Chapter 61: The battle of the Torren
After the Elite 4 battle, Ash has asked Mr. Goodshow and Reukra to give them a week to prepare for the battle, the two people agree as they let Ash prepare. Adam decides to let Ash and the group go to the Gaea Town since it is the place where their house is as well as the final Gym. Once they get there, they have been training nonstop.
The traitors are trying to go to Torren Region so that they can get the Pokemon Ash "stole" from them, but they didn't know that Ash has asked Mr. Goodshow to deny any entry to the Torren Region. The traitors are really mad, but since Professor Oak has been stripped of his Professor's title, so they can't do anything.
Lillie and Gladion also go back to Aether Paradise, as they need to tell Lusamine what actually happened back on their journey. Lusamine is shocked that Lillie was possessed by Deoxys, but she is assured that it is no problem. But Lusamine is also happy that Lillie manages to confess to Ash and they are dating now since she knows that Ash is a wonderful boy.
The week time has come as Ash is standing at the League Stadium. Lillie and Gladion, as well as every one of the group, are there. After Ash and Lillie are alone, Lillie asks, "Hey? How are you?"
Ash smiles at him and says, "Fine, thanks to Dad and Mom, I have been training a lot."
Lillie kisses him and then she asks, "So what's after this? I mean after you beat Reukra?"
Ash thinks for a second and says, "Well, I don't know. What about you? Are you going to find your father?"
Lillie sighs, "There is no need. Mother has found him and he is back."
"Really?" Ash is surprised. "But he lost the memories of any of us...Mother is trying to help him recover."
"I see." Ash sighs.
"You know, since we are already a Legendary Pokemon, so we don't need to worry about everything, right?" Lillie asks.
"Yeah...by the end of the night, you'll be looking at the new Champion." Ash smirks. "Now I should go, everyone is waiting."
Lillie nods as she gives him one more kiss, and then she watches Ash leave.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! May I have your attention please?" Goodshow says as everyone is looking at him. "This is the true moment for these years. The undefeated champion Reukra versus our young hero, Ash Ketchum for the Champion Match. Now the fate of the Torren Region lies in the hands of this battle! Everyone, please give your applause to the two trainers!"
As both Ash and Reukra come into the field, Reukra says, "Surprised to see me here, facing you for the Champion of the title? I guess you would be. Why would I, Reukra, be the Champion?"
"It sure is surprising." Ash says. "After all, I didn't see you battle, usually, you just watched how I battled with your son Taen, who is also one of my friends."
Reukra nods and says, "I've spent my life seeking perfection. Deltas...Megas...Z moves...and Armors...The entire fiasco with the Unova Dragons...Everything was strong, but just not strong enough. Do you know what the worst part was? How ridiculous people find our goals to be."
He looks at the Pokeball in his hands. "No Pokemon is perfect, it's impossible. Anything can be beaten with a good type matchup, high stats, and appropriate moves. And you know what? Maybe they're right. Maybe we've taken the wrong approach to this."
"Reukra..." Harmony and Taen are watching in worry.
"A perfect unbeatable Pokemon...it's kind of a stupid thought. After all, a combination like Destiny Bond and Shadow Tag can take anything out easily. But a strategy that can take out a perfect Pokemon can't take out an entire team. I am realizing this now. Having one powerful Pokemon doesn't make you perfect. It can still be beaten. But a team of powerful Pokemon perfectly synchronized...Each covering each other's weakness and increasing their strengths...A team like that could have no weaknesses. It could be undefeatable. It could be perfect. And now...with that team...I am perfect."
"We'll see about that." Ash says. "After all, I am here to be the Pokemon Master and I won't let anything stop me."
"So bring it on, Ash! Be my guest." Reukra says as the referee states the rules, "The Champion Battle with Ash Ketchum versus the Champion Reukra Drandon is about to begin, each trainer will be using 6 Pokemon, Mega Evolution and Z moves can be used once in battle, but when one trainer can no longer use any Pokemon, the match will be over."
Reukra says, "Tyranitar, come out for battle." As the Tyranitar appears, it is wearing the armor as everyone is surprised.
"Leavanny, I choose you!" Ash sends out his own Leavanny who he caught back at the Unova, this time it has the same armor as well.
"So it is an armor Pokemon battle..." Nyx says.
"Who knows? Maybe Ash has something in his mind." Lillie says.
