The Kalos Champion Chapter 10
Ash &' Cilan
"Where are we going exactly?" Cilan asked as they entered the forest and went further away from the staduim.
"Well if my friend is to reveal his identity to you, it's only fair we make sure there is no chance of anyone spotting him" Ash said as the went deeper into the forest until they came to a stopped. "Alright here is good enough" he said as Cilan stopped in his tracks "my friend I need you to te-meet someone" the champion said into the forest.
"Re-meet? Have I already meet this pokemon?" Cilan thought.
Suddenly the hooded figure appeared in front of the duo "hello Cilan" it said.
"You know my name" he said pointing to himself.
"Of course I do not easily forget those who have helped me in the past" it said as it removed the hood.
"Mewtwo!" Cilan shouted but immediately had his mouth covered by Ash.
"Keep it down or someone might hear us" he said as he released his friend.
"Sorry but it was a big shock, why are is he even here?" The older teen questioned.
"Well you see it happened about 1 year ago when I first became champion" Ash said.
• 1 Year Ago •
Ash looked out into the forest, he was at the top of the mansion he was wondering what he should do now that he was crowned the Kalos champion. "I never thought this day would come" he said.
"Of course it would old friend" Ash jumped when he heard the voice and turned to see one of the most powerful pokemon he has ever meet Mewtwo.
"Mewtwo what are you doing here?" The new champion asked as he was utterly surprised to see him here.
"Well I came to congratulate the new Kalos champion" he spoke telepathically to the young teen.
"I had no idea you were interested in me becoming a champion" Ash said to the pokemon.
"Well to be honest I wasn't up until recently, I need your help" he said.
"What could you need my help with?" Ash asked confused as to why the powerful pokemon needed his help.
"Well this organization that resides here in the Kalos region is taking pokemon and killing them with there experimental project" the physic regretfully said.
"What!?" Ash shouted in utter shock "what can I do to help?" He asked once again.
"Well this is your region now champion I was hoping to work with you in shutting this organization down" Mewtwo said.
"I just became champion not to mention I'm still a teenager people won't take me serious if I tell them about this" Ash said.
"I know that, which is why I want two work behind the scenes while you try to get any information you can" the pokemon said.
"Is that all I can help you with?" Ash said not pleased that all he can do is gather information.
"Well another thing is, they are preparing for a war"
"A war?" Ash said once again in disbelief.
"Yes they plan to take the entire Kalos region and than eventually take the other regions as well"
"That makes sense, the Kalos region is the strongest of the six" Ash said.
"Yes but with the current gym leaders and elite four it won't be enough to protect this region"
Ash stood silent for a moment until he spoke "I know what to do, I'll make new elite four members".
"Four new people won't be enough"
"I know which is why I'll also make a battle frontier here in Kalos" he said smiling as he already has some people in mind.
"I see so that would bring the totally of elite trainers to 21"
"Actually 26, I'm sure the former champion and elite fours will help is when the time comes" he said.
"Than I shall let you enjoy the party, I'll speak to you soon" with that Mewtwo vanished.
Ash walked back into the mansion to see his family and friends enjoying the party "I'll protect those who are precious to me that I promise" he said in a serious tone.
"Hey Ash come join us!" Dawn shouted up at the champion.
He smiled "I promise" he said.
Flashback End
"Wow I had no idea" Cilan said utterly surprised at the fact that he didn't even suspect a thing.
"I'm sorry to have kept this from you but I didn't want anyone to get involved just yet" Ash said.
"I understand that but to keep this to yourself is stupid, we're your friends and family we're here to help you" Cilan said being understanding bit disappointed at the same time.
"I know that trust me when I say it was difficult for me to keep from you all" the champion said disappointed himself for not telling any of them sooner.
"Will not like I can blame you for it" Cilan said as he rather not push the subject of secrets.
"Listen that isn't everything" the older teen looked at him with a strange look "Gary and the others are, well they can use aura" he finished saying.
