Pewter City Showdown

"Are you sure Ash," Brock said as he saw Scyther. "Using a bug type against a rock type is not a smart choice."

"Just watch and see Brock."

"Challenger has the first move. Scyther vs. Geodude begin."

"Scyther leer and move in with Quick attack."

Scyther flashed a grin at Geodude as he lowered it's defenses, before shooting off, leaving only a trail of white.

"Geodude meet him head-on with rollout."

Geodude curled up into a ball and began rolling towards Scyther's incoming body. Ash smirked. Brock had fallen for his trap.

"Scyther hit 'em with Steel wing."

Brock's eyes widened slightly as he saw Scyther's wings take on a metallic sheen. Geodude was too close for him to dodge so Brock ordered the only thing that made sense to him.

"Brace yourself."

Geodude quickly crossed his arms as Scyther's wing crashed into him and sent him flying.

"Now vacuum wave."

Just as Geodude tried regaining stability, Scyther hit him with the Vacuum wave attack, sending him back to the ground.

"Use focus energy until he tries to attack."

Scyther crossed both scythes in a praying manner as he focused his energy and tried to raise his critical-hit ratio.

"I underestimated you Ash. I should have known that you sending Scyther out meant that you had something up your sleeve. Geodude get back in the game with rock throw."

Geodude slowly pushed himself up as he began throwing rocks at Scyther.

"Scyther dodge with quick attack and try to go back in with Vacuum wave."

Scyther stopped focus energy as he started using Quick attack to avoid the rocks that were thrown at him. One of the rocks managed to hit Scyther but he held his own and fought through it. When he was close, he threw in a Vacuum wave, stopping rock throw while also doing damage to Geodude.

"Grr...Geodude rock tomb."

Geodude slammed both fists on the ground as he sent huge boulders towards Scyther who was using Quick attack to evade all of them as best as possible.

"Circle Geodude with Quick attack and use pursuit to hit him back-to-back."

Ash knew very well that the dark type move won't do much against Geodude. But he had Scyther do it so that it would further irritate Geodude and cause him to drop his guard in anger. And it worked perfectly. Before Geodude would turn back Scyther had left and was continuing his Quick attack. Soon Geodude's tolerance point had reached. Without command, he charged at Scyther with rollout.

"End this with Steel wing."

Scyther halted his Quick attack-Pursuit assault and raced at Geodude's back with silver wings of metal. Before the rock type could comprehend what was happening, a super-effective Steel wing, courtesy of Scyther slammed into him and sent him flying into the Psychic barriers that surrounded the field and prevented debris from getting into the stands. The super-effective, critical-hit move knocked Geodude out on collision.

"Geodude is unable to battle, the match goes to Scyther. Gym leader send out your final pokémon."

"Very good strategy Ash. But I'm afraid this is where your strategy ends. Show yourself Onix."

Out of Brock's pokéball came the 'Rock Snake Pokémon'. Ash stared wide-eyed. The stone behemoth screeched as it made it's appearance known. Onix were generally made of boulders that got smaller towards the tail, with a rock-like horn. This Onix looked to be about twenty feet, suggesting that it was still young and that was something Ash was grateful for, because the average height of normal Onix was twenty-eighth feet and ten and a half inches.

"Onix vs. Scyther begin"

"Let's start off with screech."

Onix opened his mouth and let out an ear-splitting screech. The attack lowered Scyther's defense harshly.

"Now dig and add Headbutt."

Onix quickly burrowed through the ground, leaving a huge hole.

"Use steel wing to counter when it surfaces."

Scyther made a low rumbling sound as his wings attained a metallic sheen. Eight seconds after that, Onix resurfaced and clashed head-on with Scyther. It didn't take long for Onix to overpower Scyther and was swatted away by his tail.

"Onix end this with rock tomb."

Onix slammed his tail on the ground causing rocks to fly towards Scyther, burying him and knocking him out with a cry of pain.

"Scyther is unable to battle, the match goes to Onix. Trainer Ash send out your final pokémon."

"Let's do this Psyduck."

Out of his friend ball came his Psyduck. The Duck Pokémon came out of his ball and quacked. He was ready for battle.

"Psyduck vs. Onix begin."

"Tail whip and then psybeam."

Psyduck wagged his tail cutely, lowering Onix's defense before shooting the beam of psychic energy at Onix.

"Onix dodge and earthquake."

Onix slithered past the beam of psychic energy as he prepared to slam his tail on the ground.

"Before his tail comes down, jump and nail him with confusion."

