Been a while hasn't it? sorry about that Work has kept me busy and tired then the Crown Tundra got released so I got myself more distracted then usual but do not worry after this you can expect the next chapter of my 2nd fic to be out between Christmas and New Years also I've decided to try a little something in this chapter tell me what you think?.

Due to the ever-worsening situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak, I'm going to have to remind you all about the basic steps you should take if you want to stay healthy

-Wash hands often with soap and water for 20-30 seconds at a time, and/or use hand sanitizer
-Avoid close contact with people who are sick
-Keep your hands away from nose, eyes, and mouth (I can't imagine how difficult this part is probably going to be)
-Eat well, get adequate rest, and exercise regularly
-Get a flu shot if you haven't already and are able to

And if you ARE sick (I hope you get better if you are), please be a good sport and save other folks the trouble of getting sick. You can do this by:

-Covering your mouth and nose with your sleeve, elbow, or a tissue whenever you sneeze or cough
-Not sharing food and drinks with others
-Avoiding touching your mouth, nose, and eyes (Again, I understand this is probably going to be difficult)
-Avoiding close contact with others
-Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects
-Staying at home if you're unwell (PRIORITY NUMBER ONE!)
-Staying calm and keeping yourself well-informed (My personal advice)

If you already know this, then great! If you didn't know any of this beforehand, please keep that information in mind as we all go through this trying time. It's a realm of unknowns at this point, and I wish myself and all of humanity well.

I Don't Own Pokemon

Anime op in the background like in the anime

"Normal speech"

"Pokémon speech"

'Flashback'

"Thoughts"

'Telepathy'

Pokédex

Episode 11:Olivia's Grand Trail! The Hardest Pokémon Battle!


Last time Ash and many other of the academy students began their second trial to stay a the academy but also to be able to qualify to partake in the Grand Trial of Akala Island.

Everyone was gathered at a fork in the route 5 outside of Paniola Town with Olivia standing in front of them along with Kukui and Oak.

"Alright next up will be your next to challenge which if you pass will be able to stay at the Academy which will double as you Island Trial." Said Olivia. "You have one of two choices to my left is Brooklet Hill, and straight ahead is Lush Jungle each one has their own conditions for clearing but both have a Totem Pokemon hidden within the location, do your best and you'll do fine."

"If you encounter and defeat the Totem Pokemon you will be allowed to challenge Olivia in her Grand Trial." Said Kukui.

"Now then those who are heading to Brooklet Hill please follow Oak and Kukui, everyone else follow me." Said Olivia


And so Ash decided on choosing the Lush Jungle and began his trial.

Ash and Pikachu have been wandering the jungle for few hours now and so far he's found all but one ingredient to make the Akala Curry and it was a Miracle Seed but so far he's had no luck finding one and right now Ash has Rockruff sniffing around to see if it could find it but since It didn't have much to work with It was having a hard time.

"Anything Rockruff?" Asked Ash.

"Ruff." It said shaking it's head.

"Man this even harder then I thought, hey Rotom how are doing on time?" Said Ash

Rotom who was next to him showed him the timer it started.

It's been 3 hours and 27 Minutes since the trial started. Said the living Pokedex.

"Man this place is huge how am I ever gonna find that seed." Said Ash

It was then Pikachu and Rockruff sniffed something in the air and began to run towards the source of it.

However instead of the item Ash had been looking for he had encountered with Totem Pokémon.

"Woah so this is the place you guys were running to." Said Ash.

The group searches around, and Pikachu finds a hoard of fruits. As Pikachu eats one, Ash finds the Miracle Seed, making him pleased they found all of the ingredients. Out of sudden, a giant pink Pokémon jumps to them.

"Whose that Pokémon?" Said Ash.

Rotom then showed the Pokémon on it's screen to Ash.

Lurantis, the Bloom Sickle Pokémon. A Grass type, and the evolved form of Fomantis. Lurantis use their flower-like appearance and aroma to lure in opponents and defeat them. It Said.

Rotom shows that one is much bigger than an ordinary one. Ash suspects it is a totem variant. Lurantis enhances herself with an aura, and fires Petal Blizzard.

But with teamwork and never giving up until it's over Ash was able to defeat the Totem Pokémon.

"The sunlight has become weaker. Now's your chance!" Said Rotomdex as Lurantis was now in the middle of charging Solar Blade.

