Aura Heart Journey Chapter 13 (Patreon)

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Chapter 13 – Training and Rematch

It had been just past a day when Ash’s Riolu and Pikachu had been given the ‘all clear’ by Nurse Joy to resume their training. Ash had profusely thanked both of his Pokémon for their hard work in their battle against the Copper Town Gym. Both Pikachu and Riolu were eager to get back into training and get stronger to defeat their opponents and help their friend win his second Badge. With that determination Ash and Misty took their Pokémon to the Training Facility again.

“Let’s work hard together everyone!” Ash cheered getting calls of agreement from his Pokémon. Misty could only smile at seeing her boyfriend and his Pokémon so pumped up for training even after his first loss. She really shouldn’t have suspected anything less though she supposed, Ash wasn’t a quitter after all.

“We’ll be in the pool for a bit.” Misty informed getting Ash to nod. “Can you get my Skiddo in on your training while I work with Goldeen, Poliwag, and the others?”

“Sure thing Misty!” Ash grinned as he accepted and waved his girlfriend’s Skiddo over to stand by his brother. “Time to train!” The various cries of his group of Pokémon replied with enthusiasm and they moved over to the cardio area to start. Misty headed off to the pool and the changing rooms to get into her swimsuit so she could get her own training in. She needed to get stronger for the Water City Competition if she really wanted to win.

“Shouldn’t be too long now, Poliwag is about the right size and Goldeen is starting to show coloration differences.” Misty mused as she changed into her swimsuit. They both needed a bit more training and a few good battles and they’d get the push they needed.

“Keep it up guys! You’re all doing great!” Ash encouraged his Pokémon as they continued their cardio. Poliwag had really started taking well to walking on land now. The Tadpole Pokémon’s legs were much stronger and better developed after all of his training. He wondered if that meant Poliwag would evolve sometime in the near future? He’d have to ask Misty for her opinion about it, she’d probably know with her extensive knowledge of Water Type Pokémon.

After cardio came some strength training with the weights and working the bag a bit Ash thought about his Pokémon’s improvements. Pikachu was finally able to get a consistent glow of Steel Type Aura from his tail and now had to work on strengthening the move until it was properly formed. Both his and Misty’s Skiddo had started digging at the ground with their cloven hooves recently. According to his Pokedex this behavior was a good sign that they’d started getting a feel for Ground Type Aura in preparation to learn the move Bulldoze. The Skiddo species apparently learned the move naturally as they grew and aged.

“Speaking of new moves…” Ash trailed off as he looked over Pikachu and Riolu. Maybe a couple of new moves were just what they needed to defeat Dustin’s Steel Types and win the Metal Badge. After the group had finished their weight and bag sets Ash sent his other Pokémon over to Misty to cool down and relax while taking Riolu and Pikachu over to the TM section of the Facility for the first time.

“Interested in teaching a new move or two?” A friendly looking Facility employee asked as he sat behind the desk next to the door. He was probably in his early twenties with light brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing the standard Facility uniform of a white polo and khaki shorts, both with the Facility logo on them.

“Yeah, I think we need a bit of a change up to take down Gym Leader Dustin’s Steel Types.” Ash replied while Pikachu and Riolu let out calls of agreement.

“I see,” The employee chuckled. “Dustin’s a tough nut to crack and his Pokémon have pretty high Attack and Defense power. But the right moves can turn the tide of any battle! I’m Adam, the Move Tutor here at the Copper Town Training Facility.” Adam introduced himself.

“Nice to meet you, Adam. I’m Ash and these are Pikachu and Riolu.” Ash introduced himself and his Pokémon.

“Good to meet you, Ash! Now what moves are these two looking to learn?” Adam asked as he knelt down and gently patted both Pokémon on the head.

“We need something that’ll let us avoid some of those powerful attacks from Dustin’s Pokémon. Definitely need something that’ll protect Pikachu from the speed and attacks of Skarmory too.” Ash spoke while contemplating the things they’d lacked when they’d challenged the Copper Town Gym.

“Hmm, that’s a good plan, Ash. I think I have a few suggestions for you.” Adam smiled as he picked up a tablet from his desk and started tapping and swiping on the screen for a few moments. “Well, not all of my ideas will work, but these two have a large and varied move pool each so I have a few winners here.”

