Somewhere in the woods, a battle was going on. It would be more accurate to say a battle is ending. A large explosion went off and the trainer couldn't believe he lost.

"Oh man. How could anyone beat the likes of you with that pokemon?" The trainer said. His opponent wore a black jacket that split into five parts on the bottom with him wearing black pants and a blue shirt. He wore a white scarf as well. His hair was black with it spikey in the back and his bangs covered his right eye.

"It doesn't matter what pokemon I use. You're just too weak." He claimed. Who is this trainer?

Each and next chapter, the ultimate goal

Ready for battle, brave and bold

I know we're gonna make it

We will find a way

Oh-oh

We've come so far

We fought so hard to get where we are

Oh-oh

We belong together

It's always you and me

Pokemon

(Ichigo's Voice): Taking to the Sky

Our heroes are continuing with their journey. Ichigo managed to obtain all eight badges, and Orihime managed to win all four star medals. They can now enter the Kalos League and the Ultimate Talent Star. Their first stop is Ultimate Talent Star for Orihime.

"I'm so excited for Ultimate Talent Star! I can't wait!" Orihime said with excitement.

"Where's the Ultimate Talent Star taking place?" Ichigo asked.

"It's happening in a place called Sunline Island." Rukia said. "We'll have to catch a boat ride to get there. So, first will be Orihime competing in Ultimate Talent Star. After that, we can go to the Kalos League for Ichigo."

"Sounds great. You ready, Orihime?" Ichigo asked.

"You better believe I am." Orihime said with full excitement.

"Let's stop and rest at the pokemon center and we can go from there." Rukia said. They all agreed with that and went with that.

...

The Pokemon Center

"Thank you, Nurse Joy. Can you please make sure all of them are in top shape?" Orihime asked as she handed all of her pokemon to her.

"Of course. That's what I'm here for." Nurse Joy said as she took all of her pokemon and passed them to her Wigglytuff.

"Come on, Orihime. Let's get something to eat." Ichigo said. That sounded good to Orihime. As the four of them walked away from Nurse Joy, the mysterious trainer from before went up to her desk.

"Can you take a look at this for me please?" The trainer asked as he handed over his pokeball.

"Of course." Nurse Joy said as she took it, but he didn't let go without giving her a few words.

"Make sure no one knows about this pokemon." He said.

"Excuse me?" Nurse Joy said.

"Keep the pokemon in here a secret. I don't want anyone bothering it or me about it." The trainer said. Nurse Joy had a hard time understanding as to why he wanted it to be a secret, but she said that she would. After that, he left the mysterious pokemon with Nurse Joy.

"Wait. What's your name so I know who to call for?" Nurse Joy said.

"It's Vlad." Meanwhile, Ichigo and his friends gathered around a table and got something to eat.

"I wonder if Riruka and all the others have gotten all four medals as well." Orihime said.

"They probably have. You're going to have some fierce competition." Chad said.

"Chad's right. Those girls are going to be tough ones to beat." Ichigo said. "You're going to have your work cut out for you, but I'm sure you can handle anything they throw at you."

"Ichigo's right. We all know you're going to do great." Rukia said.

"Thanks, guys." Orihime said as she felt so flattered her friends believe in her. At the same time, another trainer was telling others about the battle he had.

"I'm telling you the truth. This guy is unbelievable. I wouldn't believe he had that pokemon if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes." He was telling other trainers about this battle he had. When he looked to the side, he spotted Vlad. "There he is!" He called out. Ichigo and his friends heard him and they all saw what was going on.

"Oh boy." Vlad said as he sighed with annoyance.

"He's the trainer I was telling you about!"

"Keep your mouth shut. I don't want others bothering my pokemon." Vlad said as he walked past them. Ichigo and his friends were wondering what that was about.

"Excuse me." Ichigo said as he was curious as to what just happened. "Is there something wrong with that trainer or something?"

"Not really. He's just incredibly strong." The trainer said. "He has this incredibly powerful pokemon. In fact, it's actually a legendary pokemon."

"A legendary pokemon?!" All four of them said as they almost couldn't believe it.

"Yeah. He might be one of the strongest trainers around." Hearing this is an interesting thing for Ichigo and the others. Curious to this Vlad and what pokemon he uses, they all tried to learn more about him. They watched him as he was just waiting around for Nurse Joy to get done with his pokemon.

"I asked around." Rukia said. "His name is Vlad, but no one is saying what this pokemon of his is."

"Maybe they were exaggerating. Maybe he just has a regular pokemon." Chad said.

"But it could still be one that's pretty powerful." Ichigo said.

"In the end, I don't think it matters. It doesn't look like he wants to battle." Orihime said. "He doesn't want others bothering him or his partner."

"Well, I want to see what this pokemon is." Ichigo said. He decided to go for it and try to challenge Vlad. He walked over to Vlad and try to get the battle. "Hey. Your name is Vlad, right?"

"What do you want?" Vlad said as he was in no mood to be annoyed.

"I hear you have a pretty powerful pokemon." Ichigo said. "You think you're a pretty powerful trainer. I want to see that for myself. Let's have a battle."

"I'll pass." Vlad said. "As soon as my pokemon is fully healed, I'm hitting the road and I'm out of here."

"Come on. Let's have a battle." Ichigo said.

