Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 12/

"May, its great to see you." The pokemon watcher said, "Glad i didn't miss anything, this is going to be an amazing battle."

"Its good to see you too Tracy. I'm excited to see this one, I've seen how strong Ash is and I know Misty's reputation is really good." May said looking at Ash with a smile on her face.

Back at Ash's side the pool Lucario and Pikachu wished Ash luck as they went to sit alongside May, Glaceon and Tracy.

"Ok, with the rules set. Battle begin!" The referee called out.

"Vaporeon its battle time." Misty called out. The poke ball opened and as the white pixels died down Misty's Vaporeon stood tall and ready for battle.

Ash grinned ready for this challenge, "Jolteon I choose you." Jolteon appeared on the platform in front of Ash with a bark and small mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Ok Vaporeon let's start things off." Misty said. "Use Toxic!" Vaporeon opened her mouth and shot globs of purple poison at Jolteon.

"Quick Jolteon use Iron Tail to defend." Ash countered knowing that the steel type attack would counter the poison. Jolteon jumped high and spun his hindquarters around smashing through the Toxic attack. As he landed Ash called out the next move, "Now use Quick Attack and get close."

Jolteon seemed to almost disappear in a flash of white towards Vaporeon, when he was just about to hit Ash called out, "Now use Wild Charge!" The white energy surrounding Jolteon quickly turned into an electric field. The added power of speed caused Wild Charge to be even stronger launching Vaporeon across the platforms landing heavily in front of Misty.

Misty was taken back at the skill and power Jolteon had, she knew he was a relatively new pokemon for Ash. If he had this much power his older pokemon were definitely going to test her and her pokemon's strength more than she thought. Vaporeon stood shakily ready to battle for her trainer. Misty grinned 'Ash I'm never going to give up, you're going to have to give it everything to win.'

"Vaporeon show them power use Surf!"

A large wave rose from the pool and rushed towards Jolteon. The sudden change of the water caused Jolteon to loose his footing, allowing the wave to. crash into him. Ash panicked for a moment knowing Jolteon had a hard time in water but was relieved to see the lightning pokemon pull himself onto a platform. Ash had an idea that he likes to use a lot in the past, and it would end this battle.

"Jolteon use Discharge while there's still water in the air." Ash called to his pokemon. Jolteon pushed himself up and barked out his name as he released electricity through the air. With his fur being soaked the electric attack traveled faster into the air and began to jump from water droplet to water droplet leading straight back to Vaporeon. Misty realized what was about to happen and before she could call a counter attack the electricity hit the bubble jet pokemon knocking him out the battle.

"Vaporeon is unable to battle, gym leader please send out your next pokemon."

Misty recalled he fainted pokemon thinking him for his hard work. She was extremely impressed at how much Ash had matured, his battle style was still unpredictable but seemed more controlled. She was surprised, though when Ash recalled Jolteon.