Happy New Year everyone! Here is the next chapter, I hope you like it.
Chapter 21
"Hey Ash wait up," called Misty, as she, Leaf, Cynthia and Brock run toward Ash who was walking toward Pokémon center!
Ash turned around and said. "Hey guys, what's up?"
"We wanted to congratulate you, that was a great match," said Brock.
"Yeah, I wasn't expecting for you to win that easily," said Leaf. "I mean this is a Pokémon League tournament, and all the participants have earned all badges just like you, and you win so easily."
"I guess I just trained my Pokémon better than they did," said Ash, and all of them started walking again.
"When is your next match," asked Cynthia?
"Tomorrow, but I'm not sure on what field, I'll find out later in the administration building," replied Ash. "What about yours."
"My match is later today on the Grass field," replied Cynthia.
"Ok, I'll be there to watch you," said Ash, and Cynthia blushed a little.
"What are we going to do until then," asked Brock?
"I was planning to go to Pokémon center and do nothing until Cynthia's match," replied Ash. "But if you know something better to do then say it."
"I guess we can spend the time until Cynthia's match resting and after her match we can have some fan, there is always a lot of stuff for fans to do in the tournament so we should be able to find something," said Brock.
"Ok then let's go in the Pokémon center," said Ash, and they all followed him.
The next few hours the group spent relaxing in the Pokémon center, and talking with each other. When the time for Cynthia's match has come, they all went to watch, and they saw that Cynthia has become much better trainer since they last saw her, and her Pokémon have become much more powerful.
After the battle everyone went back to the Pokémon center, and waited until the night, when they all went out because there was a party going on around the Pokémon Village, and there were all sorts of things for fan.
When they came out of the Pokémon center, Ash saw Richie in the hall and called him to come with them, and he accepted since it's better than to be alone.
Even though they all went out together, Ash, Misty, Leaf and Cynthia have separated from Brock and Richie a little and have spent some time together. Some people who saw all four of them together even thought that Ash has three girlfriends, and they were not completely wrong to think of that.
While Ash and the girls were together they all had a talk and agreed to try and start something between them and see if it will work. The three girls will all be with Ash and if it turns out fine they will start a serious relationship.
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"Vaporeon finish this off with Water Gun," said Ash.
Vaporeon jumped in the air, and after taking deep breath she fired a Water Gun at Nidorino who was running toward her, and hit him straight in the head, and sent him flying back hitting several boulders that were on the field. When Nidorino stopped everyone saw that he was unconscious.
"Nidorino is unable to battle, the winner is Vaporeon," said the referee.
"That's it people, Ash Ketchum wins another match just as easily as his first one and moves on to the third round," yelled the announcer!
It was the second day of the tournament and Ash has just won his match on the rock field, with his Rhydon, Glaceon and Vaporeon each defeating one opponent.
"Great job Vaporeon," said Ash, and returned her in her Poke Ball. Ash then walked out of the field, and went to meet with his friends, who came down from their seats and went to meet him as well.
"Hey everyone," said Ash to his friends who were waiting for him outside of the stadium, and then went and kissed Misty, Leaf and Cynthia on the cheek's, making them all blush, and making Brock cry tears of blood while lying on the floor and saying how life is not fair.
"Congratulations on another easy win Ash," said Cynthia.
"Thanks' Cynthia," replied Ash.
"Is your family coming today Ash," asked leaf?
"Yes they will be here soon, I talked with them this morning and my father said they will come before lunch time," replied Ash. "Also Professor Oak will come with them as well."
"Professor Oak you say," said Cynthia. "It will be interesting to meat one of the best scientist in the world."
"Let's go, you have your match and after that it will be when my parents will come," said Ash and everyone went to the water stadium where Cynthia has her next match.
And just like Ash, Cynthia has won her second match without losing even one of her Pokémon, and will go in the next round.
