Hello everybody, sorry for the wait for this chapter. I've seen Sun and Moon and all I have to say is Wooohooo! Ash has finally won a league! I was so happy when I found out that I decided to update my Pokemon story next.

Now for some questions answered.

Pokemon4288: Happy to hear.

Guest: I'll think about Ash catching those Pokemon.

Most of the reviews for last chapter are about Jiggulypuff, so I'm gonna say something. Jiggulypuff will not be captured and will remain wild and be in all the regions that Ash travel, putting everyone to sleep. Now have fun with the chapter that you all have been waiting for.


Chapter 15: Reunion of old friends.

It has been 3 days since Ash's battle against Brawly and Jiggulypuff's surprise entrance. When everyone woke up, Shauna and May burst out laughing at seeing each other's faces, while everyone else worked on getting the graffiti off their faces. The next day, Ash spent training his whole team. During training, Ash's Ralts finally evolved into Kirlia.

They didn't waste time as Ash used his Dawn Stone to evolve Kirlia into Gallade, who was finally happy to be what it dreamed to evolve into. Ash did some research and found out that Phantump evolved through a trade. Ash did a trade with May so that he could evolve his Grass and Ghost type Pokémon.

Phantump evolved into Trevenant when May brought him out. With the evolution over, Ash traded May's Beauitifly back to her for his Pokémon. Ash spent the rest of the day helping his newly evolved Trevenant get comfortable in his new form.

The next day, they got on a boat to go to Slateport city for May's first Pokémon Contest. However, the two helmsman were actually Team Loser disguised. However, the joke was on them because it didn't fool Ash and when they tried to strike, the Rainbow Hero was prepared and sent them flying curtesy of Gengar's Shadow Ball.

Unfortunately for our Rainbow Hero and his friends, the boat was out of fuel, and put the icing on the cake, the radio was busted. Storm clouds gathered and drifted the boat to what it seemed to be an abandoned ship. Our heroes together investigated the ship and they discovered that they weren't the only ones in there. They met a young man named Tommy on the abandoned ship. Tommy told them about the story of the abandoned ship years ago, on how it crashed during a storm, though fortunately all the passengers were safely evacuated.

Tommy happened to be one of the passengers from that incident. He came back to the abandoned ship to search for his Marshtomp that got trapped. He thought that his Marshtomp was in its Poké Ball, safe and sound, but he soon found out his Marshtomp was out at the moment of the storm.

May's Torchic, Max, and Meowth from Team Rocket suddenly vanished in thin air when everyone was searching around the ship. Soon May, Jessie, and James got captured as well from out of the blue.

Ash, Brock, and Tommy soon met the one responsible behind everyone's capture, and it was a Water and Ground type Pokémon called Swampert. Ash, Pikachu, Brock, and Tommy followed Brock's Mudkip to Swampert's hideout. Tommy soon recognized the Swampert in front of him. The Swampert was his Marshtomp that had evolved. Swampert, of course felt anger towards him, but Tommy helped him remember the times they spent together.

Tommy and his Swampert were happily reunited. Team Rocket once again tried to steal everyone's Pokémon, but Tommy and Swampert stopped them easily. A powerful Hydro Pump sent those losers flying. During the ordeal, Ash had brought out the Rainbow Wing since he trusted Tommy. However, surprisingly the Rainbow Wing shined on Tommy and Swampert, granting Tommy the ability to understand Swampert. Tommy had decided to stick around the abandoned ship since it has become like an oasis for Water Pokémon together with his Swampert.

Finally, Tommy took his new friends on his speedboat to their next destination, Slateport City. Right now, the gang were at the lobby in the Pokemon Center. They saw many trainers and their Pokémon gathered around, practicing. The reason why is because of the upcoming Slateport City Pokémon Contest.

"Looks like everyone's psyched for the contest". Ash stated with a small smile as he looked left and right with Pikachu nodding in agreement. "Pikachu, Pika". Pikachu said in agreement to what Ash said. "Including me. Remember, there's just two weeks till the Pokémon Contest opens". May said in excitement for her first Pokémon Contest. "So it makes sense that everyone came early to get in some practice". Brock commented at seeing how the trainers were practicing. Max took a look at the contestants before he looked at his sister.

"They all look really good. May, are you ready for this?" Max asked his sister in concern. "Two weeks isn't that much time, you know". Ash told May, knowing how time flies. "No problemo. Although on second thought, some practice couldn't hurt". May said to herself, starting to have second thoughts.

After spending some time in the Pokémon Center, the gang went to the beach, feeling the heat and the sizzling sand. Although after getting out of the center,, Ash started to have a sad face for some reason.

"Just how I imagined it. Slateport City's got beautiful beaches; not to mention all the beautiful girls!" Brock gushed out, his eyes heart-shaped. "Yeah, who cares? Let's swim!" Max called out in excitement, wanting to take a swim. "First things first. I think I'll do a little bit of practicing". May said with a smile, getting Ash to turn look at her. "Ummm yeah. Good idea May". Ash said in a bit of a somberly tone.

Brock, May and Max noticed Ash not being enthusiastic as he usually is. "Hey Ash, are you okay?" Brock asked his old friend in concern. "Yeah, nothing's wrong". Ash replied to his friend, though his sad smile told a different story.

May kept looking at Ash for a few moments, before she shrugged. "And first up my stunning, preliminary performance. Watch and learn!" May called out as she took out Beautifly's Poké Ball and twirled around a bit. "Beautifly, the spotlight is on you! Go!" May cried out as she ends her spin and released her Butterfly Pokémon.

Beautifly flapped its wings and shined out a bit of silvery. "Nice opening". Brock complimented with a smile, impressed with the entrance. "Good job May". Max complimented his sister on a job well done. "Check it out. She really planted her pose". Ash said with a sad smile as May turned around, only her eyes were now swirls. "I might have spun a bit too much''. May admitted, getting Ash, Brock, Max and Pikachu to spun around anime style at what she said.

After getting control of herself, May threw all three of her Frisbees into the air. "Now Beautifly, use Gust!" May called out as Beautifly whipped up a gust of wind to blow the Frisbees back. But it didn't work out as it planned, because instead it blew on the sand, creating a sandstorm, whipping up the beach furniture and the people in there. Even the gang got blown away; only Ash was fast enough to jump away to avoid getting blown away.

Max had his glasses covered in sand after he got himself out of the sand. "Guess this isn't the right place for that". Max commented as May got up, covered in sand as well. "Yeah, you're probably right". May said in agreement as Ash just watched them with a sad look.

Our heroes went to a more isolated part of the beach without other people there to get caught up in May's training. "This will be much better". Brock said with a smile. "You'll do fine in a place like''. Ash said, although he was still unenthusiastic. "Ash, what's wrong?" Max asked his friend in concern, now starting to get worried. Ash shook his face for a bit, before he smiled at the younger male.

"Nothing Max. I'm fine. So what's next, May?" Ash asked the older Maple sibling, who winked at him. "My best one yet is coming up next". May replied to the Rainbow Hero, before she turned to face Beautifly. "Okay Beautifly, the pressure's on now". May told her Bug and Flying type, who started to feel nervous.

"Okay Beautifly, Silver Wind!" May called out, holding her right hand out. Beautifly flapped its wings to try to create silvery powder scales, but failed. May sighed as she collapsed onto her knees. "Oh no! Not again! We keep messing that one up!" May moaned out in sadness at her failliure. "You might not want to use that move in the contest yet May!" Max advised his sister, who turned to look at him.

"But if we could use Silver Wind, it will just blow everyone away". May said to her brother. Brock thought about what she said got a few moments. "Yeah, that's true". Brock commented, thinking May has a point.

"You just gotta keep practicing. You'll eventually master Silver Wind". Ash said to the coordinator in training, getting May to smile at him. "Yeah, you're right!" May exclaimed before she turned to face Beautifly. "Alright Beautifly, let's try it again one more time". May told her partner, which Beautifly nods to her trainer with a determined look.

May tossed the Frisbees once more at Beautifly. "Beautifly, Gust again!" May called out as Beautifly tried Gust one more time. Gust actually worked better than last time, sending the Frisbees back. May managed to catch two of them with grace. "Yeah that's cool". Max commented with a smile.

However, the third one went over May and was now heading towards a boy on a staircase. The boy was around Ash and May's age with green hair, wearing a purple vest, black shirt, and blue jeans. "Watch out!" May called out in concern as Ash looked at the boy.

The boy actually caught the Frisbee with no problem, making May, Max and Brock widen their eyes in surprise, while Ash and Pikachu were not impressed. "I'm not impressed''. Ash stated with his arms crossed. "I'm sorry". May apologized as the boy spun the Frisbee around his finger. "Please don't tell me that you're planning on entering the Pokémon Contest with a cheesy act like that?" The boy asked as he threw the Fristbee at May's feet, who looked surprised before she frowned.

The boy walked up to May. "You got no finesse, no moves". The boy said, getting May angry with him. "Hey, who are you to tell me that?" May demanded as the boy held his hand in front of her face. "If you must know, I'm Drew. Pokémon Coordinator". The boy now named Drew introduced himself.

