A day has passed since his arrival to Celedon city. Our hero Ash Ketchum, has met up with the Gym leader of the town. Who is also the owner of the famous perfume shop of said city, her name Erika- along side meeting up with her the boy also was greeted to her Pokemon Lilligant;
Who had quite the interest of wanting to return to Pokemon battles, but because of a mishap and incident with a wild Victreebel? Lilligant lost the will and passion to battling ever again, especially what almost happened to Erika during the incident. But then broke free of the phobia after Team rocket, had gone and attacking the Garden of Erika's perfume shop.
Where most if not all the grass type Pokemon owned and wild, roam about and checking out the scenery. Were being attacked and kidnapped by the team, thanks to the efforts of Ash and Ninetales; along with Lilligant coming in to saving the day and faced off against Victreebel? The trio manage to pull through and win the battle against Team Rocket and sent them flying!
Not only that but thanks to Ash breaking Lilligant out of her phobia and facing her fears, she was able to break free and win her fight against Victreebel AND stood her ground! Erika, who witness this and saw the change of Lilligant's stance? She now found someone who could take care of her more than she does, while helping Lilligant take mental of her dreams again. Of battling and traveling the world to show her strength- no doubt it will be heart broken for the female Pokemon to break up with her. But she knows, deep down that Lilligant strengths will just be hinder by working at the shop.
Never showing off her strength or proving herself to the world of how strong she is or how capable she is. So, Erika will make an offer to Ash after their gym battle- to hopefully take Lilligant with him on his journey to becoming a Pokemon master...That and no doubt, in Erika's own thoughts. The female Pokemon will probably be great lover for him.
As for Ash himself, right now he is up and about at the Pokemon center. Gathering the three Pokemon he will be using for the gym battle, before heading there though? He was informed by Nurse Joy about receiving a call from Professor, to inform the boy about Leaf wanting to speak to him and update the situation at the hospital. Without hesitating and being quite worried about his older friends. Ash and Pikachu along with Ninetales, ran on over to the phone and began calling the Saffron city Hospital...
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Adjusting his hat and holding the phone to his right ear, the raven hair trainer was patiently drumming his fingers on the edge of the booth. Hoping that Leaf will pick up or probably Robert...hoping to see their smiling faces or relaxing looks. "I really hope they're okay, I have no idea what happened back at the tower." He mumbled quietly to himself, Pikachu and Ninetales.
With the two Pokemon ears drooping down in concern. Only hearing abridge tales of the fight or lack of information of what happened, when the boy and Pikachu were out cold. While the girls were in their Pokeballs. Ninetales coo lightly when she felt Ash left hand touching her head, out of assurance, "I mean...all I know and Leaf not really saying anything, is that Robert killed that Tey guy." He hummed out while staring at the video phone.
"Pii...Pikachu?" Pikachu chanted towards him, wondering if he caught onto the girl lying to him? Which he hesitantly nodded his head. "Chuu...Pikachu..." whined the Pokemon and shot his ears upward, when they heard the phone going through and began it's little jingle.
"No doubt she did it just to not have us worry, but...I-I find it hard to believe Robert will go and kill someone." Then gritted his teeth, imagery of the badly bruised and broken boy on the stretcher. His arm literally looked like it was pulled out from his shoulder, bent in a way the person did not give mercy.
Even Robert's right leg, looked to be literally broken and bending in a way it shouldn't...no doubt it will probably take a whole month to heal at the time. "Definitely not with those injuries..." Ash gritted and does his best to not hiccup, making the two Pokemon to whine at him. "I mean- who...who goes and does that! Bad enough Leaf was probably tortured...but having to go and watch that happened to him, while saving us!" Then shook his head as even his Eevee, look to be in worse shape like Robert.
Then the boy whispered quietly as similar imagery came to his head of them being younger, "Even back then when I angered Nidorino..." then lifted his head and stopped his sentence. That did not go unnoticed by Pikachu and Ninetales, who blink their eyes towards one another. Whispering out Nidorino? Then faced forward when the phone got picked up on the other end and showed the video, with Leaf on the other side.
"Hello...OH Ash!" She then smiled though winced lightly from the soars on her right cheek, her right cheek having what seems to be bandages, with her shoulders having bandages as well. Looking worse for wear, but seems to be doing fine. "Been awhile Ash, how you holding up-" Then smiled when she saw Pikachu and Ninetales, "Hey Pikachu, hey Ninetales. The two of you look quite healthy!" She beamed then wince again, "Dang it...sorry it kind of hurts to smile." She joked.
Making Ash to soften his look and smiled softly, "But...you are doing okay right? That's all that...seems to hurt right?" He asked, Leaf hearing the worried tone in his voice. Making the girl to laugh lightly and nods. Hoping to ease the boy's mind and worries as she goes tapping gently on her cheek.
"Just a bad scratch is all Ash, little bit of soreness in my shoulders and bit of my ankles. But nothing to severe," the snicker. "Honestly I think I got these injuries when I was well...trying to break free." Laughed the girl, trying to ease the tension and rubbing her head. Only to sweat drop and grimace slightly at the not amused look Ash had on his face. Making her to come a stop from rubbing her head and hang her head down. "I am being honest! Too much struggling and thrashing about gave me these injuries, seriously- you know," then lift her head waving her hand about in a goofy manner. "ow painful those shackles were, not the comfiest things out there."
"Leaf...how-how is Robert?" Ash asked suddenly feeling bit choked up. Making Leaf to blink her eyes and look away softly, "How is he Leaf, is he alright? Is he and Eevee doing okay- are, are they with you right now, are they eating alright." Ash bombarded the girl with these questions, making her to wave defenselessly.
"Easy, easy Ash if you don't calm down your going to go into a Panic attack!" She scolded between laughter and seriousness, "You sound like Robert's mom really...calm down. He's...fine." Leaf said softly with bit of a sad tone. "He is right now and with Eevee too- resting up and sleeping." Then glared. "Well more of Robert and Eevee being pain in the ass, of wanting to move around and getting out of the hospital. Despite them being in rehabilitation!" She growled out then slapped her hands onto her mouth.
"REHABILITATION!?" Ash nearly screamed only to stop himself, "Rehabilitation, what do you mean?! Leaf tell me, what do you mean by that, did something horrible!" He then stopped when she shouted and scolded the boy.
"ASH stop, be quiet and let me finish!" Leaf scolded lightly and groaned, "Me and my damn mouth-" then exhaled with closed eyes rubbing her forehead. "Yes, he is in rehabilitation..." Then opened her eyes halfway. "Because of the injury on his leg or how badly broken it was. AH!" She quickly said while raising a hand, to stop the worrying boy. "It's normal as it took Robert a whole month to recover from his broken leg and arm, so don't be alarmed alright. It's a way to help with his motor skills." She explained, making Ash to let out a breath of relief even the two Pokemon exhaled as well. Making the girl to laugh softly.
Though this had Ash being bit concern, "How long...has he been in rehabilitation? And does it take long..." He asked with bit of worry tone. Feeling his heart dropping greatly when Leaf face falter a bit and shook her head.
"It depends on the person really Ash, and how strong they are of going through it." Then deadpanned. "Course despite the situation and what he went through. Robert...is still holding onto his smile," she hissed out as well trying not to break into tears. "Despite showing weakness or lost of faith, he is still making sure to smile for me...for his Pokemon." She began hiccuping lightly as tears began falling down her eyes.
"He's...strong," then began rubbing her eyes. "Despite him struggling to walk or even move during his rehabilitation procedures, and looking defeated whenever he falls." Then sniffle and began crying, "he still...smiles, he still jokes, he makes fun of himself despite. Looking like hell and seemingly giving up- but still continues and struggles to getting better." Leaf then lift part of her shirt to wipe her eyes lightly.
Ash and his Pokemon were also feeling the raw emotions she was giving out. Ash, being the most afflicted of the story, having imagery in his mind of how much struggle Robert is probably going through right now. "How...how long has he...been at this?" He asked with a shaky tone. Causing Pikachu to look at him with bit of concern.
