Sinnoh Part 33

Ash and his friends are continuing their road, and they notice that the Arrowroot Town is having the final contest. "It is a good thing that we all have five ribbons." Ash says to Dawn, who nods in agreement.

"Indeed, so there is no need for us to enter." Dawn says.

Just then, a woman in a formal dress approaches them and she has been waiting for them. Ash and Lillie, being the royalties, recognize that the woman is named Freesia and she is one of the people that helps Princess Salvia. She reveals that she has a request for Dawn, as they take them to their place.

Later they greet Princess Salvia, who looks almost identical to Dawn except for the way her hair is done up; Piplup can't help but stare bug-eyed at the resemblance. After greeting with Ash, Lillie and the other family members, she also greets Dawn, who is surprised that she knows her.

Salvia explains that she's a huge fan of Dawn's, having seen her competing in all her Contests as well as the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition and therefore knows the name of her friend.

"You see, Salvia is visiting Arrowroot Town as a goodwill ambassador, she wants to enter the upcoming Contest, but she is very busy with official business and there is no time for her to enter. The reason why we call you here is to ask if you will mind switching places for her for today?"

This causes surprise to the group and Ash says, "I think I know how it feels...if I were in her shoes, I would want to have a substitute as well."

Dawn thinks about it, but clearly doesn't have to think for long, as soon Dawn is dressed in one of Salvia's formal gowns and tiara. Dawn can't believe she's actually wearing the dress of a princess and Ash comments on how good she looks in it. Now it's clear to everyone how much Dawn and Salvia look alike and Salvia leaves to change into Dawn's normal clothing. Soon, Salvia is dressed and now looks exactly like Dawn.

Now Salvia is free to enter the Arrowroot Contest, and although Salvia feels strange wearing Dawn's clothes, Freesia assures her she looks fine. Salvia trusts her handmaiden and brings out a Poké Ball containing the Pokémon she plans to enter with a Togekiss.

"So that is Togepi's final evolved form..." Verity says as Emily nods, "It sure is graceful."

"Both Togekiss and I have been training hard for the day when we would get to enter a Contest." Salvia says.

Suddenly there is a knock at the door, and Salvia quickly returns Togekiss to her Poké Ball as her butler enters.

"I am sorry for the intrusion." The butler says as Freesia quickly leads Salvia, Ash, and the other people out.

"I am sorry that I wasn't aware that you had an interview." The butler says.

Dawn starts to fluster, and says, "No need to worry about that."

"Such a phrase isn't appropriate for a princess." The butler says and Dawn, realizing she needs to carry herself like a princess, apologizes.

"You have to remember that you have a lot of meetings prepared and I hope you are ready for them, don't forget to smile as well." The butler reminds, and unfortunately, this isn't something Dawn is prepared for and she puts on a very nervous smile.

Outside the Contest Hall, Salvia is preparing to register for entry and is starting to get nervous. "Don't worry about it." Tox says, "We will be cheering you on."

Lucas says, "Indeed. Since you are using my sister's disguise, I am sure you will be fine."

Salvia regains her confidence and enters the hall with the others. Soon the Contest is underway, and Marian welcomes the spectators to Arrowroot Town, 'the town of overflowing greenery'. She then introduces the Contest Judges.

Backstage, as Salvia watches everything happening, and Jessie, in her disguise, is furious to see 'Dawn' as well, which means that she must be entering the Contest after all. Jessie begins to declare her desire to defeat Dawn when suddenly 'Dawn' approaches Jessie and starts to introduce herself to 'Jessilina' having seen her compete in Contests too. Jessie is naturally confused and Salvia realizes that Dawn and Jessilina might be friends having competed in the same Contests sometimes. While Dawn and Jessilina aren't strangers they certainly aren't friends! Jessie angrily asks 'Dawn' why she's entering the Contests when she already has five Ribbons and Salvia explains that entering Contests has been her dream before excusing herself and wishing good blessings on Jessie. Now Jessie is very angry, and believes that Dawn is just being arrogant and feigning confidence and is now determined to win.