Right now everyone is in the Pokémon center waiting for Ash's parents, his sister and Professor Oak to come. It is close to lunch time and they all agreed to wait for them and then all can go and eat together.
"Hey big brother," they heard someone yell, and when they looked behind they saw a blur running past them all and went at Ash! They looked at who it was and saw Amber hugging Ash who was on the lying on the ground from when Amber run at him.
"Hey Amber how have you been," asked Ash, after he looked at Amber?
"I'm doing fine, but I couldn't wait to see you again," replied Amber while still hugging Ash.
"Couldn't you come home for a few days before coming here," she asked?
"I'm sorry Amber but I was training not that far from here so I would have to come back if I went at Pallet first," Ash explained.
"Hey Amber, long time no see," said Misty.
Amber then got off of Ash and said. "Hi Misty, how are you?"
"I'm great, but where are yours and Ash's parents," Misty asked?
"Oh they are coming, I just run ahead to see big brother," replied Amber, while hugging Ash again.
"You shouldn't have done that because mom and dad will be worried," said Ash.
"Don't worry Ash we knew where she went," said Delia as she, Red and Professor Oak approached them!
Ash looked at them and smiled. "Hey mom, dad, Professor Oak," said Ash.
"How have you been doing Ash," asked Delia? "You haven't even called once doing your training and if it wasn't for you switching your Pokémon every few days, I would have thought that something happened to you."
"You know you shouldn't be worried about me mom, I know how to take care of myself and I have my Pokémon with me so I'll always be fine," said Ash, and Delia just hugged him.
"It's Ok Delia, Ash is already big enough to know what to do and how to take care of himself, so there is no need for you to worry," Red said after seeing Delia almost crying because she worries about Ash.
After that everyone said hi to one another, and those that didn't meet before were introduced to one another, and then they all went to have launch and talk with each other.
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It's the third day of the tournament, and Ash is currently on the Ice field ready to have his third match. Across from him is another boy whose name is Pete Pebbleman from Pewter City.
"Welcome everyone to the third battle today on the ice field. On one side we have Ash Ketchum, who has defeated both of his opponents very easily, and on the other side we have Pete Pebbleman, who has showed that he is a very capable trainer," said the announcer, and the crowd cheered!
Amongst the crowd are all of Ash's friends and family who have come to cheer for him.
"Pete Pebbleman will first chose his Pokémon," said the announcer after it was decided that Pete is choosing first!
"Poliwrath come on out," said Pete, and released his first Pokémon.
"Amaura you are up," said Ash and called his Amaura to have his first battle.
"Wow I cannot believe this people. Ash has Amaura which is an extinct Pokémon that has lived millions of years ago," shouted the announcer and confused the audience because none of them have ever heard about this Pokémon.
"Are you both ready," asked the referee, and both Ash and Pete nodded?
"BEGIN!"
"Poliwrath use Water Gun," Pete called his first move!
"Amaura counter it with Aurora Beam," said Ash.
Poliwrath then fired a powerful blast of water from the spiral on his stomach that went at Amaura, who just took a breath a fired back a multicolored beam that was able to freeze Water Gun in an instant and then break it and hit Poliwrath head on which sent it flying back.
"Poliwrath can you stand up," asked Pete after seeing his Pokémon blasted like that?
Poliwrath managed to stand up and nodded at Pete, who sighed in relief and said. "Good now use Superpower."
Poliwrath glowed blue and then he showed both of his hands in the ice and pulled out a giant block of it, that he then sent at Amaura.
"Amaura, Protect," said Ash, and Amaura created the barrier in front of himself which then blocked the Ice block that was falling on him and broke it in multiple pieces that than fell on the field around him.
"Wow that was one powerful Protect if it was able to stop that Ice block," commented the announcer!
"Now use Ice Beam," said Ash and Amaura opened his mouth and created a ball of energy that was then fired at Poliwrath in the form of beam.
Poliwrath didn't have time to react and was hit by the Ice Beam which completely froze him and he then passed out.
