"Who in Johto is seriously thinking about challenging me, the Johto Champion?" Stephen Jeffcoat asks.
Stephen Jeffcoat is with his cousin Robert Letham and their Pokémon Pikachu, Lucario, and Raichu.
"I have no clue cuz, but they must be nuts or just brave and strong," Rob answers.
"Thankfully we just got done with Unova with Ash and he is heading back to Kanto," Lucario announces.
Stephen and Rob end up in New Bark Town where Stephen has lived all his life. Stephen and Rob go to Professor Elm's laboratory.
"Stephen! Rob! It's so nice to see you two again," Prof Elm says.
"It's nice seeing you too professor," Rob states.
Stephen and Rob walk to Prof Elm.
"So what bring you here today?" Prof Elm asks.
"Someone is challenging me for the title of Johto Champion," Stephen replies.
"Oh well the Elite Four has changed since the new Battle Frontier has been created," Prof Elm states.
"Yeah Rick is the Frontier Master as Kenny, Ashley, Tim, and Rain are all Frontier Brains," Rob announces.
"Jordan Painter also has become a Frontier Brain," Prof Elm adds.
"So who is in the Elite Four then?" Lucario asks.
"Well there are Dean Fiasco, Chase Mosesman, Ashley Freeman, and Melissa Englehart," Prof Elm answers.
Stephen chokes up.
"Melissa Englehart!" Stephen shouts.
"Yeah she proved to be strong," Prof Elm says.
"Don't say that," Stephen says, "Gives me the chills."
"Sorry, well Stephen do you have an official team you will be sighing in for your Johto Champion position?" Prof Elm asks.
"Yes I have a team in mind," Stephen answers.
"Professor Elm can you get my official team?" Rob asks.
"Sure thing, now Stephen what team do you have in mind?" Prof Elm replies.
"Pikachu of course along with Lucario, Blaziken, Typhlosion, and then Crobat and Steelix," Stephen replies petting Pikachu who is on his shoulder.
"Okay well please give me the Pokémon you won't be needing," Prof Elm declares.
"Thanks for all the help Raichu," Rob says, "You need a long break."
Rob returns Raichu to his Poké Ball and gives him along with Serperior, Zoroark, Haxorus, Druddigon, and Hydreigon to Prof Elm as Stephen hands over Emboar, Chandelure, Braviary, and Volcarona.
"Okay I'll be right back," Prof Elm states.
Prof Elm gets back to the lab with the Poké Balls.
"I can't wait to get this challenge over with," Stephen says.
"Cuz you are a great trainer," Rob announces, "I mean come on you are the Pokémon Master of the Fire-type."
"Thanks cuz that means a lot especially coming from a true Pokémon Master like you," Stephen states.
Prof Elm comes back with ten new Poké Balls.
"Alright here they are," Prof Elm says.
Prof Elm hands Stephen his four Poké Balls and Rob his six Poké Balls.
"Thanks so much professor," Rob and Stephen say.
"You're welcome," Prof Elm concludes.
"Well we better get going Stephen, so we can get this challenge over with," Lucario states.
Stephen shakes his head in agreement.
"Yeah you're right," Stephen states, "Well Professor Elm it was great seeing you again but we got to go so see you later."
"It was great seeing all of you too and I wish you luck in your battle," Prof Elm says.
"Bye," Stephen, Lucario, and Rob say waving bye as they leave.
Rob, Stephen, Lucario, and Pikachu exit the laboratory and see that it is getting later so they head over to Stephen's house. Stephen and Rob enter Stephen's house and are greeted by Ruth and Cosimo Cravotta. Stephen and Rob eat dinner with Ruth and Cos. While eating dinner Stephen and Rob talk about their adventure in the Unova region and then help clean up after dinner. Once they finish cleaning everyone takes their time to get a shower and then heads to bed for the night. The next morning Lucario wakes up first and walks around Stephen's room and sees all Stephen's pictures and rewards he has got from his journey.
