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This is written in third person point of view.

This is re-written.

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This is a very different story from Ash Ketchum: Life Adventurer.

This is dark, it deals with depressed thoughts, manipulation. Struggle for love and heart ache.

Healing is the main theme.

It's complicated but I guarantee you will love it.

Ash and Serena were together, gave everything together. What happens when someone unexpected breaks this.

What happened to Serena? How does she fix everything?

Strong adult content, situations, Language and of course lemons.


The machines hum away, processing data at snail pace. The code kept travelling over the screen, a bunch of ones and zero's swirling around, trying to figure out the next greatest theory. Ash Ketchum sat in front of his mainframe, eyes were hazy from lack of focus. He was bored to tears and hated sitting one more day in this chair. He scrubbed his face, begging to focus once again. He straightened up and attempted to concentrate. He failed miserable and was sucked into one of his many day dreams.

He began to dream of when he was 16. Young, fresh and the best at his dream. His mother had sadly just passed away from an illness. He took care of her until her last moments and was grateful she was painless. He held pain and despair for so long he didn't think he would overcome it. Instead Arceus sent him an angel, Serena.

Serena was his girlfriend.

She had stayed in Kanto to help him take care of his ailing mother. She and Delia were great friends and were the two most important people in his life. Caring for someone had its up and downs,the ordeal had taken a toll of their relationship but throughout it all, but the always knew they belonged together.

Ash blinked, his thoughts hazing away from his once happy girlfriend to his bland life now.

He rolled his eyes and allowed himself to drift again.

He thought about his participation in all the leagues. It was difficult to process how he always lost by a bit, training more with his Pokemon to become better.

Battling was his life.

It was his purpose, his strength, his character and identity and without that, he felt he lost himself to the world.

He questioned himself on how his life became so dull, so unbearable. He felt useless and worthless.

He felt as if his purpose on this planet in question.

After Delia's death, Ash's father, Thomas came back into his life. Unknowingly to Ash, Thomas was deceitful and greedy, only seeking to find Ash after his impressive mark at the Kalos league. Yet, Thomas didn't see the success of battling, he saw success in research. Thomas saw the connection of Professor Oak and Ash. How Ash was friends with very influential people, world classed professors who would do anything for Ash. He believed Ash would gain better status as a research professor and bullied in to transition to it. Thomas used Delia's death as leverage while using Ash's weakness of gaining his father's approval. The only person who could see what was being done to Ash was Serena. She pleaded for him to understand but Ash didn't see her way. He was stuck in having Thomas back in this life.

Ash lost her and with that became the downward spiral of his life. He quit the battling industry to pursue his father approved field of research. The only perk recently was that Ash got to do a lot of experiments with Gary, one of his best friends. Deep down, Ash began to resent his life. He was forced to keep Pikachu in his poke ball which put a strain on the duo's relationship. In the end, Pikachu ran away from Ash as the mouse Pokémon could not bear to see the shadow of what his master used to be. This made Ash more closed off. His other Pokémon remained faithful but their battle drive placed them in a kind of depression. He didn't understand why but the same down feeling affected his pokemon and him the same. It had been years since Ash even so much looked at a battle field. He was drawn out of his daydream by Thomas.

"I hope you are not wasting time, Ashton." Thomas said in a deep voice. Ash hated it when he was called that. It wasn't even his name. His father said it gave him a more upscale name in society as a researcher. "Continue on with your work boy, hopefully you can present a new theory to the Board." With that, Thomas left not even waiting for a response from Ash. Ash desperately wanted his father's approval but at what the cost? He stayed quiet as Thomas was the only blood family he had left. He was alone in this world and he was clinging desperately for somewhere to belong.

He focused back on the screen, listening to the dull beeps once more. He wasn't in a particular mood to deal with his father. They had a pretty bad argument a few days ago when Ash for the first time in 8 years expressed going on a journey to try battling again. His father had blown a gasket and reduced himself to insulting poor Ash on how battling was a low life way and he could never have a son who partook in such vile activities. After that, Ash didn't really have the energy once again to speak with him. He just focused on his research which was exactly what Thomas wanted.

Ash unable to handle the dull humming banged his head against the desk loudly while groaning noisily.

"Well, aren't we a bright bowl of sunshine this fine evening." Gary said leaning over Ash, smirking a bit.

Ash smiled for the first time in what he felt was days.

