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Episode 52: A Triple Fighting Chance!
"Representing the Diamond side, Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town!" a referee announced as Ash stepped into the Diamond side of the dojo-like arena. "And representing the Pearl side, the barefoot fighting genius, Maylene!"
"Bring it!" Ash challenged as Maylene faced him from the Pearl side.
Maylene was unusually unfazed. "I don't really know what it means to be strong, or how I got to be the Gym Leader. But I will do the best I can as the Gym Leader. I take battling very seriously."
In the stands, Brock smiled as Maylene talked to Ash. "She looks very different from the blithering mess she was yesterday..."
"I think our battle yesterday did the job well." Dawn agreed.
In the arena, Maylene braced herself for Ash's first move. "Whenever you're ready!"
The referee's whistle echoed through the dojo. "Estrella, here we go!" Ash called as a familiar song blared over the speakers as motivational music.
"Tana, let's go!" Maylene summoned a large gray humanoid Pokemon.
We all have a dream inside our hearts that we will follow to the end... Dawn sang as she watched Estrella fly in for a Quick Attack.
When you make a wish upon a star, the power flows, inside of you!
Everybody listen to this song and sadness will just disappear!
My wishes, dreams and hopes go forth into the world...
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Ash winced as Maylene's Machoke countered Estrella's attack with a flash of light that shattered. That was Brick Break....
"Try to break the Machoke's counter!" he called as Estrella flapped up a huge tornado. "If Whirlwind doesn't work, try Aerial Ace!"
[No go, Ash.] Estrella reported as she looped back in from her Aerial Ace. [Tana dodged both attacks!]
"Tana, use Cross Chop!" Maylene called before Ash could react.
Brock winced as Tana appeared to crush Estrella in an X pattern. "Ash! Try using Aerial Ace to get closer!" he called as Estrella wriggled out of the Machoke's large hands.
"Tana, keep using Brick Break!" Maylene called.
Even Dawn couldn't help wincing at each barrier Estrella hit. "Estrella can't afford to take many more hits...." Brock warned as he watched Estrella heave with exhaustion.
"Tana, use Seismic Toss to finish this!" Maylene called.
"Estrella, use Quick Attack as fast as you can!" Ash counted.
[Catch me if you can!] Estrella taunted. She whirled over the large rock the Machoke heaved and slammed it in the stomach.
"Great work!" Ash smiled. "Now we can finish this--with Aerial Ace!"
[HAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!] Estrella cried as she became a white glow, creating a bright explosion in the dojo.
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...Come with me and we will see the wonders of the world!
All of the glory, is in our story! Dawn sang as Maylene summoned Kuto into the arena.
As we make our way to heaven, take it step by step
And get the glory, upon the great stage!
We can go anywhere, so long as we're together
I truly believe it with all of my heart...
The cards here in my hand,
Show you the way...
"Estrella, use Quick Attack!" Ash called.
He winced as Estrella landed on the Detect shield. Blocked...
His heart pounded as the Meditite gained a red aura as it appeared to mediate. Now it's raising its attack...
"Kuto, use Detect, and then Meditate again so you can finish this in one hit!" Maylene called.
Ash grinned. "Estrella, let's ruin their concentration."
[Yeah!] Estrella chirped before taking off.
"Kuto, bounce off the wall and use Drain Punch!" Maylene called.
Ash gasped as Kuto's fist drained some of Estrella's life. "Come on! Try Aerial Ace again!"
He growled as Kuto created the familiar blue flash of Confusion. That's okay, I can swap Estrella out and she'll be fine. he assured himself as he called back Estrella.
He heaved another Poke Ball skyward. "Diddy, I choose you!"
[HI-YAH!!!] Diddy screeched as he scratched Kuto.
"Kuto, keep using Drain Punch to heal yourself!" Maylene called.
"Dodge it and keep using Scratch!" Ash called.
"Keep using Detect!" Maylene urged as Diddy's attacks hit the green shield once, twice, three times.
