Wow we've passed 100 reviews! Well here we are the first league of many. After this league Sinnoh is next. So lets get to the fic.
"Speech/PokeSpeech"
Pokemon Attack
"Thoughts"
"Telepathy"
(One Month Later Evergrande Conference)
"You Ready Ash?" Dawn said coming up behind Ash as he got ready for the opening ceremonies.
"Oh I'm beyond ready Dawn. I'm ready to take this tournament by storm!" Ash says full of passion and excitement.
"Well we all believe in you Ash." Dawn then hugs Ash. Just then the door opens and the rest of Ash's girls walk in.
"Hey girls what are you doing here?"
"Well we're here to wish you luck!" Iris says running up to Ash. Suddenly Ash is pulled into a group hug with all his girls.
"Thanks girls, it's because of you I've made it this far. I love you all." Ash then puts on his cap and lets Pikachu on his shoulder before leaving for the ceremony.
Fireworks exploded in the air, and music blared as Wallace, the Hoenn Champion, gave his speech. After his short, but inspiring speech the first round matches were announced. Ash watched all the trainers were matched, then suddenly his picture appeared and a smirk spread across his face as he noticed who he was facing.
"Oh Trip we meet in the first round again, but this time I won't just beat you I'll utterly destroy you." Ash thought as he clutched Munna's Pokeball.
(Pallet Town)
Delia Ketchum was on her couch watching the Hoenn Evergrande Conference. Ever since Ash had disappeared she couldn't bring herself to watch league tournament anymore, because they reminded her of her son. She knew her son was out there somewhere in the world, but she hadn't seen or heard from in almost 4 years. But out of nowhere she got a letter mailed from Hoenn asking her to watch the Evergrande Conference that year. She didn't want to watch it, but she had a feeling that she would finally get to see her son if she watched.
"Ash please be there I haven't seen you in so long." Delia said as she watched the first few matches, but not seeing Ash. She was about to give up and stop watching when suddenly the last match of the day was announced.
"It... It's really him... my little boy." Delia let a few tears escape her eyes as she watched her son walk to his side of the field ready to face his opponent.
(Evergrande Conference)
"So back from the boonies I see." Trip called out as he watched Ash tightly grasping his Pokeball.
Ash growled before he responded. "I'm not just gonna beat you Trip, I'm gonna make you regret your past actions. I have a promise to fulfill."
Trip raised and eyebrow at Ash's comment. "Fine whatever you say Ketchum. Things won't play out like last time."
"The official one-on-one battle between Trip of Nuvema Town and Ash of Pallet will begin. Trainers reveal your Pokemon."
"You ready to taste defeat Ketchum? Serperior time to end this!" Trip threw his ball and his starter Pokemon appeared ready to battle.
Ash rolled his eyes. "Seriously Trip do you use any other Pokemon? You use Serperior so much it's ridiculous. Oh well fine, Musharna time to get revenge." Ash threw his ball and the Drowsing Pokemon Musharna appeared floating. Musharna let out a low growl as it spotted Trip.
(Flashback)
Ash was in the locker room waiting for his battle to start. He pulled out a Moon Stone that he had been saving for Munna. Ash then released the Pokemon as it looked around slightly confused as to why it was let out.
"Ash what it it?"
"Well Munna it's finally happened we're going up against Trip." Munna's eyes filled with a fiery anger as she heard her old trainers name. Then her head suddenly dropped.
"Ash do you really think I'm ready to face him?"
"You're more than ready Munna. You've been training nonstop with my other psychic-types, hell even Sabrina helped you train you." Munna perked up at Ash's words, but it didn't last long and her head dropped again.
"I don't know Ash, I'm just not feeling very confident."
"Well Munna I have something that might help you with that." Ash then showed Munna the Moon stone. Munna's eyes went wide when she saw the stone.
"I.. Is.. that what I think it is?"
"You bet, it's a Moon stone. This should help with your confidence." Munna smiled and let Ash touch her with the stone. Suddenly Munna was surrounded in a bright white light. When the light died down Munna was replace by Musharna.
"Wow! Ash I feel so much more powerful."
"See what did I tell you. Now let's get out there and show Trip just how wrong he was to let you go." Just then the official came in and called Ash to the field. "Well Musharna let's do this."
(Back in the Present)
Trip was confused at the revenge part, but then he saw it. That was the Munna he had released a few months ago. "So you found that reject did you. Well then, this should be an easy fight."
