Chapter 10
"Hello everyone it's time for the final battle for today on the Grass field. It's the battle between Ash Ketchum who has defeated all of his previous opponents easily, and on the other side we have a trainer who is very popular with the crowd, especially the male part of the crowd, Jeanette Fisher from Crimson City," said the announcer, and the crowd started cheering!
"Ash will chose first," said the announcer!
"Ivysaur I chose you," said Ash and his Ivysaur came out!
"Beedrill come on out," said Jeanette and her Beedrill showed out from its Poke Ball.
"Are you both ready," asked the referee, and both of them nodded?
"BEGIN!"
"Beedrill start this off with Poison Sting," said Jeanette!
"Ivysaur dodge it and use Razor Leaf," said Ash!
Beedrill flew at Ivysaur and tried to stab him with its sting, but Ivysaur dodged it and sent Razor Leaf's at Beedrill.
"Beedrill dodge," yelled Jeanette as Razor Leafs were about to hit Beedrill, and somehow it managed to dodge it. "Great now use Twineedle."
Beedrill charged at Ivysaur with its stingers on its arms, and repeatedly tried to hit him, but Ivysaur was just dodging all of Beedrill's attacks.
"Ivysaur use Leech Seed," said Ash, and while Ivysaur was dodging Beedrill's attack he fired a seed from his bulb, and it went at Beedrill who didn't dodge it. Once Beedrill was hit, it got wrapped in vines that then started glowing red and sucked energy from Beedrill.
"Finish it with Tackle," said Ash, and Ivysaur run at Beedrill and hit it in the middle of its body, and sent it flying backwards and fell unconscious.
"Beedrill is unable to battle, the winner is Ivysaur," said the referee!
"And Jeanette has lost her first Pokémon," said the announcer! "Let's see what she'll do next!"
"Beedrill return," said Jeanette. "Scyther come out."
"Jeanette's second Pokémon is Scyther, is Ash going to switch his Pokémon like before or will he stay with Ivysaur," commented the announcer?
"Ivysaur return," said Ash, and took another Poke Ball. "Ponyta you are up."
"And Ash's second Pokémon is Ponyta, let see what this Pokémon has to offer," said the announcer!
"BEGIN!"
"Ponyta use Flamethrower," said Ash, and Ponyta opened his mouth and fired a large Flamethrower at Scyther.
"Scyther Double Team now," said Jeanette, and her Scyther started moving so fast that multiple copies of him appeared, which allowed Scyther to escape from Flamethrower.
"Great Scyther now attack Ponyta," said Jeanette, and Scyther and his copies flayed at Ponyta and tried to deliver some attacks.
"Ponyta Protect," said Ash, and barrier appeared in front of Ponyta that stopped Scythers attack.
"Good job Ponyta, now use Fire Blast," said Ash.
Ponyta ones again opened his mouth and fired a large star shaped blast of fire at Scyther and his copies, which hited them all and sent the real Scyther back next to Jeanette completely burned and passed out.
"Scyther is unable to battle, the winner is Ponyta," said the referee!
"And another of Jeanette's Pokémon has been defeated, it looks like Ash will win once again without much trouble," commented the announcer!
"Scyther return," said Jeanette. "That was good battle you showed so far Ash, but let's see what you will do against my strongest Pokémon."
"Bellsprout come on out," said Jeanette and released her last Pokémon.
When everyone saw the Pokémon she choose for her last, and hearing her say that it is her strongest Pokémon, they were all surprised because it simply looked week, and didn't seem to have anything special.
Ash simply looked at Jeanette and Bellsprout for a few seconds before he returned his Ponyta and called his third Pokémon.
"Muk, I choose you," said Ash, and released the Pokémon no one was expecting.
"I don't know about you people, but I sure wasn't expecting Ash to send Muk," commented the announcer, and everyone agreed with that, meaning that they didn't expect it either!
"Are you ready," asked the referee?
Ash and Jeanette replied yes, and then the referee started the battle.
"BEGIN!"
"Bellsprout use Razor Leaf," said Jeanette.
Bellsprout then swinged the leaves that were acting as his arms and multiple sharp leaves went at Muk, who just stood there with a weird look on his face.
When the leaves hit Muk, they just bounced of off Muk and fell on the ground, while Muk didn't have a scratch on him, which surprised everyone.
"What just happened," asked the announcer like he was expecting someone to answer him?
Jeanette and Bellsprout just looked at Muk with wide eyes, and after a few seconds Jeanette pulled herself together and said. "Bellsprout try using Slam!"
Bellsprout went in front of Muk and grabbed him with the two leaves on the side of its body and somehow managed to lift him up and slam him on the ground. He did this several times.
After a few more slams, Bellsprout started to breathe hard and let go of Muk and then moved back a little.
Everyone looked at Muk who was just standing there like nothing happened, and they all couldn't believe it.
Ash then finally decided to end this and said. "Muk use Body Slam, and finish this battle."
Muk then moved in front of Bellsprout and raised above him and then just fell on top of him and pressed him on the ground.
"Nooo, Bellsprout try to get out of there," cried Jeanette worried about her Pokémon!
Bellsprout heard her and tried everything he could to escape but he was unsuccessful, and after about a minute the moving bellow the Muk stopped and then Muk moved on the side and showed Bellsprout lying on the ground unconscious.
"Bellsprout is unable to battle, the winner is Muk," said the referee!
"And that is it for this battle. It's another win for Ash Ketchum who has now passed the preliminaries and will compete in the main tournament," shouted the announcer, and the crowd cheered for Ash!
"Muk return," said Ash and returned his Pokémon, and then looked at Jeanette who was now on the field in front of her Bellsprout.
"Bellsprout you were great, you did your best and there is nothing to worry about," she said to her Bellsprout and then she lifted him in her arms and looked at Ash.
"That was a great battle Ash. I wish you good luck on the rest of the tournament," said Jeanette, and Ash just nodded in thanks' and she then turned and walked away with Bellsprout in her arms.
Ash then also turned around and exited the Grass field.
After the battle, Ash reunited with his family and friends and they all went to the Pokémon center were they all rested a little before they went at one of the restaurants in the Pokémon Village to have diner and celebrate Ash's win and passing the preliminary round.
