"We are now entering the semi-finals of the Kalos League. We are down to just four trainers and are four trainers away from naming our champion. Battles from here will be six-on-six now. We're going to be filled with fun and excitement. Now here come our two trainers: Kugo and Ichigo." Both of them walked out on the field with them excited for this battle. Everyone was looking forward to this battle. Even Vlad stuck around to see it for he might be taking on the winner.

The Kalos League has sure been in an interesting event so far. The battles so far have not been disappointing. Now that we are entering the semi-finals, the excitement is sure to keep coming. As Ichigo is getting ready to face Kugo, there is sure to be some hardcore battling going on.

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): A Force of Battle

"Well, here we go." Rukia said as they watched from the stands. "Kugo was the first rival Ichigo made in Kalos. It will be interesting to see how far both of them came."

"Actually, Ichigo told me he be using his other pokemon in this battle." Orihime said.

"Awesome! I can't wait to see what other pokemon Ichigo has!" Keigo said as he was sitting with anticipation for what his old friend can do.

"Kugo is a strong opponent." Mizuiro said. "I remember when I battled him in the Jacklot Tournament. I may have won, but he was a persistent one."

"I'm sure it's nothing Ichigo can't handle." Keigo said.

"We will now reveal the battlefield for the first half of this battle." The field rose up and ended up being a rock and water field. "It's a rock and water field! Now, we just need the pokemon!"

"Let's do this, Ichigo! I've been working forward to this battle!" Kugo said. "It's time for us to rock! Duraludon, let's go!"

"Dura!"

"What is that?!" Orihime said.

"A Duraludon. It's a steel-type, but it's also a dragon-type. That is one tough pokemon." Mizuiro said.

"You can say that again." Chad said. All of them agreed that Duraludon is a tough pokemon and were curious to see how Ichigo plans to handle a pokemon like that.

"It doesn't matter what pokemon we're up against. We're going to keep battling like we always have." Ichigo said as he got his pokemon ready. "Palpitoad, let's go!"

"Palpitoad!"

"It's Duraludon vs. Palpitoad. It's time for the semi-finals to begin!"

"Allow me to make the first move! Palpitoad, Mud Shot!" Ichigo said. Palpitoad started this battle as it shot mud at Duraludon.

"Duraludon, Metal Claw!" Kugo said. Duraludon's claws shined and swiped away at the mud. A lot were surprised that Duraludon was able to defend itself like that. "Surprised? Duraludon's defense is pretty strong. Now use Dragon Pulse!" Durludon aimed its head at Palpitoad and unleashed a blast of dragon energy. Palpitoad got hit by the attack and was blown back.

"Palpitoad, are you okay?!" Ichigo said. Palpitoad took some damage, but was able to get back up. "That's what I like to see! Now use Muddy Water!" Palpitoad unleashed a wave of mud. It splashed against Duraludon, but Duraludon was able to hang in there.

"Duraludon is hanging in there. It's like a tidal wave trying to push against a rock that can't be moved." Duraludon hung in there until the mud cleared away, but it ended up being surprised when Palpitoad emerged right in front of Duraludon. "Amazing! Palpitoad hid in the mud to get close to Duraludon!"

"Hydro Pump!" Ichigo said. Palpitoad blasted Duraludon with pressured water and Duraludon was starting to be pushed back.

"Stay strong, Duraludon! Metal Claw!" Kugo said. Duraludon pushed through and smashed its claws against Palpitoad. "Time for the big one! Steel Beam!" Duraludon aimed and was getting ready to attack.

"What's Steel Beam?" Orihime said.

"It's probably the most powerful steel-type attack!" Rukia said as this wasn't looking good.

"We're not scared! Hyper Voice!" Ichigo said. Palpitoad unleashed a powerful sonic attack. It blasted against Duraludon while it was trying to aim. Duraludon still went through with the attack. It fired, but it barely missed Palpitoad with it exploding behind Palpitoad.

"Steel Beam missed!" A lot were surprised a powerful attack like that missed.

"Mud Shot!" Ichigo said as he took the chance. Palpitoad shot the mud and blasted Duraludon. Duraludon got hit hard by the mud and was knocked down and out.

"Duraludon is unable to battle! Palpitoad is the winner!" The referee said.

"There you have it. Kugo is the first to lose a pokemon."

"Yes! He did it!" Orihime said.

"I can't believe Steel Beam missed." Keigo said.

"It must have been that Hyper Voice. It was enough to mess with Duraludon's focus and couldn't aim properly." Rukia said.

"Not bad, Ichigo." Kugo said as he brought back Duraludon. "You did good, but let's see how you do against this pokemon. Lycanroc, let's go!"

"Lycanroc!"

"Kugo is going with a Midnight Form Lycanroc. An odd choice against a Palpitoad."

"Why would he use a rock-type against Palpitoad. What's he up to?" Ichigo questioned, but he couldn't figure it out. "Oh well. Let's end this while we can. Muddy Water!" Palpitoad attacked as he unleashed the wave at Lycanroc.

"Get on higher ground and use Accelrock!" Kugo said. Lycanrock jumped on higher ground like he said and avoided the wave. Then, Lycanroc was surrounded by energy and charged at Palpitoad. He smashed right into Palpitoad and did some damage.