"Hey Gary, where have you been all day?" Ash asked as his childhood friend was missing from the lab whole morning. He always wondered why Gary stuck around Thomas' lab, it wasn't the best and could never compare to what Professor Oak's lab could offer him. Gary always claimed it was the enriched work fields in the back of Viridian Forest that kept him there but in reality Gary stuck around for Ash. He would silently do his credential work in his grandfather's lab and do his petty work with Thomas. Gary and Professor Oak were on a mission. They were working to finding a way to get Ash out of research work and into what he was born to. Be a Pokémon master. They were also working on how to expose Thomas and what he was doing to Ash. It all occurred a year ago when Professor Oak was going through old folders and found a letter from Delia.

Flash back:

"Grandpa, what do you mean by this? Ash is in so much danger. How could this be going on for so long?" Gary said enraged after reading the letter and pelting it across the room. Gary, Tracey and Professor Oak stood in the Professor's living room having the intense discussion.

"I understand that son, but it's not so easy. Exactly what Delia predicted has already happened." Professor Oak voiced in a calm manner.

"What I don't understand is how the letter has been missing for so many years. It was addressed to Ash and Serena so it was meant for them to read after she had passed on. Delia knew Thomas would come for Ash after her death because she would not be there to protect Ash from him. It's so horrible this has come to this but the only person who can stop this is Ash himself. Thomas has already brainwashed the poor lad; we need something to convince Ash to see the light. The only time Ash was strong willed was when he was a Pokémon trainer. I fear if Ash continues as a Pokémon researcher, the depression that would absorb him would be disastrous on himself and on his Pokémon. This is exactly what Thomas wants." Professor Oak said, stressing the last sentence.

Gary and Oak stood there thinking what to do. Gary all of a sudden rushed over to pick up back the letter once more. He scanned it before you could see a lightbulb over his head.

"Grandpa… what if we got someone, not something?" Gary said, looking at Tracey and Professor Oak. They both watching him in confusion.

End of Flashback.

"Oh? I was in the forest, I wanted to see if restoration could be done on certain fossils in certain environments. Boring stuff. However, you and I are going out tonight. Sneak out by 8 and meet me by the Pond." Gary said rapidly.

"Gary, we're 24 years old, I don't need to sneak out." Ash said, watching Gary like he was crazy.

"I know but trust me, it would be best you don't let your father know we're going out, okay? Bring Charizard. " Gary said smoothly before heading back into his own office.

Ash looked on, a bit confused.

Later that night, Gary was in his office typing away. When he was sure Thomas and Ash had left for the day he pulled out a burner phone. He punched in the number, waiting for a person to pick up.

"Hello?"

"Be there for 8, I got Ash to come along with me. This may be our only shot. Are you sure she will be there?" Gary said, sweating a bit. They had one chance and it was all riding on if he were see her. This had to go off effortlessly.

"She will be." The voice responded, exasperated. "She owns the place, Gary. This will work. Don't call me until tonight, okay. We can't risk being found out." With that, the person cut the call.

Gary packed up his files and headed out to meet Ash. This was going to be the beginning of a series of chaotic events.

Gary and Ash arrived in front of a stoop in Viridian City. Ash gave Gary a confused look but followed the researcher without question. Ash was even more confused when Gary insisted he wear a hoodie, sunglasses and a cap with his outfit. Similar to what Gary had on minus the cap. Ash hadn't worn a cap since he was 16 after his last journey, he mostly wore long soft pants and button down tops with lab coats to which he hated with a passion. They took the steps down and were halted by a giant iron-steel door. A small opening slid across and a menacing Machoke 's eyes could be seen. It mumbled something to Gary.

"Miette is a bitch." Gary said calmly. Ash gave Gary a 'what the fuck' look.

The Machoke closed the opening suddenly and opened the door. They were allowed in a dark space. The Machoke gestured for them to walk down the long hallway as it resumed its post by the door while a Delcatty kept it company. They walked slowly until they came across a lift. It took them down several feet into the earth until they came to another pair of steel doors. An automated key pad was released where Gary punched in the code. They then heard the locks begin to unlock.

" Ash." Gary called to get his attention gesturing with his hands. "Welcome to 'The Underground'." The doors had opened up to a giant arena where a Blaziken and a Sceptile were going at it in a heated battle. Music could be heard while a commentator was shouting each move with crowd was going nuts as the Blaziken landed a harsh blaze onto the Sceptile. The scene was packed with trainers, Pokémon were running free, socializing. Waitresses were passing around handing out beverages, dealing with trainers. A butch looking nurse Joy could be seen handling various Pokémon with several Blisseys and Chanseys at her side. You could see in the far ends of the giant room were various booths where participating trainers could be seen discussing various tactics. It was a room filled with chaos and it looked like heaven on earth for Ash.

