Pokemon: Reborn as ash , Make up for your regrets and become stronger

Ash held the Volcano Badge, the final step before the Indigo League Conference, with pride gleaming in his eyes. His recent battle had tested him on every level—not just as a Trainer, but as a person with the strength to protect and lead. After his promise to Blaine to protect Amber and keep her safe from harm, Ash felt more determined than ever. He couldn't let down those who believed in him.

After leaving cinnabar islands and parting with his mother,professor oak and his sister Ash heard a system prompt in his mind. 

[Ding, Trigger the system mission Travel to Seafoam Island and successfully capture Articuno. Time limit: 24 hours ]

[Task completion reward:Legendary Power Booster x2, Ice Feather (key item for Ice-type mastery), Fighting pokemon level up +6 ]

[Warning: This Mission is limited-time only. Failure will result in Articuno's relocation and potential loss of bond opportunity.]

The information blazed through Ash's mind, and he tightened his grip on the Volcano Badge. Articuno—the Legendary Ice Bird—was nearby, and he had just one day to capture it. There was no time to waste.

He turned to his companions. "Brock, Misty, Sabrina—we need to leave now."

Sabrina's psychic senses tingled as she observed Ash's sudden intensity. "Where to?"

"Seafoam Island. There's a...legendary Pokémon I need to meet," Ash replied carefully, masking the details. Only he could know about the system's prompts, and he had grown adept at weaving partial truths when needed but both sabrina and misty knows his secret.

Time skip(6 hours laters)

The cold, biting wind stung their faces as the group reached Seafoam Island. Snow and ice coated the rocky shore, and the air hummed with an unnatural energy.

"It's so cold..." Misty whispered, shivering. "There must be something powerful here."

"Zapdos, I need you," Ash called, releasing his loyal Electric Bird. Zapdos emerged in a flash of lightning, its presence cutting through the icy air.

"Let's find Articuno," Ash commanded, knowing time was ticking. Zapdos led them deep into the ice-filled caverns of Seafoam Island, each step bringing a stronger chill. The air became thick with energy, and Ash knew they were close.

Ash stood in the heart of Seafoam Island's cavern, his breath visible in the frigid air. The atmosphere was charged with a mix of cold and power. Before him, Articuno perched regally atop a crystalline formation, its eyes like glacial sapphires assessing the intruders. It spread its majestic wings, sending a gust of wind that cut through the chamber like icy blades.

[Articuno lv:77]

Zapdos hovered at Ash's side, its feathers crackling with barely-contained electricity. This was a battle of legends, a clash of elements—only one could emerge victorious, and respect had to be earned through strength.

"Articuno, I challenge you!" Ash declared, his voice echoing in the cavern. Articuno's response was swift—a cry that shook the ice around them and summoned a snowstorm from above.

"Zapdos, brace yourself!" Ash called as shards of ice rained down. "Counter with Thunderbolt!"

Zapdos's eyes blazed with determination, and it released a blinding bolt of lightning. The electricity cut through the swirling storm, shattering ice in midair. Articuno darted to the side with blinding speed, its wings propelling it gracefully through the blizzard. With a flick of its feathers, it unleashed an Ice Beam that froze everything in its path, leaving an icy trail across the cavern floor.

"Zapdos, dodge and use Agility to outmaneuver it!" Ash commanded.

Zapdos streaked through the air, its movements blurring with speed. Articuno's eyes narrowed, tracking its every move. It flapped its wings, creating a vortex of icy wind—Blizzard—that expanded outward, covering the battlefield in frost and snow. Zapdos's speed allowed it to narrowly avoid the full brunt of the attack, but frost coated its feathers, slowing its movements.

"Don't let up, Zapdos! Use Thunder Wave to paralyze it!"

Zapdos released a burst of electrical energy that surged toward Articuno. The Ice Bird raised a wing to shield itself, but the sparks danced across its body, slowing its movements momentarily.

Articuno screeched in defiance, the ground trembling beneath it. Its eyes glowed an intense blue as it unleashed Hailstorm Fury, a barrage of razor-sharp icicles that rained down like a storm of daggers. Zapdos wove through the attack, but the relentless barrage left it battered, frost and blood mingling on its feathers.

Ash gritted his teeth. "Zapdos, stay strong! Use Drill Peck—put everything into it!"

With a shrill cry, Zapdos spun into a fierce dive, its beak glowing with energy. It tore through the icy winds, aiming straight for Articuno. The Ice Bird responded by summoning a Freezing Aura, enveloping itself in a shield of ice-cold energy. The two attacks collided in an explosion of light and cold, shards of ice and sparks flying everywhere.

The shockwave threw Ash and his companions back. Misty shielded her eyes, while Brock held onto the frozen ground for balance. Sabrina watched with a calm intensity, her psychic senses attuned to the clash.

