Alright people, how are you all doing? I decided to skip all of the Elite four as I am sure you would all get bored just seeing the same battle over and over of Ash winning against them so I decided to get all that out of the way. Let's go on.

Chapter 54: Calmness

It was a challenge to even take on an Elite four of a region. It would not be easy, especially if you have to battle each one. The reward is getting to battle the Champion of the Region who is even more difficult to defeat. But defeat the Champion and you become the next one in history. It was a great reward but of course not everyone is cut out to be a Champion, Only those who defeat the Elite four are worthy of being a Champion but not many do.

However in one boy's case he has demonstrated just that. After a week he succeeded and defeated all four members of the Kanto/Johto Elite four: Prima, Bruno, Agatha and Karen. He had brought down every one but it wasn't easy for him to Achieve. Remaining true to his word, Lance has agreed to battle Ash the following day now at the Indigo Plateau at the stadium overlooking all the others: The Legend Stadium. It was built for where Champions, Elite four members and challengers like Ash would battle in amazing Battles.

He was sat down outside the Pokémon lab in the fields against a tree. Pikachu, Snivy, Espeon and Latias were all sat with him relaxing under the shade of the tree. Latias was sitting against him with Espeon on the floor leaning against his leg while Pikachu and Snivy sat next to them. Ash then said "I am still trying to get it together really". Espeon was the first to reply back as he looked to him "Get what together".

Ash was quick to reply to him "We actually pulled it off defeating all of the Elite four. I honestly did not think we were ready". Pikachu was quick to say "Well we have proved you wrong Ash". Ash nodded to that note saying "Yes you all have, and now all we have to do is battle Lance tomorrow. I am looking forward to it".

Latias then asked a serious question to Ash "Do you know who you are going to use in the battle against him". Ash begun thinking hard and said "From what I understand and remember he has a Dragonite and a Red Gyarados but I understand he is known to use Dragon types mostly but others resembling as well".

Ash collected his thoughts again before saying "I will need a balanced team to handle Dragons or moves that can do good amount of damage. I don't know it is a tough decision". Espeon then happily said "Well Ash, you have till tomorrow to decide so there is no need to rush". Ash smiled and gave Espeon a stroke on his right ear "Your right Espeon but I need to have decided by tomorrow".

Espeon looked around and then above him to look at the tree and smiled. His eyes lit up and an apple was grabbed off the tree and he brought it down in front of Ash "There Ash". Ash happily accepted the apple "Thanks Espeon". He happily smiled to his trainer and lied back down relaxing and watching around". Latias smiled to Ash as he took a bite and said in mind link "Espeon sure has gotten strong with his abilities hasn't he, ever since he evolved". Ash agreed with her saying "Yeah, he is a strong member of the team now. I remember him being very enthusiastic as an Eevee a long time ago". Ash begun to go into thoughts about Espeon when he was still an Eevee.

Flashback…

8 months ago in Viridian city. Ash was in a 2 on 2 battle with a passing Trainer who was using a Machoke against Eevee. "Machoke use Cross chop". Machoke's right hand powered up and he slashed it against Eevee sending him back. Ash was worried with Pikachu on his shoulder "Hang in there Eevee".

Eevee skidded back and was struggling a little after taking a few hits and was breathing heavy a little. Ash then said "Hang in there Eevee, you're doing well". Eevee looked to Ash and nodded to him saying "I…I'm okay". The trainer named Tim said "Machoke lets finish this, Use Focus punch". Machoke powered up his hand into a fist with energy and charged forward once more. Ash was thinking of how to block it as Eevee couldn't take more hits. It suddenly came to Ash "Use Iron tail at an angle".

Tim made a smirk saying "That will never work, go for it Machoke". Eevee's tail powered up in grey energy and he lunged up in front of Machoke. As Machoke shot his fist forward Eevee quickly spun his tail and hit it above on the left of his fist making him lose control and fall down. Ash smiled to this "Wow it worked, now use Quick attack Eevee"

Eevee smiled and spun around Machoke before smashing into him and sending him back a little "Stay strong Machoke, use Focus blast". Machoke got his footing and stood up and begun powering up an orb of fighting energy "Now use dig Eevee". Eevee jumped up and slammed into the ground digging in a hole and disappearing from sight. Machoke stopped powering up the Focus blast and looked around "Stay alert, watch for any movement".

Machoke continued to look around and Ash shouted "Now go for it". Suddenly Eevee charged up and hit under Machoke's foot to make him lose balance and then flew up and hit Machoke in the face sending him flying down. Tim was shocked by this and said "Come on Machoke stand up". Machoke begun to slowly stand up as Eevee landed in front of Ash "Alright Eevee finish this up with Shadow Ball".

Eevee opened his mouth and begun to have ghost energy form in front of him mouth into a Sphere and he fired it. Machoke stood up just in time to get hit by the shadow ball and it exploded into him sending him down into the ground. He was revealed to be down. Ash made a smile to this "Alright Eevee you did it". Eevee happily smiled and ran over to Ash happy and jumped in his arms. He happily nuzzled Ash saying "Yay I won".

Ash then said once more returning the hug "You're the best Eevee". Pikachu also spoke "Nice work Eevee". Ash stopped when he saw Tim return Machoke "It isn't over yet Ash, now let's go Hitmonlee" Tim threw the poke ball to reveal Hitmonlee next to be battle. Ash was a little worried as Eevee is hurt "You want to rest Eevee".

