Chapter 1: The Kalos League Begins
(Lumiose City)
Held once a year in each Poke'mon regain, there is a special competition called the Poke'mon League. Trainers must travel around the regain and win a gym badge at eight different Poke'mon gyms located all across the regain in order to compete. And despite Ash Ketchum being occupied with preparing Smash City with the Mario Brothers, Ash was still able to acquire his eight gym badge in the Kalos regain just in time for the Kalos Poke'mon League. Ash, Pikachu, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie arrived at the Kalos League stadium.
Ash- There it is! Kalos League, here we come!
Pikachu- PIKA!
Clemont- You sure seemed pumped, Ash!
Ash- Well, I feel well rested after Mario invited me to Pi'illo Island. Mario invited all of me and the other members of his team to help relax for a be after all the work we did making preparations for when Tabuu attacks again. And that vacation was just what we needed. (Chuckles) But my favorite part of that vacation was what Ty and Shantae did! I'll bet Shantae shaved her fur by now!
Bonnie- But anyway, after what you've gone through, I'll bet the Kalos League will be a piece of cake. You joined the Super Mario Brothers' team, helped defeat the wicked god, Tabuu, and you and Pit went head to head against Satan the Devil himself.
Serena- Ash still shouldn't get over confident. But we're all still rooting for you!
Ash- Thanks.
Mysterious voice- Hey Ash, are you forgetting someone?
Ash- I know that voice…
When Ash turned around, he was very surprised to see Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Link, Kirby, Sonic, Ty, Pit, and Shantae. However, Pit was wearing what looked like a hood to try and cover his face. Ash and Pikachu ran up to them.
Ash- Guys?! What are you all doing here?
Pikachu- Pikachu!
Mario- Pit told us about this Poke'mon League and that you were competing in it. So we all decided to attend and cheer you on.
Pit- Uh…Hey Ash…Dawn isn't with you again…is she…?
Ash- Dawn went back to Sinnoh after you and I dealt with Satan.
Pit took off the hood.
Pit- That's a relief! Guess I won't be needing this then.
Bonnie then walks up to Shantae.
Bonnie- Excuse me, Shantae, but Ash said something about you shaving your fur back on Pi'illo Island. What did he mean by that?
Shantae- Do me a favor and never ask me that again, please.
Bonnie- Ok…then I have another question for you…
Then Bonnie began to kneel in front of Shantae.
Bonnie- Will you please take care of my brother?
Clemont- Bonnie, I've told you to stop this a million times!
Then the mechanical arm in Clemont's backpack grabs Bonnie and Clemont runs into the distance.
Sonic- That's pretty fast for a human.
Ty- I'm more interested in that tech he has, mate. I'll bet Clemont and I got a lot in common.
Shantae- A tech geek like you…probably…
Kirby- Any places to eat? I'm starving!
Donkey Kong- Kirby, you already ate a bunch of my bananas before we got here.
Link- Don't bother, DK. Kirby's mouth is literally a black hole, so he's always hungry.
(Just outside the Poke'mon stadium)
There were many Poke'mon Trainers and their Poke'mon walking around the area. There were also a couple of stores ready to sell merchandise, but there was this one woman who was both a news reporter and a member of the Kalos Elite Four, standing by the stadium's main entrance. Her camera crew were very familiar people in disguise. Jessie, James, and Meowth who was sharing a costume with Jessie's Wobbuffet to look like one tall person.
Malva- The entire city of Lumiose is celebrating the Kalos League. The city is bursting with excitement. And the fans are eagerly awaiting for it to begin! I'm Malva and I'll be covering the Kalos League and all of its excitement! I think this will be a great opportunity to interview a Poke'mon Trainer competing in the tournament!
After Malva went to spot trainer to interview, Jessie, James, and Meowth were taking five.
Meowth- Remind me not to be on a TV crew again…
Jessie- Now, now! This will be a golden opportunity to steal some great Poke'mon!
James- Right now, there are more than I can count.
Jessie- In the meantime, let's earn us a little cash!
James- A great way to get food and Poke'mon!
