To my readers-I decided that instead of making 2 huge volumes of A Ketchum's journey, I decided to make them into 4 separate volumes. Volume 1 will contain the Kanto and Johto regions, Volume 2 will contain Hoenn and Sinnoh regions, Volume 3 will contain Unova and Kalos regions, last but not least, Volume 4 will contain Alola and Galar regions. I want each and every one of you to know that if you personally don't like the way I'm writing the fanfic, then you don't have to read it. I will not reach through my laptop to force you to read any fandoms that I write for because you can probably find a lot better fanfics in those fandoms over mine. Even if you can't find what you're looking for and still don't like the way I write it, then I encourage you to write your own. Happy Reading!
I DONT OWN POKEMON. I ONLY OWN MY OC AND THE CREATION OF HER REGIONAL POKEMON TEAMS. ALL REGIONAL POKEMON TEAMS WILL BE POSTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CHAPTERS FOR MY OC.
Shoutouts:
"Mm. Won't be long now." said Ash as he pours a couple boxes of Pokémon food in a couple bowls.
"Pika!" squealed Pikachu as he, Meeko and Rockruff were waiting.
"There!" said Ash, as a piece of the Pokémon food fell out of the first bowl. "Yeah! Here's breakfast!"
"Pikachu!" squealed Pikachu, wanting Ash to put down the bowls.
"Hey, careful!" He tells them. "I don't want to spill it, okay?"
"Pikachu! Pika." said Pikachu.
"Lucario." said Meeko.
"Eat it up." Ash finally says, putting the bowl down.
"Pika!" shouted Pikachu.
"Hayley! Are you coming down or what?" asked Ash as Pikachu and Rockruff try to head for the bowl at the same time.
"I'm coming!" said Hayley, already halfway down the ladder. "I was getting my Z-Ring. You don't have to rush me, Ash."
"Sorry. I didn't mean it." replied Ash, then suddenly his stomach starts rumbling. "Guess I'm hungry too." As Ash starts eating and Hayley finally downstairs, Kukui was reading the newspaper. "Hey! Yesterday's adventures made the paper!" exclaimed Kukui.
"May I see it, too?" asked Rotom. "The surprising actions of a young boy named Ash Ketchum and his sister, Hayley, in cooperation with the Kahuna Hala were an eye-opening sight. Both brother and sister obtained the help of the Totem Pokémon Gumshoos and its allies by battling it in a trial and successfully drove off the Rattata and Raticate, who had been causing trouble all over the city. It is further noted that Ash and Hayley will each receive a commendation certificate by Officer Jenny."
"That's awesome!" said Ash.
"Wicked." said Hayley. Just then, the doorbell rings. "Huh? I'll get it." said Ash, heading towards the door. "Coming!"
"Pika! Cario!"
"Alola! It's good to see you." said Officer Jenny.
"Hi, Officer Jenny." said Ash as he was joined by Hayley and Kukui. "You too, Gumshoos."
"Well, well, a partner?" asked an amused Kukui. "I give it a heart stamp of approval."
"Thanks to all your hard work, I was able to find a capable partner." said Officer Jenny, saluting. "Thank you so much."
"Gumshoos." said Gumshoos, saluting as well.
"Wow, good for you Gumshoos! That's really cool!" said Ash.
"It's better than cool." said Hayley, swallowing the last bit of food she had in her mouth. "That's really tremendous."
"It's obvious Gumshoos is a patient and tenacious Stakeout Pokémon." said Rotom. "I estimate compatibility with Officer Jenny to be 99.7%."
"Gumshoos." Gumshoos said, blushing.
"Pikachu?" asked Pikachu.
"Lucario." said Meeko.
"Ash, I understand you and Hayley will be participating in the grand trial today." said Officer Jenny.
"Right!" said Ash and Hayley.
"Wonderful. I'd like to drive both of you to Iki Town in my patrol car." said Officer Jenny, then looks over to Kukui. "May I?"
"Yes please!" said Hayley.
"That'd be great. We'd love to do that!" said Ash.
