Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon


Last time only four trainers reached semifinals of clubsplosion tournament and now fierce battle awaiting between the four trainers. Currently the first battle will be between Paul and Montgomery

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our two semifinalists, Paul and Montgomery. These two trainers showed great battling skills and their pokemon are exceptionally good.

Montgomery's throh is a good composition of amazing speed and strength while Paul's hariyama is mixture of endurance and stamina. Who will make its position in the finals is a question that need to be answered " said Freddy

"Let the battle begin," said referee

"Hariyama start with arm thrust," said Paul

"Throh, grab the arm and use brutal swing," said Montgomery

Hariyama started by thrusting its arms forward. Throh waited for the right moment to counter arm thrust. As Hariyama came near Throh, he jumped in the air dodging the arm thrust and then landed on Hariyama's shoulders and then did back flip before juming on the field and landed a karate chop on Hariyama but it didn't affected Hariyama.

"Throh use brutal swing," said Montgomery

"Hariyama block it and use close combat," said Paul

As Throh charged at Haritama with his arms wide opened in order to grab Hariyama's leg. Hariyama just side stepped and grabbed Throh in a deadly headlock position and jumped in the air before slamming Throh on the battlefield

"What a devastating move by Hariyama, will this throw Throh out of the tournament or will throh make a comeback," said Freddy

"Throh stood up but become target of Hariyama's close combat and seismic toss and eventually knocked out of the tournament.

"What, how is that even possible " thought Montgomery

"And Paul moves to the final," said Freddy

"Now let's welcome our next semifinalists, Ash Ketchum and Stephen" said Freddy

"It's Stephan, not stephen," said Stephan

Ash and Stephan walked towards the center of the field.

Stephan and Ash send their pokemon in to the ring.

"Sawk start with karate chop " said Stephan

"Lucario use close combat combined with extreme speed ," said Ash

Meanwhile back at the pokemon center Nurse Joy is taking care of Hydreigon. She is wrapping bandages around the broken wings.

"You know, you are lucky that you are alive. Thanks to that kid, that you are safe now and you will be ready to fly in two days," said Joy as she got a low growl from the dragon.

"Let's go audino, we have to treat other pokemon as well, " said Joy as she walked away

"Is she right, am I that lucky. Nah, the one who is lucky is that kid, I was hurt, otherwise that kid would be my dinner," thought the dragon

"Though, his pokemon looks stronger, that fire breathing lizard radiated the power that I can't even imagine, and that rat, it was looking stronger too," thought Hydreigon

"That kid is not bad either, I can sense if a human is worthy of my power and strength. That kid seems strong and worthy trainer to me,"


"Okay Lucario dodge it ," said Ash as Lucario did back flip when Sawk tried to hit him with low sweep. Sawk then charged at Lucario with rapid focus punch but Lucario blocked it by his arms crossed in front of his face and then stopped Sawk.

Lucario then used focus blast which created distance between the two and then as per Ash's command Lucario used bone rush as boomerang that stopped Sawk.

"Now use close combat," said Ash

"You too," said Stephan

Both pokemon then engaged in hand to hand combat with each other. Sawk thrusted his fist towards Lucario who blocked it and used rolling kick that Sawk stopped it using his kick and used punch to strike Lucario. Lucario used his punch to block the attack

"Battle is intense," said Bianca

"Yes, after all that's how fighting type battle," said Cilan

Battle continued for next twenty minutes as both pokemon are now standing opposite to each other with bruises on their body.

"Lucario let's finish this battle, use double team, extreme speed and then close combat," said Ash

"Sawk use close combat too," said Stephan

Sawk surrounded by copies of Lucario who us using extreme speed which created the illusion of teleport and Lucario is assaulting Sawk with kicks and punches. Sawk is trying to defend hinself as he placed his arms on his side but unable to defend himself from getting hit by kicks in abdomen

Lucario kicked in andomen pf Sawk and then one kick in back. As Lucario is about to use fire punch on Sawk stopped him and used brutal swing sending Lucario in the air. Sawk then used focus blast.

