Ash and Pikachu were outside the gym after a good night's sleep. Last night was long because the young trainer had to repot his findings on the Terrain Stone that he found. Since Ash was now a part of the committee, he had to do a lot of paperwork and that included the report on his discovery.

"That was surely a lot of work. I hope that I don't have to do any more paperwork anytime soon." Ash shuddered at the thought. Since the ten year old was already at the gym, he was already pumped up to get started. When they got inside,it was blocked by a barrier.

"Oh, great timing Ash. I am glad that I didn't accidentally lock you out. I have locked myself out a few times actually." An embarrassed Julia said who suddenly popped out of nowhere.

"So what is up with the barrier?"

"Oh that was an upgrade since my other gym was blown up by bad people. How dare they blow it up without me! Besides, booby traps are just as fun as explosives!" Said an overexcited Julia who left, leaving Ash clueless. Just then, the raven turned around to a screen that was nearby. A bell rang, meaning that there was an announcement to be made. One the screen was Ame who was about to give some instructions.

"There are Voltorbs around the gym, just pick them up and put them near the barrier. They'll take care of the rest." Said Ame as the screen went blank.

"I sure hope all of the gyms aren't like this one." The boy thought out loud while his Pokémon partner agreed. While the young trainer looked around, he battled other trainers who were hiding in the shadows. However, when the duo found the last barrier, they just walked through it.

"Impossible!" Said one of the trainers who was just as shocked as the others. After passing through, he opened a door that lead to another room. That was where he finally found Julia standing at the back of the room. He then looked up and saw six pink flags apart from each other. The first one had nothing while the second had "ka". As for the last two, they had "bo" and "om".

"How do you like the gym?" Julia said out of nowhere nearly startling the two.

"It was… creative." Ash said, trying to be polite.

"Great, since this is your first gym battle in the Reborn region, I should welcome you so welcome to the Super-duper-ultra-hyper-electro-dazzle-happy-boom time house of cheer!" She should as she began to dance around. The Pokémon and trainer only stared at her. The trainer and Pokémon only stared at her.

"Nah, it still doesn't seem right." Her eyes then widened. "Oh, it needs more banners, streamers and fireworks!" The ten year old was surprised at the mention of fireworks.

"Is that even legal?" Ash asked out of concern.

"Maybe." She sang. "I'll work it out later but for now let the battle begin!" Julia shouted as she raised one of her pomppoms. Despite Julia's quirkiness, he was soon impressed when he saw a robot who came to be the referee for the battle.

"Let the battle begin, Ash the challenger and the Super-Duper Julia will now begin. Each side will use the minimum of six Pokémon. The battle will end once either side is unable to continue. Furthermore, both sides are allowed a substitute so let the battle begin!" The robot explained while imitating Julia.

"All right Minum! I choose you!" Julia shouted as she summed her Pokemon.

"Ok, then I choose you Gastly!" The young trainer then threw his pokeball and out came Gastly.

"Minum use, quick attack!"

"Gastly dark pulse!" Julia then realizes that normal attacks has no effect on ghost types but it was already too late when she realized her mistake. When Gastly fired up its' dark pulse, it knocked Minum down to the ground.

"Are you ok Minum?" Julia asked while the electric Pokémon was able to get up.

"Shadow ball!" Ash shouted.

"Minum, use thunder!" Julia commanded. As a result, Gastly was able to damage Minum pretty badly but was paralyzed thanks to Minum's thunder.

"It is time for grass knot!"

"Gastly, dodge it!" Ghastly struggled to move and was barely able to dodge the attack. At the last second, ghastly was finally able to break free of the paralysis while its trainer cheered it on. As a result both Ghastly and Minum passed out.

"Surprised?" Julia asked while Ash nodded. The next Pokémon that Julie brought out was a shiny Alolan Geodude. The ten year old then brought out his Espeon.

Ash then smirked and said,"Espeon use trick room." Julia was surprised because the trick room messed with Geodudes' stats. Ash then told Espeon to use extra sensory and with one hit geodude passed out.

"Geodude is unable to battle, the winner is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town." The robot said and even congratulated him by giving him a badge. Just as the battle was over, Julia received a call.

"Ash the restoration Committee found the lab where the stone belongs to. Do you still have it?" Julia asked and the kid showed her the stone. Julia then smiled as the two headed off. Meanwhile the group was being watched by Team Rocket. How they managed to follow Ash all the way to Reborn is another story.

"I can't believe that we finally managed to catch up with the twerp." Jessie complained.

"Yeah and you two really need a bath, you two stink."

"Like you're the one to talk, we have been swimming in film for the past half hour. You reek just as much!" James snapped.

"Like you two can make me take a bath because there is no way you are making me get in the tub!" Meowth snapped back. Jessie had a headache just by watching this useless argument. Meanwhile, both Ash and Julia met up with Ame.

"Thank goodness you are here because something strange is happening at the Obsidia laboratory. Vines have been suddenly growing from the ground and everytime the vines were cut, they would grow back!"

"So was that the issue you guys were talking about earlier on the phone?" Ash asked out of concern. "We have to help!"

"Of course, we need to put that stone back pronto!" Julia said in a panic. That was when Ash noticed that Victoria was there and immediately became a blushing mess.

"Hello, are you surprised to see me?" The young trainer could only nod while Pikachu could only shake his head.

"Alright then, follow me!" Victoria shouted and the group began to follow.