Season Finale- Gift Words

 

~Thousands of years ago, the world faced the full terror of the Kaiser Cult, a force so terrible, it would have consumed the entire world. They would have succeeded had it not been for the ancient Chosen Ones, whose final stand united human and pokémon for the first time in history to fight a battle that determined the fate of earth. The Kaiser God was defeated and rest of the cult driven away for eternity… but history repeats itself, and they walk the earth once more. We aren’t sure why they’re so determined to conquer the earth. Is it simply because of their beliefs, or get revenge on the world that once defeated them? The fact remains however that they will stop at nothing to attain their goal: absolute control over earth. As I charge into battle, risking death to fight the evils of the cult, I am afraid… why must I fight? Why can’t it go back to the way it used to be? To travel with my friends, seek adventure, and strive to become a pokémon master… those times are gone. I have a new duty… to protect those I love, and the very earth we live in. I no longer a child… I am a Chosen One.

-Ash Ketchum

 

(Location- Iron Valley) (Sonic Heroes- Metal Overlord)

 

“ALL RIGHT!!!” Ash cheered, standing up and putting on his cap on. Red Kaiser and Charmageddon charged towards him. Ash took a fighting stance… this was the final battle… For his friends! For his loved ones! And most of all… FOR MISTY!!!

 

“HAAAIYAAA!!!!” Red Kaiser he leapt into the air and shot down with a flying kick…

 

“HMM!” Ash moved his body, avoiding the kick. “Is that all you’ve got?”

 

“No even close!” Red Kaiser grabbed Ash and head-butted him, but didn’t stop there, “HIAI! YA!” Red Kaiser struck Ash again and again, non-stop. “DADADADADA!!!!” his fists shot like a machine gun, and he didn’t stop striking. “HAIYAA!!!!”

 

POW!

 

“AGH!” Ash spun through the air and hit the ground “Urngh… ow…” he groaned as got up. “You’re stronger than I remember. Or is it because I’m weaker than before?”

 

“IS BOTH!” Red Kaiser attacked him again.

 

“HRRNGH!” Ash clenched his teeth, moving back, away from Red Kaiser’s attacks. He tried to fight back, but Red Kaiser was stronger and faster than him, “WAGH!” Ash gasped when he was hit in the stomach. Ash stumbled back and fell, but Red Kaiser didn’t let him fall. He grabbed Ash by the front of the shirt and pulled his face close…

 

SMACK!

 

“ASH!” Misty screamed as Ash hit the ground hard, right in front of her.

 

“Ungh… I’m okay” said Ash, getting back up. “Misty… listen, it’s dangerous here. I want you to take everyone out of the battlefield, and get yourself to safety!”

 

“Right… and Ash?” Misty closed her eyes and gave Ash a kiss on the cheek, “For good luck.” She smiled, “Go get him!” she ran off

 

“All right!” Ash smiled with more confidence than ever. Placing his pokéballs on his belt, he stood ready. “Bring it on, Kaiser!”

 

“Hmph… stupid humans… just what makes you think I let her get away…” said Red Kaiser, looking at Misty who was carrying the others to safety. He grabbed his sword “WHEN I CAN KILL RIGHT NOW!!”

 

“AH!” Ash gasped, he wasn’t expecting Red Kaiser to pull something this dirty! “NO!” Ash broke into a run, but he wasn’t fast enough! “MISTY! RUN!” Ash screamed, and by the time she turned and saw Red Kaiser, it was too late…

 

“HUH!” Red Kaiser exclaimed as something shot at him. Moving his body, he avoided the projectile, and it landed on the ground. Looking down, he saw it was …

 

“Pika!” Pikachu growled, he was the one that attacked Red Kaiser!

 

“HAAA!!” Ash sailed through the air and kicked Red Kaiser, knocking him down. Pikachu landed neatly on the ground, right next to Ash. “Heh… Pikachu.” Ash smirked, “As usual, you got us out of the jam. Thanks, old buddy”

 

“Pikachu-Pika! Chu-Pikachu!” Pikachu smiled back. Ash understood perfectly what he said: It’s great to see you too! “Pika-Pika! Chu Pikachu!” He stood on all four legs, his cheeks sparking: Now let’s show this guy what we’re made of!

