Chapter 43
The next day, Cameron and I are facing each other. "Now this is my secret weapon! Let's go!" Cameron takes out the Pokemon, much to my shock.
"So that's your secret weapon. But you have to know that Iris has one, so I've been practicing with it a lot." I smile. "Now it's my turn! Gigalith!"
When I send out Gigalith, Hydreigon starts out with Tri Attack, and I command Gigalith to dodge, but it doesn't do it fast enough and takes damage. Hydreigon then follows up with Dragon Pulse, and Gigalith takes damage from that as well.
Gigalith recovers and I have it use Rock Blast, but Hydreigon dodges the attack. Gigalith then goes in for a super effective Rock Smash, which is commanded by Cameron to be dodged by Hydreigon. However, Hydreigon doesn't do it in time and takes super effective damage.
"The real battle's just getting started! Dragon Rush! Let's go!" Hydreigon quickly recovers and fires back with a ground-shaking Dragon Rush, and follows up with a second Tri Attack. After this, I command Gigalith to use Flash Cannon, while Cameron commands Hydreigon to counter with Dragon Pulse. Hydreigon's attack overpowers Gigalith's and knocks it out.
"No wonder you call Hydreigon your secret weapon." I say. "That's a pretty cool Pokemon."
"So are you having a good time?" Cameron asks.
"You bet. I'm excited to see how powerful your Hydreigon is." I say while sending out Darmanitan as my second Pokemon.
"Go for it, Darmanitan! Use Brick Break!" The move lands and causes Hydreigon super effective damage. However, Darmanitan is then hit by Hydreigon's powerful Dragon Pulse attack, but he recovers and plants a Flamethrower on Hydreigon. Directly after, Darmanitan takes two big blows from Hydreigon's Tri Attack and Dragon Rush.
Darmanitan manages to survive and fires right back with a combination of Brick Break and Fire Punches, and everyone in the stands continues to cheer us on. "You're doing great, Darmanitan!"
Hydreigon then goes in for a Double Hit, but Darmanitan dodges and uses Incinerate, which Hydreigon flies up in the air to dodge. This was a mistake, however, because it made Hydreigon vulnerable to Darmanitan's even more powerful Flamethrower attack. Just as Hydreigon is beginning to look weak, I command Darmanitan to use a final Brick Break while Hydreigon is commanded by Cameron to use a final Double Hit. Both Pokémon approach each other with their attacks ready, then Darmanitan's attack dominates Hydreigon's, and finally knocks it out.
"You were great, Darmanitan." I say, then I realize that now Darmanitan is in its Zen mode now.
"Cameron, which Pokemon are you going to use next?" I ask.
"Don't rush me." Cameron strikes his headband and then sends out Ferrothorn.
Ferrothorn's first attack is Metal Claw, which Darmanitan dodges while floating in the air. Its next attack is Pin Missile, which lands but causes Darmanitan minor damage. Darmanitan fires right back with Flamethrower, causing Ferrothorn a lot of damage. However, Ferrothorn fires right back with a Mirror Shot, but Darmanitan dodges and I say, "It's time!"
Just then, the Future Sight attack arrives and crashes Ferrothorn, knocking him out.
Samurott is his third Pokemon, Darmanitan is commanded by me to set up Future Sight and also use his Flamethrower, while Samurott is commanded by Cameron to use her Hydro Cannon. Samurott's attack completely overpowers Darmanitan's and causes him massive damage. However, he is still standing and goes right in for a Brick Break, but Samurott easily dodges. Samurott then uses a super effective Aqua Jet, which knocks Darmanitan out. But at least the Future Sight still hit.
"Well, I can't win all the time, huh? Pikachu! I choose you!"
"Yeah, I get to battle." Pikachu says as he jumps into the field.
Pikachu starts out with Thunderbolt, but Cameron has Samurott deflect it with Razor Shell. I become impressed at Samurott's strength and have Pikachu go in for a Quick Attack. However, Samurott overpowers Pikachu with another Razor Shell and follows that up with Hydro Cannon. Samurott then attempts to hit Pikachu with a Megahorn, but he dodges and goes in for another Quick Attack. Thinking he can pull the same thing off twice, Cameron commands Samurott to counter with Razor Shell again. However, Pikachu dodges and lands his attack on Samurott, and moves right into an Iron Tail, causing Samurott even more damage. Pikachu then uses Electro Ball, but Samurott again deflects with Razor Shell. However, Pikachu hits her with another Iron Tail, knocking her out.
Cameron recalls Samurott and immediately sends out Swanna, a surprising choice to battle an Electric-type like Pikachu. Swanna goes in for Pluck, but Pikachu dodges. Cameron then tells Swanna not to stop launching Pluck attacks until one lands, but Pikachu is just too fast, and as such dodges every one of them.