"Let's go Litten!" Said Ash as he crossed his arms to prepare a Z-Move.

"Nyaaab!" Said Litten.

Ash then made the correct poses for the Z-Move, filling Litten with Z-Energy.

"Let's go, this is all our power! Breakneck Blitz!" Said Ash.

Litten then charged at Lurantis at full speed who in turn could not do anything to defend itself resulting in it's defeat as the force of the move was felt throughout the jungle.

"You did it! We won!" Said Ash as he and his Pokémon celebrated their win.

Afterwards Ash was digging through the pouch of ingredients he had with him pulling out some Revival Herbs.

"One of the things on the list of ingredients was a Revival Herb, it's a good thing I took a lot of them with me just in case." He said.

Ash and his Pokémon gave both Lurantis and Castform some Revival Herbs which completely healed both of them .

"You're better now, huh." Ash said to the Totem Pokémon smiling. "That's a relief.

It was then Castform flew towards Lurantis telling it something to which it seemed to agree with, as it then gave Ash a Z-Crystal.

"Huh isn't this..." Said Ash

It's a Grassium Z!Said Rotomdex

Ash was presently surprised by this.

"You're giving it to me?" He asked the totem.

"Luran." It said nodding.

Ash then held his new Z-Crystal towards the sun. "Thank you!"

Ash the began to make the same pose he did whenever he won a Z-Crystal.

"Alright I got a Grassium Z!"

"Pika Pika!"

"Hooot!"

It was then Ash realized something.

"Huh? So you really were a Totem Pokémon?" He asked.

"Exactly!" Said a familiar voice.

Out from some bushes appeared The Kahuna of Akala Herself.

"Olivia!" Said Ash slightly surprised.

Yes! You did it, Ash and Pikachu! That was so inspiring! Said Oliva as she gave Ash and Pikachu a crushing hug before giving the same kind to Lurantis and Castform. "And you two did well too. Thank you!"

She then gave each of them a kiss before moving on to Litten and Rowlet.

"Litten, Rowlet, you did well too! That was great!" She said as she gave both of them a crushing hug and then a kiss.

"So does this mean.." Said Ash.

"You and your Pokémon's hard work... I saw all of it! As Akala Island's Island Kahuna, I acknowledge that you have cleared this Trial!" She told him.

"Does that mean... I can take the Grand Trial?" Asked Ash.

"Of course! You did after all defeat the Totem Pokémon after all." Olvia told him.

"Alright!" Said Ash.

In that case... Say cheese! Said Rotomdex as it snapped a picture of everybody.

However as it turns out Ash was not the only one to have defeated a Totem Pokémon

n Brooklet Hill a large explosion occurred inside the Totem's Den as Oak, Kukui and all the other students watched in shock and awe.

"I-I don't believe this he defeated the Totem Pokémon with only a single Pokémon." Said Gary.

"I can't believe that there's anybody but Ash with this kind of power." Said Barry.

"The Pokémon he used, I've never seen anything like it before." Said Paul.

Standing in the middle of the Totem's Den on top of a Ride Pokémon, Lapras stood a trainer with long neck length Jet Black hair with a right hair bang that's Red that covers his right eye, wearing long black pants along with a grey and maroon long coat with a maroon shirt underneath, along with a red cape. While his right eye was hidden his left eye is Green and he has a X Shaped Scar on his face. His right arm was wrapped completely in bandages. With him was what looked to be a black skeleton of a Charizard with the flame on it's tail purple. In front of them was the Totem Pokémon a Araquanid that was huge with swirls in it's eyes.

The Trainer then looked at the two Professors with a serious look on his face.

"So now that I beat the Totem Pokémon I can take the Grand Trial right?"


The next day Ash was in a battlefield training for his Grand Trial against Olivia with his friends from both the academy and Pokémon School watching him as Kukui watched over his training.

As of right now Ash is practicing the Grass Type Z-Move with Rowlet while Pikachu and Riolu watched, Rockruff barking like crazy probably just riled up, and Litten was just napping.

After placing the Grassium Z onto his Z-Ring Ash began to attempt to use the Grass Type Z-Move.

"Let's go Rowlet!" Said Ash as he crossed his arms and beginning to make the correct poses with Rowlet mimicking him.

"Rooo!" It said copying Ash.

After doing the series of poses Ash began to unleash the Z-Move.