 

“All right, HMM!” The Power of One immediately surged through Ash. He and Pikachu stood ready. “We’re in this together! We won’t lose to the likes of him!”

 

“Hm…” Red Kaiser took a stance, gripping his sword “Come… I ready.”

 

“All right…” Ash spoke, “LET’S GO!!!” Red Kaiser darted forward and attacked. Ash evaded the sword and grabbed Red Kaiser by the arm. “HAAAGNN!!!!” With all his strength, Ash flipped him over and slammed him to the ground.  “THUNDER!”

 

“PIKACHUUU!” Pikachu shouted, and lightning flew down towards Red Kaiser…

 

CRASH!!!

 

“WHOA!” Ash exclaimed and stepped back, rather impressed by the strength of the attack, “Nice shot Pikachu! Did we get him?” The smoke began to clear, and there stood Red Kaiser, “Didn’t think so either” Ash took his fighting

 

“I no feel anything” said Red Kaiser, “You should know by now pokémon attacks no work on me. Is all useless”

 

“I don’t know about that…” Ash smirked as Pikachu hopped onto his shoulder, “HA!!” he charged, tackling Red Kaiser and causing him to stumble back, “ZAP CANNON!”

 

Red Kaiser didn’t even flinch “I told you, no work against me! HAIYAAAA!” He roared, and attacked, much faster than before, taking Ash by surprise

 

“UGH!” Ash flew and hit the ground, Pikachu fell off his shoulder. As Ash got up, Red Kaiser attacked him again and again, striking him non-stop. “WAGH!” Ash fell. Before he hit the ground though, he reached down with his arms and pushed hard, and kicked Red Kaiser on the chin. But the warrior didn’t even seem to feel the hit!

 

“HAIYAAA!” Red Kaiser screamed…

 

SMACK!

 

“WAA!!!” Ash flew through the air

 

“GRRR!” Red Kaiser ran forwards, grabbing his sword as he ran

 

“Ugh…” Ash groaned and got up, but it was too late! Red Kaiser was gonna kill him…

 

“UNISTRIKE!!!” A voice shouted

 

CRASH!!!

 

“URGH!” Red Kaiser exclaimed as the mighty beam crashed into him

 

“Huh?!” Ash got up, that was the UniStrike! But who could have possibly…?!

 

“Forgot I was still here, didn’t you?” Misty stood there, sledgehammer in hand. Standing in front of her, along with Pikachu was Cynaquil, Totodile and Bayleef. “Remember you’re not the only one who can command a UniStrike!”

 

“Misty!” Ash got up and ran to her, “What are you doing here!? I told you to…”

 

“I just came back to give you these” Misty grabbed Ash’s hand and placed several pokéballs into them. “Gary was taking care of them for you”

 

“Oh… thanks…” Ash accepted the pokéballs, “And tell that to Gary when he comes too, but for now you’d better stay back”

 

“No way!” said Misty, “We’re all in this together! I’m staying!”

 

Ash sighed, but smiled at the same time. Misty hasn’t changed a bit. All right, let’s see what I got, he grabbed one of the pokéballs and threw it, “POKÉBALL GO!”

 

“MUK-MUK!” The slimy poison pokémon stood there

 

“GRRR…” Red Kaiser growled. “Heh… that beam is strong, but you no strong enough! As long as I still alive…” He grabbed his sword and charged forward, “I KILL!”

 

“HARDEN!” Ash shouted. Muk used harden, and his body became extremely thick and rubbery. “Do it again Muk! Harden!”

 

“And just what you think THAT will do?!” Red Kaiser kicked Muk, sending him flying

 

“Muk! Use harden again!” Ash repeated, and Muk did as told, “Again! AGAIN!”

 

“It no matter how many time you use harden, it no work!” Red Kaiser held his sword

 

“You’re doing great Muk! Just use harden one more time!” Ash shouted. All the energy from doing harden was a real strain on Muk, but Ash had a plan.

