Sinnoh Part 34

Ash, Dawn, Lucas, Gladion, Emily, Verity, Lillie and Tox arrive at Lake Valor, where the Grand Festival is holding.

"You know, Dawn. I am totally going to win this Grand Festival." Ash says as his Pokemon cheers.

"You may be won 3 Grand Festivals in a row, but I am not going to lose, you know." Dawn replies.

After they enter the hall, they find Nando being interviewed, after he is done, it is Ash and Dawn's turn, as Nando greets the rest. Lillie asks, "So you also made it to the Grand Festival?"

"Indeed. And I also have 7 badges, I need one more to compete in the league as well. It is thanks to you for encouraging me to pursue both competitions." Nando says. "That is the same as Ash." Tox says, "Though Lillie has 8 badges already."

After the Interview, Dawn and Ash are back, and they hear a familiar voice, "Well if it isn't Dee-Dee?"

Dawn turns around and sees Kenny, and Dawn doesn't feel angry and she just shows him a determined face, "The nickname never scares me now. I have conquered my fear with Plusle and Minun."

At that moment, a Plusle and Minum appear and leap onto Dawn's shoulders, giving Dawn a diamond dandruff frizz. And Dawn just didn't show her weakness as she quickly fixes her hair.

"Hey, aren't you Ursula's Pokemon?" Ash asks, and the said person comes and says, "I am really counting on Dawn to look bad, oh well, I think I will defeat you instead."

"I will see you try." Dawn replies.

After she leaves, Dawn hears Zoey call out to her from across the room. Dawn rushes up to Zoey. Clasping her hand, the two exchange greetings and talk about fulfilling their promise to meet in the final round of the Grand Festival.

Later that night, Dawn stands on a balcony with her Pokémon. Emily walks towards her and asks, "Can't sleep?"

"Well, I admit that I was getting too excited for tomorrow." Dawn says, "It is thanks to my Pokemon...and also you guys."

She shows her Pokemon all the Ribbon her mother gave her the day she started her journey and says that she wants to honor her mother's Ribbon by winning the next day. Emily also smiles and says good luck to her.

In the next morning, Ash and Lillie are training with Togekiss and Gabite, until Kenny approaches them. "Have you guys seen where Dawn is?"

Ash says, "If you want to find her, she is actually in her room." Kenny nods as he leaves.

In the room, Dawn sits in front of a mirror trying to tame her bedhead. Lucas walks into the room with Zoey, whom he brought to help Dawn. Zoey immediately goes to help Dawn brush her hair and tells her to remember to stay calm. Dawn sighs, confessing to Zoey that she envies Zoey's ability to always seem so calm and collected. Zoey reassures Dawn that she too feels nervous, but she instead tries to think of her Pokémon, since they are the stars.

The next day, the Grand Festival starts. This time the additional judge is Fantina. "So this time the judge is Fantina, huh?"

"But isn't she a Gym Leader? What is she doing here?" Dawn asks.

"Well, in the Grand Festival, usually the judges will ask a person to help with the judges, that is what my Mother said to me." Ash says. "That way we can work hard trying to impress them."

As the performance round begins, Ursula is the first one as she uses two Eevees and let them evolve in the middle of the performance.

Nando uses Kricketot and Altaria. The two start by floating through the air and spinning together and Altaria goes upward using Perish Song and Kricketot remains on the ground and uses Sing. The two combine and make the music notes glow.

Jessilina uses Seviper and Yanmega in the Performance Stage. She has Seviper use Haze to create a circular spiral of smoke around it. She then jumps and flips onto its head without disturbing the Haze. Yanmega uses Sonic Boom and aims it directly at Jessilina, causing a brilliant glow. This attack sheds her original Contest outfit, revealing a brand new one beneath it.

"Our next contestant, we have a Top Coordinator who has won three consecutive victories, please welcome Ash Ketchum!"

Ash comes to the stage, he sends out Leafeon and Glaceon. The two of them use their Ice and Leaves to make it a rain, then Leafeon uses Sunny Day and melt the ice, making it glows.

Zoey has Lumineon use Aqua Ring and then her Gastrodon blast out of the tank. Gastrodon uses Water Pulse and it fires at Lumineon and the Aqua Ring bursts into a brilliant light. The lights form into three rings that float over the water's surface, which Lumineon jumps through, as well as Gastrodon. The rings then float closer to the surface and flatten out and shoot up whirlwinds of water. Zoey jumps onto the center and her two Pokémon next to her.

Kenny uses Empoleon and Floatzel, they try to make a Whirlpool rainbow, but it is too powerful as it makes Floatzel collapse.

The final one is Dawn, she uses Rapidash and Quilava. Both of the Pokémon shows some fire works and even make fire wings, causing the judges to look in awe.

"It seems like we are doing a good job." Ash says as the others also agree as they see their names on the board, but except Kenny, he didn't make it to the second round.

"You are leaving already?" Dawn asks when they are at the resting place, Kenny is already packing his stuff and is now at the main hall of the hotel.

"Yeah. I am going to practice the next Grand Festival. I hope you can win this festival." When he says her name, he moves closer to her and causing her to blush. Kenny then leaves the place and bids them farewell.

Dawn is facing Ursula in the battle round, she uses Mamoswine and Pachirisu while Ursula uses Gabite and Flareon. Dawn has been losing points, but thanks to her new move, Ice Chandelier, they defeat Ursula's Pokemon and advance to the next round.

