
'That's the thing; I can't understand a single thing this "Miraidon's" saying. It's like he's talking a different language'. Latios told his trainer, words that got a sympathetic smile from Ash and Pikachu. "There's nothing new. I wasn't able to understand completely, just Miraidon telling me his name". The Rainbow Hero told Latios, much to the Eon Dragon's surprise at learning this.
Just as Latios was about to ask his friend another question; the ground suddenly started shaking. Everyone looked down with wide eyes, wondering what the cause of this mini-earthquake is. "What's going on?" Max asked with a worried voice, afraid that something bad was happening. Ash suddenly started laughing; catching his travel companions' attention as they looked over to see him, Pikachu and Latios all smiling.
"Don't worry guys, it's nothing to worry about". The Rainbow Hero told his friends, before looking over to his right with Pikachu and Latios turning in that direction. "It's just my Pokémon coming over". Ash added, right as everyone turned in the direction that he was facing and saw that true to Ash's word, all of his Pokémon were running towards them all.
Grovyle, Blastoise, Deino, Timber, Snorlax, Skrelp, Sableye, Corphish, Meganium, Muk, Typhlosion, Nidoking, Venusaur, Gallade, Kabutops, Rapidash, Hitmonlee, the Tauros horde, Ampharos, Ursaring, Feraligatr, Raikou and Tyranitar were running on land while Flygon, Tailow, Magnezone, Pidgeot, Heracross, Charizard, Lapras, Skarmory and Noctowl were flying towards them with Lapras using Psychic on itself to move through the air.
Verity, Sorrel, Brock, May, Max, Piplup, Lucario and Jirachi all gasped in awe at seeing Ash's Pokémon. Professor Oak, Tracey and Gary all smiled at the sight. Latios smiled as well, while Miraidon slightly widen his eyes in surprise. Ash and Pikachu, on the other hand, slightly frowned at noticing some of the gang were missing. 'Welcome back to Pallet, Ash'. A familiar voice said from behind, catching Ash and Pikachu by surprise.
The two best friends looked over and smiled at seeing Marshadow standing behind the Rainbow Hero in his shadow, gazing up at Ash with a soft smile. "Hey Marshadow/ Pikachu pi". Ash and Pikachu greeted the Gloomdweller Pokémon, happy to see their old friend again. Marshadow smiled at them, then turned his gaze over to Miraidon and stared at it for a few moments without a single sound.
The Fighting and Ghost type then spoke. '...What an interesting Pokémon you've encountered'. Marshadow stated, before looking back at Ash and Pikachu. 'Also, you might want to brace yourself'. Marshadow told his trainer, before sinking back into Ash's shadow and left both the Rainbow Hero and Pikachu confused.
They were about to find out what Marshadow meant in just a second. Meganium suddenly cried, much to the comical dread of Ash and Pikachu. They faced forward, only to be too late as Meganium jumped and fell on them, flattening Ash and Pikachu like they were pancakes. The rest of Ash's Pokémon gathered around their flattened trainer with the flying Pokémon landing on the ground.
Everyone else laughed at the Rainbow Hero, even Miraidon looked amused at Ash's interactions with his Pokémon. Marshadow then arose from Latios' shadow and stared at the violet dragon with fascination. Even Marshadow, a Pokémon that's lived for many years, has never seen a Miraidon before. He doubted that even Ho-Oh knew what this violet dragon was. 'Where did this Pokémon come from... I'm starting to wonder if it's even a part of this time'. The Fighting and Ghost type thought to himself, wondering just what sort of mysteries surrounded Miraidon.
Brock suddenly turned to look at Professor Oak. "Professor Oak, is it alright if I quickly use your Pokémon transfer? I have two new Pokémon that I need to transfer over to my family". The former Gym Leader said to the Pokémon Professor, catching Oak's attention. He turned to look at the younger male and nodded to him. "Sure, it's no problem at all Brock". Professor Oak replied to his friend, no real reason to keep the Pokémon Transfer a secret.
Brock gave Professor Oak a thankful smile before he ran inside the laboratory, already aware where the transfer was since he's been here before lots of times. "Professor Oak, is it alright if I speak with you about something important?" Sorrel suddenly spoke up, grabbing the attention of both Lucario and Professor Oak. The two turned to look at the Veilstone boy, before Professor Oak spoke. "It wouldn't be a problem. What would you like to talk about?" The old man replied, wondering what Sorrel wanted to speak with him about.
3 minutes later; Ash finally managed to calm his Pokémon down enough for them not to smother him and Pikachu continuously. The Rainbow Hero was standing up, patting the heads of Meganium and Venusaur with both hands, while Pikachu was standing on Charizard's left shoulder. "I'm glad to see you're all doing so well guys. But where's Latias, Espeon, Zoroark, Scizor and Gengar?" Ash asked his Pokémon, wondering where the five are right now since he doubted them saying hello to him and Pikachu.
'They're with your mom'. Latios answered, catching Ash's attention as he turned towards the Eon Dragon and saw Marshadow seated on Latios' back. 'We've all been taking turns looking after your mother and home, just to make sure nothing happens. Those five decided to go over there today since they wanted to spend time with her'. Marshadow informed the Rainbow Hero, much to Ash's appreciation at hearing this.
"That's good to hear". Ash stated, then turned his gaze over to the others. The Rainbow Hero blinked at seeing Sorrel, Professor Oak, Max, Gary, Lucario and Jirachi gone, but figured that they were just inside speaking to each other. He directed his gaze to the others and saw Verity, May and Piplup all speaking to Tracey. "Hey Tracey!" Ash suddenly cried out, grabbing his friends' attention.
"Could you help me out? I want to have all my Pokémon, including the ones I've already got with me, out because I want to make an announcement". Ash requested from his former traveling companion, much to the curiosity of his Pokémon at hearing this. "Sure, no problem! Just give me a few minutes". Tracey responded with a smile, while Verity, May and Piplup turned to look at each other.
After a few minutes; Tracey was able to help Ash with letting out his current team. Due to helping Professor Oak out as his assistant, Tracey knew a good few things to do without his boss's assistance, like Pokémon transfers and such. So; helping Ash out with letting his current team out was simple just like a transfer.
Right now; Ash stood 5 feet away from his gathered Pokémon with Pikachu ridding on Ash's left shoulder. Dragonite, Trevenant, Donphan, Kingler and Primeape have all been released and they had a quick reunion with their friends. Grovyle and Trevenant shook hands, Dragonite hugged Charizard, Nidoking and Hitmonlee, much to their embarrassment at first before melting into the hug. Kingler and Corphish shook pincers, Donphan greeted Sableye and Deino and finally, Primeape greeted his old friends Venusaur, Pidgeot and Blastioise.