 

“This is no real fight! You only shout useless command and leave yourself completely open for all attack!” Red Kaiser charged towards Ash, “KAISER SW…”

 

“NOW! SLUDGE ATTACK!!!” Ash shouted…

 

SPLATCH!

 

“AH!?” Red Kaiser exclaimed. Muk had swung its arm and flung a load of thick, rubbery sludge into his face! “MMMPH! MMMGNH!!” Red Kaiser dropped his sword and grabbed the sludge, trying to pull it off, but it wasn’t coming off!

 

“All right! It worked!” Ash cheered. By making Muk use Harden over an over again, the sludge became harder than ever, and even Red Kaiser couldn’t easily break it! “USE SLUDGE AGAIN! THIS TIME ON HIS LEGS!” Ash shouted. Muk slapped a load of sludge, binding Red Kaiser’s legs together! “NOW GIVE HIM A GREAT BIG HUG!!!” Ash shouted. Muk roared and leapt forward, wrapping his arms around Red Kaiser, knocking him down and not letting him move, his own body was even thicker and more rubbery than his sludge attack. “AND SUBSTITUTE!”

 

SUBSTITUTE! This move sacrifices ¼ of the pokémon’s total HP to create an inanimate copy that will take any damage aimed at the real one!

 

In the blink of an eye, there were two Muks. The real one was next to Ash and the substitute, which was no less rubbery than the original was holding Red Kaiser down.

 

“MMMMGH!!!!” If Red Kaiser’s mouth wasn’t covered with foul sludge, he’d be screaming. His arms and legs were also bound. He couldn’t move at all!

 

“Heh! When fighting me and Muk, expect us to fight dirty! So to speak…” Ash, Misty and Pikachu all laughed, “You were wrong when you said pokémon attacks don’t affect you, and that’s not the only mistake you made! You ordered your Kaiser Beast and army NOT to attack unless you give the word, but they can’t help you because you can’t say anything!!” Ash grabbed another pokéball, and threw it, releasing Tauros. “All right! TAUROS! ATTACK!”

 

“MEEEUUH!!!” The wild bull charged at the Kaiser…

 

THUD!!!

 

Tauros charged and slammed into Red Kaiser! Ash grabbed two more pokéballs, “GO!” he threw the pokéballs, releasing Snorlax, Kingler Phanphy! “TAKE DOWN! ROLLOUT! CRABHAMMER! BODY SLAM!!!”

 

CRRRAAASSSHHH!!!!

 

“GRRR…” Red Kaiser growled, he endured the blows, and his rage was growing…

 

“GO!” Ash released Squirtle, Charizard and Bulbasaur, “TOSS HIM INTO THE AIR WITH VINE WHIP!” Bayleef grabbed Red Kaiser with its vines and flung him into the air. “Now for the coup de grace… UNISTRIKE!!!” Cyndaquil, Bayleef, Totodile, Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Pikachu fired the attacks. The four elements in perfect balance, joined together to form the ultimate attack, UniStrike!

 

CRASH!!!!

 

“All right!” Ash and his pokémon cheered. It didn’t matter how strong Red Kaiser has become and how resistant he was to attacks, he definitely felt this one!

 

Red Kaiser hit the ground, injured by the attack. “GRR…” he growled. He was furious. The way his enemy ridiculed him… it was just too much! “RAAAA!” He roared. The sludge holding his legs and the copy of Muk snapped as he got to his feet. He grabbed the sludge on his face and tore it off, snarling and throwing it to the side.

 

“Return!” Ash called back everyone except for Pikachu, so as not to put them in danger. “HM!” Ash took his fighting stance, he was ready.

 

“HAIYAAAAA!!!!” Red Kaiser darted forwards, much faster than before

 

“WA!” Ash dodged to the side, nearly getting skewered by Red Kaiser’s sword… “AH!” he flew back when Red Kaiser’s fist flew at his face. Ash hit the ground, but quickly got to his feet and readied himself as Red Kaiser attacked again. “PIKACHU! USE…”

 

CHING!