Meanwhile, Dawn is having her own problems as she has just finished a meeting with a gentleman who had arrived to pay his respects to his princess. As he leaves, Dawn quietly asks Freesia if that's all, but Freesia tells Dawn to hang tight as there are "only" eighty groups left. While eighty might not be much to Freesia, it's a lot to Dawn who isn't looking forward to more greetings.

The Performance Stage gets underway and Jessie does a very good job showing off her Yanmega's attacks thanks to her extra determination to beat Dawn. Soon it's Salvia's turn and while Ash and the others cheer the princess on, James and Meowth are astounded to see the twerp entering the Contest too. Salvia sends out Togekiss, and the Line Seal on the Ball Capsule create a crown around Togekiss as she appears. James and Meowth's surprise to see Dawn with a Togekiss is huge as Salvia starts off by having Togekiss use Aura Sphere which is sent into the air. Salvia then has Togekiss use Sky Attack and she travels into the air while glowing causing the Aura Sphere to split into several sections which surrounds Togekiss. Salvia then has Togekiss use Air Slash. Togekiss starts to spin while using Air Slash which causes the Aura Spheres to explode in a shower of beautiful sparkles. Togekiss then lands next to Salvia and bows, as the sparkles land and surround the two like a beautiful aurora. This gets huge cheers from the crowd and the judges comment on how wonderful the appeal was.

Backstage, Jessie's fury is increasing. Not only has 'Dawn' entered a Contest when she already has five Ribbons but now she hasn't even bothered to dress up for it and vows to make Dawn pay for trying to prevent her getting a fifth Ribbon. However, while Jessie is overcome with fury, the real Dawn is overcome with exhaustion as she has finally finished accepting blessings from all the visitors. The butler informs her that there will now be a social gathering combined with a meal, to which Dawn is relieved to finally get something to eat. Dawn is led to the dining room to see that the meal isn't a chance to relax as she's going to be eating with around a dozen people, much to her horror.

Backstage at the Arrowroot Contest Hall, Salvia admits to having been nervous before her performance. "Don't worry, I think your appeal will get you to the second round." Lillie assures her, "And we think that you might have a chance to win this."

Salvia is very happy to hear this, she smiles, "I am glad how I am able to enter the Contest. Not only it is fun, but I also had the chance to see the bonds between other Coordinators and their Pokémon."

Gladion says, "It sure has been different from us, to live in a quiet life in the castle."

Ash says, "Yeah, but I wonder if Dawn is doing alright?"

Lucas says, "As she likes to say, no need to worry. I don't think something will happen to her."

At the castle, Dawn is having a very hard trying to get through the meal and soon everything is sent flying; food, glasses and eventually even Dawn who ends up on the floor much to the butler's embarrassment. Freesia implores with Dawn to calm down, but it's clear Dawn is just glad for the chance to lie down.

Back at the Contest, The group belief that Salvia would make it past the first round are proven correct as she has progressed to the Contest Battles along with Jessilina. James and Meowth note that 'Dawn' made it through and that her Togekiss shouldn't be underestimated. However Jessie doesn't share this belief. As far as she's concerned she'll be the one to win the Arrowroot Ribbon and will be the one laughing last. Soon the battles are underway, and Togekiss and Yanmega quickly get their Trainers through to the final. Dawn, on the other hand, can't believe how exhausted she is just by eating a meal, however Freesia tells Dawn that unfortunately she has one more appointment for the day.

Soon, it's time for the final however before it begins Marian announces a surprise for everyone gathered. It turns out there will be an extra special guest watching the finals — Princess Salvia. Up in a special box seat, Dawn appears and starts waving to the crowd noting to herself her surprise that her last job for the day is the opportunity to watch a Contest. The butler asks if she said something, but Dawn tells him it was nothing. Marian introduces the two finalists, 'Dawn' and 'Jessilina' and the match for the Arrowroot Ribbon begins.