“What do you recommend?” Ash asked as Adam turned to show him the tablet screen. On the screen was a list of moves, three for Pikachu and two for Riolu.

“I’d recommend they both learn Double Team for evasion. Then a protection move like Detect for Riolu so that he can avoid sure-hit moves like Shockwave, Swift, and Magnet Bomb. Pikachu should focus on upping his protection from both Physical and Special attacks so I’d recommend both Reflect and Light Screen for him.” Adam explained as Ash looked over the moves. The Move Tutor had taken his request and produced some real solutions so quickly that Ash had to say he was impressed.

“I agree with your choices, how much will this course of moves cost?” Ash asked since he had funds built up from Jobs but TM use through the Facility’s Move Tutors could get pricey.

“Let’s see the Double Team for each is…. Then add in Detect and the Reflect/Light Screen combo…. The total charge will be forty thousand PokeYen.” Adam calculated and Ash winced at the price. Even after saving up a bit and taking a couple extra Jobs back in Pewter that would still wipe him out. He’d have less than five hundred left if he did this, but these moves could prove invaluable in not only this Gym Battle but in his future battles as well.

“Alright, let’s do it, you two ready?” Ash asked getting affirmative nods from Pikachu and Riolu. Adam led the trio over to some machines and started typing into one of them.

“I’ll need Pikachu and Riolu to hop up onto the table here so we can get started.” Adam gestured to the table and both Pokémon jumped up onto it quickly. “Alright just need to attach the sensors, hold still you two.” Adam requested of the Pokémon as he placed a series of sensors onto each Pokémon. Once the sensors were in place Adam typed a bit more on the machine and the sensors lit up on both Riolu and Pikachu before something popped up on the screen.

“What’s that?” Ash asked noticing the change on the screen.

“It seems Pikachu already knows Double Team, he probably learned it instinctively recently and hasn’t had the time to properly process it so that he can use it at will yet.” Adam explained. “You might want to have your Pokémon’s moves checked at the Pokémon Center more often. But the good news is that since we don’t need to use the machine for Pikachu that cuts five thousand off your bill.”

“I really should check more often.” Ash nodded to himself as he knocked on the side of his head with his knuckles. He had a Pokedex that could check his Pokémon’s moves whenever he wanted and he hadn’t used it nearly as much as he should. “Rookie mistake, Ketchum, think about this kind of stuff from now on.” He quietly admonished himself before smiling at Pikachu. “Well, we’ll have to train that move up over the next few days, right buddy?”

“Pika!” Pikachu nodded with determination. Even he didn’t realize that the lightness of his body and the increase in his speed had developed a new move. He’d try and be more aware from now on.

“Alright then let’s move on to Riolu and get his moves first.” Adam suggested and Riolu gave a bark of agreement. The sensor lit up and Riolu closed his eyes as new information slowly entered his consciousness. A way to move that would push his speed to the utmost and the steps that would let him leave behind a brief after image. This information was shortly followed by information on how to notice and predict an opponent’s moves and attacks. When they’d be launched, how the moves would behave, and more were suddenly floating through the Fighting Type’s mind.

“Are you getting them Riolu?” Ash asked his Pokémon once the sensor lights dimmed and went out.

“Riolu!” Riolu called out with a nod as Adam removed the sensors from the jackal-like Pokémon’s head.

“Alright Pikachu, your turn.” Adam smiled as the sensors lit up and Pikachu closed his eyes. Information on how to utilize Psychic Type Aura floated into the Electric Type’s mind. How to make a body-covering barrier from this aura that would lessen the power of Physical attacks. This was shortly followed by similar information that would enable him to make a barrier that weakened Special attacks used against him.

“Do you have them now, Pikachu?” Ash questioned as Pikachu opened his eyes.

“Pi!” Pikachu smiled as Adam removed the sensors from him.

“That’s great, buddy!” Ash grinned at his Starter.

“Now to complete the course I’ll have some of the Facility’s Pokémon get your Pokémon familiar with using their new moves.” Adam explained as he brought out two Pokeballs and released the Pokémon inside.