Eevee shook his head and said "No, I want to continue". Ash looked at his dedication and smiled "Alright then, let's go for it". Eevee happily jumped back into the arena and prepared to battle again. Ash then said "Just stay focused and calm and you can win". Eevee happily acknowledged saying "I am ready to go". Eevee got into a fighting stance but suddenly she was beginning to become enveloped in blue and white energy which was spreading all over him.

Ash and Pikachu were smiling as Ash knew straight away what was going on as Ash happily said "Eevee….He is Evolving". Pikachu was curious "Yeah but into which form". Eevee's form begun to expand, growing bigger in size. His ears first expanded and his tail as well which split at the end into two points. Some points of fur expanded below his ears as he completely grew and then remained with energy expanding.

Eventually the energy dissipated which revealed the new form to Ash. Eevee had evolved into a powerful Espeon. The newly evolved Espeon looked around himself to see his new form. Ash cheered "Amazing Eevee, you just evolved into Espeon". Espeon was a little curious and said "Wow, I…am bigger". Tim was impressed but said "Let's stay on battle now, Focus blast Hitmonlee".

Hitmonlee threw his arms together and fired an orb of fighting energy straight at Espeon. Espeon not noticing before it came close quickly braced himself. All of a sudden his eyes lit up in blue energy and he felt a strange energy. Suddenly the Focus blast came to a stop in front of him. He looked at the Focus blast confused "What is this?"

Ash put two and two together and now believed he knew "That must be psychic, send it back Espeon". The sun Pokémon now getting to grips with his new found ability nodded and sent the Focus blast right back at Hitmonlee hitting into him. Ash smiled "Espeon, let's show how much stronger you have just got". Espeon made a smile in agreement saying "Ready".

Flashback end…

Ash smiled as he made another thought "That day changed Espeon's life forever, for the better. I will never forget it or any other of my Pokémon's day of Evolving". Latias smiled and said to him "Well, I wish I was there to see Espeon evolve". Ash made a smile to her before looking to Pikachu "So Pikachu, how do you think tomorrow will play out. It will be a massive thing. It is the day we either remain a trainer with Accomplishments. Or we win and become the next Pokémon Champion of the Kanto/Johto regions".

Pikachu looked to him saying "Yeah, It is exciting but scary at the same time, No doubt Lance is going to be one tough opponent, maybe the toughest. He sure is not going to let the Champion title go without a fight that much I am certain about". Snivy agreed giving a statement of her own "Yeah, considering his type of Pokémon as well, it definitely will be an all or nothing battle for sure".

Ash looked down taking in their opinions "Yeah, I am so psyched but at the same time curious about how well we will do". Espeon looked up to him and said "Maybe Lance is a tough opponent, but doesn't beating all of the Elite four members mean we have a chance to defeat him".

Ash thought about it in that context and tilted his head "You know Espeon, I have only just noticed it, your quite open-minded aren't you". Espeon made a smile to the comment saying "Well if it keeps up your spirit I am happy". Ash sighed and said "What would I do without any of you". All the Pokémon gave him smirks before he made a big smile and held a fist up "Alright no more worrying, we just be ready and give Lance everything we got".

Latias agreed with his comment and said "We have all been training for this, it is time to put all that training to it". Ash made a happy remark "Well good thing we have had just over a year to completely train up". Snivy then looked down and said "Alright let's leave it for now and talk about something else". Pikachu sighed as well and said "Well, I am thinking of all the accomplishments we have made to get so far here. The Indigo league, The Unova league, The Battle frontier and the Orange League".

Ash now had a jog of memories upon hearing that. All of his adventures for to get this far, all of the battles fought, the gym leaders who helped him become stronger and most of all: His friends who all travelled and befriended. Misty who originally didn't get on the right foot with Ash, but they eventually have along and now Misty is the Cerulean city gym leader. Brock now a Doctor for Pokémon helping all Pokémon in need of his help. Gary: Ash's all time Rival and friend. Ash remembers always arguing and battling him but in the end Gary was always willing to help Ash.

Ash now begun thinking to Hoenn. May she still is working for the Grand festivals but has become a more prestigious coordinator. Max, who Ash only recently saw again is now doing well as a Trainer of his own. Dawn, still having a long way to go to reach Top coordinator is still always finding new ways to achieve victory. And then last but not least there was Iris and Cilan. Iris and Ash always did have up's and downs but they had a strong friendship and now is the gym leader of Opelucid city. And Cilan, still working on becoming a most refined and exemplary Connoisseur is maximizing his progress with style.

Ash looked up to the sky and thought "They all played a role in getting me this far in my life, There dreams, their training with me, their convictions for life, they all helped. I am going to make sure I do this for them. I wonder if they all will be watching tomorrow whether on T.V. or in person. Who knows". Ash looked to his Pokémon sitting beside him and said "Now, tomorrow we decide our course of history, Yes we can lose but we don't truly lose anything, Instead we are regarded higher for winning against the Elite four".

Ash now shifted and stood himself up looking to all of his Pokémon in the fields, smiling to them "I know what to do and who to use now, it is clear, If only I can use everyone". Ash had one more though he said out loud as he looked to the sky "No matter what happens we will give it our all".

Well there we are, we have now had the calm before the storm chapter and next is the big battle we have been waiting for it. Look forward to it, I have been planning up for this moment ever since the start of the story, I guarantee it will be interesting. If not I will cry. ;) See you next chapter.