Hello all it's been a while. My time has been consumed by my return to Final Fantasy 14, as well as Red Dead 2, Smash Bros, etc. So I've been pre-occupied lol. Thanks to all the support despite my erratic schedule. Thanks to Antex for the review. Thanks to Kushal Shrestha, Tsareenalvl82, hash16, Irishbay and Mimuru for the favorite/follow. Also we are so close to 37,00 views so thanks for all the support. I do not own Pokemon.

CH 37 Our Respective Growth

Ash and Paul took their respective spots as the brief break ended. Ash had the advantage for now but he knew that could easily change. Paul was still strong but his methods really did seem to change. Ash was glad that Paul seemed to be treating his Pokemon much better than before. His victory at the Sinnoh League seemed to do a lot for him. Perhaps the two could finally be friends.

"You've really changed Paul, I can tell just from battling you."

"Like I said I'm not the same trainer I once was, thanks to you and Reggie I've changed."

"Good so bring it on!" Brandon looked to both trainers who signaled that they were ready to resume.

"Trainers, it's time to continue send out your fourth Pokemon."

"Go Electivire!"

"Electivire huh," Ash knew this would be tough considering it was Paul's Electivire," go Goodra!"

"Brandon raised his flags," Electivire versus Goodra begin!"

"Elctivire Thunder Punch!"

"Goodra use Bide!" Goodra didn't move opting to take the attack head on instead. Electricity surged through his body but Goodra still did not move.

"Did that even affect Goodra," Paul mumbled," Brick Break!"

"You can withstand it!" Goodra once again took the attack not budging.

"Electivire be careful."

"Now go for it!" Paul knew what was coming as Goodra began to expel a powerful and bright light.

"Quick use Protect!" Electivire quickly covered himself in a large green dome shieldinh him from the massive attack.

"Goodra Dragon Claw!" Ash took advantage of the moment when the barrier disappeared, Goodra landing a hit on the vulnerable opponent.

"Thunderbolt!" The two were too close for Goodra to dodge in time as he took the hit unwillingly this time.

"Dragon Pulse!" Goodra fired back hitting Electivire thanks to the close proximity.

"Revenge!" Electivire hit Goodra back with even more strength knocking him back quite a bit.

Ash knew he had to watch out for Electivire's retaliation now, "Draco Meteor!" Goodra raised it arms to the sky as meteors began to rain down onto the field.

"Counter Shield!" Copying Pikachu's maneuver Electivire spun around discharging electricity managing to destroy some of the meteors. However it was impossible to destroy them all as a few managed to break through and hit the target.

Paul saw this as his chance," quick while it's weaker use Brick Break!" Electivire charged forward hand glowing before hitting Goodra as hard as it could.

"You can endure it!" Goodra once again stood strong against the fierce attack. Paul knew what would be coming next and he had a plan this time.

"Electivire back up!" Electivire jumped back suddenly. Ash figured that Paul wouldn't be careless and keep Electivire too close after the first time he used Bide. He would have to find a way to lure him into a close-range battle.

"Goodra Dragon Pulse!"

"Thunderbolt!" Th two blasts clashed but Paul was surprised to see Goodra still moving.

"Charge through!" Goodra dashed through the smoke at a surprising speed.

"Jump and get behind!" Electivire jumped into the air in an attempt to get behind Goodra.

"Quick turn around." Goodra quickly spun around just in time to see Electivire up close and personal.

"Strength!" Electivire smashed his body into Goodra dealing the final blow.

"Goodra is down, the winner is Electivire!"

"Good effort Goodra," Ash said recalling him as Paul recalled Electivire.

"Go Tyrantrum!"

After seeing Tyrantrum in action before Ash knew it would be tough to take down. It's defense and offense were incredible but perhaps speed could tilt things in his favor.

Ask knew who he could count on for this," go Sceptile!"

Paul had anticipated this, Sceptile was certainly speedy and Pikachu would've been at a disadvantage against his rock and dragon type. Though he had to wonder who his last Pokemon was, he had regrettably missed the Kalos League when I aired on television. He had heard of Ash's success at placing second overall though.

"Battle begin!"

"Tyrantrum Rock Polish!" Ash knew that was coming, Paul surely knew of his plan to outspeed Tyrantrum.

"Agility!" Two could play at the speed game. The two Pokemon sped towards each other at blistering speeds which only increased.

"Giga Impact!" Tyrantrum truned around and charged at Sceptile at full speed.

"Dodge and use Leaf Blade!" Sceptile side-stepped and hit Tyrantrum as it charged past him. Tyrantrum skidded to a halt still recharging from the attack.

"Back up!" Tyrantrum started to put some distance between Sceptile and itself waiting out the recharge period.

Ash, however, went on the offensive again,"Sceptile Energy Ball."

"Tyrantrum Dragon Pulse!" The blast engulfed the ball of energy as it rocketed towards Sceptile.

