12. Chapter 30:

After a very long travel, we have arrived at Undella Town, which is very close to the Ocean. "Hey, we're back in Undella Town" Ash said. "You guys been here before?" I asked. "Right, we flew to here from Virbank City" Cilan added. "Yeah, along with Cynthia, the Sinnoh Region Champion" Iris added. "A Pokémon Champion from another region?" I asked again. "Yeah, Pikachu and I met Cynthia when we were traveling in the Sinnoh Region" Ash explained. "You got that right" A voice said as we turned to see Cynthia, the Sinnoh Region Champion. "Hey, it's Cynthia!" Ash shouted while Pikachu squeaked. "How did you find us?" Iris asked. "Not just me" Cynthia said as Hugh was right there. "It's Hugh!" I said with Russell also surprised.

Pokémon!

Zoe as a Growlithe uses Flame Thrower
No time to question my moves

Vinnie as a Servine uses Leaf Tornado
I stick to the path that I choose

Pepper as a Flaffy uses Thundershock

Russell, Minka, Buttercream, Penny-Ling and Sunil running with Blythe
Me and my friends are gonna do it right

Blythe, Ash, Pikachu, Iris, Axew and Cilan in an air pose

Ash's Unova team running and flying up the distance
You'll never see us run away from a fight

The Biskit Twins (Whitney and Brittney) with their Pokémon

To be a Master is my dream,

Blythe making a concerned face
All I've got to do is believe

Youngmee, Sue, Jasper, Hugh, Bianca and Professor Juniper's image

(And I believe)

Ash throws a Pokéball

I've got a chance to win

Ash's Pikachu jumps up and uses Thunderbolt
I'm on my way to victory

Ash, Blythe and their Pokémon running up a stair case to the Pokémon league
Pokémon!
I can be a Champion if I just believe

Team Rocket Trio and their Pokémon popped up

Blythe showing her Unova Gym Badges
I'm on a Master Quest

Iris is ready to battle
Master Quest!

Cilan in a cutaway
I want the whole world to see

Some Legendary Pokémon running on land
I believe!

More Legendary Pokémon flying
I'm gonna be the very best,

Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyrem appeared
'Cause all I've got to do is believe in me.

Victini, Swords of Justice, Forces of Nature trio and Meloetta appeared in the center with Ash, Pikachu, Blythe and the Pokepets below

Pokémon!

(Ash's Voice) A Rival of a Friend

"Hugh, when did you get here?" I asked. "A few days back" Hugh answered. "Hey Blythe, do you know him?" Ash asked. "Yeah, guys, this is my friend Hugh and my rival" I introduced. "So you're both Blythe's friend and rival" Cilan spoke. "You can say it like that" Hugh said. "So, when did you meet Blythe?" Iris asked. "We met near Floccesy Ranch" I answered. "That's when I found Vinnie" I added. "It's also when we did our first battle." Hugh said. "So where are all heading?" Cynthia asked. "We were on our way to Humaliu City and get my eighth gym badge" I explained. "And we have been traveling for a while now." Iris told while Axew agreed with her. "That won't be a problem. How about I bring you back to my place?" Cynthia offered. "Sure thing" Ash answered. "Thanks so much" Iris said. "It's such a tasteful reunion" Cilan said as we all went in Cynthia's limo. "We're ready Jarvis." Cynthia said to her driver, Jarvis. "Alright Champion Cynthia. Here we go" Jarvis said as he drove us to Cynthia's villa.

