Pokemon Master Emergence

by amvanras

Due to his illustrious milestones, Ash Ketchum enters a high-level Pokemon Battle Tournament competing against past rivals. While he competes, the evil organization Team Rocket targets Ash and a brand new Pokemon on his team. Will Ash win the tournament, stop Team Rocket, and understand love? Takes place after Pokemon Master Premises (see my bio page). Note: I do not own Pokemon.

10. A Not-So-Epic Rap Battle

June 14, 2012

The day has finally come for Ash to have the first of two matches with Nico. Ash's first match was due to start at 10am. Brock and Khoury remain at the Pokemon Center supervising operations there and tuning the TV to Ash's battle. Soon Ash was called upon to make his way to his trainer box at the Grass battlefield. He and Pikachu were greeted by the pandemonium of the cheering spectators at the stadium. He sees Nico at the other side of the Grass battlefield.

Announcer then said this, "Ladies and Gentlemen! We're live at the Grass Field Stadium at the Indigo Plateau in Kanto. Day 11 of the 2012 PWT-Aces Cup continues with this Group 'A' match! On the red side who hails from Camphrier Town in Kalos is Nico Elek who not only is known for having the rank of Duke at the Battle Chateau, but is known for rapping to the point!" The crowd cheered for Nico.

Announcer then said this, "His opponent on the green side is the sensational Ash Ketchum of Kanto's Pallet Town whose Battle Chateau victories have earned him the rank of Arch Duke!" The crowd cheers more loudly for Ash with his friends cheering the loudest. Soon a Referee makes his way to his Referee box.

Announcer then said this, "As you all know, this is the PWT-Aces Cup so we're expecting some serious battling from these two trainers!"

Referee then said this, "This Group 'A' match is between Nico Elek and Ash Ketchum. Each trainer may use six Pokemon and engage in single battles. Substitutions are allowed! The match will be over when all six Pokemon of one side are unable to battle!" Ash vs. Nico got underway.

Nico then said this, "It's your time to shine yo! Go Breloom go!" The evolved form of Shroomish appears on Nico's side of the battlefield.

Ash then said this, "Breloom looks strong!"

Primeape then said this, "About time I get into this boxing match!"

Ash then said this, "Sure!" "Primeape I choose you!" The fully evolved Pig Monkey Pokemon comes out and takes his pose. Ash's friends watched from the bleachers with the crowd.

Cilan then said this, "Ash's Primeape has a P1 Champion Belt!"

Misty then said this, "Ash won it with Primeape in a wrestling tournament during his first year as a Pokemon Trainer way back then."

Serena then said this, "You can do it Ash and Primeape!"

Announcer then said this, "Nico's Breloom goes up against Ash's Primeape who won the 2006 P1 Grand Prix Wrestling Tournament as seen by the belt it wears!" The Referee signals to begin as the spectators cheer on for one exciting fight.

Nico then said this, "Breloom, start with the Brick Break yo!" Breloom runs with a glowing arm.

Ash then said this, "Primeape you use your Brick Break then Poison Jab!" Primeape also runs with a glowing arm. Both attacks were equal in power. Then Primeape uses his other arm glowing purple and jabs Breloom in the chest.

Nico then said this, "Breloom, Poison Jab 'em back yo!" Breloom then aims to strike Primeape with its purple glowing fist!

Ash then said this, "Primeape, dodge then use Ice Punch!" Primeape dodged Poison Jab, and strikes Breloom with Ice Punch which was supereffective!

Nico then said this, "No! Breloom, whip 'em with your vines yo!" Breloom manages to restrain Primeape's right arm with its Vine Whip.

Ash then said this, "Quick Primeape, pull him in and use Fire Punch!" Primeape pulls Breloom and burns it with a well-placed Fire Punch.

Nico then said this, "Drats! Breloom use Energy Ball!" Breloom body glows green and several balls of green energy surface and head to Primeape!

Ash then said this, "Primeape, jump up high and then finish with Close Combat!" Primeape jumps very high to avoid the energy ball barrage and rapidly punches, kicks, headbutts, and slams Breloom. Breloom gets knocked out for the count.

