Our heroes are hitting the road once again. They're on their way to Lumiose City for the Kalos League, but they're going to be hitting another detour.

"Chad, look!" Orihime said when she noticed a poster. It was for another PokeWrestling event.

"Another poke-wrestling event. How about that." Rukia said. "What do you say, Chad? You want to compete in this one too?"

"We do have some time before the Kalos League, and you did great in the ones you competed before." Ichigo said. "Give it a chance."

"I think I will. I actually do find it enjoyable." Chad said. "It will give me a good opportunity to see how far Poliwrath has come." Deciding to enter, Chad's going for a third win in poke-wrestling. We'll see if he can pull it off.

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): Wrestle Wrath

Deciding to enter in the even again, Chad got some training with Poliwrath in. Poliwrath was throwing punches, but Chad was taking them and holding out against them to help Poliwrath become stronger.

"Poliwrath is on fire for a water-type." Orihime joked. "I'm sure Poliwrath is going to do great and you guys are going to win again."

"Orihime might be right." Ichigo said.

"Poliwrath, are you ready to go?" Chad asked.

"Poliwrath!"

"You've got to be kidding. You're here too." All of them looked and they were all surprised to see Hons was there as well.

"Oh great. Look what the Muk left behind." Ichigo said with annoyance as none of them were really happy to see him. Hons walked right over to Chad to make his point clear.

"Listen here, big guy. I'm the one winning this thing. You're luck has ran out this time." Hons said. "There's no way I'm going to lose since Dane is here."

"Who's Dane?" Chad asked. Hons looked like he was going to have a panic attack when Chad asked the question.

"Who is Dane?! He's a pro poke-wrestler!" Hons said. He took out a poster of a man with dark skin with a bald head and looked like a wrestler. "He's probably one of the best there is! He happens to be competing here! Everyone wants a chance to battle him!"

"If he's a pro, what's he doing here?" Orihime asked.

"To be the best, you've got to keep up being the best. Dane enters in every event he can, keeps battling, keeps making him stronger, and keeps winning." Hons said. "I have a chance to battle him as well. You, you'll probably be out before you even get the chance." Hons walked away as he believed he already won this event.

"He hasn't changed." Rukia said.

"Don't worry about him. He just doesn't know when to shut his mouth." Ichigo said. "Chad, just take him down like all the other times."

"Right. Let's do this, Poliwrath." Chad said. The two of them kept on training. While they were training, someone saw them and could see sheer talent and passion in the training.

...

The Event

The PokeWrestling event was underway. Trainers and their pokemon battled it out. Even though the pokemon are only allowed to use normal-type and fighting-type attacks, there were still a variety of pokemon there.

"Poliwrath, Focus Punch!" Chad said. Poliwrath gave a Machoke a powerful strike and was knocked out. With a bell going off, Poliwrath was declared the winner.

"Yeah, Chad!" Orihime cheered with her and the others watching from the stands.

"He's doing great!" Ichigo said.

"We are now moving to the next match! It holds the one you've all been waiting for!" The emcee announced. When he said that, a lot of people in the stands were cheering loudly for this. Ichigo and the girls were confused as to what was going on.

"What are they all cheering about?" Ichigo questioned.

"The one they've been waiting for...?" Rukia said and soon figured it out. "I think it holds that guy Hons told us about!"

"Here he comes! The strongest rock we've got around here! Here's Dane!" The emcee announced. He walked out with confetti and sparks going off like a real wrestler. He walked out with his Barbaracle with him waving out to the crowd. People were excited to see him battle.

"So that's the guy Hons mentioned. I've got to say that he does look rather strong." Ichigo said.

"Of course he would "look" that way. The guy is a wrestler." Rukia said. "Is he seriously going to battle with a Barbaracle? Barbaracle's are part rock-types. In a place fit for fighting-types, he's at a big disadvantage here."

"I guess we'll see what he has planned." Orihime said as they were all curious to see how this Dane does this.

"The first lucky challenger for him to battle is Hons!" The emcee announced with Hons walking out with his Machamp.

"I'm the first going against him? I guess I'll show right from the start that I'm the best." Hons said as he was pretty confident in himself. Both of their pokemon stepped into the ring and were ready to begin. "Time to rumble!" Hons was sure on his win, but the match started and it went very differently than how he thought. Barbaracle took it to Machamp and Machamp was taken out of the match in almost no time. Ichigo and the others were rather shocked that Hons was beaten around so easily.

The match is all over now! Dane is advancing!" The emcee announced with everyone cheering, even if it was a little obvious.

"Wow. That Barbaracle is really strong." Ichigo said.

"No joke. They were at a disadvantage, but Barbaracle was able to beat Machamp. This Dane really knows what he's doing." Rukia said.

"You can say that again. Chad might have a hard battle ahead of him. I sure hope he'll be okay." Orihime said.

...

Chad

Chad and Poliwrath were getting ready for their next match as they waited it out in a locker room. Poliwrath kept throwing punches as it was getting ready for the battles ahead.

"You're doing great, Poliwrath, but don't overdo it. You need to try and conserve your strength." Chad said. "We got some tough battles ahead of us."

"Poliwrath!"

"Take this." Chad saw an oran berry was tossed to them and he caught it. He looked and saw Dane was there. "It's always a good idea to have some berries on hand. They help replenish some strength."

"Thanks. You're that wrestler I heard about. Dane, right?" Chad asked.