"Oh we'll see about that Trip. I'll let you have the first move." Trip growled at Ash's words.
"Serperior use Leer." Seperior grinned and launched a red ghostly version of its eyes at Musharna.
"Musharna disappear then use Dazzling Gleam." As Leer was about to hit Musharna simply vanished. Suddenly Musharna appeared behind Serperior and hit Serperior with a powerful Dazzling Gleam sending Serperior flying.
"Wha... What the hell just happened?" Trip asked awestruck.
"Well Musharna has been training almost nonstop with my Alakazam, and other powerful psychic-types. Let me just tell you my Alakazam has never once been hit by an attack. Normal Musharna aren't very fast, but thanks to its training Musharna is even faster than your Serperior. That's what can happen if you care for a Pokemon and give it proper training."
Trip was enraged at this revelation. "Serperior get up and use Frenzy Plant." Serperior reared up and slammed its body onto the ground sending up a flurry of massive plants straight towards Musharna.
"Disappear again, and use a Psychic and Rock Tomb combo." As the plants neared Musharna again seemed to vanish.
"I got you this time. Serperior turn around and use Leaf Blade." Serperior spun around ready to attack, but to Trip' surprise Musharna appeared. Then he looked up and saw Musharna floating above Serperior. "Look out above you Serperior!" But it was too late.
Serperior was lifted up into the air by Musharna's Psychic. Musharna spun Serperior around and looked him right in the face giving him an angry glare.
"This is for being a dick when I was Trip's Pokemon!"
Suddenly Musharna slammed Serperior into the ground creating a crater. Then Musharna materialized several rocks, and encased Serperior in the Rock Tomb.
"Now Musharna finish this with Giga Impact!" Musharna nodded and flew towards the Rock Tomb surrounded by a powerful energy. Then Musharna crashed into the Rock Tomb with the full power behind the Giga Impact creating a massive explosion sending rock and debris everywhere. When the dust settled Musharna was floating over a knocked out Serperior at the bottom of the crater.
"Serperior can no longer continue. The victor is Ash of Pallet Town."
Trip sunk to his knees and hung his head as he watched Ash be declared the victor. Seeing this Ash walked over and stuck his hand out for Trip to take.
"Now Trip you can either take my hand and we can put this all behind us and move on, I might even forgive you for your betrayal. Or you can sit here and sulk over your loss and past mistakes." Trip looked up at Ash with hate filled eyes, he then suddenly swatted Ash's hand away and stormed off the field leaving his inured Serperior in the crater. "To think I actually respected you after our last battle." Ash shook his head and looked towards the injured Pokemon.
Ash walked over to Serperior and knelt down by its head. The Pokemon looked up at him with fear in its eyes.
"Trip has been mistreating you hasn't he?" Ash said clenching his fists. Serperior slowly nodded his head. Ash then stood up and took off after Trip.
(Outer Stadium)
Trip was heading to his room to pack in leave. He was fuming after his battle with Ash. Trip was just exiting the stadium when he heard someone running behind him.
"Trip you son of a bitch!" Ash then ran up to Trip and grabbed him by his collar. "What the fuck is wrong with you! First you abandon a Pokemon in the woods, then you leave your injured STARTER Pokemon in a fucking crater. Now I find out you've been mistreating the same Pokemon!" Ash seeing red as he yelled in Trip's face.
Trip started to laugh. "Why do care Ketchum they're MY Pokemon I can do anything I want with them." With that Ash snapped and punched Trip right in the face breaking his nose, then he gave Trip a good kick to the stomach as he held his nose in pain.
"They aren't you property, they are you friends, your family." Ash then released Mewtwo. "Take this trash to the hospital, and make sure he never hurts any Pokemon again." Mewtwo grinned and nodded, but right before they left Ash stopped them. "Wait, one more thing." Ash then reached onto Trip's belt and took Seperior's Pokeball and smashed it on the ground. "You don't deserve an amazing Pokemon like him." Ash then walked back into the stadium hearing a scream in the distance.
(Back in the Stadium)
Ash returned to the crater and found Serperior still lying in it. He walked up to the Pokemon with a smile on his face.
