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The Unknown North
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CHAPTER 2: "Kenta versus Ash - Part II"
The smoke rises up and left the battle. Both Ash and Kenta opened their eyes to await their Pokémon's fate. Near the center of the arena lay both Snorlax and Golem, fainted and tired.
"I guess their battle is over, Ash. They've done their best. Call out your next Pokémon!" said Kenta, calling after his lain Pokémon.
"How could this happen?" said Ash, talking to himself. "Alright, both of us are left with only one Pokémon. This will decide whether or not you deserve to be called a Pokémon Master, Kenta. Bring it on!" shouted Ash, releasing his final choice, his Raichu.
Kenta couldn't imagine how Ash could've gotten his Pikachu to evolve. He heard from people that Ash's Pikachu dislikes being inside a Pokéball and to top it off, never ever wants to evolve. Seeing that he is wasting time, Kenta realized that he has a battle to finish. He called upon Typhlosion.
"Typhlosion, use a Flame Wheel attack on that Raichu over there!" ordered Kenta, pointing at Raichu.
"Raichu, run around Typhlosion and dodge its Flame Wheel attack!" shouted Ash.
Raichu obeyed and used its speed to try and take a lead on Typhlosion. The flame Pokémon aimed blast after blast of its fiery fumes at Raichu but could never get to it.
"Raichu! Use your thunderbolt on Typhlosion!" commanded Ash.
"Typhlosion! Get away from that Raichu's attack!" shouted Kenta.
Raichu cried for the clouds up above. He was heard and a loud crash of electricity spurred through the mountain's top and into the arena ground, just seconds away from hitting the fiery Pokémon. Typhlosion regain its senses after being confused by Raichu's agility. It gained enough power to dodge the shock of its life.
"Dang. Raichu missed it!" said Ash. "I guess this battle isn't over yet."
"Yeah, I guess you're right. But Typhlosion and I would just have to get the better of things." said Kenta.
"We'll see about that." said Ash. "Raichu, use Agility then finish Typhlosion off with your Thunder attack!" said Ash to his Raichu, hoping to win the battle.
"Typhlosion! Hang in there, buddy! Keep an eye on Raichu. Then wait for it to stop and use its Thunder attack!" ordered Kenta.
Raichu ran around Typhlosion fast in circles. But Typhlosion was quick enough to keep track of where Raichu was going. Kenta was right. Soon enough, Raichu stopped and called for the clouds above. A thunderous roar began to descend from the empty skies speeding towards Typhlosion.
"Do it now, Typhlosion! Run to Raichu then use your Fire Blast attack on it! " screamed Kenta.
"Raichu! Look out!" shouted Ash.
Typhlosion dashed towards Raichu, opening its mouth awaiting a fiery ball to come out. The ball grew larger and larger until Typhlosion couldn't hold on it anymore. Typhlosion let the blast loose and it hit Raichu hard. The electric Pokémon suffered a great deal of damage.
"Raichu!!!" shouted Ash, running towards his old friend.
"Ash. I'm sorry that this battle ended like it is now." said Kenta.
Ash ignored Kenta and tended to Raichu's fallen body. Tears came down from Ash's eyes.
"Raichu. You'll be alright, buddy. You fought a great match. I will never forget this." said Ash.
"Rai. Chu. Raichu." replied Raichu. (You too, Ash.)
Ash stood up and shook Kenta's hands.
"Congratulations, Kenta. You can now call yourself the Pokémon Master. You deserve it." said Ash.
"What? Why? I didn't want to win by ending my battle with you and your Pokémon like this." said Kenta.
"It's okay. I realize that showing off to someone just because you're the best doesn't really necessarily make you the best. I guess I have some more learning with my Pokémon, Kenta. You did a great job and the tile of Pokémon Master is yours." said Ash, handing Kenta a white Pokéball. "Take this. It's a ball handed to me by the Elite Four signifying that I've done well both in Kanto and in Johto. Now that you have it, you are now one of the legends."
"It's incredible, Ash. Thanks a lot!" said Kenta, receiving the Pokéball. "Hey, Ash. What do you say we get out of here and celebrate?"
"What for? I didn't win." asked Ash.
"For you. As a new friend and a great Pokémon Master." replied Kenta.
"Really? I would never thought I'd get a friend here inside this mountain." said Ash.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Kanto and Johto await their champions." said Kenta.
Ash and Kenta arrived at the Indigo League near the Elite Four. A crowd of people gathered outside of the building waiting for Ash and Kenta. Ash appeared on the building's roof.
"Look! There's Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town!" shouted one of the onlookers.
Kenta appeared seconds later right beside him. They both stared at the Northern horizon overlooking Kanto and Johto.
"What do you think is over there?" asked Kenta.
"I don't know. Perhaps, a whole new league filled with crucial challenges and maybe even Pokémon gyms." replied Ash.
The crowd cheered as Ash and Kenta looked down on them. Kenta took out the white Pokéball that Ash handed over to him and clasped it in his hand. Then he raised his hand. Ash stepped forward.
"To the new Pokémon Master, Kenta of New Bark Town from Johto!" proclaimed Ash, as he pointed at Kenta.
The crowd cheered for Kenta and his great accomplishments. Everybody clapped, even Ash himself.
"I've finally reached my own destiny. Now it is time to await the next champion who will try and take on me, the Pokémon Master!" said Kenta, realizing that he will not only defend his championship as trainers seeking their own destinies, but he will have to defend his status as a true master of Pokémon.
Ash wished Kenta the best of luck in his future as he said farewell to his new found friend. The sun had set as Ash walked back towards his home, Pallet Town. At the very same time, a kid is staring at the ceiling, laying on his bed in deep thought.
"Johto and Kanto are not far from here. Maybe after I complete the North League, I should stop by there before heading into the South League." said Raid. "Tomorrow's the big day, and I can't wait for it to start."
Raid sat up and put on his shoes. He stepped out of the house for a walk into the Citrine Forest.
To be continued..
Who is Raid and what is the North and South League? Find out what happens in the next chapter and more!