(A/N)
Hello and welcome to chapter 3 of the Pokemon Mage.
Glad you guys like the second chapter.
In response to Auran Ketchum, I can understand how you feel, but I have to. If I make Ash unhittable and such, then it's not gonna be good for character growth.
Also, I was gonna pair Natsu with Lucy, but I thought I might let you guys figure that out. Do you want Natsu to be paired with Lucy or Lisanna? If Lisanna, then who do you want Lucy to be paired with? Pm me or post a review to let me know,
To recap what happened last time, Ash and Lucy joined the Fairy Tail guild and learned how crazy, but fun along with how close everyone is. Natsu, Lucy, and Ash traveled to Mt Hakobe to rescue Macao from a Vulcan and came back victorious. During the events, the Froakie that helped them earlier decided to join Ash's team.
What'll be in store for our lively wizards nest?
To find out the answer, let the journey continue!
The Pokemon Mage Opening 1 [V Volt -
JorporXx (original by Yusuke Kamiji)]
Scene opens with quick flashcards of Natsu's scarf, Lucy's beanie, Ash's hat, Gray's necklace, and Erza's earrings before a close up visual of a Pokeball appears in the background.
We have dragon, ghost, flying, poison, bug, water, rock,
Grass and dark, electric, ice and normal too
Fire fighting and steel, ground, psychic and fairy
In the sky, a bunch of fairies are flying in the sky before they fade away once a flock of Pidgeys, Starlys, and Spearows appears.
The Pokemon Mage Logo appears in the sky.
So come on with me on this journey, always moving to the light reaching for me
Scene cuts to Team Natsu riding the train, much to the discomfort of Natsu, who is leaning against Lucy as she tries to get him off of her while Gray looks out the window, Erza is eating a strawberry cake, and Ash petting Pikachu.
Rain clouds cover the sunny sky, but I know we'll make it through if we try
Natsu and Gray are butting heads with each other with Lucy panicking in the background while Ash attempts to break up the fight before Erza steps in and stops the fight by stepping in between Natsu and Gray with her arms out, causing the boys to get scared.
Use your courage and you'll see that you can be anything you want to be
Team Natsu are walking down the streets of town before Lucy runs ahead and stops in front of a clothing store for Pokemon Coordinators, causing her to squeal with excitement.
Cherish every single encounter
And then you'll be the best challenger
Five mysterious trainers appear while each of them are with their Pokemon: The first with Elekid, the second with Alakazam, the third with Glaceon, the fourth with Aron, and the fifth with Squirtle
If I keep moving ahead, my hopes and dreams will come right to me
Ash and Natsu running down the fields before stopping at the edge of a cliff as they see a cloud of darkness engulfing a town, causing them to tighten a fist in anger.
I've learned this lesson from you that these dreams come true, so
I'll use this strength to
The two turned around and sees Lucy, Erza, Gray, and the rest of Fairy Tail smiling and waving at them.
always make it through
Team Natsu starts walking before they jump off the cliff.
All of our bonds glow a fiery red and then spread out for the world to see
Touching everyone's heart as they all are a part of this energy inside of me
Cut to Team Natsu doing various activities: Ash, Natsu, and Lucy running away from a swarm of Beedrills, Erza and Natsu clashing with each other, Gray and Ash fighting a plant monster while Lucy is caught in its vines, and their pokemon dodging multiple magic attacks before they jump into battle.
Shining blue, all our hopes hatch anew and the yellow flowers start to bloom
All of the world can feel it too
Quick cut of Team Natsu commanding their Pokemon to attack: Lucy commanding Klefki to use Fairy Wind, Gray commanding Totodile and Snorunt to use Water Gun and Icy Wind, Erza commanding Ivysaur and Honedge to use Razor Leaf and Slash, Natsu commanding Charmander and Munchlax to use Flamethrower and Headbutt, and Ash commanding Pikachu, Froakie, and Starly to use Electro Ball, Water Pulse, and Wing Attack.
Team Natsu jumps in the air as their magic circles appear.
We have dragon, ghost and flying, poison, bug, water, rock,
Grass and dark, electric, ice and normal too
Fire fighting and steel, and then psychic and fairy
Igneel looks up in the air and roars while a volcano erupts in the background
Final cut to Team Natsu smiling while standing alongside their Pokemon.
Save File 3 - Shirotsume Gym and New Rival
Shirotsume Town
In the streets of Shirotsume, a man with purple hair is walking alongside his partner, Elekid. The man's outfit consists of a dark purple jacket with long sleeves, navy blue undershirt, black pants, and gray sneakers.
"Bi Bi Bi Bi (I can't believe that gym battle was a let down)." Elekid complained.
"Don't get so worked up." The purple haired man said before taking out a pokeball. "Besides, we got what we need."
"Hey, did you hear about Fairy Tail?" Bystander 1 asked.
"Yeah, they destroyed the port at Hargeon Town." Bystander 2 answered. "A friend of mine told me that two new wizards joined and one of them has a Pikachu."
"Whoa, isn't that rare in Fiore?" Bystander 1 gasped.
"Man, talk about lucky." Bystander 3 said.
"A Pikachu huh…?" The purple haired man said.
Magnolia Town
Lucy wakes up in her new apartment, wearing pink pajamas before looking out of her window with a smile. She goes to the bathroom to take a bath and once she dries off, she begins polishing Klefki.
"Klefki (That felt great)!" Klefki giggled with joy.
"I'm glad you like it. Now you're super sparkly." Lucy smiled.
"Klefki Klef (I'm really loving this apartment)." Klefki admitted.
"Yeah. 70,000 Jewels a month is not a bad price for rent." Lucy said as the two walks out of the bathroom and they saw…
"Yo!" Natsu greeted.
"MY ROOM!" Lucy shouted before she slammed Natsu in the wall with her feet. "WHY THE HECK ARE YOU HERE!?"
"Jeez… We just came over to check out your new place.." Natsu said, holding the side of his face.
"Have you guys ever heard of barging in?" Lucy shouted in anger.
"Come on, we were just trying to be friendly." Natsu said.
"Klefki Klefki Klef (This is seriously invading our privacy)..." Klefki grumbled.
"Huh? What's this?" Natsu asked while picking up some papers.
"It's nothing!" Lucy shouted as she kicked Natsu again and snatches the papers away from him.
"So you just kick me in the face over nothing..?" Natsu said weakly.
"Yeah, maybe I would." Lucy answered in embarrassment while holding her papers close to her. "Now would you please go home?"
*KNOCK, KNOCK*
"Hey, can I come in?" Natsu and Lucy heard a familiar voice as they turn to the door. "It's me, Ash."
"J-Just give me a few minutes!" Lucy stuttered in embarrassment after realizing she's still in a towel before turning to Natsu and his Pokemon. "And would you look away!?"
"Aw come on, your place is- OWW!"
All that Ash and Pikachu can hear from outside is Natsu shouting in pain as they wonder what did Lucy do to him.
"What's going on in there…?" Ash asked.
"Pikachu (I honestly don't know)..." Pikachu admitted.
Few Minutes Later
After getting dressed and calming down, Lucy, Natsu, Ash, and their Pokemon are sitting down at the table.
"Look, I've just moved in and I'm not ready for guests. So why don't you finish your tea, say thanks, and get out? You got that?" Lucy pouted.
"Talk about cold-hearted…" Natsu sighed.
"I heard that." Lucy said with irritation.
"Sorry Lucy, me, Froakie and Pikachu wanted to see what your new place is like." Ash chuckled nervously.
"Well at least you called first…" Lucy sighed.
"Oh yeah, now that you've mentioned it, where's your place Ash?" Natsu asked.
"Me, Pikachu, and Froakie live near SouthGate Park." Ash answered. "It's a good place for training."
"Pika Pika (The rent is only about 50,000 jewels)." Pikachu said.
"Froakie Froa (There's even a pond)." Froakie croaked.
"Wow, that's not a bad price." Lucy admitted.
"Hey, can we come over?" Natsu asked.
"Sure." Ash answered.
"Awesome! He gets it!" Natsu cheered as he and Ash shared a high five while grinning.
"Men…" Lucy scoffed.
"Klefki Klefki (It's like they completely forgot about us)." Klefki added.
"Wait! I got it! Let's form a team!" Natsu said as he stood up from his table.
"Munchlax/Charmander (Wahoo)!" The two Pokemon cheered.
"A team?" Lucy asked.
"Oh yeah, Mira told me about it yesterday." Ash recalled. "Even though everyone in the guild is an ally, some members really get along with one another and they form teams. It makes it easier to complete harder jobs."
"Awesome! Let's do it!" Lucy said with a lot of energy.
Natsu and Ash walks up to Lucy as the three perform a handshake.
"Cool, so you're gonna work with us?" Natsu asked.
"Yup. You have my word." Lucy answered.
"You can count on me to help you out." Ash said while their Pokemon cheer with joy.
"Hey Ash, you said that you're doing gym battles, right?" Natsu asked.
"Yeah, why?" Ash asked back as Natsu held up a flyer in front of him and Lucy. Meanwhile, Charmander, Pikachu, Munchlax, Klefki, and Froakie are doing a dance in the background.
"The Shirotsume Gym… That gym specializes in ground type Pokemon…" Lucy said as she continues reading the flyer. "There's also a book we need to steal…"
"Whoever wins the battle gets the Daybreak Badge and-" Ash stops reading and gasp in shock after reading the prize money. "200,000 Jewels!?"
"How about we all challenge it? Sound good?" Natsu asked.
"Let's do it." Ash said.
"You two can battle. I'm more into Pokemon Contests." Lucy declined while smiling. "But I'll be there to support you guys. Plus, I want to see what a gym battle is like."
"I don't see any problem with it." Natsu said.
