Master Challenge

Disclaimer : I do not own anything

Special thanks to CharmedmilliE- Karry master for letting me adopt the story.

Daniel Angeles/ revolution created by Black Falcoln

Roberto Degaldo created by Red Alfa

Silver/ Tabitha created by CharmedmilliE- Karry master

Kara-the-deaf trainer created by Dragonsrule18

Rei Kurosaki created by Artemis-no-subaku

Chapter 10: And Things Start

It had taken the gang longer to get back to the house then Ash had expected. Nurse Joy had healed up his pokemon fast since they had taken little damage but fans had surrounded Ash. He had never realized exactly how many fans he had until that moment he didn't think he had any. That changed when people started to ask him for autographs and commenting on how well he could battled.

The fan girls were the worst and even though Ash was a teenage boy and had started to notice how pretty girls were a while ago he felt himself not wanting the attention from these crazy fans. He was relieved when with help from their pokemon the group of friends had managed to get away and Ash led them to his and Tabitha House.

"That was crazy," Ash said when he finally opened up the door to the house not noticing his friends seemed to be staring at the property. "Well come in."

Ash watched as his friends looked around with a smile. "Wow Ash, this is amazing," May was the first to talk. "This belongs to you?"

Ash paused. While he did own half the house him and Tabitha had agreed that they wouldn't reveal their relationship to each other besides just friends. Also people would think the house belongs to Tabitha alone. "No," Ash said shaking his head. "I'm just staying here with a friend."

"What friend?" Dawn asked as she took a seat. Misty was looking out the back door at the pool.

"That pool is perfect for training water pokemon," Misty commented and then the group could hear footsteps from above and then coming down the stairs.

"Who else is here?" Brock asked and he didn't have to wait for long for an answer as Tabitha appeared off the stairs and walking into the living room. She was wearing a workout outfit with a shirt that showed her stomach. The outfit showed every curve of her body showing exactly how attractive she was. Brock had to pause and remind himself in his head this girl was way too young for him.

Misty for her part was staring at the girl anger coming over her but she wasn't sure why. While she might have not been the most beautiful child she had grown into a very attractive women who got a lot of attention from boys. She wasn't angry over Tabitha looks but there was something about the way the girl put her arm around Ash when she saw him. It was a friendly gesture but Misty wasn't feeling too thrilled about it and wasn't sure why the girls interactions with Ash made her angry.

"Your back," Tabitha said taking a sip from the water bottle in her hand. 'My fighting types are killing me. I told them to continue training while I took a break. You want to send some of yours up there to train with them?"

"Only fighting type I have on me right now is Riolu and he just…" Before Ash could finish his sentence his pokeball popped opened and Riolu jumped out.

"Can I go Ash? Can I? Please, please, please," The fighting type said nearly jumping up and down and Ash nodded. Riolu ran up the stairs without another word and Ash laughed.

"Never mind," Ash said with a smile looking at Tabitha. "You know my friends right?' Ash asked but then introduced them anyway. "Brock, Misty, Dawn, and May." Ash pointed at each one as he said their names. "Guys you know Silver. This is her house." Ash put his hand on Tabitha shoulder as he said her stage name.

"So you're staying with Silver," Misty said not meaning it too sound as serious and high pitched as it was.

"What's going on with you two?" Dawn finally asked the question that was on everyone mind. "Are you two dating?"

"What? No," Both Tabitha and Ash said at the same time and Ash added, "Why does everyone think that?"

"Who else thought that?" Tabitha asked Ash.

"Your friend Roberto," Ash told Tabitha. "That's what he held me back to ask me yesterday."

Tabitha shrugged not getting the hidden meaning there. "Why does everyone think that then?" Tabitha asked.

"Six months ago you didn't know each other now your super close that Ash is staying at your house," May said.

"The touching thing," Dawn said. "You two are very friendly with each other."

"The whole Ash battling Max to defend your honor thing," Brock said. "That's something a boyfriend does."

"Max?" Tabitha asked.

"You battled him twice. Once in Johto and the next time in Kanto tournament," Ash said.

"Little guy big ego," Tabitha said and everyone nodded. "We are not dating and we never will be. We're just really close. That's all." There was then a ringing. "Save by the phone." Tabitha headed into the kitchen to grab the phone.

"She's right," Ash said. "I do not see Ta.. Silver in anyway but as a friend. She's like a little sister."