Nico then said this, "No Breloom!"

Referee then said this, "Breloom is unable to battle. Primeape wins! Nico, send your next Pokemon!"

Announcer then said this, "Primeape emerges victorious in this battle! How would Nico get back into this battle?" Nico recalls Breloom.

Nico then said this, "Yo Cacturne, it's your turn yo!" A giant cactus-like Pokemon takes its position.

Ash then said this, "Primeape, great job out there. Take a nice rest." Primeape nodded and went back into his pokeball in Ash's Pokegear.

Ash then said this, "Asteria I choose you!" Ash's Flower Garden Pokemon lands and faces her opponent.

Announcer then said this, "Nico sends out his Cacturne while Ash recalls Primeape and sends out his Asteria!" The Referee signals to begin.

Ash then said this, "Asteria, use Petal Blizzard!" Asteria stirs up several glowing blue flower petals and shoots them towards Cacturne and hitting it.

Nico then said this, "Cacturne Thunder Punch'em yo!" Cacturne charged forward with electricity sparking on one of its arms.

Ash then said this, "Asteria, wait for it and then point-blank Moonblast!" Asteria's gathered energy from the moon and fires a powerful pink orb of energy point-blank at Cacturne who takes a lot of damage from the supereffective attack.

Nico then said this, "Cacturne, get it together and use Venoshock yo!" Cacturne fires a purple beam of energy at Asteria.

Ash then said this, "Asteria, dodge then use Dazzling Gleam!" Asteria dodges Venoshock and then emits a bright beam of pink light which badly hurts Cacturne.

Serena then said this, "Ash and Asteria are on the roll!"

Clemont then said this, "Asteria is strong as ever!"

Announcer then said this, "Ash's Asteria is not letting Cacturne land anymore hits!"

Nico then said this, "Cacturne, up on your feet yo!" Cacturne slowly got up, but Ash wasn't letting this one slip.

Ash then said this, "Quick Asteria use Grassy Terrain followed by Solar Beam!" Asteria's body glows green and the battlefield gets decorated with blooming flowers causing people to emit 'ooohs' and 'aaahs'. Then Asteria immediately absorbed solar energy and fired a golden yellow beam of energy at Cacturne causing a major explosion. Cacturne fainted from the blast.

Referee then said this, "Cacturne is unable to battle! Asteria wins! Nico, choose your next Pokemon!" Nico recalls his Cacturne.

Announcer then said this, "Ash is pulling away! Can Nico get back into this match?"

Nico then said this, "Solrock, it's all on you yo!" A sun-shaped Meteorite Pokemon appears.

Ash then said this, "Solrock looks well-trained!"

Krookodile then said this, "I'll take him."

Ash then said this, "Sure Krookodile!" "Okay Asteria, great job out there! Take a nice long rest!" Asteria nodded and gets recalled back. The Grassy Terrain disappears.

Ash then said this, "Krookodile I choose you!" Ash's large Intimidation Pokemon with sunglasses stomped out ready for battle. Krookodile's Intimidate ability causes Solrock's attack power to go down.

Cilan then said this, "Krookodile is getting so pumped up! I haven't seen him in battle in a long time!"

Announcer then said this, "Nico goes with Solrock while Ash switches Asteria out for his powerful Krookodile whose Intimidate ability causes Solrock's attack power to go down! Asteria' Grassy Terrain disappears." The crowd cheers eager to see more battling. The Referee signals to begin.

Nico then said this, "Let's spin with that Gyro Ball yo!" Solrock spins very fast as its arms glowed with a metallic coating. Solrock heads toward Krookodile.

Ash then said this, "Krookodile use Shadow Claw!" Krookodile attacked head-on with purple-black claws dealing immense damage to Solrock.

Nico then said this, "Solrock fire that Solar Beam yo!" Solrock absorbs sunlight and fires a golden beam of energy at Krookodile.

