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.42: Ash vs Selena
Later that day, after healing his Pokemon and a short break for lunch, Ash and his friends got back to the arena so Ash could battle the Nessada Region Champion, Selena. After waiting a few more minutes, Ash and Selena made their way to the battlefield.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this will be a full six–on–six battle between the Corriola Town Tournament's winner, Ash, and the Nessada Region Champion, Selena," announced the referee. "Each trainer can use 6 Pokemon and the battle will be over when all 6 Pokemon on one side are unable to continue. Are the trainers ready?"
"Ready," answered Ash and Selena.
"Choose your first Pokemon," said the referee.
"Florges, let's go," said Selena as she brought out a red flower Florges.
"Tauros, I choose you," said Ash as he brought out his Tauros.
"Battle begin," shouted the referee.
"Florges, use Sunny Day," said Selena.
"Tauros, use Zen Headbutt," said Ash. Florges was about to summon Sunny Day, but Tauros was faster and landed its Zen Headbutt which caused Florges to flinch. "Now use Body Slam."
"Dodge it, Florges and use Grassy Terrain," said Selena. Tauros charged towards Florges, but the Kalos fairy–type managed to avoid Body Slam and covered the field with grass with Grassy Terrain. "Now use Sunny Day."
"Tauros, use Body Slam to get close," said Ash. This time Florges managed to summon Sunny Day and failed to see a charging Tauros with Body Slam and got slammed by the 'Wild Bull Pokemon'. "Tauros, use Zen Headbutt."
"Florges, use Solar Beam," said Selena. Tauros once again charged towards Florges, who recovered from Body Slam and fired a Solar Beam which struck Tauros with a direct hit. "Now use Dazzling Gleam."
"Tauros, dodge it and use Body Slam," said Ash. Florges fired its Dazzling Gleam, but Tauros managed to avoid it and landed its Body Slam which paralyzed Florges.
"Quick, Florges, use Solar Beam," said Selena.
"Tauros, finish it with Iron Head," said Ash. Florges was about to fire its Solar Beam, but the paralysis kicked in, causing Florges to stop the attack and was directly hit by Tauros' super–effective Iron Head, knocking it out.
"Florges is unable to battle," announced the referee. "Tauros is the winner."
"I can't believe it," said Freddy. "Ash's Tauros defeats Selena's Florges, giving him the lead."
"I didn't know Ash's Tauros knows Iron Head," said May.
"I didn't know, either," said Brock. "But this is Ash we're talking about. He can surprise us everyday of week."
"Florges, return," said Selena. "You did everything you can. Take a long rest. Arbok, let's go."
"So she has an Arbok," said Ash. "Tauros, return. I'm gonna need you for later. Gliscor, I choose you."
"Selena brings out her Arbok and Ash substitutes his Tauros for Gliscor," said Freddy. "Arbok has to be careful as Gliscor has the advantage."
"Gliscor, start with Aerial Ace," said Ash.
"Arbok, counter it with Crunch," said Selena. Gliscor charged towards Arbok and managed to overpower Arbok's Crunch. "Use Gunk Shot."
"Gliscor, counter it with Stone Edge," said Ash. Arbok and Gliscor fired their attacks which collided in the middle of the field, creating a huge explosion. "Now is our chance. Gliscor, use Giga Impact!"
Gliscor charged towards Arbok and because of the huge cloud, Arbok didn't see the incoming attack and was directly hit by Giga Impact.
"Arbok, use Aqua Tail," said Selena. Arbok covered its tail in water and charged towards Gliscor, but the 'Fang Scorp Pokémon' was nowhere to be seen. "Where did it go?"
"Right above you," said Ash. "Gliscor, use Stone Edge."
Arbok looked upwards and saw Gliscor firing Stone Edge which struck the Kanto poison–type directly.
"Hang in there, Arbok," said Selena. "Use Gunk Shot."
"Gliscor, dodge it and finish this with Aerial Ace full power," shouted Ash. Arbok fired its Gunk Shot, but Gliscor managed to avoid the attack and landed its Aerial Ace with full power, knocking Arbok out.
"Arbok is unable to battle," announced the referee. "Gliscor is the winner."
"Arbok, return," said Selena. "You did your best."