"How is that possible?" Cilan questioned.
The Group
"Honestly where did Ash go this time" Serena said crossing her arms and pouting.
"We're putting a leash on him when he gets back" Dawn said equally disappointed that the champion ran off.
"Maybe he went to see a girl that he's hiding from you two" Paul said with a grin.
Both girls quickly snapped their heads and gave the boy a heated glares.
"Are you trying to get hurt?" Korrina whispered to her friend.
"No it's just funny getting them all riled up" he said.
"I swear I'll never quite understand you" she said shaking her head.
"Hey Clemont where do you think keeps disappearing to?" A worried Bonnie asked her brother.
"I don't know but I'm sure he'll tell us when he's ready" he reassured her.
"Do you think it has something to do with the traitors?" She asked.
"Well if I had to take an educated guess I'd have to say yes"
"I hope they don't try to hurt him"
"There is nothing they can do to further case him pain" he said smiling. This was half true if he knew they could use Bonnie to hurt Ash than they knee hurting her would hurt him.
"Hey Anabel I never asked you but are you over your crush on Ash?" Bianca whispered.
Instantly the maiden tensed up and was a bright shade of red "w-what are you talki-ing about Bianca?" She said tripping on her own words.
"Oh don't play stupid with me, I know about the first kiss and the whole teasing thing you and him have going" Bianca with a devilish grin.
Anabel just had the biggest surprised expression, how could she have known about that?.
"Don't be so surprised after all me and Cilan do have a close relationship and Ash tells him just about everything that happens" she said happy with herself.
"Just because those things happened doesn't mean anything" Anabel said angry at the fact that she knows one of her biggest secrets.
"Don't be so moody it's nothing to be embarrassed of" Bianca said crossing her arms.
"I-I'm not embarressed" she said blushing and looking down at the ground.
"Than what is it?" Bianca questioned
"Well it's just, he has so many girls after him what are the chances of him picking me, he has better options like Serena and Dawn even that girl from Shamouti island whats her name" she said with a hint of jealousy in her voice.
"You mean Melody she is a sweet girl but I think she might just like teasing him" Bianca said.
"No I could clearly sense her feelings" she said sulking more into her chair.
"You shouldn't give up but thats just my opinion-" she was cut off by Anabel's hand.
"That's enough of that Ash is returning" the maiden said and just on time the champion entered.
"Ash!" Everyone minus Paul and Anabel yelled.
"Hey sorry I ditched you guys again" Ash nervously laughed while rubbing his neck.
Gary &' Misty
"I wonder if we'll make it back in time for Max's match" Misty said as she put on new shoes. She and Gary were almost done changing, they were going as fast as possible so they wouldn't miss Max's match.
"I'm sure we'll make it in time and to see him win" he said as he grabbed his things and they were ready to leave.
Misty opened the door and were surprised to see Brock "shouldn't you be watching Max?" She asked.
"I came looking for you two after I saw Ash return" the older man said.
"Oh I see well we should hurry back Max's match starts in 10 minutes" Gary said.
"That's just it Ash ordered to start the tournament sooner" Brock said as he covered his eyes.
"He did what!?" Misty shouted
"Why would he do that?" Gary asked
"My best guess is he wants you to be forfeited by not arriving to your match" he said.
Gary balled his hand into a fist "he wants this tournament to be over with already before any of us can battle him" he thought and looked to the others "I think we should hurry back and fast" he said as he ran out the door.
"He didn't even wait for us to respond" Misty said shaking her head.
"We should probably move it too" Brock said running after Gary.
The Traitors
"Guys I really think I should find Max" May said worried about him since he left the staduim.
"No we should let Gary talk to him he'll probably only want to talk to him" Tracy said.
"Yeah but where is he when you really nee him" Iris said.
"My grandson does like to pull that vanishing act doesn't he" Professor Oak said.
"Your telling us he would leave us without warning when we were traveling" Drew said.
