Chapter - 12, Semi-Finals

Chapter – 12 

Announcer: Amazing folks, Ash Ketchum has done it. he is now advancing to the Top 8 of the Kanto League and we at the Pokémon league will soon bring many other great battle and the next battle for the Semi-final is after a small and.….. 

As the announcer was speaking, both trainers could be seen shaking hands and then leaving while ash could be seen with a happy smile, Asunta had a sad smile on her face and could be seen as a heartbroken on not winning even after coming to the quarter-finals/ [Top 8]. 

Ash POV – 

After my battle with Asunta, went to the Pokémon centre and gave my Pokémon to nurse Joy. While I was exiting, someone tackled me and I recognized her by her voice. 

Misty: you did it Ash, you won the Quarter finals. 

As she said that, she hugged me and so did Brock a second later. After they let me go, mom also hugged me and Meowth also congratulated me. 

Mom: oh, honey you have done so well in this tournament. I am so proud of you. 

As she said that she hugged me. 

Brock: by the way, Ash where is Pikachu I didn't see him at the battle. 

Misty: yeah, ash and I didn't even see Charizard what's up with that?

As they asked me that, I got a serious look and told them how the winner of last year Sinnoh League winner is competing in the Kanto League and she already won her Quarter-final match and will face her opponent in the Semi-final tomorrow and that's why both Pikachu and Charizard have decided to go for a last-minute training to prepare. Hearing about it was a quite a shocking for them, and when I showed them the final battle match her Sinnoh League was quite a shocking match. So seeing my seriousness for the battle against her also started to go on some of my strategies and mistakes I could avoid during my next match. Mom later came with some food she made, and I saw some chef talking to mom, about selling her recipe for quite a good amount. 

I later even talked to Professor Oak, Cynthia and he gave me some motivation and also told me that Gary just won his Quarter Final against his opponent and they will tell us about our next opponent for the Semi-finals around 8:00 today, and when I checked the time and it was already 7:30 PM, seeing that I went outside and saw Pikachu, Charizard and Chansey coming out of the training ground and waiting for me, I just asked about their training and I got some positive response from them. 

Pikachu: Pi Pikachu

Charizard: Charizard

Chansey: Chan Chansey

After that I returned both Charizard and Chasey to their respective Poke-balls and Pikachu got on my shoulders and I went to nurse Joy to see if she could look at all 3 of them for me. 

Nurse Joy: sure, Mr. Ketchum that would not be a problem please place your Pokémon's Poke-ball on this tray. 

After that I left Pikachu, Charizard and Chansey to Nurse Joy and Left to see who my Opponent is and it is none other than Gary Oak. Seeing that I remembered our promise and saw the half broken poke-ball and clutched it. and according to the host, my match will be tomorrow and Cynthia and her opponent Josh's battle will be held Day after Tomorrow. 

After that I went to get some sleep and waited for my battle with my first Rival. Quickly it was morning and I got my 5 poke-balls with me and Pikachu on my shoulders and I was ready for our battle. 

As I was in my waiting room, I hear the announcer calling my name. 

Announcer: Ash Ketchum, please report in your designated spot, your battle starts in 5 minutes. 

As I heard that, I took a deep breath, cooled my nerves and went to the stage and was ready for my battle. 

3rd person POV – 

Announcer: now audience, we are in for a treat after a great battle, we have another. And let me introduce our two participants who will be competing with each other to see who will move on from here to the Finals and get the chance to win the Kanto League and the opportunity to face against the Elite 4. Now let us give a warm welcome to Gary Oak from Pallet town and he has given us a beautiful and a powerful performance in his League battles and his opponent today is none other than Ash Ketchum also from Pallet town, one of the few people who has not lost a single Pokémon during the entire tournament and both these young trainers are in their 1st year of journey as well. Now let's give a huge applause as both the trainers are here for their battle. 

As the announcer said that both trainers came on opposite side the battle arena and so did the referee and the audience was giving applauses and cheering for their favourite trainer. 

