Episode 200: Johto Final Battle
Today is the day for the final battle between Ethan and Sora. Both trainers have been looking forward to it since the beginning and now it has finally come.
"Go for it, Sora," Terra said.
"I know you can do it," Aqua said.
"You came so far," Lillie said.
"We have faith in you, Sora," Illima said.
"You can do it," Mallow said.
"Let your fire burn passionatley," Kiawe said.
"You are like the ocean, Sora," Lana said.
"Give it everything you have," Sophocles said.
"Don't even think about backing away," Acerola said.
"Show him your power, Sora," Mina said.
"Let us see how much you have man up since the Indigo Plataeu, Sora," Hapu said.
Sora felt proud to have such good friends to support him so much. Kairi and Ventus supported Sora twenty-four seven. The Pichu showed their adoptive big brother thei support win or lose. Sora has taken the green position and Ethan has taken the red position.
Up in the stands, Tai, Takato, Takuya, Yugi, and their other friends all have watched Sora battle hard since the tournament first started.
Just outside the stadium, Weevil and Rex are walking using sticks to keep themselves on their feet and they approached a security guard.
"Hey, what's going on?" Weevil asked.
"The final battle of the Johto Pokémon League is about to get started," the guard said.
"Final battle?" Rex asked.
"Yeah. And you two are pretty lucky to get here before it starts. Go inside and have a gander if you wanna see," the guard said. Not wasting time, Weevil and Rex went inside and they gasped when they saw who was battling.
"Weevil! Look!" Rex exclaimed.
"It's Sora!" Weevil also exclaimed. "And that's his girl with him!"
"I can't believe he made it all the way to the final match again!" Rex snarled.
"It should be fun to watch. Watch him lose that is," Weevil said.
"Yeah! It should be," Rex agreed.
They took their seats and decided to watch the battle for themselves.
Over to Petalburg City, a small young boy. He has short, black hair and brown eyes. He wore a money-green-colored T-shirt with a white collar and button, charcoal-colored shorts and green, black and white slip-on shoes without socks. He also wore black, framed half-moon glasses. He started to watch it with so much interest.
Over in Porta Vista, Danny and Cattleya turned on the TV to watch their nephew battle. In Pallet Town, Lea and Isa had tuned in to watch it.
"Ladies and gentlemen! This is it! The match you have been waiting for; the final round of the Johto Pokémon League! Who is it that will bring home the winner's trophy?! Ethan from New Bark Town or Sora from Pallet Town?!" The announcer exclaimed. Kris is standing next to Ethan, wearing a cheerleader outfit. She had a pair of blue pom-poms in each hand. Many of the girls in Sora's fanclub rooted hard for Sora. Both trainers have taken their positions as Kairi had her six Pokémon out. "Now we shall see which kind of battlefield they'll be battling on!" The randomizer activates and goes off until the Grass Field is chosen. "Our remaining two combatants will be battling on the Grass Field! And now to see who shall go first!" The randomizer goes off and goes on until Sora is chosen to go first. "And it is Sora who shall go first!" Sora took out his first Pokéball and he tosses it.
"Go! Meganium!" Sora shouted. The Pokéball opens and Meganium comes out eager to battle whatever Ethan has to throw at him. He took out a Pokéball and he tosses it.
"Go! Pidgeot!" Ethan shouted. Pidgeot makes a loud cry upon entry.
"Sora has sent out Meganium and Ethan has chosen Pidgeot! Ethan has the advantage in battle since Pidgeot is a Flying Type Pokémon and Meganium is a Grass Type!" The announcer announced.
"Pidgeot! Wing Attack!" Ethan ordered. Pidgeot came down with its wings out to strike Meganium.
"Okay Meganium! Dodge and use Vine Whip!" Sora ordered. Meganium sends out her vines to strike the bird Pokémon and she lands a hit. "Now, use Petal Blizzard!" Meganium fires a blizzard of flower petals to land a hit on Pidgeot.
"Hurricane!" Ethan ordered. Pidgeot flaps its wings and releases multiple green crecent-shaped blades of energy from them at Meganium. It blows Petal Blizzard away as well. Meganium gets struck by Pidgeot's attack.
"Pidgeot blocks it with Hurricane! Not only that, but Hurricane strikes a heavy blow onto Meganium!" The announcer announced. Sora takes out Meganium's Pokéball and calls her back. "Sora calls back Meganium! Now which one will he send out?!" He turns to Pikachu.
"You're up, Pikachu," Sora said.
"Pika," Pikachu nodded. He enters the battle against Pidgeot.
"Sora has sent out Pikachu to deal with Pidgeot! A smart move on his part!" The announcer announced.
