Chapter 19: Breaking Titles at the Chateau!

At the Pokemon Center, Serena gathers everyone and she says, "Hey guys. There's something I want to show you guys." Serena then looks something on her tablet and shows everyone a building with a battlefield in the middle of a pond.

"Oh you mean the Battle Chateau?" Ash asks. "You are right, we are near the Battle Chateau."

Clemont asks, "Ash you know it?"

Trenor says, "Well, before Brother has the journey in Kalos started, we all go there to train our Pokemon. Especially Brother, since he has a considerable amount of Pokemon."

"I see." Serena says. "I heard that you can earn something there, but I forget about it."

"Well..." Before Ash can answer, he hears someone says, "Noble Title yo."

They turn around and see 2 trainers, with one of them has a Fletchling and the other one has a Fletchinder. Serena immediately scans the Pokemon to check the information.

"Yo,yo,yo, Pokédex in my face, not cool bro." The trainer says not enjoyed being scanned that close.

"Sorry." Serena says. "Can you tell us more about it?"

"You have to battle the people there, yo."

"Once you defeat an amount of trainers yeah."

"Then you can get a rank."

Ash says, "Um, are you guys doing some sort of rapping?"

This causes both of them to freeze up as they were offended by this. But then the big one says, "We were going there as well, do you guys mind if we tag along."

"Sure." Trenor says.

They introduce themselves as Nico and his little brother Chester along with his Fletchinder and his little brother's Fletchling, while everyone else does the same.

"So Ash, I assumed you aren't from here." Nico says.

"Yep, I am originally from Kanto, and I come here to compete in the Kalos League." Ash says.

"So you must be challenging the Gyms eh?" Chester asks.

"So far I get only one badge, but I had spent a week at the Battle Chateau training for it." Ash says.

"I see." Nico says.

"Sigh, I am so glad they stopped rapping." Says Serena.

"Yo, we're here yo." Says Nico. Serena groans, guess she speaks too soon.

As they arrive at the building, they immediately head inside. They then enter inside to a beautiful foyer, from there a woman enters the room to assist them.

"Welcome back, Baron Nico." The woman says.

"I'm here with my brother, who wishes to make his debut battle." Nico says.

"I see." The woman turns to the others and says, "Oh my, I am sorry for not recognize you earlier. Grand Duke Ash, Duke Trenor and Duke Luke."

This causes everyone to get surprised. Clemont says, "Ash? You are a Grand Duke?"

"No way, bro! That is the highest rank." Nico says in surprise.

"And you two are dukes as well?" Chester asks.

"Of course they are." They see Duke Tuner come with four people behind him.

"Hello, brother. I see you have come." Mark says.

"Mark? Insey? Minami? Golly? You are here as well?" Trenor asks in surprise.

"Of course, we have been training." Minami says.

"It has been a while, guys." Insey says as she greets the other 3.

"Good to see you again, Insey." Serena says.

"So Ash, who are the other three?" Clemont asks.

"Oh, this is Mark, my brother, and the others are Minami and Golly, my sisters." Ash says.

"You are keepers!" Bonnie immediately bends down in front of the two sisters, "Will you please take care of my brother!"

Clemont blushes in embarrassment as he drags Bonnie away, causing them to be stunned at what is going on.

Minami says, "You must be Serena, right? I know you and Ash will be together."

Serena blushes and says, "Um...thanks."

"So what are you doing here?" Ash asks.

"Oh, training, and Minami gets the Grand Duchess level." Mark says.

"Seriously?" Nico says surprise.

"Yep." Minami says as they head inside.

"So the trainers that compete here gain ranks?" Serena asks.

"Yes, and one thing you need to know is that the trainers here are referred as knights." Turner says.

"Knights? That's an honorable title for a place like." Clemont says.

"Yes, here at the Chateau, knights can request other knights to a battle. Knights then battle through the code of Chivalry." Golly says.

"Like Loyalty, Courtesy, Honor, Valor, Nobility, and Fairness. They can be displayed in these battles." Mark says.

"Wow..." Serena says amazed.

Ash then notices something out of the ordinary. Someone is hanging from the wall up high.

"Who is that guy?" Ash asks.

"Oh that guy's name is Grant. He's always climbing walls, plus he's strong." Says Nico.

Ash says, "I see..." Just then, the glove appears in front of him as Minami gives him a smirk. "Care for a battle with me? Brother?"

Ash says, "I accept your challenge."

Just then, the windows open as one of the maids, Molly, asks everyone to make their way to the outdoor battlefield.

Ash and Minami also stand at the battlefield with purple cloaks on. "Wow those cloaks look awesome." Bonnie says.

"Ash is not joking when he says he is a Grand Duke." Chester says.

"So how does the ranking system work?" Serena asks.