 

“AH…!!!” Ash gasped and stepped back, falling to his knees

 

“ASH!” Misty screamed

 

“PIKA!” exclaimed Pikachu

 

“Ugh… ah…” Ash gasped for air, holding onto his waist where Red Kaiser slashed him

 

“GRRR! RAH!” Red Kaiser swung his sword again, slashing Ash across the chest. The mesh did nothing to stop the Warlord’s sword, Red Kaiser was too strong for it to make any difference! He spun around and kicked Ash with his powerful leg, sending him flying to the side. He then raised his hand into the air. “CHARMAGEDDON! COME!” He called. The giant Kaiser Beast flew down, and landed behind him. “HA!” he jumped into the air and landed on the Kaiser Beast’s head. Pointing at Ash, Misty and Pikachu, he shouted “PURIFICATION FIRE BLAST! NOW!!!!”

 

“Ah!” Ash exclaimed, as Charmageddon prepared to attack, “MISTY! PIKACHU!” he screamed, forgetting the wound in his side, he ran towards them…

 

“CRHOAAAAAR!!!!” Charmageddon roared, firing its ultimate attack…

 

FWOOM!!!

 

Many cultists screamed as the attack flew through them, reducing them to ashes. Ash was carrying Misty and Pikachu, and he had jumped high up, over the attack.

 

“Ash…” Misty gasped as Ash landed and put her down “Are you okay?!”

 

“Far from it…” Ash wheezed, dropping to his knees. His chest was bleeding heavily, as was the wound in his side. He looked around, and saw that they were standing in the middle of the ranks of the Cultists! Surprisingly, the cultists didn’t seem to want to fight him, instead they were running! And just then, they realized why…

 

“HAAAA!” Red Kaiser screamed as he charged towards them, whirling his sword and killing Kaiser Cultists out of his way. They tried desperately to avoid getting caught up in between Ash and Red Kaiser’s fight. In his battles, Red Kaiser did not whether his men lived or died, he just killed everything that stood in his path.

 

“GET BACK MISTY!” Ash screamed and pushed her back, when Red Kaiser hacked through some more cultists and finally reached them

 

“HAIYAAA!!!” Red Kaiser swung his sword down…

 

“WAAARGH!!!!!” Ash growled. Right before the thin blade split his head in two, he caught the sword between his hands, and it took all his strength to hold it back.

 

“HA!” Red Kaiser kicked Ash in the stomach, knocking the trainer back. Ash coughed and gagged, and blood dripped out of his mouth. Immediately he attacked again with his sword, swinging it at Ash’s face. Ash moved his head back, missing the sword just barely, and received cut across the cheek.

 

“ARGH!” Ash exclaimed when the sword hit him again, “(Can’t… keep… this… up!)” he was wounded and exhausted. No amount of armour could stop Red Kaiser’s blade, and even with the Power of One the berserker was simply too strong… simply an opponent beyond Level I… “NO! I… WON’T GIVE UP!” He screamed and attacked…

 

SMASH!

 

“It over now…” Red Kaiser held Ash above the ground, his hand gripping Ash’s neck

 

“Urgh…” Ash gave a weak sigh. “(Aquamarine… you were right… Red Kaiser is too strong… no. It’s me that’s too weak. I ignored your warnings and went and fight… and now I am about to die… unable to accomplish anything… NO!)” He stopped, “(No… I won’t think that! As long as I don’t give up, I will never lose!)” He smiled…

 

“WHAT YOU SMILING AT?!” Red Kaiser screamed, hitting Ash

 

“Oh… nothing” Ash smirked, “Just my gut, it’s telling me… that you won’t win!”

 

“Your GUT tell you?!” Red Kaiser punched Ash and shouted, “We see what your gut has to say when my sword go right THROUGH it!” he threw Ash into the air…

 

As Ash was thrown into the air, everything was in slow motion. Misty and Pikachu screamed. The Cultists who were terrified of getting killed by Red Kaiser were now cheering for him. As Red Kaiser gripped his sword, Ash remembered his training with Aquamarine… how he can’t expect to win by fighting with just 50% of his true strength. He needed to draw out his full potential…

 

“I KILL!!!” Red Kaiser’s voice echoed, “KAISER SWORD!!!!!”

