How's it hanging people here to bring you a new Chapter now there is going to be a bit of a time skip so we can get straight to the Grand Trial but as our favorite Bluenette Coordinator always says "No need to worry"

Disclaimer I don't own Pokémon.

Now with that out of the way here we go

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Episode 8: Will the Z-Move Work! Challange the Grand Trial!


Last time Ash and Pikachu along with Professor Kukui have arrived on Melemele Island in the Alola Region.

"Alright guys here we are Melemele Island you ready?" Asked Kukui.

"You bet no matter what we face we'll take it on with everything we got!" Said Ash "Right Pikachu?"

'Pika!' It replied

Kukui chuckled at their enthusiasm "Well alright then let's going"


Kukui made a stop to the Pokemon School to introduce Ash to the trainers there who were students at the school. The 1st one was a girl named Lillie whom he met after being run over by some Tauros turns out she has a fear of touching Pokemon but is making progress due her being able to touch her Alolan Vulpix then there was Sophocles who is bit of a techno person like Clemont and has a Togedemaru, then Lana who like his friend Misty loves Water Pokemon she has a Poplio which according to Rotomdex is the water type starter of this region, Then there is Mallow and her partner Bonsweet and is a amazing chef. After meeting with everyone Kukui took Ash to meet Hala whom explained to Ash the problem with the local Rattata and Raticate and with the help of his friends he was able to find a solution by asking the natural enemy of the Rattata and Raticate Yungoos and Gumshoos so Ash's Trial is to defeat the Totem Pokemon and ask for it's help and so after a tough battle he was able to defeat the Totem Pokemon and not only that it rewarded him with the Normal-Type Z-Crystal Normalium Z earning his 1st Z-Crystal. After helping the Totem Gumshoos heal up it and the Yungoos were able to solve the problem after which Hala told Ash that he is able to take a Grand Trial to which Ash got excited for and asked if his friends from the Pokemon School can watch since they helped him with his trial and he agreed and told him to meet him in Iki Town in 3 days for his Grand Trial.


3 days have past and both Ash and Hala were at the Ruins of Conflict praying for Tapu Koko's blessing for their upcoming . Ash is getting uncomfortable standing still, but eventually Hala tells him they're done here and are now standing against each other on opposite sides of a wooden battlefield with Kukui being the referee.

"The Island Challenger Ash's Grand Trial battle with the Melemele Island Kahuna Hala will now begin!" Announced Kukui

"Good Luck!" Ash and Hala said to each other

"Alright then let's begin." Announced Hala "Crabrawler go!"

Hala threw a Pokeball revealing his 1st Pokemon.

Ash was fascinated by the new Pokemon.

"Woah I've never seen that Pokemon Before." Said Ash

I'm on it! Said Rotomdex as it took a photo of Crabrawler and showed it's screen to Ash. Crabrawler, The Boxing Pokemon. A Fighting type. Crabrawler is always aiming to be number one. Crabrawler will guard its weak spots with its claws in battle and throw punches, looking for an opening.

"Alright then Rowlet I choose You!" Said Ash as he took off his backpack and opened it revealing a wake Rowlet who flew onto the field.

"Crabrawler use Bubble Beam!" Instructed Hala!

"Rowlet, dodge it and use Peck!" Counterd Ash.

Rowlet then took to the sky dodging the stream of bubbles before nosediving into Crabrawler landing a direct hit.

"Crabrawler are you ok?" Asked Hala.

Crabrawler then got back up and gave a cry of confirmation.

"Alright Rowlet let's keep going strong, use Peck again!" Said Ash.

Rowlet flew up again and began to nosedive toward Crabrawler.

"You shouldn't use the same move twice in a row Ash." Said Hala. "Crabrawler!"

Crabrawler then caught on of Rowlet's wings stopping it in it's tracks.

"Use Brutal Swing!'

Crabrawler then began swinging Rowlet around and around above it's head before throwing it into the air.

"Rowlet!" Cried Ash!

Rowlet then began falling down from the air and Hala saw this as a moment to strike.

"Crabrawler, use Power-UP Punch!" Said Hala.

Crabrawler then gave Rowlet a mean right hook right when it was about to land sending it back up into the air as it's attack power increase.

Rowlet looks like it's taking a lot of damage. Said Rotomdex.

"Hala's Crabrawler is as strong as ever" Kukui said to himself.