Eventually the shield shattered! "Oh no..." Maylene gasped as Diddy unleashed a series of scratches on her vulnerable Meditite.
She smiled. "I have to admit, your Chimchar is quite skilled!"
"That's not all he can do!" Ash shot back.
He looked over at Diddy. "Use Flamethrower, then follow up with Flame Wheel!"
Maylene braced as the wave of fire scorched Kuto. "Kuto, if you can, try Confusion!"
A flash of blue lit up the arena, dispelling the fiery wheel forming on the Diamond side of the arena. Ash located Diddy trying to attack the nearest wall with Scratch." Back you go." he smiled as he recalled the dazed Chimchar.
He heaved a Poke Ball skyward as he returned to the arena. "Welcome back, Estrella!"
He smiled as Kuto attempted Drain Punch again. "It's time, Estrella! Use Brave Bird!"
Brock watched as Estrella flew skyward, then came streaking down in a wave of blue fire. "That was a cool way of knocking out Kuto. But, Ash needs to keep in mind that Brave Bird can be dangerous, and there is a risk of recoil." He let that hang as Maylene summoned Kiiroha.
"Estrella, use Brave Bird!" Ash called again.
He gasped as a KA-WHANG! echoed through the arena. Estrella landed at his feet seconds later. [Ash, I'm sorry...]
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We all have a dream inside our hearts that we will follow to the end... Dawn sang as she watched Ash summon Diddy in the arena.
When you make a wish upon a star, the power flows, inside of you!
Everybody listen to this song and sadness will just disappear!
My wishes, dreams and hopes go forth into the world...
In the arena, Kiiroha twirled over the wave of flames. "Keep dodging, Kiiroha!" Maylene smiled. She watched her Lucario almost appear to dance as it dodged fire blast after fire blast.
She then called "Okay, now use Force Palm!"
Ash winced as Diddy went flying back from the Force Palm."Diddy, counter with Flame Wheel!"
He smiled as the burning wheel sent Kiiroha flying. "Do that again!"
[I can't...] Diddy wheezed. [Paralyzed....]
Ash watched in horror as Kirroha whacked Diddy around the arena with a bone. "Try Digging to get away!"
"Kiiroha, find the Chimchar and attack the ground with Aura Sphere!" Maylene commanded.
Ash winced as Diddy went flying from the earthen floor and landed at his feet. [I tried...] Diddy wheezed before fainting.
"Both sides now have one Pokemon remaining!" the referee announced.
Ash took his third Poke Ball. "Tails, let's finish this!"
---------
...Come with me and we will see the wonders of the world!
All of the glory, is in our story! Dawn sang as Tails and Kiiroha clashed in the arena, creating a huge explosion.
As we make our way to heaven, take it step by step
And get the glory, upon the great stage!
We can go anywhere, so long as we're together
I truly believe it with all of my heart...
The cards here in my hand,
Show you the way...
"Kiiroha, use Bone Rush!" Maylene called.
"Tails, start spinning and use Aqua Jet!" Ash countered.
He smiled as the drill shaped wave of water broke a Metal Claw attack and hit Kiiroha. Undetered, Kiiroha next tried firing several Aura Spheres at Tails. Tails countered by unleashing a huge Sonic Boom.
Maylene watched Kiiroha smack Tails with a Force Palm. "Okay! Finish this with Aura Sphere, full power!
Brock watched in awe as Tails created a blue ball, then slammed it on the ground to create a shining wave of water. "Wow! That was Water Pulse!"
"SAY..." Ash smiled. "Tails, try Water Pulse!"
"Kiiroha, use Aura Sphere again!" Maylene called.
We can go anywhere, so long as we're together
I truly believe it with all of my heart... Dawn sang as the ball of aura energy and the ball of water combined into a huge explosion.
The cards here in my hand,
Show you the way...