"So you're the Champion from Sinnoh?" I asked Cynthia. "Correct, and my partner Pokémon is my Garchomp" Cynthia answered. "Cynthia's Garchomp is very strong" Ash said. "Yeah and they battled against me and Axew and almost won" Iris added. "Anyway, what were you up to Hugh?" I asked. "I actually won my rematch against Clay, then started more training and battled some more Gym Leaders." Hugh explained. "Well, me and my Pokémon have gotten stronger since we last saw you" I said. "Plus, with a little help from us, Blythe won her seventh gym badge" Ash added. "We also encountered Team Plasma at Opelucid City" Iris told as Hugh was in shock. "But don't worry. We stopped them just in time." Cilan told. "Good, looks like you got out of a tough situation." Hugh said as Russell pulled my shirt. "I never knew there was a Pokémon Champion" Russell spoke. "Cynthia is a Pokémon Champion from another region." I said. "I wonder is any of Hugh's Pokémon got stronger" Russell whispered. "I'm sure we'll find out soon" I said as the limo stopped. "Here we are. Welcome to my villa!" Cynthia said as we arrived to her villa.

When we went inside, we explained what we've been doing. "Well, we were on our way from the White Ruins, when we saved Blythe from Bug-Type Pokémon" Ash started. "Yeah, I woke up at the Pokémon center from a fever cause by a Volcorana" I added. "After words, Ash challenged her to a three-on-three battle." Iris said. "And She is a really strong trainer" Iris added. "And here the big news. Blythe herself could actually understand Pokémon" Cilan exposed as I was shocked. "That sounds amazing!" Cynthia said in response. "Guess that explains how she easily helps Pokémon" Hugh spoke. "She tries to deny it at first." Iris mentioned as Axew giggled. "Okay, yes I can understand Pokémon" I admitted. "Actually, I believe you got a great gift Blythe" Cynthia told. "Really?" I asked. "Yes, it is actually very rare that trainers can actually understand Pokémon. It always helps the trainers the talent to help their Pokémon" Cynthia explained. "Well, anyway we were on our to Humaliu City so I can get my eighth gym badge" I said. "The Humaliu City Gym Leader specializes with Water-Type Pokémon" Hugh informed. "My two choices are both Vinnie and Buttercream. And I guess I can go Staravia" I chose. "Maybe we should have a battle" Cynthia said. "A battle?" Ash asked. "I think having a battle against Hugh and then me could help your Pokémon get stronger" Cynthia explained. "You think you're ready?" Hugh challenged. "Yes I am!" I accepted as Cynthia took us to her battlefield.

"The Pokémon battle between Blythe and Hugh is about to begin. Each trainer will use three Pokémon and the battle will be over when the Pokémon on either side is unable to continue." Cilan refereed. "Me first. Go Unfezent!" Hugh shouted as the Pokéball he threw released a bird Pokémon that has dark gray and lighter gray markings, a green underside, lacy lines on its feathers, a dark stripes on the tail feathers and a pink ribbon like waddle. "What is that?" Russell asked as I pulled out my Pokedex. "Unfezent, the Proud and the evolved form of Tranquil, A male Unfezent can be recognized by its head plumage, while the female Unfezent are better and faster fliers than the male." It spoke. "Well, I know who I'm gonna pick" I said as I pulled out a Pokéball. "Okay Staravia, come out!" I shouted as the Pokéball I threw released Staravia. "So you have a Staravia now" Hugh said. "Yes I do. Okay Staravia, use Quick Attack!" I commanded as Staravia flew towards Unfezent with the white streak behind it. "Unfezent, use Detect!" Hugh commanded as Unfezent moved out of the way while Staravia missed. "Unfezent, use Air Slash!" Hugh commanded as Unfezent released light blew saws of energy at Staravia. "Staravia, dodge it and use Wing Attack!" I commanded as Staravia dodged the Air Slash and flew in with its Wing Attack, which caused a direct hit. "Unfezent, use Taunt!" Hugh commanded Unfezent said words that taunted Staravia, making it angry. "Staravia, what's wrong?" I asked. "Taunt enrages the target and makes it hard for the target to attack" Hugh explained. "Staravia, try to use Wing Attack!" I commanded but Staravia wasn't listening while hitting its head. "Not good. Staravia might be confused" Russell observed. "Unfezent, use Razor Wind!" Hugh commanded as Unfezent released crescent shaped energy waves. "Staravia, block it with Gust!" I commanded as Staravia snapped out its confusion and created a gust of wind, which stopped the Razor Wind. "Staravia, use Wing Attack!" I commanded as Staravia struck its Wing Attack on Unfezent. "Now use Aerial Ace!" I commanded as Staravia zoomed in a blur really fast and hit a blank spot on Unfezent, who fell to the ground and landed while knocked out. "Unfezent, is unable to battle, Staravia wins." Cilan announced. "Nice job Staravia" I said with Staravia flying next to me. "This is far from over" Hugh said recalling Unfezent and pulled out another Pokéball. "Go Simipour!" Hugh called out as the Pokéball released a blue monkey like Pokémon. "A Simipour?" I asked as I pulled out my Pokedex. "Simipour, the Geyser Pokémon and the evolved form of Panpour, Simipour can shoot water out of its tail with such force that it can punch right through a concrete wall." It spoke.

