My dearest

ch.3

          ASH VS PAUL, THE DEVINE

              ARMOR OF THUNDER

The sun was shining beneath a battle field, as two rivals eyed each other. The first one was a compassionate trainer, who cares for his Pokémons and treats them like family, and the other one was a trainer with a cold and dark heart, who only captures strong and ruthless Pokémon and disregard any one who he deems weak. The later having an advantage in this battle."Monferno, is no longer able to battle, this round goes to Paul and his Electabuzz." The referee declared.Ash took a Poke-ball from his pocket and hurriedly recalls his newly evolved Monferno. 'You did a good job and congrats on evolving." Ash said compassionately."This is not going well for Ash." Dawn concluded worriedly. Ash had only one Pokémon left and that was his Pikachu while Paul had four more Pokémon, only losing his Weavile and his Honchkrow."Yeah, this is the first time I have ever seen Ash lose like this." Brock said in concerned."But you guys got to give it to my brother, his strategy is top notch." Reggie said, proud of his brother's performance in this battle."Yeah, I give him that." Dawn shrieked sarcastically."Dawn, enough Reggie is right. Paul is exceptional today." Brock said although begrudgingly."So this is all you got to give Ash, so much for caring for your Pokémon, huh Ash." Paul mocked, while grinning like a psychopath."Shut it Paul and it's not over yet." Ash said while gritting his teeth in frustration."You are so optimistic, Ash. Look at you, you only have that rodent left and I have four more Pokémons that could tear that rodent apart. The only problem that I have is to choose who among my remaining Pokémons will destroy that rat." Paul said confidently."(Hey Ash, could we use the Dark Spark now. I so want to hurt him)." Pikachu growled."As much as I want to Pikachu, I can't. I want to beat Paul as much as you but his Pokémons don't deserve that much punishment." Ash said shivering in the thought of Paul's Pokémon suffering from powerful black and uncontrolled streak of lightning."(Your too soft Ash but I can't activate that power without your command so please reconsider)." Pikachu said jumping towards the field."So you want this battle to end quickly huh, fine. Electabuzz, use Brick Break." Electabuzz charged towards Pikachu, his hand letting out sparks of electricity. He then brought that his hand in a form of a Karate Chop towards Pikachu"Pikachu, counter with Iron Tail." Pikachu's tail glowed white and swung it towards Electabuzz hand. Cloud of dust flown in the air as both attack fight for dominance.(Scene Change)Behind a bush three idiots (it a little harsh but true) were watching the battle with interest."Hey Jess, it seem that the twerp is losing." James mused."Yeah James, this is the first time that I saw the twerp get his ass handed to him like this." Jessie commented."Who cares if the twerp loses? After this battle his Pikachu would be weaken and we could swipe it easily." Meowth said evilly as he laughed. Jessie and James seemed to agree because they began laughing stupidly. (Man this three needs a hobby or better yet a life)(Scene Change)Behind a tree, not far too where Brock and Dawn were watching the battle, a white haired lady with a pure white Lucario by her side were also watching the battle with a worried expression. Koyuki was a bit unnerved, she knew how powerful her 'father' and her' uncle is individually but there was one little problem. Her 'father' was a human thus not able to battle and her 'uncle' still had not master that ability of his. She also knew that her 'father' would not use an ability that would unintentionally in jured a Pokémon, no matter how much of a stuck up jerk there trainer is. She also cursed her 'father's' other Pokémons, she knew that her 'father' was not that strict about training his Pokémons and was very compassionate about training them and they repair him by slacking off. With her ability off reading Aura thought to her by her 'father; she could tell that those five that her 'father' use in this battle was weak, not because of her 'father's' training but because they slack off on their personal training. She would meet those five and she will personally teach them a harsh lesson. Elena on the other hand was bit unnerve.The opponent of her beloved was strong but she knew that Pikachu could take any of his Pokémon out without using the Dark Spark ability and Ash was a tactical genius, together