Welcome back for more of Ash the Aura Chronicles. As you have seen Ash trains in being both Pokemon trainer and also to be an Aura Guardian. I want to thank you because we have reached 6 chapters, 105 favorites, 135 alerts, and we're nearing 10,000 views. That makes me want to keep writing more.

Still I will always make time to find balance between my studies and writing fanfiction.


Ash and his friends arrive in Chrysathenum Island for the next contest. Although, May was a bit unsure on participating after past defeats but with few encouraging words from Ash she felt surer of herself and finally determined break her losing streak. May registers for this contest on time.

Right now Ash was practicing with Sceptile with Bullet Seed, but it was dud. Not only Bullet Seed, Sceptile was incapable of using its other attacks at all. Max says, "Poor Sceptile is still depressed even after what happened." May says, "It is still feeling the pain of a broken heart due to unrequited love." Sceptile sighs sadly. Ash says, "It is okay Sceptile. For now take a break." Ash returns the Forest Pokemon to its Pokeball.

May then went to the beach and practice with her Munchlax for the appeals, and then a young girl accidentally gets in the way. May apologizes to the girl, and then she sees Munchlax eating some roses that the girl had on her. "Munchlax don't do that." The girl just smiles and says, "It seems that your Munchlax likes roses a lot." May introduces herself, "Hi, my name is May." The girl also introduces herself, "I'm Brianna." Brianna then says, "Excuse me, are you the May, Pokemon Coordinator?" May says, "Yes."

Brianna says, "I saw your Hoenn contests and especially the Grand Festival. You were a Top 8 in your first try and that is incredible." May says, "Well right now, I'm not doing that well lately. I made few mistakes." Brianna just answers, "I'm sure you'll get back in track. I'm entering this contest as well. In fact, this is going to be my first contest." The two girls quickly get along and decide to go to the pool of the resort where the contest will take place, and they take notice of a green haired young man with purple swimming trunks along with a Roselia. He was a coordinator that May knew very well. He is her contest main rival Drew.

"Hey May isn't he Mr. Drew!"

May confused, "Mr. Drew? Why call him like that?"

Brianna says, "Well is just like besides both you and Mr. Drew are the coordinators that I look up to. I want to be a first rate coordinator."

May then decides to introduce her to Drew.

Drew was sunbathing until he was interrupted by a brunette coordinator's voice. "Hey May, what's up?" May then says, "I want to introduce to you a new friend. Her name is Brianna." Brianna introduces herself to him although timidly, "It's ni… nice to meet you. My dream is to be a great Pokemon Coordinator like May and you Mr. Drew." Drew says, "Well thank you. Also follow your dream and work hard to make it a reality."

May says, "So, are you going to enter this contest?" Drew says, "No. I've been competing and winning ribbons that my Pokemon are tired. I'm here just to catch a break. On the other hand, you do need to win to get out of that slump you're in." He says that last part teasingly although with a hint of truth. May asks, "You really have to bring it up don't you?" Drew nods. Drew gets off the pool area and bids good luck to Brianna.

Brianna was blushing a bit after meeting her idol and then turns serious and determined, "Well May it's just you and me." May asks, "What's making suddenly so competitive right now?" Brianna says, "I may be a rookie. But soon I'll become a great coordinator one that Drew will respect as much as you." May asks, "As me?" Brianna says, "I'm sure that of all female coordinators he respects you the most." The girl continues saying that to get respect is by winning against someone strong.

Ash, Max, Brock were watching the scene unfold. Max says, "That Drew is such a weenie." Ash says, "This contest will be interesting." Brock nods and then suddenly takes a time to tease him, "Do you trust that May will not suddenly like Drew?" Ash asks, "Why would you say that?" Brock says, "Nothing." Ash says, "Wait. You think I'm going to get jealous. I may still be new to relationships but I can trust that my bond with May will never be broken. (Then he smirks) Hold on. May be you're jealous that I now have a girlfriend and you don't." Brock gets burned and mumbles good point.

(Pokemon Contest)

On stage, the Kanto Contest MC Lilian was in stage and pumping the crowd as usual with her perky personality. "Hello to all Pokemon Contest fans. Welcome to the Chrysathenum Contest. I am your host Lilian. And now introducing your judges first is the Director of Pokemon Contest Committee, Mr. Contesta."