"Huh, that must mean he's just like you May". Ash said with his arms crossed, though he didn't sound very interested. Drew shook his head at what the Rainbow Hero said. "Please, no comparison. You see you and your Pokémon here, you got no style". Drew mocked, getting May more angry with him.

"Hey! You can make fun of me all you want, but don't you dare make fun of my Pokémon!" May roared out, only Drew put his hand in front of her face again. "Whoa, take a chill pill little girl". Drew said in a laid back tone as May tried to run at him, while the green haired boy kept pushing her lightly back and forth.

"May, don't listen to what he says". Max said to his sister, trying to calm her down. "I think you children should be on your way now". Drew said with a smirk on his face. Ash and friends were confused at what the newcomer says. "Why should we?" Max asked in confusion at Drew's words.

"This is a private beach reserved for people like me stating in that resort". Drew explained as he pointed to a nearby resort as May was even more pissed. "Let's just get out of here". Ash told to his friends, getting tired of this guy's attitude. Brock and Max agreed with the young Rainbow Hero as they started walking away with May and Beautifly following them.

"I guess you're entering the Pokémon Contest too, right?" May questioned, making Drew laugh a bit cockily. "Well you just guessed correct, genius". Drew said with a smirk as he and May had a staring contest, before she left to follow her friends.

After they left the beach, Ash was looking at his Rainbow Wing that he was holding with his right hand with a sad look. "Hey Ash, you've been quite down since we got out of the Pokémon Center. Is something wrong?" Brock questioned the Rainbow Hero, who sighed a bit. "Hey guys, could you go ahead? I'd like to be alone for a while?" Ash asked his friends, wanting to be alone.

May, Max and Beautifly looked confused, but Brock had an understanding look on his face. "If that's what you want, okay". Brock said to Ash, who nodded in thanks as he walked away in a different direction. "So what's going on with Ash?" May asked in concern for the Rainbow Hero.

"I guess he misses his friends, Sorrel and Verity. They were his first friends and companions. They went on an adventure together when Ash became the Rainbow Hero and he hasn't seen them for 2 years now''. Brock explained to May and Max on what's wrong with Ash.

"He must have been close to them". Max said as May watched Ash leave in concern. "I hope that one day he'll reunite with them. No, I'm sure that it'll happen". May said to Brock and Max, hoping Ash cheers up someday.

(Play Pokémon I choose you ending song)

10 minutes later in the forest, Ash was walking motionless through the forest with his hands in his pockets with Pikachu on his shoulder, who was looking at the Rainbow Hero in concern. "Pika pi''. Pikachu said in concern for his partner, who didn't look at his starter.

'Verity… Sorrel…. I miss you. I wonder where you are and what you're doing'. The Rainbow Hero thought to himself as he looked up at the clouds, thinking of the tomboyish brown haired girl and the green haired young researcher that he made friends with during his journey to Mount Tensei. Pikachu looked at his partner, before he looked down in sadness, missing Verity's Piplup and Sorrel's Lucario as much as Ash misses his two friends.

"RRRRAAAA!"

A sudden cry was heard, making Ash and Pikachu widen their eyes as they looked up at the sky to see something unexpected. In the sky was a familiar Pokémon that had a phoenix like appearance and its feathers shined like the rainbow itself, flying.

"Ho-oh!'' Ash whispered to himself in shock to see the Legendary Pokémon that chose him as the Rainbow Hero again. "Pika Pi!?" Pikachu cried out in surprise to see the Legendary Pokémon he battled against 2 years ago.

Ho-oh made eye contact with his chosen hero. 'Come'. Ash heard a voice from Ho-oh, making his gasp in surprise as the Legendary Pokémon flew past him. "Ah wait Ho-oh!'' Ash called out as he started chasing after Ho-oh. Pikachu even jumped off Ash's shoulder to chase after the Legendary Bird Pokémon.

The Rainbow Pokémon kept flying with its chosen trainer and Pokémon partner following it, until it stopped in a field full of flowers with Ash and Pikachu stopping a few feet away from it. 'Enjoy your gift, my chosen hero'. The same voice from before came from Ho-oh, before the legendary bird Pokémon took flight again.

Ash and Pikachu watched as Ho-oh flew away from them, till the Legendary Pokémon disappeared from their sights. "What did Ho-oh mean?" Ash asked in confusion at Ho-Oh's words. 'I don't know'. Pikachu replied to his partner, wondering what Ho-oh meant as well.

Hearing a gasp behind them, Ash and Pikachu spun around to see the cause of whoever gasped, before their eyes widened in shock.

Standing 10 feet away from them was…Verity and her Piplup!

Verity hasn't changed a bit, only a little bit taller than two years ago, but not as tall as Ash. Both Verity and Piplup were looking at Ash and Pikachu in shock with the Rainbow Hero feeling himself getting emotional. "A-A-A…sh?'' Verity slowly asked as she began to shed tears of happiness. "Verity". Ash replied as he began to shed tears as Piplup and Pikachu started to cry as well.

Both humans were silent before Verity acted first. "ASH!'' Verity cried out as she ran towards Ash with tears of happiness. Verity wrapped her arms around Ash as she hugged him, crying on his chest. "It's…really you…after so long…I've finally found you…" Verity cried out as she tightened her hold on the Rainbow Hero, her eyes closed in happiness.

Ash embraced Verity back as he closed his eyes in happiness as well. "I missed you Verity''. Ash spoke softly, finally feeling happy that the girl he loved has come back to him. "Pikachu!'' Pikachu cried out as he and Piplup hugged each other in happiness. "Piplup!'' Piplup cried out in happiness as well.

"Aren't you guys forgetting someone?" A familiar voice asked as Ash and Verity turned around, before their watery eyes widened even more to see Sorrel watching them with a smile with his trusted Lucario by his side. "S-S-S-Sorrel…?'' Ash slowly said as he cried more tears of joy.

Sorrel nodded to Ash as he walked up to the Rainbow Hero and Verity. "I missed you guys, I'm happy to see you again". Sorrel said to his two friends, who just cried even more as Ash pulled him into the hug, making it a group hug.

Sorrel started to slowly shed tears too as he joined the group hug, not able to keep his emotions in check any longer at finally being reunited with his friends after so long. Lucario knelt down in front of Pikachu and Piplup. "Raa raa". Lucario said with a smile as Pikachu and Pipulp jumped at the Fighting and Steel type, hugging him as they cried tears of joy, which the Aura Pokémon hugged his two friends back.

After so long…Ash, Verity, Sorrel, Pikachu, Lucario and Piplup have been reunited with the Rainbow Hero finally at peace.


(1 hour later)

An hour has passed since the three friends reunited. They were currently sitting together in the flower field, catching up with each other and what they've done since 2 years ago. While the humans played catch up with each other, Pikachu, Piplup and Lucario have been playing around with each other.

"Wow, you really won the Johto League Silver Conference!?" Verity asked the Rainbow Hero in surprise, with all three of them siting around each other. "Yeah and it was tough. My battle with Cross was one of the best ever". Ash said to Verity with a smile, his cheeks red from her leaning closer to him.

"I'm surprised Cross decided to enter the Silver Conference, but it was his choice to make. And from what you've told us, I can guess that you're here in Hoenn to enter the Hoenn League''. Sorrel assumed, which Ash nodded to him with a smile.

"You guessed right. I've managed to earn 2 badges so far''. Ash said to Sorrel as he brought out his badge case and showed his two Gym Badges. "Awesome work Ash. You only need six more to enter". Verity praised the Rainbow Hero, who blushed at her words.

"Thanks Verity''. Ash thanked Verity for her words, before he faced Sorrel. "Are you here in Hoenn doing research on Legendary Pokémon?'' Ash asked his old friend, who nodded with a smile. "You got that right. Since we last saw each other, I've seen lots of Legendary Pokémon''. Sorrel replied to Ash with a smile.

Ash turned to look back at Verity. "What about you Verity? What are you doing here in Hoenn?" Ash asked the Twinleaf Town girl, who just stuck her tongue out. "Not telling''. Verity teased as Ash chuckled at her response. "You haven't changed a bit''. Ash stated with a smile on his face.

"You've changed a little bit Ash, but you're still the same boy from 2 years ago. Anyway, I'm here in Hoenn to be a Pokémon Coordinator". Verity said with a smile, getting Ash and Sorrel to look at her in surprise. "Pokémon Coordinator!?'' The two boys asked in surprise as Verity unzipped her bag and started searching through it.

"Yup, I've decided to try it out since it looked fun. I've only been in 2 Contests so far and won both of them". Verity told her friends as she brought out a blue ribbon case, opening it to show a pink ribbon and a yellow ribbon. "Wow, that's great Verity". Ash praised Verity, who blushed at the Rainbow Hero's words.

"Truth be told, I was actually surprised at how good I was at it''. Verity said to her friends as she closed her case and put it back in her bag. "I guess you were destined to become a Coordinator''. Sorrel commented with a smile, watching his two friends.

"I'd like to see your performance''. Ash said to Verity, who gave the Rainbow Hero a wink. "Well guess you're lucky because I'm planning to enter the Slateport Pokémon Contest". Verity said to Ash with a smile, who looked excited before his eyes widened as he remembered something.