When they got to the restaurant they all but Delia, set down on one of the tables, while she went in the kitchen and started to prepare dinner for everyone, much to the surprise of the cook's there.
Once she finished the diner, everyone started eating and they all had a good time. Delia was also asked by cooks to give them her recipes because her cooking is perfect and they all liked it very much.
After the dinner was over they all went back in the Pokémon center except Ash, Misty, Leaf and Cynthia, who all went together to walk around the Pokémon Village.
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Ash waked up around nine in the morning and decide to go and see who will be his opponent in the next round of the tournament. Lucario and Pikachu were with him like always.
When he was about to exit the Pokémon center Cynthia called him from behind.
"Hey Ash, where are you going," Cynthia asked?
"I'm going to see who will be my next opponent," replied Ash. "Will you come with me, you can also find out your next opponent?"
"Sure, why not," Cynthia replied and the two of them left toward the main building where they can find their next opponent's.
Once they were there, Ash and Cynthia approached the attendant that is working there and Ash asked. "Hello, we are here to find who will be our next opponents!"
"Of course, come this way," the attendant replied and led them toward a fish tank in which there were a lot of Magicarp.
"Here take this fishing rod and catch one of the Magicarp's that are in the tank, after that we will see which number you are and who will be your opponent," said the attendant, and handed Ash and Cynthia two fishing rods.
"Ok," they both said and took the rods!
Just as they took rods Ritchie called them. "Hey Ash, Cynthia!"
Ash and Cynthia looked behind and saw him approaching them. "Hey Ritchie what's up, you here to draw your opponent," asked Ash?
"No, I already did that earlier," replied Ritchie. "I see you are about to do it."
"Yeah," replied Ash, and then he looked at Cynthia. "Why don't you go first Cynthia?"
"Ok," Cynthia said and then she dropped the bait in the tank while holding the rod and waited for a few seconds before she felt a pull on the rod, which made her pull it out and a Magicarp flew out of the tank, and it showed a number 10 written on it.
"Ok so you are number ten, which means number nine will be your opponent, but since number nine is not drown yet we still don't know who it is," said the attendant as she showed them the big screen that had a numbers from 1-16 and a few of them which had a picture below them that showed they were taken. Cynthia's picture appeared below number ten, and number nine is still open.
"Well I guess I'll just wait to find my opponent," sighed Cynthia. "Unless you draw number nine, Ash."
"Let's hope that doesn't happen because I would hate to battle you before the final round," said Ash with a smirk, and Cynthia smiled at him.
"And I see you are number five, Ritchie," said Ash!
"Yeah I'm," replied Ritchie.
"Ok then let's see my number," said Ash and drop his rod in the tank. A few seconds later, he pulled it out after he felt a tug from the rod, and saw a Magicarp with number six on it.
"Hm, I guess we will be battling together Ritchie," said Ash after he saw his number.
"Yeah I guess we will," Ritchie replied and then he and Ash looked at one another for a few seconds before they smiled and shook hands.
"Let's have a good battle Ash," said Ritchie!
"We will Ritchie," said Ash!
"Well see you on our match Ash, I got to go," said Ritchie and waved good bye to Cynthia and then left.
"I guess we were lucky because we don't have to fight with each other before the final fight," said Cynthia, and Ash smirked.
"We don't have to fight one another, but you will have to beat that girl that defeated Gary and Diantha, and I will have to win against Ritchie and Tobias if we want to fight in the final round," said Ash.
"Which ones of this trainers are the two of them," asked Cynthia while looking at the screen?
"That guy on number one spot is Tobias, and Diantha is on number 13, replied Ash, and Cynthia saw their numbers and saw how the too look. Diantha looks like a normal girl about Cynthia's age with a long black hair tied in a ponytail and to bangs framing her face, bluish eyes and wears simple white shirt and white jacket. As for Tobias, he's a guy who's about 17 or 18 years old, with long blue hair that covers his left eye and wears some sort of red cloak.
"Well I guess it's better like this," Cynthia commented. "Imagine if all four of us are in the same half of the tournament."
"Yeah you are right, I don't have to fight against Tobias before semifinal and you don't have to battle Diantha until then as well," said Ash.
"Let's go we need to make a plans for our future opponents," said Ash and the two left the building. Cynthia did not notice Diantha and Tobias who were standing on two different parts of the hall looking at their future opponents.
Ash on the other hand did notice them and before he left the building he looked at Diantha and winked at her, which made her blush a little, while he also sent the look at Tobias's direction, and Tobias smirked in return.
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When Ash and Cynthia came back in the Pokémon center 10 minutes later, they encountered Misty, Brock and Leaf in the hall waiting for them.
"Hey Ash, Cynthia where were you," asked Misty, after she saw them enter the Pokémon center?
"We went to find out our next opponents," replied Ash.
"And have you found them," asked Brock?
"Yeah, I'm fighting against Ritchie, and we don't know who Cynthia's opponent is since it's still not decided," replied Ash.
"So you are with Ritchie," commented Brock. "It's a shame you have to battle him this early."
"It is a shame, but this is how we both have drown and there is nothing we can do to change it," said Ash. "Besides, both me and Cynthia have evaded Tobias and Diantha and won't have to fight them before semifinal."
"That's good," commented Misty. "And who will go on whom?"
"It will be Ash and Tobias and me against Diantha," replied Cynthia. "That is, if we all get to the semifinal."
"I'm sure you will, I don't really know how good Ritchie is but I doubt that he can defeat Ash, and the same goes for you and your opponents," said Brock.
"Let's go and see what Ritchie's got," said Ash and confused them slightly.
"What do you mean," asked Misty?
"There is a computer in my room that I can use to find information on trainers," replied Ash.
"Oh, I didn't know that," said Cynthia. "Well then let's go."
The seven of them, including Lucario and Pikachu, then went at Ash's room.
Ten minutes later, and they were all looking at Ritchie's profile.
"It appears that Ritchie doesn't prefer one type specifically and has a little of everything," commented Brock.
"Yes, and trainers like that are very troublesome because it is hard to guess which Pokémon they will use," said Misty.