"Wait, aren't you two at a disadvantage?" Lucy brought up. "Charmander and Pikachu are both fire and electric type, which are not very effective against ground types."
"Don't worry, I got Froakie with me." Ash said.
"You're using Froakie?" Natsu asked.
"Natsu, water, ice, and grass type Pokemon are strong against ground types." Lucy brought up. "You didn't know that…?"
"Uhh…" Natsu paused for a moment as he tries to think before laughing. "Of course I know that. I just want a good challenge."
"Idiot…" Lucy groaned. "Hm?" Lucy raised an eyebrow before grabbing the flyer and reads it. "Please Note: Everlue is a dirty old man who's looking for maids with blonde hair!?"
"We know a blonde hair girl, don't we?" Natsu smirked deviously.
"YOU TRICKED ME!" Lucy cried in fear and anger.
"What's wrong?" Ash asked, completely oblivious to Lucy's situation.
Fairy Tail Guild
Meanwhile, Levy and her team, Shadow Gear looks at the job board in disappointment.
"Darn.. Did somebody already take that book stealing gig?" Levy asked. "That one pay 200,000."
"Sorry. I guess Natsu, Ash, and Lucy got to it first." Mirajane said.
"I really could've use that money…" Levy sighed.
"Don't despair. It's probably for the best Levy." Makarov reassured. "It's changed."
"What do you mean?" Levy asked.
"I was just contacted by the client concerning that job." Makarov answered.
"Did they cancel it?" Mirajane asked.
"No. Quite the opposite." Makarov answered with a grin. "The reward has been increase to 2,000,000."
"2,000,000 JEWELS!?" Levy gasped.
"CLEFAIRY (You're kidding me)!" Clefairy exclaimed.
"They pay that much for a stupid book!?" Droy asked.
"That's the kind of reward you get for subduing monsters!" Jet exclaimed.
"Did they give any reason why?" Mirajane asked.
Gray, Totodile, and Snorunt smirked after hearing the conversation while using his ice magic to create ice cubes in his drink. "Sounds like this job got interesting." He admitted.
"Totodile (Totally)." Totodile chuckled.
"Snorunt Snorunt (You thinking what I'm thinking)?" Snorunt asked as he gets a simple nod from Totodile and Gray.
"Gray, nice undies." Mirajane giggled with a sweatdrop.
Gray looks confused for a moment before panicking that he's wearing nothing but his boxers while his Pokemon sigh in the background.
Everlue Forest
"Oh thank god…" Natsu wheezed as he and the others finally got off the train.
"Be happy that we got off." Lucy said.
"Here." Ash said as he wraps Natsu's arm around his shoulder and helps him walk.
"Thanks man…" Natsu groaned.
"Hey Ash, why do you want us to go to Everlue Forest?" Lucy asked. "We could've taken the train all the way to Shirotsume Town."
"I was thinking we can find any Pokemon here that we want to catch." Ash answered.
"Pika Pika (I've heard that there's some good flying type Pokemon here)." Pikachu stated.
"Oh yeah, flying types are immune to ground type attacks." Lucy recalled. "But I'm not sure what flying type I want to get…" She stops for a moment after hearing a rustling sound in the bushes, causing her to freak out.
"What are you freaking out about?" Natsu asked, finally recovering from his motion sickness.
"There's something in the bushes!" Lucy shouted.
The three looks at the rustling bush before a Ralts pops out of there.
"Ralts (Hello)." Ralts greeted.
"Oh my god, a Ralts!" Lucy squealed with hearts in her eyes. "It's SO cute!" She took out her Pokedex and points it at Ralts.
[Ralts - the Feeling Pokémon. It can use the horns on its head to read human emotions. Ralts rarely shows itself to humans, but may occasionally approach when it senses positive or happy feelings.]
"I wanna catch it!" Lucy said as she took out a pokeball. "Let's go Klefki!" She shouted as she sends out Klefki.
"Klefki (Let's do this)!" Klekfi shouted as she and Ralts glare at each other.
"Klefki, metal sound!" Lucy commanded as Klefki vibrates before emitting a loud sound, causing Ralts to wince in pain.
"Ralts!" Ralts shouted before firing multiple energy balls at Klefki.
"Whoa, Hidden Power…" Lucy said before smirking. "Protect!"
"Klefki!" Klefki created a barrier to protect itself from the Hidden Power attack.
Meanwhile, Natsu and Ash hears rustling before they see a Fletching and Starly respectively.
"Whoa, two flying types." Ash said as Pikachu hops off his shoulder.
"Let's take a look." Natsu said as he and Ash took out their Pokedexes, which his own pokedex is red and black, before pointing them at the two flying types.
[Fletchling - the Tiny Robin Pokémon. Although Fletchling's chirp is quite beautiful to hear, it is relentlessly tough with those who enter its territory.]
[Starly - the Starling Pokémon. Starly normally travels in a flock, but when alone, it is hard to notice and its cries are very loud and annoying.]
"Ready Pikachu?" Ash asked.
"Pikachu (Ready)." Pikachu nodded.
"I'm all fired up now." Natsu roared. "Let's get him Charmander!"
"Char (Yeah)!" Charmander roared.
"Starly!" Starly flies up in the air before rushing at Pikachu in high speed.
"That's Quick Attack…" Ash said in awe before smirking. "We'll use Quick Attack too!"
Pikachu then starts running fast before he and Starly collides, causing the two to receive chip damage.
"Charmander, Flamethrower!" Natsu shouted as Charmander unleashes his fire breath attack against Fletchling, only for Fletchling to dodge.
"Fletchling!" Fletchling chirped before firing multiple crescent-shaped energy waves downward.
"Razor Wind?" Natsu asked before gasping. "Dodge it!"
"Char (Right)!" Charmander jumps in the air to dodge the razor wind, only for the attack to follow Charmander.
"Use Mirror Shot/Fire Punch/Electro Ball!" The three trainers shouted in unison.
The three Pokemon unleashes their attacks against Ralts, Fletchling, and Starly, dealing damage to them as they collapse to the ground.
"Now's our chance." Ash said he and the others take out a Pokeball.
"Go, Pokeball!"
The three trainers threw their pokeballs at the defeated Pokemon, catching the three before they start shaking three times before making a clicking sound.
"Awesome!" Natsu, Ash, and Lucy picks up their pokeball and poses differently: Natsu with a fiery and combat pose, Ash with a regular pose, and Lucy with a cute and flirty pose.
"Got a Fletchling!" Natsu laugh boisterously.
"I got a Ralts~!" Lucy cheered in a singing manner.
"I just caught a Starly!" Ash cheered.
"Come on, let's go to Shirotsume Town." Natsu laughs as he and Charmander starts running.
"Hey, it's dangerous if you run around like that!" Lucy shouted as she and Klefki follows the two before Ash does the same.
"Come on, it's not so bad-" Natsu stopped before tripping and rolling down the path with Charmander.
"I've tried to warn him…" Lucy sighed.
"Klefki (Idiots)..." Klefki sighed.
Another Area
"Thunder!"
"Bibibibibi BI (Eat this)!" Elekid spins his arms in a circle before firing a strong bolt of electricity at a Skorupi, damaging it while it manages to stay strong.
"This one's tough." The purple haired man admitted as he takes out a pokeball. "Now go! Pokeball!"
Right when Skorupi was about to get caught, the purple haired man and Elekid stop and see Natsu and Charmander rolling down in front of the pokeball. The pokeball hits Charmander, making him glow red before it wears off.
"Skorupi (Screw this)!" Skorupi said in irritation as it scatters away while the pokeball lands back in the purple haired man's hand.
"Bibibibi (Seriously)!?" Elekid shouted in annoyance.
"Relax, we'll go after it later." The purple haired man said.
"You okay Charmander…?" Natsu groans in pain.
"Charmander (I'm fine…)" Charmander groaned.
"Natsu!" Ash called out as he, Lucy, and their Pokemon rushed over to the dragon slayer's side as they help him back up before noticing the purple haired man and his Elekid.
"I'll thank you and your friend to stay out of my way." He said rudely.
"We didn't know anyone else was out here but us." Ash apologized.
"Whoa, an Elekid." Lucy gasped before looking at Natsu with an irritated look on her face. "Would you please apologize to that guy!? That was seriously rude of you!"
"Not so loud…" Natsu winced as he cover his ears as he took out his pokedex and points it at Elekid.
[Elekid - the Electric Pokémon. Elekid waves its arms to produce a strong electrical charge and gains strength when lightning is present.]
"Sorry about him, he's just a little reckless, that's all." Lucy laughed nervously while looking at the purple haired man, who is giving them the cold look.
"Whatever…" The purple haired man scoffed. "By the way, do you really think that Fletchling and Starly are good enough?"
"What are you trying to say?" Natsu growled.
"I've watched you two catch them and how easy it was." The purple man stated. "Don't you think that you're a lot better off with the best flying type you can find?"
"You can tell which one's the strongest?" Ash asked in anger.
"Of course, look." The purple man chuckled as he took out three pokeballs and launches them in the air, sending out three Murkrows.
"You got three of them!?" Ash gasped as the three flying types landed in front of the purple haired man. He then takes out a black pokedex and opens it.
"You guys know that you can use the Pokedex to scan the Pokemon you catch to figure out what moves it can use along with nature, level, and ability. And that's just what I do." The purple haired man stated as he starts using his pokedex, which it's black and purple, to scan the three flying types he caught one-by-one. "I figure that if you did that from the beginning, it saves you a whole bunch of grief in the long run."
"What's he gonna do?" Natsu asked.