Gary did a 'follow me' gesture where he led Ash to the front of crowd. They took some seats and silently they began to watch a new match against the same Blaziken but against a Feraligatr this time. Gary smirked a bit, taking a drink from a passing waitress. It was the first time Ash had ever been this close to a Pokémon battle in 5 years. Gary saw the want, the excitement, the passion and the need growing in Ash's eyes. Gary scanned the crowds to see if he saw his accomplice. He saw him on the second floor viewing area. He gave a nod to the man and turned away before Ash could see him looking elsewhere. Brock stood tall, watching his friend. He felt for Ash and wanted his friend to be his true normal self. It was hard seeing Ash, this once happy and vibrant young man wither away to the shell of a person he was. Ash had lost everything once his father came into the picture. He had already lost his mother, then Serena and Pikachu. It was important that Brock, Gary and Professor Oak carry about this plan to perfection. The bright side was all of Ash's friends wanted to help him. They just had no idea what the problem was. It took them 7 years to realise it, thanks to Delia's letter however light finally was shone on the poor boy again.

Brock moved into motion, heading to the giant door on the second floor. The bouncer and his Machoke moved aside to let him in. He was about to carry out phase two of the plan. Notify Serena.

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"Serena! That was rude and you know it. Really, that had to be tonight's password? That was petty and you know it. Now everyone is going to think I'm a bitch" Miette said to her best friend as they were currently in Serena's office. They could see the battle raging on from behind the glass windows. They knew the guys had everything under control. Miette was too busy however tearing Serena a new one over the shitty password she instructed tonight. Serena was busy with some paper work while rolling her eyes at her dramatic best friend.

"It's because you said my Poke puffs tasted like dead meat left in the sun for 5 days, Miette. Kind of bitchy for you to say." Serena said a hint of annoyance. She tried hard on perfecting her poke puffs. "Not all of us could graduate from Sinnoh's Pastry School of Elite Bakers now could we?"

"Um, last time I checked, you owned The Underground and could very well hold your own. I just have a small bakery. I'm humble." Miette pouted.

Serena snorted at that before shaking her head at her friend. They both began to laugh at the entire situation. There was a knock on the door with another Machoke verifying the presence of the person. He was let in.

"Serena, he's here. Front row. East division." Brock said coming in looking older that he should be.

"Okay, Miette, you go and do your part. Ash has no idea who you are, so it won't look suspicious. Let's see if he still got that Ketchum fire. Only then would we know this is going to work." Miette nodded and left the room taking a Machoke as her guard. Serena insisted a Machoke follow Gary, Brock, and Miette throughout the night. They could not take chances when it came to Thomas. Hopefully, Gary was able to evade him long enough.

"Brock, you can head over to the watching chambers. I'll meet you in a minute, I have to check something first." Serena said slowly getting up from her desk, distracted. Brock agreed and left the office. Serena pulled open a secret compartment behind a bookshelf and lead herself into a separate quarter. She saw Delphox and many of her other Pokémon luxuriating in the room, enjoying themselves. They greeted her happily but made no move to go with her. They knew who she was going to check on. She reached the other side of the room before taking a detour to where quieter rooms were for her Pokémon. One of which had just one occupant. She went up to the bed and gently stroked the sleeping Pokémon. The nurse Joy she had on duty exited the room to give her some time with the Pokémon. The machines beeped quietly in the background. Monitoring the Pokémon vitals. She delicately grasped the Pokémon in her arms as she laid down next to it.

"Hang in there, Pikachu. I'll bring him back for you. Thomas will pay for what he did to you. Promise me you will wake up soon. Serena said, embracing the electric mouse. I'll get your Pika-Pi back to you. Just hang in there." She swiped her tears and steeled herself for the next phase. She just hoped she could face Ash again and feel nothing for him. She prayed she could do all of this and not feel anything for him. She convinced herself she no longer loved him for so many years. It was the only reason why she agreed to the plan. She would lend her arena to Brock and Gary to get Ash to battle but that was all she would do to her contribution. She did not love him anymore. She could do this, after all it was about saving a human being and a Pokémon. It was for Pikachu and for Ash to live their life again. For Ash to finally be free. For Pikachu and Ash to finally be reunited. For Ash to be safe again. She wasn't sure how long she could tell herself she didn't love him though. It was a huge fight. But she had to fight it. She had to keep repeating it. It was her new mantra. "I do not love Ash Ketchum." With that, she left the room and headed to the viewing chamber where Brock stood waiting for her.

