Hoenn Part 17

While traveling through a canyon, Ash and his friends notice a giant stone Poké Ball on top of a hill. "What is that?" Max asks.

The manage to find the sage named Sigourney and then he recites the ancient tale of the Great Destrucction. He informs the group that a powerful Pokémon was sealed in a similar Poké Ball that lies in nearby Izabe Lake.

Sigourney leads Ash's group to the lake, where they see Team Rocket's balloon hovering over the giant Poké Ball. Meowth pushes a button on a remote and a bunch of bombs explode onto the Poké Ball, opening a giant hole in the top of it. The ball cracks open, parting the waters of the lake and pushing Team Rocket's balloon aside. A giant Claydol appears in the split waters.

"That's the menace described in the ancient legend..." Sigourney says.

"Those guys are causing trouble again." Ash sighs.

Meowth pushes another button and hooks come out of the balloon, grabbing the Claydol. The balloon tries to lift the Pokémon up, but it proves too heavy. The Pokémon shoots an Ice Beam at the balloon, freezing it solid before blasting the trio off with Hyper Beam. Moments later, they fall down, landing on Claydol's head.

Claydol starts moving out of the lake and across the land, shooting Hyper Beams to destroy a path in front of it.

"We have to stop the Pokemon." Lillie says.

"Right, Baltoy, I choose you." Ash says as he tries to use Baltoy to distract the Pokemon. Sigourney says, "Only the Giant Poke Ball at the top of the hill can catch Claydol."

"I see." Reisa says, but then they see that Claydol spin rapidly, sending Team Rocket flying into the air. Team Rocket lands near Ash and his friends, and with the evil intention of catching the Claydol, they convince Ash's group that they want to help restore balance, but Ash sends them blasting off with the use of Baltoy's Psyshock.

"You don't need their help?" Reisa asks.

"No, they are lying as they say that they want to help." Ash says.

Sigourney flicks through his book again and explains that Claydol likes eggplant, so they decide to lure it with that. Ash and Mark hold out a basket of them, but Claydol doesn't see it. So they decide to dress up and the the Claydol gives chase to the Pokemon.

"I was wrong, Claydol actually hates egg plants." Sigourney says.

"Oh, no, Ash! Mark! Run away!" Lillie yells as they get out of the costumes just before Claydol stomps on them.

Claydol runs into a rock wall, so it blasts a hole through it. Unfortunately, it is headed for a town, and the people there run for cover.

"We have to get another plan..." Minami says.

Then they decide to lure the Claydol to the mountain top by dressing as maidens with musical instruments, Minami, May, Reisa and Lillie all willing to do it and then Claydol quickly chases them, luring him to the giant Pokeball. But much to their surprise, Minami falls down on the ground and her disguise falls off.

"Oh no, Minami." Lillie says. And then the Claydol thinks that he was fooled and he starts to attack again, but thanks to Baltoy, which starts to evolve into a Claydol, shielding Minami from the attack.

"Nice work, Claydol!" Lillie says as Ash scans the Pokemon.

Hoenn Dex Entry No.93 Claydol: The Clay Doll Pokemon: Ground and Psychic Type. Evolved from Baltoy at LV:36. A Claydol sleeps while hovering in midair. Its arms are separate from its body. They are kept floating by the Pokémon's manipulation of psychic power.

And with the use of Psychic, it manages to make the Giant Ball rolling towards the evil one, causing it to be back in the seal. Team Rocket suddenly comes back as they try to steal the giant Pokeball, but the ball starts to roll and the blast send them flying. The ball continues hurtling before finally settling in Lake Izabe, just like the original Poké Ball was.

"Nice work, Claydol." Ash says as he hugs the Pokemon. Mark says, "But from we saw that size, is that really a Claydol to begin with?"

"Maybe?" Minami says. "But whatever, it should rest well and one day be able to live in peace."


And then on the way, they find two Water Stones and then Ash evolves his Lombre into Ludicolo.

Hoenn Dex Entry No.21 Ludicolo: The Carefree Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. Evolved from Lombre with a Water Stone. When it hears festive music, all the cells in its body become stimulated, and it begins moving in rhythm. It does not quail even when it faces a tough opponent.