"Thunderbolt!" Sora ordered. Pikachu fires Thunderbolt and it strikes Pidgeot on the mark and fell to the ground. "And now use Electro Ball!" Sora ordered. Pikachu forms a ball of electricity and hurls it right at Pidgeot. Electro Ball strikes Pidgeot and it took enough to get knocked out. The referee raises the green flag.
"Pidgeot is unable to battle! Pikachu wins!" The announcer announced.
"Pidgeot has been eliminated and Sora's Pikachu has electrified Pidgeot, giving him the lead!" The announcer announced. Ethan calls Pidgeot back.
"Get some rest, Pidgeot. You deserve a good long rest," Ethan said He took out another Pokéball. "Go! Sandslash!" The Pokéball opens and his Sandslash slashes the air upon entry.
"And now Ethan's second Pokémon is Sandslash! Pikachu's Electric Type attacks won't be able to hurt Sandslash in the slightest! What is Sora to do?" The announcer announced.
"Pikachu, come back!" Sora called out. Pikachu obliges Sora and returned to his trainer.
"Sora calls back Pikachu; a smart decision to make when battling a Ground Type! Will he send back out his Meganium or does he have a Water Type, an Ice Type, or another Grass Type Pokémon to use?" The announcer asked. Sora takes out his Pokéball and throws it.
"Back to action, Meganium!" Sora shouted. Meganium re-enters the battle and is a little tender from battling Pidgeot.
"Sora sends Meganium back out! A very good move for Sora!" What does Ethan have in store for Meganium?" The announcer questioned.
"Sandslash! Poison Sting!" Ethan ordered. Sandslash fires Poison Sting right at the herb Pokémon.
"Dodge and use Vine Whip!" Sora ordered. Meganium dodges Poison Sting and Meganium grabs Sandslash with the vines and slams the mouse Pokémon into the ground. Ethan wasn't phased by the fact Sandslash has been shoved into the dirt.
"Sandslash! Dig!" Ethan ordered. Sandslash digs into the soil, but Sora wasn't gonna have that.
"Meganium! Petal Blizzard in that hole!" Sora ordered. Ethan was confused by what Sora is planning. Meganium fires flower petals right into the hole Sandslash had just dug.
"Meganium is using Petal Blizzard into the hole Sandslash had just dug! What does he plan to do?!" The announcer asked. Sandslash pops out of the ground, being pelted by flower petals.
"Now finish Sandslash with Vine Whip!" Sora ordered. Meganium smacks Sandslash hard. Ethan calls Sandslash back before Meganium could deliever the finishing blow!
"That was so close for comfort for Sandslash! Ethan had called it back just in the nic of time! Nice save!" The announcer announced. Ethan took out another Pokéball and tossed it.
"Go! Hitmontop!" Ethan shouted. Hitmontop spins around upon entry.
"Ethan has sent out Hitmontop to deal with Meganium! Judging how Hitmontop did, it's gonna spin circles around Meganium!" The announcer announced.
"Hitmontop! Triple Kick!" Ethan ordered. Hitmontop spins around and kicked Meganium three times in a row. "Now use Bullet Punch!" Hitmontop gave Meganium three or four punches in a row and Meganium fell onto the ground beaten. The referee raises the red flag.
"Meganium is unable to battle! Hitmontop wins!" The referee announced.
"Ethan has taken down Meganium! Both trainers has lost one Pokémon each! Any one of them is bound to take the lead at any moment!" The announcer announced. Sora takes out his next Pokéball and tosses it.
"Go! Noctowl!" Sora shouted. When the Pokéball opens, stars swirls around the owl Pokémon when he had entered the battle.
"Now Sora has sent out Noctowl! This Noctowl is in a different Shiny color!" The announcer announced.
"Hitmontop! Bullet Punch!" Ethan ordered. Hitmon started to spin again and headed right towards Noctowl.
"Okay Noctowl! Use Psychic!" Sora ordered. Noctowl uses his telepahthic power to lift Hitmontop into the air. "Bring him down!" Noctowl slams Hitmontop right into the ground and he had been taken down and the referee raises the green flag.
"Hitmontop is unable to battle! Noctowl wins!" The referee announced.
"Ethan loses two of his Pokémon! Which one of his other Pokémon can turn it around before Sora could keep it in his favor?" The announcer asked. Ethan calls back Hitmontop and takes out another Pokéball.
"It's your turn now, Ampharos!" Ethan shouted. Ampharos enters the battle with its tail orb glowing.
"The fourth Pokémon Ethan has sent out is Ampharos! Is Sora gonna keep Noctowl out to battle against this Electric Type or does he have something to put out its spark?" The announcer asked. Sora calls back Noctowl and takes out another Pokéball and throws it.
"Go for it, Donphan!" Sora shouted. Donphan trumpets upon entry and skids the ground.
