July 18, 2012

It has been a few weeks since Ash and Serena left Pallet Town in Kanto. They're now in Johto walking on a path cutting through a forest towards New Bark Town. Ash is an Elite Trainer whose skill is comparable to that of an Elite Four Member. Additionally he is a Top Coordinator who won Grand Festivals in Hoenn, then Kanto, Sinnoh, and Johto few years back. He plans to enter as many high-level Pokemon tournaments worldwide for the next two years leading up to the Pokemon Battle Master World Cup. His traveling outfit consists of a deep blue jeans with side pockets, the same type of collared shirt he wore during his Kalos journey except it is red and black instead of blue and white, a pair of black and blue sneakers, a pair of black and blue gloves, a hat identical to the hat he wore during his Kalos journey with a darker shade of red, and a green backpack with a white pokeball logo. Meanwhile Serena is a Pokemon Performer with the title of Kalos Queen after winning the Master Class Showcase in Kalos. She hopes to repeat the same success in Pokemon Showcases in Johto and everywhere else. Furthermore she also hopes to storm the Pokemon Coordinating circuit and become Top Coordinator like Ash did few years back. Her traveling outfit consists of a white tank-top with a yellow collar and the blue ribbon Ash gave her back in Coumarine City, a shocking pink skirt, a bright yellow hat with a white bow and hatband, white stockings, and white shoes, with the same pink backpack to carry her stuff. Ash and Serena held hands while walking. Pikachu and Chupi were on Ash's and Serena's shoulders while Ash's Espeon and Serena's Sylveon were walking in front of them.

Serena then said this, "So this is the place where you met Espeon as an Eevee many years back?" Espeon grinned while his mate Sylveon wraps her feelers around him.

Ash then said this, "Yep. I first met him when he was screaming for help after being captured by Team Rocket, but Pikachu and I got there in time to rescue him."

Serena then said this, "That's good. Now he's a strong Espeon who can hold his own in any battle." Ash smiled. Then suddenly, a shadow of a Pokemon flies over them at blinding speed.

Ash then said this, "Whoa what was that?" Suddenly, three helicopters passed by over them.

Serena then said this, "What's with those choppers? They're heading to that clearing following that Pokemon."

Espeon then said this, "Everyone, I have a bad feeling that Pokemon could be in trouble. Oh no! I can hear him calling out for help!"

Ash then said this, "Okay, we'll rescue him but we need to see who the bad guys are." Lucario then voices his thoughts via the Aura Network that Ash and Serena have begun sharing with her Medicham.

Lucario then said this, "Let's use Aura to talk so our cover won't get blown." They hid behind several shrubs and spied on the villains who have injured and captured the Pokemon in a glass cage.

Serena then said this, "The leader looks like a Pokemon Hunter, and those must be his henchmen. What Pokemon is that?" Ash is surprised to see the recent capture plus other Pokemon.

Ash then said this, "No way, that's a Latios they just captured! Oh no, those crooks also have a Scolipede, a Klefki, and a Gothitelle! Serena, call Officer Jenny. Then you and your Pokemon will rescue the Pokemon while I cover you. I can't stand these guys!"

Serena then said this, "Okay Ash. Be careful." Ash and Serena shared a kiss. The Pokemon couples of Pikachu and Chupi and Espeon and Sylveon did the same.

At the clearing, the Pokemon Hunter reviewed the captured Latios while his 15 henchmen looked on. One of them spoke up.

Henchman 1 then said this, "Well Hunter Zabini, now we can transport the captures to our client. We're gonna get a huge paycheck from this gig!" The Pokemon Hunter named Zabini smirked.

Zabini then said this, "Well don't party just yet. We got to capture the rest of that Latios' pack. They flew off somewhere. I'm sure that if we use this Latios as bait, we can capture the rest." Suddenly, a Shadow Ball and a Thunderbolt attack come out of nowhere and exploded in front of them forcing them to back away from Latios.

Zabini's Henchmen then said this, "Hey what gives?" Zabini covered his eyes to prevent from getting dust in them.

Zabini then said this, "Show yourself whoever you are!" The smoke cleared, and Zabini and his henchmen see Ash, Pikachu, Espeon, Volcarona, Infernape, and Greninja confronting them while Serena and Chupi went up to the cage and spoke with Latios.

Serena then said this, "Latios, Scolipede, Klefki, and Gothitelle please trust us. We will free you from this cage! Ash will make sure nothing bad happens to us." Latios looked at Ash and then spoke telepathically to Serena.

Latios then said this, "Okay Serena. Go for it! Quick!"

Serena then said this, "Whoa! You know who I am? Nevermind! Let's break this cage! Delphox and Ninetales, use Flamethrower! Lapras use Ice Beam! Milotic use Hydro Pump! Serperior and Chupi use Iron Tail! Meganium use Power Whip!" Serena's Pokemon began hammering at the cage.

Latios said That person named Ash seems trustworthy. I sense a growing power inside him.

Scolipede said That name Ash. He seems familiar. Klefki silently looked at Ash with lots of admiration.

Ash then said this, "Leave the Pokemon alone! They are not meant to be tortured and sold!"

Zabini then said this, "Hey kid! You just crossed the line and will pay the price! GET 'EM!" His henchmen sent out huge groups of Skarmory, Weavile, Arbok, Ariados, and Beedrill.

Zabini's Henchmen then said this, "ATTACK!" The henchmen's Pokemon homed in for their targets.

Ash then said this, "Pikachu use Thunderbolt! Espeon use Shadow Ball! Volcarona use Signal Beam! Infernape use Flamethrower! Greninja use Water Shuriken!" Zabini's henchmen were losing the fight as their Pokemon fell down and fainted. Zabini was beyond angry.

Zabini then said this, "How does he say nothing and still manages to beat us? YOU INCOMPETENT FOOLS! I WON'T LET A STUPID LITTLE KID BEAT THE PANTS OFF OF US! DRAPION USE CROSS POISON!" His three Drapion fired Cross Poison.