Psyduck jumped up just as Onix's tail came crashing down. The impact caused the ground to rumble, knocking Brock, Ash and the ref. off their feet. Ash got up just in time to see Psyduck hit Onix with confusion, though the attack didn't do much damage.

"Hit him with psybeam."

"Onix rock throw."

Psyduck ran at Onix, who was hurling rocks at him. Psyduck did his best to dodge before blasting Onix with another psybeam in the crest.

"Confusion once more."

As soon as psybeam hit, Psyduck let loose a confusion attack. Ash knew it wouldn't do much, but he was hoping for one thing at it happened. Onix was confused.

"Onix Headbutt."

Onix, instead of using headbutt started batting himself with his tail, in the face.

Ash grinned.

"Psyduck water gun."

Psyduck reared his head back as he shot a blast of water at Onix, nailing him in the head and sending him sprawling across the ground. Onix was not knocked out by the attack and slowly began to stir. Ash wasn't going to let up. He knew if Onix got up, it will be much difficult.

"Continuous water gun. Max. power."

Psyduck reared his head back once again and released the continuous blast of water on Onix's fallen form, until and explosion of water occurred. Onix was knocked out.

"Onix is unable to battle, the match goes to Psyduck. Since Gym leader Brock has lost all two pokémon, victory goes to challenger Ash Satoshi Ketchum from Pallet Town."

"Yeah, good job Psyduck," Ash said as he hugged the water type.

"Hey Ash."

"Yeah Brock?"

"By defeating me, you have earned yourself this. The Boulder Badge, taking you one step closer to the Indigo League. Thanks for the battle."

"Thanks Brock," Ash said as he took the badge. "And you're welcome. I enjoyed the battle."

"I just wish I could travel like you."

"Yes you can son," a voice called out.

Ash and Brock turned back to see the same man who had sold Ash the rock earlier.

"Dad? Is it really you?"

"Yes it is my son. Forgive me."

"I should go now," Ash said as he sensed this was a personal matter. The last thing he heard was "Why did you leave?!"

Ash quickly made his way to the Pokémon Center. He dropped off his pokémon with Nurse Joy to rest as he made his way over to one of the Videophone. He dialled in a number and after some seconds, someone picked.

"Ash, my dear. It's so good to see you," his mom said from the other end.

"Hey mom. It's good to see you too."

"So how is my baby boy doing?"

"Mom I'm not a baby anymore."

"Well to me you'll always be my baby boy. Now tell me, whose eyes and heart do you have?"

Ash smiled. "I have the eyes of my father and the tender heart of my mother."

"That's my boy. Now tell me. Where are you calling from?"

"I'm currently in Pewter City and I've got the Boulder badge," Ash said as he showed her the badge.

"That's great to hear son. You know your father called earlier."

"Really? It's definitely not easy been Pokémon Master."

"It sure isn't. Anyway, he asked me to give you this," she said as she held out an object.

"No way. An electirizer? That's so cool."

Electirizers were expensive devices that could help a certain pokémon, Electabuzz reach it's final stage of evolution. They were developed alongside Magmarizers, by leading Professor of the Kalos Region, Professor Augustus Sycamore. Normally, in order for Electabuzz to evolve to Electivire, they had to be struck by a very powerful lightning bolt, in the presence of a thunderstorm. To find the right bolt of lightning was difficult and very dangerous for trainers so Prof. Sycamore created the electirizers. The devices held a special electric power that helped trigger the evolution. Magmarizers were similar but they were made for Magmar. Instead of the trainer having his Magmar battle in the center of a volcano, were the heat produced will trigger the evolution process, the Magmarizers, like the electirizer utilized a strange heat energy that enabled Magmar to evolve into Magmortar. And that was not all. Both were fairly expensive, costing one hundred and ninety pokédollars. This was so that only experienced trainers who had earned money through battling. But unfortunately, some arrogant rich kids had access to it.

"He said to give it to you since he heard that you got a shiny Elekid," as she said this, she sent the electirizer over to him.

"The electirizer got here safely."

"Good to know Ash. I hope to hear from you sooner. Take care my baby boy."

"Will do mom."

"I love you. Bye."

"Love you too." And the line got disconnected.

Soon Ash's Xtransceiver beeped and his friend ball appeared with a note that read, "Call me - Prof. Oak."

Without wasting time, Ash quickly dialled the Professor's number on the Xtransceiver. It rang once and the Professor answered.

"Hello Professor."

"Well hello Ash. I'm assuming you've got your friend ball and the message I sent along with it."