"Now Sora has sent out his Donphan! Both had sent out an Electric Type and both had sent out a Ground Type! Is Ethan gonna switch to undo his mistake or keep Ampharos out?" The announcer asked.
"Ampharos! Fire Punch!" Ethan ordered. Ampharos ran towards Donphan with its fist emitting fire.
"Donphan! Dodge and use Rollout!" Sora ordered. Donphan rolls into a ball and rolls right towards Ampharos.
"Dodge it!" Ethan shouted. Ampharos tried to avoid Donphan, but Donphan rolled too fast for Ampharos to get away.
"Ooh! Ampharos has gotten hit by that Rollout! And that attack gets stronger each time a hit is made!" The announcer announced. Ethan looked over to the ground.
"Ampharos! Thunderbolt! Aim at the ground!" Ethan ordered. Ampharos fired Thunderbolt at the ground. Donphan rolled and hit the hole and goes flying.
"Uh-oh! Donphan is in real trouble now! If you haven't seen a Donphan fly, then you are seeing one fly right before your eyes!" The announcer announced.
"Now Ampharos! Fire Punch!" Ethan ordered. Ampharos jumps into the air and lands a burning punch onto the elephant Pokémon. Donphan fell to the ground beaten. The referee raises the red flag.
"Donphan is unable to battle! Ampharos wins!" The referee announced.
"Wow! Ampharos has taken down Donphan! Despite a Type disadvantage, Ampharos has trimphed over a Ground Type!" The announcer announced. Sora calls back Donphan and takes out his next Pokéball and throws it.
"You're going in, Typhlosion!" Sora shouted. Typhlosion flares up upon entry.
"Sora's fifth Pokémon is his Typhlosion! This feiry Pokémon looks ready to scorch Ampharos into a crisp and the same can be said for Ampharos!" The announcer announced.
"Ampharos! Thunder Punch!" Ethan ordered.
"Typhlosion! Eruption!" Sora ordered. Typhlosion sends fire right into the air and it comes right down and it engulfs Ampharos inside it.
"Typhlosion lands a devastating Eruption onto Ampharos! Is Ampharos done for?!" The announcer asked. When the flames subsided, Ampharos was indeed done for and the referee raises the green flag.
"Ampharos is unable to battle! Typhlosion wins!" The referee announced.
"And it's Ampharos that's down for the count! Sora is in the lead to four to three! Now it's time for a fifteen minute recess for our competitors to rest up!" The announcer announced. Sora and Ethan stood with their girlfriends as they waited for the second half of the final battle is to begin.
"Ethan, are you doing okay, baby?" Kris asked concerned. Ethan only smiled.
"I'm fine, Krissy. Sora is way better than I first battled him and he was pretty strong before," Ethan said. "I knew I wasn't gonna find it easy at first. And I know he isn't going to find it easy either."
"You're doing great, Sora!" Kairi praised her boyfriend.
"Togepi!" Togepi chirped.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu said.
"You're really doing a number on him!" Ventus said.
"Thanks, Ven. Kairi. The battle isn't over yet," Sora said. He looked over to Ethan and he sees him looking back to him. Sora knew it was going to get even harder even further in the battle. "Show me what else you've got, Ethan."
"I'm gonna show you everything I have, Sora," Ethan said.
Meanwhile over to Team Rocket, they are in their balloon just over the ocean.
"James, how much further until we get to the Hoenn region?" Jessie groaned impatiently.
"Keep your hair on! We should be there within a few days! Until then, try to bare it, okay?" James stated.
"But I don't wanna bare it for a few more days!" Jessie groaned again. Meowth sighs.
"I knew it was going to be a long trip, but why does it feel even longer with Jessie's constant whining?" Meowth asked in his thoughts.
"I mean seriously, James, if only we could try on some disguises we could at least ride in by airplane or sail by boat or use our submarine, we could get there fast enough, that way I could at least watch a movie," Jessie said.
"As Shrek said to Donkey, find a way to entertain yourself," James said to Jessie.
"Just don't pop your lips," Meowth added. Wobbufett pops out of his Pokéball once again.
"Wobbufett!" Wobbufett said.
Meowth couldn't help but laugh.
"You've got that right, Wobbufett," Meowth said.
He and the patient Pokémon shared a laugh as Jessie is oblivious to the joke since she couldn't understand what was being said.
Back over to Mount Silver and right at the battle taking place.
Weevil and Rex growled in anger to see Sora was winning.
"I don't believe this! He's winning! I thought you said it was going to be entertaining to see him lose! If I knew this was gonna happen, I would have gone back home and started to watch the entire Jurassic Park series!" Rex exclaimed.
"Settle down, Rex. You should have rememered his skills as a trainer. We saw him battle hard during the Whirl Cup, but that is just a little league game compared to this one. As soon as the next round gets started, that's where the real show is gonna get started.