Having Leaf to lift her head slightly and wipe away the tears some more and choked out, "Almost a month..." Watching Ash's eyes widen and then looking down towards the floor. "He's getting there though and despite, times where he wanted to give up or wanting to quit. He just...keeps getting up." She then smiled softly, "saying how 'if I let this bother me than what kind of trainer will I be?' his words not mine." Then shook her head. "I just wish...he wouldn't rush things, it's like that whole experience gave him new meaning for his journey."
"...is it my fault?" Ash asked suddenly, making everyone there to stare at him confusingly. "For Robert getting hurt like that?" Ash said again not even looking at the video phone or anyone at that matter. Seemingly just directing it to himself, making Leaf to tilt her head and then shook it.
"Why would it be your fault Ash? This is Robert we're talking about here," Then grins. "Yeah he was scared of entering the tower, because of it being filled with gave stones. And..well being afraid of dying." Then softly growled out. "Wish could get back at the kid, who told Robert that he will die when getting older, that person deserved a punch to the face!" She growled out and punched her open hand.
Then whined out when pain shot through her arm, causing her to slowly move both hands away. "Ow, ow, ow...bad move Leaf, bad move!" Then shook when Ash lifted his head and had a hard look on his face.
"What happen in that fight?! Did Robert really kill that man, did the man really tried to kill him for just rescuing us!" He shouted as that was the only thing he needed to know! He was out cold throughout the entire encounter with Tey and Robert, right after the man said something about Ash's life force, or with Ash he will become whole again and existing in the world. It has been buzzing in his head the entire time.
Leaf who heard the question stood still for a bit, hearing the phones ringing and going off in the background, with Nurses and Doctors walking about or moving things around and some equipment. She then look down in thought and back up, "What...do you recall last Ash?" She asked him watching the million things going through his eyes right now, watching his two Pokemon look to him.
"...Last thing I remember before something hitting my head is him saying to Robert." Then breathes out and closed his eyes to recall his words. "Is 'Whenever I see your glare, why does it remind me of him.' and how is it that he is able to prevent him from doing, whatever it is he wants to do to us."
Then raised a open hand flexing his fingers a bit, "It's as if despite my efforts, or your efforts? Robert and Eevee, were the only ones who could fight and stand up against him or least. Prevent him from doing whatever he pleases...what happened in the fight?" He asked, wanting to know and he knows Leaf was awake throughout the battle. No doubt the crazy man said some things throughout the battle, "At least...tell me what happened at the end, where you lied to me and said Robert killed him."
Making Leaf to sheepishly smile, "Caught on to that eh..." She then looked away blushing as the boy and even his Pokemon, weren't amused of the lie. "Alright, alright Robert didn't kill him." Stated the girl while shaking her head. "Honestly...he was going to kill him." This brought wide eye expression when Leaf then sighed out, figuring only telling the story at the end.
"What happened near the end is that Robert, his Pokemon and Eevee- were all fighting his Pokemon." Then shivered as she felt a chill. "Skeleton looking Pokemon with...ugh decaying skin and whatnot falling off their bodies. In which Tey, was at the time trying to get Robert into his fears of death and such- but...couldn't." Leaf recalled how Robert and Eevee were just standing there, glaring at the man with bad looking injuries on them as well, looking like they were struggling to standing up.
"I don't know how he did it...or where Eevee, got his incredible strength from? But after the third Skeleton Pokemon was taken down from Robert's Venasaur and Seadra...they were left facing off a skeleton looking Charizard." Leaf then wrapped one arm around herself and did her best to recall the bad beat down the two were getting, not wanting to recall the moment. But...she was used to it at this point, considering she had to tell this story to Officer Jenny, her own mother and Robert's mother.
"They...it, it was horrible." She had to interrupt herself, watching the fear going through Ash and his Pokemon. "Both he and Eevee were brutally getting hurt by that crazy guy... Him going after Robert, while the Charizard was going after Eevee. It was horrible." She sniffed out and then shook her head, "But they still kept going and going, Robert... then suck in a lot of air. Was bleeding...bleeding from his right arm and leg, from his forehead. From being tossed and thrown into the ground and some of the stones. While Eevee got scratched and loosing bit of his fur, having stains on him as well...Yet they were persistent."
Making Ash to gulp lightly and having things played out in his head of what happened during his knock out state, then widen his eyes when Leaf then said. "It got even scarier when the man thought Robert and Eevee, were down for the count? Approached you looking quite crazy and derange...that he began mumbling out things how, he won't let a 'nobody' stop his goal. Bringing out weird looking energy from your body." Then closed her eyes. "Only to not get far when Robert and Eevee, both ram into him and knocked him away from your body...and mine. Shouting and screaming at them of how they're still alive or even having the strength to keep fighting him."
Leaf began openly crying, "It was horrible...I was barely able to keep watching, not what the two were going through." She hiccuped and had both Pokemon whining out to her, hoping she was okay. "Robert's one arm was being force to hug against his stomach, forcing all his strength to keeping his legs straight. While Eevee kept forcing both of his eyes open, struggling from buckling his hind legs, despite how torn apart they look...somehow, during him trying to do whatever to you or me. Robert and Eevee somehow defeated Charizard while he was busy, to slamming him."
She then wipe her eyes and rubs them gently, "And well...he snapped. Apparently shouting out something of a time limit, grabbing Robert by the neck, kicking Eevee hard in the ribs. Enough force to knock the Pokemon out and slam Robert into a wall." Then look down in thought mix with fear. "He went and broke his arm...slammed him onto the floor and stomp his foot into his leg. And proceeded to punch Robert." Making Ash to go pale and nearly choking to himself or feeling quite sick in the stomach.
Of what kind of pain his friend was going through or even receiving, then widen his eyes when Leaf then said."But Robert...wouldn't go down, despite how many times he got punch. His right eye was bruised, yet Robert was able to stop one of his fist and evenly held against it." Leaf then finished the story, "That is when we began hearing sirens in the distance and closing in fast, that man looking quite derange and crazy from hearing it. Shouting out how, he wouldn't be defeated- no one has ever defeated him. Then glared down Robert, who...who was laughing between his pain saying."
Then had the scene play out in her head of a hurt and broken Robert smiling, with one eye looking pleased to saving his friend and girlfriend by saying. "Guess I am that 'nobody' who was able to beat you." before ending her tale with man just glaring down at Robert. Looking quite puzzled and confused of how that is possible, before grinning wickedly and said.
"Guess the bitch GOD of Pokemon...found a way to stop me. I will remember your face,"
"Course he look at you one last time and smiled, saying something I couldn't hear before exhaustion kicked in me for me. And then waking up next to Robert and Eevee." Leaf said ending the tale there and looking to Ash, who look quite lost and confused of everything. No doubt blaming himself for falling unconscious when his friends needed him the most.
"Did...did they ever find him?" Ash asked hoping and praying that the officials had stopped this Tey guy. Only to feel his fears coming true when Leaf shook her head no, indicating he has not been found at all. "Then...who called the police?" Making him to lift his head and blinked them widely.
Watching Leaf laugh, "Here's the thing that I will never forget and honestly, have to thank them when we meet up." Which she then lift three fingers. "It was Team Rocket! They're the ones who called the Police, and apparently were the ones who went and helped Robert in nightmare towers. By breaking free of his fears, of whatever Tey did in the tower. Had apparently done something to the floor below, too cause whoever steps in it, faces their worst fear." Which the girl look away worriedly.
"Which I will not go into detail, considering that what Robert saw? Is not something to be repeated..." Then shook her head. "But anyway, seemed like Jessie, James and Meowth had gone in and snapped Robert out of it. With help of Eevee, to breaking him free of his fears and told him everything that Tey was going to do too us." While then laughing, "Of course joking telling him that if he doesn't save Pikachu, they have no meaning in life to continue their job."