Ash then said this, "Krookodile use Dig then Dragon Claw!" Krookodile dug into the ground and barely escapes Solar Beam. Then he resurfaces and strikes Solrock with blue-green glowing claws.

Nico then said this, "Solrock, get up and use Hyper Beam yo!" Solrock fires a red-orange beam of energy at Krookodile.

Ash then said this, "Krookodile, use Dig again then Smack Down!" Krookodile burrowed into the ground to avoid Hyper Beam. Solrock couldn't move and had to recharge which enabled Krookodile to resurface and slam Solrock on to the ground.

Ash then said this, "Now use Earthquake!" Krookodile slams his feet on the ground causing the stadium to shake and the battlefield to get major cracks. When the dust settled, Solrock was flattened and fainted.

Refereee then said this, "Solrock is unable to battle! Krookodile wins! Nico, choose your next Pokemon!"Nico recalls his Solrock.

Max then said this, "Krookodile is definitely well-trained."

Iris then said this, "Ash and Krookodile are battling at a whole new level!"

Cameron then said this, "I can tell that they're much more formidable than last time in the Unova League Championship Tournament we competed in."

Ash said"Wow Krookodile, you're awesome as always!"

Krookodile then said this, "It's cool! We got this!" Everyone in Ash's Aura Link cheered.

Announcer then said this, "Nico is falling behind quickly! Ash and his Pokemon are totally in sync! What will Nico plan next?"

Nico then said this, "Simisage I trust you yo!" The evolved form of Pansage comes out and started flexing its muscles.

Ash then said this, "A Simisage."

Roserade then said this, "He has quite the ego!" Ash and his Pokemon in the Aura Link all sweat-dropped hearing that rant while Asteria giggled.

Pikachu then said this, "Like you wanna take him Roserade?"

Ash then said this, "Well, if Roserade wants to battle, there's no stopping him." "Krookodile you did great! Take a nice long rest!" Krookodile nodded and got recalled.

Ash then said this, "Roserade I choose you!" Roserade appeared and glared at Simisage who glared back.

Asteria then said this, "Good luck dear Roserade!"

Dawn then said this, "Oh boy, here comes Roserade! He looks fired up and ready to take down Simisage."

Cilan then said this, "Simisage is an interesting Pokemon for me to evaluate."

Iris then said this, "What do you mean?"

Cilan then said this, "Because Simisage is the evolved form of Pansage!" Iris had a sweat-drop.

Announcer then said this, "Nico's fourth Pokemon is his Simisage while Ash substitutes Krookodile with Roserade!" The spectators cheer excitedly anticipating the battle to begin. The Referee signals to begin.

Ash then said this, "Alright, Roserade start with Leaf Storm!" Roserade sends a giant whirlwind of razor-sharp leaves headed toward Simisage

Nico then said this, "Nico says Leaf Storm yo!" Simisage also fires Leaf Storm which is even with Roserade's Leaf Storm in terms of power.

Nico then said this, "Fire away with Bullet Seed yo!" Simisage fires rounds of seed shells at Roserade.

Ash then said this, "Roserade, dodge it and use Weather Ball!" Roserade jumps to dodge Bullet Seed and charges an orb of energy. Due to being sunny, Weather Ball turned into a red orb with flames. Roserade fires it which burns Simisage upon contact.

Announcer then said this, "Due to the sunny conditions, Roserade's Weather Ball has set Simisage literally on fire!"

Nico then said this, "Simisage hang in there!" Simisage staggers up but unfortunately got inflicted with a burn status.

Ash then said this, "Roserade finish this with Sludge Bomb!" Roserade fires several projectiles of poisonous purple sludge which knocked Simisage out for the count.

Referee then said this, "Simisage is unable to battle! Roserade wins! Nico, choose your next Pokemon!" Nico recalls his Simisage.

Announcer then said this, "Ash's Roserade proves too much for Nico's Simisage! Ash's lead just continues to grow!"

Dawn then said this, "I've never seen Roserade this good!"

Barry then said this, "I should teach my Roserade Weather Ball too!"