"Well Seperior I've got good news. Trip will never hurt you again." Seperior smiled as he heard this and tears of joy fell from his eyes. Ash then held up a Pokeball. "Serperior you have a choice to make. I can heal you up and let you go into the wild. Or you can be my Pokemon, I will treat you like family and make you even stronger than you already are. Plus I bet my Serperior would love to have you around." Ash gave Serperior a wink as a blush spread across its face. "Oh do you have a crush on my Serperior?" Serperior his its face behind its tail. "I'll take that as a yes then!" Ash said with a smile on his face.
After a few minutes Serperior made up its mind. Serperior wrapped its tail around Ash's arm guided the Pokeball to his body. When the ball hit Serperior was sucked inside with a flash of red. The ball shook twice before it pinged. When this happened the crowd erupted in cheers. Ash looked towards the screen and saw that his meeting with Trip was being broadcasted on the screens. Suddenly an Officer Jenny walked up to Ash. He expected cuffs so he stuck his arms out ready to be arrested. But he was surprised when Jenny started chuckling.
"Oh don't worry Ash you aren't in trouble. In fact Trip is the one who is in trouble, when we find him he is getting his trainers license revoked. We were gonna arrest him for what he did, but we feel what you did to him was worse than jail time. Good job kid." Jenny then patted Ash's shoulder before walking off leaving Ash to bask in the crowds cheers.
(3 Days Later)
The next few days had been rather uneventful, Ash had swept his battles against no name trainers but now he was in the finals. He was sitting in the lobby of the Pokemon Center waiting for his opponent to be announced. Suddenly the screen in front of him started to broadcast the match up for the finals. As his opponent appeared on the screen Ash couldn't help but grin.
"Well Max I hope you're ready for our rematch"
(Next Day Main Battlefield)
Max stood lightly shaking as he watched Ash step into his trainer box. "Oh Arceus Ash please have mercy on me!" Max thought as Ash grinned at him.
"I hope you're ready Max, because I've wanted a real match against you for a while now." Ash said looking at the shaking Max
"I'm ready Ash, but please for Pokemon's sake don't use the Pokemon you used last time we battled." Max said as he remembered their last battle shivering at the thought.
"Oh you mean this guy?" Ash said as he pulled out Mewtwo's ball from around his neck.
"Yes! Arceus please don't use him! My Pokemon were in the Pokemon Center healing for almost two weeks." Ash got a regretful look as he heard that.
"I'm sorry about that Max. I promise I won't use Mewtwo, or any of my other legends." Max stopped shaking when he heard this, but then he got a shocked look on his face.
"Wait, did you say other legends!?" Max shouted looking at Ash who was grinning.
"Be a good boy, and I might let you meet a few." Max lights lit up at the prospect of meeting more legends.
"The official six-on-six battle between Max of Petalburg City and Ash of Pallet Town will begin. Trainers reveal your first Pokemon."
Ash grinned as unclipped a ball from his belt. "Scrafty I choose you!" Ash threw his ball and the Hoodlum-Pokemon appeared and immediately started to Leer at Max.
Iris deadpanned when she saw this. "Scrafty still hasn't grown up has he?" She couldn't help but smile as she reminisced all the crazy things the Pokemon had done when it was a Scraggy.
Max got nervous as the Pokemon got in his face and started to Leer at him. After a call from Ash Scrafty backed off and Max released his Pokemon. "Hariyama come on out!" Max threw his ball and the large Pokemon appeared and took a fighting stance.
"Ah good choice Max most of your other Pokemon would have been at a disadvantage against Scrafty, but you made a smart choice. But enough praise Scrafty start with Zen Headbutt." Scrafty lowered its head launched towards Hariyama with Psychic energy surrounding its head.
"Hariyama hands up and block it." Hariyama raised its massice hands and blocked the attack, but it winced in pain as the psychic energy shot through its body. "Now use Force Palm." Hariyama raised its arm and powefullyy thrust it towards Scrafty.
"Scrafty use defense." Scrafty understood and raised it rubbery skin absorbing most of the damage, but Scrafty cringed at the shock wave that coursed through his body. "Now Scrafty Sand Attack then High Jump Kick into Low Sweep." Scrafty started the combo by throwing sand into Hariyama's eyes causing the Pokemon to yell as it tried to clean its eyes. Then Scrafty jumped into the air and launched a powerful High Jump Kick right into Hariyama's gut sending the large Pokemon skidding back. Then to finish it kicked Hariyama in its right shin slowing the Pokemon's movements.
"Hariyama can you keep going." Max watched as his Pokemon struggled to stand after the intense combo attack it just endured. But Hariyama rose to its feet and nodded towards Max. "Ok Hariyama use Earthquake." Hariyama slammed its hands into the ground shaking the whole stadium with the Earthquake.