"Well this will be a three-on-three battle and I'm sure he will use his strongest Pokémon," said Ash.
"I agree, but which ones are his strongest," asked Leaf?
"Hmm, let's see, he has a Pikachu, Charmeleon, Butterfree, Fearow, Tentacool, Ponyta, Eevee and a few others but I'm sure he will use three of those I just said," said Ash.
"He will probably use Pikachu since it appears that it's his most trusted Pokémon, then he might use Charmeleon, since it looks like it one of his strongest along with Pikachu, as for the last one, I don't know, it might be Butterfree but it's only a guess," said Brock.
"So which Pokémon will you use," asked Misty?
"I can carry 12 Pokémon with me at all time, so I'll just have one of each type so no matter what he chooses I can have something prepared," replied Ash.
"That's a good idea," sad Leaf and the others agreed.
"Well, now that that is settled, let's see what that girl Melissa that beat Gary has," said Ash, and searched for her profile.
"Why are you interested in her," asked Misty?
"When Cynthia wins her first match she might battle against Melissa if she also wins her first match, so it might be a good idea to see what she has," replied Ash. "And we can also look at Diantha's profile since we don't know which Pokémon she has."
"You are right, it's better to know at least something about your opponent, then nothing," said Brock and then they looked at Melissa's profile. "She also appears to have a lot of different types just as Ritchie so it won't be easy to guess which ones she will use."
After few minutes of looking at Melissa's profile Ash changed it to Diantha's profile.
"Well it sure looks like she has some strong Pokémon," commented Ash while looking at Diantha's profile.
"She sure does," agreed Brock. "And it looks like they are all fully evolved Pokémon."
"That doesn't mean that they are strong, but since she appears to be a strong trainer then it's most likely that they are strong," said Ash, and everyone agreed.
"But which ones will she use against Cynthia in a semifinal," asked Misty? "Since it will be six Pokémon and she probably knows how strong Cynthia is she will probably use her strongest."
"Let's see, she has Hawlucha, Tyrantrum, Aurorus, Gourgeist, Goodra, Gardevoir, and a few others, but those six appear to be her strongest so she will probably use them," said Ash.
"She has a few duel-types which can prove to be a challenge, but that Goodra will probably be the strongest since its Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon," said Cynthia.
"Yeah, I agree, but don't dismiss the other Pokémon just because Goodra is Pseudo-Legendary," said Ash. "I have a Dragonair who is also Pseudo-Legendary and he is not my strongest Pokémon."
"Don't worry Ash, I'm not a person who underestimates her opponents and their Pokémon," said Cynthia, and Ash just smiled.
"That's good to know," said Ash.
"Well, now that this is over, what are we going to do for the rest of the day since there are no battles today," asked Leaf?
"I don't know," replied Ash. "What do you want to do?"
"I guess we can hang around the Village, it's not like we can do anything else," replied Leaf, and the others all agreed.
"Hey where are my parents and sister," asked Ash, since he didn't see them after he came back in the Pokémon center with Cynthia?
"Oh, they all went to have some fun around the village," replied Misty. "We might see them somewhere."
"Ok then let's go," said Ash, and everyone left the room and went out of the Pokémon center.
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"Welcome everyone to the third battle of the fifth round of this year's Pokémon League tournament. This battle promises to be one of better in this round because of the simple fact that both competitors have won all of their matches in the preliminaries without losing even one Pokémon," said the announcer and the crowd started cheering loudly!
"On the green side of the field we have Ash Ketchum, for whom many think has the biggest chances of winning this tournament along with the mysterious Tobias who has a Darkrai, while on the red side, we have Ritchie, who has shown in the preliminaries that he is a very good trainer, since he won all of his battles easily!"
While Ash was on the field, all of his family and friends were sitting in the crowd watching the battle and cheering for Ash. Though they were all cheering, Amber was the only one who was shouting.
"Come on big brother show them who is the best and win this battle," Amber shouted, while everyone around her just laughed at her excitement!
After the announcer stopped spiking the referee asked. "Are you both ready?"
Ash and Ritchie who were standing opposite of each other nodded and the referee started the match.
"BEGIN!"
"Butterfree come on out," said Ash!
"So you have a Butterfree as well," commented Ritchie. "Well then let's see which one is better."
"Happy you are up," Ritchie called Butterfree as well!
"And it seem we will see a battle between two Butterfree's, which one will win," shouted the announcer?
"Happy use Whirlwind," said Ritchie!
"Butterfree you to use Whirlwind," said Ash!
Both Butterfree's then started flapping their wings and a gust is created from them that then went and hit one another and started pushing at each other battling to overpower the other.
After a few seconds Ash's Butterfree's Whirlwind overpowered Ritchie's and hit him straight, which then sent him flying around the field.
"Happy try to fight it and come out of that Whirlwind," Ritchie yelled, and his Butterfree tried to come out from the strong Whirlwind that was throwing him around, but was unable to and only after few more seconds of being thrown around, did Whirlwind stopped and Ritchie's Butterfree fell on the ground completely exhausted.
"Come on Happy stand up," said Ritchie, and his Pokémon tried to stand but was too exhausted and couldn't do it.
"Finish it off with Sleep Powder," said Ash!
Butterfree flew above Happy and started flapping his wings and a blue, shining powder comes out from his wings which then fall on Happy and it instantly putt him to sleep.
"Ritchie's Butterfree is unable to battle, the winner is Ash's Butterfree," said the referee!
"And that's it for Ritchie's first Pokémon in today's battle, what will he do now," said the announcer?
"Happy return," said Ritchie, and pulled out his second Poke Ball. "Come on out Zippo."
"Ritchie's second Pokémon is Charmeleon, let's see Ash choice," said the announcer!
"Butterfree return," said Ash. "Come out Flareon."
"It's the battle between two fire types' let's see how this turns out," commented the announcer!
"BEGIN!"
"Zippo use Flamethrower," said Ritchie!
"Flareon dodge," said Ash!
Charmeleon then took a deep breath and fired a relatively powerful Flamethrower at Flareon, who didn't do anything, until the attack was right in front of him, when he just moved on the side and Flamethrower missed him.
