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Chapter 6 - Chapter 6: Travel and Training 2

(Don George) This will be a double battle, it will proceed until both pokemon on either side are unable to continue. Battle Start! (Trip) Frillish: Use Hex, Servine: Use Leaf Tornado! Alright Snivy: new move number one, Twister! Muk: Sludge Bomb. The way Muk's Sludge Bomb got sucked into the Twister! I cringed again, that's gonna be nasty when it hits. Sure enough it was ugly, to watch Servine get ate up by the drops of corrosive sludge that hit it. Although the Sludge Bomb did little to Frillish the Twister pushed it all the way into the wall behind Trip.

(Trip) Frillish are you ok!? Frillish acknowledged his trainer. (Trip) Good! Use Water Pulse! Muk: Push back with Energy Ball! Snivy: Iron Tail!

(Trip) Oh yeah? Two can play at that game! Servine: Use Leaf Blade! When Servine and Snivy collided Snivy was pushed back a few feet. Servine however, was shot across the battlefield skipping over the ground. Landing in a crumpled heap, (Trip) WHAT!? But how!? Snivy is supposed to be weaker than it's evolution! That's your problem Trip, you look at everything so cut and dry. Not everything is as black and white as you think it is. (Trip) Tch! Whatever you say! Servine: Use Leaf Blade and Dragon Tail. Hmmm, unwilling to accept reality are you? You'll have to learn the hard way *flash* (Bulbasaur) Get him Ivy, beat that worm's ass! She blushed only the Servine noticed and this made it upset. That one of its own kind would be sweet on a foreign pokemon. Without Trip's command Servine got an evil grin on its face.

It rushed the distracted Snivy and hit her with a point blank Leaf Tornado followed by a quick Seed Bomb. Bulbasaur was about to fuck the rules, and jump in on this obvious coward. Muk: Flamethrower! As Snivy rose to her feet dazed from the quick succession of attacks. She was still shaking the fuzz out of her head when she was hit by Servine's cut. It then went on a spree of hitting Snivy with a barrage of Tackle, and Dragon Tail attacks. Snivy! Focus, I know you can take this guy out. Breathe, feel the Dragon Tae! You can meet him head on. Her tail began to glow in the teal associated with Dragon Tail. The longer she concentrated the brighter it became.

That's really all she was missing the mastery of one more truly powerful move. That was enough to push her through her limits. When the Dragon Tail reached it's brightest, Snivy began to evolve. My regal lady, she's like a princess looking down on her subjects. As the light of evolution dissipated, my Servine was staring daggers through Trip's. (Servine) Now asshole, let's see you do that again. Now that we're evenly sized, I'm about to hurt you! She was actually wrong, Servine had almost a full head of height on her counterpart. Servine: Time for some payback, Dragon Tail! When my Servine connected with Trip's it sent his flying end over end. When Trip's Servine got up he was dazed, and wondering where the truck was that hit him.

As satisfying as it was to watch that happen, this worm was going to pay for bullying his Snivy. Bulbasaur was seething, but smugly content to watch his mate kick ass. Servine: Magical Leaf! Muk: Minimize follow it with Shadow Sneak. I have needed to let Muk flex his muscles for a long time now! Muk was impervious to the abilities of Frillish. He tanked the attacks and gave back much harder than he got. Muk might not look like much but man, if he isn't a freaking tank when I need him to be. (Trip) Frillish: Use Hydro Pump! Muk: Swallow (Trip) Keep firing until you choke the thing! Frowning I said, just a bit longer Muk! Frillish quit using the technique right after I spoke. Now Muk, Poison Gas and Spit Up!

The gas blanketed half the battlefield, Spit Up made the gas explode. Frillish came flying out of the explosion to a knocked out stop.(Don George) Frillish is unable to continue, Muk takes the match! Great job Muk! You're the best, take a rest buddy. (Muk) You're awesome Ash, I'm glad to be useful to you! When the cloud cleared, there was Trip's Servine. Also knocked unconscious by Servine's Magical Leaf. (Don George) Trip's Servine is also unable to continue. Ash's Servine and Muk take the match. (Trip) Tch! Fine, Servine: Return. Tranquill/Vanillish Let's get them! Have it your way Trip, Muk/Servine: Return, Unfeazant/ Buizel: I choose you!

