Battle Frontier Part 14
At the hot springs, Ash is feeling down as Mark asks, "So Ash, what are you going to do?"
"I don't know...I still don't understand what I should do differently..." Ash says.
Meanwhile, May is also going through a hard time, Ash's deep thought has also reminded her of her own loss in the Grand Festival against Solidad as Delcatty and Beautifly are playing around.
Meanwhile, May is at the contest hall, she is also thinking about her latest Grand Festival loss.
"I think she didn't take the loss very well…" Ariel says.
"Yeah… she sees Ash as a role model and even tries to be like him, which makes her more stressed." Lillie remarks.
"I think I should practice for now." May says as she tells Delcatty to use Blizzard and Beautifly to use Psychic, which both combine to create a blue horizontal snow tornado.
Ash and the other boys arrive and they see the two Pokemon. Max says, "It sure has been a while that we see those two again."
"Well, Mom told me that Beautifly has learned how to use Psychic, so I decided to call them back and spend together and train." May says.
"How is the practice going?" Ash asks.
But May frowns, "It is not good..."
Scott says, "How about you two having a contest battle each other?"
"Do you think it is a good idea?"
Just then, Professor Oak, Professor Pine, Adam, Emma and Dia all come to the Pokemon Center, and after Aurora hugs her husband, Ash asks, "Why are you guys here?"
"Mom tells us that you are training for the last Battle Frontier in Kanto, so we decided to come cheer you." Emma says."
In the center hall, Adam says, "Ash. Your Pokemon has made this for you."
He takes out a big banner with all the footprints.
"Wow, there are so many of them." Ariel says.
"Yeah, this is Venusaur, Typhlosion, and this is Muk's!"
Professor Pine says, "Ash, your friends also hears your records and they all make this for you." He takes a card with everyone's blessing, Ash thankfully accepts.
Aurora asks, "So Dia, did you bring that?"
"Of course, Mom." Dia then takes out a lunch box and he says, "Mom made it back before she came to the Grand Festival. It was made for you."
"Thanks, Mom." Ash says as he opens it. "I really misses your food."
Mark says, "You don't mind sharing a little, right?"
Aurora says, "Don't worry Mark, I can make one for you."
Professor Oak says, "And this is what Misty and Brock wants to give you." He takes out the Special Lure from Misty and a set of table items for him.
"Thank you guys. I will try to defeat Brandon! " He exclaims.
Professor Oak recites a poem for Ash to help him, while a Nurse Joy runs up to him and asks for his autograph.
Just then, a Roselia comes to them.
"Hey, isn't this Roselia…"
"Hi, May." They turn and see Drew.
"Drew?"
Then Nurse Joy goes up to him also and asks for his autograph, causing him to sweat drop.
"So how are you doing?" Drew asks her.
"Um… I am fine I guess. I just never thought I will meet you so soon."
"Really, you miss me?"
May then waves her hand in embarrassment. "No, I mean that since we are rivals, so we should look out each other."
"I am glad you think me like that."
Drew suggests that they have a Pokémon battle, since it is better than just being depressed all of the time.
Just then, Team Rocket tries to fool them by dressing up as judges, but Harley comes and stops them.
Team Rocket tries to leave, but his Cacturne jumps in front of them with needles out and Harley tells them that it doesn't mean he doesn't want them to stay.
"I will be supporting in the crowd instead." He says to the others.
"Are you sure you are going to do anything?" Ash asks, which he replies as a no.
May asks Professor Oak, Professor Pine and Scott to judge, and Nurse Joy to be the announcer. Nurse Joy says she will try to be exactly one.
May brings out Blaziken and Beautifly, while Drew brings out Butterfree and Roselia. May's friends comment on how Beautifly and Blaziken have not been seen together on the stage before. Blaziken uses Fire Spin and Beautifly uses Psychic to create a fire version of the Blizzard and Psychic combo that Delcatty and Beautifly did before. It looked like a horizontal flame tornado. Roselia used Petal Dance to break up the flames, and Beautifly used Psychic to send those flames again towards the opponents. Roselia uses Magical Leaf to break it up into fiery leaves. Blaziken goes after the opponent to attack, but Butterfree uses Gust to send the flaming leaves right at Blaziken and Beautifly. The judges comment on how May's combinations were good, but Drew's were a lot better. May tells Beautifly and Blaziken to focus their energy on Butterfree. Butterfree uses Psybeam while Blaziken dodges and uses Sky Uppercut which hits its mark. Roselia uses Petal Dance while Beautifly uses Silver Wind, but the petals turn white and are sent right at Blaziken and Beautifly. Beautifly uses Silver Wind, with Blaziken uses Overheat at maximum power. Roselia uses Solar Beam and Butterfree uses Psybeam. They all hit each other as the match ends up a draw.