Once the fifteen minute recess has concluded, both Sora and Ethan retook their positions for their battle.
"Now we are about to begin our second half of our final battle of the Johto Pokémon League! To those who are just joining us on TV, Sora is leading with four to three. Can Ethan hope to make a comeback or will Sora win this tournament? Just wait and you shall see!" The announcer announced. Ethan took out his Pokéball as Sora took out his. The referee raises both flags.
"Resume the battle!" The referee instructed.
"Head on back out, Sandslash!" Ethan called out as he threw his Pokéball and Sandslash re-enters the battle and pants out of exhaustion.
"Noctowl! Back to action!" Sora shouted throwing his Pokéball and stars swirls around Noctowl upon re-entry.
"I know you're too ruffed up by Meganium's attacks to keep going, but I have an idea," Ethan said.
"Noctowl! Wing Attack!" Sora ordered. Noctowl comes down with his wings out.
"Sandslash! Dig!" Ethan ordered. Sandslash digs into the ground and Noctowl stops in his tracks.
"Sandslash has avoided Noctowl just by digging! What does Ethan have up his sleeve?" The announcer asked.
Sandslash jumps out of the air with its claws out and ready.
"Sandslash! Slash!" Ethan ordered.
"Noctowl! Wing Attack!" Sora ordered.
Noctowl and Sandslash clash into each other and both trainers had earned a double knockout. The referee raises both flags.
"Noctowl and Sandslash are both unable to battle! This round is a draw!" The referee announced.
"Sora and Ethan has earned a double knockout! Ethan is down to two and Sora is down to three!" The announcer announced. Ethan took out an Ultra Ball.
"Go! Tyranitar!" Ethan called out and his Tyranitar lets out a loud roar as stars swirls around this Pokémon. His Tyranitar is a lighter shade of green and has a purple armor patch on its stomach.
"Ethan's fifth Pokémon is Tyranitar! Ethan's Tyranitar is a Shiny Pokémon just like Sora's Noctowl!" The announcer announced. Tyranitar activates its Sand Stream ability. "Wow, Sand Stream kicks in! With that sandstorm in effect, Sora's Pokémon are going to have such a hard time coping with that sandstorm, unless he has another Ground Type or perhaps a Rock Type or a Steel Type."
"Man, I knew he had something like this up his sleeve. He was leading me right from the start. Donphan is the only one that can take the sandstorm, but he's down for the count! Pikachu, Typhlosion, and Feraligatr are the only ones I can use now," Sora said to himself. "I have no choice but to use Feraligatr for this one." He took out Feraligatr's Pokéball and he tosses it. "It's your turn now, Feraligatr!" Sora's Feraligatr enters the battlefield and gets pelted by the raging sandstorm.
"Sora's sixth Pokémon is Feraligatr! Sora's Feraligatr should have no problem with Tyranitar, but I am not quick to underestimate Tyranitar's chances!" The announcer announced.
"Feraligatr! Hydro Pump!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr fires Hydro Pump as it goes through the sandstorm, heading right towards Tyranitar, but Ethan wasn't too concerned.
"Tyranitar! Whip up a Sand Tomb!" Ethan ordered. Tyranitar creates wisps of sand that surround the Feraligatr which then turn into a swirling sand vortex which encompasses the crocodilian Pokémon. The attack blocks Hydro Pump.
"If being pelted by a raging sandstorm wasn't enough, then being trapped by a Sand Tomb is even worse!" The announcer announced.
"Ethan," Kris said with glee. She knew Ethan was gonna get a comeback in the battle and hopefully win the tournament.
"Sora," Kairi said worriedly. She knew it as twice as bad since because Sora couldn't call Feraligatr back and the Sandstorm raging on hurting Feraligatr in each passing moment. Sora had to think fast.
"Feraligatr! Superpower!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr flexed his muscles as his body becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and ran towards Tyranitar.
"Stop Feraligatr in its tracks, Tyranitar! Hyper Beam!" Ethan ordered. Tyranitar began to build up energy to fire Hyper Beam to strike at Tyranitar. Feraligatr ducks when he got close to Tyranitar and slams his fist into Tyranitar's belly and went backwards. Tyranitar landed on its back and the sandstorm had subsided and the same for Tyranitar's Sand Tomb.
"Tyranitar's Hyper Beam has failed to land a hit and Feraligatr has given Tyranitar a serious Superpower in the gut? Is it enough to bring Tyranitar down?" The announcer asked. Tyranitar got back up on its feet and it was nowhere near to giving up. Sora winced when he saw Tyranitar's still standing.
"No way! His Tyranitar is way tougher than I thought. If this keeps up, then it'll take Feraligatr down before he gets even close even with Hydro Pump and Superpower," Sora calls Feraligatr back and he looks over to Pikachu. "Okay, Pikachu. You're heading back in."
