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.40: A Legendary Battle part 2

It's the final round of the Corriola Town Tournament and Ash's Dragalge and Tobias' Hydreigon fired their Sludge Bomb and Dark Pulse which resulted in an explosion.

"Hydreigon, use Dragon Breath," said Tobias.

"Dragalge, dodge it and use Thunder," said Ash. Hydreigon fired its Dragon Breath but Dragalge managed to avoid the dragon–type move and landed its Thunder on Hydreigon, paralyzing it. "Now use Sludge Bomb."

"Counter it with Tri Attack," said Tobias. Dragalge fired its poison–type move, but Hydreigon managed to overpower it and Tri Attack struck Dragalge, burning it. "Use Dark Pulse."

"Counter with Hydro Pump," said Ash. Hydreigon and Dragalge fired their attacks, which collided causing an explosion. "Let's finish this. Use Dragon Pulse full power."

"Hydreigon, use full power Dragon Breath," said Tobias. Dragalge and Hydreigon fired their attacks which struck their targets, knocking both Pokemon out.

"Both Dragalge and Hydreigon are unable to battle," announced the referee. "This match is a draw."

"Now that some battle," said Freddy. "After struggling from paralysis and burn, Hydreigon and Dragalge knock each other out."

"This is the first time we see one of Ash's Pokemon to feint," said Selena. "But it did pretty well as it was Dragalge first battle."

"Dragalge, return," said Ash as he returned his poison/dragon–type. "You were amazing. Take a long rest. Time to use an old friend. Lapras, I choose you."

"Hydreigon, return," said Tobias. "You did well. If Ash is using Lapras, then I'll use this. Goodra, come on out."

"Now this sure is surprising," said Freddy.

"Ash brings out his Lapras and Tobias sends out his Goodra," said Selena. "Tobias must be desperate as he has only two Pokemon left while Ash has five."

"I didn't know Ash brought Lapras back," said Misty.

"Why didn't Ash tell me he has a Dragalge," said Iris. "I'm sure Dragalge is a dragon–type. It knows Dragon Pulse after all."

"There's one thing you're right about, Iris," said Clemont. "Dragalge is a dragon–type, but it's also a poison–type."

"But just because a Pokemon knows a dragon–type move, it doesn't mean that it's a dragon–type," said Brock. "Take Ash's Krookodile for example. It knows Dragon Claw, but it's not a dragon–type Pokemon."

"As well as his Charizard and Sceptile," said Serena. "Even though, Sceptile becomes a dragon–type after Mega–Evolving."

"Lapras, let's start with Water Pulse," said Ash.

"Goodra, counter it with Focus Blast," said Tobias. Both Pokemon fired their attacks which collided in the middle of the field. "Use Thunderbolt."

"Dodge it and use Ice Beam," said Ash. Lapras managed to avoid the super–effective Thunderbolt and landed its Ice Beam on Goodra. "Use another Ice Beam."

"Goodra, counter it with Flamethrower," said Tobias. Lapras fired another Ice Beam, but Goodra managed to counter it with Flamethrower. "Use Thunderbolt and follow it up with Sludge Bomb."

"Lapras, counter Thunderbolt and Sludge Bomb with Ice Beam and Water Pulse," said Ash. Goodra fired its Thunderbolt and Sludge Bomb, but Lapras managed to counter both attacks with Ice Beam and Water Pulse. "Use Confuse Ray."

"Counter it with Thunderbolt and then use Flamethrower," said Tobias. Lapras fired its Confuse Ray, but Goodra managed to counter it with Thunderbolt and landed a direct hit with Flamethrower. "Use Sludge Bomb."

"Counter it with Ice Beam," said Ash. Goodra fired its Sludge Bomb, but Lapras countered it with Ice Beam. "Let's see how they'll counter this. Lapras, use Water Pulse and fire it in the air then use Ice Beam."

Lapras fired its Water Pulse upwards and then fired its Ice Beam towards the water–type attack, freezing it and a few seconds later the frozen Water Pulse broke and multiple frozen meteor–like balls started to fall towards Goodra.

"Goodra, use Flamethrower and then finish Lapras with Draco Meteor," said Tobias.

"Lapras, use Sheer Cold with everything you've got," said Ash. Goodra managed to counter the icicle balls with Flamethrower and then fired its Draco Meteor, but it didn't notice a Sheer Cold coming its way and both attacks struck their targets, knocking them out.

"Both Goodra and Lapras are unable to battle," announced the referee. "This match is a draw."

"I can't believe it," said Freddy. "We have another draw."

"Ash's Pokemon are one of a kind," said Selena. "Tobias is down to his last Pokemon and Ash has four."

"Lapras, return," said Ash. "You were amazing. Take a log rest."

"Goodra, return," said Tobias. "Nice job."

"Let's see who will be Tobias' last Pokemon," said Freddy.

"Ash, you really impressed me today, said Tobias. "But I will be the winner of this match. I know I said I'll be using Latios, but I've got something else for you. It's time for you to meet my most powerful Pokemon ever. Come on out."

Tobias threw his PokeBall from which came out a bipedal, insectoid Pokémon with a metal body and a saucer-shaped head. It was primarily purple with several gray markings. It had two large red eyes and a small white part that could be either its mouth or a vent. It had thin arms with overlapping segments. Each arm ended with a single, pointed claw. There was a gray circle on each shoulder, and a gray band around its abdomen. Its segmented legs each ended with a large, upward curving claw. Everyone, including Ash, was shocked to see the Legendary Pokemon, Genesect.

"He has a Genesect," said Ash shocked from what he was seeing.

"I thought Tobias had another Legendary Pokemon, like Latios or Yveltal, not a Genesect," said Clemont.

"I sure hope Ash can deal with that," said Serena.

"Genesect is a bug/steel–type," said Arceus. "And from what I know, it's signature move, Techno Blast, depends on what drive Genesect is holding."

"So Techno Blast can be multiple types," asked May.

"Yes, it can be a water, electric, fire and ice–type," answered Arceus.

"You can do it, big brother," said Kaylin, cheering Ash on.

"This is the first time I see a Genesect," said Red. "It sure looks powerful."

"We've been through so much," said Ash as brought out a PokeBall. "We won't quit until it's over. If there's a Pokemon who can deal with Rayquaza, it's you. It's now or never. Greninja, I choose you."

"This is it, folks," said Freddy. "Tobias brings out his Genesect and Ash chooses his phenomenal Greninja."

"I expected anything from Tobias, but not a Rayquaza," said Selena. "Can Ash and Greninja pull of the victory?"

To be continued…

That's all for now. I apologize for the change, but I thought that it'll better if I write a separate chapter for the battle between Ash's Greninja and Tobias' Genesect. In the next chapter will be the end of the battle. Here are the titles for next four chapters:

Chapter 41: A Legendary Battle part 3

Chapter 42: Ash vs Selena

Chapter 43: Ash–Greninja vs Mega–Mawile

Chapter 44: Bonnie's Birthday

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'll see you all next time. Have a nice day.

R&R.