Up in the air, Rowlet manages to get itself back together and that's when Ash decided to call an attack.

"Rowlet use Leafage!" Called out Ash.

"Now Crabrawler use Bubblebeam!" Countered Hala

Much to Ash's shock the attack was completely blocked by the Bubble Beam leaving him to marvel at his opponent's strength.

"I got to think of a way to take Hala by surprise if I want to be able to land hit." Ash thought to himself

It was then Ash noticed that Rowlet was missing from the battlefield and began looking around to find him and it was then he noticed Rowlet suddenly sneaks up behind him, causing him to jump. This However gave him an idea.

"Rowlet use Leafage to sneak up behind Crawbrawler!"

"Hoot!" Said Rowlet as it surrounded it's opponent with Leafage as it soon disappears.

"What?" Said Hala as he sees Rowlet disappear.

"Now use Peck!" Said Ash.

Rowlet then appears behind Crabrawler and delivers a powerful Peck.

"Alright Rowlet keep it up!" Cheers Ash.

Rowlet continues to do so and landing a furry of Pecks. Crabrawler being unable to dodge any of them.

Finally Hala calls Crabrawler to block Rowlet's attack with its pincer, allowing it to land a Power-Up Punch with the other pincer. Hala follows up with a command for Brutal Swing, but Rowlet manages to avoid the attack and strike back with Tackle, sending Crabrawler slamming into the ground and causing it to faint.

"Crabrawler is unable to battle, Rowlet wins!" Declares Kukui.

Hala takes out a Pokeball and recalls Crabrawler thanking it for it's work.

As Hala recalls Crabrawler, Ash and his partners congratulate Rowlet on its victory. Suddenly Rowlet starts snoring, and Rotom,decides to take a closer look at Rowlet.

UH-oh Ash, Rowlet fell asleep it's sleep flying right now. Infroms Rotomdex

"What you're kidding?!" Said Ash as he and Pikachu start to go towards Rowlet and are now trying to wake it up.

While Ash, Pikachu, and Rotom attempt to wake Rowlet up, Hala calls his Pokemon to battle.

"Mankey go!"

Mankey! key!

seeing as how Rowlet's not going to be waking up anytime soon Ash decides to return it to it's Pokeball.

"Rowlet Return, Riolu you're up!" Said Ash

"Rio!" It Said.

"Mankey use Karate Chop!" Said Hala!

"Don't think So Riolu Force Palm!" Said Ash.

Mankey was able to successfully land it's attack on Riolu but not before Riolu slammed it's palm into Mankey's face.

"Karate Chop again!" Said Hala

"Counter with Copycat!" Said Ash.

Both Riolu and Mankey were clashing attacks without a inch of giving up.

"Riolu won't be able to handle too much of this I"ll have to think of something soon." Thought Ash who then smirked. "Time to show them what makes Riolu no ordinary Pokemon."


I know this is sudden but let me explain, now as you know Ash's Riolu is able to use the move Aura Sphere a move a Riolu cannot normally learn until after it evolves but Hala did not know this and for that Ash only used his Pikachu and Rowlet when he took his trial the reason for that is for when he takes his Grand Trial he would be able to catch Hala off guard and be able to snag victory.


"Now use Force Palm with Aura Sphere!" Said Ash.

That command took Hala by surprise.

"Hmm Aura Sphere!?" Said Hala.

Mankey attempted to hit Riolu again but Riolu ducked at the last minute and charged an Aura Sphere in its palm and with the force and speed from Force Palm Riolu slammed the Aura Sphere into the center of Mankey the way a certain number one hyperactive knucklehead does sending Mankey flying across the arena pass Hala into one of the nearby trees knocking it out.

"Mankey is unable to battle! The winner is Riolu!'

Hala returned his Mankey and sent out his Hariyama.

"Hariyama huh." Ash said to himself.

Ash was about to recall Riolu but saw the look in it's eyes revealing that it wants to continue.

Kukui seeing this decides to start the next round. "Begin!" He said.

"That Aura Sphere may have caught me by surprise but that won't stop me, Belly Drum!"

Hariyama then began to slam it's hands on it's center multiple times causing a lot of pain to itself but maximizing it's attack

"Now Knock Off!" Said Hala.

"Riolu quick use Endure!" Said Ash.

Hariyama was able to land it's attack but due to Endure Rioku was able to survive at the cost of it's Focus Sash being removed.

