It took a week for Ash to make it to the Kalos Pokémon center for personal reasons. The day before he went off to Kalos, he caught up with Brock. Brock has been working on his dream of becoming a Pokémon doctor, and he had gotten his degree last year. Now he runs a business and it paid off tremendously. He moved out of the Pewter Gym and lived in a two-story house five blocks from where the Pewter Gym is. Ash was surprised and congratulated Brock for his accomplished dream. Brock offered Ash a free check-up on all of Ash's Pokémon, much to Ash's delight. Brock first looked at Greninja and was a little surprised. He was used to Ash meeting legendary Pokémon and the fact that he already owned a shiny Noctowl. Brock moved on to Tyrantrum, its appearance roared power. Brock was a little baffled that Ash has a Rock-Type Pokémon. Ash is known for having Grass, Fire, Flying, and Water-Type Pokémon. Brock then scanned over Pyroar and Talonflame. Like his earlier thought, Ash did capture more Fire-Type Pokémon. Both Pokémon are very healthy from how their respective fur and feathers are clean as if they have taken baths.

"Well Ash, they are very healthy. You must have been teaching yourself how to feed them well huh?" asked Brock. Ash nodded in response. He had to learn eventually when he began travelling on his own and his Pokémon's skills increased tenfold. His Kanto Pokémon are Mid-Champion level except Pikachu and Charizard, both of which are already able to wipe out 3 Pokémon from every Champion on their own without tiring out. His Johto Pokémon are Low-Champion level except his fully evolved Typhlosion and Feraligatr, both of which are on par with his Kanto Pokémon. His Hoenn Pokémon are currently High-Elite level. Sceptile is the only one that is on par with both Kanto and Johto Pokémon. His Sinnoh Pokémon are ranging from Mid to High-Elite level. Infernape is on the same boat with Sceptile because of his Blaze ability. Ash's Unova Pokémon are ranked Low to Mid-Elite level. Krookodile has been catching up and is nearly going to be considered as strong as his Sinnoh Pokémon. His Dewott has a lot of promise, hence that when he evolves, he would be as strong as Sceptile and Infernape. His Kalos Pokémon are on a decent level so far. Greninja is almost as strong as Sinnoh as well so a year's worth of training would boost him up quite tremendously.

For the next five days, Ash had decided to sit by his house for a week and help out with his mother. It was the least he could do so his mother wouldn't rely on Mr. Mime. Later that night, Ash planned on using an airplane to leave for Kalos. The flight was slower than Charizard but it didn't last that long. By the time Ash had made it, the first thing he did was go to the Kalos Conference where Nurse Joy is located. Ash had also decided to let Lucario out in his PokéBall since said blue jackal disliked it. If Ash were to encounter his friends, he'd have to hide Pikachu while using his hat to hide his upper face. Ash had finally found the Nurse Joy that does registration. Apparently, Ash usually wears short sleeved shirts so when he wore his black T shirt covered by his dark blue jacket, which is similar to the one in his first Pokémon journey. Due to Ash not thinking ahead, most of the women are staring at Ash's sturdy muscles. His biceps looked as if they wanted to break out of Ash's shirt. After walking up to the Nurse, he noticed she was also staring at his biceps, blushing profusely. Ash made a mental note to wear his cloak while traveling publically. Ash faked a cough that made Nurse Joy to snap out of her daze and switched to her friendly (and professional) mode.

"Hello young man. Are you here to register for the Pokémon Tournament?" she asked. Ash nodded and showed his PokéDex. Nurse Joy's eyes fell like dinner plates. Ash shushed her before she could accidently blurt out his name in front of trainers who have (or should have) heard his accomplishments beforehand. "I don't want any necessary attention please. Can you finish registering for me so I can go?" Ash pleaded. Nurse Joy nodded and did what she was told. She then gave Ash a key to a room from a high class hotel. Ash was confused but gave in and accepted it. He honestly doesn't care where he sleeps since he doesn't mind sleeping outside. Ash then walked off before any female individual could grope him.