"Charge through!" At this point Paul would be lying if he said that Ash's recklessness surprised him. Just when he thought he'd do one thing he does the exact opposite. It was a testament to the trust his Pokemon held in him that they'd easily go with his crazy battle strategies.

"Tyrantrum get ready to intercept." Paul was unsure what Ash's plan here was but it seemed like he was taking a straight forward approach.

"Agility into Double Team!" Paul and Tyrantrum couldn't even see Sceptile as a blur zipped past Tyrantrum only to be replaced by dozens of all happened so fast that Paul had no idea which one was real and Tyrantrum was visibly worried.

"Relax Tyrantrum," Paul said soothing the worried Pokemon. His words seemed to do the trick as Tyrantrum seemed to calm down.

"Surround it and use a Leaf Storm counter shield!" Paul was at a loss of words as Tyrantrum was surrounded by the doubles and then a dome of raging leaves. The dome was generated by all the counter shields trapping Tyrantrum inside. Paul had to admit that as always Ash was unpredictable.

"Tyrantrum Stealth Rock!" Tyrantrum expelled dozens of small pointed rocks trying to cut through the dome of leaves. The attempt was for naught however as the rocks were easily knocked away and feel to the ground instead.

"Now Solarbeam!" The blast cut through the leaves as the doubles disappeared. Tyrantrum couldn't dodge thanks to the leaf dome.

"Tyrantrum!" As the dust settled Tyrantrum was revealed to be out cold.

Brandon declared Sceptile the winner as Paul recalled Tyrantrum.

"You good to keep going?" Ash asked Sceptile who nodded.

"It's back to you Electivire!" Paul sent out Electivire out once again.

"Electivire versus Sceptile begin!"

"Sceptile Leaf Blade!"

"Electivire Thunder Punch." The two Pokemon clashed before skidding back and charging again.

"Leech Seed!" Sceptile spit out several small seeds which trapped Electivire as vines sprouted from the ground. Electivire's strength was slowly sapped and rechargedSceptile in return. Feeling his strength returning Sceptile felt at ease if only for a moment.

"Thunderbolt!" Electivire zapped the vines in an attempt to break free as the seeds continued to drain him.

"Frenzy Plant!" More vines erupted from the ground trapping Sceptile even further.

"Electivire try and break free with Brick Break!" Electivire thrashed against the vines trying to force a way out but it was futile. Sceptile had to recharge due to his previous attack so Paul knew this would be Electivire's last chance to escape.

"Thunder!" Electivire expelled even more electricity than before managing to finally fry the vines and escape, but it was too late.

"Solar Beam!" Electivire took the attack but collapsed a few seconds after the impact.

"Electivire is down." Both trainers returned their Pokemon before Paul pulled out his last Pokeball.

"It's up to you, Aggron!" Paul's Aggron appeared letting out a mighty roar.

"Pikachu you're up!"

"Pika Pika!" Pikachu sprinted onto the field ready for action.

"Begin!" Ash knew that Pikachu would have the advantage in terms of speed which they would need to focus on.

"Agility!"

"Earthquake!" The field began shaking underneath the speeding Pikachu as rocks rose out of the ground.

"Pikachu jump with Iron Tail!"

"Pikaa!" Pikachu slammed his tail onto the shaking ground propelling himself into the air.

Paul had an idea of what Ash would be plotting next," Aggron Metal Sound!"

Aggron let loose a loud screech that seemed to shake the air. Pikachu immediately landed back on the ground shaking and trying to block out the sound.

"Pikachu try and fight through it!" The sound was overpowering Pikachu's senses leaving him open to attack.

"Aggron Flash Cannon!"

"Pikachu Thunderbolt!" Pikachu fought through the after effects of the noise and managed to retaliate. As the two attacks clashed Aggron was ready for a follow-up.

"Metal Claw!" Aggron charged at Pikachu claws glowing.

"Counter with Iron Tail!" The two clashed as Pikachu's cheeks sparked.

"Now Thunderbolt!" Due to the close proximity Pikachu was able to land a direct hit.

"Iron Defense." Aggron began to prep itself for the incoming assault.

"Pikachu Volt Tackle!" Pikachu charged at Aggron in an electrified blur. Paul simplt nodded Aggron who remained still observing the charging Pikachu. As Pikachu closed in though Ash had another idea.

"Jump!" Pikachu sped up Aggron opting to use it as a spring-board. Pikachu spared into the air before Ash followed up.

"Now Iron Tail!" Pikachu came plummeting down lined up to hit his mark.

"Aggron Rock Tomb!" A slew of rocks appeared above the diving Pikachu leaving him in a tough spot. Pikachu had to go for the attack as it was too late to dodge out now. He hit his mark but it barely phased Aggron as he was buried by the rocks.

A few seconds later the rocks were cleared and Pikachu was resting next to Ash out for the rest of the battle. Brandon gave Ash a moment to decide his next move before moving on.

"Ash send out your next Pokemon." He knew who was next. Sceptile was still resting after the fight with Tyrantrum after all.

