Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 8/

"Gyarados are you good?" the blue serpent roared as an answer, "Ok then use Earthquake to throw them off balance and strike with Twister." With a hard slam of her tail the field shook violently knocking Ludicolo off his feet making him unable to avoid the tornado of debris beating and battering him around. Once the attack ended Ludicolo stood shakily up and giving a look that let Brock know he was good to continue.

"Ludicolo let's go, use Grass Knot to bring Gyarados down and then use Razor Leaf." Strands of grass wrapped around Gyarados causing her to fall to the ground hard then she was sliced over and over by leaves sent by Ludicolo. The leaves cut the grass that bound her to the ground allowing her to rise again.

Ash knew she was reaching her limits so he had to finish this up fast, "Gyarados show them what you got, use Giga Impact!" Gyarados roared louder than ever as she charged towards the happiness pokemon surrounded by a purple light crashing hard knocking him out. "Gyrados return you've done well but I can see you're exhausted, you did so well for your first true battle."

Brock smiled seeing the exchange between the two knowing that this last battle was going to be amazing. "Ash I'm down to my last pokemon but don't think for one second that this fight is close to over." he pulled his oldest pokemon, "Steelix let's finish this fight strong." The steel snake roared and flashed his toothy grin.

"I knew this would be the last battle. Ok old friend its been awhile but let's give this everything we've got. Greninja I choose you!" the ninja pokemon appeared with his head bowed and his hands in front of his face.

"Ash I'm giving you everything right here right now, Steelix lets show them our bond," he reached into his pocket pulling out a small clear stone. "Mega evolve!" A blinding white light filled the gym as Steelix grew and crystal like spines grew from his sides. When the light died down a mighty roar shook the building as Mega Steelix rose high showing his power.

Ash smiled this is the real test he thought, "Now, Greninja together!" he called as he rose his right arm as Greninja rose his left. A colum of water surrounded the ninja pokemon and when it faded Ash-Greninja stood ready for battle. Ash smiled feeling the rush of the battle bond between him and his pokemon "Greninja go, use back to back Water Pulse!"

"Greninja!" the ninja pokemon called out as he threw a blue ball of water one after another into Steelix's face knocking him to the side. "Now use Water Pledge." Ash called out. Greninja slammed his webbed hands to the ground causing columns of water to rush towards Steelix. The iron snake pokemon roared in pain from the onslaught of attacks.

Brock gritted his teeth, he knew that Greninja was fast but damn not this fast he knew he had to act fast, "Steelix counter with Smack Down then use Autotomizeto gain speed." A slab of rock collided with Greninja causing him to fall to the ground and Ash to grab his back in pain. Steelix shone brightly from the effects of Autotomize. "Now use Iron Tail quickly!" Steelix took off with incredible speed and slammed his tail into Greninja sending him across the floor, as he rolled Ash gripped his side knowing they needed to end this battle.

"Greninja quick use Double Team to surround Steelix." Ash called to his friend.

"Steelix use Thunder Fang to cancel them out." As multiple Greninjas surrounded Steelix, his mouth crackled with electricity while a charged towards the copies.

"Greninja now!" Ash called out loudly over the noise of the battle "Use Water Shuriken!!" The copies all reached back and pulled the large shuriken from his back with Ash mimicking the actions. All the shurikens came raining down on Steelix causing an explosion and a layer of smoke to cover the field. everyone waited in suspense waiting for the smoke to clear. After a few minutes the smoke began to fade a towering image of Mega Steelix could be seen and Greninja could be seen standing on Ash's side of the field. When everyone could see clearly, they saw Steelix glaring with a smirk and then with a small flinch crashed to the ground reverting back to his normal form.