Here you go, the last chapter of Hoenn's Princess and her Guardian! It has been a long ride, and I'm happy that it's finally over. I enjoyed writing this over the months, even if those last two chapters were not my most enjoyable experience of writing, I pulled through and got satisfied with the result. But it was a pain to write this, especially after I had changed my style in The Truth of a Master!. Also, it got a little short but whatever. Review as usual and welcome to Chapter 10!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon.

"Finish it with Hyper Beam!" Ash roared, Paul closing his eyes as the command left Ash's mouth.

"Torterra, stand your ground." Paul stated, looking somewhat disappointed while watching Torterra ready himself for the impact. Gathering the needed energy, Snorlax fired the beam a split second later while Torterra planned to take the attack head on. Roaring in pain the instant he got hit, Paul waited patiently to see if Torterra was even standing before he acted.

"Torterra is unable to battle! The winner is Ash Ketchum!" the referee announced, having waited until all of the smoke had disappeared to see that Torterra had fainted. Walking over to Snorlax, Ash patted him on the head before he laid down and started snoring. Should he have expected anything else?

"Congratulations I guess." Paul said, walking over to Ash before he held out his hand.

"You can be proud of your Pokemon." Ash responded, shaking Paul's hand. Letting go of it, Paul turned around a last time before he would leave.

"Don't you dare to lose now." Paul added, continuing to walk towards the exit of the arena.

"I don't plan on losing!" Ash shouted after him, before he also headed for the exit.

"That was so awesome!" were the only words Ash heard before anyone could prepare him from getting tackled to the ground.

"Well thanks." Ash responded sheepishly, trying to stand without having to get May off himself.

"An impressive victory Ash." Brock stated, unbelievably proud of his friend for having finally fulfilled his dream. Almost.

"Ash Ketchum?" a voice known to everyone besides Ash.

"Yes?" Ash responded, looking to find the source of the voice.

"Congratulations on your victory." the cloaked man started, "It looks like I will be your last opponent."

"Well, then I hope you will put a good fight." Ash said, watching carefully as the man pulled down his hood.

"I Red, former Champion of Kanto, challenge you to a 1 on 1 battle!" Red announced, holding a pokeball in his hand. Eyes wide, Ash stared at Red. Wasn't he head? Rumors had said that he had been training for the last 10 years on Mt. Silver. "Nor expecting to meet a living legend?"

"It's an honor!" Ash quickly responded, having overcome his shock before he also took a pokeball from his belt.

"We'll meet on the battlefield in 10 minutes." Red stated, quickly walking in the direction of the arena.

"Did you know of this?" Ash quickly asked Steven, not having said a single word since his battle.

"Yes." Steven said honestly, smiling a little before he also left them. Everything of this had been planned?

"So Ash, it looks you will be receiving one of the greatest honors a Pokemon trainer could imagine." Brock stated, Garry nodding in agreement. "We'll root for you!"

"Looks like we're the only ones left." Ash said to May, holding her as tight as he possibly could.

"Will you win this for me?" May asked, looking straight into Ash's eyes.

"I will." Ash responded softly, placing a hand under May's chin and lifting it up. Leaning closer, Ash softly put his lips against her lips and gave her a quick peck. Quickly pulling away, the two lovers looked into each other's eyes before Ash let go of May. "We'll see each other once I've won, alright?"

"We will!" May cheered gladly, before running to the lounge from which she could watch battle.

"Now, facing off in this spectacular finale will be two very special trainers! Welcome Ash Ketchum to the field!" the announcer shouted, the crowd roaring in support. Who wouldn't support Ash after the performance he had been putting up through the entire Conference? Exiting the corridor, Ash entered the field on which he most likely would face his hardest challenge ever.

"But his opponent is not less impressive! I'm honored to welcome a living legend to the field! Welcome Red, the former Champion of Kanto!" the announcer nearly screamed, the crowd going wild as Red entered the field. Having taken off his cloak, Red had decided to wear the same clothes he had used when he became the Champion. This was after all possibly his hardest battle too.

"Trainers, this will be a 1 on 1 battle! The Pokemon who faints first has lost! Understood?" the referee asked, both trainers nodding. "Send out your Pokemon!"

"Are you ready for this Ash?" Red asked, a very special Pokemon ready to be unleashed from its ball.

"As ready as I can be!" Ash said, both trainers throwing their pokeballs in the air. Blinking a few times, Ash was somewhat shocked to see a Charizard stand on the other side of the field.

"Surprised that I also got a Charizard?" Red asked, pulling something out of his pocket. "Why don't we take this a step further?"

"You got it!" Ash responded, also pulling out his Mega Stone.

"Mega Evolution now!" they shouted in unison, their Charizards enveloped in light as both obtained their highest level of power. Compared to his Charizard though, Red's Charizard didn't look that different from before, instead only a few minor differences were clearly visible.

"Trainers, prepare yourself!" the referee announced, "Begin!"

"Flamethrower!" Ash shouted, having waited for that Red maybe would make the frist move.

"Charizard, show him how a true Flamethrower looks like!" Red countered, both Charizards releasing a stream of flame which collided in the middle.

"Get close and use Slash!" Ash quickly ordered, knowing that holding back was no option.

"Block it with Steel Wing!" Red commanded, his Charizard crossing his wings before Charizard could strike. Hitting, Ash's Charizard desperately tried to get through the defence that had been put up.

"Now, use Flamethrower!" Ash shouted, catching Red a little off-guard. Breathing out the flames, Red's Charizard was unable to keep up with it and had to get out before any more damage could be dealt.

"Dragon Claw!" Red called, his Charizard closing the distance he had created between himself and Ash's Charizard.

