Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon, if I did Ash would age.

A/N: Here is the battle between Richie and Ash please enjoy.

Training field Six

Richie stood on the field looking around for Ash. He was finally going to get his chance to battle him. Richie noticed someone was walking over towards him. Richie knew who it was after all part from himself he didn't know of anyone who had a Pikachu that rode on their shoulder. That and the two beauties he had with him. On one side he had Hilda, a girl he had met at the Villa and on the other side was Cynthia the Sinnoh League Champion. Obviously one of these would act as referee. To make the battle fair Ash had given his word that he wouldn't use any legendary Pokemon and in fact he would use the three of the Pokemon he had used all those years ago in the Indigo League Championship. Richie had also agreed to this rule, however the other three were their own choice. He had been told this was going to be six on six match, so he had bought his strongest team.

"Evening Richie, well you ready? Cynthia will be our referee if you don't mind. Okay let's go over the rules. Three Pokemon from the Indigo League Championship, and three of our own choice. No substitutions. Full six on six battle, those rules okay with you?

Richie shook Ash hand and agreed to the terms. Both trainers than walked over to their own trainer box and stood ready. Richie noticed Cynthia walked over to the outside and raised both hands.

"This is a Pokemon battle between Ash Ketchum from Pallet and Richie from Frodomor City. This is a six on six battle, no substitutions, however moves such as baton pass, dragon tail, roar, whirlwind, u-turn do not count. Once all of one trainers Pokemon have been knocked out, I will declare the winner. Trainers send out your first Pokemon.

Richie looked to his shoulder. "You're up Sparky!"

Sparky jumped off Richie's shoulder and landed on the field ready for battle. Sparky's cheeks were all ready charged with electricity.

Ash looked to his own shoulder. "Okay Pikachu, time to settle an old score. You're up!"

Pikachu jumped off Ash shoulder and headed for the field, both Pokemon now ready for battle.

Cynthia raised both hands. "Let the battle begin.

Ash wasted no time. "Pikachu use Agility!" Pikachu raced across the field in a yellow and brown blur.

Richie decided he would match move for move. "Sparky use your own Agility!" Sparky charged forwards again moving across the field in a blur. The two Pokemon kept hitting each other as the collided again and again, finally both ended up in the centre of the field pushing against each other.

Ash smiled, so that was the way it was going to be. "Pikchu use Double team!" Pikachu made several copies of himself which spread out across the whole width of the field.

Richie decided to do the same. "Sparky use your Double team!" Sparky growled before making several copies of himself which spread across the width of the field. One copy matching each of Pikachu's.

Ash paused, time to switch things up. "Pickachu use Iron tail!" Pikachu jumped up with the rest of his copies. His tail now glowing. Pikachu somersaulted and slammed his tail down towards Sparky.

Richie was worried, iron tail wouldn't do that much damage, however he noticed Pikachu aim seemed a little off. The iron tails landed a few feet in front of Sparky hitting the ground. Richie knew Iron tail had a chance to miss, and obviously it had, but why was Ash smiling. Just than Richie felt the field shake. He noticed the ground below Sparky lifted, sending the electric type flying towards the sky.

"Sparky use Thunder!" Sparky growled before it's cheeks filled with electricity. It than send a bolt of lightning towards Pikachu, who was now on the field watching him.

Ash waited till the very last minute. "Pikachu, up on your tail and ground that attack!" Pikachu jumped up on its tail and grounded the attack, causing the thunder to fizzle out.

"Okay Pikachu now use your Thunder!" Pikachu noticed Sparky hadn't reached the battle field just yet. He quickly unleashed a bolt of lightning that hit Sparky before it could land. The attack lit up the battle field, as it fizzled out, Sparky fell to the field gritting it's teeth as it body was covered in scorch marks.

Richie, groaned. "Sparky use Quick Attack!" Spark was weak, however it still managed to use the attack. In burst of blinding speed it head straight for Pikachu.

Ash waited till the last second. "Double Team Pikachu!" The small mouse Pokemon made several copies and noticed the quick attack hit one of them.

Sparky gritted its teeth it didn't have much left, however it wouldn't let his trainer down. Unfortunately it wouldn't be any good trying to resist the pain, as the next attack he heard from Pikachu trainer would really finish the match.

"Okay Pikachu, you, have Sparky on the ropes, time to finish this. "Volt tackle!" Pikachu started to run towards Sparky, the closer he got the faster he got. Soon electricity was surging around its body, and it became a ball of yellow light. Pikachu slammed into Sparky creating an explosion. Out of the cloud flew a weak Sparky who fell to the floor and attempted to get up. However eventually its injuries got the better of it, and he fell to the floor with swirl for eyes.

