32. Ash's Reborn Story

Chapter 30 Blackstream Factory Part 1

Ash arrives at the Blackstream Factory, and Cain decides to drag Ash by the side.

Cain: Hey, Ash...Amaria seems convinced that Ace is safe, but I'm not so sure... It's not like the thing at Rhodochrine was all that long ago. Do you really think we can trust them?

Ash: To be honest, I don't know if I can trust Ace as well. This is a little too fishy, but for Amaria, I suggest we play his game for now, however, we should be on our guard.

Cain nods as Ash walks toward Amaria and Ace.

Amaria: Great, you're here! I don't know how much resistance we should expect in there... Are you ready to do this?

Ash: Of course.

Amaria: All right, then we just need to figure out the way in! Obviously, the door is locked so...

Ace: Don't you even worry about that, little darlings~

Amaria: You know how to get in?

Ace: But of course! What kind of magician would I be if I didn't know my way around backstage? There's a very simple trick, you see: All you have to do, ...is go through the door!

Ash: (Glares at Ace) We just said that it was locked.

Ace: Oh, it's locked. Well, never you mind then- Clearly, I have simply mistaken- A fool- A nitwit- An utter dunderhead! Unless! What if! There was- ...A second door?!

Amaria: Is there, really?

Ace: Ah, but what good are words to explain the designs, when what's still in store can be seen with your own eyes?

Just then, Ace teleports Ash and Amaria to the top of the Blackstream Shelter.

Amaria: Oh! How did-

Ace: Ah, ah, ah~ Now I KNOW a lady as smart as you isn't about to ask something as silly as "How did you do that?" You already know I'll never tell. Now, press ahead! I'll be along to assist just as soon as I take care of your companion~ (Disappears from their sight)

Amaria: What a strange character. But I suppose it works well enough. Let's not waste any time!

They enter the 3F of the factory, and they see two Meteor Grunts on the way.

Amaria: Resistance right out of the gate, is it?

Meteor Grunt 1: Hold it right there!

Amaria: You know, I don't think we will?

Both grunts send out Golbat and Lairon, but Ash and Amaria have Pikachu and Lapras to defeat both of them with ease.

Meteor Grunt 1: She's too strong!

Meteor Grunt 2: I'll go get the others!

Amaria: (Seeing the grunt leaves) Thanks, Ash! Just knowing someone has my back helps me a lot~ Let's keep it moving before they have a chance to recoop!

Ash nods as they all head downstairs to the second floor, but much to their surprise, they are already surrounded by 10 or more grunts on the way.

Amaria: ...So much for that idea. They sure got together quickly. (Turns to Ash) Ash. Do you trust me?

Ash: Of course I am.

Amaria: Thank you. Then, get ready. Deliverance! Use Ice Shard right there!