Lucario balanced himself and used blaze kick to send focus blast away from him and used double team to surround Sawk once again. All copies of Lucario formed focus blast and launched at Sawk.

Sawk used close combat to deflect some of the orbs while some orbs exploded on his face making him thrown back to Stephan

Lucario then charged at Sawk and used blaze kick on his neck and then used close combat knocking it out instantly.

"And Ash Ketchum moves to the final rounds," said Freddy after which Lucario faints as well

"You did great Lucario, take a well deserving rest," said Ash

"Final round will be conducted at 4 " said Don George

"Ash let's go to the pokemon center," said Stephan

"Yes, sure" said Ash

"That was an amazing battle Ash, " said Cilan

"Thanks," said Ash

Back at the pokemon center Ash gave his Lucario to nurse joy for treatment.

"By the way Ash, your hydreigon is recovering, you can check upon him," said Joy which shocked Cilan,Iris and Stephan

"You have Hydreigon, but when did you captured it," asked Iris as she is excited to meet Hydreigon

"Well it's a long story, you guys want to meet him," asked Ash to which Cilan and Iris nodded

"I wish to see it too," said Stephan

"Be careful, I don't know if he trust anyone else, not even me," said Ash

Few moments later trio entered the room where hydreigon is staying. As it heard the

sound of door opened, he looked at his surrounding and saw three humans enter the room.Hydreigon started to charge hyper beam

"Hydreigon, it's me, Ash. Hope, you are doing fine. It seems your wings are healing at good rate " said Ash as Hydreigon stopped his attacks

"These are my friends, you don't have to be afraid of them," said Ash as he approached Hydreigon carefully making sure he doesn't trigger anger in hydreigon

"Ash, it's shiny hydreigon, " said Cilan

"Yes, I know," said Ash

"I want you to meet them before you go back to the wild, " said Ash

"Back to the wild," asked stephan

"I will tell you about this later on, " said Ash

"Hydreigon take well deserved rest, you need to be fit and fine before you go out back in the wild but make sure this time you don't encounter that hunter J' said Ash. Meanwhile team rocket is spying on Ash.

"So, he has a powerful hydreigon, " said James

" And we can give that hydreigon to our boss. He will be happy to have a powerful dragon type in his army," said Jessie

"And we will get promotion," said Meowth

"Let's capture twerp's pokemon" said Meowth

Ash is now currently waiting in the pokemon center for Lucario's recovery where he told his friends about Hydreigon and HunterJ.

"So you will send Hydreigon back to the wild," asked Iris

"Yes, I promised him and I won't be breaking that promise. Few days more, once his wings are healed I will send him back to the wild" said Ash

"That's so generous of you, " said Stephan

"But if Hydreigon wants to become a part of the team, I would be happy to have him," said Ash

One hour later Ash received his Lucario and he is ready to face paul in a battle.


"Are you all ready for finale, " asked Don George getting cheer from the audience

"This is a final battle between Paul and Ash. Let the battle begin," said referee

"Hariyama go," said Paul

"Lucario battle time," said Ash

"Hariyama start with focus punch," said Paul

"Lucario counter with fire punch," said Ash

Hariyama ran towards Lucario with glowing fist, Lucario's fist encased in flames and charged at Hariyama. Both fist connected with each other resulting

into shockwaves.

"Now use arm thrust," said Paul

"Lucario double team and use close combat," said Ash

Hariyama started to thrust his arms forward. Lucario used double team and evaded the attack by making his copies and used close combat. Lucario is pushing Hariyama back with close combat.

"Hariyama grab him and use siesmic toss," said Paul

To Ash's surprise, Hariyama extends his arms outwards and then grabbed Lucario in a bone crushing hug.

"Lucario," said Ash with worry as Hariyama jumped in the air and then used seismic toss after which dust rises up in the air covering the battle field with dust blocking vision of everyone.