they could end this easily but it seems that she was wrong to an extent. She could tell after her beloved loss his third Pokémon that he was not battling seriously, she knew that Ash never battle with everything he has no matter what Pokémon his using but this battle was different. He was not battling like his usual limited state, he was trying to do something, trying to achieve something and she suspected what it is. He was trying to see and to determine why this trainer was a tyrant, why this trainer was cold hearted, and why this trainer was so harsh. Ash was trying to understand him even risking this battle, risking his pride. It was very admirable but she knew that understanding this trainer was not worth it.She was better in understanding and in reading people than her beloved is. With one glance and while watching this battle, she could already tell that this Paul guy is nothing but a cold hearted and vain person. He was a cruel person that doesn't care about anything but himself and what Ash was trying to achieve was pointless. She just wished that her Ash could figure that out and give this guy a well deserved beating."Come on Ash, I know you and Pikachu could beat this guy. So please stop your hesitating and battle for real, battle with everything you have for the first time." Elena said quietly."('Mother', why is father not battling seriously)?" Koyuki asked."You know how much of a tactician genius your father is. Only few Pokémon namely you, his Pikachu, his Charizard, his Snorlax, and his Sceptile could follow his orders and his unbelievable strategy. If he went all out, you and I both know that his other Pokémons could not follow that level of strategy and they would end up injuring themselves." Elena explained."(Yeah, especially those five, they don't deserve to be father's Pokémon, they are weak)." Koyuki said in disgust."Koyuki, you know how much Ash love his Pokémons and that intensify when he became an Aura Prince because he could understand them better. Ash will not push them in fear of them hating him." Elena explained to her 'daughter'.Koyuki didn't respond and continued to watch the battle, wishing that she was the one who was battling that trainer. Elena on the other hand, just wished that Ash would battle seriously for the first time in his life.(Scene Change)Pikachu went sliding down on the ground, the Brick Break managing to psuh him back."Electabuzz, now use Thunder." Electabuzz then unleashed a powerful beam of electricity towards Pikachu in a dangerous speed."Pikachu use Counter Shield." Ash shouted frantically. Pikachu began spinning on his back as blot of electricity surround him as the Thunder hit. The strong electric attack was deflected towards Electabuzz."Electabuzz, use Light Screen." Elactabuzz put his hands in front of him and a yellow glass was appeared around him. The Thunder attacks harmlessly bounce off the yellow glass.'Light Screen again, that move had been annoying. I need to break before it bites me again.' Ash thought."Electabuzz, smash that rat with Thunder Punch." Electabuzz curled his hands into a fist and glowed bright yellow as electricity emits all over his fist. He then charge towards Pikachu."I hope this works." Ash mumbled under his breath. "Pikachu, wait until Electabuzz is close enough and use Volt Tackle and Top it off with Iron Tail." Pikachu grin after hearing that order. His 'brother' may not be ready to use some of their most powerful special moves but at leasthe was willing to use some of the their special move, even though the attack was a bit weak it was better than nothing.Pikachu watch as the giant Electric Pokémon charged at him, with his fist covered with electricity. When the Electabuzz brought his fist down towards him, Pikachu quickly jumped in the air evading the Thunder Punch that shattered that ground bellow. Pikachu's entire body was then covered with golden electricity and did a spin moved with his tail, which glowed white. Pikachu instead of hitting Electabuzz, hit a yellow barrier that appeared out of nowhere. Pikachu manage to shatter the barrier but it was enough time for Electabuzz to dodge the attack and hit Pikachu with a Thunder Punch. Pikachu was thrown back a couple of feet away but was still able to land on his feet."That was good for someone as pathetic as you but this ends now, Electabuzz finish that rodent off with Thunder." Electabuzz once again fired a beam of powerful electricity towards Pikachu.'Moferno thanks for weakening Electabuzz for Pikachu. This ends now. 