As Ash walked into Petalburg gym he gets a slight feeling of dejavu as he remembers beating Norman years before and his current challenger who cried like a baby after seeing his father beaten. How a kid like that beat his elite only he and his elite know.
He looks to his side of the conference he sees his "defeated" elites;
The first was a girl with dark green hair light-green dress top, dark green jeans, black fingerless gloves, and a black jacket with thunderbolts on it. She is the Mistress of Dragon, Angie. She had joined in kalos league after she won the Orange League. She had been degusted by what Ash's friends did and joined him right after that.
Next, was a guy with a sandy blond hair, red eyes, a dark blue trench coat, black shirt and black jeans. He is the Prince of water Siebold. He and Ash met in his hometown in orre when Ash and Cynthia went there for training and helped them took down Cipher and Snagen.
Third was a girl with solid white hair, purple eyes, wearing a pink and turquoise striped shirt, black jeans, and had a guitar across her back. She is The Poison Princess Roxie Stone. She met up with Ash while on tour in Hoenn, and couldn't believe what happened. She also served as Cynthia's maid of honor and Ashley's godmother.
Last, was a man with silver hair, silver eyes, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, and black pants. He is unbreakable iron wall, Steel type specialist, Steven Stone. He joined up with Ash after he saved him from a large pack of angry Steelix in dewford town cave. He was also Ash's best man, Ashley's godfather, and Roxie's husband.
As Ash and Cynthia took their place in the middle of the Kalos Elites and began chatting as they waited for Goodshow to arrive.
Norman: So Andrew, what do you think of my gym? Norman asked him with a grin on his face.
Ash: To be honest, it's boring. At least with Roxie, her gym had personality. This place just seems bland, and without style. Ash said with a sigh.
Roxie: I agree with Andrew. Where is the flash, presentation, and excitement. Is the theme here boredom? Roxie asked with a grin.
Norman: Moving on. Norman said with an embarrassment.
Angie: What's the point? We're only here to finalize to details of Max's title match with Andrew. So, why should we talk more than we need to? Beside I'd rather not be around certain people more than necessary, and I'm sure the rest of my fellow elite feel the same way. Right guys?
Dawn: What is with you Angie? Why is it now whenever you see us you act like we're a Disease?
Angie: Why would I want anything to do with a bunch of backstabbers who would abandon a great friend in need?
Misty: What are you talking about? We aren't backstabbers, and we didn't abandon anyone.
After she said that, everyone on Ash's side glared at her
Steven: Oh, really? What about Ash Ketchum? Steven asked while glaring at her.
May: What about that idiot?
Steven: Did you not betray him? Turn your back on him, and if I'm not mistaken, that's his Totodile currently sitting on Misty's shoulder? Steven asked, getting slightly louder each time, but not loud enough to wake up Ashley.
Ash noticed that only his Mother and Iris looked sad at the statement. Despite the betrayal he couldn't hate those two. Delia was his mother after all she was the woman who raised him. Iris was his surrogate little sister, her parents died in a fire when he was with her and Cilan during his adventure in the unova league, he had helped her deal with the nightmares that came as a result when she started to call Ash her big brother.
He was brought out of his musing as the door opened and Charles Goodshow walked in with several members of the press.
As the cameras began rolling Goodshow took his place in the center of the table dividing to two sides.
Charles: Ladies and gentlemen I Charles Goodshow am coming to you live from Petalburg city in the Hoenn region for the official press confrence for the title match Between Max Maple of Petalburg City and Kalos Champion Andrew Namikaze of Laverre city. This meeting is to iron out all the details of the match. I will first introduce Everyone present starting on the Challenger's side: Max Maple, The challenger.
May Delarose, Max's sister and Drew's wife.
Drew Delarose, May's husband.
Norman Maple, May and Max's father.
Caroline Maple, May and Max's mother.
Misty Waterflower, Gym leader of Cerulean city.
Brock Slate, Gym leader of pewter city.
Dawn Berlitz,
Kenny Richards,
Trip Rhoades.
Charles: Now we move onto the Champion's side:
Andrew Namikaze aka, legendary master.
Cynthia Namikaze, Former sinnoh champion, Wife to Andrew Namikaze.
Ashley Namikaze, Andrew and Cynthia's daughter.
It was at this time that everyone on Max's side noticed the little girl. Everyone was shocked, but none more than Delia and Iris. Ashley, just like Ash had Jet black hair and auburn colored eyes. Delia and Iris noticed this and got teary eyes.
Charles: And they are the Kalos New elite four after Diantha's defeat:
Steven Stone, Roxie Stone, Siebold, Angie Norse.
And as he was about to go on the gym door opened and a guy with purple hair, slightly cold eyes, a dark blue hoodie, and black pants walked in. Paul, Ash's former rival: Max's side looked weary of Paul. After he found out what they did to Ash he was furious. Ash had earned his respect when he had beaten Paul in the Sinnoh League years earlier. As he walked to Ash's side he sat down next to Angie before giving her a brief kiss on the cheek.
Charles: Alright then with Paul Norse here hopefully we can proceed now. Good now, this battle will be six-on-six. Are there any complaints?
Max: Yeah, I have one.
Charles: Go Ahead.
Max: He shouldn't be allowed to use that Meloetta.
Ash: But Why not?
Max: It's obvious, Since Meloetta is a legendary and you shouldn't be allowed to use legendaries.
Hearing this, Charles decided to intervene.
Charles: Sorry to disappoint you, Max
Max turned to Charles
Charles: Normally, you are right, but only for Kalos league, no matter for challenger or Champion, Legendaries are allowed.
Challenger's side: That's not fair.
Charles: I've heard enough. Substitutions can be used on both sides, but only in between battles. Any objections. None is good. Now we need a location.
Paul: Well it is the Kalos title, so how about battle chateau?
Max: But I'm of Hoenn, so it should be Ever Grand City.
Steven: Why not a neutral region?
Misty: The Indigo Plateau!
WWWWHHHHHAAAAA suddenly rang out, and everyone could see that Ashley had not wanted to be woken up and was still sleepy, but cranky and crying.
Cynthia: Smooth move Waterflower.
Misty: Like I care what happens to that snot-nosed little twerp.
Ash and Cynthia:Don't insult my Daughter.
Steven and Roxie: Don't insult my GodDaughter.
Cynthia: Let's get her back to sleep so we can finish this meeting.
Ash nodded and took an Black-coloured item.
Ash: Meloetta would you give me a hand here?
Meloetta: "Would be my pleasure to help little Ashley, old friend.
As Ash began to play and Meloetta to sing, Cynthia began to sing a lullaby
Song: I wonder, why each little bird hasn't sung to sing to sweet things to a girl little soft melody. I wonder, if my heart keeps singing will my song go winging to someone who will find me and bring back a love song to me. I wonder, why each little bird hasn't sung to sing to sweet things to a girl little soft melody I wonder, if my heart keeps singing will my song go winging to someone who will find me and bring back a love song to me
Song ended
As Cynthia finished singing Ashley yawned and fell asleep as peaceful as before.
Ash looked up at Max who flinched
Ash: Our match will be in the Orange league Pummelo Island battlefield in 1 month's time.
When he saw no argument he got up from his seat and headed for the door with Cynthia beside him holding Ashley.
Dawn: Hold it just a second
Cynthia: What do you want now Dee Dee?
Dawn: I want payback for what you said outside. So, you versus me one on one, Gold-digger
Cynthia: I accept.
End of part 4