“Ty!” A Tyrogue called out as it appeared from the white light.

“Kada.” A Kadabra intoned as it also appeared from its own white light.

“Kadabra please help instruct Pikachu on how to perform Reflect and Light Screen if you would. Tyrogue, Riolu needs to learn how to perform Double Team and Detect if you’d help.” Adam instructed and the two Facility Pokémon nodded and moved over to their respective ‘student’.

“Cool, it’s been a while since I saw a Tyrogue.” Ash smiled as he looked at the familiar Pokémon. It had been a while since his father’s Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop had produced any offspring after all. Ash had considered finding one himself at some point but having Riolu on his team made that a bit redundant right now. Maybe later in his travels? He did plan to challenge Johto at some point and Tyrogue were native to that Region.

“While they’re learning would you like to go ahead and get the payment done?” Adam questioned and Ash nodded as he pulled out his new debit card. He’d gotten one on Misty’s suggestion since it would allow him to access all of his funds if necessary. Even with the five thousand discount this was still going to nearly decimate his account balance.

After paying Ash left Riolu and Pikachu in the care of Adam and their Pokémon instructors and went over to the pool area to check in on Misty and the other Pokémon. He resisted the urge to whistle in appreciation of his girlfriend in her navy blue bikini but still ogled her since he knew she didn’t mind. Misty noticed Ash walking in and smiled at him before she noticed his eyes travelling all over her form. With a playful grin she placed her hands behind her head and struck a pose for him. Seeing Ash’s eyes almost bug out had Misty dropping her arms and laughing while Ash got himself together.

“Tease.” Ash called out making Misty wink at him.

“You liked it.” Misty chuckled as Ash grinned back at her.

“Damn right.” Ash rumbled making Misty tremble pleasantly. She gave him a seductive look with her eyes half-lidded as she moved over to the edge of the pool.

“Really? So you want me to do that more?” Misty asked with a throaty purr.

“Anytime you want.” Ash replied as he knelt down to be at her level.

“Maybe if you’re good.” Misty teased as she leaned up and pressed her lips to his. Ash met her kiss and the two briefly forgot everything else as their Auras entwined again. Pulling back the two smiled happily at each other.

“So how’re Pikachu and Riolu doing?” Misty asked noticing the two weren’t with him.

“They’re learning some new moves right now. Almost depleted my account but it’ll be worth it when we use those moves to win.” Ash answered as he looked over their Pokémon. “How’re you doing?”

“Good, Poliwag has grown well and Goldeen is starting to show the first signs of approaching evolution. You’re Poliwag is about the same as mine, they might evolve in the next few weeks or so.” Misty announced happily.

“I was going to ask you about Poliwag since he’s been doing so well with walking on land recently. Good to know that his hard work will pay off in a bit.” Ash smiled proudly as he watched his and Misty’s Poliwag play together.

“Well another week of training here and I’m sure you’ll be ready for a rematch with Dustin. He’ll probably use the same Pokémon against you again. Magnemite has some Type coverage and has both status moves as well as stat reduction moves. That Skarmory of his is also tough enough to power through Electric Type attacks so he’ll definitely use it again.” Misty mused as she pulled herself out of the pool and stood next to Ash. Watching her boyfriend’s eyes follow the water cascading down her body made Misty smirk. She reached out and placed her fingers on his chin. With a gentle push she made his eyes meet hers. “Focus, mister, there will be time for that later.”

“Right, got to focus, but you can’t blame me.” Ash chuckled as he shook his head softly.

“Never said I did.” Misty giggled feeling her self-esteem and confidence rise a bit more at Ash’s attraction and affection for her. Ash smiled before turning to his Pokémon and getting them up and ready for a shorter set of the exercises they’d done earlier. He wanted to make sure he raised all of his Pokémon as equally as possible after all.

-A Week Later-

“You’ve got this Ash. You’re training is going to pay off, I just know it.” Misty stated surely while Ash nodded.

“Pika!” Pikachu growled as he stood on Ash’s shoulder his cheeks sparking slightly. That giant armored turkey was going down this time!

“Yeah, I’m going full force! That Badge is mine!” Ash announced before they entered the Gym. They were led to the battlefield shortly after and Dustin stood with a grin on his mustached face. 