"Okay, let's see… Super Luck, Adamant, and Sky Attack." The purple haired man listed. "And the big winner is…" The purple haired man returns the Murkrow in the middle back in its pokeball before doing the same for the last two. He puts away the one pokeball in his right hand before looking at the remaining two. "Take a hike. I don't need you." He launches the two pokeballs in the air, releasing the two Murkrows as they fly away.
"That's a weird way to treat Pokemon…" Ash admitted.
"Why did you that?" Natsu asked.
"Those two got Modest for their nature, Insomnia for their Ability, and they only know Peck and Astonish." The purple haired man said in a blunt manner. "They were useless from the beginning."
"You know what I think? Any Pokemon can be strong if you raise and train it right." Ash argued.
"Pika Pika (You jerk).." Pikachu growled, causing the purple haired man to laugh.
"What's so funny?" Ash asked.
"So, you're the one with the Pikachu, right?" The purple haired man smirked. "Wanna battle?"
"Let's do it!" Ash answered.
"Hey, let me battle you!" Natsu shouted.
"I have no interest in you, idiot." The purple haired man said in a cold and rude manner.
"What was that!?" Natsu growls as Lucy desperately holds him back.
"Natsu, calm down!" Lucy begged.
"I'm ready when you are." Ash said as he adjust his glove.
"Hold on, challenge me after you defeat the Shirotsume Gym." The purple haired man said. "I'll be waiting for you." He then took out a small badge that resembles a star with a brown color and a zig-zag line that represents cracks. "Think you can do that?"
"I'll beat the gym, no matter what." Ash said.
"Wait, did you accept the request about the book?" Lucy asked.
"I have no interest in that stupid book quest." He admitted, irking the blonde girl before he looks at Ash. "I'll be in town during then. Elekid, let's go." With that, the purple haired man starts walking away.
"Bi bi (Right)." Elekid nodded as he follows his trainer.
"What a jerk…" Natsu growled.
"I agree…" Lucy admitted.
"Who was that guy?" Ash asked. "Have any of you met him before?"
"No, this is the first time we've met that guy." Lucy answered.
"Klefki (Yeah)..." Klefki added.
"Come on, let's go." Ash said as he and the others start making their way out of the forest, unaware of the purple haired man and his Elekid glaring at them from afar before he chuckles with a smirk on his face.
"I doubt he'll get the Daybreak Badge with those Pokemon."
Shirotsume Town
"Man, I needed this…" Natsu said with his mouth full as he, Ash, and their Pokemon are eating at a restaurant.
"Lax (So good)..." Munchlax sighed in relief.
"Fletchling Fletch (You guys eat as a group)?" Fletchling asked.
"Charmander (We grow closer to each other)." Charmander answered.
"Starly (Really)?" Starly asked.
"Hm?" Natsu notice Ash's expression, which he's completely spaced out. "Hey, you're not hungry?"
"Hm?" Ash snaps out of his trance and looks at the fire dragon slayer with a light chuckle. "I'm fine Natsu. Just thinking about the gym battle and that guy from earlier."
"You mean the jerk who let go of those Murkrows?" Natsu recalled. "Who was that guy, anyway?"
"I have no idea…" Ash answered while crossing his arms.
"I really don't like that guy…" Natsu admitted. "The way he treated those Murkrows was not cool. It's like he thinks of Pokémon as tools."
"Are you guys talking about that guy from earlier?" The two boys heard a familiar voice.
"Oh, there you are-" Ash, Natsu, and their Pokémon look surprised when they see Lucy in a maid outfit while Klefki and Ralts are wearing the maid's headband. "L-Lucy?"
"Come on, don't be shy boys~" Lucy giggles with a wink. "You know that I look super cute~"
"R-Ralts Ralts (T-This is embarrassing)..." Ralts said with a massive blush.
"Klefki Klefki Klef (Don't be embarrassed, you look cute)~" Klefki admitted.
"Why are you wearing that?" Ash asked.
"I've thought about it and maybe I can infiltrate and find the book while you keep Everlue busy with your gym battle." Lucy answered.
"You're gonna be okay alone?" Ash asked.
"Don't worry, Klefki and Ralts will keep me company." Lucy reassured, receiving a nod from both Natsu and Ash.
Client's Mansion
After eating lunch, Lucy, Ash, and Natsu arrive at the Client's mansion to speak with him about the mission.
"My name's Kaby Melon. It's an honor to meet you." Kaby introduced.
"Oh man, what a tasty name…" Natsu drooled.
"Quit being so rude." Lucy scolded.
"It's okay, I get that a lot." Kaby reassured.
'Why does his name sound familiar?' Lucy said to herself.
"Are you here for the gym battle or for the job?" Kaby asked.
"We're here for both. Me and Natsu want to challenge Everlue." Ash answered.
"Good, because I've asked a Pokémon Mage earlier if he wants to do the job, but he declined it and was only here for the gym battle." Kaby said, catching the three's attention.
"Wait, I think we ran into him on the way here." Lucy brought up. "Do you mind telling us his name and what guild he's from?"
"Of course. The young man's name is Paul." Kaby said. "And I'm afraid he hasn't said his affiliation."
"Paul, huh?" Ash asked with a serious face.
"I don't want to change the topic so quickly, but do you mind telling us about the job?" Lucy asked.
"Gladly. The request is simple: Duke Everlue has a book called [Daybreak] in his possession and I want you to destroy or burn it." Kaby said.
"Burn it?" Natsu then smirks as he creates a small flame with his finger. "This'll be a piece of cake. I can even burn the whole place down."
"The whole place!?" Ash yelped.
"Pika Pika (That's crazy)!" Pikachu exclaimed.
"I'm not going to jail for that!" Lucy complained.
"Is there a reason why you want the book to be destroyed?" Ash asked.
"It's only for 200,000 jewels. Who the heck cares?" Natsu said.
"Actually, the reward has been increased to 2,000,000." Kaby brought up.
"2,000,000!?" The three shouted in unison.
"PIKA (WHAT)!?" Pikachu gasped.
"I'm sorry. I thought you were aware that the amount has changed." Kaby apologized.
"Holy crap, 2,000,000 split in three ways!?" Natsu shouted. "No way! I stink at math, but that's a lot!"
"How much will each of us get!?" Ash asked.
"Each of us will get around 666,666 jewels!" Lucy exclaimed before the three calm down. "So why did you raise the reward?"
"Well…" Kaby looks down while holding his hands together. "Because it means a lot to me. That book must be destroyed. No matter the cost."
"Aw Yeah! I'm all fired up now!" Natsu roared before running out of the mansion while pulling Lucy and Ash. "Let's go!"
"Whoa, take it easy!" Ash shouted.
"Pikachu (Slow down)!" Pikachu shouted.
'challenge me after you defeat the Shirotsume Gym. I'll be waiting for you.' Paul's words echoes in Ash's head as he makes a serious look on his face.
'Paul…'
Duke Everlue's Mansion
"Excuse me. I've heard you have an opening for a maid position!" Lucy called out.
"Good luck, Lucy." Natsu whispered as he and Ash are hiding.
"BOYOYOYO!" Lucy jumped when a short, plump, ugly man with a blonde mustache and hair wearing a grotesque suit pops out of the ground and lands in front of her. "Greetings! I am Duke Everlue!"
'There he is!' Lucy said to herself in fear, but calms down so she can get back to her acting.
"Let's see here…" Everlue glares at Lucy while examining her.
"Well I hope that you like what you see~" Lucy giggles.
"Pika Pikachu (How is that bad acting working)?" Pikachu whispered.
"Not so loud." Natsu whispered back.
"I'll pass. Now scram, ugly." Everlue said, shocking Lucy as she felt like she was stabbed in the heart. "I'm so sorry, darling. But a man like myself has a certain standard to uphold." He snapped his fingers as four ugly maids appear out of the ground. "That's why I only hire the fairest of the fair."
Seeing the ugly maids horrifies Lucy, Natsu, Ash, and Pikachu. This causes Ash and Natsu to jump out of hiding and run towards Everlue.
"Stop!" Ash shouted.
"Oh, what now?" Everlue sighs in annoyance.
"Get outta here. The master doesn't want you kids around." An ugly maid said.
"My name's Ash and I'm here for a gym battle!" Ash declared.
"I'm Natsu and I'm also here for a gym battle!" Natsu added.
"Hm? A gym battle you say?" Everlue stopped as he looks back at the two boys.
"There's no way that you'll beat our master." The second ugly maid said.
"Very well." Everlue accepted, shocking his maids. "Besides, I'm in a mood for another challenge after my previous battle."
'Is he talking about Paul?' Ash said to himself.
"As for the new maid, get lost." Everlue said bluntly, hurting Lucy even more. "Follow me my lovely maids. We must get ready."
"Yes master!" The ugly maids cheered as they follow their master back inside.
Meanwhile, Lucy is sitting on the ground with her head resting against her knees. Ash and Natsu look at the depressed girl.
"Well that backfired…" Natsu sighed.
"Shut it! That Everlue jerk doesn't even know real beauty!" Lucy shout as tears run down her face.
"Pikachu (There, there)." Pikachu said while patting Lucy on the back.
"Wait, I got an idea." Ash spike up, catching everyone else's attention. "While me and Natsu battle Everlue, you can sneak in and find the book."
"Huh?" Lucy looks up to Ash with watery eyes.
"Hey, that's a great idea!" Natsu laughed.
"Pikachu, can you go with Lucy?" Ash asked.
"PIKA (WHAT)!?" Pikachu gasped and looks down with sorrow. "Pika Pikachu (But I wanna battle)..."
"What's wrong?" Natsu asked.
"I think Pikachu's upset that it doesn't get to battle in the gym." Lucy answered as she hugs Pikachu to cheer him up.
"I'm sorry, Pikachu." Ash apologized. "But electric type moves don't have any effect on ground types. I promise that you'll get to battle in the next gym."
