A different tale of Ash Ketchum!

by Robin.exe

A story request by ghost509. Rated M to be safe! Pairings Ash x Female Lucaio x Female Ninetails x Female Gardevoir x Female Blaziken. Pokemon who were abandon by their trainers, are being given to Ash ketchum, a 14 year old who is just starting his pokemon journey! Can he get them to trust him and become close friends to another on his quest?

38. Chapter 38

Authors Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. Hey everyone hope your holidays were good and safe, as well healthy. Yeah...after christmas came and gone, I got badly sicked and couldn't really do much writing. But after awhile and couple days it went away, but suffering sinus infection. So yeah...but decided to try and get some writing done either way despite being sick and such...which I highly suggest you do not write while sick. Your train of thought goes places lol.

Anyway, I want to try and get these stories going and such and already explained it on my profile page. AND since Fanficiton fixed their problem of not notifying people about updates, private messages and whatnot. You guys won't have to worry about missing any updates from me on this website, which I am glad they went and fixed.

Anyway, I wanted to start this year off with a big bang and figured to go all out much I can with this final part of the three arc chapter with Carla and end off with a wholesome heartwarming ending, along with foreshadowing events that is about to come in the future. FAIR warning...this is about 40 pages long...so I do apologize if the pacing might be... a little off- as I did try and write this while being sick. But hopefully it won't be too bad.

So without further adieu and get more chapters posted and written for this year. I hope you all have fun and enjoy! Also, I had a hard time spelling this Pokemon name, on the account how it is spelled, but when saying it makes somewhat sense...so yeah.

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Chapter 38: Fear of the Annilhiape!

"Welcome all and everyone to the annual N-1 Pokemon Boxing Grand Prix!" Came an exciting, loud booming voice of the narrator who is hosting this year's boxing match of Pokemon. "My name is Devon and right next to me is my trusted cohost Pokemon, Gothitelle!" Came the young man's voice as Gothitelle happily raised her hand and began waving her hand left to right, while giggling and getting excited with the energy her trainer was giving out. "Today we were asked by the officials to commentate on the events of this boxing ring match and tournament that is currently being held. We have the stadium packed and full of spectators and audience who are cheering and rooting for their favorite teams and fighters, as we will introduce to you very soon."

"Indeed! We will be commentating everything that will be happening through those listening on the radios or stereos at home. While giving play by play to those watching on the TV." Came a female beautiful voice belonging to Gothitelle, who happily eyes smiled and faces her trainer. "So Devon, shall we get started and introduce our battlers for this years N-1 grand prix" Gothitelle asked while her trainer nodding his head and happily lifted the microphone that;s on the table, then slamming his leg onto the table, while swinging his arm up into the air.

"Of course Gothatelle! Let's introduce the fighters and their trainers as they come through the waiting station!" Then he swung his arm, "Here we goooo!" then thrusted over towards the hall leading to the waiting room, as trainers and their Pokemon began heading out one by one. "Our first contestant hails from Saffron city, who runs a bookshop and dreams of one day running their own Pokemon gym someday in the future, all the while honing her Pokemon skills with her young and talented Meditite!" He then yells out with a burst of energy, "Please welcome Jannette and Meditite!" He shouted, getting the crowds to cheer and rooting as the young female Psychic trainer came walking out, smiling and waving her hands to everyone, with Meditite happily floating across the roadway and approaching the center stage and climbing into the boxing ring.

"It will be interesting to see how they handle things, as Meditite being part psychic, could give them the edge for these battles. As long as they have fighting type moves to use, they will be able to reach the top. But who knows what awaits them in the ring!" Gothitelle said while moving her hand to the microphone and pulling it close. "Our next combatant is a local legend around these parts and with his Hitmonchan- and three year champion titles wins, with his rival. Please welcome Anoki and his Hitmonchan'' Gothitelle called out, as the boxing Pokemon Hitmonchan began walking out with his trainer Anoki, as it was a tall muscular looking man, wearing a sleeveless red shirt and black sweatpants, wearing a red scarf around his neck as they waved and greeted the audience as they began walking towards the boxing ring.

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Meanwhile, near the city of a beach side and near Vermilion city, we see a familiar restaurant that Carla used to live at and at home. Where her trainer is currently cleaning up the dining area after everyone had finished eating their meals and wanted to spend some quality time with the family. Along with the store owners daughter's Riolu, who is happily barking and yelping as she is playing with some of the kids. "Riolu don't be rough alright?" Came Susan's voice as she giggled and saw Riolu, briefly stopping and saluting to her, then yelping when some of the kids jumped the Pokemon and dog piled her.

One of the elderly then speaks up, "Hey Susan dear, do you think you could turn the TV on. Should be this year's Pokemon N-1 Grand Prix" Came the elderly man's voice. Watching Susan nodding and slinging the towel over her shoulder and began approaching the TV that was placed and mounted on one of the corners of the restaurant, and pushed some buttons to turn it on and started turning the volume up, while changing the channel to the boxing ring match.

"There ya go!" Susan said with a smile as she went and got back to cleaning the tables, as she listened and nearly dropped one of the cups and felt her eyes widening and turning into saucers, as she swiftly spun around and nearly gasped at what she just heard.

"And our next combatants who are new in these parts and practically beginners for the tournament. Hailing from Pallet Town and adventuring the region and competing for the Pokemon League! It's Ash Ketchum and his Lucario, Carla!" Came Devon's voice, having everyone there to literally jump off from their seats and stare wide eyed at the television. Along with Susan nearly running closer and gasping out and covering her mouth, while feeling tears beginning to form around the edges of her mouth as she saw the raven-haired trainer, Ash who had arrived at her place and family restaurant, as well bringing her old best friend Carla- and helped save their business from being destroyed and ruined. Walking alongside Ash was her Pokemon in the flesh! Looking really happy and excited, even skipping and bouncing about as she and Ash made their way towards the center stage.

"Holy smokes! DEAR, Dear!" The mother began shouting, causing the father to poke his head from the back room, seeing his wife swinging and beckoning him to come to the dining room. "It's Carla, it's Carla on the screen with Ash!" She shouted and had him shouting.

"Say what!?" Then quickly finishes up and cleans everything he was doing in the kitchen as plates and silverware were being pushed, washed and placed in their rightful places with loud clashes and metallic sounds echoed out. Too then the man swiftly rounding around the corner of the doorway and heading towards the dining room, nearly slipping and sliding across the floor and stood next to his wife, while then looking towards the TV. "Holy Milktank, it is Carla! And she's with Ash!" He said as now everyone was glued to the screen, even the children who were playing with Riolu, even stopped and watched the screen.

Riolu happily yips and coos at the sight of Carla, and begins running over towards Susan and began hopping onto her back and climbing her back, to then reaching her shoulders. "RII! Aroo!" She said happily while rapidly wagging and swinging her tail left to right. Making Susan look at her and giggling, then staring back at the TV watching the two stand at the center and waving towards the audience.

"Carla….please be safe." Susan whispered out and felt her smile growing wider as she saw how excited the female Pokemon looked.

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Carla cooed and stared curiously at all the audience and people that were sitting on the stands. Feeling a little nervous as her hand reaches for Ash's and gently squeezes it. Making Ash gently look at Carla and smile, "No worries Carla, Pikachu is here and Lopunny as well." He told her and had her looking out of the boxing ring and saw the Pokemon, who waved at her and Lopunny- wiggling about and bouncing in place saying how she got this!

"Alright let us introduce our last two combatants, they…umm." Devon then looked at the paper and squinted his eyes. "Um, well there doesn't seem to be much of an address or their location. But that makes it even more mysterious!" Yelled the man happily and slammed down the paper in anticipation. "We will just go with their name for now, as we introduce Giant and their fighting type Pokemon, Hitmonlee!" Exclaimed Devon while the two combatants began walking out. A very tall looking combatant wearing a very large trench coat, with red long hair underneath their hat. Alongside them is Hitmonlee who were waving and greeting the audience, when they reached the boxing ring. The person named Giant, who is Jessie and James disguised- with Jessie sitting on James shoulders, who is struggling to keep Jessie up over his shoulder, to even the two- having to struggle themselves to get into the ring and such, began walking over to the others.

With Jessie nearly blowing their cover by saying, "What the- why are you!" Then quickly looks away when Ash and Carla stare up towards her. Then blinked their eyes for a couple of times, then deadpan and stared towards each other, with Carla lightly thumbing at the poorly 'disguised'' Team rocket, whispering what they should do about them?

Ash sighed and shook his head, shrugging lightly, "We will keep an eye on them, in case they have something stupid planned or might cause trouble for the tournament." Ash whispered to Carla, who nodded. Even Pikachu and Lopunny were deadpanning and leering towards Team Rocket's worst disguise ever, and then sighed irritably figuring to let it be for now and only act out in case they're going to start trouble.

"Alriiiight! Let's introduce our final combatants who hail from the Hoenn region and are collectors of all rare things and collecting of rare Pokemon." Gothitelle then raises her hand above her head, then twirls her wrists and then throws her hand towards their direction. "Here they are, Carl Dominion and his Pokemon who hails from the region of Paldeo! Annaliape!" Gothatelle announced. Making Ash and Carla look over and stare at the man and his Pokemon, with Ash humming.

"What Pokemon is that?" Ash then digs into his pocket to take out his Pokedex and goes aiming it towards the strange looking Annaliape, who had black looking arms, fists, legs and feet. With crazy and wild white fur flowing in all directions. With the main body being gray, all the while having very intimidating and scary looking red eyes. That Pikachu was shaking and trembling at the sight, he quickly climbed onto Lopunny's back and grabbed onto her right ear in order to conceal himself. While Lopunny herself, took a couple steps back and then squealed and hops a couple feet backwards, while she also grabbed onto her ears! Shivering and shaking as she and Pikachu peeked their eyes over her ears. While diving behind the corner of the boxing ring, when the Pokemon snarled and literally snapped at them, almost scratching and punching them!

"Thankfully before arriving here, I did get Professor Oak aids to update my Pokedex." Ash said then sighs. "Sadly though we couldn't contact him on the account he was away somewhere. While for mom she was at work. So, I didn't get the chance to hear what they wanted to tell me." Ash told Carla who nodded and then leaned up to hear and see the dex entry for this Annaliape?"

"Annaliape, the rage monkey Pokemon. When its anger rose to a critical point, this Pokemon power is unfettered by the limit of its physical body. It imbues its fists with the power of rage that it keeps hidden inside its heart, Opponents struck by these imbued fists. Will be shattered to their cores." Informed the Pokedex.

When Ash closed it and put it away, he saw the tall menacing man, wearing a red jacket over top of his gray color looking shirt on the inside. Little on the hefty side of things, while wearing blue looking jeans, with dirty flat looking hair. Followed by his Pokemon as Carla smiled and reached a hand out for a handshake with Annaliape, only to retract her hand away when it snapped and nearly slashed her hand, huffing and puffing angrily and threateningly. Making Carl laugh and shake his head muttering under his breath. "Team rocket loses to this joker? His pathetic Lucario is so friendly and innocent that this will be a cake walk, this Pokemon Egg is as good as mine."

"Your Pokemon lacks potential." He said and had Ash glaring and Carla to hum and tilt her head slightly. "She doesn;t belong here, should have sent her back to your mommy and kept her as a pet rather than a Pokemon."

"What the fudge you just say!" Ash growled and even had Carla flattening her ears and looking slightly hurt. "How dare you talk to Carla like that! Apologize!" He shouted and demanded ready to step forward but literally stepped back when Annaliape growled dangerously and ready to punch Ash. But Carla, who sensed this and bared her fangs and eyes going wide in anger, quickly got in front of Ash and blocked the punch with her palm spike! Causing the monkey Pokemon to grant out in pain and retract it's hand, but then began stomping and slamming its foot up and down ready to pummel Carla- only for the referee with their MAchamp, stepping in quickly and had the Machamp holding the Monkey Pokemon in a choke hold.

"Hey calm your Pokemon! We don't allow disobedience and uncontrolled Pokemon in the boxing tournament, let alone having it harm other combatants." The ref said and watched Carl laugh and adjust his glasses slightly.

'Not my fault the kid lost his cool and threateningly stepped close to me, ready to threaten my life. My Pokemon only does what any Pokemon will do, and protects their trainer." He said Ash yelled out.

