Oho! So you're approaching me, Ace?! -Cynthia

Ace held the Machoke's fist and looked at the man, frowning. The man grit his teeth and said "Do it!"

Many Pokemon were released instantly, making the venue chaotic.

Ace glanced at him and said slowly, "Team Galactic?" while squeezing the Machoke's fist, making it burst into a cold sweat, "Ma-Machoke?!" The man shouted, "Machoke! Dynamic Punch!"

Ace sneered at him, catching the other fist from Machoke as he stepped forward. The Machoke fell to one knee in pain as Ace said, "You lack training." before shooting his knee up.

The Machoke was sent into the air as Ace grabbed its ankle, slamming it down on the catwalk, knocking it out instantly. He turned and looked at the man with a cold look, the man burst into a cold sweat, "Arbok, Poison Sting!" 

Ace walked forward, turning his body slightly a few times, walking through the Poison Sting. He waved his hand and slapped the Arbok on the head, blasting a crater in the ground before clenching his fist and shooting it forward.

His fist dug in the man's stomach, making him curl like a Clawitzer before falling to the ground.

Ace looked at the rest and snapped his fingers.

The Pokemon froze, turning around to see Archeops, Tyrantrum, and Rampardos surrounding them. They all burst into a cold sweat as Ace turned, looking at Elesa, who was in a daze. They locked eyes before Ace turned away, muttering, "Annoying woman…"

He looked at the Criminals as Byron's Pokemon jumped out, walking towards them. Byron walked over, snorting, "You thought you could steal Pokemon under a Gym Leader's nose? You've got guts, boys." he looked at his Bastiodon, nodding.

Bastiodon growled and the rest of the Pokemon handled the Criminals.

Ace walked back to the Professors, "Sorry about that." they were speechless and Magnolia nodded with a smile, "Your training has progressed, Ace." Ace scratched the back of his head, smiling, "Well, I'm not that great. Aha!"

Ash slid down Tyrantrum's back, running over, "Wow! That was awesome!" Ace rubbed his head and rolled his eyes. Machop looked at Ace with stars in his eyes, "Machop!" Ash looked over and gestured wildly.

Machop, who was about the same size as Ash, turned and also gestured wildly. They laughed and got along before fighting with fists!

Oak looked at Ash speechlessly, before pulling him away, "Alright, alright, relax." Gary walked over and snorted, "That's right, Ash. How can you be as awesome as Ace?" Ash clenched his fists, "I can still beat you, Gary!" Gary scoffed, "Impossible!"

Ash raised a fist, "Oh yeah?!" Gary waved his arms, "Wanna go?!" 

Ace watched this and his eyes twitched.

Gary: Oh, you're approaching me?

Ash: I can't beat you if I don't get closer!

Ace stopped them before they started yelling 'Muda Muda', saying helplessly, "Do as I say, not as I do!" Ash scratched his head in confusion, "Huh?" Gary sneered, "He means 'You're not as strong as Gary, don't run over for a beating!'"

Ace's lips twitched, did he say that? He didn't remember!

Just as the Criminals were rounded up, a Garchomp fell from the sky!

A woman with long blonde hair got off and smiled, "Did I miss it?" Professor Rowan looked over and asked helplessly, "Cynthia, what took you so long?" Cynthia smiled and waved, "Well, I stopped for Ice cream on the way…"

Ace didn't need to hear any more, this girl was notoriously indecisive! He looked at Cynthia and her Garchomp, tilting his head.

Well, she's really beautiful!

Her Garchomp also looks really strong!

Ace looked at the Garchomp up and down, those muscles, the sharpness of its claws, the size and length of its fins…

An extremely well bred Garchomp!

Even the Panel was amazing!

[Garchomp (Female)]

[Level 92]

[Ability- Rough Skin]

[Moves- …]

Ace looked at the long list of moves and his lips twitched.

Cynthia paused and looked at Ace, who was eying Garchomp intensely. She smiled and walked over, "Hello, you must be Ace!" Ace looked at Cynthia who was only a little bit shorter than him, he stretched out his hand, "Nice to meet you, Ms Champion."

Cynthia smiled and shook his hand, "Just call me Cynthia. You've been looking at Garchomp for a while now…" she smirked excitedly, "Wanna Battle?" Ace's lips twitched and he almost died.

Isn't this looking for abuse?!

His highest level pokemon is Tyrantrum, but he's only level 63! Almost a full 30 levels behind!

He laughed in disbelief, "You're joking?" Cynthia tilted her head, "No?" Ace's lips twitched and he retorted speechlessly, "My Pokemon aren't as strong as your Garchomp. Even 6v1 I still lose." Cynthia smiled and replied, "Well, I don't mind 6v1."

Ace looked at her in shock, "Are you serious?" Cynthia nodded and Ace thought about it, turning to look at his Pokemon.

He saw Farfetch'd's eye burning with fighting intent. He rubbed his nose and asked, "You guys wanna give it a go?" Farfetch'd quacked loudly, walking over and looking up at Garchomp.

Ace looked up at Tyrantrum, Archeops, and Rampardos, who all nodded. Meowth and Noibat cheered on the side but Ace sneered, "We don't have cheerleaders here!" they froze and Ace grabbed them both.

Byron clapped his hands, "I can open up a training ground on the Mountain for you both." Rowan asked, "Isn't it better in the Gym?" Byron's lips twitched, stop joking professor!

His gym didn't need to be demolished just yet, okay?!

Elesa walked over and said flatly, "I'll be the Referee." 

Byron: ?????

Elesa looked at him and he froze, waving with a smile.

Ace looked at Elesa speechlessly as Cynthia smiled, "You're here, Elesa~" Elesa forced a smile and Cynthia paused, looking over at Ace, before covering her mouth. Sonia ran over and joined in the fun.

The Paparazzi were foaming at the mouth, what a scoop!

They sent the Criminals to Officer Jenny before heading to the Training Ground.

A bit later

Everyone was in place.