"Zippo use Flamethrower again," said Ritchie and hi Pokémon then started firing Flamethrower after Flamethrower at Flareon who was just dodging them.
After few more tries that failed Ritchie stopped his Pokémon and told him. "Zippo use Smokescreen, and then follow it up with Tackle."
Charmeleon then released a large cloud of smoke from his mouth that then spread across the field and blocked the view. Then he started running to where he could smell Flareon, and tried to tackle him.
"Flareon dodge now," said Ash, and Flareon moved to the side just as Charmeleon was about to hit him, which surprised him and Ritchie because they thought that Flareon and Ash can't see him.
"Great, now use Fire Blast," said Ash.
Flareon then opened his mouth and fired a star shaped attack that went straight at Charmeleon who didn't dodge it in time and was hit head on.
"No Zippo," yelled Ritchie because he was concerned about his Pokémon who was kneeling on the ground with burns all over his body, and the only reason he wasn't knocked out is because he was fire type Pokémon and had a resistance against fire type attacks, but this one was very powerful and almost knocked him out!
"Finish this off with Quick Attack," said Ash, and Flareon run at Charmeleon who was still kneeling on the ground and hited him in the middle of the body, which sent him backwards, where he fell unconscious.
"Charmeleon is unable to battle, the winner is Flareon," said the referee.
"And Ritchie's second Pokémon is defeated, will he lose without taking at least one of Ash's Pokémon just like the others did or will he succeed where they all failed," commented the announcer, and crowd started cheering for Ritchie, hoping he will take out some of Ash's Pokémon, so that the battle will last longer!
"Zippo return," said Ritchie, and sighed.
'I guess Ash is too powerful for me and my Pokémon right now, but I won't give up, and if I lose I will lose while fighting', Ritchie thought!
"Sparky you are next," said Ritchie, and his Pikachu who was next to him nodded and went on the battlefield!
"Flareon return," said Ash. "Jolteon come out."
"Ritchie choses his Pikachu for his last Pokémon, while Ash switches Flareon for Jolteon," commented the announcer! "Let's see how this turns out!"
"Are you ready," asked the referee?
Ash and Ritchie nodded, and the referee started the match.
"BEGIN!"
"Sparky use Thunderbolt," said Ritchie!
"Jolteon counter it with your Thunderbolt," said Ash!
Both Pokémon then fired their own attack, but instead of meeting in the middle like this normally happens Jolteon's Thunderbolt missed Pikachu's on purpose and both attacks hit their target head on.
And while Jolteon stood there and took it like a champ, with only a little pained grimace on his face, Pikachu yelled in pain and got blown backwards toward Ritchie.
"Sparky are you Ok," asked concerned Ritchie?
Pikachu stood up half a minute later but was breathing heavily because of Jolteon's Thunderbolt.
"How can Thunderbolt hurt Pikachu this much if he is electric type Pokémon," asked Ritchie while looking at Ash?
"That is because every attack can hurt any Pokémon if that attack is powerful enough. And my Jolteon's electric attacks are much more powerful than your Pikachu, that is why it caused him so much damage," replied Ash, and Ritchie now realized how much more powerful Jolteon is compered to his Pikachu.
"I see," said Richie slowly with bowed head. "Well I guess we can at least lose while fighting!"
"Sparky use Quick Attack," said Ritchie!
Ash smirked at what Ritchie said, and called his last attack. "Jolteon use Wild Charge!"
Jolteon then surrounded himself with electricity and run straight at Pikachu, who was running at him with Quick Attack.
When they collided Pikachu yelled in pain and, was blown back and rolled on the ground several times, until he stopped in front of Ritchie passed out.
"Pikachu is unable to battle, the winner is Jolteon, and the match goes to Ash Ketchum," said the referee!
"And that's it everyone, Ash wins another round without losing even one of his Pokémon, while Ritchie has unfortunately finished his participation in this year's tournament," said the announcer!
"Sparky return," said Ritchie and called back his Pokémon, and then looked at Ash who has just patted his Jolteon and returned him as well.
Ritchie than approached Ash and put his hand forward for a handshake. "That was great battle from you Ash, I hope we can have another one, one day."
Ash took his hand and replied. "You also did well Ritchie, you just need more training."
"I will start training much harder from now on, and our next battle won't be this one sided," said Ritchie and Ash laughed and nodded, before they both turned around and left the field.
Up in the stands with the crowd, Amber was going wild, and yelling. "That's my big brother, way to go," she yelled and Red, Delia and the others stood up to go and find Ash.
"Come on, let's go and find Ash," said Delia, and everyone left the stands.
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After Ash's battle with Ritchie, he and his family and friends went to have a lunch, and then went back to watch Cynthia's match that she head against an unknown trainer. The battle wasn't very long since Cynthia wiped the floor with him as easily as she did her previous opponents.
After her match, Red, Delia, Amber and Professor Oak went to have a little walk, while Ash, Misty, Leaf, Cynthia and Brock stayed to watch Cynthia's next opponent and after that Diantha's match.
And while Melissa had some problems with her opponent, she was able to win, and will have a battle with Cynthia in the next round. As for Diantha she had another easy win.
After all the battles of the day were over, and all the winners have been decided, it was obvious to everyone who will win in the next round because none of the four trainers that will battle against Ash, Cynthia, Tobias and Diantha, have any chances to win against them.
"So Ash what do you know about your next opponent," asked Misty, as she, Ash, Brock, Leaf and Cynthia were having dinner in the Pokémon center? Red, Delia and Amber are still out and Professor Oak is in his room sleeping.
"Not much," replied Ash. "She has some descent Pokémon, but little besides that."
"Maybe we should have stayed and watched her battle, that way you could have known how good she is," said Brock!
"No, I like to be a little surprised by my opponent's skills," replied Ash. "It's not fun if you know everything about them."
"Ok, if you say so," said Brock. "But you know what they say, knowledge is power!"
"From what I know about her and her Pokémon she is around the same level as Ritchie," said Ash, and Brock and the others nodded.
"So are you going to sleep early tonight or are we all going to have a walk around the Pokémon Village," asked Misty?