"You too Charizard, Dragon Claw!" Ash countered, both Charizards roaring before their claws clashed. "Dragon Tail and then another Dragon Claw!" Ash followed up, Ash's Charizard swinging his tail at at the claw of Red's Charizard. Batting it away, Ash's Charizard quickly took his chance and struck Red's Charizard straight in the stomach with his Dragon Claw.

"Charizard, use Overheat!" Red countered, his Charizard managing to ignore the pain before he opened his mouth to reveal the fire stored there. Ash's Charizard, who still was right next to Red's Charizard, had no time to react and to dodge the other Charizard's Overheat. Crashing into the ground, dust covering any vision both trainers had on the Charizard, Red's Charizard was still up in the sky with his wings flapping while watching carefully to see what would happen. Out of the cloud of dust came an orb of pure fire, Ash's having managed to use Blast Burn. Taking revenge, Red's Charizard got hit by the Blast Burn and had to land on the ground, the pain visible on his face.

"Dragon Breath!" Ash called out, Red getting snapped out of his thoughts. Acting on his own, Red's Charizard continuously avoided the stream of Dragon Breath which chased him over the entire field.

"Counter it with Fire Blast!" Red suddenly ordered, his Charizard stopping midair and facing the incoming attack. Using Fire Blast, Charizard's Dragon Breath was easily pushed back while he barely managed to dodged it. Ash could only stare, his Charizard's Dragon Breath having stood no chance against the overwhelming power of that Fire Blast. Was this the power of the most powerful trainer in the world? He could and would not falter here!

"Charizard, get close and use and then follow up with Wing Attack!" Ash shouted, his Charizard quickly closing on Red's Charizard and struck him before he could even do anything. Not being done yet, he quickly followed it up with Wing Attack and slammed his opposition into the ground. "Now use Overheat!"

"Charizard, use Dragon Claw and then Blast Burn!" Red commanded, his Charizard slashing Ash's Charizard straight over the stomach while he was preparing to use Overheat. Mot showing any mercy, Charizard fired off a Blast Burn and aimed straight for the spot where he had struck with Dragon Claw just a few seconds ago. Roaring in pain, Red's Charizard quickly backed off to make sure Ash's Charizard would not get in an easy hit on him. Instead, Ash's Charizard was only glaring at Red's Charizard while his eyes were filled with rage. It had been a long time since he had gotten a beating like this. "Now, Air Slash!"

"Charizard, intercept and slam him into the ground!" Ash said, his Charizard bracing himself for Red's Charizard to get close enough. Grabbing his wings before he could inflict any major damage, Charizard flung Red's Charizard into the ground while displaying a raw power that shouldn't be possible. Standing on the ground, obviously with some distance between them, Ash's Charizard waited patiently for his opposition to get up.

"I'm impressed Ash. The rumors about weren't simply exaggerated, but completely true. And as much I would like you to win, it's not going to happen. Charizard, finish this Flare Blitz!" Red roared, his Charizard readying the attack. Rushing torward an exhausted Charizard, Ash knew there was little to no point in trying to order Charizard to dodge. But he would still try.

"Charizard! You've to get out of there!" Ash screamed, watching as Red's Charizard closed in while being glowing red. But it wasn't meant to be, Red's Charizard crashing into Ash's Charizard which sent him flying over the field while the dust hid him once again. But if there was one thing that Ash had learnt over the years, it was trust. His trust in that Charizard was still hanging in there, ready to truly end this and prove their worth as the strongest out there.

"Charizard, let's show him how it's done! Seismic Toss!" Ash shouted, shooting out of the cloud of dust was Charizard at an impossible speed. Not letting Red's Charizard recover, Charizard grabbed him and start flying straight up in the air before he started to spin. "Now!"

"No! Charizard use Blast Burn!" Red tried desperately, his Charizard not showing any signs of managing to follow his trainer's order. Diving straight down, Charizard flung Red's Charizard into the ground right before he would have hit the ground as well. An explosion of dust was created, covering the entire middle part of the field while Ash's Charizard exhausted managed to land on the side of his trainer.

"Red's Charizard is unable to battle! Ash Ketchum is the winner!" the referee announced, the dust having let up. He couldn't believe it! He had defeated the strongest trainer in the world! The crowd was out of their mind, cheering for Ash and the amazing performance he and Red had put up.

"Congratulations Ash." Red said, having walked up to him.

"Thanks, but you did put a good fight." Ash responded, holding out his hand. Taking it, Red shook it heartily while saying something to Ash. "I'll be sure to do that."

"Alright then, next time I think we should've a 6 on 6 battle. I got a few more Pokemon to show you." Red said smiling, before taking his leave and letting Ash think in peace who also left the arena. Instead of getting tackled this time, he was actually allowed to admire the slowly sinking sun before something blocked his vision. Not leaving him much of a choice, a pair of lips were softly against his and he eagerly responded with the same softness and passion as she was showing. Seemingly not wanting to stop, Ash forced himself to pull away before he grinned at the love of his life.

"You were so amazing." May softly, resting her head on his shoulder while he stroked her hair.

"If you think so. What do you think about some well deserved rest?" Ash asked softly, May looking a little surprised in his eyes.

"What did you've in mind?" May asked back, seeing a glimt of playfulness in Ash's eyes.

"How about we visit Pallet Town and you get to meet my mother?" Ash questioned, May's smile growing a little bigger.

"Sounds great." May responded, Ash putting his arm around her should before they walked in the direction of the hotel so they could start packing and head home, Ash's home.

Done! That's all I got for Hoenn's Princess and her Guardian. I hope you enjoyed this story, so please tell me what you thought in your reviews! I'll start on chapter 5 of The Truth of a Master! sometimes during this week. So, I'll see you guys next time!