Once they were all done, all the Pokémon stood and listened for Ash's announcement. "Okay everyone; I've got 3 announcements to make, well 2 with one of them being in separate parts, but that's besides the point". The Rainbow Hero said out loud for his Pokémon to hear, giving a small nervous smile.
Verity, May, Tracey and Piplup watched from the side; watching Ash and his Pokémon with curious faces. "I wonder what Ash wants to tell his Pokémon". May commented, watching her boyfriend with curious eyes. "I think he wants to tell them all about his newest badge". Verity said with a shrug of her shoulders, something that Piplup copied. "Piplup pip". The Water type remarked, then noticed something to her left. She turned to see Tracey looking down at her, sketching something with a pen and paper.
"Okay, first things first; thanks to the hard work of Pikachu, Dragonite, Trevenant, Donphan, Kingler and Primeape, we've earned our fourth Hoenn Region Gym bade; the Heat Badge!" Ash called out, bringing out his badge case with the right hand and opened it, showing everyone the four badges inside. All the Pokémon immediately starting crying out in joy, followed by praising Dragonite, Trevenant, Donphan, Kingler and Primeape, much to their embarrassment to their praises.
Ash and Pikachu waited for them all to finish praising Dragonite, Trevenant, Donphan, Kingler and Primeape with the former putting his badge case away. All of Ash's Pokémon finished in a minute and a half, before they returned their attention to their trainer. "With four badges, we're half way to the Hoenn League now. Since I came to visit home today; I might spend the night here. Tomorrow I'll resume journeying through Hoenn, but I'll be switching out before then". The Rainbow Hero told them, much to the Pokémon's excitement at hearing this.
Dragonite, Trevenant, Donphan, Kingler and Primeape all felt a bit disappointed that their time with Ash had came to an end, but made no objections since they understood the others wanted some time with their trainer. "I haven't made my decision on who I'll switch out just yet, but I'll make my choice before leaving. So, don't get disappointed if I don't chose you tomorrow or not, you'll all have your chances soon enough". The raven-haired boy told them all, promising himself to get all his Pokémon chances to spend time together again soon.
Ash brought out and held an enlarged Poké Ball with his right hand. "Now, here's the next announcement. I just caught two new Pokémon". Ash announced, much to everyone's excitement at hearing this. "Here's the first one. Come on out, Torkoal!" The Rainbow Hero cried out, tossing the Poké Ball up. It burst open and released a white light that came down on the ground in front of Ash and Pikachu, before it cleared to reveal Torkoal.
"Torkoal!" The Fire type cried out, before looking at the many Pokémon before him and gave a small cry of surprise. "This is Torkoal, a Fire type and the newest member of our family". The Rainbow Hero introduced Torkoal to all of his Pokémon, before gazing down at Torkoal. "These are all my other Pokémon and your new friends. Go on and say hi, Torkoal". Ash told his newest capture, certain that Charizard, Rapidash and Typhlosion will get along with Torkoal.
"Tork". The Coal Pokémon responded to Ash with a nod of its head, before walking over to his new comrades. All of Ash's Pokémon greeted their newest friend warmly, much to Torkoal's relief. Charizard, Rapidash and Typhlosion were the ones that became Torkoal's newest friends the quickest since they were all Fire types. Ash and Pikachu made no move to interrupt, just watching with smiles at them all welcoming Torkoal.
After a minute or two; everyone was finished welcoming Torkoal to the family and returned their attention to Ash. The Rainbow Hero brought out an enlarged Net Ball with his right hand. "I also caught another Pokémon, but the thing is..." The Rainbow Hero began, growing a nervous smile since he was a bit unsure how to explain about his latest capture. "...I don't really know anything about this Pokémon. Heck, I don't know its name, moves or ability". Ash revealed to his Pokémon, much to their slight surprise at hearing this.
Latios, Marshadow and Raikou grew a bit fascinated at their trainer's words. 'A Pokémon that Ash doesn't even know about?' The blue Eon Dragon questioned, before looking over to Marshadow and Raikou. 'Maybe we can help with discovering what this mystery Pokémon is'. Marshadow said, crossing both of his hands with Raikou giving a nod of his head.
Ash and Pikachu looked down at Net Ball for a moment, then at each other for a moment. They both let out sighs, before Ash turned his gaze over to Verity, May, Tracey and Piplup. "Heads up guys, just in case things get a bit rocky". Ash told his friends, much to Tracey's confusion while Verity, May and Piplup nodded to him.
Ash faced forward again, before tossing the Net Ball into the air. The device spun around in midair, before bursting open and released a white light that came down and struck the ground. It quickly cleared to reveal the Suicune look-alike with it immediately letting out a powerful roar that made Ash's Pokémon flinch in surprise at the rather angry cry and its appearance.
Marshadow, on the other hand, widened his eyes in disbelief at what he's seeing. 'No... Impossible!' The Ghost and Fighting type exclaimed in disbelief, getting Latios and Raikou to look at him in concern. 'Marshadow, what is the matter?' Raikou asked his old friend with a worried voice, wondering what's wrong with him.
The Suicune look-alike took a single look at Ash's gathered Pokémon, before letting out an enraged roar at them all. If it was hoping to intimidate them, the nameless creature failed as they all narrowed their eyes at the Suicune look-alike. "That's enough out of you!" Ash snapped at the unknown creature, grabbing its attention as it looked over to see him and Pikachu frowning in disapproval.
"You lost and I captured you, making you my Pokémon now. And these guys are your newest friends, so don't go picking a fight with them". The Rainbow Hero told his newest capture, speaking with a voice that will not tolerate with its attitude. The unknown creature frowned at Ash, yet didn't snarl or growl at him because true to his word, he's now its trainer. So, it turned away and gave a nod.
Ash and Pikachu gave a small, pleased smile at the Pokémon's nod, before they both turned to face the others. "Guys, this is my other capture today. I don't know its name yet, so I can't really introduce it to you all". The Rainbow Hero told his Pokémon with an apologetic smile, but then Marshadow suddenly spoke up. 'Walking Wake'. The Ghost and Fighting type said with a serious voice, getting Ash and all his Pokémon to look at him.