Nico then said this, "Now time to get serious! Poliwrath it's on with the show!" The muscular Tadpole Pokemon came out.

May then said this, "That Poliwrath looks strong!"

Max then said this, "Poliwrath is cool!"

Bonnie then said this, "I agree with Max! It's so cute!"

Clemont then said this, "Of course, you would think that even the muscular-looking Pokemon is cute!"

Serena then said this, "Don't worry about a thing! Ash's Pokemon will beat it!"

Announcer then said this, "Nico sends out his Poliwrath as his fifth Pokemon! How will Ash counter?"

Ash then said this, "We're not going to back down! Roserade, great job out there! Take a good rest!" Roserade got recalled back.

Ash then said this, "Blastoise I choose you!" His long time friend and Pokemon jumps out and lands on a platform. He wears a Mega Stone.

Announcer then said this, "Ash makes another exchange, swapping Roserade out with his Blastoise! Oh my, Blastoise has a Mega Stone! Could we be seeing a Mega Evolution in this match?" The crowd cheered eager to see what a Mega Blastoise could do.

May then said this, "Blastoise can Mega Evolve? This would be exciting for Wartortle to know!"

Misty then said this, "So if Charizard and Blastoise can Mega-Evolve, can Venusaur Mega-Evolve too? If yes, then that means the Kanto Starters are worth getting for first year trainers!"

Bonnie then said this, "Well we won't know until we see it happen."

Ash then said this, "Blastoise, it's time to Mega Evolve!" Ash raised his left hand and clutched into a fist. His Mega Ring glows and beams of light shoot out and connect with Blastoise. Blastoise became bigger with two cannons on his arms, and one huge cannon on his back.

May then said this, "Ash's Blastoise just Mega-Evolved! I've got to catch this on video!"

Announcer then said this, "Excellent! It's Nico's Poliwrath versus Ash's Mega Blastoise!" The Referee signals to begin as the crowd cheered in frenzy.

Nico then said this, "Poliwrath, let's start out with Ice Beam!" Poliwrath fires a beam of freezing energy.

Ash then said this, "Blastoise, dodge and use your Skull Bash!" Mega Blastoise dodged the incoming Ice Beam and hit Poliwrath with his own hardened head giving some significant damage.

Nico then said this, "Darn! Poliwrath get back up!"

Announcer then said this, "Poliwrath takes a lot of damage from Mega Blastoise's Skull Bash which can really pack a punch!"

Nico then said this, "Poliwrath use Psychic!" Poliwrath fired a multicolored beam of psychic energy at Mega Blastoise.

Ash then said this, "Blastoise, Withdraw and Iron Defense!" Mega Blastoise withdraws into his shell and glows brightly momentarily. Psychic did barely any damage.

Nico then said this, "Drats! Poliwrath, use Dynamic Punch!" Poliwrath's fists glowed as it was about to strike Blastoise.

Ash then said this, "Blastoise, use Rapid Spin!" Mega Blastoise's spins around while tucked in his shell and knocks Poliwrath away.

Announcer then said this, "Mega Blastoise's Withdraw-Iron Defense-Rapid Spin combination throws Poliwrath off!"

Nico then said this, "Dang! Poliwrath use Giga Impact!" Poliwrath hurls its body in a purple-with-yellow-streaks energy shield at Blastoise.

Ash then said this, "Blastoise, use Hydro Cannon to counter Giga Impact!" Mega Blastoise comes out of his shell and fires a glowing blue orb of concentrated water which strikes Poliwrath forcing it to cancel its Giga Impact.

Nico then said this, "No! Poliwrath, use Close Combat!" Poliwrath runs up ready to give Blastoise a series of kicks and punches.

Ash then said this, "Blastoise, use Dragon Pulse!" All three of Mega Blastoise's cannons glowed with light blue draconian energy. Mega Blastoise fired all three of his cannons engulfing Poliwrath in a huge beam shaped as a dragon which flew Poliwrath high up, then took shape of a dragon's head, then open its jaw and closed the jaws on Poliwrath. An explosion ensued and Poliwrath crashes on the battlefield.