"Pika," Pikachu said. Pikachu gets back into the battlefield against Tyranitar.
"Sora switches Feraligatr with Pikachu! What does he have planned for Tyranitar?" The announcer asked.
"Tyranitar! Sand Tomb!" Ethan ordered.
"Pikachu! Dodge with Quick Attack!" Sora ordered. Pikachu avoids Tyranitar's Sand Tomb just by running across the battlefield. Tyranitar tried again, but Pikachu was running too fast for the armor Pokémon to keep up.
"Pikachu's footing is better than Tyranitar's aim! Hope Ethan can find a way around Pikachu's speed!" The announcer announced.
"Tyranitar! Hyper Beam!" Ethan ordered. Tyranitar got ready to fire Hyper Beam again, but Sora had to put a stop to that.
"Pikachu! Jump and use Iron Tail! Aim for its head!" Sora ordered. Pikachu ran close to Tyranitar and jumps into the air with his tail beginning to glow metallically. Tyranitar got ready to fire Hyper Beam, but Pikachu smacks Tyranitar on the side of the head and fired Hyper Beam right into the air. Everyone watching were astounded by how he was able to stop it. Tyranitar then fell to the ground beaten. The sandstorm ceases. The referee raises the green flag.
"Tyranitar is unable to battle! Pikachu wins!" The referee announced.
"Now Ethan has one left! What can Ethan do win this now?" The announcer asked. Ethan calls back Tyranitar and he took out his last Pokéball.
"I have been saving you for last. From the day we met, we have been working together to make each other stronger. You made me the person I am now all because of you. Now it's time to show the world our power," Ethan said. He threw his Pokéball. "Go! Typhlosion!" The Pokéball opens and Typhlosion flares up upon entry.
"Ethan has sent out his own Typhlosion! Will Ethan's Typhlosion be able to fare well against what remains of Sora's Pokémon or will Sora claim his victory here and now?" The announcer asked.
"Not if I have anything to say about it. Typhlosion! Flamethrower!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion fires Flamethrower right at the mouse Pokémon.
"Pikachu! Dodge with Quick Attack!" Sora ordered. Pikachu uses his speed attack to avoid Flamethower, but Ethan wasn't gonna have it.
"Typhlosion! Use Flame Charge!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion ran towards Pikachu and strikes Pikachu on the spot. "Flame Charge again!" Typhlosion charges at Pikachu again and lands another hit. Sora knew Flame Charge increases the user's speed from each use. "Now use Quick Attack!" Typhlosion ran towards Pikachu faster than normal and lands a hit onto Pikachu.
"The tables of speed has turned on Pikachu! Typhlosion's Flame Charge and Quick Attack combo is doing its number onto Pikachu!" The announcer announced.
"Now use Flamethrower!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion fires Flamethrower and it lands a hit onto Pikachu and he fell right at Sora's feet, beaten. The referee raises the red flag.
"Pikachu is unable to battle! Typhlosion wins!" The referee announced.
"Pikachu is out and only Feraligatr and his Typhlosion remains! Which one will he use?!" The announcer asked. Pikachu went over to Kairi as he pats his partner's head.
"Get some rest, buddy. You deserve on after a good fight you put up today," Sora said.
"Pika," Pikachu beamed.
The Pichu were proud of their adoptive big brother even if he didn't win. Sora had to think fast. He took out the Pokéball containing his own Typhlosion and he throws it.
"Back to action, Typhlosion!" Sora called out. Sora's Typhlosion flares up when coming back to the battlefield.
"Now it's Typhlosion versus Typhlosion! Which one of their fires are going to be extinguished first?" The announcer asked.
"Typhlosion! Swift!" Sora ordered. Sora's Typhlosion fired Swift and it struck Ethan's Typhlosion on the mark.
"Typhlosion! You use Quick Attack!" Ethan ordered. Ethan's Typhlosion ran right towards Sora's Typhlosion.
"You use Quick Attack, too!" Sora ordered. Sora's Typhlosion ran towards Ethan's Typhlosion, but Ethan's ran too fast because of Flame Charge being used twice in a row.
"Typhlosion! Flame Wheel!" Sora ordered. Sora's Typhlosion rolled into a ball of fire and headed right at Ethan's Typhlosion and came fast like a rolling boulder.
"Typhlosion! Flame Charge!" Ethan ordered. Ethan's Typhlosion ran towards Sora's Typhlosion and when the attack made contact, Sora's Typhlosion uncurls himself and goes tumbling.
"Now with Flame Charge used in a third time, Ethan's Typhlosion is even faster! Sora's Typhlosion is going to have a real hard time with that extra speed!" The announcer announced.