"We can go if you want," replied Ash. "My match begins around 12 tomorrow, so I have time to wake up a little late."
"Ok then let's go and have some fun after dinner," said Leaf and the others agreed.
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It's been two days since Ash's battle since Richie. The day after that battle Ash had a quarterfinal match with a girl called Assunta, and had defeated her in a full six-on-six battle. He will battle today in the first semifinal match against Tobias.
Cynthia has also defeated Melissa in the quarterfinals, and will be battling against Diantha in the second match today.
Right now Ash and Tobias are entering the field, both serious and ready for their toughest battle in the tournament. Both of them have defeated all of their opponents without losing even one of their Pokémon, with Tobias actually using only one Pokémon all the time, and Ash has switched them for every new Pokémon his Pokémon's were facing.
In the stands are all of Ash family and friends watching the battle that is about to start, and they are cheering for Ash. They also knew that this will be Ash's strongest opponent he has faced since the start of his journey, but they believe in him and know that he can win this battle.
"Welcome everyone to the first semifinal match today between Ash Ketchum and Tobias," said the announcer, and the crowd cheered even more!
"These two trainers have won all their previous battles easily and have earned their right to be in the semifinals, in fact many believe that the winner of this match will be the winner of this tournament because they have shown to be better than Cynthia and Diantha who will be battling in the second semifinal match," said the announcer!
"Another thing is that this match and the second semifinal match along with the final match, will be shown all over the world in all the different regions, and this is something that hasn't been done until now. Until this year's tournament, Indigo League tournament wasn't shown on TV in another regions, but the last three matches of this tournament will because these four trainers are considered to be the best trainers to compete in the Indigo League in the last 20 years, ever since the tournament in which the current Kanto champion Blue Oak has battled for the first time, and his legendary battle against Red Ketchum," the announcer continued to talk, and the crowd got surprised when he mentioned Red Ketchum because he has the same last name as Ash, and they all thought that the two might be related!
While the announcer was talking, in the VIP room Blue Oak, and the four Kanto Elite Four, were seating in their chairs and waiting the match to start. The Pokémon League President was with them as well.
"So, what do you all think about this match," asked Mr. Goodshow?
"This will be the best match in the tournament so far, and probably even better than the final match," replied the Ghost type trainer Agatha.
"I agree with Agatha," said Bruno.
"You might be right, but don't forget that Cynthia and Diantha have also got to this point in the tournament just as easily as Ash and Tobias, and they are not to be underestimated," said Lorelei.
"Lorelei is right," agreed Blue. "Just because those two down there have shown the most so far, doesn't mean much, and they can be surprised by those girls."
"We will just have to wait the end of the tournament and then we can see who was right, and what battle, and which trainer was the best," said Lance.
"You know, I actually don't think that Tobias is very powerful trainer," said Bruno, and the others looked at him.
"What do you mean," asked Lorelei?
"He has only used Darkrai in all of his gym battles and in all his battles in this tournament, so who knows what kind of other Pokémon he has, for all we know they could be weaklings and that is way he's only using Darkrai," replied Bruno.
"That could be true, but it could also be the other way," said Lance. "What if his other Pokémon are as powerful as Darkrai or even more powerful?"
"Oh come on Lance, how many trainers have you ever seen that have a Legendary Pokémon, to have more than one," asked Bruno? "Or how many teenagers like Tobias have Pokémon that can battle a Legendary Pokémon and win?"
Blue listened what they were saying and got tired of their arguing and sighed. "Look, I will have to agree with what Lance said because I know that, that guy Tobias has another Legendary Pokémon," Blue said and surprised the others.
"How is that possible," asked Lorelei?
"What is his other Legendary Pokémon," asked Agatha? "And how do you know that and we don't?"
Blue looked at them and replied. "I know because Red told me few days ago."
"I see," said Lorelei. "And how did he find out?"
"He got interested in Tobias when he saw him use Darkrai and did some research on him, but the only thing he found is that he is from Jubilife City in Sinnoh Region, and that he has Darkrai and Latios, but other than that nothing," replied Blue and everybody widened their eyes when they heard that Tobias has a Latios.
"This is defiantly going to be an amazing battle," said Lance and looked back toward the field where the battle was about to start, and the others did the same, after they agree with what he said!
Back on the field it's just been decided that Tobias will chose his first Pokémon.
"Darkrai I chose you," said Tobias, and his Darkrai appeared but no one was surprised by this!
"Aerodactyl come to battle," said Ash and released his first Pokémon in today's battle!
"Tobias has chosen his Darkrai like always, but Ash has chosen his Aerodactyl which we haven't seen so far in the tournament, let's hope this will be a great battle," said the announcer!
"Are you both ready," asked the referee, and Ash and Tobias nodded?
"BEGIN!"
"Darkrai use Ice Beam," said Tobias!
Darkrai putted his hands together and formed a light blue ball of energy in between them. He then puts his hands in front of him and the ball grow slightly larger. When the ball was ready he fired light blue beams from the ball at Aerodactyl.
"Aerodactyl dodge and use Wing Attack," said Ash!
Aerodactyl's wings glowed white and then he flew at Darkrai while dodging Ice Beam. He flew straight at Darkrai with surprising speed and managed to land a hit on Darkrai with one of his wings. The hit managed to spin Darkrai around a little, but he quickly stopped himself and looked at Aerodactyl, who was in the air smirking at him.
"Darkrai use Dark Pulse and then follow it up with Dark Void," said Tobias!
"Aerodactyl counter him with Hyper Beam," said Ash!
Darkrai crouched together and he then extended his arms quickly, making a wave of purple circles come out of his body and went at Aerodactyl, who took a breath and fired a powerful Hyper Beam.
The two attacks collided and battled for dominance, but a few seconds later Hyper Beam broke through Dark Pulse and went at Darkrai, but he was able to dodge it in the last second, and prepared another attack.
Darkrai put his hands together and formed a purple and black ball in his hands. He then fired it at Aerodactly, who was surprised by the attack and didn't dodge it. When Aerodactyl was hit, a crimson bubble appears around his body that soon disappears and make Aerodactyl fall on the ground asleep.