The Gloomdweller Pokémon had a frown married to his face as he stared at the creature he called "Walking Wake". 'That Pokémon you caught is known as Walking Wake. It's a relative of Suicune's'. Marshadow revealed, much to the shock of everyone at hearing this. Verity, May, Tracey and Piplup had been listening in and were just as shocked at Marshadow's words.
"A relative of Suicune's?!" Verity questioned with wide eyes, before she quickly brought out her Suicune's shrunken Dive Ball with her right hand and stared at it. 'Yes. You could even say that it's a super-ancient Suicune. What I don't understand is how it's here because they existed thousands of years ago, it should be impossible for one to exist in this age'. Marshadow said with a deep frown, increasing the shock of everyone at hearing this.
The Ghost and Fighting type uncrossed its arms, climbed up to his feet and suddenly leaped into the air. Marshadow landed right in front of Walking Wake, catching its attention. The relative of Suicune looked down at Marshadow, just as he spoke. But to utter astonishment of Ash and his Pokémon; Marshadow was speaking with some sort of different language just like how Miraidon does and none of them could understand it.
Marshadow finished speaking, yet Walking Wake just roared at him in response, before turning away. The Ghost and Fighting type let out a sigh, before looking over to Ash and Pikachu. 'This one is a stubborn one. It won't tell me how he's here in this time of age, so I can't get any answers from him. But anyway, congratulations Ash'. Mashadow praised his trainer with a proud smile. 'You captured a legendary Pokémon from the ancient past, so make sure to raise it with love and trust'. The Gloomdweller Pokémon told his trainer, crossing both arms as he spoke.
Ash and Pikachu smiled down at Marshadow, before the Rainbow Hero nodded to him. "Got it, don't worry Marshadow. Walking Wake's my Pokémon now, thus a member of my family. I'll take good care of it". The Rainbow Hero told his old friend, giving a small nod of his head. "Pikachu pi pika". Pikachu added in, as if reassuring Marshadow that he'll make sure of that.
Marshadow grew a pleased smile at Ash and Pikachu, before suddenly leaping backwards into the air and landed back on Raikou's back. He sat back down and gave a nod of the head as a sign for Ash to resume. The Rainbow Hero returned the nod, before facing all of his Pokémon once more. "Okay, last thing guys". The Rainbow Hero told his Pokémon, before looking over to his left with a smile.
"Miraidon, come here please". Ash said with a soft voice, much to his Pokémon's confusion at hearing that name. Miraidon, who has been hiding behind a tree due to the many Pokémon that's shown up, gave a nervous whimper before walking over to Ash, yet hide behind the Rainbow Hero. The violet dragon gazed at all the Pokémon with a nervous look, while they all stared at Miraidon with wide eyes of wonder.
Ash and Pikachu smiled at the nervous violet dragon, before the Rainbow Hero softly pat Miraidon's head in an effort to calm him down. "This is Miraidon, a Pokémon I met in Hoenn today. He's a legendary Pokémon from the Paldea Region". The raven-haired boy revealed to his Pokémon, much to their absolute shock at learning this.
Latios, Marshadow and Raikou, on the other hand, were fascinated at what they heard. 'From Paldea... That's impossible. All the legendary Pokémon of that region should have been either sealed away, or went extinct some time ago'. Raikou said with a deep frown upon remembering that region and how the legendary Pokémon from there are a rather troublesome bunch.
'Perhaps, but apparently one stands before us all now. And don't you think that Miraidon looks like Koraidon?' Marshadow asked with a curious voice, catching Raikou off guard as it blinked in realization. 'Now that you mention it; you're right about that. Perhaps Miraidon is a relative of Koraidon, or a descendant'. The Electric type said with a tilt of the head, starting to see what Marshadow meant. Latios remained silent because he honestly had nothing to say since he had zero knowledge about Paldea and its legendary Pokémon.
"Miraidon already belongs to someone, so I couldn't capture him. But he'll be staying here for a while since I don't want him to be in danger of getting captured by poachers or anything like. So, treat Miraidon well during his stay here". Ash explained to them all, words that the Pokémon all took to heart as they all nodded to him. Ash chuckled a little, before looking down at Miraidon. "Don't worry; they're real friendly. Go on and have some fun". The Rainbow Hero told his new friend, giving a small wink of his right eye.
Miraidon gave a small whimper, before walking around Ash to his horde of Pokémon. To the violet dragon's surprise, Ash's Pokémon greeted him warmly and respect without a single trace of loathing. Ash and Pikachu smiled at the sight of everyone getting along, before they gazed over to Walking Wake and saw it keeping its distance. They both let out sighs since they realized that Walking Wake's gonna be rather challenging.
"Ahhh, I see you're done catching up with all of your Pokémon". A familiar voice stated, grabbing the attention of Ash, Verity, May, Tracey, Pikachu and Piplup as they looked over to see Professor Oak, Sorrel, Brock, Max, Gary, Lucario, Jirachi and, strangely, Ariados walking out of the laboratory. "Where did you lot run off to?" Verity asked with an eyebrow raised, placing both hands on her hips.
"Sorrel wanted to talk to Professor Oak about making this place where he leaves his Pokémon to relax, just like how Ash does". Max answered with a grin, which Professor Oak gave a nod of the head. "That's right. Sorrel asked and I was more than fine with it. He's already put his Ariados in my care". The old man confirmed, just as Ariados gave a small cry as it started crawling over to Ash's Pokémon, right to Heracross, Muk and Nidoking.
Ash and Pikachu watched as the four interact and become friends, before Ash gazed over to Gary as he walked up to his old friend. "I have to admit Ash, hearing that you made a blood oath with that Sorrel guy was very surprising to say the least. I never thought you'd do something like that". Gary said to his old friend with a hint of amazement in his voice, getting a small chuckle from Ash.
"I've changed a lot in my journey, that's just proof of my change". The Rainbow Hero replied to his old friend with a fond tone. "By the way Gary; we ran into Daisy not too long ago in Hoenn". Ash told Gary, but he didn't seem very surprised at learning this. "I heard about that from Grandpa. So, you still got that crush on her?" The 12-year-old boy asked with a curious voice, a question that made Ash flush a bit. "N-no, of course not". Ash weakly answered, turning his gaze away from Gary. Gary just chuckled in response since he didn't believe Ash's words a single bit.
Verity and Piplup walked up to Professor Oak, passing by Brock, Max and Jirachi as they walked over to May, and stopped in front of the old man. "If it isn't too much trouble, can I have all my Pokémon stay here from now on as well?" The Twinleaf girl asked with a hopeful voice, folding both hands behind her back. "I had a feeling you'd ask that, so I already made preparations with Professor Rowan. By tomorrow, all of yours and Sorrel's Pokémon should be here". Kanto's regional professor told Verity, much to her joy at hearing this.
