Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 11/

While the pokemon ate and talked amongst themselves May turned to Ash. "Ash how did you catch Areodactyl, I remember you telling about what happened in Grandpa Canyon." Ash slid over a little closer so he could tell her the story.

FlashbackIt had been a few weeks since Ash had been released from the hospital and he knew of one place in particular he needed to go. He pulled out a poké ball from his pack, "I choose you." He called out as the light died down a roar filled the area and Ash had to quickly dodge a Flamethrower. "Alright Charizard, its time. This is the one we talked about. We're off the to Grandpa Canyon." With that Ash climbed onto Charizard's back while Pikachu sat upon his head. It took a little convincing to get Lucario to return into his poke ball bit he finally relented. Meowth on the other hand wasn't overly comfortable with the thought of flying on Charizard, it wasn't the same a balloon so he returned easley. With everyone ready they took off and flew over the forest to the edge of the mountains where the infamous canyon lie.

Ash had Charizard circle the area looking for where the cave's roof had once collapsed. Pikachu wad able to quickly spot the place the needed to be and Charizard dove quickly towards the ground.

"Pi, come hold onto me!" Ash yelled over the rushing wind as Charizard dove. Pikachu jumped into Ash's chest and held on tight. "Charizard its time, Giga Impact!" Charizard became coated in a purple and orange light. Ash held Pikachu tight and kept close to Charizard's back to avoid being hit with any debris. They slammed into the ground crashing through the roof of the cave and causing the immediate area to flood with light. Charizard landed with a thud and Ash jumped off landing next to him with Pikachu once again on his shoulder. It was silent and the air seemed to stand still, then from the darkness they heard angry clicking and snarls. The fossil pokemon began to advance into the light, angry that someone dare disturb them. Ash quickly called out Lucario, Primeape, Krookodile, Wartortle and Torterra.

"Listen everyone, keep them at bay and trust your instincts. You are all excellent battlers, Charizard and I have a bone to pick with a certain pokemon." With that the battle began Ash's pokemon formed a line and used distance attacks for the time being, they were trying to give Ash and Charizard time to find who they were looking for. Charizard kept launching low powered attacks into the dark hoping to draw out his opponent. After a few minutes they heard what the were waiting for, an angry loud screech echoed through the cavern causing even the fossil pokemon to flinch. Charizard's snout grew into a smirk as, Areodactyl burst into the light and went straight onto the attack.

"Charizard start off with Flamethrower." Ash called out. Charizard reared his head back and the snapped forward as he launched a massive pillar of flames towards the fossil pokemon. Areodactyl quickly rolled left to dodge the attack and launched a speedy Stone Edge. Ash had to jump the to side and Charizard flew straight up to avoid any damage. Not needing to be told what to do next he flew quickly towards Areodactyl and used Flame Charge to close the gap, he slammed full speed in to flying fossil sending her to the ground. Charizard hovered in the air above waiting for the next attack.

To the side of the battle, all the fossil pokemon had ceased their attacks and stood silently watching the battle. Unbeknownst to Ash and his pokemon, the other fossil pokemon were terrified of Areodactyl and did everything no to anger her.

As Charizard started to become impatient, and white beam of energy cut through the smoke and clipped his wings causing him to drop towards the ground. "Charizard you need to roll to the left now!" Ash yelled out knowing that if he fell straight down, he'd fall right into Areodactyl and what ever attack she had ready. Charizard grunted with pain as he heaved his body sideways and crashed into the cavern floor. He was standing up when he heard Ash call out to him, "Charizard use Thunder Punch to block." The flame pokemon immediately turned and through out a fist coated in electric energy just in time to counter Areodactyl's Thunder Fang. A shocked expression appeared on her face having never had another pokemon stand up to her and give her such a challenge. Taking advantage of the shock Areodactyl was in Ash knew exactly what move to call.