Pokémon Elemental High

Challenge 1: Hades final part

Ash: (The water is surprisingly warm, I sense so many different presences. It's scary. I bet Riolu's scared as well. If you can feel me, I'm here for you.)
-Ash starts descending even deeper-
Ash: -starts hearing voices from all over- (Huh!? These sounds come from all over! I need to focus on one) -closes his eyes-
-He gets a robust aura link that lasts a split second-
Ash: (I felt where he was!! It was so fast, I think it was somewhere in this direction -drives even lower-
Ash: (I believe it's already been a few seconds since I descended. Riolu, I don't know how long I can hold my breath for)
Ash: (Thinking about this, it's actually pretty ironic huh? Professor Kukui found you as an egg in the middle of the ocean. Is this what you felt, being alone like this? It never once crossed my mind what happened for you to even end up there in the first place. Reviewing myself, I realized I have forced my own agenda over both you and Charizard, never stopping to ask what you guys really want. The sad reality is I need you two, I won't be able to solve these mysteries and complete my dream without you two. So I'm sorry to ask, but please can you please deal with my selflessness for a bit longer)
-Much deeper in the abyss a Pokeball starts glimmering a radiant blue light-
Ash: (There!! You found me!) -starts going even deeper but then feels tense pain all over his body-
Ash: (Shoot! The water pressure is too much for me! If I go any further, it's going to be painful. Worst case scenario, I die. I have to do it though!) -Pushing through, going deeper-
Ash: -his vision starts to blurry and he puts his hand over his mouth- (Sooner or later I'm going to need air.
-puts his hand out towards Riolu's pokeball-
Ash: (You're right there!! Come on body) -air bubbles start coming out of Ash's mouth-
Ash: (Dammit! No No no) -get close to passing out-
Ash: (I was so close, I can't die until I save you!! Riolu!!) -makes a last-ditch effort to learn for the pokeball, all strength leaves his body-
-The Pokéball start glowing even brighter until Riolu completely pushing all the weight off of its pokeball and comes out -
Riolu: Ri! -grabs Ash and tries to ascend back up
Ash: (Y-you're h-here, you found me, I knew you would. I knew it -smiles-
-A majestic deep blue aura starts coating Riolu's body. The glow was enough to be seen even at the surface-
Ash: (That shining glow...) -With the last of his consciousness, Ash witnesses Riolu evolving into a Lucario!-
Ash: -smiles- (Good...job) -faints-
Lucario: -tries to Menuvaer around the pokeballs-
-Lucario struggles as the weight of the surrendering pokeballs is getting a bit too much for it.
Lucario: Luu -uses vacuum wave-
-The water and pokeballs are getting sucked in like a cycle, and a clear path is made-
Lucario: -rushes upward but then the exit is closed by even more pokeballs-
-With the others-
Bea: He's been in there for too long...
Korrina: -walking in place- Damn, we have to help him
Bea: You're right -about to grab one of her pokeballs-
Mustard: -appears out of nowhere- No need! -throws a pokeball-
Mustard: Urshifu surging strikes
-Uses surging strikes on the water springing it upward along with many pokeballs-
Mustard: Uses aqua jet and grab the boy and his Lucario
-At blinding speeds Urshifu quickly dives in the water, find Lucario and Ash, and jumps out of the pool with them-
Gloria: What speed!
Bea: -In awe- (I could barely react! I still got a long way to go before I even compare to grandfather)
Urshifu: -puts Ash on the ground-
Mustard: -returns Urshifu and throws another pokeball-
Mustard: Urshifu use wicked blow
-Urshifu uses precise aim, power, and speed to carefully punch Ash's stomach, bringing all the water out of his body-
Ash: -starts regaining consciousness and cough out water-
Gloria: Ahhh! You're ok -hugs him-
Ash: Owo ow ow!! Stop, stop!!
Gloria: -gets off him- My mistake, haha
Ash: -gets up, looks at Lucario, and smiles- I knew you had it in you -goes for a fist pump-
Lucario: Rooo!! -nods and returns the fist pump-
Mustard: -starts clapping while walking up to Ash- Excellent job. Truly remarkable! Call me impressed.
Korrina: Grandfather, I thought we weren't supposed to help
Mustard: Well, you girls were about to. Regardless, what I did say was to find your own Pokémon and then find me -points to Ash- He found me
Gloria: Found you?
Mustard: You saw me, and then called for my help, didn't you Ash -smirks-
Mustard: I'm truly impressed. Those who have completed this first challenge, they usually faint a couple of times before their Pokémon find them. But you and Lucario did it on the first try, I only recall a handful of people who have done that. I can count it all on both hands too -claps- Well done!!
Ash: -breathing heavily- Thank you Mustard!
Mustard: -chops his head- Master or Sensei Mustard mind you
Ash: Hahah! Sorry about that. What do I do now
Mustard: Follow me, all of you
-The group follow Mustard down the hall for a couple of minutes and then walk into a room-
Honey: Oh dear, someone already completed the first challenge!?
Mustard: Yes, it's this young one here -points to Ash- Ash my boy, this is honey, my wife
Ash: -celebrating cheerfully- Hi there, nice to meet you!!
Honey: -smiles and waves- Hello Ash!
Mustard: Now Ash and all you other girls listen up. This first challenge is meant to fully solidify the foundation of aura. Once you have completed this challenge you will notice sudden changes. Do you feel any Ash?
Ash: I do Master Mustard, I feel more connected with Lucario, even now I feel his power and aura strengthen the more we're in sync
Mustard: That's perfect then. Aura builds on top of itself, so getting this foundation will already put you already. And by the looks of it, you're an extremely fast learner Ash. -strokes his beard- Well now, I guess I'll give you something for your hard work. Bring the pokeballs Honey
Honey: -leaves the room for a second to grab a box- Here it is -opens the box revealing 2 ultra balls-
Mustard: Both of these ultra balls contain Kubfu's. -hands Ash one of the ultra balls-
Ash: Wooahh!! Are you sure I should have this!? Kubfu's a legendary Pokémon!
Mustard: Yes, but you see. These are the last 2 Kubfu's in the entire world, and as you saw a few moments ago I have 2 Urshifu's which is what Kubfu evolves into. I had these 2 adorable infants for many years now. I thought it would be the perfect time give them as a gift to my last ever students
Mustard: Since you have that one, there's one left, the next person who completes this challenge will get the last one
Mustard: It truly is a shame, Kubfu and Urshifu have been around for centuries, but it looks like their race is heading for extinction. If Mother Nature wields it, then so be it. Please take care of that little one. Now, about your next obstacle