The Elite Four Tournament

by th1ag02

After the Kalos League, Ash leaves and goes training with Lance. Three years later a tournament will be held in Kanto to celebrate the centenary of the Elite Four, reuniting those who had travelled along with Ash along the years. And all of them wish to see him again.

13. Chapter 13 - The Elite Four Arrives

Chapter 13 – The Elite Four Arrives

The Indigo Plateau Stadium went crazy with the first day of the Elite Four Tournament finals, and so far four battles had already finished. Dawn, May and Serena won their battles and were waiting for the last battle to finish

"How do you think tomorrow will be?" asked May
"What do you mean?" asked Dawn
"When the last battle is over, there will be five trainers left" May said
"So?" Dawn asked again
"It's an odd number" May said "How are they going to divide us?"
"I think someone will have one battle more" Dawn answered
"Or less" said Serena
"Maybe" said May "We can't forget that now the chances of we battle against each other has grown"
"Don't worry May" said Dawn "We are ready to face each other if necessary"
"Dawn's right" said Serena "We will face each other if needed but with respect"
"I love you two" said May hugging her friends
"Look" said Dawn "The last battle is over"

"And with this result we now have the last five trainers left at the Tournament" said the Narrator "Now get ready for…."

Suddenly the narrator stopped talking, what made everybody get confused
"Why did he stop?" asked Serena
"Look over there" said Dawn pointing to the center of the arena

A man in black coat entered the arena and stopping in the middle of it looking up to the audience like he was searching to someone

"Oh no" said Lorelei who was at the Elite Four cabin and watching the battles "Bruno go find Lance"
"Okay" said Bruno leaving the room
"We will have problems now" said Lorelei

"That man dresses like members of Team Tenebris" said Serena
"They're here again" said Dawn "To find Lance"

Mascaro walked until the narrator and took his microphone out of his hands
"Thank you sir" said Mascaro
"Wait, this is mine" said the Narrator "You can't take it. I am in the middle of a transmission"
"It will be quick. I promise" said Mascaro "LADIES AND GENTLEMAN PLEASE PAY ATTENTION ON WHAT I WILL SAY NOW"
"What is he doing?" asked May
"…I AM NOT HERE TO DISTURB YOUR DAY. I AM JUST LOOKING TO SOME PEOPLE. SO PLEASE SHOW YOURSELF MAY. SERENA AND DAWN" said Mascaro

All Stadium went quiet… that man was looking for the three girls who had just battled.

"He is looking for us?" asked Serena
"I guess so" said Dawn
"But… I thought their target was Lance" said May

