World Wide News Announcement: Ash's First Date

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon.

The crowd was still cheering loudly as Ash's picture was still on the main screen with 'Winner' underneath it "Ash Ketchum has defeated the Johto Elite Four and Champion" the MC roared to the crowd.

Lance and Ash finally recalled their Pokémon "Well Ash, you've earned your victory fair and Square" Lance said "And, as per announcement, you can either take my place as Champion or you can establish the Kanto Elite Four."

"I already decided long ago that if I ever won then I would establish the Kanto Elite Four" Ash replied.

"I see" Lance said "First let's go drop our Pokémon off at the Pokémon Center and then I'll make a call to League President Goodshow."

"Alright Lance" Ash said. Both Champions walked off the arena amidst the cheering crowd and made it to the Pokémon Center. Once they dropped off their Pokémon they were surrounded by fans, mostly girls.

"Get use to this" Lance whispered to him. Ash didn't think he'd ever get used to this as he signed at least fifteen autographs, took ten photos and some girls even asked him to sign their chests. Soon they were all done and got to relax.

"Now I know why Champions are always travelling" Ash groaned as he rested on a chair next to Lance.

"Well most of the time they travel because of work" Lance chuckled.

"What kind of work" Ash asked.

"Well I'm a Pokémon G-Men so I'm constantly on the job looking for criminal organizations and people who mistreat Pokémon. Steven is the Heir to the Devon Corporation so he's constantly out in the field working to find stones and other products. Cynthia's currently got the reputation as the Strongest Champion so she's master of the Champion League so she constantly needs to train in solitude or her title will be taken from her. I think Alder only travels because he likes to since he actually likes the attention all the females give him."

"You don't say" Ash said dryly. "Wait you said Cynthia is the strongest Champion?"

Lance nodded "Yep, being a various type specialist means she has very powerful Pokémon. We've all battled her at some point, but she defeated all of us and became Master of the Champion League. In fact once every few years the Champions gather on Lily of the Valley Island and have a tournament to decide who the strongest Champion is."

"Wow, that must be awesome" Ash said.

"In fact there's another tournament coming up in about a year's time" Lance said "Keep training and you might have a chance to defeat Cynthia."

"You think so" Ash asked.

"I know so" Lance replied. He turned to the phone and dialed the number of Mr. Goodshow's private phone. It took a few minutes, but Lance got through.

"Ah Lance m'boy it's good to see you" Mr. Goodshow greeted with a hearty chuckle.

Lance smiled "It's nice to see you to sir. I called because I've got something interesting to tell you."

"Well don't keep me in the dark, what is it" Mr. Goodshow asked.

"We held the Johto Elite Four competition here at Silver Stadium over the last few days and there was a challenger who managed to defeat us" Lance said.

Mr. Goodshow went wide eyed "Really now; I never thought I'd see the day when I would see you defeated Lance. So tell me who the lucky person is?"

Ash's face appeared on screen "Hi Mr. Goodshow, remember me" Ash grinned.

"Ash is that you" Mr. Goodshow asked squinting his eyes slightly. "It is you, my look at how much you've grown. Tell me was it you who defeated Lance and the Elite Four?" ash nodded with hi grin still present "Well Ash this is a great honor and a great shock as well. To be a Champion at your age is something unheard of. You've defeated Cynthia's record by six years. What type do you specialize in?"

"Electric Type sir" Ash replied.

"An unusual type, but a powerful type nonetheless" Mr. Goodshow said. "Very well I will spread the word across the five regions and I will meet you two at Silver Stadium tomorrow morning at 9:00 clock sharp."

"Right" Lance and Ash said simultaneously and the call ended. Both of them sat in their chairs and sighed feeling exhausted from today's events. "You know Ash you're gonna have to hold auditions for Elite Four really soon" Lance said.

"Yeah I know" Ash said "They all have to specialize in a certain type. How'd you find your Elite Four Members?"

"Bruno and Agatha were already Elite Four members when I competed" Lance said. "After that the other two members left and the others weren't that hard to find. Karen and I were old friends for a long time and it was actually Karen who introduced me to Lorelei. I saw their battling and I was impressed so I had Lorelei battle Bruno and Karen battle Agatha. Lorelei lost to Bruno, but she was still pretty good. Karen managed to defeat Agatha and took Agatha's spot as the final Elite Four Member while Lorelei became the first Elite Four member. Agatha didn't really mind as she was tired of being the most powerful Elite Four and she was hoping that at least one challenger would get past her, but lose to Karen so that they could take her place and she could retire, but it seems you squashed that hope."