"Darkrai finish him up with Dream Eater," said Tobias, and Darkrai prepared to finish this battle, but it won't be as easy as he thinks!
Darkrai's eyes flashed red and he created a shadow-like version of himself. The shadow then tried to go through Aerodactyl and suck up his energy, but what happened surprised Darkrai, Tobias and everyone on the stands who were watching this battle.
"Aerodactyl use Hyper Beam," said Ash, and Aerodactyl stood up and fired a Hyper Beam that went straight at surprised Darkrai and hit him head on, which made him flying backwards a few meters and roll on the ground.
"Great job Aerodactyl, now finish him off with Dragon Pulse," said Ash!
Aerodactyl opened his mouth and a turquoise energy ball appears in front of him. Aerodactyl then fired the ball at Darkrai who was trying to stand up, but was too slow and was hit by the ball which caused an explosion.
"Darkrai noooo," yelled Tobias, not believing that his Darkrai was defeated.
Once the dust and smoke from the explosion cleared it showed Darkrai on the ground unconscious.
"Darkrai is unable to battle the winner is Aerodactyl," said the referee, and then the chaos started on the stadium!
"I cannot believe this, but Darkrai has been defeated for the first time in this tournament, this is unbelievable," yelled the announcer and the crowd was cheering as loud as they could.
"This was the best battle in the tournament so far, this is what we all wanted all this time, and we finally got it," the announcer continued to yell.
"Darkrai return," said Tobias after a few seconds of just staring in space.
"You really are a great trainer Ash, to think I'm going to use my second Pokémon," said Tobias. "But can you tell me how did your Aerodactyl woke up, because he should have been asleep after being hit by Dark Void?"
Ash just smirked and replied. "I have Psychic powers that allowed me to wake him up with Telepathy."
Tobias and everyone else in the stadium became quiet after they heard that.
"Are you serious," asked Tobias? "Is that even allowed in the Pokémon league?"
"Well I didn't hear about any rule that forbids me or anyone else with this kind of powers from using them in the tournament," replied Ash and Tobias and the crowd looked at referee expecting him to say something.
The referee just coughed in his hand and said. "Ash Ketchum is right. There is no rule that forbids trainers from using any special powers they might have."
The crowd then started cheering again because they knew that this battle will now become even more interesting than before.
"Ok then here is my next Pokémon," said Tobias and through his Poke Ball in the air, which then opened and another Legendary Pokémon came out!
"Latios it's your time to battle," said Tobias, and Latios gave a happy cry because he will finally have a battle!
"Unbelievable, another Legendary Pokémon on Tobias's side," shouted the announcer and the crowd was once again surprised.
'How many Legendary Pokémon this guy has,' they all wondered?
Up in the stands Ash family and friends are watching the battle and most of them have smiles on their faces because Ash defeated Darkrai, but some of them are still worried a little because now he has to battle against Latios and he might be even more powerful than Darkrai.
"Hey dad, will big brother defeat this Pokémon," asked Amber? "He looks strong and I'm worried."
"Don't worry Amber, I'm sure Ash will win this," replied Red, and the others agreed. Amber smiled at his reply and turned to watch the battle and continued to cheer for Ash.
"Aerodactyl return," said Ash, and then he looked at Pikachu. "Are you up for this?"
Pikachu smirked and replied. "Like you even have to ask. I haven't had a real battle in a while, this will be interesting."
"Great to hear that," said Ash, and his Pikachu jumped on the field.
"Ash's second Pokémon is Pikachu," commented the announcer surprised because Ash sent Pikachu to battle against a Legendary Pokémon like Latios!
"Well, let's see what Pikachu can do since this is his first battle in the tournament," said the announcer!
"Are you ready," asked the referee, and Ash and Tobias nodded?
"BEGIN!"
"Pikachu use Thunderbolt," said Ash!
"Latios use Light Screen and then use Luster Purge," said Tobias!
Pikachu jumped in the air and fired a very big Thunderbolt at Latios, who was surprised by Pikachu's power but quickly his body becomes covered in gold, which then cut the power of Thunderbolt in half, but even then he let a little scream because Thunderbolt was still very powerful even at half of its power.
"This is crazy, Pikachu's Thunderbolt have done some damage to Latios even though its power was caught in half because of the Light Screen," said the announcer, and Tobias was actually starting to sweat because of this.
Latios pulled himself together and then he opens his mouth and white sparkles form and gather in front of it, forming together into a pink ball of energy. He then fired a massive pink beam from the ball and Luster Purge went at Pikachu.
"Pikachu use Volt Tackle," said Ash!
Pikachu's body got surrounded in electricity and he then ran at Latios while dodging Luster Purge that went behind Pikachu and hit the ground.
Pikachu then ran straight at Latios and hited him in his body with his own body and caused Larios to cry in pain because of electricity and because of Pikachu hitting him so hard, and then he fell back on the ground and started twitching for a few seconds.
"Latios get up and use Giga Impact," said Tobias now a little angry because Pikachu seems to be toying with Latios!
Latios's stood up and then his body become surrounded by an orange sphere of energy. Then, the orange color faded and turned purple, with orange streaks of energy that spiral around the orb. Latios then flew at Pikachu and hited him which caused Pikachu to fly backwards and crash in the bottom of the stands, and got covered in dust and debris.
"Looks like this is it for Pikachu, as Latios has delivered a very powerful Giga Impact," said the announcer, as crowd cheered for Tobias, so that the match will keep going!
The referee was about to declare Latios the winner, when there was a movement in the ruble where Pikachu got sent flying. A few seconds later Pikachu got out, but he was breathing a little hard and had several scars and bruises on his body.
"Would you look at this, Pikachu is still up and is not defeated," yelled the announcer, while most of the crowd as well as Tobias and his Latios had their eyes widened. "How is he still up after being hit by that powerful Giga Impact," questioned the announcer, but no one seemed to have an answer?
"Did you use your powers again to heal him or something," asked Tobias?
"Nope, this time I didn't do anything," replied Ash. "It was all Pikachu."
"I'm getting tired of this, Latios use Laster Purge and if he dodges it use Giga Impact," said Tobias!