"Thank you Professor". The Twinleaf girl thanked Professor Oak, which he gave a nod of the head. Professor Oak turned his gaze over to Ash and saw him speaking with Gary. "Ash, my boy! You should pay your mother a visit, she has a surprise for you!" Kanto's regional professor told the Rainbow Hero, catching everyone's attention.
Ash, Verity, Sorrel, Brock, May, Max, Pikachu, Piplup, Lucario and Jirachi wondered what Professor Oak meant by that, while everyone else grinned since they knew exactly what he's talking about. 'First Misty, and now Professor Oak as well? Just what is this surprise they talking about'. The Rainbow Hero thought, turning to look towards Latios, Marshadow and Raikou, yet the three looked away with grinning faces.
Ash let out a small sigh, figuring this was no big deal to worry about. "Okay, we'll head on over once we're done here". The Rainbow Hero said to himself, while Pikachu looked over to the disance where the small town was. "Since we're spending the night here, how about we let out our Pokémon to relax?" Sorrel suddenly suggested, getting his sworn brother, Verity, May, Brock, Max, Pikachu, Piplup and Jirachi to look at him and Lucario.
"That's not a bad idea". Brock stated with a smile, before he looked over to Professor Oak. Kanto's regional professor gave a smile, before he nodded, giving an unspoken approval to the idea. May caught sight of this and smiled brightly. "Alright then! I'm down with this idea!" The brunette stated, placing both hands in her bag and quickly brought out all of her enlarged Poké, Dive, Quick and Great Balls.
Sorrel, Verity and Brock followed May's example and brought out their Poké, Ultra, Dusk, Great, Quick, Nest, Heal and Luxury Balls with their hands. With a small cry, the four of them all tossed their devices up into the air. All the devices burst open and with a flash, all of their Pokémon appeared on the ground a little bit away from Ash's ones.
Suicune, Togepi, Gardevoir, Kingdra, Vaporeon, Bouffalant, Aerodactyl, Poliwrath, Shelgon, Onix, Marshtomp, Lotad, Throh, Druddigon, Solrock, Combusken, Klefki, Gastrodon, Azumarill and Skitty all appeared on the ground close to Ash's Pokemon with them all crying out. Professor Oak gasped in awe, while Gary and Tracey widened their eyes with all three of them staring at Suicune.
"Oh my goodness! Suicune!" Professor Oak exclaimed in delight, watching as Suicune walked over to Raikou and Marshadow while the rest began conversing. "I can't believe it. I thought only Ash had legendary Pokémon, but for you guys to have some as well. Amazing". Tracey said with an amazed smile, turning to look over at Ash's current traveling companions.
Verity chuckled a bit at Tracey's words, watching as Suicune, Raikou and Marshadow spoke to each other before they glanced over to Walking Wake. The ancient Pokémon spared them a glance, before walking away. All of the Pokémon started going off into the forest, leaving the humans and their partner Pokemon alone with the only exception being the legendary Pokemon.
Max suddenly grabbed hold of Sorrel's coat and tugged on it, catching the Veilstone boy's attention. "Sorrel, show everyone your newest Pokémon!" The 8-year-old boy told his friend, catching everyone's attention. They turned to look at Sorrel, before Brock spoke up. "You caught a new Pokémon, Sorrel?" Ash asked with a curious voice, wondering what his sworn brother captured.
Sorrel didn't respond to Ash, instead he brought out his Heavy Ball with the right hand and enlarged it. He took a quick look at Max and saw the young boy giving an eager nod to him. Sorrel grew a smile at Max, before looking up towards the sky and reared his right hand. He then tossed it up into the air and the Heavy Ball burst open, releasing a white beam that slammed into the ground a little bit away from Latios, Marshadow, Raikou, Suicune and Miraidon.
It took shape, then cleared to reveal Regirock with the Rock type letting out a cry. Ash, May, Professor Oak, Gary, Tracey and Pikachu all blinked in surprise, while Latios, Marshadow, Raikou and Suicune all grew fascinated. 'Well, this is a rather nice surprise'. Marshadow remarked, honestly impressed that Sorrel captured a Regirock. "Regirock, the legendary Pokémon of the Hoenn Region... Amazing!" Professor Oak exclaimed in amazement, very soul shaking in excitement at the thought of researching Regirock.
"I'm really impressed Sorrel. You caught another legendary Pokémon". Ash said with an impressed voice, turning to look at Sorrel who just gave a shrug of the shoulders. "It's nothing compared to you, Ash. I still have a ways to go before matching you". The Veilstone boy responded, considering his achievements today was small compared to Ash's ones.
Ash gave a small nervous smile at his sworn brother, while Brock turned to look at Verity with a curious look. "Aren't you gonna let out your newest capture, Verity?" The former Gym Leader asked his traveling companion, which Verity shook her head in response. "As much as I'd love to, I can't. My six Pokémon limit is in full effect, and I can't release Gible just yet". Verity replied, bringing out her enlarged Ultra Ball with her right hand and stared down at it.
Professor Oak overheard Verity and looked over to her. "If you want, I can take care of that for you". The old man offered to Verity, walking over and stopped in front of her. The Twinleaf girl looked over at Professor Oak and smiled at him in thanks. "I'd really appreciate that, thanks Professor Oak". She thanked Kanto's regional professor, gently handing her Ultra Ball to Oak.
(5 minutes later/ Play Mobile Suite Gundam Tekketsu no Orphans Ending 2 - STEEL -Tekketsu no Kizuna- [TRUE])
The gang soon left Professor Oak's laboratory; saying goodbye to Professor Oak, Gary and Tracey. Marshadow, Raikou and Suicune stayed behind to look after Regirock, Walking Wake and Miraidon, while Latios joined Ash and the others on their way home.
Ash, Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Brock, Pikachu, Piplup, Lucario and Jirachi were all walking together with a human form Latios with them. The blue Eon Dragon had taken the same disguise he always takes; Ash's body and clothes that he wore in the last months in his Johto journey.
They were all heading for Ash's home, passing by a few of Pallet Town's residents. The people all gave their greetings to Ash, welcoming him back as if he were a celebrity of something and Ash just gave them a wave in return. "Wow... You're pretty famous here, huh Ash". May said with a small, amazed smile at her boyfriend's fame here in Pallet Town.