Meanwhile, Everlue is spying on the three via lacrima as he chuckles evilly.
"So it seems that we have a group of wizards at our dorm." He said before noticing the fairy tail symbol on Natsu's shoulder and Lucy's hand. "And they're from Fairy Tail…"
Few Minutes Later
[Unova League Theme - Pokemon BW Anime OST]
Ash and Natsu entered the battlefield before stopping on their pedestal. It was during that time that Everlue arrives by a raising platform as he's sitting in his chair.
"Welcome challengers." He chuckled. "I've been expecting you."
"We're gonna win that gym badge, no matter what." Ash declared, tightening his glove.
"I hope you're ready to lose." Natsu said, pounding his fists together.
"The battle between Ash and Natsu, the challengers, and Duke Everlue, the Shirotsume Gym Leader, will now begin!" The referee announced. "Since two trainers will be battling against the gym leader, this'll be a double battle. Duke Everlue will use four Pokémon while the challengers will use 2 Pokémon each. The battle will be over once all Pokémon on both sides are unable to battle. In addition, only the challengers are only allow to substitute Pokémon and once both sides are down to their last Pokémon, the trainer will step into the battle."
"Go beat those Pokémon mages master~!" The ugly maids cheer.
"You two brats better be prepared to face my lovely ground type Pokémon." Everlue said as he launches two Pokeballs in the air, sending out a Sandshrew and Geodude.
"Sandshrew (We're ready master)!" Sandshrew chuckled.
"Geodude (We won't fail)." Geodude pounded his fist together.
"Whoa, A Sandshrew and Geodude." Natsu said in awe before he and Ash took out their pokedexes and pointed them at Everlue's ground types.
[Sandshrew - the Mouse Pokémon. Sandshrew hates moisture and lives in holes it digs in dry places. It protects itself by curling into a ball.]
[Geodude - the Rock Pokémon. Geodude is often found on mountain roads with half of its body buried in the ground so it can observe mountain travelers.]
"Good thing we came prepared." Ash grinned before taking out a pokeball. "Starly, I choose you!"
"Let's go Fletchling!" Natsu roared.
The two flying type Pokémon are sent out of the their pokeballs as they're flapping their wings to stay in the air while looking down at the two ground type Pokémon.
"Two flying types huh?" Everlue raised a brow, unaware of Lucy crawling on the boards of the ceiling with Pikachu, Klefki, and Ralts.
"I know that flying types are immune to ground type attacks, but they're weak against rock type Pokémon like Geodude…" Lucy whispered to herself. "I hope those two know what they're doing."
"Alright, battle begin!" The referee announced while raising a hand up.
[XY Gym Battle Theme - Pokemon Anime OST]
"Starly, use Quick Attack!" Ash commanded.
"Starly!" Starly dives down before rushing at Sandshrew at blinding speed.
"Fletchling, use Peck!" Natsu commanded.
"Fletchling!" Fletchling flies towards Geodude and prepare to peck its opponent.
"Defense Curl." Everlue commanded as Geodude and Sandshrew curled up into a ball before rolling as they glow white for a brief moment.
Both Fletchling and Starly landed a direct hit on the two ground types, only for the latter to receive little to no damage, especially Geodude.
"What?" Natsu gasped.
"Boyoyoyo!" Everlue laughed. "Defense Curl is really useful when you want your Pokémon's defense to go up. Plus, do you really think a weak flying type move will be effective against Geodude?"
"We're just getting fired up." Natsu grinned. "Razor Wind!"
"Fletchling!" Fletchling backs away from the two ground types before firing multiple crescent-shaped energy waves.
"Sandshrew, Poison Sting." Everlue commanded.
"Sandshrew!" Sandshrew opened its mouth before firing purple darts at the razor wind, creating an explosion.
"Stay on guard." Ash said as both Starly and Fletching gave their trainers a nod.
"Geodude, rollout." Everlue commanded.
"Geooodude!" Geodude curls up into a ball before rolling across the field and bounces up in the air and into the cloud of smoke.
"Dodge it, quick!" Natsu gasped.
"Fletchling/Starly!" The two flying types were about to dodge, only to get hit by the rollout attack as they about to fall to the ground.
"Finish them off with fury swipe." Everlue told Sandshrew as its claws glow white before launching itself towards the two flying types. He was about to laugh until he sees the smirks on Natsu and Ash's face. "What?"
"Double Team!" Natsu commanded.
"Fletchling!" Fletchling manages to stay in the air as they're now multiple clones of the tiny robin Pokemon.
"Get behind Fletchling and use Whirlwind to push Geodude!" Ash commanded.
"STARLY!" Starly gets in position and flaps its wings rapidly, creating a strong gust of wind.
"Geo!?" Geodude gasped as he was suddenly pushed by the current and ends up hitting Sandshrew as the two crash into the ground.
"My lovelies!" Everlue cries in agony.
"Fletchling, use Steel Wing on Geodude!" Natsu commanded.
"Starly, use Wing Attack on Sandshrew!" Ash commanded.
The two flying types dived down while Fletchling's wings turn metallic and Starly's wings glow white.
"Shrew/Dude!" The two ground types gasped as they were severely hit by the two flying types.
"NO!" Everlue cried out as the two ground types tumble back before fainting.
"Geodude and Sandshrew are unable to battle! Fletchling and Starly are the winner!" The referee announced.
"Yes! You did it Fletchling!" Natsu cheered.
"You were awesome Starly." Ash congratulated.
"Fletch Fletchling (Thank you very much)." Fletchling chirped with happiness.
"Starly (Thanks)." Starly chirped.
"Wow, that's incredible." Lucy whispered as she, Pikachu, and her Pokemon are close to the window while they managed to watch the battle from above. "Guess they're good after all."
"Pika Pika (Hey Lucy)." Pikachu whispered, catching the blondie's attention as he points at the window, revealing a giant library.
"That must be where Daybreak must be at." Lucy whispered before the four opened the window and crawl through it.
"Hmph, you two aren't bad." Everlue admitted as he returns Geodude and Sandshrew. "But this is just the beginning."
"Huh?" Natsu raised an eyebrow.
"Both of your Pokemon took damage from Geodude's rollout, so they'll soon fall to my last two Pokemon." Everlue said as he tosses two pokeballs in the air, sending out a Dugtrio and Hippopotas.
"Trio, Trio." Dugtrio chanted.
"Hippo!" Hippopotas yawned as a sandstorm appears, which causes Fletchling and Starly to flinch.
"Where did this sandstorm come from?" Natsu grunted.
"You're witnessing my lovely Hippopotas' special ability: Sand Stream." Everlue said with an evil look on his face. "It summons a huge sandstorm during a battle. Good luck trying to get rid of it."
"Sand Stream huh?" Natsu gritted his teeth as he and Ash took out their Pokedexes again and pointed them at Everlue's last two Pokemon.
[Dugtrio - the Mole Pokemon and the evolved form of Diglet. Dugtrio can tunnel under the earth at 60 mph to a depth of 60 miles, triggering tremors and earthquakes. It is capable of burrowing endlessly.]
[Hippopotas - the Hippo Pokémon. It lives in dry places and covers itself in sand to protect against germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.]
"Fletchling, use Razor Wind!" Natsu commanded.
"Starly, use Wing Attack!" Ash commanded.
"Fletchling!" Fletchling fired a barrage of crescent-shaped energy at the two ground types before Starly swoops in and strikes at the two.
"Star?" Starly and Fletchling gasped upon seeing that both Dugtrio and Hippopotas didn't receive any damage from the attack.
"What? There's not even a single scratch on them!" Ash gasped.
"We gotta keep going." Natsu told Ash. "Quick, use Peck!"
"Quick Attack!" Ash commanded.
"I believe it's my turn." Everlue chuckled as the two flying types are close to the ground types. "Hippopotas, Bite."
"Hippopotas!" Hippopotas bites both Fletchling and Starly by the wing, trapping them and dealing damage.
"Ah crap!" Natsu gasped.
"Oh no!" Ash shouted.
"Fletchling/ Starly (Let go)!" The two bird Pokemon chirped in pain while the sandstorm damages them.
"Toss them." Everlue commanded as the hippo Pokemon tosses the two flying types towards Dugtrio.
"Tri Attack." Everlue smirked.
"Trio Trio." Dugtrio spins around before creating three different colored balls: red, yellow, and ice blue.
"Dodge it, quick!" Ash shouted.
The two flying types opened their eyes, only to see Dugtrio firing a beam of electricity, fire, and ice at them, severely damaging them as they both collapse on the ground.
"Starly, are you okay!?" Ash asked.
"No, Fletchling!" Natsu shouted.
"F-Fletch... Fletching (I won't… Give up)..." Fletchling struggles to get back up, only to faint.
"Starly (Crap)…" Starly groans before fainting.
"No, Starly!" Ash cried out.
"Fletching!" Natsu cried out.
"Starly and Fletchling are unable to battle! Hippopotas and Dugtrio are the winners!" The referee announced.
"Boyoyoyo!" Everlue laughed. "You two think you can beat my lovelies alone with just little birds. Pathetic."
"Fletchling, are you okay?" Natsu asked as he and Ash go over to their flying types before picking them up.
"Fletchling (I'm sorry)..." Fletchling apologized.
"Hey, you two did great." Ash said with a reassuring smile and takes out a pokeball. "You deserve some rest."
"Starly (Thanks)..." Starly said weakly before returning back to its pokeball.
"Thanks Fletchling, you were awesome." Natsu said, returning Fletchling.
"Are you two ready to give up?" Everlue asked, hopping out of his seat.
"Don't count us out yet." Natsu said, taking out his pokeball.
"We will beat you." Ash said. "Froakie, I choose you!"