Miette fought her way through the crowd. She was grateful for Machoke as he prevented various associates from stopping her to chat. She had a mission to fulfil and she was not prepared to fail Serena.

She remembered 7 years ago, Serena arriving at her doorstep in Kalos, looking lost, crying and depressed. She pulled her friend in and started her mission of fixing her. Serena told her everything what transpired between her and Ash. What his father had done and the ultimatum Serena had given Ash. He would not believe Serena about anything when it came to his father and Serena had no choice but to leave. It had been years since Serena could actually interact with a next man, let alone be in a relationship. She came a long way from who she was when she was 15 but Miette knew Serena was just as much of a shell as what Brock claimed Ash to be. She distinctly remembered meeting Ash during his Kalos trip but she had been more interested in her frenemy Serena at the time. Never would she have imagined the whirlwind Serena and Ash would have to endure after that time.

Serena claimed to Miette she didn't love Ash anymore but would grow quiet when Miette would ask her why she built The Underground in Viridian city, so close to Ash's hometown. She was there for her rival turned best friend more than anything but she always knew Serena was in denial when it came to Ash. Miette had to play her part as Ash would be the key to Serena's happiness. She just had to ensure her part of the plan was pulled through. The last battle had just finished and it was time.

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Gary noticed Serena's sexy Kalosian friend enter where the battle ground was. She had Serena's signature Machoke as her body guard and was wearing her alluring sexy outfit. It was short in the right places, accentuating the famous Kalos bred girl's ass. Kalos girls were known for their butts and alluring bodies. Her ass was shaped like a Pecha berry and Gary knew Miette was doing her job of gaining everyone's attention and if she had everyone's attention, she had Ash's as well. She flirted and made her way to the stage. Phase three was in process and Miette made eye contact with Gary, giving the subtlest nod ever. She was given a microphone by a Machop and addressed the crowd.

" Good night everyone! Are you all having a good time at The Underground?" The cheering was loud and wholesome. "That's what I like to hear, we must thank Mistress S for allowing us to take part of this fun in her domain." Miette said as the crowd cheered loudly while looking up at a section. Serena was hidden behind a group of Malamar. She stuck out a hand as the crowd continued to cheer. "Give it up for our Masked Champion tonight. He's quite strong isn't he?" Strong applause could be heard.

"Now, our in-house champion has agreed to do a final battle tonight but only if he gets to draw the lucky opponent. We will pick a number with your seat number on it and whoever is sitting in that space must come up to battle. You can't be in The Underground and not be an avid battler of course." Miette said, tongue in cheek as the crowd laughed at the joke. A Malamar floated down from the chambers and bestowed Miette with a sack. She randomly leafed through some paper slips already knowing the number she was going to call. She pulled out a random piece of paper and read the number in her mind instead

"F1, E1, S16!" Miette shouted as the camera panned down onto the lucky seat winner. It showed Ash. To say he was in shock would be putting it lightly. From the giant T.V screens you could see his shock. Brock could hear a very audible intake of breath from Serena as they sat watching the action on the field take place. This was the first time she saw his face in 7 years. Brock placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder to which she nodded.

Back on the main floor, Gary and Ash were having a passive aggressive conversation.

"Gary, you know I cannot battle anymore." Ash told him in a panic.

"Don't worry Ash, No one knows who you are here. You know you can battle, just give it a chance. For old times' sake. It may be good for you and your Pokémon."

"But I'm terrible at it,"

"No Ash, that's your father's concept." Gary stated boldly, his last fuck flying out the window, actually his last fuck flew out the window when he read Delia's letter. He no longer cared. He had to get Ash to battle or the plan would never begin. Ash had to have his mind revamped back too normal. Remove the brainwashing of what sin was to Ash. "Do it, you know your Pokémon want to battle. Go Ash, enjoy." With that, Gary pulled Ash up and dragged him into the arena where Miette stood.

"Nice, fresh meat everyone." Miette said into the microphone, looking Ash up and down. "Let's see if you can hold it against the In-house champion." No one noticed Miette had not asked Ash for his name.

"Shall we begin?" Miette asked both Ash and the champion. The champion nodded eagerly while Ash looked nervous but nodded anyway. Miette sashayed her way off the battlefield and began to head up to where Serena was. The referee took over from there.