"Thanks very much." Kukui said to Officer Jenny. "You drove a long way just to give Ash and Hayley a ride."
"Thanks for reminding me!" said Officer Jenny, remembering what she came to do and takes out a couple folders. "Here's Ash and Hayley's commendation certificates. As representative of Melemele Island, I present these certificates from all of its citizens thanking you both for your heroic work. Here!"
"Mm. Ah! Thanks a lot, Officer Jenny!" said Ash.
"It means a lot." said Hayley.
"Pika. Pika." said Pikachu.
"Cario, Cario." said Meeko. Outside of Hala's house, Kukui and Rotom were standing next to Officer Jenny's vehicle. "But if you leave, you'll miss the grand trial." said Rotom.
"Since I'm on duty, I'm afraid I must." Officer Jenny tells him. "I know Melemele Island is peaceful, but police work still keeps me busy."
"I think we can safely credit you for that peace, officer. Take good care." said Kukui.
"You too." said Officer Jenny, taking off.
"When will Ash, Hayley and the Kahuna be back?" Rotom asked the professor.
"(Chuckles) It'll be over before you know it." Kukui replied.
Narrator: Before starting the Grand Trial, Ash, Pikachu, Hayley and Meeko have gone with Kahuna Hala to a pre-battle ceremony being held at the Ruins of Conflict.
Hayley, opens one eye: You know, I'm really trying to restrain myself from running all over the room right now. It feels like I'm meditating here.
Meeko: Lucar.
"Today we will perform a Grand Trial battle with our young challengers, Ash and Hayley." said Hala. "I now ask Tapu Koko, guardian of conflict, to bestow upon us the power of Alola of all the islands."
"Please, Tapu Koko. This will be both my and sister's Grand Trial with Kahuna Hala, so I want you to watch it!" said Ash.
"Tapu Koko, please guide me through this trial." said Hayley. Outside of the ruins, bushes rustled. Ash groaned as Hayley opened an eye when suddenly Hala starts laughing a bit. "You can move now, Ash. You too, Hayley." he tells them.
"Good! 'Cause I don't think I can feel my feet right now." said Hayley, falling to one side.
"Lucar?" asked Meeko, poking at Hayley's feet before trying to push her back up. "Lucario? Lucario?"
"So, tell me, Kahuna Hala, do you think Tapu Koko heard us?" asked Ash as Hayley sighs.
"I would say there's a good possibility Tapu Koko heard us." replied Hala. "But as Island Guardians go, Tapu Koko follows its own path." In the distance, Tapu Koko was heard.
"Tapu Koko!" Tapu Koko called out, causing Ash and Hayley to gasp.
"Pika? Lucar?" asked Pikachu and Meeko.
"Ay?" said Hariyama.
Once out of the Ruins of Conflict, Ash and Hayley were at the battlefield. "All right, you two, one thing before your Grand Trial begins." Kukui said to them. "Do you know the correct poses for the Normal-Type Z-Move?"
"We sure do!" said Ash. "We've practiced till its second nature. Right, Pikachu?"
"Pika! Pika!" said Pikachu.
"How about you, Hayley?" asked Kukui.
"Every single day for an hour." said Hayley.
"Lucario!" said Meeko, nodding in agreement.
"Yes, they're correct." Rotom chimed in.
"Well done. Way to Lock-On and master your Z-Move." said Kukui.
"And I can't wait to use it." said Ash.
"Me either. I'm so excited." said Hayley.
"When you use a Z-Move, both you and your Pokémon expend a large amount of energy." Kukui explained. "So, with the way, you, Pikachu, Rowlet, Meeko and Leilani are now, your Z-Moves should be quite a bit tiring."
"The important thing is when we use it. Is that right?" said Ash.
"Exactly, Ash." said Kukui. "We're ready to go, Hala!"
"As are we, Professor." said the Kahuna.
"Attention, competitors!" said Kukui, acting as referee. "The Grand Trial between Kahuna Hala and the challengers, Ash and Hayley Ketchum is now prepared to get under way!"