Mr. Contesta introduces, "It's great to witness the appeals that Coordinators have polished along with their Pokemon."

Lilian introduces, "Our second judge is the President of the Pokemon Fan Club, Mr. Sukizo."

Mr. Sukizo says, "Simply remarkable."

The Kanto Contest MC then introduces, "And our final judge, is Nurse Joy."

The pink haired Pokemon Nurse Joy greets to the audience, "It is always exhilarating watching Coordinators and Pokemon working together making incredible performances."

Lilian then greets, "I guarantee that this will be one red hot Pokemon Contest, so don't forget your sun blocking lotion because I remembered mine." There's a moment of silence and she then says, "And now introducing entry #1."

Jessebella (Jessie) appears in a Hawaiian outfit along with James's Mime Jr. "Aloha to all contest fans, enjoy this hula dance along with Mime Jr." The disguised coordinator dances and Mime Jr mimics the dance as well entertaining the crowd.

The judges all give their respective opinions on her appeal which are positive in general.

Lilian says, "That was a fun performance to start between Jessebella and Mime Jr. Now introducing contestant #2 from Petalburg City, Hoenn it's May."

In the crowds, Ash and his friends were watching May's appeal along with Drew. Ash thought, "Come on May, you can do this."

May picks her Pokeball and says, "Munchlax take the stage." Munchlax comes out to perform in the appeals round. Up in the stands, her friends including her brother Max were surprised. Max says, "What she chose Munchlax? But Munchlax has never participated in an appeals round." Ash says, "It's true. But I think that Munchlax will put a great appeal."

May says, "Munchlax start things first with Solar Beam!" Munchlax gathers sun rays and launches quickly the powerful grass type attack from its mouth and making the attack dazzling and appealing. Max asks, "How did Munchlax got to prepare Solar Beam so quickly?" Brock looks at the ceiling and says, "It could be of the sun rays. The sun's rays are providing great light to Munchlax and allowed to use Solar Beam much faster."

The Petalburg coordinator then commands, "Munchlax use Metronome!" The normal type Pokemon wiggles its finger continuously. Max frantically says, "Why would May use an attack like Metronome?" Ash says, "She's taking a huge risk. That's what makes it unique. You don't know what attack will come out of Metronome." Drew responds, "It is a quite a risk. But I think it's worth it if it works. It could put Munchlax on a high position." Munchlax finally stopped its Metronome attack and what happened to her shock was her Pokemon sleeping.

The Kanto MC says, "It seems that Munchlax's Metronome has given us a Rest attack!"

Nurse Joy says, "Ahh, isn't that cute."

Mr. Sukizo simply says, "Remarkable."

Mr. Contesta responds, "It's quite an interesting turn of events."

May says, "I knew this could happen but I have prepared for this. Munchlax time to wake up! It's the new May's Pink Surprise." May takes out a pink Pokeblock and tosses it into the air which makes the hungry Munchlax wake up from its rest and jumps to eat its snack. May says, "For the finale, Munchlax use Focus Punch!" Munchlax's right punch glows white and punches while in the air making look like the Big Eater Pokemon is hovering and making a soft landing on the floor.

Ash says, "Talk about being focused."

After May's performance, next came other Pokemon doing appeals like Hypno, Koffing, Croconaw, and a Castform in Sunny Form. Lilian says, "And now introducing the last entry of the first round." It was Brianna and greets to the crowd "It's an honor to be here in front of everyone. Now I choose my partner, Surskit." Out of her Poké Ball, comes out the bug/water type Pokemon for its appeal.

"Surskit use Ice Beam!"

Surskit launches an Ice Beam in an unusual way to freeze the stage floor itself and uses the frozen floor as a skating rink. The crowd is impressed by such an appeal. Drew compliments her appeal, "It is more than that. She is using the field to her advantage to show off Surskit moves." Surskit uses its speed moves like Agility and does a finishing touch by doing a pirouette. With that ends the first round of the Pokemon Contest.

Lilian announces the 8 coordinators that passed to the battle round and May, Jessiebella, Brianna, and other five coordinators are in. The coordinators for the battle round are randomly shuffled. In the first match May goes against Jessiebella, Brianna against another coordinator, and also the rest of the matches.

"Watch me Ash! For you, my friends, and for me I'll win this," thinks May.

Brianna says, "You seem to be focused May."

