Chaos was ensuing aboard the Astra Vessel as the Authorative Pirates were breaking in, having a few members break in. It was an ambush, one that they didn't see coming.
Ash stood before Captain Iris of the Dragonite Pirates, the young girl was ready for combat, crouching on the ground as if she were an actual Dragon, her hand already holding a Poke Ball.
Ash, despite his calm demeanor, was aware of the danger, not just on the ship, but on his crew. He could sense the presence of many Auras inside, not oblivious to it at all. But he was determined to finish his battle with Iris, knowing that this was important.
"Alright, Star Champion. We've both waited long enough." Iris began. "I'm not going to waste time or words. I just want to battle you, and see for myself. Show me the might of the Legendary Star Champion and his Pokemon!"
She would throw her Poke Ball into the air, summoning a Pokemon that didn't quite seem like a Dragon at all. That being an Excadrill, surprising Ash. The Drill Pokemon would land on the ground and stand its ground.
"Excadrill?" Ash said, curious. He was surprised by the choice, but nonetheless, sent out his Pikachu. The Mouse Pokemon jumped down and landed in front of his trainer, eager to get this fight started. "Not really a Dragon, but okay!"
"Let's see if you're all that you're cracked up to be. Excadrill, use Metal Claw!" Iris pointed, and Excadrill wasted no time to rush in for the attack.
Pikachu would run forward and meet Excadrill, the Drill Pokemon trying to slash the Mouse Pokemon with its sharp claws. However, the electricity that enveloped Pikachu would make contact with the attack, blocking it.
Pikachu shouted as he pushed the attack aside. Excadrill was then knocked away and landed on the ground, skidding, but it went in for a second Metal Claw. "Iron Tail!" Ash bellowed, having Pikachu respond with his own Steel-Type attack
His Iron Tail clashed with Excadrill, pushing the Drill Pokemon away. Pikachu's attack was more powerful, causing Excadrill to stagger. Iris wasn't deterred, pointing again. "Use Dig!"
Excadrill used the sharp drill on its nose to quickly dig into the floor of the ship and disappear under the surface. Ash looked around, using his Aura to sense where Excadrill was and what he'd be doing next. "So that's where you're going...Stay sharp, Pikachu!."
Pikachu nodded, standing his ground. He was prepared for whatever Excadrill was going to try. The Drill Pokemon popped up from behind Pikachu, attempting to slash him. But Pikachu had quick reflexes, moving to the side and dodging the attack.
After evading it, Pikachu saw Iris approaching all of a sudden as she lunged directly at Ash. Ash spotted this too, seeing how Iris had her hands out as if they were claws. "Now!" Iris exclaimed, her hands glowing. A purplish and blue energy was around her fingernails
The Star Champion promptly put his arm up, blocking the slash from Iris. Once the nails landed, a shockwave rippled around the area with a flash of energy. "Woah..." Ash gawked at what he had seen. It didn't quite look like Aura, but something else.
"Surprised? That's all that Dragon Energy in me!" Iris proclaimed, having Ash raise a brow. Iris then lunged off him, crouching once more, retaining that feral-like demeanour.
"Huh. That's not Aura...But it's got some of it there." Ash pointed out while looking at this arm.
"As a Dragon Trainer, something like this is natural for me! I'm just flowing with Dragon Energy which makes me more in tune with dragons, including myself."
"Woah...So you're like a Dragon?!" Ash found that stunning, his eyes lighting up. Such a revelation piqued his curiosity which was titanic.
"Who gets amazed by their opponents' positives...?" Iris raised a brow at this. Ash was a weird one, but he seemed to be the real deal so far. The Star Champion had a lot of potential in her eyes.
"You can ask questions later, Star Champion!" Iris pointed at him. "For now, Excadrill's getting tired of waiting!" She was right. Pikachu and Excadrill were standing their grounds, the Drill Pokemon waiting on its next orders. "Excadrill! Drill Run!"
Iris would then hop onto her Excadrill's back, grabbing hold and having Excadrill race ahead, digging into the floor with its drill-like nose. The Drill Pokemon rushed towards Pikachu, who would leap into the air. Ash would take flight as well, leaving the ground behind. Iris would leap off her Excadrill to try and reach Ash, her fingernails surrounded by that Draconic Power once more.
Iris' hands slashed at him, Ash flying up. Ash had his arms up, blocking the slashes and even using his Aura to defend him. Iris kept swiping her hands, trying to land a clear hit on Ash. But the Star Champion's aura was too strong, causing her hands to be repelled.
In the distance, Rosa and Hugh saw this confrontation up ahead, with Rosa using her binoculars to observe the conflict. "Captain's already taking him on! But he's blocking all those swipes! Is this the strength of the Star Champion...?"
"Nothing too impressive yet." Hugh retorted. "All he's doing is evading Captain's attacks. I don't see anything that tells us he's this Legendary Figure people are making him out to be. Not yet, so far. I think I'll head out there too!" Hugh said, walking off from the ship's entrance.
Rosa frowned, as if she were actually hoping to see something amazing up ahead. But for now, all she was seeing was Ash being defensive against Iris' attacks. So far. She made a sour expression as she lowered her binoculars to view Ash and Iris facing off against one another up ahead. "That Star Champion better be the real deal...Otherwise I'll be really upset. We would've done this for no good reason."
Sabrina and Kimberly stood before each other, their respective Pokemon out. Kimberly still had her Salazze and Tentacruel beside her while Sabrina had sent out her Alakazam and one more Pokemon, in this case, an Espeon.
Alakazam was capable of floating around with its psychic powers, while Espeon simply stood its ground with an eager expression on its face. The Tentacruel spat out an acidic blob that was promptly stopped by Alakazam with Telekinesis. "Cute. Salazzle, Dark Pulse!"