"Scrafty get up and use Focus Blast." Scrafty rose to its feet and launched the attack, but instead of hitting it veered of to the side. "UH! Scrafty I thought you had been practicing that!" Ash shouted, but as he watched the Focus Blast curved back around and hit Hariyama square in the back sending it into the ground. "Oh! That's what you were working on. Well finish this with Head Smash." Scrafty jumped in the air and came crashing down head first into Hariyama. Scrafty rose on top of a knocked out Hariyama clenching his head as the recoil hit him.
"Hariyama is unable to continue. Scrafty wins!"
Max returned Hariyama thanking him for a good battle, and took out his next Pokemon. "Mightyena come out!" Mightyena appeared in a flash of red and and growled at Scrafty.
"Scrafty start off with Bulk Up." Scrafty started flexing raising its attack and defense.
"Mightyena use Shadow Ball." Mightyena launched the attack at Scrafty just as he finished with Bulk Up. Scrafty tried to use his stretchy skin to block, but he was too late and the attack hit him in the chest sending flying back.
"Scrafty get up and use Power-Up Punch." Scrafty struggled to his feet and ran towards Mightyena.
"Mightyena use Crunch." Mightyena bit in to Scrafty's leg with its powerful jaws, but was punched into the ground by Scrafty's Power-Up Punch.
With Scrafty's attack raised again Ash decided to end this battle. "Scrafty end this with High Jump Kick." Scrafty once again jumped into the air and launched towards Mightyena with a leg glowing with energy.
"Mightyena use Hyper Beam." Mightyena opened its mouth and launched the attack at the approaching Scrafty.
"Scrafty DEFENSE!" Scrafty heard Ash's cry and pulled down its hood and lifted up its stretchy skin. Hyper Beam hit and Scrafty was slightly pushed back, but with his skin deflecting the attack Scrafty started to push through the Hyper Beam. After an intense struggle Scrafty pushed through and and slammed into Mightyena. Mightyena fell to the ground knocked out, while Scrafty stood over him panting heavily with wounds all over his body.
"Mightyena is unable to continue. Scrafty wins!"
Max was about to throw out his next Pokemon when Ash spoke up.
"Wait I forfeit Scrafty, he can't possibly fight another battle." The ref nodded and Ash returned Scrafty.
"Ok here's my next Pokemon. Sceptile come on out!" Max's Sceptile appeared ready to battle.
"Now for my next Pokemon. Max time for you to see Sceptile's true power. Sceptile I choose you." Ash's Sceptile appeared and eyed up Max's Sceptile. Ash then pulled down his sleeve and pushed the stone on his megaring. Sceptile was surrounded in pink light, when it died down Mega-Sceptile stood ready to battle.
"What is that thing!" Max shouted in amazement.
"This Max is Mega-Sceptile, and he is gonna show you how strong a Sceptile truly can be. Now Sceptile use X-Scissor." Ash's Sceptile shot towards Max's at a lightning quick speed with the leaf blades on its arms crossed and glowing forming an X.
"Dodge it!" Max yelled to his Sceptile. But when Max's Sceptile tried to jump and dodge, but Ash's quickly adjusted and jumped after Max's Sceptile. When Ash's Sceptile caught up to Max's he slashed him across the chest with the powerful X-Scissor sending him falling to the ground.
"Now as it's falling use Slam." Mega-Sceptile spun around and slammed its massive tail into Max's Sceptile sending it crashing into the ground kicking up dust and smoke.
"Sceptile get up!" Max yelled in desperation. His eyes lit up when he saw Sceptile getting up out of the crater with numerous cuts and bruises. "Great Sceptile now use Agility into Aerial Ace." Max's Sceptile started moving around the field at an incredible pace increasing its already insane speed. Then Sceptile picked up speed and jumped into air seeming to fly, and came flying towards Mega-Sceptile.
"Swat it away with Pound." Mega-Sceptile waited till the last second and spun around quickly swatting Max's Sceptile into the far wall. "Finish this with Dragon Claw." Mega-Sceptile flew towards the hole in the wall where Max's Sceptile was. Just as it emerged from the hole Max's Sceptile was quickly slammed into another one by the force of the Dragon Claw. When Mega-Sceptile stepped back the official clearly saw that Max's Sceptile was knocked out.