May responds, "I am focused, and this time I'm going to win."

"Are you doing this for Mr. Drew? It seems to me that you two have something more than a rivalry." May says, "You got it all wrong. Drew is a good friend in his own way and also a great rival. Besides there is someone else I like or should I say love." Brianna asks, "You're telling the truth?" May says, "Yes, I am telling the truth." Brianna responds with a sigh, "I'm glad for you, if you really love him he must be a great guy." The brunette coordinator says, "Yes, he is."

(In the crowd)

The Pokemon trainer and aura guardian in training suddenly sneezes out of the blue. Brock says, "Bless you, Ash." Ash says, "Thanks Brocko. It could be my imagination, but I think that someone must be talking about me." Brock says, "I think that the latter could be like a certain girl we know." Ash blushes at this and also tells to Brock a remark concerning Pike Queen Lucy. Drew being himself decides to not involve in this.

The first contest battle is between May and Jessiebella. May uses Combusken, while Jessiebella chooses Mime Jr. Lilian says, "Let's get busy!"

May says to her starter, "Combusken use Fire Spin!"

Jessiebella has other plans, "Mime Jr dodge the attack and use Mimic." Mime Jr dodges the oncoming flame and then mimics Combusken's Fire Spin scoring good points. May says to the Young Fowl Pokemon to use Quick Attack and it is a direct hit. James was concerned for his friend's wellbeing, "Mimey!" Jessiebella says, "Mime Jr use a Tickle attack." Mime Jr gets close enough to Combusken and with its fingers to make Combusken laugh so hard and weaken the fire type's defense. May loses more points than usual.

Drew says, "Using unorthodox attacks like Tickle can be quite effective in a contest battle."

Jessiebella says, "Mime Jr let's end this. Roast that Combusken!" The pre evolved form of Mr. Mimic uses its Mimic Fire Spin to end the battle, but May has the creative idea to let her Combusken take the flames to recover from the damage. "Combusken use Sky Uppercut!" Combusken uses its powerful fighting type move and strikes down Mime Jr making the Psychic type faint.

Lilian says, "Mime Jr is out, and passing to the next round is May and Combusken." After May's battle, Brianna also won hers with her Vibrava against a Nidorina. In the first semifinal match, May and Combusken are victorious against a male coordinator and his Skarmory. Brianna also wins her semifinal match against an Azumarril.

May was now facing Brianna in the final battle for the ribbon. The battle is in a 5 minute time limit. The timer sets off, and the match begins. May chooses her Combusken, while Brianna goes with Vibrava.

"Combusken start with a Quick Attack." Combusken dashes straight to Vibrava and then Brianna says, "Vibrava use Screech." Vibrava emits its sound screeching move to stop Combusken. Drew says, "That girl has raised well her Pokemon." Ash then asks, "Have you noticed her Pokemon are like yours Drew?" The green haired boy then asks, "What do you mean?" Ash says, "I mean that you have a Flygon and a Masquerain. She has their pre evolved forms; I think she is quite a fan of yours. I think that she has a small crush on you (* actually she was a complete fangirl). Drew smirks but more out of fun, "So the dense boy is actually growing up a bit." Ash decides to stay silent but blushes slightly.

May says to her starter, "Combusken use Fire Spin." Combusken launches from from its beak a tornado of fire toward Vibrava. The attack although not strong it was enough to stop Vibrava on its tracks. Combusken goes for another Fire Spin, but Brianna counters this, "Vibrava use Dragon Breath." Vibrava launches a white dragonic stream blast to the fire/fighting type.

"Vibrava use Sand Tomb."

Vibrava creates a sand tornado that traps Combusken leaving trapped in it. Combusken was struggling a lot and was about to be trapped for good. Suddenly, Combusken's crest glows light blue, and May recognizes what attack it is. May then says, "Combusken use Mega Kick." Out of sheer will, Combusken launches its newly learned move to free itself from the Sand Tomb.

"Vibrava use Dragon Breath."

"Combusken dodge and use Quick Attack." Combusken dodges Vibrava's attack and strikes with its Quick Attack. The end comes when Combusken went for a Sky Uppercut and Vibrava goes for one more Sand Tomb, only for May to use one more Mega Kick on Vibrava. Vibrava feels for the full impact of the Mega Kick and faints. With just a few seconds left, May wins her ribbon and puts an end to her losing streak.