Ash then said this, "Everyone dodge!" He, Pikachu, Espeon, Volcarona, Infernape, and Greninja dodged, but that left Serena and her Pokemon in the line of fire of the triple Cross Poison attack as they were almost done freeing the trapped Pokemon.

Serena then said this, "AAAH! ASH SAVE US!" Meganium shields Serena but then stared out of fear as the triple Cross Poison closed in.

Ash then said this, "VENUSAUR! STOP THE CROSS POISON WITH SLUDGE BOMB!" Venusaur immediately came out in front of Serena and company, and eliminated Cross Poison.

Meganium then said this, "Venusaur hang in there! Don't give up!"

Venusaur then said this, "Ash, let's teach them a lesson!" Ash nodded and stares back at Zabini with anger.

Ash then said this, "I won't let you hurt them! VENUSAUR, MEGA-EVOLVE!" Ash's Mega Ring sends out energy bands which connect with Venusaur's Mega Stone causing him to Mega Evolve to Mega Venusaur.

Zabini then said this, "Just who do you think you are you brat? Your Mega Venusaur won't last very long!"

Ash then said this, "You'll find out in the worst way! Greninja, it's time to unleash our power!" Ash and Greninja get enveloped in bands of aqua energy. Ash-Greninja appears in a torrent of water.

Zabini then said this, "N-no way! If that's the famous Ash-Greninja, that only means you're –"

Ash then said this, "Yeah I know!" "Venusaur use Earthquake! Greninja use Hydro Cannon!" Serena, her Pokemon, and the captured Pokemon cheered as the combination attack knocked the three Drapion out for the count.

Zabini then said this, "Fall back on our weapons! Take those fools out! FIRE!" He and his henchmen prepared their gear and weapons and activated them.

Ash then said this, "I don't think so!" "Okay my friend! It's your turn!" A bright flash of light erupted from his Pokegear. Cosmoenix appears and deflects the henchmen's projectiles.

Zabini then said this, "That's C-C-Cosmoenix! You're Ash Ketchum!"

Ash then said this, "Use Photon Blast!" Cosmoenix dealt the final blow with a blast of pure white energy knocking all the villains out instantly and destroying their equipment and choppers. Mega Venusaur and Ash-Greninja reverted back to their regular forms.

Serena then said this, "Way to go Ash!" She runs up and engulfs him into a big hug and kisses him passionately while he kisses her in return. The Gothitelle admired the two young lovers.

Gothitelle said Those two really love each other.

Ash then said this, "Haha! My Pokemon deserve all the credit." Then Officer Jenny and her squad arrived who have promptly arrested the villains and confiscated their Pokemon. Soon the captured Pokemon were freed.

Serena then said this, "Officer Jenny, you're fast!"

Officer Jenny then said this, "I was going to say the same thing about the two of you. You managed to rescue the Pokemon and defeat those villains quickly before we even arrived."

Serena then said this, "You can thank Ash and his Pokemon as they did all the fighting while my Pokemon and I broke all the Pokemo out and tried to heal them."

Officer Jenny then said this, "So you're the Ash Ketchum everyone talks about. I've seen you on the news about how you thwarted Team Rocket and won the PWT-Aces Cup by a landslide! That must be your famous Ash-Greninja and your Cosmoenix. I've never thought I'll see them in person!"

Ash then said this, "Yeah! They're amazing!" He, Greninja, and Cosmoenix became bashful.

Officer Jenny then said this, "Nurse Joy is coming by to do a checkup on the Pokemon. In fact here she is." Nurse Joy and her Chansey arrived.

Nurse Joy then said this, "Okay I'm ready." But the freed Pokemon hid behind Ash and Serena.

Ash then said this, "It's fine. Nurse Joy is a caring person. You can trust her." They calmed down.

Latios then said this, "Okay if you say so." After the checkup and healing, Nurse Joy smiles.

Nurse Joy then said this, "Latios, Scolipede, Klefki, and Gothitelle are fine. All they need is some rest." The Pokemon nodded.

Officer Jenny then said this, "That Pokemon Hunter you two stopped is Pokemon Hunter Zabini you have beaten. He's wanted all over Johto for his crimes. It's a good thing you have stopped him."

Ash then said this, "That's good. I'm glad he is done for."

Officer Jenny then said this, "Okay, I'll be on my way. Take care." Officer Jenny and her squad took Pokemon Hunter Zabini and his henchmen away in a police van.

Nurse Joy then said this, "Now let me heal all of your Pokemon for good measure." Soon that was done.

Ash/Serena then said this, "Thank you Nurse Joy."

Nurse Joy then said this, "My Pokemon Center is in New Bark Town which is just beyond that hill. You two are welcome anytime."

Ash/Serena then said this, "Great! See you later Nurse Joy." Nurse Joy and Chansey left. Ash and Serena turned to the liberated Pokemon.

Ash then said this, "We will get going then. I hope we'll meet again. Stay safe."

Latios then said this, "Ash and Serena wait! We want to talk to you two." Ash and Serena paused and turned around.

Ash then said this, "Sure okay."

Serena then said this, "What is it?" The four Pokemon came up to them.

Scolipede then said this, "Ash, remember me?" Ash immediately recognized him seeing the familiar scar on his head.

Ash then said this, "Of course. You were the Venipede that I helped! You and your group were forced to go to the sewers of Castelia City. Cilan, Iris, and I helped you out back then."

Serena then said this, "Wow that's amazing Ash! But Scolipede, you must have been through so much trouble with those bad guys if they have brought you in a cage all that way from Unova."

Scolipede then said this, "I know. I have been cooped up for many months now. Even worse, the colony that I was in broke up due to many feuds. I got fed up and went on my own getting strong myself. Then this happened."

Ash then said this, "That must be rough. Plus Unova is at the other side of the world. Hey I know! You can come with us if that is okay with you! We have tons of fun and adventures. Plus we're like a family!"

Scolipede then said this, "Awesome! Yes I accept!" Scolipede then went inside one of Ash's spare pokeballs.

Klefki then said this, "Wait! I don't want to be alone. I think because I'm not from around here that bad guys could be after me. Please let me come with you Ash."

