Episode 207: Johto Final Battle
Before I begin with this chapter, I know many of you might ask me if Xehanort will strike down Kairi like he did in Kingdom Hearts 3 to forge the X-Blade, right? Well, the answer is no, I'm not going to use that one. I'm going to make it that Sora and Kairi will both fight Xehanort in the final fight. I just wanna make that perfectly clear. I know that there were a lot of you who think that should have ended in a much better way, and I'm among them. Anyway, here's the final battle.
Where we last left off, Ash began to have a series of dreams which are visions of the past, dating back to when Cacade and her her friend, Gaia were having the Mark of Mastery. That was when Ash saw the face of Master Xehanort. After waking up, Ash has told Rei about the dreams and told Ash to keep the dreams a secret until he understood more.
Meanwhile, Sora had his battles against a Trainer named Brad from the Sinnoh region and Percy from the Galar region. Both of his opponents have put up quite a fight against Sora, but he managed to win his battles despite the odds being against him. Now the final battle between Sora and his friend, rival, and fellow Keyblade wielder, Ethan. Both of these Trainers have come so far, and only one of them is going to be bringing home the gold.
It was the very next morning as Ash spoke with Rei about his recent dream. And about what Cascade was told to do.
"That is quite a dream," Rei said. "Anyway, you said that the worlds were in danger of monsters created from feelings of negativity, otherwise known as the Unversed."
"Yes. Do you even know what the Unversed even look like or what they really are? Have ever seen one?" Ash asked.
"No on all three of those questions. Kaito never mentioned anything about them. If he did, then you would know about them as well," Rei said.
"That would have been too easy if I asked you," Ash said.
"Easy or not, you did the right thing by letting me know about this. This mystery is getting more and more complicated than I originally thought," Rei said.
"You think I should keep this quiet a tad longer, Master? Because we will have to tell Sora, Riku, Kairi, and the rest sooner or later," Ash said.
"I think we should keep a lid on it for a little bit longer. It's too soon to tell anyway. We can't rush into solving a mystery without knowing some the facts first. For now, we must focus on the end of the tournament. Sora and Ethan will be expecting you to root for them," Rei said.
"Yes, Master. And you're right," Ash agreed.
"Go, join your friends," Rei said. Ash went to join the rest of the group. Just after Ash left, Kris approached her. "Kris, what can I do for you?"
"Master, Rei, I have a personal question to ask you," Kris said.
"You only have to ask me," Rei said.
"I would like your advice on love," Kris said.
"For Ethan?" Rei asked. Kris was shocked.
"You know about that?!" Kris exclaimed.
"It wasn't hard to figure out. I think you should let him know your feelings. Love works in both ways," Rei said.
"Yes, it does," Kris agreed. "But I'm not sure if Ethan feels the same way about me."
"I'm sure he does, Kris. Trust me. Back when Kaito fell in love with Delia, he felt the same way. I told him to go for it, and he did. Neither Sora and Karen would ever have been born if he hadn't," Rei said.
"It's the same with Sora and Kairi," Kris said.
"So you going to find out and see, Kris?" Rei asked.
"Yes, I'm going to," Kris said.
"You have my best wishes," Rei said.
Kris left to rejoin the group. Kris finally caught up with them. Ash rejoined them a little while ago. And Sora decided to use Pikachu, Noctowl, Mamoswine, Meganium, Typhlosion, and Feraligatr for the battle.
"It's about time you came, Kris. We were starting to worry about you," Lyra said.
"Marill," Marill said.
"Everyone, I was wondering if I could have a talk with Ethan before we get to the stadium?" Kris asked. Everyone knew what it meant.
"Sure, Kris," Sora said.
Everyone started to leave to give Ethan and Kris some space. Lyra looked back and she gave a cat-like grin.
"Come on," Lyra said, pointing to a bush to hide in.
"Lyra, what are you doing?" Sora asked.
"Come on, this confession's too good to miss," Lyra said.
"I don't think we should. After all, we should give them some privacy," Riku said.
"Riku's right. They might get mad at us," Naminé said.
"You're anxious to see it, too, aren't you?" Lyra asked.
"You should respect their privacy," a voice spoke. They saw it was Rei.
"Master Rei," Lyra said.
"Come along," Rei said ushering her apprentices towards the stadium. Lyra just pouted about missing their moment.
"Party pooper," Lyra pouted with her puffed up cheeks.
Back to Ethan and Kris, she knew she wanted to say and she had to say it.
"We've known each other for a really long time, haven't we?" Kris asked.
"Yeah, we did," Ethan agreed.
"You remember when we first got our first Pokémon?" Kris asked.