"Typhlosion! Eruption!" Sora ordered. Sora's Typhlosion sends flames straight into the air and sends the attack right at Ethan's Typhlosion and he got hit by the fire attack. Ethan's Typhloison was hurt bad, but he was still standing on his feet. Both Typhlosion are getting exhausted.
"Whoa! Ethan's Typhlosion is still standing after taking a powerful Eruption! And both of Sora's and Ethan's Typhlosion are running low on energy," The announcer announced. Both Typhlosion stared into each other waiting for the other to make a move.
"Flame Wheel!" Sora ordered.
"Flame Charge!" Ethan ordered.
Sora's Typhlosion rolled into a huge ball of fire and rolls right towards Ethan's Typhlosion; Ethan's Typhlosion charges right at Sora's Typhlosion. Both had clashed creating a feiry explosion. Kairi's Pokémon shielded themselves as Pikachu shielded the Pichu and Kairi shielded Ventus.
"Wow! Talking about a red hot battle! Which Typhlosion is still standing?!" The announcer exclaimed. Both Typhlosion stared at each other, but Sora's Typhlosion fell to the ground beaten. The referee raises the red flag.
"Sora's Typhlosion is unable to battle! Ethan's Typhlosion wins!" The referee announced.
"Ethan's Typhlosion trumps Sora's Typhlosion! Now Sora is down to one Pokémon left and the title of champion is way up for grabs!" The announcer announced. Sora calls back his Typhlosion and he takes out the Pokéball containing Feraligatr.
"This is it. Our last chance. Better make it count," Sora said. He throws his Pokéball. "Back to action, Feraligatr!" Feraligatr re-enters the battle ready for the final round.
"Now Sora has sent Feraligatr back out! Feraligatr may have the advantage over Typhlosion, but after taking down two opponents, I have serious doubts!" The announcer announced.
"Typhlosion is just gonna gimme a hard time just because if his speed. Gotta be smart about it," Sora said in his thoughts.
"Sora's Feraligatr may be strong, but it won't stand a chance against Typhlosion. Okay Typhlosion! Quick Attack!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion ran right at Feraligatr faster than before.
"Feraligatr! Dodge and use Slash!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr steps aside and lands a Slash onto Typhlosion.
"Typhlosion! Flamethrower!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion fired Flamethrower at Feraligatr at close range.
"Feraligatr! Hydro Pump!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr fired Hydro Pump and it pushes Flamethrower back and it washes Typhlosion in the flow of the water.
"I heard of the phrase 'wet behind the ears,' but this isn't what I was expecting when taking a Hydro Pump in the face!" The announcer announced.
"Keep it up, Feraligatr!" Sora praised him.
"Typhlosion! Quick Attack!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion lands a Quick Attack onto Feraligatr. "Do it again!" Typhloision bombardes Feraligatr with one direct attack after another.
"Typhlosion is really giving it to Feraligatr! If this keeps up then Feraligatr is going to be taken down at this rate!" The announcer announced. Feraligatr's Torrent ability kicks in. Sora knew it was a good sign for Hydro Pump to get even more powerful.
"Feraligatr! Hydro Pump!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr took in some air and fired an even more powerful Hydro Pump and it washes Typhlosion in it once again. Typhlosion tumbles backwards and struggles to get back up. Typhlosion glares at Feraligatr while panting. The volcano Pokémon stares at Feraligatr until Typhlosion had fallen on the ground, beaten. The referee raises the green flag.
"Typhlosion is unable to battle! Feraligatr wins! Sora Ketchum from Pallet Town wins the battle!" The referee announced. The crowd goes wild as the winner has been decided.
"And there goes not only the battle, but also the tournament itself! Sora Ketchum wins the Johto Pokémon League! Sora Ketchum wins the Johto Pokémon League! Sora Ketchum wins the Johto Pokémon League!" The announcer announced. Everyone watching cheered hard for Sora as he won. Ethan was at a loss for words as he calls back Typhlosion and sighs.
"So, that's how it ends. I work hard to get to the top and I trip when I reach the finish line," Ethan said. Kris walked up to her boyfriend placing her hand on his shoulder.
"Ethan, I'm sorry that you didn't win," Kris said.
"Don't be sorry, Kris. I gave it everything I had and it would have gone either way. I'm not upset about Sora beating me. He worked hard to make it and that's what I expected from him," Ethan said. Kris hugged Ethan tightly and cried happily.
"I still love you even if you didn't win," Kris said. Ethan hugs her back.
"Good to know that I'll always have your support," Ethan said.
Sora and Kairi were all celebrating as Sora span her around his arms as the Pokémon and Ventus were just as happy.
A few hours later at the closing ceremony, Sora had stood on the platform as he had accepted the champsionship trophy from President Goodshow.