"Oh shoot I forgot!" Ash called out, getting Verity, Sorrel and the playing Pokémon to look at him. "I have something I wanna show you guys". Ash said to his two best friends as he brought out two Master Balls and a Dusk Ball. "Come on out guys!" Ash called out as he threw the three devices into the air, releasing the Pokémon inside them.

Sorrel, Lucario, Piplup and Verity all widened their eyes in utter shock at the sight before them. Standing before them was none other than Marshadow, but other than that...the two legendary Eon Dragon Pokémon Duo, Latios and Latias. The three Legendries looked, before their eyes widened at seeing Ash's old friends before them.

"I…don't believe it! Latios and Latias! Oh wow this is so cool!" Verity exclaimed with stars shining in her eyes as she cupped her hands together. "Incredible. To see the two Legendary Dragon Pokémon of the Hoenn Region with my very own eyes at the same time''. Sorrel stated in amazement at the sight before them.

'Verity, Sorrel, it's great to see you guys again!' Marshadow exclaimed happily, getting the two said trainers to look at the Ghost and Fighting type in shock. "D-Did Marshadow just talk?'' Verity asked in shock as Piplup jumped onto her shoulder. "Pip piplup!" Piplup cried out, looking at the legendary in shock.

'Surprise, I had the ability to speak to you guys the whole time'. Marshadow said with a smile as he raised his hands into the air. 'It's nice to finally meet the two of you. Ash, and Marshadow haven't stopped talking about you guys'. Latias said with a cheerful tone, before grinning. 'Especially you Verity'. Latias added as Ash glared at her anime style with his cheeks red.

"Really? He talks about me?" Verity asked with her cheeks a little pink as she and Ash nervously looked away from each other. 'You have no idea'. Latios said with a smirk on his face, enjoying seeing the Rainbow Hero acting nervous.

"I can't believe you actually managed to catch both Eon Pokémon. I had heard some rumors about a trainer using the two of them in the Sliver Conference. That was you Ash!?" Sorrel asked his friend shock, who looked at him. "You bet it was, and it was a hard fought battle to win." Ash replied, rubbing the back of his head.

"But man you guys should have seen it, Ash was amazing!" Marshadow cheered out with a smile, holding his hands up. "Well congratulations''. Verity praised her crush, who blushed a little. "Thanks Verity''. Ash thanked her with a gentle smile.

'I can defiantly see that you two have something going on'. Latios said with a smile as Ash and Verity looked at him with red cheeks. "You have no idea''. Sorrel said with a smile and his arms crossed. "Rrraa rraa''. Lucario said in agreement to what his partner said. "STOP IT!'' Ash and Verity shouted out in embarrassment as everyone laughed.

"Pika pika pi''. Pikachu said to Ash, who looked at his partner before he grinned. "Thanks for reminding me, buddy''. Ash thanked Pikachu, before he looked at Sorrel and Verity with a confident look. "Hey guys, remember the promise that we made if we ever saw each other again?'' Ash asked his friends, who looked at him with smirks on their faces.

"I remember''. Verity replied with a grin of confidence on her face. "So do I. We promised that we'd have a battle''. Sorrel said with a smirk as Ash nodded. "What's say we fulfil that promise and battle right now?'' Ash asked with a smirk as he held up an Ultra Ball.

"Sounds good to me''. Verity said with a smile as she brought out a Dive Ball. "The only problem is who should battle first''. Sorrel said as he crossed his arms, getting everyone to look at him. "Good question''. Ash replied to his male best friend.

"Why don't you two battle first''. Verity suggested, getting both males to look at her. "You don't want to battle first?'' Sorrel questioned her, which the tomboy nodded. "Yeah, I wanna see how strong you two have gotten before I take my turn''. Verity told Sorrel as she gave Ash a wink, making his cheeks slightly blush.

"Alright then. Ash, we'll battle first''. Sorrel said to his best friend as the Rainbow Hero smirked at him. "Bring it on''. Ash replied to Sorrel with a smirk. A few minutes later after returning Marshadow, Latios and Latias to their Poke Balls, Ash and Sorrel were standing a bit away from each other with their trusted partners next to them, while Verity and Piplup watched from the sidelines.

"Good luck you two!'' Verity called out with a smile, holding her starter in her arms. "Piplup!'' Piplup cheered out for her two friends as well. "Hey Sorrel, how about we have a full six on six battle?'' Ash suggested to the inspiring Pokémon researcher, who smirked. "Fine with me''. Sorrel replied to Ash as he brought out a Great ball.

"Go Manectric!'' Sorrel called out as he threw the Great ball into the air, releasing the Electric type. "Manectric!" The Electric type roared out as he unleashed a Thunderbolt into the air. "An Electric type, huh. Go Ursaring!" Ash called out as he threw an Ultra Ball, releasing the Normal type, who roared.

(Manectric V.S Ursaring)

"I'll start us off! Manectric, Electric Terrain!'' Sorrel called out as he held out his right hand. Manectric roared as it released multiple bolts of yellow electricity from its body, causing its body and the surrounding area to glow yellow. "Smart move, now his Electric type moves will be more powered up than usual. Ursaring, Throat Chop!'' Ash called out as he held out his right hand.

Ursaring roared as its claws glowed purple, before it started slashing at Manectric, who started dogging. "Bad move, Ash. Thunder!'' Sorrel called out as Manectric leaped away before it fired a blast of yellow electricity. "Oh yeah? Hammer Arm!'' Ash called out as he held out his right fist.

Ursaring's right forearm glowed right as it actually punched the blast of yellow electricity, sending it into the sky, making Verity and Sorrel gasp in surprise. "No way! Even with Electric Terrain!'' Sorrel called out in shock at what he witnessed. "My Ursaring is as tough as they can be! Ursaring, Swords Dance!'' Ash ordered as several blue swords appeared around Ursaring.

The swords stopped and pointed at Ursaring, who roared as a red aura surrounded him, increasing his attack power. "Now let em have of taste of your Play Rough!'' Ash called out as Ursaring jumped at Manectric, cloaking them in a thick, white smoke surrounded by stars as it started hitting Manectric multiple times before sending it flying.

Manectric landed in front of Sorrel, before it got back on its feet. "That dealt some damage, but Manectric can still take more! Flamethrower!'' Sorrel called out as Manectric unleashed a red-orange stream of flames at its mouth at Ursaring. "Block it!'' Ash called out as Ursaring held its claws up in a 'X' shape shield, taking the attack.

Manectric's Flamethrower pushed Ursaring back a bit, before the Normal type blew the flames away. "Now's our chance! Manectric, Thunder Wave!'' Sorrel called out as he held out his right hand. The top of Manectric's head sparked with blue electricity, before it released multiple blue bolts of lightning at Ursaring, covering the Normal type in electricity.

"Oh no, Ursaring's Paralysed now!'' Verity called out in concern for the Normal type. "How do you like that Ash?'' Sorrel asked with a smirk on his face. "Hey Sorrel, you might wanna look at Ursaring!'' Ash told his friend with a smirk, making Sorrel and Verity became confused.

Ursaring had its claws on its knees as electricity danced around him. However, Ursaring's eyes glowed red as its body became surrounded in a crimson aura, making the old travel companions of the Rainbow Hero widen their eyes. "Can it be… Ursaring's ability Guts!?" Sorrel called out in shock that Ursaring's ability was Guts the whole time.

"That's right and you just boosted Ursaring's attack power! Throat Chop again!'' Ash ordered as Ursaring's claws glowed purple as it charged at Manectric. "Try using Thunder!'' Sorrel called out as Manectric fired a blast of yellow electricity at Ursaring, who simply kept charging as the attack struck. Soon Ursaring reached Manectric and brought its claws down, creating an explosion that covered the two Pokémon from view.

The smoke of the explosion soon cleared to reveal both Pokémon still standing, glaring at each other. Both were silent for a few seconds, before Manectric collapsed with swirls in its eyes. "Manectric!" Sorrel called out as he ran to his Pokémon while Ursaring walked back to Ash.

(Victor: Ursaring)

"Way to go Ursaring''. Ash praised his Normal type as he gave him the thumbs up. "Pi pikachu''. Pikachu said as he gave Ursaring the thumbs up as well. Ursaring just smiled as he gave the thumbs up back to Ash and Pikachu.

Back with Sorrel, he returned Manectric to its Great Ball and looked at the device with a smile. "You did great Manectric. I'll handle the rest''. Sorrel praised his fallen Pokémon as he put the Great Ball away and brought out an Ultra Ball. "Go Alakazam!'' Sorrel called out as he threw the Ultra Ball, releasing the Psychic type. "Alakazam!'' Alakazam cried out as it held both spoons in its hands.

(Alakazam V.S Ursaring)

"Ursaring, Throat Chop!'' Ash called out as he held out his right hand. Ursaring roared as its claws glowed purple before it started running towards Alakazam. "Counter with Focus Punch!'' Sorrel called out as Alakazam's right fist became surrounded by a light blue aura, before it charged at Ursaring.

Both attacks clashed and caused an explosion, sending both Pokémon away from each other. "Hammer Arm!'' Ash called out as Ursaring roared as its claws glowed before it charged once again. "Use Dazzling Gleam!'' Sorrel called out, holding his right hand out.