Brock/ Mist: GO ASH, GO ASH YOU CAN DO IT. GO ASH, GO ASH GO ASH, GO ASH…..

Delia: good luck honey, do your best. 

She said while petting Meowth. As the cat Pokémon also cheered on, in her own way. While Delia was clicking pictures of her dear son. 

Gary's Cheerleaders: "Gary, Gary, he's our man. If he can't do it, no one can! Go...Gary!", "Gary, Gary, he's our man. If he can't do it, no one can! Go...Gary!". "Gary, Gary, he's our man. If he can't do it, no one can! Go...Gary!"….

some people in audience could also see showing posters of both ash and Gary.

Referee: trainers, this will be a 6 on 6 battle and whosever Pokémon is unable to battle in the end wins and there is no time limit and both are allowed to use substitute your Pokémon only 2 times. is everything understood by both of you. 

Ash: yes

Gary: of course

Referee: very well trainers Release your Pokémon.

Ash: I choose you, Primeape.

Gary: I choose you, Golem.

The battlefield is set for a clash of titans. Ash, with his fierce Primeape, faces off against Gary and his formidable Golem. The air is thick with anticipation as the battle begins.

Ash: Primeape, show them your fighting spirit! Start with Close Combat and let's set the tone!

Gary: Golem, stand strong! Counter with Rock Slide and demonstrate your rocky might!

Primeape charges forward with the intensity of Close Combat, aiming to strike Golem. Golem responds by summoning a cascade of rocks with Rock Slide, creating a dynamic clash of fighting moves and rock power.

Ash's Primeape: (displaying fighting prowess)

Gary's Golem: (utilizing rock strength)

Ash: Primeape, let's change the rhythm! Use Thrash and keep up the momentum!

Gary: Golem, endure the onslaught! Counter with Rollout and show them your unstoppable force!

Primeape goes into a wild Thrash, maintaining a relentless assault. Golem responds with a powerful Rollout, showcasing its unstoppable rolling force.

Ash's Primeape: (unleashing a frenzied assault)

Gary's Golem: (rolling with unstoppable force)

Ash: Primeape, focus your energy! Use Focus Punch and break through Rollout!

Gary: Golem, stay sturdy! Counter with Earthquake and disrupt its aim!

Primeape gathers energy for a focused punch, breaking through Golem's Rollout. Golem responds with a ground-shaking Earthquake, attempting to disrupt Primeape's aim.

Ash's Primeape: (focusing energy for Focus Punch)

Gary's Golem: (creating seismic disruption with Earthquake)

Ash: Primeape, use agility to your advantage! Dodge and retaliate with Cross Chop!

Gary: Golem, anticipate its movements! Use Iron Defense to bolster your defenses!

Primeape showcases agility, dodging Golem's attacks and countering with a precise Cross Chop. Golem responds by bolstering its defenses with Iron Defense.

Ash's Primeape: (nimble and precise)

Gary's Golem: (strengthening defenses with Iron Defense)

Ash: Primeape, let's finish this with a bang! Sky Uppercut, aim for victory!

Gary: Golem, brace for impact! Use Stone Edge and meet the Sky Uppercut head-on!

Primeape lunges into the air with a Sky Uppercut, aiming for victory. Golem responds with a powerful Stone Edge, creating a mid-air clash of fighting moves and rock projectiles.

The battle concludes with Primeape's Sky Uppercut proving superior to Golem's Stone Edge. Golem, unable to withstand the powerful blow, is declared unable to battle.

Referee: as Golem, is unable to battle the winner of the 1st round is Ash Ketchum, now Trainer Gary you have 30 seconds to release your next Pokémon and trainer Ash you also have 30 seconds to decide if you want to substitute or stay with Primeape.

Ash: Great job, Primeape! Your fighting spirit and determination brought us the win.

Primeape (Ash's): (triumphant and energetic)

Ash: I will stick with Primeape. 

Gary: in that case I choose you Fearow. 

Referee: let the battle begin. 