"I WILL NOT SAY AGAIN" said Mascaro "I DEMAND YOU TO SHOW YOURSELVES"
"Nobody is showing itself" said Lorelei entering the arena
"Lorelei" said Mascaro "It is a pleasure to finally meet you"
"Really?" said Lorelei "I am not. In fact, I demand you to leave immediately"
"I am sorry, but I'm afraid I can't do that" said Mascaro "You see, there are some girls in here who are quite disturbing Team Tenebris objectives. I didn't think that was possible… but it is, so I must eliminate them"
"Do you really think three girls are a problem to Team Tenebris?" asked Lorelei "You must be very desperate"
"I just don't want them to become a bigger problem" said Mascaro "So why don't you just tell me where they are?"
"Sure. They are there" said Lorelei pointing to the corner of the Stadium where the three girls were watching everything
"Has Lorelei just sold us out?" asked Dawn
"Maybe" said May "But I think she has a plan"
"There you are girls" said Mascaro "I was looking for you"
"Yeah? What for? Asked Serena
"You see; I really didn't think you would become a problem to us" said Mascaro "I thought Costa was overreacting. But…."
"But?" asked Dawn
"He was right. You three may not be the best trainers around…. But you have a goal which may give us a hard time" said Mascaro
"And which goal is this you talk about?" asked May
"Ash Ketchum" said Mascaro
"You know about him?" asked May "I knew it"
"What?" asked Mascaro "You don't know? I thought the blue haired girl had already told you"
"Who? Dawn?" asked Serena "What is he talking about?"
"I…well I…." said Dawn
"YOU WHAT?" asked May
"Let's say that I kind of knew that Ash could be part of Team Tenebris" said Dawn ashamed
"You knew he was with them?" asked Serena
"But why didn't you tell us?" asked May "We promised not to lie to each other again"
"She tried to protect you two" said Lorelei
"What?" asked May "How?"
"By preventing you to committed the folly of going behind them by yourselves" answered Lorelei
"Dawn… you shouldn't have done that" said May
"What? Trying to protect you?" asked Dawn
"No" said May "To think that we would be stupid enough to go after a criminal gang by ourselves"
"She is right Dawn" said Serena "We would never do such thing"
"I am sorry" said Dawn "I just didn't want you to get hurt"
"We will not. He is" said May looking at Mascaro
"Your friendship is very touching" said Mascaro "But I have no time left to waste with you. Get ready for me"
"Bring it on" said Dawn
"GO! TYRANITAR" said Mascaro throwing his Pokéball and revealing his Pokémon
"GO! BLAZIKEN" said May
"GO! EMPOLEON" said Dawn
"GO! PANGORO" said Serena
"Well done girls" said Lorelei "You three have chosen Pokémon types that have advantages against Tyranitar"
"This isn't our first battle Lorelei" said Serena "We know what we are doing"
"Then I shall leave this with you" said Lorelei "I will just watch"
"Let's see what you can do" said Mascaro "Tyranitar, use shadow ball"
Tyranitar threw its attack into the girls Pokémon, but those avoided the attack by jumping
"Blaziken, use Close Combat" said May
Blaziken in a matter of seconds ran into Tyranitar an hit it with a powerful attack that threw Tyranitar against the wall
"Tyranitar" said Mascaro
"We are not finished" said Dawn "Empoleon, use hydro pump"
Tyranitar was still trying to get up from the last attack when got hit by Empoleon's water attack, remaining down
"What? How is this possible?" asked Mascaro
"It is time for the final move" said Serena "Pangoro, use high jump kick"
Serena's Pokémon jumped high and strongly hit a powerful kick into Tyranitar's head, making him fainting
"I think it's over" said Lorelei
Mascaro looked at his Pokémon at the ground, defeated and then looked at the three girls who were angrily staring at him
"You proved your skills" said Mascaro "Now I see why neither Willfer nor Costa were able to defeat you"
"Since we won, you will tell us what we want to hear" said Dawn
"Who said you won?" asked Mascaro
May, Dawn and Serena looked behind Mascaro and saw Tyranitar getting up
"So Tyranitar can still battle?" asked May "We advise you to call him back before he gets really hurt"
"Hahahahaha" laughed Mascaro "It will not be like before"
Mascaro put his hand into his pocket and took a small round rock which reacted with Tyranitar, making it shiny strongly
"What is that?" asked Serena
"Tyranitar is mega evolving" said Lorelei
After the brightness fade away, it revealed a very different Pokémon
"Please welcome…. MEGA TYRANITAR" said Mascaro "And he is ready to get back to fight"
"Don't worry girls, Mega Tyranitar may be stronger than Tyranitar, but it is still weak against our Pokémon types" said May "Let's attack again"
"Empoleon, use hydro pump"
"Blaziken, use close combat"
"Pangoro, use high jump kick" said the three girls almost the same time
"I won't allow it" said Mascaro "Mega Tyranitar, use Hyper Beam"
Mega Tyranitar blasted an amazing beam which covered all three Pokémon at the same time, making them fell into the ground, unable to continue
"He defeated our three Pokémon at the same time" said Dawn
"With just one attack" completed Serena
"What now?" asked May "He is too strong for any of our Pokémon"
"This is the part where I crash you three" said Mascaro closing his hand into a fist
Lorelei who was just watching looked around and saw that the Stadium was already empty. The fight probably scared all people, making them leave fast
"I take over from here girls" said Lorelei putting herself between Mascaro and the girls
"Lorelei?" said Serena "You will help us?"
" I will not let him do any harm to you" said Lorelei "GO! LAPRAS"
"Do you think you can defeat him?" asked Serena
"Maybe" said Lorelei "Let's see"
"For me you mean" said Mascaro "Mega Tyranitar use Thunder"
Mega Tyranitar did as Mascaro said and discharged a powerful electric attack, knocking Lapras down immediately
"Well this was a surprise" said Lorelei returning Lapras
"What now?" asked Dawn
"Don't worry" said Lorelei "I have other Pokémon"
However all Lorelei's Pokémon one by one got defeated by Mascaro's Mega Tyranitar. Dewgong, Slombro, Cloyster, Piloswine and Jinx. All fell before Mega Tyranitar's power
"Okay" said May "Now I think we can start to worry"
"Hahahahaha" laughed Mascaro "Did you really think you would defeat me with those Pokémon"
"No" said Lorelei smiling "I never thought I would defeat you"
"What? Then why did you battle?" asked Mascaro
"Because I wasn't trying to defeat you" said Lorelei "I was trying to delay you"