Cynthia raised her hand towards Ash. "Sparky is unable to battle, the winner is Pikachu. Richie send out your next Pokemon please."

Richie recalled Sparky back to his ball, that attack had been intense. However Richie suddenly noticed something, Pikachu was in pain and electric current were surrounding its body. It then dawned on Richie. Sparky ability Static had left Pikachu paralysed.

Ash had also seen the wince from his Pikachu. He was now at a big disadvantage. Still he had to battle no matter what. Ash waited patiently while Richie chose his next Pokemon.

"I choose you Aggron!" Ash noticed the steel/rock type appeared on the field and roared before stamping it's feet.

Cynthia raised both her hands. "Pikachu vs Aggron begin."

Richie wasted no time launching his first attack. "Aggron use Rock Tomb!" The steel/rock duel type roared before its fist like claw glowed. It then slammed it's fist into the ground causing the earth to come a life.

Ash seeing the danger decided to act. "Pikachu dodge it!" Ash noticed Pikachu attempted to dodge the attack however it was suddenly effected by the static and it winced as it couldn't move. The rock erupted beneath the feet of Pikachu and entombed its body in huge rocks. Pikachu was stuck.

Richie seeing this battle was in the bag, decided to end it. "Aggron use Earthquake!" Aggron roared before slamming it huge steel feet into the battle field. The earth once again rippled and the attack hit a struggling Pikachu, sending the electric type flying.

Ash groaned. "Pikachu, get it together, quickly use Thunder!" Pikachu managed to sort itself out and then unleashed a huge bolt of lightning that hit Aggron, lighting the steel/type rock Pokemon up.

Richie was surprised, he thought that would be it for Pikachu, however it seems it still had a little fight left in it. "Aggron use Stone Edge!" Aggron roared and then slammed it's fist into the floor, causing a lot of sharp pointed rocks to fly up from the earth and into the air, heading for Pikachu, who was now on it's way down to the ground.

Ash growled in frustration. "Pikachu destroy those stones with Iron tail!" Pikachu tail glowed it then did a 360 spin turning the sharp stones that surrounded him to dust.

It was Richie turn now to growl, what did he have to do to take down this Pikachu. "Aggron use Hyper beam!" The steel/rock duel type opened its mouth and fired a yellow beam right towards Pikachu.

"Dodge it Pikachu and then counter with Thunder!"

Pikachu attempted to dodge the hyper beam, however the static kicked in again and he found himself stuck in one spot. Pikachu eyes suddenly widened as he was engulfed by the hyper beam. When the attack had died out, Pikachu was stood swaying from side to side. It then fell face down with swirl for eyes.

Cynthnia raised her hand on Richie side of the field. "Pikachu is unable to battle, Aggron wins. Babes send out your next Pokemon."

Ash walked onto the field before cradling Pikachu in his arms. He then returned back to his trainer box and gave Pikachu to Hilda who hugged the electric type to her chest.

Ash then removed a ball from his belt. "Go Faraligatr!" The ball opened up on the field to reveal the final evolved form of the water type starter from the Johto region.

Cynthia raised both hands. "Aggron Vs Faraligatr begin!"

Ash wasted no time. "Faraligatr use Hydro Pump!" The water type opened its huge mew before launching a rush of water towards Aggron. Thanks to it using hyper beam, it was stunned for a minute while it recharged. The attack hit the steel/rock type for super damage and thanks to the Thunder earlier, Aggron swayed before falling back with swirl for eyes.

Ash was surprised, that Thunder must have done more damage then he first thought, however a win was a win, no matter how little work he had to do.

Cynthia was also surprised by the quick knock out, however she raised her hand on Ash side of the field. "Aggron is unable to battle, then winner is Faraligatr, Richie send out your next Pokemon."

Richie recalled Aggron and then threw another ball onto the field. It opened up to show a very powerful looking Sceptile.

Cynthia raised both hands once more. "Sceptile vs Faraligatr, begin."

Richie knew is Sceptile was faster so the first hit was his. "Sceptile use Leaf blade!" The grass type charged forwards, the pointed leafs on its arms glowed and then grew. It then went to hit Faraligatr.

Ash shook his head. "Faraligatr intercept with Dragon claw!" Faraligatr claws glowed, it then slashed forward, intercepting the leaf blade.

Richie frowned, they were an even match. "Sceptile use Bullet seed!" The grass type leapt back and then opened its mouth before using bullet seed which hit Faraligatr several time, causing the water type to wince.

