It is a beautiful morning as our Hero Ash Ketchum, travels onto a new path. A path that will lead him surely the right way too his next gym battle! After winning his second gym badge: The Cascade bade! Our hero is more pump and excited for his next victory. Along the way and meeting up with our hero, we see that he is already accepting Pokemon battles from other trainers he comes across on his journey.
"Pikachu quick dodge out of the way and counter with Quick Attack!" Commanded Ash. Watching his partner rolling out of the way from a Rattata tackle attack then counter it. With his quick attack sending the Pokemon flying over the fields and in front of a young boy who had his mouth open in shock. "Great now finish it with a Thunder shock!" Ash announced with Glee pumping his arm upward.
"Pikachu!" The electric mouse folded his arms close to his body and began sparking his cheek patches. Causing the boy on the other end of where Ash is standing; telling Rattata to hurry up and get out of the way. Only it was too late as the Rattata received a heavy blow from Pikachu thunder shock! Causing it to screech and scream lightly in pain then wobbles a bit from being dizzy.
"Aww…Rattata return!" The boy called out and thrust the normal type's Pokeball. With a red beam touching it and sucking the rat Pokemon back inside. "You did great Rattata take a good break", the boy then faces at Ash. Watching him hugging Pikachu close after he leap into his arms and begins nuzzling the trainer. Buneary is also cheering and congratulating Pikachu on a great job as she blushes lightly, cuddling herself against Pikachu after he jumped off from Ash arms, allowing the raven hair boy to shake hands with the boy. "I have to say you're really strong!" The boy smiled.
"Well I wouldn't go that far", Ash mused out while chuckling lightly "your Rattata was pretty awesome, keep it up and you might beat me someday." Ash somewhat gloated with respect. He then pulls out his jacket to show his badges.
"Oh wow you won two badges!" The boy exclaimed and then grins widely "that is impressive no wonder you beat me!" He chuckle and getting Ash rub his head sheepishly. Being a bit too cocky for his good or more of having a big ego. After defeating Misty at the Cerulean gym as well winning two badges without losing once…the boy has begun to think him and his Pokemon are a strong team.
"Yup it wasn't easy let me tell you! Right Pikachu, Buneary?" Ash stated looking down at the two Pokemon. Which Pikachu happily thrust a paw up into the air getting a big ego himself, despite not fighting Misty at the gym? But is very confident in his own abilities after he and Ash manage to win about thirty battles today!
"Buneary, bun, bun!" cheered Buneary who is rapidly bouncing and hopping around Ash. Making the two trainers to laugh happily. Only for Ash to turn his gesture at the kid who raised a hand looking to say something important.
"You know Ash…you and your Pokemon should compete in this upcoming Pokemon battle festival!" The boy announced watching the trainer in front of him tilt his head confusingly. Making the youngster to beam brightly "yeah I can guess what you're thinking, how can there be a Pokemon battle festival out here right?" Getting a nod from Ash, had the kid rubbing a finger under his nose. "Well then be glad to tell ya! This Pokemon battle festival happens every once a month between the daycare center and Cerulean city." The boy then moved his hand outward thumbing in the direction of the city. "It is said that a mysterious Pokemon from long ago: came to help out some settlers who were building Cerulean city at the time. Managed to come and helped out the settlers from a deadly Pokemon called a Rhydon!"
The boy continued the tale as Ash and his Pokemon began imaging the scene playing out in their heads. With these workers running, fleeing from this Rhydon that apparently began rampaging. "Because of this Rhydon and its trouble making ways. Wanted to claim the land as its territory and destroyed everything in its path, making sure nothing is left behind. Only", the imagery then showed a silhouette of a person and a Pokemon. "It was challenged by a strange wandering person and their Pokemon. Who went and challenged the Rhydon, defeating it and scaring the massive Pokemon away!" As the imagery then shows the person and their Pokemon, being praised and thankful for protecting the workers and carpenters.
"OH wow that sounds SO COOL!" Ash exclaimed loudly with stars twinkling in his eyes. "Which Pokemon did the person use to stop the Rhydon!?" Ash then got a bit closer to the kids face. Earning a nervous smile from the boy and raising his hands in defense. "Was it a Charizard, maybe a Blastoise?!"
"Neither of them", the boy stated making Ash to blink his eyes. He then back away from the kid with eyes blinking. "In fact the Pokemon he used to fight against Rhydon was actually a normal type Pokemon called: Furret!" and then the youngster pupils shook violently from Ash and his Pokemon stepping back and screaming 'what' at the information. Making the youngster to hiss a bit rubbing his ear with a finger.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa there is no way and I mean 'NO' way that person could have beaten a Rhydon with a Furret! Even when evolved they don't have that kind of strength to doing so!" Ash argued with this information; noticing his outburst did not bothered the kid at all. Who chuckled and laugh at the reaction he and his Pokemon partners were giving. "You…are joking right?"
"Pikachu?" both Pikachu and Ash asked at the same time. Making the youngster to chuckle and shook his head.
"Nope not at all…" The youngster then sweat dropped. "Of course it might have been a Furret since that…makes more obvious sense for the Pokemon at the time be fully evolve. That took on the Rhydon…" he then move aside and points in the direction of where the festival is being held. "If you want proof and wanting to enter this contest? Then why not go and check it out yourself Ash", he then turn pump both arms in excitement. "I have no doubt you could win this festival with flying colors! Especially having two gym badges on ya!
Ash snicker and nods having a new found determination building up inside of him. "No question about it", he then looks down at an equally excited Pikachu and Buneary. "Shall we take on the contest Pikachu and claim some more victories?" watching his buddy nodding and Buneary doing the same. The two of them hops up onto Ash's shoulders with Buneary, standing up fully and holding onto the side of his hat. With one paw out forward in fashion of let's follow that road!
"Cool then better hurry the signs up end around 2pm, you only got five minutes to get there." The youngster than watches Ash freaking out a bit and ready to run ahead. Only to stop and quickly thanked the boy about this festival and why it was created. Dashing off with his partners with great haste; as the youngster waved them off shouting out his goodbyes and telling them good luck in the tournament.
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Chapter 10: Ways of the Pokemon league! Ash vs. Robert!
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Flyers, paper flags and triangle multi-color shape flags were hanging and flapping gently against the warm breeze. White rope and strings holding them up and being connected by two separate trees; being right in front of a large wooden archway leading into the much hyped festival that is taking place right now. With many different kind of Pokemon stands and shacks selling different kind of merchandises, tools and Pokemon chow for wandering trainers that can buy food for their Pokemon. Having them out of their Pokeball and enjoy the bright and amazing energy the small town like area is giving off.
Children of different ages and sizes were running around the open fields and spacious village. Playing and having fun with their Pokemon. Some being wild Meowths which had Pikachu and Ash to disdain of the Pokemon. But not entirely hating its species considering of a certain nefarious team Rocket: Jessie, James and Meowth who are constantly hunting the boy down. Trying their best and hardest to steal Pikachu away from the boy. So this way they can present it too their boss, probably to impress him and get a big reward for stealing a powerful Pikachu! Which no way Ash will allow it nor will he give his buddy towards that awful syndicate. They treat Pokemon badly and from the sounds of it only sees these wonderful creatures? Means of making money out of them and selling them off into the black market!
The boy continued walking down the dirt road making up this nice and quaint town of the people. Laughing and chuckling at some of the Pokemon who are enjoying themselves; playing with some of these children. Even some Pokemon he never seen or heard of…too bad he can't use his Pokemon and catch some of them right now. No, it wouldn't be fair for the children and the people who seems to co-exist with the wild Pokemon.
"Bun!" Buneary suddenly yipped out with a happy tone. Pointing and gently bouncing on Ash's shoulder. Wanting him to take a look at what it is she is pointing at. Making the boy to pause and then turn his attention at what Buneary is looking at? Along with Pikachu doing the same thing and smiled with a happy cha: as the thing they were staring at is a statue depicting of the person and his Furret who took on the Rhydon and drove it away from harming anymore people.
"Oh wow this must be the person and his Furret that fought against the Rhydon!" The boy mused out with a chuckle. With the statue of this person seemingly to be that of an adult, with his one arm stretched out pointing in a posture of ordering Furret. With said Pokemon statue down on all fours ready for action and to taking commands from its owner. Ash stepped forward a bit to get a good reading on what appears to be a plate? "Hmm…to honoring the Furret trainer that help protecting our fine village from the rampaging Rhydon. May the people of the future who look upon the statue and this very festival to honor their bravery of defeating such a powerful Pokemon!" The plate read out. Making Ash to standing back upright and resting his arms on his waist smiling.
"They must've been really amazing…" He muttered out and then felt Pikachu and Buneary hopping down from his shoulders. Getting up close to the statue of the Furret and pretending to pose in similar fashion as the statue Pokemon. Making Ash to chuckle and laugh playfully "you guys look great in that pose! Just like Furret!"