"Gliscor, take a long rest," said Ash. "I'm gonna need you for later."
"That was some quick thinking, Ash," said Selena. "I almost forgot that your Gliscor can move after Giga Impact, but my next Pokemon won't be that easy to beat. Kabutops, let's go."
"Good thing I brought this one," said Ash as he chose his third Pokemon. "Bayleef, I choose you."
"Ash chooses his Bayleef against Selena's Kabutops," said Freddy.
"Bayleef, let's start with Vine Whip," said Ash.
"Kabutops, dodge it and use X–Scissor," said Selena. Bayleef extended her whips towards Kabutops, but the water/rock–type avoided the grass–type attack and charged with X–Scissor.
"Bayleef, counter it with Ancient Power and then use Vine Whip on the ground," said Ash. Bayleef fired an unexpected Ancient Power which struck Kabutops and used Vine Whip to lift herself from the ground. "Use Magical Leaf."
"Counter with Stone Edge," said Selena. Bayleef fired her Magical Leaf, but Kabutops managed to counter with Stone Edge.
"Bayleef, use Body Slam and then use Vine Whip," said Ash. From out–of–nowhere Bayleef slammed herself on Kabutops with Body Slam, paralyzing it and then wrapped her Vine Whip around Kabutops. "Pull it closer and use Ancient Power and throw it away."
"Get out of there, Kabutops," shouted Selena. Kabutops tried to get itself free from the vines, but it was unable because of the paralysis and got pulled up and directly hit from Ancient Power which appear to have boosted Bayleef's stats, and was then thrown back.
"Bayleef, use Magical Leaf," said Ash.
"Kabutops, try to counter with X–Scissor and the use Aqua Jet," said Selena. Bayleef fired her Magical Leaf, but Kabutops barely managed to slice them with X–Scissor and then scored a direct hit with Aqua Jet. "Now use Stone Edge."
"Bayleef, get out of the way," said Ash. Bayleef tried to dodge, but the Stone Edge was fast and got hit by the rock–type move.
"And just like that, Selena and her Kabutops turn the game around," said Freddy. "Ash and Bayleef had the lead, but the last two attacks from Kabutops were enough to stop them."
"Kabutops, use X–Scissor," said Selena.
"Bayleef, use Vine Whip on the ground once more," said Ash. Kabutops charged towards Bayleef with X–Scissor, but the paralysis took effect and landed hard on the ground while Bayleef once again jumped high with a boost from Vine Whip. "Use Body Slam to get close and then use Magical Leaf."
Bayleef charged towards Kabutops and landed on its back hard with Body Slam and then fired a close–ranged Magical Leaf, knocking Kabutops out.
"Kabutops is unable to battle," announced the referee. "Bayleef is the winner."
"Now that battle had some interesting turn of events," said Freddy. "After taking two direct hits from Kabutops, the paralysis from Bayleef's earlier Body Slam kicked in and this gave Ash and Bayleef an opening to finish Kabutops with Magical Leaf. I can't believe what's happening here. Ash managed to take three of Selena's Pokémon in a row. Will the Champion manage to turn the battle around?"
"Kabutops, return," said Selena. "You did your best. Take a long rest."
"Bayleef, return," said Ash. "I'm gonna need you for later so take a rest."
"Here is my fourth Pokémon," said Selena as she threw her next PokeBall from which came out a Nidoqueen.
"If she's using a ground–type, then I'll use a flying–type," said Ash as he chose his fourth Pokémon, Charizard.
"Now here's a battle between two tough Pokémon," said Freddy. "Selena chose her Nidoqueen and Ash chose his Charizard."
"That there is my boy," said Red proudly.
"My big brother rules," said Kaylin as she and her Pikachu jumped from joy.
"You can do it, Ash," said Serena.
"Nidoqueen, let's start with Sludge Bomb," said Selena.
"Charizard, fly up and counter with Flamethrower," said Ash. Nidoqueen fired her Sludge Bomb, but Charizard managed to counter with Flamethrower. "Now use Dragon Pulse."
"Nidoqueen, counter with Flamethrower," said Selena. Charizard fired its Dragon Pulse which Nidoqueen managed to counter with Flamethrower. "Use Thunder."