When the dust settled and the music ended, she saw that both Kiiroha and Tails were down. "Um, what happens now?" she asked.
"Game set! This match is a tie!" the referee announced.
"Maybe it's up to the referee..." Brock suggested as he motioned for Dawn to follow him.
---------
"Awarding a Gym Badge for a tie depends on the judgment of the Gym Leader." the referee explained as the group and Maylene arrived in a pavilion that evening.
"So, do I get a Badge for earlier?" Ash asked.
Maylene giggled. "Are you kidding? You gave me the greatest Gym battle of my life!"
She offered Ash a badge that resembled one of the tiles on the path. "Here...you've more than earned the Cobble Badge, tie or no tie."
She noticed one of her attendants arriving with a Riolu in his hands. "I also want you to look after this Riolu. Consider her a token of my thanks for all you've done."
Ash looked at the tiny wolf-like Pokemon, than gasped as it leaped into its hands. "Whoa...energetic one." he laughed as the Riolu nuzzled his cheek. "Is it a boy or girl?"
[It is a girl.] Kiiroha replied. [We hope you will train her well, and form a bond as close as ours.]
Ash smiled. "Okay...her name is Erin!"
"That's a nice name!" Dawn smiled. "Congrats on completing your team, too."
"I have to ask--where did you get the name Erin from?" Maylene wondered.
"It is a female form of the name Aaron." Ash explained. "Back home, Brock and I sometimes do storytelling with puppetry for the local library. One of my characters is a Riolu named Erin."
"Typically, Erin appears if we need a magical guide in a serious story." Brock added. "If we need her for a comical story, she plays an energetic young mage whose spells don't always work."
"If you've played 'Radiant Divinity 3', you may recognize the voice." Ash went on.
After thinking for a suitable joke, he slipped into character as Erin. "What d'ye get when ye have a Meowth that eats Nomel Berries?"
"What?" Dawn asked.
"Ye get a sour puss!" Ash replied in character, making the pavilion resound with laughter...
To Be Continued...
Episode 52: A Triple Fighting Chance!
"Representing the Diamond side, Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town!" a referee announced as Ash stepped into the Diamond side of the dojo-like arena. "And representing the Pearl side, the barefoot fighting genius, Maylene!"
"Bring it!" Ash challenged as Maylene faced him from the Pearl side.
Maylene was unusually unfazed. "I don't really know what it means to be strong, or how I got to be the Gym Leader. But I will do the best I can as the Gym Leader. I take battling very seriously."
In the stands, Brock smiled as Maylene talked to Ash. "She looks very different from the blithering mess she was yesterday..."
"I think our battle yesterday did the job well." Dawn agreed.
In the arena, Maylene braced herself for Ash's first move. "Whenever you're ready!"
The referee's whistle echoed through the dojo. "Estrella, here we go!" Ash called as a familiar song blared over the speakers as motivational music.
"Tana, let's go!" Maylene summoned a large gray humanoid Pokemon.
We all have a dream inside our hearts that we will follow to the end... Dawn sang as she watched Estrella fly in for a Quick Attack.
When you make a wish upon a star, the power flows, inside of you!
Everybody listen to this song and sadness will just disappear!
My wishes, dreams and hopes go forth into the world...
---------
Ash winced as Maylene's Machoke countered Estrella's attack with a flash of light that shattered. That was Brick Break....
"Try to break the Machoke's counter!" he called as Estrella flapped up a huge tornado. "If Whirlwind doesn't work, try Aerial Ace!"
[No go, Ash.] Estrella reported as she looped back in from her Aerial Ace. [Tana dodged both attacks!]
"Tana, use Cross Chop!" Maylene called before Ash could react.
Brock winced as Tana appeared to crush Estrella in an X pattern. "Ash! Try using Aerial Ace to get closer!" he called as Estrella wriggled out of the Machoke's large hands.
"Tana, keep using Brick Break!" Maylene called.
