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Episode 25: The Swarm
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Three bees flew to their right, four more flew to the team's left, seven Beedrill charged directly their lances extended, while the remaining bees hung back. Their swarms' eyes shone with the yellow energy of a powerful bug Pokemon. "Hivemind", so the Queen can't be too far away, eh? Don't wanna mess with her, especially not this time of year. Gore roared and blasted a gust of powdery wind, forcing the bees charging from their front to abandon their surge. "Hellfire to me!" he cried as he ran to take cover with the child. "You three, Tri formation! Ice, Ember, Bullets!" Ash snapped reaching into his upper right pocket.
"Mr. Trainer, my Pinsir!" the boy cried. Ash flinched. Cursing, he grabbed a Pokeball from his upper left pocket and handed it to the child.
Good! He's got a trainer's belt! "If you want it, then it's your responsibility!" Damn it, I'm becoming the old man. Ash slapped his cheek lightly. He needed to be in the battle.
Glowing seeds and whipping vines kept the bees to his Piloswine's left at a healthy distance, but the Beedrill were too swift for Willow to defeat while guarding her teammates' backs. Vulpix had created a small wall of fire to Gore's left. Every attempt the bees made to jab with their lances she launched sparks that made them retreat with frightened squeaks. Ash cursed when he realized Hellfire had been cut off by a large Beedrill.
Willow lashed out at a bee, wrapping it around its wrists with her vines. A nearby Beedrill swiped at the Bulbasaur's vines with Fury Cutter, severing them. Willow squawked and backpedaled rapidly hitting Vulpix's back. The vixen squeaked falling face first into her own shield. The glow in the swarm's eyes grew as the bees in the back turned to the females. Ash's eyes widened, "Gore, to your left!"
The Piloswine snorted and smacked his battered foe away with the side of his tusk. His eyes widened, horrified, then he spewed a shrieking gust of snowy wind from his maw. The chilling wind engulfed the leading bees, covering their wings in a layer of frost and making them slam into the earth. The bugs trailing them had just enough time to dart above the Icy Wind. Gore growled and swung his neck after them when one of the downed bees lifted a lance. The Beedrill's weapon and eyes glowed yellow before shooting a blast that was the same shape as the lance. "Willow, Vulpix block it!"
The Bulbasaur's vines thrust out and slapped, only to fall short. The Pin Missile crashed into the boar's side, tearing into his hide and detonating in a flash. Gore squealed in surprise, losing control over his Icy Wind, and allowing the Beedrill swarm to fly out of his range. Ash's eyes widened. That Beedrill was given a boost from the Queen, but a piercing attack only did that much? He glanced at the downed bees that had been front of their Tri formation. The remaining eight bees gave a shriek as one before charging.! She's ordered them not to fly too close to each other so he can't freeze their wings. As expected the Queen's got more than just strength. "Use Tri, again!"
An alarmed bark made him snap to the right. Hellfire leaped away from a poisonous needle and barked a black wave of energy that sent the bee Pokemon chasing him flying back. He fired another Snarl at a duo of bees that were trying to attack from above the team's triangle. The Houndour glanced back at his teammates looking pained, then sprinted to Ash's side.
The trainer winced. The Beedrill had landed two at least four inch cuts on his right side. "This is gonna sting a bit!" Ash sprayed the potion onto the dog's injured neck and side, making him yelp in pain as the wounds sealed. Two of the bees snapped to them. The boy squawked and made to run, but Ash grabbed and yanked him down. One of the bees flew through where the boy had been only a beat ago with a lance extended. Hellfire squawked, and instinctively, Ash turned to him.
The Beedrill jabbed at Hellfire with its glowing lances, refusing to give the dog the chance to respond. If he gets hit by a jab, it'll go for the neck next. Ash launched the potion smacking the Beedrill's head and making it lose its Fury Attack. Hellfire took a deep breath, then blasted a stream of flame that engulfed the bee, making it shriek. Ash flinched before snapping back to the bee in his blind sight.
He paled when the bee spat a poisonous needle at the child. The boy's Pokemon spat a ball of fire that shot through the needle and hit the bee in its belly. It buzzed more irritated than pained with the baby's Ember. Ash froze as he saw the blue back and white underbelly of the badger in the child's arms. For a moment he saw a giant badger with a fickle temper that rivaled her flames. Arcia? No, no, it's just a Cyndaquil.