"Not to mention he never even tells us where he goes" Iris said crossing her arms.
"Enough about Gary, we should be more concerned about Max" May said.
"May how many times do we have to tell you he is fine" Drew said putting a hand on her shoulder.
"You guys keep saying that but I just know he is feeling down about losing" she said with a sad expression.
"Attention everyone the next match between Gary and Paul well begin shortly" they heard the announcer.
"What happens if Gary isn't here?" Iris said sounding worried.
"Well the tournament rules say if one challenger does not arrive within 5 minutes of the battle start time they will be forfeited" Tracy said.
"So the second Paul step foot onto the battle field Gary has 5 minutes to get in there or he will be forfeited" Brock said.
The Group
"Good job Barry!" Shouted an excited Bianca as she ran to give the elite trainer a hug.
"T-thanks Bianca" he stuttered as he returned the hug.
"You did great Barry" said the champion, he was smiling that his plan was working great.
"Hopefully that teaches the brat a thing or two about how strong we are" Paul said with a grin on his face.
"Thanks you guys, see Korrina not so hard to follow orders" Barry said smiling and instantly hid behind Bianca when he saw the fighting specialist charge him.
"Coward" she said stomping her foot
"Just relax Korrina" Bianca pleaded
The elite trainer gritted her teeth but let out a huge breath of air "fine I'm calm, I'm cool" she said.
"Phew" Barry said stepping away from Bianca "that was a clo-" he was cut off when Korrina smacked up side the head., "Hey! You said you were calm" whined Barry as he rubbed his head.
"Yeah so I calmly hit you" she said
"Alright you two enough your starting to give me a headache" Bonnie said rubbing her temple.
"Agreed we have more important things right now, like discussing Paul's battle with Gary" Ash said turning his attention to his friend.
"There isn't anything to discuss I'll end it quick" he said.
"It's not only that he's stronger than the others so I suggest using your mega also" said the champion.
"Why would I waste my time doing that?" Now Ash was gonna have to deal with a irritated Paul.
"Listen you could probably beat him using other pokemon but if he takes it seriously you might lose" he said.
"Question how do you know he's that strong you haven't battled him in years" now he was eyeing down the champion.
"Ash thats a good question is that why you came back so dirty earlier?" Now Serena was curious.
"What aren't you telling us?" Dawn asked as she stood next to Serena.
"It's nothing important shall we get the tournament back on" He said trying to change the subject.
"Gary isn't back yet" Paul said to him.
"Than he'll have to forfeit the match and it'll be an easy win" the champion said.
"I'm not accepting my win like that" Paul said staring down the champion.
"Paul we don't have time for your ego" Ash hissed at his friend.
"You're one to talk about egos!" He stood up and got in Ash's face.
"Hey come on you two this isn't the time for your episodes" Korrina said stepping in between.
"Well he should just follow orders" Ash said.
"Orders? What are you my boss!" Paul shouted.
"No need to raise your voice" Korrina said trying her best to calm him down.
"No need for you to get in our business!" He shouted at her.
She was going to shout back at him but Ash grabbed her and pulled her aside "don't shout at her!" He shouted back at his friend.
"She should mind her business"
"She was trying to calm you down you idiot"
"You're the idiot!"
"You know what, do whatever the hell you want!" Ash shouted staring down his friend.
"Best idea you've had this whole weekend champion!" With that Paul stormed away.
"Oni-san" Bonnie half whispered as she took hold of his arm.
Ash looked at his sister and all anger instantly vanished, he sighed "I'm alright Bonnie" he said with a smile.
"I hate when you get angry" she said with teary eyes.
Ash eyes fell low and now had a sad expression. No matter how old she got he could only ever see her as his adorable little sister and he hated to disappoint her or worse be the reason she cries, "and I hate when you cry so" he paused as he wiped a tear "how about I don't be angry and you don't cry deal?" He said holding up his pinky.