"Welcome back, Ash, hope you’ve been training hard.” Dustin chuckled with a wide grin.

"You’re about to see just how much we’ve trained, Dustin!” Ash retorted with fire in his eyes as he stood in the challenger's box.

"Ha ha! That’s what I like to see! An unbreakable spirit of steel!" Dustin nodded as he palmed a Pokeball he’d pulled from his belt.

"We’re winning this time!" Ash called out as he pulled Riolu’s Pokeball off his belt and expanded it. Dustin could only smile at Ash’s readiness to battle again while the cameras around the battlefield turned on to record the match. The referee was ready quickly and began the match.

"This is an official Pokémon League Gym Battle. The Challenger is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town. This will be a Two on Two battle, the first Trainer to have both Pokémon rendered unable to battle loses. Additionally only the Challenger may substitute Pokémon. Are you both ready to begin?" The referee asked after going through the standard League pre-battle announcement before turning to Ash and asking if he was ready.

"I’m sure you remember this guy! Come on out, Magnemite!" Dustin called as he tossed the first Pokeball. In a flash of white light the Magnet Pokémon appeared and sparked electricity from its magnets.

"Mite!" The Electric/Steel Type called out as it looked at the familiar Trainer in front of it.

"Oh we remember all right, I have someone that wants a rematch too." Ash stated before tossing his Pokeball. "Come on out, Riolu!" Riolu appeared on the battlefield and upon noticing the familiar opponent in front of him Riolu immediately took up a fighting stance and gave a small growl. Time to put this thing back on the ground!

"Riolu!" Riolu barked out his challenge to the floating Magnemite.

"Challenger goes first, Ash." Dustin reminded him with a chuckle.

"Riolu use Bulk Up!" Ash called getting a bark from Riolu as the Fighting Type flexed his muscles and was enveloped in the reddish-orange glow.

"Magnemite, Thunder Wave!" Dustin ordered getting his Magnemite to spark electricity off its magnets before launching the paralyzing attack at Riolu. The Gym Leader was a bit disappointed to see the same opening move from last time.

"Double Team to dodge then another Bulk Up!" Ash instructed. Riolu dodged Magnemite's attack by seemingly multiplying into eight forms. All eight then flexed and were surrounded by the glow again as Riolu’s Attack and Defense increased.

"Not bad, Ash! But did you forget about this?" Dustin questioned before he gave another command. “Magnemite hit it with Magnet Bomb!”

“Mag!” Magnemite called out before unleashing fragments of metal that zoomed towards Riolu’s actual position.

"Riolu…Detect!" Ash called out. Riolu’s eyes glowed as he swiftly dodged every shard of metal. The Magnet Bomb ended up damaging the battlefield and not touching Riolu at all.

"Well now, you came up with a strategy to avoid a sure-hit!" Dustin grinned excitedly. "Slow it down with Thunder Wave!"

"Double Team, Riolu!" Ash called and watched as Riolu dispersed into multiple copies again. The Thunder Wave struck a Riolu only for it to waver and disappear.

"Magnet Bomb!" Dustin called out. Magnemite unleashed the metal shards again and just like before they zoomed towards the real Riolu.

"Detect!" Ash yelled out and Riolu’s eyes glowed as he deftly avoided the Steel Type attack. "Screech!" Ash called planning to both startle and lower the Defense power of Dustin's Magnemite. Riolu emitted a horrifying wave of sound almost point blank at Magnemite causing the Pokémon to recoil from the noise while a blue glow surrounded its body. Magnemite’s Defense had just been significantly lowered. “Force Palm!” Ash instructed and Riolu smashed his palm into Magnemite and detonated the Fighting Type Aura near instantly. 

“Mite!” Magnemite cried out as it was sent bouncing across the battlefield. Two Bulk Ups empowered Riolu’s attack while Magnemite’s own Defense had been lowered.

"Magnemite!" Dustin called out in worry for his Pokémon. Magnemite struggled to right itself as it slowly floated back into the air.

“Damn, Magnemite must have the Sturdy Ability.” Ash grumbled as he watched the barely there Magnemite try and rise off the ground to continue the battle.

