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Kanto Arc

Chapter 48 Kanto League Training, Two Old Rivals

Hello everyone, this chapter will continue Ash's training for the Kanto League, and he reunites with a couple of old rivals I hope you all enjoy.

The chapter begins 2 days after the last one ended. After Ash's battle with Leaf, it gave him, along with his Pokemon more motivation to train harder. Currently Ash, Brock and Misty are in a rocky area Brock told Ash that it could be a good training spot for his Pokemon. The Pokemon Ash has with him today are Pikachu, Boldore, Pyroar, Krokorok, Gible and Galarian Darumaka, Ash's Pokemon are currently battling each other as we zoom in on the training. We see Pyroar charge at Pikachu going to bite it with Fire Fang but the yellow mouse dodges by jumping in the air it begins charging up a Thunderbolt as Ash speaks.

"Pikachu use Thunderbolt and Pyroar counter with Flamethrower!" Ash calls Pikachu fires the electric bolt while Pyroar counters with Flamethrower the two moves collide creating an explosion Ash then looks at Darumaka and Boldore.

"Boldore Rock Blast and Darumaka dodge then use Brick Break!" Ash calls Boldore fires multiple rocks at the Zen Pokemon. Darumaka quickly runs dodging the rocks it then jumps towards Boldore and slams its fist down on it causing some damage to the ore Pokemon but it stands strong. Ash then looks over at Krokorok and Gible then calls for his commands.

"Gible use Dragon Rush and Krokorok use Dragon Claw!" Ash calls Gible covers its body in dragon energy and shoots towards Krokorok. The croc covers its claws in green dragon energy and collides with Gible the two mons begin pushing each other back but cause an explosion making them both skid back. Ash then continues to call for his Pokemon's commands while off to the side Misty and Brock are watching Ash train as Misty speaks.

"After his battle with Leaf Ash has been really motivated" Misty says with Brock nodding as he speaks.

"Yeah, and I'm feeling pretty motivated too" Brock says, making Misty confused she sees Brock walk toward Ash and speak.

"Hey Ash, can we talk?" Brock asks, catching Ash's attention he tells his Pokemon to stop as he looks at Brock and speaks.

"What is it, Brock?" Ash asks as Brock speaks.

"Seeing you take your training for the league seriously during this past week and 3 days has given me motivation to battle. It's been a while since we've battled each other so how about it you want to battle me?" Brock asks while holding a Pokeball forward. Ash gets an excited look on his face as he speaks.

"Sure, let's battle!" Ash says excitedly making Brock happy as Misty speaks.

"Looks like I'm going to be the referee" Misty says she puts Sobble, Quaxly and Togepi down as she goes to take her position. A few seconds later Ash and Brock are on their sides of the battlefield they stare at each other having smiles on their faces Misty looks at Brock and speaks.

"What're the rules for this battle?" Misty asks as Brock speaks.

"This is a 2v2 double battle whoever defeats all of their opponents Pokemon first will be declared the winner" Brock says with Misty nodding as she speaks.

"This is a double battle between Ash and Brock both trainers are only allowed to use 2 Pokemon each whoever defeats all of their opponents Pokemon first will be declared the winner. If both trainers are ready, you may send out your two Pokemon!" Misty says as Brock grabs two Pokeball's and speaks.

"Here I come Ash Croagunk, Sandslash Go!" Brock says sending the two mons out when they appear they both get into battle stances as Ash speaks.

"So, it's Croagunk and Sandslash okay then Pikachu, Boldore I choose you!" Ash says as Pikachu along with Boldore jump on the battlefield they stare at their opponents and get into battle stances as Misty speaks.

"Now that both trainers have sent out their first Pokemon you may now begin!" Misty says as Ash makes the first move.

"Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Croagunk and Boldore use Flash Cannon on Sandslash!" Ash calls Pikachu fires the electric bolt while Boldore fires the steel beam they head toward their targets as Brock makes a command.

"Sandslash use Dig to dodge the Flash Cannon and Croagunk use Sludge Bomb on the Thunderbolt!" Brock calls Sandslash quickly digs underground dodging the Flash Cannon, Croagunk fires a big ball of sludge that collides with the Thunderbolt creating an explosion. Pikachu then lands back on the battlefield it feels as though something is going to appear under it as Ash makes a command.

"Jump Pikachu!" Ash calls Pikachu quickly jumps in the air as Sandslash appears going after it Brock makes a command.

"Sandslash use Strength!" "Pikachu counter with Iron Tail!" Both trainers call Sandslash bulks up its body while Pikachu covers its tail in steel energy the two mons collide in the sky. Pikachu and Sandslash fight for dominance trying to push each other back suddenly Croagunk appears behind Pikachu shocking the yellow mouse and Ash as Brock speaks.

"Croagunk Brick Break!" Brock calls before Ash can make a command Croagunk chops Pikachu on the head sending it crashing back down on the battlefield Brock calls for his next command.

"Now Sandslash Drill Run!" Brock calls Sandslash becomes a drill it falls towards Pikachu going to hit it as Ash makes a command.

"Boldore use Rock Polish then Rock Smash!" Ash calls Boldore quickly shines bright and sharply increases its speed. Boldore quickly heads towards Pikachu as Sandslash is about to hit Pikachu the ore Pokemon hits Sandslash with its left arm knocking it away making Sandslash hit a wall Croagunk then falls down as Brock makes a command.

"Croagunk Brick Break on Boldore!" Brock calls Croagunk quickly falls down it slams its fist on Boldore's head making the ore Pokemon crash on the ground causing super effective damage Ash then calls for his next command.

"Pikachu quick use Thunderbolt on Croagunk!" Ash calls Pikachu quickly fires the electric bolt it hits Croagunk shocking the frog. Croagunk cries out in pain as it falls on the battlefield Ash calls for his next command.

"Now Pikachu Iron Tail!" "Sandslash Drill Run!" Both trainers call as Pikachu goes to hit Croagunk with Iron Tail Sandslash bursts from the wall it quickly becomes a drill and shoots forward hitting Pikachu. The Yellow mouse is tossed away crashing on the ground. Pikachu groans in pain as Brock speaks.

"Now use Swords Dance then Strength!" Brock calls Sandslash sharply raises its attack power it bulks up its body and falls towards Pikachu as it's about to hit it Ash makes a command.

"Boldore use Flash Cannon!" Ash calls Boldore quickly fires the steel beam it hits Sandslash knocking it away making it land next to Croagunk. Ash cheers as Brock speaks.

"Croagunk use Mud Shot on Boldore!" Brock calls Croagunk stands up and fires multiple shots of mud at Boldore hitting the ore Pokemon causing super effective damage Ash quickly makes a command.

"Pikachu use Thunderbolt to help Boldore!" "Dodge Croagunk!" Both trainers call Pikachu fires the electric bolt as it's about to hit Croagunk the frog manages to dodge Ash calls for his next command.

"Now Wild Charge!" "Croagunk counter with Poison Jab!" Both trainers call Pikachu shoots forward it covers its body with electricity going to hit Croagunk. Croagunk covers its right fist in poison as it and Pikachu collide. The two mons begin to try and push each other back Croagunk then covers its left fist in poison as it goes to hit Pikachu Ash speaks.

"Pikachu dodge and Boldore use Power Gem!" Ash calls Pikachu quickly jumps in the air dodging the Poison Jab Boldore then fires 4 gems hitting Croagunk in the face knocking it away. Pikachu looks at Boldore giving it a thumbs up with Boldore nodding as Brock speaks.

"We're not done yet Sandslash Stone Edge on Pikachu!" Brock calls Sandslash roars it quickly summons a big Stone Edge and throws it at Pikachu. The yellow mouse doesn't have time to dodge as the sharp rock hits Pikachu in the stomach making it cough in pain Pikachu then crashes into a wall as Ash calls to it.

"Pikachu!" Ash calls in worry as Brock calls for his next command.

"Now Croagunk use Focus Blast on Boldore!" Brock calls Croagunk quickly fires the orange ball of fighting energy at Boldore as Ash makes a command.

"Boldore use Protect!" Ash calls Boldore quickly summons a protective barrier blocking the Focus Blast. When the barrier goes down Sandslash appears in front of Boldore having its fist ready as Brock speaks.

"Sandslash Drill Run!" "Boldore Rock Smash!" Both trainers call Sandslash becomes a drill while Boldore covers its right arm in red energy the two-mons clash creating an explosion. They both skid back as Croagunk appears in front of Boldore it raises its fist as Brock speaks.

"Now Brick Break!" Brock calls as Croagunk goes to hit Boldore Ash makes a command.

"Pikachu Extreme Speed!" Ash calls Pikachu appears from the wall it quickly shoots forward hitting Croagunk in the stomach making it cough in pain. Croagunk flies back as Sandslash catches its teammate, Croagunk thanks Sandslash with Sandslash nodding it puts Croagunk down as Brock calls for a command.

"Sandslash Stone Edge!" "Boldore use Stone Edge!" Both trainers call Sandslash and Boldore roar as they stomp on the battlefield summoning the sharp stones, they collide creating an explosion. Pikachu then appears from the explosion it covers its tail in steel energy as Ash speaks.

"Pikachu Iron Tail!" "Croagunk Brick Break!" Both trainers call when Pikachu goes to hit Sandslash with Iron Tail Croagunk appears and blocks Pikachu's attack creating an explosion making both mons skid back. Sandslash then appears from the smoke it charges forward at Pikachu as Brock calls for a command.

"Sandslash use Strength!" "Boldore use Flash Cannon!" Both trainers call Sandslash bulks up its body it goes to hit Pikachu, but Boldore quickly fires the steel beam knocking Sandslash away it lands next to Croagunk as Brock makes a command.

