Pokemon Moonlight Silver (COMPLETE!!!)

[EmeraldSky]

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Episode 117b: Tie One On! (part 2)


We're underway with the second round of the group preliminaries! the stadium announcer began as Jackson summoned an Azumarill on the field below. Can Ash Ketchum of Kanto continue his hot streak and earn a place in the Victory Tournament?

"I think I can!" Ash smiled, as if the announcer could hear him. "Tintri, you're up!"

Sparks are flying from both teams! the announcer called as Tintri darted out of the way of the Azumarill's Water Gun. However, as he circled back around for the attack, he gasped when he saw the Azumarill wasn't there! [Wha...how?]

[Missed me!] the Azumarill taunted.

Tintri growled as he charged a Thunderbolt. [YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!!!}

Both the Thunderbolt and a Bubblebeam clashed at the center of the battlefield. They're both hanging tough. the announcer deadpanned--neither attack didn't look to be gaining an advantage over the other.

When both attacks fizzled out some moments later, Tintri grimaced as the Azumarill heaved an Icy Wind. This is just like Pryce's gym... he thought as he shivered. I didn't break then, and I won't break here!

Ash noticed the Azumarill's tail turning silver--a sign it was about to use Iron Tail! "Tintri, use the tail to conduct a Thunder attack! You can do this!"

[I can!] Tintri weakly smiled before grabbing the Azumarill's metal tail minutes before it could connect!

Here it comes! Thunder! the announcer cried as Tintri unleashed his attack, engulfing the Azumarill in thunderbolts...

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"Hm..." Ash contemplated his next move as Jackson summoned a glittering gold Magneton, to the oohs and ahs of the crowd. <i>Magneton is part Electric and part Steel, so raw power isn't gonna work here.</i>

He called to Tintri "Use Quick Attack!"

Tintri whizzed around the stadium perimeter in preparation to charge, only for the Magneton to blast an electrical wave at him! [WAUGGGH!!!]

Jackson grinned as the Pikachu writhed in pain from paralysis. "Lumi, use Tri Attack!"

Ash watched in horror as a familiar three colored blast hurled Tintri into the Silver safety barrier! [Ash...I'm...sorry...] he wheezed.

In the stands, Misty and Brock watched as Ash summoned Cyndy. "Nice choice...Magneton, as a part Steel type, should have the disadvantage." Brock mused as Cyndy's Flamethrower and the Magneton's Thunderbolt clashed in the arena.

"I wouldn't be so sure..." Misty cautioned as Cyndy fired a cloud of smoke, then rained a Swift attack through the gray cloud while the Magneton was disoriented. "That Magneton looks pretty tough."

Both of them watched as the Magneton used Double Team to evade another Flamethrower. Cyndy growled with frustration over the seemingly hundreds of Magnetons before her, and blew out a fan of flames in a desperate hope of hitting the real one.

She gasped when she saw the Thunder Wave and Tri Attack combo that had knocked Tintri out before coming right at her! [Oh no...]

Ash winced at the massive explosion, but his heart sank as Cyndy weakly crawled back to him. [Sorry, Ash...he got me too...]

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"Luce, I choose you!" Ash called as he summoned his Ampharos. "Use Charge Beam!"

"Lumi, used Thunderbolt!" Jackson commanded.

The two attacks met in an electric explosion, which the Magneton evaded with Double Team.

Ash gasped in horror at the familiar attack. I can't let Luce fall here!

"Luce, jump and use Thunderbolt!" he nearly screamed, hoping that the evasive maneuver would be enough to keep him in the match.

His panicked look turned to joy as Luce twirled in the air as she charged the thunderbolt, making it fly in all directions to dispel the copies. "Well! That was quite clever." he smiled at the Ampharos when she landed at his side some moments later.

The hum of a Thunder Wave alerted her that the Magneton was about to use its deadly combo again, prompting her to conjure a shining yellow screen, causing the massive attack to fizzle out. "Good thinking on the Light Screen." Ash smiled. "Now, it's your turn to use Thunder Wave!"

He smiled as the yellow wave connected. "Okay! Use Charge Beam to spin Magneton around!"

"Round and round and round he goes, where he stops, no one knows!" Brock grinned as Luce twirled the Magneton in the air with Charge Beam and slammed her opponent to the ground.

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This is Gold's last Pokemon--this match has come down to the wire. the announcer reported as Jackson summoned a Meganium to face off against Luce.

"I'll say..." Misty mused as the majestic flower dinosaur-like Pokemon and the elegant yellow sheep-like Pokemon clashed in the arena. "Jackson's Meganium's pretty tough!"

"Whoa!" Brock gasped as Luce was wrapped in a Vine Whip, only to be pelted with Razor Leaves.

In the arena, Ash watched as Luce weaved around a barrage of Body Slams. Should I induce her here? Or would that be unfair to my opponent?

He looked down at his Mega Ring, the ruby teardrop in white gold glittering in the sun. The rules didn't say that you couldn't use Mega Evolution...and desperate times call for drastic measures...

He then held his right hand to the sky. Jao wiisha nes chiel com yutuul...

The power of its trainer's love inspires the Ampharos to evolve even farther! the announcer called as a burst of red light and thunderbolts stunned the crowd. Will it be enough for Silver to stay in the game?

[HAAAAAHHH!] Luce cried as she emerged from her Mega Evolution with another Thunderbolt.

She did not, however, see the flurry of Razor Leaves flying at her! [Oof!] she gasped as the spiked leaves sent her sliding back against the Silver safety barrier.

"Don't give up, Luce!" Ash called. "I induced you because I believe in you, and I love you!"

Inspired by her master's words, Luce threw herself against the Meganium in an attempt to counter a Body Slam, shoving the Meganium back long enough to fire a Charge Beam. The Charge Beam hooked on to Meganium's neck, allowing Luce to pelt it with more Thunderbolts.

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"Why are neither of them taking time to evade attacks?" Misty asked as the Meganium and the Mega Ampharos continued to grapple in the arena.

"I think that to both the Meganium and Luce, the battle may be of pride as well as glory." Brock explained as he watched another grass-electric explosion fly. "Therefore, both of them are willing to take as much as they are willing to give."

"That makes sense..." Misty mused as both combatants charged at each other again for one last desperate attack.

Neither of them, however, expected the force of the clash to knock both Pokemon out! Game Set! This round is a tie! the announcer called. Silver is going to the Victory Tournament!

"YES!!!" Ash tossed his cap in the air in celebration.

He offered his hand to Jackson as he met him in the center of the arena. "Well done...I don't know what you did to train your Meganium, but please keep doing it." he smiled as he shook hands with his opponent.

"And to you likewise--you must love your Ampharos very much in order to Mega Evolve her." Jackson agreed. "Good luck in the Victory Tournament!"

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"Okay...Harrison advanced from his group, as did Gary." Ash reported from the PC later that evening.

"Do they have the final bracket for the Victory Tournament posted yet?" Misty asked as she arrived in the living room with dinner.

Ash opened the Victory Tournament bracket in a new tab, and gasped when he saw who his opponent was. "No way...I'm facing off against Gary in the first round???"

To Be Continued...