We finally made it to the Kalos League in Lumious City. The stadium was huge and there were so many trainers ready to try and win. Ash was so excited, shouting,"We're going to take the Kalos League by storm," with Raichu agreeing big time. I say,"I always get excited before a huge tournament like this. The excitement is too much to contain," as my wings flapped with excitement, lifting me off the ground temporarily. Serena says,"Just think Ash. You've been preparing for this for a while. I believe you'll knock the socks off of them." As we started to head towards the stadium, a reporter was saying,"The entire city of Lumious is celebrating the Kalos League. The city's bustling with excitement and the fans are eagerly waiting for it to begin." As we looked around, I noticed that the reporter looked quite familiar. I say in surprise,"Malva? Is that you," as she turned to look and noticed me. She came over with the cameraman following her, saying,"Ah. Ms. Liz, what a pleasure to see you here. Can I do a quick interview"? I nodded as she says,"So, tell me Champion, what are you expecting out of this year's Lumious Conference"? I say,"Well, the only thing I'm expecting is to see all the awesome competitors give it everything they got." Malva then asks,"Can you explain the rules to our viewers at home"? I say,"Gladly. After an introduction speech once the tournament begins, all the battles in the first couple rounds, all the way up to the quarter-finals, will be three on three battles. That way, the audience can get sort of an introduction on each competitor. Next are the semifinals and the finals, which are both full six on six battles and usually the favorites of the audience here participate, plus, this allows us to see the full team of that competitor."
Malva then says,"Excellent. Nothing less out of the champion herself." I then say,"However, this year's tournament is going to be extra because this year, there's something extra added to the format. Here's a news bulletin for all of the excited viewers. This year, with special permission, I will be taking part of the Kalos League, and to really turn it up, I'm putting my title as Kalos Champion on the line!! So, whoever is able to beat me will be the new Kalos Champion"!!!Malva was shocked as she says,"You heard it here first ladies and gentlemen. Kalos Champion Liz Yvonne is putting her title on the line at this year's Kalos League. Before you go, anything you want to say to the fellow competition"? I tipped my hat and say,"To the one who makes it all the way...I'll see you in the finals." My friends overheard my interview as Ash was surprised, but determined nonetheless. Now, more than ever, did he want to win. As we went to find the registration booth, a fellow trainer challenged Ash to a battle, releasing his Furfrou for the battle. Ash was about to release a pokemon to battle, but Serena stopped him, reminding him that he needed to register. With that, we were on our way once again as the guy and his Furfrou were agitated. Later on, at a trainer's banquet, we were set and Ash was ready to compete. Ash looked up to me and says,"Let's have fun Liz and if we end up facing each other, no hard feelings right"? I say,"Right back at you Ketchum," as we shook hands as fellow rivals.
Iris says,"Look at those two, fired up and ready for anything." Clemont says,"Well to Ash, Liz is like a goal he wants to accomplish, not giving in until it's done." There were so many other competitors, including a few familiar faces. Ash noticed Sawyer as they both nodded at one another, ready to win it all. Soon, we were reunited with two old friends of ours, Tierno and Trevor, who were also competing in the Kalos League. Tierno tried to hit on Serena again, but she says,"Sorry, but...you see...I'm taken." That temporarily upset him, but he smiled it off, saying,"Well, whoever's the lucky guy, he really is lucky to have you as a partner." Meanwhile, Trevor was talking to me, saying,"We heard you're competing. Well, I'm going to win. I got a secret weapon with me." I say,"Well, I'm not planning to lose my title anytime soon, so face me with your secret weapon. I'll be ready." I noticed that even Alain was there, but of course he would. Always like to get stronger, no matter how he does it. As we were all talking with our friends, Serena felt a tap on her shoulders and looked behind, but saw no one. She looked around a few more times before coming face to face with another friend, Ember. She smiled as the two ran and hugged each other as we were in shock that she was here. Serena says,"Ember!!! I'm glad you're here. We've missed you!! What brings you here anyway"?
Ember says,"Well, I heard the Kalos League was coming up, so, I asked Elsa and she said I could come visit and watch the tournament with you guys. Plus, I am doing the concert with you guys, and the Pop All Stars are going to rock the stage." Katie says,"Well, this is great. All of us together at last." Before I knew it, another old face showed up and it was Calem. I say,"Calem, I'm not surprised. What brings you here"? He says,"To battle and win, but to also show you how much I've grown." He went to another table as I say That's Calem all right, always straight to the point. Lance soon came feom behind as we hugged as he says,"This will surely be a great tournament this year." Before I could speak up or stop blushing, an announcer came in and introduced us to tomorrow's first round matches. I was in the first match against Trevor, Ash was after me against another trainer, Tierno was in match 23, Alain was in match 30 against Calem, Lance was in battle 31, and there were a bunch more after that. That night, before we went to sleep, I led Ash outside a second, covering his eyes because I had a little surprise for him. Violet was covering Raichu's eyes as well. Soon, we stopped as I counted to three before we both uncovered their eyes. Their was Iris, and a bunch of other well known people, but to Ash, they were special. It was all of his friends and rivals that he met, travelled, and battled with throughout his past journeys.