He flinched as an orb of flame crashed into the bee's head, exploding and sending the Beedrill spiraling to the earth. Hellfire bounded past him, then he leaped over the child and tore into one of bug Pokemon's arms with Bite. The Beedrill shrieked in agony, jabbing at the Houndour with its lance wildly. Hellfire howled victoriously before he clamped down on its chest, making the boy stare at him wide-eyed. Ash glanced back at the Beedrill behind them.
A surge of satisfaction coursed through him when he saw a detached lance. It must've retreated, then. He twitched. I'm happy about this? Ash shook the feeling away. Well, it's not like it won't grow back. "Hellfire!" the trainer barked. The Houndour turned to him, the now unconscious bee's blood coating his muzzle and his light brown eyes wild. Ash pointed at the bees swarming the team. "Get 'em! Armor!" The dog howled, flames wrapping his form as he charged back into the fray.
The bees froze at Hellfire's bloodthirsty call. Vulpix yipped before she and Willow pummeled the swarm with small orbs of fire and Bullet Seeds. The bees shrieked, scrambling away from the ghostly flames and into the sky. Gore narrowed his eyes at the fleeing bugs before inhaling deeply. Then the Piloswine hacked and stumbled. We've been in this damn forest too long! "Gore c'mere! Willow take the lead!"
Hellfire leaped after the lowest Beedrill, who only just managed to avoid a swipe of his large paw. The dog landed in a crouch before rolling away from two Pin Missiles. Hellfire spat a stream of fire that overwhelmed a bee and forced the others to scatter. A seed landed onto the foreheads of two bees before they sprouted glowing vines. The Beedrill shrieked as the Leech Seed bound their arms and wings, making the others flinch. Hellfire howled and blasted Flame Bursts into the panicking bees. Ash twitched after their foes crashed into the earth. Willow snorted and shot a spray of green dust
"We won! We won!" the boy cried tossing his Cyndaquil into the air. The trainer felt a twinge of grief as he watched the Cyndaquil squeal happily and nuzzle his partner. From the moment he'd been born those narrow, dark eyes had watched over him. It felt like Ash had spent half his childhood curled into Arcia's side as they watched Wave teach Gore what he now realized was Avalanche. He shut his eyes. She's been gone for three years now.
Gore snorted softly and nudged him with the side of a tusk. The boar was staring at the Cyndaquil as though he'd seen a ghost. "I know," he murmured. A croon behind him made Ash jump. Willow tapped his forehead lightly. Ash smiled. "Great job, was a hell of a battle." Hellfire panted happily then moved to lick the child and his Pokemon's. Ash snorted when the boy winced. It really is the first time he's seen this sort of thing. His eyes narrowed as he glanced at the trees across to their far right.
The top leaves rustled. "Time to go!" Ash snapped yanking the boy to his feet. This is the time where the two year-old Weedle become Kakuna! First she'd send the newly evolved Beedrill in a group that far outnumbers us, so she can give them experience, and can keep her real stars back guarding the cocoons. Next she'll send experienced warriors. The hive isn't on the outskirts of the trees, which means we've got about another minute max. Damn you Samurai… If I didn't have Hellfire's blood on me, I could probably get away. "C'mon all of you!" he called when he realized Gore had turned to confront the emerging Beedrill. If we can just get to the other side of the clearing they ought to leave us alone.
"What are you doing?" the boy cried. attempting to wriggle away. Cyndaquil squeaked indignantly before shooting a tiny Ember at Ash, making his eyes widen. A tiny glob of mud shot over the badger that easily smothered the spark. "Let go, mom'll be mad if you stretch my shirt!"
This brat needs to work on his priorities. "Shut up, more of 'em are coming!" the trainer snapped. Gore gave the cub a dirty glance as he strode past them and rushed to the trees. "Gore! Where're you going?" Ash demanded. We only have another minute max! "Come back here!" The Piloswine seemed to have ignored his call. Gore came to a stop before the trees with a huff. He turned to the team and bellowed.
The trainer flinched as Hellfire yipped and took off to the boar's side. Vulpix glanced between Ash and Gore then darted after the dog in Quick Attack. The trainer stared at her back, as she and Hellfire sprinted past Gore, his jaw slack. The Piloswine snorted. Willow pointed at the boar with her vines. "Okay, we're going this way, then," Ash muttered jogging after them.