"Poliwrath is unable to battle the winner is Amaura," said the referee!
"That's it for Poliwrath people, it seems that Ash continues to defeat his opponents with ease," said the announcer!
"Poliwrath return. You did great Poliwrath, we will win another time," said Pete, and then he pulled out his next Pokémon. "Come on out Cloyster."
"And Pete's second Pokémon is Cloyster, will Ash keep Amaura or will he chose another Pokémon," said the announcer?
"Amaura return," said Ash, and then he let out his second Pokémon. "Come out Electabuzz."
"And Ash calls out Electabuzz, great choice since Cloyster is water and ice type," commented the announcer.
"BEGIN!"
"Electabuzz use Thunderbolt," said Ash.
"Cloyster quickly Withdraw," said Pete panicking because of Ash's Electabuzz using Thunderbolt!
Electabuzz released powerful bolts of yellow lightning from his horns that went straight at Cloyster who has closed his shell to protect himself, but it wasn't very effective because when Thunderbolt hit it Cloyster let out a cry of pain and when the attack stopped, his shell opened and showed that Cloyster is unconscious and has a steam coming from all over him, because Thunderbolt nearly cooked him alive inside of his shell.
"Cloyster is unable to battle, the winner is Electabuzz," said the referee!
"Unbelievable Ash's Electabuzz has defeated Closter with one attack," shouted the announcer while the crowd is going wild!
"Yeah big brother you are the best," yelled Amber from her place amongst the crowd, and with Ash family and friend around her cheering for him!
"I wonder if there is anyone else besides Cynthia in this tournament who can fight against Ash," Misty wondered out loud and everyone heard her?
"Actually there are two other competitors that I have seen that are very good trainers and have some very powerful Pokémon, especially that guy," said Red and the others looked at him.
"Who are you talking about," asked Brock, quite curios who were the people that Red was talking about that can put a fight against Ash?
"I'll tell you all later, let's just watch the match for now," replied Red and everyone looked back at the field where Pete has released his final Pokémon.
"And Pete's final Pokémon is Arcanine," said the announcer!
"Electabuzz return," said Ash, and took another Poke Ball. "Come out Larvesta."
"And Ash's third Pokémon is Larvesta, which is, for those of you who don't know a Bug/Fire dual-type from Unova Region," said announcer!
"Where did he found Larvesta," asked Cynthia? "It's a very rare Pokémon and hard to catch even in Unova."
"This is a Pokémon that hatched from the egg that Ash got on St. Anne," replied Misty.
"Oh so that egg was Larvesta," said Cynthia. "Mine was Togepi."
"You have Togepi," shouted Amber while looking at Cynthia!
"Yeah I do," replied Cynthia.
"I have one as well. Big brother gave him to me when he came back in Pallet Town five months ago and it hatched two months later," said Amber.
"So the Pokémon that he said that he found in Grampa Canyon was Togepi," said Brock a little surprised, because that was another rare Pokémon and here both Amber and Cynthia have one.
"Yeah and when he came back he gave him to me along with Kabuto and Omanyte," replied Amber.
"Hahaha," smiled Leaf, "You already have six Pokémon and you didn't even start your journey."
"Isn't it awesome, by the time I start my journey they will be already very powerful because I started to train them," said Amber.
"It looks like Ash is about to finish the last battle," said Brock and the others looked at the field and saw Arcanine on the ground crying from the pain in his head caused by Larvesta using Bug Buzz.
"Larvesta finish this off with Flame Wheel," said Ash.
Larvesta while in the air releases a red flame from its mouth while somersaulting, and then started rolling toward Arcanine who was still on the ground. Once Larvesta hit Arcanine, he was sent rolling on the ground and hit back in the wall, of the field a passed out.
"Arcanine is unable to battle. The winner is Larvesta," said the referee.
"And that's it for this battle. Another easy win for Ash and his Pokémon," said the announcer and the crowd cheered for Ash, who returned Larvesta, after congratulating her and then walked out of the field!