"Is this the end of Lucario," said Freddy

"We can't say anything yet, but Hariyama is strong for sure," said Don George

Few moments later dust settled down making battlefield visible to all. In center of the field there is a big crater and in Lucario is standing there holding his left arm.

"Lucario can you battle," asked Ash

"Yes, he is stronger than I thought. I can handle him" said Lucario

"I know Paul is planning something, I think he is waiting for the moment when Lucario will be near him," thought Ash

"Lucario we have to use Hariyama's weight against him," said Ash

"Leave that to me," said Lucario as he released powerful aura wave that pushed Hariyama little bit

Lucario then charged at Hariyama with glowing fist in order to attack but Hariyama extends his arms in frint of him as a barrier and blocked the punch and continued using arm thrust. When his palm connected with Lucario's fist, he used force palm as well making Lucario crashed near Ash.

Lucario then stood up and charged at Hariyama and executed same attack but this time Lucario used double team on time and used metal sound making Hariyama unable to move.

"Now Lucario," said Ash as Lucario glowed blue and then launched four beams of aura that converted into ropes that binded Hariyama

"What" thought Paul

"And Lucario used his aura ability to create rope and binded Hariyama

"Now Lucario use stone edge and then use dragon cannon," said Ash as Lucario used stone edge that striked Hariyama dealing good damage

"Hariyama use superpower to get yourself free and use seismic toss," said Paul

Hariyama then glowed red and then charged at Lucario to grab him. Lucario then used shadow ball which Hariyama dodged and grabbed Lucario and started to crush his bones.

"Lucario stay calm and use force palm," said Ash but it's of no use . Hariyama jumped one more time and used seismic toss making Lucario unconcious

"Oh no, Lucario is out," said Stephan

"Paul is strong," said Iris

"Lucario," said Ash

"I think I should forfiet Lucario, I don't want to kill him. I know this battle is just a friendly battle. Paul don't want to kill Lucario but I can't put Lucario in danger" thought Ash as all of sudden Lucario started to glow blue and then he stood up with his eyes glowing red

"I can feel the power that Lucario radiating right now " thought Paul as he looked at Lucario

"Lucario, are you okay," asked Ash to which he nodded

"Yes, I am okay," said Lucario as his fist flared up in orange energy and disappeared and appeared in front of Hariyama and landed a powerful punch on his chest making him skid backward. Lucario then used blaze kick and used it on Hariyama's kee making him paraluzed for a moment and then used close combat back to back on his chest making Hariyama unable to move.

Paul get out of his shocked state and ordered Hariyama to use focus blast which Lucario dodged with extreme speed and landed sky upper cut on lower jaw of Hariyama knocking it out

"That is a perfect payback," said Freddy

"Hariyama is unable to battle, Lucario wins and the winner of this tournament is Lucario and Ash Ketchum," said referee as Hariyama gained his consciousness and walked towards heavily tired Lucario

"You are amazing fighter Lucario," said hariyama as he extend his arms"You too, " said Lucario as both shook their hands

"Nice battle Paul," said Ash

"Thanks, I am glad you are not same Ash who lost to me multiple times," said Paul

"You are not same either, and we are friends right now," said Ash as he extends his arms and then both shook their hands

"See you in the league, " said Paul as he recalled his Hariyama back


It's already five days passed when Ash and his friends decided to stay in Ambiga town. Ash decided to train there until Hydreigon recovers.

"Now Pawniard use x-scissor, Fraxure use dragon claw," said Iris as she is training with Ash on battle field present at back side of the pokemon center

Both Pawniard and Fraxure connected their attacks. Fraxure and Pawniard overpowering their opponents until both repelled each other.

