Chapter 150 Meloetta and Battle Wheel Part 3
After gets into the Ferris Wheel Car, he is surprised to see who is in front of him.
Ash: I can't believe you are the mysterious participant...
The person in front of them is the Ringmaster, which means she is also participating in this tournament.
Ringmaster: Hi, Ash! It turns out the Mystery Participant was me all along! Are you surprised?!
Ash: I am surprised.
Ringmaster: Yes, gottem! ...Unless you were just being nice. In which case that's not very nice. I didn't think everyone was just going to clear out of here entirely as soon as they lost, like losing breaks some kind of spell on them! I thought there would at least be a crowd or numbers to hide in or something, but... No matter! I said I would host a tournament for it, but I've no need to give Meloetta up if I also win that tournament! So all I have to do is simply beat you, the entire Champion! Let's have at it!
The field is the Swamp Field, and Ringmaster sends out Hawlucha first, Ash goes for Pikachu to battle, and Hawlucha uses the Flying Gem to strengthen the Acrobatics, but Pikachu takes the hit and goes for Thunderbolt, knocking out the Pokemon in the end. The second Pokemon is Blaziken, and it defeats Pikachu with the Superpower, so Ash goes for Victini, and Ash goes for the Z Move Shattered Psyche to knock the Pokemon out, even though Blaziken manages to deal damage because of the Speed Boost ability. And the final Pokemon is Primarina, with the Z Move Oceanic Operetta, it defeats Victini, so Ash goes for Goodra, using Poison Tail to knock it out of the battle.
Ringmaster: (Mutters) I should never have waived your entry fee... (Recalls Pokemon) This is probably for the best. Mystery Participant was a silly title anyway. Next time I've gotta come up with something more scrupulous... Or is it less scrupulous? I always get them mixed up. Like... "Enigma Entrant!"
Ash: I don't think it is a good idea.
After the matches are over, Ash is surprised to see Lumi losing to Cass.
Lumi: Ash, I'm sorry, I wanted to battle you...
Ash: It's fine, Lumi, you have already done a good job. Eve is going to be proud of you.
Lumi: Win the tournament for us, okay?
Ash nods as he hears what the Ringmaster is going to say.
Ringmaster: The semifinals are over! Let's go over the results! First up-
Cass: The results are apparent. The final match is me and Ash. Let's just get to it already. (Leaves to the Ferris Wheel)
Samson: ...Aaand in the last match, the Ringmaster's Pride was utterly destroyed by Cass.
Ringmaster: But- the fanfare... Oh, fine. I thought more people would be sticking around after elimination anyway... Maybe they're just down in the main area, buying merchandise?
Samson: Yeah, I don't know about all that.
Ringmaster: But... my sales...
Ash sighs as he walks towards the Ferris Wheel and faces Cass in the final round, and Cass is already waiting for them.
Cass: No need for a dramatic preamble; let's just go.
The field is the Underwater Field, and Cass goes for Alolan Ninetales, after Pikachu hits it with the Iron Tail, it just uses the item Eject Button to switch into Cinccino. Pikachu goes for Double Kick, but Cinccino goes for Bullet Seed, with the ability Skill Link, it continues to hit Pikachu until it is low in health, but Ash uses the Field advantage and uses Thunderbolt to knock out the first Pokemon. As the Ninetales is back, Pikachu also defeats the Pokemon with the Iron Tail, giving him the second win.
The final Pokemon is Mega Gardevoir, much to Ash's surprise, and it defeats Pikachu with Psyshock, so Ash goes for Goodra to battle, but Goodra has been struggling because Gardevoir keeps using Moonblast, but Goodra manages to use Poison Tail to deal more damage, and when Goodra is defeated, Ash has Victini go for Double-Edge, defeating in one turn or else Victini is going to be drowned.
Cass: Great. I don't really know what else anyone expected when they admitted the local Champion to a tournament. I didn't even want the autograph anyway, I just think Meloetta's neat. Well, whatever. Bye.
After Cass leaves the tournament, Lumi and Serena are the only ones staying on the ground cheering for Ash's victory.
Ringmaster: So, that's it! The tournament's over! Congratulations to our winner, Ash! ...She says to the remaining crowd of... two people.