Zapdos emerged from the collision, battered but determined. Articuno was breathing heavily, ice crystals forming on its wings. The legendary Pokémon's pride refused to let it back down.

"Zapdos, it's now or never—Thunderstorm Strike!"

Zapdos's entire body glowed with a fierce yellow light as it channeled every last bit of its strength. Lightning coalesced into a sphere around it, growing brighter until it was almost blinding. The storm within the cavern intensified, crackling with the buildup of electrical power.

Articuno met Zapdos's gaze, its eyes blazing. It unleashed Absolute Zero, an attack that froze everything in its path with temperatures approaching true zero. The air around it crystallized instantly, turning the battlefield into a frozen wasteland.

Zapdos roared and dove headfirst into the freezing storm. The clash of elements sent shockwaves through the cavern, ice and lightning intertwining in a dazzling display of raw energy. The ground cracked and splintered, unable to contain the force of their battle.

The clash reached its peak—a moment suspended in time. With a final surge of effort, Zapdos broke through Articuno's icy shield, striking it with the full force of its Thunderstorm Strike. Articuno cried out, its body enveloped in electricity. It fell to the ground, exhausted but still proud.

Ash stepped forward, his breath catching in his chest. He knew what he had to do. "Articuno, I acknowledge your strength and honor. Fight alongside me, and together we will protect what matters most."

He pulled out an Ultra Ball, his hand steady. Articuno's gaze met his, searching his intent. With a final, solemn nod, it allowed itself to be enveloped in light. The Ultra Ball shook violently, as if testing Ash's resolve, before clicking shut.

[Mission Complete: Capture Articuno]

[Rewards Obtained: Legendary Power Booster x5, Ice Feather,Fighting pokemon level up +6]

Legendary Power Booster: An potion which will increase pokemon at the level from 80-90's overall speed,strength,defense up 30% 

Ice Feather: An item exclusive for Articuno which will raise overall ice type attack power to 45%

Ash saw the reward discription and nodded his head after that he signalled pikachu to pickup the Ultra Ball.

Ash cradled the Ultra Ball, feeling the warmth of his bond with Articuno. It had been a battle unlike any other, a clash that tested their limits and forged mutual respect. He released Articuno briefly, meeting its gaze once more. Articuno spread its wings, sending a cool breeze through the cavern—a silent vow of loyalty and respect.

"You did it, Ash," Brock said, a mix of awe and pride in his voice. "That was...incredible."

Misty nodded, eyes shining with emotion. "I've never seen anything like it."

Sabrina spoke quietly but firmly. "This is only the beginning, Ash. The power and responsibility you wield...use them wisely."

Ash nodded, determination burning in his eyes. With Articuno by his side, he was ready for whatever challenges lay ahead. His journey was far from over, but he knew one thing—together, they would face whatever came their way.

After sucessfully catching Articuno ash checked articuno info

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Pokémon: Articuno

Gender: Female

Ability: Pressure

Level: 77

Potential: Championship level

Skills: Ice Beam, Blizzard, Ice Shard, Hail, Hurricane, Freeze-Dry, Reflect, Roost etc.....

Intimacy: 170 (full value 255)

Items Carried: None]

[Fighting Pokémon: Zapdos]

[Pokémon: Level: Lv78 ➔ Lv84]

Ash was very delighted he already used a gold level potential enhancer on zapdos when he used got them during dratini mission gengar, Zapdos and Charizard now zapdos reached legendary level which made him very satisfied.

Ash then released his newly caught articuno and started to heal her using viridian mind power which he previously obtained after gaining ambr's guardianship.

He claimed the power before leaving cinnabar islands he still put the other rewards on hold.

Articuno who was being healed by Ash's viridian power was surprised by the turn of events just few days ago three unwanted guests come to her cave and made her angry now she got captured by a pokemon trainer with one of the Trio of holy bird but now feeling ash's power she felt calm and relaxed.

Intimacy: 200(full value 255)

Ash, who was healing Articuno, noticed her affection toward him had increased by 30 points. Seeing this, he took out the Ice Feather he had received after defeating her using Zapdos. As Articuno sensed the icy energy radiating from the feather, she felt a strong attraction toward it.

"Articuno, I captured you fairly in a one-on-one battle. From today on, I will train and raise you to become one of the strongest Ice-type Pokémon among other Articunos," Ash said, using his aura to convey his genuine thoughts to her. When he presented her with the Ice Feather, Articuno was happy, sensing that she could grow stronger with this human. She leaned her head affectionately toward him, making everyone around them happy as they witnessed Ash gain Articuno's recognition.

Ash also saw how articuno's intimacy reached fully level now he 4 legendary level pokemons, 1 ancient level pokemon he was trilled for his future challenges.

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