After the small feast at a restaurant, the girls were in their room, " Hey Brock I'm going for some fresh air for a bit," Ash said putting his hat on, "Sure I was going to head to the girls room anyways," Brock said watching his longtime friend leave with Pikachu and Riolu on his shoulders.
Taking a walk across the railings, Ash and Pikachu enjoyed the midnight breeze, "So what Pokemon should I bring for the battle round?" he asked himself, "I can give it a shot," Riolu said, "Nah, you still need more training so maybe next time," Ash said patting Riolu on the head. Closing his eyes, Ash snapped them open when he felt something, "Uh boss," Pikachu began, "Yeah I can feel it as well," Ash said and out in the distance the water swirled around as an outline of a Pokemon appeared blinking his eyes Ash headed back to the hotel. "Hey, Dawn did you say you saw a legendary Pokemon?" Ash asked, "Yeah Professor Rowan said that I might have seen Mesprit," Dawn answered, "What Pokemon lives in Lake Valor?" Ash asked, "That would be Azelf," Zoey answered, "So what you're saying is that you saw another legendary," Brock said crossing his arms, "What do you mean?" Holly asked, "You see traveling with Ash you tend to run into a lot of strange things," May began, "Traveling with Ash I met Manaphy," she said looking down at the little legendary, "Just in Sinnoh alone we've met Dialga, Palkia, and Darkrai," Dawn counted, "There's another story about the same thing in Snowpoint about a lake called Lake Acuity about a Pokemon that appears on the surface of the lake," May said, "Yeah I know that one," Zoey said.
"That reminds me the previous night you were tossing and turning," Brock mentioned getting a worried look from Zoey, "It was really blurry but I know we were in a dark room with a portal growing in length and if I squinted I could see Dialga and Palkia trapped in red colored chains," Ash described. "Is that the future?" Holly asked worried, "It could be, but is there anything about Aura showing a possible future?" Zoey asked Ash shook his head, "I don't know but I'll call Lady Ilene about it first thing tomorrow," Dawn nodded, "Yeah I'll call Professor Rowan if the lake trio is involved in the Space-Time Myth."
The next morning, all the Coordinators saw who they would be facing, "Oh now that four of our Coordinator have fought let's move on to the third battle in the A-Block is the famed Ash Ketchum vs. Kyle Lucas," Marian shouted. Taking out their respective Pokeball, the guys shouted out, "Lantern let's do this/Blastoise may the aura guide you," in the stands, Brock saw a familiar pair of shades on it, "No way Squirtle evolved," he muttered, "Blastoise let's whip up the waters and Mega Evolve," pressing the Mega Stone on his staff the armband on Blastoise's left arm reacted. From the other, Kyle frowned, "Lantern Thunderbolt," in return Ash started playing his Ocarina causing Blastoise to retract in his shell deflecting the bolt of electricity, "Lantern Electro Ball," Kyle shouted out only for Blastoise to jump spin slamming his fist on the ground invoking a pillar of water deflecting it, "Wow it seems that Kyle isn't going anywhere with Ash Ketchum on the defense," Marian said. "Lantern time to go in close Wild Charge," Kyle ordered, racing towards its Mega Evolved opponent covered in electricity Lantern was taken by surprise when Blastoise ignited a wave jumping to another platform firing a Flash Cannon scoring a direct hit, "Even with its bulky built I never expected Blastoise to be that swift," Marian said surprised as Kyle blinked.
"Lantern Spark," Kyle shouted while Lantern once more raced forward Blastoise's tail glowed both blue and emerald green and when the water began to form it glowed emerald green, "From what I can tell that move is a combination of Aqua Tail and Dragon Tail," Marian figured out. Losing Points for the combination agitated Kyle, "Lantern Ice Beam," launching the three beams of Ice-type energy that was absorbed into the Aura Sphere Blastoise was created, "That's surprising it seems that the Ice-type attack to create a totally different move," Kyle growled seeing his own attack used against him giving Lantern a good amount of damage that also froze it over, "And Lantern is frozen can Kyle make a comeback?" Marian questioned. As everyone heard the pitch change multiple pillars appeared before the final pillar sent Lantern in the air just as Blastoise surfed on a wave before jumping high into the air breaking the ice with a karate chop, and before Kyle could order an attack Marian stopped, "And with that wonderful finish Ash Ketchum is the winner." For Dawn's battle round, she used her opponents attacks against him winning the match (It's the same thing from the anime), and with both Zoey and May winning their matches all four moved to the second round; then calling for a break the coordinators met up with their two companions, "Ash, I saw that Squirtle has evolved so who else took the leap?" Brock asked. "Besides Pikachu, every one of my Pokemon is in their final form," Ash replied, "Wait so even Bulbasaur," May asked surprised and shocked, "Why are you surprised?" Zoey asked as she, Holly, and Dawn were confused, "You see Ash is the kind to let his Pokemon evolve on their own; however, Bulbasaur is a Pokemon who stayed in his first stage form since Ash's first trip through Kanto 4 years ago," the Sinnoh native girls were starting to get it, "So for Bulbasaur to finally take the leap is surprising," Holly said getting nods from Ash's more experienced traveling companions.
The second battle round; is facing a semi-familiar face, "Lady Shiro, it's been a while," Ash began, "Yes it has Sir Ash and I must say the Ms. Zoey is surely blessed to have you," she said, "Corsola grace us with your presence," she called out, "Crawdaunt may the aura guide you," Ash came forth.