"Yes I did. Do you have something to tell me?"

"What I want to tell you concerns the pokémon in the ball."

"What about? I'm all ears."

"As you know, the pokémon inside is a Tyrunt. The 'Royal Heir Pokémon'. A rock and dragon type native to Kalos. This pokémon is a predator by nature."

"Well," the Prof. started before continuing. "Those primal instincts of dragon-types to hunt is further boosted by a very dangerous genetic code."

"No way..." Ash muttered slowly.

"Yes Ash. Your Tyrunt has the King's Species."

Ash smirked. He was truly blessed. The King's Species was a rare and powerful genetic make-up certain lucky pokémon possessed. The King's Species boosted a pokémon's power and size, multiplying it to two times what it was actually supposed to be. As a result of this, primal instincts were boosted to the max. due to that power boost. The King's Species was in other words, a genetic modification of the Shiny gene. And here he was. A King's Species Tyrunt as the latest addition to his team.

"You're a lucky one Ash. Very few trainers can boast of having a King's Species as one of their pokémon and that's why you have to take time in training them. You have a pretty strong team. Help them bring out their full potential and they'll forever be loyal to you."

"You know compared to us, you guys are the best. When we were your age, by Pewter City, I had a Charmander, Pidgeotto, and a Rattata. Your dad had a Charmander, Pidgeotto, Butterfree and a Pinsir. Blue had Squirtle, Spearow and Ekans. Green had Bulbasaur, Pikachu and Pineco. And here you are, a Charmeleon, Psyduck, Elekid, Scyther, Caterpie, Weedle and now a Tyrunt. I guess I'll be telling if I told you about Leaf and Gary's team. But keep in mind that they also have powerful teams. You've got the makings of a powerful team. Just remember to train them well. Well I best get going. Your mom is just about ready to breed a stubborn Pidgeot and Fearow. Bye." And the line was disconnected.

Ash smirked. His mom could pretty much get any two pokémon to mate. Nothing escaped her. He was broken out of his thoughts when he heard the Pokémon Centers mic.

"Trainer Ash Ketchum, please come to the counter. Your pokémon are well rested and healed, and are ready for you to pick them up."

He made his way over, took his pokémon and went to the Pokémon Centers training ground. As he made his way outside, he saw Misty engaged in a sparring session between Magikarp and Goldeen.

"Hey Misty."

"Oh," she said as she stopped her pokémon. "Welcome back Ash. How'd your battle go?"

"I won," he said with a smile. "How's your training session going?"

"Fairly well. They're improving a lot."

"Good to hear," Ash said as he released all six of his pokémon.

"Hey guys. I have two things to say to you. Each are important."

As his said this, all his pokémon perked up in interest. He smile d as he continued.

"First. Psyduck and Scyther, you guys did great today. They won us the Boulder badge."

As he said this, Blaze shot a flamethrower into the sky with a fierce roar. The rest were just thrilled.

"Second. We have a new team mate in our midst. So I want you guys on your best behaviour. Understood?"

They all nodded an affirmative as Ash released Tyrunt. He pressed the release button and a white light poured out releasing Tyrunt. As he came out, Tyrunt tilted his head at the change in the surrounding area. He remembered been at a lab, then an old guy talking to him and putting him inside a ball. Inside the ball, he could see this place but now he was here. He looked around and saw other pokémon, but they weren't around during his time.

"Tyrunt. How are you doing?" Ash asked as he knelt down to the pokémon's height. Despite just been reborn, Tyrunt was already around a two feet and four inches, thanks to King's Species.

"Fine." Ash heard Tyrunt say.

"Tyrunt, I know things are a bit different from your time. But I can be your new family if you let me."

Tyrunt seemed to consider it. Ash continued.

"See, these are my pokémon and they are also my family. That's Blaze." Ash said as he gestured to the fire type who growled in acknowledgement. "That's Psyduck." The Duck pokémon waved his hand before quacking. "That's Scyther." The Mantis pokémon nodded his head at Tyrunt. "He's always serious. That's Volt, an Elekid." The little electric type walked up to Tyrunt and extended an arm, which Tyrunt accepted. Ash had a feeling those two would get along well. "That's Caterpie and Weedle."

"If you agree to come with us, we'll make you a part of our family. We promise to train with you and make you into the strongest Tyrantrum the world has seen."

Tyrunt's eyes gleamed in delight. His major dream was to be the strongest Tyrantrum the world has known. And if this kid in front of him promised that, he was ready.

"So what do you say Tyrunt. Would you like to join us?"

