Olympia raised her hand gracefully, summoning her Fire/Psychic Delphox, its fiery staff igniting with an elegant blaze. Beside her, her apprentice Charlene called forth her male Meowstic, its sharp eyes gleaming with precision and focus.
On the opposing side, Ash wasted no time. "Sceptile, Lucario, I choose you!" he called, and his trusted duo emerged, their intense gazes locking onto their opponents. The four Pokémon sized each other up, tension crackling in the air as they held their battle stances.
The referee's voice echoed through the arena. "Delphox and Meowstic versus Sceptile and Lucario! Let the battle... begin!"
Charlene made the first move. "Meowstic, use Helping Hand on Delphox!"
Meowstic raised its paws, glowing with supportive energy that surged into Delphox, boosting its strength. Olympia wasted no time. "Delphox, Future Sight—now."
Delphox gracefully conjured psychic orbs, firing them into swirling portals that vanished into the battlefield. The ominous move began its countdown.
Ash's fists clenched as memories of his previous battle here rushed back. That same combo...
"Not this time," he muttered under his breath. "Sceptile, Dragon Pulse on Meowstic! Lucario, Dark Pulse on Delphox! Go!"
Sceptile and Lucario charged their attacks, vibrant beams of energy spiralling toward their targets. Charlene and Olympia countered in unison.
"Redirect with Psychic!"
Both Delphox and Meowstic's eyes glowed, their psychic power seizing the incoming attacks mid-air, shifting them off course.
Ash's eyes sharpened. This is the opening!
"Lucario, Bone Rush on Delphox! Sceptile, X-Scissor on Meowstic—move now!"
Sceptile and Lucario darted forward with explosive speed. Caught mid-psychic manipulation, Delphox and Meowstic couldn't react in time. Lucario's glowing energy staff struck Delphox squarely, while Sceptile's shimmering green blades slashed through Meowstic. The attacks landed with devastating force, sending both Pokémon skidding backward.
Delphox and Meowstic struggled to rise, visibly shaken and bearing the marks of the super-effective blows. The crowd held its breath, tension mounting.
Olympia remained composed despite the setback, her voice calm but tinged with admiration. "Still as resourceful as ever since our last battle," she remarked, her sharp gaze fixed on Ash.
Ash didn't respond, his focus laser-sharp. But Olympia's eyes narrowed slightly. She raised her hand, a faint psychic glow emanating as her voice echoed softly in Ash's mind. You still feel conflicted, Ash. Doubt and pain linger from your past.
Ash flinched, his jaw tightening. His eyes darkened as he snapped back. "You might be able to read minds and memories, Olympia, but that doesn't mean you understand what I've been through... or how I felt," he retorted, his tone cold and edged with anger.
On the sidelines, Clemont furrowed his brow in confusion. "She's... never done this before in a battle," he murmured, watching Olympia's unusual behaviour.
"Maybe she sees something in Ash," Serena added softly, her concern evident. "Something she thinks could help."
"You cannot let these doubts dominate your heart, Ash," Olympia intoned, her calm voice cutting through the intensity of the battlefield. Her Delphox's flame-like ears flickered as it awaited its orders. "Delphox, Fire Blast on Lucario!" she commanded.
Charlene chimed in seamlessly, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Meowstic, use Psychic on Sceptile!"
Ash wasted no time. "Lucario, Aura Sphere—counter that Fire Blast!" he shouted, his voice sharp with focus.
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Ash x Serena Rise of the forgotten hero
Fiksi PenggemarAfter the events of team flare. The Kalos gang was at rest and were enjoying their time together. However their rest came short as Ash got a phone call from someone. Who is this someone, will it have effect on Ash and his friends. What events or who...