"Sure do. You, me, and Vincent each got our starter Pokémon from Professor Elm, and now here we are. Right here in the Johto Pokémon League," Ethan said.
"We've been through so much. Back when we were in the realm of darkness, where you, Sora, and Kairi defeated Ansem, and the times we beaten that awful Team Rocket. And when we each received our Keyblades," Kris said.
"You're right about that," Ethan said.
"But there's a reason I wanted to talk with you, Ethan," Kris said. Ethan looked at Kris as her face gave off a tint of pink. Ethan became curious.
"The thing is..." Kris paused as she felt her heart beating fast. She said in her thoughts, "Gotta tell him. Now." She said out loud, "The thing is I wanted to tell you that I love you." Ethan started to blush.
"You love me?" Ethan asked.
"It's true. I've been in love with you for a long time. I wasn't sure that you felt that way about me," Kris said. Ethan just smiled.
"I felt that way about you, Kris," Ethan said. Kris just blushed when Ethan just said it to her. "I love you, too, Kris. I was afraid you didn't love me, Kris. I guess we both had that in common."
"That shows that we're made for each other, Ethan," Kris said.
"I was wondering if you want to, after the battle, we could have a date?" Ethan asked. Kris giggled.
"I'd like that, Ethan," Kris said. She gave Ethan a kiss on the lips. Ethan was surprised, but it felt nice to him. He returned the kiss and he wrapped his arms around Kris as they kissed. They were so wrapped up in their own world, they didn't notice Vincent. He was heading for the stadium and he was distraught by what he saw. He felt his heart shatter into a million pieces.
"No way," Vincent said.
Over to Petalburg City, a small young boy. He has short, black hair and brown eyes. He wore a money-green-colored T-shirt with a white collar and button, charcoal-colored shorts and green, black and white slip-on shoes without socks. He also wore black, framed half-moon glasses. He started to watch it with so much interest.
Over in Porta Vista, Danny and Cattleya turned on the TV to watch their nephew battle. Cattleya has Yuki on her lap. In Odaiba City, Roxas, Axel, and Xion had tuned in to watch it.
"Ladies and gentlemen! This is it! The match you have been waiting for; the final round of the Johto Pokémon League! Who is it that will bring home the winner's trophy?! Ethan from New Bark Town or Sora from Pallet Town?!" The announcer exclaimed. Kris is standing next to Ethan, wearing a cheerleader outfit. She had a pair of blue pom-poms in each hand. Many of the girls in Sora's fanclub rooted hard for Sora. Both Trainers have taken their positions as Kairi had Quilava, Chikorita, Jumpluff, Mismagius, Ampharos, Ledian, Smeargle, Miltank, Corsola, and Sunflora out to cheer for Sora. "Now we shall see which kind of battlefield they'll be battling on!" The randomizer activates and goes off until the Grass Field is chosen. "Our remaining two combatants will be battling on the Grass Field! And now to see who shall go first!" The randomizer goes off and goes on until Sora is chosen to go first. "And it is Sora who shall go first!" Sora took out his first Pokéball and he tosses it.
"Go! Meganium!" Sora shouted. The Pokéball opens and Meganium comes out eager to battle whatever Ethan has to throw at him. He took out a Pokéball and he tosses it.
"Go! Pidgeot!" Ethan shouted. Pidgeot makes a loud cry upon entry.
"Sora has sent out Meganium and Ethan has chosen Pidgeot! Ethan has the advantage in battle since Pidgeot is a Flying-type Pokémon and Meganium is a Grass-type!" The announcer announced.
"Pidgeot! Wing Attack!" Ethan ordered. Pidgeot came down with its wings out to strike Meganium.
"Okay Meganium! Dodge and use Vine Whip!" Sora ordered. Meganium sends out her vines to strike the Bird Pokémon and she lands a hit. "Now, use Petal Blizzard!" Meganium fires a blizzard of flower petals to land a hit on Pidgeot.
"Hurricane!" Ethan ordered. Pidgeot flaps its wings and releases multiple green crecent-shaped blades of energy from them at Meganium. It blows Petal Blizzard away as well. Meganium gets struck by Pidgeot's attack.
"Pidgeot blocks it with Hurricane! Not only that, but Hurricane strikes a heavy blow onto Meganium!" The announcer announced. Sora takes out Meganium's Pokéball and calls her back. "Sora calls back Meganium! Now which one will he send out?!" He turns to Pikachu.
"You're up, Pikachu," Sora said.
"Pika," Pikachu nodded. He enters the battle against Pidgeot.
"Sora has sent out Pikachu to deal with Pidgeot! A smart move on his part!" The announcer announced.