Which had Ash laughing and feeling bit better, but was surprised to hear how Team Rocket! Of all people, had gone and help Robert get through nightmare tower and faced his fears. "Something tells me, they had a run in with Tey and when they heard Robert. Going to save us...went and," then shook his head chuckling. "Despite being bad guys, they seemed to have quite a big heart."
"Hey just because the group their working in are criminals? I bet you that doesn't mean they themselves are bad people." Then Leaf hummed and look up in thought. "Come to think of it, have you noticed that those two? Wears white outfits and not the usual black ones?" She stated lightly while rubbing the back of her head.
Making Ash and his Pokemon to look at one another, with Pikachu shrugging his shoulders- he never noticed. Considering they're the only members they have faced so far, never the other Team Rockets at all. Which Ninetales does the same, not entirely sure herself when Ash look at her, then back to Leaf.
"Sorry we haven't noticed, but you do have a point though?" He recalled seeing some members that were like Jessie and James, who were running a phony Pokemon daycare and got arrested couple days later after being found out and caught by a photographer. Then shook his head figuring to ask another time and sighs.
He is just glad to finally get the full story...well half of the story of what happened in the fight. Filling in the questions he wanted answers for. "But...he is alright right?" He asked, knowing Robert was in rehabilitation- the boy couldn't help but feel worried. Which had Leaf nodding her head and smiled softly.
"No worries he is fine, his broken arm and leg healed. Which is why he's doing the rehabilitation process to get their motor skills working again." While then snickering, "of course Eevee and his Pokemon are there helping him and supporting him. Using their own little quirks, to help him recover faster." then laughed. "Venasaur out of them all, seems to be quite gentle with him. Even using his vines gently to hold Robert, in case he falls forward. Only to be scolded by him and saying how. If he doesn't use his arms and legs to getting up, it will take longer."
Getting Pikachu and Ninetales to laugh at the mere image of Venasaur, having a sheepish look after being scolded. With Ash laughing and nodding his head, "He's right- bringing himself back up with his arms and legs, will probably help the process more." Then smiled at Leaf, who smiled back. "Thanks...for easing my mind."
Though it was a lie, yeah it ease his mind to knowing his friends were okay. But how it began and started, especially after regaining some memories of his encounter against Tey. Had gone and told the boy how, it is his fault his friends are going to die, how because of him. He is leading his friends to early death and risking their lives, just for a cocky bastard like him. It...really hit him hard after remembering it and hoping to keeping it too himself. Knowing well, it will effect his fight against Erika.
"Anyway Ash, where are you exactly?" Leaf asked with a tilt of her head. "Cause it has been awhile and after running into Sabrina, who heard about our arrival. She came to check up on us and even asking if we needed anything from her." Laughing, "which was weird for us seeing that. Then be told how thanks to you and Gardevoir, you helped her greatly and even won a gym badge from her!"
Making Ash to snicker at hearing how worried Sabrina was for the two, silently thanking the girl to checking up on the two. No doubt reuniting with Gardevoir and Gardevoir, facing her fears and getting through to Sabrina, really helped change the girl for the better. "Heh that's good to hear Sabrina is doing alright, as for where I am?" Then smiled rubs his head. Ninetales and Pikachu happily wagging their tails, with Pikachu lifting his paw up and down against Ash.
"We're right now at Celedon city! I was about to head out and get my gym battle. But was told by Joy, how you wanted to speak to me and well...here I am." He informed towards the girl. Who nodded and smile through the video phone, before turning her eyes away from the video screen. Then back at Ash with a sheepish smile, making the three there to blink their eyes and Ash grinning. "Ah, time to go I take it?"
"Yup, Robert's on his last week of rehabilitation and considering the out come or the oddity of events? He is surprisingly good enough that if he gets through this weeks work? He is free to go." She informed and laughed, "making the doctors here to joke about in the hospital. Of how they never seen such a determine patient before..." then softly smiles. "That it is inspiring the others patients here to feeling good and confident about themselves being better." Then giggle while rubbing her hair. "Alright, I should let you go Ash- great seeing ya again and win that gym badge!" Then paused when Ash suddenly squeaked out.
"Wait-wait how many badges do you and Robert have?" He asked, really curious considering how long Robert and them being at the hospital? Only to widen his eyes and nearly had his jaw dropped when she grinned.
"Six badges, one from Celedon city, one from Fuchsia city and a town near the routes between Lavender town and the power plant." She informed while opening her badge case, "we had to be sure it was legit and asked if they were real." Showing a badge that Ash never seen before. "But thankfully we ran into Gary there and informed us how, the gym there is legit. So Robert and I decided to take it on before arriving Nightmare tower for Ghost Pokemon." She smiled.
Making Ash to blink and laugh lightly, glad to hear how Gary is being friendly towards the two. Though no doubt, "And yes, he was being such a butt and gloating about all in good fun." She joked towards the boy and winks. "Alright get going Pokemon master, that gym battle isn't going to wait for you forever." Thus waved goodbye to Ash and closes the video chat.
Making Ash, Ninetales and Pikachu to smile at one another and hanged up. Before removing his hand away slowly and then swung it downward to his side. Then closing his eyes halfway as emotions began running through his eyes, making the two Pokemon to stare worriedly towards the boy. "I don't know honestly what to think about that..." He stated slowly and shook his head.
"Keep thinking that...that it is my fault, for what happened to Leaf and Robert." He groaned and tighten his hands. "I-I mean the guy was coming after me, he went and used Leaf as bait to bring me to the tower." He growled out and shook his head, feeling Pikachu paw gently patting his shoulder. "I know I shouldn't worry, especially since we're about to have our gym battle." Then turns away from the phone and moves towards one of the sofa's in the lobby, plopping himself down on it and lean against the back of it.
Watching Ninetales walking on over to him and hops onto the couch with him, having her assets to lightly move when doing so. Then whined at him with worried red eyes, then cooed when he lifted his hand and began scratching her head. "I guess there's no worrying about it. But man is it going to bother me," he muttered out and stared up towards the ceiling. Memories of the past rearing its head again, by imagery of the young trainer- messing and poking around a Nidorino in the Oak campsite.
Having Ash recalled how enraged he made the Pokemon, after trying to play with it or wanting the Pokemon to play with him or come back to the camp. Wanting to prove Gary oak that he could befriend a powerful Pokemon, only for it to blowing up in his face and had the Poison type. Went on a rampage after tripping and getting hurt by Ash by accident, even when he stomped his foot out of a tantrum?
Said foot slammed onto Nidorino's own foot and thus had it attacking in a frenzy! The groaned while leaning forward and hanging his arms off from his knees. Having Pikachu and Ninetales look even more concern for him. "...well come on!" He suddenly said figuring to keep the memory to himself and slaps his hands onto his knees.
"We promised Erika that we wouldn't be late for our gym battle, while showing her our strength!" Smiled Ash. Which the smile did not go unnoticed by Pikachu, who had harden his look. He can tell when his trainer is faking a smile, right now? He's giving off a fake assuring smile towards the two of them. So they wouldn't be affected by his emotions or having their performance do poorly in the up coming gym fight.
"So Ninetales, you will be used last alright? No doubt Lilligant will be her toughest Pokemon," then turned too Pikachu. "Pikachu you will have to sit this one out, considering Erika has all grass types? None of your electric moves will work," then hums. "Maybe some of your normal type moves may work, but don't want to risk you getting hurt or poison." Ash stated and petting the electric mouse head. While then laughing, "So right now, we will use Meowzy, Lopunny and Ninetales for this fight okay?"
Having the two Pokemon nodding their heads with Pikachu chuckling, "Chu Pikachu." He chanted saying how they should opt to finding a flying type, too make things easier for them when against Grass type and fighting type Pokemon. They're lacking types to fight against those two, and hopefully try and get other types as well...being weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Fighting and Poison types will not be fun in the future, especially in the Pokemon league.
