Return of the defeated (on hold)

/ Last or something like that, part 18/

"Ok everyone this is going to be our greatest test, reaching the summit of the mountain from the back will teach us different battle techniques and we'll face some of the strongest wild pokemon there are." All the pokemon cheered as they all shared the same expression as their trainer looking toward to the top of the massive mountain.

It was slow going as there wasn't a path to follow so the group had to carefully pick their route and be weary of any accidents that could occur. One morning they heard the sound of cries coming not far from their camp and they quickly headed in the direction. Coming into a clearing they seen a group of injured and frightened Mareep huddled together. Around them was a handful of Ursaring growling at them and they were launching multiple attacks at the wool pokemon. In front of the small group stood a shiny Mareep, the small pokemon held its ground and battled back launching counter attacks of it's own, however it was a losing battle the Ursaring outnumbered it and were vastly stronger.

Ash and his pokemon quickly jumped into action they drove off hibernator pokemon with only a few mild injuries. They turned back to the frightened wool pokemon and started to treat them. The shiny Mareep was leery at first but once it seen that Ash and his pokemon meant no harm, it gingerly made it's way to Ash once the rest had been healed.

"Well I was wondering when you were going to come over. You're very brave to stand up for your friends that way, but you are really hurt." Ash said to the pokemon as he looked over the injuries. "It'll take a day or two but we'll get you healed up and you'll be good to go." While Ash worked on the shiny pokemon's injuries, Lucario spoke with the other pokemon and learned what had happened. After finishing up and letting the Mareep rest, Ash walked over to Lucario, "What did they say happend?" Ash asked, handing an Oran berry to his aura partner.

"Master, they told me that originally their home was further away from here but were drove away by a group of Ariados. They were searching for a new area to make a new home in, but they unknowingly crossed into Ursaring territory."

"Hmmm that is definitely a problem, and don't call me master, we're partners" Ash said with a small frown. Turning to the rest of his pokemon Ash spoke, "Everyone we're going to stay here for a bit to train and help these guys out. We'll help the get the strength to take back their home and continue to work on our team battling."

It only took a couple of days to help the group of pokemon learn new attacks and how to fight as a group. The day before they departed to go back to their home, Ash and his pokemon were finishing trianing with them and packing up camp. A bright light of a Hyper Beamsuddenly streaked threw the trees catching everyone off guard. The Ursaring had returned in greater number and were out for revenge. Ash's pokemon quickly began to retaliate as Ash called out counter attacks, the Mareep wanting to repay the group for all the help jumped into the middle of the fray. They quickly formed up and began firing rapid attacks from the side causing the Ursaring to shift their attention away from Ash and his pokemon. With that moment of distraction Ash made his move, his fighting pokemon flung themselves into the middle of the Ursaring with Ash joining in using is arua powers. They began to push the attacking pokemon out of the area, a light began to shine from the group of Mareep. When the light died down a shiny Flaffy stood proudly before its friends and with new found strength it charged the pokemon. Grinning at Ash, they made one last charge at the hibernator pokemon sending them running for cover.

The whole group cheered loudly about their victory, "Well then, I guess you will have no troubles when you guys get back home, Flaffy you are definitely amazing and you'll make a great leader for them." Ash said rubbing the wool pokemon's head. "Good luck to you guys maybe one day we'll meet again."