 

“HMMM…” Ash focused hard, and many thoughts were passing through his mind… “(It’s true that I’m weak… after all, take a look at everyone else…)” the image of Sky Render, Aquamarine, Gary and Ebi came into his mind. Sky Render, no one could match his skills… he was unbeatable. Aquamarine, with his incredible strength, he smashed even the strongest of enemies to pieces. Gary was the most talented Pokémon Trainer in pallet, whose capabilities surpassed even Ash’s. And Ebi, the Ultra Genius who seemed to have infinite knowledge, he was always able to dig up valuable info on towns, enemies and techniques, and his inventions were always crucial in battle. “(Compared to them… I’m weak. I don’t have Gary’s talents, nor Aquamarine’s strength, Sky Render’s skills, or Ebi’s smarts… but…)”

 

The image of Misty and Pikachu flew into his mind. Pikachu… he was his first pokémon, but he never really belonged to Ash. He was his friend. And Misty… she was a friend since the beginning, and then she became even more than that. They fell in love… though there weren’t many moments they shared together after they became a couple, all of them were precious, though it felt like it was so long ago. “(I have something else…)” Ash began to remember what he was fighting for. His friends… he was fighting to protect them… “(The trust and friendship from those I care for! Their hopes and dreams… they’re resting on me! They… are my strength!)”

 

“HAIYAAA!!!!” Red Kaiser screamed and swung the Kaiser sword…

 

“(My purpose… my destiny… it had become clear to me!)” Ash’s finally realized it

 

CLASH!

 

“AIYAA!!!” Red Kaiser screamed and hit the ground. The cultists all gasped

 

HMMMM…” Ash’s eyes were closed, and his entire body was surrounded by a golden aura “My purpose… has been in front of me the whole time…” he spoke “My destiny… is to become a Chosen One… and my purpose…?” his eyes opened, and he turned his head to Misty and Pikachu and smiled “Is to protect those that I love… like you!”

 

“AH…” Misty and Pikachu were completely speechless.

 

“It seems that I’ve finally brought out 100%!” Ash smiled. This power was the exact same level he drew out during his battle against Chaos Reaper in Marble City, only this time he’s even more skilled now than he was back then!

 

“Grrr…” Red Kaiser growled, “Hmph… So you get finally become strong. Good, because if I call killing weakling like you a victory, I become laughingstock of Kaiser Cult! You become strong challenge, is exactly what I want!”

 

“Well if you wanna lose THAT badly…” Ash took a fighting stance, “Then I’m gonna give you exactly what you want, plus a whole lot more!”

 

“Hm!” Red Kaiser took his fighting stance, and Charmageddon soared above his head

 

“Hm…” Ash held his stance, and Pikachu stood next to him. A cold wind blew. This was a sign… one of these warriors… was soon to die.

 

(Yu Yu Hakusho- Yusuke’s Power Up)

 

“CHARMAGEDDON ATTACK!” Red Kaiser roared

 

“PIKACHU! GO!” Ash shouted

 

“CRHOAAAR!!!!” A solid pillar of fire flew through the air…

 

“PIKAAAA!!!!” A mighty blast of electricity crashed into the fire attack…

 

CRASH!

 

The two attacks hit head on, followed by a gigantic explosion that shook the earth. With sword in hand, and Kaiser Beast flying above his head, Red Kaiser charged towards the trainer and his pokémon “KILL!!!!”

 

“HM!!!” Ash’s eyes flashed…

 

“AH?!” Red Kaiser exclaimed, he lost his balance and stumbled…

 

SMACK!

 

“AAAH!” Red Kaiser flew and hit the ground. He groaned, but quickly got up. “W… what was that?!” he exclaimed

 

“Fiery Gaze! A real handy move Sky Render invented!” Ash smirked, “Of course, it normally wouldn’t affect fearless warriors like you, but with all the strength I gained from the Power of One, I can put a lot more energy into it! Pikachu! Get him!” Pikachu, who was riding on Ash’s head jumped forward and spun around, electricity surged through his tail, and he whipped Red Kaiser across the face.

