Here comes N! This should be the last Unova Elite four member.

"N! What are you doing here?!"

"After I left you and caught Reshiram, he told me that I was needed elsewhere. Apparently, that elsewhere was here."

"I thought you didn't like battling!"

"I don't. I hope this battle will get me and Reshiram closer than ever. Closer than when we took over Unova."

Bonnie tugged on her brother's hand.

"Who's Reshiram?"

Serena looked at Clemont.

"I have to admit, I'm a little curious on who Reshiram is, too."

"Reshiram is one of the legendary Pokemon in the Unova region. Its counterpart is Zekrom."

"What are your names?" N asked.

"My name is Clemont, this is my sister Bonnie." Clemont introduced.

"My name is Serena!"

"Ah, yes. Reshiram told me about you. You are Ash's girlfriend, are you not?"

Serena blushed again, but this time, it was a blush of pride. She was proud to be Ash's girlfriend now.

"Yes, she is." Ash confirmed, once again.

"I'm happy for you. However, the joy that's in my heart for you does not mean I will let you get to the champion. Of course, you understand."

"I wouldn't have it any other way! Let's do this!"

N smiled.

"I agree. Let us see if your ideals are still the same as when I left you. Magmortar, emerge!"

"Greninja! Let's go!"

The ninja-frog Pokemon met the blast Pokemon and was ready as ever.

"Well, Ash. The first move is in your hands."

"Greninja! Hydro Pump!"

"Counter with Thunderbolt."

Greninja was hit with the Thunderbolt, as Water was weak against Electric-types.

"Keep holding on, Greninja! Spin and use Hydro Pump!"

Greninja used Hydro Pump and spun to make a water tornado. N looked on in amazement.

"Very impressive. Magmortar, use Flamethrower and spin to counter Greninja!"

Magmortar used Flamethrower and spun to produce a similar tornado, just with fire. The two elements clashed until Greninja stood victorious, as Magmortar had been hit, and was struggling to get up.

"It seems Magmortar is close to its breaking point. Thunderbolt, please."

"Dodge and use one more Hydro Pump, Greninja!"

Since Greninja out speeds Magmortar, the ninja-like Pokemon dodged the attack with ease and landed a Hydro Pump. Magmortar fainted.

"Thank you for your assistance, Magmortar. I sense a deep connection between you and your Greninja. It's quite astounding."

"Thank you! You wouldn't believe what we had just gone through."

"Actually, I do."

"You knew that already too?"

"No. I watched the news. Let's proceed."

"Ok, then! Greninja, stay in!"

"All right! Ninetales, emerge!"

Ninetales stepped on the battlefield with style and stared at her opponent.

"Wow, a Ninetales!" Ash exclaimed.

"You see, Ninetales combines her elegance and grace with strength. As a result, it radiates a majestic manner."

Ninetales looked back at N and howled.

"Ninetales hopes for a good match. I hope you give her one. Like before, the first move is yours."

"Let's finish this quick! HYDRO PUMP!"

"Ninetales, dodge and use Solar Beam!"

The Hydro Pump missed and Ninetales began to charge Solar Beam.

"Greninja! We have to take Ninetales out before you get hit by Solar Beam! Use Water Shuriken!"

"Use Ember, Ninetales!"

The two attacks resulted in a cloud of steam surrounding the battlefield.

"The stage is set, Ash."

"Greninja! Stay calm! Imagine where Ninetales is coming from!"

"Now, Ninetales!"

The Solar Beam that Ninetales charged scored a direct hit, but it didn't knock Greninja out.

"Stay strong, Greninja! Use Hydro Pump and spin again to clear the fog!"

"Energy Ball, Ninetales!"

Hydro Pump cleared the smoke, and aimed straight for Ninetales, but Ninetales jumped up and shot an Energy Ball straight down the tornado towards Greninja.

"DODGE!"

The Hydro Pump evaded the Energy Ball and slammed straight into Ninetales.

"Well done, Ash. You've grown quite strong. Ninetales is weakened, but not out. Ninetales, use Solar Beam!"

"USE ICE BEAM ON THE BATTLEFIELD!"

Ninetales charged Solar Beam while Greninja froze the battlefield.

"N! What good is that Solar Beam if you can't move fast enough to catch Greninja!"

"I see...Ninetales, use Flamethrower on the battlefield!"

"Counter with Hydro Pump!"

The water extinguished the flames, leaving the battlefield still frozen.

"One more Hydro Pump!"

The Hydro Pump slammed Ninetales into the wall. Ninetales fainted.

"Ninetales, thank you. Thirdly, Emboar!"

"Greninja, return! NOIVERN, LET'S GO!"

"Emboar, Focus Punch!"

"Noivern, Dragon Rush!"

Already, the two attacks hit each other with so much power, that there was little energy left in either of them.

"The battle's almost over already?"

"You see, I haven't trained Emboar that much. I've been working on our bond, so he's a little inexperienced."

"That's strange...Noivern! Dragon Pulse!"

"Flamethrower!"

Emboar's attack missed but Noivern's hit. Emboar fainted.

"Impressive. Our battle nears its end. But I have one Pokemon left. Reshiram! I choose you!"

"Greninja, you're back in. ICE BEAM!"

"Fusion Flame."

The Ice Beam was no match for the Fusion Flame, but Greninja wasn't hit.

"Run, Greninja!"

"Dragon Pulse."

Greninja's speed allowed him to avoid the attack.

"Jump on Reshiram!"

With a huge leap, Greninja mounted Reshiram.

"HYDRO PUMP!"

Greninja hit a point-blank Hydro Pump, leaving Reshiram low on energy.

"SHAKE HIM OFF, RESHIRAM!"

"HOLD ON AND USE ICE BEAM TO FINISH THIS!"

Reshiram tried to shake off Greninja, but its grip was too strong. Greninja landed a successful hit with Ice Beam. Reshiram fainted.

"MY FRIEND!" N cried.

"Good job, Greninja!" Ash said happily.

"Well. It seems that your ideals haven't changed a bit. You still care about your friends. I can tell through how much your Pokemon trust you."

"Thanks, N. It was good to see you again."

N smiled.

"You have one last test to pass before you get to the champion. I wish you luck."

Ash and his friends went back down the elevator and the Fire room closed.

"Well, we have one room left." Ash said.

"That's right." Clemont said.

The four went inside the Steel-type chamber and rode the elevator to the top. There, a familiar sight awaited him. This time, Serena gasped.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't Ash, Serena, Bonnie, and Clemont. I was wondering when you'd show."

Ash stared on in horror as he stared at Miette.

TO BE CONTINUED...