Bonnie lit up with joy and locked her pinky into his "deal!" She shouted with joy.
"Good no-" he was cut off by a soft fabric snaking around his neck.
"Hmm this should do right?" Serena asked Dawn pointing at her ribbon being wrapped around Ash's neck.
"Hmm I think it'll do" the coordinator champion said.
"Uh could you two explain why this is around my neck" Ash said to the girls.
"Simple you leave whenever you want like some animal" Serena said as Dawn finished the sentence "you'll be tired up like one, now sit" she pointing at the chair.
"This isn't ness-" "sit!" Both girls shouted at him as he instantly sat down on his chair fearing for his life under their fiery stare.
Cilan laughed as did the others "truly thjs will never get old" he said.
The Traitors
"Gary!" They shouted as he, Brock and Misty arrived.
"Already made it back in" Gary stopped mid sentence as he noticed that Max wasn't there. "Where's Max?" He asked as they bowed their heads down.
"He lost his match against Barry" May said.
"No"
"He lost badly" Iris said as Tracy elbowed her side.
"Where is he now?" Gary asked impatiently.
"We don't know, he left the stadium right away" Drew said and with that Gary ran out to go find him.
"Gary wait! You need to go to your battle first or you'll be eliminated from the tournament" Brock said but with little to no luck of stopping him.
"It's alright look Paul is still up there" Misty said pointing to Paul calmly leaning on the edge of the balcony and they saw Anabel and Bianca whispering about something.
"Well he has time if anyone can find him it's Gary" he said.
Gary
He ran out the stadium and could see the sun just about to sit down "alright Gary relax remember what he said I'm connected to each of them" he said to himself as he inhaled and exhaled slowly.
He closed his eyes and soon saw the blue aura of most living things and he gritted his teeth at this "stupid aura" he said but soon found what he was looking for not to far into the forest and ran in the direction of the little red aura.
It took him only 8 minutes to reach Max sitting on a huge boulder looking up at the orange and red sky.
Gary climbed up and sat down next to him "you alright?" He asked the younger teen.
Max looked away from the sky and at the pokeball he was holding "I failed you" he said sadly.
Gary seemed confused by this "what do you mean?" He asked.
"I was suppose to win, I'm your prodigy pupil but I lost" Max said.
"You know I lost to Ash back in the silver conference" Gary said remembering the battle that changed his life.
"Yeah but you weren't as strong as you are now you'd wipe the floor with him" Max said looking at him.
Gary smiled sadly "I can't tell him what happened a couple of hours ago it'll mess with his confidence" he thought. "Listen you beat the Battle frontiers of Hoenn and Johto, you won the Kanto league" he said.
"Yeah but I couldn't defeat a single elite four member and I didn't get past four of the remaining brains of the Kanto frontier" Max was clearly upset by this lost.
"True but those weren't your first loses remember the Sinnoh league you didn't win that" Gary said.
"My pokemon were extremely tired from training all night with me" he said remembering his stupid decision.
"Yes but they got stronger and that was because you lost, losing doesn't make you weak it'll make you stronger and besides you'll get your revenge come on" Gary said jumping off the big rock and running toward the staduim.
"Hey wait up, what do you mean!?" Max shouted as he jumped off and ran after Gary.
The Group
"You two had a pretty heated argument" Clemont said sitting next to Ash awaiting for the next battle to start.
"Yeah I didn't mean for it to go that far" Ash said sighing at making a stupid argument heated.
"You do know you were wrong for trying to force him to win via forfeit" the gym leader stated.
"Yeah I would of had the same reaction but it has more to do with that" Ash said the last part quieter.
"Whatever is going on eventually you'll have to tell us"
"Yes I know it'll be soon"
"How soon brother after everyone trying to take it out of you gets sick of waiting"
"No"
"Then when"
"After the tournament I promise you brother" Ash said looking straight at him.