"It's truly an honor to battle you!" said Kahuna Hala, Ash and Hayley.
"Ready to go, Rowlet? I choose you!" said Ash, sending out Rowlet.
"It'll be asleep. Just watch." said Rotom as Rowlet appears wide awake. "I've never seen Rowlet appear awake!"
"Ready, Leilani? I choose you!" said Hayley, sending out Leilani.
"Piki, Piki." said Leilani, coming out of her Pokeball.
"Crabrawler, come out!" shouted Hala as a blue and purple crab like Pokémon appeared.
"Crabrawl! Crab! Crab!" said Crabrawler, punching the air.
"Suddenly I don't want to be on that Pokémon's bad side." said Hayley.
"A Crabrawler? Rotom?" asked Ash.
"My greatest pleasure!" said Rotom. "Crabrawler. The Boxing Pokémon. A fighting type. Crabrawler is always aiming to be number one. Crabrawler will guards its weak spots with its claws in battle and throw punches looking for an opening. Since both Rowlet and Leilani are flying types, it's a good match for us!"
"Great!" said Ash.
"Fantastic!" said Hayley. In the distance, Tapu Koko started watching Ash and Hayley 's grand trial. "Crabrawler, use Bubble Beam!" said Hala.
"Crabrawler!" shouted Crabrawler, jumping into the air and sends bubbles from its claws.
"Rowlet, dodge it! Then use Peck!" shouted Ash.
"Leilani, dodge and use Bullet Seed!" shouted Hayley.
"Pikipek!" said Leilani as Rowlet hoots. Leilani sends seeds from her beak around Crabrawler, creating dust as Rowlet makes a dive towards it, knocking it back. "All right!" said Ash and Hayley.
"That was super effective." said Rotom.
"Pika!" cheered Pikachu.
"Lucar!" cheered Meeko.
"Great job, Rowlet. Use Peck one more time!" said Ash and Rowlet goes for another round of Peck.
"Grab Rowlet!" Hala said to Crabrawler who then grabs Rowlet by the wing. "Now, use Brutal Swing!"
"Crab!" said Crabrawler, swing Rowlet around really quickly.
"Rowlet!" shouted Ash.
"Leilani, use Fury Attack!" shouted Hayley. Leilani plunges towards Crabrawler, only to get a couple of jabs in when suddenly Crabrawler uses Brutal Swing again, swinging her in the same direction as Rowlet. "Leilani!"
"Crabrawler, Power-Up Punch!" shouted Hala as both Rowlet and Leilani fall towards the ground.
"Crab! Crab!" said Crabrawler, quickly moving before jumping into the air and punching both Rowlet and Leilani in their faces. "Crabrawler!"
"Crabrawler's attack power went way up!" said Rotom.
"What do we do, Ash?" asked Hayley.
"Pika! Pika!" shouted Pikachu.
"Cari! Lucario!" shouted Meeko.
"Hala's Crabrawler is tough as ever. All that power is something to see!" Kukui said to himself.
"Rawl!" said Crabrawler, landing on the ground. "Crab! Crab! Crab! Crab!"
Rowlet hoots as it struggles for a moment in flight before trilling a happy tune, causing Leilani gives her friend a sigh. "(Sighs) Both Rowlet and Leilani are totally into this battle." said Ash. "Then use Leafage! Let's go!"
"Leilani, use Bullet Seed in Rowlet's Leafage!" said Hayley. As Rowlet sends out Leafage, Leilani sends Bullet Seed circling around. "Use Bubble Beam!" shouted Hala.
"Crabrawler!" shouted Crabrawler, throwing off Bullet Seed and Leafage with its Bubble Beam. "Crab! Crab! Crab!"
"Both Leafage and Bullet Seed were totally neutralized." said Rotom.
"Pika." said Pikachu.
"Uh, that one's strong." said Ash.
"Where is its weak spot?" Hayley muttered to herself.
"Lucario…." said Meeko, wondering as well.