(Don George) Double Battle, Round Two Start! Vanillish: Use Icicle Spear, Tranquill: Use Air Cutter! Buizel: push back with Water Gun, Unfeazant: show him how it's done! Unfeazant cut through all the blades Tranquill produced, and struck true with her attack. (Trip) Tranquill are you ok!? Vanillish: Use Ice Beam! Trip, you're out of your depth, to prove it we'll take that Ice Beam. Buizel: Ice Aqua Jet! Unfeazant: Hurricane! In true Ketchum fashion both Tranquill and Vanillish fell at Trip's feet unable to continue. I don't know what stick you have crammed in your ass. Frankly, I don't care! Your very first impression with me was rudeness and arrogance. You don't get to do first impressions a second time. Although your pokemon seem to be decently trained. You lack depth and you cover it up with that awful arrogance.

I'm teaching you humility, even though you refuse to see that. (Don George) Both Vanillish and Tranquill are unable to continue, Unfeazant and Buizel take the match. Trip you're one of the better trainers that comes through our Battle Clubs. I think Ash is trying to convey wisdom to you. Even though it may seem like it's coming from a bad place. You should heed the wisdom in his words for your own sake. (Trip) Thank you Don George, I will keep that in mind. As for you Ash Ketchum, I hope we see one another again, I look forward to wiping the floor with you! *Sigh* not in this life time Trip! You might think I'm just blowing hot air, but I am here to beat your Pokemon League.

(Trip) Alright you two: Return. Then he turned and left the room. (Don George) Say Ash? What did you do to get under so many trainers skins? Dunno? I shrugged, I'm still trying to figure it out myself. (Ruben) Hey Ash! I saw the advertisement for the Double Battles. I was hoping it was you! Hey Ruben! How are your pokemon doing? (Ruben) Great! I caught a Darumaka a few days ago and I couldn't be happier. Awesome! I did too, he's a strong pokemon. So you trying to battle again? (Ruben) Absolutely! I'm not gonna use Darumaka for this but I do want him to watch us battle. Darumaka: Come out and watch! I called out my own Darumaka to the field, Listen! Watch this battle and pay attention to everything. I said to him through our budding psychic bond.

(Darumaka) You bet Ash, I will watch everything. How many pokemon do you have? (Ruben) I have a Braviary aside from the three you have already met. If you want we can let our Darumaka gain experience battling one another? (Ruben) I will think about it as the battle progresses (Don George) This will be a double battle, it will continue until one side is unable to continue. Battle Start! (Ruben) Samurott/ Braviary: Let's crush them! Your opponents for today will be Star Raptor/ Oshawott: I choose you! Oshawott! I know this is gonna be tough, but I know you can do this. We might lose but, we'll get you evolved, today! Oshawott's eyes got huge as he looked at me. Star Raptor, Braviary is a tough opponent! Don't let up for a second or he'll win. (Cilan) Iris? Do you think Ash may be overextending himself a bit? (Iris) Not really Cilan, you missed the part where he's training his pokemon up. So they can defend Battle City when needed. (Cilan) That's right! I forgot he still has to take the helm of his facility. (Iris) Shhhh they're starting!

(Ruben) Samurott: Hydro Pump, Braviary: Steel Wing! I grinned Star Raptor, Oshawott: Push back with Hydro Pump and Steel Wing!

Star Raptor and Braviary broke even and circled around for a second run. (Ruben) Braviary: Superpower, knock it out of the sky!

I readjusted my hat, Star Raptor: Close Combat and speed it up with Quick Attack! Star Raptor had size and speed on Braviary. This got Braviary pummeled mid-air and knocked out of the sky. Oshawott's Hydro Pump was pushed back. It impacted on him and sent him flying backwards. He got up grunting and dusting himself off. His scalechop was about a meter away from him Ruben grinned, Samurott: Don't let him get it back! Hydro Cannon! Oshawott! Nevermind your scalechop, spin and use Water Gun!

Flipping his back to the floor in a head spin, Oshawott released a Water Gun creating a counter shield. *BOOM* Ruben celebrated prematurely, Oshawott: Aqua Jet! As he got closer I said, Show'em not to underestimate you Iron Tail! Samurott took a few steps back from the impact. Frowning because a measly Oshawott had the audacity and power to land a hit. Oshawott's backflip brought him down right next to his scalechop. Just in time to bring it up to defend himself, from the Razor Shell coming down on him. The attack split his scalechop in a 60/40 split. Wide eyed both Oshawott and I were shocked by the outcome. (Oshawott) You! He whispered you broke my precious... His aura expanded and darkened harshly. I know full well what it means to mess with an Oshawott's scalechop.

