Ash was on his way home after losing yet another Pokemon League when he and Pikachu noticed something in the distance. What they noticed were several news people and someone Ash recognized as Agatha of the Elite Four, who Ash had once had a battle with.
"So you're going to have one final battle as one of the Elite Four before retiring," asked a reporter.
"That's what I intend to do," answered Agatha who then noticed Ash nearby, "I remember you, you're Ash correct," and Ash stepped forward.
"Yeah," answered Ash, "It's good to see you again Agatha." "Are you really retiring from the Elite Four?"
"Yes," answered Agatha, "And my replacement will be Bushra who uses Grass Types." "But first, I want one more battle and I have just decided to have it with you, is that alright?"
"Sure," answered Ash," I've kind of wanted a rematch with you anyway." "And I'm a lot stronger too."
"Good," said Agatha, "But first, I suggest you go to the nearby Pokemon Center and form a team of six Pokemon that you think can handle my six best Ghost Types," and Ash then went to the Pokemon Center to talk to Professor Oak to arrange a team.
"Hi there Ash," said Prof Oak as soon as Ash contacted him, "What do you need?"
"I'm about to battle Agatha of the Elite Four before she retires," answered Ash, "And I would like to form the team of Pikachu, Boldore, Quilava, Noivern, Corphish and Torterra."
"So my old friend, Agatha, is finally retiring," said Professor Oak, "I'll get you the Pokemon you need right away," and Professor Oak gave Ash the necessary Pokemon, "Good luck with the battle Ash."
"Thanks Professor," thanked Ash, "Also the battle will be on television because there are cameras and news people there."
"Then I'll be watching with your mom and Tracy," said Professor Oak and the communication was turned off.
After returning to Agatha and the news people, Ash started his battle with Agatha.
"Corphish, I choose you," said Ash and Corphish was sent out.
Go Mismagius," said Agatha and a Mismagius was sent out, "You can have the first attack Ash," said Agatha.
"Thanks Agatha," thanked Ash, "Now Corphish use Bubblebeam," and Corphish used the selected attack which gave a bit of damage to Mismagius.
"Use Magical Leaf," said Agatha and Mismagius used the chosen move which gave Corphish a bunch of super effective damage.
"Use Crabhammer," said Ash and Corphish started to use Crabhammer.
"Phantom Force," said Agatha and Mismagius used Phantom Force which made it dodge Crabhammer and then give damage to Corphish.
"You can do it Corphish, use Crabhammer," said Ash and Corphish used another Crabhammer which gave a bunch of damage to Mismagius.
"Use Shadow Ball," said Agatha and Mismagius used the move of choice which gave damage to Corphish who was then knocked down while getting its special defense lowered.
"Get up Corphish," said Ash and Corphish got up, evolved into Crawdaunt and then used its newly learned Night Slash which gave tons of super effective damage to Mismagius.
"Magical Leaf again," said Agatha and Mismagius used another Magical Leaf which, despite Shadow Ball, gave less damage to Crawdaunt because of evolution.
"Night Slash," said Ash and Crawdaunt used another Night Slash which knocked out Mismagius.
"You have a strong bond with Crawdaunt Ash," said Agatha as she returned Mismagius, "I believe it was that kind of bond that allowed you to stop Team Magma and Team Aqua."
"How did you know that," asked Ash.
"I know a few things," said Agatha, "Go Aegislash," and an Aegislash was sent out. "Use Sacred Sword," and Aegislash used the chosen attack which knocked out Crawdaunt.
"You were great Crawdaunt now take a good rest," said Ash as he returned Crawdaunt, "Quilava, I choose you," and Quilava was sent out. "Use Eruption," and Quilava used the selected move which gave tons of super effective damage to Aegislash.
"Head Smash," said Agatha and Aegislash used the decided attack which gave a bunch of super effective damage to Quilava while also damaging Aegislash.
"Use Inferno," said Ash and Quilava used the move that was chosen which made Aegislash take tons of damage and get burned.
"Use Shadow Claw," said Agatha and Aegislash used Shadow Claw which gave tons of damage to Quilava but then Aegislash took damage from the burn and was knocked out.
"Go Sableye," said Agatha and a Sableye was sent out.
"Use Flame Charge," said Ash and Quilava used the selected attack which gave some damage to Sableye and raised Quilava's speed.
"Use Punishment," said Agatha and because of Quilava's increase in speed, Quilava took enough damage to get knocked out.
"You did well Quilava now rest well," said Ash as he returned Quilava, "Torterra, I choose you," and Torterra was sent out. "Use Energy Ball," and Torterra used the decided attack which inflicted damage on Sableye whose special defense fell.
"Shadow Claw," said Agatha and Sableye used Shadow Claw which inflicted a bit of damage on Torterra.
"Energy Ball again," said Ash and Torterra used another Energy Ball which gave Sableye more damage than the last one because of the lowered special defense which got lowered again.
"Try Shadow Ball," said Agatha and Sableye used the chosen move which gave some damage to Torterra whose special defense fell.
"Now use Leaf Storm," said Ash and Torterra used the selected attack which gave Sableye a huge amount of damage because of the two Energy Balls and Sableye got knocked out.
"Amazing power Ash," said Agatha, "I think I'm starting to see what Azelf saw in you when you ended Team Galactic."
"You know that too," asked Ash.