Making Ash to hum when his buddy chanted towards him and saw him moving his arm in a flapping manner, "Oh your right?" Then stood upright and look to the corner of his eyes. Making Ninetales to laugh at the goofy look. "We should probably look for a flying type Pokemon later down the road? Will do wonders against Grass and fighting types!" He beamed, "definitely putting that in the mental notes." Then claps his hands feeling better about himself. Especially getting this small chat going between the two of them, with Ash thrusting his arm outward. "Alright team! Let's get to the Celedon gym and earn ourselves the fifth gym badge!" And began marching forward and ahead.
"Everyone is already ahead of us and about 2 badges in, and with the Pokemon league abut to begin in next two months? We have quite the time limit on our hands!" He said and began thinking how long it takes for them, to travel city to city. It usually takes about couple of days or a week to reach the next town over with a gym.
Ninetales who began following her trainer out the door, while he was in deep thought. Blushes with a sweet smile, glad to seeing him feeling better. Hoping that when she gets a chance to fight against Lilligant? She will be able to win him over with a lot of praise, to possibly even be reward with a nice night that he and Gardevoir shared! Making the girl to giggling herself and folded her hands up to each side of her face, shaking it left and right. Having her elbows press lightly against the sides of her boobs with her tails, waving up and down through her giddiness. Oh how she hopes Ash will reward her with a night of loving, that and she can rub it in Carla's face about getting him first and not her!
She then pumped her arms and nod her head firmly, having a plan! But first, she needs to be sure to impress him with the gym battle!
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It only took couple of minutes for Ash and his team to find where the gym was being held. The boy standing on one end of the arena with Ninetales and Pikachu standing by his side. While Erika being on the other side, wearing her kimono style yukata outfit for the fight. With Lilligant happily bouncing in place and twirling about, excited for the battle that's about to come.
Making both Ash and Erika to smile, with the boy showing bit of his grinning teeth. With Erika hardening her stare with a smirk. "Alright the rules are like everything else Ash, we will be using three Pokemon each, best two out of three wins." She informed watching Ash stare a bit. Making her to hummed lightly and tilt her head.
"Best two out of three? What does that mean?" He asked, wanting to be sure he was hearing this right and understanding the rule. None of the gym fights he done never had this rule before? Making Erika to giggle lightly with a sweat drop.
"Best two out of three means that, if you or me managed to knock out two Pokemon each, but the other side has only knocked out one? And is on their last Pokemon, the winner will be automatically decided." She informed, hoping she explained it well. "And before you say," she raised a hand and raised two fingers. "Why end the match on the third round? Is so we don't push our Pokemon harshly, thus if your unable to knock out a single Pokemon within two of your own?" Then smiled. "That means you lost."
Making Ash smiling at the challenge, "I get it- it's a way not to have our Pokemon hurt any further or forcing the said 3rd Pokemon. From facing off against three of the opponents Pokemon." He nods when she and Lilligant giggle and nod their heads. "Okay I gotcha, so if I can't knock out two Pokemon and down to only one left, the match is over."
"Vice-versa for me as well, if I can't defeat two of your Pokemon and down to my last one. I lose the match, sound fair?" She asked and grinned when he happily nods and turn his hat around the back of his head.
"Sounds like a deal! So shall we get started then? I am really pumped up now!" Grinned the boy. The match is set and everyone is ready, with the referee looking between the two challenges. Both having excitement in their eyes and Pokeball ready in hand.
"The Celedon city gym battle is about to commence, the first one to knock out two Pokemon out of three will be victorious. If both sides manages to knock out one Pokemon each, then they will use their third Pokemon to decide the victor. Challenger is able to swap out his Pokemon, but for that match they cannot resend the Pokemon." Then the referee lifted her arms into the air. "Ready...go!"
"Meowzy I choose you!" Ash exclaimed while throwing the ball forward and watching it soar through the air and burst open! Sending a beam of white light towards the ground, then expelled into revealing the female Meowth. Who let out a low yawn and stretching out her body, before smirking excitingly and hopped onto her two feet- flexing her claws out from her hands, wagging her tail happily!
"Alright then my Pokemon will be Tangela!" Erika announced while holding the ball close and then lifts her arm into the air. "Come out my friend, and show your strength!" She called out and threw the ball forward with a underarm throw!
Watching the grass Pokemon bursting out from the ball and appearing before everyone. Wiggling its spaghetti looking body about as it eye smiles, before getting serious. Having Ash to hum lightly and stare at the Pokemon, "What Pokemon is that?" He muttered softly while bringing his Pokedex out.
"Tnagela the vine Pokemon: It's identity is covered by masses of blue vines. It is said these vines never stop growing." Informed the Pokedex, making Ash to chuckle and place it away. Looking at Meowzy who was hopping left and right, ready and itching to battle!
"Alright Meowzy, let's begin things off with Feint attack!" Ash commanded, figuring to go with a 100% accurate move to mix things up. Watching the feline let out a cry and began dashing forward, disappearing in the battle field! Ready to reappear right behind Tangela, only for the two to widen their eyes when Erika called out.
"Spinning Vine whip!" Called the Gym leader, watching Tangela stand on its tiptoes, too then extend its blue vines outward and began spinning in place! Whacking Meowzy across the face and sending her flying towards a nearby garden tree, only for her to quickly right herself and bounce off the tree!
Springboard back to Tangela! "Slash attack!" Ash called out while stepping forward, watching the claws on Meowzy. Extend longer and sharper, as she clenched her butt cheeks tightly with her upper body moving upward, having her modest B cup's bounce gently, before she began slashing down with her right arm and then her left towards the grass Pokemon.
Who after stopping went and deflected the slash attacks with its own vine whip attack. But winces and squeaks lightly from the pain, making Erika to step forward a bit in worry. "That's a strong slash!?"
"Of course, I trained a lot before coming here. While being sure to train all of my Pokemon." Ash announced, watching Meowzy continued slashing towards the defending Tangela. "I've been hearing how trainers usually stick with the Pokemon they caught. So, I figured why not train mine who are back at Oaks." Then swung his arm up, "Alright, Meowzy switch it up with fury swipes!"
"Tangela blast her away with Slam attack!" Erika called out and watched her Pokemon, swiftly moves away from the first Fury swipe attack, then kicked off from the ground and slamming right into Meowzy's side! Causing her to let out another meow and get flown from the Pokemon.
But what shock Erika the most is how Meowzy manage to recover by flipping backwards and landing on her feet, too then retaliate by disappearing and reappearing behind Tangela! Bashing right into the Pokemon with great force and even a loud boom! Sending the grass Pokemon across the arena and began bouncing about, to then slamming into a nearby tree face first! Making the Pokemon to groan lightly and collapse onto its back, having swirls in its eyes.
"Tangela is unable to battle, this match goes to Meowzy!" The referee announced out. Raising the flag towards Ash and Meowzy, with the feline happily plopping down and meowing excitedly at her victory! Laughing and giggling about with Ash's, Ninetales and Pikachu cheering towards her!
Despite this being her real first gym battle debut? Meowzy was really nervous about fighting a gym leader, but glad how things turned out and even got praised from her trainer! The girl felt growth entering her body, which can be seen easily with how she felt her hips extending outward quite rapidly, evening out her thighs and curves with feeling bit of strength going down to her legs. Her rear feeling like they were becoming bit plump and bouncier along with feeling lot smoother than usual. Then let out a low moan when she felt her boobs, growing just a tinge but not enough to be notice-able from the naked eye.
Meowzy blink her eyes while standing up and began twisting her body, letting out a continuous purr from her throat. Roaming her hands down against her hips and thighs, even brushing along her cheeks. Making Ash to hum lightly, wondering what was wrong- let alone...taking note how she seemed to have grown? But laughed, "Meowzy you still up for the second match?" He asked, watching the cat immediately going into a confident battling pose.