"Charizard, dodge it and use Air Slash," said Ash. Nidoqueen fired her Thunder, but Charizard managed to dodge the attack and landed its Air Slash. "Now use Flamethrower."
"Nidoqueen, counter with your own Flamethrower," said Selena. Charizard and Nidoqueen fired their attacks, but Charizard's Flamethrower overpowered Nidoqueen's Flamethrower and the poison/ground–type got hit by the fire–type attack.
"Charizard, fly as high as possible and use Solar Beam," said Ash.
"Nidoqueen, now is our chance," said Selena. "Use Sludge Bomb." Charizard flew high in the air and began charching his Solar Beam while Nidoqueen fired her Sludge Bomb which struck Charizard, but the fire/flying–type didn't seem affected by the attack and fired its Solar Beam which struck Nidoqueen.
"Charizard, use Dragon Pulse," said Ash.
"Nidoqueen, dodge it and use Thunder," said Selena. Charizard fired his Drago Pulse, but Nidoqueen managed to avoid the dragon–type attack and fired her Thunder which directly struck Charizard.
"Charizard, hang in there," said Ash as he watched his powerhouse fall down on the ground.
"Looks like Charizard is in trouble," said Freddy.
"Nidoqueen, use Earth Power," said Selena.
"Charizard, get out of there quick," shouted Ash. Nidoqueen slammed her fist on the ground, but much to her and Selena's surprise, Charizard managed to recover and flew up before Earth Power could reach him. "Alright, use Air Slash."
"Nidoqueen, use Sludge Bomb," said Selena. Charizard fired its Air Slash which struck Nidoqueen, causing it to flinch.
"Charizard, get close and use Dragon Pulse," said Ash.
"Nidoqueen, counter it with Flamethrower and then use Thunder," said Selena. Charizard flew closer and fired his Dragon Pulse which was countered by Nidoqueen's Flamethrower, failed to see un incoming Thunder and was directly hit by the electric–type attack, paralyzing it. "Now use Sludge Bomb."
"Charizard, you've got to hang on," said Ash as Charizard fell hard on the ground and was then hit by Sludge Bomb. "At this point, you're the only one who can take down Nidoqueen. I believe in you, Charizard."
"It looks like it's over for Charzard," said Selena, but then her smirk turned to shock when Charizard barely managed to stand up with a fierce expression on his face and flames erupted around him. "What's going on?"
"I can't believe what's happening here," said Freddy. "Charizard is still standing after taking two electric attacks and because of that, its Blaze appears to have activated. And look at Charizard's expression. It looks pretty mad."
"We're about to see Charizard's true fire power," said Brock.
"What do you mean," asked May.
"If you thought that Infernape's Flamethrower is powerful when his Blaze is activated, than you have seen nothing yet," explained Brock.
"This will so cool," said Bonnie excitedly.
"We need to be careful, Nidoqueen," said Selena. "Use Flamethrower."
"Charizard, grab it," said Ash. Nidoqueen fired her Flamethrower which Charizard managed to 'absorb' without even struggling. "Charizard, let's show them some true fire power and use your Flamethrower full power."
Nidoqueen, counter it with Thunder," said Selena. Nidoqueen was about to fire her Thunder, but the look on Charizard's face scared her when he unleashed his powerful Flamethrower which struck Nidoqueen directly and the poison/ground–type was slammed hard into the wall behind Selena, knocked out.
"Nidoqueen is unable to battle," announced the referee. "Charizard is the winner."
"I can't believe what I just saw," said Freddy. "For a second, it appeared that Nidoqueen was actually scared from Charizard. But who wouldn't be when such a powerful Flamethrower is heading your way?"
"Nidoqueen, return," said Selena. "You did your best."
"Charizard, return," said Ash as he returned Charizard. "You were amazing. Take a long rest."
"Time for a surprise," said Selena. "Salazzle, let's go."
"A Salazzle," asked Ash shocked.
"Salazzle is a Pokémon from the Alola Region, like your Primarina," explained Selena. "It's a fire/poison–type."
"In that case, Pikachu, I choose you," said Ash as Pikachu ran to the battlefield.
"So Selena chooses her Salazzle and sends out his Pikachu," said Freddy.
"I didn't expect for Selena to have a Pokemon like Salazzle," said Clemont.
