After Ash was defeated by Brock yesterday, Ash and his friends decided to do some Serena wants to do and see the Pokémon contest that she heard about on the poster back at tye Pokemon center.

The gang decided to do something Serena wants and that's to watch the Pokémon contest.

"So what's a Pokémon contest Serena?" Ash asked

"Well giving what I read on the poster back at the Pokémon center, a Pokémon contest is a special event where Pokémon trainers showcase their Pokémon's beauty, talent, and coordination skills," Serena explained. "Trainers and their Pokémon perform in front of a panel of judges and the audience to compete for various titles and prizes."

"Cool." Ash Zackie, and Misty said in unison.

Then as they entered they watch the whole even they saw the Hostess named Vivian took a stand on stage.

"Greetings everyone and welcome to the Pewter City Pokémon contest!" She announced.

"And here our judges Raoul Contesta the Chief of the Pokémon Activities Committee."

"Hello everyone!" The mane with a red suite and Combed hair said.

"And Mr. Sukizo the President of the Pokémon Fan Club!"

" Remarkable!" The short man with short grey hair and a smile on his face said.

"And finally the city's very own Nurse Joy!"

"Glade to be here!" She examined.

"And with that said lets begin!" Vivian said.


As the contest when on Ash Misty, Zackie, and Serena watch with amazement as they saw how much these Pokémon look great.

In fact Serena was so inspired she let's out her Bulbasaur and female Nidoran to come ound watch too, and they were very glade she did becuse they too were inspired.

"Bulba, Bulba."

"Nida, Nida."

"I know guys Isn't it in great?" Serena said.


Eventually the show was over and Ash and friends were now out side.

Serena had stars in her eyes and then spoke out. "Guys I decided to become top Coordinator!"

They turn to her in suprise.

"Are you sure Serena?" Ash asked

"I am sure!" Serena said Excitedly "This is the prefect why for me to showcase the beauty of Pokémon!"

"Well if that's what you want to be Serena then we're with you all the way." Misty said

"Yeah!" The Ketchum Brothers agreed.

But their cheering was short-lived as a monkey like Pokémon leap from the trees and steals Ash's hat.

"Hey the?!" Ash said surprised.

They then got a good look at the Pokémon and it was a Ten colored fur monkey with brown fur colors on it's hands feets, and at the end on it's tail. it also a pig shaped nose.

"What that Pokémon?" Ash said as he pulled out his Pokédex and it's said. "Mankey, the Pig Monkey Pokémon. Mankey is known for its explosive temper and fierce nature. It is easily provoked and will become extremely agitated at the slightest annoyance. When angered, it starts shaking and its fists become clenched. It has a tendency to punch anything that moves. Be careful when dealing with Mankey as it can be quite unpredictable and aggressive."

"Well it took my hat and I'm not going to have that." Ash said in a Slightly angry voice.

"Well maybe you should catch it." A voice said

They turn to see Flint to rock salesman who they met when they frist came to Pewter City.

"Oh it's you?" Ash said "By the way catch Mankey?"

"Yes I heard how you lost against Brock yesterday and how he told you about type match up." Flint said

"Yeah..." Ash said a little annoyed that he had to be reminded of that.

"So catch that Mankey it's a fighting type and their a big advantage agest rock types." Flint said

"Really?" Ash said

"Also if you were able to catch it, I'll give you an extra gift to help you defeat Brock in you're next Gym battle." Flint said

"Okay!" Ash said as be turn Mankey with a Pokeball on hand. "I'm going catch you Mankey!"

"Mankey!" The pig monkey Pokémon then was ready for battle with anger in it's eyes.

"Charmander I choose You!" Ash said as he threw Pokéball and out came the fire lizard.

"Charmander!"

Mankey then charged at the fire type using Scratch.

"Charmander used your scratch!" Ash commanded.

The two clash with their same moves.

"Now use ember!" Ash orders

Charmander the shot out small flames but Mankey dodge the attack and was leaping on some near by rocks.

Ash was amazed of how fast the fighting type was and the jumping on rocks was giving him an idea on his rematch with Brock.

"Okay Charmander go after it Charmander! " Ash ordered

Charmander then was right behind Mankey who Retaliates with a low kick. But the fire type was still standing.

"Charmander fight back with Scratch!" Ash ordered.

Charmander then Scratching Mankey right in the face.

"Now used Ember!" Ash ordered.

"Char!"

Charmander then shot flames from it's mouth and it his target. Mankey then fell to the ground on it's back and Ash's hat feel off it's head.

Ash then Picked up his hat and put it back on his head. He then saw his chance and threw a Pokeball at Mankey.

"Pokeball go!"

The Pokéball landed on Mankey and the fighting when in the Pokéball then after a few seconds of the ball shaking then a star appeared showing Ash got Mankey.

"Yes!" Ash exclaimed "We got Mankey!"

"Pika Pika!"

"Char, Char!"

