We finally made it Pikachu, to Pewter city!" Ash announced as he and Pikachu, were staring down at the city. They have tried to reach for almost two days now ever since, stepping foot in Viridian forest! Where our hero has been challenged by Team Rocket; who wanted to try to steal Ash's Pokemon and Pikachu.
During that conflict and meeting up with a boy wearing samurai armor? They got chased down by a horde of Beedrill, by disturbing their next with their battle against Team Rocket. Causing Ash and Pikachu to flee and take shelter with the boy at his cabin. In order to wait until the Beedrill horde will calm down and leave them be for the next day.
Even the next day our hero still ran into trouble once again by the Beedrill horde. Who evolved from Kakuna when Ash and Pikachu went out to catch some Pokemon. But couldn't thanks to the Beedrill chasing them once more and nearly half way through the forest!
The two let out couple breaths of relief and sat down on a nearby boulder. With both their eyes closed and groaning lightly for how much, they had to run a lot in the woods. Just to avoid getting stung or poison by the bug Pokemon "Sure glad that is all over though, thanks to that boy helping us out right Pikachu?" Ash commented while looking down at the electric mouse.
Who smiled up at him and nodded his head as Pikachu ears then twitched. When he heard a muffle voice below them. Getting their attention to a man who then said "It is also convenient that you are resting on one of the finest rocks out here." a man announced with a big enough beard, to cover his mouth and face.
Alerted and scared Ash a bit as he jumps away from the rock he is sitting on "Ah sorry about that! Didn't see you there...by the way, what are you doing?" Ash blinked his eyes when the man looked up at him and chuckled.
"Why selling my merchandise of course, you will never find fine rocks like these anywhere in the Kanto region. Finest Pewter city has to offer", he then paused and looks at Pikachu. Who smile back and tilted his head to the right "Is that your Pikachu?"
Ash stared at the man who is wearing a sleeveless yellow shirt, with brown long sleeve jeans. Asking the boy if the Pikachu next to him is his which Ash, couldn't help but smile and replied back "Yup! Pikachu is my partner and we came all the way from Pallet town."
"I see...then I am going on a guess and say you are here to face the gym leader?" The man then stood up and stretches his arms out. Watching the boy blink his eyes a bit and chuckled out a yep, only to then face plant down on the ground when the man then said "You stand no chance against him...especially with your strength", he laughed out. Getting Pikachu to growl lightly as well Ash. Getting back on his feet with his fists pumped.
"What makes you think we will lose?! We just got here so you can't judge our strength, just because we arrived!" Ash yelled with Pikachu shouting his agreement. Making the man in front of them to laugh out some more, as he finds this boy very entertaining.
"Yeah...well I wish you luck then. You will need all of your wits if you want to beat Brock." The man then started walking over towards a lawn chair and sat down on it. With a groan and leaning back against it, he looks at Ash, who look back with blinking eyes. Only to face plant back on the ground when the man said "By the way that's 200 poke dollars for resting on my rocks."
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Chapter 6: Battle for the Boulder Badge!
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"What nerve he got thinking we should pay him, for resting on some stupid rocks." Ash grumbled out as he and Pikachu are finally walking on the city roads of Pewter city. With the sun shining down from the skies, giving off a nice crisp warm spring air to everyone. As the two to of them started noticing how there were many different kind of rocks and boulders laid about in the city?
With some of them forming small pathway to houses, some being stacked up and used as signs for shops and retailers. Even some looking very smooth and soft, for children and Pokemon to play on. Getting the two of the be amazed of how much you could do with these boulders?
"Pikachu pii?" Pikachu blinked his eyes in wonder at how these boulders is put to good use. He decided he needed a better view-point as he started crawling up Ash's back and shoulder. Looking over the boy's head with a smile, getting him to smile up at his partner.
"Amazing huh Pikachu? Well we aren't here to sight-seeing, we need to try to find the Pokemon center. After everything happening with the Beedrill? You must be tired as well the other Pokemon right?" Which he got a happy cha in response, indicating he is right. Pikachu is tired and the others do need to recover, after their fight with Team Rocket as well as the Beedrill horde that chased after them.
It took them awhile but they manage to find a nearby Pokemon center. Surprisingly not to far from the city entrance. Entering inside the building as well quickly moving out-of-the-way, from couple Trainers rushing inside and approaches Nurse Joy. Asking her if she could heal their Pokemon; making Ash curious if they got defeated by the gym leader here?
Let alone didn't he met this Joy from Viridian city? "Alright, alright calm down. I will get all of your Pokemon heal don't worry, Chansey would you please take them to the back?" Joy asked to her assistant, who happily nodded and waddle her way across the counter. Then chatted to the trainers to follow her with her stub like hands, pointing the direction of where to follow her.
"Oh boy much I don't mind trainers entering here? It does get quite busy with beginner trainers, fighting the gym leader." Joy giggled out and then faces forward when Ash approached. "Hello , welcome to the Pewter city Pokemon center...huh?" she then blinked her eyes when Ash was giving her a confused look. Only to then smile and rested a hand to her mouth.
"Hey didn't we met back at Viridian city..?" Ash asked as well getting Pikachu to nod his head. As the two then raised one eyebrow up and watched Joy, shaking her head no and smiled brighter.
"Oh no that is my sister you met in Viridian city. I am her older sister, which means you must be Ash! She told me about how you helped her protect and save the Pokemon there." Getting the boy to bashfully rubbed the back of his head. "Now, now don't be modest a trainer like you? Taking on the most powerful gang called team rocket, is amazing for someone like you."
"Well-well I wouldn't go that far...I was only doing what was right." Ash couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed about beating Team Rocket and saving the Pokemon? I mean who wouldn't stop them from stealing others Pokemon? "By the way Joy think you could heal Pikachu and my Pokemon? We kind of ran into some trouble with Beedrill."
"Right away Ash, here at the Pokemon center. We are always there to help heal Pokemon who needs it the most. Now come on little cutey", she giggled out getting Pikachu to chuckle and hop over into her arms. While Ash started placing his Pokeball's on the tray in front of him, which she happily pick them up. "From the look of things, it shouldn't take more than three minutes. Enjoy your stay and make yourself at home Ash."
"Thanks I will!" He then waved at Pikachu as the nurse took him and Ash's other Pokemon to the back. Giving the boy a well deserve rest, from all the traveling he did back in the forest. Turning around and giving the main entrance a good look around? The boy spotted some sofa's he could sit on and a couple of phones on the west side of the wall. Not wanting to bother his mother or Oak about his arrival to the city, he decided to go and rest on the brown color sofa's and sat down on the left side of it.
"Phew...man who would've thought being a Trainer could be tough?" He thought to himself. Staring up at the ceiling as he is recalling the couple of days he began his travels. From the day he met Pikachu and the girls, to the runabout with the Spearow and having almost get peck to death by them. With Pikachu saving his life by using a powerful Thundershock from the raw lightning striking him.
To waking up and spotting a very special and rare Pokemon he ever seen before, flying over the rainbow. Meeting up with a girl name Misty and then the notorious criminals Team Rocket at the Pokemon center...getting teased by Gardevoir at said center. Training the girls and Pikachu at the forest...one thing led to another and all of it was a bit stressful. Fun but stressful especially when they ran into Team Rocket again and then getting chase twice by the Beedrill.
"Well like my mom said it's not easy being a Pokemon trainer. Now I see why she wanted to prepare me a lot before heading out on my journey? There's a lot I didn't know about let alone, the dangers I might get into." His attention then towards one of the walls, where the entrance is. Making the boy to blink his eyes and lean forward a bit from the sofa. Noticing what looks like a poster...or advertisement for an event?
"Huh...wonder what that is?" Ash openly said and decided to give it a read. Once he approaches the poster and lean forward, he then began to read what is written on the poster. "Pokemon Trainers, do you have what it takes to be number one in the Kanto region and becoming the champion? Then sign up and enter the official Pokemon Gym league and Indigo plateau challenge! To enter the Indigo league, you must challenge and defeat our most powerful gym leaders and acquire the eight badges they hand out, to those who overcomes them in their challenges! Do you have what it take to be the best of the best? Sign up now at any nearby Pokemon center and register yourself. We can't wait to see you at the Plateau!"
This had the blood boiling inside of Ash, after reading the poster and getting really excited. The boy couldn't hold in his excitement as he smiles brightly and pump his fist "Heh the Indigo league, sounds like a great place to challenge really powerful trainers! Alright then I will enter this league and be one step closer of becoming a Pokemon master!" He declared all the while lifting his head, hearing what sounded like Joy's voice through the intercom. Letting Ash know that his Pokemon team are rested up and ready to be picked up.
"Here ya go Pikachu is feeling 100% better as well your other Pokemon!" Joy said pushing the tray forward, with Pikachu happily eating a small apple in his paws. "We hope to see you again."
"Thanks nurse joy...hey Joy?" Ash started getting the woman attention, as she blinked her eyes. Watching him putting his Pokeball's on his belt as well laughed when Pikachu, happily hop up on his arms and back onto his shoulders. "Do you know how I can register for the Pokemon league?"
"The Pokemon League?" She repeated getting Ash to nod his head and then points at the poster. Making her to lean on her right a bit, and then smiles "OH The Indigo league yes of course Ash! To enter the Indigo league all you have to do is hand over either your Pokedex, or written entry papers here on my left. And I will punch in what you've written on the computer and you will be set!"