"Alakazam! Block it with Psybeam!" Sabrina exclaimed, having her Pokemon stop Kimberly's Tentacruel and blasting it away with a Psybeam attack.
A beam of Psychic Energy shot forth from Alakazam's forehead to hit Tentacruel before it could blast them with that acidic blob, knocking it back. Espeon rushed in, trying to knock Salazzle down with Swift but Salazzle slid under the attack with a laugh.
It hopped up on its feet again and performed a dainty spin before sending out a Dark Pulse at Espeon who avoided the attack before hopping up with an Acrobatics attack. She nailed Salazzle directly in the chest with this physical move before pushing it away with a telekinetic field.
Salazzle had been thrown into some rubble, but she got back up on her feet and looked positively gleeful. "Oh that stung a little!" Kimberly called out in a giddy tone before spitting out another shadowy blast of Dark Energy in the form of a pulsating sphere towards the Espeon who tumbled on the ground after blocking it with a Sand Attack she spat up from the ground in an attempt to disorient Salazzle.
Sabrina calmly ordered Alakazam to use Light Screen to surround the battlefield in a shimmering light shield that would protect them from Dark Pulse attacks and Kimberly responded with a derisive snort of amusement when she heard Sabrina call out to her Pokemon to use Protect which created a shimmering barrier in front of them to block the incoming Night Shade attack from Salazzle.
"Pah. As to be expected from a Pokemon Lord. It's honestly a surprise that lovely ladies such as yourself would be on a ship with the Star Champion of all people, after all. I wonder what you all get up to up here."
"This is our first time on an Astra Vessel and our mission to bring down your Empire as a whole." Sabrina coldly replied to her opponent.
"Ah, but you're mistaken. Trying to take us down will ruin the balance of the world." Kimberly flipped her hair, wagging her finger afterwards. "The Auravale Empire's establishment is necessary. Very much so. You see, we have to keep the weak in check. It's for the greater good."
"Weak? You mean those who don't have the power to fight back?" Sabrina raised a brow.
"Yes! Those who can't fight back are weak. They're not worth anything in this world. They're just parasites that feed off the strong." Kimberly explained, her Salazzle nodding in agreement.
"That's not true." Sabrina shook her head. "There are plenty of people who can't fight back but they're still worthy of living their lives. They may not be strong, but they're still human beings."
"Wrong! They're just worthless pieces of trash that need to be disposed of!" Kimberly snapped back. "They're not worth anything! They're just useless pieces of garbage that should be thrown away!"
"You're wrong!" Sabrina shouted back at her. "Everyone deserves to live! Everyone deserves to be happy! I would know. I am a Psyorg. Presumably the last of my race. I do not wish for what happened to them to happen to everyone else under your cruel rule."
"Oh? That explains the amazing Psychic Power you've displayed so far." Kimberly snickered. "And sweetie, I don't mean to be one to spoil, but I can assure you...You're not the last of your race."
"!" That got Sabrina's attention as she looked at Kimberly with wide eyes. "W-What?"
"That struck something, did it?" Kimberly grinned. "I wasn't aware that was so crucial to you~. But yes, I can assure you, you're not the last one out there. There are most definitely more that we've seen and encountered."
"Do you know where more of them are?! What did you do to them?!" Sabrina needed answers at once. "If you've encountered them, then you're probably doing horrible things to them, aren't you?!"
"Hm-hm-hm! Defeat me and find out the answer. If you can~." Kimberly winked. Sabrina gritted her teeth, feeling her blood boiling at the thought of her people being in danger. She had to defeat Kimberly and get her to tell her where they were. She was determined to save them. This was one battle she could not afford to lose.
On the Authorative Pirate's Ship, Aryannaa continued to watch, being rather patient and calculative about this. She was waiting for the right moment to strike, but she wanted to see what Ash was capable of first.
"Hm. So far, so good, I suppose. It's our usual scuffle with the Dragonite Pirates and even with the Star Champion here, things aren't too bad. But he doesn't seem to be as offensive as I expected." Aryanna pointed out when observing the scenario. Ash didn't seem to be on the aggressive side at all. He was only defending himself against Iris' attacks. "But I can't let my guard down. He might have something up his sleeve."
Aryanna was ready to attack at any given moment. She was waiting for the right time to strike and take down the Star Champion. She was confident in her abilities and she knew that she could beat him if she played her cards right.
The little girl with the pale skin watched silently once more, her eyes focused on the battle between Ash and Iris. She was curious about this Star Champion and what he was capable of. She had never seen anything like him before and she wanted to see more of his power.
She was intrigued by him and she wanted to know more about him. She wanted to know what made him so special and why he was so important to everyone. She wanted to know why he was being talked about so much and why he was considered to be such a big deal.
"Captain. We've received reports of the people on board, Reports say that three of them are ordinary people while three more are Pokemon Lords. The ones from Kanto." A pirate approached.
"Hm? That's interesting..." Aryanna noted. "So there are Pokemon Lords on board this ship." She said this as she observed Ash and Iris fighting against one another. "I suppose that means we'll have to take them down as well."
"But Captain! We don't have enough manpower for that!" Another pirate protested. "We're already struggling to deal with the Dragonite Pirates! How are we supposed to take down three Pokemon Lords?!"
"Don't worry. I have a plan." Aryanna reassured her crewmates. "Just leave it to me."
Eventually, all these pirates would try and sneak up on the Star Champion during his battle with Iris, but Ash would notice them coming from behind. "Hey! This is my battle! Butt out!" Iris yelled at these Authorative Pirates, who all showed up with their Pokemon while holding swords. Ash moved his eyes left and right, focusing on both Iris and the Authorative Pirates that came his way.
