Chapter 63
Ash, Alice, Insey, and Reisa are now at Cerulean City Gym, and Ash sighs as he stands in the doorway. Alice says, "So it is time, huh? You're going to battle Misty..."
"I know what I said to her back then is not nice, but what she did really hurts deep inside my heart." Ash says. "I just hope that she is going to give me a real challenge and I want this to get over with."
Reisa says, "I'm sure you'll be able to do it without any problem."
Insey nods, "Indeed. Brother, you'll be able to do this."
Ash then heads into the gym and he finds Misty standing there. Misty is happy to see Ash finally come to her gym, but she can't show her weakness in front of Ash.
"Welcome to Cerulean Gym, Ash. I have been waiting for your arrival." Misty says.
"I see you're still trying to act strong." Ash says, "Let's see if I can get rid of your tough act."
"Don't you think I'm a pushover. Ever since our last meeting, I have been training hard and watching all your battles." Misty says. "I will show you why I can be the Gym Leader of this city!"
Then she starts off with a Starmie, while Ash goes for Sylveon to battle.
Ash says, "You know, I can just use a Bug Type Pokemon to battle you, but then again, it will lose the reason why I want this battle to happen. You're still scared of Bug Type Pokemon, right?"
Misty gulps a little and she shakes her head, "I admit I'm still scared of them, but I'm not the old me, I won't just lash out my anger just because you send out a Bug Type Pokemon. Now Starmie! Let's go with Swift!"
Starmie goes for the stars as it tries to hit Sylveon, Ash also has Sylveon do the same thing.
Ash says, "Magical Leaf!"
Sylveon goes for the Grass Type attack, which deals a lot of damage to Starmie. Misty yells, "Starmie, Confuse Ray!"
Starmie gets back up and confuses Sylveon, causing her to accidentally drops into the water, much to Ash's surprise.
"Sylveon! Hang in there and go for Light Screen!" Ash says, and Sylveon uses the attack to create a small platform for it to stand on, and because of the water, Sylveon's confusion is now gone. "Good, now use Double Edge!
Sylveon then jumps and charges at Starmie, dealing a lot of damage. Reisa says, "Sylveon has the Pixilate ability, which means the Double Edge has become a Fairy Type move."
Alice nods, "Indeed, Ash is getting really smart."
Ash says, "Finish Starmie with Moonblast!"
Misty says, "Don't let it knock you out! Use Hyper Beam!"
Both attacks try to collide with each other, but Moonblast manages to overpower Hyper Beam and hits Starmie, causing the red gem to blink 5 times until it goes dark, meaning that it is unable to battle.
Misty recalls Starmie and she says, "This is the expected outcome. However, even though I might not be able to win against you, I will show you my full power. Misty calls Gyarados!"
As the second Pokemon appears, Ash decides to recall Sylveon. Ash says, "Pikachu, you're going to battle this time."
Pikachu nods as he jumps onto the field, and then the battle starts.
Ash says, "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"
Pikachu uses the attack, but Misty has Gyarados use Hydro Pump to block the attack. Pikachu uses Quick Attack, bashing Gyarados away. Pikachu goes to use Electro Ball, but Gyarados uses Rain Dance, causing rain inside the Gym, and counters Electro Ball with Hurricane.
Insey says, "That sure is a nice strategy to block Electric-type moves..."
Alice is showing concern and she says, "Ash...be careful."
Misty says, "Time to show you the real thing. Gyarados! Mega Evolve!"
Misty presses the Key Stone and Gyarados Mega Evolve, after that's done, it goes for Hydro Pump, blocking Pikachu and hitting him away. Mega Gyarados pursues Pikachu to use Bite. Mega Gyarados catches up to Pikachu, who jumps on it and uses Iron Tail to hit Mega Gyarados' face.
Misty says, "Use Hurricane!" Gyarados goes for the attack and encasing Pikachu inside a watery whirlwind. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt but fails to do anything.
Ash says, "You're using the same strategy again. However, my Pikachu can still defeat you. Use Quick Attack!"
Pikachu nods as he goes for the same strategy when they battled for the last time, and when Pikachu goes out of the hurricane, Ash does the Z Move Gigavolt Havoc, knocking out the Mega Gyarados.
"I lost..." Misty kneels after seeing her Gyarados defeated. She has been trying hard not to cry after the outcome. Ash walks to Misty and says, "Misty, that is a nice battle. I'm glad you still give it all you got."
Misty looks at Ash's hand and she says, "I'm really sorry, I know my impression of you back in our journeys is more bad than good. But I really enjoy it a lot and I always consider you a friend."
Ash says, "I know. We are just kids back then, and fighting is inevitable. I have already forgiven others, and it will be weird to not forgive you."
Then Misty cries on Ash's shoulder, while Ash can only sigh. The other three can only watch with a small frown, not because of what Misty is doing right now, but feel bad for how much sorrow the girl has in her heart.