"Okay Ash," Misty said. "But you can tell us if anything is going on between you and any girl. We are your friends." Misty was curious about Ash's relationship with other females namely Serena who Misty could tell had a crush on Ash. She wasn't sure why she needed to know.

"There's nothing to tell," Ash commented looking at Misty. "I…"

Before Ash could say anything else Tabitha walked back into the room. "Ash that was Lance. He wants all the winners in a meeting ASAP. I'm going to change and grab my pokemon. You should grab your stuff to."

For the next few minutes the two ran around collecting their pokemon and things. Tabitha came down in her normal outfit with all 12 pokeballs on her belt and so did Ash.

"We should go," Dawn said realizing they had overstayed their welcome.

'Yeah, Misty," Tabitha said taking out a key and throwing it to the red head. "It's the key to the gate surrounding the pool in the back. Feel free to use it anytime for training."

"What? Why?" Misty said looking at the key.

"Because that pool is the best place to train water pokemon anywhere near here. You're an amazing water pokemon trainer. You nearly had me in our battle. I want you at the top of your game for this competition and your Ash's friend. The key does not work on the house and the doors are always locked by the way." Misty nodded and said thank you as everyone left the house and the two winners went a different way.

"You notice Ash went T and then changed into saying Silver," May pointed out making everyone look at her. "As though he stopped himself from saying something else and switched to Silver."

"He knows her name and is having trouble remembering not using it," Misty concluded.

"That's what I think and the two say they are not dating. And the looks that came over their faces when we suggested it makes me think they are telling the truth but they seem like more then friends to me," May said and the group looked at each other not sure what else they could be.

-PM- A Few Days Later

Misty was standing with all of Ash's friend including the ones from Unova and Kalos who she barely knew. The one thing missing was Ash. The group had not seen him since he was called away to a meeting from Lance and Lance and the other champion were about to announce what the first preliminary would be.

"Where is he?" Clemont asked. "He wouldn't miss this." The group shrugged unsure as Lance appeared.

"Welcome everyone," Lance said into a microphone quieting all talking. "A large number of you are here to compete so let's get this started." There was a cheer from the crowd at that point. "To be a Pokemon Master you have to be able to think fast and be quick which is why our first preliminary round will be a little different then normal competitions. If you will notice our six winners are no where to be found here."

Everyone looked around for the six winners not finding them anywhere. "This is because they are helping us out in this part of the preliminary. Each winner was assigned a region. They then picked a place in the region where they are now sitting and waiting for you." Everyone was shocked at that statement. "Yes the first part of this preliminary round will be taking place in all six region. In each region there is a teleportation spot. Two here in the Kanto Region one here at Indigo Plateau and another one where our winner is hiding.

"Now for this part of the competition each trainer competing can only take one pokemon with them. Choose well. This pokemon must remand outside of his or her pokeball during the entire round. A mini camera will be attached to you which will transport video to a special website made for this competition. A device will also be put on your pokemon to monitor the pokemon condition. If your one pokemon is knocked out you will be eliminated from the competition.

"You might be wondering how you will find each winner. Well a clue will be given to you that you will have to figure out where the clue is telling you to go and which winner is waiting for you. When you figure it out you tell the person at the teleporting location. If correct the person will have his teleporting pokemon teleport you to said location. Once there you have to follow the clues to the winner who will check you in as having reached them and give you your next clue.

"Be warned though your fellow competitors have free ranged to try and eliminate you by knocking out your pokemon. You also have free range to work together with your other competitors but can receive no outside help from anyone or anything not in the competition. There will be all sorts of challenges at the locations to slow you down and each winner also has a chosen Pokémon with them. They are not allowed to knock your pokemon out but they can make it difficult for you to reach them. Also if you are not back here within 24 hours you will be eliminated."

Lance finished his directions and let it sink in to everyone. "When your ready start lining up," Lance said and Misty and Clemont said goodbye their friends and Clemont told Bonnie to stay with Serena.

Misty was thinking about which pokemon to use before she nodded and decided on Golduck right before she got up front. She took Golduck out of his pokeball and the two received the camera and monitoring device. She then left all her other pokemon with Nurse Joy before getting her clue and going to read it over.

That was when she saw Clemont also reading a clue. He had a Luxio by this side, which Misty guessed was his chosen pokemon. "Hey Clemont," Misty said going over to him. She might not know him well but he was a friend of Ash so Misty knew she could trust him. "Let's work together and get this done."

Clemont smiled. "I would like that," Clemont said and the two shook hands as they both then read their clue.