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After he left the field, Ash meet with his family and friends in front of the stadium. "Hey everyone," Ash called! "So how was that battle?"
"That was great Ash, I'm actually surprised by how much your Pokémon advanced in those five months you trained on Mt. Silver," said Red.
"I agree with Mr. Ketchum, Ash, your Pokémon are much more powerful than before, and all your battles so far were great and it's obvious that you will either win or at least reach finals," said Misty.
"Well there are several other trainers that I have to defeat to get to the final or win the League," said Ash.
"Who," asked Brock? "The only one who can fight against you is Cynthia, and even she wouldn't be able to defeat you Lucario, Pikachu and Alakazam. No offense Cynthia."
"None taken," replied Cynthia. She knew that her chances of defeating Ash are slim to none, but she wouldn't just give up, and will give it her all to win.
Before Ash could reply, Red said. "It's those two trainers I told you about earlier."
"So you have seen them as well," asked Ash looking at his father?
"Let's go to the Pokémon center and I'll tell you," said Red and walked toward Pokémon center, while the others followed him.
Ten minutes later they all entered the Pokémon center cafeteria and ordered the lunch. While they were waiting. Red said.
"Earlier during Ash match I told you about two other trainers that I think will give Ash some trouble and one of them can even defeat him, and I'll tell you I'm not exaggerating when I say they are good."
"Who are they, and where are they from," asked Misty?
"There is one guy and one girl. The girls name is Diantha, she is from Kalos Region and is the same age as Cynthia. I would say that her Pokémon are on the same level as Cynthia's," said Red and surprised everyone there except Ash, who already knew about her and the other trainer.
"Wow, so she's as good as Cynthia," commented Misty.
"Yes she is," confirmed Red. "But it's the guy that might have a chance to defeat Ash."
"Who is he," asked Leaf?
"His name is Tobias, and he's from the Sinnoh Region," replied Red. "But it's because of the Pokémon that he has that I think he has a chance against Ash."
"What Pokémon could he possibly have that can defeat Lucario, Pikachu and Alakazam," asked Misty as she was curious about this guy's Pokémon that can beat Ash's?
"Before I tell you that, I have to ask you all something," said Red and got their attention.
"Ok, ask," said Brock!
"Why do you think that no one has ever used a Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Leagues before," asked Red, and all he got were confused faces?
"Isn't it because they are hard or even impossible to catch," questioned Misty?
"I agree with Misty, I have never meet anyone who had Legendary Pokémon besides Ash who has Mewtwo," said Brock, and the others just nodded their heads that they think that as well.
"No, that is only part the reason," said Red.
"What do you mean," asked Amber who was quiet until now?
"What I mean is that there are people out there who have managed to catch a Legendary Pokémon, and the reason they never used them in League battles is because the Pokémon League has forbidden the use of the Legendary Pokémon," said Red, and everyone's eyes widened, well everyone besides Ash since he knew about that.
"So what does that have to do with this guy you are talking about," asked Misty?
"If you mean that he has a Legendary Pokémon than it shouldn't be a problem because they are forbidden as you just said," said Brock.
"Pokémon League has changed the rules few months ago and have allowed the use of Legendary Pokémon in League battles," Red finally said, and everyone's jaws dropped on the floor.
"I-I see," mumbled Misty.
"So what Legendary Pokémon does this Tobias has," asked Cynthia, who was just as surprised as everyone else?
"He has a Darkrai which is a Dark type Legendary Pokémon," said Red.
"A Darkrai, I don't think I have heard about that Pokémon before," said Misty, and Leaf and Brock nodded.
"It's a Legendary Pokémon from Sinnoh Region known as a member of a Lunar Duo along with Cresselia. Darkrai is Dark-Type and Cresselia is Psychic-Type. Darkrai is also known to "inhabit" dreams and causes the target to have unending nightmares," explained Cynthia with widened eyes because she knew about Darkrai since it's a Pokémon from her home region.