Nico then said this, "No! Poliwrath!" Poliwrath lay fainted.

Referee then said this, "Poliwrath is unable to battle! Mega Blastoise wins! Nico, please choose your final Pokemon!" The crowd cheered madly seeing the display of power in the battle from Mega Blastoise. Ash's friends also cheered spiritedly but not as emphatically as Serena is. Nico recalled his Poliwrath.

Announcer then said this, "What a spectacular battle! Both combatants fought hard, but Poliwrath couldn't match up with Mega Blastoise. Nico is down to his last Pokemon while Ash is cruising as always!"

Nico then said this, "Okay, it's the last stand! Talonflame, show 'em what you're made of yo!" His Talonflame came out and took its position.

Announcer then said this, "Nico's final Pokemon is Talonflame!"

Talonflame then said this, "How about an all-Talonflame showdown?"

Ash then said this, "Blastoise, great job out there. Take a nice long rest." Mega Blastoise reverted back to Blastoise and got recalled.

Ash then said this, "Talonflame I choose you!" His Talonflame appeared and faced Nico's Talonflame.

Announcer then said this, "Ash recalls his Mega Blastoise and substitutes in Talonflame to go up against Nico's Talonflame. This is sure going to be one spicy hot conclusion to this match."

Bonnie then said this, "Talonflame looks all fired up to go!" The Referee signals to begin.

Ash then said this, "Talonflame, this isn't like the Battle Chateau. Let's get this win!"

Talonflame then said this, "On it!"

Ash then said this, "Okay Talonflame, use Steel Wing!" Ash's Talonflame shoots forward with his metallic-coated wings.

Nico then said this, "Talonflame shoot that Flamethrower yo!" Nico's Talonflame fires a stream of flames at Ash's Talonflame.

Ash then said this, "Take it and keep going!" Ash's Talonflame flew directly into the Flamethrower.

Announcer then said this, "What's this? Ash tells his Talonflame to fly directly into the Flamethrower! What is he planning?" The question was answered when Ash's Talonflame emerged with red-hot glowing Steel Wings and he smashes them into Nico's Talonflame giving lots of damage. The spectators cheered with more gusto seeing that combo.

Announcer then said this, "Ash's Talonflame's Steel Wing is red-hot due to Flamethrower which can really hurt and burn!"

Nico then said this, "Talonflame, cut the air with Air Cutter yo!" Nico's Talonflame shot several bursts of wind gales at Ash's Talonflame.

Ash then said this, "Dodge and use Brave Bird!" Ash's Talonflame dodges Air Cutter and then shoots like a rocket with sapphire blue flames and strikes Nico's Talonflame while resisting recoil damage.

Nico then said this, "Pull up yo! Then use Fire Blast!" Nico's Talonflame pulls up and fires a star-shaped blast of fire.

Ash then said this, "Talonflame, dodge with Double Team!" Ash's Talonflame dodged by making multiple copies of him.

Ash then said this, "Talonflame get in close and use Flare Blitz!" Ash's Talonflame and his copies all struck Nico's Talonflame with their fiery bodies although he took some more recoil damage. Nico's Talonflame was stalling again.

Nico then said this, "Hang tough Talonflame, and try Flamethrower again!" Nico's Talonflame flies up and shoots streams of flames.

Ash then said this, "Now Talonflame, use Fire Blast!" Talonflame sent out a powerful star-shaped stream of flames which overwhelms Nico's Talonflame's Flamethrower and deals the final blow for Nico's Talonflame as it faints on the ground.

Referee then said this, "Nico's Talonflame is unable to battle! Ash's Talonflame wins! With Nico out of usable Pokemon, the winner of this Group 'A' match is Ash Ketchum!" Ash Ketchum defeats Nico Elek 6-0. The crowd cheers for Ash the victor. Talonflame runs up to Ash and Pikachu.

Talonflame then said this, "Now this is how we get things done!"

Pikachu then said this, "Yeah, let's head back before we get chased again!" The rest of Ash's Pokemon in the Aura link chuckled.

