Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. If I did then Ash would age and win everything.

A/N: Okay a mixed reaction from the last chapter. Same liked it some didn't, but hey I can't please everyone. Anyway onto the first battle of the Indigo League. A bit of a time skip, but i really want to get the Indigo League out of the way, so I can begin introducing the orange league.

Indigo League Championship

Ash sat in his room within the Pokemon centre. It had been a long journey but finally he was here. He had spent months training his Pokemon, and the only one left to evolve was his Charmeleon. Since his encounter with the mystery Pokemon known as Mewtwo, his journey to the league had been filled with adventures. He had almost lost his badges to a trainer who had challenged him to a battle. After the battle the trainer and then told Ash and his friends that someone had stolen his badges and that he had worked so hard to get to the league that he was desperate. It didn't take Ash long to learn the culprit were Team Rocket, however after a brief battle they had been sent on their way by Scizor, and the trainer had gotten his badges back. Then there was the adventure of travelling in the snowy mountains and getting caught in a snow storm. Ash got separated from Sabrina and Brock after Pikachu had fallen down to a lower cliff. Ash had climbed down to rescue his friend, however the snow storm was do bad, that he had to take cover within a snow cave. He had managed to survive thanks to all his Pokemon cuddling up next to him. Ash was pulled from his memories by Sabrina coming out of the bathroom, she still had no clue what had taken place with Mewtwo. Ash had to make up a story that they had got lost and were looking for directions, and that was how they had got to the Pokemon centre. Ash knew Sabrina didn't believe him, but luckily she had allowed the subject to slide.

"You need to get some sleep Ash, the opening ceremony is tomorrow and then the championship will start. Come to bed."

Ash groaned, he was too excited to sleep. Tomorrow would be the start of the championship. All his hard work and training had been leading up to this. Ash kept going over the teams in his head. He had already decided that Mew would not battle at least until the quarter finals. For his first match he was going to go with Pikachu, Gengar and Venusaur. Ash switched off the light and then climbed into bed with Sabrina. The two trainers cuddled up next to one another, however Ash still had his eyes open thinking just how well he would do in the up coming championship.

Next Day Centre Arena

Ash stood in the middle of the arena. He was surrounded by other trainers. They were all stood in front of a huge stage as they waited for the President of the Pokemon league to officially open the championships. Ash spotted a trainer that he had not seen since Pewter City, it was the same trainer who had given him Dratini, and he was following a gentleman dressed in suit. The man had a white beard and looked to be around seventy years old. Ash watched as the man approached the microphone.

"Good Morning Indigo League challengers I am Mr Goodshow, President of the Pokemon League. Allow me to be the first to congratulate all of you for getting this far. However before the championship begins could you please turn your head towards the Stadium torch."

Ash turned with the other trainers and noticed a huge metal dish, on top of the side of the stadium, and there running up a huge flight of stairs was someone holding a small fiery torch in his hands. Ash watched the man set the metal dish a light, he was amazed to see an image in the flames. It was the legendary Pokemon Moltres. Ash attention was now drawn back to the President on stage.

"Now that the Championship has been blessed by Moltres, I declare the championships open. Will you all now turn to the screen where we will now sort out the groups that you will be sorted into. Remember you can only qualify for the main championships by winning two out of three of your qualifying battles."

Ash looked to the screen and saw his picture appear, a long with the other trainers who would be challenging in the tournaments. Ash watched as all the photo were randomly flipped until finally they were all sorted into different groups. Ash noticed his picture appeared in the green group, with three other trainers. He then noticed Gary appeared in the red group. It seems after the qualifying matches then winners of the red group would face winners of the green group. Ash then turned his attention back to the stage.

"There you have it everyone. Our challengers have been sorted. The first matches will take place later this afternoon. There are four fields in all you may have to battle on. One is rock, one is water, one is grass and finally one is ice. Remember win two out of three battles and you will automatically qualify for the main championships. I wish everyone the best of luck."

Ash watched Mr Goodshow leave the arena he then raced to the Pokemon centre, where Brock and Sabrina was waiting for him. He wanted to know who he would be facing first. The three friends then walked up to the counter. It seems they were first in line. It was lucky too as behind them all the other trainers began piling into the centre.