"Heh don't think it will be easy," Erika giggled after recalling Tangela. "I am however glad to hear how you are treating all of your Pokemon, not just the one who is with you right now." She smiled and grabs her second Pokeball. "Alright Vileplume, seems like we're going have to up our game! If we want to be serious, now go!" She threw the ball forward and releasing the final evolution of Oddish onto the battlefield!
The giant petal like flower on its head bounced about with the purple body underneath. Happily glee out and twirl in place, before dancing to a music in its head before getting serious. Making Meowzy feel bit nervous at the strength it was emitting. "Seems like this is going be bit tougher, fighting a fully evolve Pokemon usually means trouble." No doubt Meowzy will have a rough time getting through that.
But he needs to weaken the Pokemon, so the others have a chance. Or at least make it lose good amount of energy for his second Pokemon. "Alright Meowzy, begin things off with Pay day!" Ash called out while throwing his arm forward.
Meowzy had her charm glowing brightly while she began hopping backward and began flailing hr hands wildly, throwing what look to be money right towards Vileplume. Who wasn't flinching or looking to be phased by the attack as coins, bounced and reflected off from the grass Pokemon. Having it giggle and chuckle out, "Pay day huh, don't think it will help you just because its long range." Erika then moved one arm upward.
"Vileplume use razor leaf!" She then thrust her arm downward, watching the petal Pokemon. Jumping about and having the giant flower above its head, pump up and down! Shooting green leafs out from the middle and then thrust its arm forward! Sending multiple leafs right at Meowzy, who slid to a stop and widen her eyes at the sight.
"Meowzy dodge it with Fury swipes!" Ash quickly called out, having Erika step back in surprised. Then harden her look wondering if the Meowth can actually defend herself with an attack move? The said feline.
Nods her head and swipes her arms downward to extend her claws with energy and then began rapidly slashing her hands up and down in front of her. Making waves of energy claws to extend ever slightly forward- hopes of deflecting or destroying some of the green leafs. Which it was working at first as a lot of them, were being sliced and slashed at. But there were so many of them that they were going through Meowzy's defenses, cutting her face, sides and legs up! Making her wince and whine out in pain, but is still holding her ground.
When the attacked stopped, Meowzy fell forward a bit and caught herself in a kneeling position. Tired and exhausted from repeatedly using Fury swipes like that, she then widen her eyes when a shadow began looming over her and stare up. "Vileplume, Giga drain!" Erika called out with a giggle and laugh lightly, when white energy orbs darted out from the top of Vileplumes head and slams down into Meowzy!
"Meowzy!" Ash called out, along with Ninetales and Pikachu watching the energy being drained from the feline. The see through energy orbs were now green and returned too Vileplume, restoring any lost stamina it used up with Razor leaf, with Meowzy falling backwards and hitting the ground hard. Groaning and having swirls in her eyes, battered and bruised badly from the two consecutive fights in a row.
"Meowzy is unable to battle, this match goes too Vileplume and Erika!" The ref called out and raised the flag towards her side of the arena. Watching Ash pull the Pokeball out and calling the feline back.
"Awesome job Meowzy!" He said to the ball, "Even if it recovered strength, it still used up energy for said move." Ash then pocketed the ball and face out towards the gym grinning. "Glad your not going easy on us Erika, considering what we been through. We welcome this type of challenge!" He said, grabbing Lopunny's ball next.
Erika giggled alongside Lilligant, "Glad your having fun, its been awhile since I had to be serious. And glad I did chose to be so, no doubt your experience with Sabrina. Has taught you a lot to expect from us Gym leaders." She grinned.
"You betcha alright, Lopunny come on out!" Ash shouted and threw the ball forward, watching the rabbit coming out from the ball, immediately going to the floor and happily does a battle pose with both hands up near her chin, giggling about and bouncing in place! Causing her assets to move every erotically with her tempo, too then thrust her arm out and did a 'come on' motion with her hands.
"Confident rabbit, Vileplume use Sludge bomb!" Erika announced, surprising Ash greatly at the command! He then grit his teeth completely forgetting that Vileplume was part poison type! Lopunny however wasn't phased as she watched the Pokemon getting ready, "Fire it randomly, don't let Lopunny get close!" Erika added and watched the Pokemon cry out its name, then began firing sludge bomb out from its petal, by leaning forward and began randomly firing the arena!
"Lopunny, Agility and then follow up with burst of Ice beam from the air!" Ash called out, figuring to get creative as well. Watching the rabbit nodding her head and dart forward with a loud boom and cloud of dust, kicking off from her as she ran forward and began leaping up into the air.
Dodging the first Sludge bomb that almost touch her, with her firing off Ice beam down towards Vileplume, but being blocked by a sludge bomb that exploded with the ice. Lopunny continued moving forward after landing on the floor, then leaping back up into the air firing off two more ice beams. But once more being deflected by two more sludge bombs. "Lopunny, use the branches on the trees!" Ash called out suddenly, watching the girl look towards him and then forward.
Smirking greatly at the idea and lands back to the ground. "No, don't let her use the branches! Petal dance quick!" Erika shouted in emergency, forgetting about the whiplash this move has when used too many times! As Vileplume began spinning rapidly in place, sending pink petal like flowers out and soaring straight towards Lopunny.
"Agility once more and then get ready for a Return attack!" Ash called out confidently, while tightening his hand into a fist. Hearing Pikachu and Ninetales going wild with cheers and rooting for their rabbit friend, who after landing on the floor?
Lopunny activated another Agility and became a blur on the battlefield! Dodging the first wave of the Petal dance, by disappearing through an after image and appeared couple feet to the right, then towards the left. Lopunny then leaps onto the tree branches, then began leaping and hopping very swiftly through the trees, having the petal dance attacks hit and explode against the trees behind her.
Then the attacks stopped when Vileplume stopped spinning and had yellow looking spots floating around her, with swirly yellow eyes! Indicating it is now confused and is unable to think properly, making Erika to gasp. "Oh no, confuse status!" She announced and looked up, when she felt energy gathering suddenly and saw Lopunny!
Lopunny having a white glow with both hands up above her head, breasts dancing and wiggling about with the energy that was piling up into a orb. Then cried out loudly by leaning backwards with one arm and throws the energy orb hard and fast! Straight down towards Vileplume, causing her breasts to rapidly bounce and slap against one another, her butt cheeks literally jiggling about. Erika's zoomed in on the energy attack, that swap towards Vileplumes perspective and then suddenly get engulf in a big explosion!
Covering and engulfing Vileplume within the dome energy! Before shooting out from within it and slamming down hard into the ground, sliding on over towards Erika's feet! Covered in charcoal and looking quite burnt, with the Pokemon puffing out some smoke from its mouth and cock its body to the right with swirls! "Vileplume!" Erika cried out and ran over to the Pokemon.
Lopunny landed back to the floor and lightly move her hands up to her mouth. Worried she may have overdone it, then let out a calming breath when Erika had a smiled and sighed. "No worries it's alright," Then soften her look. "But never have I seen a return attack like that before? Lopunny must really trust you Ash." The gym leader complemented towards the two. Making Lopunny to blush from the complement, while holding her cheeks whining out how she didn't needing her praise idiot.
Making Ash to laugh, "I think that's her way of saying thanks." He chuckled out and hummed, taking note that the same thing that happened to Meowth? Is happening to Lopunny, but this time quite visible to see. Lopunny entire upper body seemed to have growth, her breasts which were originally D cups, were now two sizes bigger! Entering the E cup range, her waist line, abs and stomach looking to be quite smoothed out and sleek- with bit of her fur having bit of a shine to them.
What even interesting is that, the rabbits body was beginning to have a more womanly curve to them. But seems like only her upper body seem to have been effected, while the rest of her body seems to have just minor growth to them.
"Vileplume is unable to battle, the match goes to Lopunny and Ash." It was now a draw, and both trainers are able to use their last Pokemon freely. Since each one knocked out 1 Pokemon each, they will have to now use their last Pokemon. "Challenger since we don't want this to be stressful for the last Pokemon."