"Sandslash, Croagunk use Stone Edge and Sludge Bomb!" Brock calls the two mons roar they fire their moves as Ash speaks.

"Boldore use Protect and Pikachu use Surf!" Ash calls Boldore quickly summons a protective barrier while Pikachu roars it summons a massive wave of water. The Surf easily destroys the Sludge Bomb and Stone Edge it keeps going until it consumes Croagunk and Sandslash. The two mons cry out in pain when the Surf disappears Croagunk lays next to Brock unconscious while Sandslash is still standing but panting heavily it sees Pikachu land back down as Brock speaks.

"Sandslash Earthquake!" "Oh no you don't Boldore Rock Smash!" Both trainers call Sandslash lifts up its foot as it's about to stomp on the battlefield Boldore instantly appears it covers its right arm in red energy as Ash speaks.

"GO!" "DORE!" Ash and Boldore yell as Boldore hits Sandslash hard in the stomach the ground mouse coughs in pain as it's sent flying going pass Brock and crashing into the wall behind him. Sandslash then falls on the ground with no intention of standing back up as Misty speaks.

"Both Croagunk and Sandslash are unable to battle Pikachu and Boldore are the winners, seeing as Brock has no more Pokemon left Ash is the victor!" Misty says as Ash smiles and speaks.

"Alright!" "Pika!" "Ore!" Ash cheers along with Pikachu and Boldore. Krokorok, Gible, Pyroar and Darumaka cheer as well Ash then runs on the battlefield.

"Great job Pikachu and Boldore!" Ash says while petting the two-mons making them happy his other 4 Pokemon then appear to congratulate the two mons as well. Meanwhile on Brock's side he's disappointed that he lost but feels satisfied he picks up Croagunk then walks over to Sandslash. When he makes it to the ground mouse both it and Croagunk wake up they look at Brock saying sorry as Brock speaks.

"Hey, it's fine you two did great you both have gotten stronger" Brock says with the two-mons nodding they then see Ash along with his Pokemon run over to them. Ash looks at Brock and speaks.

"That was a fun battle Brock thank you" Ash says as Brock speaks.

"Thanks, I enjoyed it too you may've defeated us today but next time you won't" Brock says with his Pokemon nodding making Ash excited as he speaks.

"I'll take you on at any time" Ash says having an excited look on his face the two then fist bump each other. Off to the side Misty has a smile on her face everyone then hears a voice.

"Heh you've gotten stronger" The voice says everyone feels as though they've heard that voice before they turn around and get shocked looks on their faces as they speak.

"It's AJ!" The 3 say in shock as AJ along with his Sandslash smile at the group and say hi Ash runs over to him and speaks.

"I wasn't expecting to see you here AJ what're you doing here?" Ash asks as AJ speaks.

"Oh, I'm just training my Pokemon for the league but then I heard the sounds of a battle, so I came to check it out and saw you battling Brock" AJ responds as Ash speaks.

"League training? Wait does this mean you've all 8 badges?" Ash asks as AJ smiles and speaks.

"Yep, take a look" AJ says as he shows all eight of the Kanto gym badges to the gang making them smile as Misty speaks.

"It's true he has all eight badges" Misty says as AJ speaks.

"Yep, and I've to say you guys were right all of the gym leaders were strong I was close to losing against all of them. But my Pokemon and I still pulled through in the end" AJ says with the group nodding Ash then looks at AJ's Sandslash and speaks.

"You're Sandslash looks like it's gotten stronger AJ" Ash says with AJ nodding as he speaks.

"Yeah, it has if you're curious to see just how strong it is let's have a battle" AJ says making Ash excited as he speaks.

"You're on!" Ash says as Misty speaks.

"But he just had a battle" Misty says as Brock speaks.

"That's Ash for you" Brock says with Pikachu nodding. After that Ash and AJ go to their sides of the battlefield both boys have excited looks on their faces Brock looks at AJ and speaks.


"Tell me do you want me to be the referee for this battle?" Brock asks as AJ speaks.

"Sure, I don't mind" AJ responds with Brock nodding he takes the referee position as Misty speaks.

"That's surprising beforehand he didn't let anyone be referee" Misty says as she looks at the battlefield Ash then speaks.

"So, what're the rules for this battle?" Ash asks as AJ speaks.

"This will be a 4v4 Double battle we're both allowed to make substitutions and the winner is decided when either side has defeated all of their opponents Pokemon" AJ says with Ash nodding as Brock speaks.

"This is a 4v4 double battle between Ash and AJ both trainers can only use 4 Pokemon each and the winner's decided when either side has defeated all of their opponents Pokemon. If both trainers are ready, please send out your first two Pokemon!" Brock says as AJ grabs two Pokeball's and speaks.

"Here I come Ash check out my new Pokemon Go! Gurdurr and Magnezone!" AJ says he throws the two Pokeball's forward as a Pokemon holding a steel beam and a mon that looks like Magneton appears Ash takes out his Pokedex to scan the Pokemon.

"Gurdurr, the Muscular Pokémon a Pure Fighting type. Gurdurr wields its girder masterfully. Although it excels at demolition, it is strangely inept at construction." "Magnezone, the Magnet Area Pokémon an Electric/Steel type. It evolves from Magneton in certain magnetic areas and emits energy from each of its three magnets." The Pokedex says as Ash speaks.

"They both look strong" Ash says as AJ speaks.

"Yeah, they are they've won me many tough battles" AJ says with his Pokemon nodding as Ash speaks.

"Well in that case so have these guys Pyroar, Darumaka I choose you!" Ash says as the two-mons jump on the battlefield, they get into battle stances while looking at their opponents as AJ speaks.

"This should be fun" AJ says while smiling as Ash has a smile on his face too Brock then speaks.

"Now that both trainers have sent out their Pokemon you may now begin!" Brock says as AJ makes the first move.

"Here we come Ash Gurdurr use Dynamic Punch on Pyroar and Magnezone use Flash Cannon on Darumaka!" AJ calls Gurdurr jumps forward going to punch Pyroar while Magnezone fires the steel beam at Darumaka Ash makes a command.

"Pyroar use Flame Charge and Darumaka use Fire Punch to destroy the Flash Cannon!" Ash calls Pyroar covers its body in fire it runs forward and collides with Gurdurr the two mons begin to push each other back but then skid away from each other. Darumaka then heats up its fist and punches the Flash Cannon easily destroying it AJ then speaks.

"Not bad" AJ says while smiling as Ash calls for his next commands.

"Pyroar use Noble Roar and Darumaka use Zen Headbutt on Gurdurr!" Ash calls Pyroar lets out a mighty roar decreasing the special attack/attack power of Gurdurr and Magnezone. Darumaka covers its head in psychic energy it charges forward going to hit Gurdurr as AJ makes a command.

"Magnezone intercept Darumaka by using Gyro Ball and Gurdurr run towards Pyroar while using Bulk Up!" AJ calls Magnezone covers its body in steel energy it spins and hits Darumaka knocking it away from Gurdurr. The muscle Pokemon runs forward it increases its attack/defense power it's in front of Pyroar as Ash speaks.

"Pyroar use Fire Fang!" "Gurdurr block it with your steel beam then use Dynamic Punch!" Both trainers call Pyroar heats up its mouth it goes to bite Gurdurr, but Gurdurr quickly brings up its steel beam making Pyroar bite it instead. Gurdurr's right fist glows red it punches Pyroar in the stomach causing super effective damage. Pyroar coughs in pain as it's sent a few feet away laying down on its side AJ calls for his next command.

"Now Gurdurr use Superpower!" AJ calls Gurdurr's body bulks up its steel beam becomes red it jumps towards Pyroar going to hit it as Ash quickly makes a command.

"Darumaka Zen Headbutt!" Ash calls Darumaka quickly shoots forward it covers its head in psychic energy and hits Gurdurr in the side making the muscle mon cough in pain as it's sent crashing into a wall AJ calls for his next command.

"Magnezone Flash Cannon!" AJ calls Magnezone appears in front of Darumaka and fires the steel beam pushing the Zen mon down on the battlefield. Darumaka groans in pain as AJ makes a command.

"Now fire another Flash Cannon!" "Pyroar block it with Flamethrower!" Both trainers call Magnezone quickly fires the steel beam as Pyroar appears in front of it and fires the stream of fire. Pyroar's Flamethrower easily cuts through the Flash cannon it's about to hit Magnezone as AJ makes a command.

"Dodge Magnezone and Gurdurr use Superpower!" AJ calls Magnezone quickly dodges the Flamethrower as Gurdurr then appears it lifts up its steel beam going to hit Pyroar and Darumaka as Ash makes a command.

"Pyroar, Darumaka dodge then use Flamethrower and Ice Beam!" Ash calls the two-mons dodge Gurdurr's attack by backing away making Gurdurr slam its beam on the ground cracking it. Pyroar and Darumaka fire a Flamethrower and Ice beam respectively as they're about to hit Gurdurr AJ makes a command.

"Magnezone use Thunder!" AJ calls Magnezone quickly fires the electric bolt it collides with the Flamethrower and ice beam creating an explosion. Gurdurr then appears from the smoke it heads towards Darumaka and has its fist ready as AJ speaks.

"Now Dynamic Punch!" "Darumaka counter with Fire Punch!" Both trainers call Gurdurr and Darumaka collide with their fist. Darumaka tries to push Gurdurr back, but the muscle mon is too strong Ash sees that Darumaka's going to lose as he calls for his next command.

"Pyroar quick knock Gurdurr away with Flame Charge!" Ash calls Pyroar roars it covers its body in fire it hits Gurdurr successfully knocking it away from Darumaka and raising its speed. Magnezone then appears in front of the two mons as AJ speaks.

