Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. If I did, Ash would age and win everything.
A/N: Okay people are saying Ash is too OP. he is not, he is just using strategy in his battles. If he was OP then he would be just winning without improving his Pokemon stats. This is a smarter Ash, his skills are a big improvement on his skills in the Anime. Also please note there is a lime interlude in this chapter, which as been highlighted, so if you don't want to read it then you can skip it. Now on to chapter 36.
Indigo League Ice Field
Ash stood on his trainer platform, and looked out across the field. Everything was covered in ice. Ash was wondering what strategy he should use for a field like this. Any of his heavy Pokemon, would just slip and slide all over the place. Ash looked across the field and could see his opponent was also wondering what he was going to do. Due to Ash's shut out in the last round, he was already getting following of fans. It seems Mandy little fan group was now shouting for him. Of course this had put Sabrina in a foul mood, as the girls would follow him everywhere. Ash groaned, it was then he noticed the referee standing ready. Ash pulled his cap down and got ready for his second round match up.
The referee raised both flags in the air. "This is a second round qualifying match between Roger Pilkins from Pewter City and Ash Ketchum, from Pallet Town. This is a three on three. All clauses are in effect. Once one trainer loses all their Pokemon, then I will declare the winner. Trainers send out your first Pokemon."
Ash gripped one of his balls on his belt. He then threw it onto the field. "Gyarados end this!" Ash threw his ball onto the field. The crowd gasped as Ash's red Gyarados appeared on the field and roared.
Roger gulped at the size of Gyarados. He hadn't expected his opponent to send out such a big gun. Especially as his first Pokemon. "I choose you Poliwhirl!" Roger's ball opened up on the field and out of it came a strong-looking Poliwhirl who stood on the ice field ready for battle.
The referee raised both flags. Gyarados Vs Poliwhirl, begin!"
Roger knew how dangerous Gyarados could be so he needed to take it down fast. "Poliwhirl use Hypnosis!" Poliwhirl eye's glowed blue, before sending out a hypnotic wave.
Ash looked around the field he noticed how some of the ice was reflecting off light from the sun. Ash grinned as an idea came to him. "Gyarados quickly duck behind one of those ice pillars." Gyarados quickly dived behind one of the ice pillars, just before the hypnotic waves could hit. However when the waves hit the ice pillar, they started to deflect back to Poliwhirl who was suddenly feeling drowsy from it's own attack. Eventually it fell asleep.
Roger gripped his head with both hands. "Oh no!" He couldn't believe his own attack had now rebounded back on his Pokemon. Now it was Poliwhirl who was asleep instead of Gyarados.
Ash smirked. Now it was his turn. "Okay Gyarados, good job. Now lets start things off with Dragon dance!" Gyarados growled before it was surrounded by an orange and black coloured energy. This allowed Gyarados to raise its attack and speed.
Roger was getting worried. He knew how dangerous a normal Gyarados could be, so one using dragon dance was not good news for his team. "Come on Poliwhirl, wake up!" However Poliwhirl carried on snoozing away.
Ash watched as Poliwhirl continued to sleep. Using a another dragon dance could be risky. So Ash decided the safe option was to take it out quick. "Gyarados use Thunder fang!" Gyarados roared before its teeth began to charge with electricity. It then charged forward and bit town on Poliwhirl. It then lifted the water Pokemon in the air still in its mouth and began to shake it around like a rag doll.
Roger looked on horrified as his Pokemon was used a chew toy. Finally the Gyarados released Poliwhirl and tossed him across the ice field, where he impacted the front of Rogers platform. Roger then watched it slump down and fall face down fainted.
The referee raised his flag. "Poliwhirl is unable to battle, the winner is Gyarados. Trainer send out your next Pokemon."
Roger recalled Poliwhirl however something caught his eye. The Gyarados glowed red briefly. That could only mean one thing. This Gyarados was not only a different colour, but it also had the ability moxie. Roger now knew he was in serious trouble. "I chose you Clyoster," The water/ice duel type appeared on the field. It was grinning until it looked up at the towering figure of Gyarados, who was glaring back.
The referee then raised both flags. "Gyarados vs Cloyster, begin!"
Roger knew he had to try boost his Pokemon defence. "Cloyster use Withdraw!" Cloyster closed it shell and then began to boost its defence.
Ash just smirked, thanks to Moxie, Gyarados was now twice as powerful. So a simple withdraw wouldn't stop it. "Gyarados, lets shake things up a little. Earthquake!" Gyarados roared before slamming it's huge tail on the battle field. The impact caused the arena to shake and for all the ice to start cracking. The attack knocked Clyoster flying into the air and it came down with a mighty crash. The impact had actually cracked it's shell, which was now opened showing Cloyster with swirl for eyes.
The referee raised the flag on Ash side of the field. "Cloyster is unable to battle, the winner is Gyarados. Trainer send out your next Pokemon."