Which Ash happily nods, "Sure thing, I'll..." Then whip his head forward when Erika smiled and recalled her Pokemon. Too then laughing and shaking her head.
"No keep Lopunny out." Then look to Ash and the surprised Lopunny. "Remember what I said yesterday?" Then faced forward with a very confident grin. "Lilligant," then moves a hand towards the battle eager Pokemon, who is literally jittery on her spot. Rapidly moving her hands up and down wanting to battle even more! "Is one of my best fighters and strongest Pokemon, ever since staying at Unova." She informed and watches Lilligant darting forward and running onto the battlefield.
Before coming to a stop and bowing her head towards the two, then got into a serious stance. "Use your last two Pokemon, you won't regret this decision." Then laughed, "And don't think be fair not showing how strong Lilligant is." Then nods, "So keep Lopunny out okay? This my request to you to challenge and see how powerful Lilligant really is."
This making Ash to hum and stare at the very womanly Pokemon, who looked quite eager to face off against two of his Pokemon. No doubt something is up if Erika has this much confidence? "Alright then, you ready to keep going Lopunny?" He asked her, which she nods with a big smile and faces forward.
She still has two agility buffs on her, so her speed will be hard to keep up. All the while having quite the powerful Return attack, the rabbit cockily thinks Lilligant won't stand a chance. "Alright let's begin, Lilligant quiver dance!" Erika called out- watching the girl nod and began dancing about and moving her body in such ways one will be impressed, especially with how she bends and moves her body!
"Quiver dance?" Ash repeated lightly with Pikachu and Ninetales, just cheering on and rooting to Lopunny. Telling her she got this! "We don't know what that does, but Lopunny go and use Quick attack!" Ash called out and watches the rabbit darting forward with silence at first, then a loud boom echoing throughout the gym! Sending dust everywhere behind her as she began rushing right towards Lilligant, with white energy trailing behind her.
"Quiver dance," Erika said again. Making Ash blink his eyes confusingly at why she order the same move twice? Is she not going to have Lilligant defend herself, though what surprised him and even after leaving his eyes off the female for only a second. The Pokemon was done using the move and then another loud boom with clouds and winds blowing everywhere, appeared where Lilligant was standing.
Causing Ash to shield himself from the winds, along with Ninetales and Pikachu. Then when everything stopped and cleared up, Ash and the two widened their eyes and shouted. "WHAT?!" At the sight they were seeing before them! It was Lopunny and Lilligant, but something was not right or looked very off?
Lopunny had her eyes widened and shock at the sight before her, Lilligant. Was eye smiling and tilt her head cutely at the rabbit. Lopunny, then winced and struggle to move her head down with pain and gasped! "Lilligant caught Lopunny elbow!?" Ash shouted in disbelief!
Even Lopunny was shock as she would've thought the grass type, would not have the speed to dodge or defend herself! No, instead she opted to grabbing the girl's elbow at the last second and even having Lopunny suspended in the air, from the impact. Squeezing tightly on the rabbits elbow, who was wincing and beginning to cry out from the sheer strength just going through that one arm!
"Quiver dance, it is a grass type move that Lilligant can learn. It enhance not only er special properties? But it also enhances Lilligant's speed greatly." Erika informed and smiled, "And Lilligant are known to be quite the strong fighters in Unova, that every trainer there? Always teaches this move to her..." then smirk. "Even her special ability is own tempo. Meaning she won't get whiplash from this..." Then thrust her arm outward. "Petal dance Lilligant, send Lopunny flying!"
Lopunny squeaked out when she was lowered and then flung into the air! Then Lilligant began spinning in place and sending very strong pink petals straight at Lopunny! "Quick Lopunny, Ice beam the roof and fling yourself down to the ground!" Ash quickly called out, ready to help her out. But it was bit late as Lopunny.
Who managed to right herself, screamed out in pain as the pink petals. Cut and shred against her body, cutting her up badly and injuring her badly. Keeping her suspended in the air as the Petal dance attack, kept going and going till Lilligant stopped and topple lightly before shaking her head and closing her eyes to regain her footing.
"Alright Sunny day!" Erika commanded and watched Lilligant closed her eyes. Having the small poncho around her boobs to flap wildly, with orange looking orb beginning to form between her hands and concentrating greatly on it, before crying out and throwing the orb upward!
Causing Lopunny, after crashing into the ground and slowly getting back up with bit of a struggle. Turn her body sideways and look towards the sky, while moving a hand over her eyes. Widening at what looked to be a made shift sun! Which she darted her gaze back to Lilligant, who is eye smiling and enjoying the warm sun.
"Lopunny use Return quick!" Ash shouted frantically, having a feeling what is coming up next. Making the rabbit to immediately hop up and began charging up a small energy orb in her hands, in hopes of using speed instead of power, to stopping Lilligant from using-
"Solar beam!" Erika snapped her finger in a define pose, watching the grass type giggle about and energy formed around her garland. Before directing the energy between her hands and fires off a MASSIVE green energy beams towards Lopunny, who swiftly fired off her Return attack! Only for the orb to be fizzled out from the Solar beam and zoomed rapidly towards her eyes and screamed out in pain from the attack making contact on her!
Sending the injured rabbit into the air, her arms flinging upward and above her body, her legs going downward and below her body, her ears singed and covered in soot. With bit of her fur flying off from her body from the energy, burning it off from her and then hitting the ground hard! Causing her to cry out again and rolling to a stop, with her curling her body up and hissing repeatedly from the injury she received...then swirls in her eyes.
Ash ran over to Lopunny and knelt down to check her over, while gasping at how Lopunny. One of his most long lasting battlers, was taking out in only two moves! "Quiver dance not only enhances Lilligants Special Properties, but also her speed." Erika's voice echoed in Ash's head.
"And she used it twice meaning that Solar beam, and the Petal dance? Were ten times stronger than they originally were. Knocking Lopunny out easily..." Then recalled how Lilligant easily held onto Lopunny's elbow, when she used Quick attack.
Things were definitely getting exciting and interesting, watching the happy Grass Pokemon dance n place, while even looking to be asking if Lopunny was alright when she raised her hand Towards her chin.
Ash though had to try his best not to stare too long, apparently despite winning and out matching Lopunny? It still gave Lilligant the experience for growth, watching how her body frame was getting bit more skinnier and healthier looking, with her boobs nearly pushing outward and exposing themselves within her vest like collar, her hips extending just ever lightly and beginning to form a quite the dancer look to her form.
"No worries- Lopunny is doing just fine Lilligant. No doubt she enjoyed fighting someone like you." He said, which the boy was not far off. Inside the Pokeball despite recovering from her fainted spell, the rabbit is rolling about and squealing in delight of finding a tough challenger and fighter that could equal to her strength! Ready to get training again and hoping to get a rematch with Lilligant in the future!
Erika giggled as Lilligant got more concern when Ash's face is looking a bit red. "Lilligant, com here." She waved towards the grass type, who hummed and walked her way over to Erika and then tilt her head to listen to Erika's whispering. "I believe Ash is able to see you the same way as I do," she told her. Making Lilligant to turn tomato red and bulging her eyes, before looking straight at the girl who nodded lightly and then lean her ear once more. "But seems like his bloodline is a lot stronger than my own, and know this is sudden to say...but." Then smiled and saw Lilligant blinking her eyes confusingly.
Then eye smiled when Erika said, "I actually want you to travel with Ash after this fight." Then raised her hand when Lilligant was going to protest and asked why, then gasp happily when she then wink at the Pokemon. "Because your strength will only be hindered by staying with me. Which is why this gym battle, I want you to show everything you got to him. I want him to know how much I cherish you and how much, I want your dream of becoming a great fighter and compete in the Pokemon league. Means so much to you but also me, so you think...you think you can travel with Ash after this is over?"
Lilligant blink her eyes and then crossed her arms humming with her breasts lifting upward, and then bounced wildly when she lower her arms and nods. "Lilligant?" Then asked if she was, then giggle when Erika lean forward and kissed her forehead. Letting her know she is sure and is only wanting what's best for Lilligant.