Ash and Lance laughed slightly "Yeah" he said.

"Anyway don't forget that any Elite Four member has the right to challenge you for a chance to take over as the new Champion" Lance said.

"You mean they don't have to go through the other members" Ash asked.

Lance shook his head "No because then it's a little unfair. I mean if Karen challenged me then she could just do it while the others would have to fight their way through others in order to have a shot at taking me on."

Ash nodded "Have they ever challenged you?"

"Only Bruno and Karen have" Lance said. "Bruno only wants to stay strong so he keeps battling me to improve his team and his skills. Karen is the only one who wants to have a chance at becoming the Champion so she challenges me frequently, but hasn't beaten me yet, obviously. Agatha and Lorelei are just satisfied enough with being Elite Four members so they keep their positions and just train for challengers."

"I see" Ash said silently. "Well I think I know some people that fill the position, but they'll need some training first."

"Well the rules say you have up to a year to fin Elite Four Members and train them to their full potential before you meet us on Lily of the Valley Island."

"Why do I have to meet you all" Ash asked.

"We have the right to test you on whether or not you're chosen members are fit enough to be in the Elite Four and certain members will battle them. So basically whoever you choose as your final and most powerful member will fight off against another of the Final and most powerful Elite Four Members."

"Like Karen or Drake of the Hoenn Elite Four" Ash said.

"Exactly" Lance nodded "Also another Champion has the right to battle you to see if you're fit enough to be Champion. It's just a simple one on one battle and even if you do lose you still remain Champion until someone defeats you in an official six on six battle."

"Wow becoming a champion is a pain already" Ash muttered.

Lance laughed good naturedly "It's a pain at first when going through all this, but after you're done with it all it becomes so much easier." A ding at the front desk alerted them "Looks like our Pokémon are all healed up." Both Champions walked to the front and retrieved their Pokémon before departing from the Pokémon Center. Once they walked outside they saw Ash's friends, teacher, Professor Oak and his mother waiting for him "Go on Ash, have some fun for tonight" Lance urged.

"Thanks Lance" Ash said before walking over to his friends. He received many pats on the backs and hugs from them.

Lance smiled 'Good job Ash' he thought before departing back to his own Hotel Room.

SCENE CHANGE UNOVA REGION

"No way" Hilda shouted upon reading the newspaper.

"Hilda, what is it sis" Hilbert called urgently running into the room with Cheren and Bianca. The four of them had competed in the Unova League and got pretty far. Bianca and Hilda only made it to the Top eight while Cheren made it to the Top 4 having lost to Hilbert while Hilbert lost in the finals.

"Remember Ash, the trainer you battled a few months ago" Hilda asked.

"Trust me sis, he's not a person one forgets" Hilbert said remembering the easy defeat he was handed.

"Look at the newspaper" she said thrusting it in his arms. Bianca and Cheren read over his shoulders.

HEADLINE: NEW KANTO CHAMPION CROWNED

Just yesterday a huge battle took place in Silver Stadium in the Johto Region. It was the Champion, Dragon Master Lance against a young boy named Ash Ketchum. Young Ash had battled his way through the Elite Four and got a chance to battle Lance. After a long fought Battle Ash emerged victorious. In the six short years since he started training Pokémon Ash Ketchum has risen to the title of Champion at the young age of sixteen making him the youngest Champion ever. For more battle details see page 6.

The picture depicted Ash having his arm help up by Lance with Lance's Dragonite and Ash's Zekrom standing behind them. The four young trainers couldn't believe it. "Wow" Bianca said summing up what they were all thinking.

"I…" Hilbert started "battled a Champion, oh this is so cool."

"No wonder you lost" Cheren said "He must have been training to take the Elite Four challenge when we met him. No wonder he defeated you so easily.

"Don't be mean" Bianca chastised. "Wow, so strong and so cute at the same time."

"Well my next journey is going to be in Kanto for sure" Hilbert said "I've got to go get ready."

SCENE CHANGE KANTO REGION

"ASH I'M GONNA FINE YOU BIG TIME" Barry shouted angrily. Clearly he had just read the big headline concerning Ash.

"Barry, what are you screaming about" Paul asked. The two of them were travelling throughout Kanto where Paul and Barry were taking on the Kanto Battle Frontier.

"You want to know what I'm screaming about" Barry asked almost hysterically "Just read the headline." Paul rolled his eyes figuring it was nothing, but when he saw the photo and the headliner title his eyes widened "You see" Barry said.