Ash then said this, "Talonflame, excellent job. Take a nice long rest!" Talonflame got recalled. Nico recalled his fainted Talonflame and went up to Ash.

Nico then said this, "Ash, you got some serious strong Pokemon there yo! You're in a whole different league if you're winning like that yo! The next time we lock eyes, we battle 'till we we drop down yo!"

Ash then said this, "Sure. I look forward to it!" They shook hands and parted ways.

Announcer then said this, "Ash Ketchum once again takes control of the match! He still has the lead in Group A! Give your round of applause to Ash Ketchum!" The crowd cheers loudly.

Serena then said this, "HE WON!"

May then said this, "I just need to remind myself to ask Ash about Mega Blastoise!"

Clemont then said this, "All of his Pokemon battled well."

Barry then said this, "Yeah, that is the one thing that makes me just even more psyched to battle Ash!"

Cilan then said this, "Okay, let's meet Ash at the Pokemon Center and we can get lunch! He also has another battle later today, so we can't be late! Even Max has a battle in the afternoon before Ash's!"

Max then said this, "Whoa! I almost forgot! Let's go!" Ash's friends agreed and headed to the Pokemon Center.

Ash meets up with all of his friends at the Pokemon Center, this time not totally out of shape.

Serena then said this, "Hey Ash! Nice job out there!" She gives Ash a high five and a light hug.

Max then said this, "Hey, at least you didn't get chased by those crazy media people and fans!" Everyone chuckled.

Ash then said this, "Well, we managed to find a secluded place for Gallade to Teleport us here."

Brock then said this, "You're just in time for lunch! How about Khoury and I do a checkup on your Pokemon?"

Ash then said this, "Sure! Here you go." He handed Brock the pokeballs containing Primeape, Asteria, Krookodile, Roserade, Blastoise, and Talonflame for a quick checkup.

Later, Ash, his friends, and all of their Pokemon were in the Green House just about to eat lunch. Cosmoenix was still visible to only Ash and his Pokemon. Ash was checking information about his next opponent.

Ash then said this, "So I'll be battling Roland this afternoon at 4pm. Max, you said you faced him earlier on Tuesday?"

Max then said this, "Yeah. From what I've heard, he's related to a retired member of the Sinnoh Elite Four."

Ash then said this, "Interesting, I think I may know this guy, but who would have retired from the Sinnoh Elite Four lately?"

Voice then said this, "Well Ash, I hope you haven't forgotten about using your observation skills. Otherwise how were you able to defeat me in an exhibition match, conquer the Sinnoh Battle Frontier, and win the entire Sinnoh League Championship Tournament all with flying colors back then?" Ash and his friends spun around.

Ash then said this, "No way! It's Bertha of the Sinnoh Elite Four!"

Ash and his friends stand face to face with Bertha, a woman in her late 60s.

Bertha then said this, "You mean retired member of the Sinnoh Elite Four? Is that right Roland?" A boy of about 13 years of age wearing khakis and a red shirt arrives.

Roland then said this, "Yes! Ash, Brock, Dawn, it's been a while! Oh hey Max! That was a great battle we had earlier! Kudos to you."

Max then said this, "Roland! It's nice to see you again! That battle was down to the wire, but I really enjoyed it! Also it's an honor meeting you Bertha."

Dawn then said this, "Long time no see. Do you want to join us for lunch? We got plenty of food for you and your Pokemon."

Ash then said this, "Yeah, Cilan, Clemont, and Brock have made all kinds of delicious food which is just as awesome as my mom's cooking!"

Bertha then said this, "Sure! Especially with this great weather, how can we say no? So let's eat!" Bertha calls out her Pokemon on hand said a Golem, Gliscor, and Hippowdon.

Roland then said this, "Sure, come on out guys!" His Pokemon team on hand consists of a Magmortar, Ampharos, Quagsire, Steelix, Glalie, and Rhyperior.