"Bloom Doom!' Said Ash as he stretched his arms to the side hands open and Rowlet's wings up in the air only for nothing to happened.

"Huh? Nothing's happening." Said Ash confused.

"Wrong!" Said Mallow upset marching up to him with her hands on her hips. "Come on... I spent so much time teaching you Yesterday!" "Stretch your arms out like this!" she said making a Y pose with her hands open.

"Roo!" Said Rowlet copying her.

Rotomdex also floated over to them with his screen to them.

Match with the example given: Fifty-three percent. Said Rotomdex causing Ash to slump his head down and Mallow and Rowlet sweat dropping in expiration.

"You know how to Focus Energy, but that's not enough." Said Professor Kukui with Pikachu jumping on his shoulder voicing it's agreement.

"Hahaha! Still got a lot to learn huh Ashy-boy?" Said Gary.

"Shut up, Gary!" Said Ash in annoyance.

"Ash, will you be okay for the Grand Trial?" Asked Sophocles with Sawyer nodding his head in agreement.

"I'll be fine! I'll do better at the main event." Said Ash cheerfully.

"I hope you're right..." Said May

"This is my first time seeing a Grand Trial! I'm extremely excited for it!" Said Lillie in excitement.

"Me too." Said Lana.

The rest of Ash's Pokémon then came up to him with Ash petting Rockruff.

"Oh, Rockruff! You wanna train too?" Ash asked Rockruff who then proceeded to bite his hand with a look of slight anger as he began to growl.

This in turn got Kukui's attention as Rockruff has never behaved like that before.

"You sure are riled up... Keep it up, and let's blast through that Grand Trial" Said Ash as he petted Rockruff again who was still growling.

"Ash! Make sure you pay attention." Gary told him seriously.

Yeah! I'll give it my all!" Said Ash.

Sawyer then spoke up as he remembered something.

"Didn't someone else also defeat the Totem Pokémon that was in Brooklet Hill?" Asked May since she took the Lush Jungle Trial.

That got Ash's attention as he looked at his friends.

Gary then nodded his head.

"Yeah there was and from what I know he took his Grand Trial against Olivia that same day in the middle of the night." Said Gary.

"How can you know that for a fact?" Asked Dawn.

It was then Paul who was missing the entire time showed up.

"Because Gary and I saw his Grand Trial against her." He said.

This shocked everyone present except Kukui.

"After everyone was leaving we overheard him requesting to Olivia if he could have his Grand Trial tonight that day and so she did and so I walked up to them and requested if we could watch, Olivia said it was fine with her so long as the guy was okay with it to which he didn't mind and so we saw his battle."

"So how'd it go?" Asked Ash who wanted to know more about the battle.

"It was a pretty even match in the beginning, it looked like either one could've won the match at the rate it was going but then he unleashed an unbelievable attack that completely overwhelmed her Pokémon and was able to finish them both with that single attack." Said Paul.

"But what stands out the most to me was the Pokémon he used." Said Gary.

"What do you mean?" Asked Barry.

It was then Kukui interrupted them.

"It''ll be easier to see for yourselves sooner or later but for now I think it's time we Quick Attack over to the Grand Trial site." Said Kukui.

"Alright." Said everyone in unison


Inside the Ruins of Life Olivia was knelling before the alter giving prayer to the Guardian Deity of Akala.

"O Tapu Fini, Deity of Life who watches over Akala Island... I am the Island Kahuna, Olivia. I now go to face one who is on the Island Pilgrimage." She says in a soft voice with her eyes closed.

After saying her prayer she opens her eyes with a look of determination.


Kukui had lead everyone from the Academy to the entrance to the Ruins of Life with his hands on his hips.

"These are the Ruins of Life. This is where the Grand Trial will be held." Said Kukui

"Ruins of Life..." Said Ash as he and Pikachu looked at it in fascination.

"These ruins are where people worship Akala's Guardian Deity, Tapu Lele." Explained Lillie to Ash.

"Today, We'll be watching Ash's Grand Trial. Make sure that some of you cheer him on as best you can." Said Kukui.


The Battlefield was made of stone and was surrounded by flowers of many colors and on it you can see that it has the image of the sun.

Please leave the recording to me. Said Rotomdex

Ash has stepped up onto the field with Litten and Rockruff to his sides with Pikachu on his shoulder and Riolu in front of him waiting to begin and arriving soon after is Olivia with a Midday Lycanroc at her side.