"They sure do and have to say I'm surprise how healthy they look young man." Announced what sounded like an elderly voice. Walking and approaching the boy from behind getting Ash, to turn around and then smiles lightly. "Hi there young man I see you are admiring the statue of the famous wandering trainer and his Pokemon." The man asks while placing his cane in front of him. Chuckling and laughing lightly at how Ash's Pokemon, continued to pose and making battle ready faces to look more intimidating. Having the old man to rub and scratch lightly on his chin with an eye smile "so young trainer are you here to celebrate with us?"
Ash chuckle and shook his head lightly while rubbing the back of his black hair, moving his hat up and down. "Actually originally I wasn't going to sir." He then moved a hand forward and turning it into a fist. "But I did heard about there being a Pokemon tourney here? To celebrate the famous battle between him and Furret fight, against a Rhydon!" Exclaimed the boy and then gently flinched forward from feeling Buneary and Pikachu hopping up onto his back and shoulders.
Letting out their species cries and nuzzling on the boy cheeks. The old man who is adjusting his brown vest and white long sleeve shirt underneath. The old man then look up towards the trees surrounding the village, feeling and letting the warm air blowing gently against him. Enjoying the way of how the bushes and leaves on the trees rustled, shook and danced within the whipping winds that were blowing by them. Even window chimes were dancing and making beautiful noises from the winds hitting them!
Heck even some of the Pokemon who were playing and running around the village? Are enjoying the nice and warm evening day. With a few of them happily dancing and hopping in place, with a few of them just lazing about and sleeping on couple of the shelves and counters with some of the shops.
"Uh…you alright sir?" Ash spoke up a little concern of the old man. Loosing himself in thought and just standing there not saying a word. Is definitely concerning Ash greatly and even making his Pokemon, feeling a bit nervous around him, Ash then smiled when he sees the old man breathing in lightly and exhaling out smiling down at them.
"Sorry for the worry just enjoying the evening breeze." The old man then smiled and directed his arm towards the town "well then if you want to enter and compete the small tourney we are having? Then might as well follow me and I'll take you there." He stated and gently wraps an arm around the boy's shoulders. Taking Ash deeper into the small town of his where the excitement and volume becoming quite loud once they've entered. "So is there anything you want to learn about that trainer? Or possibly the rules we have here during the Pokemon battles?"
"Of course!" Ash exclaimed with a big smile while raising a hand "how was that trainer able to fend off against the Rhydon!?" Ash threw his arm out when asking this. "I have never heard of a normal type taking out a Rock type like Rhydon!" it was really confusing for Ash. He never thought a Pokemon like Furret could even take on or stand up to a Rhydon? Considering how powerful and strong they are compared to it.
Having the old man laughing and chuckling at the excitement Ash is having or more of disbelief about a Furret. Defeating a fully evolved Pokemon like Rhydon, even though Furret itself is fully evolved Pokemon. "Well that there my young man…" he then pause and quickly laugh "or forgotten to introduce myself, name Stan and you?" Stan introduced himself quickly while throwing his cane upward and then back down with each clack and tap on the ground.
"Oh right", Ash chuckled "my name is Ash Ketchum! This here is my buddy Pikachu and Buneary." The boy moved a hand towards each Pokemon. With Pikachu twitching and wiggling his ears saying hello to the old man. While Buneary happily eye smiled and waves her paws towards the man in her usual happy hello!
"Ah hello there you three", Stan then faces forward raising a hand up. "Anyway like I was saying: how Furret was able to defeat the Rhydon young man. Is because this Furret who traveled with this wanderer knew how to use water and fighting type moves Giving the Furret the advantage to stopping and defeating or…" he chuckled wanting to readdress his statement. "More of scaring off the Rhydon from harming the people and carpenters at the time. Being the first Pokemon and People too stopping such a juggernaut, not even the people at the time had partners with them. That were strong enough to face this Pokemon!"
Hearing how the Furret was able to learn water and fighting type moves. Amazed the young Pokemon master to be including Pikachu and Buneary. Who were amazed to hear how this Pokemon is able to learn such moves! "Really, Furret knew how to use water type Pokemon moves and even fighting type moves?!" Ash exclaimed in somewhat disbelief and then crosses his arms "no way am I buying that! There is no way", he swung his arms away from his chest closing his eyes "a normal type Pokemon like that could even learn other types attacks."
Earning a chuckle from Stan as he shook his head left and right. While looking up "you'll be surprise what type of moves. Pokemon can or can't learn while training and doing battle against one another…" he then smirk and shifted his gaze towards Ash. "But then again Normal type Pokemon can almost if not, learn every single type of moves that exists." The man then shrug his shoulders. Getting Ash to open one eye curiously at him and then rested his arms down to his sides. Staring up at 'is that true' fashion and then widened his eyes greatly, stepping back in pure shock when the man nodded his head.
"Now as for the rules for the Pokemon mini-tournament? You are only allowed to register one Pokemon and compete against three other Trainers. Who will also only register one Pokemon from their party, to determine and earn the ranks of being honor of becoming just as strong as the wanderer trainer! Who came and saved everyone from the Pokemon!" He explained and informed the young boy while looking down at Ash. "And some time we give out prizes to the winner of the mini-tournament."
Making Ash, Pikachu and Buneary to blink their eyes and then smiled when Ash asks "really wow what is the prize?" he was curious on the account he did not know. They give out prizes in these tournament; he figured just having the honor of being crowned or…at least being told the trainer and their Pokemon shares the same determination and strength that of the Wanderer trainer and his Furret friend? Though Ash got even more excited when he was told of one of the prizes.
"Well six months ago we gave out year supplies of Pokemon protein. To the champion of the mini-tournament." Stan began while looking up in thought and hums with both eyes closed. "Then two months after that, we gathered and saved enough donation money to help us. Expand and build a small stadium to make things easier for us", he explained while moving a hand towards Ash. Moving his fingers around in a way of saying. How messy things were when they had no stadium, to take the Pokemon battles in "to have control and make certain no Pokemon attacks. Might accidentally destroy our stands and houses." He chuckled and getting some laughter from Ash as they continued walking forward and reaching what seems to be a small line in front of a reception stand?
Making Ash to blink his eyes curiously at the two people standing in line…looking to be very familiar? Especially their outfits and clothing. Only way he couldn't tell if they were 'those' two is because of what looks to be an Eevee running and happily circling around what appears to be a boy. Wearing what appears to be a completely orange long sleeve shirt with black sleek-like long pants with blue stripes going down on the sides. While wearing what seems to be a new fashioned Pokemon league hat?
"The tournament then was a prize money of 30k Poke' dollars to whoever win and who knows what the prize might be this time around." Stan finished while stopping next to Ash, prompting the boy to stop as well. "Alright then Ash here we are", the man then points at the line in front of them "that there is the signup sheets. I wish you the best of luck and hope you put on a great show! As for me", he then begins heading out and waving his arm up into the air "I need to make sure the prize doesn't run away on us, while we get things prepared! See ya and happy battling!"
Unaware to Ash and Stan while they were passing by a food stand. Three peeping ears were listening in onto their conversation, causing one of the people with an extremely long red hair reaching down to her legs to cackle lightly "James, Meowth did you hear what I heard coming from that man?" it was Team Rocket!
"I certainly did Jessie it sounds like there is going to be an amazing prize. Containing possibly a Pokemon for whoever wins the tournament." Whispered James while shifting his gaze at the woman. Who nodded back "what do you think we should do Jess? Be goody two shoes and enter the tournament and win the Pokemon? Or steal it from the stands?"
"The way how you two battle with your Pokemon? You both will lose right away in the first rounds!" Joked the Meowth who laughed quietly and dustings off his charm on his head. Getting James and Jessie to glare at the Pokemon and promptly punches him in the head. Facing forward ignoring the lumps and dazed the Pokemon is.
"Much as I hate to agree with the disrespectful cat. We might lose against the twerp if he and we were first to battle." Jessie stated while taking a sip of her drink from the cup. Lifting up to her mouth and tilting it to get the substance down her mouth. Then lets out a happy gasp only to then sweat drop "especially with his Pikachu constantly zapping us and blasting us away."
"Well Jessie we could always steal the Pokemon!" James exclaimed lifting a finger up and smirking towards the two of them. Making the woman to blink her attention at him "think about it while they are so busy battling and beating each other Pokemon to a pulp! We can get in snag the prize awarding Pokemon and their tired out Pokemon!" The man giggled out while the two of the smiling goofs grabs one another hands.
"And before they could even react or respond to us! We team rocket will be out of the stadium before they know it! With the prize and the victors Pokemon!" Glee the woman as she begins snickering and laughing historically "and no way will the twerp even dare try to harm us! Not with the victors Pokemon in our grasp!"
"Yeah and maybe we can even get his Pikachu during the commotion!" the recovered Meowth stated while hopping up and grabbing onto Jessie and James shoulders. With wide scary grin on their faces and then quickly switching their facial expressions to that of determination and promise of trouble "watch out you fools. Team Rocket will be blinding you with our styles!"
"Robbing you blind of your Pokemon too!" Both Jessie and James exclaimed as the two gotten up from their stools and were about to run off. Only for all three of them to be grabbed from the shop owner, who stretched her arms out towards their neck collars and slams them back onto the stool. Forcing the three of them to turn their head and sweat drop at the scary look, the hefty chef has on her face.