'Ash thought with a grin. "Pikachu absorb the attack and fire a Thunder of your own, do it for Moferno." Pikachu absorb the powerful electric attack without even flinching and after five seconds, he had the attack completely. Pikachu then unleashed a powerful electric attack, three times the size of an ordinary Thunder attack and also five times stronger and five times faster. Electabuzz didn't even have the time or the opportunity to dodge as the Thunder hit him directly. Even though Electabuzz is an Electric-type Pokémon, the Thunder attack had critically damage him, resulting for him to be knock-out."Electabuzz is unable to battle, this round go's to Pikachu and Ash Ketchum." The referee declared."Good Pikachu, that's one down three to go." Ash complimented his 'brother'. Pikachu merely gave Ash a smile and a thumps up."Electabuzz return, I'll deal with you later. You call yourself an Electirc-Pokémon, getting knock-out by just one Electric move, disgraceful." Paul said in disgust.'I'm beginning to consider using the Dark Spark on him.'Ash thought angrily, seeing how Paul treated his Pokémons."Wow, I never saw Ash use that kind of strategy before." Dawn said in amazement. "But that's Ash and Pikachu for you, they could take down anyone they set their mind into.""Dawn calm down, Ash still needs to beat three more of Paul's Pokémons and they are still fresh." Brock reminded which earned him a punch in the head."Brock, who's side are you on? Do you doubt Ash about winning this battle against, that, that, that, scumbag?" Dawn hiss waving her fist threateningly.Before Brock could say anything that would earn him a punch from his female friend, Reggie join in the conversation and saving Brock's ass in the process. "Relax Dawn, Brock only meant that Ash is still in a disadvantage. I'm sure that Brock doesn't doubt Ash's capability in winning this battle." Reggie explained calmly. Dawn seems to buy it because she sat down and continue on watching the battle."Thanks, Reggie." Brock groaned, rubbing the bump on his head."So you and that rat has some few tricks left, no matter the outcome is still inevitable." Paul said as he threw a Poke-ball towards the field. "Magmortar, stand by for battle." A large, humanoid Pokémon appeared in the field with a smug grin on its face."Pikachu Thunderbolt now." Ash commanded."Predictable, Magmortar Rock Tomb." Paul ordered.(Scene Change)"Please win, Ash." Elena whispered under her breath in her hiding place."('Mother, are you alright)?" Koyuki asked."Yes I'm okay Koyuki; I just wish your father would win." Elena said gently."('Mother', you do now that 'father' is not battling seriously. So if he loses it would not mean anything)." Koyuki exclaim."You're wrong Koyuki. If you could see your father's eyes every time he loses a battle that he knows that he could win, you'll understand." Elena said softly."(What do you mean, 'Mother')?" Koyuki asked confusedly.Elena looked at Koyuki and said. "Ash is a kind and passionate guy and that is his greatest weakness. He would not do anything that would purposely hurt his or his opponents Pokémons and you and I both know that the Dark Spark is an ability that could kill a Pokémon if not control.""(But so is Aura)." Koyuki retorted politely."Yes but Ash is an Aura Prince, he can control Aura naturally." Elena replied."The point is that Ash, no matter how cruel or evil his opponent is, will not harm their Pokémons because they have nothing to do with their trainers. So he held backs a lot even if it affects his pride as a trainer." Elena explain. Koyuki was still not convince."(But 'father' could at least make an exception with this one. This human deserved it)." Koyuki said in frustration."I agree with you Koyuki. I don't know this trainer but I already despise him." Elena said as she looked at her beloved. 'Please Ash show this cruel trainer, your friends, the Ash that would one day be the greatest trainer in the world, the side of you that would leave an impression in history. Please show them the true Ash that I have been fortunate to know, fortunate to have fallen in love, even if just for a moment.' Elena pleaded in her thoughts.