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.

Ch.28: Arrival and Corriola Competition

It has been a while since Ash and his friends got out of the forest and were just couple of hours away from Corriola Town. When they arrived in the town, the group went directly to the Pokémon Center to heal up their Pokémon and get some rest.

"I'm glad we're out of that forest," said Ash.

"At least none of us got hurt," said Kaylin.

"Yeah, that's what's important," said May. "Now, I need to register for the Contest."

"And I have to think which Pokémon to use against the Gym Leader," said Ash.

"Hey, guys," waved Brock as he went up to the group.

"Brock, where have you been," asked Kaylin.

"I went to check where the Gym is," answered Brock. "It turns out the Gym Leader specializes in grass–type Pokémon. But I've got some bad news. The Gym Leader has closed the gym because of some competition that will be held in two days and it'll be one of the judges in the contest."

"A competition," asked Ash.

"Yeah and according to this poster, the winner will battle the Nessada Region Champion," said Brock as he showed them a poster. "I think his name was Selena and he's got some pretty powerful Pokémon."

"Did you say Selena," asked Clemont.

"Yes, why," asked Brock.

"She's the youngest and the strongest Region Champion," said Clemont.

"The last Nessada League was held 2 months ago," said Brock.

"Guys, you never guessed what happened," said May as she returned back to the group.

"Is something wrong," asked Bonnie.

"I think we're a bit early for the Contest," said May. "Nurse Joy said the registrations for the Contest were not opened yet."

"I think it's because of the competition," said Serena.

"What competition," asked May.

"There's a competition that's gonna be held and the winner will get the chance to battle the Nessada Region Champion," said Ash. "I'm going to register. It'll be a great training for the Gym Battle."

"If I can't compete in the contest just yet, then I'll participate in the competition as well," said May.

"I might compete, too," said Serena. "The competition will be a great experience for all of our Pokémon."

"Don't count me out," said Brock. "It has been a long time since I battled and really want to battle once again."

"I think I'll skip this competition," said Clemont. "Someone needs to look after Bonnie and Kaylin."

"Not a chance, Clemont," said Bonnie. "You'll compete as well. Kaylin and I can take care of ourselves."

"Bonnie, are you sure about this," asked Clemont.

"If don't compete, I'll go to the announcer's room and through the microphone I'll ask all the girls in the arena if some of them wants to take care of you," said Bonnie. This thought scared Clemont pretty much and turned to Ash, Serena, May and Brock.

"What are we waiting for, guys," asked Clemont as he started pushing them towards the registration office. "Let's go register."

(After 2 days)

"Welcome, everyone to the Corriola Town Competition where the winner will get to battle Selena, the Champion of the Nessada Region," said the announcer. "I'm Freddy O'Martian and for the next days me, along with the Nessada Region Champion, Selena, we'll be your commentators. There are 128 competitors, but only one will be victorious. Now, some words from Selena herself."

"Thank you, Freddy," said Selena. "I'd like to say that it's my pleasure to be here today. I wish lots of luck to everyone and I'm looking towards my battle with winner."

"And that was Selena," said Freddy. "Now, let's check our first round match-ups."

All cards on the giant screen started to spin and just in a few seconds, all 64 matches were known.

"Ladies and gentlemen," spoke Freddy. "These are the match-ups for the first round. They will start today at noon, which means everyone has 2 hours to prepare and to come up with some strategies."

To be continued…

That's chapter 28. Sorry for not updating for so long, but I had some problems with the Internet. I would like to say that Ash's other friends and rivals, like Tyson, Dawn, Paul, Cilan and Harrison, will take part in the competition. The first round will start in the next chapter. I'll try to post the next chapter by the end of the week. See you soon.

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