"Not interested." Vlad said. "Lots of challengers want to take on my pokemon. They're all practically the same. I'm not interested in constant battling when the results will be the same."

"How do you know it will be the same?" Ichigo said.

"I'm just saying that I'm taking a break. Go battle someone else." Vlad said.

"Vlad, your partner is fully healed." Nurse Joy said as she came back with his pokeball. Vlad put it back and was on his way out.

"Come on! What's wrong with having one little battle?!" Ichigo said as he wants to know what that pokemon is.

"Ichigo, just leave it alone. You can't force someone to battle." Rukia said as his friends all came over. Vlad looked back and he did notice Absol with his mega stone.

"Hold on. Is that your Absol? It can mega evolve?" Vlad said.

"Yeah." Ichigo said.

"Fine. I'll battle you, but you probably won't even get the chance to mega evolve." Vlad said. Vlad sounded pretty sure of himself, but Ichigo was taking that challenge. They all moved outside to a battlefield and were ready for it.

"I'll be the referee." Rukia said. "This will be a one-on-one battle. Ichigo's using Absol. Vlad, who are you using?"

"Come on. I want to see this "legendary" pokemon." Ichigo said.

"Be careful with what you wish for. Here it is." Vlad said as he held out his pokeball. He released it and whatever pokemon he chose was flying as fast as a jet. It flew around with Ichigo feeling the speed it was generating.

"What is that?!" Ichigo said.

"Look at that!" Orihime said.

"La!" All of them were shocked to see what pokemon it was.

"That's... That's Latios!" Ichigo said. He couldn't believe that it was the actual legendary pokemon Latios. At least now he could see what those other trainers were talking about. "How do you have a pokemon like Latios?"

"That's no business of yours. Come on. Let's get this battle over with." Vlad said.

"You asked for it. Absol, Razor Wind!" Ichigo said.

"Absol!" Absol took the challenge as he used the attack.

"Dragon Breath." Vlad said. Latios unleashed a powerful blast of breath. The two attack collided and caused a large explosion. "Now use Dragon Claw." Latios flew at Absol with incredible speed. Latios formed energy into a claw and slashed against Absol with some power.

"Don't give up, Absol! Night Slash!" Ichigo said. Absol pushed through the attack and tried to fight back.

"Steel Wing." Vlad said. The two of them used their attacks and clashed against each other. Both pokemon tried to push the other back, but Latios was stronger and smashed his wings against Absol with Absol getting knocked to the ground. "Steel Wing one more time." Latios flew at Absol again and smashed his wings again. Absol got knocked down and took a lot of damage.

"Absol!" Ichigo called.

"I guess that's it. Why did I think it would be different?" Vlad said as he believed this battle was over. He was hoping for a challenge after seeing that mega stone, but it doesn't look like it's happening. He turned around and was about to leave.

"Absol!" Vlad wasn't expecting to hear that. He turned around and saw Absol was getting back up.

"It's getting back up? Most would be down by now." Vlad said.

"That's it, Absol! Don't give up!" Ichigo encouraged. Absol pushed through and was able to stand again. Vlad was rather intrigued that Absol could stand. "Absol and I don't know when to give up. We don't care who our opponent is. We'll keep battling."

"Really? What about mega evolving? You can't beat Latios without it." Vlad said.

"Not our style. If Latios doesn't mega evolve, we won't either." Ichigo said. "Let's finish this battle. Absol, Razor Wind!" Absol unleashed the attack and blasted Latios back. Latios actually took some damage from that attack. Vlad was taken back a little by it. "Now use Night Slash!"

"Latios, dodge it!" Vlad said as he was getting serious. Absol charged at Latios, but Latios flew up in the air and avoided the attack. "Mystical Fire!" Latios unleashed a powerful blast of fire. Absol got blasted by the attack. Absol couldn't take it anymore as he collapsed form that attack.

"Absol is unable to battle! Latios is the winner!" Rukia said.

"Absol!" Ichigo called as he hurried to him.

"Is Absol okay?" Orihime asked.

"I think he will be." Ichigo said. Vlad was rather impressed. The battle went a little differently than he thought. Latios flew over him with Vlad petting him on the head.

"Pretty good, Latios." Vlad said and brought Latios back in his pokeball. "I must admit, it went a little different than I thought. Your Absol is the first one in a long time to put up a real fight. What was your name?"

"It's Ichigo Kurosaki. Absol and I are aiming to win the Kalos League. I do have to say that it is impressive you have a Latios. Your Latios is pretty cool."

"You're competing in the Kalos League? In that case, we might meet and battle again." Vlad said as he turned around and walked away.

"He's going to compete too?" Chad said.

"Looks like you have another rival, and a powerful one at that." Rukia said.

"Sounds like fun." Ichigo said. As Vlad walked away, he thought about what just happened.

"Ichigo Kurosaki... He's actually the first trainer I find interesting." Vlad said. Perhaps the two of them will battle again. It will be one they're looking forward too.

It would seem that Ichigo has found himself a new rival. New rivals are coming in, and powerful ones at that. A battle between Ichigo and Vlad in the Kalos League is sure to be an interesting one. Stay tune for more excitement to come.

Pokemon Question: Okay, all you future trainers. We're back with a new question. What pokemon has an orb in its mouth that allows it to generate a ringing sound?