"Quit you're screaming" Paul grunted "We're making a stop to Pallet Town and waiting for Ash."

"What about the Battle Frontier" Barry asked.

"It can wait" Paul said "This is far more important." Barry followed Paul out of the forests and both of them went for Pallet Town.

SCENE CHANGE HOENN REGION/ LITTLEROOT TOWN

"Holy…" Harrison muttered staring at the title wide eyed. "Ash actually became Kanto Champion. Well looks like I need to retry the Indigo League." Harrison had only got Top 4 again when he went to Kanto.

SCENE CHANGE MAUVILLE CITY

"I don't believe it" Tyson cried looking at the title "Ash a Regional Champion. Not even I'm that good" he muttered "Alright I'm going to Kanto to participate in the Indigo League."

SCENE CHANGE SINNOH REGION

"OH COME ON" Gary shouted as he stared at the picture and headliner. "Ashy-boy is the Kanto Region Champion. That does it I'm taking a few weeks off and challenging Ashy-boy again, there's no way I'm falling that far behind him." Gary went and packed his things before leaving for Pallet Town.

SCENE CHANGE

Flint yelled in shock before running back inside the house where all the Sinnoh Elite Four and Champion met when training together. He ran back inside still yelling unable to form words "Whoa, whoa" Lucian said turning his attention away from Aaron and Bertha's training "Flint calm down man." Flint got the attention of Cynthia and the others as well.

"What's wrong with Flint" Aaron asked.

"I don't know" Lucian said. Flint indicated to the paper still too shocked to speak. Lucian took it from Flint and stared at it before… "Oh my god" he shouted. Now the others were really confused as it took something really shocking to make Lucian loose his cool.

"Okay what is it already" Cynthia said walking over and snatching the newspaper. Aaron and Bertha read over Cynthia's shoulder. Simultaneously the all read it and shouted in disbelief.

"NO WAY" the sound echoed across Sinnoh.

SCENE CHANGE HOENN REGION

"Heh" Sidney chuckled reading the paper. He and the other Hoenn Elite Four and Champion met on Drake's boat every once and a while for some R&R.

"What's so funny Sidney" Steven asked.

"Read the paper, you're not gonna believe it. Confused, but curious Steven took the paper and read the title.

"Wow, I didn't expect this" Steven said in disbelief remembering Ash from long ago when he and his Aron were searching through the caves. Soon Glacia and Phoebe walked over to them.

"And what are you two boys looking at" Phoebe asked curiously peering over Steven's shoulder "Whoa a new Champion. Hmm, not bad, he's pretty cute."

"He must be strong to have defeated Lance" Glacia said.

"Yeah" Steven said "Hey Drake, come and check this out." The oldest and most powerful of the Hoenn Elite Four walked over to them.

"What is it Steven" Drake asked gruffly.

"Do you remember a young trainer named Ash Ketchum" Steven asked.

Drake gave a small smile "Of course I remember the young boy. His cocky attitude and his determination and brilliant strategy in battle; reminds me of myself when I was younger."

"Well look at the paper" Steven said. Drake took the paper and looked at it only to have his eyes widen in amazement.

SCENE CHANGE UNOVA REGION

Grimsley, the second strongest of the Unova Elite Four and a master of Dark Pokémon, looked at the paper and chuckled in amusement and amazement. He and the rest of the Unova Elite Four and Champion were meeting in a large building near Victory Road. The others passed off Grimsley's chuckling as him reading one of his funny stories.

"Looks like your record's been beaten Caitlin" Grimsley said.

"What do you mean" Caitlin asked.

"Look at the paper" Grimsley said handing her the paper. Caitlin read the paper before her eyes widened and a gasp escaped her lips.

"What's wrong Caitlin" Shauntal asked looking up from her writing.

"Someone beat my record for youngest Elite Four Member" she pouted "Not only that he became Kanto's First Regional Champion."

"What" Marshal nearly shouted "Let me see that." Marshal snatched the paper and read it over "They made a pipsqueak like him the Champion. How the heck could a powerful trainer like Bruno and Lance for that matter fall to a kid?"

"Calm down Marshal" Alder said calmly "If this is indeed true then we'll get to meet this kid soon."

"Oh I'll do more than meet him" Marshall muttered. Marshall was one who always believed in strength and he and Bruno got along greatly, but to have a sixteen year old as a champion was inconceivable to him. He took a long time excepting Caitlin into the Unova Elite Four due to her age.

SCENE CHANGE JOHTO REGION

Ash and his friends were resting inside Ash's room when there was a knock. Ash went to answer it "Be careful Ash" Max suddenly said "It might be reporters."