"I do hope you three were hoping to pay the food. You all scarfed down without question or even ordering from my store." Bellowed the hefty woman, tapping one of her fingers against her muscle toned arms. Getting team rocket to look at one another with blinking eyes and the facing back at her with collective grins.
"Uhh…well you see the thing is?" Meowth began with a sheepish chuckle. With James and Jessie speaking up next for the Pokemon with their own sheepish chuckles. All saying at once "we…don't have any money?"
"Think it will be alright if we leave you an I.O.U?" James suggested. Only for the three of them to start screaming in fear and tries to run away quickly. Only for the hefty woman grabbing them once more and throwing them right inside of her shack. Fire burning through her eyes and grinding her teeth angrily, forcing the three goons to huddle and hug each other in pure fear!
"Oh no you don't, I don't care if you can't pay or not! No one and I mean no one goes off swindling me of food on a special event like this. Thinking they can get away of not paying off their bills! You three are going to work it off until I say you are done!" and everyone outside of the shack and those who were walking past it. All had collective sweat drops and somewhat frightful look on their faces. Hearing what sounded like screams of terror and shouting of no's coming out of the shack of the woman. Only for the crowd to ignore it completely and continued on with their lives.
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Back with Ash, Pikachu and Buneary the three of them were standing behind the small line to the registration sign ups. For trainers who wanted to come and compete in the mini-tournament, to see who can earn the title of becoming the strongest trainer. Too that of the wanderer trainer and his Furret who came and save this very village from certain destruction the Rhydon almost caused many years ago.
The Eevee who is running and happily bouncing about and even rolling around on the ground, perked his ears upward and quickly hops onto his paws. Barking and yipping up at Pikachu and Buneary asking them if they wanted to play. Getting a nod from the two of them and immediately hops off from the boy's shoulders and begins chasing the excited Pokemon around the registration stands and peoples chair "Easy Eevee don't bother the people here alright!" shouted the boy in front of Ash. Making him to widen his eyes and realizing who that voice belong too and then widened his eyes even further when the girl in front of the boy?
With that sun hat of hers and wearing the same clothing as Leaf, and is Leaf! Turned her head lightly at the boy behind her with a giggle "oh come on Robert you know how Eevee gets when he sees Pokemon. HE always wants to", she then pause her sentence and then hum. Leaning further to the right and seeing who was behind Robert, had the girl smiling brightly! "HEY IT'S ASH! Ash it is great seeing you again, man how long has it been!"
This outburst caused Robert to step to the left from Leaf from her sudden outburst. And then whip his attention behind him then smiled brightly of who it was "whoa Ash I didn't expect seeing you here!" The boy exclaimed and getting a happy chuckle from the boy. As the two of them face one another and begin pounding and punching their fist up then down, and then fist pump at the end. "How is you're journey coming along? Hope you have caught some impressive Pokemon!" Robert asked with a chuckled.
Earning some giggles from the girl "yeah we were somewhat worried you may never gotten out of Pallet town!" Leaf teased out and rests a hand on Robert's shoulders in somewhat loving manner. Watching and enjoying the confuse expression the boy is wearing as of now, about to ask why is that? Only to then growled and turn his hands into fist "because Gary oak last time we ran into. Might say you would probably never get past even the first route. Without running home crying to your mother", Leaf then tilted her head cutely having her long brown hair, rub and slide against her back. "Of course Robert and I told him off and said, you will definitely get past route 1."
Which Ash couldn't help but smile and rubs the back of his head ready to speak. Only to then deadpan when Leaf backed away from Robert and shrugs her arms with both eyes closed. "OF course without first getting bruised, battered and possibly injured. But I knew you could handle something like that, since you always do get hurt!" she teased out and grunts when Robert elbowed her. Getting even some more fits of laughter from the girl. While Robert sighs and shook his head, shrugging his arms only to then smile at Ash.
"Well anyway we were right as you are here now!" Robert stated and then blink his eyes when Ash, who was about to retort only to brighten his smile and steps forward with the biggest smile of his life. "Yeah what is it?" Robert asked with blinking eyes and then watches the boy open his jacket.
"Well before I do tell you guys of the Pokemon I have, I want to show you the gym badges I've managed to get and won during my journey!" Ash informed while showing his Boulder badge and Cascade badge. "I'm competing for the Pokemon league and already I managed to win two gym badges!" he then chuckled and begins rubbing the back of his hat. "Of course they weren't easy to get, but I feel like me and my Pokemon are getting stronger! That the rest of the gyms will become easy!"
"Really…" Robert slowly said with a small concern grin "um sure Ash. But I don't think things will keep getting easy. Especially with that kind of thinking", joked the boy and lightly laughs a bit. Only to then grunt and turn his head down at the ground, noticing a Pikachu had bumped into him and begins rubbing his head quickly: he then looks up at Robert and gotten the biggest smile plastered on his face. "Heh is this you're Pokemon Ash?" Robert asked while bending down and picking up Pikachu from the ground.
Tickling and rubbing the electric mouse stomach. Getting the Pokemon to giggle and laugh happily from the tickling sensation coursing through his body. Earning a smile from Ash while wrapping his hands behind his head. "Yup that is my starter Pokemon and best friend! Though, never have I seen Pikachu smiled so brightly before?" Said a confused Ash blinking his eyes, noticing how extremely happy Pikachu is around Robert? Then again and if he recalled back when they were children…most if not every Pokemon they have seen or met during Professor Oaks Pokemon camping trip? None of the wild Pokemon would ever leave the poor teenager in front of him alone, always wanting to be near him or playing with the boy.
Buneary got Ash out from his thoughts and stared down at the rabbit. Then laugh loudly from the pouting face she is having, wiggling and waving her arms up at Robert. Only to be then picked up by Leaf, who figured is better than nothing. Laughing and nuzzling against the girls chest. "Aw you are such a cutie!" Leaf squealed out and playfully tossed her up and down in her arms "never have I seen such a cute Pokemon ever!" Leaf then looks at Ash, grunting a bit and closing her left eye. From the Buneary moving up her shoulder and pressing her cheek against the girls own cheek. "Is she yours too Ash and where the heck did you get her?" Leaf was now curious if she could go and catch herself a Buneary now!
They are very rare and hard to find here in Kanto! Making her jealous of the boy being able to find this little Pokemon. Before he could answer to Leaf's question, he let out a 'whoa' when Eevee from earlier who saw Robert and Leaf were being occupied by Buneary and Pikachu? Decided that Ash needed a Pokemon to hold and promptly hops into his arms, letting out a cute squeak of his name. Then purrs from Ash happily petting his head "yeah Leaf Buneary is one of my Pokemon. But I want to know", Ash then lifts Eevee up a bit and has him looking down at him. Wiggling his paws cutely and wagging his tail happily "who this Pokemon belong too. He is quite adorable in a sense of the word." Joked the boy.
"Oh he belongs to me", Robert then happily toss Pikachu forward in a jump. With Eevee doing the same by jumping out of Ash's hands and right into Roberts. With Pikachu landing on Ash's shoulders "surprisingly my Mom at the time prepared a Pokemon for me, right as I was leaving to Oak's lab." Robert then sweat drop from Ash's mouth hanging down. "Eevee…was my birthday present as a surprise!" Robert then chuckled rapidly in embarrassment as he scratches the back of his head.
Ash though quickly got out of his stupor and smiled "well I guess it kind of make sense now thinking about it." He then leans forward with one arm out "considering that is when Gary, I and then Leaf were all going to receive our Pokemon!" Getting a nod from Leaf and Robert. Only to then laughed when Eevee, promptly crawled on top of Robert's shoulder. Wobbling a bit and trying to keep his balance, in a way to sitting on his shoulders like Pikachu. To then yelp when he slip but quickly gets caught by Robert "adventurous huh?" Ash stated with a soft tone.
"Little to adventurous", Robert then helps Eevee back onto his shoulders. Petting it and scolding the little guy about trying to climb on him like that. But not at all discourage of being scolded.
"Robert and I think Eevee caught a little too much of his mother's Jolteon personality." Leaf spoke up while placing Buneary down on the ground. Watching the giggling rabbit moving her way over and behind Ash, lightly tugging on his leg looking back at the two trainers. Leaf then grunted lightly when she stood up again smiling "there were times where we had to chase or search for the little guy. Running off into the bushes or chasing down some Pokemon." She then scratches under the normal types chin, getting the little guy to lean more and more against her finger. "But we forgive him isn't that right Eevee, oh that is right you like having your chin scratched!" cooed the girl.
Making Robert and Ash to chuckle lightly with the Pokemon yipping and barking at the girl. "Makes me wonder who spoils the Pokemon." Robert softly said while shaking his head. As once again Leaf takes Eevee from Robert's shoulder, petting and scratching its tummy enjoying it greatly. "So anyway Ash…what kind of", Robert then got interrupted when Ash spoke first. Making the boy to blink his emerald eyes lightly then sweat drops.
"So if Eevee was your surprised gift from you're mother? Then does that mean you never got Bulbasaur?" Ash wanted to know if Robert left Oak's lab without getting his starter Pokemon. "If you did gotten the Bulbasaur and Eevee!? Then why did you not let another trainer get it huh!"