Even Dawn couldn't help wincing at each barrier Estrella hit. "Estrella can't afford to take many more hits...." Brock warned as he watched Estrella heave with exhaustion.
"Tana, use Seismic Toss to finish this!" Maylene called.
"Estrella, use Quick Attack as fast as you can!" Ash counted.
[Catch me if you can!] Estrella taunted. She whirled over the large rock the Machoke heaved and slammed it in the stomach.
"Great work!" Ash smiled. "Now we can finish this--with Aerial Ace!"
[HAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!] Estrella cried as she became a white glow, creating a bright explosion in the dojo.
---------
...Come with me and we will see the wonders of the world!
All of the glory, is in our story! Dawn sang as Maylene summoned Kuto into the arena.
As we make our way to heaven, take it step by step
And get the glory, upon the great stage!
We can go anywhere, so long as we're together
I truly believe it with all of my heart...
The cards here in my hand,
Show you the way...
"Estrella, use Quick Attack!" Ash called.
He winced as Estrella landed on the Detect shield. Blocked...
His heart pounded as the Meditite gained a red aura as it appeared to mediate. Now it's raising its attack...
"Kuto, use Detect, and then Meditate again so you can finish this in one hit!" Maylene called.
Ash grinned. "Estrella, let's ruin their concentration."
[Yeah!] Estrella chirped before taking off.
"Kuto, bounce off the wall and use Drain Punch!" Maylene called.
Ash gasped as Kuto's fist drained some of Estrella's life. "Come on! Try Aerial Ace again!"
He growled as Kuto created the familiar blue flash of Confusion. That's okay, I can swap Estrella out and she'll be fine. he assured himself as he called back Estrella.
He heaved another Poke Ball skyward. "Diddy, I choose you!"
[HI-YAH!!!] Diddy screeched as he scratched Kuto.
"Kuto, keep using Drain Punch to heal yourself!" Maylene called.
"Dodge it and keep using Scratch!" Ash called.
"Keep using Detect!" Maylene urged as Diddy's attacks hit the green shield once, twice, three times.
Eventually the shield shattered! "Oh no..." Maylene gasped as Diddy unleashed a series of scratches on her vulnerable Meditite.
She smiled. "I have to admit, your Chimchar is quite skilled!"
"That's not all he can do!" Ash shot back.
He looked over at Diddy. "Use Flamethrower, then follow up with Flame Wheel!"
Maylene braced as the wave of fire scorched Kuto. "Kuto, if you can, try Confusion!"
A flash of blue lit up the arena, dispelling the fiery wheel forming on the Diamond side of the arena. Ash located Diddy trying to attack the nearest wall with Scratch." Back you go." he smiled as he recalled the dazed Chimchar.
He heaved a Poke Ball skyward as he returned to the arena. "Welcome back, Estrella!"
He smiled as Kuto attempted Drain Punch again. "It's time, Estrella! Use Brave Bird!"
Brock watched as Estrella flew skyward, then came streaking down in a wave of blue fire. "That was a cool way of knocking out Kuto. But, Ash needs to keep in mind that Brave Bird can be dangerous, and there is a risk of recoil." He let that hang as Maylene summoned Kiiroha.
"Estrella, use Brave Bird!" Ash called again.
He gasped as a KA-WHANG! echoed through the arena. Estrella landed at his feet seconds later. [Ash, I'm sorry...]
---------
We all have a dream inside our hearts that we will follow to the end... Dawn sang as she watched Ash summon Diddy in the arena.
When you make a wish upon a star, the power flows, inside of you!
Everybody listen to this song and sadness will just disappear!
My wishes, dreams and hopes go forth into the world...
In the arena, Kiiroha twirled over the wave of flames. "Keep dodging, Kiiroha!" Maylene smiled. She watched her Lucario almost appear to dance as it dodged fire blast after fire blast.
She then called "Okay, now use Force Palm!"
Ash winced as Diddy went flying back from the Force Palm."Diddy, counter with Flame Wheel!"