"That is a cool Pokemon. It sure likes to dance." May says.

"I agree." Ash says.

And then they get to the Trapinch burrows and then they meet researchers Hal and Elisa, they want to find the underground lake where Trapinch gather and evolve into Vibrava, so Ash uses his Flygon to help locate the lake, and then they go find it, but when they find the Lake, Team Rocket also come and try to steal the Vibrava, so that they are sent blasting off again.

Then on the next town on Izabe Island, they were attacked by the villagers, who think that Absol is the fault that the disasters approaching. They even get to ask Team Rocket to help get rid of the Absol. But thanks to the siblings Nicky and Gordon, they find out that Absol wants to warn them that the sping that feeds the river. There's much more water in the spring than usual, which means it could burst and flood the town. Sure enough, the water bursts out of the rocks, and it takes everyone's Pokémon working together with Ash's group to divert the flood with a giant boulder.

With their homes now safe, the locals realize that Absol was harmless after all, and everyone is now a little wiser for the experience, as for Team Rocket, they are sent flying again with Absol's Hyper Beam.

Ash and his friends arrive at the local Pokémon Center shortly before a blizzard is expected to start. Suddenly, a Snorunt appears and then rummages through Ash's backpack and walks off with Ash's Badge case in hand.

"Wow, that is a cool Snorunt!" Lillie says with stars in her eyes.

"But he stole my Badge Case!" Ash says.

"Don't worry about it, it will return not long after." Nurse Joy says.

"But I can't wait until then." Ash says as they go to chase the Snorunt.

When they have it cornered, Ash demands that it return his Badges. It returns the Stone Badge and uses Double Team to get away with the rest.

Ash, his friends and Joy begin searching the Pokémon Center for Snorunt, when they find the Knuckle Badge lying on the floor.

"Maybe it is returning the badges one at a time." Reisa says.

"But that is too slow..." Ash says.

"Wait, I heard something from the kitchen..." Mark says as they check it out, only to find that Team Rocket with food in hand and mouth.

"You guys again?" Lillie groans, and then Snorunt makes an appearance, with Ash and his friends chasing after it.

"Hey, give back our food!" Joy recognizes the food in the Team Rocket's hand, and then Snorunt suddenly becomes very serious and attacks them. Working together, Lillie and Snorunt defeat Team Rocket, with Lillie using Blizzard and Snorunt opens a window to let them out.

"Thank you for helping us." Ash says to Snorunt, and Snorunt replies by handing over the Badge case.

Snorunt plays a final trick on Ash, freezing him with an Icy Wind before bounding outside with the Badge case still in hand.

"Hey, you tricked me!" Ash yells as he rushes out through the open window. "Ash, wait up!" Lillie yells as she also chases him.

"The Blizzard is approaching, this is bad..." Absol says as the others agree.

Ash catches up with Snorunt at the edge of a steep hill, where it dances around a bit to taunt him. The ice at the edge crumbles under its foot, and it ends up sliding out of control down a hill.

"No!" Ash grabs him, but he is almost falling down until Lillie also grabs him, but then they all trip down and they are about to slide into a large rock. Ash quickly changes into Steel Type and protect the two of them.

"Ash!" Lillie yells in worry.

"I am fine..." Ash says, but he faints. So Lillie and Snorunt quickly take him into a snow cave, trying to wake him up.

"Ash, you will be fine..." Lillie says as she tries to use Heal Pulse, and then Ash manages to wake up.

"Lillie-" Lillie hugs Ash and yells, "Don't you ever do that again! I am so worried about you..."

"Sorry." Ash says, and then Snorunt comes and offers them the apples. So they each the apples together, but then Snorunt takes Ash and Lillie's hat and then walks off into the storm.

"What is he doing with our hats?" Lillie asks.

"Maybe he is going to find Mark and the others?" Ash is confused.

At the Pokémon Center, it delivers the hats to the others. As soon as the storm is over, they ask it to lead them to Ash and Lillie, and set off on snowmobiles. They find Ash and Lillie right where Snorunt left him, and there is a reunion.

Just then, Team Rocket appears and they capture Pikachu, Sylveon, Absol and Snorunt, putting them in boxes, however, Snorunt breaks out of its box with Icy Wind. It then uses another Icy Wind against Team Rocket, but Wobbuffet uses Mirror Coat to send the attack back.