"Pikachu?" The electric mouse blink his eyes as he is not sure? What Ash wanted to do with what sounded like a food product? Let alone why he would even enter something like the Indigo color...as he then looks up in thought, trying to imagine. Bunch of humans and their Pokemon, drawing and making what would probably be the best indigo looking colors of them all. "Pi-pikachu?"
Pikachu then watches Ash, grab his Pokedex and handed it over to Joy. Who happily smiles and accepts it, as she then enters it into her computer. She then began typing on the keypad, making Pikachu to tilt his head...wondering why would Ash enter something like this? In which the boy look up and can sense his buddies confusion.
"Ah Pikachu you see, the indigo league is where the strongest of all trainers? Gather around and compete to be the best Pokemon trainers out in the Kanto region. By signing up and entering ourselves, we can compete for it!" He exclaimed making the mouse Pokemon, to let out a low Pika and then both stare back at Joy, who happily handed the Pokedex back to Ash.
"And by doing so you are now able to compete for the Gym league. I am guessing you will be challenging Brock the Pewter city leader?" She asked with a tilt of her head. Making Ash to happily take his Pokedex and nods.
"Yup, I have no doubt that Pikachu and I will win!" That's what he wanted to say, only for his hype energy to get deflated when Joy smile lightly and points towards the door. Making both Ash and Pikachu to turn and watch, couple more trainers. With some Pidgey, Rattata and Nidoran rushing in and towards the desk. With more Chansey coming out and helping the trainers, to walk towards the healing stations in the back.
"I think you should plan before facing off against Brock." She then saw Ash looking back at her with a curios gaze "you see Ash? Electric type Pokemon are weak against ground types, with their electric type attacks. Not working on them or even damaging them...so unless you have some other Pokemon to beat Brock? You will have some trouble..."
Ash blink his eyes at the information he was given by Nurse Joy, explaining to him of how ground type Pokemon? Aren't weak against Electric types which, he already knows about that. But seeing how badly most trainer's normal types and flying type Pokemon injuries are? He has a feeling it's not just Ground type's he will be facing off, but probably also Rock type Pokemon...meaning this gym leader is a Rock/Ground type trainer.
"Okay thanks for the information Nurse Joy, don't worry I'll come up with something...I hope." Ash quietly said the last part out and then heads on out of the Pokemon center. Making Pikachu to tilt his head in concern for the boy...wondering what was wrong?
As they headed out of the center and nowhere to really plan too? Ash, let out a worrisome sigh. "Good thing Joy told us about the gym leader, having ground type Pokemon. Or else we would've been beaten badly if we head into the gym, head first like that huh Pikachu?" Pikachu nodded his head and cuddle his cheek against Ash, while humming in delight when the boy pet him in return.
"Now we know what we are facing, we have to come up with a plan." Ash continued as he crosses his arms and decided the first thing they should do? Is find a good spot to train his Pokemon, as well as teaching them new moves to defeat Brock and win.
"Pikachu pi?" The mouse chanted as he hops down from Ash's shoulder and stood in front of him. Smiling up at him, saying he will gladly fight for the boy. Making Ash to chuckle and kneels down, petting Pikachu on the head.
"I know you want to fight for me Pikachu, but it's not that simple." He saw the electric mouse tilt his head in confusion? Wondering why he couldn't fight Brock? In which Ash raised a finger smiling "you see Ground type Pokemon are immune to electricity Pikachu. If you were to use thundershock on them? You will be wasting energy and time, as well", he then playfully poke Pikachu in the stomach. Making him giggle out from it and push his finger away "Electric type Pokemon are weak to ground, you will be receiving twice the damage if you were to fight Brock."
"Pii..." Pikachu hummed out and now understood where his trainer is coming from? If he did went and fought Brock as he is...he wouldn't stand a chance at all. Though it brings up a question? Ash has other Pokemon like Ninetails and Lucario, so shouldn't they have an easier time?
"Heh you just thought about Ninetails and Lucario right?" Pikachu nodded his head and then let out a low cha when Ash then said "you would be right that using them will be great. But you also have to remember, the two girls don't have much battle experience. Even Lucario, who hasn't learned any fighting type moves will have a difficult time winning. As Normal type moves also don't deal any damage to rock." At this Ash couldn't help but laugh a bit, when Pikachu tried to wrap his mind around all this information. Rubbing and massaging his head from getting a mind grain from this...
"Eheh it's alright Pikachu, my head some times hurt when trying to over think it." Ash then look up in thought as he goes through of what and how they should handle this gym battle? "Though Lucario would be the best choice, since steel types aren't weak to Rock? And if we are lucky Brock Pokemon, shouldn't have any ground type moves? So we should be okay there...Ninetails is a no, since fire moves don't work at all on Rock type Pokemon." He then sat down on a nearby boulder, humming lightly and watching his Partner.
Start pacing back and forth, wagging his tail up and down. Thinking through the same thing as Ash, trying to figure out how should they tackle this gym? Without losing on their first go at it, of course there is no shame in loosing their first gym battle. After all getting the experience and seeing how far you've gone with your training what matters the most.
"We need some sort of edge", Ash started out now closing his eyes in thought. With Pikachu repeating the same sentence as him. "Some how get Lucario to learn force palm, without needing to battle...as well find a way for a second Pokemon, to fight as well." He continued through his thoughts as he is going through everything he had study, with his mom back at home. When she wanted him to learn more about Pokemon move, Pokemon abilities and Pokemon types.
"Pikachu, pika...pika...pikachu." Pikachu, after getting done pacing around and going through his thoughts? Sat down on the boulder with Ash, in the same sitting position as him, with his arms folded. Ears twitching up and down, trying to figure out how they can help their teammates, as his tail kept tapping on and off from Ash's arm. Making the boy to swipe it away few times...then couple more times, getting a bit irritated by it.
"Pikachu can't think when your tail is...tapping...on...me", he slowly said as well then looking towards the electric mouse's tail. Blinking his eyes and staring at Pikachu's tail for a couple of minutes, causing the electric mouse to tilt his ears up and opening his eyes.
"Pikachu?" Pikachu then look up at Ash, who is looking at his tail, had Pikachu look at his tail. Then wagging it up and down wondering why his trainer is looking at it? As he then stares back up to Ash, "chu?" and then fell off the boulder when Ash. Suddenly hops up onto his feet and pump his fist.
"That's it Pikachu! I know how we can defeat Brock, without you needing to use Electric type moves!" The boy exclaimed as the electric mouse, who fell backwards. Open his eyes and blink them couple of times, wondering exactly what he just thought of? Letting out a low sigh of breath and a sweat drop...hoping this wouldn't blow up in his face later.
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"Lucario?" The female fighting/steel type chanted out as well-being out of her pokeball. With Pikachu next to her is watching Ash with curious eyes, as the three of them were couple miles away from Pewter city. Near a path leading towards Mt. Moon as well as being surrounded by nothing but Rock, as the aura reading Pokemon. Look at Pikachu in wonderment, asking him what they are doing here?
Which the mouse happily smiles and replies to her that they are going to train! Making the canine Pokemon to smile brightly and blushed. As she then looks towards Ash with her tail, happily wagging back and forth. Wondering what kind of training that only she and Pikachu can do?
As well as feeling how serious his Aura is, meaning she cannot tease the boy with her body at all today. Having a good feeling that this training will be preparing them, for a big battle ahead of them. "Alright you two, much I want to have either Ninetails or Gardevoir out here to train with us? It will do no good for either of them, on the account. Gardevoir", Ash raised his right hand to emphasize the Psychic/Fairy type Pokemon.
"Will ignore any commands I will give her during battle, while Ninetails?" He raised his other hand for the fire Pokemon. "Is a fire type Pokemon and fire moves don't work well on Rock type Pokemon. So, for our first Gym battle. I will be relying on you and Lucario today alright?" He saw the two Pokemon, happily giving nods of approval and raring to get their training started.
"Okay, but today isn't exactly going to be training per-say." He chuckle seeing the confused looks on the Pokemon, with Lucario tilting her head "what we are going to do today, is try to teach you two? A new move for the up coming Gym battle that will give us an edge." Ash then points at Lucario, making the female to happily bark. As if she knows exactly what move he wants her to do "Lucario, you will be trying to learn Force Palm okay? I know you were evolved very early as Riolu, before you could even learn the move. So that will be our priority today alright? As well as increasing your movement speed", he then chuckle.
Knowing he said they weren't exactly going to do hard training today "now what I mean by that is, getting your Force palm to activate quickly and not being sluggish understand? In gym battles you have to be fast and quick, if you want to defeat their Pokemon!" He pump his fist in excitement "right!? What good will it do if your move, won't activate if your opponent hits you before going off?"
"LU, Lucario!" She happily nodded with a smile, understanding now what he meant! He is right too, it won't be good if her paws don't connect in time with the other Pokemon? She can't leisurely charge her attack and then punch forward casually into them...she has to have speed behind her attacks, as well power!
"Pikachu", Pikachu turn his head from Lucario to Ash all the while smiling when the boy. Approached him and kneels down petting his head "you will be trying to learn Iron tail." Ash, couldn't help but let out a few chuckles. When Pikachu lower one eyebrow and raised the other..."yes Iron tail, before we came here, I went back in the Pokemon center and looked up. Some of the moves you could learn that will do good, against Rock type Pokemon?" Ash then stood up with both hands pump and excitement filling his body.