Raoul Contesta comes to the center stage and says, "Congratulations for your victory in the Chrysathenum Contest. We expect more great performances in your next contests." May gives her thanks to the director of the Pokemon Contest Committee. The Hoenn brunette does her victory pose along her Munchlax and Combusken.

The next day after the contest our heroes arrive in Metallica Island that according to Scott was the site for the Battle Palace. The group was resting at the Pokemon Center. Ash was training with Sceptile and Swellow for this upcoming match. Swellow was doing well, but Sceptile had problems since it was unable to use attacks yet. Sceptile was worried on becoming a burden to the team.

Around the day, Ash was training with his Pokemon in the jungle area, but they were attacked by a swarm of Beedrill. They were saved by an elderly man who happens to be the Frontier Brain in the Battle Palace, the Palace Maven Spenser. The Team Rocket trio tried to steal first in a long time his Pokemon. Sceptile in a last moment recovers his ability to use his attacks. It attacks with Leaf Blade and then blasts them off with a series of Bullet Seed. Ash asks for a Pokemon battle for his Frontier symbol. Spenser accepts his challenge for next day.

Next day after a good rest, Ash and his friends go to the Battle Palace where Spenser and Scott are awaiting for the Frontier challenger.

The elder Frontier Brain greets the younger trainer, "Good morning young man. Hope you had a nice rest." Ash says, "Yes, I did. I am ready to win this Frontier Symbol." Spenser says, "Young people are spirited and determined. How about we make this battle interesting? Ash asks, "What do you mean?" Spenser says, "You'll see for yourself."

Scott invites the gang in taking them to a hot air balloon. May tells them to wait for her. The Hoenn coordinator then boldly gets near to the Pokemon trainer and gives him a 30 second kiss on the lips before separating. The two were blushing after the kiss, especially Ash now noticing how his first love (and possibly of many of them) showed her affection towards him.

Ash says, "Wow!"

May answers, "This one is for good luck on your battle"

Ash asks, "Can I have another?"

May says, "After the battle 'kay." She cutely winks at the boy she loves.

Ash thinks, 'Man I'm definitely lucky. I am starting to enjoy this.'

(To the battlefield)

Ash and Spenser were facing each other from opposite sides. Spenser says, "Okay since today the weather is perfect instead of having a Pokemon battle indoors we should do this outdoor. The whole jungle area will be the entire battlefield. What do you think?" The young trainer nods, "Sounds good to me."

In the hot air balloon, Scott told May, Max and Brock that they would watch the battle from the skies. He calls a mechanical gym assistant to referee the battle. Brock asks, "Did you say Ash something before the match?" The girl answers, "I just told him good luck on his match." Max answers, "I suppose it was a kiss." May turns red due to her younger brother knowing already. Brock says, "You two have been closer lately. It would not be surprising if Ash takes an interest in inviting few more girls into his circle of love." Max asks, "Is Ash going to be my brother-in law?" May was blushing red of embarrassment of such topics. Scott was also listening a bit to the conversation, 'Interesting.' Like somehow Scott knows what's going on but kept that information to himself.

The mechanical gym referee was now refereeing the battle. 'This will be a 3 on 3 Pokemon Battle between the Palace Maven Spenser and the challenger Ash of Pallet Town. On the line will be a Spirit Symbol. There will be no time limit, and the battle will end when the three Pokemon of either are unable to continue. The challenger will only be allowed to substitute.'

Spenser says, "I'll start things with Shiftry." Spenser chooses his fully evolved Grass/Dark Pokemon.

Ash says, "Sceptile I choose you!" Ash chooses the Forest Pokemon to battle against Spenser's Shiftry.

'Battle begin'

Ash says, "Sceptile use Bullet Seed." Sceptile fires a barrage of seeds to Shiftry. Spenser says, "Shiftry dodge and go into the jungle." Shiftry dodges the attack and runs into the jungle. Spenser also runs with his Pokemon. "Sceptile follow Shiftry as well." Ash and Spenser along with their Pokemon run deep into the jungle.

(With the gang)

"Look at those two go," says May watching the battle from a sky camera with her friends along with Scott.

"This battle will be intense," says Max.

Brock replies, "I can think that the winner of this is who can use the outdoor battlefield to his advantage."