"Let's see what the Pokedex has to say," said May as she brought out her Pokedex, but the device didn't have any information about it.
"Selena did say it was from the Alola Region so it's no wonder why the Pokedex doesn't have any information about Salazzle," said Red.
"Pikachu pika," shouted Kaylin's Pikachu, encouraging her brother.
"You can do it, Ash," shouted Kaylin.
"Looks like Ash and Pikachu got themselves a cheering squad," joked Serena.
"Pikachu, start up with Quick Attack," said Ash.
"Salazzle, dodge it and use Venoshock," said Selena. Pikachu charged towards Salazzle, but the fire/poison managed to avoid the attack and landed its Venoshock.
"I can't believe Salazzle avoided Pikachu's Quick Attack," said May.
"Ash and Pikachu rely on speed during most of their battles, but it appears that Salazzle will be a challenge," said Brock.
"Salazzle, use Flamethrower," said Selena.
"Pikachu, counter with Thunderbolt," said Ash. Salazzle fired her Flamethrower, but Pikachu managed to counter with Thunderbolt. "Use Thunderbolt again."
"Counter with Venoshock," said Selena. Pikachu fired another Thunderbolt, but Salazzle countered it with Venoshock. "Use Toxic."
"Pikachu, defend yourself with Iron Tail," said Ash. Salazzle fired her Toxic and much to Ash's shock, the attack managed to poison Pikachu even if he had Iron Tail. "But how is that possible?"
"I guess I forgot to tell you about Salazzle's Ability, Corrosion," said Selena. "It's an ability that allows Salazzle poison steel and poison–type Pokémon."
"Now here's something you don't hear everyday," said Freddy. "Selena is making a good use of Salazzle's ability."
"Pikachu is poisoned," said Serena, worried.
"Don't worry," said Bonnie. "Pikachu will beat Salazzle. I just know it."
"Salazzle, use Venoshock," said Selena.
"Pikachu, dodge it and use Thunderbolt," said Ash. Salazzle fired her Venoshock, but Pikachu managed to avoid the attack and landed his Thunderbolt. "Use Thunderbolt one more time."
"Salazzle, counter it with Flamethrower," said Selena. Pikachu fired another Thunderbolt, but Salazzle successfully countered it with Flamethrower. "Use Venoshock."
"Pikachu, use Quick Attack to dodge and use Iron Tail," said Ash. Salazzle fired her Venoshock, but Pikachu avoided it with Quick Attack and landed a direct hit with Iron Tail. "Let's finish this with Volt Tackle."
"Not so fast, Ash," said Selena as she pressed something on her wrist and mysterious power came out. "Salazzle, use Acid Downpour!"
Pikachu was charging towards Salazzle with Volt Tackle when suddenly a purple wave came from above which struck Pikachu, canceling Volt Tackle out and sent Pikachu flying backwards which knocked him out.
"Pikachu is unable to battle," announced the referee. "Salazzle is the winner."
"Pikachu," shouted Ash as he ran towards his best friend and picked him up. "Are you, OK?"
"Pikachu," said Pikachu, slowly opening his eyes.
"I'm proud of you," said Ash as he put Pikachu down next to him. "Take a long rest."
"I've never seen anything like that before," said Freddy. "It looks like Selena and Salazzle have some tricks as well."
"Poor Pikachu," said Bonnie sadly.
"If it wasn't for that sudden move, Pikachu would've landed his Volt Tackle and Selena would be left with only one remaining Pokémon," said Kaylin.
"Selena, you really surprised there, but I've never heard of Acid Downpour before," said Ash.
"Acid Downpour is not like most moves," said Selena. "It's actually a Z–Move."
"Z–Move," asked Ash. "I've never heard of those before, but it doesn't matter. Tauros, I choose you."
"So it's Tauros again," said Selena.
"Yup," said Ash. "Tauros, use Zen Headbutt!"
"Salazzle, dodge it and use Venoshock," said Selena. Tauros charged towards Salazzle, but the fire/poison–type dodged it and landed her Venoshock. "Now use Dragon Pulse."
"Dodge it, Tauros and use Iron Head," said Ash. Salazzle fired her Dragon Pulse, but missed and Tauros landed his Iron Head. "Now use Body Slam."