"Already ladies and gentlemen we have the final battle, will this challenger have any luck doing what the other three could not let's find out!" The announcer shouted as the crowd cheered. "Alright introducing first the strongest of the elite four paul!" The crowd erupted in cheers as Paul calmly entered the battle field.
"Next we have Gary-" he stopped when he got a message from the supervisor of the tournament. "Oh well ladies and gentlemen it's seems I have a surprise for all of you" he said.
This automatically got the attention of Ash as he could sense who was coming out of the tunnel instead "no he didn't" he said to himself.
"Gary has voluntarily given his spot in the tournament to Max!" He said as most of the crowd was surprised including the group and the traitors.
Max walked onto the field with a smirk that was full of confidence "alright I'm back and this time I won't lose, I can't lose" he said.
Flashback Few Minutes Ago
"Hey you could you tell the supervisors of the tournament I'm giving my spot to Max Maple" Gary said to the official who had a shocked expression but nodded as he called.
Max equally surprised at this spoke "are you crazy!? This is the strongest of the elite four!" He shouted.
"Listen okay I know you scared to fight another elite four since the first two encounters didn't go well but I know you Max you get stronger after every battle, you can do this" Gary said looking at the teen.
"I don't know, I don't want to disappoint you" Max said looking down at the ground.
"Listen to me okay you won't lose this time" he said as his eyes flashed red.
"Gary your ey-" Max was now in a trance staring into nothing.
"You'll go out there and battle until your pokemon cannot move understand" Gary said in a more dark voice.
Max shook his head "understood" he spoke.
"Now" Gary paused and looked at the official "I really wish you didn't see what happened" he said.
End of Flashback
"Hmph pretty confident for someone who got completely embarrassed by Barry" Paul said with a smirk.
"Yeah well I figured he was stronger than you, so why not test that theory" Max said arrogantly.
Paul gritted his teeth "you know I was going to take it easy on you but I guess you want another beating" Paul reached for his pokeball and instantly felt something wrong. "What's this dark feeling?" He questioned himself, he could feel something wrong but he needed to brush it off and focus on the match.
The Traitors
"Gary why would put Max through this!?" May shouted with tears in her eyes.
Gary just finished explaining to them what he did, of course leaving out the mind controlling part and it was not sitting well with May she didn't want her brother to face another loss.
"Listen May he needs to do this besides he won't lose this time I'm letting him borrow a friend" he said grinning.
"You let him borrow one of your pokemon?" Tracy said surprised Gary did this.
"Yeah, but it's no big deal I just want him to get his confidence back" he said.
May now sat down more calm "thank you" she said.
"That is pretty nice of you" Misty said with a smirk, she was the only one that could sense what he did to Max.
The Group
Ash was watching over the balcony with his hands balled into fists, he was furious at this and whats more he could feel the evil intentions Gary plans to do. He couldn't do anything if he tried stoping the battle Paul would do everything in his power to make sure it happens.
"Ash what's wrong" Anabel whispered to him but got no response from him. "Listen I can feel the anger your feeling but what exactly is causing it" she asked, she could still feel his anger.
Korrina looked at the two and could see aura coming out of Ash "is that?" She whispered to herself.
"Please Ash calm down" Anabel begged holding his hand.
Ash snapped back into reality at the feeling of her touch "An" he said looking into her eyes, "Paul is in trouble" he finished.
The Battle
"You just gonna stand there looking stupid all day or are we battling" Max said.
Paul grabbed the pokeball and so did Max as they both threw their pokeballs.
•Oooh cliffhanger! Sorry about the late update, but Valentines day was a busy day and I had work and well lets just say I'll make it up to you guys. Next friday is my birthday so I'll try to update before or on that day. I also stood up all night finishing this chapter because yeah pokemon turned 20 this year and I'm a year older than the game probably explains my love for pokemon. On another note some times I do mess up when writing mainly because as I type it down I'm also reading it and sometimes I don't add words where they belong sorry about that.
Well leave a review and also see you guys soon!