"Magnezone Thunder!" "Darumaka get on Pyroar's back and Pyroar quick use Flame Charge to run away!" Both trainers call when Magneton fires the Thunder, Darumaka quickly gets on Pyroar's back the fire lion quickly covers its body in fire and starts to run away from the Thunder dodging the move. As it's running away AJ makes a command.

"Now Gurdurr Low Kick!" AJ calls as Pyroar is about to run pass Gurdurr the muscle mon sticks out its leg making Pyroar trip on the ground and making Darumaka fly off it. As the Thunder is closing in on Pyroar Ash makes a command.

"Pyroar use Bounce to jump in the air!" Ash calls surprising AJ Pyroar glows blue then jumps high in the air before the Thunder hits it. Pyroar then heads towards Magnezone it heats up its mouth as Ash makes a command.

"Pyroar Flamethrower!" "Gurdurr use Stone Edge!" "Darumaka use Brick Break!" Both trainers call Gurdurr quickly fires the sharp stones at Pyroar but Darumaka appears and easily destroys them with Brick Break. Pyroar gets close to Magnezone and fires a big Flamethrower consuming it, Magnezone cries out in pain as it falls on the battlefield. Pyroar isn't done yet it continues to head for Magnezone as Ash makes a command.

"Pyroar Flame Charge!" "Gurdurr Dynamic Punch!" "Darumaka Zen Headbutt!" "Magnezone Thunder!" Both trainers call the 4-mons roar as they collide in the middle of the battlefield creating a big explosion making them all skid back. When they do Gurdurr and Magnezone immediately head towards Ash's Pokemon as AJ makes a command.

"Gurdurr use Superpower on Pyroar and Magnezone use Gyro ball on Darumaka!" AJ calls his Pokemon roar as they're heading to their respective opponents Ash makes a command.

"Pyroar use Fire Spin!" Ash calls Pyroar roars it fires a big fire tornado trapping Gurdurr and Magnezone. The two-mons groan from the pain of being in the tornado as AJ speaks.

"Gurdurr break out of their with Stone Edge!" AJ calls when Gurdurr is about to use the move Ash makes a command.

"Pyroar Flame Charge on Gurdurr and Darumaka use Fire Punch on Magnezone!" Ash calls above the Fire Spin appear Pyroar and Darumaka. Pyroar covers its body in fire while Darumaka covers its fist in fire the two mons fall inside the fire tornado and hit their respective targets creating an explosion. Out of the explosion Gurdurr skids back it groans from pain but can still battle, Gurdurr then looks at Magnezone it sees that it's unconscious with Darumaka standing on top of it Brock then speaks.

"Magnezone is unable to battle Darumaka is the winner!" Brock calls shocking AJ as he speaks.

"It's not over yet Gurdurr Superpower on Darumaka!" AJ calls Gurdurr roars it jumps forward going to hit the Zen Pokemon but Pyroar appears standing in front of Gurdurr its body begins to heat up as Ash makes a command.

"Pyroar Overheat!" Ash calls Pyroar roars it fires a big wave of fire consuming Gurdurr. The muscle Pokemon cries out in pain as it's sent crashing into the wall behind AJ knocked out Brock then speaks.

"Gurdurr is unable to battle Pyroar is the winner AJ now has two Pokemon left!" Brock says as Ash cheers he looks at his Pokemon and speaks.

"Way to go Pyroar and Darumaka!" Ash says with the two-mons looking at him and smile. AJ's disappointed that his Pokemon lost but smiles he returns them to their Pokeball's telling them thank you he looks at Ash and speaks.

"Not bad Ash you may have defeated those two, but you won't defeat my next two Go! Sandslash and Emboar!" AJ calls Sandslash jumps on the battlefield while AJ throws a Pokeball sending out a big bipedal pig like Pokemon with blue fire around its neck and shoulders. The mon lets out a loud roar creating a shockwave that almost blows Pyroar and Darumaka away, but the two mons stand their ground. When the mon stops roaring it gets a serious look on its face as it along with Sandslash get into battle stances Ash takes out his Pokedex to scan the mon.

"Emboar The Mega Fire Pig Pokemon a Fire/Fighting Type. It can throw a fire punch by setting its fists on fire with its fiery chin. It cares deeply about its friends." The Pokedex says as Ash speaks.

"Its color is different from the Pokedex is that a shiny?" Ash asks as AJ speaks.

"Yes, it is when I went to the Safari Zone, I found it training by itself showcasing incredible power. When I saw how strong it was, I knew that I needed it for my team, so I challenged it with Sandslash. The battle was a long one, but Sandslash came out on top, and I captured a new Pokemon whose power is on par with Sandslash's" AJ says with the two-mons nodding as Ash speaks.

"Power on par with Sandslash's? Heh Alright I'm excited Pyroar, Darumaka let's keep going!" Ash says with the two-mons nodding Brock calls for the battle to continue as Ash makes the first move.

"Pyroar Overheat on Emboar and Darumaka use Ice Beam on Sandslash!" Ash calls the two-mons roar and fire their respective moves AJ isn't worried as he calls for his commands.

"Emboar destroy that Overheat with Fire Punch then use Focus Blast and Sandslash use Drill Run on the ice beam!" AJ calls his Pokemon nod Emboar heats up its right fist and punches the Overheat easily destroying it. Emboar then fires an orange ball of fighting energy and hits Pyroar creating an explosion. Sandslash becomes a drill, it shoots forward it easily destroys the Ice Beam and hits Darumaka making it cough in pain. Darumaka is then sent crashing below Ash's feet, Ash looks at his two Pokemon and sees that they're both knocked out Brock then speaks.

"Pyroar and Darumaka are unable to battle Emboar and Sandslash are the winners!" Brock says as AJ along with his Pokemon cheer as Misty speaks.

"AJ's Pokemon took out Pyroar and Darumaka fast" Misty says having a shocked expression on her face. Ash is surprised as well he grabs Pyroar's and Darumaka's Pokeball's and speaks.

"Pyroar, Darumaka return" Ash says the two mons go back to their Pokeball's Ash tells them thank you and puts them back on his belt he looks forward and begins to think.

"Sandslash and Emboar have both speed and power I'll need to match them" Ash thinks to himself as he's about to call for his next Pokemon Krokorok and Gible jump on the battlefield shocking Ash as he speaks.

"Are you two saying you want to battle?" Ash asks with the two-mons nodding Ash smiles and speaks.

"Okay then you two are up next let's win!" Ash says with the two-mons roaring in agreement AJ along with his Pokemon have smiles on their faces as Brock speaks.

"Both trainers now have two Pokemon left whichever side defeats all of their opponents Pokemon first will be declared the winner you may now begin!" Brock says as Ash and AJ call for their moves.

"Krokorok Stone Edge on Emboar and Gible use Dragon Rush on Sandslash!" "Sandslash use Stone Edge to Counter Krokorok's and Emboar use Fire Punch on Gible!" Both trainers call for their commands their Pokemon roar as Krokorok and Sandslash stomp their feet on the ground summoning the sharp rocks that collide. Gible covers its body in dragon energy it shoots forward going to hit Sandslash but Emboar appears it covers its fist in blue fire and collides with Gible. The two mons try to push each other back until they back away from each other Gible then opens its mouth as Ash speaks.

"Gible Dragon Pulse!" Ash calls Gible quickly fires the big dragon beam at Emboar as AJ makes a command.

"Emboar Block it!" AJ calls the fire pig quickly brings up its arms and blocks the Dragon Pulse taking no damage. Sandslash then appears in front of Gible it has its claws ready as AJ makes a command.

"Sandslash use Swords Dance then Strength!" "Gible counter with Rock Smash!" Both trainers call Sandslash sharply raises its attack power its body then bulks up it goes to hit Gible with its right claw, while Gible covers its right fist in red energy the two mons collide. Gible tries to push Sandslash back but is unable to as Sandslash pushes Gible back sending it crashing on the battlefield. Gible groans in pain as it goes to stand up Emboar appears in front of it, it has its fist ready as AJ gives a command.

"Emboar use Hammer Arm!" AJ calls Emboar's right arm glows white it goes to hit Gible as Ash makes a command.

"Krokorok use Stone Edge!" Ash calls Krokorok roars it quickly throws a big sharp rock at Emboar and hits it in the side causing damage and making it skid away from Gible. Krokorok then goes next to Gible the land shark tells Krokorok thank you with the croc nodding as AJ speaks.

"Sandslash use Drill Run on Krokorok!" AJ calls Sandslash becomes a drill it shoots towards Krokorok as Ash makes a command.

"Krokorok counter with Dragon Claw!" Ash calls Krokorok's right claw is covered in green dragon energy and collides with Sandslash creating an explosion. Sandslash slides back while Emboar appears out of the smoke as AJ makes a command.

"Emboar use Hammer Arm!" AJ calls Emboar's left arm glows white and backhands Krokorok in the face making it crash into a nearby wall causing super effective damage. Gible stands up as Ash makes a command.

"Gible use Dragon Rush!" Ash calls Gible covers its body in dragon energy it shoots forward and rams its head in Emboar's stomach making the fire pig cough in pain as its sent flying and crashes into Sandslash making both mons fall on the ground. AJ's surprised by Gible's power as Ash makes a command.

"Now Dragon Pulse Gible!" Ash calls Gible roars and fires a big dragon pulse at Sandslash and Emboar AJ quickly makes a command.

"Emboar use Flamethrower and Sandslash use Dig!" AJ calls Emboar quickly stands up and fires the stream of fire colliding with the dragon pulse creating an explosion. Sandslash then digs underground but doesn't stay under for long as it appears under Gible sending it soaring high in the air. Sandslash reaches Gible it has its claws ready as AJ speaks.