"Pikachu dodge it, and then use Red Thunderbolt," said Ash!
Latios opened his mouth and fired another Luster Purge at Pikachu, who simple dodged it.
Latios then flew at Pikachu to take him out with Giga Impact, and Pikachu surrounded himself with silver Aura and then shot a very powerful Red Thunderbolt at Latios.
When Latios who was using Giga Impact and Red Thunderbolt collided, it pushed at one another for a full two seconds, before Red Thunderbolt pushed Latios behind and sent him on the ground which then caused an explosion that shacked the ground, and then rose in the sky in the form of a red beam of energy.
Once the beam receded and the field could be seen, almost everyone's eyes fell out of their heads because there was a crater in the middle of the field, with Latios lying in it passed out.
There was a complete silence for almost a minute, before Amber shouted and brought everyone back to reality. "That's my brother, way to go Ash you are the best," Amber yelled and Ash family and friend smiled at her. Ash smirked as well, when he heard Amber.
"Wow, what was that people, I have never seen an attack like that," yelled the announcer after he awoke from practically falling in coma when he saw Pikachu's attack?
"Latios is unable to battle, the winner is Pikachu," said the referee!
"That was great Pikachu, you can take a rest now," said Ash and Pikachu went on his shoulder and set down on it.
"Latios return," said Tobias after a few more seconds!
"What was that attack Ash," asked Tobias? "I have never seen Red Thunderbolt!"
"You haven't seen it before because my Pikachu is the one who have created it," replied Ash! "He was able to change to color and power of his Thunderbolt by infusing a lot of Aura in his normal Thunderbolt, that way normal Thunderbolt became five times more powerful at its full power. What you saw now was about three times the normal power."
"I congratulate you Ash, in all my time as a trainer I have never seen anyone else like you or your Pokémon," said Tobias, and then he took another Poke Ball!
"Thank you," replied Ash!
"Come on out Heatran," yelled Tobias and released his third Pokémon, which turned out to be another Legendary Pokémon!
"This is crazy everyone, Tobias has just called his third Legendary Pokémon," yelled the announcer! "How many does he have, could it be that his entire team is made of Legendary Pokémon?"
"So he did have another one," commented Red, as he was sitting on the stands with Ash's friends and Delia and Amber!
"How can one trainer capture so many Legendary Pokémon," asked Professor Oak, who was with them?
"I don't know but I'm starting to think that what the announcer said can be truth and that his whole team are Legendary Pokémon," said Red, and the others got worried, because Ash only have three or four Pokémon that can battle against a Legendary Pokémon and win. And two have already battled and taken some damage.
"Don't worry everyone, I know big brother can win this," said Amber and everyone smiled a little!
"So you have one more, or do you have more of them," commented Ash and then he narrowed his eyes while looking at Tobias and then Ash's eyes glowed slightly and confused Tobias and everyone who saw that!
"What are you doing," asked Tobias?
Ash didn't reply, but just kept looking at Tobias for a few more seconds and then he stopped and his eyes stopped glowing as well. "I see, he finally said. So you actually have five Legendary and one Pseudo Legendary Pokémon with you."
Tobias, along with everyone in the stadium widened their eyes once they heard that. Tobias because Ash was right and he didn't know how he figured that out, and the crowd because Tobias has five Legendary Pokémon.
"How do you know that," asked Tobias?
Ash sighed and replied. "It doesn't matter, let's just continue this battle, it got dragged a lot longer than I want it to drag!"
"Rhyperior come on out," said Ash and called his third Pokémon, which is his newly evolved Rhyperior!
"And Ash's third Pokémon is Rhyperior," commented the announcer! "Could this be Rhydon that Ash used early in the tournament, because if it is then that means he has evolved and this will be a great match?"
"When did Ash evolve his Rhydon," asked Misty?
"Yesterday," replied Red, and the others looked at him.
"He was planning to use him in today's battle so he asked Rhydon if he is ready to evolve and when Rhydon agreed Ash gave him Protector, and he evolved," said Red!
"Well, this will defiantly be an interesting battle because Rhyperior has some advantage over Heatran, and even though Heatran is a Legendary I'd say they are even," said Professor Oak.
"I agree," said Red, and then they all continued to watch the match.
"Are you both ready," asked the referee?
"Yes," replied Ash and Tobias!
"BEGIN!"
"Heatran use Metal Sound," said Tobias!
Heatran's body glows light blue and he started to emit silver colored sound waves that spread out towards Rhyperior, forcing him to hold his ears because of the pain.
"Now use Iron Head," said Tobias!
Heatran's body become surrounded by a white aura, and he then run at Rhyperior so he can slam his own body into his.
"Rhyperior Protect," said Ash, and then there was a barrier in front of Rhyperior which stopped Heatran's attack. A few seconds later Rhyperior shock his head a little because of previous attack and then took a battle stance.
"Now use Bulldoze," said Ash!
Rhyperior jumped a little and then he stomped down on the ground which created a shock wave that spread across the ground and crashed in Heatran, which reduced his speed a little.
"Now use Earthquake and then follow it up with Hammer Arm," said Ash!
Rhyperior jumped in the air again and when he hit the ground, it creates an earthquake that shock the entire field and made Heatran shake along with the field. Rhyperior then ran close to Heatran, who was still shaking from the Earthquake, and whose speed was reduced because of the Bulldoze, so he couldn't dodge Rhyperior's Hammer Arm, which slammed in Heatran's head and showed him down in the ground and created a crater from the force of the slam.
"That was a great executed plan from Ash which caused a lot of damage to Heatran, who head received a lot of damage from Ground and fighting type attacks," commented the announcer.
"Though I must say if Ash's Pokémon continue to destroy the field any more, there won't be anything left once this battle is done," said the announcer, and the crowd laughed at that!
"Heatran stand up and fight," yelled Tobias very angry, because he was losing terribly from the very start of this battle!
Heatran stood up and came out of the crater, but he had some wounds on his body from Hammer Arm.
"Now use Flash Cannon," said Tobias!
"Rhyperior counter with Flash Cannon," said Ash!
Both Heatran and Rhyperior opened their mouths and fired a silver beam of energy at one another. Two attacks pushed at one another for a little while, until they both exploded and sent both Pokémon backwards toward their trainers.