"Which one of said moves is Iron tail! A steel type attack that is great against Rock type Pokemon, and since you are a speedy Pokemon already? All we got to do is get the attack, to activate for ya and work! What do you think, want to give it a shot?" He asked Pikachu, which the electric mouse hummed worriedly...as he recalls Ash saying how, he wouldn't do so well against Ground type Pokemon? As well as stating even Steel types, are weak to ground type Pokemon.
"I understand your concern Pikachu", the electric mouse blink his amber eyes up at him. Who saw Ash smiling down at him with confidence behind his eyes. "But I know you can do it, as well I know you can get this move down without any problems!" Ash then gently stroke Pikachu's cheek. Getting Lucario to hold back a squeal, of how much of a bond these two are sharing with one another!
Despite them only traveling for four days, Pikachu and Ash has already built this amazing trust with one another. That its making this scene very sweet and cute, even their Auras are melding together as one. Energizing Lucario and giving this odd sense, these two can definitely go the distance!
"Plus if you do learn Iron Tail Pikachu? You will be able to face off any Rock Pokemon that comes your way! Even if they are both rock and ground, their rock typing? Will still receive type weakness, as well think of all the cool defensive styles, we could come up with it!" Ash grinned as his speech, is getting Pikachu to become excited as well his trainer is right!
If he does learn Iron tail, not only will he be able to face off against Rock Pokemon? He will also be able to use the move in a defensive way as well! "PIKACHU!" he shouted with glee and jumps into the boy's arms, knocking him on his butt. Having the two of them to laugh and chuckle out as well Lucario, joining in on them as well.
"Alright then it's settle! We will start training now and learn our new moves!" Ash cheered as well as Pikachu and Lucario, as they got off the boy and head into positioned. Watching Ash getting up from the ground and sweeping his clothes out.
"Alright so the first thing to understand is the fundamentals", Ash began to say as he pocket his hand, into his jacket pockets and pulled out a sheet of Paper. He wrote down some of the notes and information of how to use Iron tail and Force palm "of how these attacks work? So before we go and start attacking the nearby boulders, we have to figure out. Exactly how to use said Iron tail and Force palm...ehh", he gave a ridiculous look at the Paper. Seeing everything he had written and copied off from the computer...were very confusing and hard to understand. Especially when he accidentally mix Iron tails instructions with Force palm.
"Aw fudge...", Ash groaned out getting Lucario and Pikachu to blink their eyes, then had worried expressions when Ash apologize and said "I accidentally mixed both instructions together. I guess was so in a hurry, I didn't take the time to see what I written. Sorry you two..." He explained as the two Pokemon, gave a caring smile as well chanting out to him. That it is okay, even if their instructions is mixed up? The two Pokemon were still rearing to go and learn the moves!
Making Ash to blink his eyes up at them and then smiles "your right we shouldn't let this get our moods down! If anything this will be good training for me too!" This made the two Pokemon become interested of what he meant by this will be good for him too? "Hey, it's the trainers job to teach his Pokemon right?" which Pikachu and Lucario nodded. "What good of a trainer I be, if I don't make mistakes to as well, even help my Pokemon learn these moves right!" he shouted with excitement. Getting Lucario to happily bounce up and down, with Pikachu nodding his head as the two then got into positioned to use their attacks!
"Alright then you two let's try to learn these moves without fail. We will begin with Lucario, considering she should have learned Force Palm. Now let's see..." he stated and began unwrapping the piece of paper, as he heard the two of them chattering to one another. As he gave a small peak to Pikachu and Lucario, watching how Pikachu?
Is focusing his attention to his tail, swaying and wagging it left and right. Trying to teach himself of how the iron tail will respond? As well getting an idea if it will weigh him down or not, which Ash spoke up and got his attention. "Yes Pikachu, I do recall the note saying the Iron tail might weigh the Pokemon down. I mean", he then laughed lightly making Pikachu to smile "what any steel like material wouldn't right? So for now try to figure out how you should strike your opponents." The boy exclaimed as he sees Pikachu nodding back at him and then focus back on the boulder with a stern look.
Ash then look towards Lucario, who is practicing by thrusting her paw forward and back to herself. Watching the way she will let out small grunts whenever, she will punch one paw forward? And then the other one alternating, between both of her arms. As her breasts will jiggle and bounce from the subtle movements she makes with each punch.
"Lucario try to not too thrust your palms to hard, don't want to tire yourself out if you hit hard! Pace yourself!" The aura Pokemon smile at him and nodded. Knowing where he is getting at, on the account? If she did constantly throw hard and fast palm thrusts? She will leave herself open if she were to miss completely, leaving her opponent to land a free hit!
Pikachu, after getting a good idea of how he should swing his tail? Grins and began running forward to one of the boulders in front of him, as he is making great running distance between him and the rock! Pikachu then slide against the ground and twirled in place, swinging his tail at the boulder with a light pat. As he then jumps back and run to his original spot to do it again!
Ash, watching the two working hard and trying to learn their moves for the upcoming gym battle? Hummed out in thought and looks up towards the clear sunny skies. Watching some of the clouds fly on by leisurely and without a care in the world. A perfect weather condition for Pokemon training and work out. The boy then smile "Why bother having only Pikachu and Lucario train? Will be no good if the others didn't train as well! Come on out everyone!" called the boy, as he grabs his Pokeballs and sends out the rest of his team out.
With Ninetails, Gardevoir and Blaziken all coming out one by one. Letting out their small cries of their names, minus Blaziken who just roared out and flamethrower Ash in the face. Making him become soot and having his eyes bulged out from the random attack, as she then distant herself from the group and towards some nearby trees. Swiping an Apple from a branch and just content of where she is.
Making the other Pokemon to huddle around Ash, who collapsed on the ground and let out a puff of smoke "what...was that for Blaziken? Ugh..." groaned out Ash as he felt Lucario and Ninetails. Literally dog piling him and overreacting of his injuries. Feeling both of their bodies rubbing and pressing against the boy, shaking him left and right. Thus having Gardevoir and Pikachu to just sigh out and shrug their shoulders.
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"Thanks again for the groceries." A voice belonging to a young man, wearing a green vest over an orange shirt. Walks out and faces back towards the Poke Mart entrance.
"No problem at all Brock, say hi to your brothers and sisters for me!" cried out the manager. Making the boy, name Brock. As the young man chuckled out and nodded his head as he continues walking out of the store and heading on back home. Making sure to have a good hold on the grocery bag in his hands, enjoying the morning breeze and warm air Pewter city is having.
"Nothing like a good morning, to start making my special All you can eat BBQ. Yup, I definitely know my siblings will enjoy what I got for today." Brock hummed out with glee as he stares down in the bag. Making sure that he has enough for everyone, including himself. Knowing how big his family is and with his mother and father, out on their journey and adventuring? He was left with watching over the gym, as well as his many siblings. A big responsibility he has taken for himself, knowing just how much his family needed him...
"Let's see...dozen moo-moo milk bottles check, four pounds of pork meat packets and steaks check. Some six-pack of baby back ribs and sirloins, with some corn, meatloaf and corn dogs", he said out, counting and looking over the food he has for the BBQ meals he is going to prepare. Nodding and bobbing his head, as he then smiles out and looks forward.
Only to then get scared out of his wits when he heard a very loud explosion nearby, followed by what appeared to be smoke rising over the hills to his left. "What in the world..?" hoping no one is in danger as well his duty as Gym leader? He needed to investigate and check out if anyone, is causing trouble!
Following the direction the explosion came from and taking couple minutes to reach over the hilltop? Brock stare down the mountainside and let out a calming breath as well laughing. Seeing it was just a trainer with his Pokemon, practicing or training for probably their upcoming gym challenge...though he had to raise both eyebrows, as when the smoke cleared. He can see a Lucario, standing over what appeared to be a broken boulder, panting and breathing heavily with one palm out stretched with the other arm folded inside.
"Whoa a Lucario around these parts? They shouldn't really be native here in Kanto, let alone around these routes?" His attention then turned towards the left, shocking him even more of the other Pokemon he saw! As well the trainer they were all surrounded with, who had his eyes and mouth wide in shock and amazement. The boy then pump his fist up into the air and ran towards the exhausted Lucario and tackle her down to the ground, making the Pokemon. Having the biggest smile of her life and wagging her tail in glee.
"Way to go Lucario! You did it you finally learn Force Palm!" shouted the raven spiky hair boy. Who then got dog piled by a Pikachu and Ninetails, who were all tossing and turning both him and Lucario. Shouting out their own cries of excitement and cheers, with the Gardevoir giggling and clapping her hands together.
"Ninetails, Pikachu, Gardevoir and if I'm not mistaken the Pokemon in the nearby trees", Brock then look beyond the boy and saw what appeared a very ticked off Blaziken, mix in with a bit of amusement in her eyes at the scene "and a Blaziken? Phew...whoever this trainer is? He is definitely going to make things interesting with our Gym battle." Brock couldn't help but to laugh when everyone got off the boy and proceeded to move about in the fields, with the boy. Telling Lucario to take a five-minute break, only to have her shaking her head no and pump her paws.
Informing him that she will keep on training and did exactly that by running off, to find another boulder and practice on it. "You have pretty amazing Pokemon there!" Brock called out, alerting the boy from below to turn and fave up at the newcomer. "Training for your first Gym battle I take it?" he continued while walking down the hill and reaching towards Ash, who happily chuckle and nodded.
"That's right me and my Pokemon are hoping to learn some new moves, before we go and face Brock the gym leader!" Ash then closed one eye, when he had Ninetails running towards him and glomp against his arm, nuzzling her head against his shoulder. Pushing his arms in between her breasts, while pushing them together with her own arms. "Much I can though...as I know not everyone will fair well, if we were to fight without being ready."