Flint then approach Ash with smirk on his face.

"Okay Kid now it's time I give and your Pokémon these." Flint then shows Ash disk looking items. "They are called TMs."

"What are TMs?" Ash asked.

"TMs, Ash, stand for Technical Machines," Flint explained with a grin. "They are special items that contain moves that can be taught to your Pokémon. Each TM contains a specific move, and by using it, you can permanently teach that move to a compatible Pokémon."

Ash's eyes widened with excitement as he examined the disk-like items. "That's amazing! So, I can teach my Pokémon new moves with these TMs?"

"Exactly," Flint replied. "You see, Pokémon have a natural move set they can learn as they level up, but TMs allow you to expand their repertoire. It's a great way to give your Pokémon an edge in battles and adapt to different situations."

Ash's Pikachu, who was perched on his shoulder, seemed curious as well. "Pika?"

Flint chuckled and held up a TM. "Pikachu, let's say you want to learn Iron Tail. With this Iron Tail TM, Ash can teach it to you, and you'll be able to use that move in battles."

Pikachu and Charmander's eyes sparkled with excitement as it looked at Ash, eager to try out new moves. Ash grinned and nodded. "Let's do it, Pikachu! I can't wait to see what moves we can learn together!"

Flint handed Ash a few TMs, each containing different moves. "Here, take these TMs as a gift. Experiment with them and see which moves suit your Pokémon the best."

Ash gratefully accepted the TMs and thanked Flint. He couldn't wait to start training his Pokémon with their new moves and take on even more challenging battles.

Ash then used the TMS to teach Charmander metal claw Pikachu to learn Iron tail, and Pidgey with Steel Wing. Ash even had them learn something else during their training.


The day of the Rematch had come Ash with his friends behind him return to the Pewter City Gym.

"I'm back!" Ash Pronounced.

"Good I was waiting." Brock replied

Ash and Brock took their places on the opposite sides of the battle field and ready to battle and after explain to rules like last time and the battle began.

"Geodude let's rock!" Brock said as he threw his Pokéball and out came the rock and ground type.

"Geodude!"

"Mankey I choose you!" Ash said as he pulled out his Pokeball and threw and out came the fighting type.

"Mankey!"

"So you took my advice about type match ups huh?" Brock said "But let's see how well you can use it, Geodude use Rock Tomb!"

Geodude then summoned energy rocks and toss them at the pig monkey Pokémon but Ash was ready.

"Mankey Rock Tomb Climb!" Ash ordered and the Mankey was jumping one the Rocks aboved his Opponent shocking both Brock and Geodude.


"Wow!" Misty said "This is the Extends of their training. When Ash saw Mankey jumping on those rocks not only dodge the attack but also gaining the upper hand on Brock and his rock types."

"Now use Karate Chop!" Ash ordered

Mankey swiftly descended from the rocks, its hand glowing with fighting energy, and delivered a powerful Karate Chop to Geodude. The impact sent Geodude flying backward, causing it to crash into the ground.

"Geodude, get up and counter with Rock Throw!" Brock commanded, determined not to let his Pokémon be defeated so easily.

Geodude quickly recovered and retaliated by launching a barrage of rocks towards Mankey. However, Ash was prepared for this move.

"Mankey, use your agility and dodge those rocks!" Ash exclaimed. With incredible speed and reflexes, Mankey skillfully maneuvered through the incoming rocks, gracefully evading each one.

"Now, Mankey, close the gap and strike with Low Kick!" Ash instructed. Mankey swiftly closed in on Geodude, delivering a powerful Low Kick that caused the rock Pokémon to stumble backward, visibly weakened.

Brock realized he needed to come up with a new strategy. "Geodude, use Rollout!" he shouted. Geodude curled itself into a ball and started rolling towards Mankey, aiming to crush it with the force of its rolling attack.

"Mankey, use your agility again and leap over Geodude's Rollout!" Ash commanded. With a tremendous leap, Mankey expertly cleared Geodude's rolling path, avoiding the attack completely.

"Now, seize the opportunity! Use Low!" Ash exclaimed. Mankey swiftly Kicked Geodude with a powerful blow knocking it out.

Geodude was unable to battle any longer, and the referee declared Ash as the winner of the battle.

"Geodude is unable to battle Mankey wins!" Forrest said


"He did it!" Zackie Misty, and Serena cheered.

"Geodude return!" Brock said recalling his Pokémon back. "You have improved since our last battle, But let's see if you new strategy stand up against up Onix!"

Brock then threw another Pokéball and out came his ace Pokémon Onix.

"Onix!"

"We'll take him one Mankey use Karate chop!"

With great speed Mankey charged at Onix but Brock was ready.

"Onix use Slam!" Brock ordered

Onix then slammed Mankey to the ground the fighting type cried in pain.

"Fallow it up with Bind!" Brock ordered

Onix then wrapped its long and large body around Mankey squeezing him, Mankey cried out again.