"First Stephen is in Johto with Rob, Ash, Brock, and Misty," Lucario summarizes, "Next is Hoenn with Rob, Ash, Brock, May, and Max. Third is Kanto with Rob and then Ash, Brock, May, and Max again. Fourth is Sinnoh with Rob, Ash, Brock, Dawn, Rick, and me. Six is Johto again with Rob, Melissa, and me. Seventh is Unova with Rob, Ash, and me. Now we are in Johto again with Rob and me. So much time has passed since Stephen first became a Pokémon Trainer. Stephen never expected to become the Silver League Champion and then the Johto Elite Four Champion. He also must have been surprise to become a Pokémon Master of the Fire-type."
Stephen wakes up and yawns. Stephen rubs his eyes and sees Lucario staring at his statues that he got for winning the Silver League and Johto Elite Four.
"Good morning, Lucario," Stephen says.
Lucario turns to Stephen and also sees Pikachu and Rob waking up.
"Good morning," Lucario concludes.
"Say Lucario is something wrong?" Stephen asks.
"No just amazed at how much you have changed," Lucario answers.
"Oh yeah I have changed a lot," Stephen says.
"You sure have cuz," Rob states.
Stephen and Rob get up and change from their pajamas into their Unova outfits they been having. Stephen and Rob eat breakfast and then walk into the living room.
"I think it is time for new clothes cuz," Stephen states.
"True that but you need to look like an original champion," Rob declares, "Maybe original isn't the right word but I hope you get it."
"It makes sense," Lucario says.
"Somewhat," Stephen admits.
"I take it you are leaving again?" Ruth asks walking into the living room.
"Yeah I got a challenge for my champion title," Stephen replies turning to Ruth with Pikachu on his shoulder.
"My baby has grown up so much," Ruth says.
"Mom I'm not a baby anymore," Stephen says.
"But you are her child cuz," Rob says.
Ruth smiles at Stephen.
"Good luck in your battle," Ruth says.
"Thanks Mom," Stephen says, "I love you, bye."
"Love you too and be careful," Ruth concludes.
Stephen, Rob, and Lucario leave the house and start heading for Mt. Silver where Stephen's challenge is being held.
"It seems like yesterday we were off to Mount Silver with Ash, Brock, and Misty," Stephen states.
"It sure does cuz," Rob says.
A couple days later Stephen and Rob arrive at Silver Town. They head to the registration center and there Stephen registers his official champion team he will be required to use for now on.
"Well Stephen today is the day you will be facing the challenger so head out for the stadium," Nurse Joy says, "I wish you luck."
Stephen, Lucario, and Rob head to the locker room.
"Well cuz this is it, you are defending your title, and you surely will stay champion," Rob states, "I'll be cheering you on all the way. I wish you good luck."
"Thanks cuz, you're awesome," Stephen announces.
Rob puts his thumb and then leaves Stephen so he can get a front row seat to watch the battle. Stephen exhales deep.
"Don't be nervous we'll do great," Lucario says.
"Pi-Pikachu," Pikachu says.
"Thanks guys you both are great," Stephen declares, "Well let's do it."
Stephen, Lucario, and Pikachu head out to the stadium. Stephen, Lucario, and Pikachu see hundreds of people in the stadium as they walk to the battlefield.
"Making his way to the field from New Bark Town, he is our champion… Stephen Jeffcoat," an announcer shouts.
Stephen and Lucario wave to the people as the people scream. Pikachu jumps off of Stephen's shoulder and cheers too.
"And his challenger also is from New Bark Town," the announcer adds, "She is one of the Elite Four… she is Melissa Englehart!"
Melissa Englehart runs to the field with her Pichu on her shoulder waving to all the screaming fans. Stephen and Melissa face each other on the battlefield as Pichu jumps onto the field.
"This is a six-on-six Pokémon battle for the title of Johto Champion," the judge states, "When all six Pokémon are unable to battle on one side the other side is the victor. Melissa and Stephen are you ready."
Stephen and Melissa shake their head without taking eyes off each other.
"Alright then begin!" the judge shouts.
Melissa grabs a Poké Ball.
"Just so you know I'm going to be the new champion," Melissa says.
"Yeah right," Stephen says laughing, "I highly doubt that."
"Well I'm going to prove it," Melissa declares with a smirk, "Come on out Ninetales!"
Melissa throws her Poké Ball and out comes Ninetales.