(Scene Change)The two attacks clash but Rock Tomb being a Rock-type move having an advantage against Electric attack; the Rock Tomb decimated the Thunderbolt and move its way towards Pikachu."Pikachu, dodge to the left and Thunderbolt again." Pikachu jump to the right and unleashed another bolt of lightning towards Magmortar."Magmortar, Fire Blast and then charged in with Fire Punch." One of Magmortar's hand suddenly turned into a pair cannon before unleashing a powerful blast of Flames towards the Thunderbolt before charging, both attack cancelled each other out resulting in a cloud of smoke. Magmortar then burst out of the cloud of smoke; his hand curled into a fist and was covered in flames."Pikachu jumped and hit Magmortar with Iron Tail." Pikachu, before getting hit by the Fire Punch, jumped up in the air and hit Magmortar with his glowing tail. Marmortar grunted softly and took a swipe at Pikachu once again but Pikachu manoeuvred himself in mid air and landed a couple of feet away from Magmortar, his tail had a slight burn as he landed.'I need to be careful in using close range attacks. That Flame Body ability is really annoying.' Ash thought as he observed the large Pokémon."Magmortar, Rock Tomb." Magmortar once again lunch a purple ball from his cannon like arms that turned into a dozen of rocks as it fly towards Pikachu. "Now Flamethrower." Magmortar then shot an intense flame towards the rocks. The rocks were then covered in flames as they continue its way towards Pikachu."I need to dodge those. Pikachu Quick Attack and use Volt Tackle to dodge." Pikachu move in an extremely fast motion as a thick lightning cover his entire body. Pikachu had manage to dodge every rock coated with fire with ease and Pikachu's Volt Tackle had repel all the debris of rock that flown to his direction. After the barrage of attacks had ended, Pikachu charged towards Magmortar and hit it with a Volt Tackle right in the stomach. Magmortar was pushed back a couple of feet but it was able to throw Pikachu away from him."Magmortat Flamethrower." Paul ordered venomously. Magmortar hurriedly aim its cannon like hands towards Pikachu and unleash intense flames towards Pikachu,s direction."Pikachu, Counter Shield." Pikachu, with amazing acrobatics, spun in mid-air and instantly a tornado of lightning enveloped him, completely blocking the flamethrower."This ends now." Paul mumbled darkly. "Magmortar, use smog." Magmortar spat out a thick gray smoke that covered the entire filed. Pikachu was force to cover his nose and mouth with his little paws as he landed on the ground and Magmortar was also coughing because of the effect of his own Poison."Pikachu get out of that smoke before you get poison." Ash shouted but it was too late."Magmortar, Overheat." A powerful explosion of fire covered the entire filed, sending debris of rocks flying all over the area."WHAT THE HELL IS THAT JERK PLANNING?" Dawn shouted as she hid behind her seat, Brock and Reggie was also hiding behind her. Ash had covered his eyes to avoid debris of dust and smoke to fly in his eyes. 'Damn you Paul, did you even think of the consequence of that move you just did.'(Scene Change)"(THAT CRUEL BASTARD)." Koyuki shouted in fury as she charged an Aura Sphere in one of her paws."Do not do anything foolish, Koyuki." Koyuki look at her mother and back off and disperse her Aura Sphere. She was terrified by her mother's expression, the calm and gentle face of her mother was replaced by an expression of cold fury."Do not do anything stupid Koyuki and wait here. I'm just going to give my Ash a reason to battle seriously." Elena said as she walked off.(Scene Change)As the smoke disperse. Everyone who was watching the battle looked at the field with eyes widen in horror. The field was utterly destroyed, rocks were scattered everywhere and there was a large crater in the middle of the field, but that wasn't why there were looking at the field in horror but the reason was the state of the two Pokémons in the field. Magmortar was lying unconscious on the ground, its body was twitching violently but Pikachu was the one who was gravely injured. Pikachu was covered with scorched marks and was bleeding; it was miracle that he was even standing albeit he was panting heavily."You were pathetic but at least you did your job." Paul commented darkly as he returned his Magmortar in its Poke ball without the announcement of the referee. He then threw a Poke ball in the air and his Ursaring appeared ready to tear-apart any thing that stands on its way."You bastard, you would injure your own Pokémon just to win. How desperate and cruel hearted can you be, Paul." Ash shouted in rage after seeing his 'brother' in that state.Paul merely laughed cruelly at Ash's face. "You