Ash then said this, "Sure! I promise I'll take good care of you and help you become strong." The male Klefki happily went inside another one of Ash's spare pokeballs

Ash then said this, "Great! I got Scolipede and Klefki!" Everyone cheers while Serena hugs him tightly.

Serena then said this, "That is amazing Ash!" Then the Gothitelle spoke up.

Gothitelle then said this, "I'm not much of a battler, but I really like to show off my beauty. Perhaps that's why the crooks are after me."

Serena then said this, "In that case, you can come with me. My team and I can help you do that. We're all like one huge family. Plus you are so beautiful. May I give you a nickname such as Lady Goth?"

Lady Goth then said this, "Oh thank you Serena and yes I love that name!" The Gothitelle now with the nickname Lady Goth went inside one of Serena's spare pokeballs.

Serena then said this, "Lady Goth welcome to the family!" Ash hugs Serena in return.

Ash then said this, "Okay Latios, what do you need from us?"

Aero then said this, "Ash if it isn't too much trouble, can you help me find my pack?" Ash pondered.

Ash then said this, "Let's see. Do you know how to use Sight Share?"

Aero then said this, "No and neither they can."

Serena then said this, "Sight Share? I have never heard of it before."

Ash then said this, "It is a way for a Latios and Latias to communicate their surroundings to each other or to their closest friends. I remember experiencing that when I met a Latias a long time ago in Altomare."

Serena then said this, "I'm not surprised. I mean you are an amazing person you know. I bet that Latias really likes you."

Pikachu then said this, "Yeah, Latias went heads over heels for Ash and even kissed him!"

Ash then said this, "Wait she was the one who did? No wonder she didn't talk."

Pikachu then said this, "I bet if Meganium saw that, she would compete with Latias for Ash." Everyone laughed as Meganium had a sweat-drop.

Meganium then said this, "Well I moved on from that because someone else in our group has found a special place in my heart." She gently pulls Venusaur in with her Vine Whip.

Venusaur then said this, "Uh me? How come I did?"

Meganium then said this, "You were brave to protect us from that Cross Poison. You are so strong just like Ash. I love you." Meganium kisses Venusaur making him blush amid the whistling.

Serena then said this, "Really, so my boyfriend found his way into a Legendary Pokemon's heart. Ash you really are amazing." She and Ash kiss again.

Latios then said this, "Okay you all can stop mating now." Everyone laughed as Ash and Serena pulled back and became embarrassed. Even Venusaur and Meganium had to pull back.

Serena then said this, "Sorry we got carried away. So you can't find your siblings. Where did they go?"

Latios then said this, "When those bad people tried to hunt us down, I told them to keep going and never look back while I distracted the bad people. Since we don't know Sight Share, we won't be able to show each other our surroundings. Maybe we're not experienced enough to learn it now."

Ash then said this, "Hey, don't worry. We'll help you find your family. They really mean a lot to you. I know how you feel because I would be worried sick if I didn't know where Serena is." Serena hugs Ash tightly.

Latios then said this, "That would be great."

Ash then said this, "But if you want to come with us without bringing a whole lot of attention, can you change your appearance to look like a human?"

Latios then said this, "No I can't. My siblings can't do that either."

Ash then said this, "Oh man! Can you make yourself invisible?"

Latios then said this, "No not yet."

Ash then said this, "This is tough. Okay, you can come with us. I can help you get stronger. Then once we find your family, I'll set you free so you and your family can go wherever you want."

Latios then said this, "Sure! That's great! And you can call me Aero. That was the name I have been given." Soon Ash put the Latios named Aero in a pokeball.

Ash then said this, "I got Latios named Aero! Okay everyone it's introduction time!" Ash and Serena called out all of their Pokemon who welcomed Aero, Scolipede, Klefki, and Lady Goth into the family. Ash's team of Pikachu, Butterfree, Pidgeot, Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Kingler, Gyarados, Gengar, Primeape, Magnezone, Dragonite, Tauros, Snorlax, Espeon, Feraligatr, Heracross, Typhlosion, Noctowl, Donphan, Tyranitar, Sceptile, Crawdaunt, Torkoal, Gallade, Glalie, Metagross, Staraptor, Torterra, Infernape, Floatzel, Gliscor, Lucario, Garchomp, Roserade, Dusknoir, Zoroark, Samurott, Emboar, Volcarona, Gigalith, Krookodile, Rotom, Greninja, Talonflame, Dragalge, Hawlucha, Goodra, Noivern, Tyrantrum, Pangoro, Rapidash, and Cosmoenix all began flexing themselves and showing off their strength to Aero, Scolipede, and Klefki. Serena's team of Chupi her Pikachu, Vivillion, Sylveon, Lady Gard Serena's female Gardevoir, Medicham, Ninetales, Delphox, Lapras, Meganium, Swellow, Milotic, Unfezant, Serperior, and Asteria the White Flower Florges began their girl talk with Lady Goth; the former seven were originally Serena's first team while the latter seven were originally on Ash's team but they still love and care for him and Serena. Just as Ash, Serena, and their Pokemon were about to resume their journey, Lucario perked up.

Lucario then said this, "Hold it. Just stay put everyone."

Medicham then said this, "What is it dear?" Lucario suddenly jumped up.

Lucario then said this, "AURA SPHERE!" He fired a powerful Aura Sphere into some bushes a bit further up ahead. Upon impact, the explosion sent a set of familiar villains of Ash's flying away.

Ash/Serena then said this, "Team Rocket?" It was the Team Rocket Trio of Jessie, James, the talking Meowth along with Jessie's Wobbuffet.

Aero then said this, "Hey what's a Team Rocket?"

Serena then said this, "A bunch of annoying bad guys who try to steal Pokemon."

Jessie then said this, "WE HAVEN'T MADE A MOVE YET!"

James then said this, "NO FAIR! TWERPS ARE PLAYING HARD TO GET!"

Meowth then said this, "BOY WE ALL KNOW WHAT'S ALREADY SET!"

Team Rocket Trio then said this, "THAT WE'RE BLASTING OFF WITHOUT A JET!" They disappeared in a twinkle in the sky with Wobbuffet's scream echoing.

