Apologies if the quality of this chapter is a bit lower than usual, guys. I'm going through a severe case of writers block, so I wrote this with a lot of struggles. Also, I've got a quick announcement at the end of this chapter. Be sure to read it if you're planning to review.

Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon! If I did, filler episodes wouldn't exist!

Enjoy ^^

''Meloetta'' Speech

'Meloetta' Thoughts

On Route 5 to Vermillion city, Ash and his pokemon were having a small break. After winning his second badge and having a satisfying dinner, the raven haired trainer decided to head out the same evening, in the hopes of arriving at his destination the next day.

''Man, I sure am lucky I've got you with me, Meloetta,'' Ash stated jovially, ''otherwise I would've got lost for the umpteenth time.''

''Mel mel,'' the petite legendary replied sweetly, an adorable blush on her cheeks.

The group was currently resting on one of the convenient benches placed alongside the dirt road in the forest. Meloetta was floating close to Ash's right, while Pikachu was on his left shoulder. Eevee was simply too tired after that battle against Misty, and promptly fell asleep back at the Cerulean pokemon center, so Ash had returned her to her pokeball for now.

''I wonder if we can stay the night in Saffron, otherwise we have to set up the tent my mom gave to me and sleep out in the open.''

Meloetta idly listened to her trainer musings, having taken a seat on his lap in the meantime while drinking some apple juice. She didn't really mind sleeping in a tent; it only meant she could snuggle very closely against Ash in his sleeping bag. Those thoughts alone made her giggle mellifluously.

Pikachu groaned. ''I hope it is the former. It'll be just our luck if we get attacked by a feral pokemon in the middle of the night, mark my words.''

Ash understood the concern of his electric starter pokemon. Camping out in the wild did bring along certain risks. But then again, they did have a legendary pokemon at their side as well. The young trainer was sure Meloetta could defeat any pokemon in this area with ease.

''It'll be fine, Pikachu. I'll make sure we'll have a roof over our heads in a couple hours. Besides, if worst comes to worst, we have Meloetta. She's the strongest pokemon on this route by far,'' Ash responded confidently.

''I wouldn't count your luck, kid,'' an older voice spoke up. It was a pokemon trainer with a somber look on his face. ''There's this self-proclaimed gym leader called AJ a couple of miles down this road. He has a gym and everything. I was sure he was boasting when he told me he hadn't lost for ninety-seven times in a row, but he beat me with ease.''

Ash looked at the older trainer, before looking back at Meloetta with a pumped-up smile.

''Hey, maybe this AJ guy can finally give you a real match. What do you say, shall we take him on, Meloetta?''

She gave a happy cry in response, and hugged Ash's torso before nodding.

''All right! Time to end his streak then,'' Ash proclaimed cheerfully.

The older trainer shook his head. ''Look, I don't want to be a party pooper here, but you're probably not going to win from him, kid.''

Ash gave him a smile while holding Meloetta in his arms. ''Don't worry, this girl here is pretty strong. She may look very adorable, but she also packs a punch,'' he reassured.

''Melo!'' she chirped in affirmation.

The older trainer shrugged his shoulders. ''Suit yourself. Unless you're that one kid who stopped Team Rocket in Viridian city,'' he joked. ''Rumors has it that he has a legendary.''

''I heard he stopped Team Rocket in Cerulean as well,'' Ash added with a smirk.

''Wow, seriously? The rumors must be true then! Anyway, I wish you the best of luck against AJ, you'll need it.''

With that, the older trainer bid his farewell, while Meloetta couldn't help but laugh.

''Melo mel,'' she accused Ash playfully.

''What? I didn't lie! I can't help he doesn't recognise a cute legendary when one is in front of him.''

She turned the faintest shade of red, before sensually capturing Ash's lips in a lovely kiss.

''Bleh, can you two Pidoves cut the lovey dovey stuff already, please?'' Pikachu asked.

The psychic legendary only gave him a mischievous smile in return, before deliberately pressing her lips against Ash's again, deepening it just a tad to tease Pikachu further.

''Right. I should've seen that one coming,'' he muttered. ''I'll make a note to do this in your face as well when I have a girlfriend.''

Ash could only chuckle at the antics of his pokemon, all the while enjoying the sweet embrace of Meloetta's sugary lips.

''So this is AJ's gym, huh?'' Ash stated out loud. In front of him was an official pokemon battlefield, while behind that, a big white tent was standing high and mighty. Between the tent and the battlefield was an electronic display with AJ's name on it, showing that he indeed, was undefeated for ninety-eight times in a row right now.

''That's right, challenger! Are you here for a battle?'' The person—who Ash suspected to be AJ—spoke imposingly.

He somewhat resembled Ash, the obvious difference being his spiky hair with green highlights at the front. He also was a good bit taller than Ash, wore a simple black and red T-shirt, and was carrying a whip.

''You bet I am. My name's Ash Ketchum, and I aim to be a pokemon master!'' the raven haired trainer introduced himself.