"Mr. Trainer, more Beedrill!" the boy cried, making Ash snap back to him. The trainer hit his knees just before a Beedrill flew over him with its lance extended. The bee Pokemon rounded around brandishing its lances when a silver orb crashed into its side. Ash grinned as the bee was sent soaring. Our ice might be weaker, but Ancient Power is still formidable! Willow squeaked, and there was a pained shriek, then a Beedrill crashed into the earth to his left and tumbled.
"Up and go!" the trainer shouted yanking the boy to his feet. "Gore and I will draw them away from you!"
"I'm n-not staying with you?" he asked, glancing at the downed Beedrill behind them.
"Willow, will protect with you," Ash said, his eyes locked on the trees. Those two were just closer than the others when the Queen gave the order to hunt them, the rest of the swarm would be upon them any moment. "Bugs eat plants! Now go!" he snapped when she hesitated. "And have Cyndaquil blast anything that moves!" Ash ordered as the boy let the Bulbasaur lead him away. Good, she's using her head. Going to Ash's left exposed their backs, but the path the team had been walking on would take them to Viridian.
The trainer gritted his teeth as the Queen's servants rushed out of the trees. Nine, no ten, she's mad no doubt about. "You'd better know what you're doing, Gore," he muttered, crouching. The swine grunted irritably before lowering himself as well. The Beedrill turned to them, then Gore flipped around and ran away. "Wha-" Ash cried before cursing and sprinting after the swine. "This was your brilliant plan?" he demanded as they broke through the line of trees, "Running away!" The loud buzzing of the Beedrill closing in on them made the boy sweat.
Gore squealed and blasted an Ancient Power at a tree to their right. Ash's eyes widened in alarm as the silver orb exploded, and the tree fell. The trainer squawked before leaping onto his partner's back. Ash flinched at the thud of the tree, and the shriek of pain from a bee. Wait a minute! He glanced behind them. A bee shrieked as it was pushed by a neighbor into a tree and spiraled into the dirt. Another two swerved away from a Beedrill who nearly rammed a tree.
Ash lowered himself against Gore, the smaller the target the better, he figured. So, they must have realized that ten, capable Beedrill is too much. By going into the thicker woods here, instead of an open path with plenty of space for them to maneuver, we might just be able to get out of this. He gritted his teeth. I can't believe I didn't think of this! He exhaled heavily. We have a good ten yards on them, thanks to our head start, but they're already in the range of- The bees gave a battle cry in unnerving synchrony before the swarm shot yellow blasts from their stingers. "Gore, Pin Missile!" Ash barked, his eyes widening.
The Piloswine slammed his front hooves into the earth, making his trainer squawk and tighten his hold on the boar. The missiles pierced the earth in front of them and exploded. Some move. Piercing power and a boom. Gore snapped to the swarm and blasted an Ancient Power at a tree. Ash flinched at the crack of the tree being severed from its trunk. The tree fell with a thud, its vibrant leaves and thick branches obscured the duo from the swarm. Gore paused for a moment his eyes shutting, then he blasted an Ancient Power into the downed tree's branches. Chips of bark and leaves flew as the bees gave pained shrieks.
He was waiting for them to get in range? A tiny form darted out of the woods before moving behind the log. Ash tensed when he heard a Beedrill shriek and another buzz threateningly. Then a yellow blur burst from behind the log. The Beedrill raked its lance down the length of the swine's right side, and Ash's left leg. Gore squealed in pain, stumbling away as the bee rounded back to them, while the trainer stiffened staring at the rapidly growing dark on his jeans in disbelief. The Piloswine growled at the bee. Yelps of pain made the swine stiffen before turning and racing into the forest. That cry that was - Vulpix! He glanced back, but failed to find the vixen.
He gritted his teeth. There were eight Beedrill still in pursuit. A Pin Missile grazed his cheek, drawing a flinch from Ash, and a growl from the boar. "Swerve!" Ash advised glancing over his shoulder. Gore blinked, his pace slowing slightly. A blast hit the boar's back, making him squeal. "I mean, er, move like an Arbok between the trees!"