Ash nodded slowly "Right." He opened the door and saw Morrison on the other side "Hey Morrison."

"Hey Ash" Morrison said walking in "I saw your battle with Lance; nice work man."

"Thanks Morrison" Ash said "I just wish you had a chance to battle him as well."

"Eh I'll do it next time" Morrison said "So how's everyone doing?" The friends spent the rest of the time talking with each other or discussing Ash's battles with everyone. After a while things began winding down a bit.

"So Ash now that you're the Kanto Champion what are you gonna do next" Max asked.

"Well Lance told me I have to find members for the new Kanto Elite Four" Ash replied.

"Well that's gonna be tough" Brock said "I don't know anyone who's on the same level as Karen and the others."

"Well Lance said I've got a year to find the ones I want and train them up" Ash said. He was silent for a few seconds "Actually I've got a few people in mind already."

"Really, who" Dawn asked excitingly.

Ash turned to Morrison who looked shocked "Me" he asked plainly.

Ash nodded with a smile "Yeah, you actually took the challenge and managed to defeat Lorelei and Bruno and almost beat Agatha so you're definitely Elite Four Material, once you're trained a bit more. So what do you say Morrison, you want to be a member of the new Kanto Elite Four?"

"Heck yeah" Morrison said excitingly "Although I'll have to move to Kanto first, but that's okay."

"Well that's one down" May chuckled "You said you had a couple in mind, who else are you thinking off?" Ash rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly before looking up and turning to Misty and Brock. The others focused their attention on the shocked pair.

"Us" Misty managed to say. Ash nodded.

"Ash, I'm flattered believe me" Brock said "But we're not Elite Four material."

"But you could become Elite Four material" Ash countered. "Look at me, a year and a half ago I was nowhere near this strong and now I'm Champion. A full year's worth of training and you two will definitely get stronger. Plus you two are my oldest friends and I'd love to have you to by my side."

"I…" Misty began "I guess I could give it a try. I'll have to get one of my sisters to take over the Gym seriously for once."

"I'll help you out with that" Ash said "Brock?"

"I… just don't know Ash" Brock admitted "I mean I'm still studying to become a Pokémon Doctor?"

"And the Elite Four Training will give you plenty of times to practice on the field and in emergency response. Plus when you still do it you can manage both at the same time. Look at Steven, he's the Heir to the Devon Corporation and he manages that and still stays the Hoenn Champion. The same with Lorelei as she gives lectures across the world and still manages her duties as an Elite Four member."

Brock had no comeback for that so he just smiled "Howe can I refuse; alright Ash count me in."

"Great, that's three out of four members" Max said "But what about your final member?"

"I've got one more in mind" Ash said. "Oh yeah Max you're an official trainer now right?"

Max nodded with a bright smile "Yep I became one two years ago and I've got a full Team with me right now."

"What kind's do you got" Ash asked.

"Well I decided to become a psychic type specialist" Max said "I got a Ralts as my starter."

"Was it the same Ralts we met a long time ago" Ash asked.

Max nodded "Yep and he's evolved into a Gallade and plus him I've got a Gardevoir, Alakazam, Hypno, Metang and a Slowking."

"That's quite a haul" Ash grinned.

"Yeah" Max said "Speaking of that Ash, you promised me that we'd have a battle once I became a trainer."

"I did, didn't I" Ash said with his eyes closing slightly. He opened them and there was a familiar light in them "Alright then Max, let's head outside."

"Oh man this is gonna be awesome" Max grinned and practically raced outside.

"You know Max doesn't stand a chance against you right Ash" May asked.

"I know, but he's a smart kid" Ash said as he followed Max down stairs "Besides he might just surprise you all." They all went down stairs into the main park that was right next to Silver Stadium. A crowd was already forming.

"Hey look some kid is going to battle the new Champion" one kid whispered.

"Stupid kid he doesn't stand a chance" another one whispered.

"Shut up" May shouted "That's my brother out there." Max and Ash ignored them and instead only focused on their battle.

"Well Max since you initiated the challenge then it's your call" Ash said "What are the rules?"

"A one on one battle" Max replied pulling out his Pokeball "Gallade I need your help." Max's Gallade appeared on the field in a fighting stance.

"Ampharos its battle time" Ash called sending his Ampharos onto the field. Everyone could tell that this was gonna be a good battle "Let's begin" Ash said "Thunderbolt go." Ampharos launched a large thunderbolt at Gallade.

