Ash's Inferno

Limbo

James and Ash arrive in the first circle of hell, Limbo.
James: This is the first circle of hell, Limbo. Inside this circle is the fallen King Minos, the judge of the damned. He sentences souls to the remaining lower circles.

Ash: Who remains in Limbo?

James: Those who did not sin, but don't have the required portal of our faith. Their punishment? Denial of Paradise!

Ash: Wasn't anyone saved? From this or any other circle?

James: A few, those who have the blessing of Arceus himself. Other than them, none.

Soon the pair enter a horrifying forest. There, demonic babies with curves blades for arms roam as far as the eyes can see.

James: Ah, the unbaptized babes. The one portal to our faith was not revealed to them, cursing them to wander Limbo for all time. They are shown no mercy.

Ash: By, Arceus! What did they do to deserve that?

James: Do yourself a favor Ash, don't ask these questions. You'll never find a satisfying answer.

Ash: So, tell me about yourself. I know of your deeds, but not the man you were.

James: James Edward Stavola was my name. I was the son of a doctor. Although I didn't follow in my father's footsteps, I take great pride in my work. My skills as a warrior were known far and wide. It was in battle where my life ended.

Ash: Man, I can't believe a warrior like you can die so young.

James: It's life. Things happen when you least expect it.

Soon, Ash spots something in the distance. When he looked closer, he was shocked to discover it was a baby. Or, something close resembling it. All the babe was, it was not even human. It was just a disgusting lump of flesh, with organs covering what should have been its body.

Ash: *gasp*

*Flashback begins*

We find Serena in her bedroom at Ash's family estate, writing a letter.

Serena: Oh Ash, please return home. I'm 4 months with child and I don't want your father to know. I'm not sure how long I can conceal my pregnancy. Please, leave this terrible crusade and we can be married.

Serena gives her letter to the postman. He leaves and she enters the home.

Sometime later that night.

Serena:* Screams*

Servant: My lady! What's wrong?!?!?!?!

Serena: The baby! It's coming!!!!!!!!!!!!

Serena screamed in agony as the servants perform the delivery. Blood was everywhere, and by the time the delivery was done, the babe was long gone.

*Flashback ends*

Ash: This was our son!??!!?!!?!?!

The baby turns to dust and floats away.

Ash: Oh, Serena. I didn't know!!!!

Suddenly a swarm of unbaptized babes ambush him. Ash tried to fight them off but there is too many.

Ash: Virgil! Virgil, where are you?!?!!?!?

James: Over here, Ketchum! Quickly!!!!!!!!

Ash runs towards James and dashes into the building and slams the door behind him.

Ash:*pant, pant* That was way too close for comfort!

James: Indeed. Come.

As the two walk around the building, Ash notices many great figures having conversation.

Ash: Virgin, who are these people?

James: Here are famous figures whose names resound in your life above. Although denied paradise, they live distinguished from the rest.

Ash: Who is honored here?

James: Hector, Caesar, Plato, To name a few. Even I can't keep track of them all. The telling would tell short of fact.

The pair proceed and then they come across a monstrous humanoid reptile-like demon. The demon's head look like a head with a crown on top, with no eye sockets. His lower half is made up of snake tails that wrap around its victims to near suffocation. He is seen placing souls onto torture wheels and sending them to the circles below. 

James: Here up ahead lives the fallen king Minos, judge of the damned. It is he who sends the damned to the circles below.

Ash: How?

James: He takes a wicked soul, sniffs it, decides where it goes, and then wraps one of his tails around the soul a certain amount of times in accordance to the circle of which it is sentenced. Then Minos puts the soul into one of his many torture machines, and they fall to the circle below.

Ash: How can he tell which soul goes where? Does a soul give off a particular scent?

James: Yes, each circle of hell below Limbo has a certain scent. After a wicked soul dies, they come here feeling of a certain smell. Minos has been judge of the dead so long, he knows these scents like the back of his hand!

Ash: No matter, I will get past him.

Ash proceeds and stands in front of Minos.

Minos: Hmm. Who enters my house of pain?

Ash: Someone who loves Serena! Tell me where to find her!

Minos: *sniffs* Hmm. I smell a glutton. Traitor. Murderer.

Ash: Sniff again!

Minos: How dare you presume to speak with the judge of the dead!

Ash: And how dare YOU get in my way!

Minos: You insolent swine! You have no business here! Begone!

James: Stand aside, Minos! It is his destiny to pass!

Minos roared and a huge battle commenced. Ash dodged and ducked as Minos attacked, making good use of his surroundings while giving Minos everything he had.

Minos: I am well aware of your treachery!

Ash: Shut up!!!!

Minos: Virtue means nothing to you!

Ash: Shut up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Minos: Serena will never forgive you!

Ash: SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ash attacks Minos, grabbing his tongue and dragged Minos to one of his torture wheels. He then activated it, destroying Minos' face and killing him instantly. Minos then fell downwards to the circles below.

James: Here, you must descend.

Soon the pair see countless souls running away from the House of Pain.

James: The damned are trying to escape. Lucifer will be furious.

Ash: It doesn't matter. If King Minos can die in the inferno, than so can he! Besides, the souls of the damned will be the least of his concerns when I'm done with him.

James: Come. Let us proceed.

The First circle of hell is vanquished. King Minos is gone, and the souls of the damned are trying to escape. Ash's journey through hell has only just begun! What trials stand between Ash and Serena? Only time will tell.