"And we are back. Right now, we are about to start a battle between the titans of Tokyo, Japan. We have David Ishihara, a champion of the Hoenn League, going up against long time friend Mayumi Kirishima, runner up of the Perfect Link Tournament! How will this battle unfold?" announcer said.
"Just who would've thought, the two of us down here." David said.
"I know. Do you remember when it was just the three of us? You, me and Eikichi?" Mayumi asked.
"Yeah, I did…But then Theodore and his experiments got him killed. I still feel a little guilt from that incident. He died in my place." David said. "I carry the burden of his soul with me every single day."
"I know… And we have both grown a lot since that day. I was able to discover my true origins in Ultra Space and was able to find my strength from all of you. But you, you were constantly striving to defy fate, and used your powers to make the impossible possible in an attempt to forge your own destiny."
"I only made it as far as I did because I have all of you. Don't forget that." David said. "If it weren't for all of you supporting me, I would've died a long time ago."
"And I'm sure that Eikichi is looking down on us, watching us in our travels." Mayumi said.
"Hmm…Now that I think about it, this might actually be the first time we've ever fought." David said. "So, in honor of that, let's make this a battle worthy of Eikichi's memory."
"On that, I couldn't agree more. I hope you're ready!" Mayumi said as both combatants took their positions.
"And the battle begins!" the referee said.
(Cue- Fury Sparks Arrangement- Tales of Vesperia)
"I'll start off with Nihilego!" Mayumi said sending out Nihilego.
"First up is Mightyena!" David said sending out Mightyena.
"Use Power Gem!" Mayumi said.
"Go for a Shadow Ball!" David said.
"We won't be taken in that easily." Mayumi said as Nihilego avoided the Shadow Ball. "Use Constrict!" she said as Nihilego wrapped its tentacles around Mightyena. "You won't be running from us now! Use Acid Spray!"
"You're gonna wish you hadn't done that. Use Thunder Fang!" David said.
Nihilego let out a scream of pain as it was being shocked.
"David is now on the offensive! Can Mayumi recover and get her pokemon back in the game?" the announcer called.
"Nihilego...don't give up now! Use Power Gem!" Mayumi shouted as Nihilego hit Mightyena with a powerful power gem attack.
"Alright. One more time, another Shadow Ball!" David said.
Mightyena fired back, hitting Nihilego again.
"Return!" Mayumi said recalling Nihilego. "I'm not going to stand by for this. Let's go, Naganadel!" she said sending out a large purple dragon with a syringe like stinger.
"Bzzt! Naganadel, the Poison Pin Pokémon and the evolved form of Poipole! A Poison and Dragon Type! One kind of Ultra Beast, it fires a glowing, venomous liquid from its needles. This liquid is also immensely adhesive." Rotomphone said.
"Whoa, that's amazing. I aint even heard of an evolving Ultra Beast before." Connor said.
"Solgaleo and Lunala are Ultra Beasts, and they evolve from Cosmog." Hope said.
"Wait, what?" Connor asked.
"It's true. There's more than one evolving Ultra beast than Naganadel." Hope said.
"So, you managed to evolve that Poipole after all, huh? You've been training him hard, I see." David said.
"Got that right. Let me show you his new power!" Mayumi said. "Naganadel, blast him with Dragon Pulse!"
Naganadel roared as it fired at Mightyena, finishing it off.
David recalled Mightyena. "Looks like I'll have to bring her in after all. Let's go, Frosmoth!" he said sending out Frosmoth. "Go, Aurora Beam!"
Frosmoth fired a powerful beam of light, which was super effective on Naganadel.
"Nagandel!" Mayumi called as the Poison and Dragon Type shook it off. "Fire back! Air Cutter!"
Naganadel unleashed a furious Flying Type attack as Frosmoth was cut.
"That's not going to do much good. Blizzard!" David said. Frosmoth retalled and dealt another super effective attack. This one was enough to send Naganadel down.
"I should've known. When it comes to ice, you're pretty much an expert." Mayumi said returning Naganadel. "Now, I'm going to introduce you to an old friend of mine." she said sending out Blacephalon.
"Oh boy…This does not look good." David said.
"Now, Flame Charge!" Mayumi said. Blacephalon moved first and struck Frosmoth with Flame Charge, increasing his speed.
"Two can play that game. Use Tailwind!" David said. Frosmoth blew up a stream of air behind herself.
"Quick, use Mind Blown!" Mayumi called.
Blacephalon removed its head and tossed it into the air, exploding shortly after and damaging Frosmoth.
"Frosmoth, return!" David said recalling Frosmoth. "I don't know if you realize this, but…You just made a big mistake."
"And where did I go wrong?" Mayumi asked.
"By using Mind Blown, you've left Blacephalon weakened for attack. Let's do this, Milotic!" David said sending out Milotic.
"Uh oh…" Mayumi gulped.
"Now, Water Pulse!" David said. Milotic wasted no time and hit Blacephalon dead on.
"Return, now!" Mayumi said calling him back. "This is getting fun, wouldn't you say?"
"Yep. To be quite honest, we don't get to do this very often, so it's always a nice change of pace." David said.
"It's always fun to have a battle. But only one of us will move on, so let's not hold anything back!" Mayumi said. "Decidueye, I need you!" she called her Grass starter.
"Aha…So you sent him out. Interesting." David said.
"Who better to help me now than one of my strongest?" Mayumi asked. "Okay Decidueye, Spirit Shackle!"