"The heck?! I was not going to harm you or even threaten your life!" Ash shouted and had Carla nodding her head, then they looked to the ref who raised a hand, settling them down and calming them down.

"Either way- please refrain your Pokemon from harming any of the contestants." The ref said and then looked to Ash and Carla, "While you two…try and not engage alright?" He said having the two to nod softly, knowing the ref was being kind and secretly telling them that getting angry with any comments from the man. Will just make it bad for them and cause problems. "Alright, if everyone understands and knows the rules and follows them, then we can get this tournament started!"

Devon and Gothitelle nodded their heads as Devon happily jumped up onto the table, standing on it and yelling into the mic. "Alright we haven't started the tournament and already there is tension rising within the combatants, as that is a sign to get this started! LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLLLLE!" He shouted and threw both arms into the air and got the crowd to roar and cheer loudly as everyone went ahead and climbed out of the boxing ring and gathered around the boxing ring as they waited for who would be going first and battling each other.

Susan had sat down in one of the chairs watching the TV with Riolu, plopping down and cutely sitting on the table next to her and even had some bag of popcorn for the both of them. "Carla…please be careful…that monkey Pokemon looks very dangerous." She said and turned her attention to one of the customers.

"Relax Susan, I am sure Carla got this in the bag!" A young woman's voice. "Considering what I've been hearing about Ash's feat with his Pokemon. Carla is quite the strong Pokemon and wins a lot of different types of battles!"

Then a child said, "I even heard her taking on some gym fights too and very powerful and strong trainers while traveling with Ash! No way someone like that dumb oaf and his Pokemon will beat her!" The children's voices came, while then Susan lifted her head at the entrance of the restaurant and nearly laughed seeing her best friends and their Pokemon. Flailing about and trying to squeeze through the door. Then popped out and slid across the floor, before rapidly getting up and shouting, "Susan! Is that your Lucario Carla, in the boxing ring!?" They asked and saw her nodding her head and face back to the TV. With the others doing the same and letting out low whistles, "So…the rumors are true!"

"Rumors?" Susan asked while turning her head at them and smiled when they confirmed the customers and the children's story. When they went and detailed all the battles and adventures Carla was having and doing with Ash. Too even the gym fights and even the close calls of the battles she had and lost too- even battling evil groups like Team Rocket and sending them flying. Having Susan 's face become brighter and brighter, while she turns to the screen and smiles sweetly and whispers. "Carla…you really became stronger haven't you? Heh, guess being with Ash was a good choice then! Your potential would've been wasted just being our family pet."

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Devon who jumped onto his table scaring Gothitelle from the sudden action and wobbling the table began saying. "Alright fighters here how the rules work! Each participating trainer must have a Pokemon with at least 1 or 2 fighting type moves to compete. They must be bipedal in nature and if you tried registering any Pokemon that is illegal in our rule set, you are disqualified. That also means if you have given your Pokemon any protein before the match to help raise its EV's, you are automatically banned from competing. BUT!" Then raised his arm up into the air. "If you did it a couple days BEFORE the match, you're a-okay to compete."

"Ev's?" Ash openly said and heard Carl laughing at the boy's confusion, making Ash and Carla to glare at him.

"Boy, you've been a trainer for what…2 months?" Carl snarled out and crossed his arms. "And you don't know anything about EV's or Iv's or hell probably Pokemon Nature as well? Man you must be pathetic." He said talking down to Ash, even though the disguise Team Rocket also doesn't know, even some of the other competitors who were glaring at the man. His laughter began dying down and slowly realizing not everyone around him knew about it too. "...you all also don't know?"

The female psychic trainer huffed while crossing her arms, "No we don't asshole, but why not go ahead and tell 'oh great' trainer who needs his ego to die down a few notches." She hissed out and had the other fighters nodding and putting pressure on Carl as he clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes.

'Idiots…I am absolutely surrounded by fucking idiots." Carl then huffed, "Why don't you morons figure it out yourselves, then maybe some IQ can enter your useless brains of yours." He said, getting everyone really pissed off at him, minus Team Rocket. On the account they first hand know how scary Carl can be. "Only the most elite trainers know how to use EV and IV."

"If that is the case, then I don't want to be an asshole elite trainer, who speaks down and tells other morons or idiots just because they don't know what EV and IV means." Ash scoffed out and crossed his arms. "It's people like you I can't stand, it will feel good to see you easily taken down in this tournament."

"Please brat, I am not going to lose anytime soon. I have a perfectly bred Pokemon on my side and ready to annihilate you all with single punches." Carl scoffed out and was now putting a big target marker on him, as everyone there was now gritting their teeth and getting quite bothered by this man. "That Egg is as good as mine anyway."

Gothitelle and Devon sweatdropped and chuckled lightly as Gothitelle went ahead and continued speaking for Devon, "Right…so uh that is out of the way, we will move on then. The Fighters please stand on each side of the ring. And wait for your names to be shown up on the giant screen behind Devon and I, then we will get started with the boxing match." Gothitelle announced and had everyone looking at the screen, followed by her and Devon as they saw the roulette spinning and moving about through each competitor that was about to start. "And the first round battlers are…"

Gothatelle said as the roulette then stops on Ash and Carla, followed by a young man and his Machop. "Ash and Carla, vs. Ivor and Machop! Battlers please have your Pokemon enter the ring and get ready for battle! Please be respectful to one another and show good sportsmanship when fighting one another." Devon called out while eagerly cannot wait for when the fight starts. "Other fighters please be seated and wait for when you are called up next!" Devon exclaimed, while then hopping down off the table and sitting down. Watching Carla eagerly running towards her corner of the boxing ring, while jumping up into the air and onto the arena with Ash, Lopunny and Pikachu approaching her from the outside.

With Ivor and his Machop doing the same on the other corner, as everything started staticing, indicating the TV Susan and the others were watching started losing some connection, but was quickly fixed when Susan approached the TV and used a chair to stand on and adjusted the cable box a bit and hops down when it got fix and gulps as she saw Carla was up first, "please be safe…please be safe…"

"With the battlers ready, then let us begin the first match!" Devon shouted as Gothatelle smiled happily and used a psychic energy like hammer to go and hit the bell to begin the match. Having Carla and the Machop walking forward and preparing to fight one another. "This will be an interesting battle indeed! As Steel type Pokemon are known to be weak against fighting type Pokemon, but Lucario's are very well diverse in their fighting techniques and style, I am curious how Ash will be able to command Carla in this type disadvantage!"

"Who knows but considering the rumors and stories I've been hearing about these two. We will be in for a surprise that's for sure." Gothitelle narrated while giggling about, "she does seem very happy and excited to take part in this tournament!"

"Indeed, this is Carla's actual second time entering a Pokemon like tournament. I heard she did really well in the Pokemon mini-tournament of the route leading towards Vermilion city! She got all the way to second place!"

This had Susan widening her eyes at this information, considering she actually watched that mini-tournament but because of the reception and how staticy the cable box was. She couldn't see the trainers at all, only the Pokemon. "Wait, that was CARLA?! Carla was the Lucario in that mini-tournament against the Eevee! Then that means Ash was commanding her back then too…"

Then a young woman asked, "Hey I saw that tournament too! I thought Lucario looked familiar." She giggled out as more customers were entering the restaurant. "She did amazingly well against some of the opponents there. She looked like she even had a blast fighting that cute adorable Eevee too!"

Then a hefty man spoke up, "Oh hey! It's little Carla oh wow, she's at the Pokemon boxing tournament too? Man," He then laughed and took a seat. "Here I thought I was seeing things during my travels and saw Lucario taking on lots of traveling trainers near Celedon city. I thought I was imagining things. But no, here she is now entering the tournament? Cool."

Susan who heard all of this was shocked and downright in awe, never realizing how much Carla has gone through or worked hard during her travels with Ash. That even customers who are coming into the restaurant had seen or even heard of her. The girl went and faced back at the television screen, laughing when she heard Riolu jumping onto her little feet and cheering on Carla.

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"Machop go and use Karate chop!" Ivor commanded as the blue skin looking Pokemon began charging forward with good speed and agility gathering energy around its hands while running towards Carla.

"Carla dodged it like we practiced earlier today and counter with Force Palm!" Ash commanded as Carla nodded and ran forward and started bobbing and weaving left to right, in order to keep her momentum going and reflexes heighten like Ash and Blaziken and Lopunny taught her.

"And here we go, Mahcop is starting things off with a Karate chop! As the Pokemon speeds through the arena and fastly approaches. With Carla getting close herself and was ordered to use a Force palm. The jackal Pokemon is also seemingly weaving and bobbing left to right in order to possibly evade the oncoming Karate chops and get an opening for her Force palm. The two Pokemon are now close, with Machop delivering an overhead chop towards Carla-" Devon then slams his hand onto the table and stands up. "But Carla swiftly dodges it by twirling around the Pokemon, then following up with a Force palm towards Machop's back. But the Pokemon quickly ducks out of the attack, ready to do a sideway chop towards Carla's sides- but she leaps over the Machop!" He exclaimed and pumped both arms, "using the momentum of her forward punch to barely evade the chop, while then she slams her feet onto the boxing mat and does a spinning palm strike and lands a direct hit to Machop's face! Sending the Pokemon flying off the ring, and coming back down.

"Machop, use Focus energy, then follow it up with Low kick!" Ivor commanded and saw Machop getting up and letting out a battle cry as energy surrounded the Pokemon and then darted forward towards Carla. Ash smirk as he knows that raises critical chances, but also if the Machop missed- the temporary energy will be dispelled.

"Carla use Vacuum wave!" Ash commanded having Carla nodding her head as she went pulling both her arms back, to then moving them forward and began charging aura between her hands watching the Machop rushing towards her- then widening its eyes in panic as it felt sudden suction happening to it.

"Carla is using Vacuum wave, a fighting type move that pulls all opponents close to the user. Leaving them startled and shocked as the suction of the winds is very strong." Gothitelle narrated as she was getting excited too as she was bouncing up and down on her chair. "Not only that but since Machop isn't a tall or heavy Pokemon. It will lose its balance and just like that." Gothitelle then giggled as she saw Machop being lifted off his feet and being pulled straight towards Carla! "It got lifted into the air and was being pulled towards Carla!"

Carla then thrusted both arms forward after Machop got close and watched it get blasted and flying straight towards one of the ropes, stretching it outwards and then slingshot it back onto the ring as it yelled out in fright and was brought back to Carla! "Alright Carla, deliver a heavy force palm!" Ash commanded and saw Carla, immediately thrusting one hand back and then thrust it forward with a loud boom of Aura around her hand as Machop eyes bulged out and felt the impact going deep into its stomach and then flew backwards, tumbling against the rings matt and coming to a stop near the ropes once more! The Pokemon then collapsed forward on its front and had swirls in its eyes.

"Machop!" Ivor shouted and then heard the countdown about to begin, though the ref stopped when he saw Ivor running around the boxing ring and towards Machop. Checking it over and even seeing if the little guy will wake up or not. But when he saw the swirls though, he sighed and laughed. "Machop can't continue fighting anymore." Ivor then smiled and stared towards Carla who's ears twitched and had the biggest smile on her face. "BUT hot damn! That is one nimble and amazing fighter you got there kid. Carla is the winner!" Ivor laughed loudly as Carla cheered and jumped about as she then began running towards Ash. But quickly slides to a stop, having her ears twitched upward- to then turning and heading over to Machop instead!

The Pokemon groaned and sat up, then blink its red eyes as he saw Carla's right hand in front of it, then looked up at her. Seeing her smiling brightly, "Cario! Arr!" she chanted out saying how that was an incredible match! Making Machop blush and smiling back to her agreeing, as they clap hands and Carla helped it up onto its feet. Getting the crowd and audience to cheer even louder and clapping harder.

"Let's give another round of applause everyone! What great sportsmanship, what great skills, what great talents!" Devon shouted and exclaimed while being on top of the table again, having Gothitelle panic and trying her best to keep it still as the young man kept walking left to right on the table. "I have narrated many matches with my partner, but never- NEVER have I seen such display of skill, talent and kindness ever! Carla and Ash have moved onto the next round, while they shake hands and congratulate Ivor and his Machop for a good battle. Things may have been dicey for Carla being part steel!"