Ash then said this, "Whoa, how did you know that Team Rocket was there?"

Lucario then said this, "I think it's my Aura! It has been on the rise lately."

Medicham then said this, "My boyfriend is pretty strong and handsome!" She kisses Lucario passionately.

Ash then said this, "Your Aura is on the rise?" No way! Could it be that prophecy that Olympia the Anistar City Gym Leader made few weeks back?

**Flashback to July 8, 2012**

Olympia then said this, "The phenomenon with your Greninja will also be experienced by some of your Pokemon Ash."

Ash then said this, "Olympia, could you tell which Pokemon specifically are you talking about?"

Olympia then said this, "My vision doesn't indicate which ones are they. It also doesn't say how, when, and where exactly will they obtain their power. Ash you will earn the trust of powerful Pokemon who will prove to be exceptional allies. The path you and your Pokemon will take during the coming years will be extraordinary."

**End Flashback**

Serena then said this, "Ash! ASH! Ash, are you okay?" Ash snapped out of his thoughts as Serena looked at him with a worried expression.

Ash then said this, "I'm fine Serena. Sorry about that. I was deep in thought."

Lucario then said this, "You were zoned out. Are you thinking about the prophecy? I thought the same, but we won't know unless we keep pressing on."

Ash then said this, "Right. Let's get to New Bark Town before sunset." They recalled all of their Pokemon into their Pokeballs in their advanced Pokegears except for Pikachu and Chupi, and they pressed on.

Later that night, Ash and Serena reached New Bark Town's and stayed at the Pokemon Center. They see the Nurse Joy from before.

Nurse Joy then said this, "Hi Ash and Serena. You made it. Welcome to the Pokemon Center." Her Chansey waved at the two.

Serena then said this, "Wow, this Pokemon Center is quite huge."

Ash then said this, "It's definitely bigger than the last time Pikachu and I were here."

Nurse Joy then said this, "Yes. New Bark Town has grown considerably over the past few years. Also even better, the rooms are spacious so that Trainers and Pokemon can feel at home with each other."

Ash then said this, "Thank you Nurse Joy. We would like to book one room please." Nurse Joy did the transaction.

Nurse Joy then said this, "Alright. Your room is all set. Anything else I can do for you?"

Serena then said this, "I would like to register for Pokemon Showcases and Pokemon Contests in Johto." Nurse Joy did that too.

Nurse Joy then said this, "Here is your Johto Contest Pass which you can find on your Pokegear. For girls only, it also serves as your pass to Johto Pokemon Showcases. To qualify for the Johto Grand Festival, you must win five Johto Pokemon Contests. To qualify for the Johto Master-Class Pokemon Showcase, you must win three Johto Pokemon Rookie-Class Showcases."

Serena then said this, "Thank you Nurse Joy."

Nurse Joy then said this, "According to the schedule, the next Pokemon Contest is tomorrow here in town at the Contest hall located a few blocks from here. The next Pokemon Showcase is in about two weeks in Cherrygrove City." Nurse Joy indicated both locations using the holographic map of Johto.

Serena then said this, "Thank you for your help."

Nurse Joy then said this, "Sure. Good luck and win it all Kalos Queen!"

Serena then said this, "Whoa, how did you know I am the Kalos Queen?"

Nurse Joy then said this, "Everyone knows. You are very popular throughout Johto, who knows maybe the world."

Serena then said this, "Wow uh thanks." She blushed out of embarrassment.

Ash then said this, "Okay, thank you for everything. Take care." Nurse Joy and her Chansey waved goodbye to Ash and Serena as the latter two went inside their spacious room.

Later that night after feeding themselves and all of their Pokemon dinner, Ash and Serena prepared for bed. All of their Pokemon couples were situated in various parts of the spacious room while the rest of the Pokemon were inside their pokeballs. The Aura Network was on thanks to Lucario and Medicham. Everyone listened as Ash and Serena talked.

Ash then said this, "Are you excited about your upcoming Pokemon Showcases and Pokemon Contests? I can't wait to see you dazzle." Serena blushes.

Serena then said this, "Although I do have a little case of nerves, I know my Pokemon and I can do it. With all the training we have been doing and all the advice you have given us, I know we will win!" All of her Pokemon smiled.

Ash then said this, "That's the spirit Serena." He softly kisses Serena on her lips much to her comfort.

Serena then said this, "Ash, if you don't mind, can you tell us about your Pokemon Contest experience? I'm sure this will inspire all of us." Her Pokemon eagerly nodded. Ash smiled and affectionately rubs her honey hair.

Ash then said this, "Sure. My first Pokemon Contest was in Rustboro City in Hoenn. Only that time, May was figuring out what she wanted to do so she just watched. I competed with Espeon." Sylveon nuzzles and kisses Espeon upon Ash mentioning him. The flashbacks appeared in front of them as Ash, Serena, and all of their Pokemon watched the scenes through the Aura Network.

**Flashback to August 8, 2008**

Vivian, the MC of the Hoenn Pokemon Contests did her commentary.

Vivian then said this, "All the way from Pallet Town in Kanto is Ash Ketchum who won the Kanto League and the Johto League. This is his first time in a Pokemon Contest!" The crowd goes wild. 12 year old Ash in his Hoenn attire enters the Contest arena while Pikachu, Max, May, and Brock watched from the bleachers.

Ash then said this, "Espeon I choose you!" Espeon comes out in a summersault which led to more cheers.

Vivian then said this, "Ash's Espeon comes out beautifully."

Ash then said this, "Espeon, start with Shadow Ball. Face up!" Espeon shoots Shadow Ball upwards.

Ash then said this, "Now jump and strike with Iron Tail!" Espeon jumps up and uses Iron Tail to divide the Shadow Ball into multiple Shadow Balls.

Ash then said this, "Now use Psychic on yourself and the Shadow Balls." Upon doing so, Espeon caused himself to levitate and force the Shadow Balls to revolve around him. The cheers became louder

Vivian then said this, "Wow! What a spectacular sight! The Shadow Balls are revolving around Espeon. It's like we are seeing the Solar System live in motion!" Espeon landed gracefully on the ground in conclusion.