"That's right. I have done some research on him after I heard he has a Darkrai, and found out that he has won every single gym battle using only his Darkrai," said Red and surprised the others even more.
"So he's that good," commented Brock.
"Yeah he is," Red confirmed and then he continued.
"I also wanted to know more about him so I did a little research and found out that it's not just Darkrai but he also has Latios, which is a Dragon/Psychic Legendary Pokémon," Red said and everyone almost had a heart attack after they heard that.
"You mean he has two of them," shouted Misty and drew attention of other people who were in the cafeteria. She then blushed a hided her face in embarrassment!
"At least," replied Red.
"What do you mean, at least, asked Cynthia?"
"I could find anything else on him. All I know is that he's from Jubilife City in Sinnoh Region, and that he has Darkrai and Latios, other than that I've got nothing," replied Red.
"I see, this is troubling," said Brock. "Who knows what Pokémon he has if he was able to capture Darkrai and Latios."
"What are you going to do Ash," asked Misty?
"About what," question Ash getting shocked looks from everyone?
"What do you mean about what? What are you going to do about Tobias and his Pokémon if you end up battling him," asked Leaf?
"I'll just defeat his Pokémon," replied Ash. "It's that simple, I don't understand why you are all so worried about that guy."
"Ash this is not something to be taken lightly, this guy has at least two Legendary Pokémon and who knows what other Pokémon," said Red, surprised by his son's lack of concern.
"I'm not taking this lightly dad, I also have a Legendary Pokémon and several other Pokémon who are on the level of the Legendary Pokémon," replied Ash. "In fact, I can form a whole team of Pokémon who are just below the level of Mewtwo and Mega Lucario."
"Ok then if you are so sure in your win, then there is nothing else to talk about," said Red, and just then the waiter came, carrying all of their food.
Then they started eating and talking about some other stuff, completely forgetting about what they talked about before.
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"Nidoking use Horn Attack," said Gary Oak, who was in the middle of his battle on the Rock field against a girl named Melisa.
Nidoking then started running at Melisa's Golem aiming to hit him with his horn.
"Golem grab Nidoking's horn and use Seismic Toss," said Melisa!
Golem was able to stop Nidoking by grabbing his horn, and then he jumped in the air along with Nidoking and throw him on the ground.
When the dust settled, it showed Nidoking lying on the ground with swirls in his eyes unconscious.
"Nidoking," yelled Gary, not believing that he has lost!
"Nidoking is unable to battle, the winner is Golem," said the referee!
"And that's it for Gary Oak people, he has lost in the fourth round and is out of the tournament," said announcer!
Up in the stands with the crowd, Ash was watching the battle with Lucario and Pikachu. "Well I must say I wasn't expecting for him to lose," commented Ash.
"I knew he was going to lose to someone eventually, he doesn't have the mind of the winner," said Lucario and Ash and Pikachu agreed.
"Let's go and see him," said Ash, and they walked out of the stadium.
Five minutes later Ash saw Gary walking toward his car while his cheerleaders were all crying because he lost.
"Hey, Gary," called Ash, and Gary turned around!
"Hey what's up Ash," Gary asked?
Ash looked at him for a few moments, before he sighed and said. "I got to admit I didn't think you will lose this early."
This surprised Gary, because this wasn't what he was expecting to hear from Ash. He actually thought that Ash might laugh at him and make fun of his lose.
"What do you mean," asked Gary after saying nothing for a whole minute?
"I was expecting you to lose in the quarterfinals or maybe even semifinals if you are lucky, but you lost in the preliminaries," said Ash.
"Well, I guess there is always someone better," said Gary.
"That's right Gary, there is always someone better, and you have just now figured that out," said Ash, and Gary raised his eyebrows in confusion.
"What's that supposed to mean," Gary asked?