"Thunderbolt!" Sora ordered. Pikachu fires Thunderbolt and it strikes Pidgeot on the mark and fell to the ground. "And now use Electro Ball!" Sora ordered. Pikachu forms a ball of electricity and hurls it right at Pidgeot. Electro Ball strikes Pidgeot and it took enough to get knocked out.
"Pidgeot is unable to battle! Pikachu wins!" The announcer announced.
"Pidgeot has been eliminated and Sora's Pikachu has electrified Pidgeot, giving him the lead!" The announcer announced. Ethan calls Pidgeot back.
"Get some rest, Pidgeot. You deserve a good long rest," Ethan said He took out another Pokéball. "Go! Sandslash!" The Pokéball opens and his Sandslash slashes the air upon entry.
"And now Ethan's second Pokémon is Sandslash! Pikachu's Electric-type attacks won't be able to hurt Sandslash in the slightest! What is Sora to do?" The announcer announced.
"Pikachu, come back!" Sora called out. Pikachu obliges Sora and returned to his trainer.
"Sora calls back Pikachu; a smart decision to make when battling a Ground-type! Will he send back out his Meganium or does he have a Water-type, an Ice-type, or another Grass-type Pokémon to use?" The announcer asked. Sora takes out his Pokéball and throws it.
"Back to action, Meganium!" Sora shouted. Meganium re-enters the battle and is a little tender from battling Pidgeot.
"Sora sends Meganium back out! A very good move for Sora!" What does Ethan have in store for Meganium?" The announcer questioned.
"Sandslash! Poison Sting!" Ethan ordered. Sandslash fires Poison Sting right at the herb Pokémon.
"Dodge and use Vine Whip!" Sora ordered. Meganium dodges Poison Sting and Meganium grabs Sandslash with the vines and slams the mouse Pokémon into the ground. Ethan wasn't phased by the fact Sandslash has been shoved into the dirt.
"Sandslash! Dig!" Ethan ordered. Sandslash digs into the soil, but Sora wasn't gonna have that.
"Meganium! Petal Blizzard in that hole!" Sora ordered. Ethan was confused by what Sora is planning. Meganium fires flower petals right into the hole Sandslash had just dug.
"Meganium is using Petal Blizzard into the hole Sandslash had just dug! What does he plan to do?!" The announcer asked. Sandslash pops out of the ground, being pelted by flower petals.
"Now finish Sandslash with Razor Leaf!" Sora ordered. Meganium fires Razor Leaf right at Sandslash. Ethan calls Sandslash back before Meganium's Razor Leaf could deliever the finishing blow!
"That was so close for comfort for Sandslash! Ethan had called it back just in the nic of time! Nice save!" The announcer announced. Ethan took out another Pokéball and tossed it.
"Go! Hitmontop!" Ethan shouted. Hitmontop spins around upon entry.
"Ethan has sent out Hitmontop to deal with Meganium! Judging how Hitmontop did, it's gonna spin circles around Meganium!" The announcer announced.
"Hitmontop! Triple Kick!" Ethan ordered. Hitmontop spins around and kicked Meganium three times in a row. "Now use Bullet Punch!" Hitmontop gave Meganium three or four punches in a row and Meganium fell onto the ground beaten.
"Meganium is unable to battle! Hitmontop wins!" The referee announced.
"Ethan has taken down Meganium! Both trainers has lost one Pokémon each! Any one of them is bound to take the lead at any moment!" The announcer announced. Sora takes out his next Pokéball and tosses it.
"Go! Noctowl!" Sora shouted. When the Pokéball opens, stars swirls around the owl Pokémon when he had entered the battle.
"Now Sora has sent out Noctowl! This Noctowl is in a different Shiny color!" The announcer announced.
"Hitmontop! Bullet Punch!" Ethan ordered. Hitmon started to spin again and headed right towards Noctowl.
"Okay Noctowl! Use Psychic!" Sora ordered. Noctowl uses his telepahthic power to lift Hitmontop into the air. "Bring him down!" Noctowl slams Hitmontop right into the ground and he had been taken down.
"Hitmontop is unable to battle! Noctowl wins!" The referee announced.
"Ethan loses two of his Pokémon! Which one of his other Pokémon can turn it around before Sora could keep it in his favor?" The announcer asked. Ethan calls back Hitmontop and takes out another Pokéball.
"It's your turn now, Ampharos!" Ethan shouted. Ampharos enters the battle with its tail orb glowing.
"The fourth Pokémon Ethan has sent out is Ampharos! Is Sora gonna keep Noctowl out to battle against this Electric-type or does he have something to put out its spark?" The announcer asked. Sora calls back Noctowl and takes out another Pokéball and throws it.
"Go for it, Mamoswine!" Sora shouted. Mamoswine snorts upon entry and stomps on the ground.