Meowth tried to walk a bit, or so we thought, until what Meowth was sitting on almost stumbled over. Meowth opened part of his costume, revealing he was sitting on Wobbuffet.
Meowth- Hey, keep it steady down there!
Wobbuffet (whispers)- Wobbuffet…
(At the main entrance of the stadium)
Mario, Ash, and the rest of the group arrived in front of the stadium, but surprisingly, Bonnie was riding on Yoshi.
Clemont- Bonnie, you shouldn't jump on Yoshi like that without his permission!
Yoshi- Yoshi no mind. Yoshi happy carry anyone on back…maybe except DK…
Donkey Kong- Hey! I'm not that heavy, Yoshi!
Kirby- This sure is one big stadium for a Poke'mon tournament.
Mario- Believe me, I've seen Poke'mon battles before and they need all the room they can get.
Luigi- And besides, people from all over are coming to watch, including us.
Serena- Ash's battles of all battles takes place here.
Ash- Yeah, and there will be lots of strong trainers with all kinds of powerful Poke'mon! I'm excited just thinking about it!
Then Ash saw Malva running up to him.
Malva- Excuse me! Are you competing in the Kalos League?
Ash- Yes.
Malva pointed her microphone at Ash.
Malva- Will you let me interview you?
Ash- You want to interview me?
Mario put his hand on Ash's shoulder that Pikachu wasn't sitting on.
Mario- Sound good to me, Ash.
Malva- Oh my gosh! You're…the SUPER MARIO BROTHERS! Wow! I'm so surprised! May I ask what brings you to the Kalos League?
Mario- We're just here to cheer our friend, Ash, on in this tournament. Since Ash is a friend and a member of my team, we all decided to come and support him.
Luigi- It seems our reputation keeps proceeding us yet again…
Malva- Well everyone praises you all like heroes after defeating Tabuu and saving our world from total obliteration. May I also interview you and the rest of you team after Ash?
Jessie, James, and Meowth quickly huddled together and began whispering to each other in private.
Jessie- Shit! She found the twerps!
James- And to make matters even worst, the Super Mario Brothers and the rest of their group are here as well!
Meowth- Just our damn luck!
Malva- Excuse me, but can we get the camera rolling?
(At the opening ceremony inside the stadium lobby)
There were tables spread out all over the place with many different food laid out. And many of the Poke'mon Trainers competing were also there.
Kirby- Finally! Some food!
Kirby was about to use his inhale, but Sonic grabbed him from behind and kept his mouth shut.
Sonic- Kirby, I don't think using your inhale is such a good idea! You might swallow more than just the food!
Then Ash looked over and saw in the distance a small boy about his age with short green hair. Turns out, he's a friend of Ash named Sawyer. But before Ash could say anything, two other kids that Ash knew appeared behind him and one of them patted Ash on the back. One was a really big guy named Tierno and the other was a shorter red haired boy with a camera named Trevor.
Tierno- Hey Ash! Good to see yah!
Trever- Nice to see you, Ash!
Link- Friends of yours?
Ash- Right. This is Tierno and Trever. I met them during my travels through the Kalos regain. Tierno, Trever, let me introduce you to…
Trever- We already know! The Super Mario Brothers' Team! And I can't believe you're a part of it!
Ash- Well, it's not all fun and games, really. It took us weeks to ready our new base of operation called Smash City after we barely managed to drive Tabuu back into Subspace six months ago.
Tierno- Still, you're in a group of legendary heroes and that makes me so jealous, but it's still awesome to know someone who knows the Super Mario Brothers.
Serena- So where's Shauna?
Trever- She says she's coming later.
Ash- So are you guys competing too?
Tierno- Sure am! I'm gonna win the whole tournament!
Trever- Oh yeah! That's what you think!
Luigi- Gee! Are all Poke'mon Trainers this competitive?
Ash- More or less.
Pikachu- Pikachu.
Then Ash saw another person he met on his travels before. A trainer with dark hair, a white scarf, and a dark colored jacket. This man's name was Alain. When Ash saw him, he had a concerned look on his face.