"My victory at the Johto League Silver Conference made me a bit famous. Honestly, it's a bit overwhelming". The Rainbow Hero explained with a slightly nervous smile, still not very used to being famous. He used to want the attention of so many fans back when he was younger, but that wasn't the case anymore. Ash honestly preferred the peace and quiet over the loud paparazzi nowadays.
Verity, who had both hands folded behind her head, chuckled at Ash's words. All of a sudden she blinked upon remembering something important. "Oh yeah, I forgot about that". The Twinleaf girl stated, before turning her bag to her front side and opened it. She quickly brought out the Claw Fossil with her right hand, something that Sorrel noticed and stared at with fascination.
"A Claw Fossil?" He questioned, surprised to see a fossil in his old friend's hands. "Brock and I discovered it and a Root Fossil in the Valley of Steel today. Brock's got the Root Fossil and I'm just holding onto this one for now. I don't really want it, just holding it in case anyone wants it". Verity explained to her friends and traveling companions, words that caught Sorrel's full attention. "If that's the case, can I have it?" The Veilstone boy asked with an eager voice, already slowly reaching to take the Claw Fossil.
Verity blinked at her friend, before she looked over to May and Max. The brunette had a nervous face, before she shook her head and Max just waved his right hand. Seeing that they weren't interested, Verity turned her gaze over to Ash and saw him looking at her over his left shoulder. "I'm fine with it. I already got 2 new Pokémon today, so I don't really need a Fossil right now". The Rainbow Hero stated, already having his hands full right now.
Seeing that nobody else wanted the fossil; Verity handed it over to Sorrel. The Veilstone boy gave her a quick thankful smile, before looking down at Claw Fossil in his left hand. Ash and Verity smiled at their old friend, before the Rainbow Hero looked over to his left and made eye contact with human form Latios. 'Have you run into any trouble since we last saw each other during the events with the Millenium Comet?' The human disguised Eon Dragon asked his trainer with a concerned voice.
At Latios' question; Ash's mind thought of the events on Mt. Chimney and blushed upon remembering Courtney, not to mention the surprise kiss she gave him. "W-Well... We've had a few problems here and there, but there were no legendary Pokémon involved. Until today that is". The Rainbow Hero answered with a slightly embarrassed voice, much to the Eon Dragon's wonder at why he's acting like that.
Latios wouldn't get the chance to ask since Ash's home just came into view. Outside tending to the garden were Mr. Mime, Zoroark and Latias in her human form. The disguised Eon Dragon and Barrier Pokémon were watering the plants, while Zoroark seemed to be on look out.
Ash grew a wild smile at seeing Latias and Zoroark, before he lifted his right hand and cried out to them. "Hey Zoroark and Latias! I'm back!" The Rainbow Hero cried out, catching the attention of Latias, Zoroark and Mr. Mime as they all looked to see Ash, Pikachu and their friends. "Mime! Mr. Mime!" Mr. Mime cried out in delight, Latias grew a wide overjoyed smile and Zoroark cried out as well.
Latias and Mr. Mime put the watering cans down, while Zoroark got down on all four and took off. It turned once it was on the street and ran over to Ash, much to his comical dread since he had a good idea what's about to happen. Unfortunately for him; Ash didn't have any time to get out of the way because Zoroark leaped at him and knocked Ash off his feet to the ground.
The Dark type Pokémon started crying out in delight as she nuzzled her trainer, getting nervous chuckles from Ash as he made no move to stop her. Ash's Pokémon and traveling companions made no move to interrupt, just watched him and Zoroark with smiling faces. But then May felt someone tap her right shoulder, making the brunette blink.
"Huh?" May turned around, only to start paling in fear at seeing Ash's Gengar floating right behind her with a mischievous grin. "GENGAR!" The Ghost and Poison type cried out, giving a spooky face by sticking its toung out. "AHHHHH!" The brunette exclaimed in pure fear, before she ran over and wrapped her arms around Verity in an embrace full of fear. The Twinleaf girl blinked down at her fellow Pokémon Coordinator, while Gengar crackled in amusement.
The Ghost and Poison type flew over to its down trainer and landed on his feet. "Gengar gen gangar". Gengar greeted Ash, grabbing Ash's attention as he looked over and smiled at his Ghost and Poison type. "Hey Gengar, great to see you two". The Rainbow Hero greeted, rubbing Zoroark's hair gently. Latias ran over and stopped beside her brother, gazing down at Ash with a smile full of affection.
"Scizor!" A voice cried out, before a Scizor flew in from above and landed beside Gengar. "Scizor sciz scizor". The Bug and Steel type said with a smile, right as Zoroark finally got off Ash and took 2 steps back. Ash climbed up on his feet, then turned to Scizor. "Hey Scizor, great to see you're doing well". Ash said to the Pincer Pokémon, words that brought a smile to Scizor's face.
'Ash, what are you doing back in Pallet Town?' Latias asked her good friend, using telepathy to speak and for everyone else to understand. "Long story short; just paying a quick visit. Latios will tell you everything". Ash answered, turning to look at the disguised Eon Dragon. Latias turned to look at her brother, who just smiled at her before he began explaining.
Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Piplup, Lucario and Jirachi were all staring at Ash's house in wonder because this was their first time seeing it with their own eyes. "This is Ash's house? It's smaller than I thought it'd be". May remarked, though she honestly liked how small and simple it was. "It's homely and nothing too complicated. I'd say it suits Ash perfectly since he's like a free spirit". Sorrel stated, giving a small smile since he rather liked this house before them all.
As Verity stared; she noticed something. At the window up above, there was a silhouette of a small female. Before she could say anything, the silhouette moved out of view, leaving the Twinleaf girl confused. "Ash, honey! A familiar voice cried out, catching the whole gang's attention. They looked over to the front door and saw it open with Delia standing inside, carrying Espeon in her arms and looking at Ash with wide eyes.
Ash gave a smile at seeing his mother again, having missed her terribly in his journey. "Hey Mum". The Rainbow Hero greeted, right before Espeon let out a delighted cry. The Psychic type jumped out of Delia's hands and landed on the ground, before she took off running to her trainer/ Ash got down on his right knee as Espeon ran through the fence entrance and over to him.
The Psychic type stopped right in front of Ash and sat down. "Hey Espeon". Ash greeted Espeon with a warm smile, reaching out and scratched underneath Espeon's chin with his right hand, much to her delight. Delia and Mr. Mime walked up and stopped behind Espeon. "I'm surprised to see you back so soon, honey. Did something happen?" Delia asked her son, catching Ash's attention as he gazed up at her.