Devon continued saying as Susan and the customers of her family restaurant, were cheering and celebrating greatly with Carla's first victory in the tournament. With Susan happily spinning about and even holding Riolu, in a tight hug and spinning her pup around happily to then placing her down on the table. With Riolu giggling and laughing dizzily and getting quite excited to see Carla moving in the ranks. "With that exciting first match of the tournament, let us move onto the next one and see what else to expect from the other contestants and fighters we have in store for us next!" continued Devon's narration.

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The matches proceeded without any hiccups or accidents as the next match that was to be shown was the disguised Team Rocket and their Pokemon Hitmonlee they had taken and stolen from one of the boxers who were heading into the tournament. Were fighting against the Female Psychic trainer's Meditite and were having a hard time keeping up with the Hitmonlee, as the kicking fighting type Pokemon is truly swift and fast, along with the ability to stretch out its legs in rapid succession. Makes it a tough opponent to even get close to.

"Giant and their Hitmonlee are putting up a lot of pressure on the Meditite, as the Psychic fighting type Pokemon is struggling to keep up or even dodging the attacks that are coming their way!" Devon narrated as he and Gothitelle paid close attention to the battle that was happening in front of them. "Although, Hitmonlee does have other attack moves and not just rolling kicks?" He said with a sweat drop.

"Maybe they know something we don't know of?" Gothitelle whispered out and proceeded to do her best to narrate the battle. As Hitmonlee then leaps into the air and delivers what looks to be a jump kick attack! "Seems like Giant was using the Rolling kicks to tire out their opponent, to make it easier to land their strongest move." Gothitelle said and was worried that the trainer only thinks their Hitmonlee only had Rolling Kick as it's move, watching the Pokemon soaring straight down towards the Meditite. As the small pokemon opened its eyes and let out a low shriek as the move landed and caused a bit of a smokescreen to erupt from contact.

Follow by Hitmonlee flipping out from the smoke and landing near the edge of the arena where the disguised Team rocket was, with Jessie cheering and rooting Hitmonlee for the great win there and battle. The ref climbed onto the arena and approached the Meditite- checking it over and seeing the Pokemon having swirls in its eyes. He then swung his arms to the corner where Hitmonlee is and shouts, "Winner of the match is Hitmonlee and its trainer Giant!"

"What can we say folks, different battle styles and tactics even if they can be repetitive. Can also bear fruit where you least expect it!" Devon narrated and continued saying. "And since Hitmonlee can extend their legs far they allow them to be? It only makes sense to take advantage of the Pokemon skills in said area!" The young man said.

Then the next match came with Carl and his Annaliape, against a random trainer and their Darumaka, as the small fire type Pokemon let out loud battle cries and began rushing forward and started attacking Annaliape with fierce and rapid blows of its many attacks. As it began using Fire punch against Annaliape and rapidly began pummeling the Pokemon with fast and swift movements. "Darumaka is delivering blows after blows of Fire punches towards Annaliape…but?" Gothitelle began narrating. "Nothing seems to be working? The hits are connecting, but it doesn't seem like Annaliape is taking any damage whatsoever?" She continued and had Devon a little worried.

"And the referee did make sure no trainers gave their Pokemon any protein too. Is Annaliape…Is Annaliape that powerful?!" Devon exclaimed and then both he and Gothitelle along with the audience widening their eyes as they heard Darumaka letting out a painful screech when Annaliape eyes widening and slammed its right fist into the Pokemon head, to then kicking it against the stomach and having it fly into the air for a brief moment.

"Now Close combat." Carl commanded with a bored tone and watched Annaliapes fists turned into a eerie purple glow and charged them with lot's of energy and began pummeling the Darumaka when it came flying back down towards it and pummeled it away like it was nothing but speck of dust! As it continued screeching and screaming out in pain from the brutal attacks it is receiving, quickly being covered in bruises and cuts to even light scratches here and there as everyone watched in slight horror of what was happening in front of them. Then covering their eyes as Annaliape stops for a brief moment and then delivers a powerful forward punch into Darumaka and sending it flying towards one of the corners of the arena, nearly breaking one of the poles that keeps it together.

The Pokemon slid down the pole and immediately turned into its blue form- having swirls in its eyes indicating it had completely fainted and passed out from the battle. Having the referee walk over and check over it. Then raised his arm up, "The winner is Carl and his Annilape." He declared and heard the Pokemon letting out victory razors and screeches, huffing and panting heavily as steam blew out from its nostrils and began stomping its way back to Carl.

"Like I said, this will be a piece of cake." Carl said with a dark chuckle and began heading back to the waiting room for the next match to get started. Walking by and past Ash and his Pokemon, with all of them glaring and lightly staring at the man and his crazy Pokemon- with Carla shaking lightly and gulping… a little worried that she wouldn't be able to defeat something like that?

"Don't worry Carla!" Ash suddenly said and watched the jackal look at him and twitch her ears upwards and smiled. "I am sure we can beat those two! Who cares about what he said earlier, A Pokemon is only good if they have great trust with their trainers and have form a great bond with one another!" Then Ash smiles, "not only that but if you just have fun with the battles, and not worry about winning. Then everything will turn out great!" Continued the boy as he laughed when Pikahcu climbed onto his shoulder and nodded towards Carla.

"Pikachu! Pikapi!" He chanted out with a wide smile and laughed when Lopunny hopped close to Carla and wrapped her arm around Carla's neck and rubbed her paw into the jackal's head, getting the fighting Pokemon to blush and giggle with Lopunny. Who also told her how she has nothing to worry about and that she can overcome anything that comes her way! Getting the Jackal to smile brightly and pull away, pumping her arms and nodding her head agreeing with Lopunny and her friends, as well as Ash! They were right, she thought, she has nothing to worry about and if she has fun battling without stressing over winning and such, then that all it matters. But then blink her eyes and face Ash and lifted a paw up cutely with a chibi-like body asking.

"Aro? Carr?" 'What about winning the Pokemon egg for Blaziken?' She asked Ash, Pikachu and Lopunny who all started and then looked at each other and then sheepishly laughed and chuckled embarrassingly. Nearly forgetting why they've entered in the first place, having Carla wagging her tail happily while twitching and raising, lowering her ears up and down when Ash responded.

"Ah…Right, we did say we wanted to win the Egg for Blaziken didn't we?" Ash hummed while crossing his arms and drummed a finger against his forearm. Then smiled, "Well then we still will give it our all! Win or lose, we still just gotta do our very best to win right!" He said and laughed as Lucario and the others nodded their heads and faced forward to see the next match, with the champion fighting off against another random trainer as they were putting up a good fight against him and looking to be evenly matched too.

Meanwhile back with Susan.

The restaurant is bustling with a lot of people now as they all entered and gathered into the restaurant. When they heard that Carla, Susan's Lucario was at the Pokemon boxing tournament and had succeeded in making it through the first round. Had began running about and telling everyone nearby about the news and began getting more and more customers entering one by one into the restaurant, to enjoy the show and seeing Carla battling once more.

When they saw Annilape in action though, everyone began having concerns and worries for the jackal. Considering how brutal the Pokemon was with the Darumaka and not even showing any signs of remorse or instances of holding back, especially with Carl ordering the Pokemon to use Close combat against Darumaka too.

This had Susan worried as she knows or has a gut feeling that Carla and Ash. Would have to face off against that Pokemon and might not be able to harm it or deal any damage to the Pokemon once they do face off against one another. "That is not an ordinary Pokemon if I ever seen one…" Susan muttered out and heard one of the customers speaking up.

"That Pokemon is a Paldeo regional Pokemon and third evolution to the Primeape line." A young man in a business suit said and had everyone looking towards him. "They are not your normal Primeape either, they have bloodlust in them and can be very dangerous if you ever cross one. If you think regular Mankeys or Primeapes were scary…you haven't seen that one in action." He then took a sip of his drink and said softly, "I want Carla to win and even become champion…I advise and hope for Ash sake- he forfeits the match before it begins."

"RI! Riolu, arro!" Shouted the Riolu Pokemon who hopped onto her feet and began scolding the man who lifted his hands up in defense as the little pup was telling him off and saying how Carla and Ash will never give up a fight! Let alone run away unless it is a last resort! Susan laughed softly at Riolu's actions and approached her, lifting the pup up as the Pokemon blinked her eyes and looked up to Susan.

"Sorry about that, Riolu even though we only met Carla once when they got here. Seems very protective over her and her friends." Then Susan looked down at Riolu and then back to the man. "But she is right…if I know Carla, she will keep going and keep fighting." Then looks towards the TV screen as the next matches begin. "And hearing all the stories everyone told me about her. She is also very determined to make sure she sees the fight till the very end. No way she will run away or let anyone down." She then proceeded to walk over to her original spot and sat down on the chair, looking towards the TV and watching the next rounds going by. "I believe in her and Ash…"

Xxx

The matches proceeded as normal as everyone was getting really into it in the stands, watching each fighter go through the ranks without much worry or struggles. All the Pokemon demonstrated their strengths and talents as they battled and fought one another. The top four most popular pokemon everyone was really excited about and willing to watch were Carla, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee and Annaliape! Each one demonstrates their amazing strength and skills, along with their bonds with their trainer. Well- at least minus Hitmonlee and its trainer Giant. But seem to be doing quite well either way.

What really has people impressed and rooting wildly for was Carla. Showing amazing fighting spirit and skills in the ring, all the while being very cute and adorable around her trainer whenever she exits the ring and tackles him into the ground and cuddles. Or whenever the fight ends and she wins against her opponent, she would walk over to them and help the Pokemon up onto their feet and congratulate them for an amazing battle.

Definitely having quite the positive sportsmanship ever seen in a Pokemon and a lot of people are hoping for the young Lucario to win this tournament. Or at least make it to the finals and face off against the town's own Champion in the boxing ring! The other most likely to win and a lot of people are a little afraid of said Pokemon- is Annaliape and its trainer Carl. Who shows no remorse whatsoever let alone, not a very kind person. Whenever he gets interviewed and spoken to by the narrators of the battles. They wouldn't get much out of him or only get a few responses, saying how he is just here to get the Pokemon egg and nothing else. Making this only about winning and didn't sit well for the audience of the stadium.

After a while the matches were finally coming down to the wire and there were only four battlers left in the ring. Everyone began getting excited and worked up as they saw that the next match was about underway as Carla climbed through the boxing ring and happily began hopping up and down on her heels with a big smile. With Hitmonlee on the other end jumping over the ropes and landing onto the mat- rapidly kicking and throwing it's legs in all directions ready to fight and take on Carla. As the disguised Team Rocket grinned and chuckled softly to themselves, knowing smugly that they have this in the bag, as everyone knows fighting types beat steel types. "MEowth you sure we can beat her? I know at least last recall at the beach, she was only raised to be a pet. But with the twerp raising her and adventuring."

"Don't you worry Jessie, I did a lot of study on Lucario's and I can safely say that we have this in the Meowths bag!" Cackle Meowth as he slips out of the disguise and hid himself between him, Jessie and James, "The twerps Pokemon doesn't know any of the Aura moves that Lucario's can know. And without that Aura sphere attack, there's no way she wouldn't risk getting in close and attacking!"

"Great but Jessie can we please take a break." James began saying while feeling his legs bucking and shaking, "I am starting to get weak knees here and going to collapse!" Exclaimed James as he whined out and doing everything he can, to keep Jessie over his shoulders and grunted when he felt her bopping his head.

"Quiet you! We can't fail our disguise just yet and if we do reveal ourselves, the twerp will rat us out!" Jessie said and then looked towards Meowth. "Either way, what if she does awaken to her aura powers, Meowth? Do we have a back up plan?"

Meowth happily patted his chest and wagged his tail, "no worries, Meowth has a back up plan in motion. Since Pokemon get experience and gain experience while battling, I'll be sure to make it tough for her not to be able to fight back Hitmonlee." He laughed and whispered out, while grabbing a needle from the large raincoat of theirs and showed it having tan-yellow looking liquid inside it. "I made sure to grab some super glue while we were making our way here and gather a lot of it to make sure our victory will be assured." Cackled out and ducked under the boxing ring and got to position and waited for when he would need to place the glue onto the ring.

"Alright, just be sure to place it when we are in danger of losing." Jessie scowled out as she then lightly tapped James shoulders, telling him to stand up as he groaned and whined out. Struggling and staggering as he was trying to stand up, having Jessie flail about lightly and grabbing onto the ropes in order to keep them balanced- as Ash and his Pokemon stared confusingly towards them and rubbing the back of his neck. He then looked at Pikachu and Lopunny, who shrugged. Though Lopunny had a suspicious look on her face and decided to go and investigate, discreetly of course as she went ahead and began walking around the ring slowly and silently.