"Olivia!" Said Ash.

"So there you are, Ash." Said Olivia as she stepped up onto the field.

"Please give me a good fight!" Says Ash.

Olivia smiles at Ash before noticing his Rockruff aggressively barking and growling at them, she stares at it with an emotionless look for a moment before speaking.

"We will now begin the Island Pilgrimage ritual of the Grand Trial! Wela Volcano, nurturer of Akala Island! Deity of Life, Tapu Lele! Watch over me and the young Island Pilgrimage challenger, and give us strength!" She says in a serious professional matter.

"Olivia's so cool!' Said Mallow.

"it's like she's a different person." Said Lana.


In a distance away from everyone was the person who had defeated Olivia earlier sitting on one of the cliffs in the area with his back leaning against a tree thus hidden beneath the shade side sitting with his left knee up and a Zoroark laying down next to him and behind it was a dark silhouette of a Pokémon with a purple flame in the center of it's body.

"So this is the guy who defeated the Totem in Lush Jungle, can't wait to see how he battles." He said to himself while stroking his Zoroark who was smiling in content.


Olivia and Ash stare at each other with a serious look on each of their faces until Olivia speaks up again.

"So, are you ready?" Says Olivia in her normal tone with a excited smile on her face.

"There's the usual Olivia." Said Dawn.

"Yeah!" Said Ash as Rockruff ran towards the center of the field.

"Rockruff!" Said Ash as he goes to pick up Rockruff who is resisting very much trying to get him to let go. "Not yet! Calm down!"

Rockruff then proceeds to bite Ash's arm making give a quick cry of pain before returning to his previous position growling at the Lycanroc next to Olivia.

"Rockruff seems pretty aggressive." Notes Gary.

"What could be wrong?" Says May.

Kukui then takes his position as the referee.

"We will now begin the Grand Trial battle! Both Trainers, send out your Pokémon!"

"This will be the hardest Pokémon battle on Akala Island. I'm going all out!" Says Olivia.

"I've been waiting for this!" Says Ash.

"My partners are all adorable, rugged little Rock Types! Go Probopass!' Says Olivia as she brings out her first Pokémon.

Ash's friends from the Pokémon all look at the Pokémon in amazement.

"A Probopass!" Says Sophocles.

"I've never seen one before!" Says Mallow.

Rotomdex then gives off it's dex entry for the Pokémon to Ash.

Probopass, the Compass Pokémon. Rock/Steel Type. It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.

After hearing what Rotomdex said Ash then decides who to use.

"Alright, then I'll use..." He begins to say but is cut off bu Olivia.

"And also... Lycanroc. This Grand Trial will be a Double Battle!" Says Olivia as Lycan walks next to Probopass.

Kukui was confused by this and seeing his look she explained.

"Ash has already conquered Hala's Grand Trial on Melemele Island, and owns three Z-Crystals already. It means that the wilderness of Alola has already recognized his strength. In order to draw out his full power, this is the least I can do!" She Said.

"I'm honored, alright then let's have a Double Battle!" Says Ash

"I can see it Ash. The blue flame blazing inside you!" Thought Kukui seeing Ash's confident and excited expression.

As Ash was about to call on his first Pokémon Rockruff ran to the field growling.

Alright Rockruff I'll take you up on your motivation! And Rowlet! I choose you!" Says Ash

Hoooot! Says Rowlet who's awake and is filled with energy.

Ash kneels down and pet Pikachu, Riolu and Litten before sending them to the stands.

"Alright let's start this Grand Trial!" Says Ash

"Ash, show me your full power!" Says Olivia

"Let the battle begin!" Announced Kukui

"Rowlet, use Leafage on Lycanroc! Rockruff, you use Rock Throw!" Said Ash

The two then launch their attacks at their opponents.

"Assume formation!" Said Olivia

THer Pokémon then moved into a straight line with Lycanroc in front.

"Lycanroc use Rock Slide!"

Lycanroc jumps high into the air and intercepts the two attacks with it's own and do to it being stronger not only canceled the attacks but continued and hit both of it's opponents sending them flying.

Rowlet and Rockruff are are to land safely but Olivia was not done yet.

"Stealth Rock!"