think I care about the well being of my opponents Pokémon, do you even think I care about the well being of my very own Pokémon. As long as I win I don't care if I kill my opponents Pokémon I don't even care if my Pokemons died in the process, as long as I win." Paul said between is laughs.Ash, Brock, Dawn, the referee, Team Rocket, Koyuki, Elena, and even his very own brother looked at him with disgust in their eyes. "The Pokémons who have been loyal to you, who have injured your cruel training, you would just throw away their lives just like that, like its nothing. Do you have any humanity left in you; to disregard a life is a sin, Paul. I've seen all kinds of evil in my journey Paul, but none of them would disregard a life, not even the Team Rocket is that cruel, not even the leader of Team Rocket, Team Magma, and Team Aqua is that cruel." Ash said in anger, ignoring the looks coming from Brock Dawn, Reggie. Team Rocket was also looking at Ash with a strange expression in their faces, did the twerp just complimented them, were on their thoughts.Paul, ignoring what Ash said, merely gave him look of indifference, "Because of your compassion you are weak Ash. I grow tired of this, Ursaring end that pitiful creature with Hyper Beam." Ursaring, without mercy, began charging a Hyper Beam on its mouth.Ash, who didn't want to watch his 'brother's' demise, look at the other way only to see someone looking at him. Ash's eyes widen and he immediately thought of one name. 'Elena'.She was far to where the battle was taking place but close enough to watch the battle. Elena began speaking, Ash may be far from her but he can understand her clearly (lip reading).'Why haven't you battle seriously?' Elena asked.'You know I can't. My opponents Pokémon would not be standing for several days if I do.' Ash answered.'But if you don't, Pikachu would be the one not standing for several days.' Elena retorted.'I'm not this bastard.' Ash said his eyes filled with anger.'You are a wonderful man Ash, which is why I love you. Please for once, battle seriously, show them a side of you that they have never seen, a side of you that I am fortunate to see. Remember your promise as I remember mine.' Elena said her eyes filled with love and compassion.Ash was suddenly reminded of the end of their last date.(Flashback)Ash and Elena was lying and cuddling beneath a large tree, a single large blanket was covering their bodies. Beside them were Pikachu and Koyuki already asleep."I think I should have thought Koyuki a different Aura Technique, I think she wasn't ready for that high class technique." Ash commented as he observed the sleeping form of Koyuki."I think it's for the best Ash, at the very least she will have something to work with until our next meeting." Elena said laying her head on Ash's chest."You're probably right. She is stronger than last time I saw her, have you been battling with her?' Ash asked as he wraps one of his arms over Elena's shoulder, bringing them closer."Sometimes, I've been battling some trainers who have come across in our expeditions. All of them were in awe in Koyuki's power and they were extremely shock in all the aura base moves tha Koyuki could do." Elena explained."So you have been using all of the aura base techniques that I thought Koyuki, good for you." Ash said sheepishly."Yeah, my friends and family are always asking how I manage to teach Koyuki those moves." Elena mused."Did you tell them?" Ash asked secretly worried.Elena looked at him in the eyes and said. "No, not yet, my friends and sisters would never let me live it down and my father would probably hunt and kill you, regardless of being an Aura Prince.""You're probably right. So what excuse did you tell them?" Ash asked, relief in his voice that none of his friends and family knows about their relationship."I didn't tell them anything." Elena simply stated."Why not." Ash asked confusedly."Because every battle I participated with Koyuki, I always go all out." Elena then glanced at the moon. "No matter what the consequence is." Elena quickly added."I wish I have your kind of motivation." Ash said softly but loud enough for Elena to hear.Elena after seeing her beloveds face, gave him a kiss in the forehead. "What's the matter Ash? You seem troubled.""Do you really want to listen to my problems?" Ash asked her which she answered with a nod.Ash then sight and tell her all of his problems this month (yes it's their first meeting in the month). His run-ins with Team Galactic, his difficulty in training his Pokémons to reach the level that they could keep up with his real strength, his problem with a certain rival, and his upcoming battle with said rival, and all of his other minor problems. Elena intently listened to his problem and sigh a bit, her boyfriend really has the most interesting life"You know all of those problems would end if you battle them seriously." Elena advised, knowing full well that they will be having that conversation yet again.Ash groan while having one thought flood his mind. 