"You're up Greninja!" Greninja appeared from his ball focusing immediately on the Aggron across from him.

"Greninja versus Aggron begin!" Paul was the first to make his move.

"Aggron Flash Cannon!"

"Greninja Double Team!" Greninja slapped his arms together as an army of Greninjas appeared as the shot passed through a fake.

"Night Slash!" The Greninja clones all ran around together trying to fake Aggron out. It worked as Aggron looked back and forth rapidly trying to find the real one.

"Earthquake!" Paul knew an omni-directional attack would be his best bet. The ground shook as the Greninjas opted to jump into the air.

"Water Shuriken!" The army of frogs hurled multiple large shurikens at Aggron from above. Aggron, however, barely flinched as the clones disappeared.

"Looks like it won't go down so easily," Ash commented to which Paul smirked.

"It's about to get even more difficult," Ash was surprised as he saw Paul pull a keystone out of his pocket," Aggron Mega-Evolve!" Aggron was engulfed in a bright light before re-emerging in its more powerful form.

"Let's go too Greninja, full power!" Greninja was shrouded in a large pillar of water before emerging as Ash-Greninja. Both Brandon and Paul were surprised at the sight before them.

"You really are always full of surprises Ash."

"You aren't the only one who's gotten stronger after all. This form is proof of the bond Greninja and I share, just like you and Aggron."

"Then let's test that growth. Aggron Hyper Beam!"

"Greninja Double Team!" Paul had a plan right off the bat.

"Sweep it!" Agron spun around causing the blast to spin too knocking out any of the clones that couldn't dodge in time.

"Greninja Aerial Ace." Greninja dodge the blast and rushed in hitting Aggron and knocking it back a bit.

"Aggron Iron Tail," Paul said as Aggron lashed its tail at Greninja who jumped over it.

"Water Pulse!"

"Flash Cannon!" As the two blasts clashed Greninja charged in.

"Night Slash!" Greninja slashed at Aggron with a water kunai starting to chip away at its reinforced defenses.

"Aggron Metal Claw!"

"Dodge it!" Greninja back-flipped out of Aggron's reach putting some distance between them.

"Water Shuriken!"

"Charge and knock it back!" Aggron ran forward knocking the attack aside as it continued forwards.

Greninja dodge around as Aggron closed in trying to swipe at him. The two danced around the field as Greninja tried to keep a good distance away from Aggron's grasp. Fortunatelt Aggron was slower than Greninja, meaning the frog had an easier time staying away.

"Aggron Stone Edge!" Aggron sent a stream of rocks flying at Greninja.

"Greninja charge through with Cut! Greninja quickly sliced through the rocks as he charged in once again.

"Giga Impact!" Both Ash and Greninja saw Aggron slowly charging forward gaining more power as it did. Greninja quickly glanced back at Ash who held up a hand signaling him to wait it out. Putting his trust in Ash, Greninja stopped in his tracks as Aggron closed in. Once Aggron was inches away Ash put his plan into action.

"Greninja use Substitute!" With a singal hand motion Greninja was gone as Aggron made contact with a log of wood. Aggron was stopped in place as it had to recharge from the attack. Depsite this it looked up to see Greninja above with a massive Water Shuriken in his hands. Upon seeing the massive attack, Ash recognized that it was even bigger than in his final battle against Alain in the Kalos finals. It seems that Greninja has gotten stronger once more.

"Greninja Water Shuriken!" Grennja threw the massive shuriken at Aggron hitting it with what felt like the force of a waterfall mixed with the sharpness of a blade.

As Aggron was still recharging it could not dodge, only able to try and take it head on. The two stared each other down before Aggron collapsed.

"Aggron is down the winner is Greninja. Paul is out of Pokemon so the winner is Ash!" Ash ran up to congratulate Greninja as Paul recalled Aggron with a smile.

"Good job Aggron," Paul said as he put Aggron's ball away.

Ash recalled Greninja only to be tackled by a blur of lilac. Ash looked up feeling embarrassed feeling Anabel's weight on him. She was certainly more developed than the other Anabel in certain feminine regards. However, before she said anything, she realized her predicament. Anabel quickly got back up with a very red face, which was an even deeper red then Ash's face.

"Sorry about that, I don't know what came over me," Anabel said nervously," but that was a great battle Ash."

"Thanks Anabel I'm glad you could see it." This only made her blush harder as she opted to turn around and fiddle with her phone instead not knowing how to respond to him. Thankfully Paul saved her from further embarrassment.

"That was great Ash," Paul said as they shook hands," I'm glad to see you've gotten even stronger."

"Same here Paul, so you up to helping us take down Team Rocket?"

"Sure thing," Paul answered before whispering," what's the deal with you and Anabel?"

"I don't know honestly, but I think I may like her." Paul was surprised by this.

"You gonna say anything to her?"

"Yea I think so, but we need to see Looker first."

"Alright let's get started," Paul said as the three readied to leave.