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.29: First Round Begin!
Later that day, Ash and all of his friends and rivals were preparing for their matches in the first round. In the first round Ash was going up against Bianca. As all matches were full battles, Ash needed a lot of training with his six chosen Pokémon that'll take Bianca on. Ash knew she had an Emboar, an Escavalier and a Cinccino, but the rest of her team was unknown.
(After 1 hour)
After hard training Ash and his friends were at the arena.
"Ladies and gentlemen," said Freddy. "Welcome again to the Corriola Competition. Today 128 trainers will participate in full six-on-six Pokémon battles, but only 64 of them will advance to the second round. Now, before the battles begin, let's explain the rules. The battles in all rounds will six-on-six, except the in the final round where the two finalists will have a one-on-one Pokémon battle. And as you all know, the winner will get a chance to battle the Nessada Region Champion, Selena, in a three-on-three battle."
"So all battles are six-on-six," repeated Ash. "Nothing we can't handle, right Pikachu?"
"Pika Pikachu," nodded Pikachu as electricity came out from his cheeks.
"Now, let's not waste anymore time and let's get on to the first battle where Ash, the winner of the Kalos League and the conqueror the Kanto Battle Frontier, will take on Bianca. The battle will start in 10 minutes so let the trainers get ready."
With that, Ash, Pikachu and Bianca went to their dressing rooms and waited for their calls.
(After 10 minutes)
"Ladies and gentlemen," spoke Freddy. "Let first battle of the first round begin."
With that, Ash and Bianca made their ways their boxes, ready for an exciting battle.
"The Pokémon battle between Ash and Bianca is about to begin," said the referee. "Each trainer is allowed to use six Pokémon and the battle will be over when all six Pokémon on one side are unable to continue. Are the trainers ready?"
"Ready," said Ash and Bianca at the same time.
"Then send out your first Pokémon," said the referee.
"Galvantula, let's go," said Bianca as she send out her Unova bug/electric–type.
"Infernape, I choose you," said Ash as he send out his Sinnoh powerhouse.
"Bianca starts up with her Galvantula while Ash chooses his Infernape," said Freddy. "We've got some interesting choices. Your thoughts, Selena."
"A fire/fighting–type, like Infernape, going up against an electric/bug–type, like Galvantula," said Selena. "According to type match-ups the advantage belongs to Infernape."
"Galvantula, start with Thunder," said Bianca.
"Infernape, dodge it and use Focus Punch," said Ash. Galavantula fired its powerful electric attack, but Infernape managed to dodge it and landed its Focus Punch, which didn't do that much damage.
"Galvantula, use Electro Ball," said Bianca.
"Infernape, counter it with Flamethrower and then use Dig," said Ash. Galvantula fired its Electro Ball which Infernape successfully countered with Flamethrower and went underground with Dig.
"Galvantula, be careful," said Bianca. "Infernape could come out of anywhere."
"Who said we'll be coming out," said Ash. "Infernape, use Underground Flare Blitz."
Infernape managed to heat up the field with Flare Blitz, causing fire to erupt from the ground which dealt massive damage to Galvantula.
"That was some strategy by Ash," said Freddy. "This is the first I've seen a Flare Blitz used like that."
"Ash is full of surprises," said Selena.
"Galvantula, are you OK," asked Bianca her Pokémon which was barely standing.
"Infernape, let's finish it with Flamethrower," said Ash. Infernape came out of the ground and fired a powerful Flamethrower which struck Galavantula directly, knocking it out.
"Galvantula is unable to battle," said the referee. "Infernape is the winner."
"Galvantula, return," said Bianca as she returned her fallen Pokémon to its Poke Ball. "Sigilyph, let's go."
"Infernape, return," said Ash as he returned his Sinnoh Pokémon. "You did a great job. Let's take it to the skies. Noivern, I choose you."
"Ash decides to switch Infernape for Noivern," said Freddy.
"It looks like this'll be an aerial battle," said Selena.
"Noivern is a dragon/flying–type and Sigilyph is a flying/psychic–type," said Brock. "It hard to tell who is going to win."
"Noivern, start up with Dragon Pulse," said Ash.
"Sigilyph, use Psyshock," said Bianca. Both Pokémon fired their attacks which for a while appeared to be even in power, but then Dragon Pulse began to overpower Psyshock and Sigilyph was struck by the dragon–type attack. "Sigilyph, stay strong. Use Hypnosis."