"Alright everyone sorry for the long wait, I hope you all had a good break time between these matches!" Devon shouted and stood up. "But we're finally underway and moving onto the semi-finals of the Pokemon boxing grand prix!" He declares and slams a foot onto the table as Gothitelle sighs and shakes her head whispering out.

"Don't blame me if this table breaks and you fall down…" The Pokemon whispered out and just shook her head as Devon ignored her warning and continued speaking and moving his foot against the table.

"Now that the semi-finals have arrived and we're about to begin. Let us reintroduce our fighters for the first half!" Devon exclaimed while rolling his arms about and then pointed towards Carla and Ash. "In the right corner, we have the underdog, the fighting spirit and great sportsmanship Pokemon and her trainer! Carla the Lucario and Ash Ketchum!" He exclaimed and had everyone cheering and rooting very loudly, having Carla to sheepishly blush and rubbing the back of her head, folding her ears behind her back and then quickly covering her face in embarrassment. Getting giggles and laughter from the crowd with some aw's and coos too.

"And in the left corner who has been rising in the ranks and somehow getting through the multiple matches by doing the same tech and battle moves, possibly knowing something that we don't know of. Or somehow has a trick or two, but also probably just getting lucky. We have Hitmonlee and their trainer Giant!" Devon announced as the crowds cheered for them as well, but not as much as Carla and Ash. "Now that we have the battlers ready and raring to go." Devon then hops onto the table, having it wobble and shake when he did so. As Gothitelle just slides her chair back and raises her hands up. "LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE-AH!" Devon suddenly shouted as the table broke underneath him as the bell rang out right as the table split apart on him and fell onto the floor.

Gothitelle pursed her lips to the right and shook her head, "I warned ya."

Xxx

"Alright Carla, like we trained before, make sure not to get hit by Hitmonlee's rolling kick and you should be fine!" Ash commanded while throwing his arm forward. "Now charge forward and use Quick attack and follow up with Metal claw!" Ash shouted while tugging his arm close to himself and saw Carla hopping into the air, flashing white for a brief moment and then began dashing towards Hitmonlee- making sure to go in a zigzag fashion with white energy trailing behind her.

Carla then threw her arms over her head and swiped them down to her sides as claws made of metal extended out from her paws and rapidly approached Hitmonlee with incredible speed and precision. "Hitmonlee, use rolling kicks and reflect the metal claws!" Giant shouted to their Pokemon as Hitmonlee jumped backwards and began rapidly throwing and swinging it's right leg in all directions. Creating what looked to be a whip-like fashion of its leg and foot, as it deflected and clashed against Carla's metal claw that was coming downward, to then upwards- then side-to-side as Hitmonlee is tactfully defending itself from the steel type move.

"Don't let up Carla, if you can't break through the defense then charge into it instead!" Ash shouted and had Jessie widening her eyes, as Carla's red eyes glinted and dig her heels hard into the mat and then ducks down from an overhead kick aimed for her head- having Hitmonlee's eyes widened and then a loud boom was heard when Carla took that small opening to break through the defense and shoulder tackle against its chest. Then quickly twirled forward and slashed across Hitmonlee's body, sending it flying back and bouncing off from the ropes!

"Incredible last minute command from Ash! Using the small opening of the rolling kicks defense and managing to land hits onto Hitmonlee! Carla executing the command flawlessly, really shows just how tight of a bond her and her trainer has for this match!" Gothitelle narrated and called out as she watched the fight unfold before her. As Carla zips towards Hitmonlee once more with her quick attack and begins gathering energy to her palms, readying up a force palm. "Looks like she is about to use Force palm on Hitmonlee!" Gothitelle continued narrating, while then blinking her eyes over to her trainer and saw Devon finally getting up from the collapsed table and shuffled his way over to his chair, but made sure to quickly look back to the match and continue narrating.

"Hitmonlee counter with High Jump kick!" Giant shouted out and watched Hitmonlee narrowly dodging the Force palm, as it hopped onto the ropes and spring jumped into the air- then extended its knee outwards and began descending towards Carla with power and speed.

"Carla, run into the ropes and bounce out of there!" Ash commanded and saw her quickly darting to the boxing ropes, swiftly using her back to push against them and spring away from the attack! As Hitmonlee struck the mat and let out a cry of pain, injuring itself badly and damaging its own body! Retaliating and flinching horribly as it tended to its knee as much as it could.

"For crying out loud! Can you try and hit that mutt!" Giant shouted and then threw her arm forward. "Go and use Reversal!" Giant shouted and saw Hitmonlee getting back onto its feet and then proceeded running forward rapidly, giving chase to Carla, who looked behind her and quickly turned around and began hopping backwards.

"James tell Meowth to execute the plan!" Jessie whispered to him, which James grunted and wheezed out- from losing air and how hot it is inside the large trench coat, but also Jessie's legs squeezing and choking against his neck from getting way into the battle right now. His face is slightly purple from the lack of air, but he has managed to wobble ever slightly close to the edge of the boxing ring, but managed to choke out.

"Can…you…hang…from the…ropes." James wheezed out, having Jessie to blink her eyes and then blushed- realizing her partner is losing air and looking ready to pass out no thanks to her. As she lessen her legs and thighs around his neck, and proceeds to grab onto the boxing rings ropes- quickly apologizing to James, who took in a large inhale of air and coughs a couple of times. Since Jessie is hanging from the ropes and keeping herself upright, he is able to open the coat and lift the tarp that leads underneath the boxing ring.

Lopunny, who had suspicions about this Giant person, has managed to sneak her way around the boxing ring over to their sides. Without having Ash or Pikachu noticing she left, let alone Giant and widened her amber eyes at the sight of James head poking out from the trench coat. Making her grit her teeth and growl lightly, as she looks up to the person above him. No doubt thinking it is his female partner too- and that lousy Meowth hiding underneath the boxing ring ready to cheat! So she quickly steps away from the ring, then diving underneath it to go and find the sneaky cat, before ruining Carla's chances of winning that Pokemon Egg for Blaziken!

"Meowth go and execute the plan, Lucario is unexpectedly really better than usual." James says to Meowth underneath the ring and pulls away. Having the tan color fur Pokemon to cackle and grabbing the needle filled with super glue.

"Okie-dokie! One super glued Lucario jackal coming right up!" He cackled and was about to turn and place the needle through the floor, ready to pour the glue. But when he turned and faced the room, his eyes widened and met face to nose with a very scary and mean looking Lopunny- who's eyes were glaring so hard they promised that Meowth won't get out of this unscathed. "Fear, dread and life flashing through Meowths eyes right now!" He cowardly said and began squealing as Lopunny lunged at him.

To which above the arena match where Hitmonlee began using Brick break, and Carla backing away and using Bone rush to block the attacks. Both suddenly paused in their attacks and blink to one another, then yelped as they saw the mat getting bumps and sudden extended flooring. Along with sounds of cries and squeals coming from below. Confusing the two Pokemon greatly as they dispelled their attacks and just watched what was happening. "Back! Back, Meowth was only kidding, Meowth was only kidding!" Came Meowth's voice, having Carla to tilt her head and letting out a low, cute aro,

"Punny! LOPUNNY!" Came another Pokemon cry this time belonging to Lopunny, having now Ash and Pikachu to stare lightly then looked around them to finally notice that Lopunny was gone and missing. "LOPUN!" Then everyone jumped when they saw blue glows coming from the arena and even solidifying into ice as then the tarp itself ballooning out with a imprint of a Pokemon, along with a loud groan echoing out.

This had Devon and Gothitelle staring at what was transpiring in front of them. "I…Don't know what is going on? But it seems like there's a second battle going on right now, and it is happening right underneath the boxing ring." Devon informed while then getting out of his chair and running towards the side of the boxing ring, followed by Ash and Pikachu doing the same and helped him out, by lifting the tarp and seeing what was happening inside? There they saw Lopunny swiftly and with incredible speed, darted right toward Meowth! Delivering what looked to be a leaping kick to him, landing directly into his stomach and having his eyes bulge out- paws flying forward releasing his grip of the needle he had in his hands, as it bounced and rolled across the floor and towards Ash and Devon.

Meowth proceeds exiting out from under the arena and crashing right into James and Jessie! Causing the purple hair man to let out a loud grunt of pain, releasing his grip on Jessie who squealed out and all three of them collapsing and crashing into the floor and guard rails behind them! Creating a bit of a dust cloud. When that happened, Devon, who grabbed the needle and stood up with Ash- glared lightly at it and pushed lightly on the injection and saw glue coming out from the needle. Then looked towards Team Rocket when Ash shouted, "OF course it had to be you three!"

"Pika!" Pikachu growled out and began sparking his electricity. Having Devon look to Ash and back at the trio, who were groaning and recovering from Meowth crashing into them and then widened their eyes when Devon's Gothitelle suddenly teleported in front of them with a very scary look. Then Meowth screamed when Lopunny managed to reach the edge from under the arena, and shook her head and glared roughly at Meowth!

"AAAAAH! Keep her away, keep her away, she's a maniac, a maniac for sure!" Meowth cried out as he tried moving and pushing himself into James and Jessie, as Lopunny hopped out of the arena and was ready to march forward but got stopped from Ash grabbing her shoulder. Making her look at him and saw Ash grinning, as he then points over to Devon and Gothitelle.

"Team Rocket eh? We heard about you and now seeing you guys in person, along with the description of a talking Meowth as well? I never thought I would see the day where you guys will try and cheat in a boxing ring." Devon growled out and cracked his knuckles while Gothitelle began glowing her eyes blue. "So- those Pokemon who went down so easily for Hitmonlee weren't just flukes, you possibly had your feline Pokemon there- hide underneath the arena and sabotage the fighters during the fight, to give you guys an edge." Then swing his right arm upwards, as Team Rocket felt blue energy surrounding them and began being lifted up into the air and began flailing about. "Gothitelle I believe it's time to take out the trash! Send them packing!"

"With pleasure!" Gothitelle said as she then flicked her wrist upwards and sent Team Rocket flying straight towards the ceiling of the tournament building, breaking through it and leaving an opening as Meowth, Jessie and James were sent flying into the sky as they felt pain throughout their bodies!

"ARGH of all times for Meowth to fail us and get us caught in the arena!" Jessie voiced out, as she then began having a tick marked as James sighed in relief and without realizing what he was saying, said.

"Well at least it's better than being crushed by Jessie's fat thighs and choking you to death!" JAmes then grunted out as flames burst through Jessie's mouth and lips.

"FAT?! WHO YOU CALLING FAT, I'LL GIVE YOU A REASON TO NOT MAKE FUN OF ME!" Jessie shouted and went ahead and wrapped her legs around Jame's neck and began choking him with her thighs, as MEowth shuddered and shivered.

"Least you weren't facing death right in the face…anyway, it's our time." Meowth sighed out and had the other two paused and sighed while sweat dropping and weakly saying.

"Looks like Team Rocket is blasting off again…" thus disappearing in a flash of light, having everyone inside the tournament building to stare and then just sighed. But then began cheering and rooting for Lopunny, for stopping the troublemakers as the rabbit who watched them fly off. Humph flicked her ears and happily started walking back over to their side of the arena where Carla is, and had the Jackal laughing lightly and rubbing the back of her neck towards Hitmonlee, apologizing for all that.

Hitmonlee shrugged and responded back with sweat drops and eye smiling, saying he had a feeling his trainer seemed off today. Carl who saw all this happen just facepalmed, and shook his head wondering where the hell did Giovanni even get those three idiots from anyway and figured to just ignore it for now and move onto his match next.