"I think you both know by now that my Pokémon are trained far beyond what you're used to, my young Ash and Hayley." said Hala.
"Kahuna Hala isn't exaggerating. If anything, he's being modest!" thought Kukui, turning his head to see what Ash and Hayley will do next.
Just then, Rowlet appeared behind Ash while Leilani landed on Hayley's head. "Stop. You shouldn't scare me like that." Ash said to Rowlet. "You're always showing up that way and I don't have a clue. Oh!"
"Piki?" Leilani asked Hayley.
"I know that look." said Hayley, smiling then looks up at Leilani. "That's his idea look. I bet it's a good one."
"You know me well." said Ash. "Okay, Rowlet, use Leafage one more time, but you'll scare Crabrawler while you do it. Hayley, have Leilani use Bullet Seed."
"Just like before. You got it, Ash." said Hayley.
"Pikipek!" chirped Leilani, as she and Rowlet take to the sky. Rowlet sends out Leafage as Leilani creatively sends her Bullet Seed around Leafage. "The same attacks again? Very well." said Kahuna Hala. "Crabrawler, Bubble Beam!"
"Crabrawler! Crabrawl!" said Crabrawler, stopping both attacks when suddenly Rowlet appears behind it.
"Now use Peck!" said Ash.
"Crab?" Crabrawler asked, seeing Rowlet behind it and being knocked to the ground.
"Use lots of Pecks!" shouted Ash and Hayley.
"Crabrawler, dodge it now!" said Hala. As Rowlet attacks from below, Leilani used Peck from high above Crabrawler, causing Kukui to gasp.
"Now, that's effective." said Rotom.
"Yes!" said the siblings.
"Use your claws to guard." said Hala as Rowlet and Leilani went above for another round.
"Rawl!" said Crabrawler, blocking their Pecks.
"Use Power-Up Punch!" shouted Hala.
"Rowlet, Leilani, dodge it!" shouted Ash and Hayley.
"Crab! Crabrawl!" said Crabrawler, using its other claw to punch Rowlet and Leilani.
"Crabrawler, grab Rowlet and Leilani and use Brutal swing!" shouted Hala.
"Be careful, you two." Ash called out. "Rowlet! Use Tackle, let's go!" Rowlet stretches out its leg towards Crabrawler, who was then knocked back and out of the battlefield, groaning.
"Crabrawler is unable to battle!" Kukui announced.
"You battled valiantly." said Hala, returning Crabrawler to its Pokeball. Rowlet hoots as it and Leilani fly down towards Ash and Hayley. "Rowlet, you were great." said Ash. "You were really strong." As Ash said that Rowlet hoots happily while turning its head to left. "Leilani, you were fantastic." said Hayley.
"Piki, Pikipek!" said Leilani, smiling at her trainer.
"Pika! Pika!" cheered Pikachu.
"Lucario!" cheered Meeko as she did a backflip.
"A come from behind win. Wow!" said Rotom just as Rowlet falls asleep while flying. "Huh? Oh! Its flying in its sleep!"
"I give Rowlet credit on that one." said Hayley, then looks up at her brother. "I'm surprise that it hasn't fallen to the grown while doing that yet."
"Yeah." said Ash, watching Rowlet with his eyes wide.
"Lucar. Piki. Pika." said their Pokémon.
"All right, Hariyama, the next battle is yours." said Hala.
"Hari!" said Hariyama, stepping onto the battlefield.
"Rowlet, wake up! You're battling!" Ash shouted at Rowlet.
"Pika!" Pikachu shouted.
"Snap out of it, Rowlet." said Rotom, playing an alarm sound to wake up Rowlet.
"Too bad I don't have any water balloons," said Hayley. "I would have used one to wake Rowlet up."
"And you left your water gun at home." added Ash.
"Yep." she replied as Rowlet flies down.
"(Grunts) Please wake up." said Ash, gently shaking Rowlet who snores away. "It's not over."
"Pikachu!" said Pikachu. Ignoring them, Rowlet continues to snore. "I suppose it's exhausted from how hard it battled." said Hala.