"Hang tough Riolu!" Said Ash

"Now Dynamic Punch!" Said Hala

"Riolu can't take another hit anymore so time to go all or nothing." Thought Ash.

"Alright Riolu it's time we give em what you got!" Said Ash.

"Rio!" It said.

It was then that both Ash and Riolu were enveloped by a blaze of aura surprising everyone in the area.


"Woah look at Ash and Riolu!" Said Lana.

"They're glowing." Said Mallow.

"I've read about this, this is Aura!" Said Lillie.

"Aura?" asked Sophocles.

"Aura is a form of spiritual energy that reside in all living things." "In the past, there were Aura Guardians that can sense and control its power while performing good deeds." Aura Guardians have the ability to sense other Aura as well their surroundings, even if they can't see, they can also transfer Aura to others, however, those abilities can be risky." "They create barriers and attacks with Aura to protect others or defend themselves. Aura Guardians also can read minds and actions from others around them.." Explained Lillie.

"So does that mean Ash is one?" Asked Mallow.

"I don't know." Said Lillie.


"Hmm interesting." Thought Hala

"Alright Riolu let's go use a full power Reversal!" Said Ash.

The aura around the two disappeared as Riolu's fist was covered in blue aura as it went and threw a punch at Hariyama.

"Intercept with Arm Thrust!" Said Hala.

The two attacks collided causing small shock waves to emit from the attacks throughout the arena.

"Now Hariyama finish it!"

Hariyama then used it's other hand and knock Riolu away sending it flying knocking it out.

"Riolu is unable to battle Hariyama wins!" Said Kukui.

Ash quickly grabbed Riolu's Pokeball.

"Return Riolu thanks for the hard work." Ash said and then looked at Pikachu. "You ready Pikachu?"

"Pika!" It said.

"Alright then Pikachu I choose you!" Said Ash.

Pikachu jumped off Ash's shoulder and landed in front of Hariyama.

"Battle begin!" Said Kukui.

"Alright Pikachu use Iron Tail!" Said Ash.

"Fake out!" Countered Hala.

Hariyama used the move to catch Pikachu's attack before throwing it to the ground.

"Now Arm Thrust!"

"Quick Pikachu dodge it!" Said Ash.

Pikachu was able to get up in time to dodge it and all the other strikes Hariyama tried to land.

"Now Thunderbolt!"

"PiiikaaCHUUU!"

Hariyama was struck by Pikachu's attack but it wasn't enough to beat it.

"Hariyama is so strong but if I'm going to win there's only one chance." Thought Ash as he looked at his Z-Crystal.

"Pikachu it's all or nothing are you ready?"

"Pika!"

Hala saw the look on Ash's face and knew it was time.

"Hariyama let's show them our combined power!" Said Hala as he crossed his arms to activate his Z-Ring as his crystal glowed revealing the fighting type symbol.

"Hariyama!" It said as it mimicked Hala.

Hala began striking up synchronized poses with Hariyama as energy flows from his Z-Crystal to his Pokémon.

"Now ALL-OUT PUMMELING!"

Hariyama then rammed orbs of energy in the shaped of fists towards Pikachu.

"Now Pikachu dodge it all with Quick Attack!" Said Ash.

Pikachu did it's best to avoid the Z-Move, but is ultimately hit, sending it flying backwards. Despite this powerful hit, however, Pikachu is still capable of getting back to his feet.

This impressed Hala to which he says, "I should've expected this much from you Ash as someone who Tapu Koko has taken an interest in."

Ash then smiled and rubbed his his finger under his nose at the compliment.

"Thanks but it's not over yet." Said Ash.

Ash, following his usual attitude, isn't giving up and gave Pikachu a command.

"Now Quick Attack!"

Pikachu then ran up and then behind Hariyama so fast that it couldn't keep track of it.

"Iron Tail!"

Pikachu then strikes Hariyama in the leg causing it to fall to it's knee.

"There an opening!" Thought Ash.

Seizing the chance, Ash and Pikachu prepare to use their own Z-Move, striking up their well-practiced and well-synchronized poses, causing Ash's Noramlium Z to glow and charge Pikachu up with Z-Power. Feeling the power that connects him and Pikachu, Ash then has Pikachu unleash its Normal-type Z-Move.

"Here we go now BREAKNECK BLITZ!"

"Pikaaa!"

