Return of the defeated (on hold)

Part 17

The pile up rubble shuddered and Ampharos erupted from it showing definite signs of battle but still ready to fight. "Good job old friend now hit em' with everything you've got Thunder!!"

"Tauros don't give up, you can win this. Use Hyperbeam!" The two attacks met in the center of the field each trying to push past the other. Surge looked confident that he would win this bit that look soon faded as the Hyperbeam cut through the center of Ampharos' Thunder. Ampharos was knocked to the ground and this time it didn't get up.

"Return Ampharos. You did great today thank you." Surge said to his fainted pokemon. Looking across to Ash who just returned his Tauros, "Well Ash you've done well but now it's time to face the best. You might have the advantage right now but we won't do down without a fight. Raichu it's battle time!"

Ash knew Raichu was going to be Surge's last pokemon and he was ready for it. Looking down to his starter, "Ready to do this bud?"

"Pi pi chu pika!" Pikachu squeaked.

"Haha, alright then. Pikachu I choose you!" Pikachu ran to the field dropped to all fours with his cheeks crackling with electricity. Raichu eyed his opponent ready for this rematch readied himself into a battle position.

"Raichu show that pip squeak some power, Thunder!" Raichu let loose a massive Thunder attack at Pikachu.

Though neither Pikachu or as reacted, the attacked neared the electric mouse and Ash finally spoke, "Pikachu ground."

The attack hit hard and Surge smirked knowing even an electric type would take damage from a hit like that. When the light faded a surprising sight was seen, Pikachu stood there unmoved and seemingly damage free. A little frustrated Surge yelled out, "Raichu again Thunder and don't hold back!!"

This attack was even bigger than the last, but once more all Ash said was, "Ground." Raichu ended his attack puffing slightly for the amount of energy used. He felt confident just like his trainer that this attack worked, but once again Pikachu was there looking unharmed and smiling.

"Its our turn Pikachu. Use Quick Attack!" Ash said. In an instant Raichu was sent flying back after being hit by Pikachu whom it seem just teleported across the ground. Ash smiled, "Don't give them a chance. Electro Ball!"

Flipping in the air Pikachu sent a ball of electricity speeding towards Raichu who was just getting back to his feet. The attack scored a direct hit once the again the evolved electric type was sent to the ground.

"Raichu you can do it, don't let this little baby beat you up. Show them your power Rollout!" The mouse pokemon folded itself into a tight ball and with suprising speed smacked into Pikachu with the effective attack. Raichu was able to turn on a dime and strike Pikachu before he landed causing further damage.

Knowing that if this kept up Pikachu would be out of the battle. "Pikachu bat him away, use Iron Tail!" With a metallic look Pikachu swung his tail just as Raichu came back around. Like a baseball being hit the rolling electric type flew through the air into the wall. "Alright good job buddy, now use Volt Tackle!"

"Pikapikapika...pi-ka!!!" Pikachu cried out as he charged at Raichu.

"Raichu counter it. Use Thunder Punch!" Raichu ignored the damage he'd taken and focused on sending electricity to his fist. Pikachu leapt into the air ready to strike just as Raichu swung his fist. The electric attacks collided and sent both users tumbling backwards. Pikachu was the first back to his feet after shaking his head to clear his eyes. Raichu on the other hand gingerly pushed himself up showing definite signs of battle.