"Staravia, use Quick Attack!" I commanded as Staravia flew towards Simipour with a Quick Attack. "Simipour, use Scald!" Hugh commanded as Simipour squirted hot water at Staravia. "Now use Fury Swipes!" Hugh commanded as Simipour lashed its Fury Swipes at Staravia multiple times, then Staravia was knocked out. "Staravia is unable to battle, Simipour wins" Cilan declared. "You did a great Staravia, take a good rest." I said recalling Staravia. "Okay Pepper, let's go!" I shouted as I threw a Pokéball that released Pepper. "Awesome, Blythe chose Pepper" Ash said with Pikachu cheering. "Blythe is going the right advantage" Iris said. "Simipour, use Scald!" Hugh commanded as Simipour fired its Scald at Pepper. "Pepper, dodge it and use Thundershock!" I commanded as Pepper avoided the Scald and released her Thundershock on Simipour, causing major damage. "This is great. I get to battle Blythe's rival." Pepper said. "Simipour, use Lick!" Hugh commanded as Simipour came and licked Pepper. "What the heck?" Pepper asked while not moving. "Why can't I move?" Pepper asked again. "Pepper, the move Lick paralyzes the opponent" Russell explained. "Thanks for the information" Pepper said. "Don't worry Pepper, use Charge!" I commanded as Pepper was charging electricity to restore her energy. "Simipour, now use Fury Swipes!" Hugh commanded as Simipour was about to use Fury Swipes on Pepper. "Pepper, dodge it and use Thunderbolt!" I commanded as Pepper jumped over Simipour and released a Thunderbolt, causing even more damage. "Now use Thunderbolt with Tackle!" I commanded was charging at Simipour while covered by her Thunderbolt. "Here comes my Thundertackle!" Pepper shouted as she slammed into Simipour while shocking it, knocking it out. "Simipour is unable to battle, Pepper is the winner" Cilan declared. "Good job Pepper" I responded. "It was nothing. Just a real shocker" Pepper joked while Hugh recalled Simipour. "Here is my last Pokémon. Go Emboar!" Hugh shouted as a Pokéball released an orange boar liked Pokémon that looks like Pignite, only it's bigger, has black fur with a yellow marking on its stomach and has a fiery beard. "What the huh?" I asked as I pulled out my Pokedex. "Emboar, the Mega Fire Pig Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pignite, Emboar grows a fiery beard and can use it to sets its fists aflame for a blazing punch. "You think you can keep going Pepper?" I asked. "Well, I'll try" Pepper said.