Decidueye fired his signature move and hit Milotic dead center, preventing any means of escape.
"Followed by an instant Leaf Storm!" Mayumi said Decidueye followed up with a punishing Grass attack.
"Now, Milotic. Use Attract." David said. Milotic winked at Decidueye as it became infatuated. "Got him in your embrace. Now, Ice Beam!"
Milotic fired at Decidueye, whose type made him vulnerable to Ice attacks.
"David played pretty smart. Long as Attract's in play, Milotic can hammer away on Decidueye without fear of attack." Connor said.
"But this tactic is not foolproof. There's still a chance that the affected Pokémon can launch an attack." Shuichi said.
"Yeah, status effects won't work 100% whether they're affected by it or not." Ace said.
"Hang tough, Decidueye. Shake off the hearts in your eyes and use Leaf Blade!" Mayumi said. Decidueye was able to get his act together and slash into Milotic effectively.
"Return!" David said recalling Milotic. "You're up, Dustox!" he said sending out Dustox.
"Bringing out an ace? Nice call. Decidueye, Spirit Shackle again!" Mayumi called as Decidueye fired his signature move again, trapping and damaging Dustox.
"You're in for a surprise. Now, Sludge Bomb!" David said. Dustox fired her Poison Type attack, which damaged and poisoned Decidueye. "Follow it up with Venoshock!"
Dustox hit Decidueye again, this time with double the damage.
Mayumi returned Decidueye. "Looks like I've got no choice now. I'm bringing you in, Honchkrow!" she said bringing in Honchkrow. "Time for an Aerial Ace!"
Honchkrow then hit Dustox lightning fast as he turned around. "Now, Brave Bird!" Mayumi called as Honchcrow charged again. It dealt massive damage, but Honchkrow lost some health in the recoil.
"Mayumi's using a lot of risky moves, isn't she?" Mahiru asked.
"Against David, she has to. She knows how good he is, so that means she absolutely has to hold nothing back." Hope said.
"Time to introduce another member of my icy menagerie. Go, Cloyster!" David said sending in Cloyster.
"Honchkrow, Night Slash!" Mayumi called as Honchkrow charged in.
"Icicle Spear!" David said. Honchkrow was met with a barrage of icicle projectiles. "Follow it up with Aurora Beam!" Cloyster then hit Honchkrow hard again, taking him down.
"Down to my last Pokémon now…" Mayumi said. "Better make this one count. I'm counting on you now!" she said sending out Salazzle.
"Salazzle?! Is she nuts, Cloyster's a Water and Ice Type!" Akane said.
"If you all would stop freaking out, you'll see why." Cheetah said.
"Time to put our bond to the test! It's time to Dynamax!" Mayumi said as she recalled Salazzle. Her Pokéball enlarged and she sent it in the air, enlarging Salazzle to gigantic size. "Now, Max Ooze!"
With just one blast of Max Ooze, Cloyster was finished. David returned him as he looked up at Salazzle.
"Whoa…She's really gotten stronger. I had a feeling it was going to come down to this. It's all up to you!" David said sending out Froslass.
"David sent out his number 1, this is getting good." Ace said.
"You're not the only one who's formed a strong bond with a Perfect Link, Mayumi. Froslass has been through the ringer quite a few times herself." David said. "And we're about to show you how strong it's made her! Or rather...our Dynamax will!" David said recalling Froslass. His Pokéball enlarged and he spun it on his finger like a basketball before tossing it in the air, enlarging Froslass to gigantic size.
"Oh this is gonna get good." Rainbow said.
"Though won't Salazzle have the advantage since she's a Fire Type?" Starlight asked.
"You never know what's gonna happen in a battle." Zelos said.
"Now, the time has come. Max Phantasm!" David said.
"Max Flare!" Mayumi shouted as Salazzle and Froslass's attacks collided with one another, resulting in a massive explosion.
"Oh man! What an intense exchange between rivals! But who came out on top? Will it be the lizard queen Salazzle or maybe the maiden of snow, Froslass?" the announcer said.
When the dust settled, they saw that Salazzle was reverted to normal size and fainted.
"Salazzle is down! Repeat, Salazzle is down! Meaning the winner of this battle is….DAVID ISHIHARA!" the announcer called out as the audience cheered loudly.
"Wow...he beat the type advantage. Not bad, David." Dazai said.
"I lost. Well, to be quite honest...I knew I didn't have much of a chance against you." Mayumi said.
"Don't sell yourself short, Mayumi. You brought me down to one Pokemon. Very few people so far have been able to do that." David said. "And your Ultra Beasts are really strong, too. I have a feeling that your chance will come again soon."
"I'll be looking forward to that day. But...do you think Eikichi would've enjoyed seeing a match like that?" Mayumi asked.
"Yeah… I know he would've." David said as they shook hands.
"Now then. Our next round of finals have been set. Two matches this next round! We will have Titanica vs Tsumugi Shirogane along with David Ishihara vs Genis Sage!" the announcer said.
"David and Genis after Alice and Tsumugi? This just got intense real quick." Sachiko said.
"I know what you mean. David and Genis are two of the smartest people we know. It'll be a battle of who can outsmart whom." Leopardmon said.
"A battle between two geniuses? This'll be interesting." Ash said.
"Yes…compared to that battle, ours is an appetizer...one that I'm gonna come on top over." Titanica said.
"Good luck, Alice. You just might need it." Tsumugi said.