Ash then said this, "And that is it!" The crowd cheers.

Vivian then said this, "Now let's hear from our judges." The three judges Mr. Contesta, Mr. Sukizo, and the Rustboro City Pokemon Center's Nurse Joy made their comments.

Mr. Contesta then said this, "I enjoyed seeing Ash and Espeon coordinate their moves together. For a rookie, this is an excellent performance."

Mr. Sukizo then said this, "Simply remarkable."

Nurse Joy then said this, "I can't wait to see more from Ash and his Pokemon." He competed against 20 Coordinators.

Vivian then said this, "Now our top eight Coordinators moving on to the next stage are right on the screen!" Ash and seven other Pokemon Coordinators were listed on the screen.

Later, Ash reached the final battle round after edging out his previous two opponents 40-30 and 20-10 respectively with Espeon. Scores were the number of points out of 100 left after the five-minute time limit.

Vivian then said this, "To my right is hometown favorite Janet, and to my left is prodigy trainer Ash Ketchum. Five minutes on the clock and let's get busy!"

Janet then said this, "Beautifly come out!" Her Beautifly flies out.

Ash then said this, "Espeon I choose you!" Espeon comes out ready. The clock ticks. With one minute left, the scores were tied at 30.

Janet then said this, "Beautifly use Silverwind!" Beautifly unleashes Silverwind.

Ash then said this, "Espeon, dodge and use Zap Cannon!" Espeon fires Zap Cannon.

Janet then said this, "Beautifly dodge with grace!" Beautifly dodges the Zap Cannon.

Ash then said this, "Espeon, split Zap Cannon using Psychic!" Espeon's Psychic turned Zap Cannon into electric missiles that swooped around and knocked Beautifly out as it is weak to Electric-Type attacks. Final score said 20-0.

Vivian then said this, "Beautifly is unable to battle which means the winner is Espeon and Ash! Ash Ketchum has won his first Pokemon Contest on his first try!" The crowd cheered loudly. Pikachu jumped in joy.

Brock then said this, "Awesome! Ash won on his first try!"

Max then said this, "Ash is amazing!"

May then said this, "Ash did it! If he can do it, I can do it too!"

At the closing ceremony, Vivian, Mr. Contesta, Mr. Sukizo, and Nurse Joy presented Ash the Rustboro Ribbon.

Mr. Contesta then said this, "Congratulations Ash Ketchum. For a first time competing, you are excellent. We look forward to see what else you can do." Mr. Contesta handed Ash the Rustboro Ribbon.

Ash then said this, "Thank you. Alright! We got the Rustboro Ribbon!" Pikachu and Espeon jumped up in celebration with Ash while the crowd cheers again.

**End Flashback**

Ash then said this, "So that is how Espeon and I got my first Contest Ribbon." Everyone in the Aura Network applauded Espeon as he becomes bashful.

Espeon then said this, "Hehe you can thank Ash for that win. He got that in the bag." Sylveon gives Espeon a full kiss on his lips.

Serena then said this, "That is…wow…" She couldn't find the words to explain how impressed she is of Ash so she kisses him making him blush.

Ash then said this, "I know. Espeon did great. Over time as I got more Pokemon, our combinations got better and better. Pikachu, Butterfree, Gallade, Swellow, and Milotic have done very well too."

**Flashback to September 6, 2008**

In the Mauville City Pokemon Contest where Ash competed against 30 coordinators;

Ash then said this, "Milotic face up and use Water Pulse followed by Mirror Coat!" That combination caused sparkles to appear all over Milotic which the crowd loved.

Vivian then said this, "What a dazzling sight! Ash is showing us why Milotic is the most beautiful Pokemon in the world!" After being selected as one of eight contestants to move on to the next stage, Ash and Milotic defeated all their opponents in succession en route to the Mauville Ribbon with the scores of 50-10, 45-5, and 55-0.

Vivian then said this, "The winner of the Mauville City Pokemon Contest is Ash Ketchum and his Milotic!" The crowd cheers loudly.

Ash then said this, "YES! We got the Mauville Ribbon!" Pikachu and Milotic celebrated, and Milotic wrapped her body around Ash affectionately and nuzzled him.

**Fastforward to September 29, 2008**

In the Lavaridge Town Pokemon Contest where Ash competed against 24 Coordinators;

Ash then said this, "Butterfree use Poison Powder, Sleep Powder, and Stun Spore together!" Butterfree left a trail of all three.

Ash then said this, "Use Silverwind to split them!" Butterfree's Silverwind split the trio of attacks into three separate colorful spinning columns.

Ash then said this, "Now compress them together in a ball using Psychic! Then use Solar Beam at it!" The final combination led to sparkly fireworks. The crowd gave him its loudest cheers of the appeals round.

Vivian then said this, "I feel like I'm watching fireworks!" After being selected as one of eight contestants to move on to the next stage, Ash and Butterfree defeated all their opponents in succession en route to the Lavaridge Ribbon with the scores of 40-15, 45-0, and 35-0.

Vivian then said this, "The winner of the Lavaridge Town Pokemon Contest is Ash Ketchum and his Butterfree!" The crowd cheers loudly.

Ash then said this, "YES! We got the Lavaridge Ribbon!" Pikachu and Butterfree celebrated.

**Fastforward to November 4, 2008**

In the Fortree City Pokemon Contest where Ash competed against 40 Coordinators;

Ash then said this, "Gallade fuse Rain Dance and Psychic together!" Gallade compressed all the rain from Rain Dance into a water orb with Psychic.

Ash then said this, "Now use Leaf Blade to slice-and-dice them!" Gallade's glowing Leaf Blade caused the water orb to break into sparkly water droplets.

Vivian then said this, "Excellent display of power!" After being selected as one of 16 contestants to move on to the next stage, Ash and Gallade defeated all their opponents in succession en route to the Fortree Ribbon with the scores of 30-5, 25-0, 35-5, and 25-5.

Vivian then said this, "The winner of the Fortree City Pokemon Contest is Ash Ketchum and his Gallade!" The crowd cheers loudly.