Tyrunt did not hesitate for a second. He nodded.

"Hey everyone, Tyrunt just agreed to be part of us. Oh and one more thing. That's Misty and those are her pokémon."

As Tyrunt nodded, Ash proceeded.

"Now how about we begin training. We'll be working on endurance today. We'll start with Blaze."

As he said this, the fire type walked forward.

"Misty, I would like for your water types to use various water moves on Blaze. Psyduck join them too. Scyther I want you to use vacuum wave. Switch between close-range and long-range moves. Begin."

Ash didn't bother to watch when they started as he turned towards the other pokémon.

"Caterpie, Weedle, Volt, Tyrunt and Magikarp. I want you guys to engage in a five way sparring match. No serious moves. Now go."

They went on for about two hours. Ash occasionally went to check on the first set, to switch the pokémon on the receiving end of the attacks. In those two hours of relentless assault, Ash and Misty had spent close to 20 revives and 50 full restores, collectively. But the result was well worth it. Caterpie and Weedle had evolved to Butterfree and Beedrill respectively. Butterfree had learnt harden, gust, confusion, sleep powder, poison powder and stun spore. Beedrill had learnt harden, fury attack, twineedle and rage. Both were now level 14. Volt had learnt low kick and had unlocked egg moves karate chop and fire punch. He was now level 9. Misty's Magikarp had evolved to Gyarados and had learnt bite and thrash. Tyrunt had learnt roar and for some reason, he also knew all egg moves rock polish and dragon dance.Misty's Goldeen had learnt water pulse. Both Poliwag had learnt double slap. Staryu had learnt bubblebeam, Psyduck had learnt water pulse and unlocked egg move hypnosis. Scyther had learnt false swipe and unlocked egg moves bug buzz and silver wind. Blaze had learnt fire fang.

Right now they were all eating outside with their pokémon. After another hour of eating, Ash had them run over all their moves for an extra forty-five minutes, before they all turned in for the night.

The Next Day

They had woken up early, intent on getting an early start in their trek towards Mt. Moon. On nearing the Pokémon Center in front of the mountain, they heard a voice.

"Hey."

Ash and Misty turned towards the source of the voices to find a boy that looked to be around their age.

"Yes," Ash responded politely.

"You're a trainer right?" On seeing Ash nod, the boy continued. "How about a battle?" the boy asked.

"Sure. I'm always ready for battle. What format."

"How does a three-on-three sound to you?"

"That's fine with me."

"I'm Paul Shinji from the Sinnoh region, by the way."

"Ash Satoshi Ketchum from Pallet Town."

"Any chance you're related to Pokémon Master Red?"

"Yeah. He's my dad."

"Well then," Paul said after some seconds of awkward silence. "This battle just got much more interesting. No holding back right?"

"Wouldn't dream of it. Misty could you do the honours."

"Fine. This a three-on-three singles battle between Ash Satoshi Ketchum from Pallet Town and Paul Shinji from Sinnoh. The battle will be over when all three rounds of battle are over. Trainers release your pokémon."

"Elekid, Stand by for battle," Paul said releasing the electric type.

"You're up Volt."

"Challenger Paul has the first move. Elekid vs. Elekid begin."

"Elekid tackle."

"Volt tackle."

Elekid and Volt both clashed into each other, pushing each other back. As they got up, they both sparked with electricity. They had been paralysed by their static ability.

"Elekid low kick."

"Volt dodge and karate chop."

Elekid ran up towards Volt and tried to kick him, but Volt dodged and with his hand glowing white, he chopped Elekid.

"Now thundershock."

Before Volt could use the weak electric attack, his paralysis kicked in and he couldn't move.

"Elekid dynamic punch."

Paul's Elekid's hand glowed an orange red as he ran at Volt, punching him and sending him flying into a tree.

"Elekid now charge him."

"Volt fire punch."

Elekid ran at Volt before his paralysis kicked in sending him right into Volt's flaming fist. He was sent sprawling on the ground.

"Volt thundershock."

" Dodge and Elekid dual ice punch."

Elekid dodged the thundershock before slamming Volt with the ice punch and sending him to the ground with a fire punch. Volt was knocked out.

"Ash's Elekid is unable to battle, the match goes to Paul's Elekid. Choose your next pokémon."

"Return Elekid. You've done well."

"As always Elekid you showed your strength."

"Grotle stand by for battle," Paul said releasing grass Sinnoh starter.

"Go Scyther."

"Scyther vs. Grotle begin."

"Scyther start things off with quick attack."

