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Chapter One- End of the Old, the Start of the New

A 16-year old Ash is facing Paul in the finals of the Sinnoh League. Paul has Torterra left against Ash's exhausted Pikachu and Monferno. Ash had managed to knock out Paul's Ursaring, Honchkrow, Weavile, Electabuzz and Magmortar, and Paul had knocked out Buizel, Staraptor, Torterra (Grotle evolved) and Gliscor. It was a hard fought battle for both sides, with Paul getting increasingly angrier at his Pokémon, and Ash more determined he would not lose this time.

"Torterra, use Earthquake, followed by Leaf Storm to crush that pathetic Pikachu," Paul sneered.

"Try to dodge," Ash yelled to the panting and beat up Pikachu.

Ash watched in horror as Pikachu was bounced high in the air by the earthquake, and reunited painfully with the ground, via Torterra's Leaf Storm. The referee took one look at Pikachu and declared him unable to battle.

Ash walked slowly out on to the field to pick up his oldest partner. He then carried Pikachu over to a young 11-year old bluenette in a cheerleading outfit, and a 19-year old, tall, squinty eyed, brown spiky haired guy.

"Don't worry Ash, we'll take care of Pikachu," Brock said sympathetically.

"Yeah! Now go out there and kick his butt!" squealed Dawn, as Buneary, Cyndaquil, Piplup, Pachirisu and even Mamoswine started cheering and shouting encouragement. Brock also had Happiny in his arms and Sudowoodo standing next to him. His Croagunk was carefully eying Brock and any of the surrounding women, but every so often it would glare menacingly at Paul.

Ash walked slowly out on to the field, thinking how ironic it was that Monferno was his last Pokémon to use against Paul. He knew that Monferno would not, could not fail him.

"Come on out Monferno, your my last hope," whispered Ash.

"That pathetic excuse for a Pokémon is the one you are staging your League Championship on? Well, pathetic Pokémon and trainers belong together," Paul (who else) sneered.

There was a flash of red light as Monferno came out of his pokeball. He screeched and his tail flame shot up into the air as he assumed a battle stance.

"Monferno, Flamethrower." Monferno summoned up a massive Flamethrower and launched it a Torterra.

"Block it with Stone Edge," Paul stated.

The spectators gasped as the ring of stones deflected the Flamethrower in all directions.

"Unleash Stone Edge now."

"Quickly Monferno, use Dig to dodge," Ash said hurriedly.

"Ferno" Monferno screeched as he dug rapidly into the ground. The Stone Edge sailed over the top of Monferno's head.

"Bad move," Paul sneered. "Torterra Earthquake, right NOW!"

"Monferno, get out of there quickly," said Ash, a note of panic slipping into his voice.

Torterra reared up on his hind legs, and then fell forward, unleashing a massive shockwave that shook the entire stadium. Ash looked around despairingly for Monferno.

"Well, hurry up, declare Monferno unable to battle already," Paul snarled at the referee.

But as the referee opened his mouth,

"MONFERNO!"

Monferno appeared directly above Torterra, and unleashed a powerful Mach Punch right to the back of the head. He then flipped in front of Torterra so he was facing him.

"Monferno, I knew you could do it," Ash said joyfully.

"Get up, you worthless Pokémon," Paul yelled at Torterra, who was struggling to get back on his feet. "How dare you let that pitiful scum get the better of you!" With a supreme effort, Torterra got to his feet.

"Leaf Storm" Paul stated.

"Monferno, counter-shield with a Flamethrower."

The crowd ooohed and aaahed as Monferno spun on his back unleashing small whips of flame that beat back the Leaf Storm.

"Hyper Beam while he's down"

"Monferno, use Mach Punch to get up into the air." Ash said.

Torterra launched his Hyper Beam quickly, hoping to please Paul. But it wasn't quickly enough, since Monferno rolled to his front and used a Mach Punch that sent him rocketing several feet into the air.

"Use your momentum to speed up your Flame Wheel and attack Torterra's head" Ash said.

Monferno spun quickly back to the ground, his body becoming enveloped in flames, which grew bigger as he got closer to Torterra's head. There was a loud crash and some smoke as Monferno landed in the exact spot his Mach Punch had earlier.

As the smoke cleared, it was obviously that both Monferno and Torterra were struggling to go on. Torterra was on his knees again, his eyes half closed, while Monferno was breathing heavily as his tail flame flickered.

"Come on Monferno, you can do it," screamed Ash. "Flamethrower, full power."

Monferno began charging the Flamethrower getting ready to unleash it directly into Torterra's face.

"Torterra, Stone Edge," snarled Paul. "And you had better not lose."

Torterra tried, he really did, to follow his master's commands. But the effect from the Hyper Beam hadn't worn off yet, and he could swear that there were three Monferno's taunting him.

Torterra unleashed a pitiful stream of stones to the far right of Monferno, just as Monferno launched a colossal Flamethrower into his face.

It was all too much for Torterra. With a final sigh, he winked at Monferno, envying him for his escape for Paul and knowing he was going to pay for this later.

Torterra collapsed to the ground, swirls in his eyes. Ash waited with bated breath, until:

"Torterra is unable to battle. ASH KETCHUM IS OUR NEW SINNOH LEAGUE CHAMPION!!!!!!!" the referee announced, followed by the hundreds of voices of the people in the stands, screaming and celebrating.

Ash appeared to be in a daze, as Monferno and Pikachu ran over and jumped into his arms. Slowly, a smile appeared on his face, getting bigger by the second. He had done it! Really done it! He had beaten Paul in a full six-on-six battle, and had finally, FINALLY, won a League Championship. He started celebrating joyously with his friends and his Pokémon as fans streamed onto the field. He could hear Mr. Goodshow announcing the results over and over again.

Ash was brought up to a podium, and with Pikachu on his shoulder and his Pokémon alongside, he was handed a giant silver and gold trophy with a small flame of Ho-oh burning inside. As Ash raised his (HIS) trophy over his head, he gazed upon his friend's faces, and those of his loyal and powerful Pokémon, wanting to remember this moment forever.

One detail Ash missed was Paul stalking out of the stadium, muttering under his breath with a murderous look on his face. If he had gotten closer, Ash might have become worried because Paul was muttering, "Enjoy this now, oh mighty champion. I will be back and I will destroy you and your pathetic Pokémon in the most permanent way possible."

Author's Notes:

Okay, this is the first chapter of my very first fanfic (a birthday present to myself), so criticisms are encouraged.

Ash finally wins a League!!!

Preview of the Next Chapter: Ash thinks the trials in his life are over for now, since he has finally became a League Champion. What Ash doesn't know is the several people for many reasons are looking for revenge. His new life will be starting soon, even though he doesn't know it yet.

And don't worry, I will update, it may just take me a couple weeks.