After participating in the Kalos League, Ash decides to go to the Nessada region with his friends. Along the way, they face some unexpected events which will change the life of some of them.

Hi, everyone. Sorry for not updating sooner. I was a bit busy and there wasn't time to update. Because I'm finishing school in a couple of months updates might be slower. I also decided to skip some battles and get right to the full 6-on-6 battles. I'll still tell you which Pokémon Ash used in the battles, which if I'm not mistaken are two. Against a trainer named Alex, Ash used his Quilava, Staraptor and Boldore. Against a trainer named Jake, Ash used Corphish, Pignite and Sceptile. Also, Brock is a member of the group once again.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon!

Ch.4: Ash vs Sawyer

"I still can't believe Ash will be facing Sawyer in the quarter-finals," said Serena.

"It'll be an interesting match. Let's see how Ash will deal with Sawyer's Mega – Sceptile," said Clemont.

"From what I heard, Mega – Sceptile is a grass and dragon type so an ice – type Pokémon will be the best choice," explained Brock. "But Ash's only ice – type is Glalie."

"No matter how powerful Mega – Sceptile is. Ash will do great," said May with confidence.

"The Pokémon battle between Ash from Pallet Town and Sawyer from Lilycove City is about to begin. Trainers are allowed to use 6 Pokémon and the battle will be over when all six Pokémon on one side are unable to continue," explained the referee. "Are the trainers ready?"

Both Ash and Sawyer nodded and referee told them to bring out their first Pokémon. Sawyer send out his newly evolved Aegislash while Ash send out his Noivern.

"Let the battle begin," shouted the referee.

"Noivern, start up with Dragon Pulse," ordered Ash.

"Aegislash, counter it with Iron Head," said Saywer. The two attacks collided, creating an explosion. "Use Shadow Claw!"

"Dodge it, Noivern and use Hurricane," shouted Ash. Noivern struck Aegislash, confusing the ghost/steel type.

"Snap out of it, Aegislash," pleaded Sawyer.

"Not going to happen. Use Dragon Pulse," said Ash. The dragon attack scored a direct hit on Aegislash.

"Use Aerial Ace, Aegislash," ordered Sawyer. However, because of the confusion, Aegislash slammed itself on the ground, giving Ash and Noivern an opening.

"Noivern, finish it with Flamethrower," shouted Ash. Noivern shot a powerful Flamethrower which hit Aegislash, creating a cloud of dust. When it cleared, Aegislash was with swirly eyes on the ground.

"Aegislash is unable to battle. Noivern is the winner," announced the referee.

"Aegislash, return. You gave it everything you have," said Sawyer. As he returned Aegislash, he brought out another Pokeball. "Salamence, let's go."

"Let's do take it out, Noivern," said Ash. "Use Flamethrower!"

"Salamence, counter it with your own Flamethrower," ordered Sawyer. When the fire attacks a small expolosion was created, hurling the two Pokémon backwards.

"Noivern, use Hurricane," said Ash.

"Salamence, dodge it and use Dragon Pulse," said Sawyer. Salamence flew away from Hurricane and struck Noivern with Dragon Pulse.

"Are you OK, Noivern," Ash asked his dragon/flying Pokémon. Noivern nodded. "Let's finish Salamence quickly. Use Dragon Pulse."

"Salamence, use Dragon Claw," shouted Sawyer. Salamence flew into Dragon Pulse with a prepared Dragon Claw. After a short struggling, an explosion was created. When it cleared, Salamence was heavily breathing, but Noivern was on the ground unconscious.

"Noivern is unable to battle. Salamence is the winner," announced the referee.

"Both of them have 5 Pokémon remaining," said May.

"Who do you think will win," asked Bonnie.

"According to the circumstances, the advantage belongs to Ash since Sawyer's Salamence has taken a lot of damage from that Dragon Pulse," explained Clemont.

"Noivern, return. You were great out there. Take a rest," said Ash as he returned his Noivern. "Unfezant, I choose you."

"Another flying type? An interesting choice," thought Sawyer. "Salamence, use Flamethrower."

"Dodge it, Unfezant. Use Quick Attack," shouted Ash. Unfezant scored a direct hit, sending Salamence to the ground. "Finish it with Aerial Ace!" The flying/normal type hit Salamence one last for the knock out.

"Salamence is unable to able. Unfezant is the winner," announced the referee.

"Salamence, return. I couldn't ask you for more," said Sawyer. He returned his fallen dragon/flying type to its Pokeball. Then he brought out another Pokeball, from which came out his Slurpuff.

"Unfezant, return. I'm going to need you for later," said Ash as he returned his Unfezant. "Tauros, I choose you."

"A Tauros," wondered Sawyer. "Slurpuff, use Thunderbolt!"

"Stop that Thunderbolt with Earthquake," ordered Ash. The electric attack struck Tauros, but didn't affect it since its front legs were dug in the ground. But Slurpuff was hurled back from Earthquake.

"Slurpuff, use Energy Ball," ordered Sawyer.

"Counter it with Iron Head," shouted Ash. Tauros made his way towards Energy Ball, which bounced of Tauros when the attacks made contact. Tauros kept making his way towards Slurpuff. The fairy – type didn't have time to dodge the attack.

"Slurpuff, use Flamethrower," said Sawyer, but Tauros was too fast and struck Slurpuff, making it flinch which is why it didn't shot Flamethrower.

"Tauros, use Horn Attack," ordered Ash.

"Slurpuff, try another Flamethrower," ordered Sawyer. This time, Tauros didn't have time to dodge the attack and was hit directly by the fire attack. Ash, however, had a risky plan.

"Tauros, go through Flamethrower with full power Giga Imapct," shouted Ash. Tauros heard what its trainer said and made his way through the flames. When it was near to Slurpuff, a cloud of dust was formed. After it cleared, both Pokémon were unconscious.

"Both Tauros and Slurpuff are unable to battle," announced the referee.

"Now Ash has 4 Pokémon and Sawyer has 3," said Bonnie.

"Right, but let's not forget which from Sawyer's Pokémon hasn't been used yet," said Brock.

"I'm sure Ash can win this," said May. "All he has to do is not to give up."

Both Ash and Sawyer returned their Tauros and Slurpuff to their Pokeballs as they chose their next Pokémon.

"Glalie, I choose you," said Ash as he brought out his only ice – type.

"Quagsire, let's go," said Sawyer as he brought out his water/ground type.

To be continued…

There you have it. Chapter 4 is done! I know it's shorter, but I'll try to make the next chapter longer. The final battle will be between Sawyer's Mega – Sceptile vs one of Ash's strongest Pokémon.

R&R