Ash then said this, "YES! We got the Fortree Ribbon!" Pikachu and Gallade celebrated.

**Fastforward to November 28, 2008**

In the Scootopolis City Pokemon Contest where Ash competed against 40 Coordinators using two Pokemon together;

Ash then said this, "Swellow hold on tight! Pikachu, use Thunder on yourself!" Though it was painful, Pikachu and Swellow were eventually covered in their Thunder Armor

Vivian then said this, "Pikachu and Swellow are coated with electricity! That is quite a daunting combination!" After being selected as one of 16 contestants to move on to the next stage, Ash, Pikachu, and Swellow defeated all their opponents in succession en route to the Fortree Ribbon with the scores of 30-10, 25-5, 35-5, and 40-5.

Vivian then said this, "The winner of the Scootopolis City Pokemon Contest is Ash Ketchum with Pikachu and Swellow! That is his fifth Hoenn ribbon!" The crowd cheers loudly.

Ash then said this, "YES! We got the Scootopolis Ribbon! With five ribbons, it's on to the Hoenn Grand Festival!" Pikachu and Swellow celebrated.

**End Flashbacks**

More applause followed after seeing the flashbacks.

Gyarados then said this, "Wow. No wonder you are so beautiful Milotic!" Everyone chuckled as Milotic blushes.

Serena then said this, "You really are my inspiration Ash." Ash beamed at Serena while said Pokemon who appeared in the flashbacks all blushed.

Lady Gard then said this, "So that's where Gallade can do all those flashy moves in battle hm?" She kissed Gallade flirtingly.

Gallade then said this, "Dear Lady Gard, we're getting to the good parts."

Serena then said this, "The good parts? Ash, please continue." She requested giddly.

Ash then said this, "Next was the Hoenn Grand Festival in Slateport City. May also has earned five Ribbons. Even her rivals Drew and of course Harley did as well."

Serena then said this, "Oh that guy Harley?" Everyone remembered Harley from their previous encounter at Indigo Plateau during the PWT-Aces Cup.

Ash then said this, "Yeah, that guy Harley." Everyone chuckled at how Ash regarded Harley.

Ash then said this, "Anyway, the Grand Festival was on, and close to 300 coordinators qualified. Pikachu and I made it through the preliminaries to be part of the top 64 going into the main competition. Even May, Drew, and Harley made it through not surprisingly. Then the Appeals round came. Fortunately, Glalie had evolved from a Snowrunt so he had plenty of tricks. After his debut, everything was all set for the big run." Glalie nodded and the flashbacks scenes continue.

**Flashback to December 10, 2008 **

Vivian then said this, "Please welcome the prodigy Ace Trainer who plans to add Top Coordinator to his list of accomplishments, Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town in Kanto!" The crowd cheers loudly.

Ash then said this, "Glalie, I choose you!" Glalie flies out.

Ash then said this, "Now face up and use Water Pulse! Shoot it high up!" Glalie fires Water Pulse and shoots it sky high.

Ash then said this, "Fly above it and ride it down!" Glalie quickly flies above it. As soon as Water Pulse started to fall back down, Glalie closely marked it.

Ash then said this, "Upon impact, use Sheer Cold!" With this combination, Glalie forms a sparkly wavy ice sculpture much to the crowd's delight.

Vivian then said this, "What a work of art by only using two different moves! Outstanding!" The crowd cheers enthusiastically which was a sure sign that Ash would move on. He, May, Drew, and Harley became one of the top 32 Coordinators to move on to the second stage which were Contest battles in Double Battle format.

**Fastforward to December 11, 2008**

The first Contest battle round featuring the top 32 Coordinators;

Ash then said this, "Butterfree use Solar Beam! Espeon, use Psychic to split Solar Beam!" The combination attack knocked out Ash's opponent's Walrein and Tentacruel.

Vivian then said this, "Walrein and Tentacruel are unable to battle. Butterfree and Espeon win which means Ash moves to the next round!" The crowd cheers as Ash won 60-0.

He, May, Drew, and Harley are among the top 16 Coordinators. Then the second Contest battle round went by.

Ash then said this, "Milotic use Ice Beam! Gallade, use Thunderbolt!" The attack combo knocks Ash's top 16 opponent's Breloom and Ludicolo.

Vivian then said this, "Breloom and Ludicolo are unable to battle. Milotic and Gallade win which means Ash once again marches into the next round, the Quarterfinals!" The crowd cheers as Ash dominated 45-0. May beats Harley eliminating him. Drew also advances to the Quarterfinals.

**Fastforward to December 12, 2008**

May and Drew have their long-awaited rivalry Contest battle in which Drew wins eliminating her and moving on to the Semifinals. Then it was Ash against his Quarterfinal opponent.

Ash then said this, "Swellow, use Brave Bird! Glalie use Gyro Ball!" This combination knocks out Ash's Quarterfinal opponent's Machamp and Poliwrath.

Vivian then said this, "Machamp and Poliwrath are unable to battle! Swellow and Glalie win and secure a berth in the Semifinals for Ash Ketchum!" The crowd cheers as Ash won 25-0.

During the Semifinals, Ash and his Semifinal opponent were locked in a tight matchup.

Vivian then said this, "Times up! Let's check the scores, and Ash and his team of Butterfree and Gallade move on to the finals!" The crowd cheers as Ash won 15-5. Then he faces his final opponent, a skilled Coordinator named Robert who defeated Drew by almost a landslide in the Semifinals. It was another close, down-to-the-wire match.

Vivian then said this, "Times up! Now we'll see who walks away with the Hoenn Ribbon Cup! IT'S ASH KETCHUM OF PALLET TOWN IN KANTO! HIS PIKACHU AND ESPEON HAVE HELD ON TO WIN!" Ash won 10-5. At the awards ceremony, Vivian, Mr. Contesta, Mr. Sukizo, and three Nurse Joys presented Ash with the Hoenn Ribbon Cup.

Vivian then said this, "Please give it up for Ash Ketchum, this year's Top Coordinator and winner of the Hoenn Grand Festival!" The crowd gave its loudest cheers.

