Hello everyone, Mgunnels3 here, and welcome back to Ash's Unova Journey, my version. I'm going to get these out every couple of weeks. Aside from that, I had a family emergency last month with my grandmother, but I won't try to tell you all that's happening. You're here for the story, so I got more Pokémon capturing ones like Gengar, Greninja, Inciniroar, and Mimiku. With that said, I will also want to say while it may seem like Dewott will act out of character in this chapter, there's more than meets the eye. With that said, let's get this started.
Chapter 34: Reunions and Issues
"Human Speech"
"Pokemon Speech"
"The battle between Cameron and Tayler of the second 100 batch of the 300 trainers of the battle club is getting good," the announcer said as we see Cameron and his Dewott against Tayler and his Heatmor Virgil and Stephan have already won their battles in this group of trainers.
Meanwhile, Ash watched this battle as his Dewott was also watching, eyes widened, seeing who that Dewott was.
"Hey, Dewott, I noticed she looks a bit like you. Is Cameron's Dewott related to you by any chance?" Ash asked, making him nod.
"Yeah, I think that's my older sister I told you about. You know, the one I looked up to growing up. Whose has been there for me," Dewott said as the two of them saw that his sister was doing much better than expected in the battle, to which Ash nodded.
"You know I never asked you if you have more than just her regarding siblings," Ash asked Dewott, who shook his head at Ash.
"Yeah, her and a younger sister. I did have a friend who was like a brother. Still, I rather not talk about it bad memories," Dewott said to Ash. Ash was going to say something as the announcer called out.
"Heatmor is unable to battle Dewott wins." The ref announced the crowd went nuts as Cameron celebrated with his Dewott, making Ash's Dewott smile.
"She never changed female Dewotts; even my evolutionary lines for the females are more aggressive in battle than the males. She always plans things even when my older sister was training growing up," Dewott said as Ash nodded and was curious about what Dewott meant by that statement.
"Yeah, she showed it during that battle. You know that you two might face each other, right?" Ash asked, and his Dewott nodded.
"I know, and I'm aware that Servine is here as well and might have to, but right now, I'm not interested in him; as for my older sister, we male Dewott are born to be ready to face them in the battle family or not," Dewott said. Ash was about to say something but let it go as he could see hurt in his eyes and voice when talking about Trip's Servine. He sees Cameron and his Dewott walking towards the group as she notices Ash's Dewott and runs over to him.
"Well, if it isn't my baby brother, seeing you again is good. It looks like you found a good trainer here," Cameron's Dewott said, patting his head which Ash's Dewott liked, and wagging his tail but wishing that she would do that when they weren't with their trainers. According to Ash's translator, it was evident that she was the oldest as she was slightly bigger than Ash's Dewott and voice-wise.
"Come on, sis, not in front of our trainers, but I agree it's nice to see you again, and yeah, I joined Ash a few months back," Ash's Dewott said with determination.
"You should be proud of your brother. He's done a lot for the team since he joined," Pikachu told her as Cameron noticed that the two Dewotts knew each other.
"Taken that you know him, girl?" Cameron said, and she nodded.
"According to my translator, your Dewott is my Dewott's older sister, yet another thing we have in common here in this region, huh, Cameron," Ash said. As Cameron chuckled at this, his Dewott was curious about what Ash's Pikachu meant earlier, but the announcer was revealing the next batch of trainers for tomorrow's matches.
"The remaining trainers for tomorrow's matches are Trip vs. Matt, Misty vs. Daniel, Brock vs. Dino, Bianca vs. Luke, and Cillian vs. Burgandy."
Only a fraction of the trainers Misty noticed that her trainer had a creepy Patrat outfit. Still, she knew that she was determined to face off against him. It was also shown that Burgh and Georgia were in the later battle, not against each other. Ash noticed. Trip watched patiently and was ready to battle tomorrow. As Dewott saw who Trip was up against same goes with Pikachu.
"Say, isn't that Snivy's ex's trainer," Ash said Dewott nodded and growled at him.
"And another Pokémon of my past who I don't want to see, but it seems the battle of the siblings is happening. I have no issues with Matt, just his Servine," Dewott said, making Ash nod.
The group left and went to eat dinner for the competition, which was free for as long as the tournament was going on. As many of the trainers and their Pokémon were out, the Dewott siblings and Pikachu and Snivy, Emolga, and Zebstrika were all together Zebstrika, aka Stephan's, was friendlier than what its line used to be more aggressive and acting tough.
"Wow, you're more like Bliztle than what I've heard about,'"Snivy said as she ate her food Stephan's Zebstrika chuckled.
"It's only in battle we're more aggressive, but just because our trainers are rivals doesn't mean that I won't make friends," Stephan's Zebstrika said while nodding to what Snivy noted as the group heard another voice.