''Well, it seems our interests align then. I can respect that, but do you have what it takes to take me on?'' AJ questioned while cracking his whip to be more intimidating.

''I have two badges already. More importantly, my partner hasn't had a good battle in forever. She's quite excited and expects a lot from you, you know?''

''Well, does going undefeated for ninety-eight times impress her by any chance?''

''Only when you show that feat in battle,'' Ash countered smoothly.

''It's decided then!'' AJ declared. ''Ash Ketchum, I accept your challenge. You and your Pikachu are going down!''

Pikachu sweatdropped. ''Seriously? He doesn't really think I'm a female right? Clearly he has seen my tail,'' he spoke to Meloetta, who was currently invisible.

''I don't know, you do look pretty feminine,'' she teased, ''also, the affection you show to Ash sometimes makes me wonder if you're not trying to steal him from me.''

''What?'' Pikachu responded flabbergasted, making Meloetta burst out in giggles.

''Okay, first off, Ash is my trainer, all right?'' he tried to defend himself without getting too embarrassed, ''I love him, but not in a romantic way like you do, and sometimes... I'm just happy how well he treats me, so I rub my cheek against his out of appreciation, that's all,'' he admitted with a blush.

''Aw, that's so adorable,'' she cooed, pinching Pikachu's cheek, who in turn only got more embarrassed. ''You're getting all red in the face. Maybe you're secretely a girl after all.''

''Knock that off before I use Thundershock on you,'' he threatened playfully. ''Don't you have a battle you need to prepare for?''

She blew him a raspberry, before turning her focus on Ash and AJ, who both had taken their spots on the battlefield.

''Hey AJ, what do I get if I win?'' Ash asked.

''Well, since I'm an unofficial gym leader, I can't give you a badge, if that is what you mean.''

Ash smiled. ''That's okay. What if you offer me and my pokemon a place to stay for the night if I win?''

''That's a deal! I have plenty of room in my gym. Now, if you're ready, then let's begin!''

AJ threw a pokeball high in the air, and out came a small mouse-like pokemon. His hide looked tough, and resembled a brick pattern, but his belly and muzzle were white. Two calm looking almond-shaped eyes scanned the battlefield for his opponent.

''Meet my trusty Sandshrew. He's the toughest opponent you'll face all day,'' AJ proclaimed proudly.

''Okay then. Meloetta, I choose you!'' Ash stated cheerfully.

In a shower of sparkles, the psychic and normal type appeared in front of Ash, ready for battle.

''Huh, a Meloetta? What kind of pokemon is that? I expected you would battle with your Pikachu.''

''Pikachu is still tired after battling with Misty this afternoon. My partner, Meloetta, hasn't battled yet, so she's very eager.''

''Melo!''

AJ began to laugh. ''Do you only own cute pokemon? I bet your third pokemon is an Eevee or something. But it doesn't matter, if you think you can win from my Sandshrew with this so called Meloetta, you'll have another thing com—''

''Use Hyper voice.''

Immediately, Meloetta let out a high pitched shriek with so much force, that the earth shook. When it reached Sandshrew, he was unable to dodge and took the hit full on. His pitiful special defenses were no match for the raw special power of Meloetta; instantly knocking him out cold.

''What?'' AJ gasped loudly. He dropped his whip out of pure shock. His pokemon was defeated before he could utter a single attack.

''Huh, I expected more from this Sandshrew,'' Meloetta stated disappointingly.

Nonetheless, Ash was happy with winning, and hugged her in celebration.

''You were great, Meloetta!''

''Mel!''

''How strong are you exactly?'' Ash whispered afterwards. He was genuinely shocked she took out a pokemon—who hadn't lost a single match for almost a hundred times in a row—with a single attack.

She giggled and gave him a kiss on his cheek.

''Melo mel,'' she promised.

''Well, if you're going to show tomorrow, I suppose I can wait until then.''

''How is this possible?'' AJ proclaimed. ''There's no way a random pokemon can take out my Sandshrew in a single hit! Unless—''

His eyes widened in realization. ''No way! You're that kid with the legendary! Which means Meloetta is a legendary pokemon!''

''Yeah, you're right. Sorry for not telling you earlier,'' Ash apologised.

''Are you kidding? This is incredible! I battled a legendary pokemon. Granted, I got defeated with no trouble, but it was awesome nonetheless!''

AJ patted Ash on the back. ''Besides, if it takes a legendary to stop my streak, it only means I'm a very powerful trainer already,'' he spoke optimistically. ''Come, I promised you a place to stay. You beat me fair and square, but in return, you have to tell me all about your adventures with Meloetta.''

''Sure, I'm happy to tell you all about it.''

And so, Ash ended AJ's streak, and got a place to stay, and in return, made a new friend, who he inspired to train even harder than before.

Did you guys like it, love it, hate it? Review please! So next chapter will be Meloetta showing her full power, against none other than the giant Dragonite that appeared at Bill's lighthouse. My question is: do you want to see Ash catching that Dragonite, or will a battle suffice? Leave your answer in a review! Reviews make my day great again ;) Until next time!

~Syrup-Waffle