Pokemon-The Lost Master

Chapter 33

Ash stepped forwards. Behind him his Pokémon were ready for battle, while Mew and Mewtwo stood, ready to fight for their friend. In front of him was a force of Pokémon stronger than had ever been assembled in one place. As he looked over them he felt calm. He had trained for years, and if he failed here, he would at least go down bravely. Ash was very aware of the cameras mounted on the stadium that were tracking his movements. Whatever happened would be broadcast to the entire world.

Zapdos, Moltres and Articuno floated just above the ground. The air around Zapdos crackled with electricity, while it was snowing around Articuno. As the snow reached the air around Moltres it melted almost instantly from the heat of the bird. Underneath Moltres, Entei stood glaring out, with Raikou under Zapdos. Articuno was glaring at Espeon, who met the gaze levelly. Over the group Lugia and Ho-Oh hovered, glaring down at the trainer who had hurt the Pokémon that they were closely linked to.

Across the field, Regigas stood with his three guardians in front of him; Regice, Registeel and Regirock. Near them floated Celebi, with Latias protectively placed in front. Both were glaring at Tobias who still had their partner in a Pokéball. Azelf and Mesprit were stood next to the wall where Uxie was implanted, looking over the Pokémon. Cresselia, Manaphy and Shaymin were all staring across the field. However, of all the Pokémon, the two that caught Ash's attention the most were the last to arrive. There was a roar and the battered ground shook. Groudon rose from the rubble, while a section of the field collapsed into water where Kyogre appeared. The sight of the two ancient Pokémon was intimidating to say the least.

Ash turned to Mewtwo. "Sure this is all of them? Think we're missing a few."

Mewtwo just looked at the trainer in shock. Faced with the most powerful group of Pokémon ever seen, twenty legendary Pokémon, and he was making jokes? "I think this might be it. Any ideas?"

Ash nodded. "One. And I really hope it works. Even if we could win this battle, the damage is going to cost a lot."

Ash turned back to the Pokémon in front of him and took a deep breath. The fact that they hadn't attacked yet meant that he at least had a chance.

"After Suicune goes on the rampage, 'Champion' ended the battle." the voice screen showed a studio where two men and a woman were sitting. Two were instantly recognizable as ex Gym Leaders; Whitney, and Roark. The second man was called Zane Zito. He was an analyst, well known for the shows that he ran alongside every major tournament.

"We're here to analyse the battle, which although cut short was still spectacular" Zane said. "But first, Whitney, was 'Champion' right to end the battle?"

"I think so." Whitney answered. "The priority has to be the safety of the spectators. If that can't be guaranteed, the battle has to end."

"Was there a danger?" Zane asked.

"Yes." Roark answered bluntly. "Suicune was totally out of control. It was a good thing that 'Champion' was able to stop it, but given that Espeon had to effectively destroy a battlefield to win, it shows that Suicune was too dangerous."

"Fair enough." Zane said with a smile. "Now on to…" he broke off, turned away from the camera. After a few moments he turned back. "I'm sorry folks, but something is happening. We are returning to the World Stadium. Bear with us."

Sam Fernandez frowned. He turned away from the screen. "Mellanie? Professor? You might want to see this." He turned back to the screen and froze. Two large groups of Pokémon were facing up to each other, with a human stood between them. Ash.