"I have my sources," answered Agatha, "Go Drifblim," and a Drifblim was sent out. "Use Acrobatics," and Drifblim used the selected move which gave Torterra some super effective damage.
"Use Crunch," said Ash and Torterra used the move of choice which gave some super effective damage to Drifblim whose defense fell.
"Acrobatics again," said Agatha and Drifblim used another Acrobatics which gave more damage to Torterra.
"Use Crunch," said Ash and Torterra used another Crunch which gave more damage to Drifblim than the last one because of the lowered defense.
"Explosion," said Agatha and Drifblim used the decided move which knocked itself out and then knocked out Torterra who took so much damage from the attack.
"Boldore, I choose you," said Ash and Boldore was sent out.
"Go Cofigrigus," said Agitha and Cofigrigus was sent out..
"Use Flash Cannon," said Ash and Boldore used the attack of choice which gave some damage to Cofigrigus whose special defense fell.
"Will-O-Wisp," said Agatha and Cofagrigus used the move of choice which burned Boldore.
"Use Power Gem," said Ash and Boldore used the attack of choice which gave Cofagrigus so much damage because of the lowered special defense.
"Use Ominous Wind," said Agatha and Cofagrigus used the decided move which gave Boldore some damage and then raised all of Cofagrigus' stats.
"Rock Blast," said Ash and Boldore used Rock Blast which gave Cofagrigus some more damage.
"Now use Hex," said Agatha and Cofagrigus used Hex which gave so much damage to Boldore, because of Will-O-Wisp and Ominous Wind, and Boldore was knocked out.
"You didn't do bad," said Agatha while Ash was returning Boldore, "You've clearly raised your Pokemon so well which could be the reason that you ruined Team Plasma's plan.
"What," said Ash who was surprised that Agatha also knew what happened to Team Plasma.
"Well these things aren't secret from the world you know," said Agatha.
"I guess you're right," said Ash, "Noivern, I choose you," and Noivern was sent out. "Use Supersonic," and Noivern used the move that was chosen which confused Cofagrigus.
"Try to use Ominous Wind," said Agatha but Cofagrigus couldn't attack.
"Dragon Claw Noivern," said Ash and Noivern started to use Dragon Claw.
"Use Destiny Bond," said Agatha and Cofagrigus managed to use the move of choice which made Noivern get knocked out after he knocked out Cofagrigus with Dragon Claw.
"Noivern was brave and reckless," said Agatha as she and Ash both returned their Pokemon," I guess that type of stuff was what it took to stop Team Flare."
"How do you know that I helped stop all of those organizations," asked Ash.
"It's a long story," answered Agatha, "But I'll tell you someday, go Gengar," and the Gengar Ash battled before appeared.
"You're up buddy," said Ash to Pikachu and Pikachu went to the battlefield, "Use Electro Ball," and Pikachu started to use Electro Ball.
"Use Shadow Ball," said Agatha and Gengar used Shadow Ball which crashed into Electro Ball and made an explosion.
"Thunderbolt," said Ash and Pikachu used the attack that was decided which caused some damage to Gengar who got paralyzed.
"Hypnosis," said Agatha but the paralysis stopped Genger from using Hypnosis.
"Use Iron Tail," said Ash and Pikachu used the move of choice which damaged Gengar more.
"Try Shadow Ball," said Agatha and Gengar used the move that was decided which damaged Pikachu whose special defense fell.
"Electro Ball," said Ash and Pikachu used another Electro Ball which gave a bunch of damage to Gengar who was much slower than Pikachu because of the paralysis.
"Try Hypnosis again," said Agatha and Gengar managed to put Pikachu to sleep by using Hypnosis.
"Get up Pikachu," said Ash but Pikachu wouldn't wake up.
"Now Dream Eater," said Agatha and Gengar used the selected attack which damaged Pikachu who was sleeping and healed Gengar.
"Hurry Pikachu, wake up," said Ash but Pikachu still wouldn't wake up.
"Dream Eater again," said Agatha but this time, the paralysis stopped Gengar and Pikachu then woke up.
"Alright Pikachu," said Ash, "Now use Iron Tail," and Pikachu started to use Iron Tail.
"Finish this with Shadow Claw," said Agatha and after getting damaged by Iron Tail, Gengar used Shadow Claw which knocked out Pikachu and made Agatha win the battle.
"That was an excellent battle Ash," said Agatha, "It was worthy of being my final battle before I retire."
"It was good to battle you again Agatha," said Ash, "I just wish I could have won."
"I'm sure you'll be great someday," said Agatha, "After all you stopped Team Magma, Team Aqua, Team Galactic, Team Plasma and Team Flare."
"I only helped defeat all of them," said Ash.
"Even so," said Agatha, "I'm sure they are all signs that you've got the making of greatness in you." "And to those who are watching," said Agatha to a camera that recorded the battle, "I shall now retire and have Bushra take my place in the Elite Four," and Agatha and the news people left while Ash resumed going back home to Pallet Town to figure out what to do next in order to become a Pokemon Master.
Meanwhile, at Team Rocket Headquarters, Giovanni, who somehow wound up watching Ash and Agatha's battle and learned who really took out his competition, was thinking to himself and then gave orders to a grunt.
"Fetch me Jessie and James," ordered Giovanni, "I want to know everything about that boy who could be my biggest obstacle to ruling the world," and the grunt left to get Jessie, James and Meowth.