Roger was at his wits ends. This was his second Pokemon. He had heard about how this trainer had gone through his first battle without losing a single Pokemon. It looks like that was going to happen again. Roger's last Pokemon was Arcanine. The problem was he had lost his first battle, so if he lost this one then he would be knocked out. Roger threw the ball onto the field. "I choose you Arcanine." The fire dog Pokemon appeared on the field and growled at Gyarados. Who again thanks to moxie, had its attack raised by one level.
Ash felt sorry for Roger. However this was a Pokemon battle, and someone had to lose. Ash waited for the referee then to begin. Soon as the flag had dropped, Ash decided to end this quickly. "Gyarados use Earthquake!" Gyarados roared once more and then slammed its tail down onto the field causing the arena to shake once more.
Arcanine cried out in pain as the quake caused a lot of damage. It was also launched into the air. However what goes up must come down and Arcanine hit the battle field hard. It slowly stood up but then fell down.
The referee raised his flag for the final time. "Arcanine is unable to battle. The winner is Gyarados. With all three of Rogers Pokemon knocked out, I declare Ash Ketchum the winner."
"There you have it folk's. Ash has once again taken on three Pokemon without loosing a single one. Also with two wins under his belt he will advance to the main championship. Is there anyone that can stop this young trainer?"
Ash recalled Gyarados, and then waved to the crowd. He was now in the main tournament. However he still had to compete in his third match, which would take place tomorrow on the grass field. Ash walked down into the locker room where Sabrina and was waiting. Ash had decided that after his match then he would take Sabrina out for something to eat. She had been in a foul mood of late. Especially since Mandy's fan girls had started following him. He had to restrain Sabrina several times from using her powers to teach the girls a lesson.
"Ready to go?" Sabrina nodded and then took her boyfriends hand. The two trainers then left the locker room. However soon as they got out of the door, Ash found autograph books being pushed in front of his face, and the group of girl fans crowding around him. Ash pushed through the crowd, he had only been in two battles and already he was being treated as a star. Eventually officer Jenny came to his aid, and helped him out of the arena. The two trainers then quickly made their way towards one of the restaurant in the Indigo league complex. Ash had already pre-booked them a table so they walked right in and were seated away from the rest of the guests. Ash wanted this to be just about Sabrina and him, no other interference. The meal went down without a hitch and Ash could tell Sabrina was a little bit happier. After the dinner he had decided to take her for a walk around the lake near the Indigo league complex. The two trainers walked hand in hand, just enjoying the peace and quiet of the lake. They saw a few water Pokemon splashing around here and there, but apart from that everything else was peaceful.
"How you feeling now Sabrina. You know I only have eyes for you and Cynthia right?" Sabrina lowered her head. It had been difficult these last few days. Ash's win in the first round had made him some sort of celebrity, as he was the only trainer not to lose a single Pokemon in his first round match. The constant dealing with fans and reporters had really got her down. So she was pleased that Ash had put the effort in this afternoon to make this a special moment for both of them.
"Come Ash let's get back to the Pokemon centre. I have a surprise for you too." Ash wondered what Sabrina could have planned? He took hold of her hand and they walked back to the Pokemon centre. They spotted Brock talking to a few girls. Sabrina looked to Pikachu and then to Ash. Finally getting an idea what the surprise was Ash asked Brock if he could look after Pikachu. It seems that had been just what Brock needed as now all the girls were around him trying to stroke Pikachu. Brock winked and watched as both trainers left him with his female company. Sabrina then pulled Ash into the lift. Once they had reached their floor she pulled him along to their room. Quickly opened the door and then pulled Ash in the room, before pushing him on the bed.
Next day Grass Field
Ash stood in his trainer box, ready for his final match of the qualifying round. He was already in the main tournament and so this was just for show really. Ash had decided to go with Dragonair, Pikachu and Milotic today. Ash looked cross at his opponent. She was wearing a long summer gown and straw hat. She gave him a small wink, causing Ash to blush a little. However he wasn't going to allow her charm to fool him. Ash watched the referee take up his position on the edge of the battle field.
"This is Pokemon Battle is between Sonia Coburns of Celedon City and Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town. This is a three on three battle. All clause are in effect. Once one trainer has run out of Pokemon, I will declare the winner. Trainers send out your first Pokemon."
Ash pulled a ball from his belt. Go Dragonair!" The ball snapped open to reveal the serpent dragon Pokemon in all her glory.
Up In The Stand VIP Box
Lance smiled as he looked upon the Pokemon he had given the young trainer as an egg. It seems he had been true to his word and had raised it to the best of his ability. As a dragon master, Lance could tell just from the appearance that Ash had raised it well and that it was very strong.
Back On Battle Field
Sonia had heart for eyes as she admired the dragon Pokemon on the field. She was all about cuteness and beauty, and Dragonair ticked all the right boxes for her. Sonia couldn't believe how beautiful the dragon Pokemon was, in fact she was so distracted that she didn't hear the referee giving her a warning. Finally though she came around and threw her ball onto the field. "Wigglytuff I choose you!" Out of the ball came a rather large pick Pokemon, with a small tuff of pink hair on the top of it's head.