"There are Baron (white) which are the first, then Viscount (blue), Earl (green), Marquis (yellow), Duke (red), and finally Grand Duke (purple)." Mark says.

"With Brother using every one of the Pokemon, he gets enough battles to get to the rank." Golly says.

"Wow..." Serena says amazed.

Meanwhile, Ash and Minami prepares and rises their Pokeballs towards each other's.

"To a good battle." Minami says.

"To a good battle." Ash replies.

Then Ash sends out Pikachu while Minami sends out Florges.

"Wait, whose Pokeball is that?" Nico asks.

"It's Pikachu's Pokeball. Pikachu doesn't like to be inside of the Pokeball." Insey says.

"And trust me, you don't want to go inside as well." Golly says, causing the others to be confused. "Never mind what I said."

Pikachu begins with Volt Tackle, but Florges dodges, Florges attack Pikachu with Energy Ball, sending him backwards.

At the same time, Viola enters the waiting room and notices Ash's friends, she decides to greet them.

"Hello, there." Viola says, the group turn around and Insey says, "Ms. Viola, what a surprise."

"It is good to see you guys." Viola says.

"So what are you doing here?" Serena asks.

"I am a Duchess of course. So I guess Ash is battling?" Viola asks.

"Yeah, he has the rank of the Grand Duke." Mark says, causing her to be shocked.

"Oh, that is surprising." Viola says.

Suddenly, a thud is heard. Everyone then turns to see that it is Grant, whom just fall from the wall he is on.

"Again, Grant?" Says Turner.

"I am sorry, I get distracted by the battle between the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess." He says.

"Couldn't you get down first then watch?" Viola asks.

"No, because the wall refuses to let me go. You can see the beauty of the Chateau's walls, don't you, Viola? The beauty, clearness that tell the story of this magnificent place, of one wish to have the strength to climb and reach the top."

Everyone is dumbfounded, then Grant asks, "So you know the boy? Viola?"

"Yep, he is Ash, I have a full six on six battle at my gym and I lost." Viola says. "He is a tough opponent."

Grant says, "Well...I might want to test him out."

Once Pikachu defeats Minami's Florges, Minami says, "Nice battle. Brother. I know you are still tough."

"Thanks, Minami. You are not half bad either." Ash says as they hear the other knights clapping for them.

Once they get back to the hall, Ash is surprised to see Viola there. "Viola? It is good to see you again."

"Likewise." Viola says. "Your Pikachu is still tough I see."

"Thanks." Ash says. Grant says, "So your name is Ash? I am Grant. It is nice to meet you."

"Hello there, Grant." Ash says as he shakes hands with him, but much to his shock is that he leaves a glove to his hand once he leaves his hand.

"I will like to have a 3 on 3 battle with you." Grant says.

"Okay." Ash says, surprised at the turn of events.

Once Ash and Grant leave to the field, Chester says, "I guess my battle has to wait, but I am lucky to see two Grand Duke battles."

Bonnie says, "I wonder how strong he is..."

Viola says, "Well, I can say he is stronger than me."

"No way..." Serena says.

After the opening, Grant says, "Relicanth, you're up." As he sends out the Pokemon, Ash says, "If that's the case, Lilligant, I choose you."

Once the flowering Pokemon appears, the battle begins.

"Let's start off with Water Gun!" Grant says.

"Dodge it, Lilligant!" Ash yells.

Relicanth fires its Water Gun attack, which Lilligant has no trouble dodging.

"Now Sunny Day!" Ash yells as the Sun goes harshly. Ash smiles, "Use Solar Beam!"

Due to the Sun shines bright, the Solar Beam is charged fast as it hits Relicanth.

"You are not bad." Grant smiles. "But not good enough! Use Rest!"

Relicanth starts to fall asleep as it recovers, then it gets awake due to holding a Chesto Berry.

"I see what you are planning." Ash smiles.

"Wow...all the damage from the Solar Beam is gone..." Serena says.

"But he used up the Chesto Berry, so he can't do that for the second time." Then turn around and see Aurora standing there.

"Mom!" The five children hug their mother as Serena says, "Ms. Ketchum? You are here as well?"

"I have come to see how my son is doing." Aurora says.

"Now use Yawn!" Grant says as it yawns, causing Lilligant to get drowsy.

"Oh no..." Ash says in horror. "We must finish this quick. Mega Drain!"

Lilligant, who is sleepy, uses the attack.

"Ancient Power to dodge it." Grant says as the rocks dodge the attacks.

"Now use Solar Beam!" Ash yells as the beam attack fires one more. Relicanth dodges it, but Lilligant appears from behind and uses Mega Drain.

"What?" Grant is shocked at the speed, since it should be slow.

"Now let's end this with Nature Power!" Ash says as the attack becomes Tri Attack and defeats Relicanth.

"Relicanth is unable to battle, Lilligant wins."