(Back to the battle)

Spenser says, "You're quite a spirited trainer, young Ash. The same goes to your Sceptile." Ash says, "Your Shiftry is well trained and spirited too Spenser."

"Sceptile go for Leaf Blade."

"Shiftry use Quick Attack."

Both grass type Pokemon hit with strong attacks and seem to be evenly matched. This was a battle for the pride of grass type Pokemon. Spenser says, "Well I think it's to time be more serious. Shiftry use Double Team." Shiftry creates multiple copies and surrounds the Forest Pokemon and with its speed confuses Sceptile. "Shiftry use Shadow Ball." Shiftry launches a ghostly orb which hits Sceptile and sends it to the river.

Spenser, "Shiftry use Rock Smash." Shiftry's punch glows and smashes rocks nearby causing a move akin to Rock Slide and burying Sceptile in those rocks. It all seems to be Shiftry's victory, but then Sceptile appeared jumping from the waterfall. Even Spenser is surprised by this.

"Sceptile use Bullet Seed!" Sceptile damages a bit to Shiftry with consecutive Bullet Seed attacks. Ash says, "Finish this with Leaf Blade." Sceptile's leaves in its right arm glow light green like a sword and slices Shiftry. Shiftry is down and out.

"Shiftry is unable to battle; Sceptile is the winner."

Spenser returns his Shiftry and thanks for its hard work. Ash returns his Sceptile as well to let it rest for the moment.

Spenser picks his next Pokeball, "Venusaur, to my side." Spenser's Pokemon is the fully evolved Venusaur. Ash picks his Pokeball, "Heracross, I choose you!" A blue Hercules beetle like Pokemon materializes out of its capturing device.

Brock says, "It seems that exchanged one of his Pokemon for Heracross before the battle."

Max says, "A bug type Pokemon like Heracross should have the advantage against a grass type like Venusaur."

Scott chuckles and responds to the younger kid, "That is true in theory, but this is Spenser's Venusaur. Venusaur won't go down that easily."

Heracross due to its instincts started to suck up the sap from Venusaur's bulb. Ash scolds a bit to his Heracross and apologizes for this. Spenser responds that no harm done and jokingly says that he would probably do the same if he was a Heracross.

Ash starts, "Heracross use Horn Attack." Heracross attack with its horn. Spenser counters this, "Venusaur use Razor Leaf." Heracross deflects the attack with its horn and then hits its Horn Attack.

"Heracross use Fury Attack." Heracross jabs Venusaur repeatedly with its horn then Venusaur finds an opening on Heracross defense. Spenser says, "Venusaur use Vine Whip." Venusaur's Vine Whip hits Heracross causing a bit of damage.

Ash says, "Heracross use Take Down." Heracross charges in with a strong physical move like Take Down. Spenser gives his attack as well, "Venusaur match that attack with your Tackle." Venusaur's Tackle and Heracross Take Down proved to be in equal footing. Ash says, "Heracross use Megahorn." Heracross's horn glows white and hits quite hard sending Venusaur to a palm tree.

"Venusaur use Solar Beam." Venusaur starts to absorb sunlight. Ash notices, "Let's finish this while Venusaur still charges, Heracross another Megahorn." Heracross strikes another Megahorn on Venusaur, but the grass type endured the hit. Venusaur fires the Solar Beam, and Heracross gets hit with the full blast of the powerful Grass type move. Heracross faints after this.

"Heracross is unable to battle; Venusaur is the winner."

Max says, "Venusaur defeated Heracross with a Solar Beam." Brock responds, "This Venusaur must have great battling experience along with endurance."

Ash chooses his Swellow as his next Pokemon.

Spenser and Ash take a break to eat some fruit. Also in the hot air balloon Scott, May, Max, and Brock eat fruit.

Ash and Spenser keep running through the jungle area while battling. Venusaur uses its strong moves like Razor Leaf and Vine Whip. Swellow dodges Venusaur's attacks with its speed.

Ash, Spenser and their Pokemon arrive to the beach area.

Spenser notices his Venusaur is getting tired specially after the battle against Heracross. Ash says, "Swellow use Double Team." Swellow multiplies itself with its move. Spenser knowing what to do, "Venusaur use Vine Whip on all of them." Venusaur uses its vines to strike all the Swellow, but none of them hit. Ash commands his Swellow to use Quick Attack. Spenser tells his Venusaur to use Solar Beam like last time. But this time the clouds block the sun light, so the Solar Beam will take much more time. Swellow uses Aerial Ace, and Venusaur faints after two hard battles.