Then leans up grinning happily, "besides." Then giggle softly. "I doubt working at the Perfume shop is giving you any experience, minus how business works. That's no way for a fighter like you to live." She winked and laughed when Lilligant teared up a bit, to then giggling happily by glomping and rubbing her head against her body.
Making Ash and his Pokemon to smile, though also curious of what they were discussing? "Sorry about that Ash, just needed to tell Lilligant something. Send out your next Pokemon!" Erika called out and waved towards the boy.
Ninetales, who is very eager to get started ran on out before Ash could decided and slides a stop. Wagging her tails wildly in glee, yipping towards Lilligant! Telling her how she can't wait to show her stuff towards the grass type, who happily claps her hands saying she can't wait. "Wow, she isn't even worry about fighting a Fire type." Exclaimed Ash, "This is making me excited, most if not lot of Grass types we come across during our travels from trainers, they usually freak out." Making mimicking Ash smile as they grew.
"This is getting my blood pumping to knowing we are going have quite the battle." Ash said and thrusts his arm forward, "Ninetales kick things off with Ember!" Ash commanded, wanting to stick to long and mid-range for now. Having a feeling it be dangerous to get in close towards the female grass type.
Ninetales nodded and began jumping into the air, throwing her tails downward from gravity and her breasts, gathering flames around her muzzle. And then began firing off multiple ember rocks downwards and towards Lilligant!
"Lilligant dodge it and counter with Petal dance!" Erika commanded, watching Lilligant making a boomed sound, by moving forward from the first ember rocks! That exploded behind her, then flash towards her right from the second wave of embers and then once more flash to the right- evading more embers while then clapping her hands together!
Summoning the pink petals once more from her garland and began flinging them straight towards Ninetales, who stopped in the air. "Fire spin!" Ash called out, watching the female Pokemon nod and began moving and rolling her head in a small circle, with flames coming out from her mouth and began opening outward and forming rings when being exhaled out.
And then began roaring powerfully when it formed into a large tornado and defended Ninetales from the leaf attacks, while then having it flown straight towards Lilligant. "Solar beam!" Erika commanded while snapping her fingers. Causing Ash and Ninetales to widened their eyes, completely forgetting about the Sunny day move, still being in effect.
Though what surprised them and even Erika, is when Lilligant fired off the solar beam? The attack blasted forward right towards the fire tornado, only for both moves to connect and erupted into a loud explosion!
Causing Ninetales to flip backwards and landing onto her knees, sliding back against the ground with her cheeks bouncing lightly from being clench. She whipped her head up with her red eyes, staring confusing at the sight before her. "Why did..." then Ash face palm with a chuckle. "Of course! Sunny day allows Solar beam to be used, but it also powers up fire type moves!" Then spread his arm out. "That's why you were able to stop the Solar beam Ninetales!
Making the fox to yip happily and grinned at Lilligant, who is...despite no mouth, is grinning towards the fox as she giggle happily, before darting towards Ninetales with incredible speed. "Power boost or not Ash, you still have to worry about us landing that move. Along with Petal dance." Erika called out, Making the boy know what she means. Quiver dance powering up Lilligant's special properties, will make any moves she uses to become deadly!
Fire type or not, Ninetales can seriously get hurt if they're not careful. "Ninetales, you go in as well, use Flamethrower but make sure to make it short burst. Have it come from your right and left!" Ash commanded, watching the fox darting forward towards Lilligant. Knowing that she is going to be out sped by the grass type.
So instead she immediately use the move as she started running, firing from right to left. Having the flames fly forward in a wave like fashion, with the ending trails being the last to hopefully hit Lilligant. Who leap into the air at the last minute, making Ninetales to follow up with a second flamethrower attack from left then upward into the air! No way Lilligant will be able to dodge the attack so easily, but managed to spin her body towards the right!
Using her weight to throw her away from the attack, "Petal dance!" Erika cried out, making Ash to grit his teeth knowing there won't be a way to dodge in time. But widen his eyes as he shouted at the last second, watching the petals beginning to come out from Lilligant's garland.
"Fire spin straight down!" Ash called out and watch Ninetales sliding forward before moving her head downward and used Fire spin right below herself! Causing towering and spinning flames to erupt and go straight up towards the sky! Causing Lilligant to widen her eyes and screeched out in pain, getting caught in the fire tornado and sending her away from Ninetales!
Bouncing and hitting the ground hard, before coming to a tumbling halt, then hand flip back onto her feet. Little burnt and hurt from the attack, then winces badly when flames engulfed her a bit. Indicating she was now trapped by the Fire spin vortex. "Oh no..." Erika gritted her teeth in concern- now they were on a timer...
While Ninetales look alright but was beginning to pant slightly, her hands touching the ground with her hind legs, standing straight and raising her rear into the air. Ready to keep going, but she was losing stamina rather quickly in this fight. Same for Lilligant as the two of them, were definitely evenly matched against one another!
Though Fire spin effects will only hurt whenever she uses a move, meaning that if Ash wants to win this without Ninetales losing to much stamina? He will have to figure out how to force the girl, to keep attacking them. Which he closed his eyes and began thinking, no doubt Erika will play the long game. "Alright she knows that Ninetales is running out of steam, using Fire spin, Ember and Flamethrower in order to hit Lilligant? Is costing energy to the fox."
And it make sense he thought, most of his speedy Pokemon...despite how strong they are or tough they are? They lack the stamina to keep the fight going for a long time, taking the whole 'speed style' battler literal. "Not much I can do about that though, if I can find a way to enhance their stamina?"
Then widened his eyes and grinned, making Erika to raise a brow. "Alright then, we won't attack at all!" Ash grinned making Erika and even Lilligant to stare dubiously with dotted eyes. "Ninetales rush at Lilligant!" Ash commanded, making the gym leader to stare confusingly.
"Wait did you just not say you won't attack?" Asked Erika, watching the fox giggle happily and began running straight towards Lilligant, who wince a bit and got into a defensive stance but wasn't exactly sure what to do? Is Ninetales going to attack her...or are they actually not going to attack? It was too confusing and Lilligant was getting anxious and worried, that she had no choice but began using her Petal dance attack!
"Dodge now!" Ash commanded while pumping his arm, watching Ninetales kick off from a tree bark and went eastward, evading the attack! That destroyed the tree and had it crumbling down, making Lilligant to gasp and whip her attention towards the fox. Only to cry out in pain when vortex of flames surrounded her body, then disappeared damaging the grass Pokemon even more, leaving scorch marks on her body and clothes, panting heavily and looking quite worn out. But made sure to keep going!
"Lilligant!" Erika then turned towards the fox who began running around in a big circle, before heading straight towards Lilligant once more! "Okay not sure why...but was he telling the truth?" Erika hummed out and watched Ninetales heading right for Lilligant once more, getting really close and causing Lilligant to get anxious again. "Lilligant this is a bluff, don't fall for it!" Erika called out towards her, relaxing the Pokemon.
Only for the two to get a shock when Ash suddenly called out, "Ember attack let's go!" Ash called out towards the fox. Making Lilligant to scream out in pain when five ember attacks, began exploding and hitting against her! Sending her flying back, while groaning and feeling her legs buckling from getting weak.
Then screamed some more from the vortex effecting her and damaging her some more, but she was freed from it! "That's it, think can trick us again?" Erika said watching and following Ninetales movements as she began rounding about, ready to head towards Lilligant once more. Not only that but the Sunny day effect wore off as well, making the arena back to its normal color.
Ash knowing what she is planning now that Lilligant was freed from the Fire spin. But it is what he planned for as he grinned. "Alright Ninetales, head back towards Lilligant one more time!" Ash called out while throwing his arm up into the air, watching the fox darting back towards the Pokemon at a slower pace though, sweating slightly and breathing heavily.