"You have thought that you are better than everyone else because your father is Kanto champion, and your grandfather is famous Professor Oak, and that was wrong for you to think," said Ash, and Gary's eyes widened!
"Now that you have lost, you know that you are not the best and that there are many trainers out there that are better, so you need to go and actually start to train and fight like you have nothing to lose. Try to find some friends who will help you on your journey and don't go around with those cheerleader because they won't help you at all, it just makes you look like some pathetic rich brat," explained Ash, and by the time he finished Gary was in deep thought.
After a few minutes of silence in which Gary was thinking about what Ash said, and Ash just stood there and looked at him, Gary finally said.
"You are probably right Ash, I have been acting like a brat my whole life just because of who my family is, and that is what probably prevented me from winning today. I thought that this will be another easy win like my first three matches, but in the end it wasn't and I lost."
"Good, you are starting to go on the right path," said Ash, and Gary just smiled. "Now go and next time we see each other we will battle so I can see if you have improved at all, or are you still the same."
"Thanks a lot Ash, see you around," said Gary and then he set in his car and his cheerleaders drove him away.
Ash sighed and turned around, when he saw Blue Oak approaching him. "Hey Mr. Blue, what's up," asked Ash?
"I want to thank you Ash, for what you just said to Gary," Blue's reply surprised Ash.
"So you heard our talk," said Ash, and Blue just nodded.
"Yes I did, and that is why I'm thanking you," replied Blue. "What you just said to Gary is what I was supposed to tell him a long time ago, but I just let him do what he wants, and he was making a fool out of himself because of his behavior."
"You don't have to thank me because Gary and I were friends at some point in life and I felt I should help him even if he did think I'm a looser for the last few years," replied Ash.
"Well anyway, I must say that you made Elite Four members quite impressed after your first battle in the tournament, and they thought that you have the highest chances of winning the League," said Blue.
"And did they change their thoughts now that they saw Cynthia, Diantha and Tobias," asked Ash, and surprised Blue by how he appears to not care about what he just said.
"Well, at first they all thought you will walk all over every trainer here after they heard that you defeated Bruno's Hitmonchan, but after they saw those three they still think you have the highest chances to win, but it won't be as easy as it appeared at first," said Blue.
Ash just shrugged his shoulders and said. "It's not really important to me what everyone thinks, and it's not that important for me to win this tournament, as it's my first ever."
"I thought that you wanted to become a Pokémon Master," said Blue a little surprised by what Ash said!
"I do want to become a Pokémon Master, but that's not the most important thing I have and want to do right now," replied Ash. "I do want to travel in all the regions in the world and I also have a promise to keep."
"What promise," asked Blue?
"It's what I said to Mew I'll do," replied Ash, and Blue's eyes widened as he didn't know about Ash making promise to Mew.
"And what promise did you made to Mew," asked Blue, and Ash just smirked?
"That day when Mew saved me, I promised that I'll do everything I can to protect people and Pokémon all over the world from those who want do use Pokémon to cause destruction and harm other people," replied Ash.
"There are a lot of people like Team Rocket all over the world, and I'm going to bring them all down, and when I finish that job then I'll become Pokémon master, but before that I'll only travel, train and help those in need, and if that means I have to kill someone," Ash stopped for a few seconds. "Then I'll kill as many people as its necessary to protect the others," finished Ash with his eyes glowing yellow and his Aura showing around his body, which scared Blue a little because he can see that Ash is serious about what he just said.
"Look Ash, it's good that you want to help others and keep your promise, but that doesn't mean you have to kill people, because if you start killing everyone you don't like or think that can be a threat then you will eventually fall into darkness from which there will be no coming back," said Blue, hoping Ash will understand that his way of thinking is not the best way. "I have heard from Red what you did in Saffron City with that guy from Team Rocket, and I'd hate to think you would do that again."