Ash narrowed his eyes, all thoughts of who he was battling went out of the window. This wasn't his friend, but his rival, and that was how Ash had to approach this battle. "Faraligatr use Blizzard!" The water type roared before a blizzard started whip around the field, pelting Sceptile.

Richie frowned. "Sceptile use Bullet Seed again." Sceptile opened its mouth and sent out a barrage of seeds that hit Faraligatr, it winced once more, however then roared signaling it could still battle.

Ash smiled. "Faraligatr use Ice beam!" Faraligatr open its huge mouth once more, and fired an Ice beam towards Sceptile, who was still recovering from the Blizzard attack.

"Quick Sceptile dodge and then use Leaf blade!" Unfortunately Sceptile wasn't fast enough, and its foot got hit with ice beam, freezing it to the battle field.

Ash grinned now Sceptile was helpless. "Faraligatr use Ice beam once more." The water type sent another ice beam this time hitting Sceptile dead on. Ice started to encase Sceptile until all that was stood on the field was a block of solid ice with Sceptile trapped inside it.

Richie shook his head. "I forfeit this round." Richie recalled Sceptile and watched as the ice melted instantly. He was down to three Pokemon and Ash still had five including the Faraligatr now doing a little dance, which confused Richie even more.

Ash smiled at Faraligatr antics, even after he had fully evolved, it still like to do its little dance from when it was only a Totodile.

Cynthia smiled too, she then raised her hand on Ash side of the field. "Sceptile is unable to battle, then winner is Faraligatr, Richie send out your next Pokemon."

Richie removed a ball from his trainer belt. "Go Happy!" Out of the ball fluttered Richie faithful Butterfree who fluttered on the field ready for battle.

Cynthia rose both hand once more. "Butterfree vs Faraligatr, begin!"

Richie decided to waste no time. "Happy use Sleep Powder!" Butterfree fluttered its wings and a gentle white mist started to head towards the water type.

Ash had flash back of Pikachu falling asleep on the field, not this time. "Faraligatr use Hydro Pump straight up!" Ash noticed the surprise on Richie face.

Faraligatr smirked, he knew exactly what his trainer had planned, he fired the hydro pump towards the air, however instead of it hitting anything, it stopped and then washed over Faraligatr, dispersing the white mist of sleep Powder.

Richie eyes widened. "No way!" Richie was so surprised by what he had seen that he didn't hear Ash launch his attack until it was too late.

"Faraligatr use Blizzard!" Faraligatr whipped up another snow storm that washed over the field.

Richie suddenly snapped back to reality. "Happy counter with Protect!" The bug type Pokemon was surrounded by a blue shield which protected it from the ice attack.

Ash sighed. "Faraligatr use Surf!" The water type roared before a wall of water appeared in front of it. The wave washed over the battle field soaking Butterfree.

Richie frowned. "Happy use Pysbeam!" Butterfree fluttered its wings before firing a coloured beam from its antennas. The beam hit Faraligatr dazing the water type.

Ash growled. "Faraligatr use Ice beam!" The water type fired a beam of ice which was heading for Butterfree.

Richie watched the beam heading for Butterfree, he needed to counter and fast. "Happy dodge and then use Stun Spore" Butterfree dodged the attack and then fluttered it's wings sending out a yellow mist which hit Faraligatr paralysing the water Pokemon.

Ash shook his head. "Faraligatr use Hydro Pump!" The water type attempted to use the attack however the spore stopped it from using the attack.

Richie seeing an opportunity decided to take it. "Happy use Solar beam!" Butterfree began to charge energy ready to attack.

Ash looked on, Richie was going for the big finish. "Faraligatr use Blizzard!" The water type whipped up another snow storm again which washed across the field.

Richie knew Butterfree couldn't protect itself as it was already charging a solarbeam. Richie watched as the attack slamming the bug type into the ground. he watched as it attempted to flutter up, however it fell to the floor with swirl for eyes.

Cynthia raised her hand on Ash side of the field. "Butterfree is unable to battle, winner is Faraligatr, Richie send out your next Pokemon."

Richie recalled Butterfree and then removed another ball from his trainers belt. "Go Electabuzz!" The humanoid electric type appeared on the field buzzing with electricity.

Cynthia raised both arms once more. "Electabuzz vs Faraligatr begin!"

Richie decided to waste no time. "Electabuzz use Thunder Punch!" The electric type charged its fists with electricity, and then ran full force at the water type. The Punch connected pushing the water type back.