Pikachu's attack was very powerful and was able to send Hariyama flying out of the ring knocking it out.

After confirming Hariyama's condition he made the call.

"Kahuna Hala's Hariyama is unable to battle!" "Therefore, the winner of this Island Challenge Grand Trial is the challenger, Ash!"

"Alright!" Said Ash as he and Pikachu smiled at their victory.

Hala thanked his Hariyama for it's hard work before returning it to it's pokeball and walked towards Ash.

"That was a wonderful battle Ash." He said. As Kahuna of Melemele Island, I, Hala, declare that you Ash Ketchum, have completed this Grand Trial.

Kukui then began to walk towards Ash.

"Congratulations Ash!" "We'll have a celebration tonight before we leave for Akala!"

Ash and Pikachu leaped in joy.

Hala then reached into his sleeve.

"Ash, please don't forget to take this with you." He said as he revealed a Z-Crystal.

Ash looked at it curiously.

"What is it?" Asked Ash.

"It's Fightinium Z." Said Hala. "You will be able to use Fighting type Z-moves now that you have this."

Just as Ash was about to get it everyone heard a loud sound echo through the forest.

"kooooo!" It said

Then a quick swift of a hat seemed like wind went through them and left as quickly as it came.

"Was that Tapu Koko?" Asked Kukui.

It was so quick I couldn't tell. Said Rotomdex

Hala then looked at his hand and his eyes widened in surprise.

"What?!" He said.

What was in his hand now was a second Z-Crystal next to the first.

"Electrium Z?" "It's the same as the one I got from Tapu Koko before!' Said Ash as Pikachu jumped on his shoulder.

Hala then began to laugh.

"Hala?"

"How peculiar!" "No, how extremely peculiar!' Said Hala. "This is the first time Tapu Koko has ever taken such an intrest in a challenger."

Ash and Pikachu were confused by what he meant.

"Perhaps there will come a time when I will be able to understand its reasons." "But for now please take this Electrium Z and Fightinium Z."

"Thank you!" Said Ash as he took them and began to pose.

"I got... Electrium Z and Fightinium Z!"

Pika Pika! Said Pikachu as it jumped for joy.

You've collected three Crystals! Said Rotomdex.

Hala then looked at Kukui.

"Professor Kukui." He said.

"Yeah?" Asked Kukui.

"You mentioned something about a celebration... Would it be okay if I were to join?" Asked Hala. "I'd like to celebrate the completion of Ash's first Grand Trial!"

"Of course!" Said Kukui. "It'd be an honor Kahuna Hala."

"With that settled we should start preparing!"

"Excuse me Hala." Said Ash.

"What is it?" Asked Hala.

"May I invite my friends from the Pokemon School?" Asked Ash. "Because if it weren't for all their help I might not have been able to get the Crystal."

"That's a great idea!" Said Hala. "Feel free to invite them!"

This made Ash and Pikachu Smile.


Ash and his friends were all together eating and chatting with each other as they celebrated along with all their Pokemon.

Ash magnificently completed his first Trial and Grand Trial of the Island Challenge in Alola. He also succeeded in using a Z-move for the second time with Pikachu.

Ash then walked away from everyone as he looked at his Z-Power Ring with the Electrium Z on it as he then pointed it towards the moonlight.

"Thanks for watching over me during the Grand Trial, Tapu Koko." He said to himself as he then lowered his arm as he looked at it again. "I'll make sure to show you a successful Gigavolt Havoc next time we meet." "So please battle me again!"


Aaaand DONE! Whew glad I was able to (finally) post this new chapter sorry for the long wait you guys work has been kept me tired and not to mention my computer kept freezing when I'm in the middle of writing so I had to restart where I last saved MULTIPLE TIMES! until Finally I was able to get this out. Okay now that I'm done venting back to the point.

Ash has completed his 1st Grand Trial an will be moving on to Akala soon and try to complete the Grand Trial there before he takes on the challenge from the Academy. Now on to the matter of his Pokemon, Now he only has 5 in anime right now so in here I'm planning on letting him actually keep one of the Pokemon he released which is only 2 so I'll be setting up a poll to see what you guys want him to Keep Nebby, or Poipole, hell Wynaut both (see what I did there?) that's up to you decide the Poll will be up until Ash returns to the Academy so with that in mind, take it easy Guys, Gals, and Non-binary Pals PEACE OUT!