"I guess you can say that, but it's nothing too serious". The Rainbow Hero answered, before climbing up to his feet. "Anyway, I want formally introduce you to Verity, Sorrel, May and Max". Ash stated, catching his mother's interest as she looked over to the four. Verity and May both broke into a single nervous sweat each because this was Ash's mother they're meeting and perhaps their future mother-in-law.
Delia grew a happy smile at the four for two different reasons. Reason one was because she's finally meeting her son's closest friends he made at the beginning of his journey and reason two; she's meeting Ash's two new friends. "It's so lovely to meet you all. Sorrel, Verity, I'm happy to finally meet you two face to face". Delia said with a happy voice, walking over to the two and stopped in front of them.
Sorrel and Lucario both bowed their heads to Delia in a formal way "It's great to finally came face to face with you as well, Mrs. Ketchum". The Veilstone boy greeted his sworn brother's mother with respect. "Raaa raaa". Lucario softly growled to Delia, resulting in the young mother giggling at the two. "My, what kind gentlemen you two are". Delia said with an amused voice, before she turned her gaze over to Verity.
The young girl had taken Piplup into her hands out of nervousness and was just shyly looking at Delia. "H-Hi Mrs. Ketchum, long time no see". Verity greeted Delia, doing her absolute best to not sound nervous right now. "It has been, 2 years now since I last spoke to you. I'm glad to see you're doing well". The adult woman replied to her son's boyfriend with a kind and warm voice, easing Verity's nerves a bit.
Delia then turned her attention to May, Max and Jirachi. "So, you're May, Max and Jirachi, yes? It's great to finally meet you three". Ash's brother greeted the three kindly, a greeting that Max and Jirachi returned fully. 'Nice to meet you'. Jirach greeted Delia, flying off of the ground up to Max's head and stayed there. "Hi there, Ash's mum". Max greeted enthusiastically, earning a giggle from Delia at how he referred to her. "It's nice to meet you too, Mrs. Ketchum". May said with a formal bow of her head, both hands folded in front of her lap.
(Music end)
"Hey mum?" Ash suddenly asked, catching Delia's attention as she turned to look at her son. "Misty and Professor Oak said you had some kind of surprise for me. What did they mean?" The Rainbow Hero questioned, crossing both arms as he spoke. At Ash's question; Latios, Latias, Mr. Mime, Espeon, Zoroark, Scizor and Gengar all grinned with anticipation.
Delia grew a smile of pure delight, much to Ash's wonder at why she's smiling like that. "Come inside and see for yourself, dear". The female adult answered, before she turned around and walked into the house, leaving Ash and the gang confused. "...What was that about?" Ash questioned with a small frown, right as Pikachu climbed up to his left shoulder.
"Pikachu pi". Pikachu said with an unsure voice, wondering why Delia avoided answering like that. 'Anyway, we should be heading back ourselves. It's starting to get late'. Latios stated, right before both him and Latias were covered in a shower of blue sparkles for a few seconds, until it cleared to reveal them back in their normal forms.
Before the gang could stop them; Latios, Latias, Scizor and Gengar all took off into the air while Zoroark all took off in a run with all of them heading back to Professor Oak's lab. The only exception was Espeon as the Psychic type stayed with her trainer. The whole gang looked at each other, before Ash let out an emotionally exhausted sigh. "Let's get this over with". The Rainbow Hero stated, before he started walking over to his house.
Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Brock, Espeon, Piplup, Lucario and Jirachi followed Ash and Pikachu into the building. They all entered with Brock closing the door behind himself. The gang all looked around, before Ash, Pikachu and Espeon gazed upstairs where they saw Delia standing at the top, gazing down at them with a smile. The female adult looked over her right shoulder to something that's behind her.
"It's okay... There's no reason to be afraid". She spoke softly with love, catching the others' attention as they all looked up at her with Ash wondering who she's talking to. It was quiet for a few moments, before low and uncertain muttering came from behind Delia. Then, someone stepped out from behind Delia and the whole gang stared in surprise.
It was an 8-year-old girl with electric blue long hair that reached her shoulders, healthy pale skin and had violet eyes. For clothes, she had on denim shorts with a floral top and pink flip flops. All in all despite her rather young age; this girl was a sight to behold, but for some strange reason she was staring down at Ash and the others with traces of fear.
The whole gang stared at the unknown girl, who whimpered at seeing their eyes on her. "Ahhh!" She gasped in fear, going back to behind Delia and hid from them. The adult woman gave the young girl a sad smile, before she gently pat her head. "It's okay, they won't hurt you". Delia reassured the blue-haired girl, resulting in the child looking up at her.
She looked over at the gang, before she walked over to in front of Delia. She folded both hands together, then bowed her head to them all. "N-Nice t-t-to meet y-y-you..." She stuttered, keeping both eyes shut. Delia gave the girl a small, proud smile as she placed both hands on her shoulders, before looking down at her son and his friends. "Ash, everyone... This is Azora... your new little sister". Ash's mother introduced the gang to the girl named Azora.
Ash, Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Brock, Pikachu, Piplup, Lucario and Jirachi all felt like they were struck by lightning at what they heard, Ash the most. Azora looked up at her adopted mother with a curious face, while Delia gazed down at the blue-haired girl with a happy smile. "Azora, the boy down there with the Pikachu is your adopted older brother; Ash Ketchum". Delia told her adopted daughter, much to Azora's surprise at hearing this.
She let out an unheard gasp, before turning her gaze over to Ash and saw him and Pikachu staring at her. It was silent like a graveyard as the pair of adopted siblings stared at each other's faces, mentally coming to terms that they're brother and sister now. The silence was broken, but not by Ash, Azora or the others, but something else.
"Veon!" Something cried out, before a shadow covered figure ran out from the upstairs corner and leaped up into the air. It came down and landed in front of the gang, getting them all to look and see that it was Azora's shiny Sylveon; Sylvia, with the Fairy type crouching down low and growling at them.
Sorrel gasped in surprise at seeing the Fairy type Pokémon before them. "A Sylveon, and a shiny one to boot!" The Veilstone boy gasped in awe, while May gave a happy cry as she clapped both hands together. "Ahhh! It's so beautiful!" She stated, finding the shiny Pokemon absolutely beautiful to look at.
