"Maybe, but that doesn't explain why Ash wanted me here." A new voice said from off camera.

"Brock, good to see you made it." Ash said, welcoming his old friend.

"Well, you made it sound urgent that I be here." Brock said. "Couldn't we have done this at my apartment?"

"I don't think this would have worked at your apartment." Ash said. "Brock, I want to see how you do in a battle."

"Against you? I don't think that's a fair fight." Brock laughed.

"Come on, I won't even use Pikachu." Ash said.

"Pi!" Pikachu said in annoyed shock.

"Ash, mind telling me whats going on?" Serena asked.

"Even I wasn't aware of this choice, it defies all logic!" Rotomdex exclaimed.

"Because my last choice made sense to you?" Ash asked.

"I reconfigured the algorithm after that and I was sure you would pick Kiawe next!" Rotomdex said in exasperation.

"Okay, enough will the hold up. Brock do you accept my challenge?" Ash asked.

"Of course." Brock said.

"Great, this will be a two on two match." Ash said, holding out a Pokeball.

"Sounds good to me. Come on out Geodude!" Brock said.

"Lycanroc I choose you!" Ash called out.

"Geodude use Gyro Ball!"

"Lycanroc use Accelerock!"

Lycanroc leapt forward striking Geodude, only for the smaller rock type to send him spinning.

"Geodude use Seismic Toss!"

"Lycanroc use Counter!"

Lycanroc was tossed high into the air, before he crashed to the ground taking serious damage in the process.

"Sometimes I forget just how strong you are." Ash taunted, flashing his Z Ring. "Lycanroc use Stone Edge!"

"Geodude use Counter Shield!"

Geodude began spinning once again as the stones shot towards him, only for Lycanroc's powerful attack to break through dealing heavy amounts of damage.

"Geodude use Mega Punch!"

"Lycanroc use Bite!"

Lycanroc clamped down on Geodude's outstretched arm, causing both Pokemon to recoil backwards.

"It's a double knockout!" Rotomdex exclaimed. "Incredible, I had no idea Brock could stand up to Ash still!"

"That's Brock for ya." Ash said sheepishly. "But we're not done yet."

"Neither are we. Steelix lets go!" Brock called out.

"Sceptile I choose you!"

"Steelix use Gyro Ball!"

"Sceptile use Focus Blast!"

Steelix swung his tail around as Sceptile swiftly leap out of the way before firing off an attack at the head of the iron snake.

"How about it Ash? Ready to take this battle to the next level?" Brock asked.

"Oh yeah." Ash said excitedly

"It's time to Mega Evolve!" Both trainers exclaimed, activating their Z Rings.

"Steelix use Stone Edge!"

"Sceptile use Leaf Blade!"

Sceptile leapt from point to point taking some damage along the way before finally reaching Steelix and striking it with his tail.

"Steelix use Dig!"

"Sceptile after him with Dual Chop!"

The ground shook as Steelix dove underground, quickly followed by Sceptile who was already back on the offensive. Seconds passed by like hours until a rumbling approached and Sceptile was launched high into the air, being followed by none other than Steelix.

"Sceptile use Focus Blast!"

"Steelix deflect it with Gyro Ball!"

While Steelix had control of the battle on the ground, in the air Sceptile was able to turn around on a dime, and fire his focus blast straight down the Iron Snake Pokemon. When Steelix landed, the mega energy had dispersed from it.

"Steelix is unable to battle! The winner is Sceptile!" Rotomdex exclaimed.

"So Brock, now that I can see you still have the fight in you, I was wondering…". Ash began to say.

"No Ash." Brock said. "I figured out what you were going to ask me, and while I'm flattered, I'm happy with just being Doctor Brock. There are plenty of trainers in Alola better suited to be in your Elite Four, go find them."

"You always did know best." Ash said with a smile.

"It came with having to be the adult." Brock joked. "I know you'll do a great job in picking them though."

"Thanks Brock." Ash said.

"Now come on you guys, while you're here on Akala Island the least I can do is treat you to dinner." Brock said. "And for dessert I have some jelly filled doughnuts!"