“Good observation, Ash!” Dustin praised before calling out another attack. “Thunder Wave!”

“Double Team into Quick Attack!” Ash called out and Riolu became eight again before all of them blitzed towards the injured Steel/Electric Type. The Thunder Wave missed as it struck another copy and suddenly the remaining seven Riolu were right in front of Magnemite.

“Blaze Kick!” Ash gave the attack and all seven Riolu’s ignited their right foot and launched the kick. Six of the attacks did nothing as the images vanished but the real attack struck Magnemite and sent it into the floor in a blaze of flames.

"Magnemite is unable to battle! The winner is Riolu!" The referee announced seeing Magnemite’s eye spiraled out in unconsciousness. The referee then turned to Dustin. "Gym Leader send out your last Pokémon!"

"Return Magnemite, you worked hard out there buddy." Dustin thanked his Pokémon as he recalled it. "Not too bad Ash, but don’t think you’ve won just yet!" Dustin laughed as he tossed his next Pokeball and the large Skarmory appeared with a shriek.

“Skarmory!” Skarmory called out as it took to the air eyeing the Fighting Type on the battlefield.

"Riolu, come on back!" Ash called as he returned Riolu to his Pokeball. “You ready, Pikachu?”

“Pika!” Pikachu cried out as he jumped from Ash’s shoulder and onto the battlefield his cheeks sparking in challenge to the large Steel/Flying Type in the air.

"So another rematch, huh?!" Dustin commented before calling out his opening move. "Agility!" Skarmory glowed red and started zipping through the air faster as it boosted its Speed.

"Let’s show them Pikachu! Reflect, Light Screen, Double Team!" Ash called in quick succession. Pikachu was surrounded by an off-white glow and then enveloped by a second yellow-tinted glow before dispersing into ten copies.

"Protection is a good idea but you can’t escape Skarmory’s Keen Eye!" Dustin informed. This was proven when Skarmory looked directly at the real Pikachu and shrieked at the Electric Type. "Swords Dance into Steel Wing!” Dustin ordered quickly.

“Skar!” Skarmory cried out as it flapped its wings furiously and was surrounded by an orange glow. Skarmory then dived from the air towards Pikachu its wings taking on a bright metallic shine.

"Pikachu hit the dirt and Thunder Wave straight up!" Ash instructed as Pikachu flattened himself to the ground just as Skarmory’s wing passed above him. With a cry Pikachu released the Thunder Wave into Skarmory’s body through the outstretched wing. 

"Skarmory!" Dustin called out to his Pokémon as spark appeared all over the Steel/Flying Type and it crashed into the ground paralyzed.

"Pika!" Pikachu cried out as he rushed towards the downed bird.

"Swift!" Dustin instructed and Pikachu only had a moment to raise his arms before Skarmory’s head turned and it launched a barrage of stars from its mouth.

“Pikachu!” Ash called seeing Pikachu hit by the attack. When the small dust cloud settled Ash grinned at seeing Pikachu only mildly scuffed from the attack. Light Screen was still in effect.

“Skarmory, you have to get up!” Dustin told his Pokémon as the large bird started to get to its feet.

"Electro Ball!" Ash responded. Pikachu gathered electricity into a ball at the end of his tail and launched it at the recovering Skarmory.

“Pika!” Pikachu cried as he watched Skarmory get struck by his attack.

"Skarmory, use Iron Head!" Dustin called out to his Pokémon. Skarmory shrieked as its head glowed and it started charging towards Pikachu.

"Pikachu, don’t let it get close! Electro Ball again!" Ash called out in worry using his Aura to see that Pikachu’s Reflect and Light Screen had faded. A powered up Iron Head attack could do some serious damage to Pikachu.

“That’s the way Skarmory!” Dustin cheered as his Pokémon rushed across the battlefield towards Pikachu.

“Chu!” Pikachu growled as he launched another Electro Ball at the charging Skarmory. The Steel/Flying Type charged through the attack, taking damage but determined to connect with its Iron Head attack.

