So this will be the last update for this week. I should be able to update on 12/4/15. So enough of me talking and on with the story!

The next morning, Training Grounds

"Greninja, use Hydro Pump!" Ash shouted out, and then continued, "Excadrill, earthquake!" Both of Ash's pokemon nodded, and then continued with their attacks. Ash sat down on the soft grass, watching his pokemon battle. He felt a sense of pride as he saw how much more powerful he, or rather, his pokemon were without those pest….uh…."friends".

Start Flashback

"Honey, what's gotten into you?" Delia Ketchum, ever the caring mother, asked Ash with a concerned tone.

It has been an hour since Ash hung down the phone after the criticism from who he thought are his friends. Ash ignored his mother's questions and walked over to his room with his head hung low. Pikachu was seemingly depressed as well. Why must this happen to me? Ash could still hear voices in his head. You're worthless, Ash! I don't know why I was even friends with such a creature like you! Ash's emotions turned from hurt to rage. Those ass**** will regret ever saying that….

End Flashback

4 days later

Ash and Pikachu waited for their battle in the main hall. Since my opponent is Whitney, fighting and ghost types should do quick work of her….

Ash was snapped out of his thoughts by familiar voices. "Hey Drew, are you sure that you are up for it? I mean, you only took up full time battling a year ago." May's puppy face voice could be heard. "Please, love. Even though I'm an amateur at battling, I'd make quick work of Ashy-boy any time!" The whole group erupted in laughter. It was apparent that Ash was now the laughing stock of the group. Ash could feel himself boiling in rage. Just you wait and see….

Thirty minutes later….

"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, to the Preliminary Round match between Aaron Burn and Whitney!" The referee announced. The crowd applauded as Ash, donning the same old brown cloak, and Whitney, ever so cheerful, stepped onto the stage. "The match rules are the same as usual. 3v3. Switching is allowed as always. Team preview is enabled." The huge screen at the side of the stadium lighted up, allowing everyone to see the teams about to be used. Ash had Excadrill, Gengar and Scrafty while Whitney had her infuriating Miltank, a Wigglytuff and a Linoone.

"Let the battle begin!" The referee shouted as Ash sent out his Excadrill while Whitney sent out her Linoone.

"Linoone, use slash!" The weasel's claws turned white as it struck the iron mole.

"Don't you know about type advantages?" Ash mocked Whitney before commanding, "Excadrill, Stealth Rock!" Excadrill slammed the ground with its legs, causing shards of rock to fly over to the opponent's field.

"Grr….Slash, one more time!" The weasel's attack did barely anything to Excadrill, who instinctively struck it with its razor sharp metal claws, causing the weasel to crash into the wall.

"This is more enjoyable than I thought." Ash smirked as the referee announced the knockout by Excadrill." Get it over with. Excadrill, your attack stat should be high enough to knock out all of her remaining pokemon. Earthquake all the way." Excadrill nodded as it waited in anticipation for its nest opponent.

A minute later….

"You were cheating!" Whitney screamed out with tears flowing down her cheeks. "Waaahhh!"

Ash laughed at his opponent, from whom he gained an easy victory. Even Pikachu, who was more empathetic than his master, joined in the fun.

"I'm calling the cops on you!" Whitney whined as Ash returned Excadrill and left the stadium, with Pikachu on his head. More threats could be heard from his back as he proceeded towards the main hall.

So this is the end of the 3rd chapter. I might keep procrastinating, but I'm gonna edit the 1st chapter and also possibly the 2nd one's end as well. Anyways, I loved getting back at Whitney, my Least favourite gym leader.( That's what she gets for her milktank knocking out my Quilava 3 years ago, ha!) So I'll see you guys nest week! This is Derenost, signing off!