Ash woke up first as he had not slept at all and today was his match but he was looking forward for Red's match with Tobias. He was silent for most of the time and said nothing much about his battle. They all had a hearty breakfast as they headed towards the main arena. Ash and the comp. got front seats. Red entered and stood in his place and a smile on his face. All of the people thought that he either was very over confident or had gone mad but Ash maintained his look towards Red. Red really is confident of beating Tobias with one pokemon thought Ash

Tobias then entered and they both released their first pokemon. Red threw his pokeball and a Pikachu came out and of course Tobias choose his Darkrai. The toss was won by Tobias and he started out the battle with an icebeam. Red was very silent and said just one word "Thunderbolt " and Pikachu understood it and used a thunderbolt at the coming ice beam. The two beams collided but the collision did not last long as electricity broke ice. Darkrai was hit by the thunderbolt and after the attack finished there was smoke coming form Darkrai and he fell down. "Darkrai is unable to battle Pikachu wins" said the referee.

"For the first time in the very first move Darkrai is defeated said the guy who was on commentary. Ash was shocked as the rest of the guys that how one move beat a seemingly undefeatable Darkrai?. Brock just smiled and said "Well that was expected. Pikachu has improved a lot from the last time." Ash and Dawn looked towards Brock and asked "How do you know him Brock?" They did not ask him. They ordred him which was evident in the tone they asked but he said "Ash and Dawn I wou.d have said but I am mot at liberty to say it."

The battle became a playhouse for Pikachu as he just used thunderbolt on every pokemon Tobias used.

Finally Latias too fell down after surviving 2 bolts. The referee announced the result "Latias is down Red wins the fight." The crowd shouted Red's name as they cheered him. Tobias fell to the ground on his knees. Red went up to him and said "Tobias you are a good trainer. Therefore I have an offer for you. Tomorrow after finals, I will call you. You better be here because it is a very good offer." "Bdtter than winning a league." asked Tobias. Red just nodded. As Red stepped out of the arena he met Ash who was on his way to his match. Red greeted Ash and said " Ash you better win this one you are the one who brought me here and I want to fight you." Ash was astonished and said "What do you mean" But Red did not reply and left a baffled Ash.

Ash then got ready for his battle and was all set to win this one. Red had meanwhile joined Dawn and Brock and sat besides Dawn. "Hey Dawn how are you?" Dawn replied "I am e sit here" She motioned to the seat beside her. Ash's battle was not so difficult but it was a little tough. The trainer was not as strong as Paul but would be stronger than Barry which made the battle interesting and Ash won the battle with 2 of his pokemon left. Ash couldn't believe it but this was true. He made it to pokemon league final. After the match. He rested his pokemon at the pokemon center. He then moved to meet with Brock and Dawn who were with Red.

Brock and Dawn congratulated Ash and Red too said his congrats before he said "So Ash tomorrow I expect the greatest Pokemon battle in my training course." Ash replied confidently "Yes you should." Red turned to leave but said "Ash the dream you have is a good one but it ruins you in the end. I know it because I am your dream." Red started walkimg away but Dawn ran up to him leaving Brock and Ash

"He is a strange guy. I don't know what Dawn sees in him. He might be good looking but he speaks so strangely . " said Ash. " WHAT DAWN LIKES RED." said a shocked Brock. Ash nodded and said "Brock it is so clear by how she behaves around him. I thought you might have known it by now." Brock didnt reply. " How are you doing Ashey boy?" said an all familiar voice. Ash turned his head to see Gary in his white coat. He also saw Prof Oak, His mom, May and Max. "You never change Ash" said a voice behind him. He turned around to find Misty holding a Azurill in her arms. Ash was now definitely surprised and he asked "What are you all doing here." To which May replied "Red brought us here. He told that tomorrow is your greatest battle or something of that sort and so we came here." Ash and Brock were surprised but said nothing. Red was really sure that this would be a big match and he knew Ash knew that he would need some support to go through this. They were even assigned rooms besides Ash's room.

Misty and Prof Oak then handed Ash two poke balls and Misty said "I had been told by Red to bring your Squirtle and Bulbasaur and so here they are." The statement made Ash's heart happy but he said "I wish Charizard was here." Misty just pointed to the outside and they all went out and they were all greeted with a roaring sound and a flamethrower which burnt Ash."Wow Charizard you are here. Thanks Misty and Prof Oak." Said Ash. Prof Oak said "Don't thank us, thank Red. He was the one and best of luck for facing him."

Misty put her hand on his shoulder and said "Don't worry Ash you can beat him and I know it." He just nodded and said "Tell every one that I am going out and I will be back by dinner." With this he ran away somewhere and been the caring one for Ash, Misty ran behind him. Tomorrow many mysterious things will be solved

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