United Destiny: The Hero and The Hybrid

Chapter 35

Serena and Anabel sat together in the stands as the battle between Clemont and Ash was about to start. Clembot stood at the field acting as referee. The robot raised his hands up to both sides as he spoke, "This will be a three on three battle between the gym leader Clemont and the challenger Ash, the battle will be over when one side as no remaining Pokemon furthermore only the challenger is allowed to substitute." Clembot turned his head to Ash. "Seeing how you don't have four badges should you lose you will not be allowed to have a rematch until you have four with you."

Ash had a nod of understanding at the rules. He wasn't going to lose that was sure. He pulled out the Great Ball from his belt and tossed it out as Clemont choose his first Pokemon as well. "Krokorok I choose you!"

"Quilladin, come on out!" The sunglasses-wearing Krokorok was meet with the evolved form of Chespin.

In the stands, Serena looked at Quilladin in surprise. Clemont had joked that maybe Chespin would evolve one day even though they felt that would never happen due to his usual tendency to focus on eating. Seems that the day had already come without them knowing. "You know I wonder how that happened," Braixen questioned while Gardevoir shrugged.

Ash pulled out his Pokedex to scan and get a better understanding, "Quilladin, the Spiny Armor Pokémon and the evolved form of Chespin. The hard shell covering Quilladin's body is so tough, a direct hit from a large truck wouldn't even dent it. Quilladin uses this shell to deflect foes' attacks, and it strikes back with its sharp quills."

Clemont looked at Ash's choice with a smirk on his face. Since taking back his gym he found many challengers tried to use a ground type in hopes of taking him out. "A smart choice but as you can see I'm prepared to face ground types."

Despite the disadvantage before them both Ash and Krokorok couldn't help but smile. "I won't say that I expected anything less." He turned to Krokorok, "You ready for your first gym battle?"

Krokorok turned to him with a nod. A smile on his face as he turned his attention back on Quilladin "You beat I am."

Clembot turned to both trainers making sure they were ready raising his robotic arm upwards. "Quilladin vs Krokorok battle begin!" With that, the battle officially began.

Ash wasted no time taking the first move in the battle. "Krokorok, use Stone Edge!" Krokorok slammed his glowing fists into the ground as large stone pillars shot out of the ground and right at Quilladin.

Clemont already had a counter planned. "Use Rollout to dodge!" Quilladin tucked himself and began rolling around zipping past the stone pillars. "Now Pin Missile!" The rolling Quilladin jumped up and let loose a barrage of light green points aimed right at Krokorok.

The bug type attack pelted Krokorok as he held up his arms to guard himself wincing from the super effective attack. "Krokorok use Shadow Claw!" Krokorok claws were covered in a ghostly energy as he raced forward and slashed them over Quilladin. "Follow it up with the other arm!"

Krokorok brought his other arm down at Quilladin almost immediately. The second slash knocking the Spiny Armor Pokemon of his feet. "Use Rollout to recover!" Quilladin rolled around in reverse using the momentum to get started.

In the stands, Serena couldn't help but notice it seemed almost reminiscent of Lucario's battle style. Braixen, of course, raised an eyebrow before smirking. "I think Clemont may have taken a page out of our book." She wasn't so sure, but then again she could ask him later.

"Use Earthquake!" Krokorok slammed his feet into the ground as the gym shook under his feet. The shaking ground knocked Quilladin upwards ever so slightly breaking his Rollout. The grass type tried his best to endure the attack. "Now follow up with Shadow Claw!"