"Don't allow it to use that move," said Ash. "Noivern, use Boomburst."
Noivern fired a powerful Boomburst which hit Sigilyph before the Avianoid Pokémon could use Hypnosis.
"Now, Noivern, use Shadow Ball and then finish it with Hurricane," said Ash. Noivern stopped Boomburst and fired a Shadow Ball which hit Sigilyph, lowering its Special Defence and then fired a powerful Hurricane, which was enough to knock Sigilyph out.
"Sigilyph is unable to battle," said the referee. "Noivern is the winner."
"What a battle," said Freddy. "Ash takes out Bianca's second Pokémon. Not to mention that his Pokémon barely took any damage."
"Ash and his Pokémon are very powerful," said Selena. "Can Bianca make a return?
"Sigilyph, return," said Bianca as she returned her Sigilyph. "Cinccino, let's go."
"Noivern, return and take a rest," said Ash as he returned his Noivern. "Boldore, I choose you."
"Ash decides to make a switch," said Freddy. "It's Boldore against Cinccino. As a rock–type, Boldore has the advantage."
"Cinccino, use Tail Slap," said Bianca.
"Boldore, use Iron Defence," said Ash. Cinccino managed to hit Boldore, only to deal half the damage as Boldore raised its defense. "Now use Flash Cannon."
"Cinccino, dodge it," said Bianca. Boldore fired its steel–type attack, but Cinccino managed to dodge it. "Use Double Team and follow it up with Bullet Seed."
"Boldore, use Sandstorm and then use Rock Blast," said Ash. Cinncino created copies of itself, only to be destroyed by Boldore's Sandstorm and its Bullet Seed to be countered by Rock Blast. However, due to the Sandstorm, Cinccino could barely see a thing and was taking damage. Boldore, on the other hand, was perfectly fine. "Boldore, use Flash Cannon." Bolrdore fired its Flash Cannon which struck Cinccino directly.
"Stay strong, Cinccino," said Bianca. "Try to use Swift."
Cinccino fired multiple stars which were heading towards Boldore, but Ash and Boldore reacted quickly.
"Boldore, use Iron Defense and then finish this with Rock Blast," said Ash. Boldore once again raised its defense when Swift hit it and then fired Rock Blast which hit Cinccino, knocking it out.
"Cinccino is unable to battle," said the referee. "Boldore is the winner."
"Cinncino, return," said Bianca she returned her third fallen Pokémon. Escavalier, let's go."
"Bianca sends out her Escavalier which has advantage over Boldore," said Freddy.
"Boldore, return," said Ash. "You were amazing. Noctowl, I choose you."
"Ash decides to switch Boldore for Noctowl," said Freddy.
"Right now, Ash has the advantage as he still has six Pokémon," said Selena.
"Escavalier, use Iron Head," said Bianca.
"Noctowl, use Air Slash and then use Hypnosis," said Ash. Escavalier covered itself in silver light and went towards Noctowl, but the Johto flying–type fired its Air Slash which stopped Escavalier, causing it to flinch and landed it Hypnosis, putting Escavalier to sleep. "Now use Air Slash, followed by Extrasensory."
Noctowl fired its Air Slash and Extrasensory which both hit Escavalier, doing a lot of damage. However, Escavalier woke up and was ready to take Noctowl out.
"Escavalier, use X-Scissor," said Bianca.
"Noctowl, counter with Air Slash followed by Extrasensory," said Ash. Noctowl once again managed to counter Esvavalier's attack.
"Escavalier, use Iron Head," said Bianca. Before Escavalier could go for Iron Head, Noctowl landed its Extrasensory, which caused Escavalier to flinch.
"Now use Hypnosis," said Ash. Noctowl fired its Hypnosis which once again hit Escavalier, putting it to sleep for the second time. "Use Air Slash and then Dream Eater."
Noctowl fired its Air Slash and Dream Eater and both attacks dealt serious damage to Escavalier.
"Escavalier, you've got to wake up," said Bianca.
"Noctowl, let's rap this up with Extrasensory," said Ash. Noctowl fired its Extrasensory which was enough to knock Escavalier out.
"Escavalier is unable to battle," said the referee. "Noctowl is the winner."
"That's another victory for Ash," said Freddy. "His Pokémon sure are powerful."