The Piloswine's eyes lit up when he realized Ash's plan before darting behind a tree. A few missiles drilled into the tree, but their shield held. The trainer sighed, relieved. Bug energy tore through the armor of plant Pokemon, and many dark Pokemon, thankfully the trees were thick enough to stop Pin Missiles. Unless they figure out to hit the same spot twice. "Gore speed it up!" Ash snapped.
Gore grunted and took a sharp turn that nearly threw his partner off his back. Ash's eyes widened in horror when the boar blasted another Ancient Power into a tree in their path. The tree began to descend, and Gore fell into a sprint. "Gore, don't! Stop or I swear I'll roast you!" The swine's eyes narrowed and his legs bent while Ash's eyes snapped shut. Gore leaped, only just avoiding the tree. They burst through a thicket of a bushes, then the swine fell into a trot. Ash's eyes opened slowly. "I think my life flashed before my eyes," the trainer said sliding off the swine Pokemon. "And, Mom was right, we ate waaay too much pizza," he finished, taking a deep breath. Gore huffed and glared at him like he was the lowest of criminals.
Loud buzzing and shrieks of pain made them snap to the bushes. Vulpix? Is she attacking them again? They're close. Ash glanced around the clearing. It wasn't nearly as big as the one where they fought Samurai, closer to fifteen yards across and circular rather than rectangular. Why would he stop in a place like this? There's no cover here. There's no advantages! His eyes narrowed. A faint plop to his right confirmed his suspicions. He smelled a pond? The trainer and Gore flinched as they heard a yelp of pain. You'd better not be getting reckless.
After a beat, the Beedrill's buzzing grew louder. A black form at the edge of his vision burst into the clearing. Two Beedrill burst into the clearing just before a stream of flame engulfed the bushes. The bees glanced back when the other members of the swarm hissed. "Gore, Instinct!" The swine grunted before blasting a small silver orb at the leading bee. The Beedrill swerved away from the shot, then flapped its wings rapidly, firing small blades of wind.
Ash's eyes widened as Gore stepped in front of him. Two of the blades tore into the swine's side, leaving tiny cuts and making him grunt. Another two blades gouged into the earth where Gore had stood. Ash's eyes narrowed. I thought they were using bug moves because they wanted grass-types to keep away, is it possible they're just not good at wind manipulation?
The Beedrill shot out at both sides before curving back towards them. The trainer cursed as Gore glanced between the surging bees. A pincer attack? Hellfire spewed a Flame Burst that sent the bee to their right into the earth. Gore parried the other Beedrill's stinger, then the bee jabbed him above his right eye, making Ash flinch. The swine Pokemon squealed furiously before whacking the Beedrill away with the side of his glowing tusk.
His chest burned with fury. You were aiming for his eye just now, weren't you? "After it!" Ash snapped. Gore roared and charged the dazed bee. The Piloswine neared, then slammed his front hooves into the earth before a yellow beam hit the ground in front of him. Signal Beam? Five Beedrill burst into the clearing at different angles and moved to envelop the boar.
Purple fire crashed into the earth before Gore, then it encircled the Piloswine. The Beedrill halted their charge with hisses and shrieks, regarding the ghostly fire in a manner one might a dangerous predator. Ash just smirked. Hellfire barked, sending a wave of black energy that made the bees scatter. Gore huffed, giving the burning bushes a significant look. The flames parted slightly, allowing the boar to trot out of the Fire Spin.
They've lost their momentum! "Boom," Ash whispered as the bees began to huddle together again. Hellfire snorted and sent two orbs of fire at the swarm. The Beedrill snapped to the dog in an eerie unison before flying beneath the Flame Bursts. Hellfire ears fell and he took a step back as the Beedrill rushed him with their stingers glowing yellow.
Two balls of ghostly flame shot from the burning bush, but Ash knew it wouldn't make it to the dog. Then an Ancient Power surged past the trainer and crashed into the leading Beedrill's side. The bee shrieked at such a volume that Ash flinched as the orb detonated, covering the swarm and Houndour with smoke.
"Nice one, Gore!" the trainer cried pumping a fist. He turned to his partner with a grin. "Gore?" Ash called his grin fading. The swine Pokemon huffed, whether in acknowledgement or exhaustion Ash couldn't tell, keeping his eyes shut. A startled yelp made him flinch and Gore's eyelid twitch. "Return!" Gore squealed weakly as he was consumed by the scarlet light of his Pokeball.