A rainbow colored sphere appeared around Alakazam's body, before the Psychic type charged at Ursaring. Both Pokémon clashed again and were in a stalemate. However, slowly Alakazam started to overpower Ursaring, before it tackled the Normal type, sending it back.

Electricity sparks started to appear around Ursaring, who started taking deep breaths. "This is our chance. Psychic!" Sorrel commanded as Alakazam's body becomes surrounded by a purple aura. Alakazam floated off the ground as its eyes glowed blue. Ursaring was surrounded by a purple aura as it was lifted off the ground, before the Normal type was slammed into the ground hard.

"Ursaring!'' Ash called out as Ursaring had swirls in its eyes, showing that it can't continue.

(Victor: Alakazam)

"Well done Alakazam''. Sorrel praised his Pokémon as Alakazam floated down to the ground. "Alakazam!'' Alakazam cried out in victory as the area returned to normal as Electric Terrain expired. Ash returned Ursaing to his Ultra Ball before he looked at the device. "You did great pal, take a nice long rest''. Ash said to the Ultra Ball, before it put it away and brought out a Dusk Ball.

"It's your turn now!'' Ash called out as he threw the Dusk Ball, releasing Marshadow who looked excited. 'My turn, huh'. Marshadow said with a smirk with everyone understanding what he is saying. "Marshadow, huh? I've always wondered how powerful he is''. Sorrel said with narrowed eyes, keeping his guard up.

(Marshadow V.S Alakazam)

"Let's start off by getting pumped up. Marshadow, Bulk Up!'' Ash called out, getting Marshadow to smirk as his body becomes surrounded in a crimson aura as he flexed his body, causing his muscles to thicken for a few moments.

"Wow, for a little guy, Marshadow has some impressive muscles''. Verity commented with a smile at seeing Marshadow. "Piplup!" Piplup cried out in agreement to what her trainer was saying.

"Marshadow's attack power increased thanks to Bulk Up, so we have to increase our defense. Alakazam, use Reflect!'' Sorrel called out as he held out his right hand. Alakazam crossed its spoons as a round, blue barrier surrounded it. "Oh please, like that'll stop us. Ice Punch!'' Ash called out as an icy blue aura surrounded Marshadow's right fist, before it charged.

'Try this on for size!' Marshadow called out as his fist made contact with the barrier, shattering it and causing both Sorrel and Alakazam to widen their eyes in shock. Marshadow continued his attack and slammed his fist into Alakazam's face, causing the Psychic type to cry out in pain.

Alakazam was pushed back from the force of the attack, while Marshadow had a smirk on his face with his right fist still out. "Wow, Marshadow's really strong". Verity said in amazement, impressed with Marshadow's strength.

"Pika pika!" Pikachu cheered for his friend with a smile. "Nicely done Marshadow''. Ash praised his Ghost and Fighting type. 'Oh I'm just getting warmed up'. Marshadow replied to the Rainbow Hero with a smirk on his face.

"Marshadow's more powerful than I expected, but that won't make me give up. Alakazam use Dazzling Gleam!" Sorrel called out as he held out his right hand. A rainbow colored sphere appeared around Alakazam's body, before the Psychic type charged at Marshadow. "And that's checkmate. Marshadow, Spectral Thief!'' Ash called out with a smirk.

"Spectral Thief!?'' Sorrel and Verity questioned in confusion. Marshadow smirked as he sank into the shadows, dodging Alakazam. The rainbow sphere disappeared with Alakazam looking around in shock.

From Alakazam's shadow, shadowy faces that look like Marshadow came out and attacked the Psychic type, sending Alakazam flying, before it landed on its back with swirls in its eyes. "Alakazam!'' Sorrel called out as he ran towards his fallen Pokémon, while Marshadow rose up from the shadows next to Ash.

(Victor: Marshadow)

Sorrel knelt down next to Alakazam. "You did your best Alakazam, take a good rest''. Sorrel said to his fallen Psychic Type as he returned Alakazam to its Ultra Ball. Sorrel stood up and took a few steps back before he was next to Lucario. "Rrraaa rraa''. Lucario said to his trainer, who nodded to him.

"You're right Lucario. In order to beat Marshadow, I need to use my ace in the hole''. Sorrel said as he brought out a Timer Ball. "Let's see how you handle this!'' Sorrel called out as he threw the Timer Ball into the air.

The ball opened and released…Entei!

The legendary Fire Pokemon unleashed a powerful roar, creating a small shockwave. Ash, Pikachu, Verity and Piplup had wide eyes of shock at what they are witnessing. "No way! Entei!" Ash called out in shock to see the legendary Fire Type of Johto. "And Sorrel caught it!" Verity called out, also shocked to see that her friend had captured Entei.

'It is pleasure to see you again, Rainbow Hero'. Entei greeted Ash as he bowed a little bit, using telepathy for everyone to understand. Sorrel and Verity were surprised at Entei calling Ash the Rainbow Hero since they thought he was done being the legendary hero of Ho-oh.

"Ash, why did Entei call you the Rainbow Hero?'' Sorrel asked his friend, who just gave him a smirk in return. "I'll tell you guys later. Right now, I'm pretty excited to battle Entei''. Ash replied to Sorrel with a smirk, who slowly grew one himself. "Alright then Ash, let's continue our battle''. Sorrel replied to his best friend with a smirk on his face.

(Marshadow V.S Entei)

"Stone Edge, go!'' Sorrel called out, holding his right hand out. Entei roared as it stands on its feet, before it slammed his feet onto the ground, causing multiple jagged light blue stones to come out of the ground, moving toward Marshadow.

"Bulk up, go!'' Ash commanded as Marshadow's body was surrounded in a crimson aura as he flexed his body, causing his muscles to thicken for a few moments. Right as a stone was about to burst out of the ground under Marshadow, the Ghost and Fighting Type leaped back to dodge.

"You of all people should know that Rock type moves aren't very effective against Fighting types, so what's the big idea?'' Ash questioned his male best friend. who smirked. "Oh I know, that was just a distraction for this. Extrasensory!'' Sorrel called out as Entei's eyes releasing a multicolored circular beam with white crescents around it at Marshadow. The beam surrounded the Ghost and Fighting type, before Marshadow was lifted off the ground before he was slammed into the ground.

"You okay Marshadow?'' Ash asked his friend as Marshadow got back on his feet. 'You bet I am. Though it did hurt'. Marshadow replied to his friend, wincing a little bit. "Extrasensory is a Psychic Type, which is very effective against Fighting Types like Marshadow''. Verity remarked as she watched the battle between two Legendries with excitement.

"Now Entei, Flamethrower!" Sorrel called out as a pink orb appeared in front of Entei's mouth, before it releases a pinkish stream of fire from the orb at Marshadow. "Marshadow, Spectral Thief!'' Ash cried out, holding his right hand into the air.

Like before, Marshadow sunk into the shadows, dodging Flamethrower. And just like with Alakazam, shadowy faces that looked like Marshadow came out of Entei's shadow and attacked the Fire type. The legendary Pokémon stayed strong and kept its ground, not even getting pushed back.

Marshadow came out of the shadows in front of Ash. 'Entei's strong, no doubt about that. Being able to take and withstand my Spectral Thief'. Marshadow said with a smirk on his face. "You're right about that. Every second that passes, I get more excited''. Ash said with a smirk on his face, his eyes showing excitement in them.

Ash's words made Sorrel smile. "Glad you're enjoying yourself, Ash. But the excitement isn't over yet. Entei, Eruption!'' Sorrel called out as he held out his right hand. Releasing a mighty roar, Entei launches multiple fiery rocks up into the air from its mouth. The fiery rocks began to fall down towards Marshadow.

'Darn, I wasn't expecting Eruption. There's only one chance for Marshadow to dodge this'. Ash thought to himself with narrowed eyes as he held up his Z-ring as he placed the Marshadium Z crystal on. "Let's do this!'' Ash called out as his held his hands in an 'X' as his Z-ring released a yellow glow with the Marshadium mark appearing.

Marshadow disappeared into Ash's shadow, before his eyes appeared in the shadows. Ash then moved his arms in the Ghost Type Z stance as a bright aura surrounded him.

Marshadow rose up from the shadows as the aura from Ash transferred over to him. "I am going to enjoy this'. Marshadow said with a smile as he transformed into his Zenith form, surrounded by a light yellow aura.

"Go, Marshadow! Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike!''. Ash called out as Marshadow rapidly punched the air in front of him, firing seven light blue orbs of energy from its fists at the fiery rocks, smashing all of them.

"What is this!?'' Sorrel questioned in shock, watching as Marshadow continued to destroy the fiery rocks. "That is so cool!'' Verity called out in awe at seeing Marshadow's Z-move. Soon Marshadow destroyed the final rock. The seven light blue orbs went towards Entei, stopping in front of the Fire type, taking shape of a 'Z'. Marshadow jumped high in the air before shooting out with his right leg out to kick the Fire type.

"Entei, Flamethrower full power!'' Sorrel called out, holding his right hand out. Entei unleashed Flamethrower at Marshadow, stopping him mid-air. Both Legendary Pokémon struggled to overpower each other, however the force of their attacks created an explosion that covered the two from view.

