The road to the Pokemon League
Flashback: Ash having placed 2nd place in the Unova League returns to Pallet Town for a small break. Ash still can't seem to get over his loss to Clayton in the Unova League. He started off strong with Charizard defeating Serperior, and Gabite overpowering Dusknoir. However Clayton brought out a Regigigas who easily took out Ash's Charizard, Gabite, and Glalie. Ash still managed to make another comeback when he brought out Lapras. Lapras took down Regigigas using a combination of Mist, Confuse Ray, and Hydro Pump. Down to 3 Pokemon each Clayton sent out Alakazam. Clayton used a combination of Teleport and Psybeam to attack Lapras. Clayton's strategy was dismantling Ash's Pokemon. Ash couldn't attack because Alakazam would just use Teleport. Loosing Lapras and Pikachu put Ash in a real tough spot. Having no other choice Ash sent out Salamence who had the same attitude Charizard did back when it first evolved. However Salamence decided to obey Ash seeing as how he had a good challenge. Alakazam shot Psybeams at it, but Salamence attacked with Dragon Pulse. Salamence's sheer power was too much for Alakazam. Not even Cloyster could defeat Salamence who was weak to Ice attacks. Finally Clayton sent out Dragonite who took care of the worn down Salamence. Ash could not believe it he lost the match. Clayton despite winning went to congratulate Ash, but Ash slapped his hand and left the stadium not wanting to stick around for the closing ceremony.
Back in Pallet Town Ash left all his Pokemon at Professor Oaks Lab. He decided to go take a break and reflect on what he did wrong in the Unova League. Ash almost had that match won against Clayton, but Salamence couldn't pull through. Having experienced enough ridicule by his fans and friends Ash decides to give up on becoming a Pokemon Master. Seeing as how he always ends up getting eliminated in the Pokemon League Ash discusses his decision with his mom and Professor Oak. Now that Ash has taken a break from becoming a Pokemon Master Ash plans on becoming a Gym Leader. What Ash doesn't know is that Yugi, Joey, and Kaiba will be stopping by to deliver an invitation to Ash to participate in the Johto Elite Pokemon League.
As for me I have been given a special invitation by Professor Elm to participate in the Johto Elite Pokemon League. I will stop by to meet Ash and persuade him to get back into becoming a Pokemon Master.