Team Rocket manages to escape in their Meowth Pikachu. Though Ash, his friends, and Joy follow them on the snowmobiles. Team Rocket manages to speed up, but Joy leads everyone to a shortcut through the forest. With the added air from a jump, Ash tosses Snorunt directly at Team Rocket's balloon. Snorunt lands inside the basket and promptly freezes the trio and the balloon with a blast of its Icy Wind. It then jumps out with the still captive Pikachu, Sylveon and Absol before the balloon crashes down.

Ash and Lillie soon get all three Pokemon out of the box, but then Team Rocket send out their Pokemon to attack, only to be frozen solid by Snorunt's Icy Wind. Pikachu then uses Thunderbolt to knock them back into Team Rocket and sends them blasting off again.

After getting back to the Pokemon Center, Ash asks, "Snorunt, let me ask you, you steal my badge because you want to play with me?"

Snorunt nods. "And you afraid that if I take it back, I will leave you all alone. Right?"

He nods once more. Ash smiles and pats the Snorunt's head. "I am not heartless. Of course I will like to play with you. Hey, why don't you come with me along the journey?"

"Can I come?"

"Of course. Besides, Lillie loves using ice types." Ash says as Lillie is surprised.

"Wait, are you capturing this Pokemon for us?" Lillie asks.

"Of couse, our Pokedex are joint account. So we share our Pokemon, and Snorunt is no exception."

Lillie thanks Ash and then she takes out a Pokeball, Snorunt taps it and gets captured. And then Nurse Joy also give them a Glalite so that they can use the mega Glalie in the future.

Hoenn Dex Entry No.110 Snorunt: The Snow Hat Pokemon: Ice Type. They tend to move about in groups of around five Snorunt. In snowy regions, it is said that when they are seen late at night, snowfall will arrive by morning.


Max meet a Ralts on the way, after saving him from Team Rocket, he returns the Ralts to his parents and promises him that he will find him and letting Ralts join him.

Now that they finally arrive in Sootopolis City, the site of the eighth and final Hoenn League Gym. Reisa sighs, "Ah, it is good to be back home."

"So this is where you are from? Reisa?" Max asks.

"Of course." Mark says. "She is Hoenn Born, until she comes to Sevestar to live with us during 4 or 5 years old."

After planting his feet on dry land, Ash says, "If Uncle Wallace is now the Champion, then who is the Sootopolis Gym Leader now?"

Reisa says, "I don't know, I didn't ask my father about this."

Just then, they spot a nearby fireworks display and they go to watch it. And then they see the brand new water-themed theater, where the city's mayor and a person are busy commemorating the building.

"Hey, that is Master Juan..." Mark says.

"You know him?" May asks.

Reisa says, "Master Juan is our teacher for the contests since we were little, not to mention that he is also one of the first Top Coordinators."

Then they see how Juan performs well with the Water Show, but unfortunately, before the show can progress much further, the distinct ring of a Chimecho interrupts Juan's speech. He looks up for the source, and it is revealed to be Team Rocket, who have arrived on the scene. They have drop an electrified net from their balloon to steal his Pokemon.

"What's the meaning of this?"

Then Ash and Reisa send out their Sealeo to his aid, and they evolve into Walrein and free the Pokemon from the nets. And Juan also uses the chance to send them flying with his Pokemon.

Hoenn Dex Entry No.114 Walrein: The Ice Break Pokemon: Ice and Water Type. Evolved from Sealeo at LV:44. To protect its herd, the leader battles anything that invades its territory, even at the cost of its life. Its tusks may snap off in battle.

"Master Juan, are you okay?" Ash and the group rushes up to him.

"Oh my, it sure has been a while. Ash, Lillie, Minami, Mark and Reisa. How are you guys doing?" Juan says.

"We are great." Reisa says, "Watching your performance is just like watching the Contest itself."

"Why thank you. Reisa." Juan says. And then they introduce May and Max to Juan. But then he introduces himself as the Sootopolis Gym Leader.

"Wait, you mean you are the new Gym Leader?" Mark asks in shock.