"I see...I see." Brock nodded his head and began watching the Pokemon around him, focusing a bit hard on the Pikachu. Who is running and swinging his tail against a boulder with the tail, slowly and flashing between white and its normal color. He then stare towards the Gardevoir, who is happily practicing and focusing on controlling her psychic powers more, by levitating and twirling a lot of small pebbles around her! Having them spin and fly in the air, making different variations of shapes in the air, all the while having them come flying towards herself, as she will then quickly try to use Reflect on them.
Managing to deflect at least five pebbles, before the psychic wall fades away and have her defend herself. "Careful Gardevoir! Don't over stress yourself alright, remember to take it one pebble at a time." Ash told the psychic/Fairy type, who nodded and bow her thanks to him. Making Brock to laugh lightly and stare at the boy.
"I'm impressed usually beginner trainers, don't have fully evolve Pokemon right away? Unless they are very dedicated, as well rare Pokemon." He then stare down at Ninetails. Who red eyes blink up at him and then purred, when he knelt down and started petting her head "This one definitely seems to like you, I heard Ninetails are hard to tame as Vulpix."
"Eheh yeah well how I obtained them and got them on my team is a very long story...as well sad too." Before Brock could ask what he means, the two turn their attention towards Pikachu. Who came running across the field with excitement as well out of breath. Jumps up on the boy sides and climb all the way to the back of his head.
"Pikapi, Pikapi, Pikachu, pika-pikachu!" exclaimed the excited electric mouse! Telling and informing Ash about how he is almost mastered Iron tail, as well as getting really close. As he then moves his tail around Ash's face and showing his progress. Showing the two of how much dirt and bruises his tail has on it.
"Pikachu!" Ash went to tell how upset he is about the little mouse Pokemon. Is hurting his own tail, though couldn't get it out when Brock let out a low whistle, having the both of them and Ninetails to stare at the young man.
"Impressive Pikachu, you trying to learn Iron tail huh?" Brock ask, making the electric mouse to smile and nods his head. Then let out a small his when Brock, gently and carefully grabs his tail. Making Ash to let out a low uh, feeling this boy's demeanor changed immediately. "Hmm...I think you should take a break Pikachu, you've exhausted the muscles on your tailbone and the tail itself. If you push it any further, you will have to wait an entire day for it to heal."
"Pii..." Pikachu hummed out and then moves his tail upright, having it face him. As he tilt his head and twitched his ears. He then face back to the young man, who gave a happy chuckle and places his bags down.
"Your trainer was about to tell you that too, well no worries! I have a special cream in my backpack. That can instantly relax and sooth the aching muscles", Brock explained getting Ash and Pikachu to look at one another, while Ninetails. Let out a low yawn, finding this very interesting...but also tiring and figured. She should go on ahead and work on her stamina. As she yip at Ash letting him know she is going to go and train, as she hummed when the boy smiled down and petted her head.
Then watches her run off in another direction to go and train. "OH right I almost forgot to introduce myself! Names Ash Ketchum, I come from pallet town and this is my buddy Pikachu." Ash introduced each other towards the young man, with Pikachu waving a paw out with a happy cha.
"Nice to meet you Ash, alright Pikachu hold still. This might sting a bit but I promise, once the ointment sinks into your skin? You will feel relief!" Brock exclaimed while standing back up and grabbed a small can of ointment from his bag. He opens the lid and then placed to fingers gently against the sweet-smelling green substance, and then places the two fingers. On Pikachu tail causing the mouse to shiver and clench his eyes shut...then let out a content sigh.
"There we go...you know Ash, I never seen such a well-trained and healthy Pikachu." Having Ash to chuckle out and gently petted Pikachu's cheek pouches. "How long have you two been together? As well as your other Pokemon?"
"Eh that's where the long story comes into play, so I hope you won't mind?" Ash went to say, as Brock nodded and told him he can explain it, on his way towards his house. As he needed to get the groceries there before they go bad. "Sure, girls!" Ash called out alerting all of his Pokemon, who stop from what they were doing and stare at the boy. Minus Blaziken who is snoozing away on the tree branch "will you all be alright by yourselves and with Pikachu? As I go with...oh uh whats your name?" Ash sheepishly asked "I forgot to ask ya sorry about that."
Making Brock to laugh and shake his head "don't worry about it, as for my name?" He then playfully hummed out and stroke his chin "Heh it's Brocko." Brocko gave a playful smile, as he doesn't reveal to Ash yet. That he is the gym leader he's about to face probably later today and, he wanted to see his surprised look on his face. Once he figures out he just hanged out with a gym leader.
"Brocko than! Will you girls and Pikachu be alright by yourselves?" Ash asked once more, as everyone let out their cries of acknowledgment, minus Pikachu who shook his head. Grabbing more tightly on Ash's head with a happy pika, making the boy to smile. "Okay, okay Pikachu you can come. Don't start any trouble okay girls?" and with that as well Ninetails, Lucario puffing their cheeks out in jealousy. From Pikachu wanting to stay and hang out with Ash more, reluctant to stay behind and train some. While being told that they should not push themselves too much, as they watch Brocko, Ash and Pikachu head on out.
Xxx
"I see that must have been rough for the girls...especially Blaziken." Brocko silently said with slight venom in his voice. Of what transpired between Blaziken and her Pokemon trainer, as he couldn't believe her trainer would do something like that?!
Ash nodded in agreement as he is carrying two separate bags for Brocko, as they were walking down the yellow dirt road. Towards his home as well where his brothers and sisters will be "It's kind of rough but..." Ash then smile "I'm sure I will be able to get Blaziken to trust me! After all my mom always told me I am very persistent!" Both Ash and Brocko let out couple of laughs from it.
"I'm sure you will Ash don't worry, from what I've seen so far? You have a very deep and caring to Pokemon. Now granted, Lucario and Ninetails despite being abandon? Seemed to understand their Trainer's predicament, meaning they have no hard feelings for their choice." This had Ash and Pikachu to blink their eyes and stare at Brocko.
"Think about it", Brocko then smile at Ash with a wide grin. "Lucario and Ninetails were probably ecstatic to hear there is a trainer, willing to take them. With Lucario already building a strong with you, because of this...aura inside of you while for Ninetails?" He paused a bit as the two of them. Tilt their bodies sideways, from somebody running down the road and apologizing to them. Only for them to say it's no problem and watch the young boy, running towards the Pokemon center with a smile.
"Seeing how trusting and caring Pikachu was to you? She knew you were the right person, to take care of her." Brocko then fave back forward with Ash doing the same following him down the road. Having the boy to feel very embarrassed as well feeling sheepish.
Ash then felt Pikachu leaning down and giving a light Pikachu to him, while rubbing his cheek against his. Making Brocko smile to grow even more "what amazes me even more! Is how trusting Pikachu is to you as well the bond the two of you share! It's not easy to tame them and will give trainers some hard times." He then laughed when Pikachu let out a proud Pikachu, then pounded his chest. "I guess you're an exception huh!" with that had everyone laughing and enjoying themselves, as they got closer and closer to his home.
"If anyone that confuses me the most though is Gardevoir", Ash then chuckled. "I mean no matter how many times, I seem to know what she is going to do or not to do? She surprises me greatly, by doing something random!"
Brocko then look up in thought "and from what Professor Oak has explained? She seems to only disobey battle commands, but will honest with truth listen to you outside of battle." This even confused Brocko himself, as Ash does have a point? Gardevoir out of the bunch seems to be the most, confusing and random Pokemon out of them all "Well then be glad she is, means your journey will not be boring! And having a Pokemon who surprises you everyday, is better than a predicable one!"
"HA I hear you on that!" as well Pikachu agreeing to them. As the group then made a right turn halfway through the middle of the town, as Ash and Pikachu then look up at the house they were heading at. Only to pause and raise an eyebrow...
The house is shape and form what appeared to be made of rocks! As well structure into one, thinking this is a joke as well a prank? Ash and Pikachu, look to the right and then to the left. Trying to find this so call home Brocko lives at, as the boy in front of them continued walking forward and stops in front of the door.
"Huh..." Brocko then turned around and saw the confusing looks the trainer and Pokemon were giving. "Something wrong guys?"
"Um...yeah Brocko where is your house? It doesn't seem to be in this neighborhood?" It took awhile for Brocko to respond, as he stared openly at Ash for a couple of minutes. Only to then realize what he is asking and had the young man start laughing. Making Ash to lower one eye and question what is funny?
"Oh sorry, sorry Ash but forgot to say. This is my house I had it styled like this so people won't bother me a lot!" Brocko then motioned his head to come on, making Pikachu and Ash. To stare at one another and shrugged their shoulders?
"If you ask me having your house looking like the caveman era, ain't the most welcoming." Ash explained. Walking up behind Brocko who couldn't help but chuckle and nod his head in agreement, as well can't wait to surprise the young trainer after they get inside.
Once he unlocked the door and opening it up, the three of them headed on inside. With Brocko turning to the side a bit and saying "Well welcome to my home Ash and Pikachu, just let me get the lights." with that and flipping a switch? The lights in the room they entered, blinded Ash a bit with a light gasp.
Watching the way each one were being turn on, one after another. Illuminating the large like room, with very big and spacious leg room. Almost large enough to fit about dozen of Pokemon!? As well confusing Ash and Pikachu a bit, at the decor of said room? Especially with the weird flooring in front of them...or should Ash say? Weird platform having tan like rocks and boulders litter out here and there, with a rocky like flooring.