"Go get him, Charmander!"
The two Pokemon Mages tossed their pokeballs in the air, sending out the two starters as they land on the ground.
"Charmander (I'm ready)!" Charmander roared.
"Froakie Froa (Let's finish this)!" Froakie croaked.
With Lucy
After climbing down from the bookshelves carefully, Lucy, Pikachu, and her Pokemon look around the room and notice how many books that Everlue has in his possession.
"Pika (Wow)..." Pikachu gasped.
"Klefki Klef(So many books)." Klefki admitted.
"I never thought that Everlue was such a major bookworm." Lucy said before turning to the Pokemon. "Let's start looking."
The group starts searching throughout the library while Lucy watches the battle going on in the other room peeking through a small window.
"You guys better not lose." Lucy begged before she heads back to searching.
With Natsu and Ash
"Froakie, use Water Pulse!" Ash commanded while creating an aura sphere.
"Froakie!" Froakie creates a sphere made of water before he and Ash launch their projectiles.
"Fire Dragon Roar/Charmander!" Natsu and Charmander roared before breathing fire.
"Boyoyo!" Everlue laughs as he and Dugtrio went underground to avoid the attack while Hippopotas yawned, letting out a huge bubble from its mouth.
"I knew they'd use dig." Ash smirked before looking at Natsu, Froakie, and Charmander. "Ready?"
All that Natsu did in return was form a toothy grin while the two starter Pokemon nod in agreement.
"Froakie, Bounce!" Ash commanded as he, Natsu, Froakie and Charmander leaped into the air.
"Charmander, Fire Punch!" Natsu commanded.
"Charr!" Charmander engulfed his fist with flames.
"Froakie, Pound!" Ash commanded.
"Froa!" Froakie curls up his paw into a fist as it glows white.
"Fire Dragon Iron Fist/Aura Palm!" Natsu and Ash shouted in unison as the two launched their attacks against the ground alongside their Pokemon, causing it to shake and for Everlue and Dugtrio to pop out.
"I thought you brats would do that." Everlue smirked. "Sand Tomb, Hippopotas."
"What!?" Ash gasped.
"Oh crap." Natsu gasped.
"Hippo!" Hippopotas releases a geyser of sand from the hole on its back, flooding the area with sand.
"Look out!" Ash and Natsu shouted in unison.
With Lucy
"Ralts Ralts (So many books)..." Ralts sighed as the group are continuing to search through the library, but no sign of Daybreak.
""Klefki Klefki Klefki (How are we ever gonna find Daybreak at this rate)?" Klefki complained.
"I'm sure we'll find it." Lucy reassured before gulping to herself. "I hope."
The group continue searching before Pikachu noticed a golden-like book in the shelf, causing him to pull it out with a bit of struggle. Pikachu does a quick cheer after pulling the book out, but stops and realizes that he's in the air, causing him to crash into the ground as the book lands on his back.
"Pi (Ow)!" Pikachu shouted in pain.
"Pikachu!" Lucy gasped before she and her Pokemon rush over to the electric mouse and lifts the book up to help Pikachu get back up. "Are you-" Lucy stops for a moment and looks at the book in shock. "It's Daybreak!"
"Klefki (Pikachu found it)!" Klefki shouted.
"Pika (I did)!?" Pikachu gasped.
"Ralts (Is it really Daybreak)?" Ralts asked.
"2,000,000 jewels, here we come!" Lucy cheered.
"Pika Pikachu(All we need to do is destroy it, right)?" Pikachu asked.
"Hold on a second!" Lucy spoke up, confusing the three Pokemon. "I didn't know this book was written by Kemu Zaleon."
" Klefki!? Klef Klefki (Zaleon!? The Zaleon)!?" Klefki gasped as she and Lucy squeal with stars around them, leaving Pikachu and Ralts completely dumbfounded.
"We haven't read this book before, so we gotta do it now!" Lucy squealed.
"Pika (Wait)!" Pikachu spoke up, trying to pull the book out of Lucy's grip. "Pika Pika. Pika Pika Pikachu (We're here to destroy the book. We need to do it fast before Everlue finds out)."
"Don't you dare touch it! It's a great work of literature!" Lucy shouted, defending the book.
"Ralts Ralts (But what about the reward)?" Ralts brought up.
"T-Then we'll pretend that we destroy the book!" Lucy suggested. "Please!"
"Well, Well, what do we have here?" The group got startled from hearing a familiar voice before they turn around to see Everlue jumping out of the ground with Dugtrio. "So you Fairy Tail Wizards are here to steal Daybreak from me. Boyoyo"
"Everlue!" Lucy gasped.
"Pika Pikachu (I'm blaming you for not letting us destroy the book)." Pikachu glared at Lucy.
"Um sorry about that." Lucy apologized before realizing something. "Wait, what did you do to Natsu and Ash?"
"Vanish Brothers." Everlue smirked as he snapped his fingers, causing a door to open to reveal the Vanish Brothers: One being tall with black hair and the other being short and bald.
"You called master?" The short brother asked.
"Can you believe that these little punks are from the Fairy Tail Guild?" The tall brother scoffed. "Talk about a bunch of runts."
The two brothers step to the side, revealing their two Lycanrocs: Midday and Midnight Form standing in front of Natsu, Ash, and their Pokemon, who are trapped in Hippopotas' Sand Tomb.
"Natsu! Ash!" Lucy cried out.
"Lucy… Watch out… Those two are mercenaries from the Southern Wolves Guild." Ash grunted as he and Natsu continue to struggle in the Sand Tomb.
"No way…" Lucy gasped in shock as she took out Pokedex and scans the Lycanrocs.
[Lycanroc - The Wolf Pokemon, its Midday and Midnight Forms are the evolved forms of Rockruff. Midday Lycanrocs have sharp rocks in its mane that are as sharp as knives and Midninght Lycanrocs can withstand strong attacks and crushes their opponents' bones with its rocky forehead.]
"Boyoyo." Everlue laughed. "The Southern Wolves are always hungry for fresh game. Say your prayers, Fairies."
"Lycanroc, use Crunch!" The Vanish Brothers commanded.
The two Lycanrocs howled as they charge towards Lucy and the three Pokemon.
"Lucy, no!" Natsu shouted.
"Farewell." The short brother said as he's about to knock them out with his giant frying pan.
"Klefki, Mirror Shot! Ralts, Confusion!" Lucy commanded.
The two Pokemon are about to attack, but realize that they'll be too late… Until they realize that the two Lycanrocs were suddenly hit by a water gun attack.
"Klef/Ralts (What)!?" The two fairy types gasped in shock.
"A water gun?" Lucy asked.
"Pika (Where did it-)?" Pikachu asked.
"Huh?" Ash, Natsu, and their starter Pokemon realized that the sand is now covered in ice before it shatters.
"Who's there!?" Everlue growled as everyone turns around to see…
"It's Gray!" Ash gasped.
"What's he doing here?" Natsu asked, irritated to see the wizard.
"I was on my back from a job, but I heard that you guys are in town, so I decided to drop by." Gray answered. "And it looks like you guys need some help. Totodile, Snorunt, are you ready?"
"Totodile (Ready)." Totodile answered.
"Snorunt (Let's do this)." Snorunt answered.
"Why are you in your underwear!?" Lucy shouted, causing Gray to freak out after he realize he's in his boxers in the open.
"Talk about pathetic." Natsu laughed.
"What did you say?" Gray growled as he and Natsu headbutted each other while the rest in the room could've sworn they saw sparks flying in between them.
"Why are they fighting at a time like this?" Ash sighed.
"Froakie Froa (I have no idea)..." Froakie admitted.
'At least they gave me time.' Lucy said, hiding behind the couch and wearing magic glasses while she quickly reads through the book.
"Get them!" Everlue shouted as he, the Vanish Brothers, and their Pokemon charged in to attack.
"Let's save this for later." Natsu said as he and Charmander got in position.
"You took the words right out of my mouth." Gray scoffed as he, Totodile, and Snorunt get in position too.
"Hey, don't leave us out of this." Ash said as he took out his staff and twirls it while Pikachu hops over to where he and Froakie are at.
[Kanto Rival/Champion Battle - Pokemon Anime OST]
"Pikachu, Iron Tail!" Ash commanded.
"Chua… Pika!" Pikachu rushes forward as his tail turns metallic before slamming it against the Midnight Lycanroc, dealing damage to it.
"Charmander, Rock Smash!" Natsu commanded.
"Charmander!" Charmander roared as his fist glows orange.
"Totodile, Bite!" Gray commanded.
"Froakie, Water Pulse!" Ash commanded as he and Froakie fired their projectiles at Dugtrio.
"Trio!" Dugtrio shouted in pain as he took damage from both attacks and fainted, obviously tired from the gym battle earlier.
"Dile!" Totodile bites Midday Lycanroc's tail, allowing Charmander to land Rock Smash, dealing damage to it.
"Dugtrio!" Everlue cried in agony before returning the Pokemon. He then spotted Lucy before he and Hippopotas charges towards the girl.
"Protect!" Lucy shouted as Klefki created a barrier, causing Everlue and Hippopotas to bounce right off.
"Ralts, Magical Leaf!" Lucy commanded after closing the book.
"Ralts!" Ralts raises its hands above its head, then brings them forward and releases multiple glowing light green leaves from its hands at the two, dealing damage.
"Thanks Lucy." Ash said as he, Pikachu, and Froakie strikes at Everlue and Hippopotas with their staff, tail, and paw.
"Hmph. These runts are a lot stronger than I thought." The tall brother admitted.
"Let's use our special technique." The young brother said as he holds his pan out, allowing the tall brother and his Lycanroc to jump on top of it.
"Heaven and Earth Annihilation!" The two brothers shouted as they began radiating magic energy. "Lycanroc, use Stone Edge!"