Ash then said this, "Wow, your Magby evolved all the way to Magmortar. All of your Pokemon are in great shape!" "Whoa hey team, do you see that? It's hard to see, but Ampharos and Steelix both have Mega Stones. Roland must be wearing that necklace as his Keystone!" His Pokemon noticed it too.

Pikachu then said this, "Yeah, but we don't know if this would be the same team he'll use to battle us, but it's worth preparing for everything possible!"

Lucario then said this, "Yeah, and from looking into Roland's aura, he's observing us too! So we need to be extra careful!" Ash nodded mentally in the Aura link.

Brock then said this, "So who is the new member of the Sinnoh Elite Four?"

Bertha then said this, "Volkner, the Shining Shocking Star of Sunnyshore City who specializes in Electric-Type Pokemon."

Ash then said this, "Oh yeah, he was the Sunnyshore Gym Leader and the strongest Sinnoh Gym Leader!"

Bertha then said this, "Volkner told me about how you helped him regain his spark in battling by battling Flint."

Max then said this, "You mean that Ash has battled against Flint of the Sinnoh Elite Four?"

Ash then said this, "Yep, and what a battle!"

Brock then said this, "I remember that. Volkner lost interest for a while, but Ash and Flint got Volkner back into business by battling each other."

Dawn then said this, "Yeah, that battle was so electrifying! They battled to a draw!"

Serena then said this, "Wow impressive!"

Bertha then said this, "But the best part was after you beat Volkner for the gym's badge Ash. Volkner never lost a gym battle challenge to anyone after you beat him due to your electrifying battle spirit! Because of his stellar Gym Leader record as well as his outstanding overall records and achievements as a Pokemon Trainer, it was a no brainer having him take my spot as the new Elite Four Member of Sinnoh!"

Roland then said this, "So now, everyone in the world calls him the Shining Shocking Star of Sinnoh! So far he has never lost an Elite Four Challenge match! He has yet to challenge Cynthia for the title of Sinnoh Champion Master."

Ash then said this, "I'm not surprised! I've just got to battle him someday! I'll be interested to see him take on Cynthia."

Clemont then said this, "I'll be interested in meeting Volkner. As an Electric-Type Gym Leader myself, I'm open to learning more about bringing out the full potential of Electric-Type Pokemon."

Bertha then said this, "Really Clemont? Which gym is it?"

Bonnie then said this, "You see, my brother is the Leader of the Lumiose City Gym in Kalos. Before becoming gym leader, he attended a Pokemon Academy that specializes in electric-type Pokemon. He also loves designing and building all sorts of inventions though most tend to end up blowing up!" Everyone chuckled.

Clemont then said this, "Bonnie, you didn't have to go that far. But it's true. I love building things. In fact, one of my best inventions is Clembot. If I'm ever away from the gym, I have a robot named Clembot who would fill in for me as the Gym Leader."

Bonnie then said this, "Well, Clembot did shock Ash and Pikachu and threw them out of Prism Tower you know!"

Ash then said this, "True, but Clemont fixed Clembot so it doesn't act so violently these days."

Clemont then said this, "And there's also my Aipom arm!" Clemont activated his Clemontic Gear's Aipom arm and showed it off to everyone.

Brock then said this, "You know Clemont; you're just like Volkner as he has a passion for technology. He designed all the solar panels and moving walkways all over Sunnyshore City and the Sunnyshore Tower which powers the entire city."

Bertha then said this, "I'll be glad to pass word to Volkner about you Clemont. Given your talents and interests, I'm sure Volkner will be more than happy to work with you. I expect great things from you young man!"

Clemont then said this, "That would be much appreciated Bertha. Thank you. I should visit Sunnyshore City sometime!"

Ash then said this, "Yeah, that's a great idea! Anything to see you go leaps and bounds as a Gym Leader!" Clemont grinned.

Serena then said this, "Yeah, but we did kind of plan to go to the Orange Islands and Johto, then Hoenn, then Sinnoh." Everyone laughed as Ash had a sweat-drop.

Ash then said this, "Oh right! We'll figure it out. Don't worry!" Everyone chuckled.