"Marshadow! /Entei!'' Ash and Sorrel called out in concern for their legendary partners. Soon the smoke cleared to reveal both Legendary Pokémon down on the ground with swirls in their eyes.

(Draw)

Both trainers ran to their fallen Pokémon, before they knelt down next to them. "Marshadow, you okay?'' Ash asked in concern for his old friend, getting Marshadow to look at him with an exhausted smile. 'I'm okay, sorry that I couldn't get the win'. Marshadow apologized to his friend, getting Ash to shake his head in response.

"There's no need to apologize. You did great, I'm proud of you''. Ash said to Marshadow, proud of him for defeating two of Sorrel's Pokémon. 'Glad to hear. If you don't mind, I'd like some rest now?' Marshadow asked Ash if he could rest, which the Rainbow Hero nodded to the Ghost and Fighting type before he returned him to his Dusk Ball.

Sorrel was rubbing Entei's fur. "You did great out there. Entei. You deserve a good rest'' Sorrel praised his Pokémon before he returned Entei to his Timer Ball.

Both old friends returned to their partner Pokémon before they both brought out two Poke balls. "It's been a while since I used her. Let's see how you handle this, Sorrel!'' Ash called out as he threw the Poke Ball, releasing Espeon, who let out a cry of joy.

"An Espeon, huh. Then I'll go with this!'' Sorrel called out as he threw the Poke Ball into the air, releasing an Accelgor. "Accelgor!'' Accelgor called out with its arms crossed. "An Accelgor. Accelgor is a Bug type, meaning it has the advantage against Espeon''. Verity commented, seeing that Sorrel now had the advantage. "Pip piplup''. Piplup said in agreement.

(Espeon V.S Accelgor)

"Let's start off with a good old trick! Espeon, Attract!'' Ash called out as he held his right hand. Espeon winked with her right eye with hearts appearing, before the hearts went out towards a perfectly clam Accelgor. "Accelgor, counterattack with Water Shuriken!'' Sorrel called out calmly.

Accelgor formed shurikens of water in its hands, before it threw them at the pink hearts, destroying them all. "What!'' Ash called out in surprise at witnessing Water Shuriken. "Now Bug Buzz!'' Sorrel called out with narrowed eyes. "Accelgor!" Accelgor called out as it opens its mouth and lets out a loud buzz with red waves.

Bug Buzz landed a direct hit, sending Espeon back, but she stayed strong. "Fight back with Zap Cannon!'' Ash ordered as Espeon's gem on her forehead glowed green as the Psychic type gathered energy, before she fired a yellow-green energy ball from her mouth at Accelgor, easily pushing past Bug Buzz.

Zap Cannon landed a direct hit, sending the Bug type back before electricity started to dance around Accelgor. "Zap Cannon always paralyses an opponent. I have to switch tactics for now''. Sorrel said to himself as he held out a Poke Ball. "Return Accelgor!'' Sorrel called out as he returned his Bug type to its Poke Ball.

With Accelgor safely back in his Poke Ball, Sorrel looked at his trusted Lucario. "You're up, Lucario''. Sorrel told his partner, who smirked. "Rrraaa rraa''. Lucario replied to his best friend as he stepped into the battlefield.

"So Lucario's next? Well that's fine with me! Espeon, Psychic!'' Ash called out as Espeon's eyes glowed blue, before a small tornado appeared around Lucario, trapping the Fighting and Steel type. "How do you like that?'' Ash asked with a smirk on his face, only for Sorrel to return it with his own.

"Lucario, Copycat!'' Sorrel called out as Lucario was surrounded in a pink aura, before its eyes glowed blue as the tornado disappeared. The tornado reappeared around Espeon, sending the Psychic Type flying. "Of all things I was expecting; Copycat wasn't one of them''. Ash commented with gritted teeth.

Espeon landed on her side, before she got back on her feet. "We're not done yet, right Espeopn?'' Ash asked his Psychic type, who looked at him with a smile. "Espeon!'' Espeon replied to her trainer with a smile. "That's the way Espeon. Dazzling Gleam, go!'' Ash called out with a smirk as he pointed at Lucario with his right hand's index finger.

"Espeee!'' Espeon called out as she created a rainbow coloured sphere around her body, before she charges at Lucario. "Counterattack with Metal Claw!'' Sorrel called out as the spikes on the top of Lucario's paws glowed white and they grow, transforming into three claws.

Both Pokémon clashed in a power struggle for a few seconds, before Lucario overpowered Espeon and sent the Psychic type flying, before she landed on her back. "Now end this with Aura Sphere!'' Sorrel called out as he held out his right hand. Lucario put his hands together, creating an Aura Sphere before he fired it at the fallen Espeon, creating an explosion on contact.

"Espeon!'' Ash called out in concern. "Pika pi!'' Pikachu cried out in concern for his friend. The smoke from the explosion cleared to reveal Espeon with swirls in her eyes.

(Victor: Lucario)

Ash and Pikachu ran over to Espeon with the Rainbow Hero picking up his Psychic type. "You okay Espeon?'' Ash asked in concern for the Psychic type. Espeon looked at her trainer and spoke, only Ash heard words instead of her usual cry. 'Don't worry about me, I'm fine. Although, sorry that I lost'. Espeon apologized to her trainer, disappointed in herself that her first battle in a while ended with her defeat.

"You did great. You paralysed Sorrel's Accelgor and even forced him to use Lucario. You deserve a rest". Ash praised his Psychic type before he returned Espeon to her Poke Ball. "Pika pi?'' Pikachu asked his best friend, who looked at him with a smile. "Don't worry. After this, we'll go to the Pokémon Center''. Ash said to his partner with a smile as he and Pikachu took a few steps back.

Ash brought out a Master Ball before he threw it, releasing Latias. 'Yay! It's my turn!' Latias cried out in joy as she flew around in joy, before she stopped in front of Ash. "Latias, huh? Lucario, come back!'' Sorrel called out, getting Lucario to narrow its eyes before it returned to its best friend's side.

Sorrel brought out a Quick Ball. "Go Luxray!'' Sorrel called out as he threw the Quick Ball, releasing the Electric Type. "Luxray!" Luxray roared out with a glare directed at Latias. Ash looked surprised at Sorrel's choice. "A… Luxray?'' Ash asked in surprise to see that Sorrel had that Pokemon.

At the sidelines, Verity looked surprised as well. "A Luxray, huh? But I thought that…" Verity said in concern for her friend. Both Ash and Verity remember that Sorrel told them that his family's Luxray saved him when he was a child, but paid the ultimate sacrifice.

"Ash! Don't hold back, because we aren't! Right, Luxray?'' Sorrel asked his Electric Type, who gave him a smirk. "Luxray!'' Luxray cried out as electricity danced around it. "Alright then, we won't hold back!'' Ash replied to his old friend with a smirk on his face.

(Latias V.S Luxray)

"Luxray Night Slash, go!'' Sorrel called out, holding his right hand out. Luxray's paws glow light purple before it started running towards Latias. "Straight up forward attacks won't work on Latias. Dragon Pulse, go!'' Ash called out as he held out his right hand.

Latias formed a ball of multicolored energy in her mouth, before she fired a multicolored dragon-shaped beam of energy at the charging Luxray. "Charge right through that with Wild Charge!'' Sorrel called out with narrowed eyes.

Luxray's body becomes surrounded in yellow electricity as it continued to charge. Luxray and the Dragon Pulse made contact, creating an explosion. However, Luxray still continued to charge before it slashed at Latias with its still light purple glowing paw. "Latias!'' Ash called out in concern for the Legendary Pokemon.

"Sorrel's Luxray is tough''. Verity commented with a surprised look on her face. "Now while you're close, use Ice Fang!'' Sorrel commanded his Electric type. "Luxray!'' Luxray roared out as his mouth glows light blue with four light blue aura claws forming in front of the Electric type's mouth, with two under its head and two above.

Luxray bite on Latias's wing, causing the Psychic and Dragon type to cry out in pain. "Latias, descend into the air to get Luxray off you!'' Ash called out, holding his right fist out. 'Okay!' Latias cried out as she descended into the sky, forcing Luxray off of her wing.

"Great job Latias! Now use Recover!" Ash called out, getting Latias to nod to him before her whole body glowed yellow as she healed from the damage she's taken. "That's gonna be a problem. Luxray, return!'' Sorrel called out as he returned his Luxray to its Quick Ball.

"Come on!? Another substitution!?'' Ash called out with narrowed eyes, making Sorrel smirk at him. "Your turn again Accelgor. Let's go!'' Sorrel called out as he threw the Poke Ball, releasing the Bug type. "Accelgor!'' Accelgor called out, before electricity danced around the Bug type's body.

"This could be a problem''. Verity remarked, seeing that Sorrel had the type advantage again. "Pip pip piplup!'' Piplup cried out in agreement, to what Verity said. "Accelgor, use Recover!'' Sorrel called out, holding his right hand out. Accelgor's entire body glowed red, purple and pink for a moment, before pink energy particles raised up from its body. When the glow faded around Accelgor, the Bug type looked re-energized.

"I don't know what Sorrel is up to, but I'm not letting it happen! Latias, Energy Ball!'' Ash called out, holding his right hand out. Latias formed an orb of light green energy in front of its mouth, before she fired it at Accelgor.