Xxx

Thus the match with him and the city's current champ as expected was going in one direction. Hitmonchan was struggling and having a terrible time handling Annahliape! The Paldeo evolution Pokemon is proving to be a scary opponent and scary Pokemon to handle, that anything that Hitmonchan and its trainer tried doing would not work! They tried prioritizing moves like Comet punch- in order to get a hit in first, only for Carl easily commanding Annahliape to use Close combat to counter the comet punches, even getting hits in while doing so and literally bruising the punching Pokemon badly. Then quickly followed up with a Throat chop and slammed hard against Hitmonchan's throat, as it choked out and staggered down onto its hands and knees. Making Anoki the champion to grit his teeth and look towards Carl, who is just standing there with quite the smug look on his face, not caring at all how much he is hurting Hitmonchan whatsoever

The spectators were also shaking and shivering, with some of the younger audiences and children getting a bit scared and even slightly tearing up at the sight of Hitmonchan getting brutally hurt in such a fashion. The worry even started encroaching on Carla as she watches and stares at the beat down Hitmonchan is getting, as her vision began replacing herself with Annihilape with herself when she lost control of her aura years back and began pounding and beating up her trainer's friends Pokemon without any remorse. She began stepping back and visibly shaking at the sight of the beat down, causing Pikachu's ears to twitch upward and look over towards Carla.

Then folding his ears down when he saw the fear etching across her face, "Pikapi." Pikachu whispered and tapped Ash's shoulder, alerting him to his buddy and turned towards Lucario when Pikachi pointed at her. Seeing the girl outright trembling and even saw her eyes shaking violently as she watches Carl's Pokemon, now standing over Hitmonchan and began pummeling the Pokemon with none-stop Close combats! Unable to picture herself of that day and was starting to psych herself out in fear.

"Hey Carla!" Ash called out and had her whipping her head towards Ash as he moved close to her, resting a hand on her shoulder Leaning close to seeing her face, "It's okay…it's alright, you won't become like that Pokemon." He tried assuring her and looked over his shoulders, seeing Carl just outright enjoying the sight as Hitmonchan and his trainer were doing everything to find an opening or chance to strike back. Then looks back to Carla, who is still shaking and trembling, fangs showing fear as she is beginning to hyperventilate. "Don't forget Carla, we formed a connection!" He smiled and placed another hand onto her other shoulder. Making her blink her eyes and stare at him, "our Aura is connected, and that all should matter right? It was the same for you and Susan, right when you first met her?" He said with a smile, Carla widening her eyes and had her memories flashing to Christmas day.

Recalling how the little girl at the time came running down the stairs that morning, and was given a pokeball that day, when she sent Carla out as a little Riolu. The two of them immediately hitted it off right away and Carla made a strong aura connection with her that day. And then the many years that came after that event, the two of them grew more and more attached and became best of friends and that when it was time for Carla to evolve, their bond and friendship grew even more. This had Carla calming down and then yelped lightly as Lopunny happily glomps her from behind and nuzzles her cheek against Carla's, making the jackal to laugh and close one eye shut. "Lopunny, pun! Punny!" cried the rabbit Pokemon, saying how she has new memories and bonds now she is with Ash and them! Even becoming Lopunny's training buddy and fighting friend, as she pulled away and punched Carla's gut, to emphasize what she meant and had Carla letting out a loud wheeze and going down onto her hands and knees, coughing violently as Lopunny squeaked out in fright- throwing her ears upwards when doing so and quickly began rapidly apologizing to Carla.

Who went and tried calming down her friend and letting her know it is quite alright. Ash laughed,d "See! You have nothing to worry about Carla, everyone is here with ya! I bet even Susan is watching the fights going on right now at home, and is feeling quite proud and excited to see her best friend competing and reaching the Finals!" Ash declared while then pumping his fist upward, "now, I know that Annihilape looks tough and scary, but it doesn't have what we have and that's determination, friends and the drive to overcome anything!" He said and helped Carla up with his hands as the Jackal face turned red and did everything to hold back her giggles and excitement as she nearly swooned with how Ash is holding her hands, in like those romance movies! "So what do you say! Shall we teach that asshole a lesson and show him not to diss others and how they train their Pokemon!"

Carla, stared and then laughed when Lopunny pushed against her and had her head cutely on her shoulder, while then laughing as Pikachu hopped onto her head and happily patted her saying she has nothing to worry about and that everyone is here! "CAR!" She cheered and nodded her head hard. Getting everyone to cheer and then look towards the arena as they heard a loud boom, followed by Hitmonchan flying straight out of the ring and onto the floor! Followed by having swirls replacing its eyes, indicating the Champion had fallen and lost the fight against Annihilape! Meaning that it all comes down to Carla and Ash now.

Xxx

"Alright Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, those who are at home watching!" Devons voice ranged out as he took center stage with his Gothitelle beside him, as spotlights were focusing and directing on them entirely. "We finally made it to the final rounds and things have been heating up ever since the beginning of the tournament. Are you all having fun!" He asked and threw his arm upwards with the mic, hearing the crowd cheering and roaring with excitement and anticipation for the finals to be on the way. Even those at Susan's restaurants were cheering and praying for Carla, knowing how ruthless and scary the Annihilape is and its trainer, they surely hope that Ash knows exactly what he is doing and is prepared for the Paldeo Pokemon attacks.

Susan had her hands clasped really tightly and even gritting her teeth, her eyes were hard and steel. "You got this Carla, you got this!" she told herself as the narrators began walking away from one another, with Gothitelle moving her left arm upwards and pointing towards the right corner of the arena.

"Coming from Pallet town and traveling the region to becoming a Pokemon master and taking on the Indigo league! It's Ash Ketchum and his Pokemon, Carla the Lucario!" Gothitelle announced a slights turned on and showing Ash and Carla in the corner, waving and greeting the audience, alongside Pikachu wearing what seems to be a cute cheering outfit, with Lopunny standing behind Carla and happily massaging and rubbing her shoulders, in order to help Carla stay calm and relax- despite knowing it won't be easy to do so.

Gothitelle smiled and giggled as she looked at the group, "We really hope that you all have fun and enjoy the fight. This is what the Grand Prix is about, is about having fun and enjoying yourselves!" Gothitelle said and then turned towards her trainer Devon, as the lights turned onto him and then turned on to reveal Carl and his Pokemon Annihilape.

"And in the left corner, we have Carl and his Pokemon Annihilape! They have been showing incredible strength and scary power throughout this tournament ring, as they are determined to win the competition and win the Pokemon egg that came from the Alola region. Give it up one more time for Carl and Annihilape!" Devon shouted and narrated, though surprisingly instead of cheers or rooting. The two were receiving boos and scorn from the audience indicating that their ruthlessness and the way they were treating the competitors without any sportsmanship, were beginning to weigh on them and now hoping the two will lose the finals, all the while not winning the Pokemon egg as well!

"So without out of the way and the finals are here upon us!" Devona began saying, while he and Gothitelle began running off the arena mat and hopping over the ropes, to then approach their chairs where a new set of tables replaced the broken one that Devon accidentally destroyed. In his excitement as everyone was hanging off the edge of their seats, as Ash and his Pokemon climbed out of the arena, as well Carl doing the same leaving Annihilape and Carla being the only two Pokemon in the battle. As Carla gulped lightly and got into a fighting position, while watching Annihilape looking quite scary and intimidating with it stomping and swinging its arms about on the mat, making her feel a little uneasy.

Susan and the customers who were watching the TV, they too were on the edge of their seats and watching intently and sternly at the TV. Susan prays to Arceus that Carla comes out of this okay and not badly hurt or injured, where Ash wouldn't be able to use her for a couple of days. "That Annihilape definitely looks scary strong…I do hope everything goes well." Susan said and heard her mother approaching her and rubbing her daughters shoulder.

"Don't worry, I am sure Ash and Carla got this dear. Of all the stories we heard today, Carla is most definitely ready for this fight!" The mom said and both turned back to the TV. While hearing Devon continuing narrating and talking as things were finally set up and ready as he then shouts.

Xxx

"LET THE MATCH BEGIN!" Devon shouted and quickly sat down with his partner Gothitelle, as the match began and Ash being the first to make a command.

"Carla, let's begin things off with Quick attack and Bone Rush!" Ash commanded and saw Carla nodding her head, as she began running forward and doing a short hop into the air. Then a loud boom echoed as white energy gathered around her and started dashing with incredible speed, to then while running- she extended her right arm forward and began summoning aura in front of her palm, then grips onto it and had it extended and expanded into an aura shape bone. SAs she goes grabbing it with both hands now and starts twirling them above her head while rapidly approaching Annihilape!

"Annihilape use Rage fists" Carl commanded and heard the monkey Pokemon letting out a large screeching howl, causing Carla who was getting close to flinched and dispel her Bone rush attack and quickly covering her ears from the powerful high pitch screech, to then feeling air leaving out of her lungs when Annihilape delivered a powerful punch into her chest! Causing Ash, Susan and his Pokemon to call out her name and watch the Jackal pokemon go blasting away from Annihilape and hitting against the ropes and even having it stretched outwards and then whipped Carla back to the ring and straight towards Annihilape once more, to which Carla howled out in pain when the Rage fist uppercut her chin and sent her into the air!

"Carla! Quick, throw a bone rush towards Annihilape!" Ash shouted quickly as Pikachu and Lopunny were doing their best to cheer and root for the jackal. As Carla's eyes opened up and quickly twirled about and summoned small versions of her bone clubs, then began rapidly throwing them straight down towards Annihilape as each bone swirled and curved inwards at the monkey Pokemon, erupting and exploding around the Pokemon. Making Carl to widen his eyes and blinking them in surprise.

"Wait? That Lucario can do such a technique?" Carl thought to himself, as he never saw any skilled Lucario's let alone one who looked like they were raised as a pet, could even do such maneuvers before? HELL! Even well trained ones couldn't do such techniques as it takes a lot of precision and years of training to do so. He watched on as the smoke began gathering around Annihilape followed by Carla, then turning her body sideways and aiming upwards- then used Force palm to blast herself away from the center of the ring and landed on the other side of the boxing ring. Sliding across it and gliding one paw against the floor, as she panted and breathed heavily- but managed to stand back up and continued throwing the Bone rush upon Ash's command, "Who the hell is this kid? Let alone, when did he have time teaching his Pokemon such moves?"

"Annighilape charges in and uses Fire Punch!" Carl commanded and watched flames erupting around Annihilape and the smoke cloud, as they roared and erupted from its fists. Clearing away the smoke as it howled wildly and darted at Carla withincredible speed!

"Carla once more, Quick attack and Bone rush, use the bone to deflect the fire punch!" Ash shouted quickly as Carla did so, but instead of using one large bone- she splitted them into two and began using a quick attack to start fleeing and backing away from Annihilape, as the crazy Pokemon began flailing and rapidly punching back and forth towards Carla. Who is doing everything she can to deflect and block the fists in a rhythm like fashion.

Carl eyes twitch in annoyance but also light respect, "What in the world is going…How is that Pokemon keeping up with Annihilape?" He thought to himself as the first forward punch was blkocked by Carla, who spun the aura bones crisscross against it and slid backwards, to then swinging her right arm upwards to block the downward left punched, to then the left arm went to her right- deflecting an right hook from Annihilape- as flames and aura danced and flashed throughout the boxing ring, to then Carla twirling in place and managed to land a hit against Annihilape nose- pushing the Pokemon away, to then following it up by throwing her aura like bones at the Pokemon- making an explosion to erupt below Annihilape and had it get lifted into the air. "This…This Lucario shouldn't be able to face off against my Annihilape, let alone be experienced enough to even handle such powerful Pokemon." He continued with his thoughts. "She should've been terrified and unable to move when the Rage fists made contact…what kept her calm and collective?" He then turned towards Ash.

"Wait…does he have Aura? Is that how Lucario is able to stay calm, because he was able to connect his aura with her?" Carl then looked back to the fight and saw Carla, leaping into the air and palm thrusted against Annihilape, but winced when the monkey managed through sheer willpower, landing a throat chop to Carla's left and the two of them went flying down into the boxing ring, as Carla yelped and grunted out in pain while bouncing and tumling about. While Annihilape just rolled about and hopped onto its feet- then began throwing a tantrum by stomping and pounding against the arena floor. "Doesn't matter- even if he did have Aura, no way he would have been trained in it anyway. Let alone know what aura is- this match is good as mine."

"Annihilape, use earthquake!" Carl shouted and had everyone there widening their eyes and screaming out what, including Ash, Pikachu and Lopunny. Even Carla widened her eyes at the command and heard Devon literally leaping onto the new table, shouting.

"WHOA, WHOA, WHOA! THAT IS VIOLATION IN THE RULES, YOU CANNOT USE ANY MOVES OUTSIDE OF FIGHTING TYPE MOVES!" Devon shouted and then felt pale when Carl looked at him with a smug smile and wagging of a finger.