Before he could do anything, Iris decided to take action against those that would interfere. She stood up, her eyes narrowed as her Excadrill could already feel what was coming next.
"This is a golden opportunity for me and you guys are not gonna interfere..." Iris clenched her hands, standing there as something was emerging from her. It was her Aura, but it was different that most Auras. This one had Dragon Energy mixed in with it, giving it a draconic appearance.
"Woah...It's like a Dragon Aura!" Ash gasped, observing her aura. He had never seen anything like it. "What is that...?"
Iris' aura surrounded her body before taking the shape of a dragon's head that looked like a Haxorus. The head roared out, its powerful roar blasting out a powerful shockwave that threw the Authorative Pirates off their feet before slamming them against the ground. The Haxorus-shaped aura dissipated, Iris standing there as if nothing had happened.
Ash could only stare in awe. "That was amazing!" Ash exclaimed. "You controlled your aura, mixed it with Dragon Energy and turned it into something else! Can you do it again?!"
"It's no big deal." Iris had a smug smirk, shrugging it off. "It's totally natural for someone like me. For you to be this impressed, I bet that means I can do things even the Star Champion can't~"
"Are those two even against each other...?" One of the Dragonite Pirates commented, seeing how Ash and Iris weren't really hostile with one another. From the looks of it, it seemed like they were having a friendly conversation.
"I bet I could do that too, no problem." Ash adjusted his hat before turning around, running into the indoors of the ship with Pikachu following. "Let's take this battle inside!"
"Hey, wait up!" Iris shouted, pursuing the Star Champion into the ship.
Ash and Iris found themselves in the kitchen of the ship as Excadrill dug into the floor, attempting to pop out from underneath to hit Ash from below. Pikachu used his Iron Tail to knock the Excadrill away, the Drill Pokemon tumbling back with a groan. Ash used this opportunity to have Pikachu leap into the air for the finishing hit.
Excadrill looked up, seeing a glowing yellow tail ready to strike him down. But at the last moment, Excadrill rolled out of the way, dodging Pikachu's Iron Tail attack. Pikachu crashed onto the ground, leaving a dent on the floor.
However, with a grin, Pikachu used this moment to swing and lift his tail, removing a piece of the floor and launching it at Excadrill's face, staggering him. Afterwards, Pikachu used Iron Tail once more, smashing the jaw of the Ground-Steel-Type Pokemon and sending him flying back.
Excadrill had fainted, landing in front of Iris' feet who gasped. She had never seen her Excadrill get knocked out so easily before. "...My Excadrill." Iris was honestly stunned, not knowing what else to say. "That Pikachu is very strong for its size."
"Yeah, he sure is." Ash nodded, agreeing with Iris' statement. "But I'll give him a break for now. You're still here, aren't you?"
"Of course I am. I'm not going anywhere. This is a golden opportunity for me to test my strength and I'm not going to waste it." Iris grinned.
"That's good. Because I'm not either." Ash responded.
"Star Champion! Star Champion!"Just then, appearing here by running as fast as she could was Nessa, still nude and in a hurry to find Ash. "Oh! There you are!" She panted heavily, approaching him.
"Oh, Nessa. Don't worry. I'm taking care of the pirates outside and now I'll handle things inside." Ash smiled, already aware of what was going on inside. "Besides, Misty, Brock and Sabrina are gonna be helping out. I can feel it."
"Hah...I suppose I should've known you would have sensed it." Nessa said while wiping the sweat from her forehead. "It seems I had no need to rush to you...even though I do feel safer around you."
"By the way, why are you naked?" Ash pointed out casually, scratching his face in confusion.
"Kyah!" Nessa screeched, her face blushing red when realizing she was indeed naked. "I-I didn't have time to put on any clothes...I was in a hurry!"
"Heh. Don't worry about it. We're gonna be done here soon. After I beat the captain, which means we automatically win!" Ash faced Iris immediately.
"A Captain? So, you must be either one of those pirates that attacked us!" Nessa narrowed her eyes at Iris. "You've got some nerve!"
"Captain of the Dragonite Pirates, proudly. And gee, you run around naked? You're so lucky the Star Champion looks to be a total airhead." Iris snickered, teasing Nessa. "What a lucky guy~."
"Hmph! I don't want to hear that from someone who looks younger than me." Nessa would retaliate, putting on a grin of her own. "Look at you. Are you a kid perhaps?!"
"Ghh!" Iris was staggered by that. "I'm not that young! I'm 20 years old, excuse you! I look good for my age!"
"Sure you are. You don't look that different from Misty. Both of you look beneath me." Nessa retorted.
"Mnrgh!" Iris puffed her cheeks, feeling offended. "How dare you!"
Ash just watched as this went on, looking at them both. "Huh. What's up with these two?" Ash wondered before shrugging it off. "So, are we still gonna keep battling?"
"Oh, we'll continue alright!" Iris took out another Poke Ball. "Go, Haxorus!" She shouted, tossing out her next Pokemon. It was a large Dragon-Type that had a muscular build, a tough skin, and massive tusks. This was her Haxorus, a fully evolved Dragon-Type Pokemon that roared out loudly.
"Alrighty then...I wanna switch things up a bit. Pikachu, tag out for someone else." Ash crouched as Pikachu ran over.
"Pika!" Pikachu leaped onto Ash's shoulder as the Star Champion tossed out a Poke Ball.
"Heracross! I choose you!" Ash shouted, throwing out a Poke Ball. The next Pokemon that emerged was a large blue beetle-like creature with a horn on its head and a small white mustache on its chin. This was Heracross, the Bug/Fighting-Type Pokemon that cried out and stomped the ground.
"You can do this, Star Champion! Send her flying!" Nessa cheered, using the tablecloth in the kitchen to cover herself up.