The referee raised both flags. "Wigglytuff Vs Dragonair, Begin."
Ash knew Wigglytuff was able to learn all sorts of attacks. However judging on it's trainer, he was inclined to believe this Pokemon was more of a trouble maker then a battler. He had been right on the money as he heard Sonia shout out.
"Lets go Wigglytuff. Time to take the stage, use Sing!" Wigglytuff started to sing a song. The notes were heading right for Dragonair.
Ash growled, just had he had expected. "Dragonair use Safe guard!" Dragonair covered itself in a blue veil and watched as the song notes just bounced off harmlessly.
Sonia growled and stomped her feet in frustration. "Poo, that normally always works. Wigglytuff use Double slap!" Wigglytuff raced towards Dragonair, ready to give it a few slaps.
Ash countered. "Dragonair use Thunder wave!" Dragonair unleashed a wave of electricity that hit Wigglytuff paralysing the cute pink Pokemon. However double slap still made contact and dragonair was hit several time. The attack had done little damage.
Ash wasn't worried about his Pokemon taking little hits, at least now people would know his Pokemon were not invincible. "Dragonair use Dragon tail!" Dragonair watched as Wigglytuff couldn't move. She then used her tail to sweep across the field knocking Wigglytuff back to Sonia. Due to the effect of the move Wigglytuff vanished and one of Sonia random Pokemon were summoned. Replacing Wigglytuff was a Pikachu.
Sonia wasn't too pleased that her opponent had used dragon tail, now she had no control over what Pokemon was summoned. She was stuck with Pikachu. "Okay Pikachu use Thunderbolt" The small Pikachu charged electricity in its cheeks and then sent a bolt of lightning towards Dragonair. The bolt made contact but again only did little damage.
Ash was through playing around. "Dragonair use Draco Meteor!" Dragonair began to form an orange orb in her mouth. When it was big enough she aimed her mouth to the sky releasing the orb. As it left her mouth and flew into the sky. It split and then began to rain smaller spheres onto the field, several hitting Pikachu, who was doing it's best to dodge.
In the stands, Lance, watched in amazement. Dragonair had already mastered the most powerful attack a dragon Pokemon could use. This just proved that Ash was on his way to being a great trainers. Lance sat back and watched the battle continue.
On the field Pikachu was covered in scorch marks. It growled before falling face down on the field fainted,
The referee raised the flag on Ash side of the field. "Pikachu is unable to battle, the winner is Dragonair. Trainer send out your next Pokemon."
Sonia recalled Pikachu, she then threw another Poke ball onto the field. "I choose you Roselia!" The ball opened up to reveal the poison/grass duel type which landed on the field. It waited for its mistress commands.
The referee raised both flags once more. "Dragonair Vs Roselia, begin!"
Ash knew using Draco Meteor would lower his Dragonair special attack, however he had a back up plan. Ash noticed his safe guard was about to end, so decided to give it a recharge. "Dragonair use Safe guard once more!" Dragonair covered itself in a blue veil once more. Now it was protected from all status attacks.
Sonia growled, she had been waiting for the safe guard to vanish, now it had been recharged. "Roselia use Growth!" Roselia began to glow raising it's special attack and attack power.
Ash seeing Safe guard was in effect decided to set up. "Dragonair use Dragon dance!" Dragonair was covered by an orange and black energy, allowing it to raise its attack and speed.
Sonia looked on wide eyed. She thought this Dragonair was only a special attacker, however it seems it knew some physical attacks too. "Roselia use Petal Dance!" Roselia began to dance around the field and released a vortex of rose petals that hit dragonair, again doing little damage.
"Ash decided to end this once for all. "Dragonair use Dragon Rush!" Dragonair was covered by a blue energy. It then slivered across the field and charged into Roselia, who was sent flying. Roselia smashed into the base of her trainers platform, and slumped down with swirl for eyes.
The referee once again raised the flag on Ash's side of the field. "Roselia is unable to battle. The winner is Dragonair. Trainer send out your final Pokemon."
Sonia recalled Roselia and then threw her last ball onto the field. Which was Wigglytuff once more. It was still suffering from the effect of being paralysed. However it stood ready for battle.
Ash grinned the match was his. "Dragonair use Dragon Rush once more!" Dragonair again was surrounded by blue energy. It charged into Wigglytuff who also went flying. She too hit the base of her trainers platform, and slumped down with swirl for eyes.
The referee raised the flag in Ash's direction. "Wigglytuff is unable to battle, the winner is Dragonair. Since all of Sonia Pokemon are knocked out, then I declare Ash Ketchum the winner of this battle."
Ash recalled Dragonair, and again waved to the crowd. Three win out of three wasn't bad. In a few days he would face the winner of the red group, and he was certain that it would be his old rival Gary Oak.
A/N: So Next Round will be a rematch of Ash Vs Gary. Hope you enjoyed this chapter.