Episode 81!

 

Disclaimer: What do I have to disclaim? Oh yes, I have never claimed to own pokemon. So there! But I have sole rights to Destiny, Charlotte, Pika-chan, etc. Use w/o permission and you will die a slow, agonizing death.

Notes: <> indicates telepathy, ** indicates thoughts, and italics indicates translated pokemon speech. Also known as, pokemon talking.

Lance and Crystal are the same person. Just in case you’re a new reader or haven’t figured it out yet.

IMPORTANT: Sabrina will not be present much, because 1, she’s tired from all of the energy Ash draws from her and Pika-chan every time he changes a card, and 2, she’d recognize Lance in an instant. That can’t happen until later.

 

Episode 83: Island of the Giant pokemon!

 

            “Island sighted!” Crystal said cheerfully.

            Ash looked up from where he was watching the sea. “Really?” He asked. “I hope so, because Vaporeon’s getting tired.”

            “Yep! Look!”

            Ash sighed in relief. “Good. I bet Storm’s tired too, aren’t you, girl?”

            < Yes, I feel quite weary. But I am glad that we will soon be able to rest. >

            Teresa nodded. “Staryu’s plumb worn out. Let’s try and get there quickly.”

 

            They landed.

            “Whew.” Ash said. “There isn’t a pokemon center here, that’s for sure.”
            Lance nodded. * But I still have my power… * She bent over to take a look at Storm. * Good, just tired. * A brief golden glow surrounded her and the new dragon pokemon for a few minutes.

            When it cleared, Storm was fully healed.

            “Here you go!” Crystal said cheerfully, handing Ash Storm’s poke ball. Ash was shocked to note that Storm was back to full HP.

            “How?” He asked.

 

            “Well, I have some magic of my own…” Lance said in a small voice. “Did I do something wrong?”

            “That’s wonderful!” Pika-chan chirped. “Maybe with enough training, you can be a master like Ash!”

            Ash blushed. “Pika-chan!”

            Teresa scowled. * I have magic too! But he doesn’t know or care about it. *

 

            “Well, let’s just relax here until the pokemon league season begins.” Ash said, stretching out on the soft, sandy, beach.

            Lance opened her blue-and-white backpack and took out a pair of black sunglasses. She slipped them on and stretched out as well. “Might as well get dry while we have a chance.”

            Ash nodded. * Good idea. *

 

            “I’m going exploring.” Teresa said, not wanting to show her jealousy.

            “Okay, come back soon!” Ash said cluelessly.

            Teresa nodded and took off with Scarlet.

 

            Lance’s eyes narrowed. * A dark magic user. Soon, she will strike. I hope Ash will be ready by then. *

            Ash yawned. “I’m tired…” Soon, he was fast asleep.

            < He should be tired. He used a lot of energy last night. > Dragonair said.

            < I know. > Lance replied. < How are things at the Plateau? >

            < Nobody’s gotten past Lorelei yet. >
            < Great! >

            < So you’re still safe out there. >
            < Thank you, Dragonair. >
            < No problem. Oh, and I’ve got an interdimensional mirror for you from her. >

            < Ah. Okay, keep it for me. >

            Lance drew a card out from her pocket. “Hmm… this should work…”

            A spirit appeared in front of her. Lance whispered into its ear. The spirit nodded and flew off.

 

            Nightfall…

            “Fish?” Ash offered politely.

            Lance took the proffered fish. “Thanks, Ash. I didn’t know you knew how to cook.” She brushed her fingers against his lightly.

            Ash smiled. “Most people don’t.”

            “This is really good!” Teresa said, interrupting the building scene.

            “Really?” Ash asked.

            Teresa nodded enthusiastically.

 

            “Well, I guess we should sleep now.” Ash said, as he unrolled his sleeping bag.

            Lance climbed into hers. “Night, Ash.”

            “Night.” Ash said, yawning. * This isn’t so bad! *

 

            There are intruders on our island!

            Let’s kill all of them!
            Die!
            Go, my pets! Kill them!

           

            Ash woke up. There, in front of their campsite, were a huge Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise.

            “AAHHHH!”
            The other two woke up in a hurry. “What is it?”

            “Giant pokemon!” Pika-chan gasped. “Run for it!”

            They grabbed their bags and took off.

            The pokemon followed.

 

            “Why are they attacking us?” Lance asked.

            “I don’t know, Crystal.” Ash admitted. * Doesn’t look good… this isn’t normal. Something or someone must be behind this! *

            “I think it’s magic.” Teresa said helpfully.

            “Well, magic I can deal with.” Ash said, as he activated his key. “Let’s try… Butterfree! Use Sleep Powder!” The pokemon nodded and began sprinkling powder over the poor unfortunate robots. Or maybe it wasn’t helping, because they continued charging.

            “Meld.” Ash said, as he activated the Butterfree card and sent its energy into the fluttering pokemon. Luckily, he had already changed this pokemon card.

           

            “I don’t’ think it’s working.” Lance said, as she looked worried. “They don’t seem like real pokemon…”
            Pika-chan shocked one. “Well, they certainly can conduct electricity.” She remarked as she Thundershocked the Venusaur.

            “Why, they’re made out of metal!” Teresa said. “And I’ve got a costume for you too!” She dragged Ash into a bush.

            Ash sweatdropped.

 

            He emerged in silver pants and a purple stretch top. On his head were little metal antennae. His boots were steel-toed, and he also had bracelets (silver, studded with sapphire patterns). A purple cloak fluttered from his shoulders.

            “Let’s go!” Ash said, jumping up into the air. The two girls ran after him. The giant pokemon followed. As they ran through the underbrush, more and more appeared.

            “I hope you know what you’re doing, Ash.” Lance whispered.

            “Don’t worry, Crystal, I’ll protect you.”

            Teresa grimaced as smoke came out of her ears.

 

            Soon, they reached the edge of a cliff.

            “I really hope you have a plan, Ash.” Teresa said.

            “Of course I do.” Ash said. “Pika-chan, you said they were metal, right?”

            Pika-chan nodded.

            “And they conduct electricity, so… they’re like steel-type pokemon! And steel pokemon are weak to fire-types.”

            “Cool!” Teresa squealed.

            Ash drew a card out of his pocket. “Card created by Clow, please accept this new star power and take your new form! Your new master Ashura commands you, Release!” The wings on his staff expanded and touched the card, changing it to white. On the Charizard’s stomach appeared a swirly white star symbol.

            “Charizard!”
           

            The fire lizard growled and belched out an insane amount of flame. The fire successfully incinerated all of the metal pokemon.

            “Phew.” Teresa said, breathing out a sigh of relief. * Ash is so smart! *

            “Yay! You did it!” Lance said as she hugged Ash tightly.

            Teresa glared. * I thought that once we left that dimension, Ash would be mine! I guess I’ll have to fight for him now. Grr… *

            Ash had absolutely no clue of what was going on. Lance smiled into his chest (Yes, she is shorter than he is). * This is getting interesting…*

 

End Episode 83!

Flames will be used to forge Mist, who will totally annihilate Nelvana in a way by making everything vanish to some unknown dimension.

C&CC will make Shadow very happy!