Vulpix leaped into the clearing and rolled. A bee's Pin Missile gouged into the earth inches away from her. She spat an orb of fire that met a yellow lance shaped blast, and stalemated. The Beedrill shrieked as he burst from the woods with a glowing lance extended. A ball of fire materialized on each of the vixen's tails as she leaped over the bug Pokemon. Her tails flicked, and the orbs collided with the Beedrill's back, making it shriek as it crashed into the ground. Vulpix landed in a crouch with a wince, and the flames slithered across the bug's form until it was enveloped by them.
"Great, now get to cover!" Ash ordered. The vixen hobbled to the safety of a cluster of bushes when a yellow beam crashed into her left side. Vulpix's startled squeak made the trainer stiffen to the point of pain vixen. Ash snapped to the left before leaping away from a Beedrill's charge, still the bee's lance dug into the side of his ribs. Does Hivemind mean Pokemon lose priority over people?
The trainer backpedaled clutching the wound. The Beedrill swung back around, only for a Flame Burst to collide with its side. Hellfire skidded to a stop before his trainer. The Houndour huffed, exhaling a breath of such heat that the grass seemed to wither. The last Beedrill eyed the black dog warily until its eyes became yellow. The Queen's influence faded quickly, to Ash's relief, but the Beedrill raised its lances in challenge. It didn't look like she gave it power, and it was way too quick for any pep talk, then she gave it something that made it feel like it could win?
But what could make it think it could win against a fire-type? Hellfire howled a challenge and lowered his head to display his growing horns. Ash winced at the heat the howl produced. Beedrill propelled itself at them with a battle cry. I could let it get past him and try to dodge its attack… No, that won't work. "Armor, don't let it take your back!" Ash barked, crouching.
The Houndour gave a growl that revealed such bloodthirst that the Beedrill flinched. Hellfire rushed forward with flames clinging to him like armor and rammed the bee Pokemon. The Beedrill shrieked as it was sent spiraling through the air. Fire wreathed his canine's as Hellfire raced after the bee Pokemon. The trainer gaped. Fire Fang?
A yellow blur smashed into the dog's side, sending the Houndour yelping and skidding away from his prey. Ash flinched. The Beedrill from before! "Ring!" he ordered. The dog Pokemon froze. The Beedrill's lances were covered in a yellow sheen before they charged. Damn it! "Fire Spin Shield!" Ash snapped.
The Houndour barked and shot a stream of fire that quickly slithered into a circle around him. The flames flared forcing the bees to scramble away. Hellfire rolled to his feet and blasted a fiery stream into one of their back. The dog drew breath to finish the shrieking bee when two Pin Missiles crash into his side, eliciting a yelp and making him stumble from his Fire Spin.
The trainer gritted his teeth. Even with an advantage, and us being so much stronger, two on one is a challenge. Hellfire shook his head vigorously, then he howled and activated the largest Flame Charge he'd ever created. To Ash's astonishment, it grew further still until the grass beneath his paws was beginning to darken.
The Houndour panted sparks as his light brown eyes shifted to a radiant gold. He turned to face the Beedrill. The bee Pokemon buzzed uncertainly and glanced at its fallen comrade. It gave a distressed cry when it saw the other bee had opted to retreat.
"You won't win," Ash declared, raising a hand. Hellfire growled, but obeyed his silent command and deactivated his Flame Charge. The dog Pokemon sat on his haunches with a wince and glared balefully at his foe. The Houndour tensed as his trainer strode to stand next to him. "You might be able to kill me, but I think we both know you can't beat him," Ash continued pointing down at Hellfire.
The Beedrill raised its lances slowly until Hellfire growled, making it flinch. "Leave now. Fight another day," the trainer advised tugging on his hat, "Or stay and join him," he added pointing at the bee that Vulpix had killed. Yellow energy overwhelmed the bee's eyes as it leveled its weapons. That answers that then. "Have it your way," Ash muttered, his eyes narrowing dangerously.
Hellfire snarled and surged at the Beedrill. The bee Pokemon fired blast upon blast from its lances, only for the Houndour to duck and weave around them. The bee spat a glob of silk that glued one of Hellfire's front paws to the earth. The dog growled and dug into the forest floor to right himself. He eliminated his handicap with a tiny Ember.