As the Sandstorm appears with the ability, he says, "Dragon Dance, boost up your speed and attack."
Ash says, "We'll raise our stats as well, Swords Dance!" Leavanny also raises the stats as they begin to take a battle stance.
"Use Stone Edge!" Tyranitar shoots out some stones as Ash says, "Double Team to avoid it, then use Leaf Storm!"
Leavanny makes a lot of its copies and then the clones jump and fire out leaves.
"It is going to take more to defeat us, Crunch, after biting the armor, use Earthquake." Reukra says as Tyranitar finds the real Leavanny and hit it, then the copies are destroyed by the Earthquake.
"Leavanny, String Shot, and then use Grass Knot!" Ash yells back as Tyranitar is bound by silk, and then its heavy body trips the attack and falls.
"Earthquake again!" "Silver Wind!" Both trainers yell as both attacks hit each Pokemon, and once the dust is gone, both Pokemon are unable to battle.
"You did great." Tyranitar is recalled by Reukra as Ash does the same to Leavanny/
"There is still a long way to go..." Delia sighs.
"Come on, Brother..." Nora says.
"Haxorus, let's go!" Reukra sends out his Delta Pokemon. "Come on out, Gallade." Ash also sends out the Delta Pokemon as the match starts.
"Use Earthquake, don't let it move." Reukra says.
"Jump high and use Thunderbolt!" Ash yells back as the Pokemon uses the wall to kick and uses the move before the Earthquake can hit it.
"Use Autotomize, and then use the speed to land Iron Tail!" Reukra says as the Pokemon becomes faster and lighter, then it hits Gallade, sending him back to the ground. "Waterfall!"
Haxorus tries to deliver the attack to the fallen down Gallade, but Ash says, "Ice Punch! Do it as fast as possible!"
Gallade jumps as Haxorus misses the attack, then the move lands directly on Haxorus as it goes down. "Use Earthquake again!" Reukra says as Haxorus manages to land a hit on the Pokemon.
"Finish with Waterfall." As Haxorus is covered in water, Ash says, "Use Discharge!"
Reukra is surprised that Haxorus takes more damage due to the water, and in the end, Haxorus faints.
"Yes, now he has the lead!" Zachary says.
Reukra recalls his Pokemon and says, "That's more like it." He sends out his third Pokemon, a Delta Volcarona with the armor. Ash says, "I see you have another Delta Volcarona."
"Indeed." Reukra says. "Now use Giga Drain!"
"Use Volt Switch!" Ash yells as Gallade goes back into the Pokeball to dodge the attack, and then he sends out his third Pokemon, Lycanroc.
"Use Dark Pulse!" Reukra says as the Pokemon fires a black beam that hits Lycanroc.
"Lycanroc, hang in there and then use Accelrock!" Lycanroc charges the attack on Volcarona. "Counter with Giga Drain."
Lycanroc manages to land the attack, but its energy is also drained. Ash says, "Use Rock Climb!"
the Wolf Pokemon then charges at the Pokemon, Reukra says, "Sludge Wave!" But much to his surprise, Lycanroc dodges the attack and then lands the Rock Climb on the Pokemon. "Use Roost, try to heal up!"
"Don't let it do that, use Stone Edge, finish it now!" Before Volcarona can heal, Lycanroc smashes the Pokemon and then it faints.
Reukra sees the Pokemon fallen down and then he sighs, "It was my fault, I am sorry." He recalls the Pokemon and says, "Delta Volcarona is a perfect Pokemon for type matchups, do you know why?"
Ash is confused as Reukra says, "It is Poison and Dark Type, so the only type that can go through is Ground, but with the ability Levitate, it is impossible."
"I see." Ash says. "But if Volcarona is your third Pokemon, I can say that the other Pokemon are much mores stronger?"
"That's right." Reukra says. But before the referee can announce the break, but neither trainer want to, so the match continues.
"Flygon!" As the fourth Pokemon appears, Ash says, "Get ready, Lycanroc..."
But much to their surprise, Reukra Mega Evolves the Pokemon fast. "Use Bug Buzz." The move is so loud as everyone on the field has their ears ringing.
"Lycanroc, hang in there and then use Brick Break!" Ash yells as the Pokemon charges at the Mega Flygon, but it uses Protect to block it. "Use Earth Power!"