"Salazzle, counter with Toxic and then use Venoshock," said Selena. Tauros charged with Body Slam, but Salazzle stopped him with Toxic and landed her Venoshock.
"Tauros, use Iron Head," said Ash.
"Salazzle, use Flamethrower," said Selena. Tauros charged towards Salazzle with Iron Head, but Salazzle landed her Flamethrower with a direct hit, knocking it out.
"Tauros is unable," announced the referee. "Salazzle is the winner."
"And Salazzle takes down Tauros," said Freddy. "Is there a way Ash can beat it?"
"Tauros, return," said Ash as he returned Tauros to his PokeBall. "Take a nice long rest. This is far from over. Bayleef, I choose you."
"Now that's unexpected," said Clemont. "Salazzle is a fire/poison–type Pokémon. Bayleef is in a huge disadvantage."
"Maybe Ash has something I mind," said Serena.
"Whatever it is, it better work," said Red.
"Ready to go, Bayleef," Ash asked his Johto grass–type starter to which Bayleef nodded.
"Salazzle, use Toxic," said Selena.
"Bayleef, dodge it and use Body Slam," said Ash. Salazzle fired her Toxic, but Bayleef somehow managed to dodge and landed her Body Slam. "Now use Vine Whip."
"Counter it with Flamethrower," said Selena. Bayleef extended her vines, but Salazzle overpowered the attack with Flamethrower which struck Bayleef. "Now use Venoshock."
"Bayleef, counter it with Ancient Power," said Ash. Salazzle fired her Venoshock, but Bayleef managed to counter with Ancient Power. "Use Ancient Power one more time."
"Dodge it, Salazzle and use Dragon Pulse," said Selena. Bayleef fired her Ancient Power, but Salazzle dodge it and landed her Dragon Pulse. "Now use Toxic and follow it up with Venoshock."
"Bayleef, dodge it," said Ash. This time, however, Bayleef didn't have time to react and got hit by Toxic and Venoshock. "Bayleef, hang in there and use Razor Leaf and follow it up by Body Slam."
"Salazzle, use your best Flamethrower," said Selena. Bayleef managed to land her Razor Leaf, but her Body Slam was countered by Flamethrower, knocking her out.
"Bayleef is unable to battle," announced the referee. "Salazzle is the winner."
"Bayleef, return," said Ash. "You were amazing out there. Take a long rest. I'm proud of you."
"Poor Bayleef," said Kaylin. "I feel bad for her. Salazzle is pretty strong."
"Don't worry, Kaylin," said Delia. "Ash will win this."
"Salazzle can poison each of my Pokémon," thought Ash. "If only there was a way to use the poison to our advantage. Wait. Use the poison to our advantage? That's it! Gliscor, I choose you."
"Ash brings out his Gliscor," said Freddy. "Does it have what it takes to defeat Salazzle?"
"Gliscor, get close," said Ash.
"Salazzle, use Toxic," said Selena. Gliscor flew towards Salazzle, but the fire/poison–type fired her Toxic which hit Gliscor, but much to Selena's surprise Gliscor didn't seem bothered by it. "How is that possible?"
"We're taking advantage of the poison," said Ash. "You don't know Gliscor's ability, do you? It's called Poison Heal. If Gliscor gets poisoned, it restores health, instead of losing."
"No way," said Selena shocked.
"Now that's something I did not expect," said Freddy.
"So Ash found a way to deal with Salazzle's Toxic," said Serena.
"It's our turn to attack," said Ash. "Gliscor, use X–Scissor."
"Salazzle, dodge it," said Selena. Salazzle tried to move out of the way, but she appeared to be tired from battling Pikachu, Bayleef and Tauros, and got hit by X–Scissor. "Stay strong. Use Venoshock."
"Gliscor, dodge it and use Aerial Ace," said Ash. Salazzle fired her Venoshock, but Gliscor dodge it and landed its Aerial Ace on Salazzle.
"Salazzle, use Flamethrower," said Selena. Salazzle fired her Flamethrower which struck Gliscor directly.
"Gliscor, use Giga Impact," said Ash.
"Salazzle, counter it with Flamethrower and then use Venoshock," said Selena. Gliscor charged towards Salazzle, but the fire/poison–type managed to counter with Flamethrower and landed her Venoshock. "Use Flamethrower."