“Dodge with Quick Attack! Electro Ball!” Ash instructed and Pikachu dashed around Skarmory before launching another Electro Ball at it. This time the Electric Type attack slammed into Skarmory’s back and sent the large bird crashing forward into the ground. Using his Aura to see his opponent’s Aura, Ash saw Skarmory still getting up despite the paralysis and the damage it had taken. Truly a Gym Leader’s Pokémon were never to be underestimated. “One more time Pikachu!”

“Ka!” Pikachu cried as it launched another Electro Ball into the dust and knocked the recovering Skarmory out of the cloud. The large bird collapsed and its eyes spiraled into unconsciousness.

"Skarmory is unable to battle! The winner is Pikachu!" The referee announced while raising his hand towards Ash. "The Challenger wins the battle!" Ash wasted no time once the battle was called to rush over to Pikachu and catch him in his arms as the Electric Type jumped towards his Trainer.

"We did it buddy! We won our second Badge!" Ash cheered with Pikachu both ecstatic with their victory. Misty had stood up from the spectator seats and was clapping and cheering for her boyfriend and his Pokémon.

"Skarmory, return, that was some great work." Dustin praised his Pokémon as he recalled it to its Pokeball. "You did exactly what you needed to Ash. You learned from our first battle and figured out what you needed to do to pull off a win. Makes an old man proud to see the next generation growing so well." Dustin congratulated as he held out his hand and Ash gratefully shook it while Pikachu cheered from his shoulder. Dustin dug around in his overalls for a moment before pulling out a metal case. Upon opening the case a shiny badge in the shape of a hexagon was revealed. It was made of two different metals with one being a line of copper in the middle and the edges made from steel.

“This is the Metal Badge. It’s proof that you’ve earned a victory here at the Copper Town Gym. You’ve earned it Ash!” Dustin smiled as he held out the case.

“Thank you, sir.” Ash bowed slightly as he took out his own Badge Case and opened it. Taking the Metal Badge and placing it next to his Boulder Badge Ash couldn’t help but smile at the pair.

“You also get a TM Voucher for any Steel Type move at the Training Facility. Use it well kiddo!” Dustin laughed as he handed the voucher over to Ash who quickly pocketed it. He’d make sure to place this Voucher with the one he’d gotten from Brock. “Where are you headed next Ash?” The Gym Leader questioned curiously as he watched the teen’s girlfriend come down from the seats and make her way to them.

“Cerulean City, I’m going for the Cascade Badge next.” Ash grinned as Misty stopped next to him and he placed his arm around her waist quickly pulling her into a hug. Misty giggled as she wrapped her arms around him and whispered her congratulations into his ear.

“Ah, the Sisters then? Well make sure you bring your best, those three try and finish battles quickly. Don’t seem to have the passion for them to be honest, but they’re still formidable.” Dustin nodded making Misty sigh at how on the nose Dustin’s description of her sisters was.

“Will do!” Ash nodded as he and Misty made their way out of the Gym to celebrate his victory.

“Let’s get Pikachu and Riolu taken care of first, then we can get to some ‘celebrating’~.” Misty purred into Ash’s ear as the couple walked towards the Pokémon Center arm in arm.

“Of course.” Ash replied trying to keep his focus on getting Riolu and Pikachu treatment first instead of how nice it felt to have Misty pressed into his side. It didn’t take long to get their Pokémon into Nurse Joy’s care and the two lovers quickly went up to their room. Misty made sure the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign was on the door before they closed and locked it.

“Now, let’s celebrate.” Misty teased as she pressed herself up against Ash and wrapped her arms around his neck. Their lips met gently as they shared a kiss and their Auras quickly entwined again. Feeling each other’s emotions increased their desire for one another and their kiss quickly deepened. Misty moaned as Ash’s hands trailed down her sides and ended up cupping her ass. He pulled her tighter against him as they kissed and Misty tightened her arms behind his neck. Ash groaned at the contact and slipped his hands down further to the back of Misty’s thighs. With barely a warning he lifted his girlfriend up and let her wrap her long legs around his waist.

“Mmm.” Ash hummed into their lip lock as he held Misty up and groped her ass. Misty reciprocated as she ground herself into him providing a stimulating friction between them. Ash gently turned and lowered Misty onto the bed their lips barely leaving each other’s to take in a few breaths before they were connected again.