"Mm." sighed Ash. "Rowlet, you really did an awesome job. But we can take it from here."
"Pika! Pika!" said Pikachu.
"How about you, Leilani?" Hayley asked her. "Want a break?" Leilani thought for a moment and nodded. Ash and Hayley recalled their Pokémon.
"Hariyama, the Arm Thrust Pokémon, a fighting type." said Rotom. "Hariyama's impressive bulk is actually all muscle. When its muscles are flexed, they are hard as a rock. It is said that a hit from a Hariyama can send a ten-ton truck flying."
"Ten-ton truck?" asked Ash.
"Exactly. In other words, a truck that weighs more than 1,000 Pikachu and Meeko combined!" said Rotom.
"Pika? Cario?" asked Pikachu and Meeko.
"Wow, that's a lot of weight." said Hayley.
"We're counting on you, guys." said Ash as Pikachu runs up his arm.
"Pi! Pi!" said Pikachu.
"Ready, Meeko?" said Hayley.
"Lucario!" said Meeko as Hayley swings her around.
"We choose you!" shouted Ash and Hayley.
"Pika! Pika!" shouted Pikachu.
"Lucario!" shouted Meeko.
"Hari!" shouted Hariyama, arms stretched out at its sides.
"Pikachu, Meeko, Iron Tail, go!" shouted Ash and Hayley.
"Pikachu!" shouted Pikachu, both his tail and Meeko 's starts glowing.
"Lucario!" shouted Meeko.
"Use Fake Out!" shouted Hala.
"Pika!" said Pikachu as Hariyama grabbing both Pokémon by their tails.
"Lucario!" Meeko screamed in pain.
"Hariyama, use Knock off!" said Hala.
"Hari!" said Hariyama, swinging Pikachu and Meeko in the air.
"Pika! Cario!" they shouted as Hariyama slams them into the ground.
"Hariyama!" shouted Hariyama.
"Meeko!" shouted Hayley.
"Oh no, Pikachu!" shouted Ash.
"Pika…" said Pikachu as the dust around him and Meeko settled.
"Lucar…" said Meeko.
"I can't believe what I just saw." said Rotom. "Using Fake Out in such an unexpected manner."
"You're right." Kukui said to Rotom. "From Fake Out to Knock Off, that was an amazing combination."
Pikachu and Meeko groaned as they stood back up. "Pikachu, let's get 'em back." said Ash. "Electro Ball!"
"You heard him, Meeko. Don't back down." said Hayley.
"Pika!" shouted Pikachu, sending Electro Ball from his tail. "Pika! Pika! Pika! Pi!"
"Quick Hariyama! Use Arm Thrusts!" shouted Hala.
"Hari!" grunted Hariyama, catching Pikachu's attack with one hand, stopping it in its tracks.
"Even Electro Ball didn't do a thing!" said Rotom as Ash gasps.
"My turn! Meeko, use Howl!" shouted Hayley.
"Lucario!" shouted Meeko, rolling in her ears as Pikachu covered his ears while letting her voice becomes loud, boosting her spirit and Pikachu's.
"Dodge it, Hariyama!" shouted Hala.
"Hari!" bellowed Hariyama, dodging Meeko 's attack.
"Now, keep using Arm Thrust!" said Hala.
"Hariyama!" grunted Hariyama, heading towards Meeko and Pikachu as they were heading towards the ground, hitting them.
"Hariyama! Hari!" said Hariyama, hitting them back and forth with each hand.
"Considering how big Hariyama is with those Arm Thrusts, Pikachu and Meeko must be taking a lot of damage." thought Kukui before looking over at the siblings. "How will Ash and Hayley deal with this?"
Ash grunts as he balls up his fists while Hayley thinks of what to do next. "Hariyama! Hariyama! Hari!" said Hariyama.
"Pika! Pika! Cario! Cario!" said Pikachu and Meeko.
"Hari…." said Hariyama, pulling an arm back.