I believe this Samurott just fucked up! (Oshawott) You piece of shit, your aura isn't even HALF of what I can put out. Arrogant Prick! Still holding his broken weapon he began to evolve. As he grew I noted that his scalechops reshaped the way it broke. The large piece grew to a normal sized scalechop for a Dewott but the smaller piece was notably smaller. When the light of evolution dissipated, Dewott holstered his large scalechop and flipped the smaller piece into a reverse grip. (Dewott) Now! Let's see who gets the best of this exchange. He teleported to Samurott he moved so fast. Samurott could only lift his blades in defense. Dewott unloaded so many strikes with his short sword, he created afterimages.

In that speed Dewott learned Night Slash. The afterimages had a purple haze surrounding it. As Samurott snapped out of the surprise he began to return fire. It wasn't until he caught up to Dewott's speed that Dewott had to pull his other weapon. (Ruben) Samurott Don't let this upstart push you around! Fury Cutter! The tint of the light on his scalechops changed. Dewott wasn't even phased by the speed change. When he moved into Fury Cutter himself. Is when Samurott understood HE was the one in danger. The shorter reach of his short scalechop was a blessing. Samurott was having a lot of trouble compensating for the difference.

Star Raptor: Finish it, Brave Steel Combat! Braviary: Use Rock Tomb then Super Claw! Spin and bust through it Star Raptor, Go!

Star Raptor busted through the rocks and came in close to fight. The two birds clashed, wings and claws colliding. The heated exchange continued for nearly three minutes. Braviary and Star Raptor connected their strikes simultaneously. Resulting in a double knock out, both landing unconscious. Tch!Star Raptor: Return, in a crimson flash Star Raptor disappeared. Thank you for working so hard out there. His ball wiggled in acknowledgement of my praise. (Ruben) Braviary: Return, Good job buddy! Dewott: Air-Night Slash, Go!

(Ruben) Samurott: answer in kind! (Dewott) Hey Ash? Did I ever tell you that my Grandfather was a Golisopod? My eyes widened when Dewott said that. I'd like to show you what that translates to. My family is naturally born with, he used Quick Attack to move. I know very well what it looks like and Dewott definitely just used it. Appearing in front of Samurott he unleashed a Poison Jab at his face hitting its mark. Samurott landed on his back flipped over and landed on his face. (Ruben) Samurott are you ok!? When Samurott lifted his head you could see that he was poisoned. (Dewott) Last one Ash, I'll finish the battle now. Grandpa's strongest move: LIQUIDATION! Incredible, I thought when he said that.

I grinned at Ruben, Dewott: Finish it quick Liquidation! A blue streak appeared where my Dewott was standing. When it disappeared Samurott was on the ground again. (Don George) Samurott is unable to continue, Dewott takes the match. (Ruben) No way! He knows Liquidation!? Oh wow, you have an extra special Dewott there Ash.

Thanks Ruben, I think so too! (Ruben) Sure thing! Listen thanks for the battle, your team is so powerful. I hope we catch up, some day! Trust in your team Ruben, they are the ones that will carry you to the heights you choose to rise to. (Ruben) Yeah, I hear ya' Ash. They do all the heavy lifting for us. I look forward to our next battle Ash Ketchum. Ruben put a hand out Samurott: Return. I shook the hand, I hope so too buddy. Listen here, I handed him my business card (Ruben) Kanto Battle Frontier? What is this, Ash? Check out the website and see for yourself.

I think if you keep working at this you have the potential to be a participant. Keep this in mind, this set of trials is invite only! The real compensation is the growth you will experience as a trainer. Ruben became pensive for a moment as he accepted my business card. His eyes got really big as he realized what he had in his hands. (Ruben) Awesome! I made friends with a Frontier Brain. You're good Ash Ketchum, I'm glad I met you. Same here Ruben, I hope you keep getting stronger! I want to see your growth next time we meet. With that we shook hands and Ruben left Luxiria Town Battle Club. One more boy came into our room. I had one last team I wanted to try out before we leave. Hey man! Is this the room Ruben spoke about!?

Oh, you know Ruben? Yeah, this is the place, you interested in a battle? (Random Boy) Yeah! Awesome, your opponents for the day are, Meowth/Darumaka: I choose you! They appeared looking at me, Hey you two I pet their heads.

