After participating in the Kalos League, Ash decides to go to the Nessada region with his friends. Along the way, they face some unexpected events which will change the life of some of them.
Ch.10: One vs All
This was a tense moment for both Ash and Tierno. Both of them knew that one of them will soon be in the final round.
"Bayleef, I choose you," said Ash as he sent out his Johto starter.
"Politoad, let's go," said Tierno as he brought out his 5th Pokémon.
"Bayleef, start up with Razor Leaf," ordered Ash.
"Dodge it, Politoad and use Hypnosis," said Tierno. Politoad managed to dodge Bayleef's Razor Leaf and shot a Hypnosis which put Bayleef asleep.
"Come on, Bayleef. You've got to wake up," begged Ash.
"Not gonna happen, Ash," smirked Tierno. "Politoad use Focus Blast."
Politoad fired the fighting – type attack which not only did a lot of damage to Bayleef, but it also lowered her special defense.
"You've got to wake up, Bayleef. I know you can. I believe in you," said Ash. This time, Bayleef heard its trainer's voice and was now fully awake. "That's the spirit. Use Vine Whip and follow it up with Magical Leaf."
Bayleef brought out her vines and tied Politoad and scored a direct hit with Magical Leaf.
"You can do it, Politoad. Use Scald," said Tierno. Politoad shot a hot steam of water which scored a direct hit and burned Bayleef. "Use another Focus Blast."
"Dodge it, Bayleef and use Body Slam," said Ash. Bayleef avoided Focus Blast and went for a Body Slam which Politoad countered with a super – effective Ice Beam which was too much for Bayleef.
"Bayleef is unable to battle. Politoad is the winner," announced the referee.
"Bayleef, return. You did your best. You should be proud," said Ash as he returned his fallen Pokémon. "Noctowl, I choose you."
Ash sent out his Johto flying – type once again.
"Another easy win. Politoad, use Hypnosis," said Tierno. Politoad fired its Hypnosis which hit Noctowl, but it didn't put it to sleep. "But how?"
"Guess that means Noctowl has Insomnia as its ability," wondered Brock.
"Insomnia?" asked Bonnie.
"Insomnia is an ability that prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep," explained Clemont.
"Noctowl, use your own Hypnosis," said Ash.
"Dodge it, Politoad and use Scald," said Tierno. Politoad managed to dodge Noctowl's attack and fired its Scald which, once again, burned its target. "Now use Ice Beam."
"Dodge it, Noctowl," said Ash. However, Noctowl was hurt too much from Scald to dodge and was hit by Politoad's Ice Beam. "Come on, Noctowl. Use Extrasensory."
Noctowl managed to recover from Ice Beam and struck Politoad with an Extrasensory.
"Politoad, stand up. Use Ice Beam," said Tierno. Politoad stood on its feet and fired another Ice Beam which was enough to knock Noctowl out.
"Noctowl is unable to battle. Politoad is the winner," announced the referee.
"Noctowl, return. You were great. Politoad sure is tough," said Ash.
Now both trainers were down to two Pokémon each and Ash was wondering how to defeat Politoad. After a couple of seconds, Ash made his choice. "Muk, I choose you."
"I sure hope Ash knows what he is doing," said Brock a little worried.
"Why is that," asked Serena.
"That's got to be the 2nd or the 3rd time Ash uses Muk in a battle," explained Brock. This made both Serena and May worried and were waiting to see the outcome of the battle.
"Muk, start up with Poison Jab," said Ash.
"Dodge it, Politoad," said Tierno. To his surprise, Muk was incredibly fast and struck Politoad with a Poison Jab. "Get up, Politoad. Use Scald."
Politoad successfully hit Muk with the hot water which for the 3rd time burned its target.
"Hang in there, Muk," said Ash with a concerned voice. "Use Focus Punch."
"Counter it with Focus Blast," said Tierno. Politoad managed to stop Muk's Focus Punch and hit it again with Scald.
"You can do it, Muk. Just hang in there," said Ash. "Use Poison Jab."
"Dodge it, Politoad and use Ice Beam," said Tierno. Both were exhausted and both got hit. However, Muk's Poison Jab poisoned Politoad and the water – type was now barely standing. Muk was in bad condition as well, but it Politoad's condition was much worse after three battles in a row and this was an opening Ash was looking for.
"Muk, finish this up with Focus Punch full power," shouted Ash. Muk shot itself like an arrow and hit Politoad with everything it had left.
"Politoad is unable to battle. Muk is the winner," announced the referee.
This was it. Tierno was now down to his last Pokémon.
"Politoad, return. You did great," said Tierno with a sad voice. Then he sent out his last Pokémon, his powerhouse, Blastoise.
"Let's do it, Muk," said Ash. "Use Poison Jab."
"Blastoise, use Dark Pulse," said Tierno. Blastoise fired his powerfull Dark Pulse and it was enough to take Muk out.
"Muk is unable to battle. Blastoise is the winner," announced the referee.
"That's incredible, folks. Both trainers are now down to their last Pokémon," said Goodshow. "I can't wait to see how this battle will end."
"Muk, you did amazing," said Ash as he returned his poison – type. Then he brought out a Pokeball, containing his powerhouse. "It's all up to you. You've beaten a Blastoise before and now you're the only on who can take Tierno's Blastoise down. You've never failed me before. Charizard, I choose you."
From Ash's Pokeball came out the one and only Charizard, but there was something different in his look. There was a neckless around its neck with a stone in the middle. This meant one thing. Charizard was able to Mega – evolve.
To be continued…
Chapter 10 is done and prepare for an extreme battle in the next chapter. I decided Ash to battle Trevor, because what's a final round without a Charizard and (A/N: warning – a spoiler ) Ash's strongest Kalos Pokémon, Greninja? See you all next time.