21. Ash's Story Journey Version

Chapter 9 Finding a Legend

A new morning, Ash is training with Lugia and Serena rushes to Ash, she says, "Ash! We have big news!"

Ash and Lugia are confused and Ash asks, "What is it?"

"It's Ho-oh! Ho-oh has appeared!" Serena says, and this causes the two of them to get interested.

Back in the lab, Professor Cerise says, "I see...there were Ho-oh sightings, huh?"

"Yeah...people are talking about it online." Serena says.

"Ho-oh is deeply connected with the ancient folklore of the Johto Region. Much like Lugia." Professor Cerise says.

Ash says, "Yeah...it's supposed to be really hard to find as well."

"Yeah, very few records of it remain. It's a Legendary Pokemon shrouded in mystery. And the Legend has finally shown itself." Professor Cerise says.

Ren and Chrysa are typing on the computer and they find that the sightings were all reported around Ecruteak City in Johto. Ash says, "Ecruteak City...if we go there, we can meet Ho-Oh...ever since I started my journey, I have always wanted to battle Ho-oh..."

"So you have seen one before? Ash?" Serena asks, and Ash takes out a Rainbow Feather. Cerise says, "Is that..."

"Yes, this is the Rainbow Feather." Ash says, "Much like Silver Feather from Lugia, I got this from Ho-oh ever since I started my journey."

"Amazing..." Serena says. And Lugia says, "So you were the Rainbow Hero that Ho-Oh speaks highly about..."

"Rainbow Hero?" Serena asks, and Ash says, "That is another story, let's go find Ho-Oh first."

Serena can only nod as they head over to the Johto Region. As they arrive at Ecruteak City, Serena asks, "This City has a Gym as well, right?"

"Yeah, a Ghost Type Gym with the Leader being Morty, the Mystic Seer of the Future." This causes Serena to flinch and Ash says, "Are you okay? Serena?"

"I was just surprised when you said that the gym is a Ghost Type..." Serena says, she tries to change the topic and she says, "Wow, this place is really historical..."

"I know, and that is the Bell Tower, which is said to have the most sightings of Ho-Oh!" Ash says.

"I know I can count on you, Ash." Serena says with a smile.

As they are walking on the road, Serena says, "I was looking into it, and Ho-oh has a peculiar legend about it..."

But they are interrupted as a Sentret appears in front of them. "Sentret, the Scout Pokémon. A Normal type. Sentret can lift itself upon its tail so it can see things far away."

"It's so cute!" Serena says as she pets the Pokemon. Ash coughs and says, "Serena...isn't finding Ho-oh more important?"

"Sorry, but Sentret is so cute I can't resist..." Serena says, and Ash can only sigh at his girlfriend.

Just as they see a shadow in the sky, Ash says, "Is that Ho-oh?"

"Let's go check it out!" Serena says as they try to chase after the shadow. The shadow notices them and it fires a Fire Attack, and Ash says, "Pikachu! Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu fires the attack, and it lands at the shadow as it starts to fall, but the sound causing them to be confused. Serena says, "How strong is your Pikachu? Why does it feel easy to knock it out..."

"Because it is super effective? I don't know." Ash says as they try to rush towards the shadow, only to find that it is actually a Fearow and a Cyndaquill.