"Indeed." Juan says. "After Wallace becomes the Champion, he asks me to be the Gym Leader. I have heard that you gather 7 gym badges, Ash. So I assume the reason you come to this place is for the Gym Badge?"

"Of course." Ash says. "Can we have a Gym Battle now? Master Juan?"

"Sure, let's go back to my gym, besides, there is someone who will like to watch the match as well." Juan says.

As they are on the boat, Juan also reveals that his style of battling focuses on artistry and that he actually enjoys the Water-type Pokémon weakness against Electric-type attacks.

"Wait, you like Water Types because of their weakness?"

"Throughout my years participating in Contest Battles, I have learned that battling at a disadvantage has its own appeal. I have learned to be defensive against attacks that might be tricky to my Pokémon, usually waiting for each attack and then making my move."

"Sounds like a tough opponent to beat." Max says to Ash.

"Of course he is tough, because he is our master." Ash says.

When they finally arrive at the Gym, they are surprised to see that Palmo and Reshow are there.

"Brother Palmo? What are you doing here?" Ash asks.

"You too, Reshow, what a surprise." Reisa says.

"Hey, guys, it is nice to see you here, in fact, I was here to see if I can see Ash's Gym Battle, while Reshow here is Juan's student."

"Really? How come I never knew about this?" Reisa asks Reshow.

"You never asked." Reshow replies.

Then Max starts to ask them if they are Pokemon as well, much to the others' annoyance, but he reveals that they are Palkia and Splaceus.

Juan takes them at the table and sit down for a cup of tea. Juan says, "Ash, I heard that you won the grand festival in Johto, congratulations to you."

"Thanks. In fact, I have five ribbons now. I can participate this year's grand festival in Hoenn." Ash says.

"Well, I only have four yet." May says sadly.

"Don't worry. You still have time to win one contest." Palmo says.

"Yeah." May says.

"What about you, sis? Are you going to participate the Contest?" Reshow asks.

"Nope, first of all, I want to take a rest since this place is my home region. And second, I want to make sure that Lisia won't be annoying me." Reisa says.

"Really? She is annoying you?" Reshow asks.

"Well, she is going to be the judge from what I heard ever since Dad become the Champion." Reisa says.

"I see." Ash says. "So can we have our battle now? Master Juan?"

"Of course, you can." Juan says as he takes them to the large swimming pool.

"The match between the Gym Leader Juan and the Challenger Ash is about to begin." Juan's butler, Sebastian says. "Each participant will use five Pokemon. With the first round being a Double Battle, the second round being a series of three one-on-one battles."

"So the gym is probably designed to test the challenger's ability to adapt to changing circumstances." Mark says.

"That's right." Reshow says.

Juan chooses Sealeo and Seaking to start the first round, while Ash begins his battle with Pikachu and Snorunt.

"Thunderbolt on Sealeo!" Ash says, but Seaking's Horn Drill deflects the attack back against Snorunt, and it takes the Thunderbolt directly.

"Thunder!" "Use Horn Drill." Then Seaking tries to do the same to Snorunt, but Pikachu is ready and he shields the Snorunt.

"Now use Blizzard, Sealeo." Juan says. "Icy Wind!" Ash says as the Blizzard turns into a boulder of ice.

"Aurora Beam." Sealeo then destroy it and then Seaking shoots out Hyper Beam.

"Now leap across the ice fragments!" Ash says as Pikachu and Snorunt jumps on the ices. Pikachu closes with Iron Tail while Snorunt attacks with Headbutt. Juan counters with the much more powerful Aurora Beam and Hyper Beam. While Pikachu is able to break off his attack in time to dodge Aurora Beam, Snorunt is hit by the Hyper Beam and faints.

"Snorunt, you did great. Meganium, I choose you!" Ash says.

But as Meganium is sent out, it suddenly turns back and then giving a slam on Ash, showing her affection. "What an affectionate Pokemon." Palmo says.

"Yeah. He has been like this whenever they start the battle." Lillie says.

"Use Razor Leaf!" Ash says, but Sealeo and Seaking dodges the attack by diving.

"Now use Aurora Beam and Horn Attack." Juan uses the opportunity to mount an underwater attack. Pikachu jumps out of the way and Meganium is able to grab Seaking by the horn with Vine Whip before it can attack.