"Now use Crush Claw!" "Krokorok quick use Crunch!" Both trainers call Sandslash covers both of its claws in red energy it goes to strike Gible. But Krokorok quickly jumps from the wall and bites Sandslash's left arm with Crunch making Sandslash stop. Krokorok then throws Sandslash sending it crashing back on the battlefield Sandslash groans in pain as Emboar then suddenly appears behind Krokorok and Gible it lifts up its arms as AJ makes a command.

"Now Hammer Arm!" AJ calls Ash isn't able to make a command in time as both of Emboar's arms glow white and slams them down on Krokorok's and Gible's heads making them both crash down hard on the ground Ash then speaks.

"Krokorok, Gible are you okay?!" Ash asks as the two mons appear they're both groaning in pain as AJ speaks.

"Now Heat Crash!" AJ calls Emboar roars it covers its body in a blue fire sphere it falls towards Krokorok and Gible going to hit them as Ash makes a command.

"Use Dig!" Ash calls the two mons quickly dig underground when they do Emboar crashes down causing the area to crack and shoots Krokorok and Gible out of the ground and into the air AJ calls for his next command.

"Sandslash use Stone Edge!" AJ calls Sandslash fires two large sharp stones at Krokorok and Gible it hits them creating an explosion making them fall on the ground. The two-mons groan in pain Emboar then goes to stand next to Sandslash as AJ speaks.

"It's over Ash it's our win Emboar use Focus Blast and Sandslash use Hyper Beam!" AJ calls Emboar and Sandslash fire the two moves when they do the two attacks mix together becoming one big attack. The blast heads towards Krokorok and Gible as Ash speaks.

"Dodge!" Ash calls but the two mons are unable to they look at the blast then get determined looks on their faces they stand up and begin to try pushing the blast back shocking everyone. Krokorok and Gible try their best to push the blast back, but it starts to slowly move them as AJ speaks.

"Emboar, Sandslash more power!" AJ calls the two mons nod they start to add more power to the blast making it grow bigger. Krokorok and Gible get pushed back a little bit more but stand their ground they keep trying to push the blast back as Ash speaks.

"Yeah, Keep Going Krokorok and Gible we believe in You!" Ash says as Pikachu, Boldore along with Pyroar and Darumaka (they came out of their Pokeball's) begin cheering on the two mons. Krokorok and Gible feel the support from their trainer and teammates they then give a loud roar.

"KROK!" "GIBLE!" The two-mons roar they glow a bright white shocking everyone as Ash speaks.

"They're evolving!" Ash says having a surprised look on his face as he and everyone watch the two-mons change. Krokorok gets bigger (So do its sunglasses) and its body becomes red with some dark marks on its back. Gible grows 2 feet taller, gains two appendages on both sides of its head that resemble jet plane engines and grows 4 fins 2 on its arms, one on its back and one on its tail. When the evolutions stop what were once a Krokorok and Gible are no more as they're now Krookodile and Gabite. The two mons easily destroy the blast and let out a massive roar creating a shockwave that blows Emboar and Sandslash back a few feet. When they're done roaring, they look at their opponents as Ash takes out his Pokedex to scan Gabite.

"Gabite the cave Pokemon a Dragon/Ground type and the evolved form of Gible. Gabite goes wild for precious jewels, first digging them up and then stashing them in its nest." The Pokedex says as Ash speaks.

"Congrats on evolving Krookodile and Gabite you both look cool!" Ash says with Pikachu, Boldore, Pyroar and Darumaka agreeing. Krookodile and Gabite look at their trainer and teammates and smile at them as AJ speaks.

"Just because they evolved changes nothing, we're still going to win Sandslash use Stone Edge on Gabite and Emboar use Focus Blast on Krookodile!" AJ calls the two-mons fire their moves as Ash speaks.

"Krookodile, Gabite let's show them your new power! Gabite use Dragon Pulse on the Stone Edge and Krookodile use Fire Fang on the Focus Blast!" Ash calls Gabite fires the large Dragon Beam it easily destroys the Stone Edge passing through it and hits Sandslash making it skid back. Krookodile then covers its mouth in fire it opens it and bites down on the Focus Blast easily destroying it shocking AJ as Ash calls for his next command.

"Now Krookodile use Stone Edge on Emboar!" Ash calls Krookodile roars it fires the stones toward Emboar as AJ makes a command.

"Emboar destroy them with Hammer Arm!" AJ calls both of Emboar's arms glow white it begins to swing them and easily destroys the Stone Edge. When it does Krookodile appears it has its claws ready as Ash makes a command.

"Krookodile Dragon Claw!" "Emboar use Fire Punch!" Both trainers call Krookodile covers its right claw in green dragon energy while Emboar covers its right fist in fire. The two mons collide and clash, they try to push each other back but are unable to. Krookodile and Emboar then try to strike each other with their free arms but they collide again creating an explosion making the two-mons skid back. Sandslash then appears in front of Krookodile as AJ makes a command.

"Sandslash use Dynamic Punch!" "Gabite counter with Dragon Rush!" Both trainers call when Sandslash goes to punch Krookodile Gabite roars it covers its body in dragon energy then immediately shoots forward and collides with Sandslash creating an explosion. From the explosion comes Sandslash it lands on the battlefield, Emboar then runs forward as AJ speaks.

"Emboar use Hammer Arm!" AJ calls Emboar's arms glow it runs forward as Ash makes a command.

"Krookodile run forward!" Ash calls Krookodile roars it charges towards Emboar when both mons are about to collide AJ speaks.

"Now hit it!" AJ calls "Krookodile dodge then use Aerial Ace!" Ash calls "What?!" AJ says in shock when Emboar goes to hit Krookodile's face with its right arm the croc dodges by ducking under it. Krookodile then continues to run until it jumps in the air, it spreads out its arms and looks like it's flying. Before AJ can make a command Krookodile hits Emboar creating an explosion. Krookodile appears out of the explosion and slides next to Gabite as AJ speaks.

"Emboar!" AJ shouts in concern when the dust clears everyone can see that Emboar is knocked out having no intention of standing back up Ash then speaks.

"Yeah, way to go Krookodile!" Ash cheers with Krookodile nodding as AJ speaks.

"You may have defeated Emboar but you won't beat Sandslash, Sandslash use Drill Run on Krookodile!" AJ calls Sandslash becomes a drill it shoots forward going to hit Krookodile as Ash makes a command.

"Gabite Dragon Rush!" Ash calls Gabite shoots forward and collides with Sandslash creating an explosion making both mons skid back as AJ calls for his next command.

"Sandslash use Swords Dance then Stone Edge!" AJ calls Sandslash roars it sharply raises its attack power then stomps its foot on the ground summoning the large sharp stones. They head towards Ash's Pokemon but neither they nor Ash are concerned as Ash makes a command.

"Gabite fly forward and destroy the Stone Edge with Rock Smash!" Ash calls Gabite roars it shoots forward at a fast speed it covers its claws in red energy and begins to easily destroy the Stone Edge until it reaches Sandslash as AJ makes a command.

"SANDSLASH USE STRENGTH!" "GABITE DRAGON PULSE!" Both trainers call Sandslash roars it bulks up its body and charges at Gabite. Gabite roars as it fires a big Dragon Pulse, Sandslash jumps inside it starts to easily push through the dragon beam. Sandslash is about to burst out of the Dragon Pulse and hit Gabite AJ has a smile on his face as Ash speaks.

"GO! GABITE!" Ash along with his other Pokemon give a loud cheer Gabite lets out a loud roar as it makes the Dragon Pulse bigger and stronger. Sandslash tries to fight through it but is unable to as it's completely consumed. Sandslash is then sent flying pass AJ and hits the wall behind him, AJ looks back he can see that Sandslash is knocked out Brock then makes the call.

"Both Emboar and Sandslash are unable to battle Krookodile along with Gabite are the winners, seeing as AJ has no more Pokemon left this means Ash is the victor!" Brock says making Ash happy as he cheers.

"ALRIGHT!" "Pika!" "Bol!" "Py!" "Daru!" "Krook!" "Bite!" Ash along with his Pokemon give a loud cheer he then runs to the battlefield giving both Krookodile and Gabite hugs he looks at them and speaks.

"You two were amazing and congratulations on evolving!" Ash says happily the two-mons nod after that Pikachu, Boldore, Darumaka and Pyroar join them giving the two mons hugs and congratulating them as well. Brock and Misty are happy that Ash won they then look at AJ who along with Emboar walk over to Sandslash. When they do both Sandslash and Emboar are sad that they lost as AJ speaks.

"It's fine you two along with Magnezone and Gurdurr did your best" AJ says with the two-mons nodding they then see Ash along with his Pokemon walk over Ash looks at AJ and speaks.

"That was a fun battle AJ you've gotten a lot stronger since last time if my Pokemon didn't evolve I'm not sure I would've won" Ash says with his Pokemon nodding as AJ speaks.

"Well, that is possible, but we don't really know for sure, and I enjoyed the battle too but this lost won't stop us we'll continue our training then defeat you along with everyone else at the league" AJ states with Sandslash and Emboar nodding Ash smiles and speaks.

"We'll see about that because my Pokemon and I are going to be the winners!" Ash states with his Pokemon roaring in agreement making AJ smile. After that the two boys shake each other's hands before AJ leaves his Sandslash tells Brock's Sandslash that it's gotten stronger and should continue its training making Brock's Sandslash happy AJ along with his Pokemon then leave saying they'll see each other when the league starts. We now see the gang they're currently walking on a road that'll take them to Pallet Town Ash then speaks.

"Man seeing just how strong AJ has gotten has made me more motivated to train!" Ash says with Pikachu agreeing Brock and Misty look at him and smile as they make it back to Pallet Town and go inside Ash's house.


