PRE-FINALS

Hey guys…. This is my first fanfic….. So if it offends you, I am extremely sorry. This story is well one of my dreams I saw and oh! Yes this is just not only about ash, misty, Brock, Pokémon battle, championship etc. but I've added a new character. He is a Pokémon trainer similar to ash but from Kalos. And yeah most important –"THIS STORY OCCURS IN INDIANA REGION (i.e. the region where all champions and the trainers that performed well in other leagues are eligible to participate)" So guys and girls get ready for Chapter 1! I know this is a bit … you know not exciting….but just read the next chapers.

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"What a powerful flamethrower…." Commented Brock

"Yeah, Ash sure has became strong!" said Misty

"And Tobias's Latios have been defeated by Ash's charizard, after a fabulous battle finally Ash Ketchum has managed to enter the finals" announced the commentator.

The whole stadium silenced as they watched the legendary go down and the great trainer knell to his grounds. He had a similar feeling when he had battled Cynthia in Sinnoh Finals and lost to her furious Garchomp. But this time it was a bit different… Cynthia was a total badass champion and Ash was…..well just a Pokémon trainer he had underestimated too much.

"It's fine Tobias…" Ash whispered as he overcame the joy of winning and finally managed to see his broken opponent.

"Very well Ash…. You defeat me…finally…" Ash saw his opponent get back and walk out of the stadium with the same calm expression he always had. Ash tried to stop him but it was a waste of effort.

"KETCH-UM…..KETCH-UM…." The crowd rythemed as they saw his picture advance to Final screen. "Ash is advancing to pre-finals to fight one and only LANCE! If he manages to beat him then he will proceed to battle with the most impressive trainer in this competition- "THE HOODY" announced the referee

Hoody was the nickname he got. No one knew anything bout him. He wore a Navy blue jacket with a hoody and black sunglasses along with a Kalos cap, blue jeans and a grey backpack. He had been defeating all trainers mercilessly.

"Well done ash! Finally defeated your strongest rival…" congratulated Misty. Ash blushed a little and then said "Yeah, Mist…..well…." they smiled to each other.

"Ashy Boy" he heard a familiar voice, it was….. Gary. "I hate to say but…. You did good….", "What! Gary praising me?!",

"Whatever Ashy, see you in the finals".

Somewhere in stadium sat his next opponent watching how much Ash fought.

"You have grown up since I saw you in Kanto… It would be a nice battle tomorrow. It's time…." He whispered to himself.

The Hooded trainer saw the winner rejoice and celebrate.

"Just like the old times….huh" "haven't changed a bit" "hope you win the pre-finals". He got off his seat and walked out of the stadium. He knew what would be the results of the Pre-finals. "It's sure is gonna be fun." He walked as he whispered these words to him.

- Back at the Hotel-

"Ring!Ring!"

"Pick it up! Ash"

"Fine Mist…."

"Hello…. Mr. Ketchum?"

"Yeah…who is this"

"I am Karen from Indiana league…and you and your collogues are invited to special party tonight at 8:00pm"

"Yeah sure… I will….."

"Thanks sir! We'll send you a car…." The lady hung up the phone.

"What's it Ash?"asked Brock, "

"We have been invited to the party tonight"

"Whhhhhhhaaaaattttttt!"Exclaimed Misty. "Now I can meet Asland Mari"

"Who is that" questioned Ash.

"What?you don't know who Asland is!"

"He is …" Brock interfered –"He is an arrogant film star."

"Not arrogant!" argued Misty.

"Whatever, Brock, Misty let's get ready."

"Come on Misty…. The car is here…",

"Yeah… I'll be there just a couple of minutes",

"Girls...ash…Girls…you should learn to wait." Brock explained in a low tone.

"Yeah…there let's go guys…I am ready…",

"Finally".

Ash saw Misty as she came out of her room and closed the door. She wore a yellow long frock, let her hair open and first in a lifetime combed them. She looked just like the most beautiful girl he'd ever see.

"So… how am I looking?"Asked Misty.

"Huhhhh….Well….Myst…" he just can't stop looking at her. He replied hiding his blush on his face "Just like….well….um….Cinderella".

"Cinderella? You are so childish...Ash" blushed Misty.

"Guys let's go!" shouted Brock.

"Hmm..Yeah….let's…" "Yeah….let's go."

-AT THE PARTY-

The Trio entered the Part hall. It was the best place to hangout. The lights lit it up. Seemed like a group of hundred Pikachus thunder bolted at the same time. Spectacular Pub. Best the trio had ever seen. It had a bunch of pool tables, an Ariodosman symbol followed by that of Zubatman. Next there was the serving table with people gathered to enjoy. Then they saw a trophy that belonged to Indiana League.

"Here comes the superstar trainer Ash Ketchum with his friends" shouted a lady from a corner. Everyone clapped as the trio entered the hall. It felt like after all this time….so many regions he would get the respect he deserved. People paved a way for them to enter the hall. After some clapping and appreciation, everyone joined back their own conversation.

A beautiful lady approached them "Mr. Ketchum…. You look pretty old for a 19 year old."

"Yeah…well you must be…."

"Karen!" she interfered "I called you"

"Well… would you like to dance with me?"

"Yeah sure."

"What! Ash I thought you" Misty tried to approach him but he didn't pay any attention.

"He must be a fool to ignore a beautiful lady like you",

"Huh?"Misty saw a man almost of her age with a hood and sunglasses."

"You are….Hoody, aren't you?"Misty questioned.

"Yes I am" Hoody replied. "Would you dance with me?"asked Hoody.

"Um…fine" agreed Misty.

"Who are you?"

"Hoody"

"Not that…you…your real name and um…."

"You know me…Misty"

"How do you know my name?" Hoody took off his hood and sunglasses. Misty can't believe what she just saw. It was an old friend….. forgotten by time.

"You! But how?"

"Trust me you don't wanna know" Both saw each other in eyes and then were about to kiss.

"Hey Misty…." Both Hoody and Misty heard Ash calling out for her. Hoody put on his disguise. Ash reached them pushed both aside. Hoody could see anger in Ash's eyes.

"What's wrong with you Ash?" taunted Hoody.

"How dare you kiss her?"

"I Didn't."

"Shut up…"

"You want to fight me?"

"Yeah I'll show you your place."

"Let's see."

"Let's do it Pikachu…."

"Pika Pika"

"A Pikachu huh?"

"Fine… let's do it…Dragonair… I choose you…"

Dragonair appeared out of a white light. It looked extraordinary. Both elegant and fierce.

The crowd gathered. Some cheered Hoody while few supported Ketchum.

"We don't fear dragons…. Pikachu use volt tackle"

A Yellow energy surrounded Pikachu as it ran towards the dragon Pokemon.

"Pika Pika Pika Pika chuuuuuuuuuuu….."

"Yeah! A direct hit!" rejoiced Ash.

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Hope you liked it. I know it was a bit dramatic…. Please read the next chapters. But trust me next one is really good and after all there are pre-finals with Lance and also the final and a surprise