Probopass' eyes than glowed before summoning a blue ring of energy around them and Rockruff not wanting to stay still charged right at it but was knocked back by a stone pillar appearing in front of it and is now surrounding it and Rowlet.

"They're surrounded!" Said Lana in worry.

"This Stealth Rock is really troublesome." Said Sophocles


In the distance the Zoroark trainer who was watching was seeing how the battle was going with his Zoroark laying next to him asleep.

"Olivia is good. Lycanroc attacks, while Probopass provides support. She's got a firm grasp on who should play what role in a Double Battle. This Grand Trail will not be easy you I wonder how you'll overcome this."


Back in the battlefield Ash was thinking on what he can do given the current situation.

"Damn it, these pillars are going to be a problem for Rowlet and Rockruff if I don't think of something fast" Ash thought to himself. "In that case, Rowlet, carry Rockruff and fly!"

Rowlet did so and was now flying above the stone pillars.

"If you're airborne, there's no need to fear the Stealth Rocks! Rowlet, use Leafage on Probopass!"

Rowlet was able to launch it's attack hitting Probopass and causing some damage due to the hit.

"Well done! but how long can you keep that up?" Asked Olivia who than snaps her fingers ordering a Magnet Bomb.

Probopass than launches all of it's Mini-Noses at the two Pokémon in the air who despite their best to dodge can't seem to outrun the noses.

"There's no point in running! You shouldn't underestimate the Mini-Noses' formation attack!" Said Olivia.

The two airborne Pokémon continue to try and dodge the Mini-Noses with Rockruff even knocking one away.

Rockruff launched it's attack at the two noses in front of it knocking them back but not noticing the nose that appeared behind them before exploding sending them flying into one of the stone pillars knocking them into the ground.

Despite being knocked down the two slowly stand back up trying to ignore the pain.

"If even a single Magnet Bomb hits its target, it deals massive damage. You'd better hope you can predict their path, or you won't be able to clear this Grand Trial." Explained Olivia.

"Lycanroc, Probopass and the Mini-Noses... it's five on two, placing Ash at an overwhelming disadvantage." Says Lillie in worry.

"Even so, Ash has to win!" Said Gary.

"This truly is a Grand Trial." Said Paul.

Pikachu, Riolu and Litten start cheering as loud as they can for Ash to win.

Ash despite his current situation couldn't help but smile.

"This is getting interesting! Breaking out of situations like these are what make battles so intense!" Said Ash.

Kukui and Olvia both smiled at Ash's words.

"You're burning hotter than Wela Volcano! Ash, challengers like you are the best!" Said Olivia. "Probopass, use Zap Cannon on Rowlet! Lycanroc, use Accelerock on Rockruff!"

The two Pokémon than jump into the ring of rock pillars landing in front Rowlet and Rockruff ready to attack.

"Rowlet grab Rockruff and fly! Then use Leafage on Lycanroc!" Counters Ash.

Rowlet does so and flies behind Lycanroc hitting with the super effective move before flying off.

"Lycanroc!" Says Olivia.

Lycanroc then jumps off of Probopass' head who then uses it's Mini-Noses as platforms for Lycanroc to jump off of reaching the two flying Pokémon.

"Watch out!" Shouts Lillie.

"They can even do that?! Says Mallow in shock

Collecting data! Collecting data! Collecting data! Says Rotomdex who is also surprised at the teamwork that was used.

Lycanroc then uses it's attack and hits Rowlet smacking it straight down to the ground.

"Now! Use Zap Cannon!" Said Olivia.

"Watch out, Rowlet!" Said Ash.

Probopass then launches it's attack at Rowlet but Rockruff who was still falling knocked one of the Mini-Noses that were still in the air to the ground intercepting the Zap Cannon protecting Rowlet shocking Olivia and impressing Ash.

Ash's friends were amazed by Rockruff.

"Rockruff's so cool! Well Played!" Said Mallow

Rockruff then lands safely next to Rowlet growling at it's opponents' and Rowlet then thanks Rockruff for it's help only for it to be yelled at by Rockruff surprising it.

"Rockruff?" Said Ash.

"It's been acting strangely for a while now." Said May

"Yeah... I hope nothing's wrong." Said Dawn.

"Rockruff, Rowlet! Let's fight back!" Yells Ash.

"Launch the Mini-Noses! Surround Rowlet and Rockruff!" Olivia quickly says.

The Mini-Noses then began to fly around Rowlet and Rockruff with Probopass around them as well in a circle.