"Don't worry Blue, I'm not going to fall into darkness because I have my friends and Pokémon who will pull me out if I ever start slipping. As for what happened in Saffron City, all I have to say is that I gave them a warning and they didn't take it. If I didn't do what I did, then he might have killed Silph Co. President." Said Ash, and Blue nodded in understanding.
"Ok Ash, if you say so," said Blue and turned around, before walking away. "I'll see you around!"
After Blue left, Ash also turned around and headed toward Grass field, where he will have his final match in preliminaries.
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"Hello everyone it's time for the final battle for today on the Grass field. It's the battle between Ash Ketchum who has defeated all of his previous opponents easily, and on the other side we have a trainer who is very popular with the crowd, especially the male part of the crowd, Jeanette Fisher from Crimson City," said the announcer, and the crowd started cheering!
"Ash will chose first," said the announcer!
"Ivysaur I chose you," said Ash and his Ivysaur came out!
"Beedrill come on out," said Jeanette and her Beedrill showed out from its Poke Ball.
"Are you both ready," asked the referee, and both of them nodded?
"BEGIN!"
"Beedrill start this off with Poison Sting," said Jeanette!
"Ivysaur dodge it and use Razor Leaf," said Ash!
Beedrill flew at Ivysaur and tried to stab him with its sting, but Ivysaur dodged it and sent Razor Leaf's at Beedrill.
"Beedrill dodge," yelled Jeanette as Razor Leafs were about to hit Beedrill, and somehow it managed to dodge it. "Great now use Twineedle."
Beedrill charged at Ivysaur with its stingers on its arms, and repeatedly tried to hit him, but Ivysaur was just dodging all of Beedrill's attacks.
"Ivysaur use Leech Seed," said Ash, and while Ivysaur was dodging Beedrill's attack he fired a seed from his bulb, and it went at Beedrill who didn't dodge it. Once Beedrill was hit, it got wrapped in vines that then started glowing red and sucked energy from Beedrill.
"Finish it with Tackle," said Ash, and Ivysaur run at Beedrill and hit it in the middle of its body, and sent it flying backwards and fell unconscious.
"Beedrill is unable to battle, the winner is Ivysaur," said the referee!
"And Jeanette has lost her first Pokémon," said the announcer! "Let's see what she'll do next!"
"Beedrill return," said Jeanette. "Scyther come out."
"Jeanette's second Pokémon is Scyther, is Ash going to switch his Pokémon like before or will he stay with Ivysaur," commented the announcer?
"Ivysaur return," said Ash, and took another Poke Ball. "Ponyta you are up."
"And Ash's second Pokémon is Ponyta, let see what this Pokémon has to offer," said the announcer!
"BEGIN!"
"Ponyta use Flamethrower," said Ash, and Ponyta opened his mouth and fired a large Flamethrower at Scyther.
"Scyther, Double Team, now," said Jeanette, and her Scyther started moving so fast that multiple copies of him appeared, which allowed Scyther to escape from Flamethrower.
"Great Scyther, now attack Ponyta," said Jeanette, and Scyther and his copies flayed at Ponyta and tried to deliver some attacks.
"Ponyta, Protect," said Ash, and barrier appeared in front of Ponyta that stopped Scyther's attack.
"Good job Ponyta, now use Fire Blast," said Ash.
Ponyta ones again opened his mouth and fired a large star shaped blast of fire at Scyther and his copies, which managed to hit them all and sent the real Scyther back next to Jeanette completely burned and passed out.
"Scyther is unable to battle, the winner is Ponyta," said the referee!
"And another of Jeanette's Pokémon has been defeated, it looks like Ash will win once again without much trouble," commented the announcer!
"Scyther return," said Jeanette. "That was good battle you showed so far Ash, but let's see what you will do against my strongest Pokémon."
"Bellsprout come on out," said Jeanette and released her last Pokémon.
When everyone saw the Pokémon she choose for her last, and hearing her say that it is her strongest Pokémon, they were all surprised because it simply looked week, and didn't seem to have anything special.