Lycanroc feels the ground shaking and he is sent flying to the wall, then it has fainted.
Damion says, "Now back to the one Pokemon advantage..."
Ash says, "Gallade, I choose you!" As the Pokemon appears, he says, "Ice Punch now!"
Gallade charged at the Pokemon, which gives a lot of damage. But since it is closer to Flygon, Reukra says, "Use Drakon Voice!"
The move causes a lot of damage to Gallade, as he is kneeling. "Use Earth Power."
"Get out of there and use Wild Charge!" Gallade nods as he dodges for the second and then hits hard on the Flygon. "Now Icicle Crash!"
"Boomburst!" But as it opens the mouth, one icicle drops into the Flygon's mouth. "Now's the chance, Ice Beam!"
Reukra is shocked as the Pokemon uses the attack to block the mouth. Lillie says, "He can't use anymore sound-based moves."
"That is really clever." Adam says.
"End this with Ice Punch!" Then Flygon is down after the battle.
Reukra just sighs as he recalls the Pokemon. "Now I think it is time to take out this Pokemon." Much to Ash's surprise, it is a Kyurem. "Taen lends it to me so that he can face you in this Champion Battle."
"I see." Ash says as he is sweating. And then much to his surprise, the Flash Cannon can take out Gallade. Ash says, "Thank you, take a good rest." Ash then sends his fifth Pokemon, Typhlosion
"Typhlosion huh?" Reukra says. "It will be no use. Use Earth Power!"
"Use Magnet Bomb!" Ash yells as Typhlosion dodges the Earth Power and lands the damage to the Pokemon.
"Use Draco Meteor!" Reukra says as the meteors start to fall from the sky, Ash says, "Typhlosion, block it with Iron Defense!"
As the iron shield stops the meteors from reaching the attack, Reukra takes out the Z Crystal and starts to dance. Ash gasps as he knows what is going on.
"Use Devastating Drake!" As the dragon starts to charge at Typhlosion, Ash says, "Typhlosion, run!"
Typhlosion tries to run from the attack, but the attack is chasing him. Ash says, "Damn it, I am sorry Typhlosion. Use Archilles Heel!"
Reukra widens his eyes as the attack hits Kyruem, and then the Devastating Drake also blasts the two Pokemon fainted. Taen says, "I admit that Kyurem's power is strong...but to think that Ash made its attack lands itself..."
"He is this powerful..." Harmony says.
"Now even Taen's Gift has been beaten. There is only one more Pokemon left." Reukra says as he sends out a Pokeball, and out comes a Silvally.
"A Silvally..." Ash says. "So this is your final Pokemon..." He takes out the Pokeball and says, "Then I'll use Meganium!"
As the Pokemon appears, Ash's old Bayleef who is now the Meganium is roaring on the field with confidence. Ash presses the Key Stone and says, "Mega Evolve!"
As the Pokemon glows, Reukra says, "Now we are talking. X-Scissor!" "Vine Whip to dodge the attack!"
As both Pokemon are struggling, Reukra says, "Use Ice Fang!" The attack lands on Meganium's vines as it winces in pain. "Sunny Day now, then use Solar Beam!"
Meganium roars as the sun turns harsh, and then the move fires at Silvally. Silvally is hit, but then it goes for the Aerial Ace, hitting Meganium.
"Use Double Hit!" Silvally hits the fallen-down Meganium, who is roaring in pain. Then Reukra takes out the Fire Memory and inserts it into Silvally.
"Meganium, Slam!" Meganium goes back up and then uses the attack to turn the tides. But as it goes for the Leaf Storm, it uses Protect to block it.
"Now Crush Claw!" Then this time Silvally traps Meganium hard as it is hard to struggle free. "Multi Attack!" Then the Fire Type attack hits Meganium as it faints in the end.
"Even Meganium is defeated..." Dawn gasps.
Ash just stares at Meganium, who is crying and apologizing to him, he says, "It is fine, Meganium, you did a good job."
The traitors see that Ash's Meganium even lost, they are satisfied to see the face that Ash made. As for Ash's friends, Lillie tries to go to Ash, but she is stopped by Gladion.
"Lillie, calm down." Gladion says. "No! Let me go! Ash needs some help." Lillie says. "Brother hasn't given up!" Nora says. "He can beat him! We trust in him!"