The battleground is set for a clash. Ash, with his loyal yet weary Primeape, faces off against Gary and his formidable Fearow. The air is charged with tension as the battle begins. Primeape, though formidable, bears the scars of a previous intense battle.

Ash: Primeape, I know you're tired, but let's give it our all! Start with a dynamic Close Combat!

Gary: Fearow, show them your speed! Dodge and retaliate with Aerial Ace!

Primeape charges forward with the remnants of its fighting spirit, attempting a Close Combat. Fearow, utilizing its speed, dodges with grace and counters with a swift Aerial Ace.

Ash's Primeape: (displaying determination)

Gary's Fearow: (showcasing speed and precision)

Ash: Primeape, use your agility! Dodge and counter with Cross Chop!

Gary: Fearow, stay nimble! Use Agility to outmanoeuvre and strike back with Peck!

Primeape, fuelled by Ash's encouragement, attempts to dodge Fearow's attacks and counter with a powerful Cross Chop. Fearow responds by using Agility to outmanoeuvre Primeape and strike back with a quick Peck.

Ash's Primeape: (utilizing agility to the best of its ability)

Gary's Fearow: (outmanoeuvring with Agility and striking with Peck)

Ash: Primeape, let's try to finish it! Use Thrash and give it everything you've got!

Gary: Fearow, endure the onslaught! Use Mirror Move to mimic and counter with a powerful Thrash!

Primeape, showing signs of fatigue, goes into a wild Thrash, attempting to give it everything. Fearow, enduring the assault, uses Mirror Move to mimic the Thrash and counter with its own powerful version.

Ash's Primeape: (fighting through fatigue with Thrash)

Gary's Fearow: (mimicking and countering with Mirror Move Thrash)

Ash: Primeape, resist it! Use Focus Punch and break through Mirror Move Thrash!

Gary: Fearow, maintain the onslaught! Continue with a relentless Mirror Move Thrash!

Primeape, showing visible signs of exhaustion, gathers energy for a Focus Punch, attempting to break through Fearow's Mirror Move Thrash. Fearow, fuelled by the mirrored onslaught, continues the relentless assault.

Ash's Primeape: (struggling to resist with Focus Punch)

Gary's Fearow: (maintaining the onslaught with Mirror Move Thrash)

Gary: Fearow, let's finish this! Brave Bird, give it everything you've got!

Fearow, using the last of its strength, charges forward with the powerful Brave Bird. Primeape, fatigued and injured, attempts to resist.

The battle concludes with Fearow's Brave Bird proving overwhelming for Primeape. Despite its valiant effort, Primeape, exhausted and injured from the previous battle, is unable to withstand the onslaught.

Referee: as Primeape, is unable to battle the winner of this battle round is Gary Oak, now Trainer Ash you have 30 seconds to release your next Pokémon and trainer Gary you also have 30 seconds to decide if you want to substitute or stay with Fearow.

Ash: Primeape, return you gave it your all. Rest now, you've earned it.

Gary: I will stick with Fearow.

Ash: Grovyle, I choose you. 

Referee: let the battle begin. 

The battlefield is set for a duel between seasoned trainers. Ash, with his agile Grovyle, faces off against Gary and his formidable, albeit weary, Fearow. The air is charged with anticipation as the battle begins. Fearow shows signs of exhaustion from a previous intense battle.

Ash: Grovyle, let's showcase your speed and precision! Start with Leaf Blade, full power!

Gary: Fearow, endure it! Use Aerial Ace to counter and show them your resilience!

Grovyle darts forward with the grace of Leaf Blade, aiming to strike Fearow. Despite its exhaustion, Fearow summons the last of its strength for a resilient Aerial Ace, creating a clash of blades and aerial prowess.

Ash's Grovyle: (displaying speed and precision)

Gary's Fearow: (showcasing resilience despite exhaustion)

Ash: Grovyle, use your agility to the fullest! Dodge and counter with Quick Attack!

Gary: Fearow, show them your aerial supremacy! Use Drill Peck and aim for precision!