"Protect" Max called. Gallade formed a protective barrier around its body before the barrier began cracking forcing Gallade to jump away. "Alright Gallade use close combat" Max called.

Gallade charged forward towards Ampharos and began punching and kicking as fast and as hard as it could. Ash didn't say anything, but Ampharos was able to dodge the attacks easily. Ash then smirked "Thunder punch" he said. "Ampharos ducked a punch before her fist cackled with electricity and then punched Gallade hard.

"Gallade use focus blast" Max called. Gallade formed a blue ball of energy in his hands.

"Zap cannon" Ash called. Ampharos launched zap cannon at Gallade before Gallade could complete the focus blast and Gallade was hit and was paralyzed.

"Gallade no" Max cried.

"Now use signal beam" Ash called. Ampharos' gem on her forehead glowed a rainbow color before Ampharos launched the attack and it hit Gallade making it cry out in pain before landing on the ground with swirls in his eyes.

Brock acted as referee "Gallade is unable to battle; Ampharos is the winner which means the winner of the battle is Ash Ketchum."

"Are you okay Gallade" Max asked softly to his injured Pokémon. Galled turned and gave a small smile and nodded "That's good."

Ash walked up "Great job Ampharos." Ampharos tuned and gave a small coo "Return" he said recalling his Pokémon. Max recalled his Gallade as well. Ash walked up to Max "That was pretty good for a first time Max."

"Yeah, but I still lost and couldn't land a single blow on your Ampharos" Max said disappointed with himself.

"Don't feel bad Max" Ash said "I was in your position not long ago too. Just keep on training and you'll be strong in no time."

"Thanks Ash" Max said as both of them shook hands.

SCENE CHANGE

Later on Ash received a call from his phone and saw it was Elesa so he told his friends he was going to go out for a walk for a while. He left Raichu and most of his Pokémon there, but carried a select few in case of emergency. Ash walked down the streets before stopping in front of a café where he saw Elesa "Hey" Ash said.

Elsa turned and smiled at him "Hey yourself" she grinned. She was dressed in normal civilian clothes wearing a denim skirt, flip flops and a V-neck yellow t-shirt "Great job on becoming the champion Ash" Elesa said.

"Thanks" Ash replied "I couldn't do it alone. If it wasn't for an excellent teacher like Volkner and the help of all of my Pokémon then I wouldn't have made it as far as I did."

Elesa smiled brightly "That's what I like most about you Ash. Speaking of which I told you before your match there would be more where that kiss came from if you won." Ash blushed bright clearly remembering that moment "So Ash, what do you say?"

Ash had grown up a lot and wasn't as dense as he used to be "Elesa… you want to go out and… I don't know, see a movie."

Elesa blushed slightly "I was hopping you'd ask that." She grabbed his hand and they raced off to a movie theater. It was 5:00 in the afternoon so it was the perfect time to catch an evening movie. The browsed the lists of moves "I'm in the mood for a scary movie tonight" Elesa said.

"Really" Ash said surprised "I didn't think you'd like scary movies-I mean you don't seem like the type" he quickly corrected 'Ash you idiot.'

Elesa merely giggled "I like a lot of things and scary movies and you happen to be two of them." Ash blushed again before he paid for two tickets along with two drinks and some candy. The movie was called 'Pokémon Apocalypse.' It was a story if Pokémon ever went bad and set about eradicating the human race and it was up to survivors to take them out and survive.

It was pretty scary, but thanks to Ash's many adventures there wasn't much that scared him anymore, but Elesa shrieked with the audience at some points and hid in Ash's arms and shoulder making him grin. It was a good night as he got to hold Elesa in his arms most of the night and soon the movie ended at 8:00 and they left the theatre.

"Oh, that was scary" Elesa whined. Ash snickered and she looked up and pouted at him "Well it was."

Ash snickered again "You look really cute when you pout." Elesa lost her pout and her cheeks went aflame with a grin. "Here I'll walk you back to your apartment" Ash said taking her hand and walking back. While they walked back they made small talk with each other before they made it back to Elesa's apartment.

"Thanks for walking me home Ash" Elesa said.

"No problem" Ash said. Elesa smiled and her cheeks blushed again before she stood on her toes and kissed Ash right on the mouth. Ash was wide eyed before his kissed her back with equal vigor and soon they parted with their faces flushed.

"Good night Ash" Elesa said before walking into her apartment. She turned and winked at him before shutting the door.

"Wow" Ash said with restrained excitement before clearing his voice and walking back to his own apartment with his hands in his pockets while whistling a tune.