A Weekend of Inspection Part 4

They arrive at the Fiero City, they get inside the hot spring resort, Ash turns to the newcomers and says, "Do you remember that you were here for the Knight Challenge? I find it hard since we have to boil an egg on top of the hot spring."

Gladion says, "I couldn't forget about that. But why are we here again? I mean...it is good to get into the hot spring again, but why?"

"Because this is the gym as well." Alice says, "Helen should be waiting for us in the restaurant."

But just as they get there, they find the restaurant empty with only waiters and waitresses, much to their confusion.

"Don't tell me that Helen is relaxing in the hot spring." Ash mutters with a sigh, and Lillie says, "There is only one way to find out if you are right about that."

Ash and the group are now in the hot spring area, Gladion asks, "Are you sure we can go into the hot spring together?"

"We split up since there are boys and girls area, there is actually a man-woman sharing area where both genders can go inside." Ash says. "But there are also some rules and the staff will chase you out if you break one of them."

"That's fair." Serena says as they enter the area, and they see Helen in one of the springs as she is sleeping. Ash tries to wake her up, but Eve holds him back she has an evil plan.

"Helen, it's time to wake up." Eve says as she sprays some water to her, causing her to wake up due to the hotness of the water.

"Hey, you don't need to spray the water, it is very hot you know." Helen says with a frown.

"Sorry, we are here to inspect your training with the weapons, not sleeping and relaxing." Mark says.

"Fine. You are lucky that this place is a man-woman sharing area, or I can call you perverts." Helen says as she swims to the other side of the shore and wraps her body with the towel. "Just wait for a moment for me to get dressed." Helen says.

The group all head back to the restaurant as they wait for her, and after several minutes, Helen comes and she presses a button, causing the tables to move on their own until there is a giant circle with the giant battlefield, which acts the same as the Silkan City Gym.

"I wonder how much money do you spend on Gym Battle openings." Serena says. "Those mechanisms with the object moving, and the glass that is capable of enduring any damage...they are not very cheap, you know."

"Well, you can see that we spend a lot of money. But we are kinda rich, so it is fine for us." Mark says.

But just as they turn around, they see Helen still wrapped by the towel and she asks, "Wait, are you going to battle like that?"

Helen sighs, "My clothes were wet, so I have to put them into the dryer. But don't worry, I have a swimsuit underneath, so it will be fine." Helen says as the two girls are battling.

Paul says, "Geez, she sure is bold."

"I know." Ash says. Then they see Helen using the Cannon of the Volcano well even though she has a disadvantage with the clothes.

Lillie says, "Wow, Helen. You are extraordinary, to keep the towel on for the whole battle even though you lost, I am proud of you."

"Thanks." Helen says. "Now that I am feeling great, how about we go eat something? I'll cook myself."

"Are you sure you are going to cook in swimsuits? How about we have a barbeque at the hot spring instead?" Ash asks and they laugh a little, then they all have a good meal in the hot springs.

After leaving the Fiero City, they use the teleport again and they arrive at Oceablue City, they go to the biggest aquarium in the city, Serena says, "Oh my...I am always dreaming of going to this place..."

Mark says, "You'll be excited to see all the Pokemon inside, this Aquarium holds every Water Type Pokemon existing throughout the world."

"Really? I am curious to see if you are right about that." Serena says with a tease as they decide to enter the place.

As they get inside the lobby, they see Reisa sitting at the counter and asks, "Hello there, how many tickets do you need to purchase?"

Paul says, "Reisa? What are you doing here?"

Reisa says, "What? This is my gym, so I kinda part own this aquarium."

Emily says, "I never knew that. So it is true that we can see all the Water Pokemon here?"

"Of course, even Legendaries like Kyogre and Keldeo, or maybe a Palkia. As long as you don't make a ruckus, you can see them without any problem." Reisa says.

"Wait, Palkia? As in the Pokemon that rules Space?" Gladion asks as he whispers to Mark, "Is she serious?"

Mark says, "Well, what do you want me to say? Do you want me to say that she is a liar?"

"Then Mark becomes a liar instead." Drandon says with a chuckle. "In fact, there is only one Palkia in the Sinnoh Section."

"Cool..." Serena says as they decide to go check it out.

After they see all 8 sections and even all the Pokemon, Emily says, "No wonder you are a Water Master. Those Pokemon are so wonderful, and I can't believe I would be able to see their performance as well."

"I know." Reisa says. "Unlike that Waterflower, I doubt that she will have these in her possession."

Paul asks, "Did you have bad blood with her? I mean...why mentioning her?"