"Heracross, go in for a Megahorn!" Ash ordered, making the first move. Heracross nodded and rushed forward, dashing towards Haxorus.
"Haxorus, dodge and use Dragon Claw!" Iris countered. Haxorus lowered his body to avoid the incoming Heracross before raising his right arm, his claws glowing a bright white. He slashed Heracross across the chest, causing the Bug-Type to recoil back in pain.
"Keep going, Heracross!" Ash shouted encouragingly, cheering his Pokemon on. Heracross' eyes flashed with determination as he charged forward again, this time using Horn Attack.
"Haxorus, use Slash!" Iris commanded. Haxorus swung his claws again, this time slashing Heracross across the face and sending the Bug-Type flying back. Heracross landed on his feet and charged back in, determined to keep fighting.
"You can do it, Star Champion! Show her who's boss!" Nessa shouted.
"Haxorus, use Dragon Claw again!" Iris ordered. Haxorus raised his claw and slashed Heracross across the chest, dealing more damage to the Bug-Type. Heracross fell onto one knee but refused to give up. He got back up and charged forward, using another Horn Attack.
"Heracross, use Close Combat!" Ash commanded. Heracross charged in, his fist glowing white as he slammed it into Haxorus' chin, staggering the Dragon-Type. Heracross followed up with another punch to the gut before uppercutting the Dragon-Type Pokemon in the jaw. Haxorus recoiled back and stumbled, dazed.
"Haxorus, stay strong!" Iris shouted. "Use Outrage!"
Very soon, Heracross and Haxorus engaged in a truly heavy, face-smashing brawl of pure strength and power. They threw punches at each other, clashing their fists together as they fought for dominance. Their blows were so powerful that they caused the floor to crack beneath them. They kept attacking each other, neither of them willing to give up.
Nessa held onto a pillar, watching the fight with great interest. "It's so intense!" She exclaimed. "This Captain's Pokemon can compete with the Star Champion too. It's impressive! Just who is she?!"
Iris's Dragon Energy continued to flow out of her body, surrounding Haxorus and granting him power. Haxorus roared, his next strike packing an intense amount of power behind it as the incoming blow would reach Heracross, a purple light enveloping the kitchen and everyone inside as Nessa closed her eyes in the face of such power.
Misty and Brock had largely dealt with many pirates that broke in, their strength as Pokemon Lords allowing them to deal with these invaders quite easily. Many of them had fainted, appearing downed and unable to continue.
"That takes care of this side." Misty said, looking around and observing the aftermath.
"Yeah...and soon we gotta clean this mess up." Brock sighed, seeing the destruction of the ship due to the battle that went on between them and the pirates. "And we just got it. How do you think the Star Champion is doing?"
"Probably fine. He can handle himself. All we have to do is find a way to get them all out of here. Or...we could just get the Astra Vessel away from here." Misty added. "What's the nearest location near us?"
"Not sure. We're pretty high up. But if we keep going North or East from here, especially out of the region, we could arrive at either Johto or Hoenn. I'm not sure which one is closer though." Brock answered.
"Well, let's go for the closest one. The Star Champion will know what to do." Misty nodded. "But I say we steer the ship first before things get too out of hand.
"Hmph! Leave that to me!" Brock smirked, deciding to be the one to get them out of here.
As for Goh, he managed to stay out of sight, getting himself dressed as he watched the chaos unfold. He was still a bit nervous about the situation, but he knew that Ash was strong enough to take care of everything.
He decided to stay hidden until the coast was clear, not wanting to get involved in the fight. He didn't want to risk getting hurt or worse, captured again by the Auravale Empire. Goh crept around the Astra Vessel, making sure to run if a pirate got too close.
"We just got this ship and already it's being attacked?" Goh spoke. "At this rate, we might not-" But before he could finish, his face bumped into something. Or rather someone. He felt something soft collide with his face, causing him to fall back onto the ground. "Ow!"
Goh looked up, seeing the captain of the Authorative Pirates standing before him. Captain Aryanna.
"Eeek" Goh grimaced as his fear levels increased greatly. He backed away while on the floor, screaming as Aryanna looked down on him. "S-Stay away from me."
"Hm...So, there really are limited people on this ship." Aryanna commented when looking down at Goh. "It's alright. I'm not going to hurt you. Apologies for the scare."
"Y-You're not...?" Goh asked, still feeling scared. "B-But you're a pirate...aren't you?"
"I am. But I am an Authorative Pirate." Aryanna explained. "My crew and I are different, acting only as law. I see that this ship of yours has minimal members on board. It appears we've been too drastic."
"Y-Yeah...It's just me, the Star Champion and a few others." Goh stuttered as he saw Aryanna hold her arm out. He paused for a moment, taking her hand as she helped him up.
"I see. Well, I suppose I should apologize for my actions then." Aryanna said. "We were pursuing the Dragonite Pirates, who have been attacking ships that belong to the Auravale Empire. We also saw that this was an Astra Vessel and that the Star Champion was on board. But I have been far too drastic."
"Aren't you against the Star Champion? I mean, you work for the Auravale Empire."
"I suppose so." Aryanna chuckled a bit. "But, I only act when neccessary. It was my order to focus some of my efforts on the Star Champion if my crew was to ever come across him. As was the order of many others. But...It seems that I should've given it some consideration. I refuse to harm innocents in any way.
"S-So...Does that mean you'll leave?" Goh's eyes widened.
"Yes. I will be leaving. My crew and I will be returning to our home base. But, before I go, I wish to speak with the Star Champion. Is he nearby?" Aryanna asked.
"I'm not sure. And if he is, he's probably in a battle right now. Everything is a bit out of control right now..." Goh sighed.