"Pikachu, Meeko, dodge that attack!" shouted Ash and Hayley.
"…..yama" said Hariyama, going in for another arm thrust.
"Pika!" said Pikachu, as he and Meeko went over Hariyama's head and down its back.
"Pikachu and Meeko slipped by Hariyama!" Rotom exclaimed.
"All right Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt!" shouted Ash.
"Let's do Meeko! Use Meteor Mash!" shouted Hayley.
"Pi! Pika!" shouted Pikachu, releasing a Thunderbolt from his body. "Pikachu!"
"Lucario!" shouted Meeko, starts charging for Hariyama with a hard fast punch.
"Hari?" questioned Hariyama as it turns around and sees both attacks coming at it from behind, making contact and flinches for a moment.
"A direct hit! Wow!" shouted Rotom.
"Pika!" shouted Pikachu.
"Cari!" shouted Meeko.
"Hariyama!" shouted Hariyama, as the smoke clears and claps its hands.
"Lucario…" said a fearful Meeko, backing away.
"Pika…" said Pikachu.
"What? Pikachu's thunder bolt and Meeko 's Meteor Mash didn't do a thing!" exclaimed Ash.
"No way!" shouted Hayley as Hariyama walked towards Pikachu and Meeko.
"Pika. Cario." said both Pokémon.
"All we have left is that Z-Move…with one chance to use it!" said Ash.
"Hariyama, use Belly Drum!" shouted Hala.
"Hari!" said Hariyama, as Ash and Hayley gasps. Hariyama starts pounding on its stomach. "I'm seeing vibrations coming from Hariyama." said Hayley.
"So am I." said Ash.
"Belly Drum maximizes an attack, but at the cost of its own stamina." said Kukui, looking over at Hariyama. "Kahuna Hala's showing no mercy. Full throttle all the time. One thing's for sure, some things never change, and Hala won't either."
"Here we go. Do it!" shouted Hala and starts his Z-Move.
"Is that a Z-Move?" asked Ash and Hayley.
"Correct." said Hala. "I am the kahuna! I make the wills of myself, Melemele and Tapu Koko as one! I am the kahuna!" He then punches the air with his fists. "This is the moment where our strengths combine into one!"
"Here it comes." said Kukui as Hala shares his strength with Hariyama.
"Pikachu, use Quick attack! Dodge that Z-Move!" shouted Ash.
"Meeko, use Quick Attack as well!" shouted Hayley.
"Pika! Lucar!" shouted both Pokémon and starts running.
"All Out Pummeling, let's go!" bellowed Hala.
"Hari!" bellowed Hariyama as orange halo hands come out from its hands. Pikachu and Meeko crisscrossed each other with Quick Attack as they dodged All Out Pummeling until they were hit. Rotom gasps as both Pikachu and Meeko were knocked back.
"Pika…" groaned Pikachu.
"Cario…" said Meeko.
"Pikachu, no!" said Ash.
"Meeko!" said Hayley.
"Are you all right?" they both asked.
"Pikachu! Lucario!" replied both Pokémon, getting up as Rotom sighs.
"That was well played." said Hala, looking up into the trees and hears rustling. "I should have expected it with Tapu Koko taking such an interest in the two of you." In the trees, Tapu Koko was watching the Grand Trial.
"All we can do is try!" said Ash, then looks down at Hayley, nodding.
"Pika!" said Pikachu.
"Cario!" said Meeko.
"Pikachu!" shouted Ash.
"Meeko!" shouted Hayley.
"Quick Attack, one more time!" Ash shouted.
"Pika! Lucario!" shouted Pikachu and Meeko, running. Hala smiles as they do this.
"Circle around and around Hariyama!" they both shouted. As they reached Hariyama, Pikachu and Meeko split off with Pikachu circling around clockwise while Meeko went counterclockwise.
"Hariyama?" asked Hariyama as both of them ran around it. "Hari?"
"Yeah! Now, time to use Iron Tail!" shouted Ash.
"Time for Bone Rush." said Hayley.