Grovyle, utilizing its agility, dodges Fearow's attacks and counterattacks with a swift Quick Attack. Fearow responds with a focused Drill Peck, aiming for precision despite its weariness.

Ash's Grovyle: (nimble and quick)

Gary's Fearow: (maintaining aerial supremacy)

Ash: Grovyle, let's turn up the intensity! Use Bullet Seed to keep up the pressure!

Gary: Fearow, resist it! Use Mirror Move to mimic Bullet Seed and counter with your own barrage!

Grovyle releases a barrage of Bullet Seed, maintaining the pressure. Fearow, fatigued but determined, uses Mirror Move to mimic the Bullet Seed and counter with its own version.

Ash's Grovyle: (maintaining pressure with Bullet Seed)

Gary's Fearow: (mimicking and countering with Mirror Move)

Ash: Grovyle, let's finish it! Use Leaf Storm and give it everything you've got!

Gary: Fearow, endure it! Use Roost to recover and endure the Leaf Storm!

Grovyle gathers energy for a powerful Leaf Storm, giving it everything. Fearow, displaying resilience, uses Roost to recover health and endure the storm.

Ash's Grovyle: (unleashing the full power of Leaf Storm)

Gary's Fearow: (recovering and enduring with Roost)

Ash: Grovyle, let's seal the victory! Final blow with Close Combat!

Gary: Fearow, hang in there! Use Fury Attack and give it your last effort!

Grovyle charges forward with the intensity of Close Combat, aiming to secure the victory. Fearow, on its last reserves, retaliates with a final effort Fury Attack.

The battle concludes with Grovyle's Close Combat proving superior to Fearow's final Fury Attack. Fearow, exhausted and unable to withstand the intense onslaught, is declared unable to battle.

Referee: as Fearow, is unable to battle the winner of this battle is Ash Ketchum, now Trainer Gary you have 30 seconds to release your next Pokémon and trainer Ash you also have 30 seconds to decide if you want to substitute or stay with Grovyle.

Ash: Great job, Grovyle! Your speed and determination brought us the win.

Grovyle (Ash's): (triumphant and satisfied)

Ash: I will stick with Grovyle. 

Gary: Arcanine, I choose you

The battlefield is set for a clash between Ash and Gary, each with their formidable Pokémon. Ash's Grovyle, though battle-worn and weary from a previous intense battle, faces off against Gary's powerful Arcanine. The air is thick with tension as the battle begins. Grovyle shows visible signs of exhaustion and injury.

Ash: Grovyle, I know you're tired, but let's give it everything! Start with Leaf Blade, show them your determination!

Gary: Arcanine, match their intensity! Use Extreme Speed and counter with Flamethrower!

Grovyle charges forward, summoning the last of its strength for a determined Leaf Blade. Arcanine, showcasing its incredible speed, responds with Extreme Speed, avoiding the initial strike and countering with a powerful Flamethrower.

Ash's Grovyle: (displaying determination despite exhaustion)

Gary's Arcanine: (utilizing speed and firepower)

Ash: Grovyle, use your agility! Dodge and counter with Quick Attack!

Gary: Arcanine, predict its movements! Use Dragon Pulse to counter the Quick Attack!

Grovyle, utilizing its agility, attempts to dodge Arcanine's attacks and counter with Quick Attack. However, Arcanine predicts the movement and counters with a precise Dragon Pulse.

Ash's Grovyle: (nimble but struggling)

Gary's Arcanine: (predicting and countering)

Ash: Grovyle, endure it! Use Bullet Seed to keep up the pressure!

Gary: Arcanine, resist it! Use Roar to create an opening and counter with Flamethrower!

Grovyle releases a barrage of Bullet Seed, maintaining the pressure. Arcanine, showcasing resilience, uses Roar to create an opening and counters with a powerful Flamethrower.

Ash's Grovyle: (struggling but determined)

Gary's Arcanine: (creating openings with Roar and countering)

Ash: Grovyle, let's finish it! Use Leaf Storm and give it everything you've got!