"Horn Drill!" Juan says as it sends Meganium flying.

Pikachu successfully uses Iron Tail on Seaking and narrowly dodges an Aurora Beam from Sealeo. Pikachu's attack leaves Seaking unable to battle.

"Use Ice Balls!" Juan says. "Counter it with Solar Beam!" Ash replies.

Ash knows that Ice Ball becomes more powerful and takes longer to launch every time and so plans to move in the gap after the third ice ball. However, Sealeo launches the third ball extremely quickly and hits both Pikachu and Meganium.

Juan orders a fifth Ice Ball as a coup de'grace, and is surprised when Pikachu is able to turn up the juice and destroy it with Thunder. As the shards of ice rain down on the distracted Sealeo, Meganium moves in with Body Slam, which leaves Sealeo unable to battle.

"I can see your bond with your two Pokemon is amazing. Now we shall begin with the second round." The field changes to a lake with several towers and more land.

Reisa says, "Now it sure is different..."

"I agree." Minami says.

Ash calls out his Secptile and Juan chooses his Luvdisc. Secptile immediately uses Bullet Seed, which Luvdisc dodges and counters with Water Pulse. Secptile dodges and moves in with Leaf Blade, which Luvdisc then dodges and counters with Sweet Kiss.

"Great, not a Confusing move..." Ash groans. "Sceptile, use Leaf Blade!" But all he sees is Sceptile bashing its head into a nearby pillar.

"Ash, call back Sceptile for now!" Lillie says as Ash tries to do it, but he isn't quick enough as a Water Gun from Luvdisc causing it to faint.

"You did great, Meganium, you are up!"

Ash orders Meganium to open with a Razor Leaf, which Luvdisc deftly dodges and counters with a Water Gun. Though Meganium is hit by the Water Gun, it dodges the successive Sweet Kiss and counters with another Razor Leaf. Luvdisc easily dodges this attack as well and dives.

"Slam on top of the water!" Ash yells and then the attack acts like a depth charge and knocks Luvdisc up out of the water. However, Luvdisc eludes Meganium's Vine Whip and uses Swift Swim, which has taken effect because Meganium's Slam created the rain by spraying water. Though Luvdisc attacks Meganium with another Water Gun, Meganium manages to dodge and suppress the mist with Bubble Beam, which disables Swift Swim. Meganium hits Luvdisc with a Solar Beam, taking it out.

For the second battle of the round, Juan calls out his Whiscash, which has an disadvantage over Meganium.

"Use Giga Impact!" Ash yells, but Whiscash dodges with Surf and counters with Rock Smash. Once Meganium is sent back, it is immediately grabbed by Whiscash's barbels.

"Tickle, and then use Hyper Beam!" Juan says as Meganium is thrown back so hard, it knocks over the pillar its back slammed into.

Despite a direct hit and extreme damage, Meganium is still able to battle and zooming out of the dust cloud, counters with Vine Whip. Whiscash dives to dodge, but the vines go into the water and grabs Whiscash, throwing it upward out of the water and into the air.

Whiscash uses a barbel to snag a pillar, swinging back around and uses Hyper Beam in mid-air, but Meganium is able to dodge and use Leaf Storm. It hits Whiscash just before it hits the water and Whiscash is rendered unable to battle.

"Good job, Meganium." Ash hugs her, only to see her faint in his arms.

"So it is a draw, huh? Now time for my last Pokemon. Milotic!"

As expected, Juan calls out his Milotic, his strongest Pokémon.

"So a Milotic, Pikachu, I choose you." Ash sends out his best buddy.

Pikachu goes to the field and Milotic opens with Hydro Pump, which Pikachu dodges with Quick Attack and strike Milotic dead on. Milotic recovers and counters with Iron Tail, which Pikachu dodges with Double Team. To clear the decoys, Milotic uses Twister, which hits all of the images, pushing Pikachu up until it slams into the ceiling and renders it unable to battle.

"Pikachu!" Ash swims to grab the Pokemon out of the water, "Take a good rest."

Mark says, "Ash has only one Pokemon left."

Minami says, "I wonder who he will choose."