"Whoa, whoa easy Ash", Robert defended himself while raising his hands. "I got Eevee right after receiving Bulbasaur and on my way out of Pallet town." He then sighs moving a hand up to his forehead. "My mom was being a mom Ash and didn't wanted me to get upset. If I couldn't get my starter Pokemon." The boy then harden his look at the boy. Causing Ash to step back lightly "and if I knew she was going to give me Eevee! I would have left Bulbasaur back at Oak's lab, but it was too late to doing so." His posture then change one to being sheepish. "Actually…"
Then Leaf spoke up with a giggle and wide grin as she bopped her head on Robert's head. "The trainer who actually came to receive the Bulbasaur, on that exact day? Actually told Robert and I that Oak has another prepared for him all the while encouraging him, to keep both Bulbasaur and Eevee!" She then faces at Ash with a big smile "despite Robert constantly telling and saying to the trainer how he would happily give Bulbasaur too her! Only that-"
"The Bulbasaur got attached to me so quickly it didn't want to separate from me…" Robert then hang his head down with a bashful chuckle "that and didn't help the trainer then said. How Eevee and Bulbasaur would make an excellent team."
Ash who almost accused Robert of being selfish and taking both Pokemon his own. Is now feeling like a big jerk…here is a boy. Who would've given Bulbasaur to the trainer only to be told by said trainer: of professor Oak has some more starters ready for new trainers and even told Robert. From what Leaf is saying would break Bulbasaur heart if it didn't go with the boy.
"Sorry Robert about", Ash was about to apologize only to get a hand on his hat. Then followed by rough rubbing by a fist. A trait Ash still remembered Robert doing to him, back when they were younger. Especially with the boy trying to apologize for something he almost accused someone.
"Ash I would probably do the same", Robert then chuckled only to yelp lightly when Eevee hops back onto his shoulders. Forcing the boy to bounce forward a bit and then stood up right, glaring playfully at the Pokemon. Then gets licked on the face by it "Eevee…anyway what I was about to ask." Robert began facing back at the boy. "I was going to ask what kind of Pokemon you have caught. But seeing how we're next to signing up. Think it will be better to showing me", the teen announced while facing forward and walking up to the registration desk.
"I would like to enter Eevee and I please?" Robert told the woman who nodded and smiled. Making Robert to blush lightly from how cute Eevee is behaving, while wrapping around the boy's neck and behaving like a scarf for him giving a light squeak of his name.
"Oh what a darling the Pokemon is! Sure thing honey you will be position three in the tourney. The battle will begin in exact one hour from now." The girl informed the boy and those behind him. Robert bowed and moved aside and let's Ash sign up next "alright young man will you be registering that cute Pikachu?"
"Pi-", Pikachu was about to announced his name and nod at the girl. Only to nearly collapse and fell down onto the ground in a goofy fashioned with Buneary squeaking out in fear. Hopping down and checking over to seeing if the electric mouse is okay.
"Nope I will actually be registering my Lucario." Ash then smiles down at Pikachu "I figured since Pikachu already had a fight with that youngster. He would need some rest." He informed the woman who nodded and is shock to hearing of a Lucario.
"Pii…Pikachu…" groaned the electric mouse as he closes his eyes. Sighing out depressingly on the account he is raring to go and keep fighting on today! Not at all is he tired…but then again wouldn't be good if Lucario did not get more battle experience. Like Ninetails during her gym battle with Misty, must've gained a lot of experience from defeating her Starmie. So guess…it is only fair if Lucario experience her real first tourney. He then plop his body fully on the ground and getting a light kiss on the cheek from Buneary. Letting him know that she is there for him and Ash is looking out for his health "Pikachu…"
Xxx
"Come on out everyone and say hello to some friends of mine!" Ash cried out tossing all of his pokeball into the air. With them bursting open and releasing a white glow out onto the ground, revealing each and every Pokemon one by one in the open but somewhat lush forest they have gone into. In order to get some lunch and relax before the tourney started. That is until Ash screamed out in pain from Blaziken being the last one out, flamethrower his face and then punches him in the stomach.
Leaping up towards a nearby tree branch and spat small flams at his direction. Turning her back on the passed out and down boy. Who groaned lightly and started twitching his limbs "should have…ducked from that attack huh." He groaned out getting collective sweat drops from Leaf and Robert. Leaf then freaked out when the Blaziken up on the tree branched, stared at them and then widen its eyes in great hate!
"Blaziken!" she shouted and charges straight at the two of them. Making Ash who quickly got up stretching out a hand at the fire/fighting heading straight at the two. Completely forgetting about her hating humans or Pokemon trainers!
"No Blaziken stop Pikachu quick use!" Ash went to tell Pikachu to go and use Thunder wave, only for the two and the other females. To suddenly whip their heads over and saw Blaziken eyes shrunk into pupils, gasping and breathing out air then dragged her feet against the ground. Digging into them and then kneels down from losing so much air. Gasping and breathing heavily as she stares up and see who the attacker was.
"Good job Eevee that was a good Quick attack." Robert complimented while standing up from his seat. With Leaf un-shielding her eyes and peak between her fingers. Seeing that Eevee had repelled Blaziken back from hurting her and Robert.
"Voir…Gardevoir", the female psychic type is shock to seeing a normal type. Fending Blaziken off like that and not at all looking too used a lot of energy when doing so? She then snicker and gave a 'you got beaten by a pip squeak' look in her eyes. Then crosses them with a full on giggled when Blaziken thrash her head towards her and scream at her to shut up. While turning her attention back at the Eevee with a growl.
"Blaziken…please calm down", Ash quickly got in front of her and spread his arm out. Though eyes bulged out when he got flamethrower again and then gets shoved aside. Making the boy to stumble and bounce on his feet for a bit. "No don't attack! Quick Lucario", Ash look towards her as she runs in front of Ash and nods. Ready to use feint attack to strike the fire type…only for them to widen their eyes and blink them. When Blaziken walked past Eevee, giving a low blaze complimenting the young Pokemon of his power.
Having the little guy excitedly hopping up and down. While he then watches the growling and snarling Pokemon walk over at his trainer. Which Leaf quickly move behind the boy, telling Robert to be careful "Blaze…" the female growled out. Heaving and huffing her chest heavily causing her large bust, to bounce and shake whenever she does. Glaring down at Robert who returned the glare back at her with twitching of his eyebrow. Ready for anything she might do or even attack him with "…ken."
"No…no way" Ash is in disbelief along with the others who too were staring and blinking their eyes in disbelief. Well…minus Lopunny who is happily eating couple chocolate bars that were hanging out from Leafs bag, giggling and mewing happily of the sweet taste! What everyone is seeing and not believing is Blaziken, who had a light flush on her face with her claw outward…wanting to shake hands with Robert!?
"Heh thanks yeah took a long time for Eevee to get that strong!" Robert chuckled out and shook hands with the Blaziken. Who just smirk and walks on back towards the tree she was standing on, not before looking and glaring at Ash with hate and disgust. Making the boy to watch her walking past him and away, and then had him chuckled. When she whip her attention towards the chocolate bars.
"Lop…punny!" Lopunny squeaked out and began running away with dozen of chocolate bars in her arms. Being chased down and followed By Blaziken: shouting at the rabbit that they belong to her and no one will get them or eat all of them. Causing the two of the females to constantly run in many different directions of the forest.
After everyone calming down and Lopunny deciding her life is more important than chocolate bars? Threw some of them at Blaziken in hopes of her accepting them and go back to being emo on the tree branch. So she can eat in peace and enjoy the chocolate bars unaware the gooey chocolate were getting her brown fur messy and sticky. Squealing and wiggling her rabbit tale in delight! She then happily shared some to her sister and telling her not to get any on her.
"I see so that is the story behind the Pokemon." Robert muttered out while sitting down on a picnic table. Leaf had set up for everyone to sit and enjoy their sandwiches and drinks. While happily sitting down next to Gardevoir, who smiled up at her and happily reaches a hand out grabbing one of the sandwiches.
"Yeah…though that is the first time? I ever saw Blaziken being nice to a trainer before?" Pondered Ash while looking towards the fire/fighting type Pokemon. Who is happily munching and chewing down on the chocolate bars, watching how her arms is squishing and pressing into her bust. Making them jiggle and bounce lightly in her arms. The boy then faces forward with a sigh "from what Oak told me the trainer who had her? Was horrible to her and literally said nasty things too her, while breaking the Pokeball right in front of her." The boy explained.
Leaf growled out with her eyes closed slamming down her glass. "Damn do I hate those type of trainers! Especially the cruel and punishing ones that don't treat their Pokemon properly!" informed the girl and then smiles when Gardevoir. Happily chanted at her and rubs her shoulders "you're right Gardevoir despite the history you and probably the other girls had. I'm sure Ash is treating you kindly right?" which she gets a nod from the Pokemon.
Making Ash to cross his arms and teases out "says the one who only listens to me outside of battles! This one here seems to enjoy messing with me and making it a chore. Just to have her obey or listen to any of my commands in battle." The boy got a sheepish chuckle from the psychic type who then blushes badly. Not at all expecting the boy to actually being able to tease her back! She has to make up for it the next time they are traveling again.