"Lycanroc, here we go!" Says Olivia as she readies her Z-Ring.

"A Z-move?!" Says Ash in as he remembers the one he saw Gladion use and then smiles. "Rowlet! Fly up with Rockruff!" Said Ash.

"Hooot!" Said Rowlet as it carried Rockruff away with the Mini-Noses following them.

Olivia had crossed arms in a X and is now performing the series of poses needed for the Z-Move. "Roar, heartbeats of life! Oh, echos of bedrock, piercing through heaven and earth!"

"Rooooooc!" Said her Lycanroc as it was now filled with Z energy.

After flying high enough into the sky Ash called for Rowlet to stop where it is with the Mini-Noses flying around them in a circle.

"Go Continental Crush!" Called Olivia.

Lycanroc then jumped high into the air creating a giant boulder of and threw it down right above Rowlet and Rockruff.

Danger! Danger! Said Rotomdex in fear.

"Rowlet, above you!" Said Lana.

"Get out of the way!" Said Mallow.

"What are you planning, Ash?" Said Gary who had a visible sweat on his face.

As the boulder was falling Probopass retracted it Mini-Noses and moved right below Rowlet and Rockruff in the center of the stone pillars.

However this was exactly what Ash was hoping for. "Now, Rowlet!" He told it.

And so Rowlet flew straight down until quickly going forward escaping the ring of pillars and completely avoiding the Z-Move as it crashed into the pillars creating a dust explosion destroying the pillars.

"Alright!" Said Ash in excitement as Olivia had a look of shock on her face.

Oh my! The Stealth Rocks are gone! Said Rotomdex after seeing the field empty of the pillars.

All of Ash's friends had look of surprise and relief on their faces.

"Ash's so lucky!" Said Barry.

"No that wasn't luck." Said Gary confusing mostly everyone. "Ash was aiming for this."

"You're kidding!" Said Barry.

"He's one crazy guy!" Said Sawyer.

"preaching to the choir on that one." Said Paul.


In the distance the Zoroark trainer was just as surprised.

"Amazing, he had Olivia right in the palm of his hand." He said.


Lycanroc was panting having been worn out from using the Z-Move but is still kicking.

"I see. you"re good." Complemented Olivia. "But we're not done yet! Probopass, use Giga Impact on Rokruff! Lycanroc Rock Slide!"

Probopass then charged at Rockruff while Lycanroc jumped into the air before firing it's attack at it's two opponents.

"Rowlet, Leafage! Rockruff, use Bite on Lycanroc!" Counters Ash.

Rowlet is able to naturalize Lycanroc's attack while Rowlet jumped right over Probopass' attack running straight for Lycanroc while Probopass makes a quick U turn slamming Rockruff into a rock wall shocking Ash but is then relieved as Rockruff comes out fine and without missing a beat runs on top of Probopass before jumping off and landing it's attack on Lycanroc who in turn is trying to shake Rockruff off it as it does not let go.

"What amazing fighting spirit!" Said Olivia.

"Good, Rockruff! Don't let go!" Says Ash. "Rowlet provide backup!"

Rowlet then flies towards Rockruff.

"Probopass, use Magnet Bomb on Rowlet!" Counters Olivia.

Probopass then launches it's Mini-Noses at Rowlet following it everywhere as it tries to out pace them before flying towards Probopass and flying up last second causing them to hit Probopass skidding it back at the damage taken and with it Ash uses the opportunity to use his Z-Move.

"Now, Rowlet!" As Ash crosses his arms activating the Z-Crystal before he and Rowlet perform the series of poses needed for the Z-Move.

Olivia however will not let them. "I won't let you! Probopass Giga Impact!"

Probopass quickly regains balance and charges towards Rowlet.

"Take this, Probopass! This is our full power! BLOOM DOOM!" Says Ash.

"Hooooot!" Says Rowlet as it charges full force colliding with Probopass creating a big explosion causing Rockruff and Lycanroc to try stand their ground and not be blown away both of them gritting their teeth.

After it clears Probopass is seen lying on it's side with swirls in it's eyes.

"Probopass is unable to battle!" Declares Kukui.

Ash's friends are happy to see that he defeated one of Olivia's Pokémon.

"He pulled it off." Said Gary with a impressed smile.

"Wow, you're amazing Ash!" Says Mallow.