"And you got succeeded" said a voice from behind them

Everybody looked behind and saw all Elite Four positioned there. Lance, Bruno and Agatha.
"Lorelei, return your Pokémon" said Lance "Your job is now finished"
"As you wish" said Lorelei returning her Pokémon and getting together with the others
"All Elite Four is here" said Serena
"It's too much power for just one view" said Dawn

"So… you are Mascaro form Team Tenebris" said Lance "You made a mess here"
"I couldn't be happier" said Mascaro "I came here for the girls but I am leaving with the Champion"
"You are funny" said Lance "You make me laugh"
"Are you making fun of me?" asked Mascaro angrily "Watch your mouth Lance"
"I'm done with this conversation" said Lance "I will now have to arrest you"
"You will try" said Mascaro "Mega Tyranitar use Hyper Beam"
"GO! DRAGONITE" said Lance "Use Hyper Beam as well"
Dragonite came out of its Pokéball and also blasted its Hyper Beam. Both attacks encountered each other and each Pokémon were trying hard to put all their strength on the attack to force it to hit the opponent
"It's useless Lance" said Mascaro "Tyranitar is Mega evolved now. There's no way he will lose to your stupid dragon"
"You underestimate the Dragon Power" said Lance "Dragonite, finish him"
Dragonite's hyper beam started to grow, more and more strong until covers Tyranitar's, hitting and throwing him away. Once Mega Tyranitar was on the ground, defeated he returned to his normal form, showing that the battle was over
"But… How was this possible?" asked Mascaro "Tyranitar was mega evolved, how could he lose?"
"The Mega Evolution is strong indeed" said Lance "But nothing beats the power of a good training. Besides, Dragonite's heart is pure just like mine. This give us a power you will never understand"
"Isn't he awesome" said Lorelei to Dawn, May and Serena "I kind of have a crush on him"
The girls looked at each other and just smiled at Lorelei
Mascaro went down on his knee, he couldn't believe he was defeat. He could use another Pokémon, but none of them was a match to Lance's Dragonite
"I…Lost" said Mascaro "I admit defeat"
"Good" said Lance "Bruno, handcuff him"
Bruno walked to Mascaro but before he could reach him, he was thrown away by a Psybeam that came from above them.

Everybody looked up and saw an Alakazam, next to a man in a long black coat and hood
"Bruno are you okay?" said Lance running to check on his friend
"Yes" answered Bruno "I think It just hurt my foot"
"Look" said Dawn "It's the member of Team Tenebris who came into me a few days ago"
"You?" said Mascaro "What are you doing here?"
"It is obviously that you failed your mission Mascaro" said the man "So I am here to help you"
"So… It is you!" said Lance "I thought the "Lady" was saving you to get me"
"He is having problems obeying all her orders" said Mascaro
"I see. And I know why" said Lance looking behind to Serena, Dawn and May
"Naro! Go back to the headquarter" said Mascaro to the man "Ask Myers to come here, he is probably the only one who can defeat Lance"
"So Naro is your name" said Lance
"Go now Naro" said Mascaro once more
"We don't need Myers" said Naro "I can defeat Lance"
"You are right Naro. You can defeat me. But how about them" said Lance pointing to Dawn, Serena and May who so far were mere spectators from all that was happening
Naro looked at the girls and somehow felt something strange about them
"I do know you" said Naro with a different tone of voice
"That voice" said Serena "It is him"
"It is him" said May
"I knew it. It's him" said Dawn
"It's time for you to reveal yourself Naro" said Lance
Naro looked back to Lance and smiled. He then put his hands on his hood and gently removed it to reveal…
"Ash Ketchum" said Lance "So there you are"