"Ah, the rules state that any bipedal Pokemon or Pokemon who stands on two legs are allowed to enter. All the while they must at least know 1 or 2 fighting type moves in their move list. Which Annihilape knows three fighting type moves, and Earthquake being the last one." He then grinned towards the Narrator. "Also, Jackal is using Bone rush which is not a fighting type move either. But since it is part of Lucario's move pools to make up for the lack of fighting type moves, it's allowed. So why can't earthquakes be allowed, hmm?"

This had Gothitelle quickly using psychic to move the rule book over to her and quickly skimmed through it to be sure. While then turning pale at the sight and looking away with gritted teeth and saying, "Yeah, those are the rules…nothing against using earthquakes and such are in here. Plus Fire punch and such isn't a fighting type move either. But since it coincides with fists."

This had Devon widening his eyes and looking back to the stage, "Then…its allowed." And closed his eyes as Annihilape slammed both fists hard into the mat, as large stone pillars began erupting and breaking through the surface of the mat! Heading and rushing right towards Carla, as we zoom straight into her red eyes as they widen and begin turning scared followed by Ash's eyes, Pikachu's, Lopunny's eyes along with Susan as all of them shouted.

"CARLA!" And watched the jackal cry out in pain and be thrown into the air with the stone pillar slamming right into her chest and even her chets spike! Which cracked ever slightly for how powerful the move was and sent her free falling into the air! Ash shouting, "Carla wake up, wake up! Use force palm to get out of there!" Ash cried out as Pikahcu and Lopunny did the same.

While with Susan, the young teenager was grabbing onto the TV tightly and shaking it about, "Carla get out of there! Come on, wake up, wake up! I know you can win, I know you can do it! Please get up, get up!" Cried Susan as everyone in the shop were worried and concerned for Carla, as they all watched Annihilape suddenly appear above the Jackal Pokemon. "CARLA!" Susan shouted once more and closed her eyes tightly when she saw flames erupting around Annihilapes fists and began delivering rapid punches into Carla's face, stomach, chest and body! To then clasping both of its fists together enlarging the Fire punch even more and pounding it into Carla, engulfing her into a giant fireball and coming hurtling down towards the floor rapidly and a loud BOOM!

Followed by smoke flying everywhere and smokescreening the entire arena in nothing but smoke, as Annihilape landed a couple feet away from Lucario. Howling and screeching about as it already declaring itself the winner! Making Carl chuckle and laugh, watching Ash and his Pokemon literally running forward and climbing into the boxing ring to go and check on Carla. "Ref begin the countdown, no way that sorry excuse of a Jackal is going to get up from that." Chuckled Carl, having the ref glare at him for a brief moment and then began running over towards where Carla was and her trainer and friends.

"Carla! Carla!" Ash continued crying out as he fan out the smoke and slowly approached the Pokemon, who was on her sides and flinching horribly and twitching badly. Her fur was burned and singed from the fire punch, some of her arms and limbs looked like they were broken or even bent in a way that shouldn't be possible. Her entire face and cheeks were bruised and battered, her chest spike was slightly cracked and covered in soot. "Carla!" Ash shouted once more and knelt down to try and grab her, or shake her awake as Carla just flinched and shook in response. "Carla…." Ash began saying slowly, as he then felt the ref getting closer and saw the condition she is in. Followed by Pikachu and Lopunny who let out low gasps and got close to Carla, asking her to speak or answer them while Lopunny is literally in front of Carla's face.

"20, 19….18!" The ref began counting down as everyone in the stands and their seats were holding onto their mouths or some of them were covering their eyes and praying hard for Carla. "17, 16…15!" The ref continued counting down as he watched Ash and his Pokemon gather around Carla who began opening her eyes slowly, shifting them over to Ash.

Susan, who was in front of the TV and had held onto it from earlier, covered her mouth and felt her eyes watering and tearing up as she choked out, "Please…no…Carla, get up…get up!" She whispered out and shook her head and closed her eyes tighter. "Get up…please, I know you won't lose that easily!" Susan said as she held onto a rainbow like marble that's around her neck and hanging from a necklace, as it began flashing and glowing lightly within her grasp.

"14…13…12…11" The ref continued counting as Ash look towards him and then back down towards Carla, who was definitely in a lot of pain and possibly wouldn't be able to get up anytime soon, he rested a hand onto her side and watched her flinch lightly but slowly shifted her gaze over to Ash and blink her eyes as he smiled.

"Carla…do you want to continue fighting?" Ash suddenly asked her to have the girl lift her head up and stare lightly, having Pikachu and Lopunny looking at Ash and seeing his confident smile showing. "You don't need to keep fighting if it's too much for you. You're not obligated to do anything for anyone!" He continued and had Carla widening her eyes and slowly lifted her upper body up and began growling but collapsed back onto the floor. "Don't push yourself, let alone you don't have to keep hurting yourself to make others happy." Then tighten his hold against her side and leans close saying, "but…is there someone out there who you really want to fight for? Not for me…but yourself and possibly…Susan?" Ash suddenly asked and had Carla widening her eyes and turned towards Ash and saw him laughing.

"10…9…8…7" The ref counted and everything began going dark around Carla as it was her and Ash for now, to then Ash raising his fist into a confident grin and expression as he then says.

"Sorry it took me a while to realize why you wanted to come here and fight, not because of getting an egg for Blaziken…But also, you wanted Susan to see you right?" Ahs chuckled and had Pikachu smiling and even Lopunny giggling as they turned back to her and nodded their heads. "I was racking my brain for exactly why you wanted to fight in the tournament and at first…thought it was for Blaziken and the egg. Which of course is the cause but," then extended his hand out and had Carla staring at it and then started replacing Ash's hands and body with that of Susan, as if she was there with her and even feeling the girl's aura radiating too.

"Carla…fight, show them what you can do, don't let them take this from you! I…believe in you!" Susan;s voice echoed within Carla's head and felt her aura brimming brightly and glowing brightly within her as she felt both Susans and Ash's Aura resonating with her. Her eyes turned into confidence and that eager and wild fighting side of hers breaking through as she then hears both Ash and Susan said, "SHOW THEM WHAT YOU'RE REALLY MADE OF!" And their hands clasped against one another as a blinding light began covering Susan back at the restaurant, with energy flowing out of the rainbow gem and began entering the TV. Causing everyone there in the restaurant to panic and jump out of their seats of what was happening.

"5…4…3…2" The ref then yelped and stumbled back along with Ash, Pikachu and Lopunny to stumble back too while a large amount of Aura began gathering and erupting within Carla. As she began standing up and glowing white while her body began extending and growing before everyone. Even seeing blue and yellow energy reaching out from one another and coming through the cable wires, scaring some of the people who were filming this to run from the cameras. Even Devon and Gothitelle were away from their table as the energy trailed along it and jumped out towards Carla's aura, as it reached out touching the yellow energy and being absorbed into her as Carl took a couple steps back away.

"What…What the hell is going on!?" He shouted and looked around and saw what was happening. Then seeing the down Jackal standing back up, as he then shouted. "REF the hell! Did you finish the countdown, I won right!" He called out in anger and then glared harshly when the ref looked towards him, then back to Carla who was taking on a new form in front of everyone. As then the ref chuckled and said.

"I am sorry…where was I? I lost count." The ref laughed nervously, having Carl to literally throw his arms downward in rage shouting what the hell he meant he lost count?! "Hey easy with the language there- children do watch this program." He argued and then began running out of the ring and got back to referring to the match. As Ash and his Pokemon stood upright and next to Carla, as her aura sensory expanded and grew, her tan-like fur became more like a cloak and covered her body. Her chest spike that was once cracked, is now repaired and fixed as black markings began moving and flowing throughout Carla's body, arms and legs. As aura began emitting within Carla and began glowing around her as she opened her eyes and had them blue in color and looking confused and slightly dizzy, as she then looked down to herself and nearly screamed out in panic!

But quickly calmed down when Ash touched her shoulder, "Whoa, whoa easy Carla! You just Mega evolved!" Ash told her and then paused and tilted his head, "HOW…you mega evolved I have no idea, but I ain't questioning it!" Chuckle Ash, and laughed when Lopunny's eyes sparkled and glowed brightly at the sight.

HEY, HEEEEEEEEY!~

Once Carla calmed down and blushing from the compliments she was getting from Lopunny. Then the trio nodded and looked towards Annihilape one last time, who began throwing a tantrum and temper as it seems it doesn't like it when its opponent doesn't go down. As Ash looked back at Carla and nodded firmly, "Give them hell!" He said and began running out of the arena and slid down to the floor. As Carla whipped back to pay attention towards Annihilape, while then smirking and hearing even Susans voice, as the girl who was watching the Tv had a similar grin like Carla's and heard her saying. "WIPE THEM OUT!" She shouted and Carla immediately blasted forward with a loud boom, causing winds to blow behind her and shaking the ropes wildly when she did so, using Quick attack to rush in and getting ready a Force palm.

"Annihilape counter with Throat chop!" Carl rapidly shouted in disbelief at the sight of the almost down Lucario, suddenly recovering and looking ready to beat them in a pulp. Let alone- tyring to rationalize how the hell the Lucario Mega evolved?! He saw a Mega bracelet or a Lucarionite in Ash's person…"How the hell does this kid do it?! What the hell is he and let alone, HOW THE FUCK DID HE EVEN DO IT!?" He thought to himself as Annihilape began charging forward readying a throat chop by having his arms glowed with eerie like energy, only to be deflected when Carla got close and swung her left paw to whack it's arm away and followed up with a forward Force palm into the monkey's face! Sending it backwards with a loud boom!

You've tried to run me through, HOLD ON!

Think again, don't you know what you're starting?

Once the Force palm landed Carla continued moving forward as she twirled around and readying her left paw to strike again, but missed as Annihilape ducked underneath ready to elbow tackle her! Only for the elbow to be grabbed by Carla's right palm, grinning down at the deranged monkey and began spinning in place- lifting the Pokemon off the mat and then tossed it into the air! Making it snort and screeched out when doing so, as Carla knelt down slightly and then jumped into the air! As she summoned two Bone rushes in her two hands, as she then flips forward and slamming down her attack towards Annihilape- who counter with Rage fists to protect itself, but managing to scrap across Carla's right cheek, having her wince and faltered backwards as they came back flying down- with Annihilape flipping backwards to land on his feet and charges straight for Carla once she landed.

But…you sure ain't have a clue HOW BAD!

This will go, don't you know? Know my art

Art of war~

Carla, who saw the Pokemon charging straight at her, quickly swung her aura made bones upwards to block a forward Rage fist attack that had lots of force behind it and caused her to slide backwards. But then while being forced backwards, quickly arched her right paw inward and then flicked her first aura bone forward that connected to Annihilapes forehead causing the monkey to lean backward.s To then screech out when Carla quickly dug her heel into the mat, then forced herself forward and thrusted her second bone aura against the Pokemon's face- exploding in its face and sending the Pokemon gently into the air and back down, as Carla tapped her right paw against the mat and began running in a clockwise curve towards Annihilape, readying up her Force palm and speeding up with Quick attack!

And as you look to the horizon, not a cloud, but then stormy weather caught you cold~

Seems like it crept up out of nowhere, All around you, it's not quite what you foretold~.

When Carla got close towards Annihilape, the Pokemon quickly recovered and let out a loud screech as it pumped its arms and began using, rage fist once more! Ignoring all commands and orders that Carl was trying to give out only for the man to growl irritably and shook his head. "Great, it's in so much rage now that nothing will calm it down." He muttered and had Ash blinking his eyes when Carl glared at him. "You could've just let things go and fall like a good little loser you are. But no." Then thrusted one arm towards Ash, with Pikachu and Lopunny glaring at the man. "You had to go and fuck things up and prevent me from getting my reward! A Pokemon from the Alola region, where it is not native at all here in the Kanto region!"

Ash gritted his teeth and shouted back, "Oh yeah real sob story. You probably wouldn't even care for the baby Pokemon and just have it as some sort of stupid trophy, for you to show off to your disgusting friends! Who only see Pokemon as some sort of medal of honor!" Ash threw his arms down and continued. "Well sorry to burst your bubble, but we're not going to let the baby live in such horrible conditions! Carla, Force Palm and Bone Rush! Don't let that monkey get the best of you!" Ash commanded while throwing his arm forward and then tugging it close, clutching his hand into a fist. Carla nodded as she crossed her arms together and swiped them apart, summoning aura fused bone clubs in her hands and then twirled forward and clashed hard against the downward punch from Annihilape!