"Let's go Pepper, use Thunderbolt!" I commanded as Pepper released a Thunderbolt. "Emboar, use Rollout!" Hugh commanded as Emboar avoided the attack and rolled straight into Pepper. "Emboar, now use Assurance!" Hugh commanded as Emboar was about to hit Pepper with its fist. "Pepper, dodge it!" I commanded as Pepper dodged the attack. "Pepper, use Thundertackle!" I commanded as Pepper was her combo attack and slammed it into Emboar. "Emboar, use Take Down!" Hugh commanded as Emboar was covered by a golden force field and slammed it against Pepper's attack, cancelling it. "Now use Heat Crash!" Hugh commanded as Emboar was in a sphere of yellow-orange flames, then Emboar fell on top of Pepper. "Oh no, Pepper!" I cried out as when Emboar got up, Pepper was knocked out. "Pepper is unable to battle, Emboar wins" Cilan declared. "Are you okay Pepper?" I asked holding Pepper in my arms. "I'm sorry Blythe." Pepper apologized. "Don't I think I know who I'm going to use next" I said as I looked. "Hey Ash, can I barrow your…" I started as I whispered in Ash's ear. "Sure, I gotta see how you two work together" Ash accepted giving me a Pokéball. "Thanks, and watch Pepper for me." I said as let Ash hold Pepper and I went back to the back to the battlefield. "Who's Pokéball is it?" Russell asked. "Just watch. Charizard, I choose you!" I called out as the Pokéball released Ash's Charizard. "Blythe's last pick is Ash's Charizard?" Russell and Pepper asked. "Are you ready to battle with me Charizard?" I asked as Charizard nodded. "The final battle. Begin!" Cilan announced.

"Emboar, use Rollout!" Hugh commanded as Emboar rolled towards Charizard. "Charizard, dodge it!" I commanded Charizard moved aside and avoid the attack. "Charizard, use Flame Thrower!" I commanded as Charizard shot its Flame Thrower, which hit Emboar and caused some damage. "Emboar, use Assurance!" Hugh commanded as Emboar hit Charizard. "Charizard, use Slash!" I commanded as Charizard's claws extended and slashed them at Emboar. "Use Take Down!" Hugh commanded as Emboar was charging with its Take Down. "Charizard, Wing Attack!" I commanded as Charizard's wings glowed white and struck them at Emboar's Take Down, cancelling both attacks. "Charizard, use Dragon Tail!" I commanded as Charizard's tail glowed light blue, then Charizard flipped around and was about to slam its tail. "Emboar, use Heat Crash!" Hugh commanded as Emboar's Heat Crash collided with Charizard's Dragon Tail, causing an explosion. When the explosion cleared they were both still standing. "Emboar, use Assurance!" Hugh ordered as Emboar was about to hit Charizard. "Dodge it!" I commanded as Charizard avoided the attack. "Charizard, use Dragon Tail!" I commanded as Charizard slammed its Dragon Tail on Emboar, causing major damage. "Now grab Emboar and fly up in the air!" I commanded as Charizard grabbed Emboar to make sure it doesn't escape and then Charizard flew up with Emboar and they were both in the sky. "Now Charizard, use Seismic Toss!" I commanded as Charizard, while still holding Emboar, started spinning around while the spinning looked like the globe of the world, then Charizard zoomed back down and tossed Emboar to the ground, causing dust to spread, while everyone else was either surprised or shocked. When Charizard landed and the dust cleared up, Emboar was knocked out. "Emboar is unable to battle, Charizard wins. Which means the victory of the match goes to Blythe" Cilan announced. "We did it Charizard!" I shouted as Charizard roared in agreement. "Oh yeah! Blythe and Charizard won!" Ash shouted with him and Pikachu very excited while Hugh recalled his Emboar and came up to me. "You did a great battle Blythe. Looks like you're growing stronger, even then me." Hugh complimented. "Thanks Hugh. So have you" I complimented back while Charizard used Flame Thrower directly at the sky. "You got that right" I said while we noticed that Charizard has shown respect to me and Ash.

Later, that evening, Hugh was about to leave. "Hey Hugh, where are you going?" Ash asked. "I'm going back to Opelucid City for my rematch" Hugh answered. "Well, good luck back there" I said as Hugh left. "We may be close to Humaliu City, but think it wouldn't hurt to take a break" Cilan believed. "Yeah, right now I just wanted to be at the beach" Iris said with Axew agreeing. "I think we relax for a little while." Ash voted while Pikachu squeaked. "Count me in. Guess we'll be in Undella Town for a bit" I said knowing that Humaliu City is close, while we all decided to stay in Undella Town for some time to relax.