"Water Shuriken!'' Sorrel called out, getting Accelgor to nod before the Bug type forms shurikens of water in its hands, before it throws them at the Energy Ball, creating an explosion that covered both trainers and Pokémon.

"Now Bug Buzz!'' Sorrel called out to his Bug type. "Accelgor!'' Accelgor called out as it opened its mouth and let out a loud buzz with red waves. Bug Buzz went through the smoke and stroke Latias, making the Psychic and Dragon type cry out in pain. "Hang in there Latias!'' Ash called out to the legendary Eon Pokémon.

"Now's our chance Accelgor! Finish this with Final Gambit!" Sorrel ordered, holding his right hand out. A light blue sphere surrounded Accelgor, before the Bug type started to charge at Latias. "So that was what he was planning. To take out Latias, but that's not gonna happen! Latias, use Mist Ball!'' Ash ordered as he held out his right fist.

Latias created a light pink ball of psychic energy, before she fired it on the ground, causing mist to appear and cover the Psychic and Dragon type from view. Accelgor charged into the mist, only to hit nothing, making the Bug type and Sorrel to widen their eyes. "Where did Latias go!?'' Sorrel questioned in disbelief at how Mist Ball was used.

"Look up''. Ash said, pointing to the sky. Sorrel, Accelgor, Verity and Piplup looked up to see Latias up in the sky, looking down at Accelgor with a smirk.

Ash's eyes suddenly gained a multi-coloured glow as a rainbow flaming aura covered his body, as large wings of light sprouted from his back as his hair stood upwards, which only his Pokémon were able to see. "Latias, let's end this with Dragon Impact!" Ash called out as Latias gave out a cry of power, before she fired Dragon Pulse and Mist Ball into the sky.

The two attacks mixed together, forming into a blue and pink energy Dragon. Latias flew into the two attacks' energy, which formed a multi-coloured salamandra like dragon with large wings. The Eon Dragon descends as she snatched Accelgor, before she took flight into the sky with the Bug type trapped in the multi-coloured Dragon.

Latias went high into the sky, before she started flying back down, crashing into the ground, erupting in a massive explosion, nearly sending Sorrel off his feet, almost blowing the flowers away and sent Verity and Piplup flying.

The explosion cleared to reveal Latias floating above the ground, while Accelgor was knocked out on its back with swirls in its eyes. "Accelgor!" Sorrel called out as he and Lucario ran towards the Bug type.

(Victor: Latias)

'That move never gets old'. Latias said to Ash with a smile, who returned to normal as the wings disappeared. "Same here''. Ash replied to Latias with a smile on his face. However, unknown to him was that Verity was staring at him with wide eyes. 'Just a few seconds ago…I could have swore that Ash had wings and his eyes changed. Just…how did that happen?' Verity thought to herself, shocked at what she saw.

Sorrel returned Accelgor to its Poke Ball, before he and Lucario took a few steps back. "I was hoping that Accelgor would take Latias down with him, but guess I have to change my plans. Luxray, you're up!" Sorrel called out as he threw the Quick Ball, releasing the Electric type again.

"Luxray!'' The Electric Type roared out, electricity dancing around its body. "Here we go again''. Ash said with narrowed eyes as he tightened his gloves.

(Latias V.S Luxray)

"Luxray, use Howl!" Sorrel called out, which the Electric type started to howl into the sky with electricity dancing around its body again. "That raised Luxray's attack power, we gotta attack fast. Use Energy Ball Latias!'' Ash commanded as he held out his right fist.

Latias formed an orb of light green energy in front of its mouth before she fired it at Luxray. "Charge right through that with Wild Charge!'' Sorrel commanded his Electric type. Luxray's body becomes surrounded in yellow electricity before it started charging, actually disintegrating the Energy Ball when the Electric type made contact with it.

Luxray slammed into Latias, sending the Psychic and Dragon type back. "Now Ice Fang!'' Sorrel called out, which Luxray roared as his mouth glows light blue with four light blue aura claws forming in front of the Electric type's mouth, with two under its head and two above.

Luxray bite on Latias's wing like it did before, making the Psychic and Dragon type cry out in pain as her wing began to be frozen in ice. "Not good! Latias, use Dragon Pulse while Luxray is close!'' Ash told his friend with wide eyes, hoping that she survives.

Latias formed a ball of multi-coloured energy in her mouth, before she fires a multi-coloured dragon-shaped beam of energy at Luxray, landing a direct hit since the Electric Type was so close to her. "Stay strong Luxray, use Ice Fang on the other wing!" Sorrel encouraged his Electric type, who growed before it jumped towards the other wing, biting down with its light blue aura claws.

Latias cried out in pain as her second wing was trapped in ice, before she fell to the ground with Luxray finally leaping away from her. "I get it now. The whole time, Sorrel was trying to freeze both of Latias's wings so she couldn't fly anymore''. Verity said as she realized what Sorrel's plan was the whole time.

"Latias, use Recover!'' Ash called out in concern for the red Eon Pokémon. Latias started to glow yellow as she began to heal herself. "Not this time Ash, Night Slash!'' Sorrel called out as he held out his right hand. "Luxray!'' Luxray cried out as its paws glow light purple before it started running towards Latias.

Luxray landed a direct hit, shattering the ice and sending Latias flying, before she crashed into the ground. "Latias!'' Ash cried out in concern as the dust cleared to reveal Latias with swirls in her eyes.

(Victor: Luxray)

Both Ash and Pikachu ran to the fallen Psychic and Dragon type. Both of them knelt next to Latias, while Luxray walked back to Sorrel. "Latias, you okay?'' Ash asked in concern as he gently stroke the red Eon Pokémon's neck. Latias opened her eyes and gave a soft smile to Ash.

'Wow…your friend is pretty good to actually beat me'. Latias said to the Rainbow Hero, very impressed with Sorrel and Luxray. "Yeah, Sorrel's really good. For now, take a good rest''. The Rainbow Hero said to the red Eon Pokémon as he returned Latias to her Master Ball.

With Latias safely back in her Master Ball, Ash looked at Pikachu. "It's your turn buddy''. Ash said to Pikachu, who smirked. "Pika pi!'' Pikachu cried out as he jumped into the battlefield on all four, facing Luxray. "Finally, it's Pikachu's turn. Let's win this Luxray!'' Sorrel told his Electric Type, who roared out in agreement.

What the humans or the two soon to be battling Pokémon didn't notice was that Verity's Piplup was looking at Pikachu in concern.

(Pikachu V.S Luxray)

"Let's start this off with a bang! Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Ash called out with a smirk. Pikachu released a powerful bolt of yellow electricity from its body at Luxray, landing a direct hit but not dealing much damage since Luxray was an Electric type. "Charge right through that Thunderbolt with Wild Charge!'' Sorrel commanded as he held out his left hand.

"Lux…ray!" Luxray cried out as its body was surrounded in yellow electricity before it started charging through the Thunderbolt to Pikachu. "That won't work this time, Sorrel! Pikachu, fight back with Volt Tackle!'' Ash called out, as Pikachu started to run at Luxray.

Pikachu's body then became surrounded by golden electricity as he continued to charge at his fellow Electric type, before both Pikachu and Luxray clashed, creating an explosion. The explosion forced Pikachu and Luxray back from each other with the two Electric types still full of energy.

"Pikachu learned Volt Tackle, huh? Ash has really trained his Pokémon well. But we're not giving up. Luxray, use Howl!'' Sorrel called out, which the Electric Type started to howl into the sky with electricity dancing around its body again.

"Okay, now he's just trying built up enough power to finish this in one blow. Well newsflash, Sorrel, not gonna happen! Pikachu, Focus Punch go!'' Ash called out as he held out his right hand.

Pikachu's right fist glowed blue before the Electric Mouse Pokémon leaped at Luxray, landing a direct hit and sending the Gleam Eyes Pokémon back. "We'll see about that Ash! Ice Fang, go!'' Sorrel cried out as he held out his right hand.

Luxray roared as his mouth glowed light blue with four light blue aura claws forming in front of the Electric type's mouth, with two under its head and two above. Luxray leaped at its fellow electric Pokémon. "Counter attack with Iron Tail!'' Ash commanded as he held out his right hand.

Pikachu's tail glowed white before the electric mouse clashed with the Gleam Eyes Pokémon, with the two electric types struggling to overpower each other. "You made a mistake by letting Luxray get in close, Ash! Luxray, use Night Slash!'' Sorrel called out, holding his right hand out.

"Luxray!'' Luxray cried out as its paws glow light purple before it slashed at Pikachu, making him cry out in pain. "Pika!'' Pikachu cried out in pain as he was sent to the ground. "Hang in there Pikachu! Give it another Volt Tackle!'' Ash called out to his best friend, who got back on his feet before he started charging at Luxray with his body surrounded in electricity.

"Counter Volt Tackle with Wild Charge!'' Sorrel commanded his Gleam Eyes Pokémon. "Lux…ray!'' Luxray roared out as it started charging at Pikachu with electricity surrounding its body. Both electric types clashed again, creating another explosion that pushed them both back.