Gary: Arcanine, hang in there! Use Agility to evade and counter with Crunch!

Grovyle gathers energy for a powerful Leaf Storm, giving it everything. Arcanine, displaying agility, evades and counters with a biting Crunch.

Ash's Grovyle: (unleashing the full power of Leaf Storm)

Gary's Arcanine: (evading and countering with Crunch)

Gary: Arcanine, let's end this! Use Flamethrower and give it your all!

Arcanine, summoning the last of its strength, releases a powerful Flamethrower. Grovyle, exhausted and injured, attempts to resist.

The battle concludes with Arcanine's Flamethrower proving overwhelming for Grovyle. Despite its determination, Grovyle, fatigued and injured from the previous battle, is unable to withstand the intense heat. Grovyle is declared unable to battle.

Referee: as Grovyle, is unable to battle the winner of this round is Gary Oak, now Trainer As you have 30 seconds to release your next Pokémon and trainer Gary you also have 30 seconds to decide if you want to substitute or stay with Arcanine.

Ash: Grovyle return, you fought with incredible determination. Rest now, you've earned it.

Announcer: what a battle folks, both trainers are relentless and both are not giving each other any time to think a new strategy and they have such a great battle strategies and power of their Pokémon…. 

As the Announcer was hyping up the crowd many fans were stuck on their Tv or watching live may they be Friends, Family, Rivals or Fans, each cheering for their respective favourite trainer. 

Referee: trainers, please send out your next Pokémon. 

Gary: Arcanine, return you did well now rest for the next battle. 

Announcer: oh, what is this trainer Gary has chosen to return his Arcanine and has used his 1st substitute and only has one remaining while trainer ash has still 2 substitutes, will this be a good strategy got Gary Oak or not. 

Gary: Nidoqueen, I choose you. 

Ash: Onix, I choose you. 

Referee: let the battle begin. 

The battlefield is set for an earth-shaking confrontation. Ash, with his colossal Onix, faces off against Gary and his powerful Nidoqueen. The air is filled with anticipation as the battle begins. Both trainers are ready for an intense clash.

Ash: Onix, show them the power of the earth! Start with Rock Slide and set the stage!

Gary: Nidoqueen, stand strong! Use Toxic Spikes to create a hazardous battlefield!

Onix conjures a cascade of rocks with Rock Slide, aiming to dominate the battlefield. Nidoqueen responds by releasing Toxic Spikes, creating a hazardous terrain.

Ash's Onix: (displaying earth-shaking power)

Gary's Nidoqueen: (creating a strategic hazard with Toxic Spikes)

Ash: Onix, use your massive size to your advantage! Dodge and counter with Iron Tail!

Gary: Nidoqueen, anticipate its movements! Use Thunderbolt and strike back!

Onix, utilizing its colossal size, dodges Nidoqueen's attacks and retaliates with a powerful Iron Tail. Nidoqueen responds by launching a Thunderbolt, attempting to strike back.

Ash's Onix: (utilizing size for evasion)

Gary's Nidoqueen: (striking back with Thunderbolt)

Ash: Onix, resist the electrical attack! Use Dig and create an underground surprise!

Gary: Nidoqueen, be prepared for the underground assault! Use Ice Beam and freeze the terrain!

Onix burrows underground with Dig, creating an underground surprise. Nidoqueen counters by using Ice Beam, attempting to freeze the terrain and thwart the Dig strategy.

Ash's Onix: (utilizing the underground advantage)

Gary's Nidoqueen: (freezing the terrain with Ice Beam)

Ash: Onix, let's go airborne! Use Dragon Breath and unleash your draconic power!

Gary: Nidoqueen, resist the draconic assault! Use Earthquake to shake the skies!

Onix goes airborne, releasing a Dragon Breath with draconic power. Nidoqueen responds with a powerful Earthquake, attempting to shake the skies and counter the aerial assault.

Ash's Onix: (unleashing draconic power with Dragon Breath)

Gary's Nidoqueen: (shaking the skies with Earthquake)

Ash: Onix, let's finish this with a rock-solid move! Stone Edge, aim for victory!