"Hey Ash, your Hydreigon is perfectly fine, it can fly without any problem" said Joy

"Thanks Nurse Joy," said Ash as he got Hydreigon's pokeball and released him out

"Hy" said hydreigon

"Hydreigon, as I promised I, you are free to go," said Ash as he about to release Hydreigon, he just said something which Lucario translates to Ash

"You want to stay with me," asked Ash to which Hydreigon nodded

"Are you sure," asked Ash to which he nodded

"That's cool, I got Hydreigon," said Ash

"Congrats Ash, Hydreigon will become a powerhouse in your team" said Cilan

"I am just jealous of you Ash. You got Hydreigon and that's shiny one ," said Iris

"Don't worry, you will get one in the future " said Ash

"Hydreigon, we are going to train for the league, so are you ready to train.If you don't want then I won't force you," said Ash at which Hydreigon released tri attack in the air.

"That's the spirit," said Ash

"Let me check your moves," said Ash "Wow, you got some good moves. But we will work on improving your move pool" said Ash

"If you don't mind, I would love to pet you," said Ash as Hydreigon lowered his head and then Ash gently rubbed his head.

"So, let's move towards our next destination. Icurrus City gym, here I come" said Ash as truo started to walk towards their next destination


Four days later Ash and his friends reached Astilbe town.In past four days team rocket created lots of trouble for them. Those dumbo wants to steal Hydreigon and Lucario from Ash. In last two days Ash and his friends stopped team rocket from capturing extinct pokemon by opening the time gate.

"Since it's going to be dark soon, I think we all should stay at the battle club.And we can battle trainers as well," said Ash

"Sure, but battle clubs stop all battle before dinner," said Cilan

"At least we can watch the battles," said Ash

When trio entered the battle club they rented out rooms and head straight for the battle area where they saw a kid with Emboar and Heatmor battling another kid with Meinfoo and Watchhog

Mienshao usesDrain Punchon Heatmor and Watchog lifts andSlamsEmboar onto the ground.

"Nice, but let's show the true power of fire warriors," said the kid. "Emboar useHammer Armon both of them and Heatmor useFlame Burst on both of them". Flame Burst creates a fiery explosion and knocks out both of the opponent's

"Nice qork you two, return," said the kid

"That was a great battle, I wish to battle that trainer," said Ash

"Now get some sleep and before that let's have some dinner, " said Cilan

As trio is walking down a hallway that will lead them to dining area, they saw Emboar and Heatmor's trainer picking up on it's opponent which he defeated.

"So are you saying that you won't show me your pokemon," said the kid

"But Shamus, they are my pokemon and I will not give them to you. I will make my pokemon strong but I won't give them to you," said Kylan

"Listen, your pokemon are cool, but you are not worthy of them.Give them to someone who will unleash their full potential.Give them to me," said Shamus

"Hey, stop it right there," said Ash

"Who are you, asked Shamus

"I am a trainer like you and what you are doing is against the rules of the sports, " said Ash

"He is weak and his pokemon need to be with great and talented trainer like me," said Shamus

"You are insane, " said Ash

The conversation between the three trainers came to an end when Don George came and congrats Shamus and Kylan for amazing battle.

Cilan then prepared the food and Ash is feeding his Unova team. He already fed his non Unova team before coming to the Astilbe town

"Are you enjoying the food," asked Ash to which his pokemon nodded

As Pignite is having his dinner , his eyes landed on someone that he knew. His ex trainer, excitement to meet his ex trainer rushed into his blood as he ran towards Shamus

After few minutes gang came to know that Shamus is the one who abandoned Tepig and for which he is happy.

"Having a strong pokemon is far better than having a weak pokemon. " said Shamus

"But you are looking strong, and you grew up into Pignite as well.I think it was a great idea to abandon you," said Shamus

"Pign" said Pignite with tears in his eyes

"Pignite you don't need to shed your tears for people like him," said Ash

"Pig" said Pignite as he ran away outside

"Listen, what you did to Pignite is wrong and is not acceptable " said Iris

"Your pikachu is looking strong, want to trade with me. I will give you some weak pokemon like magikarp" asked Shamus which made Ash more furious

"You are crossing your limits, none of my pokemon are for trading, specially to people like you" said Ash

"I challenge you in a pokemon battle if I win you have to give me your pokemon " said Shamus

"What kind of condition is this," asked Ash

"Accept it or I will assume you and your pokemon are looser," said Shamus

"You know what, let's have a battle, I will show you who is weak, " said Ash

Same night Ash discussed with Pignite who just lost his confidence to battle. But with the help of Servine and his fire type friends he gained some confidence back and took a new resolution to defeat Shamus.


