I don't own Pokemon or the idea of this story which I got from Captain Buggles. I just own my OCs.

TMs will exist in this universe but instead of replacing older moves I will just add to the list like TM02 is still Razor Wind but Headbutt is TM57. I will put a list of TMs in this universe on my profile and I'll just make the HMs TMs as well and I forgot to mention this earlier Ash can carry nine Pokemon on him.


Ashley, Pikachu, May, Brock, Max, and Latios stand outside of Palace Maven Spenser's battle grounds, the Battle Palace. Spenser and Scott approach Ashley and her friends asking him whether she is ready, which Ashley confirms. Scott and Spenser begin to explain about the Battle Palace and the battle field to Ashley and how it is different from other battle fields. Scott begins to explain the rules about the battle: it shall be three-on-three and only the challenger can substitute a Pokémon. Later, the group rides inside a Poké Ball-shaped hot-air balloon. Scott goes on to say that the battle will commence within the jungle, and it is revealed that the whole side of the island is covered in trees, with only a couple of mountains and the sea nearby.

Ashley and Spenser are standing atop a battlefield on a mountain. Brock declares how Ash should be careful in his decision when choosing his Pokémon as the jungle can have a major effect on battle strategies. As Brock says they will have difficulty judging the battle, Scott calls up a floating Poké Ball-shaped referee. On the front, there is a camera from which the four in the balloon can watch the battle. The referee floats down to the battlefield, where Spenser and Ash are eager to get started. Ashley's friends in the balloon see him on the TV screen standing ready.

The referee abruptly states the rules for Ashley's Battle Palace match. Spenser calls out his first Pokémon, Shiftry and Ash replies with her Sceptile. The referee waves its flags and the match begins. Pheromosa starts out with a powerful Fury Cutter but Shiftry is very fast and manages to dodge it. Shiftry and Shiftry run off down the side of the hill, closely followed by Ashley, Pikachu and Spenser. Sceptile and Shiftry are speeding through the forest running side by side, eyes locked onto one another, Ash orders a Quick Attack from Sceptile, but Shiftry counters it with with his own Quick Attack. The two continue running along the grass in the jungle as we pan out to see Brock, May, Max and Scott watching on. As Shiftry bounces through the jungle closely followed by Sceptile, Spenser compliments Ashley on her Sceptile's Speed not long before he orders his Shiftry to use Double Team.

Sceptile is surrounded by many Shiftry, and before Ashley can reply, a powerful Shadow Ball from Shiftry knocks Sceptile into a nearby pool. Then, as ordered by Spenser, Shiftry uses Rock Smash on the ground by the lake, which sends off a barrage of rocks from the nearby water's edge and fills the pool. Ashley is worried that Sceptile has been crushed as they see Sceptile's head just duck underwater as the rocks hit the pond, along with May, Max and Brock. Ashley is sure that Sceptile has been knocked out. Suddenly, Sceptile appears from atop the waterfall, jumps out and crashes a powerful X-Scissor attack on Shiftry. This, along with a Pound, knocks Shiftry out, giving Sceptile the victory.

Meanwhile, Spenser is impressed by Ashley's win, but he holds nothing back for the next battle, swiftly sending out his Venusaur. Ashley recalls Sceptile and sends out Avalugg. Meanwhile, up in the balloon, Ashley's friends are discussing with Scott how Avalugg has the upper hand against Venusaur due to his type, but Scott knows how powerful Venusaur is and he says not to underestimate it. Ash quickly orders Avalugg to attack with a Skull Bash, which Spenser tries to counter with a Razor Leaf; however, Avalugg just charges through and then strike a direct hit onto Venusaur. Avalugg continues to attack with Ice Fang until a powerful Vine Whip makes the fully evolved Iceberg Pokemon stumble back a little.

Avalugg lands on its feet and is ready to retaliate; both Avalugg and Venusaur go for a Tackle attack, meeting eyes locked in the middle. Ashley orders Avalugg to use Gyro Ball, which hits Venusaur hard, knocking him back. It slides directly into a tree knocking from it a Nanab Berry, which Spenser catches. Spenser orders a Solar Beam from Venusaur, and Ashley uses the delay from the move to his advantage attacking again with a Crunch. Crunch hits directly onto Venusaur, but this time, Venusaur responds with a Solar Beam, which knocks Avalugg back who then retaliates with Avalanche which defeats Venusaur.

Despite Ash's latest victory, Scott warns that Spenser's last Pokémon is not to be underestimated. At that exact moment, Spenser sends out his Claydol. Ash returns Avalugg and sends out Tropius. Ash orders a Razor Leaf, but Claydol dodges it with Teleport, which leads into a Rapid Spin attack that hits Tropius hard from behind. Tropius regains its flight, only to be fazed by another Rapid Spin attack sending up a cloud of dust and sand, catching Tropius off-guard then got hit with a Hyper Beam. Claydol uses Psybeam, which Tropius manages to dodge. Tropius charges at Claydol with Leaf Blade, but Claydol dodges it with Teleport, which sends it out above the water, where it uses Rapid Spin to send a jet of water at Tropius. Tropius now flies up by a cliff, as the sun behind Tropius beams onto the wing leaves on its back, which start to glow. However, this is cut short due to a cloudy sky, followed by rain. A Rapid Spin from Claydol starts up a sand twister; Tropius tries its best to avoid but is caught in the twister. Using this to his advantage, Spenser orders Claydol to use Psybeam at the twister, doing serious damage to Tropius. Tropius is sent flying and struggles to gain its feet again, slipping as it tries to stand.

The clouds start to part and Ashley notices the wing leaves on Tropius' back are absorbing the sunlight. Spenser explains that that phenomenon is called a squall. Later, the clouds depart, and Spenser orders a Hyper Beam from Claydol. However, Tropius manages to avoid this by flying out of the way, and Ashley orders Solar Beam from Tropius. Claydol is hit with a super-effective Solar Beam followed by a super-effective Brutal Swing defeats Claydol. Spenser congratulates Ashley for an outstanding battle and awards her with the Spirits Symbol. Scott approaches Ashley, tells her that it is now time for her to head to his sixth Battle Frontier match, and warns her that her next opponent will be a tough one.