Azora gave a small gasp, before she ran down the staircase and over to her partner, kneeling down beside Sylvia on her left. "Sylvia, please! You can't just growl at them like that". The blue-haired girl told her best friend, gently stroking Sylvia's left ear with the right hand. "Veon..." Sylvia said in a low voice, ceasing her growling yet still stared at the gang with narrowed eyes.
Azora gave a smile at Sylvia, before turning to look at her adopted older brother and grew a nervous face. She got up on her feet fully, yet stared down at the ground since she just couldn't bring herself to stare Ash in the eye anymore.
And as for Ash; the raven-haired boy honestly felt paralyzed as he stared at Azora. Just as he told Latios, Latias and Marshadow; he had always wanted a younger sibling, but had given up on the idea a while ago. So, to suddenly have an adopted little sister was a bit bitter pill to swallow. He quickly came to terms with it and noticed how nervous Azora was.
Now with the role of big brother; Ash decided to help ease Azora's concerns. The Rainbow Hero slowly walked over to Azura, paying no mind to the looks his traveling companions were giving him, and stopped in front of the blue-haired girl. "Huh?" Azora lifted her head up, just as Ash got down on his right knee to be eye level with her.
The Rainbow Hero and his best friend smiled at Azora to show they were no threat. "Hi there. I'm Ash Ketchum, your new big brother". Ash said, pointing at himself with his right hand's thumb. He then pointed at Pikachu with Azora turning her gaze over to the Electric Mouse. "And this is my partner and best friend; Pikachu". He added, before lowering his hand. "Pikachu pi". Pikachu greeted his best friend's new little sister.
Azora blinked at what Ash said about Pikachu, and how the Electric Mouse seemed to happy and easy going with the 12-year-old boy. She reached out with her right hand and gently placed it against Pikachu's left red cheek, getting the Electric type to blink in surprise. But the young girl wasn't done yet as she moved her hand from Pikachu's cheek to his left ear and stroke it.
"Chaaa..." Pikachu moaned out in bliss from the soft feeling, much to the surprise of Ash and the gang at how Azora handled Pikachu. The Rainbow Hero grew an impressed smile, before he turned to look at Azora and saw her smiling a wide smile at Pikachu. "You're really gifted with Pokémon, Azora". The Rainbow Hero stated, snapping Azora out of her daze as she blinked, then pulled her hand back.
"S-Sorry for touching your Pikachu without permission just now". Azora apologized to her new brother, bowing her head low. Ash gave a sad smile at seeing how nervous Azora was around him, wanting nothing more than for her to act without concern. An idea then came to Ash's mind on how to earn Azora's trust and got to it straight away.
"Want to see something majestic, Azora?" Ash asked the blue-haired girl, a question that made Azora and Sylvia blink in confusion. The blue-haired girl still gave a nod of the head. Ash smiled, before placing his right hand into his pants' pocket and brought out the Rainbow Wing, holding it up for Azora and Sylvia to see.
"Ahhh...!" Azora gasped in wonder, both her and Sylvia staring at the Rainbow Wing with eyes full of wonder. Ash and Pikachu smiled at their looks, before the Rainbow Hero held the item out for Azora to take. "If you want to hold it, go ahead". Ash told his new little sister, much to her surprise as she gazed up at his face. After a few moments of staring at Ash's smiling face; Azora reached out and gently took the Rainbow Wing with her right hand.
The blue-haired girl brought the Rainbow Wing up to her face and stared at it in awe, truly enchanted by its beauty. She then knelt down and held the Rainbow Wing up to Sylvia with the Fairy type staring at it in awe. Azora smiled at her partner, before gazing over to Ash and Pikachu. She regrew her nervous face, but didn't turn away this time. "T...Thank you...big brother". Azora thanked her new big brother, speaking with a low and nervous voice.
Still; Ash gave a pleased smile at what Azora called him since it was a sign that she has started to trust him. "Of course Azora". The Rainbow Hero replied to his new little sister. "Pikachu pi". Pikachu said, before jumping off of Ash's shoulder and landed in front of Sylvia.
The Fairy type directed its gaze to Pikachu and stared at it for a for moments. Eventually, Sylvia held one of its ribbons out to Pikachu for a hi-five, something that Pikachu figured out immediately and gave with his left hand.
Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Brock, Delia, Piplup, Lucario, Jirachi and even Mr. Mime, who was watching from the living room, all smiled at the sight of Ash and Pikachu getting along with Azora and Sylvia. This surprise visit to Pallet Town has really proven to be a good decision to make.
This day would forever be one that Ash, Verity, Sorrel, May, Max, Brock and their Pokémon would remember as the day "The day they met the mysterious violet dragon".
(Pokémon ending 5: Type Wild)
Ash's Rotom Phone spin around with a rainbow background a few times, before drawing closer to the camera and then stopped. As it turns on, the running silhouettes of Ash and Pikachu appeared on the side of the screen while Ash and Pikachu themselves appeared on the bottom, running forward towards the camera.
"Since I've said good-bye to Pallet Town".
"I guess a bit of time has passed".
The Rotom Phone's screen then lit up and began to display events of the Rainbow Hero's life when he became a Pokémon Trainer. First, it showed Ash in his pajamas rushing out of his house and towards Professor Oak's lap. Then, it showed the Rainbow Hero in Professor Oak's lap, first meeting Piackhu. It showed Ash picking up his best friend and spun him around, which annoyed Pikachu as it used Thunderbolt and zapped Ash, who cried out in surprise.
"As with the number of scrapes, cuts, and friends I've got".
"They all give me a sense of pride".
The Rotom Phone's screen then changed to show Ash, with Pikachu on his shoulder, looking up into the red sun as Ho-Oh flew over them with the Rainbow Wing floating down from the Legendary Pokémon. Ash held up his hands as the Rainbow Wing floated down onto them. He then took hold of the quill with his right hand as it let out a rainbow glow, much to Ash and Pikachu's amazement.
The two looked back up at the sky as Ho-Oh flew away and disappeared from sight with a rainbow in sight. The Ash on the Pokédex's button stubble over his feet, getting Pikachu to look at him, but the Rainbow Hero regained his balanced and continued running with the running silhouettes of the two copying their movement.
"Since they were all the rage that time".
"I had ran off to buy these sneakers".
"But now, they can't even be found".
"Anywhere else in the world".
"They're the best pair of worn out shoes!"