Olivia walks to her defeated Pokémon thanking it for it's hard work as she then turns to her Lycanroc petting it. "Lycanroc, now it's all on you."

Ash stretches on of his arms out as Rowlet lands on it happy.

"You did it, Rowlet! Now only Lycanroc is left." He tells it but they then notice Rockruff barking and growling wanting the the battle to start already as it jumps side to side.

"Alright, Rockruff, let's go! Rowlet grab on to Rockruff and fly!"

Rowlet then flies to pick up Rockruff only for it to ferociously resist as it then ends up attacking Rowlet dealing damage to it's teammate and sending it flying onto it's back shocking everyone present.

"Rowlet!" Says Ash as he looks at Rowlet and sees it knocked out with swirls in it's eyes. "Rowlet! Rowlet!"

Kukui saw what happened to Rowlet and unfortunately has to make his call. "Tch! Rowlet is unable to battle!"

Everyone has a look of shock while Ash grits his teeth in frustration.

Rockruff realizing what it did to it's own teammate has a look of complete despair.

"Rockruff made an extremely unfortunate move..." Said Paul.

"Was it so excited that it didn't see what was happening around it?" Questioned Alain.

Ash thanked Rowlet for it's hard work returning it to it's Pokéball telling it to take a good long nap afterwords he sees Rockruff walking towards him with it's head down in sadness and shame.

Ash seeing Rockruff's expression quickly smiled at it as he got down to his knees and shakes his butt in the air as if it were a tail.

"Rockruff, remember this?" He says to it who looked at him in slight confusion.

This in turn made the majority of the female student body and the girls from the Pokémon School who were watching the battle turn a bright pink including his previous female travel companions minus Iris who has a vague idea of what he's trying to do, while the male student body had look of "What the hell is he doing?!" on their faces except Gary who immediately pulled out his phone and began recording Ash.

"W-w-w-what is he doing!?" Stuttered Dawn.

"Woo boy, Leaf is gonna turn bright red when she sees this!" Thought Gary.

Iris had a look of deep thought as she had a hand to her chin. "Hmm what's that Pose?"

I know this is sudden but allow me to explain, you see before catching Rokruff back when it was wild it would come limping home, covered in scratches and burns, completely exhausted. The next night, Ash and Kukui followed it to Clawmark Hill, where two Lycanroc keep watch over the wild Pokémon who come together to battle and train. There Rockruff would have battles with a fearsome Magmar but is defeated every time, and so Ash offers to help it learn a new move, Rock Throw. After some serious training with Ash and Pikachu, Rockruff manages to learn the new move and returns to challenge Magmar to a rematch, and this time, it was able to win! Rockruff always used it's tail when using that move and what Ash is doing now is a imitation of the training Rockruff did when learning Rock Throw. Explains Rotomdex after seeing the confused looks.

"Let's beat Lycanroc! I'll fight alongside you!" Ash tells Rockruff who is now confident again and turns to face Lycanroc.

"You're an interesting one, Ash." Olivia tells him.

"What does he mean, fight alongside it?" Asks Lillie.

"Let's go, Rockruff! Use Rock Throw!" Commands Ash as he copies Rockruff's movements.

Tada matte zuuto tatteita tte
hajimaranai

"Lycanroc Accelerock!" Says Olivia as it and Rockruff jump into the air and headbutts it while it's charging it's attack but is not fazed as it hits Lycanroc making a small explosion.

Taiyou mo tsuki mo pokemon mo ano ko mo
Furimuichou you na bouken wo
shiteitai mitai

"Bite!" Ash tells it as it jumps thorugh the smoke and hits Lycanroc again.

(AiyAiya)

Dokkiri bikkuri sappari
yappari tomaranai

"Rock Slide!" Says Olivia as Lycanroc then jumps into the air once more and fires it's attack at Rockruff.

Hora acchi mo kocchi mo
docchi mo socchi mo tomaranai
Saa mada mada mada mada

"Jump!" Ash tells it as he jumps and Rockruff then begins to jump on and off each and every rock from Lycanroc's Rock Slide.

mada mada susumou ze..

(Aiyaiya)

Rockruff then jumps off the last rock and is now right above Lycanroc shocking Olivia.

Sasan motto atsukunare

"Now, Rockruff! Use Rock Throw!" Shouts Ash as gets on one knee and slams a fist into the ground.