The two Lycanrocs glow for a brief moment before firing stones as it surrounds Natsu, Gray, and their Pokemon.
"What? A barrier?" Natsu asked as he and Gray are standing back to back.
"What?" Gray looks up to see the tall brother in the air, allowing the short brother to rush in and hits his opponents.
"Use Zen Headbutt!" The short brother commanded.
Midday Lycanroc howls as its head glows blue and becomes surrounded by a see-through reflective shield. It then shoots itself forward like a missile and rams into them.
The tall brother looks down at the two before performing a dive kick, dealing additional damage. "Use Crush Claw!"
Midnight Lycanroc howls as it claws glow red and smashes its claws down onto them, dealing more damage to them.
"BOYOYO!" Everlue laughs as he starts to ricochet off the walls at blinding speed, damaging Ash, Lucy, and their Pokemon in the process. "Hippopotas, use Take Down!"
"Hippo!" Hippopotas glows before ramming Pikachu, Froakie, Ralts, and Klefki into the wall, damaging them while receiving recoil damage in the process.
[Music Ends]
"You've witnessed the true power of the Vanish Brothers: The Heaven and Earth Annihilation Technique." The short brother stated.
"It's a force that very few have survive." The tall brother added.
"Guess we're one of the few." Natsu stated as he, Gray, and their Pokemon received some damage, but are still standing.
"Looks like you two are out of luck, fellas." Gray said.
"No way!" The Vanish Brothers gasped.
Natsu pounds his fist while Gray folds his hand together before cupping one into a fist and places it on his open palm.
"Fire Dragon Roar/Charmander!" Natsu and Charmander roared before breathing fire.
"Ice-Make Lance!" Gray extends his arms forward, creating long, curved ice lances before firing them. "Snorunt, use Ice Shard!"
"Snorunt!" Snorunt fires multiple shards of ice from its mouth.
"Get ready." The short brother said, holding his frying pan out. "Flame Cooking!" The two fire breaths hit the pan, only for them to be absorbed.
"Counter." The tall brother commanded as Lycanroc took the Ice Shard and Ice Lances, causing him to glow orange before rushing in and attacks Natsu, Gray and their Pokemon.
"Take this!" The short brother twirls his pan before shooting the fire back at them, covering them in smoke. "Goodbye Fairies."
*SLURP*
Much to their surprise, Natsu eats all of the flames, replenishing his energy while Gray made an ice barrier that blocks Midnight Lycanroc's attack.
"Now I got some fire in my belly." Natsu said as he pounds his fists together.
"Snorunt, Totodile, Use Ice Fang!" Gray commanded as he placed his hand on the ground, capturing the Vanish Brother by covering them in ice.
"Runt/Dile!" The two Pokemon charges forward as their fangs turn to ice before they bit the Lycanrocs, covering them in ice as well.
"Charmander, Dragon Rage!" Natsu commanded.
"Mander!" Charmander roared before firing a blast of blue energy.
"Fire Dragon Wing Attack!" Natsu's arm are engulfed with flames as he whacks them downward, dealing damage to the Vanish Brothers and their Lycanrocs and knocking them out.
"That'll teach them." Gray said.
"Come on, let's help Ash and Lucy." Natsu said as he Gray, and their Pokemon rush over to them.
With Ash and Lucy
Ash, Lucy, and their Pokemon slowly gets back, but winces in pain from their battle against Everlue and Hippopotas. Lucy spots the Daybreak book and quickly grabs it, only to get grappled by the arms by Everlue from behind.
"Lucy!" Ash gasped as he prepares to fire an aura sphere.
"One more move from any of you and I'll break her arms like a toothpick." Everlue threatened.
"Let go of me, enemy of literature!" Lucy shouted.
"Enemy of literature? My massive collection of books and art proves that I'm culture's greatest friend." Everlue defended.
"But that ugly maid collection of yours proves that you don't know squat about beauty!" Lucy argued.
"How dare you mock them, they are a very definition of beauty!" Everlue shouted in offense, causing him to strengthen his grip while looking at the Daybreak book. "Let's see, what kind of secrets are in there? I bet there's a treasure map hidden inside."
"Let her go!" Ash demanded. "And why do you want that book so badly!?"
"Boyo." Everlue laughed as Ash was surrounded by a pile of sand that is slowly trapping him. "It's because I commissioned this book myself."
"PIKA (SHUT UP)!" Pikachu immediately use quick attack and headbutts Everlue in the face, making him flinch in pain and forcing him to release Lucy.
"Froakie, Water Pulse on the sand and on Hippopotas." Ash commanded.
"Froa (Right)." Froakie nodded before firing a water pulse at the sand, weakening it before firing another one at Hippopotas, damaging the hippo Pokémon.
"Klefki (Back off, creep)!" Klefki shouted while using Fairy Wind on Everlue.
"R-Ralts (T-Take this)!" Ralts shouted while firing Magical Leaf at Hippopotas.
"Thanks guys." Lucy said as she and her Pokemon rushes over to Ash and his Pokémon.
"No problem." Ash chuckled while rubbing a finger underneath his nose before they turn around and confront Everlue and Hippopotas.
"Why you…" Everlue growled before realizing that Natsu, Gray, and their Pokemon are now behind him and Hippopotas, surrounding the two.
"Don't bother running." Gray stated.
"You're toasted." Natsu grinned.
"It's game over for you, Everlue." Ash said.
"If you let us have this book, then we might make things easier." Lucy offered, infuriating the greedy duke.
"You little… Don't you know how much effort it took for me to get my hands on that book?" Everlue shouted.
"What's so special about that book anyways?" Gray asked.
"It's because he blackmailed Kemu Zaleon to write this terrible book!" Lucy answered, shocking everyone except Everlue and Hippopotas
"What of it? It was his own fault for refusing in the first place." Everlue laughed. "I told him to make me the main character, but he refused. So I told him this: Write me the book or I'll revoke the citizenship for your entire family."
"You were gonna do that!?" Natsu growled.
"Man, how low can this guy sink?" Gray grumbled.
"So you put him in solitary confinement for three years?" Lucy asked. "No wonder he couldn't bare writing about you as the main character."
"What?" Everlue becomes baffled after hearing the blonde girl.
"It's all written in this book." Lucy said, pointing at the book in her hand. "It's true that any normal person can read it, but you forgot the fact that he was a wizard."
"What?" Everlue gasped.
"He placed a spell on this book." Lucy answered.
"So that was his plan all along?" Everlue growled. "He defamed me!?" Everlue lets out a loud cry in anger. "HIPPOPOTAS! USE EARTHQUAKE!"
"HIPPO!" Hippopotas raised its two front feet up as it glows light yellow, causing the entire building to shake.
"What now!?" Lucy yelped.
"He's bringing this place down with us!" Gray gasped.
"Let's take them out, quick!" Ash said.
"Right!" The four Fairy Tail wizards said in unison as their Pokemon nod in agreement.
[Pokemon BW - Gym Leader's Last Pokemon]
"Ralts, Confusion!" Lucy commanded.
"Ralts!" Ralts' eyes glow light blue before forcing Hippopotas and Everlue to float in the air.
"W-What are you doing!? Put me down this instance!" Everlue shouted as he and Hippopotas flail around in the air.
"Not a chance! Totodile, Aqua Jet! Snorunt, use Icy Wind!" Gray commanded.
"Froakie, Double Team, then Water Pulse!" Ash commanded.
"Ice-Make Hammer!"
"Aura Palm!"
The five jump in the air before performing their attacks: Ash jumps up and opens a hand while it radiates with blue magic energy before force slamming his hand on Everlue's stomach, paralyzing him, Froakie creates clones of himself and they all create water pulses before firing them, Totodile engulfs himself in water before rushing in, Snorunt fired multiple ice shards and a cold breeze from his mouth, and Gray creates a hammer made of ice and launches it.
Everlue and Hippopotas get hit in multiple directions before they fall to the ground while Hippopotas faints from receiving heavy damage.
"No, Hippopotas!" Everlue cried.
"Charmander, Fire Punch!" Natsu commanded as the two charged in. "Fire Dragon Iron Fist!"
"Mander!" Charmander roared as he and Natsu engulfed their fists with flames before punching Everlue.
"Finish him off, Lucy!" Natsu shouted.
"You got it!" Lucy smirked before taking out her whip and swings it at Everlue, hitting him before binding him. "Ready Klefki?"
"Klefki (Ready)." Klefki smirked.
"W-Wait… C-Can we talk about this!?" Everlue begged.
"Too late!" Lucy said as she sends Everlue in the air before she and Klefki glow pink.
"FAIRY WIND/KLEFKI!" The two shouted in unison before unleashing a huge fairy wind, damaging Everlue severely as he crashes through the ground, causing the whole place to come down.
[Music Ends]
Fortunately, Natsu, Lucy, Ash, Gray, and their Pokemon managed to get out the mansion as it's now a pile of rubble.
"I think we went overboard…" Ash admitted with a sweatdrop.
"I can't imagine how much it'll cost to pay for all of this…" Gray sighed.
"Nice work, Lucy. You beat him." Natsu congratulated.
"I hope this isn't my fault." Lucy gulped.
"Huh?" Natsu looks at the ground and sees a small badge that resembles a star with a brown color and a zig-zag line that represents cracks. "Hey, is that…?"
"The Daybreak Badge!" Ash gasped.
"Pika (It is)!" Pikachu gasped.
"Sweet, we got a badge!" Natsu laughs as he picks up the Daybreak Badge.
"Thanks for helping us out, Gray." Ash said.
"Hey, don't mention it." Gray chuckled before he and Ash share a bro fist.
While the four are having a conversation, Paul and Elekid were watching them from afar and noticed the damage they have caused to the mansion.