"Phase 4 is in action. This is our make or break." Miette said after entering the chambers. She noticed Serena fighting herself in the corner. She took a seat next to Serena.

"Are you okay?" Miette said, trying to give her encouraging words. "You can face him, Serena. It's got to be you. You are the checkmate." Brock was nodding along.

"I know. It's just extremely difficult. Not seeing him was easy, but seeing him now…" Serena said. Miette understood. She made Serena look at her. She focused her eyes and shook her head. "You got this, Serena. We just have to get the battle over with." Miette said. Serena saw the conviction. She steeled herself and her face transformed back to the hard edge she needed.

She focused back on the large screen and saw her hired Champion throw his Poke ball. It was a very aggressive Aggron. It looked well trained and very experienced. This was it. Everyone waited with baited breath.

This would make Ash or break him.

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Ash stood in the trainer box, confused. His heart was screaming with joy at the chance of battling but his brain kept fighting him. He kept saying this was wrong but yet he felt like it was so right. He was in emotional turmoil. Gary stood behind him. Watching. Waiting.

"Come on, Ash! Choose your Pokémon." Ash didn't know if it was instinct, luck or subconsciously but he threw a poke ball into the air. It released a huge, giant lizard Pokémon. Charizard plopped down onto the field silently. It took a full moment before it realized it was in a real battle. An actual battle. It was unsure as it felt its master uncertainty towards the proceedings. Charizard was very depressed for the past 7 years. It was unconfident as its personality reflected the feelings of its own master. It didn't know it was supposed to battle.

This was going to be an interesting battle.

"Aggron! Let's go! Use double edge attack!"

Swiftly the Aggron attacked, hitting Charizard instantly as Ash didn't react to the time at all. Serena and Miette reacted in horror as Charizard flew back into the air. It still had the unsure look to its face.

"Charizard! Are you okay? "Ash called, his reaction time still slow. His brain and heart were in one of the biggest battles against each other. There was a battle outside as well as inside. Ash needed to snap out of this. Gary looked on worried. He knew there was a chance this might happen but he honestly thought Ash would have at least been able to react.

"Aggron, Metal claw!" The steel Pokémon aggressively went charging to Charizard. The fire Pokémon didn't have time to dodge and the metal claw met its mark, taking brutal damage.

"Char- Charizard! Flame thrower!" Ash commanded but it was fickle. No force behind it. Charizard did as it was instructed but it was a thin flame, no power behind it. It flames barely licked at Aggron.

"What is this? A joke? AGGRON USE IRON DEFENSE, REPEATEDLY.!" Aggron came charging heatedly as it proceeded to bash Charizard with its iron body. The giant lizard took multiple attacks, taking a tonne of damage.

Serena, Miette and Brock could only look helplessly on as Ash was still frozen.

'I have to think about something. Why is my brain not working? Charizard needs my strength. I have to fight for Charizard.' Ash thought.

"Ash, YOU DO SOMETHING! FIGHT YOURSELF, MAN!" Gary could be heard shouting to Ash.

Ash heard him and a million things happened in an instance. He honestly felt his heart and mind go blank. As if it had all stopped. He saw Charizard and Charizard saw him. In that moment, it was only them. It was blue and hazy but it was only them.

"Aggron! Let's finish this joke! Rock smash!" The Aggron released a giant uproar of stones and rocks, hurling it towards the lizard at last. A giant dust cloud formed around it while you could hear Ash saying Charizard's name in panic. Silence had taken over the stadium.

As the dust cleared, it could be seen that the rocks completely covered Charizard. Ash was on his knees as if in pain. As the referee was about to call out Charizard a loud 'No' could be heard throughout the quieted arena. Along with Ash's protest was a loud, furious, howl. It was so loud the entire arena shook. With all the energy it could muster Charizard flew out of the rocks it was buried in and revealed itself. It was different, the eyes were glowing a strange golden brown. Serena stood up and followed over to where the railings were to see the battle from on top, shocked at what was being displayed. Charizard, with fiery passion released a terrifying flamethrower scaring most of the patrons. It showed truly how much power the fire Pokémon was capable of.

In a room in the back of The Underground, Nurse Joy noticed electric sparks coming out of Pikachu. She noticed the Pokémon looked uneasy and was seen fighting something in its mind. Pikachu began to say its name repeatedly. While this was going on the machines began to beep rapidly.

"What's going on?" Nurse Joy said, worried as the lights began to dim and bright again.