Samson: I'm right here.
Ringmaster: Samson, I'd say something like "You don't count," but it really doesn't do the extent to which you do not count any remote justice. Pre-schoolers count better than you do. The fenceposts count more than you do. That pebble over there on the ground? That counts more than you do. Just move out of the way so that Ash can get their promised autograph.
Samson: I thought you'd never ask.
Ash: I wasn't here for the autograph, but if Lumi wants, I can give you.
Lumi: Really? Thank you, Ash! (Hugs him)
Ringmaster: ...You won't do something silly like, just catch the Pokémon, right? You know it's the circus's property now, right? Who cares if it has a probably-dangerous possibly mind-altering Anomaly attached to it! ...Haha?
Just then, Meloetta just floats away after giving the autograph to Ash, much to their surprise.
Ringmaster: What?! It just ran off to the Battle Wheel too! I guess it wanted in on all of the action...? You know what? Forget it. It's been a long day, and we still got a good profit. I'm getting a drink, and then getting some rest. Do whatever you want with the Meloetta, I guess. (Leaves)
After they are gone, Ash, Serena, and Lumi are now on the Ferris Wheel, and they are trying to get rid of the Anomaly Light. But much to their surprise, Meloetta has summoned 12 Pokemon before the light fades, and there are Furret, Blaziken, Glaceon, Mega Absol, Malamar x2, Alolan Ninetales, Mega Abomasnow, and even Celebi, Articuno, and 2 Meloetta with different forms.
Serena: Just how many Pokemon are there? That sure is a lot...
Lumi: But we can take care of them together, right?
Ash: You're right. (Sends out the Pokemon) Victini, Goodra, Pikachu, I leave them to you, I'll check Meloetta right now.
The three Pokemon nod as they fight against the Pokemon with Lumi and Serena helping out, Ash checks Meloetta, who has been released from the glow. After all 12 Pokemon are fainted and gone, Ash decides to capture Meloetta.
Serena: Well done, Ash. Another Legendary is captured.
Lumi: Indeed. That was so cool.
Ash: I know, let's get back to the Night Club, then.
After getting back to the Night Club, they decide to talk to some people there. The first is Samson, who is having a drink made by Elias.
Samson: Nice work winning the tournament. The boss still isn't quite over it. Now and then she mutters about 'the best act that got away'. Circus isn't a bad place to work. That Pokémon would've been treated well enough, but honestly... Between you and me, I'm glad you won. Just keep her out of trouble, would you? And maybe... away from the boss.
Ash: I guess so. But the tournament was fun, it is a new experience.
Serena: Yeah, battling on the Ferris Wheel is only something that could be done in Unova, but I'm glad to experience it here as well.
Then they also find Arc, who decides to stop playing music and talk to them.
Arc: Hey, Champ! What's this I hear about you capturing Meloetta? Maaan, I wish I'd been there.
Ash: A lot of people did, but they all left with disappointment.
Arc: Hey, I know now's not the best time, but do you think sometime she'd want to do a show here? It'd liven up the place, and honestly... Collaborating with an artist like that would be a dream. But after things have settled down, for sure. Maybe float the idea past her? In the meantime, keep up the good work as always, Ash.
Ash: Sure...
Then they also find Julia on the dance floor, and they are surprised since she was sleeping back at the Circus.
Julia: That circus gig was the best daytrip EVER. Well, at least since that one date I had a few years ago, where we went out to Apophyll and had a water balloon fight and they had to ask us to quiet down because people were trying to meditate or whatever, but it was pretty amazing! I TOTALLY wanted to stay longer! At the circus, I mean. Buuuut I may have eaten too much cotton candy and felt sick after the Ferris Wheel. Pro tip: Don't do that.
Ash: Really...
Julia: But it all worked out for you, huh? That Pokémon was soooo cute. My Electric-types are still cuter, though. So I don't mind not winning. But. That's ONLY this once, understand? Don't get used to that kind of attitude. I'm still the best, peppiest battler, and the peppiest, best battler! So don't forget it!
Then they also find Hardy on the couch, and they are surprised he's not with Aya.