"Now Sora has sent out his Mamoswine! Both had sent out an Electric-type and both had sent out a Ground-type! Is Ethan gonna switch to undo his mistake or keep Ampharos out?" The announcer asked.
"Ampharos! Fire Punch!" Ethan ordered. Ampharos ran towards Mamoswine with its fist emitting fire.
"Donphan! Dodge and use Ice Shard!" Sora ordered. Mamoswine dodges and fires Ice Shard right towards Ampharos.
"Dodge it!" Ethan shouted. Ampharos tried to avoid, Ice Shard but one shard of ice came too fast for Ampharos to get away.
"Ooh! Ampharos has gotten hit by that Ice Shard, and it looked like it hurt!" The announcer announced. Ethan looked over to the ground.
"Move in with Ice Fang!" Sora ordered. Mamoswine charges at Ampharos with ice emitting from his tusks.
"Ampharos! Thunderbolt! Aim at the ground!" Ethan ordered. Ampharos fired Thunderbolt at the ground. Mamoswine tripped at the hole, falling on his face.
"Uh-oh! Mamoswine is in real trouble now! Just when Mamoswine was close enough, it slipped and fell right on its face!" The announcer announced.
"Now Ampharos! Fire Punch!" Ethan ordered. Ampharos jumps into the air and lands a burning punch onto the Twin Tusk Pokémon. Mamoswine took the hit of the burning punch and ends up being knocked out.
"Mamoswine is unable to battle! Ampharos wins!" The referee announced.
"Wow! Ampharos has taken down Mamoswine! Despite a type disadvantage, Ampharos has trimphed over a Ground-type!" The announcer announced. Sora calls back Mamoswine and takes out his next Pokéball and throws it.
"You're going in, Typhlosion!" Sora shouted. Typhlosion flares up upon entry.
"Sora's fifth Pokémon is his Typhlosion! This feiry Pokémon looks ready to scorch Ampharos into a crisp and the same can be said for Ampharos!" The announcer announced.
"Ampharos! Thunder Punch!" Ethan ordered.
"Typhlosion! Flamethrower!" Sora ordered. Typhlosion fired Flamethrower right at Ampharos and lands a heavy hit.
"Typhlosion lands a devastating Flamethrower onto Ampharos! Is Ampharos done for?!" The announcer asked. When the flames subsided, Ampharos was indeed done for.
"Ampharos is unable to battle! Typhlosion wins!" The referee announced.
"And it's Ampharos that's down for the count! Sora is in the lead to four to three! Now it's time for a fifteen minute recess for our competitors to rest up!" The announcer announced.
"I'm having fun with this. And I know you're doing the same thing, Sora," Ethan said, taking out a Pokéball and threw it. "Head on back out, Sandslash!" Sandslash re-enters the battle and pants out of exhaustion.
"Noctowl! Back to action!" Sora shouted throwing his Pokéball and stars swirls around Noctowl upon re-entry.
"I know you're too ruffed up by Meganium's attacks to keep going, but I have an idea," Ethan said.
"Noctowl! Wing Attack!" Sora ordered. Noctowl comes down with his wings out.
"Sandslash! Dig!" Ethan ordered. Sandslash digs into the ground and Noctowl stops in his tracks.
"Sandslash has avoided Noctowl just by digging! What does Ethan have up his sleeve?" The announcer asked.
Sandslash jumps out of the air with its claws out and ready.
"Sandslash! Slash!" Ethan ordered.
"Noctowl! Wing Attack!" Sora ordered.
Noctowl and Sandslash clash into each other and both trainers had earned a double knockout.
"Noctowl and Sandslash are both unable to battle! This round is a draw!" The referee announced.
"Sora and Ethan has earned a double knockout! Ethan is down to two and Sora is down to three!" The announcer announced. Ethan took out an Ultra Ball.
"Go! Tyranitar!" Ethan called out and his Tyranitar lets out a loud roar as stars swirls around this Pokémon. His Tyranitar is a lighter shade of green and has a purple armor patch on its stomach.
"Ethan's fifth Pokémon is Tyranitar! Ethan's Tyranitar is a Shiny Pokémon just like Sora's Noctowl!" The announcer announced. Tyranitar activates its Sand Stream ability. "Wow, Sand Stream kicks in! With that sandstorm in effect, Sora's Pokémon are going to have such a hard time coping with that sandstorm, unless he has another Ground-type or perhaps a Rock-type or a Steel-type."
"Man, I knew he had something like this up his sleeve. He was leading me right from the start. Mamoswine is the only one that can take the sandstorm, but he's down for the count! Pikachu, Typhlosion, and Feraligatr are the only ones I can use now," Sora said to himself. "I have no choice but to use Feraligatr for this one." He took out Feraligatr's Pokéball and he tosses it. "It's your turn now, Feraligatr!" Sora's Feraligatr enters the battlefield and gets pelted by the raging sandstorm.