Gary was watching Ash; he saw Ash stand up but his stance was different, it was completely different from a few minutes ago. Gary was actually afraid especially after the lights began to dim come back on. Serena was worried as well. She had no idea what was going on. She focused her vision on Ash. Even from so far she saw his eyes were different. Something was building inside him.

"That's enough!" Ash roared "I WILL NOT LET YOU HUMILIATE MY CHARIZARED AND I ANY MORE!"

"Charizard! Let's show this Moran who he's dealing with."

"Charizard! Fly into the air, NOW!" Ash commanded, Charizard flew high into the air.

"It's you and I, now!"

"Use Flamethrower!"

One of the most lethal flamethrowers Brock has ever seen was unleashed from Charizard. Aggron didn't have a chance to dodge as the speed of the flame thrower struck its target.

The crowd roared in applause after that sudden change. Gary stood immobilised, shock. He could not believe the plan was working. He had his doubts but Ash was here and he had done a complete spin. He watched as Ash commanded his attack again.

Back in the room, A worried nurse Joy was frantically trying to keep a troubled Pikachu under control. The Pokémon was still sleeping but it was clearly having a fit of some sorts. Pikachu knew it was asleep, it was dark and cold. He knew he was not in reality. He felt warmth for the first time since he arrived in this place in his mind. Pikachu was in the dark but he kept running to the light. For the first time the light was not running away from him. It was staying in place. Pikachu ran as hard as his body could push. He needed to get out of here and he felt a familiar bond returning. He felt the power. He felt hope.

Outside where Pikachu's body rested, Nurse Joy began to see thick streams of electricity coming out of the mouse's electric sockets. Her eyes grew wide as she saw a Pichu like electric form above the mouse. It convulsed over the mouse before being absorbed into Pikachu. With that, Pikachu released a loud howl of its name. In that moment Delphox rushed into the room to grab nurse Joy. Delphox understood what was about to happen and had to get the Nurse human out. With seconds to spare the entire room was absorbed in a thick sea of pure, uncontrollable electric energy. Pikachu could still be heard screaming its name. enduring the recharge.

"Oh dear Arcues, help us." Nurse Joy prayed as she saw the room getting destroyed by the magnitude of power.

Simultaneously while Pikachu was being restored, Ash was battling his heart away. His heart had overcome his logic. This was the best he had ever felt in so many years. He wanted to finish this. the Champion taunted Ash one last time. This seemed to set off something in Ash. A heat, a fire something so powerful he could not bear it. He searched for Charizard, their eyes aligning and their hearts as well, allowing the Pokémon to feel his spirit and will.

"Charizard! Let's finish this now! INFERNO!"

Charizard delved into the deepest of its being and unleashed the most powerful attack to ever leave its body. The fire travelled like a dragon, seeking its pray no matter where it dodged. The attack landed on Aggron setting a blaze on to the Pokémon. A giant amber like smoke erupted over the entire field. It over casted the entire floor, blocking out everyone. Serena, Miette and Brock gasped in shock at the devastating attack they just witnessed, never believing for a second that that was how powerful Charizard and Ash were. The smoke had cleared slowly. It revealed Aggron among a pile of rubble, dizzy eyes, clearly unable to battle.

The arena stood back in shock, the Champion was in shock. Gary stood back in shock, eyes wide after blocking from all the smoke. Brock was stunned to his core. He didn't even notice Serena giving Miette a look. Both stunned where they could not say anything.

Ash was in shock. He couldn't believe it. After his first battle in what was almost 8 years he had won. Charizard flew into his Trainer's body before letting out a loud cheerful howl. The same time the entire arena released a tremendously, loud applause. Gary came running towards them as he leapt into the giant hug. The crowd continued to cheer until the referee declared Ash the winner. Ash was so happy that he felt he could do anything. He felt a strong pain in his chest though. He wasn't sure what was going on but he felt like he was being shocked from the inside out. Before he could say anything 4 Malamar came around them. They let them know someone was coming to see Ash and Gary. Gary looked calm and relaxed. Ash was worrying about the time as he didn't want to arrive back before his father got wind of him leaving. He didn't think he could bear facing that wrath. When he tried to express this to Gary, he assured him he didn't need to worry about that. As they waited they saw Miette approaching them.

The Mask Champion recalled his Pokémon and exited the arena. He removed his mask and smiled as he saw a hint of Ash once more. He headed up to the changing rooms where he was greeted by a kind face. The night was not over. They still had work to do. He just hoped all of their effort would not go in vain. Before he could do anything he heard an explosion near Serena's living quarters. He looked at his companion and they bolted to where the explosion came from.

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