When Marian called for the timer to start, Shiro went first, "Corsola Spike Cannon," starting to play Crawdaunt blocked all the spikes, "Hey that reminds me of Bugsy," Brock told himself as the spin created a whirlpool costing Shiro some points. "Ancient Power," Shiro called out when Crawdaunt had water erupt around it allowing Crawdaunt to dodge scoring a direct hit before the lobster-like Pokemon spun in a circle lifting Corsola into the air then following it, Crawdaunt's two front pincers now held a light blue blade sending Corsola back into the water, "Corsola Recover," Shiro ordered; however, right after she healed Crawdaunt slashed the Rock/Water-type. "Spin and use Stone Edge," finally dealing some damage Shiro had Corsola follow up with a combination of Rock Blast and Spike Cannon though only half of the attack made contact as Crawdaunt quickly recovered, "Oh what a speedy little Pokemon being able to recover from an attack," Marian said as Corsola is blitzed sending the small coral Pokemon into the air finishing with another Aqua Jet, "Corsola Ice Beam," shooting the three arcs of freezing energy the water froze over Crawdaunt; however, it was still heading its way ending the match.
After his match, the girls won their respective matches the matchups is Ash vs. May and Zoey vs. Dawn. Back at the hotel, the group was hanging out at the patio, "The way you executed the Ice Aqua Jet is amazing," Dawn complimented, "Well it wasn't my idea entirely Shiro was the one that fired the Ice Beam," Ash waved feeding Zoey a strawberry. "Well it seems that we're facing off once more," May smirked, "I would be glad to watch my former student perform against me," Ash smiled, "Yeah and don't forget we're going to be facing off tomorrow as well," Dawn told Zoey.
In the Contest Hall, everyone were in their respective positions, "We'll go from the semifinals to the finals right away, so I wish good luck to our remaining four Coordinators," Wallace praised.
"Manaphy on stage," May called out surprising everyone, "Wow, who would have thought that May would have a Legendary Pokemon," Marian gasp. "Are you sure you want to have her in a Contest?" Ash asked not from trying to psych her out but from the fact that this was on national TV, "I'll be fine, I can handle anything that comes," May waved. Shrugging, Ash sent out a Sharkpedo, "When did Ash get a Sharkpedo?" Brock asked out loud, "Who knows," Holly shrugged.
Seeing Ash pull out his Ocarina, May tensed for an approaching attack and as expected Sharkpedo charged straight towards her baby with a dark-colored Aqua Jet, "Manaphy Acid Armor," May called out dodging it, "Did you see that May is the first to dodge an attack from Ash's Ocarina," Marian shouted over the cheering crowd. Mentally smiling, Ash continued to play his Ocarina but May, having learned under Ash himself, knew what to do from countering to using the Acid Armor to evade. Than before May knew it she won, "It seems that in this battle the student surpasses the master," Ash said, "Congrats," smiling the Hoenn Princess cheered hugging Manaphy as they both waved to the crowd.
"The both of you did amazing out there," Dawn complimented, "Thanks," May smiled when Ash came from behind, "You did well there's nothing I can teach you," in return, May hugged her not blood-related brother, "You'll be teaching me something sooner or later."
When it was Dawn's and Zoey's turn to rumble it was a fierce one as both Coordinators used their starter Pokemon and although Zoey put up a good fight Dawn won. "And here we are in the final round," Marian declared, "After many wonderful performances as well as battles it's down to two Coordinators, and here's the twist both of are currently or have been taught by the Great Ash Ketchum himself," waving to the crowd Zoey had to smack him in the back of the head to reel him in. "With 5 minutes on the clock let's start the final round," Marian broadcasted, "Beautifly on stage," May called out, "Piplup spotlight," Dawn called out, "Smart move on Dawn's part," Zoey said crossed arm, "Yeah, she's using the water to her advantage," Holly agreed, "However, you underestimate Ash's first student," Brock began, "She'll think of a way to turn that advantage into a disadvantage," the Sinnoh native girls conceded to that point.
"Piplup Bubble Beam," Dawn started off, "Gust, Beautifly," May countered but it was a mistake as the popped bubbles showed the Sinnoh starter in a sparkling shower costing May some points, "That was clever of Dawn, she knew that a relatively weak move wouldn't be dodged and used it," Ash analyzed. "Beautifly Air Slash," May began spraying water everywhere using Dawn's tactic for her own use, "Piplup Whirlpool," Dawn shouted then as when Beautifly ducked under it Piplup was right there, "Furry Attack," taken by surprise Beautifly was sent crashing into the ground, "Beautifly are you alright?" May asked seeing it nod, "Good, now let's go for a classic Ash, and use Dark Moon," Ash rose his eyebrow, "Ash classic?" he asked, "You know the one where you can use any attack for a style that it would never have been considered," Brock explained, "Oh that one," Ash replied as their respective girlfriends just sweet dropped, "Wow it really looks like this really is the dark side of the moon," Marian said and though when Dawn was thinking of a way to counter the buzzer rang signaling that it was over, "With that the Wallace cup is officially over and our winner is May Maples," sighing both Coordinators returned their respective Pokemon and shook hands in the middle.
With everything said and done, the group said their final goodbyes to a new/old friend, "It was so nice to meet you three," May told the Sinnoh girls, "Yeah it was a blast and we should do this again," Holly said. "Totally just give me a call and let's set up a girls get together," May cheered as the girls exchanged numbers, "Tell Max we said hello," Brock said after hugging her, "Yeah and tell him to hurry up and get his Pokemon already so we can have a match," Ash said causing the girls to eye roll.