Reisa says, "Are you kidding me? She has been trying to find any chances of ruin my title as the Mermaid of Sevestar as well as the Water Pokemon Master. Even though they failed every time, but there are some times that she almost managed to humiliate me."

Alice says, "Well, we know how she is arrogant, but right now we should get into business, right? Ash?"

Ash nods and says, "With President Goodshow's instructions, I have to test you with the weapon challenges."

Reisa says, "Okay." Then Reisa presses the button, the floor in the middle of the area starts to do the same thing as the previous gyms, causing the battlefield as well as the swimming pool to appear with some glass covering it.

"You even have a swimming pool for the battlefield?" Gladion asks.

"Why yes." Reisa says, "I mean...isn't it obvious to put swimming pools in the Water Type Gyms?"

Gladion says, "I was from Alola, and Kalos doesn't have a Water Gym, so sorry that I don't know about it."

"Now no need to fight for something." Ash says, "Reisa, let's go battle, and I am going to use five Pokemon against your five, and the last one will be the Warrior Task."

"Okay." Reisa and Ash go towards the battlefield and battle her. The others are watching in awe as they both battle so well. In the end, Ash wins and he says, "Reisa. I can tell that you are really good at being underwater with the Cross of the Ocean, this is really your advantage."

"Thanks, Ashy. My family lived in Sootopolis for a long time, so we can do it." Reisa says with a proud tone.

After relaxing in the aquarium, they bid farewell to Reisa and then they leave the Oceablu City.

Ash and his friends go to the next stop, which is the Greeny City Gym. The gym is surrounded by a giant garden and there is also a clothes store with two brands: Sakura and D&W."

They manage to find Flora inside the clothes store, but much to their surprise, they have a visitor from the Kalos Region that they aren't expecting to see.

"Mom!" Alice and Eve see her and then rush towards her, they share a hug and Valerie smiles at the two children.

"Hello children. It is nice to see you again." Valerie says. Then she turns to Ash and Lillie and smiles, "Ash, Lillie. It is nice to see you two again. How have you two been?"

"We are doing fine." Ash says as he shakes hands with her. Serena is surprised to see the famous designer in front of them and she whispers to Mark, "You know Valerie, the famous fashion designer?"

"Of course, she is the mother of Eve, Alice and Flora. With Flora the eldest, Eve and then Alice." Mark says. "Besides, she is also one of our teachers and sponsors for the clothes store in RPA."

"No way..." Serena says. "So you are not joking that our school uniform is designed by her?"

"Why would we lie to you?" Alice says with a chuckle. Valerie turns to the group and says, "So who are they?"

After Alice tells them about Ash's past life and introduce the people, Valerie says, "I see. As the Kalos Gym Leader, I am very ashamed that the Kalos High would do this, which is why we reached the agreement to ban the school. Since you guys know your errors, I think that we might forgive all that you did to Ash and Lillie."

Serena frowns at the memory at first, but then she asks, "Well...Ms. Valerie...I am your fan... can I ask you about fashion?"

Valerie says, "Sure. I will like to. Eve, can you help me with something as well?"

"Sure, Mother." Eve says as Valerie takes Eve and Serena to the backroom as they are going to have a long talk, Flora turns to Ash and she asks, "So should we begin?"

"Of course, Lillie, it is your turn now." Ash says as she goes to the field, Flora presses a button hidden in one of the flowers, causing the walls to go up from the ground and covers the battlefield.

"Why are you doing this?" Paul asks. "I mean...why surrounding the battlefield? I don't think it will matter."

"There is something that matters. See those beautiful flowers in the garden? I don't want the flowers to be hurt due to the battle." Flora says.

"I see..." Emily says, then they start the battle. After a while, Valerie and the others are back and Valerie notices the battle, with Flora holding the Whip of the Forest while Lillie is blocking the attack. She asks, "So this is the Warrior Task that you told me?"

"Yes, it is going to be a trend from now on." Eve says. "Since humans can battle like Pokemon, it didn't happen from the past."

"Indeed." Alice says. "And we are also good at it, but not as good as Ash and Lillie, since they are our teachers."

"I see." Valerie says as they see Flora defeated by Lillie.

"The power you use with the whip of Forest, I can tell that if these weapons are real, I will be hurt badly." Lillie says.

"Is this a compliment? Or it is a criticism?" Flora asks with a small glare, and Lillie just gives out a giggle, "Both, which means that you have to learn more about controlling the power, other than that, perfect."

"I will bear that in my mind." Flora says, then they go to see her mother and chat for the whole hour with fashion.

Here is a new chapter, if you want to know how I set my schedule on my Pokemon stories, I decided to first put Ash's Story into the Johto Chapter, then I will stop the hiatus of other stories instead of the Sevestar Prince and the darker version.