"In that case, I'll go to him myself." Aryanna turned around with a serious stare. "I'd recommend staying close to me since you could still run into Dragonite Pirates. If you stay near me, my crew will not attack you and no Dragonite Pirate will get their hands on you."
"Really?" Goh asked, surprised by this. Not the outcome he expected when he ran into the Captain of the Authorative Pirates. The same goes for Aryanna as it made her change her game plan. "I guess I can do that."
"Good. Now, stay close." Aryanna nodded.
As for Ash and Iris, they were still locked in a heated battle, neither of them willing to give up. Heracross and Haxorus continued to fight each other, both Pokemon throwing punches at one another. Their blows were so powerful that they caused the floor beneath them to crack. They kept attacking each other, neither of them willing to give up.
"Not too shabby." Ash complimented Iris's Haxorus.
"Same here. You're not dissappoting me one bit, Star Champion. Which is why...I'm going to recruit you!" Iris pointed at him, surprising Nessa.
"What?!" Nessa shouted.
"Recruit me? For what?" Ash asked.
"To join my crew! The Dragonite Pirates are always looking for strong trainers like yourself. So, what do you say? Join us and we'll show you a good time." Iris offered. "Plus, I'd be even stronger if I had someone like you on my side."
"You want me to join your crew?" Ash questioned. "Hmm...I don't know about that. I'm already a part of a crew. But, I'm flattered that you think I'm strong enough to be a member of yours."
"Of course you are! You're the Star Champion after all. That means you're the strongest trainer in the world. Plus, I've looked up to someone like you when I was a kid. I've always heard stories about you. I and a lot of folks where I grew up at were always waiting for you to show up. And now that you're here, I'm not gonna let you go so easily." Iris said. "So, what do you say? Will you join my crew?"
Ash thought about it for a moment. He could see where Iris was coming from and he could also see that she had looked up to him in the past as well. Ash could also sense that Iris's Aura, while aggressive, was not really one of malicious intent. She was just a pirate captain who wanted to recruit him.
"Well, I appreciate the offer, but I'm gonna have to decline. I've got a bigger goal that would just occupy you. I'm gonna save everyone in the world from the Auravale Empire. I can't do that if I'm a part of your crew." Ash explained.
"Oh, come on! Don't you wanna be a part of something bigger than yourself? Something that will change the world?" Iris asked. "I mean, you're already doing that, but you could do so much more if you joined my crew."
"I hate to break it to you..." Nessa smiled. "But there is nothing bigger than the Star Champion. He's already going to change the world. And for that, he has my full support and I wish to see him succeed. No. I know he will succeed."
"Wow...Thanks, Nessa." Ash smiled back, impressed by Nessa's words about him. While it was the usual praise he gets, there was something special about this one. Nessa blushed, a smile forming on her face at his thanks.
"Hmph! Fine then. I'll use my full power to make you join!" Iris declared, ready to end this battle once and for all. She closed her eyes, taking a deep breath as she began gathering all the Dragon Energy within her body. Her Dragon Energy began to flow out of her body, surrounding Haxorus and granting him power.
Haxorus roared, his next strike packing an intense amount of power behind it as the incoming blow would reach Heracross, a purple light enveloping the kitchen and everyone inside as Nessa closed her eyes in the face of such power.
The entire ship shook, every single pirate feeling it from the inside and even the outside, the pressure reaching the other two ships. There was not as single person who could not feel this attack.
"What the was that?!" Misty exclaimed. The energy even sounded like a Dragon roaring.
Hugh and Rosa held onto something, knowing that their captain was using her full power. The attack even made everyone on both sides stop their battles just to feel this immense power.
As for Goh, he was hiding behind Aryanna, who seemed to be resisting the sudden burst of power. "W-What is this?!"
"I've felt this before when I've fought her here and there. It seems she's decided to go all out." Aryanna answered. "What a reckless girl.
The attack was still going, Haxorus attempting to drive it all through Heracross. However, as the energy aggressively puslated, Heracross was able to withstand it, his own aura protecting him from the damage. Haxorus's attack tried pushing through but was failing, shocking Iris.
"What?!"
"Not bad." The Star Chapin grinned, praising Iris's strength once more. "Man, that's some power you two have. But...I've ot something. I've gotta do. For the entire world. And to do that...I gotta make sure this ship is okay and everyone on board." His eyes would glow blue as he held his hand out.
This made Heracross's Aura grow as he began pushing back against Haxorus's attack. Heracross's fist glowed white as he punched Haxorus in the gut, causing him to recoil back and stumble. Heracross followed up with another punch to the gut before uppercutting the Dragon-Type Pokemon in the jaw. Haxorus recoiled back and stumbled, dazed.
"Alright, Heracross! Let's finish this! Megahorn!" Ash commanded. Heracross charged at Haxorus, his horn glowing bright green as he slammed it into Haxorus's chest. The force of the slash was so great that it sent a shockwave that reached not just Iris, but the other pirates as well.
All opposing pirates who were unable to resist the shockwave fainted and it was a huge chunk of them from both side.
"Stupendous..." Nessa was impressed by the display of power. Iris found herself on the ground, lying on her back as the shockwave disrupted her balance. Haxorus had fainted, falling over.
Sabrina felt it too during her battle with Kimberly. She was able to resist it, but she could tell that the attack was powerful. And of course, she was able to tell who was responsible for such power.
"The Star Champion..."
"Don't lose focus on me, sweetie~!" Kimberly cackled as Tentacruel's tentacles flew at Sabrina and Alakazam, causing her to regain her focus and block them with a psychic barrier. However, that's when Salazzle blindsided them both, appearing from the ceiling and slamming down on Alakazam, pinning him down.