"Lucario, Ninetails, Blaziken, Gardevoir, Lopunny and Pikachu." Robert numbered openly while looking up in thought. "Fighting/Steel, Fire/Fighting, Psychic/Fairy, plain fire, normal type and electric types. That is an impressive lineup you have Ash very impressive." Robert complimented with a chuckle. Watching how the boy is sheepishly rubbing the back of his head as he nods.
"Yeah it is an impressive team huh? I have no doubt they will become great Pokemon as we conquer more gym."
"But some of them lack a lot of experience." Robert blunted stated with his arms crossed and closing his eyes. Making Ash to fall off from his chair, while getting some of the girls to do so. Well at least Lucario and Lopunny falling down in goofy fashions. Ninetails having light tears going down her eyes sniffling a bit form being told she lacks experience. While Pikachu jumps back onto his feet yelling out at Robert in anger of what does he mean they lack experience?!
Ash got up from his fallen state and slams a fist on the table. "Yeah what do you mean they lack experience!? They manage to win two of the gym badges without any troubles Robert!" Ash commented while blinking his eyes, when Robert pursed his lips to the right and raised an eyebrow.
"I find that hard to believe they didn't have trouble with the gyms." The teen then looks towards Pikachu who blinked his eyes and then sheepishly chuckled when Robert asked. "Right Pikachu? I'm sure you and the Pokemon had trouble fighting against the Pewter Gym and Cerulean gym right?" in which the electric mouse lightly waved his paw in a so-so fashion.
"Well…" Ash backed away a bit and then shook his head. Grabbing the two badges from his jacket "even so and that we did had trouble fighting them. We still managed to get two of the badges, thanks to Pikachu beating Onix and Ninetails defeating Starmie!" getting Leaf and Robert to blink their eyes then look at another. "What, what is wrong" and then smirks "oh I get it you two are just impressed. Of how my Pokemon were able to win huh!"
Leaf moved a hand forward while closing "no…we are finding it hard to believe how stupid you are. Of using an Electric type, on a rock/ground type Pokemon. And a fire type against a Water type" Leaf then giggled when Ash glared at her with a serious look. "Though it is kind of…cool that Ninetails won against Starmie."
"Like I said…" Robert began getting the young trainer to face at him. "They lack real experience Ash. Despite if their trainers abandon them or not? Oak had said Lucario and Ninetails has no real battle experience right?" which he got a firm nod from Ash. The boy knowing they are just rookies he will give them the experience for such things! "Well…" Robert then rubs the back of his head lightly with a small smile "the way you have been traveling and battling from your tales? It sounds like Lucario, Pikachu and Ninetails would been up to par with at least the third gym leader's strength. But", he then sighs and softly looks at Leaf. Who nodded and lightly patted his hand as the boy and Pikachu look confused of where they were getting at?
As well what do they mean Lucario and Ninetails should be up to the 3rd gym leaders strength? "What Robert is trying to say in a nice way Ash…" she then sighs "is that you're not giving them any real Pokemon trainers or wild Pokemon they could battle and fight against." Leaf and Robert then watches Ash lowering his arms lightly with confusion in his eyes.
"What do you mean I train them every day and making sure everyone is up to speed", Ash then places a hand onto his chest "we even fight against Team rocket couple of times on our trip. If that isn't giving them any real experience than."
Robert slammed his hands on the table and stood up. Giving him a strong firm look with his eyes "yes Training is good and making sure they keep up with it Ash. But if they don't fight and battle a lot during you're travels? They won't be able to get strong." Robert told the hard truth and stood up straight.
"But…but", he was about to show his gym badges again. Only for Leaf this time speaking up and stopping him. Having the girls blinking their eyes a bit and staring between the two and Ash…
"Gym badge or not Ash from the sounds of things? You got really lucky in those fights with Iron tail working at the right moment for Pikachu. While Ninetails learning Flamethrower just before being defeated by Starmie." Leaf explained while standing up and facing the boy "besides the point from the sound of things. Pikachu out of everyone one of them, seems to have the most battle experience than Lucario and Ninetails. Especially if those two can't even handle or stand up against Team rocket whenever they come and fight ya."
"Listen Ash", Robert then walks up to him and lightly places a hand on his shoulders. "You listening? Training is good yes, and helping them learn moves and getting them down to perfection is awesome. But", Robert then had Ash face him and then towards the girls while pointing towards the two "if you don't let Ninetails and Lucario get into Pokemon battles, or get full on training with Pikachu? They will start to fall behind and not gain the full strength they should have gotten." Robert then steps away and in front of Ash. Feeling Eevee running and jumping right off the table. "You're not a bad trainer Ash, but you're also not a good trainer."
"I am so a", Ash then gets a hand covering his mouth from Robert glaring harshly. Not liking to be interrupted or being able to finish his sentence without someone, shouting at him or completely ignoring what he is getting at.
"Let me finish and I am not saying you are a bad trainer. I am saying you're an average trainer at best…you're still learning I understand." Robert removes his hand from his mouth smiling. "You just need to figure out what it is you need to do, in order to be a great trainer." He then looks at Lucario who steps up with a smile. Not at all seeming to be upset anymore and understands what Robert is relaying out and saying towards the group. Robert even felt Ninetails purring lightly and rubbing up against him, earning a chuckle from the boy. "See these two even knows where I am getting at. I just hope you do too."
Ash blinks his eyes and stares at the girls who were definitely seeming to know what Robert is saying? Along with showing respect and affection at him, then turn at Ash with great determination in their eyes. "Alright…but if I win this competition Robert and Leaf. Then I can prove to you that our training and methods are good!"
Getting Robert and Leaf to sigh but still chuckled "alright then Ash but if one of us defeats you?" Robert then pokes his chest pushing the boy back. "Then we are right of what we are saying about you not, giving the proper training the girls need. In order to becoming stronger and then take into what we said to heart. Agree?" Robert extends his arm out and then smiles.
"Of course!" He clasps his hand with Roberts. Only to then he and all of his Pokemon nearly collapsing when Leaf suddenly stood up and giggles out. Waiting to saying this for a while and wanting to see the looks on Ash's and his Pokemon faces once they learn.
"Oh and Ash? Robert managed to get three gym badges!" Leaf exclaimed and gotten the boy and his Pokemon too crying out what and how's?! Making Robert who really wished Leaf kept her mouth shut wouldn't told Ash, about him earning his third gym badge. Having Robert to chuckle sheepishly and scratching the side of his cheek no doubt, is going to get bombarded with questions.
"How-how about we go and eat everyone! We don't want to waste the food!" Robert quickly stated and rushes back to his seat, almost throwing Eevee off from his shoulders. But managed to land back on the table letting out a happy yip, chasing Robert across the table and sitting in front of him.
Blaziken who listened in everything that the two trainers were saying. Had to stare at Robert for a bit with a questioning gaze…some reason? She just can't force herself to hating the trainer, no matter how much she tries and forces herself of wanting to hate him or needing a reasoning to hate him or hurt him. Just could not find the will to doing so, especially right before she could even attack the two of them. Blaziken was taken back from his Eevee using Quick attack straight at her stomach with enough force! Too knock the wind and air right out of her lungs and causing her to slide backwards, digging her feet into the ground and then kneeling down from lack of air. "Blaze…" she soften her gaze and faces forward, hearing what Robert and Leaf explaining to the idiotic boy Ash about Lucario and Ninetails not being experienced enough…hit her hard to know or maybe questioning that she is probably losing experience?
IF a little Pokemon like Eevee is able to knock the wind out of her with relative ease? Then who to say…she is starting to become weak? "Kin", no she thought while shaking her head she isn't weak. Robert just trained that Eevee very well and she can definitely tell with that simple quick attack. That quick attack was stronger than usual, making Lopunny and possibly Pikachu's own quick attack be put into shame.
And when she stared at Robert? This aura about him or this feeling about the boy is telling Blaziken he isn't a threat to her. Behaving like he is a friend which is odd…this is the first time she ever met the boy and already her instincts are telling her to treat him like a friend? Blaziken even could tell the other Pokemon felt like that after meeting Robert. Just something about him is telling her he will become quite an opponent if they cross him. And it actually truly scares her to know someone who looks so nice and friendly can feel so scary.
Xxx
"And make sure that doesn't happen again you hear?" The hefty woman told Team rocket. Looking all worn out and tired but actually made quite a good pay. Along with doing an amazing job for the woman restaurant stand of hers. The woman smiled "but since you all did an amazing job working and helping me out. Here some of the pay." She then hands the three couple stacks of money, getting Jessie, James and Meowth to having confuse expressions.
"A-are you sure we can't really-", Jessie went to say along with the other two saying the same thing. Of not wanting to take away or accepting her money. Yeah sure they can use it greatly for their schemes, but after eating so much of her food and working to pay her back? Team Rocket would never thought they would actually get money for their hard work.