"Sora's sixth Pokémon is Feraligatr! Sora's Feraligatr should have no problem with Tyranitar, but I am not quick to underestimate Tyranitar's chances!" The announcer announced.
"Feraligatr! Hydro Pump!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr fires Hydro Pump as it goes through the sandstorm, heading right towards Tyranitar, but Ethan wasn't too concerned.
"Tyranitar! Whip up a Sand Tomb!" Ethan ordered. Tyranitar creates wisps of sand that surround the Feraligatr which then turn into a swirling sand vortex which encompasses the crocodilian Pokémon. The attack blocks Hydro Pump.
"If being pelted by a raging sandstorm wasn't enough, then being trapped by a Sand Tomb is even worse!" The announcer announced.
"Ethan," Kris said with glee. She knew Ethan was gonna get a comeback in the battle and hopefully win the tournament.
"Sora," Kairi said worriedly. She knew it as twice as bad since because Sora couldn't call Feraligatr back and the Sandstorm raging on hurting Feraligatr in each passing moment. Sora had to think fast.
"Feraligatr! Ice Punch!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr's fist emits ice and he ran towards Tyranitar.
"Stop Feraligatr in its tracks, Tyranitar! Hyper Beam!" Ethan ordered. Tyranitar began to build up energy to fire Hyper Beam to strike at Tyranitar. Feraligatr ducks when he got close to Tyranitar and slams his fist into Tyranitar's belly and went backwards. Tyranitar landed on its back and the sandstorm had subsided and the same for Tyranitar's Sand Tomb.
"Tyranitar's Hyper Beam has failed to land a hit and Feraligatr has given Tyranitar a serious Ice Punch in the gut? Is it enough to bring Tyranitar down?" The announcer asked. Tyranitar got back up on its feet and it was nowhere near to giving up. Sora winced when he saw Tyranitar's still standing.
"No way! His Tyranitar is way tougher than I thought. If this keeps up, then it'll take Feraligatr down before he gets even close even with Hydro Pump and Ice Fang, and Ice Punch," Sora said as he calls Feraligatr back and he looks over to Pikachu. "Okay, Pikachu. You're heading back in."
"Pika," Pikachu said. Pikachu gets back into the battlefield against Tyranitar.
"Sora switches Feraligatr with Pikachu! What does he have planned for Tyranitar?" The announcer asked.
"Tyranitar! Sand Tomb!" Ethan ordered.
"Pikachu! Dodge with Quick Attack!" Sora ordered. Pikachu avoids Tyranitar's Sand Tomb just by running across the battlefield. Tyranitar tried again, but Pikachu was running too fast for the Armor Pokémon to keep up.
"Pikachu's footing is better than Tyranitar's aim! Hope Ethan can find a way around Pikachu's speed!" The announcer announced.
"Tyranitar! Hyper Beam!" Ethan ordered. Tyranitar got ready to fire Hyper Beam again, but Sora had to put a stop to that.
"Pikachu! Jump and use Iron Tail! Aim for its head!" Sora ordered. Pikachu ran close to Tyranitar and jumps into the air with his tail beginning to glow metallically. Tyranitar got ready to fire Hyper Beam, but Pikachu smacks Tyranitar on the side of the head and fired Hyper Beam right into the air. Everyone watching were astounded by how he was able to stop it. Tyranitar then fell to the ground beaten.
"Tyranitar is unable to battle! Pikachu wins!" The referee announced.
"Now Ethan has one left! What can Ethan do win this now?" The announcer asked. Ethan calls back Tyranitar and he took out his last Pokéball.
"I have been saving you for last. From the day we met, we have been working together to make each other stronger. You made me the person I am now all because of you. And I didn't need a Keyblade for that. Now it's time to show the world our power," Ethan said. He threw his Pokéball. "Go! Typhlosion!" The Pokéball opens and Typhlosion flares up upon entry.
"Ethan has sent out his own Typhlosion! Will Ethan's Typhlosion be able to fare well against what remains of Sora's Pokémon or will Sora claim his victory here and now?" The announcer asked.
"Not if I have anything to say about it. Typhlosion! Flamethrower!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion fires Flamethrower right at the Mouse Pokémon.
"Pikachu! Dodge with Quick Attack!" Sora ordered. Pikachu uses his speed attack to avoid Flamethower, but Ethan wasn't gonna have it.
