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Ash stood on the ship of the K.S. (Kanto Ship) Champion. It was a cruise ship headed for Shamouti Island for the World Cup.
"Do you think we can do this?" asked Ash to his Pikachu, standing by his side.
"Pikaa," reassured the Pikachu.
"Wait up Max!"
At the sound of the ethereal voice, Ash turned around to see a lovely brunette dressed in orange and green chasing a teen with a green t-shirt and black shorts and glasses.
"I can't, May! I want to battle somebody!" shouted the young boy.
"It's them, Pikachu. Do you think they'll recognize us?" asked Ash.
"Pika. Pikachu!" said Pikachu.
Before Ash could respond, Max shouted, "Hey, you!"
"Are you talking to me?" inquired Ash.
"Yeah, you! You look like a trainer. Wanna battle?"
As Ash was considering this, May ran up and said to Max, "Max, that's rude. You don't even know if he wants to battle or not."
"It's okay, miss. We'll battle. Your brother isn't any trouble at all," replied Ash.
May frowned. Something about that voice sounded familiar.
"All right! May, can you ref?" shouted Max.
"Of course."
As the two trainers got into place, May shouted, "All right! This battle is between Max Maple from Petalburg City and…what's your name?"
"Call me Satoshi," answered Ash.
"Okay, Satoshi! This will be a one-on-one Pokémon battle. Ready? Begin!"
"Let's go Kirlia!" shouted Max as the small psychic type was released.
"Go Pikachu," said Ash.
"Let's start out, Kirlia! Confusion!" shouted Max.
"Pikachu, use a very weak quick attack," responded Ash calmly.
As Kirlia launched its telekinetic attack, Pikachu rushed forward with blinding speed and struck Kirlia on its left horn. Even though it was only a slight blow, Kirlia tumbled backwards in a daze and took serious damage.
"Whoa…that Pikachu is strong! Kirlia, Shadow Ball!" yelled Max.
"Pikachu, use Iron Tail to counter," commanded Ash.
Pikachu's tail glowed white with energy and he smacked the shadowy blob of energy, making it explode. Dust flew everywhere, and threw the chaos, Ash shouted, "Pikachu! Thunder Shock!"
Pikachu shot a small bolt of lightning towards Kirlia.
Max shouted, "Protect!"
Kirlia encased itself in a globe of green energy and the Thunder Shock was absorbed.
"Kirlia! Magical Leaf!" ordered Max.
Kirlia sent glowing, razor-sharp leaves towards Pikachu.
"Pikachu! Electrical Wall!" shouted Ash.
Pikachu's tail glowed red and struck the ground. Bolts of lightning cut from that spot and rose up forming a glowing yellow wall of electricity. The leaves sputtered harmlessly against the wall.
"Now! Focus Punch!" yelled Ash.
Pikachu charged forwards and jumped in the air. His right paw crackled with orange energy and after the punch was delivered, Kirlia lay on the ground.
"No! Kirlia! Are you alright?" asked Max.
"Kirlia is unable to battle, the winner is Satoshi and his Pikachu!" declared May.
"Good job, Pikachu," said Ash to Pikachu.
"Great effort, Kirlia. Take a nice long break," said Max to Kirlia.
He pulled out a Pokéball and sent out a stream of red light. Kirlia was engulfed by it and was zapped back to the red and white ball.
Max walked over to Ash.
"That was a great battle. Do you think we can battle again?" asked Max.
"Of course. So, are you going to the World Cup?" inquired Ash.
"Yup! I'm gonna beat them all!" replied Max.
"Well then, you'll have to beat me, too!" grinned Ash.
"You're competing in the World Cup?" realized May.
"You got it," smiled Ash.
At that moment, May's stomach growled and grumbled.
"Um…Looks like I'm hungry…he he…" remarked May, rather embarrassed.
"May, that's rude!" mocked Max.
"Let's go get lunch, shall we?" chuckled Ash, as he led the two bickering siblings to a lunch café.
During lunch, Pikachu found a ketchup bottle and began slurping up the delectable red condiment for all his worth and Ash said, " So your names are May and Max and you're from Petalburg?"
"Uh huh!" affirmed May.
"Your name is Satoshi, right? Where are you from?" asked Max, taking a bite out of his sandwich.
"Yes," confirmed Ash, "and I am from…Agate Village."
"Agate Village? Isn't that in the Orre region?" remarked Max.
"Yes, it is," replied Ash.
Before he could say anything else, an intercom above them buzzed,
"The K.S. Champion is about to arrive at Shamouti Island. Please gather all your belongings and get ready to leave the ship. We hope that you have enjoyed your cruise with the K.S. Champion. Thank you."
"Well, looks like we're here. I'll be seeing you at the World Cup, Max," said Ash to Max.
"Yeah, can't wait for it!" replied Max.
"I'll see you later!" called Ash as he strolled of to get his stuff.
Later, Ash mused to himself.
"It sure was nice to talk to May and Max again. I wonder if I should have told them who I was."
"Let's go save the world, Pikachu!"
"Pikaa! Pikacha!" shouted Pikachu, cheeks smeared with ketchup.
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