"Now, kick it away and throw the bones!" Ash shouted quickly seeing both Pokemon being in stalemate, then Carla smiled as she lifted her right leg and threw it forward into Annihilape's face with her knee and blasted it backwards with aura! To then quickly jumping backwards and hopping backwards, while throwing and flinging her aura filled bone clubs at the monkey Pokemon. Who grunted and groaned out with each bone club hitting it. Then eyes turned crimson red and began charging forward! Ignoring the bones entirely and began giving chase to Carla!

To which Carla instantly slides to a stop and then jumps overhead of Annihilape by blasting aura down to her feet and flew over the Pokemon, while then rapidly throwing palm thrusts into the Pokemon and then quickly hand flipped off from the Pokemon to get a safe distance, but yelped when a right hook from its rage fist, landed and sent her flying across the arena!

You'll never see it coming! You'll see that my mind is too fast for eyes!

You're done in~

Once Carla landed back to the arena, she quickly rolled out of the way from Annihilape charging attack and then hand flipped away from it swinging it's left arm around its body. Punching hard and fast into the arena mat, that caused it to crack lightly and denting downward. After it did that it then thrashed both of its arms upwards, sending dark like energy towards Carla who landed back to her feet after the hand jump. Carla then saw the energy coming towards her and heard Ash shouting, "Force palm! Blow it away with your Aura!"

Thus the girl quickly tugged both arms backwards and then thrusted both palms forward in timing when the energy got close to her and dispersed it- while also sending that enhanced Aura she put into the palms and had it flying towards Annihilape, who got lifted off its feet in pain and slight explosion of the aura hitting it. Carla then quickly sped over to the Pokemon and threw her right paw forward and grabbed Annihilape's right foot! Then started spinning in place and throwing the heavy monkey up and down against the mat!

By the time it hits you. Your last surprise!

Oooh~

Oooh~

Carla then let go of Annihilape's leg and had it flying towards one of the corner poles and slam hard against it. Followed by a loud clang, as Carla smiled and grinned wildly as she tried her best to keep herself calm and in control. Especially with how much aura is coursing through her body right now- mixture of her's, Ash's and somehow Susan's too. It was overloading her senses and even losing track of where she is or was at times. But is doing good keeping herself in being calm and collective, "Carla quick attack and finish Annihilape with a powerful Force palm!" Ash commanded and had Carla eyes widening and then quickly shook her head as his words managed to get her back to her senses.

You think you got your game, planned out~

Too a T, Yet I am two steps ahead yeah~

Carla began running forward after charging up energy for her quick attack, but had to immediately stopped after seeing the Annihilape getting back up and in more rage and anger than before. As it was now rapidly punching forward and back in such successions that the eerie energy from the rage fist attacks. Were literally flying and coming towards Carla, who shook her head and began running forward activating her quick attack and then started dodging the dark energy fists that were coming her way. By side-stepping from the first one, then sliding underneath the second one, while then side-flipping the third and then twirling counterclockwise away from the fourth one. Appearing on the Annihilape's right side, then quickly vanishes before it could hit her and reappeared to the left side of Annihilape, then flickered away once more and appeared behind it and above its back, then dive kicks into Annihilapes face when it tried to look at her. Then double kicked the Pokemon by flipping off it, as she then landed onto the corner pole and dives forward as she tugged her hands close to her sides and palm thrusted into the monkey's nose, sending it flying towards the center ring- along with having yellow electricity coursing and surging throughout its body indicating it has become paralyzed!

So…you step into my way stand down!~

It's a trap, one more step and you're dead~

Yeah, you're dead!

After rolling across the floor of the arena when she dived into Annihilape, Carla quickly hopped back onto her feet by leaping into the air for a brief moment and gliding a few inches above the floor. Then rapidly stomping her feet against the floor after touching ground with it, and got very close to Annihilape whom- after getting itself together and throwing a quick temper, threw a punch at Carla who threw her palm forward and both clashed against one another! Pushing them apart and sending energy waves off from said contact. Then proceeded to start punching and palm thrusting against one another!

Why a Picosecond Ago~ Clear blue skies~

But now lightning struck your last resolve~

It's not an accident that no one hears your cries, as your last strength seems to dissolve!

The two power house Pokemon kept going at it as energy after energy kept blasting out from their strikes and attack, their fists and palms kept colliding against one another causing loud echoes of booms and explosions to erupt. As everyone was too awe struck and stunned to even speak or move as they watched Mega Lucario taking out an equally powerful and scary Paldeo Pokemon in terms of power and strength. That had Ash and his Pokemon worried for Carla's safety as it looked like she was starting to slow down slightly. Along with getting slight cuts and scratches across her face, however that doesn't mean she was landing hits herself against the Annihilape- as it looked to be getting more and more bruised up with every strike Carla is making on the Pokemon.

The two Pokemon then arch both their arms back and managed to smack against one another's face and cheek that winds blew violently from the blow and sent them flying to each corner in a blink of an eye, followed by loud clang of metal and bangs from the poles taking some damage from the strikes. As Carla coughed and fell onto her hands and knees, hacking up a lung as Ash and Lopunny approached the edge of the arena and shouted to her if she was doing alright? In which the jackal nodded and began slowly getting up, while hissing and gasping loudly of how much her muscles were in pain and hurting. Then shaking her head and face forward and widened her eyes when Annihilape suddenly was in front of her and punched her stomach hard and deep! Even using its claws to dig even deeper into her stomach to add more pain, as she felt the rage fist energy coursing and mixing with her aura and then gets sent flying into the air!

You'll never see it coming~

You'll see, my mind is to fast for eyes~

You're done in~

By the time it hits you, your last surprise~

Carla opened both her eyes and growled as she felt her aura readers and fur flapping about as she was flying into the air. Then heard a boom underneath her as Annihilape came rushing right towards her with derange and crazy anger, readying more rage fists for her! Carla quickly righted herself and began twirling an aura-covered bone club in front of her and started deflecting and slapping against the rushing fists that were coming for her as the two Pokemon landed up onto the support beams and ceiling lights that were shining down to the arena.

I'm coming—- FOR YOU!

My game is always so fast, so fine~

Everyone tried their best to follow the action that was happening up in the ceiling area of the arena as a mixture of blue and red like glows kept flashing and erupting within the rafters. With Shadows showing the two Pokemon going at it none-stop with Carla's Aura covered bone moving and flashing about light neon lights whenever she twirled it, swinging it up and down or forward and back. Followed by the same with Annihilape's rage fists, moving also like neon lights in the dark, as its red glow burst and exploded whenever making contact to Carla's aura covered bone club! Then the two of them pressed against one another and clashed their energy attacks to one another as sparks flew and started appearing around them. But Carla smiled and saw Annihilape being covered in static electricity, giving her the edge she needed and threw its fists upwards, while then swinging and smacking the Pokemon hard against its forehead and had it tumbling back down to the center ring!

You're spun in—by the net, that you didn't catch it in time~

Oooh~

Oooh~

Susan who is watching the fight going on and still clutching the rainbow marble in her hands, was looking left to right with her eyes. Trying to figure out what it will take to knock this Annihilape out for good? It was like this Pokemon was trained or raised to take quite the beating and that the more damage it takes, the angrier and stronger it becomes. "Come on, come on why won't you go down?! I don't know how long Carla can keep this up…why isn't she using Aura sphere?" Susan thought to herself and saw five different aura bone-clubs began flying down to Annihilape, however the monkey saw them coming this time and quickly moved out of the way and then jumps away from Carla zipping straight down at it and causing the mat of the arena to crack lightly and start breaking apart for a brief moment. Then running towards Annihilape, "Wait…does Carla even know Aura sphere?" Susan widened her eyes and then felt her heart dropping, "Oh no…no, no, no! If it's because of me raising her as a pet…that she wasn't able to learn the move?!"

Though she heard one of the customers chiming in, "Hmm, I wonder if Ash is purposely holding off using Aura sphere?" having Susan turn towards them and blinking her eyes. "Cause whenever Lucario's mega evolves, the sheer amount of aura they use with their Aura spheres in that form. Uses a lot of energy and makes them quite powerful- it would be very reckless if they were to use it right as the match began."

Then another chimed in, "Not only that, despite if the move doesn't miss and home in on it's target. That Annihilape rage seems to be ignoring everything and anything being thrown at it, it be a waste if they were to use it right away!" Said a young man, having Susan smiling and turning towards the TV screen and nodding her head slowly, while laughing as Riolu- who is standing in front of her and on the floor. Is mimicking and copying all the movements Carla was making, all the while shadow boxing the air!

Xxx

Oooh~

Oooh~

Ooooooooh~

The battle is definitely reaching its peak as both Pokemon were starting to tire out from the long match, as they were now close to one another once more. Throwing punches right and left, slowly weaving and bobbing away from each thrust they make. With Carla, doing some twirling kicks at Annihilape who began hopping backwards from each kick she did, then countered with a forward rage fist against her forearm. Causing Carla to slide back and whine out slight pain. But then quickly duck from another and used Quick attack and elbow against Annihilape, who got lifted into the air and quickly recovered and used the force of the movement to jump back at Carla, who widened her eyes and yelped when the attack struck and sent her flying back and awya from Annihilape, having Ash and his Pokemon along with Susan who's watching the tv. To widen their eyes and yell out her name, when she suddenly reverted back to her regular form, having the jackal widening her eyes and looking down at herself in shock.

While then yelping when she ducked from another attack and quickly darted away from Annihllape's swinging punch, having her stumble about and tripping over her feet and smack against one of the corner poles.

Better think…about your game~

Are you sure your next move is the right one for you~

Ash knew he wouldn't be able to run over and speak to Carla and shout the command, without leaving Carla open for counter strikes. As he then widened her eyes and quickly looked at Lopunny, who blinked her eyes. "Lounny, go and quickly tell Carla this!" He said and leaned over to Lopunny, who moved her right ear aside and listened to Ash's whispers. She then squealed happily at the plan he had come up with, as she quickly hugged him and kissed his cheek! Then saluted Ash and immediately bounded her way over towards Carla. Who is on the other side of the arena, having Carl stare confusingly and suspiciously of what the brat has in store?

"Pun! Punny, Lopunny!" Came the brown rabbit's voice, having Carla whip her head over to the rabbit and then blink her eyes. While then tilting her head and listening to the rabbit speaking to her, while then eyes widening and brightening in giddiness and smiles down at Lopunny and nodded her head- while then turn her attention towards a grinning Ash who nodded at her and then starts moving and swinging his hand about, in a way telling Carla to use the ropes to her advantage with her quick attack!

Are you sure, you won't be out maneuver again and again my frieeeend~

YOU'LL NEVER SEE IT COMING!

Carla let out a few calming breaths and then quickly used Quick attack and got out of the way from another rage fists attack and ran towards the right arena ropes and quickly spun around to throw her back against it, to then darted forward like a slingshot and bounced towards the northern part of the ropes of the arena, and bounced off from the next one- as Carl was having a hard time trying to keep up with the female Pokemon who was bouncing about in the arena like a jumping bean- all the while smacking and hitting Annihilape once in awhile with her force palm. Looking quite weak and tired from how much energy is being used in this match, that she can barely deal much damage towards the Annihilape, who ran to the center and tried hard to strike Carla!

You'll see that my mind is too fast for eyes~

You're done in….by the time it hits you, you're last surprised!

"That's it Carla, conserve your energy as much as you can! We have this in the bag!" Ash shouted and called out towards Carla, who was definitely moving and zipping about like a blue blur in the arena- making it nearly impossible to land a hit or even stop her. And with the paralyze in effect thanks to the force palm attack? It was giving Carla the edge she needed and everyone who was watching, was hoping and praying it would be enough to knock out Annihilape and win the championship.

I'm coming—for you!

My game is always so fast and so fine~

You're spun in—-by the net you didn't catch it in time~

"This has gone long enough! Annihilape you piece of shit Pokemon! Grab Carla and use Earthquake!" Carl shouted and watched Annihilape shake off the next paralyzed state and grabbed Carla's face rough and hard! Causing her to yell out in pain and closing her eyes, while feeling her body being flung upwards when she got grabbed- having Ash and his Pokemon, including those at Susan restaurant to scream out Carla's name as the mat erupted underneath her and burst into a giant stone spike and sent Carla flying into the air!