Onix summons a barrage of razor-sharp rocks with Stone Edge, aiming for victory. Nidoqueen, enduring the onslaught, attempts to resist.

The battle concludes with Onix's Stone Edge proving overwhelming for Nidoqueen. Nidoqueen, unable to withstand the barrage, is declared unable to battle.

Referee: as Nidoqueen, is unable to battle the winner of this round is Ash Ketchum, now Trainer Gary you have 30 seconds to release your next Pokémon and trainer Ash you also have 30 seconds to decide if you want to substitute or stay with Onix.

Ash: Great job, Onix! Your earth-shaking power brought us the win.

Onix (Ash's): (triumphant and majestic)

Gary: you did well Nidoqueen now rest. 

Ash: Onix, return. 

Announcer: oh, what is this both trainers have now used their 1st substitute and have one substitute each remaining. Now as Trainer Gary has lost 3 of his Pokémon [Golem, Fearow and Nidoqueen] we will take a 10 minutes break and will resume our battle shortly. 

In the Audience –

Delia: what a thrilling battle don't you agree with me.

Misty: yeah, the battle was great. But I still cant get where ash got such a Huge Onix from. 

Brock: yeah, it's a wonderful species and ash has done a great job in its control, and I know who hard it is to train a Onix to have such speed that Ash's Onix is showing. 

Delia: oh, its just like him to befriend and train such Pokémon, just like his father. 

Misty: uh, Mrs. Ketchum me and Brock are going to check on Ash and get some snacks do you need anything, and what about you Meowth. 

She asked Meowth while petting her. 

In another part of the stadium – 

Professor oak was sitting in his private booth with Charles Goodshow both of them talking about the battle of Gary Oak and Ash Ketchum and how they remembered how they fought with such passion and power when they were young trainers without any responsibility and carefreeness. 

In another part of the stadium – 

2 people were also observing their competitors and these were Cynthia Shirona and Josh Renner were observing their Future opponent. 

Announcer: now that the 10 minute mark is up, we will now begin the Semi-finals and lets just give you folks a quick recap of the battle…

Referee: trainers please choose your next Pokémon. 

Gary: now Arcanine, I choose you

Announcer: and trainer Gary choses to bring out his trusty Arcanine. Who will Trainer Ash choose?

Ash: I choose you, Quilava.

The battlefield is ablaze with anticipation as Ash, with his fiery Quilava, faces off against Gary and his powerful Arcanine. The air is thick with intensity as the battle begins. Arcanine, showing signs of wear from a previous intense battle, stands ready against Quilava's fiery might.

Ash: Quilava, let's light up the field! Start with Flamethrower and set the stage!

Gary: Arcanine, stand strong! Counter with Fire Fang and show them your resilience!

Quilava unleashes a searing Flamethrower, creating a blaze that fills the battlefield. Arcanine, resilient as ever, counters with Fire Fang, attempting to resist the fiery onslaught.

Ash's Quilava: (displaying intense flames)

Gary's Arcanine: (showcasing resilience with Fire Fang)

Ash: Quilava, use your speed to your advantage! Dodge and retaliate with Swift!

Gary: Arcanine, match its movements! Use Extreme Speed and counter with Crunch!

Quilava, showcasing agility, dodges Arcanine's attacks and retaliates with a barrage of Swift stars. Arcanine responds with an impressive display of Extreme Speed and counters with a Crunch.

Ash's Quilava: (nimble and swift)

Gary's Arcanine: (utilizing extreme speed and power)

Ash: Quilava, resist the biting attack! Use Agility to outmanoeuvre and counter with Flame Wheel!

Gary: Arcanine, anticipate its movements! Use Iron Tail to counter the Agility and Crunch combo!

Quilava, utilizing Agility to outmanoeuvre, counters with a fiery Flame Wheel. Arcanine, anticipating the movements, strikes back with an Iron Tail and Crunch combo.