"Alright, that is the first win." Ash says. But then Lilligant falls asleep. "Return." Ash recalls his Pokemon.

"You did great, Relicanth." Grant recalls his Pokemon and says, "I am surprised since Lilligant are not fast Pokemon."

"I have been training with my Pokemon. That is why." Ash says.

"Wonderful, here is my next Pokemon. Crustle." Grant sends out the second Pokemon.

Bonnie says, "A Crustle. It looks so cute."

"It should be easy for Ash." Trenor says.

"I know." Luke replies.

Ash says, "Kingdra! I choose you!"

The dragon Pokemon appears with pride as the match begins.

"Crustle, X-Scissor." Grant says as the Pokemon charges forward.

"Kingdra, Agility to dodge and then use Dragon Dance."

Kingdra dodges with quick speed and then dances, its Attack and Speed stats go up.

"Now aim for the perfect score! Rock Wrecker!"

Crustle shoots out a big rock, which sends Kingdra flying backwards to the wall.

"That Rock Wrecker must be hurt." Serena says.

"Yeah." Mark says. "But I am surprised that he focus the attack fast."

Ash says, "Kingdra, Dragon Pulse!"

Kingdra gets out from the wall and fires a purple dragon beam at the Pokemon.

"Shell Smash!" Grant yells as the Pokemon jumps out of its shell. "Use Struggle Bug!"

"Waterfall!" Ash yells as the two Pokemon head forward, then they create a crash that covers the field with smoke.

Once the smoke clears, both Pokemon are unable to battle.

"A Draw..." Clemont says while adjusting his glasses.

Viola says, "Ash really can rival Grant. Maybe he can win him as well."

Aurora says, "I won't doubt my son to handle this. But I feel like Grant has yet to show his true strength."

Grant says, "Well, Crustle Return. Here is my last Pokemon. Rhyperior, you're up."

Ash says, "Return, Kingdra, Rhyperior, you're up as well."

Once the two Pokemon appear, Trenor says, "Awesome, a Rhyperior battle."

"Let just hope that the moves Uncle Giovanni taught him can be used here." Insey says.

"Mega Horn!" Grant says as the Pokemon attacks close.

"Hammer Arm to block it, then tosses it away!" Ash yells.

Ash's hold the horn and throw him to the air. "Earthquake to make it fall deeper!"

Ash's hurt the Pokemon as it falls heavily. Grant says, "You are good at this. Stone Edge."

Grant's fire the attack as stone pillars arise from the ground. Ash says, "Drill Run to break them through!"

Ash's become a drill as it breaks through the rocks, and before it stops, Ash smiles, "Aqua Tail."

"What?" Grant is shocked as the Rhyperior gets hit by a water attack.

"A Rhyperior can use Aqua Tail?" Nico says in surprise.

"Our uncle taught him that." Minami says.

With the hit of the Aqua Tail, Grant's Rhyperior has swirls on his eyes.

"Rhyperior is unable to battle, which means the match goes to Ash Ketchum."

Once they recall their Pokemon. Grant says, "You really are a tough trainer, Ash."

"Thanks. I have a lot of help to become what I am now." Ash replies.

Once they get back to the others, Aurora and Ash share a hug before Aurora gives Ash another Legendary Pokemon, much to his surprise. Then they see Grant leaving the hall.

"Grant, I just want to say that was a great battle." Luke says.

"Thanks guys, It good that you guys enjoyed it." Says Grant. "By the way, Ash. I am looking forward to the rematch at the Gym."

"Gym?" He says in confusion as Aurora says, "Grant is the Cyllage Gym Leader."

"No wonder you are strong." Mark says.

"And all three Pokemon you used are Rock Types. Does that mean you are a Rock Type Gym Leader?" Minami asks as he smiles. Then he heads off and bids farewell.

As everyone is preparing to leave, they decide to say goodbye to Chester and Nico.

"Until next time, guys." Ash says.

"Yep, it's been fun yo." Says Nico.

"Here we go with the yos, yo." Says Serena who wasn't enjoying their rapping.

"Yo, yo their contagious." Warns Nico.

Serena then realizes what she said and covers her mouth. Once they bid farewell to the brothers and Viola, Insey asks, "So mother, what is in the Pokeball you give Ash?"

"Why don't you open it and see?" Aurora asks.

Ash opens it and then a Regirock appears, Luke says, "No way, bro! It is a Regirock!"

Aurora says, "Mew teleports it from the Tree of Beginning. As for the other two, they are still training."

Ash then bonds with Regirock until it accepts to be in his team. Once he recalls his Pokemon, Aurora and the other 4 siblings bid farewell to Ash and the others.

Here is the new chapter. I decide to split the Gym Battle against Grant into half, the first half is here, while the second half will be at the gym. I hope you enjoy the battle.