"I'm starting to think that there's hardly anybody who can beat them," said Selena.
"Escavalier, return," said Bianca. "Time to get serious. Emboar, let's go."
"Bianca sends out her fifth Pokémon, Emboar," said Freddy. "How can Ash respond to that?"
"Noctowl, return," said Ash. "Rhyperior, I choose you."
"Ash switches Noctowl for Rhyperior," said Freddy.
"Both Emboar and Rhyperior are bulky Pokémon," said Selena. "Rhyperior's ground–type attacks and Emboar's fighting–type attacks will do a lot of damage to their opponents."
"Emboar, use Flare Blitz," said Bianca.
"Rhyperior, use Focus Punch," said Ash. Both Pokémon ran towards each other and created a huge explosion when they collided. When the smoke cleared, both Emboar and Rhyperior were standing in front of their trainers.
"Emboar, use Flame Charge," said Bianca.
"Rhyperior, wait for the perfect moment to strike," said Ash. Emboar covered itself in flames and ran towards Rhyperior. When it got near Rhyperior, Ash was quick to react. "Rhyperior, use Aqua Tail."
Rhyperior's tail became surrounded in water and slammed it directly on Emboar, sending it flying backwards.
"What move from Ash," said Freddy. "He waited for Emboar to get closer so Rhyperior could land a direct hit with Aqua Tail."
"Emboar, can you get up," asked Bianca her Pokémon. Emboar managed to stand up, but it was covered in red aura. "Emboar, what's wrong?"
"It looks like that hit from Rhyperior was enough to activate Emboar's ability, Blaze," said Freddy.
"This means Emboar's fire–type attacks will be super charged," said Selena.
"Emboar, use Flamethrower," said Bianca. Emboar fired a powerful Flamethrower which hit Rhyperior, but the ground/rock–type was still standing.
"Rhyperior, use Stone Edge and follow it up with Drill Run," said Ash. Rhyperior fired its Stone Edge which directly hit Emboar and successfully landed its Drill Run, knocking Emboar out.
"Emboar is unable to battle," said the referee. "Rhyperior is the winner."
"Ash takes out Bianca's fifth Pokémon," said Freddy. "He's really fired up."
"I wonder if Bianca's final Pokémon will help her win," said Selena.
"Emboar, return," said Bianca as she returned her starter Pokémon. "It's all up to you. Lopunny, let's go."
"Bianca sends out her Lopunny," said Freddy. "What's this? Her Loppuny has a Mega–Stone.
"Rhyperior, return," said Ash. "Bianca may have a Mega–Evolution, but we've got something else. Greninja, I choose you."
Right after Ash brought out Greninja, one of Serena's Poke Balls opened and her Braixen came out to watch her boyfriend battle.
"You wanna watch how Greninja battles, right Braixen," asked Serena her Pokémon to which Braixen nodded with a smile.
"Ash decides to switch Rhyperior for his Greninja," said Freddy.
"Greninja is a water/dark – type while Lopunny is a normal–type," said Selena. "Both Pokémon are pretty fast. It's hard to tell who will win."
"Lopunny, let's get serious from the beginning," said Bianca as she raised her hand. "Mega–Evolve!"
Lopunny became surrounded in white light. When it died, in Lopunny's place stood Mega–Lopunny.
"We'll get serious as well," said Ash as he and Greninja mimicked their moves and became surrounded in a water veil. The water then exploded and a giant shuriken was formed on Greninja's back.
"I can't believe what I'm seeing," said Freddy. "Ash's Greninja changed its form."
"Now here's something you don't see everyday," said Selena.
"That's Ash–Greninja," shouted Bonnie from the stands.
"Lopunny, use Dizzy Punch," said Bianca.
"Greninja, counter it with Night Slash," said Ash. Greninja formed a dark blade from its right hand and successfully countered Mega–Lopunny's Dizzy Punch. This helped Ash to see from Greninja's point of view and quickly gave the next command. "Use Aerial Ace." Greninja and Ash mimicked their moves and Greninja managed to kick Lopunny in the gut with Aerial Ace, dealing a lot damage. Ash knew that Greninja was vulnerable in mid air and gave the next command. "Now use Water Shuriken."
Greninja threw its shuriken towards Mega–Lopunny who didn't have time to react and was hit by the water–type attack.