“Ash, more.” Misty moaned into his ear as she began pulling at his shirt. Ash complied and tossed off his hat and pulled off his shirt. Misty let out a thrilled giggle as her hands quickly started roaming over her boyfriend’s bare chest. Ash tilted his head and placed butterfly kisses along Misty’s neck making the orangette sigh pleasantly and move her head to the side to give him more access. Ash gently nipped at Misty’s skin making her gasp as he left tiny marks on the delicate skin of her neck.

“Not fair.” Ash mumbled out as he gently tugged at the hem of Misty’s shirt.

“Make it fair.” Misty teased as she leaned up so that Ash could pull her shirt off of her. Misty wasted no time in removing her bra so that her torso was just as bare as Ash’s. Ash gazed at his girlfriend’s breasts for the second time and was still captivated by them. With a rumble in his throat he leaned down and took one into his mouth while cupping the other in his hand. “Ash~!” Misty moaned as her boyfriend licked and sucked on her breast while fondling the other. Their Auras flared and a rush of emotion nearly overwhelmed the two as they pressed against each other. Ash switched his mouth to the other breast as he worked to bring Misty more pleasure. The orangette wrapped her legs around Ash’s waist again and pulled their hips together feeling her boyfriend’s hardness through their clothes.

“Misty~.” Ash breathed out as he massaged her breasts and kissed her again. “So soft~.”

“Hmm, pants…off.” Misty moaned huskily as she reluctantly unwrapped her legs from Ash’s waist. Ash stood up and practically yanked off his shoes before working on his pants. Misty giggled at seeing how eager he was and quickly kicked off her own shoes before undoing her shorts and pulling them off. She was already soaked and Ash seemed to notice as his eyes wouldn’t leave her panties. “Don’t stare…it’s embarrassing.” Misty whined as she threw her shorts at him. Ash caught the shorts and could practically smell Misty’s arousal from them.

“Just look at me.” Ash breathed out as he and Misty got onto the bed properly and he kneeled between her thighs. Their eyes met and Misty’s hands grasped his shoulders pulling him down into a steamy kiss. They began to grind against each other feeling the shocks of pleasure from the friction that their thin underwear couldn’t stop.

“Ash~.” Misty moaned into their kiss as they moved against one another. Misty’s right hand left Ash’s shoulder and trailed down his body before stopping at the waistband of his boxers. Ash stopped moving and looked at her with a warm gaze that made her insides squirm in pleasure. With his tacit approval Misty’s fingers slipped beneath the waistband and she felt his erection for the first time with her bare skin. “Hot~.” She mumbled as she wrapped her fingers around his length. Ash hissed from the sensation and Misty stilled wondering if she’d hurt him.

“Feels good~.” Ash breathed out before leaning down and capturing her lips for another deep, tongue-filled kiss. Misty kissed him back with all the passion she had and resumed her soft stroking. She was moving mostly by instinct but was trying to remember what she’d seen on the Internet in the back of her lust fogged mind. “Mmm~ yes.” Ash hissed again as he gently moved into his girlfriend’s strokes. “You’re good~.”

“I’m a teenager with access to the Internet, silly, so of course I’ve seen some things.” Misty giggled as she carefully sped up her stroking while Ash went back to kissing and nipping her neck and fondling her breasts. Misty moaned at the feelings Ash was giving her and tried to time her strokes with his gentle thrusts to make him feel just as good. This became much harder when one of Ash’s hands slipped down her toned stomach and began to gently rub her through her panties. “Ash~!” She moaned as she raised her hips slightly to increase the friction.

“I’ve seen a few things myself.” Ash murmured against her neck making her shiver in pleasure. The two continued their lustful stroking of each other interspersed with kisses, licks, gentle bites, and sucking on each other’s skin. They were both going to have more than a couple hickeys by the time they were done. “Misty…I’m gonna~!” Ash warned her only to be pulled into a kiss before she whispered into his ear. 