Pikachu hopped down from Ash's shoulder and stood up on his toes. His ears pointing straight up at the sight before him, letting out a low pika. "Wow...either you are really messy? Or you really enjoy having rocks in your house Brocko?" Ash chuckled out while facing at the young man. Who couldn't help but laugh with the boy and stand next to him.
Facing at his arena floor "Yeah, well it does good for when you have Rock/Ground type Pokemon with you ya know? Makes them happy." Making Ash to smile and nod his head. Makes sense he thought, Rock and Ground type Pokemon will definitely enjoy...
"Whoa wait I didn't know you were a trainer!" Ash suddenly yelled out, alerting Pikachu to stare towards Brocko with blinking eyes. Watching the young man to smile and lift a hand, to his chin. With the bag waving gently, as he rested a finger across his mouth.
"Oh? It might have slipped my mind", he joked and then the two of them faced forward. When they heard what sounded like a door. Opening up and along came out, a lot of different children coming out and shouting out big brother "hey guys you all behaved yourselves?" which the little children gave out couple of yes as well nodding their heads. As they were all gathered around Brocko, with a couple of them tugging and pulling his sleeve.
"Big brother, big brother my dress has a tear in it..." whined a little girl. Who is doing her best to try to not shed any tears. With the young man chuckling and kneeling down at her, as he gently rubs her head.
"Alright, alright let me take a look at it okay? Let's get inside and I will make it all better." He reassured the young girl, who nodded her head and then all of them proceeded to follow Brocko. Towards the back room, leaving Ash and Pikachu to stand there for a bit only to lightly chuckle and followed.
Xxx
Ash, who is standing in the next room and between the doorway. Was watching Brocko taking care of the little girls dress, as he is near a small sowing table. Gently and neatly doing his best, to sow the torn dress back together. As everyone around him stood there and watch him work, "Is it...going to be better?" asked the young child.
"Don't worry just couple more strings and should be all good." He assured as he continued working on the small pink dress, making sure that everything is all neat and tidy. As well as the thread being strong enough, not to be torn up again when she goes and plays.
"Wow Brocko is very dedicated to helping out his siblings? I didn't even know he had this many brother's and sisters?" pondered Ash. Giving him a warm feeling in his heart as well a smile. Amazed how much of a big brother and role model Brocko is, to his little brothers and sisters. As well having the dedication and strong mind to make sure, to help them all out.
Sort of reminding him of his own mom, when she would go out of her way? To stop whatever it is she is doing and help Ash out, with anything he is worrying about or is having difficulty understanding something. As this house is definitely giving the feel of home..."Hey Brock is he going to be your next challenger?" one of the boys asked. Making Ash to blink his eyes and then look towards Brocko, or Brock as the young boy said?
Wondering if that is his nickname they given him? "You never know, I haven't asked Ash yet if he wanted to battle or not." Brocko then handed the dress over to his sister, who gave a happy giggle. "After all he was helping me, carry the groceries here...so kind of got side track."
"Oh...well I doubt he could beat your Pokemon anyway! Since Rock/Ground type Pokemon can beat electric types right!" shouted the boy while running over to Brocko. Making Ash and Pikachu to silently sweat drop and twitch one brow.
"Confident little tyke...but he is right, Pikachu will have trouble with Rock/Ground type Pokemon." Ash will let that go with a warning. Seemingly he knows the young child, doesn't know Pikachu will have a secret weapon in store...if they did fought Brocko. They just need some more time to perfect Iron tail and Pikachu, will have no worries about Rock/Ground duo typing!
Brocko stood up and gave a couple of chuckles, while rubbing a hand over the boy head. "Now what did I say about judging a trainer? You never know what they will have in store, let alone what kind of strategy they might have? For defeating someone like me..." he then smiled up at Ash. Who leaned away from the door sides and nodded, while widen his eyes when Brocko then said "remember the boy Robert? After beating his Bulbasaur, he had the grass type lowering my Pokemon attack? By using growl, so this way when he sent out his Nidoran female, she wouldn't receive too much damage?"
"Oh wow I didn't know Robert fought Brocko, and cool! He chose Bulbasaur as his starter and even caught a Nidoran female!" that is until something caught Ash's attention? Why...would Robert and Brocko fought each other anyway...it doesn't seem right for Robert, to randomly walk up to a trainer and then fight them in a Pokemon battle?
"Hey Brocko...why did you and Robert fought?" Ash asks while moving forward a bit. With blinking eyes, causing Pikachu to twitch his ears? As he too is confused of why Robert, would fight somebody like him? "I mean no offense, but it doesn't sound like something Robert will do? Especially..."
Ash didn't finish his sentence, as everyone in the room? Look at him with confusion in their eyes and then towards one another, as they all then began giggling and laughing to one another. Making Ash and Pikachu to sweat drop a bit as well, look at one another then back "something I missed? What's so funny?"
"Boy are you dumb!" couple of them said, getting Ash to glare a bit and then turn his attention to another half of the siblings "the reason Robert fought Brock is because." That is when Brocko stood up on his feet and clap his hands up and down, seeing that the cat is out of the bag now.
As he then smirks towards Ash and thumbs to himself with a confident smile "I am Brock the Pewter city Gym leader, and I will happily accept your challenge Ash." He proclaim. Making the boy and Pikachu to stand there for a bit as they process of what they just heard? Only to then take a step back and thrust a finger towards the young man and screamed out.
"YOUR THE GYM LEADER!/PI-PIKACHU-CHA!?"
Xxx
After realizing Brocko aka Brock, is the gym leader Ash is supposed to fight? The boy and Pikachu was being inform that the reason he didn't want to show himself is that one, he really needed some help with the groceries and two? To help Ash out of finding where the Pokemon gym was, making Ash be very grateful for the help. As well as letting Brock know he didn't mind helping him carry the bags after all, they look pretty heavy in the first place.
So after that and heading back to check up on his other Pokemon and needing to train Pikachu, some more on Iron tail? The two of them came back to the sight of near destruction of the training area they used. As well as seeing a very exhausted and worn out Ninetails and Lucario, who had swirls on their eyes. Indicating they had fainted and passed out from something, while in the distance the boy. Could see Blaziken and Gardevoir growling and panting at each other...with bruises, cuts and burn marks here and there...
As if they were literally ripping and going at each others throat when Ash left them alone. Of course the boy and Pikachu had to intervene between the two before things got even worse, with Ash promptly getting a Flamethrower to the face, knocking him backwards and onto the ground from Blaziken. Who then proceeded to go and fight Gardevoir some more, only to faint and get sent flying backwards!
From the female psychic/fairy type, went and used Psychic on her. All the while thankful Ash had distracted her long enough, for her to get an attack out in time. After all that craziness and getting everyone including Ash, back to full health and rested at the Pokemon center. The boy with a very distraught look on his face sighs and shake his head...
As he and Pikachu are now heading back to the Pewter gym. To have their first official Pokemon Gym battle with Brock...though made sure to get some training in before they left. "I just don't get it Pikachu..." Ash then rubs his face a bit, listening to the electric mouse whining a bit "ever since the incident back in Viridian forest? Blaziken and Gardevoir lately, has been going at each others throats!" He said while raising his arms up and then back down to his sides. As they are approaching the gym building "Gardevoir no matter how many times I ask what was said between the two? Won't tell me anything, nor will she even let me know what happened back there."
"Pikachu, chu, chu..." Pikachu tried to tell Ash that there had to be a reason? Of why Gardevoir won't tell him anything or explain what happen between her and Blaziken? Hoping he would understand him as the electric mouse sighed happily when Ash petted him gently.
"Yeah...I guess there must be a reason behind it, but still...Gardevoir knows she can trust me." Ash then faces forward and stops in front of the double doors leading into Brock gym. As he let out a couple of breaths, to get his nerves to calm down as well straighten out his hat.
"Well if any case...if all four of them did fight each other while we were away? I will say one thing", he then gave a light smile to Pikachu. Who leans down next to his face ready to get started on their first gym battle "rather I like it or not? The girls did in a way trained themselves with each other...even if it was a dispute? So, you ready buddy?" With a nod from Pikachu, Ash grabs the door handles and opens them up and steps inside.
Xxx
After walking inside and taking couple steps forward Ash and Pikachu. Could see that everything had been darken and the lights being turned off, knowing and hearing earlier with Brock. Before leaving the house has told him and Pikachu that he will need some time to prepare the gym. On the account of it being messy from earlier gym battles he had, with other trainers.
And also he wanted to make a somewhat dramatic and epic feeling to the gym once the boy. Comes back and Ash has to say, the mood is definitely set to feel like epic? The boy then stopped walking as he and Pikachu look up to the lights, booming and turning on throughout the gym. Then a spot light shining right where Brock is sitting at, smiling towards Ash who returned it back.
"Is this your first Pokemon gym battle?" Brock questioned as Ash hummed out in thought, while he then nodded his head. "Then I will explain the rules for you, as well as what you can do." With that and getting up, the entire gym room started lighting up and revealing the entire arena in front of Ash and Pikachu.
Seeing a very rocky and tough terrain in front of them, with rocks and boulders covering the field here and there. Making it very tough for land Pokemon to run and traverse through them, if they aren't careful of where they are running too. Ash, who saw Brock getting up then jumps from his platform and onto the trainers square space on the other side of the arena. With Ash and Pikachu doing the same thing, by stepping on their own trainer space.