'Here we go again.'"You know I can't battle seriously because of three reasons, first is that there is only four, if you count Koyuki, five Pokémons whom could keep up with me if I battle seriously, second is that I would leave my opponents Pokémons injured, and third I would overuse my Pokémons and they may hate my guts." Ash exclaim with a depress tone.Elena sigh dejectively, he always said those three things every time she brought this topic up. "But you battle seriously against a heard of Dragonite once to save my life." Elena mused."That's because if I lose you I will have nothing to live for." Ash said as he embrace Elena protectively, shuddering a reminder of that fateful day."But we weren't in love back then, you didn't have a reason to save me then." Elena said, comfortable in the protectiveness in her beloved's arms."I had a reason in why I save you back then; I save you because you were the only woman that I know I can fell in love with. I may not know it then but my heart already knows it. That's the only reason why I consider battling seriously in that situation because if I lose you back then I know deep down that I would regret it." Ash said as he embrace her tighter, the thoughts of her dying was too much for him to beat that he wanted to hold her close to him to insure that no one would dare harm her.Elena was moved by what Ash said but, with great effort, shrugged it off. Ash needs to hear what she will say and this time she would make sure that she will get through him. "Ash, you are an individual with great power and so is Pikachu. Pikachu had that power since Arceus-knows-when and his power must have been increase when you trained him to the limit and I know for a fact that there are only four Pokémons currently in your arsenal that can survive your real training regime. It must have been frustrating for them to fight in a limited state." Elena stated."I know, I could see it in their eyes. I must be pathetic in their eyes, to train them to have that kind of power and to hold them back in the end. Those four are very important to me, for them to gain that power without my help; I think I'm disappointing them." Ash mumbled sadly."You're not disappointing them. Those four knows that you are holding for a reason." Elena said trying to comfort him."Nevertheless all their battles that they should have won are wasted because I held back." Ash said letting go of their embrace and stood up then turned his back to Elena so that she would not see his eyes that was filled with regret and sadness. "All of that because of my fear of having a repeat of what happen during the very beginning of my journey, I don't what to repeat that incident ever again that I'm put in a situation that I would have to that again." Ash said with voice filled with regret and eyes close, trying to forget that incident that force him to limit the skills that he can show.Ash didn't know how long he has eyes close or what happen after his little speech but when he open his eyes, he was suddenly spun around and was meet by the sight Elena throwing herself to him. Ash caught her with no effort but he fell back to the ground when Elena suddenly kissed him in the lips. The two of them fell to the ground with their lips still attach to each other.The kiss was rough yet gentle and both of them were enjoying it greatly. Elena didn't know why because this wasn't there first time making out but being on top while kissing was very arousing. Ash on the other hand was in bliss, he didn't know why but having Elena on top of him was very exciting to say the least. Ash was about to deepen their kiss when Elena suddenly pull up thus breaking the kiss, much to his and her disappointment.Elena looked at Ash right in his eyes, her two hands was laid in his chest. "Could you at least promise me one thing and I promise you something in return." Elena asked which Ash answered with a nod. "Promise me that if you or Pikachu are in a dire situation that you will battle seriously, regardless of the outcome.""You know I can't promise that kind of thing." Ash whispered softly."And in return I'll accompany you in one of the your most favourite thing." Elena said which caught Ash's full attention."Do you mean!?" Ash asked, his voice filled with hope."Yes, I will fly with you; well fly together like you always wanted." Elena said with a bright smile.