Listen I know we are all new to one another. This is going to be our first battle as partners, I hope we do our best! (Darumaka) You are practicing the technique I showed you Ash? I am little buddy, thank you my Psychic Tae, feels cleaner already. (Meowth) I am not happy that I was caught, but you have not abused me. Your aura seems clean and clear, I will abide until you show me I should not. Thank you Meowth, I'm excited to work with you. (RB) Are you seriously using brand new pokemon for this? You sure that organization you belong to is legit? What's wrong with that Meowth? He sick or something? With that he let out his pokemon. (RB) Ok guys, let's show them something special. Pignite/Dewot, Let's smash'em!

(Don George) This will be a double battle, it'll proceed until both pokemon on either side are unable to continue. Battle Start! (RB) Flamethrower and Hydro Pump! Meowth: Screech, Darumaka: Flame Wheel! Meowth follow in behind him with Metal Claw. Hydro Pump was disrupted and Meowth was introduced to the versatile scalechop of a Dewott. The Flamethrower although strong, did little more than slow Darumaka down. I was in luck because his uncle had been preparing him for evolution. He wasn't too far away from it, this was just a little more experience before the big day. Poor Pignite took that Flame Wheel HARD! Darumaka was nearly the same size as the Pignite he was battling.

Darumaka, I said via aura bond: Use Superpower, Focus Punch, and Fire Punch. (RB) Don't let him Pignite! Use Roll Out! Darumaka do you trust me? (Darumaka) Yes, I would've never come with you if I didn't. Ok then listen closely cause we're gonna move fast! Darumaka: Stop! Use Superpower to throw Meowth at Dewott. He grabbed his teammates arm and spun him once then launched him at the water type. Meowth! Iron Head, Go! (RB) We've got them now! The Roll Out approached Darumaka, poised to strike him down early. I smirked, Now Darumaka: Catch him and send him flying with Superpower!

Meowth was rushing at Dewott, shining from Iron Head. Watch those scalechops buddy: Metal Swipes! He grinned viciously, he wanted to combine these two for a while now. Having Ash give him license to do so was refreshing. The feral grin combined with the glowing claws, and glowing metallic skull caused Dewott pause. Meowth's presence alone caused a pseudo-zen headbutt effect. Dewott was trashed in five swipes. One of his scalechops cracked from Meowth's onslaught. (Don George) Dewott is unable to continue, Meowth takes the match. (RB) Thank you Dewott, Return. That Meowth is something else! What region is it from? That's definitely not the Kanto form! Oh cool, you've heard of regional variants then?

(RB) Yeah! I considered trying to catch some for my team. Your Meowth is a prime example of pokemon I want to catch. Thank you man, I'm glad we inspired you to take that seriously but, this is still a battle! Darumaka: Focus Punch and Hammer Arm back to back! (RB) Pignite: Use Roll Out

Darumaka, Stop! Catch Pignite with Hammer Arm and send him flying with Superpower! The timing on everything had to be perfect, Darumaka took care of details. Pignite was far too close to dodge, or stop what was happening. Darumaka caught the spinning Pignite spun him in the opposite direction of his centrifugal force. Then launched him into the air counterclockwise and sideways. (RB) PIGNITE, GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF!! Do what you like! Darumaka: finish it with Zen Headbutt!

Darumaka's head began to shine a blue hue. He shot off like a rocket after the falling Pignite. When he made contact there was an explosion, and then again when he hit the wall. When the smoke cleared Pignite was imbedded into the wall, half his head and left shoulder were jammed in. (Don George) Pignite is unable to continue, Darumaka and Meowth take the match! (RB) Aww man, I've never seen that done before! That Darumaka is tough stuff! Hey thanks for the battle man! We learned a lot today. We shook hands and the boy left the battlefield. Right after he left, another boy came in, angry. (Angry Boy) So what? You think you can just come beat on people's pokemon!? You think you won't have a fight on your hands? Well guess what buddy, I've traveled too.

Fearow/ Medichan: Let's trash them! I felt his aura approaching so I already had begun the call before he even spoke. Professor Oak heard the guy's rant, and asked me which mon' I would need. Fearow and Ty Professor, I think you'll like the footage from this bout. Pikachu, will you be my camera mon' for this? (Pikachu) I've got you brother, kick his ass! You bet Pikachu (AB) Hey punk! Are you ignoring me!? We're gonna have a battle here! Keep your pants on, I said to the angry kid across from me. Fearow/ Ty: I choose you! Fearow only had eyes for me, boring into my soul. (Fearow) I didn't ask for this! I don't like it. Listen! I don't have time for this, you can be as angry with me as you want. Take it out on them, I motioned my head at our opponents.