“Me too~…Do it~.” Misty breathed hotly. Ash lost his control and came hard into Misty’s stroking hand while the orangette shook from her own orgasm. Ash felt her soaked panties become even wetter under his fingers. The two softly collapsed pressing their bodies together as they enjoyed the afterglow of their session. Ash was breathing heavily with his face buried in Misty’s neck while she had her arms wrapped tightly around him and was panting into his black hair. “Hey…Ash~.” Misty murmured making Ash look at her. Misty showed him her hand covered in his cum. With a naughty wink the orangette licked his seed off her hand until it was gone and swallowed it all. Ash groaned from the sheer sexuality of the display and felt himself twitch even though he’d just released. He gently buried his face against her neck again with a sigh.

“You’re...amazing~.” Ash mumbled into her neck before giving it another kiss. Misty sighed happily as she slowly came down from her own haze and gently wrapped her arms around Ash.

“You too~.” Misty purred just before Ash rolled them over so that she was curled up to his right side and he was lying on his back. The couple moaned and sighed as their hands freely wandered as they enjoyed their closeness. They could both feel their Auras flaring and knew any Aura user in the vicinity of the Pokémon Center could probably see their entwined Auras practically engulfing the area of the building their room was in. But they couldn’t care less right now, they had each other, the rest of the world could wait.

“Need to do laundry again.” Ash teased as he nuzzled Misty’s orange locks.

“Hush you.” Misty whispered softly as she gently stroked his chest.

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Second Badge acquired! Now we’re talking! Ash has succeeded on his second challenge of the Copper Town Gym! Plus Misty has noticed that their Water Types are starting to show signs of Evolution! Will Ash soon have another evolved Pokémon? Will Misty? Onward to Route Fifty! Who will we meet there? Will it be fun? Will more Pokémon join the team? Keep reading to find out!

 Until I get your reviews, later!

Ash's Current Pokémon

Pikachu – Static – Tail Whip, Thundershock, Growl, Quick Attack, Electro Ball, Thunder Wave, Volt Tackle, Double Team, Light Screen, Reflect

Riolu – Inner Focus – Foresight, Quick Attack, Blaze Kick, Bulk Up, Copycat, Force Palm, Detect, Double Team

Poliwag – Water Absorb – Watersport, Water Gun, Hypnosis, Bubble, Double Slap

Butterfree – Compound Eyes – Tackle, String Shot, Bug Bite, Harden, Gust, Confusion

Pidgeotto – Keen Eye – Tackle, Sand Attack, Gust, Quick Attack, Whirlwind, Twister

Skiddo – Sap Sipper – Growth, Vine Whip, Tail Whip, Leech Seed, Razor Leaf, Synthesis, Take Down

Teddiursa – Pick Up – Covet, Lick, Fury Swipes, Feint Attack

Misty's Current Pokémon

Staryu – Natural Cure – Harden, Rapid Spin, Water Gun, Recover, Psywave, Swift, Bubblebeam, Camouflage

Starmie – Natural Cure - Rapid Spin, Water Gun, Recover, Psywave, Swift, Bubblebeam, Camouflage, Protect

Goldeen – Lightning Rod – Peck, Tail Whip, Watersport, Supersonic, Horn Attack, Flail, Water Pulse, Aqua Ring

Poliwag – Water Absorb – Watersport, Water Gun, Hypnosis, Bubble, Double Slap, Icy Wind

Skiddo – Sap Sipper – Growth, Vine Whip, Tail Whip, Leech Seed, Razor Leaf, Synthesis, Take Down

*!*Important Read Below*!*

I'm still accepting Original Characters from my patrons for this story! Most would be one off trainers that Ash or Misty battle along their journey. But others could be Trainers that impart life lessons onto Ash, Misty, or his other travelling companions! Wouldn't you like your Original Character to teach Ash an important life lesson? Or just teach Ash how to loosen up and enjoy a party? So be sure to submit some characters! If you make them detailed enough I might be able to do a small mini arc with your character and Ash's group! 

Some Original Characters could end up filling in some of the new Gym Leader spots that will be in the various Regions! I'll even help out with Badge design/name! You'd get to have your own Gym Leader with their own unique Badge!

I've posted a Character Template to fill out so that I have an easier time integrating the OC into this Alternate Universe of the Pokémon World. Ash will challenge four Gyms besides the eight canon Gyms with Steel Type, Ghost Type, Flying Type and Dragon Type being the four. All four now have OCs planned out thanks to some awesome patrons!