Battle Frontier Part 16
Near the Terracotta Town, Mark and Minami says that they want to go back to Kalos, so they leave the group behind. Ash and his friends are sad at their leave, but they still bid farewell to them.
"Hey, there is an informal Contest." May says when seeing a poster. "I am going to partake one."
"Me too." The one that says is Lillie, who shocks everyone and she says, "I want to try it out."
Ash smiles, "Sure."
Lillie and May go to the Contest Hall and register. Lillie signs Pikachu for the first round and Sceptile for the second. May chooses Eevee for the first round and Blaziken for the second. This Contest is special in which only the two highest scoring contestants in the Appeals Round will move to the Battle Round.
The Appeals Round begins with the local Nurse Joy as a judge. May takes the stage first with her Eevee. It uses Dig to form several holes on the battlefield. From underground, Eevee launches Shadow Ball through the holes to create a fireworks display, impressing the crowd. Other Coordinators take the stage, some performing better than the others.
Finally, Lillie takes the stage. Pikachu executes Quick Attack and Thunderbolt to create an electric ring before using Iron Tail to send him bouncing across the field. Pikachu repeats the move to create a group of bouncing electric rings. The Appeals Round ends, and the top two are decided. Lillie takes first place with May as the runner-up.
During the break, Lillie and May take time to practice. Team Rocket arrives in a giant ship float, attracting the competing Pokémon with food. They capture the Pokémon with a giant net. Ash and his friends confront them, and they are sent flying.
The second round pits May's Blaziken against Lillie's Sceptile. May and Lillie shake hands before the Contest Battle begins.
Sceptile opens with Pound, Bullet Seed, and Leaf Blade. Blaziken dodges them all, and Lillie loses points. To make up for it, Sceptile chases Blaziken towards the wall, preventing it from dodging Pound. Sceptile fires Bullet Seed, but Blaziken's Fire Spin neutralizes it and hurts Sceptile. Blaziken attacks with Sky Uppercut, but Sceptile dodges, taking May's points. Sceptile's Leaf Blade and Pound attack knock down Blaziken, setting points even at the halfway mark. Sceptile follows up with Bullet Seed and Pound. It tries Leaf Blade, but Blaziken dodges. Blaziken attacks with Sky Uppercut, but Sceptile matches it with Leaf Blade, negating both attacks. Blaziken uses Blaze Kick but Sceptile's Pound matches it as well.
With one minute left, the points are identical, but both Pokémon are exhausted. Sceptile activates Overgrow, and Blaziken matches with Blaze. Neither Pokémon can gain an advantage, with moves evenly matched. Sceptile's Leaf Blade and Pound match Blaziken's Sky Uppercut and Blaze Kick. Lillie and May lose points fairly evenly. With ten seconds left, Sceptile unleashes Solar Beam while Blaziken fires Overheat. The attack creates a big explosion that covers the scoreboard. Time expires, but it is unclear who won.
As the smoke clears, both Lillie and May are left with the same amount of points, and the match is a tie.
"I tied with May…" Lillie says in a disbelief tone. "I guess it is fine."
They are both happy about this and the crowd gives them a huge cheer, as Lillie and May meet in the center of the field and shake hands.
"Here is the Terracotta Ribbon, but there is only one…" Nurse Joy says.
May grabs the Ribbon, throws it in the air and Lillie orders Sceptile to use Leaf Blade slicing the Ribbon in half so that both of them can share it.
At outside, May comes back to others.
"I decided. I will be going to Johto for my next Grand Festival. I also contact Drew so that we will be meeting each other at New Bark Town."
Lillie says, "Good for you."
But Max is feeling upset, he says, " Man I know it is hard, but I still can't believe we have to separate…"
Ash says, "Me too. But it doesn't mean our friendship ends, we will be meeting other again."
Max then asks Ash that if he becomes a trainer, he will battle him, which he agrees. Then the two bid farewell to the siblings before they all go back to Pallet Town.
On the road, Ash says, "Wow, a lot really happened during our journey."
"Yeah. I really enjoy every of it." Lillie says.
Then they see Team Rocket trying to attack 2 Eevees, Ash and Lillie goes to help them and let Pikachu, Absol, Persian and Sylveon do their work.
"You guys are safe now." Ash says to the two Eevees, who then decides to join him.
They go back home at Pallet Town, but they don't see anyone, so they decide to go to the lab.
Professor Oak, Professor Pine, Eve, Tracy, Delia, Adam, Lusamine and, much to their surprise, Gary Oak and Gladion are there.
"Everyone!" Ash says in a surprise tone.
"Well come back." Adam hugs him.