"So that's Fairy Tail, huh?" He asked, noticing the emblem on Lucy, Natsu, and Gray.
Client's Mansion
"You're giving it back to me?" Kaby asked in shock. "But I requested that I want the book to be destroyed…"
"If you want it destroyed, you can do it yourself." Lucy said.
"I will destroy it, no matter what…" Kaby said with bitterness.
"I can understand why you want it destroyed." Lucy said. "You wanted to protect your father's honor. Because your Kemu Zaelon's son, right?"
"What/Pika!?" Natsu, Ash, Gray, and Pikachu gasped in shock.
"Did you get the chance to read it?" Lucy asked.
"No, I couldn't bring myself to it." Kaby answered. "My father said that it's an awful book."
"That's why you want to burn it?" Natsu asked.
"Yes." Kaby answered again.
"Your dad wrote that damn book!" Natsu shouted in anger.
"You idiot, didn't you hear what he just said!?" Gray argued. "He wanted to protect his father's honor!"
"I hope you don't mind me asking, but why are you ashamed of Daybreak?" Ash asked.
"Pikachu (I want to know too)." Pikachu added.
"Well…" Kaby sighed. "31 years ago, my father returned home after 3 years of imprisonment. I've asked him where he went… But as soon as he entered the house, he tied his arm tightly with a rope… He pulled out a cleaver… And then…" Kaby sighed as the Fairy Tail wizards scream in terror after hearing what Kemu said before he says- "He was brought to the hospital, but it was too late… I was so angry at my father, but that anger turn into remorse."
"No way…" Ash gasped quietly.
"That's why I decided to make amends by destroying Daybreak." Kaby stated as he took out a match. "It's the only way."
"No… He wouldn't want that." Lucy spoke up. "It begun."
After Lucy spoke up, the book glows purple. The title [Daybreak] has been rearranged to [Dear Kaby] while the author's name was changed to [Zekua Melon] before it opens and a bunch of words come flying out of the book, making everyone, except for Lucy, gasp in shock and awe.
"This book is his letter to you." Lucy said. "He didn't stop writing because he was ashamed. He stopped because he finished his masterpiece: A novel containing everything he ever wanted to say to his beloved son. And if you intend to read it the way you intend, it's his best work ever."
Kaby looks at the book with tears in his eyes after catching it. He couldn't believe that the book he wanted to destroy was actually about his father's feelings and thoughts about his own son.
"Thank you father." Kaby said, hugging the book. "I will never let any harm come to this book."
"I guess that means we won't get that reward." Natsu laughed awkwardly.
"What?" Lucy asked.
"We were suppose to destroy it, but we didn't." Natsu said.
"Even so, I must do something in return." Kaby said.
"Seeing you happy is enough for us." Ash smiled. "Come on, let's go."
"Pikachu (I agree)." Pikachu nodded.
"Come on, I know a shortcut that'll take us back to Fairy Tail." Gray said.
"But what about the reward!?" Lucy asked. "I need to pay rent!"
"Come on Lucy, we'll find another way to earn that money." Natsu said. "Plus, what you did is what a true Fairy Tail wizard can do."
Those words made Lucy gasp and blush lightly while they look at the three walking out of the room.
Evening
Gray continues to lead Natsu, Lucy, Ash, and Pikachu as they walk down down the path.
"I can't believe that we didn't get 2,000,000 jewels…" Lucy whined.
"If we took the money, then it wouldn't look good." Natsu stated. "You gotta think about Fairy Tail's reputation."
"Besides, we got the TM for Dig and the Daybreak Badge." Gray said, holding a disc that's a lightish-brown color.
"Hey Lucy, there's something I wanna ask you." Ash said.
"What is it?" Lucy asked.
"Earlier when you were shouting at Natsu at your apartment, what was that about?" Ash asked, causing Lucy to get flustered.
"I-I said that it was nothing!" Lucy lied.
"It's because of the papers on her desk." Natsu spoke up, shocking Lucy. "She's writing a novel."
"A novel?" Gray asked.
"Ohh, that explains why you love books." Ash said, putting the pieces together.
"Please don't tell anyone at the guild!" Lucy begged in embarrassment.
"Why?" Ash asked.
"Because I'm a horrible writer! I'll die in embarrassment if anyone read my stuff!" Lucy answered, earning a sweatdrop from the males.
"Don't worry, no one's gonna read it." Natsu reassured.
"Yeah, that doesn't make me feel any better." Lucy said.
"Huh?" Gray raised an eyebrow and stops walking, causing the rest to bump into him before stopping as well.
"What was that for!?" Natsu asked in anger.
"Can I help you?" Gray asked as the rest looks over to see Paul, standing in front of them.
"It's Paul!" Ash gasped.
"Pika (No way)!" Pikachu gasped.
"You know this guy?" Gray asked.
"Yeah, we ran into him on the way to our job." Natsu said.
"What's he doing here?" Lucy asked.
"So you guys are from Fairy Tail, right?" Paul asked.
"Yeah. What's your deal?" Gray asked.
"I was waiting for him." Paul answered, glaring at Ash. "You got the Daybreak Badge, right? So, wanna battle?"
Ash looks at Paul in confusion before noticing Pikachu's determined face, causing him to smirk. "Sure. I'm gonna beat you, no matter what."
"We'll see about that." Paul chuckled.
The five make their way to lower ground as they're now standing near a lake with Paul on one side and Ash on the other side while Lucy is standing in the middle so she can referee the match.
"We'll use three Pokemon, no substitution. The first trainer with two wins is the winner." Paul stated. "Also, we'll step into the battle if we both got one win."
"Sounds good to me." Ash said, taking out a pokeball. "Starly, I choose you!"
"Murkrow, standby for battle!" Paul shouted as he and Ash tosses their pokeballs, sending out their respective flying types.
"Murkrow (I hope you're ready to lose)." Murkrow taunted.
"Starly Star (Like that's gonna happen)." Starly argued.
"Murkrow huh?" Gray raised an eyebrow before taking out his pokedex, which it's blue and white, and points it at Murkrow.
[Murkrow - the Darkness Pokémon. Many people believe that if you see a Murkrow at night, it will bring bad luck.]
"Kick his butt, Ash!" Natsu cheered.
"Ok, battle begin!" Lucy declared.
[Play Pokemon DP OST - Wild Pokemon Battle]
"Starly, use quick attack!" Ash commanded.
"Starly!" Starly backs up a bit before rushing at Murkrow at high speed, hitting Murkrow.
"Yes! He got him!" Natsu laughed.
"Yeah, but it look like it didn't do much damage." Gray pointed out, confusing the dragon slayer. "I think Paul is testing Starly's attack pattern. That's what most trainers do."
"Starly, turn around and use Wing Attack!" Ash commanded.
"Dodge and use Foul Play!" Paul commanded.
"Starly!" Starly turns around and rushes at Murkrow while its wing glows, only for Murkrow to move to the side.
"Murkrow!" Murkrow laughed before grabbing Starly's tail with its beak before throwing Starly to the ground.
"Starly, are you okay?" Ash asked.
"Starly (I'm fine)." Starly reassured.
"Quick Attack!" Ash commanded.
"Starly!" Starly flies back up and prepares to attack.
"Use Haze." Paul commanded.
"Murkrow." Murkrow flaps its wings and releases a thick, black smoke as it covers Starly.
"Man, I can't see a thing…" Ash grunted.
"Why Haze?" Natsu asked.
"Trying to block Starly's vision." Gray said.
"Oh crap…!" Natsu gasped. "I think I know why he did that!"
"Huh?" Gray looks at the dragon slayer while raising an eyebrow.
"Starly, use whirlwind to get rid of the Haze!" Ash commanded.
"Starly!" Starly flaps its wings, creating a huge gust of wind that blows away the smoke.
"Now, use Sky Attack!" Paul commanded.
"On no!" Ash gasped as Murkrow is behind Starly.
"Murkrow!" Murkrow dives down while glowing bright yellow before ramming Starly down to ground.
"Starly, no!" Ash cried out.
"Starly…" Starly groaned in pain as it faints from the Sky Attack.
"Starly is unable to battle! Murkrow wins!" Lucy declared.
"I knew he was gonna use Sky Attack." Natsu said.
"It's clever how he used Haze as a decoy." Gray admitted. "It gives Murkrow enough time to charge up Sky Attack."
"Starly, return." Ash said, returning Starly back into its pokeball. "You were awesome out there. Now get a good rest."
"You think that charging in head first is gonna give you the advantage? Talk about pathetic." Paul scoffed before returning Murkrow and looks at the pokeball. "I knew I made the right choice."
The two trainers put away their pokeballs before taking out their second one.
"It's not over yet." Ash stated. "Froakie, I choose you!" He shouted as he tosses his pokeball, sending out Froakie.
"Froakie (I'm ready)!" Froakie croaked.
"Chimchar, standby for battle!" Paul shouted, tossing his pokeball as Chimchar pops out.
"Chimchar (Let's go)!" Chimchar howled.
"Wow, it's so cute!" Lucy squealed with delight and hearts in her eyes, causing Chimchar to blush and laugh awkwardly.
"Focus!" Paul spoke up, causing Chimchar to get nervous.
"A Chimchar, huh?" Ash raised an eyebrow and takes out his pokedex before pointing it at Chimchar.
[Chimchar - the Chimp Pokemon. Chimchar easily climbs the sheerest of walls and lives on mountain tops. When it sleeps, its flames go out.]
"Wait, Chimchar?" Natsu asked.
"It's one of the fire type starters that you can get." Gray told Natsu.
"I know that." Natsu said back. "I'm just confused why Paul would send out a fire type if Ash is using a water type?"