"Grotle withdraw and razor leaf."

Scyther shot off at Grotle, leaving only a trail of white light. He slammed into Grotle but rebounded off her shell. Grotle came out and unleashed a barrage of razor sharp leaves at Scyther.

"Grotle double-edge."

"Scyther dodge and bug bite."

As Grotle approached Scyther with double-edge, Scyther dodged and used bug bite. He grew green teeth from his mouth and bit into Grotle eliciting a cry of pain.

"Now bug buzz."

Scyther flapped his wings so fast that they emitted red sound waves that struck Grotle.

"Grotle body slam."

"End it with silver wind."

"Grotle st-" before the words could leave Paul's mouth, Grotle had jumped. Silver wind hit Grotle and sent her into the air, before she came crashing down with a thud.

"Grotle is unable to battle, the match goes to Scyther. Trainers send out your next pokémon."

"This match has been great but Ash, this is where it ends. Meet my starter. Monferno stand by for battle."

Out of Paul's pokéball came the fire monkey.

"Same here Paul. He hasn't had a battle in a while. Meet my starter. Let's go Blaze."

From Ash's friend ball came his Charmeleon. As both fire types saw each other, they growled.

"Monferno vs. Charmeleon, begin."

"Start off with blaze kick."

"Meet him with fire punch."

Monferno's feet became shrouded in orange-red flames as Blaze's fist were also shrouded in orange-red flames. As both clashed, flames sparked at the center. They struggled for dominance before Monferno slowly pushed Blaze back.

"Now Mach punch."

"Smokescreen and dragon rage."

As Monferno's hand glowed, Blaze spewed a cloud of smoke from his mouth covering the field. From inside the smoke, they heard Monferno's cry, showing that he had been hit by dragon rage.

"Blaze focus on the smoke. Any sign of Monferno, attack with thunder punch."

"Nice try Ash. Monferno spin on your back with flamethrower."

As Blaze was silent inside the smoke, Monferno got on his back and like a break dancer, began spinning while using flamethrower, clearing the smoke.

"Thunder punch."

"You too."

Both pokémon's hand sparked with yellow lightning as they charged each other. Reaching a suitable distance, they lunged at each other. Sparks flew as they clashed and Monferno pushed Blaze back, thanks to his Iron Fist ability. Monferno added in Mach punch hitting Blaze and sending him sprawling on the ground.

"Blaze retaliate."

Blaze got up and ran at Monferno before seemingly disappearing. He appeared and slammed his head glowing white, into Monferno's chest, sending him sprawling on the ground in pain.

"Go in with thunder punch."

"Evade and mach punch and thunder punch."

By the time Blaze's fist had struck the ground, Monferno had rolled away. He punched Blaze twice before adding a thunder punch.

"Thunder punch again."

"Not gonna happen. Aerial ace."

Aerial ace and thunder punch clashed in a show of power. Both pokémon were soon pushed back in a stalemate. Both took damage as they landed in front off their trainers.

As they got up, their eyes were a flaming red. Their tail flames were larger and they were both coated in flaming red aura. They had both activated their ability Blaze. Both trainers smirked. The battle just got much more interesting.

"Monferno bulk up."

"Blaze dragon dance."

Monferno flexed his muscles as he was covered in red aura. Raising both attack and defense. Similarly, Blaze was performing a dance as he was covered in an emerald aura, raising his attack and speed.

"Blaze aerial ace."

"Counter."

As Blaze's aerial ace hit, Monferno struck back with counter, dealing double the damage he was dealt.

"Monferno low kick."

"Dual dragon pulse."

Before Monferno could come close, the dual emerald draconic spheres slammed into him, sending him reeling back.

"Fire punch."

"Mach punch then flamethrower."

Fire punch collided with mach punch and Blaze was pushed back, giving him enough distance to block flamethrower with protect. Both trainers looked at each other. They wanted to end the match with a single decisive move.

"Blaze/Monferno."

"Use FLARE BLITZ!"

Both pokémon became shrouded in orange-red flames as they charged each other. Blaze with superior speed and Monferno with superior defense. So far, both have been equally matched throughout the battle, so their trainers decided to see the outcome with one decisive move. Blaze and Monferno collided in a show of power, neither side giving in to the other. Then it happened, an explosion of flames occurred, sending both of them flying into their respective trainer. They were clearly knocked out and. The impact, the collision and the recoil damage. They couldn't take it.

Misty spoke as she regained herself. "Both pokémon are unable to battle. The battle is a draw."