"Venusaur is unable to battle; Swellow wins."

Spenser returns Venusaur and thanks him for its hard work. The elder Palace Maven picks his last Pokemon, "Now Claydol to my side."

The ground/psychic type Pokemon was Spenser's final Pokemon.

"Let's end this, Swellow use Aerial Ace."

Spenser counters, "Claydol use your Psybeam attack." Claydol launches a multicolored psychic beam at Swellow and hurts him quite a bit. Ash says, "Regroup and then use Quick Attack." Spenser commands, "Claydol dodge and then Rapid Spin." Claydol evades Swellow's attack and then connects a fast spin attack. Spenser says, "Claydol my friend end this with a Hyper Beam." Claydol fires a powerful, orange beam from its arms, and Swellow gets hit by the attack. Swellow is down for the count.

"Swellow is unable to battle; Claydol wins."

Ash returns Swellow to its Pokeball, "You deserve a good rest Swellow." Spenser says, "We now each one last Pokemon. To tell you I have enjoyed this battle." Ash says, "I have also as well. Sceptile, I choose you."

The Forest Pokemon comes out for a second round.

Ash starts, "Sceptile use Bullet Seed on Claydol." Sceptile spits a barrage of seeds to Claydol. Then Spenser says, "Claydol use Teleport and then Rapid Spin." Claydol teleported before receiving more of the Bullet Seed and then used Rapid Spin with the help of the water to intensify the damage.

Spenser says, "Now Claydol use Rapid Spin and Psybeam." This time Claydol spins fast and fires Psybeam at the same time which one of them manages to hit Sceptile and does critical damage.

Sceptile fortunately could still fight. Ash then saw Sceptile gathering solar energy from yellow bulbs from its back. Ash thought, 'This can be risky, but it could work." He then says, "Sceptile go for a Solar Beam." Spenser says, "Interesting. You're going for a big move although it's too late now. Claydol end this with Hyper Beam." Claydol forms a Hyper Beam from its arms. Just before the Hyper Beam could impact Sceptile dodges the attack by jumping and fires the Solar Beam from its mouth. Claydol gets hit with the force of Solar Beam and is defeated after a hard fought battle.

"Claydol is unable to battle; Sceptile wins. The battle goes to Ash of Pallet Town."

Ash goes to Sceptile and congratulates him for a great victory.

Spenser says, "Young Ash you're one spirited and determined trainer, and as proof of your victory in the Battle Palace here's the Spirits Symbol." Ash does his pose with Heracross, Sceptile, Sceptile, with Pikachu as well. Scott says, "Well Ash you are more skilled trainer than I expected. Your next challenge will be at the Battle Tower where you will face a far stronger Frontier Brain than the others."

Ash says, "The Battle Tower sounds good to me."

Scott says, "For you May, if I'm correct you're a Pokemon Coordinator. (She nods) I think that your next Pokemon Contest will be in Gardenia Town. The town is in the next port, so you can take the next boat."

Ash and friends take the next boat and its goodbye to Metallica Island. Ash admires his Frontier Symbols he has won so far. Then May gets close to him and whispers, "Congratulations Ash." Ash responds, "Thanks May and you too as well you won a new ribbon."

The Hoenn Coordinator says, "That reminds that I did promise you a reward after the battle." Ash blushes lightly knowing what she meant and nods. May gives him another kiss on the lips and wraps her arms around his neck. Ash returns the kiss as well. After their little session May says, "You actually kiss well my guardian." Ash says, "Thanks my princess." Max interrupts, "So are you going to be my brother in law Ash?" Ash and May stop their kissing with blushes in their faces. Brock cries a bit of manly tears watching his longtime friend and surrogate brother being affectionate on how he has become a man with pride and a teensy bit of jealousy. Now they were going to their next stops for the next Pokemon Contest and Frontier facility respectively.


This took me quite a time, but it's done with this chapter.

May finally ends her losing streak and wins a new ribbon. Ash wins a hard fought battle against the Palace Maven winning the Spirit Symbol.

Should Misty be added? Possibly yes before the Sinnoh arc.

That's all for now, until next time.