He smiled as the burning wheel sent Kiiroha flying. "Do that again!"
[I can't...] Diddy wheezed. [Paralyzed....]
Ash watched in horror as Kirroha whacked Diddy around the arena with a bone. "Try Digging to get away!"
"Kiiroha, find the Chimchar and attack the ground with Aura Sphere!" Maylene commanded.
Ash winced as Diddy went flying from the earthen floor and landed at his feet. [I tried...] Diddy wheezed before fainting.
"Both sides now have one Pokemon remaining!" the referee announced.
Ash took his third Poke Ball. "Tails, let's finish this!"
---------
...Come with me and we will see the wonders of the world!
All of the glory, is in our story! Dawn sang as Tails and Kiiroha clashed in the arena, creating a huge explosion.
As we make our way to heaven, take it step by step
And get the glory, upon the great stage!
We can go anywhere, so long as we're together
I truly believe it with all of my heart...
The cards here in my hand,
Show you the way...
"Kiiroha, use Bone Rush!" Maylene called.
"Tails, start spinning and use Aqua Jet!" Ash countered.
He smiled as the drill shaped wave of water broke a Metal Claw attack and hit Kiiroha. Undetered, Kiiroha next tried firing several Aura Spheres at Tails. Tails countered by unleashing a huge Sonic Boom.
Maylene watched Kiiroha smack Tails with a Force Palm. "Okay! Finish this with Aura Sphere, full power!
Brock watched in awe as Tails created a blue ball, then slammed it on the ground to create a shining wave of water. "Wow! That was Water Pulse!"
"SAY..." Ash smiled. "Tails, try Water Pulse!"
"Kiiroha, use Aura Sphere again!" Maylene called.
We can go anywhere, so long as we're together
I truly believe it with all of my heart... Dawn sang as the ball of aura energy and the ball of water combined into a huge explosion.
The cards here in my hand,
Show you the way...
When the dust settled and the music ended, she saw that both Kiiroha and Tails were down. "Um, what happens now?" she asked.
"Game set! This match is a tie!" the referee announced.
"Maybe it's up to the referee..." Brock suggested as he motioned for Dawn to follow him.
---------
"Awarding a Gym Badge for a tie depends on the judgment of the Gym Leader." the referee explained as the group and Maylene arrived in a pavilion that evening.
"So, do I get a Badge for earlier?" Ash asked.
Maylene giggled. "Are you kidding? You gave me the greatest Gym battle of my life!"
She offered Ash a badge that resembled one of the tiles on the path. "Here...you've more than earned the Cobble Badge, tie or no tie."
She noticed one of her attendants arriving with a Riolu in his hands. "I also want you to look after this Riolu. Consider her a token of my thanks for all you've done."
Ash looked at the tiny wolf-like Pokemon, than gasped as it leaped into its hands. "Whoa...energetic one." he laughed as the Riolu nuzzled his cheek. "Is it a boy or girl?"
[It is a girl.] Kiiroha replied. [We hope you will train her well, and form a bond as close as ours.]
Ash smiled. "Okay...her name is Erin!"
"That's a nice name!" Dawn smiled. "Congrats on completing your team, too."
"I have to ask--where did you get the name Erin from?" Maylene wondered.
"It is a female form of the name Aaron." Ash explained. "Back home, Brock and I sometimes do storytelling with puppetry for the local library. One of my characters is a Riolu named Erin."
"Typically, Erin appears if we need a magical guide in a serious story." Brock added. "If we need her for a comical story, she plays an energetic young mage whose spells don't always work."
"If you've played 'Radiant Divinity 3', you may recognize the voice." Ash went on.
After thinking for a suitable joke, he slipped into character as Erin. "What d'ye get when ye have a Meowth that eats Nomel Berries?"
"What?" Dawn asked.
"Ye get a sour puss!" Ash replied in character, making the pavilion resound with laughter...
To Be Continued...
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