"Mankey no!" Ash said

"Now finished it off with a headbutt!" Brock ordered.

Onix then slammis larged head on to Mankey knocking it out.

"Mankey!" Ash said

"Mankey is unable to battle Onjx wins!" Forrest said


"Poor Mankey." Serena said.

"Don't worry Serena this ti e Ash will win." Zackie said

"Let's hope he does." Misty said

Ash then recalled Mankey and pulled out another Pokeball.

"I know you can do it." Ash said to the Pokéball and then threw it. "Charmander iI choose you!"

Then out came the fire type.

"Charmander!"

"So you're using Charmander again huh?" Brock said "I'm guessing you planing to use just Mankey to win this battle, However I Assume this must be some kind of strategy."

"It isand you're about to see it." Ash said daring Brock to order a attack.

"Onix use rock tomb!" Brock ordered

Onix the shot rocks at Charmander but then...

"Charmander use rock tomb climb!" Ash orded

Then must like Mankey the fire type was jumping on the rocks with great speed.

"No way Charmander too!?" Brock said in surprise.


"All that training payed off not only Ash was able to get the type match up, But also using his Pokémon's speed to their advantage." Serena said

"Yeah go get him Charmander!" Zackie said.

"Now Charmander use Metal Claw!" Ash ordered.

"Metal Claw!?" Brock once again surprised.

Charmander, fueled by Ash's strategy, swiftly descended from the rocks and lunged at Onix with its claws glowing metallically. The fire type Pokémon struck Onix with a powerful Metal Claw attack, causing significant damage.

Brock, realizing the gravity of the situation, quickly regained his composure. "Onix, retaliate with Slam and then bind!" he commanded.

Onix then slam Charmander to the ground and wrapped Charmander around it's body squeezing it.

"Not again!" Ash as worrisome.

"Now Onix takeout with Headbutt!" Brock commanded.

Onix then headbutts Charmander to the ground.

"Char..."

"Charmander are you okay." Ash said

Charmander was having a Difficult time get it up but then it remembered his time with Ash Pikachu and all his friends felling like his going to let them down but then something happened.

Charmander let out a migthy road.

"CHARMANDER!"

It's ability Blaze is Activated.

"That's Charmander's ability Blaze that means all of it's fire type moves will get a big boost in power." Ash said and then a smile appears on his face. "Charmander use Ember!"

Charmander then shot embers from his mouth and hit Onix withgreat power so much that now the rock type was now burn.

"Oh no," Brock said knowing the real gravity of this. "Onix use Slam!"

"Dodge and use Metal Claw!" Ash commanded.

Charmander swiftly jumped and ran up to Onix face from it's body and slashed Onix and then the Rock type feel to the ground in defeat.

"Onix!" Brock said

" Onix is unable to battle Charmander wins and the winner the the Challenger Ash Ketchum!" Forrest said.

"Yes we did Charmander!" Ash exclaimed.

"They did it!" Misty Serena, and Zackie said.

"They did it." Brock said.


Later outside of the gym Brock gave Ash the Boulder Badge and a TM for Rock Tomb.

"Here you go Ash you and your Pokémon earn it." Brock said.

"Thanks." Ash said taking then and then hold his badge in tye air. "All rigth I've got the Boulder Badge!"

"Pik Pikachu!

"Charmander!"

"Mankey!"

"You know Ash I wish I can go with you on you're Pokémon journey." Brock said "I know I'm sharing somewhere personal but I've always wish I could be a Pokémon doctor healing Pokémon rather then battling them."

"You could come with if you want to." Ash said

"Yeah Big bro." Forrest said "And if you're worried about the gym I can look after it."

"Forrest it's not just the gym it's you and all our other little brothers and sisters." Brock said

"Maybe I can Look after things." said anew voice and it was Flint who walked up to them and removed his beard and hat revealing to be a much older version of Brock.

"It's dad!" Brock and Forrest said in unison.

"Their dad?!" Ash Misty, and Zackie said also in shocked.

Flint then reveals that he could not face his family after failing to be a Pokémon Trainer but that he should not take on his responsibilities as a father.

Ash then asks Flint why he helped him and not Brock, with Flint responding that Ash reminded him of himself as he didn't seem to have a chance on his own. Flint tells Brock to go fulfill his dreams. Brock then hands Flint a needle and tells him that Suzie always tears her dress, Timmy only eats cold spaghetti for breakfast, Tommy likes cornflakes for dinner, that Cindy sleep walks so he should tie a bell to her and that the twins do not like to bath.

"Slow down Slow down!" Flint dhouted. "I can't write all this down that fast."


Later that night Ash and his Pikachu, Ash's little brother Zackie who is holding a Pokemon egg, Misty the water type trainer, Serena the soon to be the top Coronader in Kanto, and Brock the dream Pokémon doctor sent off on their Pokémon journey and they next stop is Mt. Moon.

What other challenges await then stay tune.

TO BE CONTINUED