"Guess it's a draw," Ash said as he recalled Blaze.

"Guess so," Paul said, recalling Monferno.

"Well that was the best battle I ever fought. The league's gonna be tough next year."

"Yeah. Hope we battle again sometime. I am interested in trainers who know how to bring out the best in their pokémon. You certainly have earned a point in my book. How long have you had Blaze?"

"A year. How long have you had Monferno?"

"Same. A year. It was a gift from my elder brother. If you don't mind me asking. How come your Charmeleon so easily performs dragon-type moves?"

"Well his parents were my dad's Charizard and Dragonite. The latent draconic energy in him as a Charmander becane more dominant as a result. That's why he has much more an affinity to draconic energy than most other Charmeleon."

"Well that explains that. So I guess later. I'm off to get the Boulder badge," Paul said as he walked away.

"Bye," Ash and Misty said as they walked towards the Pokémon Center.

"Hello Nurse Joy. If it's okay, I'd like to rest up my pokémon."

"Of course it's okay. That's what I'm here for," she said as she took the balls from him. "I'll call you over when they're ready to be picked."

"Thanks Nurse Joy."

Ash walked over to where Misty was sitting.

"What are you doing Ash?" Misty asked as she saw Ash bring out his pokédex.

"Just checking something. Pokédex, run satellite scan of possible pokémon in Mt. Moon."

"Running scan. Possible pokémon: the Rattata-line, the Cleffa-line, Zubat-line, Paras-line, Geodude-line, Onix, Rhyhorn, Scyther. Possible encounter with a rogue Lunatone that was spotted heading towards Mt. Moon since about a month ago, and has not been seen outside the mountain."

"A Lunatone. That's a surprise. Run scan on possible items that can be found."

"Possibility of mega stones in the area, but none has been found in the Kanto region. Nuggets, moon stones, Dome fossill and Helix fossil."

"Maybe if I'm lucky I'll see both fossils," Misty said.

"I don't have current need for a fossil but a mega stone. Now that's a rare find."

"Trainer Ash Ketchum, your pokémon are rested and are waiting for you at the counter."

"Let's go Misty," he said to the red-head.

After taking his pokémon, they began their trek towards Mt. Moon.

"Um...Ash. I've been meaning to ask you. How come you carry more than the standard six pokémon?"

"Special privileges I was given as Field Researcher for Prof. Oak. My standard pokémon limit has been raised to twelve pokémon. Special people like the Champions have a limit of one hundred pokémon, while the Pokémon Master has an unlimited limit. The limit can be raised for normal trainers if someone high in the league vouches for them."

"Oh...okay."

As they reached the entrance to the mountain, they saw a guy been attacked by a flock of Zubat.

"Blaze ember on all of them."

As Blaze came out of his friend ball, he shot tiny balls of fire nailing all of the Zubat with pinpoint accuracy.

"Flamethrower."

All the Zubat were knocked out of the sky.

"Hey are you okay?" Misty asked.

"I'm fine," the guy said arrogantly. "But that's the last time I enter Mt. Moon without pokémon."

"Jeez. ...you try to helo somebody," Misty said as she and Ash walked inside with Blaze by their side.

After about a minute into the Mt. Moon, they started hearing a voice.

"Braixen, hopefully we'll find a moon stone for Clefairy fo evolve."

"Hey, is anyone there?" Misty called out.

"Yeah," the voice said. "Braixen increase flash."

There was a glow and they saw a young girl, about their age standing with a fox-like pokémon, holding a stick in it's hand. Ash recognized it as the first evolution of the fire starter of Kalos.

Ash and Misty looked at the girl. She had honey-blonde hair and blue eyes. She wore a gray black tank top with a white collar, a red skirt, dark pink hat with a black bow and hatband. Black socks and shoes and a pink backpack.

"Hello, my name is Ash Satoshi Ketchum from Pallet Town."

The girl tilted her head at him on hearing the name.

"Ash, is that really you?"

"Um...I'm Ash. Is there a problem?"

The girl smiled slightly as she stepped forward. How could she have missed those z-marks on his cheeks and the jet-black hair, even though it was covered by a cap.

"Well we met at Prof. Oak's Summer Camp when we were five. I am your best friend."

Ash was confused. Leaf and Gary were his best friends. Unless... 'No it can't be. Can it...but she's in Kalos.'

Serena stepped forward until they where mere inches apart. She leaned forward and whispered into his ears.

"My Aura Knight."

Ash's eyes widened in realization. "Serena..." he muttered as the girl pulled him into a hug.

"Serena!"