2 days later After Ash's battle with AJ Ash continues to train his Pokemon. Ash's other Pokemon congratulated Krookodile and Gabite on their evolutions and the training sessions have become more intense. Gabite can now fly in the air and joins Ash's other flying Pokemon in sky battles/races. Also, Krookodile's rapping has become better after evolving making its band with Wartortle, Grookey, Crocalor and Totodile more popular for the Pokemon in the ranch. Currently the group are now at a grass field with trees and bushes Ash felt that this would be a good training spot for his Pokemon. The Pokemon Ash has with him today are Pikachu, Farfetch'd, Hawlucha, Treeko, Riolu and Froakie. They're all training while Brock and Misty are making lunch we zoom in on the training as Ash gives a command.

"Pikachu Iron Tail and Treeko counter with your Iron Tail!" Ash calls Pikachu and Treeko jump toward each other their tails glow in steel energy and collide. The two mons try their best to push each other back but they then back away from each other landing on the ground as Ash calls for his next command.

"Treeko use Quick Attack and Pikachu dodge!" Ash calls Treeko shoots forward it goes to hit Pikachu but the yellow mouse dodges. Pikachu clinches its fist as Treeko opens its mouth Ash makes a command.

"Pikachu Thunder Punch and Treeko Energy Ball!" Ash calls Pikachu electrifies its fist it goes to punch Treeko but the grass gecko fires the ball of grassy energy. Pikachu punches the Energy Ball creating an explosion both mons skid back they look at each other and are ready to continue. Ash smiles he then looks at Hawlucha and Farfetch'd then speaks.

"Hawlucha Acrobatics and Farfetch'd counter with Night Slash!" Ash calls Hawlucha glows bright blue it shoots forward going to hit Farfetch'd. Farfetch'd quickly covers its leek in dark energy and collides with Hawlucha. Both mons then skid back from each other then run forward as Ash makes a command.

"Farfetch'd use Brick Break and Hawlucha dodge!" Ash calls Farfetch'd's leek glows white it goes to hit Hawlucha but the lucha bird dodges. Hawlucha's right leg glows red as Ash calls for a command.

"Hawlucha High Jump Kick and Farfetch'd counter with Brutal Swing!" Ash calls Hawlucha goes to hit Farfetch'd with its leg, but Farfetch'd quickly covers its leek in dark energy it turns around and collides with Hawlucha's leg creating an explosion. The two-mons skid back and stare at each other Ash then looks at Riolu and Froakie and calls for his commands.

"Riolu Aura Sphere and Froakie use Water Pulse!" Ash calls the two-mons fire their moves at each other the two attacks collide creating an explosion. Riolu then appears from the explosion it has its right palm ready as Ash speaks.

"Riolu use Force Palm and Froakie dodge then use Pound!" Ash calls Riolu goes to hit Froakie but the blue frog dodges by moving to the side it then goes to hit Riolu as Ash speaks.

"Dodge Riolu!" Ash calls Riolu jumps backwards dodging Froakie's Pound attack the blue dog then lands on the ground. Both Riolu and Froakie get their fist ready as Ash makes a command.

"Riolu use Power Up Punch and Froakie counter with Aerial Ace!" Ash calls Riolu covers its right fist in orange energy and jumps forward. Froakie's right fist glows blue it also jumps forward the two mons meet in the middle and yell.

"RIO!" "FRO!" The two-mons yell as their fist connect creating an explosion. Riolu and Froakie skid back the two mons look at each other and smile Ash smiles too as he speaks.

"Great job everyone let's keep going!" Ash cheers with his Pokemon cheering too they continue to train as off to the side Misty speaks.

"His Pokemon are really growing stronger" Misty says with Brock nodding as he speaks.

"Yeah, especially Riolu and Froakie it's been about two weeks since they hatched and are growing strong at a fast rate" Brock says with Misty nodding Brock then looks at the food and speaks.

"Looks like the food's ready" Brock says as Misty speaks.

"I'll go let Ash know" Misty says with Brock nodding Misty walks forward and speaks.

"Ash lunch is ready!" Misty says Ash looks at her, he smiles then looks back at his Pokemon and speaks.

"Okay guys that's enough training for now it's time for lunch" Ash says with his Pokemon nodding they stop training and walk forward to have some food. When they make it over Ash along with his Pokemon are amazed by the food Ash looks at Brock and speaks.

"This looks great Brock!" Ash says as Brock speaks.

"Thanks, but it wasn't just me Misty helped too" Brock responds Ash looks at Misty and speaks.

"Wait Misty can cook?" Ash says having a surprised look on his face making Misty annoyed as she speaks.

"Of Course, I can Cook!" Misty yells in Ash's face making the boy scared as Brock speaks.

"Alright settle down you two if you start arguing the food will get cold" Brock says with both kids nodding. Misty and Brock pull out their Pokeball's they throw them in the air and speak.

"Come Out!" Both trainers say as their Pokemon appear. Misty's Sobble, Quaxly and Togepi go to stand next to Misty's other Pokemon who consist of Horsea, Popplio and Psyduck. Brock's Pokemon consist of Alolan Golem, Klawf, Croagunk, Shieldon, Kangaskan and Vulpix. Their Pokemon along with Ash's Pokemon happily interact with each other as Ash speaks.

"Okay now that everyone's here let's dig in!" Ash says with everyone agreeing the trainers sit at a table while the Pokemon are at their respective food bowls and begin to eat their food. As everyone's eating, they're all enjoying the food Ash eats some Spaghetti and speaks.

"This pasta is great!" Ash says he continues to eat as Brock speaks.

"Thank Misty she's the one who made it" Brock says making Ash look at Misty he sees the girl turn her head away as Ash speaks.

"I have to say Misty I absolutely love this thank you" Ash says while smiling making Misty blush as she speaks.

"I'm glad you're enjoying it" Misty says happily as she along with Ash and Brock continue to eat. We then go to the groups Pokemon eating Misty's Togepi along with Brock's Shieldon have already eaten all of their food and are still hungry. The mother Kangaskan along with the baby Kangaskan, Sobble and Quaxly share some of their food with the two young ones making them happy. Riolu, Froakie, Hawlucha and Farfetch'd are currently having a competition to see who can finish their food faster, but all this does is give them stomachaches making all the other Pokemon along with the humans laugh. As everyone continues to eat Ash's Pokemon sense something from a nearby bush they go to investigate as Misty speaks.

"Hey Ash, it looks like your Pokemon might've found something" Misty says as Ash along with Brock look at the mons. They see them walk toward a bush as they're about to look inside it suddenly something appears out of the bush. It lands on the ground making itself known everyone looks at it they get shocked looks on their faces as Ash, Misty and Brock speak.

"A SHINY HAWLUCHA?!" The 3 kids exclaim they look at the bird who's looking at Ash's Hawlucha with Ash's Hawlucha looking at it as Ash speaks.

"What's a shiny Hawlucha doing here?" Ash questions as Brock speaks.

"Maybe it belongs to a trainer?" Brock says they then hear a voice.

"Lucha! Where are you?!" The voice echoes as Misty speaks.

"That voice I've heard it before" Misty says as Ash speaks.

"Don't tell me is that-" Before Ash finishes the trainer makes himself known he looks at his shiny Hawlucha saying he's happy to find it as the group speak.

"IT'S RITCHIE!" The gang say in shock as Ritchie looks at them next to Ritchie is Gecko (Sceptile) along with a bipedal rabbit like Pokemon with a collar around its neck and mouth it also has its hands in its pockets. There's also a blue Penguin Pokemon with a yellow beak standing next to him while having its arms crossed as Ritchie speaks.

"It's you guys!" Ritchie says having a smile on his face as the gang run over when they're close enough Ash speaks.

"I wasn't expecting to see you here Ritchie how're you?" Ash asks as Ritchie speaks.

"I'm doing fine I was just training my Pokemon until Lucha here walked away" Ritchie responds with the gang nodding as Misty speaks.

"Are these your Pokemon?" Misty asks as Ritchie speaks.

"Yeah, let me introduce you, you guys already know Gecko and seen Lucha already the other 2 are. Raboot named Ace and Prinplup named Pablo say hi guys" Ritchie responds with the 4-mons saying hello to the humans along with their Pokemon Ash takes out his Pokedex to scan Ace and Pablo.

"Raboot, the Rabbit Pokémon. A Fire type. Raboot has fluffy fur that protects it from the cold and lets it use stronger Fire-type moves." "Prinplup, the Penguin Pokémon a Water Type, and the evolved form of Piplup. A strike of its wings can be harmful as it searches the oceans for prey." The Pokedex says as Ash speaks.

"Whoa they look so cool" Ash says as Misty speaks.

"I absolutely love Pablo!" Misty says as she hugs the Penguin making it happy as Brock speaks.

"Tell me Ritchie did you go to the Safari Zone too?" Brock asks as Ritchie speaks.

"Yep, after I made it to Fuchsia City before I challenged the gym, I went to the Safari Zone to capture some new Pokemon and it seems like you guys captured some new Pokemon too" Ritchie says while looking at all of the groups Pokemon and is amazed by the variety as he continues to speak.

"Oh, and let me show you guys these two Tony, Ribbons come out!" Ritchie says he throws the two balls high in the air as the two mons appear. The first one to appear is a pink fox like Pokemon with ribbon like feelers the next one to appear is a large bipedal tiger like Pokemon, with red/white stripes and wearing a belt made of fire when it appears it lets out a mighty roar creating a shock wave. Ash, Misty, Brock along with their Pokemon can feel the amount of power the mon has as Ritchie speaks.

"These two are Ribbons the Sylveon and Tony the Incineroar" Ritchie says as the two mons look at the group along with their Pokemon and smile Ash takes out his Pokedex to scan the two mons.

"Sylveon, the Intertwining Pokémon a Fairy Type and an evolved form of Eevee. Sylveon affectionately wraps its ribbon-like feelers around its Trainer's arm as they walk together." "Incineroar, the Heel Pokémon. A Fire/Dark type, and Litten's final evolved form. Incineroar is capable of shooting fire from its midsection. A circle of fire wraps around its hips like a belt." The Pokedex says as Ash speaks.