"Max's Sceptile is unable to battle. Ash's Sceptile wins!"
Max returned Sceptile and grabbed his next Pokeball. "Magnezone lets go." Max's newly evolved Magnezone appeared ready to battle, but to Max's surprise Ash returned Sceptile.
"Great job Sceptile. Garchomp I choose you." Ash threw his ball and the fearsome dragon/ground-type appeared and grinned at his opponent.
"What the hell is that thing!?" Max shouted in his head as he stared at the monstrous Pokemon in front of him. "Uh Magnezone start with Zap Cannon." Hearing this Ash raised and eyebrow as Magnezone charged the attack and fired it at Garchomp. But to Max's surprise Garchomp made no move to get out of the way. When the attack hit Garchomp stood defiantly and didn't even flinch as the electricity coursed through him.
"What! It didn't even flinch when the attack hit!" Max shouted as he watch Garchomp flash him an evil toothy grin.
"Oh I guess you didn't know Garchomp is a dragon/ground-type." Ash said as he saw Max's eyes widen in horror.
"My turn Garchomp use Fire Blast." Garchomp opened its massive mouth and spewed a massive ball of fire that crashed into Magnezone causing the Pokemon to screech in pain as the intense flames nearly melted its metal body.
"Magnezone use Gyro Ball." Magnezone started rapidly spinning as he flew towards Garchomp, putting out the flames in the process.
"Garchomp bite." Garchomp opened its mouth once again, but this time it caught the spinning Magnezone in its powerful jaws. Everyone in the stadium dropped their jaw in complete and utter shock as Magnezone was held helplessly in between Garchomp's jaws.
"You gotta be kidding me." Dawn said in the stands as she faced palmed reliving the memory of Gible catching Shuckle in its jaws in the same fashion. "And I think I know whats coming next."
"Garchomp use Draco Meteor." Garchomp raised its head and launched Magnezone into the air surrounded by a Draco Meteor. When the meteor exploded Magnezone started falling towards the ground in serious pain. "Garchomp now use Brick Break." Garchomp flew up to Magnezone and slammed its Brick Break powered claws on top of Magnezone sending it speeding towards the ground even faster.
"Magnezone use Electric Terrain." Magnezone opened its eyes and right before it hit the field the ground was charged with electricity. This caused Magnezone to stop falling inches from the ground and caused it to start floating in place.
"Hmm that was a very smart strategy. I'll have to remember that." Ash thought as he watched Magnezone wince as it floated, while Garchomp looked as if he had barely broke a sweat.
"Garchomp finish this with Dragon Rush." Garchomp surrounded itself with draconic-energy before flying towards Magnezone.
"Magnezone use Flash Cannon." Magnezone fired the attack with the last of its energy. Max prayed he could at least land a hit against fearsome dragon type.
"Spin!" Ash shouted and Garchomp started to gracefully spin around the Flash Cannon. The display was beautiful as the blue energy of the Dragon Rush wrapped around the bright white Flash Cannon. Then Garchomp hit causing a small explosion that sent debris flying across the field. When the dust settled Garchomp was very lightly panting, while Magnezone was on the ground knocked out.
"Magnezone can no longer continue. Garchomp wins!"
Max was starting to have serious doubts, he only had two Pokemon left while Ash had five. He returned Magnezone and grasped his next Pokeball. "Slaking show him your strength." The stadium lightly shook as the massive Pokemon landed on the field. But this Slaking looked different from others. This one didn't look tired and bored, this one looked energetic and ready to battle.
"Wow that is one impressive Slaking Max." Ash genuinely said. "But I'm afraid I'm gonna have to take it down. Garchomp use Dig." Garchomp quickly dove into the ground.
"No good Ash, Slaking use Earthquake." Slaking pounded both its fists into the ground making it shake. Suddenly Garchomp burst out of the ground surprised to have been kicked out of the ground.
"Garchomp snap out of it and use Flame Thrower." Garchomp opened its mouth and a smaller stream of flames came out.
"Slaking block it." Slaking held up it massive arms and blocked the oncoming flames. It winced as the hair on its arms was burned, but it stood its ground.
"Impressive Max, now Garchomp use Giga Impact." Garchomp flew towards Slaking surrounded by energy.
"Slaking you use Giga Impact to." Slaking took off towards Garchomp surrounded by the same energy. Both Pokemon collided neither giving and inch. Both attacks pushed against each other but neither managed to beat each other out.