"Typhlosion! Use Flame Charge!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion ran towards Pikachu and strikes Pikachu on the spot. "Flame Charge again!" Typhlosion charges at Pikachu again and lands another hit. Sora knew Flame Charge increases the user's speed from each use. "Now use Quick Attack!" Typhlosion ran towards Pikachu faster than normal and lands a hit onto Pikachu.
"The tables of speed has turned on Pikachu! Typhlosion's Flame Charge and Quick Attack combo is doing its number onto Pikachu!" The announcer announced.
"Now use Flamethrower!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion fires Flamethrower and it lands a hit onto Pikachu and he fell right at Sora's feet, beaten. The referee raises the red flag.
"Pikachu is unable to battle! Typhlosion wins!" The referee announced.
"Pikachu is out and only Feraligatr and his Typhlosion remains! Which one will he use?!" The announcer asked. Pikachu went over to Kairi as he pats his partner's head.
"Get some rest, buddy. You deserve on after a good fight you put up today," Sora said.
"Pika," Pikachu beamed.
Angel, Blossom and the Pichu were proud of Pikachu even if he didn't win. Angel nuzzled him affectionately. Sora had to think fast. He took out the Pokéball containing his own Typhlosion and he throws it.
"Back to action, Typhlosion!" Sora called out. Sora's Typhlosion flares up when coming back to the battlefield.
"Now it's Typhlosion versus Typhlosion! Which one of their fires are going to be extinguished first?" The announcer asked.
"Typhlosion! Swift!" Sora ordered. Sora's Typhlosion fired Swift and it struck Ethan's Typhlosion on the mark.
"Typhlosion! You use Quick Attack!" Ethan ordered. Ethan's Typhlosion ran right towards Sora's Typhlosion.
"You use Quick Attack, too!" Sora ordered. Sora's Typhlosion ran towards Ethan's Typhlosion, but Ethan's ran too fast because of Flame Charge being used twice in a row.
"Typhlosion! Flame Wheel!" Sora ordered. Sora's Typhlosion rolled into a ball of fire and headed right at Ethan's Typhlosion and came fast like a rolling boulder.
"Typhlosion! Flame Charge!" Ethan ordered. Ethan's Typhlosion ran towards Sora's Typhlosion and when the attack made contact, Sora's Typhlosion uncurls himself and goes tumbling.
"Now with Flame Charge used in a third time, Ethan's Typhlosion is even faster! Sora's Typhlosion is going to have a real hard time with that extra speed!" The announcer announced.
"Typhlosion! Flamethrower!" Sora ordered. Sora's Typhlosion fired Flamethrower at Ethan's Typhlosion and he got hit by the fire attack. Ethan's Typhloison was hurt bad, but he was still standing on his feet. Both Typhlosion are getting exhausted.
"Whoa! Ethan's Typhlosion is still standing after taking a powerful Flamethrower! And both of Sora's and Ethan's Typhlosion are running low on energy," The announcer announced. Both Typhlosion stared into each other waiting for the other to make a move.
"Flame Wheel!" Sora ordered.
"Flame Charge!" Ethan ordered.
Sora's Typhlosion rolled into a huge ball of fire and rolls right towards Ethan's Typhlosion; Ethan's Typhlosion charges right at Sora's Typhlosion. Both had clashed creating a feiry explosion. Kairi's other Pokémon shielded themselves as Pikachu and Blossom shielded the Pichu, Angel shielded Togepi, and Kairi and Karen shielded Ventus.
"Wow! Talking about a red hot battle! Which Typhlosion is still standing?!" The announcer exclaimed. Both Typhlosion stared at each other, but Sora's Typhlosion fell to the ground beaten.
"Sora's Typhlosion is unable to battle! Ethan's Typhlosion wins!" The referee announced.
"Ethan's Typhlosion trumps Sora's Typhlosion! Now Sora is down to one Pokémon left and the title of champion is way up for grabs!" The announcer announced. Sora calls back his Typhlosion and he takes out the Pokéball containing Feraligatr.
"This is it. Our last chance. Better make it count," Sora said. He throws his Pokéball. "Back to action, Feraligatr!" Feraligatr re-enters the battle ready for the final round.
"Now Sora has sent Feraligatr back out! Feraligatr may have the advantage over Typhlosion, but after taking down two opponents, I have serious doubts!" The announcer announced.
"Typhlosion is just gonna gimme a hard time just because if his speed. Gotta be smart about it," Sora said in his thoughts.
"Sora's Feraligatr may be strong, but it won't stand a chance against Typhlosion. Okay Typhlosion! Quick Attack!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion ran right at Feraligatr faster than before.
"Feraligatr! Dodge and use Slash!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr steps aside and lands a Slash onto Typhlosion.
"Typhlosion! Flamethrower!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion fired Flamethrower at Feraligatr at close range.