Ash then said this, "ALRIGHT! WE WON THE HOENN GRAND FESTIVAL!" He, Pikachu, Butterfree, Espeon, Swellow, Gallade, Milotic, and Glalie celebrated while holding the Hoenn Ribbon Cup.

**End flashbacks**

By the time the flashbacks of Ash's triumph in the Hoenn Grand Festival were over, Serena was all over him passionately expressing her love and admiration of him. Even Chupi, Vivillion, Sylveon, and Lady Gard couldn't resist in doing the same thing to their mates.

Serena then said this, "Wow! Not only you are one hot battle prodigy, but also you are one smoking-hot Top Coordinator. You are one amazing person and boyfriend." Ash grinned.

Ash then said this, "Serena it's an amazing feeling, and I'll be glad to share that with you when you someday win Grand Festivals. I know you and your Pokemon can do that. We all do." Serena kisses Ash after hearing that.

Serena then said this, "Thanks for the good word. But if I'm correct, it doesn't stop there." Ash grinned, and the flashbacks continued with Ash's Kanto Contest conquest.

**Flashbacks January 2009 - May 5, 2009**

Ash brought the momentum from the Hoenn Grand Festival conquest and won five Kanto Ribbons from Pokemon Contests in Cerulean City, Vermillion City, Celadon, City, Fuschia City, and Wisteria Town with Pikachu, Butterfree, Lapras, Espeon, Meganium, Swellow, Gallade, Milotic, and Glalie. He took the Kanto Pokemon Contests by storm winning all of them by wide margins. He even defeated Drew and Harley at least once. During the Kanto Grand Festival at Indigo Plateau where he competed against May, Drew, Harley, and over 300 other Coordinators, Ash stormed through the preliminaries, Appeals, and all Contest battles leading up to the final round. In the final round, Ash went up against a female Coordinator Soledad from Pewter City like Brock. Soledad has soundly defeated May in the Semifinals. The match was also another close one.

Ash then said this, "Espeon, finish this with Shadow Ball! Pikachu, ride the Shadow Ball with Volt Tackle!" The combination attack knocked out Soledad's Pidgeot and Slowbro. Ash won this Contest battle 10-0.

Lillian then said this, "Pidgeot and Slowbro are unable to battle! Pikachu and Espeon win! The winner of the Kanto Grand Festival is Ace Trainer and Top Coordinator Ash Ketchum! That makes it his second Grand Festival he won!"

Ash then said this, "YES! WE WON THE KANTO GRAND FESTIVAL!" He, Pikachu, Butterfree, Espeon, Swellow, Gallade, Milotic, and Glalie celebrated while holding the Kanto Ribbon Cup with the crowd cheering.

**End flashbacks**

Serena then said this, "Well I am not surprised. Then you said that you realized something about how battling and coordinating can go together as part of your style."

Ash then said this, "Yeah. After challenging the Kanto Battle Frontier and taking on the tough Frontier Brains while competing in Kanto Pokemon Contests, I knew I had to take it up a notch and really make my battling upredictable. Of course, a certain Coordinator disagreed, but I proved my point."

**Flashback to May 25, 2009**

At the Jublife Pokemon Contest, Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Zoey were in the lobby. Ash wore a black tuxedo.

Brock then said this, "Look at that. Ash, Dawn, and Zoey all made it to the second stage. Even that Jessilina character also made it." Jessilina was none other than Jessie of Team Rocket in disguise who also has aspirations of becoming Top Coordinator.

Dawn then said this, "Yay! I made it through in my first contest!"

Ash then said this, "Way to go Dawn. You and Piplup must have impressed the judges." Dawn blushes while Piplup proudly taps his chest.

Dawn then said this, "Thank you Ash. I can't wait to see you and Pikachu duke it out there and show what a winner of two Grand Festivals and three Pokemon League Championship tournaments can really do."

Ash then said this, "Sure! Count on it! Pikachu and I will rock it like it's a battle!" Zoey looked at Ash sternly.

Zoey then said this, "Hold it! You sound like you're competing in the Sinnoh League!"

Dawn then said this, "Zoey what's the matter? Yes he is challenging Gyms, but did you know Ash won the Grand Festivals in both Hoenn and Kanto?"

Zoey then said this, "That's not my point. Battling and coordinating are two different paths. Trainers who do both really don't know what they are doing." Then the brackets for the Contest battle stage have been revealed, and Ash, Dawn, and Zoey were in different blocks.

Ash then said this, "Zoey, if we do end up in a Contest battle, I'll show you what I meant earlier. But be warned. Pikachu and I won't hold back." Pikachu grinned.

Zoey then said this, "Sure I'll be ready." Soon at the finals, it was Ash vs. Zoey, and Zoey and her Glameow were falling behind fast.

Zoey then said this, "Glameow, use Shockwave!" Glameow used her tail to fire Shockwave.

Ash then said this, "Pikachu, absorb it using Iron Tail and let 'em have it!" Pikachu used Iron Tail to absorb Shockwave, and then he slams the electrified Iron Tail on the ground causing a major fissure and electricity to appear which slammed Glameow knocking it out. Marian the MC did the commentary.

Marian then said this, "Would you look at that! Glameow is unable to battle! Pikachu wins which means the Jublife Pokemon Contest winner is Top Coordinator and battle prodigy Ash Ketchum from Kanto's Pallet Town!" Ash won the Contest battle 75-0.

Ash then said this, "Alright! We won the Jublife Ribbon!" He and Pikachu celebrated while the crowd cheered loudly.

**End flashback**

Serena then said this, "So did Zoey realize what you meant?"

Ash then said this, "Not immediately, but my Pokemon and I just kept chugging with what we got and won Gym battles, won the Sinnoh League, earned more Sinnoh Ribbons, and even beat all the the Sinnoh Frontier Brains."