"The official Pokemon league Gym rules are as followed, the challenger must accept and obey any rules. The gym leader gives out as well making sure they stay in the guidelines of them! Originally, the Challenger and the Gym leader must do battle with 3 vs. 3 Pokemon! But since this can be altered and change by the Gym leader? He or she can change them to fit their style understand?"
"Yeah I think so? So in a way the gym leader who runs the gyms, can change things around for being the owner?" Ash wondered as he wanted to be clarify, that when he enters other gyms? He would be ready to understand how things work in gym battles.
"Exactly let say the original rules states you must fight 3 on 3 Pokemon battles? The gym leader, who runs the place, will some time change it to fit their style and fighting styles. For example I only have two Pokemon with me, which means you and I will do battle with just two Pokemon. Agree?" he then smiled seeing Ash nodded with a grin, understanding how the rules work. "Okay then also while during battle, the challenger who challenge the gym? Is allowed to substitute their Pokemon, although once they do? They must stick with the Pokemon they switched out for."
"So if I were to switch Lucario with either Pikachu or Ninetails, those two Pokemon are the only ones who can fight? Okay I understand now, you're not allowed to use any other Pokemon. Except the ones you've chosen to fight with, meaning the battles will either decide between a two out of three wins." Now understanding how it works, the boy went ahead and grabbed Lucario Pokeball. As he then raised it in front of his face "so in a way once I chose two Pokemon? That's it those are the only ones who can fight correct?"
"Heh you got it now are you ready to battle?" As Brock says that he went ahead and grabbed his Pokeball as well, "alright then let's go Geodude!" the boy shouted and threw the pokeball forward and onto the battlefield!
As it then bursts open and shot a white beam of light on the field, with the ball going back to Brock. As it materialize and shape into the rocky arms Pokemon Geodude! "Dude, Geodude!" cried the Pokemon, pumping its two fists.
"hmm.." Ash pulled out his Pokedex and face it towards the Pokemon in front of him, with the dex beeping and registering the Pokemon.
"Geodude the Rock Pokemon: Found in fields and mountains. Mistaken them for boulders, people often step or trip on them. It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of hardness." informed the Pokedex as Ash then pocketed it back into his jacket.
"Alright then hope your ready Brock! Cause we aren't going to lose today!" and with that Ash twirled his hat backwards and raised the Pokeball in front of him "Lucario, I choose you!" he shouted and threw the Pokeball forward and out into the battlefield! With it burst open and releasing the fighting/steel type Pokemon into the field!
Lucario gave out her cry and pumped her arms ready for battle and win this fight for her trainer! As she got into her battle stance and got ready for the first move to begin. "Ah using a fighting type against a Rock type, but I hope she knows some fighting type moves. Let's go Geodude use Tackle attack!"
Geodude shouted its name and charge towards Lucario with incredible speed, as the sand around it picked up into the air. "Lucario dodge by using Quick attack!" Ash commended as Lucario did that and had a white energy trail appear behind her, as she darted towards the right and avoided the attack. With Geodude crashing and plowing through the boulder behind her, as Lucario then jumps on a nearby rock.
Then rocket towards Geodude "Alright go and use Force palm!" Ash shouted, as Lucario let out a cry and pulled her paw back.
"Don't think so, Geodude pick up the piece of rock and throw it at Lucario!" Brock commanded causing Ash to blink his eyes. Geodude who heard the command, leer towards the charging canine. As he did just that and grab the small rocks that broke apart and threw them towards Lucario. Who widen her eyes and yelped out, as she went flying backwards and sliding against the ground.
"What the?!"
"You see Ash there's more to battling than just calling out attacks. You have to be creative and making sure, your Pokemon won't be left open." Ash tsk although couldn't help but feel even more excited about this fight!
"I gotcha you heard him Lucario, let's be creative! Quick attack let's go!" Lucario smiles as she nodded and did as told. By darting and running through the fields, straight towards Geodude. Who is watching the Pokemon start weaving and bobbing between each boulder and rocks that were in front of her.
"Geodude punch the ground in front of you-"
"Lucario jump and Force palm!" Ash shouted, causing Brock to step back. As once Lucario got close, she immediately jumped into the air and avoided Geodude punching the ground. Which caused the floor in front of him to crack open, almost tripping her up. Although before she could even get her force palm to connect.
"Geodude roll out-of-the-way and use Mega punch!" Brock said excitedly as Geodude did just that, with a shout of its name and tugging his arms close to him. Had him form a ball and rolled out-of-the-way, when Lucario force palm the ground. Gritting her teeth and shifted her eyes towards the Rock Pokemon, who then uncurl itself and charged energy into its fist.
"Lucario grab Geodude arm and throw him!" Ash shouted and then cheered when she did that. By ducking underneath the mega punch, as she then proceeded to grab Geodude arm. She then began spinning in place while holding onto the rock Pokemon, then let out a roar as she then shoulder tossed him right towards a big rock.
Causing the Geodude to cry out and then in pain after smashing into the boulder and breaking it apart. "Not bad Ash! I see you are understanding how battling works?" Brock commented as the two watched their Pokemon standing apart from another. With Geodude shaking its head and glaring at Lucario, who is happily wagging her tail.
"Somewhat but I'm sure you still teaching me, Lucario feint attack." Ash commanded as Lucario nodded and ran forward.
"Oh yeah there is still much to learn, Geodude rock throw let's go!" With their commands set, the two Pokemon began using their moves. With Geodude raising his arms up into the air, all the while summoning and forming rocks in the air.
As he then began thrusting and throwing his arms forward, sending the twelve different rocks. That appeared in the air straight at Lucario, whom is using Feint in her advantage! By disappearing and reappearing between and through the rocks that was being thrown. "Quick attack!" Ash shouted as he took that chance after seeing Lucario in the clear and had her zooming through the fields right at Geodude.
Shoulder tackling him and sending him flying backwards and through couple of boulders "Alright way to go!"
"I don't think so Ash! Normal type moves aren't strong against Rock." smiled Brock, causing Ash to widen his eyes and saw Brock is right! After the dust disappeared, both he and Lucario can see Geodude is okay! Minus a few bruises here from crashing into the boulders, but is still raring to go as it shouted its name. "Not only you have to learn about how battling works? But you also have to take consideration, of how Pokemon moves also have type advantages and disadvantages."
"What do you mean?" Ash asked as he watches Lucario, jumping and hopping backwards. Avoiding Geodude swinging arms, all the while trying hard not to get hit by Mega punch. With Pikachu jumping up and down cheering for Lucario to win and to take out Geodude!
"Quick attack is a normal type move, it's a great move for small Pokemon to use or very fast ones. But when used against Pokemon? Who aren't weak to normal type moves, the power behind them won't be efficient." Brock then smirk after watching Lucario getting punch against the cheek and sliding backwards. While huffing and wiping the stinging sensation away "For example Mega Punch, is one of the strongest normal type moves, but because Lucario is part steel? The full power from said move, didn't deal the damage it should."
Explaining that and having Ash look at Lucario a bit, can now see what he meant! As he replayed the quick attack earlier when Lucario used it on Geodude? Yeah sure it was enough to send the rock Pokemon flying, but it didn't dish out the power it should have! Same with Geodude Mega punch, the power can be seen in the fist? But after it landed on Lucario and having her slide backwards, she shrugged it off like it was nothing!
"Meaning both Pokemon and Pokemon moves have types of their own! So not do I have to think about type advantages with the Pokemon...but I have to also consider their attacks they use." Ash couldn't help but smile as he now understood why Quick attack, didn't behave like a fighting type move!
Just because the Pokemon are different types and can learn said moves, from other typing? Doesn't mean those moves will behave as the user. "Alright I get it now, Pokemon like Lucario and Geodude? Despite having that move, doesn't mean they become their typing am I correct?" Ash commented making Brock to smile and nod.
"Now you're getting it and yes that is correct, you learn fast. Geodude", Geodude looks towards him and smiles when Brock then said "Time to show Ash what we mean by that! Use Mud slap!" he shouted causing both Lucario and Ash to widen their eyes in fear!
Mud-slap maybe a weak ground type move, but it will still hurt like hell if Lucario were to get hit by it. As well as lower her accuracy! "Lucario dodge by using Quick attack, use the boulders as defense!" Ash commanded quickly, causing Brock to open his mouth slightly. As Lucario did that and barely dodge the first mud-slap that came her way.
As she continue doing so by dodging the rest of the move, as Geodude. Constantly slaps and punches the ground, sending the mud towards the fleeting canine. While watching the canine running through the rocks and boulders Ash, who is gritting his teeth...widen his eyes and then smiled.
"Lucario force palm on the rocks, send them flying towards Geodude." He commanded causing Brock to step back and warn Geodude to dodge, only to late. Once Lucario heard Ash, she began punching her palm sideways and straight into the rocks and boulders on the field. Having them blast into small pieces and pummel against Geodude, who couldn't help but flinch and guard himself from the pebbles.
"Now get in close and finish Geodude with both Quick attack and Force palm!" Ash shouted while thrusting his fist in an upper cut. As Lucario gave a short hop on a rock, and then used it to gain extra speed with her quick attack and flew straight towards Geodude.
"Geodude quick Mega punch!" Brock tried to command but was to slow, as Lucario pulled both her paws back and thrust them straight into a wide-eyed Geodude. As a loud boom could be heard from the palm connecting as well Aura, shooting out from underneath them. Geodude then went rocketing away from Lucario and slammed into the ground, sending dust everywhere!