When Fearow saw the competition his eyes narrowed, and expressed joy simultaneously. He puffed up his chest and flared his head crest. Showing off his size, to be fair, this Fearow is quite large. Almost thrice the size of his competition, he looked down upon the smaller Fearow disdainfully. Not even acknowledging the smaller pokemon, who's aura wasn't even half of this pint sized terror's. (Fearow) Young Ty, focus on the fighting type, I'll pluck this one's feathers. At least his partner has gumption he thought to himself. He smells of everstone, and has been exposed to several different techniques lately. (Don George) This will be a double battle, it will go on until both pokemon on one side are unable to continue.

Battle Start! (AB) Fearow: Leer! Medichan: Ice Punch. Fearow: Air Cutter Ty: Vacuum Wave. Ty caused the Medichan to dodge, Fearow was shaken by his larger counterpart. Barely escaping all but one of the air blades. That really hurt! The smaller Fearow thought to himself. Ty: Get in close and use Low Sweep, and Low Kick. The Low Kick cause Medichan to leap backwards. Now Ty: High Jump Kick! Ty's High Jump Kick got within a few centimeters of Medichan's face when (AB) Medichan: PSYCHIC! Ty was sent rocketing backwards away from Medichan. Fearow: Steel Wing! My Fearow slammed his counterpart hard, repeatedly. The echo from the smaller Fearow's cry of pain was excruciating. (Don George) Fearow is unable to continue, Ash's Fearow takes the match. Good job Fearow: Return.

As the crimson light dissipated, I flared my own psychic power to break Medichan's concentration. TY! Correct yourself now, Double Focus Blast! Ty spun his body as he charged up a pair of Focus Blasts. He shot one at the ground to correct his trajectory. The other he blasted at Medichan directly. When he landed his bandana knot blew in the wind of the battle. (AB) Medichan: Dodge it and use Focus Punch! Wait right there buddy, now, show'em! Mach Punch and Quick Attack knock that Medichan out! Macho and Ty had been training theirs skills together since Macho healed up when I first caught him a few weeks ago. The boxing routine that we came up with, really improved their skills as fighting types. (AB) Medichan: Use Detect to avoid it all and crush him already.

It's a pre-evolution, you better not lose to a weaker pokemon Medichan! Weaker huh? We'll see about that! Ty, Let's show them what power means buddy. (Ty) With pleasure Ash! (AB) Let's shut him up already! Medichan: Ice Beam! Ty: Spin and use Vacuum Wave as a counter shield! The outside of the Vacuum Wave froze over making it appear as of Ty was beaten. The angry boy began to celebrate a bit early. What are you cheering for? I hope you don't think that attack can stop my Tyrogue!? (AB) You're bluffing! Your pokemon is beaten and you finally lost, I knew you were a fraud! I narrowed my eyes at him, is that so? Ty, show'em! Finish this with Mach Punch! He seriously must have thought I was bluffing. Ty busted through the ice and cold-cocked Medichan into the wall behind him. Ty was holding his still glowing fist out towards the angry boy. (Ty) You still think he can win? (AB) What the hell is this!? He HAS to have cheated!! My Ty is extra special! He will never evolve, he chose to stay a Tyrogue always.

We have modified his training regimen to keep him the absolute peak example of what a Tyrogue can be. So YEAH buddy, a Tyrogue CAN beat anything I want him to! I shrugged as I patted Ty's head, you did a great job Ty! You're the best, little man!! I held a fist out for him to bump and he did. (Don George) Medichan is unable to continue, Tyrogue and Fearow take the match. Ty: Return. (AB) I hope to see you again! I won't let this go, I'll crush you next time we meet punk! You're welcomed to try buddy! I'll be in Unova until I conquer your pokemon league. Meanwhile, I'll make a bunch of strong friends. *Ring ring ring* my poke-gear went off, I clicked the accept call. Ash Ketchum: What can I do ya' for? Ahhh thank goodness it was the right number! (Ian) My name is Ian Strouse and I'm your pilot. Battle City was finished ahead of schedule. We will be landing in Nimbasa City in the next hour. Oh wow, this is really happening!? I'd like to forgo the Nimbasa City location. How long would it take you to arrive in Luxuria Town?