"Alright, Manectric, I choose you!" Ash says as he sends out his final Pokemon.

Manectric goes to the field, Juan says, "It seems your Pokemon can mega evolve."

"Yes. And I intend to do it." Ash says as he touches the key stone, causing Manectric to mega evolve.

Ash uses the dubious reasoning that Milotic will block any electric attacks he cares to use, so he should start with the most powerful attack at his disposal: Manectric's Thunder. Milotic takes the attack head on, but Juan does not seem concerned. Moments later, Milotic uses Recover, effectively negating the damage.

"My Milotic learns this tactic during my days as a Coordinator, since in Pokémon Contests it is important for a Pokémon to maintain a pristine appearance no matter what phase of the competition one is at." Juan comments.

Manectric and Milotic exchange Iron Tail attacks, with the exchange ending badly for Manectric. Milotic also uses Twister, which catches Manectric. However, Manectric destroys the Twister with another Thunder attack and counters with a Quick Attack. Though Manectric hits, Milotic quickly counters with a Hydro Pump, which Manectric dodges and counters with a Thunderbolt. Sadly, Milotic is simply able to take the Thunderbolt and Recover from it, leaving Ash not much better off. Milotic dives, surfaces, and uses Iron Tail and Hydro Pump. Manectric grabs Milotic and flips it into the water and then uses Thunder yet again. The room shakes. After a brief explosion, Milotic and Manectric surface - Manectric still standing, but Milotic in a dead faint.

"Milotic is unable to battle, Manectric is the winner, which means the victory goes to Ash Ketchum!"

Juan congratulates Ash on turning an almost certain defeat into victory, and gives him a Rain Badge as proof of his victory at the Sootopolis Gym.

"Yeah, now I got all 8 badges." Ash says.

"Congratulations." Mark says.

Juan congratulates Ash on his victory, and Sebastian informs Ash that the next championship is in three months at Ever Grande City.

Reshow says, "If that's the case, how about we go there using my cruise?"

Reisa asks, "You owned a cruise?"

Palmo says, "He did, and it was surprising. Trust me, it will be a great experience on the ship."

"That will be great." Ash says.

Juan says, "Ash. Since you beat me, how about I give you this?" He takes out a Mega Stone, Ash is shocked to see that it is a Miloticite.

"Is this for me?"

"Yes. I also gave one for Wallace after he beats me. Use it wisely." He says as he places it on Ash's hands. Ash thanks him and then the group bid farewell to them.


When they are on the ship, they are amazed to see it luxurious, and Reisa asks, "So how much money did you purchase this ship? It doesn't seem to be cheap."

Reshow says, "Well, Mom and Dad did help me a lot...since I was also working as a tourist captain as part-time."

"But that is so cool." May says. Then they all relax on the ship and then Ash and Lillie start training, and they evolve their Zigzagoon into a Linoone, but they are in a headache as its ability is Pick Up, since it is picking up everything it sees.

Hoenn Dex Entry No.13 Linoone: The Rushing Pokemon: Normal Type. Evolved from Zigzagoon at LV:20. It is exceedingly fast if it only has to run in a straight line. When it spots pond-dwelling prey underwater, it quickly leaps in and catches it with its sharp claws.

They meet up with Drew once more, who tells them that he got all 5 ribbons and there is only one contest left before the Grand Festival starts, causing May wanting to win this one.

Finally in Pacifidlog Town, May enthusiastically prepares for the upcoming Pokémon Contest. Though she already has four Ribbons, she needs one more to enter the Hoenn Grand Festival. Because the Pacifidlog Contest is chronologically the last Pokémon Contest to be held before the Grand Festival, May must win this Contest Ribbon to be eligible to enter the competition. With that as motivation, May and her Pokémon start working on their performance moves. Just then, Delcatty chases after an Aipom, May runs into fellow Coordinator NAMED Joshua.

"It is nice to see a fellow Coordinator." As May and Joshua become acquainted, Erica, Joshua's girlfriend and also Coordinator, wrongly concludes that May is after Joshua romantically.

As Erica watches and fumes from a distance, May says, "I hadn't selected a Pokemon for the Contest yet."

"Well, you should consider Delcatty, since it is really cute." Joshua says.