Lucario landed on the ground and slide against it a bit, as she began breathing and panting heavily. With dirt and grime covering her fur a bit. As she is slowly wagging her tail left and right, waiting and hoping that her move had defeated the Geodude or not? Everyone is on edge and tense, waiting for the dust cloud to disappear and show if Geodude is still standing...or fainted?
After it cleared up and everyone getting a good look at the Pokemon. They can see the rock Pokemon is down on its back with mouth open lightly as well having swirls in its eyes. Indicating it had fainted and lost against Lucario. Brock couldn't help but let out a low breath of air and pulled out his Pokeball "Geodude is unable to battle, which means Lucario wins this match!" he announced. Getting Lucario to smile bright and ran straight towards Ash all the while tackling him down on the ground!
"Way to go Lucario! You did it, you won your first Pokemon gym match!" shouted Ash in glee, as he felt the female Pokemon hugging and rubbing all up against him. Not caring if he could feel her breasts and pelvis between his arms and legs, as she definitely earned this win. As well laughing and chuckling from her licking and kissing his face. Even more so when she brought Pikachu into the hug, getting the electric mouse to laugh along with the two! As well congratulating her on their first real win!
Brock who is watching this couldn't help but smile, seeing just how much of a bond. Ash has with his Pokemon, or at least from what he understands? With Pikachu, Ninetails and Lucario, Gardevoir is a bit questionable to the boy. As she seemed to love to become random with him, while Blaziken just hates the living daylights out of him.
"You ready for round 2 Ash? I hope so, cause I am now bringing my A-game with me." The gym leader tossed up and down a Pokeball, containing his next and strongest Pokemon he has in his team. Alerting the boy and his Pokemon about this, with Lucario calling out and ran forward. Breathing and panting badly, though still raring to fight and continue the match.
"Are you sure about this Lucario? You took a lot of hits earlier..." Ash reminded her as he is concern if Lucario will be able to handle the next Pokemon or not? The canine turn her head and gave a firm nod with a smile, as she faces back forward to Brock. As she then wagged her paw in a bring it on motion.
"Well I think she is ready to continue after all", Brock then paused when he watch Ash get up and look at him. Wondering where he is coming at as the boy lifted a finger at Lucario "Understanding your Pokemon feelings and how they behave, is another thing a Pokemon trainer must know and learn. When you travel with them and knowing Lucario is a Fighting type?" He then chuckled watching how the exhausted Pokemon...
Is just eager to continue battling with her light bouncing on her heels, indicates she is ready as well wanting to continue impressing Ash. "Her spirit and pride to challenge tough opponents, will show a lot when they see a worthy challenger. Speaking of", and with those final words and tossing out his next Pokemon.
Brock has release the mighty rock snake Pokemon Onix on the field, with it towering everyone in the room. Causing Lucario to widen her eyes and take couple steps back, at the same time gulping a bit. From the way it let out a loud roar and stare down its opponent! Causing Pikachu to get frighten and climb up Ash's body and behind his head.
"A Onix wow I didn't think you would have one!" Ash then pulled out his Pokedex and register the towering rock snake's data. Waiting for the information to be recorded and categorize...
"Onix the rock snake Pokemon: It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett." Informed the Pokedex as the boy then pocketed it back into his jacket as he then smiles towards Lucario.
"Alright Lucario we just have to be careful of Onix hitting us! Try and keep your distance when it attacks, then counter!" Ash called out to Lucario who nodded in understanding. Despite the dex saying it can burrow underground at 50 miles? He figure that is only when it's not battling, boy will Ash be in surprise as Brock. Smiles and shook his head, as he figure the trainer shoulder take the Pokedex advice very well.
"Alright Onix go and use Tackle attack!" commanded Brock as Onix roared out and charges too Lucario, with its head first ready to slam the Pokemon into the ground!
"Lucario dodge out-of-the-way and then use Force palm", commanded Ash as he watches Lucario. Jump to her right and slide against the ground. Though stumbled a bit when Onix slammed into the ground, she was standing on? Caused a small vibration to the field and shaking the entire gym about! Though before she could control her footing and get her attack into the rock Pokemon? She let out a loud yelp of pain, when Onix immediately swing his head at her and out of the ground. Sending her flying in the air "how in the world-"
"See Ash you should have listen to the Pokedex! My Onix isn't like other Onix, now screech!" shouted the gym leader. As Onix did just that and howl in the direction of where Lucario flew, causing her to grab her ears in pain and then grunted out in pain some more. After falling down she crashed right into a boulder, crumbling it underneath her. As she is flinching and twitching badly on the ground, doing her best to get up.
"Get out of there!"
"Too slow!" Brock commented causing Ash to widen his eyes. As Onix got fully up and tackle straight down into Lucario, pushing her deep into the ground. Causing the canine Pokemon to howl out in great pain as well going quiet after Onix. Removed himself away from the female Pokemon, with few rocks and pebbles falling down.
Showing that the fighting type Pokemon had fainted and with swirls in her eyes. Indicated she lost this round and match. A red light shot into her and reabsorbed her back into Ash's Pokeball, with the boy facing down at it and grinning widely. "You were amazing Lucario, take a good long rest." He then pocketed it and face at Brock with twitching brows.
Watching how Onix is rising up and towering over everyone, waiting for Ash. To send out his next Pokemon and opponent he will be facing? "Do you understand now Ash? Even if you know the Pokemon well? Or even study on their species, there are still things they can surprise you with! Unleashing that Potential..." Brock then raised an arm out smiling "...is what makes them special. If we can find that potential and figure out how to get the Pokemon? To unleashing it then nothing will be impossible for them! We just have to figure out when or how to unleash it. Pokemon are nothing without their trainers and trainers, are nothing without Pokemon."
"Much I don't mind him telling me this, as well having a good point. But it's not easy to know or figure out how much a Pokemon can push themselves!" Ash then look at Onix and checking over the conditions, even though it just got released? It didn't waste any time or moment, to taking down Lucario! Who granted probably could have lasted a little longer, but that screech attack? It lowered Lucario defense somehow and giving the rock Pokemon, the easy win.
"No, not easy win...Lucario battle with Geodude tired her out and wasting so much energy doing so? Must have given it the win...plus." Ash then grabs Ninetails Pokeball. Staring intently at it while going through his thoughts "both these Pokemon didn't get the right training from their trainers. As well skill levels being that of beginners? That is what Brock is telling me...knowing how or when to give out the Pokemon potential? Will turn the tides in battle..." He then recalled Lucario match with Geodude.
Despite only traveling for three days and getting some training here and there? She would have still gone down easily when facing Geodude. On the account Ash hasn't been giving them a lot of training session on his way to the gym. Of course didn't help that he is constantly running into trouble here and there...but the way she battled? The way she was able to keep up and fight back against Geodude...Lucario, was going beyond expectations and showing great skills!
"Meaning just because the Pokemon isn't fully trained or has gotten a lot of battle experience! Doesn't mean they can show what they are capable of in battle! Despite difference in experience!" Ash then blinked his eyes, before he could even throw the Pokeball. Look down and felt Pikachu tugging on his pant leg, while pumping its paws.
"Pikachu...? You want to battle Onix?" The boy then knelt down to Pikachu level, as the mouse Pokemon nodded his head and pounded his chest. As they then look towards Onix, with Ash lowering his gaze halfway and hummed lightly.
"I don't know Pikachu, you're sure you can handle Onix? I mean we haven't perfected Iron tail yet?" He pondered while looking back to Pikachu. Who nodded and ran on out into the field, without letting Ash get a word in. With Brock letting out a low huh, watching the electric mouse head onto the field.
"A Pikachu? Are you sure you want to use Pikachu in this fight? I mean..." Brock can see the confusion in Ash's eyes as well, when he stood up and look at Pikachu. Only to then smirk and give a big smile.
"If Pikachu wants to battle then I will let him, after all! Who says we are out just yet!" Ash commented with Pikachu sparking his electricity with pump fist. Wanting to show Ash that he can do it, as well doesn't want Ninetails to get badly injure during this fight! Plus! If Onix is that fast and capable out speeding Lucario? Then Ash will need someone who can out run that speed, who else than him?
"Alright but your making a big mistake Onix go and use Screech!" "even after discussing about Type disadvantages..he is still willing to send out Pikachu? I understand Ninetails being fire type, but she will still be able to harm rock Pokemon with fire type moves."
Onix who heard the command reared its head back and ready to let out the move towards Pikachu! "Pikachu get out-of-the-way quick!" Shouted Ash. As Pikachu did just that and immediately ran out-of-the-way from Onix, who let out the powerful screech attack.
In which had Ash covering his ears tightly from the loud noise. Though manage to look out with one eye open, seeing Pikachu running along the side of Onix. "Alright Pikachu go and use Iron tail!" Pikachu who heard Ash nodded and immediately turn too his left, sliding against the dirt floor.
As he then jumps forward and then jumps on a boulder, as he then leaps into the air. "Pika-pikachu!" he shouted and began swinging his tail around and right behind him, ready to swing in a side way direction. With the tail glowing white indicating its about to summon the energy for the attack!
"Alright!" Ash shouted as he and Brock watches on the battle. With Onix who barely had time to move out-of-the-way, shifted his head towards Pikachu. Who then flip forward ready to slam his iron tail into the rock Pokemon, only for the energy to disperse causing both him and Ash to widen his eyes "Pika/Huh!?"
"Seems like Pikachu needs time to practice it, blow Pikachu away with screech!" Brock commanded, watching Pikachu tail just tap on Onix and then scream out in pain. When the rock Pokemon swung its massive head at it and let out a loud screech! Causing the electric mouse to go flying and bouncing against the ground.