"Rhyperior use Rock Wrecker," said Ash!
"Heatran use Fire Spin," said Tobias!
Rhyperior puts his hands together and small chunks of gray stones come out of the holes on Rhyperior's hands and form together into a large gray rock that is outlined in red. The red outline then fades and Rhyperior throw the rock at Heatran, who opened his mouth and released a spiraling red-orange fire that went at the rock that Rhyperior sent and when the two attacks collided there was another explosion that shock the ground and sent multiple small chunks of rock flying all over the field.
Once the dust settled and the rocks stopped falling, everyone could see Rhyperior breading hard because of that last attack, and Heatran who was a little better, but he was also breathing hard.
"Now this is the battle that we all wanted, this is how it should have been from the start," yelled the announcer and the crowd seemed to agree with him because they cheered even louder!
"Heatran use Magma Storm," said Tobias!
"Rhyperior Protect," said Ash!
Heatran opened his mouth and released a powerful spiraling red-orange fire that went at Rhyperior, who managed to put up a barrier to save himself even though he was very tired from battling.
When Heatran's attack hit the barrier, it caused a huge explosion and then a beam of fire surrounded Rhyperior and shot toward the sky.
About a minute later, the beam came down and disappeared, and it showed Rhyperior behind a barrier that had a lot of cracks on it. Protect quickly broke, and the Rhyperior fell on his knees because he had to put a lot of power in that barrier so that it could stay and not break under the pressure of Magma Storm.
But just as Rhyperior fell on his knees, Heatran also fell down and had trouble trying to stand back up. He was just as tired as Rhyperior.
"Can you stand up Rhyperior," asked Ash, and Rhyperior grunted, but managed to stand back on his feet. "Great job, now finish him of with Drill Run!"
"Heatran get up and use Flash Cannon," said Tobias!
Rhyperior started to rotates his body quickly, with white lines swirling around his body, and charges at Heatran while floating in the air, while Heatran opened his mouths and fired a silver beam of energy.
Flash Cannon collided with Rhyperior who was using Drill Run, but couldn't hold him back and after a few seconds Rhyperior broke through Flash Cannon and collided with Heatran, which sent him skidding backwards and fall on the ground passed out.
Rhyperior stopped spinning, but after a few more seconds he couldn't stay up any more and fell down on the ground passed out.
"Both Pokémon are unable to battle, this match ends in a tie," said the referee?
"And finally we have seen one of Ash's Pokémon not win a battle, and it only took three battles in the semifinal of the tournament for one of them to fall," said the announcer! "But Rhyperior did take down Heatran before he fell unconscious so we cannot say that he lost!"
"Rhyperior return," said Ash!
"Heatran return," said Tobias!
In the VIP room of the stadium the members of the Kanto Elite Four had their mouths on the floor.
"What the hell is up with this kid, he just took out three Legendary Pokémon and only lost one of his Pokémon's," asked Lance?
"I knew Ash is a strong trainer but I wasn't expecting this," commented Bruno!
"I agree," said Agatha.
"He is an incredible trainer if he can do this, and we don't stand a chance against him," said Lorelei, and the others agreed with that.
"This is not over yet. Do you remember what Ash said that Tobias has five Legendary Pokémon," asked Blue, and the others nodded.
"Those two that are left could be even more powerful than the ones we saw," said Blue. "And it is also strange that Tobias didn't use the Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon he has, and that might mean that it is more powerful than the Legendries he used.
"After everything I have seen so far, I wouldn't be surprised if you are right, and that can also explain how Tobias could capture five Legendary Pokémon," said Lance.
"Yes it is most likely that his Pseudo Legendary is stronger than his Legendary and that is why he is keeping him until later," agreed Lorelei.
"Let's see what happens next," said Blue and they watched the start of the fourth battle between Ash and Tobias.
And, this is where the chapter ends.
The next chapter will be the end of the battle between Ash and Tobias, and the final match, after that it will be one or two more chapters until the end of Kanto, and start of Orange Island arc.
Now, this chapter covered a lot of ground as it was mostly battle chapter since it covered two and a half battles and one more that I skipped.
I didn't want to write the battle with Assunta so I just skipped that, so I hope that wasn't a problem, since I would have to choose some Pokémon for her and then write six-on-six battle and I just couldn't do it.
Ash defeated three of Tobias's Legendary Pokémon and only lost one. Well I think I made it believable, since Tobias is not a Champion level trainer even though he has Legendary Pokémon, and on the other hand Ash is since he has a full team of champion level Pokémon or higher.
I also decided to change Diantha's look a little bit. I made her hair longer because I like girls with long hair and it looks much better. What she's wearing is the same as in the anime. I'll also make Ash like girls with long hair, and Misty will grow her hair to be longer. Similar to how Nami's is in One Piece after 2 years' time skip.
That's it for now. See you another time!
Ash's Pokémon
Lucario, Alakazam, Pikachu, Charazard (Helios), Fearow, Butterfree, Pidgeott (F), Crobat, Ivysaur, Charazard (Ra), Pink Butterfree (F), Jolteon, Vaporeon (F), Flareon, Wartortle, Kingler, Gengar, Larvesta (F), Primeape, Mewtwo, Muk, Magnetone, Eevee (2 of them), Dragonair (F), Dragonair, Electabuzz, Rhyperior, Kingdra, Tauros, Ponyta, Aerodactyl, Kabutops, Tyrunt, Amaura, Giant Onix, Glaceon, Leafeon (F), Sylveon (F)
Misty's Pokémon
Staryu, Starmie, Seaking (F), Blastoise, Golduck, Poliwrath, Cloyster, Krabby (F), Tentacruel, Horsea (F), Feebas (F), Lapras (F), Eevee (F), Seel, Slowpoke, Magicarp and Oddish (F), Omanyte, Kabuto, Tirtouga
Brock's Pokémon
Steelix, Graveler, Golbat, Sandslash, Rhydon, Magby, Psyduck, Vulpix (F), Nidoran (M, F), Growlithe, Tauros, Snorlax, Omanyte, Kabuto, Anorith