 

“UNGH!” Red Kaiser was shocked, more out of surprise than the electricity. He actually felt pain from Pikachu’s hit! But how was that possible?

 

“HEY! PAY ATTENTION!” Ash charged forwards, hitting Red Kaiser hard and knocking him back. As he charged again, Red Kaiser finally recovered and fought back.

 

“HA! YA!” Red Kaiser swung his sword again and again

 

“HM!” Ash ducked the sword, and grabbed Red Kaiser by the shoulders. With all his strength, he pulled down Red Kaiser’s head and kicked off the ground…

 

THUD!

 

“UGH…” Red Kaiser gasped when Ash kneed him in the face.

 

“CHROOAR!” Charmageddon swooped down and slashed at Ash and Pikachu

 

“WHOA!” the trainer and pokémon jumped back, missing the slash. “All right Pikachu! Let’s do it!” Ash held Pikachu in his hands, “GO!!!” He threw Pikachu with all his strength, towards the Kaiser Beast…

 

“PI… KA… CHUUUU!!!!!” Pikachu screamed…

 

BZZZZAP!!!!

 

“CHAR!” Charmageddon exclaimed when electricity surged through him. The Kaiser Beast began to fall, but struggled to climb back into the air

 

“The boy, I understand he get strong because of Chosen One Power…” Red Kaiser slowly got up, “But how could mouse pokémon hurt Kaiser Beast?!”

 

“The Power of One! What else?” Ash crossed his arms “My pokémon are a part of me, and we fight as one! I got stronger, and so did he! Pikachu’s strength level has shot up, WAY up! Right now, while I am using 100% of Level I, Pikachu’s strength has risen by a hundred levels! Right now he is at level 200!”

 

“L… level 200…?” Red Kaiser gasped, “NO! There no such thing! Limit to ALL pokémon, even Kaiser Beast is level 100!”

 

“When it comes to pokémon, there are no limits!” said Ash, “Your Kaiser Beast may be powerful, but Pikachu’s stronger than ever!”

 

“GRRR! ENOUGH!” Red Kaiser pointed forwards, “ATTACK! FIRE SPIN!!!”

 

“LIGHT SCREEN! FULL POWER!” shouted Ash. Electricity surged through Pikachu’s body surged, and a huge barrier appeared, deflecting the dragon rage completely. “All right Pikachu! I’ll deal with Red Kaiser! You take care of Charmageddon!” Ash stepped forwards. Pikachu nodded, and they body ran into battle

 

“HAIYAAA!!!” Red Kaiser screamed as he charged forwards…

 

“HNGNH!!” Ash stood his ground, taking in Red Kaiser’s attack. Quickly he recovered and struck at the Kaiser with all his strength.

 

“GRR!” Red Kaiser exclaimed, but didn’t back down. Grabbing his sword, he attacked, striking Ash across the chest.

 

“WAH!” Ash exclaimed, and Red Kaiser swung his sword again.

 

“HA!” Red Kaiser struck again with his sword, too fast for Ash to defend. The sword hit Ash’s arm, cutting him. Red Kaiser continued attacking non-stop, his attacks getting fiercer by the second. Even though Ash was using the Power of One at 100%, he couldn’t handle him. Red Kaiser’s his true power lay within his ferocity. He was no longer Red Kaiser, but a fanatic of the Cult, possessed by the spirit and intensity of battle. This was the same man that felled so many chosen ones in the past!

 

“Agh…!” Ash gasped, and stumbled back. He was bleeding heavily all over

 

“RRR…” Red Kaiser snarled. “RHAAAA!!!!!” he slashed Ash across the chest, and then uppercutted him and sent him flying. “GRRRR…” Ash lay on the ground, and Red Kaiser slowly approached him, one step at a time. He had no intention to draw this fight any longer, he was going to end this now. He was going to kill Ash.

 

“Urgh… agh…” Ash growled in pain. How was he supposed to fight against this berserk warrior?! No matter what he did, it made no difference! He was hurt and exhausted, but Red Kaiser showed absolutely no sign of pain or fatigue!

