Chapter 30

Ash and his friends finally arrive at Shalour City, so that Ash can have a battle against Korrina. Mark says, "Shalour City...we finally get to the place."

Golly says, "I agree. But I don't think that we come at the right time..."

Serena asks, "What do you mean?"

Ash points at the Tower of Mastery, which is surrounded by water. "No way...how are we going to get there if the water is blocking us..." Bonnie asks.

"We have to wait for the tide." East says. "It is pretty obvious."

"Hey, guys!" They turn around and see that Korrina rolling towards them and then stops along with Lucario. "Hey, Korrina, how are you doing?"

"Great, I have been waiting for you guys to come. You see, I have been fully prepared to battle you." Korrina says.

"Wow, are you really that excited?" Clemont asks.

"Of course, I have not lost to a single player since we last met. All of it is for this moment." Korrina says.

"So how are we going to get across the water to the Gym?" Serena asks.

"We have to wait." Just then, they are surprised to see Aurora and Gurkinn standing by the side of the Pokemon Center.

"Mom? Grandpa?" Golly asks as the siblings are surprised to see them.

Aurora says, "Gurkinn and I have been talking a lot about this, as you can see, Dad is the Mega Evolution guru. Which means that he has the authority to see if you can become a Mega Evolution Successor."

"Indeed." Gurkinn says as he turns to Serena. "Serena, you are the only one in this group that doesn't have a Key Stone yet, which is why I am going to give you a test, to see if you are capable of using Mega Evolution."

"Me? Are you serious?" Serena says in shock.

"I am serious. My dear." Gurkinn says. "Now please follow me."

As everyone follow Gurkinn to a cave near the cliff that reaches the ocean. Ash asks, "Grandpa, why are we here?"

"You see, this is the trial cave, I usually give out trials in this cave so that people can get their key stones. Serena, I placed one Key Stone inside. I want you to find it with the help of your Pokemon."

"But...I don't have any Pokemon that are capable of using Mega Evolution..." Serena says.

Aurora smiles, "Which is why I am going to give you this Pokemon." She tosses the Pokeball and then a Lucario appears. "A Lucario?" Ash asks.

"Indeed. You see, Lucario choose their partners that share a similar aura, and this Lucario's aura is similar to you, Serena.

"I see." She turns to Lucario, "Will you assist me for this trial up ahead?"

"As you wish, Mistress." Then they go inside the cave together. Bonnie asks, "Big Brother, did you get your Key Stone just like this?"

"Well, yes. But I got it from a different mentor, in fact, most Gym Leaders are usually the same." Clemont says.

"But I wonder if Serena will succeed." Mark says.

"I am sure she will." Ash says with a smile.

Inside the cave, due to Serena being a Ghost Type and Lucario can using the aura, they have no trouble of watching in the dark. They try to feel the Key Stone, and then they manage to get to the deepest part of the cave.

"This is just like how Korrina found Lucarionite..." Serena says as she looks around. "There it is." Serena says as they see the stone shinning on a pedastol. But as they are going to catch it, a Blaziken suddenly appears and blocks their way.

"A Blaziken?" Serena is surprised as it uses Flamethrower, Serena takes Lucario with a Shadow Force to dodge it. "I see, you must be Mr. Gurkinn's Pokemon. I won't let you stop us from reaching the Key Stone."

Then they work together as a team when Lucario uses Aura Sphere, Serena will use it at the same time, but the Fire Punch is able to stop it. It is not until Blaziken uses High Jump Kick on Serena, which misses in the end since Serena is a Ghost Type. And then they work together to make it faint.

"We did it, Lucario." Serena says as they cheer together. Blaziken stands back up and says, "You have passed the test. The Key Stone's owner is yours."

They thank the Blaziken and then grabs the Key Stone. Then they get out of the cave to see others.

"How is it?" Ash asks, concerning about the scratches on her skin. "Are you okay?"

"I am fine, we get it in the end." Serena shows the Key Stone in her hand and they are happy about it. Gurkinn says, "Good, now you can use the Mega Evolution. But you have to get a lot of serious training if you want to reach your goal."

"I understand." Serena says. "Ashy will help me, right?"

"Of course, but first I am going to challenge the gym." Ash says with a smile.

"Well, it is time." Korrina says as they turn around, the tides part and reveals a path to the island. Ash and his friends then race into the tower, while Aurora and Gurkinn sighs at how young they are to do so.

As the group enter, they marvel at the large statue of Mega Lucario inside the tower.

"Since you are here, I might as well tell you guys a story concerning about our ancestors and Mega Evolution." Gurkinn says as the children starts listening.

"There is a young man with his Lucario, who had found two peculiar stones at this location. With these, they then achieved the world's first Mega Evolution. Therefore, us Ketchums have lived here and protected Mega Evolution island ever since."

"And I want to be as strong as grandfather, Aunt Aurora and our ancestors as well." Korrina says.

"Wow, but you are already strong." Serena says.

"No, it is not enough." Gurkinn says, "In fact, she isn't ready to be handed down the Scroll of Secrets."

"Scroll of Secrets?" Clemont asks. "What is that?"

"Oh, it is a hidden family treasure which lists all one needs to know to be a Gym Leader." Mark says. "Though we have never seen it before."

Aurora says, "How about we have dinner now since the time? I am sure that you must be starving."

"You're right." Ash says, "Let's go eat."

After they have dinner, the night soon comes and then everyone is going to sleep. But before they are able to sleep, they hear alarms and then they all bolt awake.

"What? An Alarm?" Golly asks.

"Someone must have intruded the tower." Korrina says.

The boys also hear it and then they all head outside, then they see Team Rocket running past them.

"Team Rocket?" Ash asks in shock. Gurkinn comes and says, "Those guys have stole the scroll."

"What?" This causes them to get shocked. So they also chase them to get the scroll back. To block their path, James's Inkay uses Psybeam, destroying the path in front of them. Inkay begins to attack with Psybeam again, but is intercepted by Pikachu's Thunderbolt.

Outside, Team Rocket scurry to their hot air balloon, Korrina says, "They are getting away!"

"They won't. Sylveon! Iron Tail!" Ash yells as then Pikachu destroys the balloon, much to their fury.

"Ash, now let me handle the rest." Korrina says as she presses her Key Stone. "Mega Evolve!" Lucario glows and then it changes his form. Then it uses Bone Rush to deflect Pumpkaboo's Shadow Ball,. "Wow...Korrina and Lucario are sure in perfect sync." Ash says.

Lucario then dodges all moves from Pumpkaboo, Inkay and Meowth, and then with an Aura Blast, it sends Team Rocket blasting off.

The scroll falls down and then Korrina catches it. "Grandpa, here is the scroll."

"Thank you." Gurkinn says. "Since you helped me get the scroll back, then let me read it for you guys."

"Wait, for real?" Clemont asks as he nod. Then he opens the scroll and says, "Number 1: Early to bed and early to rise. Number 2: Eat with modesty even it is delicious. Number 3: Stay Organized and keep clean. Number 4: Already stay positive, even if things look bleak."

After hearing the contents, the group are sweat dropping and then Serena asks, "Is there anything concerning Mega Evolution inside?"

"Of course not." This causes them all to anime fall. "I wrote this scroll for countless hours, this is the guide to become the best gym leader."

"I see...so it is not the secret scroll of Mega Evolution." Ash says. "Then we should do the first thing, early to bed and early to rise."

"You're right." Serena says as they all go to bed.


Sorry for the late update, since I don't know how to continue the story since the battles are hard to write as well as the story. I hope you like this chapter and then we will have the battle in the next chapter.