It was Ash. Finally, after all those years he was finally there

"ASH" said Serena running at his direction "ASH"
"Wait" said Lance holding Serena while she tried to run into Ash "Serena Stop"
"What are you talking about?" asked May "It's Ash, he is finally here"
May also tried to run into Ash but this time it was Lorelei who hold her back
"Stop all of you" said Lorelei "It's not safe to go there"
"What? Why?" asked May
"Because it is not Ash who is there" answered Dawn
"What are you talking about Dawn. It is him" said Serena
"It is not" said Lance "It's only his body"
"Only his body?" asked May
"His mind is being controlled by the Lady" said Lorelei "Try to calm down May"
"May?" said Ash "May"
"You see" said May "He remembers me. Let me go Lorelei"
"He may have some flashes of memory" said Lance "But we can't trust it"
"But…. He is suffering" said Dawn "I can't see him like that"
"Serena, May, Dawn" said Lance "I know you have many feelings attached to him… but you must trust me now. Stay here and calm"
The girls looked at each other and although they all want to go to Ash, they decided to obey Lance, so they all calmed down
"So Naro" said Lance "Do you know these girls?"
Ash looked once more at them, but this time he showed no different reaction
"I never saw them" Ash said
"What?" said Serena
"You see" said Lorelei "It may be dangerous when Ash is Naro"
"Naro, do as I say and return to the Lady" said Mascaro "I will cover you while you leave"
"I already told you I can defeat Lance" said Ash "GO! GENGAR"
"Dragonite, get ready" said Lance to his Pokémon
"Gengar use shadow….." Ash suddenly stopped his command to his Pokémon and remained immobile
"What happened?" asked Lorelei
"I can defeat him my Lady" said Ash
"I think the Lady is talking with him inside his mind" said Lance
"If I defeat him, you can finally have him my Lady" said Ash
"Why would the Lady ask Ash not to attack?" asked Bruno
"Because she knows the girls may mess with his mind" said Agatha
"You are right Agatha" said Lance "She is calling them back"
"…As you wish my Lady" said Ash "It seems I will have to put off our battle" Ash said to Lance who remained in silence
"Gengar, come back" said Ash "Alakazam, take me and Mascaro out of here"
Alakazam's eyes shone and all Team Tenebris immediately disappeared leaving the Stadium all in silence
"WHY DID YOU LET HIM LEAVE?" asked Dawn to Lance "YOU TOLD US TO CALM DOWN AND YOU DID NOTHING TO STOP ASH?"
"Once again… Calm Down" said Lance "We need Ash near the "Lady" if we want to release him from her mind control"
Suddenly they all heard a noise like something had fallen down to the ground. It was Serena who fell down crying her eyes out
"Why Ash" said Serena crying
"Come here Serena "said Dawn hugging Serena "It will be okay"
"I want him back" cried Serena "He doesn't deserve that"
"I know" said Dawn who started crying as well "We'll find a way"
"I think you own us an explanation Lance" said May
"How dare you talk with him like that" said Bruno
"It's okay Bruno" said Lance "She is right. I do own an explanation to all of you"
"Not here Lance" said Lorelei "Let's go back"
"Back to where?" asked May
"To the Elite Four headquarter" answered Agatha
"Lorelei" said Lance "Let everybody knows that I am calling the tournament off"
"Calling off?" said Bruno "But Lance, we can't do that"
"There are no more reason to put people lives in risk" said Lance "Besides, we already have what we need"
"What?" said Bruno "Lance our objective here was to…"
"…find the best trainer that ever existed in all regions" said Lance interrupting Bruno "I know that. And I already found. Actually I found the three best trainers that ever existed" said Lance looking to May, Serena and Dawn
"You talking about us?" asked May "We are not the best trainers"
"Maybe not by yourselves" said Lance "But you three complete each other in a way that I have never seen before"
"Lance is right" said Agatha "I myself didn't believe at first… but you three showed much power"
"And now I must ask you a favor" said Lance "I need help to save Ash from Team Tenebris. Will you three help me?"
Dawn and Serena who were at the ground got up and joined May side by side
"With all my heart" said Dawn
"You really don't know us at all" said May
"Because there's nothing we wouldn't do to save Ash" said Serena
"Well Done" said Lance "Well… Done"