(Flashback)Ash looked at her for a while, oblivious of the fact that the spectators were still in shock, that his Pikachu was barely standing, and the Hibernator Pokémon was ready to fire the powerful Hyper Beam."Hu, so you don't want to see your rodent get taken down, you truly are pathetic." Paul exclaim venomously. "Ursaring, fire the Hyper Beam and make sure that rat would not be standing for a long time.""ASH." Brock and Dawn shouted while Reggie shook his head and close his eyes."Pikachu, Magnetic Mirror." Ash commanded not even looking at Pikachu or the field. Pikachu's eyes momentarily widen but then were replaced by a wide smirk. It's time.The Hyper Beam impacted at Pikachu, but there was no explosion that happened. Instead the Hyper Beam was suddenly stopped in its tracks and was slowly getting absorb by some kind of energy."What the hell?" Paul asked as the attack was suddenly halted in its tracks. Even the spectators was shocked, one of the most power attack in the world was stopped that easily."Now use Magnetic Release." Ash ordered. The Hyper Beam was suddenly completely absorb an to the amazement and shocked of everyone who was watching the battle, a spiralling electricity had suddenly appeared. The spiralling electricity suddenly unleashed the Hyper Beam towards Ursaring. Ursaring, after firing a Hyper Beam, was defenceless and was hit by the Hyper Beam which push it back toward the forest, shattering some trees in the process. The spiralling electricity then disappeared showing a grinning Pikachu inside it."Ursaring's attack, did it just bounce off..." Paul stated in shock, while the spectators and referee were in awe that they could not even form any words.'Thank you for reminding me and I owe you a flight tonight.' Ash said with a smile.'I'm looking forward to it.' Elena said with a smile as he retreated back to the forest to where Koyuki was watching."Paul." Paul's attention was suddenly reverted towards Ash. "I'm sorry but it seems that Pikachu and I will not lose. I can't throw this battle away, not this time." Ash said as he face Paul with the most scariest and psychopathic grin he had ever produce.When Paul and the spectators, including Ash's friends, saw that kind of grin in Ash's face they were literally feeling the one thing that they would never thought they feel around Ash... they were feeling fear."You will not lose huh. I find that hard to believe." Paul said arrogantly as he recovers his composure."Believe what you will. Pikachu Electronic Recover." To the shock of everyone, Pikachu was suddenly surrounded by strict of lightning which was dancing around him and to their further amazement, Pikachu's wounds and bruises was suddenly being heal in an extremely fast pace.'What kind of trickery is this? I doesn't matter I'll win in the end.' Paul thought furiously. "Ursaring, stand up and charged at that rat with Slash." Ursaring suddenly appeared, shrugging of the damage that the Hyper Beam inflict on it, and charge towards Pikachu its claws were shining brightly."To late Paul." Ash said his grin becoming wider and more frightening. Pikachu's wounds were all healed and it seems that his energy was also replenished. "Pikachu charged with Quick Attack and propel yourself with Iron Tail. Were using move number 18, nature is in our side." Ash then looked at the sky; several dark clouds were up in the sky which causes Ash to grin like a psycho even more.Pikachu's grin never left his face as he charged towards Ursaring with amazing speed. When they were about one foot apart, Ursaring attempted to Slash Pikachu but Pikachu suddenly jumped over Ursaring and slammed his glowing white tail on Ursaring's head propelling him like a rocket upwards in the process. Ursaring stumbled to the ground and feel face first to the ground but stood up immediately growling and searching to where Pikachu is."Ursaring charge a Focus Blast now." Paul shouted furiously."To late, Lightning Absorber." A flash of lightning suddenly enveloped the sky and sound of thunder flooded the field."What the hell?" Paul said in shocked and in fear."Brock, could you tell me what's happening what is Ash doing?" Dawn asked, her eyes filled with shocked and awe."I don't know myself Dawn. I've never seen Ash do those kinds of moves before." Brock said with an expression of being God-smack."I do not like where this will lead." Reggie mumbled quietly.