The next day was the day every trainer goes to the stadium to wait for Goodshow to start the tournament. Ash decided to use his Charizard to get there and luckily, nobody else came yet so he recalled his Charizard and leaned in the shadows. After what seemed to be an hour, all the other 127 trainers came in. Ash can see Paul, Gary, and Brock. Ash nearly forgot that Brock is going to participate. He growled a little when he spotted Max and Misty, two of the traitors. Ash looked up and saw all the Elites from their respective regions. Behind them are the respective Gym Leaders. In front of them are the Champions. He could have been warned about that but Ash knows he won't have trouble with them. After another ten minutes of waiting, Charles Goodshow has finally arrived. He walked up to the mic.

"Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to the Elite Tournament. It's an honor to have all of you 128 trainers into this tournament to battle it out. I'm here to let you know how the tournament will start. The first round starts with two on two single Pokémon matches, round two follows up with three on three battles with substitution not allowed, round three and so forth will start off with full six on six battles. We wish all of you good luck and have fun!" The crowd roared with excitement. Goodshow decided to do a mock match. So he summoned an Elite and…

"Okay! I've decided to give you guys a show for the day I will put one of the Elite 4 against a trainer. Can Drake and Ash Ketchum come up to the stage?" The crowd murmured a little. A good amount of people had at least heard of the name Ash Ketchum. Said Ketchum cursed mentally. Damn you old man! Ash decided to come out of the shadows and walked up the stage. Most of the females of the participants (including Elites) blushed at Ash's handsome face and his sturdy build. If Ash wasn't annoyed before he was getting at that level right now. Ash walked up to the left end of the battle arena whereas Drake walked up to the other end.

"This will be a one on one battle between Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town and Drake of the Hoenn Elite Four. May both of you bring out your Pokémon?" Drake smirked at Ash since it has been 7 years that battle they've had. He decided to get his Altaria out, the same Altaria Ash lost to with his Sceptile that was a Grovyle. He thinks this is a perfect opportunity for Sceptile to get some retribution for the loss.

"Sceptile I choose you!" Out came his loyal Sceptile. Those that recognized Sceptile were amazed that they are going to see the same Pokémon that defeated a Darkrai!

"Begin!" The referee exclaimed.

"Altaria start this off with an Aerial Ace!" Altaria began going at a high speed with its beak breaking through the wind, aiming towards Sceptile. Ash decided to use his aura to communicate with Sceptile instead of commanding outwardly.

"Sceptile, use agility to lure Altaria in the air and use Rock Slide." Sceptile began increasing his speed and went up in the air, with Altaria still following him. Sceptile then summoned rocks, falling on Altaria. Drake's eyes widened, surprised that a Grass-Type Pokémon can do something like that.

"Altaria, use Dragon Breath at Sceptile." Altaria began forming green fire-like energy in its mouth, then released a powerful Dragon Breath onto Sceptile.

"Sceptile, use Dragon Pulse!" Sceptile formed a green ball of energy in his hands and released a green beam of energy towards Altaria. The two blasts struggled for a while until it exploded. One side, Sceptile isn't breaking a sweat, whereas Altaria is panting heavily. While the smoke is lingering, Ash took advantage and ordered Sceptile.

"Sceptile! Finish this with Iron Tail!" Sceptile went into the smoke while its tail glowed white. Altaria was slammed into a wall as if some force pushed it violently. The smoke finally dissipated. Altaria is lying on the ground with swirls for eyes. The whole crowd gasped, even the other Elites and Champions. They haven't expected Ash to defeat an Elite that easily. The referee broke everyone's stupor.

"Altaria is unable to battle! Ash and Sceptile win the match!" The whole crowd uproared at the amazing yet short battle. Fan girls formed around, becoming some official Ketchum Club. Two of the traitors were surprised at how strong Ash became after 5 years. Drake walked up to Ash.

"It was a good match kid, or should I say young man?" he joked as he held his hand out to Ash. Ash smiled and shook Drake's hand. "Yeah, I've been training intensively for the past 5 years. Sceptile has been itching for a rematch when you brought out Altaria," Ash replied casually. They both parted ways, Drake going back to where his other Elite companions are, Ash walking next to Gary, Paul, and Brock. Gary gave a thumbs up, Paul smirked, and Brock smiled. They looked back at Goodshow, who has a torch with him.

"The Elite Tournament has officially begun!" Goodshow lit up the cauldron with the torch, whilst everyone began cheering and clapping.

Sceptile Moveset:

Iron Tail

Dragon Pulse

Rock Slide

Agility