"A draw… you really improved yourself." Drew compliments May, who blushes.
Later on, May and Drew are standing outside.
"I think I am overconfident, which is why I lost the Grand Festival. But I will find my own style and make it different from others."
"Good, hey, May. After Ash's battle, how about we go to Johto for contests, together?"
"You mean the two of us?" May asks with a little blush.
"Yeah, how is that sound?"
May thinks for a second, she then says, "Well… I am not sure…"
"It is okay. If you think of it, don't hesitate to call me." Drew says as he walks away.
Then Harley who suddenly pops out, scaring May, he says that he is also heading to Johto, he will be there to destroy May, then he leaves.
While May is outside, Ash goes to his father and Dia.
"So Brandon has the three Golems?" Adam asks.
"Yes. I don't know how to beat them even if I had them." Ash says with a frown.
Dia says, "So you also have a Registeel, cool." Dia rubs his head.
"Dia, stop doing that." Ash yells in embarrassment.
Adam says, "Well. Believe in yourself. This is what I can say. You can win it if you believe in yourself and your Pokemon."
Ash wonders his father's words the whole night, then he has made up his mind. The next morning, Ash has prepared his backpack with Aurora helping him.
"Ash, where are you going?" Lillie asks.
"I want to go camping, alone with my Pokemon. I think it is the best way to test our bond." Ash says.
Professor Pine says, "I think it is a good idea."
"Indeed, so who are you using?" Professor Oak asks.
"I want to use Pikachu, Butterfree, Pidgeot, Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise." Ash replies.
"No Sylveon or Absol? And Persian as well?" Minami asks.
"They think that they aren't good enough to face Brandon, so they want to sit it out."
"I see." Mark says.
"Speaking of which, here he comes." Ash says as Charizard is approaching him. He gives a welcoming Flamethrower as usual.
The 9 Pokemon head out and do training, bonding with each other and reflecting over the past years. They train together and even send Team Rocket flying.
"That is a great teamwork you are showing." He turns and sees Brandon approaching.
"I am looking forward to our battle." He says to Ash as he walks off.
The next day, Ash and Brandon face each other at the battle field.
"Dusclops I need your assistance!" Brandon sends out his first Pokemon.
"Venusaur, I choose you!" Ash sends out his Grass type.
Dusclops fires Shadow Punch, and Venusaur takes it. Venusaur's Razor Leaf hits home, and Dusclops uses Mean Look. Venusaur's Vine Whip misses and it takes another Shadow Punch, sending Venusaur flying. Venusaur uses Leech Seed, which wraps Dusclops and saps energy. Dusclops uses Will-O-Wisp, but Razor Leaf negates it. Ash orders Solar Beam, but Dusclops fires a Confuse Ray, disorienting Venusaur and causing Solar Beam to fire towards the roof.
Venusaur takes another Will-O-Wisp, and tries to use Vine Whip, but the vines are out of its control and begin whipping Venusaur itself. Another Will-O-Wisp sends Venusaur backwards. The vines attacks itself. Ash yells out to Venusaur, and Venusaur snaps out of its confusion. With Venusaur no longer confused, Ash orders Venusaur to try Solar Beam again. While Venusaur is charging the attack, Dusclops tries to defeat it by firing Will-O-Wisp, but this time Venusaur dodges and fires Solar Beam, knocking out Dusclops.
Brandon summons Ninjask, and Ash swaps for Butterfree. Ninjask uses Aerial Ace, but Butterfree's Sleep Powder making him sleep, then with the Psychic attack and the Gust, Ninjask is beaten.
Brandon sends out Solrock next. Ash recalls and sends out Pidgeot. Pidgeot uses Ariel Ace while it is cut down by Psywave. Solrock tries to use Stone Edge, Pidgeot dodges and uses Steel Wing, which is super effective. After another exchange of Solar Beam and Ice Beam, Solrock is defeated by Steel Wing.
"Now the real battle has begun…" Lillie says.
"Indeed. Brandon has the 3 Golems, which can't be underestimated." Adam says in a worry tone.
Brandon sends out Regirock, it defeats Pidgeot with a Lock-on Zap Cannon. Ash sends out Venusaur, hoping for a type advantage, but Regirock proves him strong as he uses Fire Punch to destroy Venusaur.
"Charizard! I choose you!" Ash calls out his Pokemon, much to others shock since it has double weakness to Rock Types. Ash quickly Mega evolves into the blue one so it will be from 4 times to 2 times. Charizard defeats Regirock with a Seismic Toss, much to Brandon's shock.
Brandon sends out Registeel next.
"Finally, I get to see how Registeel will go." Dia says, getting hit by Minami as she asks, "Whose side are you on?"
"Sorry."