"Well, well, fancy seeing you here; it has been a while, Ms. Dewott," It was Matt's Servine talking towards Cameron's Dewott, to which she nodded.
"Feeling's the same here. What's it been since we started our journeys since we last saw each other," Cameron's Dewott said to Matt's Servine. He nodded as he noticed that Ash's Dewott was ignoring him, which Matt's Servine hissed.
"Humph, it Seem's like you compete as well," Matt's Servine said to Ash's Dewott as he sighed and tried to ignore him more.
"That's enough. You already caused issues the last time we saw you, and I thought we ended that problem," Ash's Snivy said, now annoyed by this.
"Yes, with you, it is Snivy, not for me. I couldn't stop him being around me," Matt's Servine said as he was interrupted.
"That's enough, brother. You've caused more grief and overstayed your welcome here," It was Trip's servine. However, the two were twins, and it was apparent who was the oldest of the two grass starters. Matt's servine was the of the two that, and Matt's Servine was shiny.
"I'm just leaving. I have nothing to say to you, little brother. See you tomorrow in our battle," as he left in a huff, which made Trip's Servine sigh.
"I appreciate the help, but that doesn't change much between us, Servine. I can still never forgive you," Dewott said to Trip's Servine.
"Huh? I'm not here to cause problems, Dewott. I was planning on trying to be friends again, and I just helped you guys out with him, so I think you shouldn't let that affect what I just did for you," Trip's servine said as Dewott shook his head.
"That part died when you broke your promise when we were kids. I was hoping not to see both of you again, let alone act like this," Ash's Dewott said with a hurt tone in his voice, not screaming, not anger but more hurt, which Trip's Servine noticed as Ash's Dewott left. He had a tear in his eye as Trip's Servine saw that something was up.
"To think that you two were considered brothers at one point, something must've happened the day I left and the day you two were playing to get him this made," Cameron's Dewott said, which Trip's Servine nodded.
"Wait a minute. You're the one Dewott mentioned that Dewott once called his brother?" Pikachu asked in shock, to which Trip's Servine nodded and sighed.
"It's a long story, and right now. I rather get to the bottom of this than talk about it, but if you want to know, my brother was the only sibling I have. Dewott has an only sister, the one you see here, and a younger sister. Now, if you excuse me, I have to find my brother. I have felt like he has something to do with this," As Trip's Servine left, Cameron's Dewott sighed.
"I figured jealousy was a part of this, originally, he also had a crush on me, but I beat him in battle and told him not to bother," Cameron's Dewott said. Ash overheard and was concerned about it. Still, he knew better than to mettle in Pokémon's affairs but was willing to be there for his Dewott when that day came for him to tell Ash what happened. Trip's Servine caught up with his brother.
"STOP, RIGHT THEIR BROTHER," Trip's Servine said now with more anger and panting from running.
"Oh great, what do you want now? I've left them alone as you asked, or is it about Dewott, or should I tell your so-called little brother you see him as" Matt's Servine hissed back.
"You know very well how much we saw each other like that, especially since our parents don't have the same trainer, now tell me what you did or said to make him hate me so much. Yes, I was arrogant, but I was still concerned about him. Or is this about his sister beating you and dumping you like Snivy?" Trip's Servine said as his brother humphed at this
.
"You sure like to show it if you think I was getting back at Dewott because of his sister. We had a deal about being a couple if I could beat her in battle, that is, and I lost, aside from that. I'm not telling you anything about my issues with her brother. But if you are that dedicated to finding out, you'll have to beat me tomorrow in battle. I'll tell you what I can. Still, you really should be more focused on your real family and not a friend that you pretend to be your brother," he walked off steaming, leaving Trip's Servine shocked by what had happened to him since he last saw him.
Matt's Servine continued walking back to the hotel his trainer was in before noticing someone watching him.
"It seems like he's more interested in Dewott than his family. Typical reaction from a Pokémon whose friends with a trainer like that," Buizel said as that caught Matt's Servine's attention.
"Come on out, who are you, and what do you know about this," Matt's Servine asked as a familiar Buizel came out; it was Team Rocket's.
"I know that type of trainer and seen what they do to families of Pokémon, separate them from them or turn them against them," Buizel said as he got to Matt's Servine's head. "I've been watching you for a long time, my Servine friend: pitting the lab against Dewott to get back at your brother, fighting dirty back in the day, jealousy more like hatred," Buizel said as Buizel was getting to Matt's Servine's emotions and was making fair points.
"But what do you mean by taking families away and pitting them against each other?" He asked with an angry tone in his voice which Buizel snickered.
"Well, what has happened earlier says it all for the latter. Your brother is more focused on retaining his friendship with Dewott, even if it means going against you. The only family he has outside of his parents, and from the sounds, you have a part in why those two are strained relationship," Buizel said as Servine clenched his leafy stub of hands as he wondered how he figured that out as Buizel continued.