Erica emerges from hiding, and then she puts forth several accusations against May, she explains her master plan to go to the Contest finals together with Joshua and reveals her Pokémon, Jynx. Eventually, Ash and his group find May, and the trio of Coordinators go to register at the Contest Hall together.

On the way, Team Rocket has regrouped and launches a balloon-born assault on the party - however, May's Combusken quickly dismisses the balloon with a Sky Uppercut and Joshua's Houndoom rebukes Team Rocket's ragtag offensive. The addition of Delcatty's Assist and Jynx's Hyper Beam send Team Rocket blasting off. May and Erica begin arguing over the battle, but Ash says, "Hey, don't fight now."

"He's right, if you keep fighting, then you will miss the registration deadline." Joshua says as May and Erica agree to resolve their argument on stage.

The Pacifidlog Contest begins as Vivian Meridian introduces the Contest Judges. She announces the start of the Appeals Round as Jessie, disguised as The Jester and Meowth take the stage. The performance consists of Meowth using Fury Swipes to carve out ice sculptures of Giovanni and Persian, the latter which he then reshapes into a Meowth.

On his turn, Joshua commands his Houndoom to combine Shadow Ball and Swift for sensational effect. Erica's Jynx combines Blizzard and Psychic while May combines an Assist-spawned Razor Leaf, a Blizzard, and Double Slap to shower the hall in sparkling crystal. All four Coordinators advance to the Battle Round. May is assigned to fight Joshua, and Erica will square off against Jessie.

The second round begins with Erica and her Jynx up against Jessie in disguise and Meowth. The match begins with Jynx using Lovely Kiss. Meowth dodges and uses Fury Swipes, but Jynx appears to have a crush on Meowth, and Meowth responds by running in fear.

"Meowth, use Transform!" This shocks everyone as Jynx was ready to finish the battle with Hyper Beam. And Meowth wears a costume of a Sunflora.

"Something is not right." Max says.

"Oh, it sure is not right." Ash says as he rushes to the judges, at the same time, Meowth as the fake Sunflora uses Razor Leaf by throwing leaves, only to be countered with Blizzard, and then it transforms into Kirlia and then this time it uses fake Double Team. And then he starts changing into Wailord, but then Ash arrives and tells the judge, so the judge immediately rule that performance is illegal and Jessie is disqualified.

Jessie and James respond by revealing their true identities and taking Jynx. As they launch a net at Jynx, it easily counters with Psychic, trapping Team Rocket in their own net. Angry at Team Rocket, Erica has Jynx send them blasting off again with a Hyper Beam.

"So it was Team Rocket all along." Reisa says.

"Of course, they will try to cheat after all." Minami says.

The second match of the round is May and her Delcatty versus Joshua and his Houndoom. Houndoom opens with Swift, but Delcatty dodges and uses Tackle. Delcatty attempts to follow that up with a Double Slap, but Houndoom dodges and uses Shadow Ball. Delcatty recovers and uses Blizzard, which Houndoom successfully counters with Flamethrower.

Houndoom uses another Swift, and Delcatty counters with Assist, producing a Razor Leaf that cancels out Swift, then follows it up with Tackle. Delcatty tries another Double Slap, but Houndoom counters with Shadow Ball again. Houndoom uses Flamethrower again, with Delcatty trying its Blizzard again to counter. The two moves are equally matched against each other for over thirty seconds, before the moves cause an explosion that knock Houndoom over, and then May wins the match.

Next the final round begins with May and Delcatty versus Erica and Jynx.

"Alright, Delcatty, let's see if we can do this! Mega Evolve!" May touches her key stone and Delcatty starts to glow, its scarf becomes bigger and its tail grows longer.

"That won't scare me." Erica says.

Delcatty opens with Tackle, which Jynx counters with Psychic and follows up with Lovely Kiss. Jynx then attempts to end the match with Blizzard, but Delcatty is able to get back up. Delcatty uses Assist and produces a String Shot that traps Jynx. Delcatty uses Assist and gets another Razor Leaf, but it only succeeds in freeing Jynx from the String Shot. Jynx again uses Psychic and tries to use Blizzard while Delcatty is trapped, but Delcatty counters with Assist, but it produces String Shot which is useless against the Blizzard. With yet another Assist, Delcatty produces a Vine Whip which Jynx counters with Psychic.