It's aiming for his snout! "Look at me!" the trainer screamed. Hellfire snapped to him, his ears upright. Another, larger glob clamped onto the side of the dog's face, making him flinch. The Beedrill dove at Hellfire with such speed that Ash couldn't give a warning. The Houndour's ear twitched, then he crouched just before the Beedrill would have pierced his rib cage. The Beedrill swung back around and spat a string of silk.
"Low heat, up the string!" Ash barked. The dog sucked in a great breath while Beedrill's yellow eyes widened in horror. Hellfire's eyes shone as he sent a small stream of fire surging into the bee Pokemon's maw. The Beedrill yowled, flailing its lance like weapons wildly. Ash's brows rose when it froze. Its eyes bulged, then it spat a flaming glob of String Shot.
Hellfire stood at his full height, his chest puffed, he inhaled deeply, then gave of bark of such force that the trainer's neck hair stood on end. Beedrill recoiled, keeping its lances by its sides and trying to appear as small as it could manage. A yellow glow lit up the Beedrill's eyes, making Ash grit his teeth. Her Majesty wants another round? Just try us.
The Beedrill, no the Queen, gave the duo a look of loathing and begrudging respect. Then the bee disappeared into the forest. The trainer stared after the yellow and black form until it disappeared. He sighed once it did. Hellfire nuzzled his hand. Ash smirked and scratched him behind his horns, "You were great."
He panted happily before leaping up and placing his paws on Ash's shoulders. "Okay, you're, uh, getting big for this," Ash grunted as he struggled to keep the dog up, and maintain his dignity. Hellfire licked his face, making him sputter and backpedal. "All right! We're getting outta here," the trainer muttered, using his gloves to wipe off the saliva. Hellfire blinked. "I'm not going to risk her being as fickle as Vulpix. We did sort of maim several of her underlings ya know." He stiffened, his eyes widening before snorting an agreement and padding to exit the clearing.
The trainer watched the flaming silk with narrowed eyes. It hasn't been destroyed completely. Even at low heat it should... That's a move I'll be weary of in the future. String Shot was a move that bug Pokemon had created to restrain ancient grass-types, usually the calves, and a delay tactic. About a hundred thousand years ago, when fire-types first burst into the scene, it found another use. Bug moves tended to be physical enhancement moves, which was horrible against fire-types who were considered the third most dangerous type of ranged attacks. String Shot wasn't especially resistant, but it wasn't weak to flames, and could give bugs a much needed window to escape or counterattack.
A wave of heat washed over him from behind. He flipped. Hellfire stood mere yards away, his body taut with tension, flames surrounding him, and panting lightly. Ash took a step back when the dog's brown eyes turned black. The dog threw his head back and barked, blasting the most powerful black wave of energy he'd ever created. Then Hellfire's eyes shifted to a deep yellow before he shot a stream of fire. Ash shielded himself with his arms as the Incinerate zipped past him. This heat is-!
The Houndour snarled and a black energy reminiscent of Nasty plot oozed out of his body. The fire and the darkness slithered to Hellfire's head until they wrapped around his small horns. Hellfire panted heavily, a wild gleam in his eyes as his left eye became black, while his right shifted to a gold as radiant than the midday sun.
Hellfire howled, a long, haunting thing that sent a Rattata who'd meandered into the clearing scrambling for cover. The energies consumed him from his gaping trainer's view. Then the elements vanished, leaving only the scorched, blackened earth to prove they'd ever been.
Hellfire snorted a small flare of flame. Ash took a step forward. The Houndoom stood at about thirty inches at his shoulder. His white horns that curved back to his skull, were as impressive as any ram's, though not nearly a match for the far away ram Pokemon, Gogoat. His small tail had grown into a whip like appendage that ended in a shape reminiscent of the head of an arrow. Hellfire's segmented bone armor now covered the majority of his back, and had a small ring like armor around his neck that ended in a skull on his chest.
The great dog sat on his haunches and whuffed. Ash smiled broadly when the Houndoom panted happily with his tongue hanging out of his mouth. He didn't change a bit. Later he would realize he didn't even remember moving, the next thing he remembered was rubbing his friend behind his large horns and receiving a croon. Houndoom, eh? My Houndoom. "Let's get out of this stupid forest," Ash murmured. Hellfire barked an agreement.
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