"Alakazam!" Sabrina shouted.
"Tsk tsk. You shouldn't have let your guard down." Kimberly shook her head. "Now, you're gonna pay the price. Tentacruel, Poison Jab!"
The tentacles rushed in, grabbing Sabrina and Alakazam as they began to inject poison into their bodies. Sabrina tried to fight back, but she couldn't concentrate due to the pain.
"Ahhhh!"
"Hehehe! That's right! Scream! Scream as much as you want!" Kimberly laughed, enjoying Sabrina's suffering. "I love it when my prey screams! It makes me feel so good! I can't get enough of it!"
"You...sick..." Sabrina growled, glaring at Kimberly.
"Oh? Is that all you got?" Kimberly smirked. "Well, how about this then? Tentacruel, use Toxic!"
"No!" Sabrina cried out as Tentacruel released a purple gas from its body, enveloping Sabrina and Alakazam. The two began coughing and wheezing as the toxins entered their bodies, causing them to feel nauseous.
"Hahahaha! Yes! YES! This is what I'm talking about! This is the kind of suffering I live for!" Kimberly cheered, clapping her hands together. "Keep it up, Tentacruel! Keep poisoning them! I wanna see them suffer! I wanna hear them scream!"
As Kimberly aggressively cackled, Sabrina closed her eyes, letting the sound of Kimberly's laughter fade away. Her body was shivering, the toxins moving inside her and Tentacruel. And then, silence. Sabrina forced herself to keep everything around her silent as she focused on her breathing. She took deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.
She could feel the poison flowing through her veins, but she wasn't going to let it control her. No, she was going to control it. She was going to take control of the situation. She was going to make sure that she and Alakazam survived this.
She was going to win.
"What's wrong? Why aren't you screaming anymore?" Kimberly asked, noticing that Sabrina had stopped making any noise. "Come on! Scream! Scream for me! I want to hear your beautiful voice!"
"...You fool." Sabrina suddenly said with a cold tone.
"Huh?"
"I am to become the Star Champion's future lover. I am not allowed to lose here. Not to you. And besides...I had forgotten this years ago, but thank you for reminding me." As her eyes opened, a powerful Psychic glow began emanating from them. "As a Psyorg, afflictions such as poison are of no threat to me."
And she showed this by suddenly unleashing a fearsome Psychic Pulse from her body, blasting Tentacruel away before it could do anything else.
"W-What?!" Kimberly exclaimed, feeling the pressure as she stepped back.
"Alakazam, use Psychic!" Sabrina commanded. Alakazam's eyes glowed bright blue as he used his psychic powers to lift Tentacruel into the air. He then slammed it into the ground, causing the floor to crack beneath it.
Sabrina's nude body was freed from the grasp of the tentacle as she began hovering a few feet off the floor, her body surrounded by a Psychic glow, her eyes still glowing brightly.
"Now, Alakazam! Use Shadow Ball!" Sabrina ordered. Alakazam created a ball of dark energy in front of him, which he launched at Tentacruel. The attack struck the Poison-Type Pokemon, sending it flying across the room. It crashed into the wall, creating a large hole.
"Tentacruel!" Kimberly cried out.
"This is over." Sabrina declared, her eyes glowing even brighter. She then held her hand out, sending a Psychic pulse at both Salazzle and Kimberly, knocking them back. The duo were sent through the same hole Tentacruel went through, both of them screaming. Sabrina landed back on the floor, her nude body covered in a layer of sweat, and her legs shaking.
Even though she succeeded, her body still needed to exude the toxins. All that Psychic Energy within her was slowly removing the toxins. It would take some time, but it would be done soon. As she panted heavily, she could hear footsteps approaching her.
It was Bea, her naked body soaked in sweat as well, and her face having a satisfied smile.
"Sabrina...Such power! That was highly impressive!" Bea exclaimed before walking up to her. "Are you alright?!"
"I'm fine...I just need a moment."
With Iris being defeated and Aryanna deciding to call off her crew, the Star Champion's team had won. Iris laid there with her head spinning, bewildered by such amazing power. As she held her head, entering this room was Aryanna along with Goh.
"Oough..." Iris groaned before realizing who was here. "Wait...Aryanna...?!"
"Hm. For the first time, I'm actually seeing you in a defeat state." Aryanna smirked. "It's a nice look on you."
"Shut up!" Iris snapped. "You're not gonna get away with this! I'll get you back for this!"
"Not this time. Now that you're down, I can finally arrest you and bring you to justice." Aryanna stated before looking at Ash. At last, she was met with the natural enemy of the Auravale Empire, the Star Champion. "You're the Star Champion, aren't you?"
"Yeah. That's me." Ash nodded.
"Hm. Not what I expected." Aryanna commented as Iris used this as a chance to make her getaway. She still had some Dragon Energy to spare, and she was going to use it to escape. She returned Haxorus to his Poke Ball before then propelling herself backwards with the Dragon Energy, flying out of the room and through the hole in the wall.
"Hey! Get back here!" Aryanna shouted. She then looked back at the Star Champion, wanting to say something in advance. "I apologize for the inconvenience and intrusion!"
"Hey, don't sweat it." But Ash had no qualms. He could sense Aryanna's Aura and could easily tell that she was a good person despite working for the Auravale Empire.
"Thank you for understanding." Aryanna nodded before rushing off, focusing on Captain Iris. "All of you! Pull back from the Astra Vessel!" She yelled at the nearest members of her crew that she could. "And make sure the Dragonite Pirates don't escape from here!"
"Yes, ma'am!" They all responded. Now the Authorative Pirates would turn their focus to the Dragonite Pirates as they have always done. Thus, this left Ash's group completely alone. The ships outside would start moving once more, the lines they plastered against the Astra Vessel retracting.