"Once again you have shined in ways I wouldn't expect. You should be proud," President Goodshow said with a smile.
"A special congratulations to our Johto Pokémon League champion, and to all those who have completed in this tournament!" The announcer announced. Gary, Rebecca, Caesar, Minerva, and Chumley applauded along with everyone. The only ones who weren't applauding was Weevil and Rex as they were infuriated by this.
"I don't believe this! He came out on top just when that other kid had him on the ropes?! Unfair!" Weevil shouted.
"Once again you get it all wrong! Now what, genius?" Rex asked.
"I'm thinking of something!" Weevil said. He began thinking for a moment. "I've got it!" an idea popped into Weevil's head. "Come here." He pulls Rex close to him and whispered something into his ear and the reptilian Pokemon trainer grinned wickedly as he liked the idea.
"I love it!" Rex proclaimed.
"Now let's go!" Weevil said. They both started as they ran into a very large security guard and he frowns as he glares at them. "Hey!"
"Hey! Why don't you look where you're going, you big gorilla?!" Rex exclaimed. They both gave the guard a weak punch in the stomach when he grabs them by the shoulders.
"Hey, what are you doing there?" Weevil asked as his pupils shrunk when he recognized the guard. "Uh, Rex?"
"What?" Rex asked. Weevil didn't answer, but instead he just points at the guard and Rex looks right at the guard and he winced when he also recognized the guard. "Oh crap." They saw it was the same large man from Red Rock Isle.
"Hello again," the large security guard said.
"How are you been doing?" Weevil and Rex asked nervously.
"I'm doing fine, but thank you for asking. Do you two like to fly?" The security guard asked.
"Not sure," Rex said.
"Why?" Weevil asked.
"Here's why," the security guard said as he gave both Weevil and Rex a strong throw and they both go flying out of the town and right into the sky. A star twinkled in the distance. He dusted his hands. "And that is that."
That night, Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Togepi, the Pichu, Terra, Ventus, Aqua, Riku, Naminé, Eevee, Azurill, and the Alolan nine all prepared to head back to Pallet Town when the closing ceremony has concluded. When they had packed up, they were greeted by Ethan, Kris, Lyra, Caesar, Minerva, and Chumley.
"Hey guys. What are you up to?" Sora asked.
"Just leaving, just the same as you," Caesar said.
"So, we decided to head down to the Kanto region just the same as you," Lyra said.
"We already spoke with our families and they were cool with it," Ethan said.
"You don't mind us tagging along, do you?" Minerva asked.
"Not a problem," Sora said.
"You're more than welcome to come along," Kairi said.
With that said, the group made their way back to the Kanto region. Before they could go any further, they spotted Silver staring into the night sky. He turned to see them.
"Oh, it's you," Silver said.
"Silver? What are you doing?" Ethan asked.
"Just thinking and wondering," Silver said, turning his gaze back to the sky.
"About what?" Riku asked.
"About the future," Silver answered. "What does the future have in store for me?" Sora, Riku, and Ethan didn't know how to respond to his question, but they knew it had to be very deep.
"I'm sure you'll think of something, Silver," Sora said. The redhead turned to Sora. "The future depends on what you want to do with your life. Is getting stronger the only thing you care about?"
"I don't know anymore," Silver admitted. "I seriously don't know anymore." Silver shut his eyes and lowered his head to face the ground. He opens his eyes. "I used to think just having strong Pokémon was all that mattered to me; I used to think respecting your opponents and loving your Pokémon was completely stupid, but I can't believe how wrong I was the whole time."
"What changed?" Sora asked.
"Remember when Team Rocket was hiding out in Mahogany Town that one time?" Silver asked.
"Yeah. Why?" Sora asked.
"How do you know about it?" Hapu asked, getting suspicious.
"I was in Mahogany Town when those Team Rocket thugs tried to capture me, but I overpowered them and went over to pull the plug on their little project. And when I came across Lance and battled him, I lost. He told me it was because of the way I have used my Pokémon. I was the one who was weak, not my Pokémon," Silver said.
Sora, Kairi, and the Alolan nine were surprised to hear him say it. Riku raised a brow to his choice of words.
"So now you get it, do you?" Ethan asked.
"I do. I know now what was wrong. Time and time again, I was told Pokémon aren't tools for war and you and Sora are no exceptions. I guess Lance was talking about you after all," Silver said.
"What do you have planned, Silver?" Sora asked.
"I'm thinking of heading down to the Dragon's Den in Blackthorn City and learn what I can to connect with my Pokémon. And who knows what happens after that? Maybe I'll find my own path after I have learned what I needed to learn," Silver said. Sora and Ethan walked up to Silver and they both smiled at him.
"You'll find it," Ethan said.
"When you decided to change then you have already started to change. I know you'll become a better person as time goes on," Sora said. Silver smiled and nodded.
