I fought to mention the problems I had with Ash vs Misty Gym Battle from the anime. The main two were Pikachu not agreeing to battle, and Team Rocket interfering. For Team Rocket, I have no problem with them, but when they interfered it just ruined it. For Pikachu, my problem was while Misty was Pikachu's friend, he was still Ash's friend, and Pokémon, as well a battle is a battle, it doesn't matter who it's with. Also Ash had saved Pikachu's life, so the least Pikachu could do, is battle at least once. Now did I have a problem with this battle between A.J.? No I just didn't remember it, all I remember is that he had a Sandshrew. That being said, let's see if I can change it. By the way in the last chapter I said no new updates for Ash's team, reason the only updates are some new moves.

A few days have passed since Ash had won his Cascade Badge, and Ash's team continued to grow in strength. According from Brock who was planning to be a Pokémon Breeder, Ash's Sandshrew, Arbok, and Spearow were close to evolving. While on their way Vermilion City, they had come across a passing trainer. Once Ash defeated him, he suggested for Ash to face another trainer name A.J. Once they found his camp, they found out that he wanted to win 100 battles, before challenging the gyms. So once Ash challenge him, he agreed, and the two went to a clearing, where Brock took stance as referee, for their one on one battle.

"Sandshrew let's go!"/"Sandshrew I choose you!" Both trainers called out.

From both Pokéballs out came a bipedal mammalian Pokémon, with a yellow hide, a white underside and muzzle, two claws on its foot, with three claws on its front paws, and two blue eyes.

"Alright begin."

"Sandshrew start off with Scratch!" A.J. shouted.

Charging forward, Sandshrew's claws glowed it attempted to strike. Ash told his Sandshrew to dodged, as it move to the side, avoiding the strike. He then countered by calling for a Poison Sting. Ash's Sandshrew then launched several poisonous needle towards A.J.'s Sandshrew, who ducked by burrowing underground.

"Sandshrew use Magnitude." Ash countered A.J.

Jumping then slamming down on the ground, Ash's Sandshrew created several seismic wave. And since A.J.'s Sandshrew was underground it took double the damage. Soon the Sandshrew that was underground resurface, as it had taken some major damage. Soon Ash's Sandshrew charged with its claws extended, as Ash had called for a Fury Swipes. But A.J. shouted for Rollout. Hearing its trainer, Sandshrew curled up into a ball, and rolled into Ash's Sandshrew, hitting its underside. Ash's Sandshrew was knocked back, as A.J.'s Sandshrew was still rolling towards it.

"Defense Curl, then use your Rollout." Ash order.

Hearing Ash, Sandshrew curled up into a ball, as it took the Rollout, before it using the momentum to increase the power of his Rollout, as the two collided. The two were knocked back, as they struggle to get up. Glaring at each other, and determined to not let each other down, both Sandshrew glowed as they grew larger, along with their claws, and they grew quails on their back. Once the light disappeared, it reveal not the trainers Sandshrew, but the trainers' new Sandslash.

"Alright Sandshrew evolved!" Both trainers cheered.

Taking out his Pokédex, Ash quickly scanned his new Pokémon.

Sandslash, the Mouse Pokémon. When it runs at full speed, it sends up a thick cloud of sand in order to hide itself. Upon evolution Sandslash has learned the moves Crush Claw, Sand Tomb, and has unlocked its egg move Night Slash.

"Wow your awesome Sandslash." Ash complemented.

"Slash." His Sandslash said, as it nodded.

Turning back to A.J. both trainer smirk, as they knew that the battle would end soon.

"Crush Claw!" Both of them shouted.

Charging forward, the two Pokémon began slashing at each other, trading blows, as they took each other's attack. However A.J.'s Sandslash's claw glowed purplish-black as it used Shadow Claw. While Ash's Sandslash counter with its claw glowing purple as it swiped down creating a dark crescent shape, as it used its new Night Slash. Still trading blows, neither side backed down, as they were putting their pride on the line. After another strike, both of them were pushed back, as they smirked at each other.

"Defense Curl, then Rollout." The trainer said.

Nodding both Pokémon curled up, as they rammed into on another, determined to win. Blow for blow, each Pokémon continued to fight on as were determined to wins. And after one more hit, both were knocked on their back. Once they were both up, two smirked at each other, before collapsing on their backs, with swirls in their eye.

"Both Sandslash are unable to battle, which means this match is a draw."

Both were shocked for a moment, before they ran up to their Pokémon. They both thanked their Sandslash, before returning them to their Pokéballs. Once that was over, Ash and A.J. shook hands thanking each other for the battle. Once they were packed up, A.J. decided it was time to challenge the gyms, and promised to see Ash at the Pokémon League. Ash nodded as they went their separate ways.

Okay now way this a memorial battle, let me know. Also for several of your Pokémon request I was already planning on giving Ash, and other I'm thinking over. Now I have a few questions for you guys so please answer them. First are you okay with Pikachu evolving? I like Pikachu, but I always liked Pikachu, but I preferred Raichu, and as far as I am concerned, Ash's Pikachu has nothing left to prove. The next question is, do you want Ash to capture Meowth? I also enjoyed stories were Ash catches Meowth, but he won't evolve. And for my final question, which these Pokémon do you want to be Ash's first shiny.

Options:

Growlithe

Vulpix

Onix

Ponyta (Now I know it supposed to have grey flame, but I'm going to charge its flames to sapphire.)

Let me know your answers in the review.