Misty, Brock, Tracey, May, Max, Dawn, Iris, Cilan, Ritchie, Gary, Harrison, Morrison, Tyson, Paul, Barry, Nando, Bianca, Cameron, Stephan, and even Trip was there. Ash was the happiest he's ever been as he looked at me and I say,"I figure that you'd want your friends and fellow battle comrades aware about this, so I pulled a few strings, made a few phone calls, and here we are. At first, they were all shocked that Pikachu was now a Raichu, but they were able to overlook it. Misty was the first to speak up in the group, saying,"We know you're going to do great Ash," with Brock adding,"You've been training hard, and now, you made it." Gary says,"Ashy-boy, you're going to knock the socks off the competition"! Barry literally blurted out,"If you don't win this, I'm going to fine you big time"!!! Paul says,"Time to see how much you've grown since Sinnoh." Cilan says,"This will be a hot and spicy tournament, like a well-balanced curry passed down from generation to generation. Everyone else piled in their compliments and words of wisdom as Ash says,"Thank you everyone. This is going to be tough, but with all your support, we'll all win...together"!! In the morning, it was time for the League to start. Diantha got up to say a few words, saying,"To all our trainers, your experiences ans memories are treasures that brought you here. Now is the time to find out, the Kalos League declares you to give it all you got. By my decree, the Kalos League is now officially...open"!! Soon, Trevor and I both made it out to our stands on the battlefield.
As the field rose and settled, it was water and rock. We were ready with our choices as Trevor decided to go with Charizard, who evolved from his Charmeleon. I saw that it had a mega stone on its tail as I knew that was the secret weapon. I shout,"Seismitoad, let's go," as my water/ground type appeared to battle. Everyone was cheering loud, chanting,"Liz! Liz! Liz"! Cilan says,"A water type is perfect against a flying type." Brock added,"Plus, the battlefield is perfect for it to move around and maneuver." Soon, the battle was ready to begin as Trevor and I were ready to rumble. Charizard started out with fire spin as Seismitoad eliminated it with hydro pump, creating mist. It then launched another hydro pump as Charizard blocked it with dragon claw. Not wasting a second, Trevor clicked his keystone and Charizard mega evolved into Mega Charizard Y. Suddenly, the sunlight became harsh as I say,"Huh...so it's ability when mega evolved is drought, powering up fire type moves and allowing grass type moves to quickly charge. Let's try this." Then, I shout,"Seismitoad, use rain dance," as Seismitoad shouted as the sunny sky went away, revealing dark clouds and pouring rain. Not wanting to let the water bug them, Mega Charizard launched a weak heat wave, to which Seismitoad blocked by using hammer arm on the river, splashing a pillar of water. We were not ready to go down without a fight.
Mega Charizard went in with dragon tail as Seismitoad dodged with lightning speed, surprising Trevor. I say,"It's swift swim, its special ability. In the rain, not only do water type moves get a boost in power, but Seismitoad gets a drastic increase in speed. Now, try this. Seismitoad, toxic"! Seismitoad launched a glob of poision, which hits Mega Charizard, poisoning it. Barry says,"Liz is totally in control of this match...I'm going to fine her for being so good"!! Everyone sweat dropped as Misty says,"Nothing beats fire like the power of water types." Mega Charizard used fire spin while Seismitoad used hydro pump, creating a mist cloud. It made it very hard to see anything in it, but I knew a moves that would work in the rain, mist or no mist. I say,"Use surf," as Seismitoad conjured a huge wave and dove right into the cloud, hitting Mega Charizard and dealing the knockout blow. It reverted back to its normal form and was claimed unable to battle. I high fived Seismitoad and say,"One down, two to go," with it agreeing. Clemont says,"Using surf the way she did allowed it to attack with precision and power. Incredible." Ash soon got up and started to head to the battlefield since after my match, he was next. However, the guy from before stopped him, wanting to have their battle. Ash was ready to wrap it up quick with Raichu as Furfrou went in with headbutt, but Raichu ended it with one shot with brick break, knocking it out.
Ash thanked him for the match up and as he walked, Trevor released his next choice, an Aerodactyal. However, it got knocked out by a single hydro pump as the rain continued. Trevor had his final choice out, which was a Florges and I returned Seismitoad and let out Lucario to battle. It launched a flash cannon and easily defeated Florges with ease as Lucario was named the winner and I got to move onto the next round. Soon, it was time for the next battle as Ash and his opponent, who was named Keith, were ready to battle. Ash says,"I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town. I wanna become a pokemon master. That means...win the Kalos League." His strong proclamation got us all up and cheering for him as while I was heading to the bleachers, saw and say,"You got this Ash. I'll see you there." His opponent started out with an Altaria as Ash decided to go with Greninja. It started out with dragon pulse as Greninja got hit and took some damage. It then launched a draco meteor as Ash and Greninja synchronized and Ash-Greninja appeared while dodging the dragon type attack. The whole audience and everyone was in shock as even the announcer exclaimed,"What's going on?! Greninja...changed"!!! Greninja launched a water shurigen and Altaria was taken down in one shot. Ash and Greninja were ready to wrap the battle up real quick. By the end of the day, Ash, Sawyer, Lance, Calem, Alain, Tierno, a bunch of other trainers and I made it to the next round. It will only get harder from here, but we're all going to give it all we got.