Hardy: How's about that Circus concert, ay mate? I wasn't there, sure, but I caught a video. That Meloetta... She's got some talent, that's for sure! Not usually my kind of tunes, but when you've got it, you've got it, y'know? Sorta makes me think, though- maybe I should see about playin' up there. Sure drew enough of a crowd. Not now, with all the Anomalies runnin' around, but maybe later on. I could get the whole band together! 'Course, that's assuming the crowd didn't just come for Meloetta... I wouldn't blame 'em if they did. But it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot!
Serena: A lot of people are talking about that as well...
Hardy: Oh, sorry, I was thinkin' out loud there. Take good care of that Meloetta there. You've got a real star on your hands!
Ciel is also dancing at the dance hall, so they also talk to her.
Ciel: Goodness, I feel like we should have seen each other once more if you were at the circus, but it seems like we just missed each other. I was busy with challengers during the Battle Wheel tournament, you see. I do wish I had been able to come out and catch at least a glimpse of the performance. I'm told it was quite beautiful. Do you think she learned it from somewhere? Meloetta, I mean. Or did she come up with it on her own?
Ash: I guess both?
Ciel: Oh, but you caught Meloetta, did you not? I wonder... No, no, I won't ask you to bother her now. I'm sure she needs plenty of rest, after a day of performing. But perhaps someday, we could talk. Until then, do take care of yourself, Ash!
Then the others are also at the tables talking about Meloetta, so they decide to chat about it as well.
Serra: You're quite the local celebrity, you know that? No, not the Champion thing. Since you went up to the circus, trounced the competition as usual, and caught that Meloetta. I have to say. I'm not happy about all these Anomalies all over the place, but... To draw a crowd that size? That Pokémon has some stage presence. It's kind of wild that she got so many people wanting her autograph after only one show. I'm almost jealous in a way.
Ash: Seriously?
Serra: Ha... Well, I hope she enjoys the attention. From what I've heard, she's got talent enough to take her far.
Bennett: I understand that you've been keeping busy, helping out with some of these Anomalies...Truth be told, I've been a little curious. I saw some of the footage of that incident with Meloetta, back at Agate Circus. I heard her singing. It... sounded nice. It's no wonder people wanted to listen. (Realizes that Ash and Serena are listening) ...Please don't tell anyone I said that. At any rate, I'm glad to see you seem to be doing well.
Then they also find Eve there, and they greet her after she finished talking to Lumi.
Eve: Lumi told me about seeing Meloetta up at the Battle Wheel. It sounds like it was quite the event. Honestly, I'm just glad she had a good time. She talked for ages about it. About seeing all the sights, and about the performance, and about how much fun it was to battle like that.
Ash: I know, we were all there.
Eve: She's really been growing lately, and I'm so happy for her. Proud of her. I... I know she still worries. I won't pretend that I don't worry, too. But it's so good to see her like this, having fun. So tell Meloetta thanks for me, won't you? (Darker tone) That reminds me, I'd like to have a word with that Santiago fellow, when I get the chance...
Ash sighs as the thing that he's afraid of happened, but he decides to leave Eve alone and talk to the others.
Heather: Y'know, I heard about what happened at the Battle Wheel. With Meloetta and everything. I know it sounds kinda dumb, but I wish I'd been there. It sounded like a fun time. And the Battle Wheel sounds pretty cool, too. I think they're closing it up for a while, which sucks, but as soon as they open it up again, I'm gonna give it a try. Meloetta won't be there, but it should still be fun.
Ash: I guess you're right.
Charlotte: I heard a Meloetta was causing trouble at the circus earlier. I assume you caught it?
Ash: I did, is something wrong?
Charlotte: I mean, good for you, but honestly? I don't get what the big deal is. From what Serra said, there was a whole crowd there wanting to meet it? But... there's legendary Pokémon all over the place. What made everyone go gaga for Meloetta in particular? Was it the Anomaly aura or something? I dunno. I don't get it. But hey, maybe you can introduce me sometime and I'll see what all the fuss is about.
Serena: So true.
Then Ash and the others decide to leave before more people can ask him about Meloetta.
This is the end of the new chapter of Meloetta's Sidequest. As you can see, you'll be having another 6 vs. 12 with Meloetta after you finished the Tournament, and I hope you like this chapter. The next chapter will be the next quest.