"Pikachu are you okay!?" Ash called out and watch the mouse Pokemon, climb back onto its four paws and growls towards Onix. Who is staring back at them and waiting for the moment to strike and fight back. Ash, tighten his hands and began going through his thoughts...of how he should take this battle next? "Electric moves won't work on it, Iron tail didn't work...well haven't been perfected yet. We need an edge..."
"Onix use Rock throw go!" Brock called out as Onix roared and summoned rocks above its head and began flinging them straight towards Pikachu. Who grunted and began running away and avoiding the rocks, making sure to slide and jump over some of the boulders that were coming his way!
"Wait...tail whip and screech lowers defense? if I have Pikachu constantly use tail whip, then maybe..." "Pikachu go and use Tail whip!" Ash then saw Pikachu looking towards him while running. Widening his eyes of why he wanted to use that? When he knows using it will be a waste of time! "Trust me Pikachu it will work!"
Pikachu nodded his head and turn in a big U and ran towards Onix. "Using Tail whip to weaken Onix defense will be a waste of time Ash! Should give up right now if that's all Pikachu can use." Brock smugly said as he then order Onix to use tackle attack.
"Trust me Brock I have faith in Pikachu, as well know exactly what I am doing!" remark Ash watching Pikachu. Jump towards the right and slide against the ground, watching Onix slam on the spot he was just at and continue sliding forward. As Pikachu then jumps forward and hits the rock snake with his tail, lowering its defense. "Quick attack to get out of there!" which Pikachu did so as he got out in time, before Onix could go and use bind on him.
"What is he up to?" "Onix once more tackle and then bind!" Brock shouted as Onix swerve around the gym field and back towards Pikachu, following right behind the mouse Pokemon. Who is trying to out run the rock Pokemon.
"Jump on the boulder in front of you and then backwards!" Ash commanded, making Brock to step back and watches Pikachu doing just that! By jump on the side of the rock and leaping back at Onix, completing avoiding the tackle attack all together as he then flip forward and slam his tail on top of Onix, though caused Pikachu to squeal out in pain, when he flew off from the rock Pokemon speed. And landing hard on the ground, "hang tough Pikachu!" Ash shouted and watch the electric mouse widening his eyes as he quickly rolls on his feet and quick attack out of there.
Though yelled out in pain when Onix, swung his head towards the left, making contact with the electric mouse. Who went flying backwards and away from Onix. Slamming and rolling all against the ground, getting bruises here and there as well starting to pant out. "Looks like this match is almost over, Onix rock throw let's go!" Brock commanded, watching the giant serpent Pokemon.
Climb up and high in the air and began rotating its body, summoning rocks to appear above him and start sending them down at Pikachu. Who manage to get up and gritted his teeth "Pikachu watch out!"
"It's too late, this match is over!" and with that the entire room erupted in a loud boom. As rocks and boulders made contact of where Pikachu was! All the while covering the entire area around the electric mouse Pokemon, making it impossible to see or what happen!
"Pikachu..." Ash then tightened his fist and closed his eyes. "This can't happen...no way Pikachu will lose like that! I know this is our first gym battle and it will be difficult! But I won't accept defeat!" He then whip his head up with determination and shouted "Pikachu if you can hear me! Use Iron tail!"
"There is no way Pikachu can survive something like that, let alone even dodging it." Brock then paused his sentence and widen his eyes, when he saw the cloud moving forward along with a white beam trail. Following right behind a tired and exhausted Pikachu! Who is running straight towards Onix! "What, how, when!?" Brock said completely in utter and complete shock!?
Watching the injure Pokemon charging and running towards Onix with determination and glaring hard at the giant Rock snake Pokemon. "Onix don't let it get close, rock throw once more!"
"Pikachu, zigzag between the boulders!" Ash called out watching the mouse doing just that and avoiding the rocks. Making it hard for Onix to get any hits or even landing a rock at Pikachu, as they will bounce and fly over the electric mouse. Who is dodging and avoiding them greatly, making sure to make use of his terrain!
"That's it Pikachu a little closer!"
"Onix tackle go, don't let Pikachu get a chance to have his iron tail. Land on you!" Shouted Brock which the rock snake did just that and slam forward and hard into the ground, "destroy the terrain!" causing Ash to widen his eyes and smiled. Seeing Onix breaking and destroying the many boulders and rocks that were laid out. Causing it to be harder for Pikachu to use them, "I know they are hurting Onix but you have to stand strong! We don't want to lose to someone like Pikachu!" Brock thought to himself and watch Pikachu cried out when Onix, crashed into it before jumping on one of the rocks. "Yes!"
"I don't think so Brock, now Pikachu IRON TAIL!" Cried out Ash looking up at his body, who through the pain and aching muscles? Look down at Onix and quickly turn his body around and flip it forward, letting gravity take place. As he is falling straight down towards Onix!
"What makes you think it will work this time!? Onix turn around quick and use bind!"
"Because Brock", Ash paused his sentence and saw that Pikachu tail is changing and morphing in front of everyone. Causing the gym leader to step back as well shock to see Pikachu's tail, becoming completely steel! "Using Tail whip those two times weren't a fluke, I figure since Pikachu? Didn't understand how to properly swing his tail correctly, is what caused him to have trouble!" exclaimed Ash and watches Pikachu landing a direct hit on Onix body, causing the snake Pokemon to howl out in pain, though continue to proceed in wrapping around Pikachu.
"Again Pikachu make sure you don't get coiled!" and Pikachu did so, by stepping on the ground and swung his tail once more, but this time right at Onix head. Sending the rock Pokemon flying up into the air as everything is moving slowly for everyone.
"Using Tail whip shouldn't have given Pikachu the idea, how to use Iron tail right?" Brock then replayed how Iron tail failed for Pikachu, as the light disappeared and reverted to the Pokemon. Normal tail and bounced off from Onix, only to then widen his eyes at the sudden realization as well why Iron tail.
Did so much damage to Onix! "Of course it did! The first attempt Pikachu tried had the energy disappearing, but instead of acting like the move failed? IT behave like a tail whip attack, and when Ash had Pikachu using it two more times." He then replayed those two times, when Ash commanded Pikachu to use tail whip on Onix?
He wanted the electric mouse to get the feel, of how to swing and use his tail effectively! Pikachu had the power and energy for it, just not the feel of how to use his tail correctly. Brock, couldn't help but smile as Onix came down towards the ground hard and loud. Causing the entire gym to shake, with Pikachu landing couple feet away from Onix. Panting and breathing badly, while sweating horribly from exerting so much energy and stamina in that battle. As he and Ash waits to see if Onix has gone down or not?
"Onix return..." and just like that the fight and gym battle is over! As the giant rock snake is called back into its Pokeball, being absorb by the red light and right into the Pokeball. Causing Ash and Pikachu to stare at the boy for a couple of minute and then slowly started smiling, as Pikachu then ran towards Ash.
"Pikapi, Pikachu!" shouted the electric mouse who ran up and jump at Ash. Who caught him in his arms and swung him around, cheering and laughing!
"WE DID IT PIKACHU, WE DID IT WE WON OUR FIRST GYM BATTLE!" Cheered Ash as he then hugs Pikachu close to him, all the while laughing and chuckling along with the Pokemon. Who nuzzled and hugged the boy close as Brock. Couldn't help but smile at the scene...as they deserve it!
"Congratulations Ash, Pikachu...you both showed great courage and determination in your fight." Brock started as he walks down from his platform and head to the boy. Who turn and face him "you trusted your Pokemon and your judgment of how long they can go. You and your team showed excellent skill..." he then stops in front of Ash, as he let Pikachu climb up onto his shoulder and smiles towards the older boy.
"I hear by grant you the official Pokemon league gym badge, the boulder badge!" Brock showed the boy the badge, as it was in the shape of a gray boulder. As it shined and glistened in the light, as Ash and Pikachu couldn't help but marvel at it! "You earn it, both Lucario and Pikachu showed great skills...I wish you luck in the future battles!"
"Thanks Brock!" Ash then grabs the badge and stares at it for a few minutes. The feeling of excitement building and bubbling up inside of him, is too much for him to handle all the while. Just proud and happy that he couldn't help it "YES", he then spins around and stretches the badge forward, as it glistened with Ash posing "I got the boulder badge!"
Xxx
They were now outside with the sun setting for the day, as it showed how long and hard the battle was for Ash and his Pokemon. As he is standing in front of the gym with Brock facing him "there", Brock raised his hands and points towards the next direction for Ash to go too. As the boy look in the direction and smirks "that mountain is called Mt. Moon, it will lead you to the next town over. Cerulean city, there you will get your next gym badge and gym battle." Explained Brock, who then face at Ash with a smile.
"I don't have to tell you how things will become a bit difficult?" Brock then chuckle when Ash shook his head and chuckles. "Alright then, I wish you the best of luck Ash as well. I hope you do well in the Pokemon league, I hope we meet again!" He then moved his hand out forward. Making Ash to stare at it and then smiles.
"Same here! See ya Brock and thanks for the awesome battle!" and with that and saying their good byes to the gym leader, along with his siblings who came out and saying their goodbyes to Ash and Pikachu? Our hero continues on his travels of becoming a Pokemon master!
As his next destination will be leading him to the mountain range of MT. Moon, where new and exciting adventures awaits for him, along with new Pokemon and new battles too be fought. As the journey continues!