After that day, Ash not only gets his second badge, Misty also gets to hang out with the others on Sevestar Island. After several months, Ash is now facing his mother for the Champion's seat. Ash has to admit how strong his mother is, and she manages to defeat his Dragonite with her Charizard.
"You have done a good job." Ash recalls his Pokemon and takes out the final Pokeball. "Mom, I'm sorry, but I have to win this battle. I don't want my efforts to go to waste because of the last battle that I need to do. Arceus, I choose you!"
As the said Pokemon appears, the whole world is in utter shock. The announcer says, "No way... Ash Ketchum has sent out another Legendary Pokemon, but it is not any other one...but the god Arceus himself!"
Delia sighs, "I know you would try to use this Pokemon, I wouldn't want your efforts to go to waste as well."
"I am sorry, Mother. But I am going to win this league here and now." Ash says.
It is a matter of time before Arceus uses Judgement to defeat Charizard easily. The referee says, "Charizard is unable to battle, Arceus is the winner. So that match goes to Ash!"
Delia recalls her Charizard and she says, "Congratulations, Ash. With this win, you have finally defeated every single League."
Ash says, "And now the bet is over, where is Mr. Goodshow?"
Mr. Goodshow then arrives and he gives a sad smile, he is happy for Ash to do this, but that means he is no longer having the PLA. Ash says, "Do you remember our deal a few years ago?"
"I do. And now I'm making an announcement right here." Goodshow says as he takes the microphone. He takes a deep breath and says, "Under Team Rocket's control, I did a lot of crimes without my knowledge. So after years of thinking and a bet I made with Ash Ketchum, the champion of 8 regions, I have decided to step down from my post as the President of PLA as a punishment."
This causes gasps from everyone in the 8 regions. Some can't blame him since Ash is their number one idol, while others are in disbelief that the President will be willing to step down only because of a boy, but a boy who saved all seven regions from evil teams.
"As for the PLA, it will be taken over by the company known as RPA. RPA has been a help during this year after it is set. And from what I have seen from the job application and the services they have, they will be twice or much better than our PLA."
Not everyone is fine since some of them still have doubts, but Goodshow gives the microphone back to Ash. Ash says, "RPA company is a company that I've set along with my friends from all kinds of jobs and occupations. With the company's help, we've also created a New Region: The Sevestar Region."
People are muttering as some of them know the region from the movie that Ash and Alice filmed, but they can't believe that it is a real thing. Ash says, "The ports towards the region will be opened after tomorrow, everyone can try to enter the Sevestar League and try your best to reach the top. And that is all I want to say right now."
After that's done, Ash and Delia are leaving the stadium. While Ash is on the road, he feels two hands covering his eyes. The girl giggles and asks, "Guess who, my Champion?"
Ash softens his gaze and says, "Well if it isn't my white-haired angel Alice?" He turns around and they look into each other's eyes.
Ash decides to stop smiling and then he asks, "So do you want to eat something? It is on me."
"Why not?" Alice says. "Now that you are a 9 region Champion, I can say I am very lucky to date a person like you."
"Yeah. I can't wait to get the approval for marriage from your family, after all, I know my Mom will agree." Ash laughs as they go to the MacDonald's to eat.
Then they decide to have a take-out and they go to Ash's secret spot when he was kid. Delia decides to go first since she has some business to do.
"This place is beautiful..." Alice says. "So is this the place where we are having a picnic?"
"Of course. When I was little, I will play in this place with my friends." Ash looks around the area. "But now it is just the two of us. And we can get as much alone time as we want."
"I'm sure the others are back at Sevestar preparing a party for you." Alice says. "That's why Ms. Ketchum has to leave right now."
"I can't wait to see what kind of party are they making." Ash adds.
They decide to eat burgers while talking to each other about the future plans for the Sevestar Region and the RPA Company. They also realize that they won't have this much private time because the reporters or fans will be chasing them.
After the meal's over, Ash can feel some people rushing toward them. He says, "So Alice, why don't we go to my house? I sense people coming."
Alice nods and says, "As long as I am with you, I agree."
Then Ash takes out Ho-Oh, he says, "Ho-Oh, bring us back home."
Ho-Oh bows at Ash and they ride off. Then the traitors are trying to chase after Ash, only to see him entering the Pallet Town House, where Golly is waiting for him.
"You're back, brother." Golly says, and Ash smiles, "Hello, Golly. Where are Mom and the others?"
"They are already back at Sevestar Island, they are planning a party for your victory." Golly says. "And the fact that you use Arceus against Mom is really something else as well."
"To be honest, I am feeling sorry for her, but I have to, I know I can't beat Mom if I didn't use him. Considering how she managed to make my Pokemon strong with my Pokemon means that she is not an opponent that I need to underestimate." Ash says.
Then they all decide to head back to Sevestar Island so that they can have the party that Ash wants.
And here is a new chapter, the story is about to end after a few more chapters, but I do hope you like this chapter as this is how Ash manages to forgive Misty and also win against Delia.
