Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon. period.

Previously:

Ash and Paul fought in the Pokemon League Finals. It was a full battle, and Ash proved to be the better trainer, as he defeated his rival while a mysterious pokemon watched from above. Ash earned the Champion title, and will face off against the Kanto Elite Four in a few months time. However, they suddenly meet the mysterious Pokemon from before. What does he want?

Chapter 3: Fight with Mewtwo, Part One.

Ash, Brock and Dawn looked at the mysterious creature with caution, until he took off his cloak. Ash and Brock were surprised to see Mewtwo standing before them.

"Mewtwo, what are you doing here?"

"I've come to issue a challenge to you, Ash. I want to test your Pokemon's strength, to see if your ready for the Elite four."

"Why? Of course I'm ready!"

"Prima herself is stronger than Volkner, so you need to be stronger than her. I will not be the only one testing you. In each of the regions, one legendary pokemon will challenge you to see if your ready to take on their region's best."

"Then I accept your challenge, Mewtwo! I will defeat you!"

"Fine. If you win, you can go ahead and board the ship. If you lose, you must stay here and train for a year, under my supervision!"

The group gasped.

"What are we waiting for, let's go to the stadium!"

The group, including Mewtwo, headed to the Sinnoh League Stadium, where some newscasters were waiting for this battle.

"This is very unusual indeed. Ash ketchum, Champion of Sinnoh has been challenged to a battle by some mysterious telepathic Pokemon! The reason behind it is unknown, but we assume it's because of Ash's declaration to challenge the Kanto Elite 4. The official Pokemon League Judge will referee this match."

In the Kanto region Delia, Oak, Brock's family, Misty and her sisters, and all of Ash's other friends tuned in to the fight, which just started.

"I hope Ash knows what he's getting himself into. Mewtwo is a Legendary pokemon. and official Challenge League rules dictate that Ash use three Pokemon."

"Come on, Ash. You can win. We all know you can!"

Back at the Sinnoh Region:

"This battle will follow the Official Challenge Cup Rules. Ash, choose your Pokemon!"

Ash took a Pokeball off his belt and enlarged it. He looked at it and smiled.

"Staraptor, I choose you!" He threw the ball, and it opened in a flash of light. When the lioght died down, a raptor sized bird appeared. It let out a cry, and stared at mewtwo.

"Mewtwo vs Staraptor! begin!"

Mewtwo immediately, Mewtwo started charging energy, forming an Aura Sphere.

Mewtwo (I hope you are powerful enough to defeat me! Aura Sphere!!)

"Staraptor, Brave Bird!"

As Mewtwo threw his ball of energy, Staraptor did a huge loop, diving down in flames, before leveling out and turning blue. The Raptor flew straight through the sphere of energy, before whacking Mewtwo with the attack. The Genetic Pokemon barely felt anything, and Staraptor was barely damaged.

"Staraptor, Aerial Ace!"

The raptor did a loop in the air, before shooting straight at Mewtwo.

Mewtwo (Psychic!)

Staraptor stopped in its trakcs, being caught in the powerful Psychic Attack. Ash had no idea what to do next as he watched.

Mewtwo (If this is your best, you'd best give up! I will not go easy on you!)

Mewtwo sent Staraptor into the ground, causing a gaint cloud of dust to billow up...

Is this the end of round one? Or will Ash somehow make a comeback? Find out, next time!

To Be Continued...

A/N: This is Chapter 3. Please read and review.