Return of the defeated (on hold)

/Part 12/

Both trainers called out to their pokemon with worry in their voices. As the smoke began to clear they saw the two pokemon laying on their sides covered in scratches and signs of battle. The referee was about to call them both knocked out when Luxray growled and pushed himself up. He was bound and determined to win out right for Ash, he owed so much to his trainer and he wanted to show how much he cared.

"Corsola is unable to battle, Luxray wins."

Misty returned her old friend smiling and thanking her for all the hard work. Across the way Ash was doing to same to Luxray.

"Thank you so much for all your hard work, take a good long rest you more than deserve it. Just next time don't push yourself that hard at the end, you have nothing to prove, I am proud of you no matter what." Luxray purred as Ash scratched his head and returned him.

"Ash I'm really impressed with your Luxray his power is crazy."

"Thank you Misty, Corsola is stronger than ever and I'm glad I got to battle her."

"Ok, Golduck battle time."

"Wow, Misty Psyduck finally evolved I'm impressed. I can't wait to see how strong he is. Serperior I choose you!" Ash's fully evolved Unova grass starter appeared before him holding herself with regal confidence. Misty took the first move hoping to get an edge over the grass type.

"Golduck use Aerial Ace." Golduck shot across the pool at intense speeds hitting Serperior with the super effective flying type move. As Golduck make contact Misty called out, "Now Ice Punch!" Golduck slammed his icy fists down on Serperior's head heavily.

Serperior didn't have time to counter as icy fists pummeled her from all sides. Ash gritted his teeth he couldn't find an opening when suddenly he had an idea. Golduck was coming back for another round of attacks, when he was just about to hit Ash called out, "Serperior use Attract!"

Serperior looked at Golduck giving him a wink sending pink hearts at him, his attack faltered as his eyes were replaced with hearts.

"Perfect, now Serperior use Leaf Blade!" She cried out her name bringing her green glowing tail down on Golduck's head laying him out flat.

"Quick before he gets up use Giga Drain." Serperior sent out glowing tendrils of energy that wrapped around Golduck and began drawing energy from him.

Misty knew if she didn't do something quick Golduck would be out of the match, she racked her brain thinking of something. When suddenly she had an idea, "Golduck use Confusion to break away."

The gem on his head and his eyes glowed red and sent out waves of psychic energy, Serperior had to stop her attack in order to dodge. Even though she had gain some energy back, Serperior was still fatigued and breathing heavily. On the other side of the pool Golduck didn't look much better, both sides knew that next attack would decided the winner of the round.

"Serperior end this use Leaf Tornado!"

"Golduck finish it with Hydro Pump!"

The two attacks collided each fighting for dominance, each pokemon giving it their all for their trainers. Gradually Leaf Tornado began to push through, then suddenly Golduck flinched and his attack stopped. The swirling vortex of leaves slammed into him knocking him out of the battle. Serperior victoriously smirked before falling down due to sheer exhaustion. Both trainers returned their fallen pokemon thinking them for all their hard work. Misty sighed, she finally managed to take out one of Ash's pokemon but he still had three fresh pokemon left and two battle worn, to her three pokemon.