Ash seeing the signs of exhaustion knew they only get one shot at this. Waiting for the right moment to give the commanded, noticing the arena was dimming lightly. Then face towards Lilligant who began charging up one final Solar beam. "With this last move and our power, we will show you just how strong we are!" Erika called out with adrenaline rushing through her body.
Ash grinned, "Fine by us we were going to end it either way! Get ready Ninetales for this is our last attempt!" He called out towards the panting fox who nodded, using all four of her limbs to run forward and head for the grass Pokemon. Feeling her breasts slapping and bopping against one another, grinding on one another and flopping about. He butt juggling about with each step she takes and clenches them tightly, ready to get an attack out.
"Solar beam!" Erika called out and heard Lilligant letting out a loud cry! Leaning her head down and fired off the beam towards Ninetales, with rays of light glowed out from the garland and began launching it straight towards her!
"Jump in the air now and fire off Flamethrower!" Ash screamed out, "Go!" He threw his arm forward watching the fox, jumping right before the beam fired off and heading for the fox! Ninetales threw her rear upward some more, with her tails folding near her back. Exposing her juggling cheeks to the boy, who was paying attention towards Lilligant.
Surprising him even more is when she began lifting her head! Trying to force the beam upward, hoping to get Ninetales before the beam ends. But couldn't do much before Ninetales flames roared out from her mouth and slammed right towards the grass type! Making the female to stop her attack and let out a painful scream, being engulfed by the flames and getting burn badly!
"No Lilligant!" Erika cried out while watching the flames come to a stop, when Ninetales landed back onto the floor, though collapsed to her hands and knees. Coughing and wheezing lightly from the flamethrower attack, her throat burning badly from using up her last bit of energy on the attack. She opened one eye halfway, looking towards the roasted Grass type.
Who's eyes were bulged and standing stalk still, her entire body red from being scorch before her eyes went swirly eyed and fell backwards with a thump! Causing everyone there to be silent and gritting their teeth...wondering if Lilligant was out for the count? Watching the referee heading on over towards the Pokemon, checking over her condition.
"Lilligant is unable to battle! The match is over which means the Challenger, Ash and Ninetales are the winner!" Called the ref, making Ash and Pikachu to stare a bit and then began cheering!
"We did it!" He cried out and began running towards the tired Ninetales, who is laughing and giggling about from the cheers. Then squealed when she felt Pikachu and Ash jumping at her and hugging her, petting her and rubbing her head happily. While this is happening, Ninetales felt her hips and thighs gaining some growth to them, her legs becoming quite slender and smooth- to even feeling her rear getting more firm and plump, having bit of little muscles near her stomach area. While the rest of her body gain very small growth, though not notice-able.
Erika who sighed and approached Lilligant, knelt down and smiled happily to her Pokemon. Who blinked her eyes open and cooed in pain, but eye smiled. "You...were amazing." Erika then lifted Lilligant up onto her lap and hugged her. "Awesome job Lilligant, I bet you had quite the fun time." Giggle the gym leader and gently kissed her forehead. Smiling when Lilligant, despite feeling pain rapidly nodded her head and eye smile towards the congratulations, Ninetales was getting. Too even blushing bashfully, when she was getting congratulated by Ash and his Pokemon as well!
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"Here you go, the Rainbow badge." Smiled Erika as everyone is now standing outside of her gym. Facing towards Ash, Pikachu, Lopunny, Meowzy and Ninetales. "You did a wonderful job show casing your ability to adapt, know when to attack and command your Pokemon. That I couldn't keep up with you." Giggle the girl, while she bends forward towards his team, showing bit of cleavage.
"Meowzy, Lopunny and Ninetales? I had such a great time and so did my Pokemon." Then leas up and pets Lilligant on the head. "Even Lilligant here, was able to show off her stuff and strength. That she was so giddy, she couldn't even stand still when I was trying to recover her!" She joked, making the girls and Ash to laugh, while seeing the grass Pokemon blushing badly from the tease.
Accepting the badge and admiring it, Ash was about to thank the girl and head off. Only to be stop when she gasp, "OH almost forgot!" Then clearing her throat and smiling even brighter, which had everyone there to tilt their head. Then saw Lilligant jumping before Erika could speak and happily claps her hands against Ash's own, beating the gym leader to the punch.
"Lilligant, gant, gant, lilli, lilligant!" Chanted the Pokemon rapidly with a blushing eye smile. Before she whined and felt Erika bopping her head! Which had Lilligant puffing her cheek out, rubbing her head a bit.
"Hey, you did not let me get to say it Lilligant!" Scolded the girl, who got bit irritated when Lilligant began shouting back at her. Making Erika to place her hands onto her hips, "I was so going to tell him! You're just to impatient for letting me finish my sentence!" She argued back and then went red. "I am not slow!"
Making everyone to stare at one another, before facing forward and then saw the two pushing against each other foreheads. Before Erika and Lilligant began snickering at one another, before they began laughing boastfully to one another- having the entire group. Laughing happily with them, not entirely sure what happened or why they were fighting? But it seemed like it was out of all good fun and apparently their personality.
Once everyone calmed down and Ash, finally understanding why Lilligant held his hand and chanted rapidly towards him. "You want me to take Lilligant?" He asked bewildered by the request and watches the two of them nodding at him. Watching Erika taking a Pokeball out, that belong to Lilligant.
"Yup, you see I don't think staying here and running the shop. Will do any good for a fighter like Lilligant." Erika explained and laughed, no doubt Ash recalled what she said yesterday when they were hanging out with one another. "So...I believe, you are the right person. Who no doubt will go far and help Lilligant, reach new heights and strength with your travels." Then snicker. "That, and Lilligant always wanted to challenge the Pokemon league. Ever since coming home with me...so will you?"
Ash hummed and stared at the Pokeball, then turned towards Lilligant. Who is chatting and happily speaking with his team. Even blushing happily when Lilligant wrapped her arms around Lilligant, punching her shoulder excitingly, informing the Pokemon how if she does travel with them? They will be facing powerful opponents and trainers during their travels.
Even going and explaining about his rival Gary, and his friends Leaf and Robert. Which Pikachu happily answer some questions she had about those two. Looking to be quite comfortable around everyone and even beaming brightly, which had Erika giggling. "And not only that but, I never seen Lilligant smile like this in a long while, a genuine smile." She informed suddenly to Ash, who turn back to her and nods lightly understanding what she meant.
"If you and Lilligant are-" Then paused and flashed to the point, when Erika called Lilligant over during their battle and smirk. "Ahh~ that's why you whispered to her! The two of you already decided during the match." He snicker, watching Erika nod her head and giggle along with him. "Alright, if you are sure about this? Then we will take care of Lilligant to the best abilities we have."
"Thank you Ash," Erika then turned towards Lilligant. "Lilligant," she called out watching the Pokemon stop from their conversation and watch the happy go lucky grass type, walk right over to her. Then squealed in delight when she was suddenly brought into a hug. "Make sure you take care alright, I'll be waiting anxiously to seeing you in the Pokemon league." Then pulls back a bit and grinned. "As well show Ash that our decision, is definitely worth his time." She smiled and then gently kisses her forehead. "Take care okay?"
Thus another adventure and another exciting battle has passed for our hero. Gaining his 5th gym badge and even making new friends with Erika and Lilligant, who is now a new companion to Ash's Pokemon team as they wave goodbye to Erika and thanking her for everything she done. Including Lilligant, who ran back to her once more and hugged her previous trainer one last time, to then excitingly pulls away with giggling fits, bouncing her way back shouting to Erika how she will make sure to get Ash to the Pokemon league and show how strong she become!
Waving happily and smiling with tears of joy of seeing her long close friend, able to travel once more and becoming the fighter she always dreamed of. They say their goodbyes, with Lilligant on Ash's team and filling the gap of his teams many weaknesses, our hero heads on out from the city and into another adventure.
What awaits for our young hero as his journey to becoming a Pokemon master, continues!