(Ian) Luxuria Town? Luxuria Town, ahh yes! Found you, do you have a flying type pokemon on hand? I have Pelipper and Unfeazant on hand. (Ian) Send one of them 48 degrees south west of your current position. They will probably fly for about 30 minutes to an hour before they make contact with the facility. We will meet you on the outskirts of town, ok? Your pokemon will guide us back to you, and it will also be the first to inspect your new home base. Awesome! Thanks a bunch Ian, I look forward to working together. Scott's face filled up the screen, (Scott) Hey Ash! He then panned backwards Tucker, and Spencer were with him. Hey guys! Great to see you again! (Spencer/Tucker) Ash! Good to see you again young man! So you're coming with on the maiden voyage too huh? (Scott) They're with me on Battle Frontier business after all, we are turning over a facility to its Frontier Brain.

I'll see you guys in a little while then. (Scott) You bet Ash, I look forward to your face when you see the facility for yourself. Scott, out! The call cut off, Alright then! Don George, I guess we're cutting our session shorter than I anticipated. I have to go collect my facility from Scott. (Don George) Oh that sounds splendid! Good luck with that Ash, and thank you for a wonderful show of power. I'll keep your card handy! We left the Battle Club and I called out Unfeazant: I need your help! I used the navigation feature on my poke-nav. I turned to the right direction and pointed. Battle City is flying towards us girl, get to them I showed her a picture of Scott. Guide them back to us ok? (Unfeazant) Understood Ash, I'll bring our turf to us! With that she rockets off to meet with Scott.

(Pikachu) I know I've been quiet lately, I just.. It almost didn't seem real until that call just now. I know what you mean buddy! Thank you! For always being there for me, my brother, I love you Pikachu. I love you too brother! I would do anything for you, I am your power to wield. Pikachu, I.. Always buddy from day one til' day last. I want to be the very best, I clenched my fist, like no one ever was! Let's show them Pikachu, what true power is. (Pikachu) I'll follow you anywhere Ash, even to the jaws of death itself. I paused and my eyes got really big, Pikachu I would again as many times as I can get away with it! If it means you remain safe every time, I'd do it again, no question. Iris, Cilan, looks like you guys are going to meet the owner and a couple of Frontier Brain's including yours truly. Unfeazant is going to guide the facility back to us. Then we'll be using it as home base since I will be the man running the show.

(Iris) This is exciting! (Cilan) It truly is, this should be a refreshing experience for everyone! I'm glad you guys are as excited as I am. In the meanwhile, as we approached the area where Cilan caught Dwebble, I too was prepared to catch my own! We weren't too far off from the spot, when Unfeazant came into sight again. The clouds splitting for Battle City as it came into view as well. It was a giant C with a dome encapsulated in the middle. Woah! What an amazing piece of machinery. (Iris) Yeah it is! (Cilan) It's like something out of a fantasy novel or comic book. We watched as it descended into a clearing a ways ahead of us. Unfeazant came flying up to us, Thanks girl, you did well: Return. We continued to the clearing and when we got there, it was indeed a floating city-fortress. Scott, Ian, Tucker, and Spencer were walking down the ramp. (Scott) Ash! Well if it isn't the man of the hour. You look good kid, how've you been? Great Scott, thanks for asking.

Tucker, Spencer, you two look good, hope you've been well. (Spencer) Hello young Ash, you've grown since I saw you last. Your aura feels most impressive for one so young. (Tucker) Ash! I hope you've kept that impeccable battling style of yours up to snuff. You're gonna need it! (Ian) Ash Ketchum, I have heard great things about you from Scott, Spencer and Tucker. I look forward to being part of your team for the long haul, sir!

Please Ian, don't be overly formal with me! It doesn't sit well with me, I'd rather we be friends. I said reaching out to shake my pilot's hand. Seeing as I named it, themed it, and will defend it. Welcome everyone, to The Kanto Battle Frontier's Battle City! (Scott) Ash, I am aware that you have travelling partners. These two with you, are they your companions this time around?

They sure are Scott, this is Cilan he's one of the Gym Leaders at the Striaton City Gym. He's also an A-Class Pokemon Connoisseur! (Scott) Impressive young man, I haven't had the pleasure of meeting a Connoisseur in a little over a decade. (Cilan) Thank you Scott, it's a pleasure to meet you as well. Cilan and Scott shook hands, this is Iris, a strong Dragon Type specialist. (Scott) Hello young lady, there aren't many girls that would specialize in Dragons. You two must be something special to travel with Ash. (Iris) Thanks Scott, Ash is a great guy! I'm glad I went along on this trip.