(Scene Change)"James, what is the twerp doing?" Jessie asked, scared all of the sudden."I don't know but with the twerps grin I think I'm going to run for my life." James exclaim wanting to run for his life.Meowth on the other hand was napping comfortably in the other corner, oblivious of what is happening in his surroundings.(Scene Change)"('Mother' is father going to use)?" Koyuki didn't finish her statement when she saw her mother's smile."Yes Koyuki, this battle is as good as over." Elena said with a smile.(Scene Change)"What kind of trickery is this Ash?" Paul shouted."Trickery Paul, don't make me laugh. I've just merely decided to battle you for real." Ash said showing him the psychopathic grin but this time Ash's eyes were like flashing like murder. Paul and the rest of the spectators didn't know if this was the same Ash or was replaced by a madman."Fight for real, don't make me laugh." Paul said furiously, pushing the fear he was feeling away."You don't know me Paul not even my friends knows me completely." Ash said suddenly which cause a shiver to run up Paul's spine and for Brock and Dawn to look at questioningly. "In this world, there is only one person who knows me, the real me. But let me give you a glimpse." The flash of lightning suddenly disappeared and there was silence all around."Pikachu it's time, Divine Armour of Thunder." Ash shouted and a roar of thunder was suddenly heard all around followed by a strict of lightning towards the ground which cause a cloud of smoke to surround the figure below who had landed on the ground.'What kind of person is he?' Everyone, with the exception of Elena whom was smiling like Christmas came in early, thought."Well Paul this has been fun but sadly I have to end it." Suddenly the cloud of smoke disperses and a sight that shocked them appeared. A ten-feet long panther made out of yellow and extremely condensed yet higly combustable lightning appeared before them. They could have swore that the panther was real if it weren't for some strict of wild lightning being emitted by the armour of lightning. "Well bro, you know what to do." Ash said as he suddenly pulled out something from his pocket."I know that you can't see while you are using that move but let me remedy that." Ash then showed an elegant flute made out of wood. "Ready bro," Pikachu, whom was inside the amour nods which cause the head of the panther to nod as well. "Well here goes." Ash then closed his eyes began playing his flute.The only word to describe the sound and the melody that Ash produce with his flute was magnificent. The melody was bright and lively and the sound was soft and gentle, a perfect harmony which produce the most magnificent and most pleasant requiem that they have ever heard. The spectators were unconsciously shedding tears because of the sheer beauty of the melody.When the melody began, Pikachu charged towards Ursaring at full speed carving a path beneath him with the armour lightning."Ursaring, Focus Blast now." Paul shouted, ignoring the beautiful melody that he was hearing. Ursaring then fired the blue ball of energy towards the Panther/Thunder Armour. The blue ball of energy then crash to the armour and the ball of energy shattered like a mirror, not even breaking or phasing the armour of thunder. Ursaring was then hit by the full force of the Divine Armour of Thunder. Ursaring let lose a cry of pain and agony as the Panther, which was made out of lightning, enveloped and electrocute its entire body. After five agonizing seconds Pikachu, who was manoeuvring the Thunder Panther from the inside, appeared behind Ursaring the armour still intact and still shaped like a panther. Ursaring on the other hand was severely electrocuted evident to the fact that his body was completely covered in scorched mark from the attack and his body was emitting smoke from electrocution. Ursaring fell to the grown with a thud, its eyes were wide but the pupils were gone. Ursaring was miraculously breathing.Ash then suddenly stopped playing his flute and looked at Paul's shocked and fearful expression. "Well five down, one to go." Ash said with a homicidal grin.