Hello, my readers! I'm sorry, but I'm not really a fan of the X and Y series. I've always been a Diamond and Pearl series fan. So this takes place after the Kalos league. Here ya go!

Chapter 1

"PIKACHU!"

"Pikachu is unable to battle! The winner is Blastoise! Therefore, the winner of this battle and the trainer that will advance into the next round is Tierno!"

At last, Ash had gotten all 8 badges, and had gone straight away to sign up for the Kalos league. So far he'd won all of his matches until now. Rushing up to Pikachu, he gently scooped him up, and after checking to see if he was alright, walked over to Tierno.

"Thanks for the great battle Tierno. I hope you win your next round!" Ash congratulated. "Yeah, that was a pretty intense battle. For a moment, I thought that I was done for. Anyways, good job making it into the top eight." Tierno smiled. "Now come on, we should get our Pokemon to the Pokemon centre right away."

The Kalos league was finally over, and after going separate ways with Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie, Ash was now waiting for his flight to Kanto at the airport. "So Pikachu, what can we do now?" Ash turned to Pikachu. 'Pikachu pi', his Pokemon shrugged. "Hmm. The farthest that we've ever gotten in a league so far was in Sinnoh. So what about...the Sinnoh Battle Frontier!" Ash suggested. "Pika!" Pikachu cheered. "Well, I'll take that as a yes! Sinnoh here we come!"

Dashing over to the video phone, Ash quickly punched in the numbers that he knew by heart. As soon as his call went through, and his mother's face popped up on the screen, he rambled, "Hey mom! I lost the Kalos league, but guess what? I made it into the top eight! Oh yeah! Pikachu and I have decided to try taking on the Sinnoh Battle Frontier! So I guess that we're not going home just yet."

"Hmm. Well I guess that all I could really do now is cheer you on and wish you luck! I guess that I was kind of expecting this anyways, so I already took the liberty of sending you over some clothes", Delia informed. "Thanks mom! I'll pick up the clothes as soon as I get to Sinnoh!" Ash grinned.

"Gates are now closing for flight 4B to Sinnoh. Last call for passengers going on flight 4B to Sinnoh", an intercom announced. "Waahh! Come on Pikachu, that's us! See ya mom, and thanks for the clothes!" Ash shouted, racing through the airport. "And he didn't even take the time to hang up", Delia sighed.

"Welcome passengers! We have arrived in Veilstone City in the Sinnoh region! Please exit the airplane through the opening to your left, and thank you for flying our airlines."

"Woohoo! We're here Pikachu, and if this is Veilstone City, then maybe we can catch up with Paul and Reggie", Ash cheered. 'Pikapi pikachu', Pikachu frowned. "Oh, that's right! We have to pickup the clothes that mom sent at the Pokemon centre, and trade in some of my Pokemon with Professor Oak." Running over to the Pokemon centre, Ash quickly made his way over to the transport machine. "Hey Pikachu, how about we get Charizard, Buizel, Sceptile, and Infernape. Then we can keep one spot empty", Ash suggested. 'Pika!' The electric type agreed.

After completing his transfer, and picking up the package at the front desk, Ash, moving quick as ever, wasted no time in changing. Running out of the bathroom, he spun around, showing off to his starter. "Ta da! The new clothes that mom sent, is actually the same as the ones that I wore here for the first time."

"Ash?" A familiar voice questioned. Spinning around to the source, Ash grinned at the sight of his former rival. "Hey Paul! Long time no see!"

"So Paul, is Reggie home", Ash asked. "No, he's away visiting a friend right now. So what brings you back to Sinnoh", Paul said in his usual serious, though now friendlier tone. "Well ya see, I was thinking about challenging the Battle Frontier", Ash responded. Giving a rare smile, Paul smirked at Ash. "Must be a coincidence, because I was about to do the same thing, see." "Hey, do you wanna go together", Ash offered. "Hmph. Well I guess that there's no harm in traveling together." Paul accepted. "That's great! So next stop is the Battle Frontier!" 'Pikachu!'

So that is chapter 1! Just letting you guys know, there will probably be a ton of Barry and it'll most likely be slightly centred on him. I love Barry! Merry Christmas everyone, and no need to give gifts. Review!