"AGAIN!" They both shouted and both Pokemon slammed into each other again, and again neither gave and inch. The battle turned into a battle of will and endurance. This happened several more times. Both Pokemon were a sweating mess after using one of their most powerful attack over and over again.
"AGAIN!" Garchomp looked at Ash in confusion. "Don't worry Garchomp I've got a plan this time." Garchomp nodded trusting completely in its trainers judgement. Again both Pokemon flew towards each other. "Garchomp this time spin." Garchomp did as he was told and started spinning. When they collided it looked like the outcome would be the same as every other time, but as it dragged on sparks started to fly as the added friction from the spinning was adding more power to Garchomp's attack. But it still wasn't enough and even tough Garchomp's attack was more powerful its still didn't push through Slaking's attack. Both Pokemon stood panting before they both grinned and nodded at each other and almost in unison they both fell over knocked out.
"Both Pokemon are unable to continue."
"Ok so Gallade is next." Ash though as he gripped his last Pokemon. But he stopped when he saw Max smiling at him.
"This has been my toughest battle ever Ash, and I expected no less. But for this special occasion I'll let this guy battle." Max threw his ball and to everyone's surprise Jirachi appeared in front of Max. When Jirachi saw Ash he quickly flew over to him.
"So Jirachi has he been treating you right?" Jirachi nodded and Ash smiled. Ash then pulled Jirachi into a quick hug earning awws from the crowd. When he released Jirachi it floated back over to Max's side. Ash looked at his Pokeball and quickly swapped it with another one.
"Infernape I choose you." Infernape appeared in front of Ash pounding it chest to show it dominance. Infernape barely even flinched in the presence of the legendary Pokemon. "Infernape start off with Mach Punch." Infernape flew towards Jirachi with a glowing fist.
"Jirachi use Doom Desire." Jirachi briefly glowed before, but nothing seemed to happen. Then Jirachi was hit square in the chest by Mach Punch sending it flying back several feet.
"Now Infernape use a Flamethrower and Flame Wheel combo." Infernape started flame wheel, but the attack doubled in size due to the power up from Flamethrower.
"Jirachi use Psychic." Jirachi's eye glowed blue, and the Flame Wheel was stopped in its tracks. But Jirachi started to struggle to hold Infernape and he started to falter and Flame Wheel started to inch closer. Eventually Jirachi couldn't hold it any longer and released the Psychic, which caused Flame Wheel to be sent surging forward hitting Jirachi into the stadium's wall.
"Not bad Max, but this has to end. Infernape use." Ash never finished as Infernape was hit out of nowhere by a sudden attack. Ash was confused at first, but then it clicked. "Damnit he planned that Doom Desirefrom the beginning."
"Jirachi use Swift then Zen Headbutt." Jirachi launched a volley of star shaped projectiles at Infernape. The attack hit Infernape who was still recovering from the Doom Desire. Then Jirachi launched itself at Infernape head surrounded by psychic energy.
"Infernape dodge and roll. Then use Flare Blitz." Just as Zen Headbutt was about to hit Infernape rolled out of the way and quickly jumped to his feet. Infernape then surrounded itself in blue flames and launched itself at Jirachi. The attack hit and Infernape slammed Jirachi into the ground. When the dust settled both Pokemon where on the ground. The official was just about to declare both Pokemon unable to battle, but Infernape struggled to his feet and on shaky legs stood tall over his opponent.
"Jirachi in unable to continue, and since all of Max's Pokemon can no longer continue the winner is Ash!"
Instead of jumping for joy Ash simply smiled and walked over to Infernape. The Pokemon collapsed in Ash's arms so he returned it thanking it for its amazing battle. Ash then walked up to Max who was on the verge of tears. Max held out his hand for Ash to shake, but instead Ash pulled Max into a hug which surprised the boy.
"Don't cry Max that was an amazing battle, you really pushed me there." Max smiled up at Ash.
"Thanks Ash that means a lot coming from you. Kick the elite four's ass and beat the champion." Ash smiled at Max and shook his hand.
"Get ready Wallace I'm coming for you next." Ash thought as he left to prepare for the elite four.
There we go next chapter Ash will be battling the champion. I won't be doing each individual elite four battle, I will do a brief overview of each battle listing 'highlights' from each one. After the next chapter Ash and everyone will be heading to Sinnoh. So remember to review and pm me ideas. So until next time I'm outta here.