**Flashback to April 14, 2010**

After many months of traveling throughout Sinnoh and winning four more Sinnoh Ribbons at Pokemon Contests in Hearthome City, The Wallace Cup, Sandalstraw Town, and Arrowroot Town, Ash made it to the Grand Festival at Lake Valor Front along with Dawn and fellow Coordinating rivals Zoey, Kenny, Ursula, Nando, and Jessilina. Pikachu, Butterfree, Espeon, Gallade, Floatzel, and Lucario have contributed to his Pokemon Contest victories in Sinnoh by utilizing new battling techniques such as Countershield and Spin. Just as before, Ash and said Pokemon have sailed through the Appeals, and then wiped the floor with his opponents including Kenny and Nando during the Contest battles. Notably he even defeated one of his opponents 100-0, a first in any Pokemon Contest around the world. He reached the finals and faced off against Zoey this time in a close match.

Zoey then said this, "Mismagius use Shadow Ball! Leafeon, use Magical Leaf!"

Ash then said this, "Lucario, use Dragon Pulse! Gallade, use Psychic!" Both combinations collided as time expired.

Marian then said this, "Time is up! Oh my goodness! The winner is Ash Ketchum! Please congratulate Ace Trainer and Top Coordinator Ash the winner of the Sinnoh Grand Festival which is his third one after winning the ones in Hoenn and Kanto!" Ash pulls off the win 20-5.

Ash then said this, "ALRIGHT! WE WON THE SINNOH GRAND FESTIVAL!" He, Pikachu, Butterfree, Espeon, Gallade, Floatzel, and Lucario celebrated as they hosted the Sinnoh Ribbon Cup in front of the huge cheering crowd. After the Grand Festival was over, Ash, Pikachu, Dawn, and Brock were ready to continue their Sinnoh journey when Zoey came up. Ash wore his regular Sinnoh outfit.

Zoey then said this, "Hey Ash, wait up!" Zoey catches up to Ash and his friends.

Ash then said this, "Hey Zoey. That was a great contest battle earlier today." Zoey smiled and extended her hand to Ash for a handshake which Ash accepted.

Zoey then said this, "Yes. I want to say that I finally understand why you are aiming for the Grand Festival, the Sinnoh League, and the Sinnoh Battle Frontier. I can see how your battling has enhanced your Contest performance and vice versa. I should not have doubted you earlier back in Jublife."

Ash then said this, "Heh heh! It's my Pokemon who deserve the credit. They work so hard."

Zoey then said this, "So what's next for you guys?"

Dawn then said this, "Ash will be aiming for his eighth Gym Badge at the Sunnyshore City Gym. Then he will win the Sinnoh League just as he has done so in Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn Leagues."

Brock then said this, "Don't forget that Ash has one more Frontier Print to win from Tower Tycoon Palmer in order to conquer the Sinnoh Battle Frontier. Then he'll be the first and only trainer in history to have conquered both Battle Frontiers in Kanto and Sinnoh. That's quite a lot on your plate Ash." Everyone chuckled as Ash and Pikachu had sweat-drops.

Ash then said this, "Well we'll manage it."

Zoey then said this, "That's good. Will I ever see you again?"

Ash then said this, "Of course you will. If we do, how about we battle?" Zoey grinned.

Zoey then said this, "You're on, but I won't lose next time. So Dawn and Brock, cheer Ash on for me. I can't wait to see the news that Ash has won the Sinnoh League and conquered the Battle Frontier here." Ash and his friends bid goodbye to Zoey and continued on their journey. Zoey slowly developed a blush on her face as she felt the warmth from her handshake with Ash. Unknown to Ash, he found a special place in Zoey's heart.

**End flashback**

Serena then said this, "So let me guess. You rocked the Sinnoh League Championships and beat all the Sinnoh Frontier Brains." Everyone chuckled, and Serena giggles as Ash winks at her.

Ash then said this, "Yep sure did. Then after parting ways with Dawn and Brock, I had nothing to do for a while. So I just spent time with all my Pokemon. Then Mom and Professor Oak suggested that I try to win the Johto Grand Festival as I didn't have any new plans yet. So I went to Johto to enter Pokemon Contests."

**Flashback to December 1, 2010**

Ash, Pikachu, Butterfree, Lapras, Espeon, Meganium, Swellow, Gallade, Milotic, Glalie, Floatzel, and Lucario combined their experience and won five Johto Ribbons at Pokemon Contests in Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Azalea Town, Goldenrod City, and Olivine City all dominant fashion. They won with flawless appeals and with strong Contest battle performances that often resulted in their opponents' Pokemon fainting rather early. The Johto Grand Festival was held in Silver Town at the base of Mt. Silver. They won the entire Grand Festival from start to finish besting over 300 coordinators. MC Jillian did commentary in the Johto contests.

Jillian then said this, "Give a round of applause to Ash Ketchum who has won the Johto Grand Festival! HE JOINS A FEW SELECT GROUP OF TOP COORDINATORS WHO HAVE WON ALL FOUR GRAND FESTIVALS IN KANTO, JOHTO, HOENN, AND SINNOH!"

Ash then said this, "YES! WE WON THE JOHTO GRAND FESTIVAL!" He, Pikachu, Butterfree, Lapras, Espeon, Meganium, Swellow, Gallade, Milotic, Glalie, Floatzel, and Lucario celebrated while hosting the Johto Ribbon Cup.

**End flashback**

Serena then said this, "Ash, thank you for showing us your Pokemon Contest experience. It's so inspiring. You really are amazing."

Ash then said this, "You're welcome Serena. Well we better tuck in. We don't want to be late tomorrow." Ash, Serena, and their Pokemon all went to sleep comfortably.

July 19, 2012

At Team Rocket Headquarters past 1AM, Giovanni talked with Jessie, James, and Meowth who told him about their earlier encounter. Hamur the evil spirit King of Pokelantis observes in Giovanni's office.

Giovanni then said this, "So Ketchum now has a Latios which makes it his second Legendary Pokemon. That is a bigger concern than the fact he also has a Scolipede and a Klefki of all Pokemon. Plus even if you were hiding, that Lucario of his detected you and attacked you. This is bad news."

James then said this, "What can we do?"

Giovanni then said this, "That is something you all will need to figure out. Use whatever resources and tools we provided you at your disposal. Now go." The call ended as the Team Rocket Trio gave the salute.