"Pika! Pika!" said Pikachu.
"Lucar! Lucar!" said Meeko. Pikachu's tail glowed as Meeko created her bones. Pikachu aims his tail for Hariyama's right leg while Meeko aimed for its left, knocking it down to its knees. "Hariyama!" Hariyama exclaimed.
"No, Hariyama!" shouted Hala.
"Hariyama took damage from that!" said Rotom.
"Well, I guess it took a couple of combinations to fight a combination!" said Kukui.
"Great job, Pikachu and Meeko." said Ash.
"You two were fantastic!" said Hayley.
"Pika!"
"Lucar!"
"Yeah! Now it's our turn!" shouted the brother and sister, starting their Z-Moves.
"Pika! Pika!"
"Lucario!"
"It's happening. Pikachu and I are becoming one and that's making us stronger than either one of us." said Ash.
"I'm feeling it too, Ash." said Hayley.
"Pika! Pika! Pika! Pika!" said Pikachu.
"Cario! Lucario!" said Meeko.
"They're shining so brightly, its blinding!" said Rotom as his voice goes slightly higher.
"Here we go! Full power now!" shouted Ash and Hayley as Meeko and Pikachu ran faster than ever.
"Pika! Lucario!"
"Breakneck Blitz, go!" screamed Ash and Hayley.
"Pika! Lucar! Pika! Lucar!" said Pikachu and Meeko in unison.
"Hariyama!" said a scared Hariyama.
"Pika! Riol!" shouted Pikachu and Meeko as they both hit Hariyama in full force at the same time, knocking it out of the ring.
"Pika!" said Pikachu.
"Cario!" said Meeko.
"That was awesome Pikachu." said Ash. "We used a Z-Move."
"You were incredible, Meeko." said Hayley.
"Pikachu." said Pikachu.
"Lucario." said Meeko.
"(Pants) Oh." said Kukui as he runs over to see that Hariyama was knocked out.
"Hari…" groaned Hariyama.
"Melemele Kahuna Hala's Hariyama is unable to battle, which means the winners of this Melemele Island Grand Trial is the challengers, Ash and Hayley Ketchum!" said Kukui.
"Yeah!" cheered Ash as Hayley jumps up and down while hugging him.
"Pika! Pika!" said Pikachu.
"Cario! Cari" said Meeko.
"Yes!"
"Pika! Pika!"
"Lucar! Lucario!"
"Ash and Hayley wins the trial! Hooray!" cheered Rotom as Hala returns Hariyama to its Pokeball.
"Thank you, Hariyama." he said. "You were very brave indeed."
"Kahuna Hala!" shouted the siblings as they ran up to him.
"I thoroughly enjoyed our splendid battle young Ash and Hayley." he tells them. "You, Rowlet, Pikachu, Leilani and Meeko gave it everything you had."
"Thank you very much sir!" said Ash.
"Pikachu! Pikachu!" said Pikachu.
"It was a blast!" said Hayley.
"Lucario!" said Meeko.
"As far as the Z-Move, it overflowed with the joy of accomplishment." said Hala. "I marveled at feeling your youthful, yet experienced auras."
Ash and Hayley chuckled as the eldest wraps his arm around his sibling. "So, as the Melemele Island Kahuna, I hereby proclaim that Ash and Hayley Ketchum have passed the Grand Trial!" said Hala.
"Awesome!" said Hayley as Ash laughs.
"Congratulations, you two." said Kukui. "It looks like we'll be celebrating tonight."
"All right!" shouted Ash.
"Pika! Lucario! Yeah!"
"Good for you, but please don't forget to take this." said Hala, reaching into his sleeve and takes out two brown Z Crystals.
"What's that?" asked both brother and sister.
"These are your Fightinium Z." explained Hala. "With these Z-Crystals, you'll be able to use the Fighting type Z-Move."
"Cool." said Hayley.