"Stay strong, Palpitoad! Hydro Pump!" Ichigo said.

"I don't think so! Sucker Punch!" Kugo said. Lycanroc moved a lot faster than Palpitoad did. Lycanroc smashed its paw against Palpitoad and sent Palpitoad sliding against the ground until it hit his head near Ichigo's feet. It also showed that Palpitoad was knocked out.

"Palpitoad is unable to battle! Lycanroc is the winner!" The referee declared.

"Lycanroc beat Palpitoad! Looks like rock beats water in this case."

"I get it. He was relying on Lycanroc's speed." Mizuiro said.

"You got it. Powerful attacks mean nothing if they can't hit your opponent." Rukia said. Ichigo may have lost his first pokemon, but the battle is far from over.

"Good thing I got another water-type. Frillish, I choose you!" Ichigo said.

"Frillish!"

"Ichigo is now going with Frillish, another water-type. Will it do any better than Palpitoad?"

"Sorry, but I don't think so. Lycanroc, Crunch!" Kugo said. Lycanroc charged in with its teeth ready. If that hits, it could be all over for Frillish already.

"Use Hex!" Ichigo said. Frillish tapped into its ghost powers and stopped Lycanroc in its tracks. Lycanroc was sent flying into a rock before it could even reach Frillish.

"Thanks to Hex, Lycanroc was stuck in its tracks. Perhaps Frillish will do better."

"Not if we move faster! Get ready to use Sucker Punch!" Kugo said.

"You can't hit what you can't see! Use Mist!" Ichigo said. Frillish breathed out a cloud of mist and kept itself hidden. Lycanroc doesn't know where to attack now.

"Lycanroc lost track of Frillish. It looks like Frillish is safe for now."

"Now use Water Pulse!" Ichigo said. Frillish attacked through the mist and blasted Lycanroc with it dealing massive damage. That Water Pulse also caused Lycanroc to be confused.

"Oh man! Not that!" Kugo said.

"Water Pulse's additional effect: confusion. What's Lycanroc going to do now?"

"This is our chance. Use Hex!" Ichigo said. Frillish used the attack again, but it was much stronger. Lycanroc was sent flying straight up and ended up crashing down and was taken out of the battle.

"Lycanroc is unable to battle! Frillish is the winner!" The referee declared.

"A well timed attack! Hex deals even more damage when the opponent suffers from a status condition. Now that Kugo has lost another pokemon, what is he going to do now?"

"I'll tell you what. I'm still going to win!" Kugo said as he got his next pokemon ready. "Crawdaunt, let's go!"

"Crawdaunt!"

"Kugo's next pokemon is Crawdaunt. It's a battle between water-types now."

"We'll win it all the same! Poison Sting!" Ichigo said. Frillish shot poisonous needles, but Crawdaunt was able to block the attack with its pincers.

"Dark Pulse!" Kugo said. Crawdaunt unleashed a dark blast from both of its claws. It blasted right into Frillish and took Frillish out in a single attack.

"Frillish is unable to battle! Crawdaunt is the winner!" The ref claimed.

"Down in one hit! Now both sides have an even number of pokemon left."

"Poor Frillish." Orihime said.

"That shows you that dark-types are strong against ghost-types." Chad said.

"I battled that Crawdaunt. It wasn't bad, but it looks like it got a lot stronger." Mizuiro said. "I wonder how Ichigo is going to deal with this one."

"Crobat, you're up next!" Ichigo said.

"Crobat!"

"Ichigo's next pokemon is Crobat. Let's see if attacking from the air will make a difference."

"Crawdaunt, Bubble Beam!" Kugo said.

"Dodge it!" Ichigo said. Crawdaunt fired a beam of bubbles, but Crobat flew around and was able to avoid the attacks. "Now use Steel Wing!" Crobat flew in. Crobat flew around the bubbles and was able to land its attack against Crobat. "Now use Cross Poison!" Crobat was able to blast Crawdaunt with the attack at such close proximity.

"An up close Cross Poison. That has got to hurt."

"This will hurt just as much! Crabhammer!" Kugo said. Crawdaunt had energy flow into one of its claws and smashed it against Crobat. Crobat took some damage, but was able to regain its balance and was still able to keep going.

"Kugo, I've got to admit you're a real force to be reckoned with when it comes to battling." Ichigo said.

"So are you, Ichigo." Kugo said. "I still remember our first battle. You were a tough opponent then, you're a tough one now. However, no matter how tough the trainer is, I'm not backing down. If I want to face the champ, I need to be able to face strong opponents like yourself."

"Well, I don't want to disappoint you! Crobat, Steel Wing!" Ichigo said.

"Crawdaunt, Razor Shell!" Kugo said. Both pokemon used their attacks and braced themselves for a collision. Both sides appear to be enjoying this battle, but only one will be able to walk out as the winner.

Both trainers are truly enjoying this battle. It's difficult to say who will be the one that wins and advances to the finals. Stay tune to see who will be the winner.

To Be Continued...

Pokemon Question: Okay, all you young, future, and old trainers. The answer to the last question was...Nincada. Nincada are blind, but they use their antenna to help them see. Here's the next question. What pokemon has short wings and can't fly long distances, but will stand up to large pokemon?