 

“ASH! DON’T GIVE UP!” A voice shouted

 

“Huh?” Ash turned his head, and saw Misty calling him!

 

“I believe in you!” Misty called, “We’ve been in tough situations thousands of times, but you never gave up, and always pulled through for us! You can beat him!”

 

“I…” Ash paused, and then smiled, “ALL RIGHT!” he stood up and shouted

 

“I KILL!” Red Kaiser finally spoke and held up his sword. “KAISER SWORD!” Red Kaiser roared and charged for the final attack “HAIYAAA!!!!”

 

“HMM!” Ash stood his ground, not showing any fear… even when Red Kaiser attacked with the sword. “GRRR…” He growled. His feet were anchored to the ground. The blade stabbed forwards, but Ash raised his hands, and grabbed the blade and gripped it tight, stopping it. Ash’s fingers were bleeding, but he saved himself from the killing blow… “Ugh…” Ash coughed blood out of his mouth. Though he had caught the blade, didn’t stop it completely, and the end of the sword stabbed into his chest.

 

“Heh-heh-heh… what was that ‘no give up! I believe in you!’ all about?” Red Kaiser chuckled, “Stupid humans…”

 

“Heh… you underestimated me again” Ash smirked, “I am a Pokémon Master… anything you do… I can turn into my advantage…!”

 

Upon hearing this, Red Kaiser laughed even harder. “And just what will you do!?”

 

“Oh… maybe something like this…” Ash smirked, “BLAHRGH!!!”

 

SPLATCH!

 

“AH!?” Red Kaiser exclaimed, when Ash spat blood into his eyes!

 

“AN OPENING!” Ash shouted and punched Red Kaiser in the throat. Quickly, he grabbed him by the front of the shirt and pulled him forwards, “HAAA!!!”

 

CRACK!!!

 

“AAAGH!!!” Red Kaiser flew and hit the ground. Ash had hit him HARD on the back of the head. He groaned and tried to get up… “AH?!” he gasped “WHAT… WHAT GOING ON?!” His arm… he couldn’t move it!

 

“Your body is powerful… nearly indestructible, but I found its weak point!” Ash smirked, “That blow just now severely damaged your control system!”

 

“NO!” Red Kaiser shouted. As he stood up, he had trouble moving. That smash to the head severely damaged his control system and wiring. Some of the connections have been broken, and his brain couldn’t even send signals to his right arm! “GRRRR… is no over yet… Even with one arm… I still kill you…”

 

“I’m warning you!” Ash took a fighting stance. “If I hit you there again, you’ll break down completely! And don’t think about trying to defend it, because there’s no way you can do that and fight me with just one arm!”

 

“Oh… I no need any arms for this…” Red Kaiser sheathed his sword…

 

“Wa?” Ash wondered what Red Kaiser was doing. Suddenly, his trainer instincts kicked in. It was warning him… DANGER!

 

“CHROAAAAR!!!!” Charmageddon swooped down, swinging its massive claws

 

“WAAA!” Ash exclaimed as he dove to the ground and gasped. Any closer, and those we would have been torn to pieces!

 

“HA!” Red Kaiser jumped into the air, and landed on Charmageddon’s head. “KAISER BEAST CHARMAGEDDON! I ORDER YOU! KILL ALL! EVERYONE YOU SEE! BURN THEM ALL! DESTROY! DESTROY EVERTHING!” He shouted, and Charmageddon did as told…

 

“AAAAHH!!!!” The army of Kaiser Cultists screamed as Charmageddon swooped down through their ranks, tearing through their numbers and burning them to ashes.

 

“WA!” Ash gasped.

 

“HA-HA-HA-HA! YES! BURN!!” Red Kaiser laughed hysterically. He didn’t even care who was being fired at, whether it be Ash, or his own men, as long as there was death… “DESTROY!!! BURN EVERYTHING! KILL ALL!! RHAAAAAA!!!!”