"Nonsense you three were so thorough and nice to my customers. I never had so many compliments and good things be spoke about my service in my life living here! Have a nice day now!" she then closes the door of her shop and locked it tight. Leaving the three rocket members to stare disbelieving on what just happened…
Only to then smiled at one another with glee and stood on up on their legs. Heading on out from the shopping area and back on the streets of the small village "I have to say that was actually quite fun despite the circumstances!" Meowth stated with a wide grin on his face. Happily marching along with the other two members of his team.
"To think we actually earned an honest pay from making food for the customers!" James exclaimed with his arms wrapping behind his head. "I wonder if we should do this for a living. Maybe after retiring team rocket we could open our own business!"
"Yeah that will be great and then we don't have to worry about scrounging for food ever again!" Meowth and James began laughing at the brilliant idea only to then freeze in place and twitched their bodies when they heard Jessie shouting.
"NO!" The red hair woman announced while placing her hands onto her hips. Leaning forward with a very nasty look in her eyes. "Have you fools forgotten about our goal!?" she screamed once more at them. Having James and Meowth to stare at one another and then back towards the woman, chuckling sheepishly. Causing her to sigh out and thrust a hand up towards the stadium "we came here to steal the winning prize of that Pokemon mini-tournament they are about to have!"
"OH right almost completely forgotten about it?" James murmured while looking up in thought having his arms crossed. "But Jessie we're probably too late to even sign up for the tourney. How are we supposed to", James then gets interrupted from Jessie moving right next to him and begins stretching and pinching his face.
"You idiot we didn't come to sign up for the tourney! Why would we belittle ourselves in doing so? We are team rocket! We don't follow the rules nor do we abide too them!" After letting go of James face and having his cheeks swollen. The three of them huddled together "now here is what we are going to do." Thus begins their scheming to get the main prize of the tournament that is now taking place!
Xxx
The small stadium that is being held in the middle of town is booming with excitement! Crowds roaring and cheering their lugs out for things to begin. Waiting for the contestants to come on out into the fields and demonstrate their skills, strengths and abilities with their Pokemon! Especially those who are sitting up in the stands, cannot wait to see what kind of Pokemon will be used for this great event! For whoever can win and get through the four man tournament rounds? Will be awarded and gifted with the grand prize of acquiring a brand new Pokemon! But not just any Pokemon, a Pokemon that once was used by the wandering trainer who saved many lives many years ago. When the plantation of their fine town was in danger from a rampaging Rhydon; whom almost thrash and destroyed everything!
Too then be stopped by an unknown person with their Pokemon partner Furret! By defeating and scaring the wild Pokemon away from town and back into the wild. Not only will the winner be gifted this special Pokemon? But they will also be recognize by those witnessing this amazing event, to share that same strength and determination of said trainer of the past! Runner ups who come into second and third place will receive medals and free coupon tickets. That allows them to have any food they want in their home town. Without the need to spend any type of money, of course it is only useful for today. The crowd began getting louder when they saw what appears to be an elderly man. Coming out from one of the side entrances of the stadium, waving his hands and greeting everyone up on the stands. The man was Stan who Ash and his Pokemon have met back at the town's statue. Along with guiding the young trainer towards the signup sheets for the tourney. Even giving Ash and his Pokemon a brief if not quick history lesson of who the statue is shape of along with the Pokemon.
"Welcome ladies and gentle of all ages", Stan began speaking after stepping up on a platform. Then walk on over towards a microphone, leaning forward towards it and spoke through it. "It is that time of month again as we celebrate the traditional annual Pokemon mini-tournament. We have once every few months, to remind ourselves and to those who visited. About of a great hero with their Pokemon who saved our village from a terrible disaster!" The man continued on with his speech and going into a light discussion of the history and the events that had happen long ago.
We head on over towards the waiting stands where Ash, Leaf, Robert and another trainer are waiting to be called out. Along with their Pokemon standing by them eagerly awaiting to get some battles in and possibly put up an amazing show. Lucario, who is next to Ash is grimacing lightly and visibly shaking on the account she never seen so many people before in her life!
Especially all in one place…it is quite nerve wrecking for her as the canine Pokemon. Began rubbing and sliding her paws together. Whimpering and whining a bit, afraid that she might make a fool of herself? Or even worse make a fool out of Ash in front of so many people. She nearly yelped when she felt someone touching her shoulder, only to quickly calm herself down and saw it was Ash who placed his right hand on her shoulder. "You alright Lucario? You're not nervous are you?" The boy asked. Noticing the bead of sweat pouring down her face and the light worried expression. Watching the female Pokemon quickly shaking her head no slowly.
"Hey it's alright", Ash began while standing fully in front of her. Petting her snout lightly hearing the female purring "everyone gets nervous once in a while, even I'm nervous Lucario." The boy informed her. Making Lucario to blink her eyes and look up at Ash's face seeing his smile "it is quite scary to seeing so many people huh?" the response he got from her. Is a light nod and closing her eyes halfway, beginning to look away and rubbing her forearms a bit "well don't worry about them alright?" Ash said getting the girl to look at him and then tilt her head cutely to the right. Watching the boy pump his arm with a firm smile.
"All you need to focus on is me and your opponent! No one else matters alright Lucario, there are no crowds, no people watching you or judging you." The boy then rests both arms on the girls shoulder. Watching her tail beginning to wag at a rapid pace, grinning brightly and feeling a lot better. "All that matters is you doing your best out there and fighting to the fullest! Right!" Ash announced and then laughed when she wrapped her arms around the boy. Bringing him into a tight hug, squishing and rubbing her body against his. Yipping and barking happily all the while nodding in agreement as she quickly licked Ash's face and pulls away, pumped up more than ever. "We are going to win this and win that prize!" cheered the boy as he got couple cheers from Lucario, Pikachu and Buneary as they were all excited and psych for the boy and female Pokemon winning this competition!
"So without further ado, and not making the day become any later! Let us welcome our first two fighters on to the battlefields! Let the competition commence!" shouted Stan from the platform he is standing on. Swinging his arms outwards on each side of the stadium buildings. Where Ash and his Lucario will be coming out from the left side, along with a trainer coming out from the right side with their Pokemon Bellsprout!
Back inside the entrances of the stadium where Robert and Leaf were waiting for them to come on out. Had the boy blink his eyes and stares at Leaf, from feeling her wrapping her arms around his waist and pulls him into a hug. Smiling at the boy "think Ash understood what we were trying to tell him earlier?" she asked. Making Robert too lightly scratch the side of his face, sighing a bit.
"Honestly after trying to explain it to him and telling him what way to properly train his Pokemon? Confused him even more…" he then chuckled "hell think I even confused myself when trying to explain it…" and then laughed from Eevee bopping his head against his. Letting him know he understood it, even though he only understood half of it.
Leaf just smiles and felt her Pokemon Charmeleon stepping up next to her. Grinning lightly at the two and getting a grin back from Leaf. Who look down at him briefly then back too Robert "well those type of things are difficult to understand. Along with everyone does have their own way of training and teaching their Pokemon Robert? So who knows…maybe Ash might have his own way of training his Pokemon? Despite if they're lacking in battle experiences."
"Maybe but can't help but be concerned about his Pokemon. Not getting enough battles to even make a difference Leaf." The boy then looked down at the ground with a concern expression "I just don't want him", and had Leaf finish his sentence for him. As the girl now understands why Robert was trying his best, too explaining Ash about how to properly train his Pokemon. He didn't want the boy to possibly abandon them at some point in his journey.
Shaking his head and chuckling Robert change his concern expression to one of smiling "oh well I don't think Ash will do such a thing. He loves Pokemon too much to behave such a way right! So let's enjoy the battle and see how good Ash really is." Getting some happy yips and roar from Charmeleon and Eevee. While Leaf giggled out agreeing with Robert, it will be interesting to watch Ash in action and see how his Lucario fairs against a Bellsprout?
Xxx
"Bellsprout huh?" mumbled Ash as he went and grabbed his Pokedex from his pocket then points it forward at the Pokemon.
"Bellsprout the flower Pokemon: Bellsprouts is thin and flexible body lets it bend and sway to avoid any attacks, however strong it may be. From its mouth, this Pokemon spits a corrosive acid that can even melt iron." Informed the Pokedex with the boy pocketing back into his pockets.
Lucario harden her stare at the wiggling Pokemon in front of her. Watching it sway and move its body like a rubber band, staring blankly back at her. "Alright Bellsprout lets start things of by doing vine whip attack!" shouted the man across the stadium. Making the first move on Lucario by having his Pokemon attack with vine whip! The grass Pokemon said its name and summoned vines from within its body and flung them forward one at a time, ready to whip and thwack Lucario!
"Lucario dodge the vine whip by leaning right and left! Counter with quick attack!" shouted Ash while thrusting his arm forward. Hearing Lucario growling out and does as commanded, by gathering energy to her body and darts forward with incredible speed. Making sure to move right and then left from the corresponding Vines, that were whipping with the left vine first and then the right vine second.
"Bellsprout bend your body backwards!" the man called out and smirked. Watching his Pokemon doing so and completely avoiding Lucario's quick attack fully. Watching her fly right over her and completely shocked of what just happened. "Now use", the man went to continued only to widen his eyes when Ash shouted out with a smile.