"Use Howl once more Luxray!'' Sorrel commanded, which the Gleam Eyes Pokémon began to howl again as its attack power increased. 'This is getting nowhere fast and Luxray's attack power keeps getting stronger by the second. There's gotta be a way to change this'. Ash thought to himself with narrowed eyes, before his eyes widened as he figured out a way to beat Luxray.

"Pikachu, give it another Volt Tackle!'' Ash commanded his starter. "Pika pika pika pika!'' Pikachu cried out as he started to charge at Luxray again. "No matter how many times you use Volt Tackle, the results will be the same! Luxray, Wild Charge!'' Sorrel called out, which Luxray roared as it started charging at Pikachu with electricity surrounding its body.

Pikachu and Luxray were getting close to making contact, but that was when Ash acted. "Now Pikachu, jump!'' Ash called out to his best friend. "Pika!'' Pikachu cried out as he jumped over Luxray, making the Gleam Eyes Pokémon widen its eyes. "What!'' Sorrel called out in surprise.

"Now Focus Punch!'' Ash called out as he held out his right fist. Pikachu's right fist glowed with light blue energy before he punched Luxray, smashing the Gleam Eyes Pokémon into the ground and kicking up dust. "Luxray!'' Sorrel called out in concern as the dust cleared to reveal the Gleam Eyes Pokémon knocked out with swirls in its eyes.

(Victor: Pikachu)

"Way to go, Pikachu!'' Ash praised his best friend, who gave him the thumbs up in response. Sorrel returned Luxray to its Quick Ball, before he looked at the device with a smile. "Well done Luxray, I'm proud of you''. Sorrel praised his fallen Pokémon before he put the device away.

"Ash, you've gotten so much stronger since two years ago! I'm proud of you!'' Sorrel praised his old friend with a smile, which Ash returned. "Thanks, you've gotten stronger as well, Sorrel!'' Ash replied to his male best friend with a smile. "Rrraaa rrraaa!'' Lucario cried out to Pikachu, who smirked at the Fighting and Steel type. "Pika pi!'' Pikachu replied to his old friend with a smirk.

"Oh those two boys''. Verity said with a happy smile on her face. "Piplup". Piplup said in agreement, happy as her trainer is. "Lucario, it's your turn''. Sorrel told his partner, who smirked as he walked into the battle. "Lucario's the last Pokemon Sorrel has, Pikachu! Stay on your guard!'' Ash warned his starter, who nodded to the Rainbow Hero.

"Lucario may be my last one, but we've learned a new trick''. Sorrel said with a smirk on his face, getting Ash and Verity curious. Sorrel reached into his shirt and pulled out a necklace, only it had a Keystone, causing everyone to widen their eyes. "A Keystone!'' Ash and Verity called out in shock at the sight of the Keystone.

"Lucario, it's time!'' Sorrel called out as he rubbed the Keystone, causing it to activate. On Lucario's chest above the spike, a Lucarionite came out of his fur before it activated. Two lights came out of the two stones before they connected, as if they were connecting Sorrel and Lucario.

A pinkish aura covered Lucario as he underwent Mega Evolution. Soon the pinkish aura disappeared to reveal Mega Lucario, who unleashed a powerful roar with a 'DNA' symbol appearing in front of the Mega Evolved Pokémon before it disappeared.

"Mega Evolution, huh!? This just keeps on getting better and better!'' Ash called out in excitement, making Sorrel smirk. "Get ready Ash! Because things are about to get serious!'' Sorrel called out to his best friend, who smirked at what he said. "Good luck you two!'' Verity called out to her two friends with a smile.

(Mega Lucario V.S Pikachu)

"Pikachu, zap em with Thunderbolt!'' Ash called out with a smirk. Pikachu released a powerful bolt of yellow electricity from its body at Lucario. "Block it!'' Sorrel commanded his partner. Lucario held its paws in an 'X' shape shield, easily blocking and deflecting Thunderbolt.

"Not bad! Iron Tail!'' Ash called out, his excitement clear in his voice. "Pika!'' Pikachu cried out as his tail glowed white before he leaped at Mega Lucario. "Counter with Bone Rush!'' Sorrel called out, his excitement clear in his eyes.

Mega Lucario held out its paws together before he spreads them apart, creating a light green bone of energy. Both Pokémon clashed and struggled against each other for a few seconds, before Lucario overpowered Pikachu and striked the Electric Mouse, sending him flying.

"Don't give in Pikachu! Volt Tackle!'' Ash called out as he held out his right hand. Pikachu used his momentum to land on all four, before he started charging at Mega Lucario with electricity surrounding his body.

"Fight back with Copycat!'' Sorrel called out with a smirk. Lucario is surrounded in a yellow aura, before its eyes glowed blue. Electricity surrounded his body before the Fighting and Steel type charged at Pikachu. Both Pokémon clashed, but unlike last time, Mega Lucario easily smashed past Pikachu's Volt Tackle and sent him flying.

"Hang in there!'' Ash cried out to his starter, who used the momentum to land on its feet. "Metal Claw back to back!'' Sorrel called out with a smirk on his face. The spikes on the top of Lucario's paws glowed white as they grow, transforming into three claws.

Mega Lucario charged at Pikachu, who started dodging all of Lucario's attempts to make contact with him. "Counter attack with Focus Punch!'' Ash commanded as he held out his right hand. Both of Pikachu's fists glowed light blue as the electric mouse Pokémon began to fight back, with the Fighting and Steel type dodging its attempts to make contact.

Both Pikachu and Mega Lucario continued to try to land a hit on each other, but nether could accomplish that. Both Pokémon just continued to dodge and attack again. "Lucario, change Metal Claw into Bone Rush!'' Sorrel called out to his starter. "Change into Iron Tail, Pikachu!'' Ash called out to his starter.

Lucario's claws disappeared as the Steel and Fighting type created another bone of energy, while Pikachu's fists stopped glowing before its tail started glowing. Both Pikachu and Lucario clashed again with this time, nether of the two refusing to lose to the other.

Soon the power struggle caused an explosion that sent both Pokémon back, only both of them looked to have taken a bit of damage. "Enough of this! Lucario, finish this with Aura Sphere!'' Sorrel commanded as he held out his right hand. Lucario puts his hands together, creating an Aura Sphere between his paws.

"Pikachu, give it one last Thunderbolt with everything you got!" Ash cried out as he held out his right hand. Pikachu released a powerful bolt of yellow electricity from its body at Lucario, who fired the Aura Sphere. Both attacks clashed, creating a small shockwave that blew some of the petals away.

However, slowly Aura Sphere began to overpower Thunderbolt before completely tearing through and exploding when it made contact with Pikachu. "Pikachu!'' Ash cried out in concern for his best friend.

The smoke cleared to reveal Pikachu; only he had swirls in his eyes. "Pika pi''. Pikachu moaned out in pain, unable to continue to battle.

(Victor: Lucario)

Ash ran towards his best friend before he picked up the Electric Mouse in his arms. "You okay buddy?'' Ash asked in concern for his starter, who looked at the Rainbow Hero and gave the peace sign with his hands. "Pikachu''. Pikachu said weakly to his best friend, who smiled in relief.

"You did great buddy, you take a good rest''. Ash praised Pikachu before he walked over to Verity, who looked at him with slightly wide eyes. "Could you look after Pikachu for me, Verity?'' Ash asked his crush, who smiled before she nodded. "Of course Ash''. Verity replied to the Rainbow Hero, making him smile as he handed his starter over to her.

"You were great Pikachu''. Verity praised the Electric Mouse as she rubbed his head. "Piplup piplup''. Piplup praised her friend as well, getting the Electric type to blush in embarrassment.

Ash walked back to his side of the field, looking at Sorrel and Mega Lucario with narrowed eyes. "I have to admit, it's been a while since I've had this much fun in a battle. You've even forced me to use my strongest Pokémon''. Ash said to Sorrel as he brought out his last Master Ball with his right hand.

"I knew Latios would be a powerful Pokémon, but I didn't expect it to be your strongest''. Sorrel commented with a look of interest on his face. "Even with the short time we've had, Latios became my strongest Pokémon, even on par with Charizard. And we've got a few tricks up our sleeve!" Ash cried out with a smirk as he threw the Master Ball, releasing the blue Eon Pokémon.

'Finally my turn now!' Latios cried out with narrowed eyes as he floated in front of Ash. "Sorrel, you're not the only one that can do Mega Evolution''. Ash said with a smirk as he held up his left hand, showing his Keystone.

"A Keystone? Then that must mean…'' Sorrel whispered to himself as he looked at Latios, before he finally took notice of the Mega Stone in the blue Eon Dragon's scarf. "No…it can't be!" Sorrel cried out in disbelief, getting Verity curious before she finally took notice of the Mega Stone.

"No way! Latios can Mega Evolve!" Verity called out in shock. "Piplup!" Piplup cried out in shock as well, while Pikachu just laughed at their priceless faces.

"Legendary Guardian of Altomare, take flight at the speed of sound and unleash your fury! Latios...Mega Evolve!" Ash chanted out as he pressed the Key Stone with his right hand's index and middle fingers. Latios cried out as his Mega Stone started to glow, before a blue serpent dragon appeared from the glow, surrounding him as the blue Eon Dragon's Mega Stone released its own multi-coloured glow. Streams came out of the two stones, connecting as if they connected Ash and Latios.