"Excuse me Nurse Joy, but could you please tell me who is my first opponent, and what field I am battling on?" Ash handed over his Pokedex and allowed Nurse Joy to check it through a machine. Once she had finished with it she handed back to him.

"There you go Mr Ketchum. All your battles and what fields you will be on have been downloaded into your Pokedex. Your first battle is against Mandy and will take place on the water field." Ash thanked Nurse Joy and then got out-of-the-way so everyone else could get their schedules downloaded. He was now thinking of changing one of his Pokemon. Instead of using Venusaur, he was going to use Dragonair instead. He was so distracted that he didn't noticed Sabrina was talking to him.

"Well Ash, who are you going to use? Ash are you listening to me? Ash." Sabrina grabbed hold of Ash and began to shake him. Finally he come back to reality and noticed the stern expression on Sabrina face.

"What?" Ash gulped he now realised that was not the right think to say as he noticed Sabrina narrowed her eyes. He rarely argued with his girlfriend however it was that time of the month and her hormones were all over the place.

"Ash Richard Ketchum! You didn't hear a single word that I said did you? I said what Pokemon are you going to use in your first battle?" Ash could see the fire in Sabrina eyes. He gulped once more.

"Well seeing how I am battling on a water field, I have decided to switch Venusaur for Dragonair. She is fast and able to use a number of moves giving me the edge if needed. What do you think Brock?" However it seems Brock wasn't listening he was to busy running around all the pretty girls in the centre, trying to swoon them and get their numbers. Ash shook his head in disbelieve, trust Brock to get distracted by the opposite sex.

Later that Afternoon

Ash sat opposite Knuckles in a meditated state. He was using his aura to focus his thoughts and prepare himself for the battle to come. Just then he heard the bell. He opened his eyes and slowly stood up. Pikachu then leapt onto his shoulders. he quickly recalled Knuckles and then turned to towards the stair leading towards the field he would battle on. Ash walked up the stairs he could already hear the sound of the stadium coming to life with noise. He stepped out of the light onto a balcony. Soon as he stepped on it. He held onto the railing as it started to lower until he was few feet above the battle field. There was hardly any land and only a huge pool of water with a couple of floating islands. Ash looked across and noticed a cockly looking trainer who had a yellow hair band in his hair and was holding a rose between two fingers. He then threw the rose to the crowd and Ash noticed a group of female fans scream and try catch it. So he was a ladies man. Well he was about to be taken down a peg or two. Ash noticed a referee was now stood on a platform in the middle of the field. In his hands were two flags one red and one blue.

This is a first round battle between Mandy Colio from Vermillion City and Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town. This is a three on three battle. All clauses are in effect, once all of one trainers Pokemon are fainted then I will declare the winner. Trainers please prepare your first Pokemon."

Ash pulled a ball from his belt. He then threw it on the field. "Gengar end this!" Gengar appeared out of the ball and floated above the water. It gave the other trainer a manic grin.

Mandy brushed a strand of long hair from his face. "Go Golbat!" The ball snapped open and Zubat second evolved form fluttered towards the water field.

"The first battle is Gengar vs Golbat. Begin!" The referee then dropped both flags giving the signal for the battle to begin.

Mandy smiled and then used his finger to point towards the field. "Golbat use Supersonic!" The Golbat folded its wings inwards and then released them unleashing sonic sound wave that was heading towards Gengar.

Ash smirked. "Gengar use Substitute" Gengar quickly created a copy of himself and vanished from sight. Seeing how the supersonic was a status attack the substitute took no damage. Ash knew he already had this match in the bag.

Mandy growled, that strategy always worked normally. "Golbat use Wing attack!" Golbat flapped it's wings and they both glowed. It then charged right towards Gengar.

Ash waited to the very last-minute. "Gengar now Hypnosis!" Gengar then appeared and sent hypnotic waves towards Golbat, causing the poison/flying duel type to fall drowsy. Suddenly it closed it's eyes and fell asleep.

Mandy eyes widened. He was in serious trouble. With his Pokemon asleep there was nothing he could do. He watched helpless as his opponent attacked his Pokemon.