"Is she going to use Assist all over again?" Lillie is in disbelief.

"Maybe she has faith on it." Ash says.

And then this time it is a powerful Petal Dance, with the one last Assist, it uses Fire Spin and then counters Jynx's Hyper Beam, and then the Fire Spin goes through it and then hits Jynx. Delcatty ends the battle with Tackle, and May is declared the winner.

Then the Chief of the Pokémon Activities Committee, Mr, Contesta, presents May the Pacifidlog Ribbon, her fifth overall.

I really did it." May exclaims in joy.

"Good for you. May." Ash says. "Now we may be facing each other in the Grand Festival."

"Yeah. But I won't lose."

"Me too." The two starts to spark a rivalry as they leave the town.


Now I add a new Mega Evolution in the fic, Mega Delcatty. Hope you like it. And Ash gets his eighth badge and May gets the 5th ribbon, the next chapter will be the Hoenn Grand Festival.

Ash and Lillie's Current Pokemon:

Butterfree, Pikachu, Lapras x2, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Azumarill, Espeon, Steelix, Mantine, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Sceptile, Blaziken, Swampert, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Beautifly, Dustox, Ludicolo, Shiftry, Swellow, Pelipper, Gardevoir, Masquerain, Breloom, Vigoroth, Ninjask, Shedinja, Exploud, Hariyama, Nosepass, Delcatty, Sableye, Mawile, Aggron, Medicham, Manectric, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Gulpin, Shapedo, Wailord, Camerrput, Torkoal, Spinda, Flygon, Cacturne, Altaria, Zangoose, Seviper, Lunatone, Solrock, Whiscash, Crawdaunt, Claydol, Cradily, Armaldo, Milotic, Castform, Banette, Chimecho, Absol, Snorunt, Walrein, Huntail, Gorebyss, Relicanth, Luvdisc, Salamence, Latias, Latios, Kyogre, Groudon, Jirachi, Gallade, Sylveon

In Home:

Venusaur, Blastoise, Pidgeot, Raticate, Fearow, Arbok, Raichu, Sandslash, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Clefable, Vileplume, Venomoth, Dugtrio, Persian, Golduck, Primeape, Poliwrath, Alakazam, Machamp, Victreebel, Tentacruel, Golem, Rapidash, Slowbro, Magneton, Farfetch'd, Dodrio, Muk, Cloyster, Gengar, Hypno, Kingler, Electrode, Exeggutor, Marowak, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Weezing, Rhyperior, Kangaskhan, Seaking, Starmie, Mr. Mime, Jynx, Pinsir, Tauros, Gyarados, Ditto, Omastar, Kabutops, Aerodactyl, Snorlax, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Dragonite, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Furret, Noctowl, Ledian, Ariados, Lanturn, Xatu, Ampharos, Bellossom, Sudowoodo, Politoed, Jumpluff, Sunflora, Umbreon, Slowking, Unown x28, Wobbuffet, Girafarig, Forretress, Granbull, Scizor, Shuckle, Heracross, Ursaring, Magcargo, Corsola, Octillery, Delibird, Skarmory, Houndoom, Kingdra, Donphan, Stantler, Smeargle, Miltank, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Larvitar, Tyranitar, Lugia, Honchkrow, Weavile, Lickilicky, Yanmega, Porygon-Z,

In training: Charizard, Charla

Reisa's Current Pokemon:

Feraligatr, Quagsire, Azumarill, Slowking, Blastoise, Politoed, Omastar, Kabutops, Seaking, Octillery, Starmie, Tentacruel, Gyarados, Lanturn, Corsola, Lapras, Mudkip, Relicanth, Ludicolo, Sharpedo, Corphish, Pelipper, Huntail, Sealeo, Surskit, Whiscash, Gorebyss

May's Current Pokemon:

Blaziken, Beautifly, Delcatty, Venusaur

Mark's Current Pokemon:

Blaziken, Lucario, Breloom, Hariyama, Meditite

Minami's Current Pokemon:

Primarina, Carbink, Mawile, Togepi, Swablu