"Slam your feet on the ground and then use pound!" The boy called out and watches Lucario doing as such. Slamming her foot down into the ground before she could gain any farther distance from Bellsprout and goes in for a Pound attack "don't aim at the body but the head!" Ash continued with his command and lets out a cheer. Seeing Lucario succeeded in hitting the Bellsprout with her pound attack and having it fly into the air!
"Don't let your guard down Bellsprout go and use Razor leaf!" The man cried out with gritted teeth as he points towards the fighting/steel type Pokemon. Watching his Pokemon upright itself and bends its leaf like hands around, throwing razor sharp leafs straight down at Lucario. Whom quickly brought her guard up and grunted out in pain from the leaf's making direct contact to her.
"Lucario hang in there!" Ash cried out and then blink his eyes from the next move the man shouted out. Which was acid a poison type move in retro-respect should not effect, Lucario whatsoever considering Steel types are immune to Poison types?
"Ash even if she is immune to poison type moves! Lucario can still lose special defense if she gets hit by it!" Robert shouted out from the entrance, causing the boy too turn his attention at Robert and then back forward towards Lucario. Seeing a smug look on her face only to then blink her eyes when she look towards Ash, hearing a frantic tone.
"Lucario get out of there quick before the move hits!" Having the canine to blink her eyes and nodded her head. By running towards him along with jumping, hopping and weaving her body around the fields. Doing her best to avoiding and evading the many globs of acid Bellsprout is spitting down at her. Hissing and burning along the ground. "Alright way to go! Now let's return the favor and use feint attack!" Ash commanded and heard the Pokemon giggling out with her bark.
Lucario then turns around with the heel of her foot and jumps straight towards the Bellsprout. "Use Razor leaf Bellsprout, don't let her get anywhere close to you!" Shouted the man as he watches the grass Pokemon doing so. Whipping and throwing its leafy hands forward and back, firing off multiple different sharp leafs at. Lucario But failing in hitting or making direct contact towards the Pokemon, from her fighting type move feint. Is allowing her to bend and move her body around enough too avoiding the leaf's with no problem. "Quick bend and twist your body around by using wrap attack!"
Causing Ash to let out a gasp and Lucario to widen her eyes in shock. When right she was about to kick the Pokemon? Her foot slip through a small opening the Bellsprout created and then quickly snaps itself around the girls foot, then begins wrapping and swirling its entire body around Lucario's own body. Squeezing and squishing her painfully in its bindings, sending the two of them down towards the ground with a loud cry of pain from Lucario! "No Lucario!" Ash shouted and watched in slight terror of his Pokemon being bounded by the Bellsprout.
"Heh don't mess with Bellsprout kid! When it wraps its opponents they won't let go, until their strengths leaves from the Pokemon." The man cockily said while watching Ash. Growling and gritting his teeth a bit hearing Lucario struggling and whimpering in pain from the roots. Squeezing tightly against her and having them rub and move around her body, making it very uncomfortable for her.
The female Pokemon can feel the vines that were wrapped around her breasts? Squishing and squeezing the fleshy orbs together, making them look bigger than usual and pushing the roots deeply into them. Almost cutting her up and leaving marks behind whenever they pushed her boobs outwards and then back into her chest.
Her butt cheeks were getting thwacked and squeezed tightly from the roots, wrapping and snaring tightly against her rear. Pushing straight up into them and even slipping between her cheeks dangerously rubbing right where her womanhood will be. Even her own tail is tied down and being pressed against her cheeks, preventing her to even thump or wag her tail. Lucario felt like she is being violated and is not liking it at all! Granted she would probably like it if Ash is the one doing this?
Hell even squeezing her body in the same fashion as this Bellsprout! But he wasn't and she needed to find a way to break out from the wrap attack, before the perverted grass type. Even though it isn't being perverted; becomes frisky with her body parts and touch something she doesn't want it too! "Cario!" screamed Lucario as her eyes bulged out and felt even more pain entering her body. From how the vines are tightening up on her even more, just like the man said. This grass type Pokemon is not going to let her go until there is no more strength left in her body.
"Come on think Ash think! What can you use to get Lucario out of there?" The boy's mind is going a hundred miles per second. Trying to think of a way for Lucario to break free from the Bellsprout hold, "forcing herself out with pure strength is just asking for trouble. Along with wasting more energy for her…no doubt the vines will even hurt more. If she were to struggle her way", he then gasps and shouted "Lucario bite down on the vines!"
Causing the man, Leaf and Robert to blink their eyes at this command and watches Lucario. Who struggled to open one eye: nodded her head and wiggle herself a bit while stretching her neck forward. She then opened up her mouth and bared her fangs, slipping the bottom part of her muzzle through the vines near her breasts and bit down hard on the Pokemon. "BELLSPROUT!" screamed the grass type Pokemon and unraveled itself from Lucario and fell to the ground in agony!
"No way!?" exclaimed the man in complete shock. Watching his Pokemon rolling and wiggling about on the ground. With Lucario relaxing and panting lightly, she then rolled onto her hands and legs. Pulling herself up and then swung a fist over her head and straight down onto the grass Pokemon with Pound attack! "Bellsprout quick stun spore!" the man shouted only to then gasp when Lucario continued her assault, by using another Pound attack but this time in a uppercut fashion. Sending the grass Pokemon into the air spiraling uncontrollably!
"Wow I didn't expect Ash to come up something like that?" Leaf stated with blinking eyes. Never knowing Ash would even come up with such a plan for Lucario, to break free from wrap? "Something you would have thought of doing right?"
"Uh…yeah", Robert was too in somewhat shock of the plan of attack? He too wasn't expecting it and couldn't help but cross his arms with a light snicker. "Maybe we were wrong about Ash not training his Pokemon properly?"
"Maybe…" Leaf agrees and continues to watch the battle playing out. By Ash commanding his Lucario to use combination of Quick attack and one last pound on the grass Pokemon. "Or maybe he just got lucky and didn't think biting down on the vines would work." Leaf quickly stated with a shrug of her shoulders. Having Robert to chuckle sheepishly with a passive look on his face. As that too does take into account with Pokemon battling…
Bellsprout after being hit from the pound attack and falling straight down onto the ground. Rolling couple feet away from Lucario. Let's a low groan of pain and trying its best to getting back up onto its own feet "Come on Bellsprout this kid and his Lucario are pushovers! You've taken worse hits than this! Get up!" the man called out to his Pokemon. Having a lot of faith in his Pokemon to press on and continue fighting despite how much energy it had lost.
Lucario landed back on the ground in a kneeling position. Breathing and panting heavily from exerting so much energy in her attacks and moves. Even receiving somewhat damages from Bellsprout razor leaf attack and wrap attack; Lucario punches the ground lightly. Blaming herself of why is it that she can't even handle or keep a decent stamina in battle? She is getting quite tired of becoming exhausted or tired out from just using only about fix different kind of attacks, let alone receiving little damage from moves like Razor leaf or even wrap at that matter!
The girl looked towards Ash feeling a bead of sweat dripping down her forehead. Wondering if she is upsetting him of already being tired and somewhat exhausted from battling for only about three minutes in…but is surprise not seeing any shape or form of disgust or depression towards her? "You're doing great Lucario! Told ya you would do awesome although as for Bellsprout?" The boy called out and then look at the grass type Pokemon. In turn having her turn at it herself with a worried look in her eyes and being in the same boat as Ash…
Lucario and Ash don't think the Pokemon can continue fighting anymore. Considering it can barely get up onto its feet with it constantly falling back down. The ref who is monitoring the match shook his head and figured to end it already. Though will have to honor the Bellsprouts determination of continuing the fight "Bellsprout is unable to battle the winner is Lucario and Ash!" the ref called out. Having everyone cheering and rooting down at the two of them. Watching Ash shouting great job and running out into the battlefield towards Lucario.
Who happily gets up and lunges towards Ash knocking the boy down into the ground. Nuzzling and hugging Ash happily with fits of giggles and laughter. She then brought Pikachu and Buneary into a big hug, having the two Pokemon laughing with the fighting/steel type Pokemon. With Buneary nuzzling and rubbing her head against Lucario chest, enjoying how warm and soft her fur is. While Pikachu patted and rubs the girls shoulders congratulating her on a great job!
"Bellsprout return you did a great job!" The man announced and smiled at his Pokeball. Then walks out into the fields towards Ash and his giggling Pokemon. "I have to say young man, no one and I mean no one has ever beaten my Bellsprout in battle before! Let alone with the combination of Acid and Wrap attack. Never have I seen someone take control in battle like that." The man stated with a grin. Watching Ash and Lucario bashfully rubbing the back of their heads, with the female Pokemon shyly kicking against the ground. Then blushes happily when Ash pulled her in close chuckling out.
"Well I owe it all too Lucario! When she managed to stretch her neck out to bite down on Bellsprout? You probably would have beaten us with stun spore!" Ash commented and gotten Lucario to hug him back with a delightful sigh. Having the man laughing loudly and patted the boy shoulder hard and fast.
"So true, so true! You and your Pokemon are going places I just know it! The way you battle you should keep it up, no doubt you will turn heads and surprise anyone you face!" and with that the two of them shook hands and head on back towards the entrances of the stadium. With Stan telling everyone to give more round applause for Bellsprout and his trainer.