"Awesome how fast Pikachu is." Cameron says.
"Quick attack, let's go!" However, Swanna dodges and fires back with Wing Attack, which lands and causes Pikachu some damage. Swanna immediately follows up with a combination of Bubble Beam and Wing Attack, but Pikachu dodges both of them and knocks Swanna out with a single Electro Ball.
"That's just like Pikachu." Cameron says.
"Your Swanna is great too." I say.
"Alright, Riolu! You're up! All our hopes are counting on you!" Cameron says.
"What are you talking about, we use six Pokemon and Riolu's number 5!" I say.
"Wait, round four's a full battle so it's a five-on-five, right?" Cameron panics.
"No, wrong! A battle's a full six-on-six battle!" I say with a sigh, "Referee, to make this fair. Change the battle into 5 versus 5."
The referee nods while the announcer praises me for being fair.
Cameron's final Pokemon is Riolu, and I decide to go for Mandibuzz
Mandibuzz starts out with Gust, but Riolu jumps and dodges. Mandibuzz then uses Bone Rush, but Riolu jumps and dodges that as well and lands on top of Mandibuzz's back. Riolu then uses back-to-back Force Palms, but Mandibuzz recovers and gets Riolu off of her back, moving right into Air Slash. However, Riolu dodges again and is commanded by Cameron to use Copycat. Riolu's move emulates Mandibuzz's Air Cutter and sends it right back at her. Riolu follows that up with Vacuum Wave, which lands and causes Mandibuzz even more damage. However, Mandibuzz recovers and goes in for a Brave Bird, but Riolu shuts her attack off with Circle Throw, smashing her against the wall and knocking her out, despite being at a disadvantage by type.
"Wow, Riolu. I'm impressed. Time to bring out the old party. Meganium! I choose you!"
When Meganium is out, Riolu starts off with Vacuum Wave, but Meganium dodges and uses Vine Whip, causing Riolu blistering damage. However, Riolu uses Copycat and fires Meganium's Vine Whip right back at her. Riolu attempts to follow up with another Vacuum Wave, but Meganium dodges again. However, this leaves her vulnerable to Riolu's Force Palm and Circle Throw combination, and she takes even more damage.
Meganium uses Leaf Storm. However, Riolu dodges, but Meganium then uses multiple Vine Whips, causing Riolu more damage as well. After this, Riolu uses another Vacuum Wave, which hits Meganium. Cameron then commands Riolu to use yet another Vacuum Wave, as I command Meganium to dodge with Vine Whip. After this, Meganium uses Body Slam, which lands and causes Riolu a lot of damage.
As Riolu is beginning to look weak, Cameron continues to encourage it to get up, and it eventually does. This makes it start to evolve, and everyone watches in awe. When the evolution finishes, Riolu becomes Lucario.
Excited for evolving, Cameron has Lucario demonstrate his new move Aura Sphere. Meganium attempts to dodge, but the attack follows her and lands a direct hit. The attack generates an explosion that throws Meganium to the ground causing her to faint. Eliminated from the battle, I'm only left with Pikachu.
Starting the battle, Pikachu strikes first with Quick Attack. Wanting to wrap the battle up as fast as possible, I have Pikachu use two additional Quick Attacks. Lucario looks like it is almost beaten so I order Pikachu to go in close with Brick Break, but Lucario manages to slide away. Jumping up, Lucario comes in from above with Force Palm, throwing Pikachu across the stage. Cameron has Lucario follow up with Aura Sphere. At the same time, Pikachu lets off an Electro Ball. The attacks collide in midair and explode, throwing both trainer's Pokémon away. Both Pokémon are able to get up, but Pikachu looks like he is struggling more.
"Wait a minute." Cameron stops the battle, everyone is confused.
"Ash, I feel great to have a battle with you here."
"Me, too. We should end this once and for all."
And then they continue the battle. Both Pokémon run toward each other. Lucario attempts to land a Force Palm, but Pikachu jumps over Lucario and dodges the attack. Not wanting to give up, Lucario follows and grabs Pikachu, tossing Pikachu high into the air with Circle Throw. Almost cat-like, Pikachu somersaults in the air and lands lightly on his feet. Following up, Pikachu hits Lucario with a powerful Thunderbolt and goes in close to hit with a Dig. Pikachu is visibly exhausted but comes back around with an Iron Tail. Cameron and Lucario are determined not to give in though and Lucario uses Copycat which turns into Iron Tail as well. The two attacks collide and release an explosion. Falling from the cloud, the two Pokémon fall and hit the ground hard.