"Whoa these two are cool too Ritchie and look powerful especially Tony" Ash says as Ritchie nods and speaks.

"Thanks, they are and yeah you're right Tony's strong it helped me defeat Sabrina's Alakazam and it's also able to fight on even footing with Zippo" Ritchie says surprising the group as Ash speaks.

"So, it's that strong also Ritchie do you have all eight badges?" Ash asks as Ritchie speaks.

"Yep, I've all eight badges the final gym battle was tough, but my Pokemon and I came out on top I also learned on the news later that the gym leader was actually the boss of Team Rocket" Ritchie says with the group nodding as Brock speaks.

"Yeah, he was but thankfully we don't have to worry about him anymore" Brock says with Ritchie nodding as Misty speaks.

"By the way Ritchie where's Sparky?" Misty asks as Ash speaks.

"Oh yeah I don't see Sparky either" Ash says as Ritchie speaks.

"Well, you see the reason why I don't have Sparky with me right now is that one of my other Pokemon Lola the Lopunny has taken a real liking to Sparky and always wants to be by his side so Sparky's currently at Prof. Birch's lab to keep her company" Ritchie responds with the group nodding as Ash speaks.

"I see that kind of sounds like my Litten and Sprigatito" Ash says with Misty and Brock nodding as Misty speaks.

"By the way Ritchie you mentioned earlier that you were training?" Misty asks as Ritchie speaks.

"Yep, after I got my final badge, I've been training my Pokemon everyday preparing for the league. We were in the middle of training until Lucha sensed something and came here, I'm guessing it sensed your Hawlucha" Ritchie says as the group look at the two lucha birds who're currently having a pose off with Farfetch'd joining in. They also see Ritchie's other Pokemon interacting with their Pokemon, Gecko along with Treeko are currently laying in their respective tree branches taking a nap. Ribbons and Pablo are interacting with Brock's Pokemon along with Misty's Pokemon Togepi along with, Sheildon and the baby Kangaskan are playing with Ribbon's feelers. Tony is interacting with Pikachu, Riolu and Froakie it flexes its muscles with the 3-mons doing the same Ace looks at Tony flexing its muscles and gets hearts in her eyes. The group continue to look at the Pokemon interacting and have smiles on their faces Ash then looks at Ritchie and speaks.

"Hey Ritchie, you want to have a battle?" Ash asks Ritchie looks at him as Ash continues to speak.

"It's been a while since we've battled each other, and I want to see just how strong you've gotten" Ash says Ritchie looks at Ash he smiles and speaks.

"Sure, I've been looking forward to battling you again too" Ritchie responds making Ash happy the two boys then take their battle positions. Their Pokemon also stop playing as they go behind their respective trainers Brock then goes to take the referee position as Ritchie speaks.


"So, Ash what're the rules?" Ritchie asks as Ash speaks.

"This will be a 4v4 battle the first one to get 3 wins is the winner" Ash responds with Ritchie nodding as Brock speaks.

"This is a 4v4 battle between Ash and Ritchie both trainers are only allowed to use 4 Pokemon and whoever wins 3 battles will be declared the winner if both trainers are ready, you may send out your first Pokemon!" Brock says as Ash and Ritchie speak.

"Hawlucha I choose you!" "You're up Lucha!" Both boys say as their Hawlucha's jump on the battlefield they look at each other and get into battle stances in the stands Misty speaks.

"So, it's a battle between Hawlucha's" Misty says with her along with Brock's Pokemon nodding as Brock speaks.

"Now that both trainers have sent out their first Pokemon you may now begin!" Brock says as Ash and Ritchie call for their moves.

"Use Brick Break!" Both trainers call the two lucha birds shoot toward each other both of their right fist glow white as they collide. They fight for dominance for a little bit until they back away Ash's Hawlucha then charges forward as Ash makes a command.

"Hawlucha use Acrobatics!" Ash calls Hawlucha glows a shiny blue it shoots forward going to hit Lucha as Ritchie makes a command.

"Lucha dodge then use Thunder Punch!" Ritchie calls Lucha narrowly dodges Hawlucha it then electrifies its fist and punches Hawlucha's face making it fall on the ground causing super effective damage as Richie speaks.

"Now do another Thunder Punch!" "Hawlucha use High Jump Kick!" Both trainers call as Lucha goes to punch Hawlucha again, Hawlucha's right leg quickly glows red it dodges the Thunder Punch then knees Lucha in the stomach making it skid back a few feet. Lucha then stops itself the High Jump Kick did hurt it a little, but it shakes it off as it looks at Hawlucha and smiles with Hawlucha smiling too Misty then speaks.

"Looks like the warmup is over" Misty says as Ash makes a command.

"Okay Hawlucha use Swords Dance then Brick Break!" Ash calls Hawlucha roars it sharply increases its attack power then quickly runs towards Lucha as Ritche makes a command.

"Lucha use Swords Dance then Rockslide!" Ritchie calls Lucha sharply increases its attack power then fires multiple large boulders at Hawlucha as Ash speaks.

"Dodge those Boulders Hawlucha!" Ash calls Hawlucha continues to run forward it's easily able to maneuver through the Rockslide. As Hawlucha keeps dodging Lucha appears it has its right fist covered in electricity as Ritchie speaks.

"Now Thunder Punch!" Ritchie calls before Ash can make a command Lucha punches Hawlucha across the face making the lucha bird groan in pain. Hawlucha stands its ground it looks at Lucha as Ash makes a command.

"Now Aerial Ace!" Ash calls Hawlucha shoots forward and hits Lucha in the stomach making it cough in pain it flies back a few feet and lands on its back as Ash makes a command.

"Now Flying Press!" Ash calls Hawlucha jumps in the air glows red then spins downward it then opens its chest. As Hawlucha is going to hit Lucha Ritchie makes a command.

"Lucha dodge then Focus Blast!" Ritchie calls Lucha quickly dodges Hawlucha's attack making the lucha bird hit the ground instead. Lucha then quickly fires the orange ball at Hawlucha as Ash makes a command.

"Hawlucha jump in the air to dodge!" Ash calls Hawlucha quickly jumps in the air dodging the Focus Blast when it does Lucha appears shocking it and Ash as Ritchie speaks.

"Now High Jump Kick!" Ritchie calls Lucha knees Hawlucha hard in the stomach making the lucha bird cough in pain as it's sent crashing back down on the battlefield as Ash speaks.

"Hawlucha!" Ash calls out to the lucha bird who's groaning in pain but stands back up it looks to the sky and sees Lucha heading towards it as Ritchie makes a command.

"Now Acrobatics!" Richie calls Lucha glows blue it quickly flies towards Hawlucha as it's about to hit it Ash makes a command.

"Dodge Hawlucha then use Aerial Ace!" Ash calls Hawlucha quickly backs away it dodges Lucha's attack making it hit the ground instead Hawlucha then shoots forward it goes to hit Lucha as Ritchie speaks.

"Lucha counter with Thunder Punch!" Ritche calls Lucha quickly stands up, it covers its fist in electricity and collides with Hawlucha. The two-mons fight for dominance for a little bit they then skid back from each other as Ash and Ritchie call for their commands.

"Use Aerial Ace!" Both trainers call the two lucha birds look at each other then shoot forward and collide the two mons then disappear and begin to fly in the air continuously clashing with each other. When they clash again, they start to push each other back and forth as they're doing so their legs glow red as Ash and Ritchie speak.

"Use High Jump Kick!" Both trainers call the two lucha birds roar they go to kick each other as their legs connect creating a shockwave which causes both mons to fly back. Lucha then stops itself it flies forward as Ritchie makes a command.

"Now Sky Attack!" "Hawlucha counter with your Sky attack!" Both trainers call the two birds' glow in a gold aura they fly at each other and yell.

"LUCHA!" The two-mons yell as they collide creating an explosion along with a gust of wind. When the wind stops everyone sees the two lucha birds fall from the sky they both land on the ground unconscious as Brock makes the call.

"Hawlucha and Lucha are both unable to battle making the outcome a draw!" Brock says surprising everyone in the stands Misty speaks.

"Looks like they're equal" Misty says with her and Brock's Pokemon agreeing on the battlefield Ash and Ritchie have picked up their Pokemon they walk back to their sides of the battlefield. When they make it both boys put the birds next to their other Pokemon. They both tell Hawlucha and Lucha that they did great with both birds nodding Ash and Ritchie then stare back at the battlefield as Ritchie speaks.

"I wasn't expecting your Hawlucha to tie with mine but that just shows how strong it is" Ritchie says as Ash speaks.

"Thanks, your Lucha was strong too" Ash says with Ritchie nodding as he speaks.

"Okay then here's my next one Ribbon's it's your turn!" Richie says with the pink fox nodding she walks on the battlefield and gets in a battle stance as Ash speaks.

"So, Ribbons is next in that case Froakie I choose you!" Ash says with the frog nodding it hops on the battlefield having a serious look on its face and gets in a battle stance. Brock calls for the battle to continue as Ash makes the first move.

"Froakie use Water Pulse!" Ash calls Froakie creates a ball of water and throws it at Ribbon's as Ritchie makes a command.

"Ribbon's dodge then use Moonblast!" Ritchie calls Ribbon's easily dodges the Water Pulse it then creates a pink orb of fairy energy and sends it towards Froakie as Ash makes a command.

"Froakie use Cut!" Ash calls Froakie creates a long white blade as the Moonblast is about to hit it Froakie swings its blade and easily cuts the pink orb in half. The two halves of the Moonblast then fall behind Froakie creating an explosion, Ash's Pokemon cheer on Froakie while Ritchie's impressed, he then calls for his next command.