"These were some quick commands by Ash," said Freddy.
"I saw that Ash and Greninja mimicked their moves when Greninja used Aerial Ace," said Selena. "It's like Ash and Greninja are one."
"You've got that right," whispered Ash to himself. "Greninja, use Water Shuriken one more time."
"Lopunny, dodge it with Quick Attack and then use Drain Punch," said Bianca. Lopunny managed to dodge Greninja's Water Shuriken and ran towards the Ninja Pokémon and landed its Drain Punch, which not only dealt a lot of damage, but also healed Lopunny. However, because of the connection, Ash also felt Greninja's pain and fell to one knee.
"It looks like this form dealt damage not only to Greninja, but to Ash as well," said Freddy. "This could be bad for the trainer from Kanto."
"Greninja, are you OK," asked Ash his Kalos Pokémon to which Greninja nodded and managed to stand up.
"Lopunny, use Dizzy Punch," said Bianca.
"Greninja, use Ice Beam on the field," said Ash. Greninja fired an Ice Beam which froze the battlefield, causing Lopunny to lose its balance. "Greninja, start skating and use Hydro Pump."
Greninja stepped on the icy field and skated towards Lopunny while firing a powerful Hydro Pump which hit Lopunny.
"Lopunny, hang in there," said Bianca. Lopunny barely managed to stand up.
"Greninja, use Water Shuriken," said Ash. Greninja threw its shuriken towards Lopunny, but just as it was to hit, the Sinnoh Pokémon countered with a Thunder Punch and was about to hit Greninja with it, but the Ninja Pokémon was nowhere to be found. "Greninja, finish this up with Aerial Ace."
With incredible speed, Greninja came from above with glowing hands and legs and hit Lopunny with series of Aerial Ace attacks and with a one last kick, Lopunny was smashed into the wall behind Bianca and fainted.
"Lopunny is unable to battle," said the referee. "Greninja is the winner."
"And that's it," said Freddy. "Ash defeats Bianca and advances to the second round. The young trainer from Pallet Town defeated his opponent without losing any of his Pokémon."
"I agree," said Selena. "The two most surprising things were Infernape's Underground Flare Blitz and Greninja's special form. But I'm sure we'll see more surprises from Ash in the following rounds."
After the battle, Ash and Bianca shook their hands for the great battle and went to their friends.
"That was some battle, Ash," said Iris. "Now, I have a question. Why didn't you tell me you have a Noivern."
"I'm totally fining you for not telling me about your Greninja's special form," said Barry. "It was amazing."
"Thanks, guys," said Ash as he scratched his head from behind. Suddenly, Serena's Braixen came out of nowhere and hugged Greninja tightly.
"Congratulations for the victory, Ash," said Serena.
"Thanks, Serena," said Ash. "But my Pokémon deserve the credit. They worked so hard for this."
"I hope we can battle at the finals, Ash," said a voice behind Ash. Ash turned to see who it was and couldn't believe his eyes. It was none other than the boy who beat him at the Sinnoh League, Tobias.
"Tobias," said Ash shocked. "You're in the tournament, too?"
"Of course I am," said Tobias. "Me and my Pokémon are stronger then ever. One advice, you better watch out when you're against me and Latios. I can't wait to personally feel what it's like to battle your Greninja."
"Does that mean your Latios can Mega–Evolve," asked Ash.
"Will this answer your question," said Tobias as he showed his Mega–Ring. "See you in the finals."
(Later that day)
Ash, Kaylin, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie were in their room at the Pokémon Center, getting ready to sleep. All of Ash's old friends and rivals, except Bianca, won their battles in the first round and the odds of facing each other were getting higher. Ash's next battle was the proof as he was going up against one of his from Hoenn, Morrison.
To be continued…
That's chapter 29. Sorry for the delay, but this chapter was pretty hard to write. At first I was thinking for Ash-Greninja to beat all of Bianca's Pokémon, but it would be too much. I was also depressed by the last two announced episodes of Pokemon XY&Z. I knew Clemont and Bonnie were going to stay in Kalos, but Serena is Ash's childhood friend and she also has a crush on him, so why does she have to leave. And lastly Ash and Greninja will probably lose their Ash-Greninja form. Why the writers did came up with the idea of Ash-Greninja if they were going to make Ash-Greninja disappear? Anyway, I'll see you all in the next chapter.
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