Sinnoh Part 36
Ash and his friends step out onto the bow of their ship as it approaches Lily of the Valley Island, the location of the Sinnoh Pokémon League. Once they dock, they proceed through the village, where many vendors are set up in preparation for the massive event.
Ash and Lillie immediately head to the Pokémon Center to register for the League, his friends noticing many other Trainers and their Pokémon, all with the same ambition.
"Lillie, are you feeling nervous, since this is your first league." Ash asks.
"I know, but I am also excited about it." Lillie says with a smile.
Then Nurse Joy scans both Ash and Lillie's Pokédexes and receives their Trainer data on the computer, officially registering them for the Conference.
Ash and his friends make their way to the Trainers accommodation. Dawn says, "This sure looks different from the Contests..."
"Of course, the proceedure of the League is quite complex after all." Just then, they feel some cheers as they see Conway standing there.
"Conway? You are attending, too?" Dawn asks.
"Of course, and I am going to win." He says while fixes his glasses.
After they go to their rooms, each of it has 4 beds and the boys share one and the girls share one. Dawn and her Piplup instantly take a liking to the beds, as they are comfy and relaxing. As for Ash, he notices the basket with a note from both Professor Oak and Professor Pine.
As they go outside, they are greeted by their family, this time the ones that come to watch are Adam, Dia, Palmo, Gina and Golly, and much to their surprise, Tobias is also there along with Cynthia.
"Dad!" Verity and Emily hug their father and Emily asks, "What are you doing here?"
Ash says, "Yeah. I can't believe that you are all here."
Adam says, "We are here to see you and Lillie battle."
"Yeah, and Uncle Tobias is also going to battle, too." Gina says.
"Really, you are participating, too?" Verity asks in shock. "But what about the Beabon League?"
"Actually, my title for that league is taken by Wendy, so I am now a free man. Since I promise you to have a battle, I guess the league is the best way to fulfill the promise." Tobias says.
"Wow...then Wendy sure is strong." Tox says.
Ash turns to Golly and asks, "So how about you? Are you feeling comfortable after being alive again?"
Golly shrugs and says, "I am already used to it, but promise me that you are going to take me on a journey in the next region."
"Of course." Ash says with a laugh. Gina notices the Zoura and says, "Is that a Zoura? Where did you get one? Those were supposed to be rare and they usually live in Sinnoh Region."
"Well, I found it in the Crown City, along with his memma." Ash says. "By the way, how about I show you all the Pokemon I caught?"
The others agree, except for Verity, Emily and Tobias, since they think that it will be not fair if Tobias know what Pokemon Ash has.
Once Ash takes out all the Sinnoh Pokemon, they are surprised to see every kind of Sinnoh Pokemon in hand. Dia says, "Looks like you almost filled in every one of the Pokedex. Though your Chansey, Drifloon are Gabite are the only ones that haven't evolved. And I haven't seen Ambipom and Gliscor as well."
"We caught them, but we managed to find some trainers who would help us train with those Pokemon."
"I see." Adam says.
Later at night, the opening ceremony for the Sinnoh League kicks off as all the participating Trainers and spectators gather in the coliseum, watching the torch be lit among the fireworks. Ash and Lillie look around and notice familiar faces in the competition: Nando, Conway, Barry and Paul. The main screen shows the first round pairings, and Ash's first match is against Nando.
Ash and Nando battle first, Nando says, "Ash, although I couldn't battle you at the Grand Festival, but I am glad that I can battle you here."
"I am also the same." Ash replies.
Later, they are thinking the battle winning strategy to beat Nando, Gladion says, "Nando often uses Bug and Grass Type Pokemon, so Fire, Flying and Ice Type Pokemon may be effective."
"But he also uses a Lopunny if you forget." Tox says.
Just then, Paul just walks past them, and Ash decides to greet him. Ash says, "Paul, this time I will give it all I got when we battle."
He just sneers, "Do you think it is enough, then you are pathetic." He says as he walks off.
Late at night, Ash ponders on what Paul said, causing him to second-guess his strategy. Frustrated, he steps out onto the balcony and begins looking at eight shining stars in the sky to clear his head. Ash remembers that he won all his Badges by believing in his Pokémon and with that, he decides it is how it always has been, and always will be, and that's how he can beat Nando.
The next morning, Lillie is with Ash at the lockers, and Lillie asks, "So Ash, what Pokémon are you going to use against Nando?"
"Well, it is a secret." Ash says. "Even though you are my girlfriend, I can't tell you since we are also rivals."
"I guess you're right." Lillie mutters.
Just then, Barry runs by and crashes into Ash. After a brief argument, he remembers that he's late for his first battle and runs off.
"I wonder what kind of team Barry is going to use as well..." Lillie says.
"If you want to know, I can tell you..." Just then Conway appears behind Lillie and it scares her, Lillie pouts and says, "I don't need to know about it." Then Conway slinks away, snickering.
Finally, Ash's battle against Nando is about to begin. Nando starts with Roserade, while Ash sends out Starpator, which is a type advantage over Roserade.