"Mom? What are you doing here?" Lillie asks.
"We hears that you are coming back, so we come to stop by."
Ash then presents them the plague with the Frontier Symbols on it, Gladion says, "You really done well, Ash."
"Thanks Gladion. How is Silvally?"
"He is at Aether. He is fine."
Gary says, "Ashy Boy, how about a battle?"
"You are on, Gare Bear."
At outside, Gary sends out Electivire while Ash sends out Magmortar.
"By the way." Lillie takes one of the Pokeball and out appears Manaphy. "I think you should watch it."
"Sure Mama!"
Lusamine asks, "Did he call you mama?"
Lillie then blush, "Well…um…"
Lusamine and Delia giggles, "Looks like they all grow up." Delia says.
"Yeah. Although it is too soon to have a Grandson." Lusamine remarks, causing Lillie to blush madly.
"Stop teasing me, Mother!" Lillie yells and pouts.
Ash defeats Gary in a short amount of time.
"Wow, Ashy boy. I don't know you do battle much better than last time."
"Thanks, because I owned an Electivire, too."
"Well…" Gary turns to Professor Oak. "I will be heading off to Sinnoh."
"Okay, be sure to take care."
After Gary leaves, Manaphy jumps in Ash's arms. "Papa is the best!"
Ash laughs at the child's words. He then plays with him.
Adam asks, "So your next destination is Sinnoh?"
"Yes. I want to go there so I can know more about my origins." Ash says.
Adam nods, but he has a little fear about his journey to Sinnoh.
"I will go with Ash, too." Lillie says to her mother, who nods and asks her to take care of herself, and Ash.
The next day, Ash leaves some of his Pokemon and take other old ones to his team. He decides to bring back Honchkrow, Chatot, Lucario, Weavile, Magneton, Lickilicky, Rhyperior, Electivire, Magmortar, Yanmega, Eevee, Mamoswine, Porygon-Z and Nosepass with them. He and Lillie bid farewell to other Pokemon and Professors, Delia, Adam, Lusamine, Gladion, Eve and Tracy as they leave. While a certain Pokemon looks sad at their leave.
On the ship, Ash says, "Sinnoh… I wonder what will it be like."
Lillie says, "Yeah, other than Mt. Cornet, since we already know there."
Just then, Ash's hat starts to blow away, but it stops when a hand appears.
"What?" Ash and Lillie looks closer, Aipom pops out to them.
"Aipom? You are following us?"
She nods. Lillie sighs, "Come here, Aipom."
Aipom then runs towards them. They all watch the island go near as their journey continues.
Okay, here is the last chapter of the Battle Frontier Arc. Here are some details of Sinoh Arc:
Ash will also challenge the Battle Frontier, the story will be more like anime than games.
Ash and Lillie's Current Pokemon:
Butterfree x2, Pikachu, Persian, Magneton, Lapras x2, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Aipom, Espeon, Steelix, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Sceptile, Gardevoir, Nosepass, Milotic, Absol, Latias, Latios, Honchkrow, Chatot, Lucario, Weavile, Lickilicky, Rhyperior, Electivire, Magmortar, Yanmega, Mamoswine, Porygon-Z, Gallade, Manaphy, Sylveon
In Home:
Venusaur, Blastoise, Beedrill, Pidgeot, Raticate, Fearow, Arbok, Raichu, Sandslash, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Clefable, Wigglytuff, Vileplume, Venomoth, Dugtrio, Golduck, Primeape, Arcanine, Poliwrath, Alakazam, Machamp, Victreebel, Tentacruel, Golem, Rapidash, Slowbro, Farfetch'd, Dodrio, Dewgong, 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, Crobat, Lanturn, Xatu, Ampharos, Bellossom, Azumarill, Sudowoodo, Politoed, Jumpluff, Sunflora, Umbreon, Slowking, Unown x28, Wobbuffet, Girafarig, Forretress, Granbull, Qwilfish, Scizor, Shuckle, Heracross, Ursaring, Magcargo, Corsola, Octillery, Delibird, Mantine, Skarmory, Houndoom, Kingdra, Donphan, Stantler, Smeargle, Hitmontop, Miltank, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Larvitar, Tyranitar, Lugia, Blaziken, Swampert, Mightyena, Linoone, Beautifly, Dustox, Ludicolo, Shiftry, Swellow, Pelipper, Masquerain, Breloom, Slaking, Ninjask, Shedinja, Exploud, Hariyama, 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, Tropius, Chimecho, Glalie, Walrein, Huntail, Gorebyss, Relicanth, Luvdisc, Salamence, Metagross, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys,
In training: Charizard, Charla