"Awesome. Thank you." said Ash. Just as they were about to take them, Tapu Koko hoots in the distance and quickly flies by. "Huh?" they all said as Tapu Koko quickly flies by, exchanging one of the Z-Crystals in Hala's hand for a different crystal and Hayley felt something giving her a kiss on the forehead.
"Could that have been Tapu Koko?" asked Kukui.
"It was so fast I couldn't gather any data." said Rotom.
"I felt Tapu Koko kiss my head if that helps you, Rotom." said Hayley, touching her forehead.
"Lucario?" asked Meeko.
"It can't be!" said Hala, looking down at his hand, seeing that Tapu Koko had exchanged one of the Z Crystals.
"That's an Electrium Z? That looks just like the ones we got from Tapu Koko." said Ash.
"Pika?" Pikachu asked as Hala laughs.
"Kahuna?" asked Ash.
"He's laughing." said Hayley. "He's really laughing."
"Fascinating." replied Hala. "In all my experience, this is the first time Tapu Koko has taken so much interest in a challenger and their sibling."
"Uh…"
"I'm so confused." said Hayley.
"Lucario" said Meeko, then raised up her arms. "Lucari? Lucar? Cario?"
"Good questions, Meeko. I really don't know." said Hayley.
"Eventually, I'll learn why." said Hala. "For now, I believe this Electrium Z and Fightinium Z belongs to the both of you. Take these Z Crystals and use them with wisdom."
"We will!" said Ash.
"We promise." said Hayley.
"Pika." said Pikachu.
"Lucar." said Meeko.
"The Z-Crystals are all ours." said Ash as he and Hayley held up their Z-Crystals. "An Electrium Z!"
"Pika! Pika!" shouted Pikachu.
"A Fightinium Z!" shouted Hayley.
"Lucario!" shouted Meeko.
"Ash and Hayley's second Z-Crystal! An Electrium and Fightinium Z!" said Rotom.
"Professor Kukui?" asked Hala.
"Hala?"
"Would it be all right if I host the celebration?" he asked the professor. "I'm pleased that both Ash and Hayley have passed their first grand trial. It would give me pleasure to throw a big party for them!"
"Of course you may!" said the professor. "What an honor! I can't thank you enough."
"Since it's all decided, I must get started with preparations." said Hala.
"Kahuna Hala?" asked Ash.
"What would you like, my young friends?" he asked them.
"Can our friends from the Pokémon school come, too?" Ash asked.
"Please?" asked Hayley.
"You see, without them, Hayley and I wouldn't have gotten a Z-Crystal in the first place." Ash explained. "So would that be all right with you?"
"A very good idea." said Hala. "Yes, invite them all right away!" That night, everyone arrived at Kahuna Hala's house in celebration of Ash and Hayley's first grand trial.
Narrator: And so, as they both begin their island challenge, Ash and Hayley have turned in excellent victories in the preliminary trials as well as the Grand Trial.
Hayley, holding a plate in her hands and stood far away from the group: And both trials have worked up an appetite. Ash and Professor Kukui are going to have a hard time putting me to bed tonight.
Meeko: Cario.
Narrator: As if that wasn't enough, he, Pikachu, Hayley and Meeko have learned their second Z-Move. Say…that looks good.
Hayley, holding it off screen: Yeah…thought you might be hungry.
Narrator, taking it from her: Thanks.
Ash sees Hayley and walks over to where she was standing. "You were giving him some food, weren't you?" asked Ash.
"Yep." said Hayley, thinking of the narrator. "We should've given him something to eat while watching us during the Grand Trial."
Ash placed his head on top of hers as he reached his arm out. "Tapu Koko, thank you for looking out for us during the Grand Trial." Ash said into the night sky. "We're going to work really hard and next time; we'll show you how well we can use Gigavolt Havoc and All-Out Pummeling."
"And I hope that someday, I would be honored if you could hand me a Poke-egg." Hayley added.
"Come back! Let's have another battle, okay?" asked Ash.
"Pika! Pika!" said Pikachu.
"See you soon, Tapu Koko." said Meeko.
Narrator, munching on the food Hayley gave him: As the journey continues.