Ash recalls Charizard and sends out Butterfree, but Butterfree is defeated by the electric attacks. But Ash sends out Blastoise and he makes Registeel pushed into the corner, he defeats him with a Hydro Cannon combined with Water Pledge.
"Cool, Ash is taking the lead." Ariel says.
"Yeah. He can win this." Max says.
"Well, Brandon only has Regice left, I wonder how will it turns out." Lillie says.
Brandon sends out Regice, it surprisingly defeats Blastoise since he is tired from battling Registeel. Ash sends back Charizard, who still has his mega evolution on. Charizard has put up a fight with Regice, but it is still defeated with a Ice Beam.
"Even Charizard can't win it? Just how strong is this guy?" Max asks.
Ash calls out Pikachu as his last Pokemon. After a series of attack, Pikachu is trapped in the pillar of ice.
Ash orders Thunderbolt, but Pikachu seems unable to. The referee begins to declare Pikachu unable to battle, but Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to shatter the ice and paralyze Regice again. Regice fires another Focus Punch to send Pikachu bouncing across the ice field. Ash manages to get Pikachu to use two Iron Tails in a row due to the ice. Regice uses Ice Beam to trap Pikachu in another icy tomb before using Rest again. Pikachu frees himself with Iron Tail and starts charging forward with Volt Tackle. Regice wakes up and uses Ice Beam to try to freeze him again, but Pikachu dodges and hits Regice before it can launch another attack, knocking it out. Ash wins the match.
"I win!" Ash cheers happily as Pikachu, Sylveon, Absol and Persian go to hug him.
Brandon recalls his Regice and walks to him. "Ash. I have seen your real power. You are quite an amazing trainer. This is your final Symbol. The Pyramid Symbol."
Ash takes it and cheers happily.
Scott then congratulates him as he will record him in the hall of Fame.
That evening, Scott asks, "So Ash, since you have beaten the Kanto Battle Frontier, do you want to join it and become one of the Frontier Brain?"
"Well, thanks Scott. But just like I said to President Goodshow a lot of times, I want to keep traveling and meet new challenges."
"I see. I respect your choice. But my offer will still open for you."
Then Scott leaves with Brandon and his pyramid.
"So, about Drew's offer, what do you think?" Ash asks May.
"Well… I am still thinking, but I guess it won't take too long."
"I see."
Then Adam and Delia take Dia and Emma back to Pallet Town with Professor Oak and Professor Pine. Ariel, Amelia and Surch also leave as they want to travel to another region. As for Mark and Minami, they decide to tag along back to the Pallet Town.
Now Ash got his seventh and final Battle Symbol, but that doesn't mean the arc is finished yet. The next chapter will be the Manaphy Movie.
Ash and Lillie's Current Pokemon:
Butterfree x2, Beedrill, Pikachu, Wigglytuff, Persian, Arcanine, Lapras x2, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Crobat, Aipom, Espeon, Steelix, Qwilfish, Donphan, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Sceptile, Gardevoir, Slaking, Milotic, Tropius, Absol, Metagross, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Latias, Latios, Lucario, Electivire, Magmortar, Mamoswine, Gallade, Sylveon
In Home:
Venusaur, Blastoise, Pidgeot, Raticate, Fearow, Arbok, Raichu, Sandslash, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Clefable, Vileplume, Venomoth, Dugtrio, 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, 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, Azumarill, Sudowoodo, Politoed, Jumpluff, Sunflora, Umbreon, Slowking, Unown x28, Wobbuffet, Girafarig, Forretress, Granbull, Scizor, Shuckle, Heracross, Ursaring, Magcargo, Corsola, Octillery, Delibird, Mantine, Skarmory, Houndoom, Kingdra, Stantler, Smeargle, Hitmontop, Miltank, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Larvitar, Tyranitar, Lugia, Blaziken, Swampert, Mightyena, Linoone, Beautifly, Dustox, Ludicolo, Shiftry, Swellow, Pelipper, Masquerain, Breloom, Ninjask, Shedinja, Exploud, Hariyama, Nosepass, Delcatty, Sableye, Mawile, Aggron, Medicham, Manectric, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Swalot, Shapedo, Wailord, Camerrput, Torkoal, Spinda, Flygon, Cacturne, Altaria, Zangoose, Seviper, Lunatone, Solrock, Whiscash, Crawdaunt, Claydol, Cradily, Armaldo, Castform, Banette, Chimecho, Glalie, Walrein, Huntail, Gorebyss, Relicanth, Luvdisc, Salamence, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Honchkrow, Weavile, Lickilicky, Rhyperior, Yanmega, Porygon-Z,
In training: Charizard, Charla
May's Current Pokemon:
Blaziken, Beautifly, Delcatty, Venusaur, Munchlax, Blastoise, Eevee