Iris managed to return to her ship, carried by her crew. She was still dizzy, but she was able to regain her composure. She was also able to see the Dragonite Pirates retreating, with the Authorative Pirates in hot pursuit.
"Captain, are you alright?!" Hugh asked, rushing up to her.
"I'm fine. Just a little dizzy." Iris replied.
"We need to get out of here. We can't afford to be caught by the Authorative Pirates." Rosa stated.
"Right. Let's go." Iris nodded.
The Dragonite Pirates began their escape, the sound of their ship's engines roaring to life as they began to move. The Authorative Pirates were still in pursuit, but they were not going to give up. They were determined to capture the Dragonite Pirates and bring them to justice. Both ships whirred, their energies building as they began to move.
Kimberly had been picked up by her fellow crew members, groaning in defeat. She was still dazed from the Psychic attack, her mmind a blur as she was brought back to Aryanna's ship. Neither side was able to defeat the Star Champion and instead, they both woould leave, continuing their feud elsewhere. And soon, they were gone.
Back on the Astra Vessel, Ash and his group were left alone. The damage done to the Astral Vessel was surprisingly miniscule despite what had just happened. They dodged a bullet, their ship still largely in tact. The durabiltiy on it was quite impressive.
"Alright. That's dealt with. Everyone alright?" Ash faced Nessa and Goh.
"Yes. We're fine." Nessa nodded.
"Had me worried..." Goh sat down. "As soon as we got this ship, we had pirates from both sides on us. The skies are just as dangerous as down below."
"Hehe." Ash chuckled. "Well, at least we're all okay. We should get moving now, before something else comes our way. The way things are right now, the world's extra dangerous.
"But that pirate...she was of the empire, wasn't she? Why did she let us go and not focus her efforts on us?" Nessa wondered.
"She didn't mean us any harm." said Ash, backing up Aryanna. "It's pretty easy to see her as a threat and I guess she kinda is, but she means well."
"I can vouch for that." Goh raised his arm, having seen Aryanna's kindness for himself. "She didn't try to hurt me or take advantage of me. Weird, right?"
"Well, we can think about it later. Right now, let's focus on getting to our next spot, and fixing up this ship too." Ash responded. "We'll get the ship repaired and we'll be smooth sky-sailing. We'll make sure the ship won't be blindsided next time."
"Mm! I understand, Star Champion!" Nessa nodded while Goh turned his head. But as he turned his head, he soon noticed that Nessa was naked, her wet breasts glistening in the light.
"Guaaahaa!" Goh blushed heavily at Nessa's naked body, her voluptuous self out there her thighs squeezing together.
"Kya! I forgot!" It just dawned on Nessa that she was still naked. Now would be a good time to get dressed immediately. The same goes for Bea and Sabrina who were still nude after this massive interruption.
After a few minutes, the ship was being repaired by Brock, who offered to help fix the damage. He had some skills to share and knew a bit about the inner workings of the Astra Vessel. And so, the group were able to fix the ship in no time. And as he did so, everyone would lay down in their chosen beds, rather tuckered from the event that just happened.
Ash was not tired at all thanks to who he was but he still felt the need to lie down. The pirate attack was just the start and knew it. There would be more obstacles along the way, and he had to be prepared.
But as he sat there, planning on his next location, entering the room was Nessa, who knocked first before arriving. She was wearing her dancer outfit once more, greeting the Star Champion. "Apologies if I'm intruding Star Champion."
"Nah, it's cool." Ash nodded, sitting up. "What's up?"
"I just wanted to thank you for helping me and everyone else. You've saved us once more and I can't be more grateful. Honestly, I'm starting to wonder if I and the others are becoming a burden." Nessa stated.
"Not at all." Ash shook his head. "You're all welcome and besides, I'm used to protecting others. It's just who I am."
"I can see that. And I don't think I'd have it any other way. First Volman and now this." Nessa had a smile form on her face as she then twirled her hair. "But...Star Champion. I don't think I've really given all the thanks I could for what you've done. So please. Would you mind if I truly thanked you?" Nessa suddenly got on the bed, her gaze fully locked onto the Star Champion with a bit of a flutter.
"Yeah?" Ash blinked. "What did you have in mind?
"Well, to repay you..." Nessa blushed a bit, hand suddenly meeting with Ash's chest. "If you don't mind, I'd like to give you my body. I have been feeling...a few ways recently. Mainly thanks to the conversations with Misty and the others. But only if you want to."
Ash was a little taken aback. He was not expecting this and had no clue what to say. But, he saw Nessa's gaze and how much she wanted to repay him. So, he smiled, nodding right afterwards. "Alright. Go for it. If you're nervous along the way, you can just tell me."
"Mm. Thank you Star Champion." Nessa's hands started to caress Ash's chest, her fingers tracing over his skin. She moved closer, her eyes gazing into his. Her breath became a little bit shorter, her body feeling warmer as she touched his.
Ash could feel the energy Nessa was giving off. She was a beautiful woman, and he couldn't deny her beauty. However, he didn't want to go too far with her. She was just trying to show her gratitude, and he would do his best to make it enjoyable for her.
"So soft..." Nessa was enjoying the sensation of touching Ash's body, her hand caressing his abs and his pecs. She leaned in closer, her breath on his neck.
"Woah..." Ash was a bit overwhelmed by her touch, his own body warming up a bit. He didn't want to say anything that would stop Nessa's actions, but he did want her to know what he was comfortable with.
"I want to thank you properly." Nessa's hands continued to roam over Ash's chest, her fingertips brushing against his nipples. "Is that okay, Star Champion?"
"I don't mind." Ash replied.