Salvia hasn't been doing well after Seviper keeps lowering its points, and it proves well since Togekiss is a Fairy Type. But Dawn, having completely forgotten royal etiquette, tells Salvia that despite all her duties she has still trained Togekiss to her fullest and she mustn't stop doing her best until the end. The butler tries to sit Dawn back down, while Jessie claims it's unfair that the princess would give words of encouragement to 'Dawn' and not her.

However it's clear that Dawn's words of encouragement have renewed Salvia's desire to win, in the end, she manages to defeat Jessie in the finals and win the ribbon. Backstage Jessie, still dressed as Jessilina, sits very depressed over her loss as James, Meowth and Wobbuffet try to cheer her up but to no avail. They try telling her that she'll win next time but this doesn't cheer Jessie up. Suddenly Salvia approaches the door and, still thinking it's Dawn, James and the others hide due to still being undisguised. Salvia enters and, approaching Jessie, presents her with a gift; the Arrowroot Ribbon. Salvia tells Jessie that she wants her to have the Ribbon for battling so well against her in the finals.

Jessie is happy, but is also confused and suspicious as to why 'Dawn' would just hand over a Ribbon. Salvia tells Jessie that she has had a wonderful day, one she'll never forget and tells Jessie how pleased she was to make her acquaintance before thanking her and leaving. Now James and Meowth are very confused by the way 'Dawn' has been using her words all day however Jessie is furious. It's clear to her, both by her choice of words and the fact she didn't dress up for the Contest that 'Dawn' is taking everything too lightly. Jessie also refuses to accept a 'pity Ribbon' and is about to try to return it, but James stops her by reminding her that with the Ribbon she can now enter the Grand Festival. Meowth tells Jessie that while it's OK that Jessie doesn't want any pity, Ribbons aren't very easy to get and maybe this once, but that's all Jessie needs to hear. She happily declares the Arrowroot Ribbon as hers, feeling that even though she lost the Contest she's still earned it and her place in the Grand Festival. Jessie tells her friends that she feels good, and the others wearily congratulate her on her achievement.

Back at the castle, Dawn and Salvia have switched their clothes back leaving Dawn with a new appreciation of her regular life. Freesia thanks Dawn for her help and Salvia also thanks Dawn for allowing her to make so happy memories.

"I have another request for you, would you mind take Togekiss on your journey?" Dawn asks.

Dawn is surprised as Salvia explains her belief that Togekiss would be much better off traveling with Dawn, a participant in the upcoming Grand Festival. Ash knows that Togekiss enjoys performing for people, and Dawn understands and agrees to taking Togekiss (who is happy over getting to participate in more Contests). Salvia hands over the Poké Ball, and Dawn recalls Togekiss, making the Jubilee Pokémon hers. The butler then enters the room and Dawn, Ash and the others bid Salvia a fond farewell before leaving. After they've gone, the butler tells Salvia that her etiquette that day was unsatisfactory and she must do better in the future. Salvia laughs and agrees.

"So how did you guys manage to get used to the royal life..." Dawn asks Ash and the others. Verity says, "Well, us Ketchums and Aethers are known for battling, so we didn't get that much discipline and I think people are used to it."

Ash says, "Yeah. Especially since we are both Arceus and Switype." Ash says, causing the others to laugh.

After arriving at the grassy field, Dawn decides to train Togekiss, upon which she lands and bows to everyone present. Piplup walks up and starts to introduce himself. Togekiss kindly pats Piplup on the head, quickly winning over the Penguin Pokémon and informing Dawn of Togekiss' compassionate nature.

But things aren't going well as Ash sends out his own Togepi, who has been trying to make fun of her by doing pranks, but Togekiss' princess nature causes him to fail all the time, so they decide to have a battle, but during the battles, Togepi has tried Double Edge, but Togekiss, who is in the air, dodges the attack, and when it attacks, it does some sky dance before attacking, Dawn isn't used to this kind of battle, but the others think that maybe Togekiss wants to show off. In the end, Togekiss decides to finish the battle, and it causes Togepi to be a little depressed.

