A New Beginning

Chapter 4

Next Morning

"Tyranitar, use Stone Edge."

The Armor Pokemon roared in response to the command and smacked both of its palms on the ground, as pillars of sharp and powerful stones headed towards its target at an abnormal speed.

"Zeraora, counter with Close Combat."

The Thunderclap Pokemon roared, releasing volts of electricity from its body before launching itself at the attack. It started to punch the stones at lightning speed and broke every single one of them. After destroying the last one he came to a halt. The broken pieces of stone lingered around him, before disintegrating in thin air.

It was a beautiful and sunny morning, where Ash decided to come for a training session with his pokemon. He was awakened early in the morning by his personal shocking alarm. He took some of the pokeballs and exited the Academy from his balcony. He found himself a secluded spot in the mountain side and has been training there for more than three hours.

"Great work today," said Ash and handed them two berries in each hand. Tyranitar childishly snatched the berry from his hand and nibbled it with delight while Zeraora calmly took it.

"Pikapi/Espi," the cries got his attention as Ash watched Pikachu and Espeon walking towards them.

"You two done with your training?" asked Ash, as he kneeled down and petted both of them. They cried happily in response. Ash gave them their pokefood which he brought along with him, as the pokemon ate their meal on the spot. After that, he called everyone back to their pokeballs except Pikachu and decided to take a stroll around the wild area before heading back.

The east side of the forest was unexplored so, Ash went to that area. He believed that, getting familiar with your surroundings will always end up being helpful in different situations.

As he was almost near the place, a sudden shrilling scream in the air got his attention.

"What was that?!" exclaimed Ash in pure alert.

"Pika pika," Pikachu immediately used its strong sense of hearing and sprinted into the forest with its fast speed. Ash took the cue and followed his partner from behind. They pushed away the bushes and hurriedly sprinted to the direction of the voice. They soon reached a clearing of the forest to see what was happening.

A girl was backed down against a tree with two wild Arboks in an attacking position before her. She was obviously afraid with nowhere elss to run. Ash wasted no time.

"Use Volt Tackle."

Getting the command, Pikachu started to dash towards the Arboks, as the white streaks of energy converted to a vicious amount of electricity surrounding itself by its body.
Before the poison types could anticipate, the mouse slammed into them with an explosive power. The Arboks cried in pain, as they quickly ran away from the spot, completely electrocuted by the attack.

Ash quickly ran upto the girl who was sitting on the ground. She seemed shaken from what happened just now.

"Excuse me, are you alright?" he asked in a gentle tone. The girl was apparently wearing an unusually big, white hat covering her whole face. Strands of platinum blonde hair were running down her shoulder. She slowly raised her head as her emerald pair of eyes met with his. Ash extended his hand as a helping gesture. She took it without hesitation and slowly stood on her feet.

"Th-thank you," she said with a quick bow. Ash glanced down and saw many berries scattered on the ground. He then noticed the bag which she had slung over her shoulder, with its chain half opened. He kneeled down and picked them up before handing them over to her. She silently took it and bowed again.