Now that Golbat was asleep, Ash could go on the offensive. He also still had his substitute to hide behind. "Okay Gengar finish it off, Thunderbolt!" Gengar reappeared and then formed an orb of electricity between its hands. It then fired it at the Golbat, causing the bat Pokemon to be lit up. Soon as the attacked had finished, the Golbat fell into the pool of water. Nothing happened for a few seconds, then it surfaced, with swirl for eyes.

"Golbat is unable to battle. Gengar is the winner. Trainer send out your next Pokemon."

Mandy recalled Golbat and then threw another ball onto the field. "Exeggutor I choose you." The grass/psychic Pokemon landed on one of the floating islands.

"Gengar vs Exeggutor, let the battle begin!" Ash watched the flags dropped, this was going to be a tricky battle. However he did have the substitute that would help.

Mandy pointed his hands out once more. "Exeggutor use Psychic!" The grass/psychic duel type eyes glowed blue. It then used its power to surrounded Gengar's substitute causing it to break. However Ash was ready.

"Gengar use Hypnosis!" Gengar floated in front of Exeggutor and sent out hypnotic waves causing Exeggutor to fall asleep. Ash knew using the attack twice in a row was risky, but it seemed to have paid off.

Mandy narrowed his eyes. Now this trainer had put his Exeggutor to sleep. He was helpless until it woke up. However it seems it was never going to wake up. Thanks to the trainers next attack.

Ash noticed the frustration on Mandy's face. Clearly he was upset with what was happening. Well it was about to get worse. "Gengar end this Sludge bomb attack!" Gengar floated into the air and then spat out globs of poison all over the field. Several hitting Exeggutor. It watched as the grass/psychic Pokemon swayed on its feet before falling back with swirl for eyes.

Exeggutor is unable to battle the winner is Gengar. Trainer send out your final Pokemon!"

Mandy recalled his Pokemon. That Gengar was giving him one big headache. However he only had one Pokemon left, and the fact this Gengar knew electric attacks. It was clear this battle wouldn't last long. He would just have to win his next two battle. " Go Seadra!" The ball opened up and a sea horse shape Pokemon landed in the water, ready for battle.

The referee raised both flags once more. "Gengar vs Seadra begin!"

Mandy knew he had the disadvantage, however he had to try at least cause some damage to that damn ghost Pokemon. "Seadra use Agility!" Seadra growled before zipping across the water at a lightning pace.

Ash knew what Mandy was up to. However the fact Seadra was in the water was a big problem for it. "Gengar use Thunderbolt on the water!" Gengar grinned and then formed another orb of electricity between its hand. It then directed the orb right at the pool of water. The moment the attack made contact with the water, the pool lit up and Seadra cried out in pain as it was electrocuted. It puffed out a cloud of smoke before fainting and floating face up in the water.

The referee raised the flag on Ash's side of the field. "Seadra is unable to battle. The winner is Gengar, and with all of Mandy's Pokemon unable to battle, I declare Ash the winner of this first round match!"

Ash grinned then pulled his hat down over his face. Gengar had taken on all three Pokemon and suffered no damage. Ash wondered if he might have over done it in his training as it seems Mandy's Pokemon couldn't even last from one attack. "Gengar return and good job." Gengar grinned happily as it returned back to its ball. Ash then turned around and allowed the platform to lower and connect to the tunnel leading to the dressing room. First battle was out the way. One more win and he would qualify for the championships.

Standing on top of the stadium, looking down invisible was Arceus himself. He was pleased with Ash's actions towards Mewtwo, he was also happy to see that his chosen one had won his first match without loosing a single Pokemon. Arceus bowed his head in respect. "Excellent work my chosen one. You have done well." Areceus then shimmered back to the hall of Origins. He needed to make sure that everything was ready for his guest who would be arriving shortly. A certain Psychic Pokemon who had discovered that not all humans were bad. Arceus was hoping that Mewtwo would consider joining their council. After all he was the only one of his kind and that automatically made him a legendary in Arceus's eyes.

A/N: There is the first round Battle. Hope you enjoyed it. Now I am off to watch the rest of the episodes to find out who Ash's faces next.