After they get up, I tell Pikachu to use Electro Ball with everything he has while Cameron tells Lucario to charge up an Aura Sphere. At the same time, both trainers have their Pokémon use their attacks. The two attacks collide, but Pikachu's Electro Ball overpowers Lucario's Aura Sphere, causing Lucario to get hit and faint.
"It is decided, the winner of the match is our 5 region Champion, Ash Ketchum! He will be advancing to the semi finals."
Cameron hugs Lucario, saying he did a great job. I also walk towards him. "I haven't had a battle like this before, thanks a lot."
"No problem." Cameron says as he shakes hands with me.
Before heading back to the hotel, I find that my opponent is Virgil. "Looks like I can battle with Team Eevee."
"So what are you planning?" Alice asks. "I mean, he has all the Eeveelutions, so it should be easy for you since we have seven of them as well."
"I want to face off against him using my own Team Eevee." I say.
"That means you're going to bring them from the respective houses, your Dad is going to be very tired..." Reisa says.
The next day, Hugh has defeated his opponent and advances to the finals. Virgil and I are facing each other.
"Ash, I am so excited to have a battle with you."
"Me too. Let's give it all we got." I say.
Virgil sends out Espeon first, and I choose Umbreon. Umbreon starts of the battle by using Shadow Ball, Espeon uses Psychic to throw it back, but Umbreon jumps and dodges. Umbreon uses Dark Pulse, which Espeon uses Solar Beam and overpowers the attack, it hits Umbreon, causing him to fall on the ground.
"Oh, no…" I say.
"Now it is our chance! Use Dazzling Gleam!" Virgil says.
Umbreon is then defeated. I recall him and send out Flareon. Virgil says, "I see it now, you're using your own Team Eevee to fight mine, is that right?"
"You're right. Because it will be fun." I say. Flareon uses Flamethrower while Espeon uses Psybeam, but Flareon overpowers him as Espeon is hit and fainted.
Virgil sends out Vaporeon as his next Pokemon. Vaporeon tries to use Water attacks to hit Flareon, but Flareon manages to hold on and go for a Smog to poison Vaporeon, and with the Poison in effect, Flareon goes for Trailblaze which boosts the speed and also knocks Vaporeon out.
"That Flareon is really tough. But let's see how you deal with Jolteon!" And because my Flareon is already in low health, a Thunder attack is able to knock Flareon out.
I send out Leafeon next. Leafeon uses Grass Whistle to make Jolteon fall asleep, then he finishes off with a Solar Beam. Virgil sends out Flareon, hoping to use Fire Attacks to defeat Leafeon. But Leafoen uses Synthesis to keep recovering, and then uses Last Resort to defeat Flareon. His fifth Pokemon is Glaceon. Glaceon uses Hail to make Leafeon can't use Synthesis, and then finish her off using Blizzard.
I decide to go with Jolteon, who uses the Pin Missile and Double Kick combo to defeat him. Virgil's last Pokemon is Eevee. Eevee uses Shadow Ball and Dig to offense and defense, but in the end, Jolteon emerges victorious by using Double Kick and Thunder.
"Ash is the winner of this round, he will be facing Hugh in the finals." The announcer says.
Virgil says, "Ash. Thank you for showing your team Eevee. That sure is an exciting battle."
"No problem. I hope we can battle again, with the Eeveelution battle."
"Sure." Virgil replies.
The final battle begins as Hugh and I are having a battle. Hugh says, "The more Pokémon battles you have, the stronger you get, right? This is really it, isn't it?"
Hugh sends out Unfezant first while I send out Vanilluxe. Unfezant uses Aerial Ace to hit Vanilluxe multiple times, but Vanilluxe uses Uproar, causing Unfezant to stop the attack. And the Ice Beam freezes his wings, sending Unfezant on the floor. Unfezant tries to use Flame Charge to get rid of the ice, but it is defeated with an Icicle Spear.
Hugh's second Pokemon is Simisear, with the Rock Slide, it makes Vanilluxe flinch and defeat him with a Flamethrower. It is then that Samurott comes out of the Pokeball once more, so I decide to use it. With the Scallop to block the attack, Samurott defeats Simisear with a Razor Shell.
Hugh's third Pokemon is Eelektross. Samurott uses the Scalchop to keep dodging the Dragon Claw and Flamethrower, but a Sudden Wild Charge knocks his 4 scallops off and Samurott is defeated by another Dragon Claw.
I decide to go with Golurk next. Golurk and Eelektross are battling with Dynamic Punch and Dragon Claw, but Golurk manages to overpower him and makes Eelektross hurt itself because of confusion. In the end, Golurk finishes with a Shadow Punch attack. Hugh sends out Bouffalant, which gives Samurott a Head Charge. That move turns out to be a decoy and a Megahorn actually finishes Golurk in the end. I send out Scrafty, with the High Jump Kick, Scrafty jumps on Bouffalant cowboy style, Bouffalant tries to shake him off, but in vain. Scrafty finishes it off with a Focus Blast.