"Very well." Nessa was a bit unsure of how far she wanted to go, but she knew that she didn't want to go too far. She just wanted to express her gratitude for the Star Champion, and that was all. Even though she offered it, she was still nervous herself. It was her first time being so bold.
Nessa then pulled away, standing up from the bed. She then slowly started to sway her hips, her dress flowing along with her. She could feel the heat in her body rising, her cheeks flushing.
"You're so gorgeous, Star Champion." Nessa commented.
"Thanks." Ash could feel his heart rate picking up, his blood pumping. He couldn't believe how seductive Nessa was being. It was unlike anything he had ever experienced.
Her dancing became a bit more erotic, her hands roaming over her body as her fingers grazed her nipples. She could feel her excitement building, her body craving the attention.
Ash's eyes were focused on her every movement, his heart racing even faster. He could feel himself growing harder, his cock starting to tent his pants.
As her movements grew more erotic, she started to moan. Her body was tingling, her nerves alive with pleasure. She was so glad she had decided to go through with it.
She could see Ash's growing erection, and it only made her even more aroused. She knew she was doing the right thing. She was making the Star Champion feel good, and that was all that mattered to her. She was happy to serve him in whatever way he wanted.
As she danced, she started to become more desperate, her hips grinding as she swayed her body. She was desperate to show her gratitude, her movements growing faster. She could feel her pussy starting to throb, her body heating up even more. She was so wet, her juices dripping onto the floor.
That was when they took it to the next level. Nessa climbed back onto the bed, straddling Ash. She couldn't hold back anymore. She was aching to feel his touch. She reached out and grabbed his hands, placing them on her breasts. "Please, Star Champion. Touch me."
Ash didn't say a word. He was still trying to process what was happening. But as Nessa's moans filled the room, he knew that he had to act. He reached out and caressed her breasts, his hands roaming over her chest.
Nessa was in ecstasy, her body writhing as Ash touched her. She had never felt this way before. She had never wanted someone so badly. She couldn't get enough of his touch, her body tingling with desire.
"Ash...Star Champion..." Nessa gasped.
Ash was mesmerized by her. She was so sexy and seductive. He couldn't resist the urge to pull her close, his lips locking with hers. She kissed him back, their tongues intertwining. He was intoxicated by her, his heart racing even faster. He could feel himself getting closer to release, his body burning with passion.
They continued to kiss, their bodies pressed against each other. Ash could feel her heart pounding, her breath on his neck. He was so close.
Suddenly, Nessa pulled away, breaking the kiss. She looked down at his erection, his cock still throbbing. She was desperate to take him inside her. She wanted to feel his cock fill her up. She needed him.
She slowly began to remove the rest of her clothing, tossing them to the side. She then reached out and grabbed Ash's member, guiding him towards her dripping pussy.
Ash's breath was heavy, his body shaking. He was so close to release. He couldn't resist the urge to bury himself deep inside her. He had never felt this way before. He had never desired anyone so strongly. He could feel himself about to explode. He then sped up, his movements becoming sharper as the sound of flesh slapping against flesh echoed through the room.
"S-Star Champion...!" Nessa moaned, her body tensing up as she was brought closer to the edge. She could feel her orgasm approaching, her nerves on fire. She couldn't hold back any longer. Her hands gripped onto the bed sheets, her knuckles turning white. Her rear rippled at the Star Champion's movements.
"N-Nessa..." Ash grunted, his breath catching in his throat. He could feel his cock pulsating, his balls ready to explode. He had never felt so close before. He could feel his member twitching inside her. He was on the edge.
The love they made elevated them both. The sound Nessa's voice echoing through the room as the bodies of flesh connected. He moved himself through her, the beauty of her shaking each time. She bit her lip and nail, trying to power through it all.
Time lost meaning as they succumbed to the moment, their hearts beating in synchrony. Ash's touches were both reverent and intoxicating, grounding her as he mapped her contours, sending shivers cascading down her spine. Nessa wrapped her arms around his back, feeling the strength of his toned abs beneath her fingertips, drawing him closer, melding their bodies into one exquisite union.
Nessa felt free—entirely herself. With Ash, there were no judgments, no expectations; only an open canvas where she could paint her desires. Each gasp and moan became a note of their symphony, a testament to the love blossoming in quiet corners of their souls.
Suddenly, Nessa screamed out, her orgasm overtaking her. She was overwhelmed by the sensations coursing through her body. Her muscles contracted, her back arching as her toes curled. Her pussy was on fire, her juices spraying onto the bed.
Ash was not far behind. His climax came soon after, his manhood throbbing as his liquid erupted from the tip. His load filled her, his seed shooting deep inside her. He could feel his body shake, his eyes rolling back into his head. He had never experienced anything like it before.
They stayed like that for a few minutes, both recovering from their intense orgasms. Ash was stunned by what had just happened, his head swimming with thoughts and emotions. He had never been so turned on by anyone before. This was a first too.
Nessa was also still in shock. She couldn't believe how strong her feelings were. She had never been so turned on in her life. She couldn't help but crave more of the Star Champion. She wanted to explore his body even more. She couldn't get enough. But she tired herself out, the fatigue kicking in.
Nessa laid on her back, panting heavily as she looked up at Ash. She couldn't believe what had just happened. She had never felt so satisfied. She was still trembling, her body still tingling with pleasure.
"Nessa.." Ash uttered while looking at her.
"Star Champion..." Nessa replied, a smile forming on her face.
She was grateful to him, and she would continue to thank him as she did tonight. However, she knew she had to focus on the present. She had to make sure her gratitude was shown properly. She couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed, her cheeks flushed pink.
But, she didn't regret what she did. She was happy to show her appreciation to the Star Champion. That as all that mattered as she slept next to him, her body wrapped around his. She was content, and she would continue to be so.