"Let me get the first move, use Solar Beam." As Roserade is preparing to launch its Solar Beam, Ash begs Staraptor to stand up and dodge. Roserade launches its Solar Beam, but at the last second, Staraptor opens its eyes, and an explosion occurs. Staraptor flies out of the smoke, which astonishes both Nando and Roserade.
"Good, now use Brave Bird!" Ash says, and Staraptor hits Roserade, which knocks Roserade out, but Staraptor is affected by the recoil damage.
Nando recalls Roserade and sends out Armaldo. Ash realizes that Staraptor is worn out, so he tells it to use Close Combat, but Armaldo suddenly uses Protect, causing Staraptor to fall back. Then, Armaldo uses Rock Blast, knocking out Staraptor.
"So now Ash has two left as well." Emily says.
"Yeah. I wonder how it will turn out." Lucas says, but then they see Barry runs down the stairs and stands in front of them. "Barry?"
"Guys, you won't believe this, there is a trainer who uses Darkrai to sweep through the first round." He says.
"Oh, you are talking about our father." Verity says, much to his surprise, "Ash and Lillie didn't need to worry about that, since they already have a Darkrai as well."
"Well..." Barry says as he turns his attention to the field and sits down to watch Ash compete.
Gina asks Gladion, "So he knows that Ash and Lillie have a Darkrai?"
"Well, Ash uses it in the final Battle Frontier, which is against his dad." Gladion replies.
Ash sends out Empoleon next. Empoleon uses Hydro Pump, while Armaldo uses X Scissor to cut through it. Then they both use Rock Blast and Metal Claw, causing the match to become a draw.
Nando sends out his last Pokémon, Kricketune, Ash says, "Drifloon! I choose you!"
Just as the Pokemon appears, they are surprised at the Ghost Type Pokemon. Ash tells Drifloon to use Shadow Ball, and Kricketune counters with Silver Wind, the impact sends Drifloon flying.
"Use Sing." Nando says, and it causes Drifloon to fall asleep, falling to the ground.
"Oh no..." Ash is now in horror, then, Kricketune uses Fury Cutter, and Ash tells Drifloon to use its newly learned Sleep Talk. Drifloon dodges the Fury Cutter, and uses Gust continuously, much to their surprise, when Drifloon wakes up, it starts to evolve and it becomes bigger.
"A Drifblim!" Ash says in excitement as he scans the Pokemon.
Sinnoh Dex Entry No.40 Drifblim: The Blimp Pokemon: Ghost and Flying Type. Evolved from Drifloon at LV:28. At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.
Ash decides to have it try out the new attack, Phantom Force, but when it is about to hit, Kricketune counters with Fury Cutter, and a strong impact from both attacks send both Pokémon flying.
Nando then tells Kricketune to use Sing but just as it is about to use the move, Ash tells Drifblim to use Payback to send Kricketune flying. With the strong power, Kricketune is knocked out, and Ash is the winner.
"Ash, you won!" Lillie hugs her. Ash returns the hug and says, "Yeah. And you too, huh?"
"Of course." She smiles. "Thanks to Sylveon, she really did a good job."
Nando walks up to Ash and he thanks Ash for the great battle and then leaves to continue traveling. Soon, is it revealed that Paul is advancing to the next round, and Dawn informs Ash that Barry and Conway also won their first-round battles.
After that, Adam also tells Ash and Lillie that Tobias is going to use Darkrai, they are surprised at first, but becomes excited about batting him with his full power.
Everyone pass through the further rounds, leaving 16 left. As it turns out, Barry is facing Paul while Lillie is facing Conway.
"Alright, I am fighting Paul." Barry says excited.
"Of all the people, why am I paired with Conway…" Lillie groans.
"I take that as a compliment." Conway appears again and scared Lillie, causing it to bump into Barry. "Hey, what are you doing?" Barry yells back and Lillie quickly apologizes.
When they watch Paul and Barry's battle, they notice that Paul is using an Electivire. "So he finally evolve his Electabuzz…" Ash says.
"Hey, Ash, I heard that you and Paul have a bad meeting, is that true?" Palmo asks.
"Yes. He often gives them intense training, and if they lost, he will immediately release it. My Infernape is one of the Pokemon he released." Ash frowns a little.
"How come a person be so cruel?" Golly asks with disbelief.
"We recently find out the reason, it is because of his brother's Battle Frontier Challenge. He lost to Brandon and he gave to be a Pokemon trainer and become a Breeder." Lillie says.
"Brandon is strong, can't blame him for thinking so." Ash says as the others agree. And after the battle, it turns out that Barry lost the match.
"Paul, I know I have lost to you, but next time we battle, I won't lose." Barry says.
"Sure." He says as he walks off.
Barry is happy. Barry tells Lillie that she will cheer for him in his battle against Conway. Ash and his friends will cheer for her too.
Here is the first of the three part league chapters, Ash has beaten Nando in the first round, the next chapter is going to be Ash versus Paul and Lillie versus Conway. 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, Drifblim, Lopunny, Mismagius, Honchkrow, Purugly, 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, Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Dialga, Palkia, Heatran, Regigigas, Giratina, Cresselia, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Zorua, Zoroark, 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.