Next day Ash and his friends are in the battle area where Ash is standing against Shamus. Shamus decided to go with Emboar and Heatmor and Ash decided to go with Servine and Pignite. Servine had a rough history with her trainer as well.

"Emboar start with hammer arm on Pignite, Heatmor use flame burst on Servine" said Shamus

"Servine use double team to surround them and use seed bomb,Pignite stop hammer arm and use rock smash," said Ash

Emboar's arm glowed and charged at Pignite. Pignite used both of his arms to stop the hammer arm. Being one arm free Emboar used hammer arm on Pignite who countered it with rock smash. Heatmor released flameburst which Servine dodged easily and used seed bomb on Heatmor.

"So you have got stronger huh, but I am far stronger than you," said Shamus as he ordered Emboar to use heatcrash on Servine and Heatmor to use fury swipes on Pignite.

"Servine double team into magical leaf, Pignite use rock tomb into focus blast " said Ash

Servine once again used double team to evade the attack.When Emboar crashed on field she used magical leaf. Pignite used rock tomb on Heatmor which it evaded and used fusry swipe. Pignite then quickly used focus blast that strikes Heatmor sending it skid backwards.

"Emboar quickly grab Pignite, Heatmor use flame burst on Servine," said Shamus

"Pignite use rock smash, servine use protect into solar beam" said Ash

Emboar charged at Pignite who dodged and jump in the air before using rock smash on emboar's head which making him immobile. Heatmor used flame burst which Servine stooped using protect and then used solar beam that strikes Heatmoar.

"Heatmor, Emboar use our powerful attack. Use flare blitz on Servine." said Shamus that shocked Ash

"Oh no, double flare blitz will be too much for Servine," thought Ash as Pignite stood in front of servine in order to stop the two pokemon from collision with Servine. Pignite used both of his arms to stop the duo but they are overpowering him and then something strange happened. Pignite started to glow blue.

"Pignite is evolving," said Ash slowly Servine's eyes started to fill with tears of happiness and then she jumped above glowing Pignite and she started to glow as well and then there was Serperior and Emboar respectively. Emboar with all of his strength pushed rival Emboar and Heatmoar back. Serperior then slithers on the battlefield with such a speed , she was looking like a blur and then binded Emboar and started to constrict like anaconda and then slammed Shamus's Emboar on the field. Ash's Emboar charged at Heatmoar and then grabbed him and used seismic toss to knock him out. Shamus's Emboar on other hand become target of combined attacks of Seperior's hyper beam and Emboar's stone edge.

"Shamus's Emboar and Heatmor are unable to battle, Ash's Emboar and Serperior wins" said Don George

"Serperior, Emboar you were amazing out there," said Ash as Emboar picks Ash on his shoulders and Serperior then coiled around Ash.


To be continued...


Ash's pokemon:

Total: (52)

Pikachu, Dewott, Serperior,Feraligatr, Scolipede,Leavanny,ralts, pawniard, Roggenrola, Lucario,Tyranitar, Donphan, Floatzel,Torterra, Meganium ,Typhlosion,

,Blastoise, Palpitoad, Scraggy, Nosepass, Steelix,Lairon,Staraptor,Kingler,Snorlax, Muk, Crawdaunt, Garchomp, Swellow, Torkoal, Noctowl, Tauros, Ivysaur,Sceptile, Infernape, Emboar, Gliscor , Glalie,Lapras, Charizard,Primeape, Heracross,Tranquil, Mimikyu, Bagon,Pidgeot,Corvisquire, Baltoy, Golett,Joltik,Krokorok,Hydreigon


Cilan's Team:

Crustle,Cottonee,Pansage,Stunfisk


Iris: Fraxure,Emolga,Excadrill,Bouffalant