"I lost again… " Ursula says after she is in the make up room, feeling depressed that she loses to Dawn of all people.

"You know, with your strategy, I thought for a while I couldn't win." Dawn approaches her and she says, "You really are strong, Ursula."

Ursula is surprised to hear this from Dawn, she thinks that she is getting encouraged and she smiles, "You may have won in this fesstival, even though it is sheer luck. You have to win this till the very end." Ursula says to Dawn, which she agrees.

After all the rounds, everyone has advanced to the final 8, and Nando is facing against Zoey in the first match in the next day.

That night, Dawn and her Piplup take a moment to clear their heads on the balcony, thanks to Tox and Lucas, she manages to give her a confidence boost.

At the same time, Ash is also contacting his mother about the progress so far, until they hear the music of the harp. Ash, Lillie and Gladion go to investigate and they find Nando playing for dozens of wild Pokémon in the forest.

After noticing them, Nando pauses his rendition and he says, "You know, I was quite nervous having made it so far in the Grand Festival."

"I know how you feel." Ash says, "I actually feel the same way too."

Zoey also greets them and she says, "You know, I really hope you can give me a good battle, Nando."

"Of course." Nando replies. And then they also talk a little about their past experiences before they go to rest.

In the quarter finals, Nando is facing Zoey. Thinking that Nando may be using Grass or Bug Type Pokemon, they are surprised when Nando summons the Mega Lopunny in the battle, not only that, its performance with Kricketune are like a dancer with a singer. But Zoey, using her Mismagius and the Leafeon, manages to overcome it and defeat Nando.

"Looks like we all are destined to face each other." Zoey says to Ash and Dawn.

"Yeah. Just who is battling who, we still don't know." Ash replies.

Then the match up is revealed, Ash is facing Zoey first, while Dawn is facing Jessie.

"Looks like we are facing each other first." Ash says to Zoey.

"It seems so." Zoey says.

In the battle, Zoey sends out Glameow and Gallade. Ash sends out Gardevoir and Lucario. Lucario uses Aura Sphere while Gardevior uses Psychic to turn it into Aura Shower. Causing Zoey to lose some points. Then Glameow uses Fake out to prevent Gardevoir from Teleport and Gallade uses Psycho Cut to hit her.

Gallade uses Signal Beam and Glameow uses Iron Tail. The Signal Beam hits Glameow's tail and Glameow spins its tail creating a spinning whirlpool stream of Signal Beam. Lucario uses Bone Rush while Gardevoir uses Dazzling Gleam to do the same. Then they clash each other, causing them to lose points.

"Time to get serious, should we?" Zoey asks.

"You bet." Ash says as they both mega evolve Gallade and Gardevoir. Glameow uses Shadow Claw with the Psychic to make it bigger, but Lucario uses Dark Pulse and Gardevoir's Moonblast to clash each other. Lucario uses Metal Sound while Gardevoir uses Disarming Voice to accompany it, causing the two Pokemon to hold their ears. Then the time is up.

"The winner of the Round is, Ash Ketchum, who has 10 points higher than Zoey!"

Zoey recalls her Pokemon and shakes hands with Ash. "I am glad that I lost to you, which means that I still have a long way to go to your level. But one day, we will be equal."

"Sure. I hope to see the day, too." Ash replies.

The next round, Dawn uses Quilava and Lopunny to battle Jessie. She has advantage after Quilava evolves into Typhlosion and wins. Jessie is raged that she lost, and she yells her to win.

"Wow, you two are facing each other." Lillie says.

"Yeah. But I am a little worried." Dawn says.

"Why?" Lucas asks.

"Ash says that he is going to use 2 legendaries, I am afraid that I can't win." Dawn says.

Lillie says, "In the contest, making the Pokemon fainted is not the objective. So you don't need to worry about it." Lucas says.

"You are right." Dawn says. "Worrying is not like me. I am going to win this."

In the final Round, Dawn uses Piplup and Togekiss. Ash says, " Before we begin, who wants to see 2 legendaries?" Ash yells as the crowd cheers.

"Could Ash really use the 2 legendaries in the final round?" The Announcer says.

"Go, Cresselia! Shaymin!" Ash tosses out two Pokemon, causing the crowd to cheer.

Dawn knows that she can't win, but she still puts up a good fight. Especially Piplup has hold onto Shaymin's wings and pecking her, causing Ash to lose some points. But Cresselia has used Hypnosis and defeats them.

"It is settled! The winner of the Sinnoh Grand Festival is Ash Ketchum! His fourth win in a row!" The announcer says.

Dawn picks up Piplup. She tells Piplup and Togekiss they both did a great job and congratulates Ash.

As Ash is handed the Cup, Fantina says, "My my Ash. You have made a lot of surprises in the Grand Festival."

"Thanks, Fantina." Ash replies to her.

After getting to the Pokemon Center, they hear the news from Volkner that the gym is ready, and they are actually excited. But then Ash and Dawn are now outside with Zoey and Nando.

Nando says that he is going to get his final badge so he can face Ash like he wanted to, while Zoey says she is going back to Snowpoint City as Candice is going to be throwing a party in her honor, and tells Ash and Dawn that they are welcome to accompany her, but they refuse, since they are going to Sunyshore City as Ash has to get the final badge. Zoey tells them goodbye and leaves.


Here is the Grand Festival Chapter, I know it is shorter compared to the others, but I think this one is already very memorable. I hope you like it and the next chapter will be the gym and the 13th movie.

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, Typhlosion, 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.