Ash Ketchum is a Pokemon Trainer who wants to be the very best.

He has been in the Pokemon League for every region. He's won a few, like when Charizard finally respected Ash in the Kanto League, or in Hoenn, when Meowth in Boots was this close to beating Pikachu. In Sinnoh, however, when he lost, somebody was watching him...

Red was looking at the brightly lit television in his living room. Sinnoh News was what he usually watched this late at night. He then saw Ash Ketchum. He saw Ash's Pikachu use an astounding Iron Tail and Volt Tackle at the same time! 'How amazing,' Red thought.

Pikachu took out a Latios, but due to being exhausted from the battle, fainted in the proccess. Ash lost the Sinnoh League, but scored the Top 4, one of the best ranks. Red's lips went up from ear to ear. He was impressed, and this was quite rare.

He had seen Ash on the news many times, like his triumphs on Team Rocket or his amazing feats at a contest or a league. He wanted to see what all the trainers were doing, and how successful they were, but Ash was always the apple of his eyes. Red knew Ash was going to be a challenge for him. Red wanted to battle Ash. He turned off the T.V., and then strolled off to sleep.

"Bye, bye!" Ash said. He was temporarily leaving his friends, Iris and Cilan, to go back to Kanto for a few months. 'I'll miss those two for sure,' Ash thought. As much as he missed his two best friends, Ash was also eager to see the Professor. Gary. His mom.

"Pikachu, are you ready to see some old friends?" Ash asked Pikachu. Pikachu jumped on Ash's shoulder and cheered with excitement. "Pika, Pikapi!"

Ash was ready, and so was his beloved Pikachu. Soon, Ash would be in Kanto, so he decided to battle a few trainers who were also on. Ash didn't want to just spend time lying around.

Just in a few hours, Ash was back in Kanto. He was right by Pallet Town, too! As he departed the plane, he ran with excitement. Ash went to his house and knocked on the door enthusiastically. "Mom!" Ash cried. Delia Ketchum smiled. "Ash!" She exclaimed, excitedly. Ash and Delia shared a hug, and Mr. Mime joined in, too!

After a quick lunch break, Ash told his dear mother about all the adventures he had in Unova. He was beat by Cameron though, but Ash is planning on challenging the Unova League to a rematch anyway. Delia patted her son's head. "A Ketchum never gives up!" She encouraged. This made Ash smile.

Then the phone rang, it was Professor Oak. "What's up, Oak?" Ash greeted. "Pika pika!" Pikachu exclaimed, also greeting Prof. Oak. Professor Oak was happy to see Ash. "So, Ash. Have you heard?" Oak asked. Ash was confused. "Heard about what..?" He asked.

"The guy!"

"The guy?"

"The guy who's challenging you to a battle!"

"Where?"

"In the park! He says he wants you to battle him tomorrow."

Ash was excited. He thought that this "guy" would be a bit more of a challenge to him. He looked at Pikachu, smiling. "You ready for a tough battle, buddy?" He asked. Pikachu gave a salute. "Chaaaa!" was his cheer.