"Yeah, and I heard you're name is Chad." Dane said. "It's nice to meet you. I have to admit that you and your Poliwrath are pretty good. I've seen you two train and battle. You really know you're stuff out there. You show some real talent."

"Thanks." Chad said.

"Is this your first time competing?" Dane asked.

"No. I've entered a couple times before." Chad said.

"Really? That might explain it." Dane said as he seemed rather intrigued. "You really show promise, you and your pokemon. I can't wait to see what you can really do myself." Chad was pleasantly surprised that a professional like Dane would be interested in battling him. As for Hons, he was there and heard everything. It irritated him that Dane thinks Chad is that great.

'That giant moron again?! Why do people think he's great?!' Hon thought.

...

The Ring

Trainers and their pokemon continued to battle each other. Chad and Dane battled their way through. Eventually, they found themselves pinned against each other. Chad's going up against a real professional. It will be a tough battle for him, and it already is. The battle's begun with Poliwrath getting tossed against the ring.

"Get up, Poliwrath!" Chad cheered as Poliwrath tried to get back up.

"Poliwrath is trying to stay strong, but how long can they expect to last against Dane and Barbaracle?!"

"Come on. Show us what you really got." Dane dared.

"Poliwrath, Focus Punch!" Chad said. Poliwrath went on the attack. Poliwrath tried to strike with energy focused around its fist, but Barbaracle was able to block the attack.

"Barbaracle, Cross Chop!" Dane said. Barbarcle crossed its arms and smashed them against Poliwrath. It wasn't looking good for Chad or Poliwrath out there. "Now use Brick Break!" Barbarcle swung its arm down right on Poliwrath's head and did even more damage. Poor Poliwrath is taking a real beating out there.

"Those two are so strong." Chad said as he wasn't liking how this was going.

"Oh man. Chad and Poliwrath are taking a real beating out there." Ichigo said.

"He'll find a way to win, won't he?" Orihime questioned.

"Maybe, but it isn't looking good." Rukia said.

"Poliwrath, go!" Chad cheered. Poliwrath charged right at Barbarcle. Poliwrath smashed itself against Barbarcle, but Barbarcle held its ground. What Barbarcle did do was grab Poliwrath upside down and smash Poliwrath against the ring.

"Now use Fury Swipes!" Dane said. Barbaracle tossed Poliwrath up and scratched its claws against Poliwrath multiple times. Poliwrath was thrown to the ground and took a lot of damage. People were beginning to think it was all over.

"Poliwrath, get up!" Chad encouraged with Poliwrath getting back up.

"No matter how much damage Poliwrath takes, it keeps getting back up."

"Unreal..." Dane said as he was impressed with how much determination the two of them have. They're giving it their all and just keep getting up no matter how much Barbarcle throws at them. "Still, they have to drop at some point."

"Poliwrath, Focus Punch!" Chad said. Poliwrath kept pushing it as it gathered energy. Poliwrath went right at Barbarcle and smashed its fist against Barbaracle. There was a lot of force behind the attack as Barbarcle was knocked off its feet.

"Barbarcle has actually been knocked down!"

"Not bad, but we're not beaten yet." Dane said as Barbarcle stood back up.

"We're not done either!" Chad said. Poliwrath went at Barbarcle again, but it was time for this battle to end.

"Brick Break!" Dane said. Barbarcle smashed its claw right on Poliwrath's head and was smashed hard. Poliwrath couldn't hold it together as Poliwrath blacked out and lost the match.

"It's done! Poliwrath is out and Barbarcle is standing!" People cheered for Dane, but Chad made it a good match.

"Ha! Got what you deserve!" Hons said as he enjoyed that Chad lost. Dane went on and soon won the whole thing. He may have won, but Chad made a good effort.

...

Later

After it was all over, Chad went to the pokemon center to make sure Poliwrath would be okay. After Nurse Joy healed Poliwrath, Chad left the place and met up with his friends.

"Is Poliwrath okay?" Orihime asked.

"Yeah. Poliwrath should be fine." Chad said. "I guess we should get going."

"Chad!" All of them looked and were surprised to see Dane coming back.

"Hey, Dane. What's up?" Chad asked.

"I wanted to tell you that we had a great battle. It was a lot of fun." Dane said. "You surely looked like a natural out there, you and your pokemon. Have you ever thought about going pro like me?"

"Pro?" Chad said.

"I have a feeling you would really fit in." Dane said. "I could take you to another level. If you're ever interested, I have a training facility in Viridian City in the Kanto region. It's something you should really think about." That was all Dane said as he left them and gave Chad something to really think about. Chad and the others were impressed by the offer, while another hated it.

"Him?! You've got to be kidding! He lost and he's given a great opportunity like that?!" Hons said as he was feeling like there was no justice in the world.

"You becoming a pokewrestler? I think it sounds fitting for you." Rukia said.

"She's right. Maybe you should go for it, Chad." Ichigo said.

"Maybe, but not right now. We should head for Lumiose City for the Kalos League." Chad said. He was given a great offer, but he's more focused on his friend and his goal.

Even though Chad lost, he was given a great offer. However, he's more focused on supporting his friend. The Kalos League will be happening soon as the journey continues.

To Be Continued...

Pokemon Question: Okay, trainers. The answer to the last question is...Drilbur! Drilbur's constant burrowing makes it less favorable to farmers. Here's the next question. What pokemon's scales have been given to royalty as gifts?