"Feraligatr! Hydro Pump!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr fired Hydro Pump and it pushes Flamethrower back and it washes Typhlosion in the flow of the water.
"I heard of the phrase 'wet behind the ears,' but this isn't what I was expecting when taking a Hydro Pump in the face!" The announcer announced.
"Keep it up, Feraligatr!" Sora praised him.
"Typhlosion! Quick Attack!" Ethan ordered. Typhlosion lands a Quick Attack onto Feraligatr. "Do it again!" Typhloision bombardes Feraligatr with one direct attack after another.
"Typhlosion is really giving it to Feraligatr! If this keeps up then Feraligatr is going to be taken down at this rate!" The announcer announced. Feraligatr's Torrent ability kicks in. Sora knew it was a good sign for Hydro Pump to get even more powerful.
"Feraligatr! Hydro Pump!" Sora ordered. Feraligatr took in some air and fired an even more powerful Hydro Pump and it washes Typhlosion in it once again. Typhlosion tumbles backwards and struggles to get back up. Typhlosion glares at Feraligatr while panting. The Volcano Pokémon stares at Feraligatr until Typhlosion had fallen on the ground, beaten.
"Typhlosion is unable to battle! Feraligatr wins! Sora Ketchum from Pallet Town wins the battle!" The referee announced. The crowd goes wild as the winner has been decided.
"And there goes not only the battle, but also the tournament itself! Sora Ketchum wins the Johto Pokémon League! Sora Ketchum wins the Johto Pokémon League! Sora Ketchum wins the Johto Pokémon League!" The announcer announced. Everyone watching cheered hard for Sora as he won. Ethan was at a loss for words as he calls back Typhlosion and sighs.
"So, that's how it ends. I work hard to get to the top and I trip when I reach the finish line," Ethan said. Kris walked up to her boyfriend placing her hand on his shoulder.
"Ethan, I'm sorry that you didn't win," Kris said.
"Don't be sorry, Kris. I gave it everything I had and it would have gone either way. I'm not upset about Sora beating me. He worked hard to make it and that's what I expected from him," Ethan said. Kris hugged Ethan tightly and cried happily.
"I still love you even if you didn't win," Kris said. Ethan hugs her back.
"Good to know that I'll always have your support," Ethan said.
Sora and Kairi were all celebrating as Sora span her around his arms as the Pokémon, Karen, and Ventus were just as happy.
As everyone cheered, Rei sat with Professor Oak and Delia as Sora has won it. Rei was proud of the both of them.
"Well done, my apprentices," Rei said.
A few hours later at the closing ceremony, Sora had stood on the platform as he had accepted the champsionship trophy from President Goodshow.
"Once again you have shined in ways I wouldn't expect. You should be proud," President Goodshow said with a smile.
"A special congratulations to our Johto Pokémon League Champion, and to all those who have competed in this tournament!" The announcer announced. Ethan, Vincent, Gary, Macy, Brad, Percy, and the other Trainers who participated in the tournament all applauded for Sora.
That night, everyone met up with Delia, Professor Oak, and Rei.
"Good job, you two. You both battled hard," Professor Oak said.
"Oh, Sora, I'm so very proud of you," Delia tearfully said.
"Thanks, mom, professor. I appreciate it," Sora said.
"Thanks for the support. It was quite a thrill to be a part of it," Ethan said.
"Now that the tournament is over and done with, what's next?" Leaf asked.
"Actually, Kris, Lyra, and I have decided to come to the Kanto region with you guys since Rei will be moving in Pallet Town again. We discussed it with our parents, and they said it was alright as long as we be careful," Ethan said.
"And it would be a good excuse to have our first date as an official couple," Kris said.
"You're in luck, because Kairi and I know a good place in Pallet Town for you to have your first date," Sora said.
"And we guarantee that you'll enjoy it," Kairi said.
"Figures you'd suggest it," Terra said.
"It has to be perfect," Aqua said.
"Pikachu," Eclair said.
"Pikachu," Thor said.
"And what about you, Tracey?" Leaf asked. Tracey looked at Leaf. Tracey then smiled.
"Actually I have decided to become Professor Oak's assistant," Tracey announced. Everyone all looked at the Pokémon Watcher.
"You're going to be Professor Oak's assistant?" Naminé asked.
"When was this decided?" Sora asked.
"It was just before the Johto Pokémon League got started. I needed some time to think it over, but I think I should Professor Oak my answer," Tracey said.
"Well, I think you should go for it, Tracey," Sora said.
"You think so, Sora?" Tracey asked.
"Sure we do," Sora said.
"It's your decision to make, and I think you already made it," Kairi said.
"And we all support you for it," Ash said.
"I'm looking forward to working with you, Tracey," Professor Oak said.