 

“AAAH!” Ash dove to the side, barely missing the pillar of flames. “GRRR!” He got to his feet and growled. Charmageddon was way up in the sky, what could he do?! A UniStrike would do the job, but the Kaiser Beast could avoid it at any time!

 

“Pikachu!” Pikachu stood next to Ash, also wondering what to do

 

“Hm… what could I do?” wondered Ash, thinking hard…

 

-As you know, the Power of One can do many things. It can make you stronger, it can transform you into stronger forms, you can focus your energy through an object, or even create them. You’ve seen all of these before, right?-

 

“Hmmm… creating a weapon… that’s beyond my capabilities…” Ash sighed, and looked down at Pikachu, “But I know something I can focus my energy through!”

 

“Pika?” Pikachu looked up

 

“All right Charmageddon…” Red Kaiser smiled as they soared through the sky, “Use all your power, everything you have… create most powerful Purification Fire Blast ever… reduce entire valley to dust. I command you Kaiser Beast! Do it now!” Charmageddon did as was told. Focusing all its energy… into a single attack.

 

“Okay Pikachu… this is it” Ash said as Pikachu stood on his head, “Whatever you do, do not hold anything back and don’t even bother worrying about my safety. What matters most is that you strike me with absolutely everything you’ve got. All right?”

 

“Pika…” Pikachu nodded slowly

 

“Stupid animal!” Red Kaiser shouted and hit Charmageddon, “Is that all you can give?! I said EVERYTHING!” he continued to beat Charmageddon, and then pointed at the tail flame, “All your power, even your life force! I order you!” Charmageddon paused for a moment, and looked at his master with sad eyes… “YOU NO EVER LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT!” Red Kaiser screamed and hit him hard. Charmageddon remained silent, not crying out in pain. If he showed weakness, his master would hurt him even more. Charmageddon began to draw the rest of its power… its tail flame shrunk, as it prepared to give up its very life for this attack.

 

“Red Kaiser…” Ash growled, “This is it! You ready Pikachu?”

 

“Pika…” Pikachu spoke quietly, then straightened up, “Pika!”

 

(Sonic Adventure 2- Live and Learn)

 

“All right Pikachu! This is all or nothing!” Ash closed his eyes and clenched his fist, “DO IT NOW PIKACHU! MAXIMUM POWER! THUNDER ATTACK!!!!”

 

“PIII… KAAAAA… CHUUUUU!!!!!!!” Pikachu screamed, releasing all its power…

 

“AAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!” Ash screamed as the powerful electricity surged through his body. Pikachu was far stronger than he had anticipated…! No…! This was a good thing…! “MUST… CONCENTRATE!” Ash clenched his teeth, “MUST… FOCUS!!!!”

 

“NOW!!! PURIFICATION FIRE BLAST!!!!” Red Kaiser screamed

 

“CRHOAAAAAR!!!!!” Charmageddon roared, as it fired its most powerful attack ever… as well as its last. The fire attack containing its very life force flew down. When it hit the earth, everything would be destroyed, just as his master commanded.

 

“GRRRR…” Ash growled, focusing hard, and concentrating his energy… The electricity began to gather and tiny bolts of lightning were sparking at his fingers. “THIS IS IT…” He raised his hands into the air… “SHINING THUNDER!!!!!!”

 

CRACK!!!!

 

From Ash’s fingers, thousands of bolts of electricity flew, and merged into a single electrical blast. The gigantic lightning bolt crashed into the burning flames. The two attacks pressed against each other…

 

“ARGH!” Ash was sweating. He had focused the Power of One into Pikachu’s electricity and strengthen it a thousand-fold!

 

“CHRRRRR…” Charmageddon growled, he could feel his life slipping away… but he was following his master’s orders… he had to succeed…

 

“AGH…” Ash closed his eyes, “I… will… not… lose…” he spoke, “I am a Chosen One… my friends are my strength… I am destined… destined to protect this world… and all of those who are dear to me…” his eyes shot open, “I AM ASH KETCHUM!!!!”

 

The blast of electricity grew in size in power, and tore through the burning flames of the Kaiser Beast. The lightning flew through the air… towards Charmageddon…