"Thanks for the support, Sora. And maybe one day when we meet, I was wondering I would have a battle with you," Silver said. Sora smiled some more and nodded.
"Sure, Silver. I'm already looking forward to it," Sora said.
With that said, the group made their leave as Silver watched them leave. He looked back into the sky and he smiled again.
"Cutting my ties with you was the best decidsion I have ever made, because it gave me a chance to become the person I am today. I still would have been a power hungry jerk if I didn't meet people like Sora, then I would have been just like you, father. I now know I am not you. And I will never be you, father. I will be my own man and I will take down Team Rocket as a man who fights for the right reason," Silver proclaimed.
Weeks later, the group made their way to Goldenrod CIty and took the Magnet Train to get to Saffron City.
Over to Team Rocket, they had finally arrived in the Hoenn region longer than expected. They had gotten there by boat after they have lost their hot air balloon and they made their way with one form of transportation after another.
"We made it! The Hoenn region," Meowth said. "At last."
"It took a tad longer than I thought it would have, but who's complaining?" James asked.
"I am, James! We lost the balloon and every single boat we have stolen to get here!" Jessie groaned.
"What are you complaining about, Jessie? We made it, didn't we?" James asked.
"And since we're here, we should get a hold of some Pokémon that lives in the Hoenn region since we don't have Arbok, Weezing, and Victreebel with us," Meowth said.
"Right," Jessie said.
Just as Team Rocket was about to get moving, they saw a round, green Pokémon covered in green spikes. Its arms are different, however because of them being straight instead of round. Its mouth appears to have a couple of black spots on it, forming its mouth. It has eyes deep into its body with carved holes showing black inside of the Pokémon. It also appears to be wearing a crown on top of its head. It also has giant spikes underneath it, forming its feet that function like footstools.
"Huh?" Team asked.
"What is that?" Jessie asked.
"Gimmie a moment," James said. He took out his ipad and he looked up the cactus-like Pokémon and he saw the one he was looking for. "Aha! It's a Cacnea! And it's classified as the Cactus Pokémon and it's a Grass Type." The wild Cacnea turned to see the humans and Meowth with them. Cancea hops over to them. "Hello there."
"Cacnea," the Cacnea said, looking up to James. Jessie thought of catching Cacnea for herself, so she got out a Pokéball to catch it.
"Hold on now, Cacnea! You're going to be mine now!" Jessie said, throwing the Pokéball, but the cactus Pokémon batted it away. It struck her in the head. She growls in anger. "Hey! What's the big deal! I throw a Pokéball and you go inside it! I better get Arbok out here."
"Arbok ain't here with us, remember?" Meowth asked. Jessie realized how right he was.
"Right. I only have Wobbufett. And Wobbufett can only attack when attacked," Jessie said. She then lit up. "Wait a minute! When attacked! That's it!" Wobbufett pops out before Jessie got to his Pokéball.
"Wobbufett!" Wobbufett said.
"Okay, Wobbufett! Battle that Cacnea!" Jessie said. Wobbufett got into position to battle against Cacnea, but it just stood there, still looking at James and he back at Cacnea. Cacnea was not battling and she got frustrated. "Oh! WILL YOU JUST BATTLE ME?!" Cacnea was angry now and it fired needle-like projectiles at Jessie, making her scream in pain. James picked up Cacnea and he smiled.
"Would like to come with me, Cacnea?" James asked. Cacnea's eyes filled with joyous tears and nodded. "I know we're going to get along just fine. How about a big ol' hug!"
"Nea!" Cacnea beamed as the cactus Pokémon wrapped its arms around James's neck and when the pins touched his skin, he screams in pain. His scream echos across the area.
Meanwhile in Pallet Town, Riku, Naminé, Eevee, and Azurill had departed from the group and Terra, Ventus, and Aqua had left for home. Ethan, Caesar, Minerva, Ethan, Kris, and Lyra had began their own journey for Gym Badges to compete in the Indigo Plataeu. Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Togepi, the Pichu, and the Alolan nine all returned to Pallet Town.
"Good to be home," Sora said.
"Sure is," Kairi said.
They approached their houses to find their families standing on their doorsteps waiting for them.
"Welcome home, Sora," Delia greeted.
"Welcome home, Kairi," Kairi's grandmother said.
"Mom," Sora said.
"Mom, dad, grandma," Kairi said. The couple hugged their families and happy to be home after a good journey. Yuuta and Mirei were happy to be with their daughter again since their own home may have someone else living there by now anyway. The girls stayed with Kairi's families as the boys crashed with Sora and his mother.
Now that the journey in Johto has been concluded, it wasn't going t be long until another one bgins and sooner than Sora and Kairi would think. What does the future have in store for them? Wait and see on the next chapter.