The streams disappeared as Latios gave out a cry, before dashing off into the sky as six rings of golden energy appeared. Latios crashed through each one of the rings, leaving trails of light behind him as it gave out a loud battle cry as he soared in the sky.

Latios soared back to the field in his new form. The blue parts of its body change to purple. Horns grow from the side of its head and run along its jaw. It lost the wings on its back and similar, but larger wings were attach to its lower arms, normally held in a level position. Triangle shapes now marked the forward point of its wings instead of its chest.

"Incredible. A Legendary Pokémon that can Mega Evolve". Verity said in disbelief with wide eyes at what she has witnessed. "Pip piplup''. Piplup said in awe at what she has witnessed as well. "Pika pika!'' Pikachu cheered for Latios.

'Incredible…I didn't think it was possible for Legendary Pokémon to Mega Evolve. Still…how Latios Mega Evolved just now was different than normal Mega Evolution. Why?' Sorrel thought to himself, thinking about how Latios Mega Evolved. "Here we go Sorrel! We're going all out now! You ready!?'' Ash asked his old friend with a smirk that he returned.

"I was born ready. Let's throw down!" Sorrel replied to Ash, getting the Rainbow Hero to smirk at his response.

(Mega Latios V.S Mega Lucario)

"Dragon Pulse, go!'' Ash commanded as he held out his right hand. Latios formed a ball of multi-coloured energy in his mouth, before he fired a multi-coloured dragon-shaped beam of energy at Lucario.

"Copycat!'' Sorrel commanded as he held out his left hand. Mega Lucario was surrounded in a purple aura, before its eyes glowed blue. Lucario formed a ball of multicolored energy in between it's palms, before he fired a multicolored dragon-shaped beam of energy from it at Latios's Dragon Pulse, creating an explosion.

The explosion cleared to reveal both Mega Pokémon unharmed. "Impressive power, but we're not giving up! Lucario, Metal Claw!'' Sorrel commanded as he held out his right fist. "Rrraaa!'' Lucario roared out as the spikes on the top of Lucario's paws glowed white as they grow, transforming into three claws.

Lucario charged towards Latios, who looked perfectly calm. 'Oh please. Like that would scare me'. Latios said with a smirk on his face, using telepathy. "Counter attack with Steel Wing!'' Ash called out as he held out his right hand.

Both of Latios's wings glowed white before he charged at Lucario. Both Mega Pokemon clashed, causing a powerful shockwave before Latios overpowered Lucario and sent the Steel and Fighting type flying, before he slammed against a tree.

"That's gotta hurt''. Verity commented, wincing a little. "Piplup''. Piplup said in agreement. Lucario easily got back on his feet and jumped back into the field. "Lucario, Bone Rush!" Sorrel commanded with a smirk, which the Mega Evolved Fighting and Steel type smirked as he formed an energy bone in his paws.

"Bone Rush won't do jack! You should know that, right Sorrel!?'' Ash asked his friend, his eyes narrowed. "Bone Rush isn't for attacking. It's for this!" Sorrel replied to his friend as Lucario used his energy bone to kick sand into Latios's eyes, making the Mega Evolved Eon Dragon cry out in surprise.

"What!'' Ash called out in surprise at the unexpected move. "I guess that's quick thinking''. Verity commented with wide eyes. "Pika pi!" Pikachu cried out in concern for his friend. 'That sneaky little blue, red eyed…' Latios growled out in rage as he tried to shake the sand out of his eyes.

"Now Lucario, Aura Sphere!'' Sorrel commanded his Mega evolved Aura Pokémon. Lucario put his hands together, creating an Aura Sphere between his paws before he fired it at Latios, landing a direct hit. "At least it wasn't very effective''. Ash said as Latios finally opened his eyes.

'Oh you are so gonna pay for that!' Latios said in rage before he looked at Ash, who nodded to him. "Go on Latios! Luster Purge go!'' Ash called out as he held out his right hand. Latios opened his mouth as white sparkles formed and gather in front of him, forming together into a pink ball of energy. He fired a massive pink beam from the ball at Lucario. "Come get some of this!' Latios cried out to Lucario, intending to get payback.

"Lucario, Copycat!" Sorrel commanded his Mega Pokémon. Mega Lucario was surrounded in a pink aura, before its eyes glowed blue. Lucario opened his mouth as white sparkles form and gather in front of him, forming together into a pink ball of energy. He fired a massive pink beam from the ball at Latios's Luster Purge, with the two attacks clashing.

It was a stalemate for a few seconds before Latios's Luster Purge blasted through and sent Lucario flying. "Lucario!'' Sorrel called out in concern for his partner. However, Lucario landed on his feet, but he looked like he's taken a lot of damage.

"Can you go on?'' Sorrel asked Lucario in concern, who gave him a smirk. "Alright, Metal Claw go!'' Sorrel commanded as he held out his right hand as the spikes on Lucario's paws transformed into three claws. "This again? Fine, Steel Wing!'' Ash called out as Latios's wings glowed white before he charged at Lucario.

"Now Bone Rush!'' Sorrel called out with a smirk. Even with his transformed claws, Mega Lucario created an energy bone and used it to block Latios's Steel Wing, making both the blue Eon Pokémon and Rainbow Hero widen their eyes.

Taking the chance, Lucario slashed at Latios with his Metal Claw attack, sending the Mega Evolved legendary back. Both Pokémon were taking heavy breaths, clearly showing that they were getting exhausted. "This has been a fun battle, right Ash?'' Sorrel asked his friend, who was smiling.

"Yeah, it has been a really good battle, you've really gotten stronger Sorrel''. Ash replied to his friend with a smile. "You as well. As much as I hate it to end, this battle has to end now, with one final attack. Lucario, a full power Aura Sphere!'' Sorrel cried out as Lucario put his paws together, creating an Aura Sphere between them.

"You're right. It's time to end this battle. Latios, give it one last Luster Purge!'' Ash called out with a smirk on his face. Latios opened his mouth as white sparkles form and gather in front of him, forming together into a pink ball of energy.

Both Latios and Lucario fired their attacks at the exact same time, with both attacks clashing and creating a powerful shockwave that was blowing the flowers. Both Mega Evolved Pokémon give it their all to overpower each other with both attacks continuing to be in a stalemate.

However, slowly but surely, Luster Purge began to push Aura Sphere back. "Give it 100% Latios, now let's win this thing!'' Ash called out, encouraging Latios who narrowed his eyes. 'That's what I plan to do!' Latios cried out as he put more power into his Luster Purge, causing it to completely overpower Aura Sphere and make contact with Lucario, causing an explosion.

"Lucario!'' Sorrel called out in concern for his partner. The smoke from the explosion covered Lucario from view before it cleared to reveal the Fighting and Steel type back in his normal form; only there were swirls in its eyes.

(Victor: Latios)

(Winner: Ash)

"Alright, we won!" Ash called out in joy, raising his right fist into the sky. "Pikachu pika pi!'' Pikachu cried out in joy as he ran towards the Rainbow Hero. Mega Latios was covered in a purple sphere, before it disappeared to reveal the blue Eon Dragon back in his normal form. 'That…was exciting and…tiring'. Latios said in exhaustion as he took deep breaths.

Sorrel walked up t his partner before he rubbed his head. "You did great Lucario. Take a rest''. Sorrel praised his fallen Pokémon as he returned him to his Poke Ball. "Ash, well done. You really have gotten stronger''. Sorrel praised his friend as he walked over to the Rainbow Hero.

"So have you Sorrel. I almost lost there''. Ash replied to his friend as the two friends shook hands in good sportsmanship. "You two really have gotten stronger''. Verity said as she walked over to her friends, holding Piplup in her hands. "Thanks Verity. You're the only one left that hasn't battled yet''. Ash said to his crush as he, Pikachu, Latios and Sorrel looked at the brunette.

"Let's save that for later. Your Pokémon are out of juice. Let's head to the Pokémon Center first''. Verity suggested to her friends, getting the other two humans to look at each other before they nodded in agreement. "You're right. Our Pokémon need treatment''. Sorrel said to Verity, looking down at the Poke Ball that contained his partner Pokémon.

"Let's get going. I really wanna battle Verity and see how much stronger she's become''. Ash said as he returned Latios to his Master Ball. "Pika pi''. Pikachu said as he climbed up to Ash's right shoulder.

"Okay Ash, just be patient. I believe the center's this way!'' Sorrel said to the group as he took the lead. Ash and Verity followed after their friend, walking next to each other before Verity wrapped her left arm around Ash's right hand, making the Rainbow Hero look at her.

Verity was looking away from him, but Ash could see her slightly red cheeks and small smile. The Rainbow Hero smiled as he let Verity be as the group of friends walked away from the flower field together after 2 long years away from each other.


And done! Ash and Sorrel's battle has ended and all that's left is for Ash to battle Verity, become a couple with her and swear an oath of brotherhood with Sorrel. Does anyone have an idea at how the brotherhood oath will take place.

The next chapters I do are probably gonna be rewrites of my past chapters of other stories like my Fairy Tail and Yugioh Arc v story. See you guys later.