"CARLA!" Ash shouted out and had his Pokemon crying out for her as well, watching the jackal being flown into the air and passing the spot lights as they tried following her and saw how much pain she was in and even bruised badly, Ash eyes widened and felt a voice calling out to him.

"What…do I do, what do I do? I don't want to lose, I don't want to lose! I Want to win! I want to win for you, for Susan and for Blaziken!" Ash knew it was coming from Carla and focused his attention towards her and saw the girl's eyes were half opened, twitching and shaking visibly- but looking like she has enough energy to keep going and deliver one final attack! Ash then look towards where Annihilape is and saw it beginning to roll its fists about, ready to send a final rage fist into Carla.

Ash then hardens his eyes and looks back up at Carla and screams out, "LUCARIO, USE AURA SPHERE!" Ash shouted loud and hard as well long, having Carla eyes widening and bulging slightly, she then hisses and began tilting and twisting her body sideways- while then slowly and shakingly moved both palms close to one another and hardened her expression and stared at Annihilape. She then tucks her arms closer to her side and began growling out, "Luuuuu'' as blue energy and dark blue energy began swirling and gathering around between her paws- as energy even began trailing across the length of her arms and down to her palms, as more and more aura began gathering and condensing between her hands. "CARRR!"

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Then a large energy like ball began appearing between Carla's hands and had everyone widening and gasping at the sight, alongside even Susan and the customers who were all up on their feets and watching the immense Aura sphere gathering around Carla's hands and paws, as she was now halfway down towards the arena as Carl's eyes widened and stepped back, to then reflecting the aura sphere through his pupils as it then shows Annihilape widening its eyes and tried throwing a rage fist energy to Carla, only for Ash, Pikachu, Lopunny and Susan shouting.

"FIRE!"

YOU'LL NEVER SEE IT COMING!

"RIO!" Carla roared out at the last second and fired off a powerful large blast of aura sphere energy, morphing it and turning it into an energy beam! Slicing through the red energy of the rage fist that was thrown by Annihilape and rushing and roaring its way towards the Pokemon, who stumbled backwards and then screeched out in pain and agony when the energy slammed and erupted right onto the Pokemon- even engulfing the Pokemon in the blue aura energy as Carla continued firing all she had into this attack, to then dispelling the attack and threw herself towards the right side of the arena. Hitting hard against the boxing floor and sliding across it, as she slid against her side and came to a stop when she touched one of the metal poles. With Ash, Pikachu and Lopunny running over to the female Pokemon and making sure she was alright.

Everyone stood stock still and silent, everyone holding their breaths, afraid that if they cough or even more might cause something to happen as they waited for the energy beam to die down and disappear. As Carl just stood there flabbergasted at what just happen and witness, witnessing a no good pathetic Lucario who didn't give off any types of threat or even possible skills that were threatening…came and just did the impossible, possible- not only that, but also Mega evolving for a brief while and then losing it. While then firing off a super powerful Aura sphere at the last minute while looking like she was about to faint and pass out from the pain she's been receiving throughout the battle…yet still was able to hang on at the last minute and deliver a powerful attack against her Pokemon. A perfectly bred Pokemon that he personally made sure it wouldn't lose to anyone or anything! Yet, a poorly trained…no. A Pokemon raised to be a house pet was able to come in, swoop in and get the win over him and steal his prized Pokemon egg from under his nose! A nobody, a pathetic rookie snot nose trainer from nowhere, came and defeated him and his bred Pokemon!

After a while the ref climbed into the ring, began walking over towards Annihilape. He stepped closer and checked over the Pokemon who was laying on the mat, looking quite singed and burnt from the Aura sphere striking it down and even having small smoke coming off form its body. The monkey Pokemon definitely saw better days as it was in a heap, the ref then knelt down and looked towards its eyes. Seeing the Pokemon eyes becoming fully swirled and groaning in pain and then coughing out some smoke. The swirls in its eyes indicated it fainted and passed out, having the ref to hum lightly and laugh.

He then stood up and chuckled as he then raised his hand above his head, "The winner of this match and our new Champion…" Then thrusted his arm downwards and towards Carla, letting out a big happy shout of "CARLA AND HER TRAINER ASH KETCHUM!" He screamed out as the entire place went into an uproar of cheers and shouts! Causing the entire arena to be filled with chants and cries of Carla and Ash's anime!

"THEY DID IT, THEY DID IT!" Devon shouted and screamed alongside Gothitelle, who was also dancing and shouting.

"I don't believe it, I don't believe it!" as the two were just enamored by the amazing battle and turn around victory that Carla managed to grab at the end. As the two were just thrashing and throwing their limbs in all directions, "I still don't believe it!"

"We got our new champions and my gosh what an incredible battle that was! I never ever seen anything like this in my entire life! What an amazing, outstanding performance!" Devon continued narrating as we moved to Susan restaurant, as everyone was also cheering and in an uproar, as food and plates and drinks were thrown about and knocked over. As they were celebrating and hugging one another, even some of them were in tears as they were outright worried and scared for Carla's safety.

Susan was the happiest, as she had lifted Riolu from the floor and began dancing and spinning around wildly, "She did it, she did it, she did it! I can't believe it, she won! She won! She won!" She giggled and cried out with Riolu, who was ecstatic to- feeling overwhelmed with everyone's incredible aura and emotions running through the room. Even grinning and smiling widely as she nuzzled and rubbed her face cheek against Susans, as the two of them turned back to the TV and watched the Ceremony.

Xxx

Three hours passed after everything that went down in the tournament. As Carla and Ash were getting crowded and smothered bvy a lot of people and now fans of Carla. Wanting to get close and speak with them or ask Carla about this or that- to even getting autographs from the jackal Pokemon who chuckled and blushed embarrassingly from all the attention. That she would even cutely try and hide behind Ash, feeling really sheepish and shy with all the attention. Earning some more laughter and giggles from everyone. Once that was done and they were about to exit out of the building.

They were sure to stop over towards the prize counter and receive the Pokemon egg. Followed by the Championship belt, as Carla shook her head. Having the previous champion of the tournament hum, "Oh?" Anoki suddenly asked and grinned. "I take it you have a place for this to go?" He asked and saw Carla nodding her head and looking at Ash, who smiled and nodded.

Eyes smiling and lifts a hand saying, "Actually there is! You see Cala actually belongs to this family who owns a restaurant in Vermillion city…or near Vermilion city." He began explaining and detailing out the location and address of the building. Having Anoki write it down and listen, "and honestly I wouldn't have it anywhere else!" Ash chuckled out. "Susan raised Carla with love and care. Be wrong of me to accept the Championship belt."

Having Carla to coo and happily cuddle against Ash's shoulder, having Anoki chuckle and place the paper away. "I hear ya, then I have no right to ask to take Carla and make her a real champion too- that wouldn't be fair at all." Then pets Carla's head as she purrs. "You have quite the amazing Pokemon there Ash, make sure to take good care of her. OH!" Then snaps his finger, having his daughter giggle and approach them. "We almost forgot! Pokemon egg, you deserve it!" He says and takes the glass incubator that the egg was in, while then passing it over to Ash and his Pokemon. Who smiled and awed at the sight of the egg. "We don't know what Pokemon laid the egg, so we don't know what Pokemon from the Alola region will hatch from it."

"Thanks!" Ash said and smiled at Pikachu and the girls, "And we know who deserves this egg among the group!" Ash suddenly said and looked at the girls and Pikachu. "Come on, I can't wait to show this to her!" having the others chanting out in agreement and began running towards the Pokemon center. Leaving Anoki and his daughter standing there confused and looking at one another, the daughter just laughs and smiles. Having Anoki to shrug and laugh alongside her.

After a while and getting Carla recovered from the tournament, Ash and his entire team were out in an open field. Away from everyone and the city in order to give this special Egg to a very special Pokemon. With Carla bouncing against her heels in excitement, getting everyone there- Flareon, Nidoqueen, Mawile, Greninja, Gardevoir, Ninetales, Meowzy, Lilligant, Buneary, Lopunny, Pikachu and Gardevoir. All there waiting as Ash went ahead and started coming out of the bushes with a Blaziken who had her eyes closed and covered with one hand. While the other hand was resting and gripping onto Ash's head, "Alright just a little further Blaziken…couple more steps and there stop!" Ash suddenly said and ducks away from Blaziken's hand as she stood there and waved her arms about.

"Blaziken, ken?" She chirped out between giggles and laughter as she then heard someone stepping forward and close to her. "Blaze?"

"Lucario!" The jackal chanted out and told Blaziken to open her eyes. In which she did and made sure to blink a couple more times, to get any blurriness out of them and hummed. Then saw Carla grinning widely while folding her ears backwards, blushing as she goes carefully moving her arms around her body- as everything slowed down around the two as Blaziken's eyes began widening and opening big!

Blaziken then felt her heart going to her throat as Carla fully revealed what was in her hands, wagging her tail fast and rapidly. Inside the incubator…was the prized Pokemon Egg! Blaziken was at loss of words and nearly fell and lost her balance, causing slight panic from the group- but Blaziken stopped them and let them she's fine as she was on her knees, kneeling down in front of Carla. As Carla smiles and carefully places the incubator down on the grassy ground, then opens it up. She then takes the egg into her hands and carefully cradles it in her arms and moves over to Blaziken, who was visibly shaking and even had tears streaming down her face as Carla, then knelt down and smiled brightly at Blaziken. Who looks at her and then down to the egg, while watching Carla.

"Cario, carr…Lu!" Carla chanted out while saying how she went and won this Pokemon Egg for her! Causing Blaziken to widen her eyes further and begin hiccuping and fumbling her lips, as Carla then says. "We…notice you caring for children and such, and with how you treated and care for the baby with her mother at the bakery store? Then running off and finding the child near the Statue of the Mother and Child. All the while playing and being careful around Mawile and such…" Carla then sniffed lightly and wiped her eyes. "We believe no better mother is best suited for this egg, are you!" Smiles Carla and hands the egg over to Blaziken.

Blaziken's hands trembled and shook as she reached out to the Pokemon egg. Accepting it and slowly pulls it close to herself, while staring and eyeing the egg. "Ash and I figured this will be a great way to give you what you wish for. And so, we are entrusting it to you!" Smiled Carla as Blaziken began hiccuping even more as more fresh tears began rolling down her face. As she was choking and hiccuping faster and faster, her smile grew and grew as she couldn't help it or control it anymore.

"I…I…Idiots…all of you!" Blaziken chirped out in a joking manner and just wrapped an arm around Carla and pulled her in close. Making sure to be careful around the egg and had Carla crying and giggling out with her, while Blaziken went and usher everyone else to get into the moment and hug with the two of them.

It will be a day that Blaziken will never forget as Ash and Carla went through a tournament to go and have her happiness be fulfilled, of always wanting to start a family of her own. Even if it won't probably be a Torchic or not, Blaziken did not care as Ash and his girls went and hugged the now new Mother of the group. Congratulating her and the girls congratulating Carla for winning the Pokemon tournament as the family and Ash's team is ever growing! Whatever awaits them on their journey, they know nothing can stop them and will welcome whatever Pokemon hatches from the egg and becomes Blaziken's official child.

Susan happily places the Championship belt onto a pedestal, alongside her family photo's and picture frames as the reflection shows her smiling brightly and wiping away the tears filling her eyes as she says, "Congratulation Carla! I knew you could do it!" and closes the glass case, as she walks away and there next to the belt was a photo of Carla, Ash, Pikachu and Lopunny all smiling and congratulating Carla!

What adventures awaits our heroes and the girls—-

Somewhere near an alleyway, we see Team Rocket who had blasted off and flew out of the boxing tournament. They slowly gathered themselves and adjusted themselves, while the trio then hummed and blinked their eyes and looked over to the person who approached them and saw it was Carla, having quite a crazy and deranged expression on his face. Scaring the trio as they quickly huddle and hug against one another and gulp when the man's red eyes and glasses reflect the trio and ask.

"I have a job for you three idiots…and now I see why you're obsessed with stealing the kids' Pikachu. But I don't want his Lucario or Pikachu or any of his Pokemon." Then growled out. "I want that Egg that was rightfully taken away from me!"

As our hero's journey continues…

To be continued…