The Rotom Phone's screen then changed to show Ash and Pikachu hiding behind a tree, looking up at a tree branch where a Caterpie was crawling around. It changed once more to show Ash and Verity racing against one another in the forest when they heard Entei was nearby. The Pokédex's screen changed once more to show Sorrel and Lucario with the Aura Pokémon in front of its trainer, charging up an Aura Sphere. Sorrel gave a command and threw his left arm to the side, while Lucario thrust his hands out and fired Aura Sphere.
The Rotom Phone's screen then changed to show the three officially meeting with Ash and Verity deciding to have a battle against one another. It changed once more to show Ash, Verity, Pikachu and Piplup surrounding Charmander, who was sitting down on a rock in the middle of the rain. It changed to show Charmander run up to Cross's right leg and hug it happily, only for Cross to kick him off. The device's screen then showed Ash standing across Cross, glaring at his unimpressed look.
The Rotom Phone's screen then changed to show Caterpie, on the solid ground, evolve into Metapod, then changed to show Charmander in the air, evolve into Charmeleon, before falling down with a happy look. The device's screen then changed to show the late night, where Verity first saw Suicune, who was looking at the girl who would become its chosen trainer. It changed once more to show Ash and Cross standing across one another on a battlefield, about to battle.
"Before you know it, Type: Wild!"
Ash and Pikachu were then suddenly replaced by Verity and Piplup running besides one another with their silhouettes replacing the ones from before. The two started to long run as the Rotom Phone's screen changed to show Ash, Verity, Sorrel, Pikachu, Piplup and Lucario being thrown into the air by Primeape. Then it changed to showed Ash carrying Metapod as he ran through the forest at night.
"Little by little, Type: Wild!"
Verity and Piplup were replaced by Sorrel and Lucario with their silhouettes being replaced as well, running in the same style. Ash's Rotom Phone showed Metapod glow as it evolved and flew into the air. The evolution light cleared to reveal Butterfree with it flapping its wings.
"More and more, Type: Wild!"
Sorrel and Lucario were then replaced by Cross and Incineroar with the silhouettes being replaced as well. The device's screen changed to show Verity holding up a Poké Ball with her right hand, before she kissed it. The Pokédex's screen then showed a white beam take shape in a lake, before clearing to reveal Verity's Lapras, who let out a cry.
"Gonna be strong, Type: Wild!"
Finally, Ash and Pikachu retook their spots with their silhouettes returning as well, with the two long running now. The Rotom Phone's screen showed the group of 3 humans and Pokémon looking up a hill towards Raikou, who was looking down at them. Then, it showed Ash, Verity, Sorrel, Pikachu, Piplup and Lucario meeting Bonja. The Rotom Phone then showed a bright white shape figure, before it cleared to reveal Charizard, who let out a fierce roar.
The device's screen changed to show Charizard's massive Flamethrower attack closing in on Incineroar, before engulfing it completely. Then, it showed Cross kneeling down in defeat as he lost the battle against Ash.
Ash then grew his Rainbow Hero wings and slightly flew off of the ground and started flying just above it with Pikachu now running normally. The Rotom Phone then showed Ash recalling Pikachu to his Poké Ball to protect him, and then showed the two best friends hugging in the other world with Ash regaining his colour.
"And someday I will say".
The two best friends slowed down their pace with their silhouettes copying them, while the Rotom Phone showed Ash and Pikachu beginning their battle against Ho-Oh. The device's screen then showed Ash and Cross saying good-bye on friendly terms, before changing to show Ash, Verity and Sorrel parting ways as well. The device's screen showed Verity and Piplup on a boat as they returned to Sinnoh, before changing to show Sorrel and Lucario in a cold environment with an Articuno flying over them. The Pokédex's screen then displayed Cross, Incineroar and Midnight form Lycanroc sitting around a campfire, eating.
"Hello to my dreams".
Then, Ash landed on the ground as Pikachu jumped onto his right shoulder, before Verity, Sorrel, Piplup and Lucario joined them, all of them forming a group hug with the silhouettes mimicking them. The Rotom Phone's screen showed Ash sending Pikachu out into battle against Heracross, then Ho-Oh flying over the planet and finally, an image of the six all together in their group hug.
Thank god this chapter is finally done. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and the surprises in it, I really enjoyed involving Miraidon in this. As some of you have guessed, I'll be doing the Area Zero events of Scarlet and Violet eventually, but that'll be a while.
Now listen; next chapter I'm gonna have Ash switch out his team for Grovyle, Torkoal, Tailow and Corphish, but the sixth spot is still open. There are three options on who'll take that spot. Option 1; Deino, option 2; Skrelp and option 3; save it for a new capture. Take a vote on which one you guys want on the team, but do it quick because I'll be updating this story again soon.
Anyway; I've been thinking of making this year's main focus being my Pokémon story. I'm just a few chapters away from reaching the episode where Treecko evolved, that's where Grovyle will finally evolve and Sceptile will join in.
By the way guys; have any of you noticed that story work is tough and takes up a lot of time. And honestly; I highly doubt I'll ever finish this story, but I'll still give it a world. I'm still taking times for myself, but playing Pokémon online has been tough since I've lost 10 battles straight. How the hell are those guys so good and making me a chump!?
I've also came up with an idea. Since Ash is gonna have Miraidon, it's clear he'll interact with Professor Turo soon. I'm confident of this idea working because it doesn't seem like the Area Zero events aren't gonna happen in Pokémon Horizons, speaking of which, I'm starting to even wonder if that's the same universe as Ash's one. Does anybody know the answer to that question?
Getting off topic; when Professor Turo sends Miraidon's Poke Ball to Ash, I was even thinking of him giving Ash one of Paldea's starter as a sort of goodwill present. I'm thinking of it being the Grass starter since that's the one Liko has as a partner, and it's my favorite one out of the three starters. Give me your thoughts about this idea.
Another idea came to my mind, and that is a one-shot special of a few chapters short sort of Ash getting caught up in an argument of Dialga and Palkia with the result sending him to the day that Liko leaves her school and joins Rising Volt Tacklers, meeting her and get caught up to the episode until the one before they meet Roy. I still need to know a few things first before this idea is good to go.
Last thing; do you guys think I should add Chloe to Ash's harem or have her be Go's girl? I admit that she's different from the other girls; but Go never really showed much interest in her, romantic or not. Ash paid a lot of attention to her, so that's a sign that he showed more interest in her than Go. So, what do you think? Have Chloe become Ash's girl, or be Go's one?
Anyway everyone, write down reviews or messages to me on what you all think about these ideas. Let us all hope that 2024 is a great year and that we are all with success. Happy new year everyone.