"Gliscor, dodge it and use Aerial Ace," said Ash. Salazzle fired her Flamethrower, but Gliscor dodge it and landed his Aerial Ace. "Now use Stone Edge."
"Salazzle, dodge it and use Dragon Pulse," said Selena. Gliscor fired his Stone Edge, but Salazzle managed to avoid it and landed her Dragon Pulse with a direct hit.
"Gliscor, let's finish this," shouted Ash. "Use full power Giga Impact!"
"Salazzle, use full power Flamethrower," said Selena. Gliscor charged towards Salazzle with Giga Impact and the fire/poison–type fired her Flamethrower which struck Gliscor, but the ground/flying–type managed to go right through the fire–type attack and when it got near Salazzle, there was an explosion, forming a huge cloud of dust. When it cleared, both Salazzle and Gliscor were lying on the ground, unconscious.
"Both Gliscor and Salazzle are unable to battle," announced the referee. "This battle is a draw."
"And there you have it, folks," said Freddy. "Selena's Salazzle is finally down. And right now, Selena appears to be in a disadvantage as she has only one Pokémon remaining while Ash has two."
"Even if it's a draw, it's good that Ash and Gliscor took care of Salazzle," said Clemont.
"Yeah, but let's not relax just yet," said Brock. "Selena has one Pokémon left which I have to guess is her strongest one and if it took Ash 4 of his to beat Salazzle, than Selena's last Pokémon will be harder to be dealt with."
"I have the feeling you're right," said Red.
"Come on, guys," said Bonnie. "I'm sure Charizard and Greninja can take everything Selena throws at them."
"Salazzle, return," said Selena.
"Gliscor, return," said Ash.
"Ash, I must say I'm impressed by your Pokémon's strength, but this where it ends. Mawile, let's go."
"So it's a Mawile," said Ash as he made his choice. "Selena, it was an honor battling you, but I'm still gonna win this. Charizard, I choose you."
"Selena chooses her sixth Pokémon, Mawile and Ash brings out his Charizard, again," said Freddy. "Even if Mawile is in a disadvantage, let's not forget that Charizard took quite a bit of damage while battling Selena's Nidoqueen."
"You can do it, Charizard," shouted Kaylin.
"This will be an important match for Charizard," said May.
"If Charizard can defeat three Pokémon in–a–row, than there's no way he can lose," said Brock.
"Let's not forget that Charizard is still tired from battling Nidoqueen," said Red.
"Charizard, get close and use Air Slash," said Ash.
"Mawile, dodge it and use Iron Head," said Selena. Charizard charged towards Mawile and fired his Air Slash, but the steel/fairy–type managed to avoid it and landed its Iron Head. "Now use Focus Punch."
"Charizard, counter it with Flamethrower," said Ash. Mawile went for Focus Punch, but Charizard landed his Flamethrower which struck Mawile. "Use Flamethrower one more time."
"Mawile, block it with Fire Fang," said Selena. Charizard fired another Flamethrower, but this time Mawile blocked it with Fire Fang. "Now use Focus Punch."
"Dodge it, Charizard," said Ash. Charizard tried to dodge, but suddenly, yellow sparks stopped it and got hit by Focus Punch.
"It looks like Charizard is suffering the effects of paralysis from one of Nidoqueen's Thunders earlier," said Freddy. "And effective or not, that Focus Punch still did a lot of damage."
"Hang in there, Charizard and use Solar Beam," said Ash.
"Mawile, use Thunder Punch," said Selena. Charizard fired his Solar Beam which struck Mawile, but the steel/fairy–type didn't seem affected and landed its Thunder Punch, dealing a lot of damage on Charizard.
"Charizard, get close and use Flamethrower," said Ash.
"Mawile, use Focus Punch and then Thunder Punch," said Selena. Charizard flew closer and was about to fire his Flamethrower, but the paralysis took effect and got hit by Focus Punch, which was followed by Thunder Punch, sending the fire/flying–type flying backwards.
"Charizard, can you keep going," Ash asked his powerhouse and amazingly Charizard barely managed to stand up and gave Mawile a glare, but then fell on his stomach, knocked out.
"Charizard is unable to battle," announced the referee. "Mawile is the winner."