"Would you look at that. You got your Chimchar lesson for today." Paul taunted.
"Why you…" Ash growled. "Froakie, use pound!"
"Froakie!" Froakie bounces towards Chimchar.
"Fury Swipe!" Paul commanded.
"Chimchar!" Chimchar opened its hands as it clash with Froakie, landing blows on both side.
"Use Bounce!" Ash commanded.
"Froa!" Froakie croaked before jumping in the air.
"Jump and use Flame Wheel!" Paul commanded.
"Char!" Chimchar jumps up as it starts spinning before being engulfed in a wheel of flames.
"Oh no!" Ash gasped.
"Chimchar!" Chimchar howled before hitting Froakie.
"Froa!" Froakie croaked in pain before it crashes down while Chimchar lands on its feet.
"What happened to Bounce?" Natsu asked.
"Like Sky Attack, Bounce takes time to charge up and leaves you wide open." Gray said. "Paul made a wise move by having Chimchar jump after Froakie."
"So that means if Froakie gets hit, then the attack isn't complete?" Natsu asked.
"Yeah, that's how it works." Gray answered.
"That wasn't a smart move, Ash." Paul smirked.
"I'm just getting started!" Ash shouted. "Double Team!"
"Froakie!" Froakie creates clones as they surround Chimchar, confusing the chimp Pokémon.
"Ember!" Paul commanded.
"Chimchar!" Chimchar spits out small chunks of fire as they all hit Froakie's clones.
"Bounce!" Ash commanded.
"Froakie!" Froakie croaked before he bounces up in the air.
"That's not going to work." Paul stated. "Jump and use Flame Wheel!"
"Chimchar!" Chimchar was about to jump, but then realize that it's stuck in place.
"What?" Paul was confused why Chimchar isn't moving until he noticed the frubbles underneath Chimchar. "Wait, is that…?"
"Whoa, when did he do that?" Natsu gasped in shock and awe.
"Of course!" Gray spoke up. "During the Double Team, Ash secretly has one of the froakie clones to throw frubble quietly. That's clever."
"Now!" Ash shouted.
"Froakie!" Froakie croaked before hitting Chimchar with a divekick.
"Wrap it up with Water Pulse!" Ash commanded.
"Froakie!" Froakie creates a water pulse before launching at Chimchar as it lands a direct hit.
"Char!" Chimchar howled in pain before fainting.
"Chimchar is unable to battle! Froakie wins!" Lucy declared.
"We did it Froakie!" Ash cheered.
"Froa Froa (That was awesome)!" Froakie croaked as he and Ash shared a high five.
"Hmph." Paul scoffed as he returns Chimchar and looks at its pokeball. "You're just as useless as ever."
"Froakie, return." Ash said, returning Froakie. "You did a great job out there." Ash then squats down to Pikachu and smiles. "It's all up to you. You ready?"
"Pika (You bet)!" Pikachu answered with determination before the two goes into the battlefield.
"Elekid, standby for battle!" Paul shouted as he tosses a pokeball in the air, sending out Elekid.
"Bibibi (Let's finish this)." Elekid snickered.
"Looks like it's one-on-one." Ash said as he gets into a battle stance.
"Let's see how tough your Pikachu really is." Paul smirked, irking the aura wizard. "By the way, aren't you an aura wizard?"
"Yeah, so what?" Ash asked.
"You'll see." Paul answered coldy.
"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!" Ash commanded.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu jumps in the air before firing a thunderbolt at Elekid.
"Aura Sphere!" Ash shouted before firing an aura sphere at Paul.
Paul chuckles as he held an opened hand out, catching the aura sphere while glowing purple. Elekid took the Thunderbolt without receiving little to no damage, surprising both Ash and Pikachu.
"They caught the aura sphere and took the Thunderbolt!?" Ash gasped.
"Pika (uh oh)!" Pikachu gulped.
"That's crazy…" Natsu said in shock.
"I know that electric type moves don't do a lot of damage to an electric type Pokémon, but I never seen anything like this." Gray said, squinting at Paul. "This guy's been training his Elekid a lot."
"That's an Aura Sphere? Pathetic." Paul chuckles before crushing the aura sphere, destroying it. "Use Thunder!"
"Bibibibi!" Elekid spins its arms around before firing a strong bolt of electricity, which does a lot more damage than when Pikachu attacked it.
"Eat this. Dark Rondo." Paul smirked before firing a barrage of purple colored dark energy at Ash.
"Oh no you won't!" Ash held his arms up and creates an Aura barrier, only for Paul's spell to break through the barrier and damage Ash.
"It broke through his barrier!?" Natsu gasped.
"That must've packed a punch if it can break through that!" Gray exclaimed.
"There's a reason why I let you go first." Paul brought up as Ash and Pikachu slowly get back up.
"Why's that?" Ash asked.
"Because we're smart. Elekid and I have been training to take hits. Especially Elekid, who uses your Pikachu's Thunderbolt and charge up his Thunder." Paul stated.
"We'll see how smart you are. Quick Attack!" Ash growled as he and Pikachu start charging at Paul and Elekid.
"Protect." Paul commanded.
"Bibi." Elekid creates a barrier, causing Ash and Pikachu to bounce right off the barrier.
"Pikachu, are you okay?" Ash asked.
"Pikachu (I'm fine)." Pikachu reassured.
"Just give up already." Paul suggested with a smirk.
"Not a chance! Iron Tail!" Ash commanded as he and Pikachu launched themselves towards the two while opening his right hand. "Aura Palm!"
"Brick Break!" Paul commanded as he curled up a fist, engulfing it with dark energy. "Dark Fist!"
Both sides land their attacks against each other, turning it into a mini clash to see who overpowers who first: Pikachu struggling to use Iron Tail while Elekid blocks it with Brick Break and Ash using Aura Palm to block Paul's Dark Fist.
"I knew you'd do that. Elekid, Thunder Punch!" Paul smirked as Ash and Pikachu noticed that he and Elekid still got a free arm. "Dark Blade!" Paul creates a sword made out of dark energy.
"Actually, me and Pikachu intend to do that." Ash smirked, catching Paul and Elekid by surprise as Ash took out his aura staff with his free arm. "Pikachu, now!"
Both Ash and Pikachu broke free from the lock by pushing Paul and Elekid backwards as they swung their staff/tail, dealing damage to them.
"I won't lose!" Paul growled "Elekid, Brick Break!"
"Bibi!" Elekid rushes in and performs a karate chop on Pikachu, sending him flying.
"Dark Blade!"
"Aura Palm!"
Both mages landed one final blow against each other before stumbling back as their Pokémon landed next to their trainer. Both sides manage to glare at each other before Ash and Pikachu collapse first before Paul and Elekid collapse next.
"Both sides are unable to battle! This battle ends in a draw!" Lucy declared.
"Wow, they're both tough." Natsu said while Pikachu and Ash slowly get back up.
"Hey man, no need to strain yourself." Gray said, helping the two back up while Paul and Elekid climb back up on their feet.
"I can't believe we lost…" Ash grumbled.
"What are you talking about? I said that the battle ended in a draw." Lucy stated, raising an eyebrow.
"But me and Pikachu were the first to faint." Ash argued. "Isn't that right, Paul?"
"It was called a tie." Paul said coldly before looking at Murkrow's pokeball.
"What? You plan on releasing that Murkrow like what you did to the previous two?" Ash growled.
"No, I'm keeping this Murkrow." Paul answered before putting his pokeball away. "Besides, this one is much better than those weaklings."
"Wait, release? Weak?" Gray gasped before glaring at Paul. "What the hell? Did you ever considered their feelings?"
"I don't have time to worry about that useless crap." Paul stated with a deadly glare. "See you around, Fairy Tail." With that, Paul and Elekid walks away from the Fairy Tail wizards while they glare at him.
"What a jerk…" Natsu pouted before looking at Gray. "I can't believe I'm saying this, but he's like 100 times worse than you."
"Yeah, I'm not like him." Gray grumbled.
"Come on, let's find a camping spot before it gets too late." Lucy said as the boys nod in agreement before they continue traveling. During the travel, Ash looks down while thinking about his first battle with Paul.
"I'll get strong…" Ash grumbled. "No matter what…"
(A/N)
And that is it for chapter 3 of The Pokémon Mage!
Wow, over 50 pages… This has got to be the longest chapter that I've ever worked on. I was planning on dividing this chapter in half, but I thought I might continue writing.
I hope you guys enjoy this chapter, I was having fun writing the battles and rearranging the parts of Daybreak Arc so it'll be original.
For those of you who are wondering why I choose Paul as Ash's main rival instead of Gary Oak, well… I actually like Paul a lot more than Gary. Don't get me wrong, I like Gary, it's just that Paul's character is a lot more interesting and he easily challenge Ash the most due to their different ideals. As for what guild he's a part of, that's a secret for now.
Here are the updated data for Team Natsu's Pokemon:
Natsu Dragneel:
Charmander - Flamethrower, Fire Punch, Rock Smash, Dragon Rage
Munchlax - Headbutt, Bite, Fire Punch
Fletchling - Peck, Steel Wing, Razor Wind
Ash Ketchum:
Pikachu - Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Electro Ball
Froakie - Water Pulse, Pound, Bounce, and Double Team
Starly - Quick Attack, Wing Attack, Whirlwind
Lucy Heartfilia:
Klefki - Fairy Wind, Protect, Metal Sound, and Mirror Shot
Ralts - Hidden Power (Fire), Confusion, Magical Leaf
Gray Fullbuster:
Totodile - Water Gun, Bite, Ice Fang, and Aqua Jet
Snorunt - Ice Fang, Ice Shard, Icy Wind
I'm honestly looking forward to working on the next chapter. I think you'll see why.
Next Time: Wizard in Armor