Then everyone starts to cheer for Ash, Ash can't believe what he is hearing, it is like everyone is giving him the courage to win. Ash stands back up and says, "You're right. I can't give up! I have one more Pokemon and I will end this to the fullest!"
Reukra smiles, "That is what I want to hear, now come at me!"
Ash says, "My final Pokemon, I will be going back to the very beginning! Pikachu! I choose you!"
Pikachu flies into the battlefield with a large Pika, then it adjusts his glasses as it is ready for battle.
"Pikachu, huh? After all, he is his first Pokemon." Serena says.
"I agree, Ash can win this." Nate replies to his sister.
"Go Pikachu!" Bonnie yells.
"Pikachu, let's start with Quick Attack!" Pikachu jumps higher and then lands that attack on the Pokemon. Reukra switches it into Electric Memory and says, "Multi Attack!"
"Dodge it with Agility!" Ash yells as Pikachu dodges the upcoming electricity. "Good, Iron Tail!"
"Block it with Night Slash!" As both attacks collide, Silvally is then sent back since Pikachu is more powerful. "Use Dazzling Gleam, follow by Hurricane!"
The Dazzling Gleam covers the Pokemon's eyes as the Hurricane hits it. Reukra tries to switch the memory into Steel Type, but it is too late, as Ash and Pikachu are doing the Z Move.
"Use Twinkle Tackle!" Ash yells as the Pokemon flies around and then the field changes into space, then the stars start to attack Silvally until it is finally down to the ground.
"Silvally can no longer battle! This means that Pikachu is the winner, so Ash Ketchum is now the New Champion!" Everyone starts to cheer for him, Ash rushes up to hug his Pikachu, Pikachu nuzzles Ash as he finally wins.
Reukra bends down to Silvally and says, "We give it our best, don't be sad." Then the Pokemon licks him in surprise.
The traitors who saw the battle outcome are now really scared since the boy they have betrayed is now the Champion, but on the other hand, they really need to visit Ash so that they can have the benefits from Ash.
Reukra says, "So, that's it, then. What a battle." Ash looks at him in curiosity. "Maybe...Maybe it seems like I have a little more to learn about all of this after all. We'll meet again, I'm sure of it. And my team will be better - and stronger."
Then Goodshow and Sylvan come to them and Goodshow says, "You really exceed our expectations, I know you can defeat a Champion."
"Thanks, Mr. Goodshow." Ash says.
Sylvan says, "Reukra."
"Sylvan, it's been a while." Reukra says.
"Congratulations, Ash." Goodshow says. "You are now the Champion of Torren Region." Then he and Sylvan take him to the Hall of Fame, so he can register for it.
Once he gets out of there, he is immediately tackled by Lillie. "You did it..." Lillie crashes her lips as they kiss each other, much to everyone in the crowd's shock except for those who already know the truth.
Delia also hugs him and says, "Looks like my little boy is also the Champion like me."
"Mom, stop it." Ash says embarrassed.
Adam laughs, "There is nothing wrong to say that after all. You have grown up really well, and we can't be more proud of you."
Goodshow then asks, "So Ash, do you have anything to tell about what you feel?"
Ash takes the microphone and says, "Yes, after I was betrayed, I wouldn't ever think of going back here in this Torren Region. But in fact, I am glad that I can go back. I found my new friends and my old true friends. In fact, if it wasn't for them, I won't be able to stand here as the New Champion and the New Augur."
As everyone claps for them, he says, "And now that I am a Champion, there is a promise I can fulfill. In two weeks, I will be having a wedding with the girl who captured my heart ever since I was betrayed."
This causes everyone to get surprised as well as the traitors, they didn't know that Ash, the densest person in the universe, is having a marriage. They try to think that it is a joke, but the engagement ring on Ash's hand proves wrong.
"I will like to invite those who have been real friends for me to the wedding. Including the ones who have been sitting here in the stadium giving me courage." This causes the crowd to cheer. "That is all I have to say."
Goodshow says, "Very good speech. I will like to participate in your wedding." Then he laughs. Lillie just feels more proud after hearing it, and then every one of Ash's friends comes to rejoice in the victory for Ash.
This is it. And the traveling part of the story is done. Now we can go to the next part which is the traitors' part. I hope you like the journey for this region and wait until Ash and Lillie's wedding comes close.