Hugh's fifth Pokemon is Flygon. With a sudden Draco Meteor, even Scrafty's pants can't block it. Therefore it faints. I decide to go with Zoroark. Zoroark goes for Night Daze, which stops Flygon from approaching. Flygon uses Flamethrower, but a Protect helps Zoroark to negate the damage. Zoroark then uses Night Slash and Psychic to defeat Flygon in the end.
"You are my last hope, go Serperior." Hugh says as he sends out his last Pokemon. "We will put everything on the line for this move! Right, partner?!" Serperior roars.
Serperior tries to bind Zoroark just like what Trip did to Pikachu, but I won't fall for the second time as I have Zoroark use Night Daze, sending Serperior backwards. Then Zoroark uses a combination of Night Daze and Psychic, making a Meteor Shower-like performance to finish Serperior.
"It is settled! The winner of the Unova League Vertress Conference is Ash Ketchum!"
Everyone cheers at me, I smile and waves back.
"Ash! Thanks to you, I accomplished what I set out to do during my journey!" He sees his sister smiles at him, he shakes hands with me as well.
"Well thanks, you also have your sister proud of you." I say.
"I think you're really amazing! So become the Champion! Get the proof that you're a Trainer your Pokémon can be proud of!" Hugh says as he leaves.
When I'm getting the trophy from Iris and President Goodshow, I ask, "Mr. Goodshow, why didn't I see you in the beginning?"
"I am sorry, since there is another league holding, so I am there to hand the trophy. But congratulations on your win. I don't need to explain to you, right?"
"Of course." I say. "This time I will defeat the Elite 4 with ease."
"It won't be easy, but I like to see you try about that." Iris says.
Back at the fountain, we gather at the fountain. Virgil already leaves with Dave. However, Bianca comes and also knocks me into the pool.
"Is this ever gonna end?" I mutter.
"Sorry, but I brought some Casteliacones." She shows them to everyone
Everyone gets one and eats it. Alice says, "So Ash, you won again. Who are you going to face first?"
"I will go to the Join Avenue. It is where Grimsly is. But we're not going there next, I mean, there are still some places in the Unova Region that we haven't explored yet."
Then everyone bids me good luck as Stephan, Cameron, Nate, Rosa, Hugh, and his sister go back to their homes.
Terry says, "So you don't mind if we come and watch?"
Then the seven of us decide to leave Vertress City so that we can find what we're going to do.
Here is a new chapter, and the next chapter will be the start of the Post-game content. I hope you like this chapter.
Ash and Alice's Pokemon:
Charizard x2, Butterfree x2 (One Pink), Pikachu x2, Lapras, Meganium, Espeon, Steelix (Crystal), Mantine, Sceptile, Gardevoir (Shiny), Milotic, Absol, Infernape, Lucario, Abomasnow, Magnezone, Victini, Serperior, Emboar, Samurott, Watchog, Stoutland, Liepard, Simisage, Simisear, Simipour, Musharna, Unfezant, Zebstrika, Gigalith, Swoobat, Excadrill, Audino, Conkeldurr, Seismitoad, Throh, Sawk, Leavanny, Scolipede, Whimsicott, Lilligant, Basculin x2, Krookodile, Darmanitan, Maractus, Crustle, Scrafty, Sigilyph, Cofagrigus, Carracosta, Archeops, Garbodor, Zoroark, Cinccino, Gothitelle, Reuniclus, Swanna, Vanilluxe, Sawsbuck, Emolga, Escavalier, Amoonguss, Jellicent, Alomomola, Galvantula, Ferrothorn, Klinklang, Eelektross, Beheeyem, Chandelure, Haxorus, Beartic, Accelgor, Mienshao (Shiny), Druddigon, Golurk, Bisharp, Bouffalant, Braviary, Mandibuzz, Zweilous, Volcarona, Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Tornadus, Thundurus, Reshiram, Zekrom, Landorus, Kyurem, Meloetta
Golly's Pokemon:
Gastly, Liepard, Scolipede, Krookodile, Scrafty, Cofagrigus, Garbodor, Zoroark, Amoonguss, Jellicent, Chandelure, Bisharp, Mandibuzz, Zweilous
Eve's Pokemon:
Houndoom, Mightyena, Liepard, Krookodile, Scrafty, Zoroark, Bisharp, Mandibuzz, Zweilous
Iris' Pokemon:
Lapras, Aggron, Excadrill, Archeops, Emolga, Axew, Druddigon, Hydreigon
Cilan's Pokemon:
Pansage, Maractus, Dwebble, Ferrothorn, Stunfisk