Ash simply looked at Jeanette and Bellsprout for a few seconds before he returned his Ponyta and called his third Pokémon.
"Muk, I choose you," said Ash, and released the Pokémon no one was expecting.
"I don't know about you people, but I sure wasn't expecting Ash to send Muk," commented the announcer, and everyone agreed with that, meaning that they didn't expect it either!
"Are you ready," asked the referee?
Ash and Jeanette replied yes, and then the referee started the battle.
"BEGIN!"
"Bellsprout use Razor Leaf," said Jeanette.
Bellsprout then swinged the leaves that were acting as his arms and multiple sharp leaves went at Muk, who just stood there with a weird look on his face.
When the leaves hit Muk, they just bounced of off Muk and fell on the ground, while Muk didn't have a scratch on him, which surprised everyone.
"What just happened," asked the announcer like he was expecting someone to answer him?
Jeanette and Bellsprout just looked at Muk with wide eyes, and after a few seconds Jeanette pulled herself together and said. "Bellsprout try using Slam!"
Bellsprout went in front of Muk and grabbed him with the two leaves on the side of its body and somehow managed to lift him up and slam him on the ground. He did this several times.
After a few more slams, Bellsprout started to breathe hard and let go of Muk and then moved back a little.
Everyone looked at Muk who was just standing there like nothing happened, and they all couldn't believe it.
Ash then finally decided to end this and said. "Muk use Body Slam, and finish this battle."
Muk then moved in front of Bellsprout and raised above him and then just fell on top of him and pressed him on the ground.
"Nooo, Bellsprout try to get out of there," cried Jeanette worried about her Pokémon!
Bellsprout heard her and tried everything he could to escape but he was unsuccessful, and after about a minute, the moving bellow the Muk stopped and then Muk moved on the side and showed Bellsprout lying on the ground unconscious.
"Bellsprout is unable to battle, the winner is Muk," said the referee!
"And that is it for this battle. It's another win for Ash Ketchum who has now passed the preliminaries and will compete in the main tournament," shouted the announcer, and the crowd cheered for Ash!
"Muk return," said Ash and returned his Pokémon, and then looked at Jeanette who was now on the field in front of her Bellsprout.
"Bellsprout you were great, you did your best and there is nothing to worry about," she said to her Bellsprout and then she lifted him in her arms and looked at Ash.
"That was a great battle Ash. I wish you good luck on the rest of the tournament," said Jeanette, and Ash just nodded in thanks' and she then turned and walked away with Bellsprout in her arms.
Ash then also turned around and exited the Grass field.
After the battle, Ash reunited with his family and friends and they all went to the Pokémon center were they all rested a little before they went at one of the restaurants in the Pokémon Village to have diner and celebrate Ash's win and passing the preliminary round.
When they got to the restaurant they all but Delia, set down on one of the tables, while she went in the kitchen and started to prepare dinner for everyone, much to the surprise of the cook's there.
Once she finished the diner, everyone started eating and they all had a good time. Delia was also asked by cooks to give them her recipes because her cooking is perfect and they all liked it very much.
After the dinner was over they all went back in the Pokémon center except Ash, Misty, Leaf and Cynthia, who all went together to walk around the Pokémon Village.
Ash's Pokémon
On Hand:
Mega Lucario, Alakazam, Pikachu, Mewtwo, Vaporeon (F), Glaceon, Rhydon, Larvesta (F), Amaura, Electabuzz, Ivysaur, Ponyta, Muk;
Oak's Lab:
Crobat, Wartortle, Kingdra, Pidgeot (F), Butterfree, Pink Butterfree (F) Magenta, Charizard (F) Amaterasu, Charizard Ra, Jolteon, Flareon, Gengar, Primeape, Eevee (X2 – 1F), Dragonair (F), Dragonair, Tauros, Tyrunt, Leafeon (F), Sylveon (F), Aerodactyl, Kabutops, Giant Onix;