"Charizard, return," said Ash. "You were amazing. Take a nice long rest. So it comes down to this."
"My Mawile is the one who you don't want to mess with," said Selena. "We like real challenges."
"You're not the only one," said Ash as he brought out his final Pokémon. "Greninja, I choose you."
"And here comes Ash's Greninja," said Freddy. "This will be a battle between powerhouses."
"Go get them Greninja," shouted Bonnie.
"If Greninja can't do it, no one can," said Serena.
"Let's not forget that Greninja is still in trouble," said Clemont. "We saw that Mawile knows Focus Punch and Thunder Punch and both attacks are super–effective against Greninja."
"I hate to say it, but you're right," said Red.
"I don't want what will happen if Greninja gets hit when he and Ash activate their special form," said May worried.
"Let's go, Mawile," said Selena. "Use Thunder Punch."
"Greninja,, counter it with Night Slash," said Ash. Mawile charged towards Greninja with Thunder Punch, but the water/dark–type managed to counter with Night Slash. "Use Water Shuriken at close range."
"Dodge it, Mawile," said Selena. Greninja fired four shuriken which managed to hit Mawile. "Mawile, use Fire Fang."
Mawile charged towards Greninja and landed its Fire Fang on the 'Ninja Pokémon'.
"Are you OK, Greninja," Ash asked his Pokémon to which Greninja nodded and smiled at Ash.
"Looks like they're fired up," said Selena.
"Greninja, let's get stronger, stronger together," said Ash as he and Greninja mimicked their moves and were then surrounded in a water veil which exploded and a giant shuriken was formed on Greninja's back.
"It looks like Ash and Greninja are ready to go," said Freddy.
"Time to even the odds," said Selena as she revealed her Mega–Ring and Mega–Evolved her Mawile.
"So it all comes down to this," said Freddy. "Ash–Greninja and Mega–Mawile are ready to bring their best. Only time will tell who's going to win."
"Mawile, use Focus Punch," said Selena.
"Greninja, dodge it and use Aerial Ace, followed by Night Slash," said Ash. Mega–Mawile charged towards Ash–Greninja with Focus Punch, but the water/dark–type avoided the attack and landed his Aerial Ace directly and Night Slash.
"Mawile, use Thunder Punch," said Selena.
"Greninja, dodge it with Double Team and then use Aerial Ace," said Ash. Mawile charges with Thunder Punch, but Greninja avoided it with Double Team and along with the copies landed his Aerial Ace. "Now use Night Slash."
"Mawile, dodge it and use Focus Punch," said Selena. Greninja charged with Night Slash, but Mawile dodged it and landed its Focus Punch on Greninja, sending him flying backwards, but Ash also felt Greninja's pain. "Now use Iron Head."
"Greninja, counter it with Water Shuriken," said Ash. Mawile charged with Iron Head, but Greninja threw the giant shuriken from his back, successfully countering Mawile's Iron Head. "Now use Night Slash."
"Dodge it, Mawile," said Selena. Greninja charged towards Mawile with Night Slash, which the steel/fairy–type failed to dodge and got hit by the two dark blades.
"Greninja, use Water Shuriken," said Ash.
"Mawile, counter with Thunder Punch and then use Iron Head," said Selena. Greninja fired his Water Shuriken, but Mega–Mawile managed to counter it with Thunder Punch and landed its Iron Head on Greninja with a direct hit. "Now use Fire Fang."
"Greninja, dodge it with Double Team," said Ash. Mawile charged towards Greninja with Fire Fang, but the water/dark–type managed to avoid the fire–type attack with Double Team, but Mawile continued its Fire Fang and soon, all of Greninja's copies were gone, including the real Greninja.
"Where did Greninja go," asked Selena, not seeing the water/dark–type anywhere.
"Use Water Shuriken," said Ash. Suddenly, from above, Greninja fired his Water Shuriken which struck Mawile, sending it flying backwards.
"That was a nice move, Ash," said Selena. "But it's time to finish this. Mawile, use full power Focus Punch!"