"Ribbon's use Quick Attack!" "Froakie jump in the air to dodge then use Bubblebeam!" "Both trainers call Ribbon's shoots forward going to hit Froakie but the frog jumps in the air easily dodging the Quick Attack. Froakie then quickly fires multiple streams of bubbles as they're about to hit Ribbon's Ritchie makes a command.

"Ribbon's use Fairy Wind!" Ritchie calls Ribbon's roars as it summons a wind filled with fairy energy. It easily destroys the Bubblebeam then hits Froakie sending it flying. Froakie keeps going until it hits a nearby tree Ash looks and speaks.

"Froakie are you okay?!" Ash asks Froakie groans a little bit but stands back up still wanting to battle making Ash smile. Ash then sees berries fall off the tree Froakie landed on he gets an idea he smiles and speaks.

"Froakie knock the berries towards Ribbons!" Ash calls Froakie nods it jumps then begins to punch/kick the berries towards Ribbon's. Neither Ritchie nor Ribbon's are fazed as Ritchie speaks.

"Ribbon's knock those Berries away with your Feeler's!" Ritchie calls Ribbon's nods she brings out her feelers and begins to easily knock away the berries when it does Froakie suddenly appears above it shocking the fox and Ritchie as Ash speaks.

"Now use Water Pulse!" Ash calls before Ritchie can give a command Froakie forms a ball of water it falls towards Ribbon's and slams the ball of water on it consuming the pink fox. Froakie then hops back to Ash's side of the battlefield it lands then looks at Ribbons who's groaning in pain but shakes it off as Misty speaks.

"I see so he had Froakie knock the berries over towards Ribbon's to distract it then hit it with Water Pulse" Misty says as Richie speaks.

"Not a bad idea Ash I wasn't expecting that" Ritchie says as Ash speaks.

"Thanks, but we're not done yet Froakie use Cut!" Ash calls Froakie summons a white blade it shoots forward as Ritchie speaks.

"Ribbon's use Attract!" Ritchie calls shocking Ash before he can tell Froakie to dodge Ribbon's winks its left eye as hearts appear they surround Froakie and hit the Frog. Froakie gets hearts in his eyes he begins to happily dance as Ash speaks.

"Froakie snap out of it!" Ash calls with his other Pokemon calling out to the frog but Froakie's unable to as Ritchie speaks.

"My Ribbon's attract is 100% effective not many Pokemon can break out of it now Ribbon's end this battle with Draining Kiss!" Ritchie calls with Ribbon's nodding as she happily skips towards Froakie. Ash tries to tell Froakie to dodge but it's still too infatuated with Ribbon's the pink fox then reaches Froakie and kisses it on the cheek making Froakie's face get all red. Froakie feels its energy drained it falls on the ground knocked out while Ribbon's smiles Brock then makes the call.

"Froakie is unable to battle Ribbon's is the winner!" Brock calls Ribbon's walks over to Ritchie allowing him to pet it while Ash along with his Pokemon run over to Froakie. Ash bends down he picks up Froakie as the frog opens its eyes telling its trainer and teammates sorry as Ash speaks.

"It's okay Froakie Ribbon's just caught us both off guard, you did great in your first trainer battle this loss is a good experience and we'll keep on training" Ash says with his other Pokemon nodding Froakie looks at them and smiles. After that Ash along with his Pokemon walk back to their side of the battlefield, Ash puts Froakie down next to his other Pokemon he looks at the battlefield as he sends out his next Pokemon.

"Treeko I choose you!" Ash calls Treeko jumps on the battlefield and gets in a battle stance as Ritchie speaks.

"Go Pablo!" Ritchie calls sending in the blue penguin it gets in a battle stance and stares at Treeko Brock calls for the battle to continue as Ash makes the first move.

"Treeko use Energy Ball!" Ash calls Treeko quickly fires the ball of grassy energy as Ritchie speaks.

"Pablo cut it in half with Metal Claw then use Drill Peck!" Ritchie calls Pablo covers its right flipper in steel energy and easily cuts the Energy Ball in half. Pablo then becomes a drill it shoots towards Treeko as Ash makes a command.

"Treeko jump in the air to dodge and when you land use Quick Attack then Thunder Punch!" Ash calls before Pablo hits Treeko the grass gecko jumps in the air dodging the attack. Treeko lands back on the ground it shoots forward using Quick Attack and covers its fist in electricity. As Treeko is about to hit Pablo Ritchie makes a command.

"Pablo knock it away with Metal Claw!" Ritchie calls Pablo quickly covers its right flipper in steel energy and blocks Treeko's Thunder Punch. Treeko tries its best to push Pablo back and manages to move it a couple of inches, but Pablo then knocks Treeko away as Ash makes a command.

"Treeko use Bullet Seed!" "Pablo Drill Peck!" Both trainers call Treeko fires multiple grassy seeds towards Pablo. The penguin quickly turns into a drill it shoots forward easily passing through the Bullet Seeds, as it's about to hit Treeko Ash quickly calls for Treeko to dodge allowing the Drill Peck to miss Ritchie isn't worried as he speaks.

"Pablo quick make a sharp turn and hit Treeko!" Ritchie calls Pablo keeps spinning it quickly turns back around and hits Treeko causing super effective damage making the grass gecko land on its back as Ash speaks.

"Are you okay Treeko?!" Ash asks with Treeko nodding it can still battle Treeko stands back up Ash nods as Ritchie calls for his next command.

"Pablo use Whirlpool!" Ritchie calls Pablo lifts its arms up above its head creating a Whirlpool Pablo then throws it at Treeko as Ash makes a command.

"Treeko use Bullet Seed to destroy it!" Ash calls Treeko quickly fires the seeds when they hit the Whirlpool it's not doing anything as the seeds get sucked inside shocking Ash and Treeko as Ash speaks.

"Treeko use Quick Attack to dodge by jumping in the air!" Ash calls Treeko quickly jumps high in the air dodging the Whirlpool. When it does Pablo is there too surprising the grass gecko and Ash as Ritchie speaks.

"Knock it down with Brick Break!" Ritchie calls Pablo covers both of its flippers in white energy and slams them down on Treeko's head sending it back down into the Whirlpool. Treeko cries in pain as it's being spun around in the Whirlpool a few seconds later the water disappears as Treeko falls on the ground lying on its stomach groaning in pain as Ash speaks.

"Treeko!" Ash calls out in worry as he watches Treeko struggling to stand up as Ritchie speaks.

"Let's finish it off Pablo use Drill Peck!" Ritchie calls Pablo becomes a drill it shoots downward towards Treeko as Ash speaks.

"Treeko Look Out!" Ash calls along with his other Pokemon telling Treeko to dodge. The grass gecko sees the incoming Pablo going to hit it, Treeko tries to dodge but is too tired. Treeko doesn't want to lose, it wants to win Treeko then forces itself to dodge Pablo's attack making it hit the ground instead as Ash speaks.

"Yeah, way to go Treeko!" Ash cheers along with his other Pokemon as Treeko roars.

"TREEKO!" Treeko lets out a mighty roar as it glows in a bright white shocking everyone as Ash speaks.

"Treeko's evolving!" Ash says happily as everyone sees Treeko get bigger (The twig in its mouth grows too) it grows a large leaf on the top of its head, has 3 leaf's on its wrists and its tail becomes two tails with a leafy appearance. When the evolution stops what was once a Treeko is now a Grovyle Ash smiles and speaks.

"Congrats on evolving Grovyle you look so cool!" Ash says with his other Pokemon nodding, Grovyle looks at them it smiles and nods. Ritchie along with his Pokemon have shocked expressions on their faces Ritchie regains composure he smiles and speaks.

"I must say Ash you always continue to make things interesting but just because Grovyle evolved doesn't mean that it'll defeat Pablo" Ritchie states with Pablo nodding as Ash speaks.

"We'll see about that Grovyle use Quick Attack!" Ash calls when he does Grovyle shoots forward at a blinding speed it hits Pablo in the stomach making the blue Penguin cough as it's sent flying and lands below Ritchie's feet shocking Ritchie as Ash speaks.

"Yeah, way to go Grovyle!" Ash says with Grovyle nodding Ritchie looks at Pablo and speaks.

"Are you okay Pablo?" Ritchie asks with the blue penguin nodding but pants a little bit as Ritchie begins to think.

"Even though Pablo hasn't taken any damage that one Quick Attack did a lot of damage" Ritchie thinks to himself as he calls for his next command.

"Pablo use Hydro Pump!" Ritchie calls the blue penguin quickly fires the large stream of water towards Grovyle as Ash makes a command.

"Okay Grovyle let's try out this move use Leaf Blade!" Ash calls the 3 leaf's on Grovyle's arms combine together becoming two blades of green energy. Grovyle dashes forward and easily cuts the Hydro Pump in half showcasing its power as Ritchie makes a command.

"Pablo use Drill Peck!" Ritchie calls Pablo quickly shoots forward as it's about to hit Grovyle Ash makes a command.

"Grovyle dodge!" Ash calls Grovyle quickly jumps in the air dodging the Drill Peck as Ritchie speaks.

"Go after it Pablo!" Ritchie calls Pablo quickly turns around it goes in the air heading towards Grovyle Ash makes a command.

"Dodge Grovyle then use Leaf Blade!" Ash calls when Pablo is just inches away from hitting Grovyle the grass gecko nearly dodges by moving to the side. The 3 leaf's on Grovyle's right arm become a grass blade it swings its arm and hits Pablo's back. The penguin cries out in pain as it along with Grovyle fall back on the ground creating a dust cloud. When the dust clears everyone can see Grovyle standing over an unconscious Pablo Brock then makes the call.