"Me too," Tracey said.
"Well, I thought I'd find you here," a familiar voice spoke. It turns out to be Gary.
"Gary? What are you doing here?" Ash asked.
"I came by to congratulate you for your win, Sora. You deserve it," Gary said.
"Thanks, Gary," Sora said.
"But the main reason I'm here is to speak with you, grandpa," Gary said. Professor Oak was surprised by it.
"What do you want to speak with me about, my boy?" Professor Oak asked.
"Well, I just wanted to announce that I'm going to become a Pokémon researcher, just like you, grandpa," Gary said.
"A Pokémon researcher?" Ventus asked.
"Pika?" Sparky asked.
"That's not what you had in mind before, Gary?" Karen pointed out.
"True, it isn't. Not at first. I decided this just after I lost my battle to Sora. And I figured I'd follow in my grandpa's footsteps," Gary said.
"It sounds like you didn't take too long to make up your mind, Gary," Riku said.
"I think it's a good idea, Gary. Have you decided what field of research you will be taking place in?" Professor Oak asked.
"I thought I should take up Pokémon evolution as my study. So I thought I should learn from Professor Rowan in the Sinnoh region," Gary said.
"Yes, Professor Rowan has been doing research on Pokémon evolution for many years. If you like, I could make contact with him and speak to him on your behalf," Professor Oak offered.
"Thanks, grandpa, but I think I would like to talk to him myself," Gary said. Professor Oak smiled.
"Of course. And I will respect your decision, Gary," Professor Oak said.
"Me too, Gary. I think you'll make a good Pokémon researcher," Sora said.
"I think so, too," Leaf said.
"So we want to wish you luck in the future," Ash said.
"Thanks, guys. I knew I had your support," Gary said.
That was one matter settled, but there was the matter with Silver. He is sitting by the lake, so Sora, Kairi, Ethan, Kris, and Lyra approached him. Sora and Kairi had sea salt ice cream for each of them.
"Hey, Silver," Ethan greeted.
"Hey," Silver greeted. Ethan hands one to Silver. He just looked at it. "Is that ice cream?"
"Try it," Ethan said. Silver took the ice cream and took a bite. He was surprised by the taste of it. Sora, Kairi, Ethan, Kris, and Lyra took theirs.
"It's salty! But it's also sweet," Silver said.
"We saw you here, so we thought we should have a talk," Lyra said as Ethan took a bite.
"For the first time in my life, I agree with you," Silver said, taking another bite. The others each bit their ice cream as Silver sighed. "I wanted to say that you guys were right about everything about how to raise Pokémon. You were right, and I was wrong."
"What made you change your mind, Silver?" Kairi asked.
"It was when I battled Lance and lost. He told me that I don't love and trust my Pokémon enough, and that's what's holding me back. I used to think love was stupid and weak, and it would hold a Pokémon's true potential back, but I was doing that. I was the one who was weak and stupid. I'm surprised I didn't turn into a Heartless because of it," Silver said.
"Well, Lance was right. It takes a whole lot more than power to raise Pokémon, Silver. You should love and care about them, too. That's how they grow. Anyone would have told you that," Sora said.
"I know that now. And I'm going to start over again," Silver said.
"Start over? What do you mean?" Ethan asked.
"First thing tomorrow, I'm going to head for Blackthorn City, and learn from the Master of the Dragon's Den. Learn to be one with my Pokémon," Silver said.
"That's a pretty good start," Lyra said.
"You sure you wanna do that?" Kris asked.
"It is," Silver took one last bite of his ice cream and threw the stick in the trash. "Great talking to you." Silver took off.
"Good luck in your path, Silver," Sora said.
On the next day, Sora, Kairi, Karen, Riku, Naminé, Ventus, Terra, Aqua, Ash, Leaf, Ethan, Kris, Lyra, Tracey, and the Pokémon started to head for Goldenrod City to catch the Magnet Train. But they did crowded just trying to get Sora's autograph. It was a miracle that they got out, but they got on the train and headed right towards Saffron City. At some point, Ventus, Terra, and Aqua started to head back home to Porta Vista as the rest have headed for Pallet Town.
Meanwhile, Giovanni is sitting in his desk when Matori has entered his office.
"Giovanni, sir. I just recieved word that Sora Ketchum and his friends have just returned to the Kanto region via Magnet Train," Matori said.
"I see. Then we shall give him a proper welcome home," Giovanni said.
"I'll arrange it at once, sir," Matori said, taking her leave. Giovanni pets his Persian on the head.
"The time has come to exact my revenge on Sora Ketchum for all the grief they have caused me," Giovanni said.
What could Giovanni have planned for Sora? Find out and find out as we continue on.