Moeru kodou de hashiridase
(Hai!)
Munmun tagiru yuuki ga
Yume wo terashitekureru
(Aiyaiya)

"RRRRUUUFFFFF!" Said Rockruff as it hit Lycanroc with the biggest Rock Throw it's ever done sending it crashing down onto the floor as it then lands on it's feet panting.

Saa zenshin zenrei de..
Makkusu hai tenshon
Ooki na koe de aroora!

Seeing Lycanroc passed out on it's Side Kukui made his call. "Lycanroc is unable to battle! Therefore, the winner of this Grand Trial battle...is the challenger, Ash!

After being declared the winner Rockruff falls onto it's side exshausted.

"Rockruff!" Ash said in worry as he runs towards it.

All of Ash's friends stood up in worry for Rockruff as Pikachu, Riolu and Litten also gave a cry of worry.

"That was a narrow victory." Said Gary.

Ash picked up Rockruff and is now holding it.

"Thank you, Rockruff." He told it.

Olivia thanked her Lycanroc for it's hard work before returning it to it's Pokéball and walked towards Ash who was talking to his friends about his battle.

"Ash, that jumping Rock Throw was excellent." Said Olivia "Congratulations on beating the Grand Trial. and this is a present from Akala Island."

Olivia then revealed the to Ash the Rock type Z-Crystal.

"Have Rockruff use the Rock Z-Move whenever you..." Was all she could say before tripping and falling face down on the ground surprising everyone.

"What a capricious person... Dancing, tripping, battling..." Said Lana.

Olivia quickly picked herself off the ground and stood back up laughing a bit at her misfortune.

"Let's try that again! Here you go." She said as she gave Ash the Z-Crystal.

"Thank you very much!" Said Ash as he held the Z-Crystal to the sun before making his usual pose after Pikachu jumps on his shoulder. "I got a Rockium Z!"

"Pika pi!" Cheers Pikachu.

Rotomdex then snaps a picture of Ash.

The fifth Crystal collected!


While all of Ash's friends were all clapping and congratulating him the same Trainer who was watching from the distance stood up along with his Zoroark.

"Looks like I'm now no longer the only one to defeat Akala's Grand Trial." He said to his Zoroark as he then turned to leave. "I wonder, if we were to battle who would come out on top?"

The silhouette of the Pokémon that was with him than slowly disappeared into the shadows.

"Doesn't matter to me if he can use Z-Moves or not, after all any Z-Move he uses will be pale compared to the ones I can use." He says as he looks at his left wrist which has what appears to be a Z-Power Ring like Ash's only there are two Z-Crystals equipped to it instead of one like all others do before walking away.


Ash kneels down to show Rockruff the Z-Crystal who was happy.

"Rockruff, this is all thanks to you two for working so hard." Ash said to it who only lowered it's head in slight sadness confusing him.

"Ash." Called to him Olivia as she and Kukui walked up to him.

"After watching ot battle today, it occurred to me... that Rockruff might be about to evolve."

"Huh?" Said Ash.

"Yeah. When Rockruff are about to evolve, they tend to get aggressive, and act more Independently.." Explained Kukui.

"Hey yeah now that you mention it, Rotom said so before, too." Said Ash as he turned to the flying Pokédex.

Indeed!

"Rockruff, you're gonna evolve?" He asks it.

Will it become Midday Form, or Midnight Form? This will be interesting! Says Rotomdex

Ash then looks down at Rockruff before smiling.

"I think either one would be cool! So go ahead and become whichever one you want!" Says Ash as he sits down and holds Rockruff before pink sparkles start to fall on top of them.

Looking up you can see that it was Tapu Lele that was spreading them out before it disappears.

"That's.." Said Kukui in shock.

"Tapu Lele!" Finished Olivia.

Ash and Pikachu look up in wonder while Rockruff was in fascination.

Ash has overcome Olivia's Grand Trial and gotten the Rockium Z. And Rockruff is showing signs of evolving. The Academy tests on Akala is drawing to a close!

To Be Continued


Aaand done! This took a lot longer then I expected but hey on the bright side this episode was a lot longer than the others so that should make up for that. Anyway the next one will be for my 2nd story and like I said that should be out sometime between Christmas and New Years.

If you liked this episode leave a review any questions PM me and until then take it easy Guys,Gals,and Non-Binary Pals PEACE OUT!