Ash looked at the Electabuzz, he was at a huge disadvantage with this match up. "Faraligatr use Hydro Pump!" The water type sent the attack towards the electric type.

Richie smiled. "Dodge then use Thunder!" The electric type dodged the attack and then sent a blast of electricity at the water type frying it in the process.

Ash watched as Faraligatr swayed from side to side, before falling face first. Ash recalled his Pokemon.

Cynthia raised her arm on Richie side of the field. "Faraligatr is unable to battle, winner is Electabuzz. Honey send out your next Pokemon."

Ash smiled at his oldest girlfriend. "I choose you Dragonite!" The ball opened to reveal the large dragon Pokemon ready to battle.

Richie eyes widened. "Oh well a Dragonite, your Pokemon are awsome Ash, I am honoured to battle a strong trainer and friend like you."

Ash for the first time dropped his battle mask and smiled at Richie, his friend and his rival. "Thank Richie, that means a lot to me, now lets give it all we have, its your move."

Richie nodded. He had two Pokemon left Electabuzz and Zippo. "Electabuzz use Ice Punch!" Electabuzz fist charged with ice, it then ran towards the Dragonite, however before it could hit Ash countered.

"Dragonite dodge and then use Extreme speed!" Dragonite dodged the attack and the vanished in a blink of an eye, before hitting the electric type stopping its attack.

Richie groaned, of course it would have a counter for ice attacks. "Electabuzz use Thunder!" The electric type charged electricity before blasting the attack at Draonite, who took the attack head on then just shook it off.

Ash grinned. "Dragonite use Dragon dance!" The dragon type was surrounded by a red glow before its attack and speed rose.

Richie frowned. "Electabuzz use Thunder!" Electabuzz sent a blast of electricity hitting which again hit Dragonite, who shook the attack off.

Ash decided to end this round. "Dragonite use Earthquake!" Dragonite slammed its two huge feet on the field causing the ground to shake. the attack hit Electabuzz who swayed before falling face down with swirl for eyes."

Cynthia raised her hand on Ash side of the field. "Electabuzz is unable to battle, the winner is Dragonite. Richie send out your final Pokemon."

Richie recalled his Pokemon and then removed his final ball and threw it on the field. "Go Zippo!" The ball opened up to reveal a Charizard ready for battle.

Cynthia raised both arms once more. "Dragonite vs Charizard, begin!"

Ash decided to waste no time. "Dragonite use Outrage!" The dragon Pokemon eye glowed before it was surrounded by red and black energy, it then charged forward and slammed into Charizard, sending the fire/flying type to the battle field floor.

Richie watched as Charizard slowly stood up, that outrage had done some serious damage. "Zippo use Dragon Claw!" Charizard charged towards Dragonite, its claws glowing. it slashed its claw against Dragonite causing the dragon Pokemon to wince.

Ash smiled, so Charizard knew some dragon type moves, interesting. "Dragonite Outrage!" although the attack was powerful, it had one draw back, you couldn't use anything else until the confusion kicked in. Dragonite charged across the field.

Richie decided to try counter. "Zippo use Dragon claw and intercept." Charizard roared before using Dragon claw, however the outrage was just too powerful and the attack broke through Charizard guard sending the fire/flying type to the battle field floor. it attempted to get up however it fell face down with swirl for eyes, ending the battle and the match.

Cynthia raised her arm on Ash side of the field. "Charizard is unable to battle, then winner is Dragonite. With all six of Richie Pokemon knocked out, I declare Ash the winner of this match."

Ash recalled Dragonite and then walked over to Richie. Both trainers shook hand and then gave each other a manly hug.

"Your awesome Ash, that was great battle and the best trainer won. Hopefully we will meet again in future competitions. By the way I forgot to ask you is Misty part of your group?"

Ash blinked in surprise. "No she was with Brock, but the two broke up. She didn't have enough poke dollars to stay in the hotel so I allowed her to stay with us. Richie do you like Misty?"

Richie blushed. "Yes, in fact I have always had a crush on her, however I alway imagined you with her in the future, I guess all that changed after Pallet huh."

Ash face suddenly became overcast, he then nodded. "Misty was special to me once, but that boat as long sailed. I could never forgive her for what she did to me, however if you're interested I am sure we can arrange to hook you two up. Who knows you might be just what Misty needs. Why don't you come back to the Villa and you two can have a little catch up session and see where things go."

Richie nodded and then joined Ash, Hilda and Cynthia in a walk back to the villa.

A/N: Okay there is chapter 27. Sorry for the delay been rather busy. Hope you enjoyed the chapter.