Dawn is worried about Togekiss' battle style, but thanks to Tox and Lucas, she decides to know more about Togekiss, as for Ash and Lillie, they notice that Togepi hasn't eaten anything as it is still depressed. Ash and Lillie decide to comfort the Pokemon and Ash asks, "Are you perhaps jealous when another one of your kind is in our group?"

Togepi just grunts a little before nodding, Lillie says, "But making fun of it is not right. I know you want to prove who is the better, but I think that you should try to make friends with her. Negative feelings are not suitable for you, Togepi."

Togepi just stares at them, who gives him a smile. Togepi starts to feel a warm feeling as he decides to think for a night. In the next day, Team Rocket appears and they tried to steal Togekiss, but much to their surprise is that Togepi tries to save the Togekiss and it also evolves into Togetic, and in the end, they perform the sky dance together to send them flying.

Dawn finally realized that, instead of trying to get Togekiss to change her battle style, she should instead use Togekiss' talents to her advantage. As for Togekiss, she thanks Togetic and gives him a Shiny Stone, and it causes Togetic to evolve into Togekiss, much to everyone's surprise, and Ash's Togekiss also apologize to Dawn's for making fun of her, but she paid no mind about it and they start to get along.

Johto Dex Entry No.25 Togetic: The Happiness Pokemon: Fairy and Flying Type. Evolved from Togepi with high friendship. Although it does not flap its wings very much, it can stay up in the air as it tags along after its trainer.

Sinnoh Dex Entry No.82 Togekiss: The Jubilee Pokemon: Fairy and Flying Type. Evolved from Togetic with a Shiny Stone. It shares many blessings with people who respect one another's rights and avoid needless strife.

And on the way, they meet a trainer named Narissa, who is an apprentice of Elite 4 member Flint, she has two Ditto, one being shiny, but the attacks don't do well when she battles Ash. Gladion decides to teach her and in the end, Team Rocket interludes again and they try to steal Ditto, in the end, they are sent flying once more and Narissa asks Gladion to take care of her Shiny Ditto, much to his surprise, and he agrees.


Here is a new chapter, after this chapter, it will be about the Grand Festival. I hope you like this chapter.

Ash and Lillie's Pokemon:

Butterfree x2, Pikachu, Persian, Chansey, Lapras x2, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Espeon, Steelix, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Sceptile, Gardevoir, Milotic, Absol, Latias, Latios, Torterra, Infernape, Empoleon, Staraptor, Bibarel, Kricketune, Luxray, Roserade, Rampardos, Bastiodon, Wormadam, Mothim, Combee, Vespiquen, Pachirisu, Floatzel, Cherrim, Gastrodon x2, Drifloon, Lopunny, Mismagius, Honchkrow, Skuntank, Bronzong, Chatot, Spiritomb, Gabite, Lucario x2, Hippowdon, Drapion, Toxicroak, Carnivine, Lumineon, Abomasnow, Weavile, Magnezone, Lickilicky, Rhyperior, Tangrowth, Electivire, Magmortar, Togekiss, Yanmega, Leafeon, Glaceon, Mamoswine, Porygon-Z, Gallade, Probopass, Dusknoir, Froslass x2, Rotom, Dialga, Palkia, Regigigas, Giratina, Cresselia, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, 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, Ambipom, Gliscor

Dawn's Current Team:

Piplup, Ponyta, Lopunny, Pachirisu, Cherrim, Piloswine, Quilava, Togekiss

Tox's Current Team:

Dragalge, Toxicroak

Gladion's Current Team:

Lucario, Umbreon, Ditto

Emily's Current Team:

Eevee, Gabite, Drifloon

Verity's Current Team:

Prinplup, Bellossom, Shieldon

Lucas's Current Team:

Torterra, Munchlax, Bastiodon, Lickilicky, Mamoswine.