Dawn then said this, "So who is the new Sunnyshore Gym Leader?"

Bertha then said this, "His fiancee Elesa."

Serena then said this, "How wonderful!" Someday, it's me and Ash.

Iris then said this, "Elesa as in Elesa the supermodel and Electric-Type Gym Leader of Nimbasa City in Unova? And she's engaged to Volkner?"

Bertha then said this, "That's right! She still hosts her fashion shows in the Nimbasa Gym which is now managed by her sister Elena. The Pokemon League didn't object to the change at all."

Cilan then said this, "I've heard of that on the news. According to my brothers Cress and Chili, Unova now has more than enough gyms for trainers trying to win eight badges to enter the Unova League Championship Tournament. So the Pokemon League approved of Elesa becoming the Electric-Type Gym Leader in Sunnyshore City in Sinnoh given her clean record. I should know because my brothers and I have been Gym Leaders at the Striaton Gym for a few years, and we have to know these things when becoming Gym Leaders in the first place."

Ash then said this, "So then how does she manage everything?"

Bertha then said this, "Given her engagement to Volkner, it really worked out for the two. Volkner could travel to and from Lily of the Valley Isle within a day for Elite Four Challenge matches and still be back home in time to see Elesa and the Sunnyshore Gym. Also Elesa can balance her schedule as supermodel and Gym Leader. So she has it in a synch. Whenever Elesa is away on her tours, Volkner fills in as Sunnyshore Gym Leader."

Ash then said this, "Wow, I'm happy for the both of them. That just makes it more worthwhile for us to visit Sunnyshore City."

Bertha then said this, "That's a great idea. However, keep in mind that all Pokemon League sanctioned gyms all over the world will be closed during the Pokemon Battle Master World Cup as the Gym Leaders are invited as ambassadors to represent their regions and gyms in festivities much like the ones you may have seen here during the PWT-Aces Cup. Plus Volkner would be competing with all the other Elite Four Members, Elite Trainers, Frontier Brains, and Champion Masters."

Misty then said this, "I remember doing that during the early days of my Gym Leader tenure after my journey with Ash."

Brock then said this, "Back then it was a messy process since I was still the officially designated Gym Leader while I traveled. Now with my brother Forrest as Gym Leader, things should go smoothly."

Cilan then said this, "I should probably check with Cress and Chili if they know about this too. The last thing they need is a recipe full of unwanted surprises."

Bonnie then said this, "Clemont, I hope you know how we're going to handle this at the Lumiose Gym."

Clemont then said this, "Don't worry Bonnie. Dad and Clembot would know what to do before then. At least we know now."

Max then said this, "May, I wonder if Dad and Mom would know what to do?"

May then said this, "Dad has done it before. There is no need to fret as this would happen in a year from now. I'm sure the Petalburg Gym will be safe and sound, but it seems as if the Pokemon League is making a huge deal out of the Pokemon Battle Master World Cup."

Bertha then said this, "Yes it is always a huge deal every four years when that tournament occurs. After all, the tournament determines the world strongest Pokemon Trainer for that time period. The trainer who wins will earn the title of World Champion Master. I know because I have competed in several of those in years past."

Roland then said this, "And Bertha has won it once several decades ago too! That's why she's awesome!" Everyone looked at Bertha with amazement and awe.

Bertha then said this, "You and your big mouth Roland!" Everyone laughed as Roland had a sweat-drop.

Ash then said this, "Bertha, you were a World Champion too? So tell me how did it feel to win it all?"

Bertha then said this, "Well, you'll have to find out yourself young man! First you need to win this tournament you're in now by going through Roland, Max, and other competitors too! Only then you can qualify. As for the actual title of World Champion, normally trainers hold that title for a year. Only a few handful trainers have held it longer and retired as undefeated. There is one trainer who comes into mind, and you could say he is one of the greatest Pokemon Masters of all time." Everyone gasped.

Ritchie then said this, "Do you know who he is?"

Bertha then said this, "Why it's the Pokemon Trainer Red from Kanto!" Everyone gasped.