Xxx
The crowds cheering and echoing within the stadium walls. Three members of Team Rocket were making and sneaking their way over towards the back of the stadium. Lightly poking their heads out from around the corner of the wall, peeping to see if the coast is clear and there were no guards around for the operation they are about to do.
"Meowth go and scope the area see if they are any guards." Whispered Jessie while looking down at the feline. Who saluted and hops out from the corner and runs over to the locked door, looking to his right where the forest and trees could be seen on the east side of the stadium. Then towards the west where the town buildings are, he then looked behind him for anyone coming from behind. Only seeing a very tall fence and gate surrounding the outer area of the dome.
"Its all clear guys you can come on over!" shouted the cat Pokemon waving his paws at James and Jessie. Letting them know to come on over as they did so by running right away and stopping next to the cat Pokemon. Grinning and chuckling lightly while rubbing their hands together in glee: James then reaches a hand out and grabs onto the doorknob ready to open it. Only when he tried to jiggle and wiggle the knob? The door wouldn't open up for him and begins tugging and pulling against the door.
"Its lock how are we supposed to get in?" James asks dumbfounded making Meowth and Jessie to sigh out in irritation. With Meowth clearing his throat deadpanning at the man by moving a paw up, then flicked a claw upward to indicate he can pick the lock open. "Ooh good idea Meowth!" smiled the man "we don't have to break the door down and alert", only to then seeing stars before he could finish his sentence. From Jessie throwing a right hook at the back of his head promptly sending him down into the ground.
"James sometime you can be clueless…" muttered the woman. Watching Meowth do his work of getting the lock undone and smiled when there was a click coming from the door. With it then opening up when he pushed against the door. Revealing creepy smiles coming from the three with James, having a big lump on the back of his head. "Team Rocket is making a house call...now let's see if we can find any valuables!" she whispered out with glee. Resulting the other two rising their arms up into the air and giving a low cheer!
The three then begins moving around in the storage facility of the stadium. Hearing the announcer calling out the next match of the fights going on. Jessie going through some of the shelves and cabinets drawers. Opening and closing them lightly trying to find anything that is worth stealing or taking, let alone if there is any grand prize money to be found? "If I were a grand prize where would I be hiding at…" she whispered openly.
James who is opening and closing some barrels and boxes isn't having much luck like Jessie is. As he too couldn't find anything except for minor Pokemon food and some odd equipment that do not make any sense at all. Let alone a one year supplies of ramen noodles, lunch meat or even macaroni and cheese boxes! The man closed his eyes and sighs out "not even any food in these boxes whatsoever…" he then opens the next box almost freaking out! When he saw there were Pokeballs in them "Ah…wait a minute?" the man was about to alert the other two. But didn't as he needed to make sure there were actual Pokemon inside of them first. So grabbing one and tossing it at the ground, the ball burst open and came out empty handed. "I knew it was too easy…" he mumbled and picks the ball up and tosses it back into the box while promptly closing it.
"Hey guys I think I found something!" Meowth shouted across the room making James and Jessie. To stare towards their left and walks on over towards the shouting cat. Who is beaming happily and pointing towards a pole in the middle of what appears to be a stage. "Is that what I think it is?" he stuttered out.
Making the woman and man to blink their eyes at him then looking up at what it is. He is pointing at, causing the two to brighten their smiles. "I think so Meowth! It is a Pokeball in the middle of a stage and you know what that means?!" only for Meowth and Jessie to glare towards James. Who had what appears to be a passive look on his face with his eyes looking up at the ceiling.
"Another empty Pokeball…" James whined out and then gave a frightful yelp when Jessie grabs his shirt and begins shaking him. Shouting and yelling out what does he mean it will be empty?! Making the man too calmly rest both hands on Jessie's hands with a nervous groan "Jessie I found some boxes filled with Pokeballs, but when I tossed them to see if there were any Pokemon inside? They came out empty and who knows", he then stares towards the ball on the stage. Sweat dropping fearing for his life in case Jessie might pound him to death "that one might be empty too!"
Making Jessie to purse her lips out and then stares down at Meowth. Silently telling him to check out this box with Pokeballs out through eye contact. "The box in the far right middle next to the vacuum cleaner Meowth." James called out hearing the cat thanking him. Finding the said box and opening it up giving a long 'oh' of his voice.
"Well Meowth are they empty!" Jessie shouted towards him and watches the feline reaching down into the box. Picking up what looks like a pokeball? Now to see if what James says is true or not and that it is empty. "Don't just stand there with your gawking like a Loudred Meowth! Send the Pokemon out from the pokeball!"
"Okay, okay keep your skirt on sheesh." Muttered the cat and hops down from the edge of the box. Throwing it forward and watches the ball bounce against the ground bursts open. Resulting just like James said earlier, it being empty and having no Pokemon inside of it. "Hey James old boy was telling the truth! These pokeballs are empty and have nothing inside of them!" earning James to smile sheepishly at Jessie and then shouted whoa, when the woman humph and closed her eyes. Promptly dropping the man down onto the ground and begins walking up the small steps that leads to the stage.
Walking on over towards the convenient placed Pokemon on what appears to be a pillar of sorts? Waiting to be picked up or grabbed by someone who might find it. "…" Jessie is quietly thinking through her thoughts of what if this ball really is empty? And it is just here for show to trick anyone who might enter the storage room, picking it up and then coming out with it. Throwing it towards the ground thinking it might be a Pokemon? Only to become disappointed into finding out there is nothing inside of it…
"What do you think Jessie? Think there is a Pokemon inside the ball?" Meowth asks while walking up on stage and towards the woman. With James following right behind him then standing on the other side of the woman. Who crosses her arms and hums lightly "who knows maybe this one might have a Pokemon inside of it?"
"Yeah but like James said it might be another Pokeball that is empty, and is only on this stage for show." Jessie retorted back feeling her eyebrow twitching in annoyance. Doubting her gut instincts that is telling her this does have a Pokemon! Just grab it and run for the hills, no one will ever suspect a thing!
"True", Meowth stated while rubbing his chin shifting his eyes towards the left. He then moved his paw forward "but again this one might be different and have a Pokemon inside of it." He informed and then watches James leaning forward a bit. Lifting a finger upward having an idea forming in his head.
"Hey I have an idea how about we wait and see who the winner is of the tournament. Then once they determine a winner and announce that this Pokeball is the prize? Then we can immediately swipe it off the stage and run off with whatever Pokemon inside of it!"
"Bad idea", Jessie quickly stated while crossing her arms "knowing our chances of losing and being attacked immediately are very high James. We don't want that do we and get blasted off into the skies with no Pokemon again."
"Oh…I didn't think of that", it was definitely a tough call and the three of them are wasting valuable time. Just trying to figure out if there is a Pokemon inside the ball or there isn't a Pokemon inside of it…one thing for sure there are being pressed for time. On the account they just now heard the announcer shouting out, how one of the trainers immediately forfeited the match against an Eevee trainer during their match. Being informed and told by that trainer her Charmeleon would not be able to defeat the Pokemon.
"HEY!" Meowth brighten up with a huge grin on his face staring up at the two of them. "I have an even better idea!" he cackled while rubbing his paws together watching the two of them looking down at him with blinking eyes. "What if we just grab the Pokeball and then whoever the winner is of the contest, we steal their Pokemon!" Making James and Jessie to look at one another and then back.
"You're not making any sense Meowth? Why would we take the Pokeball when there is probably nothing inside of it? And then steal the winners Pokemon?" James asks making the feline to face palm his face. Then jumps up using fury swipes on the man, causing James to have red scratch marks on his face. Having him scream out in pain and holding his face to try and ease out the stinging sensation going through his face!
"Because you dunce! The winner of this tournament is going to be given the grand prize right?" Which he got Jessie to nod her head ignoring the whimpering and whining of James. Meowth then moved his paw forward at the Pokeball "and since this is the only thing on a stage like this? Means that on the other side of these thick curtains, is where the battlefield and fights are taking place!"
"Okay go on I see where you are going with this?" Jessie responded while lightly folding a hand up to her chin. Listening to what Meowth is telling them and explaining how the battlefield might be on the other side of these curtain. Noticing the cat grinning and chuckling deeply as he nods his head up and down.
"Thus the winner's Pokemon will be probably walk up onto the stage with its trainer. Exhausted and tired out from the intense battles it is going through." He then pumped an arm out watching the smiles of the man and woman becoming huge. "And when they start moving the curtains up and revealing whatever prize they are going to receive? That is when we nab both the Pokemon and take the Pokeball with us! Thus concludes my deduction that this here ball, in fact does have a Pokemon inside of it!" He then places his paws onto each side of his mouth. Unable to contain that huge smug grin of his "they will be too confuse and disoriented of what's happening, they will be left speechless and that is when we make our escape!"
"And that brings a glorious victory to us Team Rocket!" Jessie shouted out loud and then all three of them huddled together and stretched their smiles wide as possibly, making anyone who is staring at them to become very creeped out. "A two for one deal at a mall, is better than nothing at all!" they all sing-song out and began preparing themselves for the outmost surprise anyone has ever seen!