"I know this for a fact because it happened to me. My younger brother, that trainer of Dewott's, captured him, and I found out that he rarely talks about him, even capturing my closest friend. What makes you think he won't betray your trust as a family member?" Buizel asked as he let out a dark aura hitting Matt's Sevine, manipulating a bit. Matt's Servine hated to admit it, but Buizel was right, as his brother wasn't interested in him.
"You're stronger than you think, but you can get stronger. Your trainer is weak, and if you lose tomorrow, I will show you why not join my trainers and get stronger. You have until after tomorrow's match. I'll watch my team not interfere with the tournament, which doesn't mean we can't recruit Pokémon. We've had our eye on you for the last few weeks, and I've had it for the last few years since I've been with them. We older siblings must look out for each other," Buizel said as he left Matt's Servine speechless.
"I'll leave you to your thoughts, but you know I'm right," Buizel said, walking past him. Matt's Servine looks down. Is he telling the truth? Was he not as strong? Sure, he lost to Ash's Pikachu a few months back, but would Matt's Servine abandon his trainer or stay with him? But Buizel's manipulation was forcing him to the last thoughts as he hissed at this and left.
Meanwhile, Dewott is at the lake on the outskirts of Nimbassa town, now more upset than ever.
"Stupid Servine, why are you still interested in rekindling our friendship? You broke one of the promises you made back when we were kids," Dewott said as he took what looked like a stone half of one out of his fur.
"This stone is one of our promises. Why bother keeping this thing? Not like he'll keep that promise when he already broke one a long time ago," as he gripped the said rock with a tear. "The only reason I still hold on to that thing is that some part of me feels like something, but I don't know what to do."
Dewott was crying as he put it under his fur Ash's Dewott got up and left. Little did Ash's Dewott know it. Still, Ash was watching from a distance letting Dewott be. On the top of the tree was Trip's Servine, who heard everything Dewott said and was upset.
"He's still kept it as well, not that I blame him for not wanting to get rid of it, especially what had happened to him, but I'll get to the bottom of it tomorrow and make things right," Trip's Servine noticed that Ash was watching this and was concerned about his Pokémon. He smiled and said.
"He picked a kind and respectful trainer. We'll get to the bottom of this; please have faith in me, my little brother; I'm getting closer to figuring out what happened between you and me, Dewott," Trip Servine said as he took his leave.
As the next day came, as the first battle was about to begin, Trip vs. Matt as Trip's Servine explained his concerns about his twin brother. He nods after letting him finish after hearing this through his translator.
"I understand your concern about both Ash's Dewott and torn about your brother, but whatever happens, I hope things can work out between the three of you," Trip said, which Servine nodded with a smile.
"Will the two competitors come to the battlefield," The announcer says as the two trainers arrive at their respective trainer's boxes. However, something about Matt's Servine was even more off than usual. He was angrier and had hatred toward his brother. He was determined to win this battle as Buizel in the upper stands was watching this, smirking.
"Seems like he's made his decision. Regardless of who wins or loses this battle, I'll win by having him on my team," Buizel said as Matt's Servine noticed him in the stands and nodded.
"Now for the first battle of the final 100 trainers of the battle club."The crowd watched in anticipation. "From Nuvema Town, a trainer determined to be the strongest trainer in Unova Trip," The crowd cheered as Ash, his Dewott, and his sister Cameron's Dewott watched this on the sidelines.
The only reason why Ash's Dewott was watching this was to see how much stronger Trip's Servine had come since he, too, had gotten stronger since they last saw each other.
"In the other corner from Castellia city. Matt is a boy who dreams of being a Pokémon master and is determined to win at all costs." As the crowd cheered as both the Services went to the battlefield, it was easy for the public and the ref to tell which Servine was, both size and looks-wise, mostly looks-wise towards Trip's Servine as if he was showing signs of evolving appearance-wise.
Buizel smirked at hearing the win-at-all-costs part. "Oh, it'll cost you if you lose today, my friend," Buizel said. That'll be interesting as he watched as he saw Trip's and Matt's Servine was determined to win no matter the cost.
Things are getting interesting as the battle between the two starters is about to begin. What happened between Ash's Dewott and Trip's Servine? Why is Buizel interested in Matt's Servine? And will Ash and Trip's starters get along again?
Stay tuned.
And I am Done with this chapter. Yes, it is short and only a little to add information. The tournament isn't just about Ash and Co in terms of Ash's Dewott and Trip's Servine. Battling is closing things up on Dewott's story and gives closure. Buizel, just because Team Rocket isn't involved doesn't mean that Buizel won't be shown during this. Misty and Brock's battles will be in a chapter after the next one together. I still have plans for this tournament, so see you guys next time as Trip vs. Matt will happen, and yes, I had to look up his name since it's been a long time since I wrote chapter 23. See you guys next time.