"Pablo is unable to battle Grovyle is the winner!" Brock calls making Ash along with his Pokemon celebrate they run over to Grovyle congratulating it when they reach the grass gecko Ash speaks.

"Great job Grovyle I knew you could do it!" Ash says with Pikachu, Froakie, Riolu, Hawlucha and Farfetch'd saying the same thing. Grovyle looks at its trainer and teammates and smiles in the stands Misty speaks.

"I must say Grovyle's become a lot cooler" Misty says with her and Brock's Pokemon agreeing. Back on the battlefield Ritchie walks over to Pablo he bends down as the penguin looks at him saying sorry as Ritchie speaks.

"It's okay Pablo you did your best we'll continue to train and next time we'll win" Ritchie says having a determined look on his face with Pablo agreeing. Ritchie helps Pablo stand back up and looks at Ash with Ash looking at him both boys go back to their sides of the battlefield when they reach it Ritchie speaks.

"This is it Ash the final battle whoever wins this is the victor" Ritchie says as Ash speaks.

"Yeah, and it's going to be us!" Ash responds with his Pokemon roaring in agreement Ritchie smiles he then looks at Tony and speaks.

"You ready?" Ritchie asks with Tony smiling with Ritchie also smiling, he looks at the battlefield and speaks.

"Okay Tony, I choose you!" Ritchie says when he does the Heel Pokemon immediately jumps on the battlefield once it lands it lets out a mighty roar creating a shockwave. When Tony's done roaring it gets in a battle stance as Ash speaks.

"So, Tony's his last Pokemon who should I use?" Ash says to himself as he's thinking Farfetch'd is about to jump on the battlefield, but Riolu taps Farfetch'd's right shoulder making the duck look to the right. While Farfetch'd is distracted Riolu immediately jumps on the battlefield surprising Ash as he speaks.

"You want to battle Tony Riolu?" Ash asks with the aura puppy nodding Ash smiles and speaks.

"Okay Riolu I choose you!" Ash says with Riolu smiling and getting in a battle stance, Farfetch'd has a shocked look on his face he wanted to battle Tony instead. Farfetch'd then begins to sulk as Pikachu, Hawlucha, Froakie and Grovyle pat the duck on the back saying it'll get its turn next time with the duck nodding Brock then speaks.

This is the final battle whoever defeats their opponent first will be declared the winner you may now begin!" Brock says as Ash speaks.

"Let's go first Riolu use Vacuum Wave!" Ash calls Riolu quickly shoots a beam of wind from its right palm it heads towards Tony as Ritchie speaks.

"Knock it away Tony!" Ritchie calls the fire tiger lifts up its left arm and swings it easily knocking the wave of wind away. Riolu then jumps towards Tony, it has its fist ready as Ash speaks.

"Riolu Force Palm!" "Block it, Tony!" Both trainers call when Riolu goes to hit Tony the Fire Tiger quickly lifts up its arms blocking the move. The force palm does push Tony back a couple of inches, but not much shocking Riolu and Ash Ritchie calls for his next command.

"Tony Fire Punch!" "Riolu use Double team!" Both trainers call Tony heats up its fist as it goes to hit Riolu the aura puppy dodges by creating multiple clones of itself they all begin to run around Tony as Ash speaks.

"Now use Low Kick!" Ash calls "Jump Tony!" Ritchie calls Riolu along with its clones slide forward going to hit Tony but the fire tiger manages to jump in the air easily dodging the move. Riolu looks up, it sees Tony heating up its belt as Ritchie speaks.

"Now Flamethrower!" "Riolu dodge!" Both trainers call Tony fires the stream of fire as it's about to hit Riolu the aura puppy quickly backs away letting the fire hit the ground. Tony then lands on the battlefield it goes after Riolu as Ritchie speaks.

"Tony use Fire Punch!" Ritchie calls Tony heats up its fist as it closes in on Riolu it sees the aura puppy putting its hands together as Ash makes a command.

"Riolu Aura Sphere!" Ash calls shocking Ritchie before he can tell Tony to dodge Riolu quickly fires the blue ball of fighting energy and hits Tony in the face making the tiger skid back as Ash speaks.

"Yeah, good job Riolu!" Ash says with the Aura puppy nodding they look at Tony they see that he has some marks on his face but easily shakes it off as Ritchie speaks.

"I wasn't expecting your Riolu to use Aura Sphere Ash that caught us off guard, but we won't fall for that again" Ritchie states with Tony nodding as Ash thinks.

"Darn even Aura Sphere didn't do a lot of damage, but it was still effective" Ash says to himself he looks at Riolu and speaks.

"Okay Riolu let's keep going run forward!" Ash says with Riolu nodding it quickly dashes towards Tony as Ritchie speaks.

"Tony use Flamethrower!" Ritchie calls Tony roars and fires the stream of fire at Riolu as Ash speaks.

"Riolu use Double Team!" Ash calls Riolu quickly summons multiple copies of itself and dodges the Flamethrower. Riolu along with its copies then start running around Tony Ash makes a command.

"Now use Aura Sphere!" "I don't think so use Darkest Lariat!" Both trainers call before Riolu along with its clones can fire the Aura Sphere, Tony's hands glow in a yellow-orange fire and starts to spin with its hands out instantly hitting all of Riolu's clones along with the real Riolu before they could fire the Aura Sphere. Riolu flies through the air then starts falling towards Tony the fire tiger gets its right fist ready as Ritchie speaks.

"Now Fire Punch!" "Riolu dodge!" Both trainers call before Riolu can dodge Tony's fist is covered in fire and punches the aura puppy in the stomach. Riolu coughs in pain as it's sent flying and lands below Ash's feet. Ash along with his Pokemon look at Riolu as Ash speaks.

"Riolu!" Ash calls the aura puppy tries to stand up but is unable to it falls in defeat as Brock speaks.

"Riolu is unable to battle Tony is the winner and seeing as Ritchie has two wins this means that Ritchie has won the battle!" Brock says as Ritchie cheers he along with his other Pokemon congratulate Tony making the fire tiger happy. Ash picks up Riolu when he does the aura puppy opens its eyes it has a sad look on its face Riolu looks at Ash along with its teammates and speaks.

"Rio" Riolu says sorry to its trainer and to its teammates that it lost as Ash speaks.

"It's okay Riolu you along with everyone else did great Tony was just too strong for you but this won't stop us we'll continue to train and one day you'll defeat Tony" Ash says with his other Pokemon nodding Riolu looks at her trainer and teammates she smiles wanting to continue to train hard and improve. After that Ash along with his Pokemon notice Ritchie and his Pokemon approaching once they get closer Ritchie speaks.

"Looks like we won Ash it was a great battle thank you" Ritchie says with his Pokemon nodding as Ash speaks.

"Thanks Ritchie we enjoyed it too. But this loss won't keep us down we'll continue to train become much stronger and beat you in the league" Ash says having a determined look on his face with his Pokemon having the same look. Ritchie along with his Pokemon smile Ritchie holds out his hand and speaks.

"I look forward to seeing just how much stronger you get when the league starts" Ritchie says Ash takes Ritchie's hand and speaks.

"Same to you" Ash says Ritchie nods the two boys shake hands. After that Ritchie along with his Pokemon leave they say goodbye to the group and head in a different direction. Ash, Misty, Brock and their Pokemon wave them goodbye until they're out of view. When Ritchie and his Pokemon are gone the gang stop waving Misty looks at Ash and speaks.

"Are you okay Ash?" Misty asks as Ash looks at her.

"Yeah, I'm fine Ritchie's gotten a lot stronger it makes me more motivated to train" Ash says with his Pokemon nodding in agreement as Brock speaks.

"As long as you keep training, you'll catch up to Ritchie along with your other rivals in no time" Brock says with Ash nodding he looks at his 6 Pokemon and speaks.

"Okay guys let's continue our training and when we see Ritchie again, we'll defeat him!" Ash says raising his fist in the air with his Pokemon roaring in agreement. Misty and Brock along with their Pokemon look at them having smiles on their faces as the chapter ends.

Thank you for reading if you've made it this far. Ash got to reunite with AJ and Ritchie this chapter both have become stronger tell me how did you guys like their team updates? Krokorok, Gible and Treeko evolved in this chapter tell me what did you guys think about how I did their evolutions? Froakie and Riolu had their first trainer battle today they were unable to defeat Ritchie's Pokemon but this will give them more motivation to continue training.

Next chapter will come out next week it'll have the gang reunite with another character, a legendary Pokemon appears and a strong trainer from Alola appears can you guys guess who it is?

Next time chapter 49: Kanto League training Thunder and the Battle Royal.

See you all next time.

Oh, and before the chapter ends here are all of the Pokemon Ritchie captured in the Safari Zone.

Ritchie's Safari zone captures

Ace - Raboot (female)

Lucha - Hawlucha shiny (male)

Kucheat - Mawile (female)

Tony - Torracat shiny (male)

Knight - Kirila (Male)

Tundra - Beartic (male)

Ribbons - Sylveon (female)

Pablo - Piplup (male)

Armor - Armorouge (female)

Scales - Hakumoo (male)

Frills - Heilosx (male)

Lola - Lopunny (female)

Pancho - Lombre (male)

Pixels - Vivilon Ocean Pattern (female)

Lapis - Marill (female)

Sludge - Alolan Muk (male)

Afro - Buffolant (male)

Bela - Buffolant shiny (female)

Bond - Sobble (male)

Titan - Golurk (male)

Glacier - Avalugg (male)

Beacon - Ampharos (female)

Spike - Quilladin - (male)

Dragonfly - Yanmega (female)

Tusk - Poilswine (male)

Spear - Escavalier (male)

Anchor - Dehelmise (unknown gender)

Cruise - Pupitar (male)

Beauty - Komala (female)

Vulture - Mandibuzz (Female)