"Greninja, use your best Aerial Ace," shouted Ash. Ash–Greninja and Mega–Mawile charged with Aerial Ace ad Focus Punch and the two powerful attacks collided in the middle of the battlefield which resulted in a huge explosion, causing the crowd to cover their eyes from the powerful collision, which also formed a cloud of dust. It took a minute or two before the dust cleared, showing both Greninja and Mawile staring at each other. Ash and Selena were about to give their next commands when suddenly both Pokémon fell on the ground, reverting back to their normal forms, knocked out.
"Both Greninja and Mawile are unable to battle," announced the referee. "All of Ash and Selena's Pokémon have been knocked out which means this match is a draw."
"I don't know what to say," said Freddy. "The battle between Ash and Selena ends in a draw. I can't believe what just happened. Ash is the first ever trainer to defeat Selena's Mega–Mawile!"
"What's gonna happen now," May asked confused.
"It depends on Selena's decision," said Brock.
"This kind of reminds me of the battle Ash had with Maylene," said Dawn.
"Greninja, are you OK," Ash asked his powerhouse as he went up to Greninja. Greninja managed to stand up at looked at Ash with sad eyes. "Don't be sad, Greninja. Didn't you hear? We're the first ones to beat Selena's Mega–Mawile."
"Not bad, Ash," said Selena as she and her Mawile made their way towards Ash and Greninja. "You really are a strong trainer and let's battle again someday."
"You got it," said Ash as he and Selena shook hands. "But next it won't be a draw."
"That I can agree on," said Selena. "Now, I've got something for you as a reward."
"Reward," asked Ash confused. "But I didn't win."
"I know, but no one has ever defeated my Mega–Mawile," said Selena as she took something from Mawile. To Ash's surprise, it was a Pokémon Egg. "I have had this Egg for a week, but with all the responsibilities I have as a Champion, I don't have time to look after it, so I want you to take it."
"Selena, I don't know what to say," said Ash as Selena handed him the Egg. "I promise to take good care of it."
"That's what I like to hear," said Selena as she and Ash, and Greninja and Mawile shook hands.
"What a moment," said Freddy. "Selena chose to give Ash a reward, a Pokémon Egg! Looks like the trainer from Kanto will be getting a new Pokémon soon. Anyway, with this the Corriola Town Tournament ends. It was my pleasure to be your commentator."
(After 15 minutes)
Ash and his friends and family were at the Pokémon Center, looking at Ash's Egg.
"I can't wait to hatch," said Kaylin excited.
"I wonder what Pokémon it will be," said Bonnie.
"I guess we'll have to wait and see," said Clemont.
"Well, it was good to watch your battle, Ash, but I'm afraid I have to leave," said Arceus as he changed to his Pokémon form.
"It's OK, Arceus," said Ash. "It was nice seeing you again."
"It was nice seeing you again, too," said Arceus as he opened a portal and went through it.
"So, what are we going to do now," asked Serena.
"That's easy," said Ash. "Since the tournament is over, it's time for May's Contest and my Gym Battle and we're gonna win for sure."
"I heard that the Corriola Town Gym Leader specializes in grass–type Pokémon," said Brock.
"Grass–types," repeated Ash. "I've got to think which Pokémon to use."
"Charizard will be your best choice if you ask me," said Red.
"I know, but Charizard already battled against Lizzy's dragon–types," said Ash. "I want to give my other Pokémon a chance to battle as well."
"Don't tell me you can feel the emotions of your Pokémon," joked May.
"No, but it would be awesome," said Ash. "Come on, Pikachu. We've got some thinking to do."
With that, Ash and Pikachu went to their room and started to think which Pokémon Ash should use against the Gym Leader.
To be continued…
Hi there, everyone. Sorry for the long wait. I've been very busy lately with college work. This might be my longest chapter so far. I hope you enjoyed it. Anyway, I've got a few things to say:
Arceus was in human form and did watch Ash's battle against Selena.
I'll be skipping the appeals rounds of the Contests.
The Corriola Town's Gym Leader's name is Flora.
After a few more chapters Ash and Bonnie will catch Legendary Pokémon, but it won't be a big one, like Rayquaza, Yveltal and Reshiram.
Bonnie will be old enough to be a trainer.
Ash and his friends will be given Z–Rings and Z–Crystals.
I hope you enjoyed the battle between Ash and Selena. The next chapter will be Ash's Gym Battle. I don't know when it'll be posted, but I hope it's soon. I'll see you all soon, probably.