Ash's Quilava: (outmanoeuvring and countering)

Gary's Arcanine: (striking back with Iron Tail and Crunch)

Ash: Quilava, intensify the flames! Use Eruption and show them your full power!

Gary: Arcanine, endure it! Use Roar to create an opening and counter with Flamethrower!

Quilava erupts with intense flames in a powerful display of Eruption. Arcanine, enduring the onslaught, uses Roar to create an opening and counters with its own Flamethrower.

Ash's Quilava: (unleashing a fiery eruption)

Gary's Arcanine: (creating openings with Roar and countering)

Ash: Quilava, let's seal the victory! Lava Plume, engulf them in molten fire!

Gary: Arcanine, hang in there! Use Take Down and give it your last effort!

Quilava summons molten fire with Lava Plume, aiming to engulf Arcanine. Arcanine, summoning the last of its strength, charges forward with a determined Take Down.

The battle concludes with Quilava's Lava Plume proving overwhelming for Arcanine. Arcanine, exhausted and unable to withstand the intense heat, is declared unable to battle.

Ash: Great job, Quilava! Your fiery spirit and power brought us the win.

Quilava (Ash's): (triumphant and fiery)

Referee: as Arcanine, is unable to battle the winner of this round is Ash Ketchum, now Trainer Gary you have 30 seconds to release your next Pokémon and trainer Ash you also have 30 seconds to decide if you want to substitute or stay with Quilava.

Ash: I will stick with Quilava.

Gary: Magmar, I choose you.

Referee: let the battle begin. 

The battlefield is charged with anticipation as Ash, with his determined Quilava, faces off against Gary and his formidable Magmar. The air crackles with the intensity of the impending battle. Quilava, already weary from a previous encounter, stands ready against the fiery might of Magmar.

Ash: Quilava, we've got this! Start with a powerful Flamethrower and let's set the stage!

Gary: Magmar, show them your blaze! Counter with Fire Punch and let the flames clash!

Quilava releases a searing Flamethrower, igniting the battlefield. Magmar responds with a fiery Fire Punch, creating a dynamic clash of flames.

Ash's Quilava: (displaying determination despite fatigue)

Gary's Magmar: (showcasing fiery power with Fire Punch)

Ash: Quilava, dodge and retaliate with Swift! Keep up the pressure!

Gary: Magmar, match its speed! Use Ember and counter with Smog!

Quilava, demonstrating agility, dodges Magmar's attacks and retaliates with a barrage of Swift stars. Magmar responds with Ember and counters with a Smog attack, creating a smoky battlefield.

Ash's Quilava: (nimble and swift)

Gary's Magmar: (creating smoky terrain with Ember and Smog)

Mid-Battle Evolution:

Ash: Quilava, we need a boost! Evolve into Typhlosion, show them your upgraded power!

In the midst of battle, Quilava undergoes a dazzling evolution, transforming into the powerful Typhlosion.

Ash 'thinking': Just like when Empoleon only wanted to evolve when he had beaten a strong opponent and you are also like that. Now go show your might my friend, show the WORLD YOUR FIEREY PASSION. 

Ash's Typhlosion: (emerging in a blaze of power)

Announcer: OH MY ARCEUS, ARE YOU WATCHING THIS? AN EVOLUTION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BATTLE AND TYPHLOSIAN HAS EVOLVED IN THE NICK OF A MOMENT AND MIGHT WIN THIS BATTLE, FOLKS THIS IS A BATTLE OF THE MAGMA POKEMONS. 

Gary: Magmar, endure the evolved power! Use Fire Blast and counter with Iron Tail!

Ash: Typhlosion, unleash your evolved might! Lava Plume, engulf them in molten fire!

Typhlosion, now in its evolved form, summons a devastating Lava Plume. Magmar, enduring the fiery onslaught, counters with a powerful Fire Blast and Iron Tail.

Ash's Typhlosion: (unleashing evolved might with Lava Plume)

Gary's Magmar: (enduring with Fire Blast and Iron Tail)

Gary: Magmar, match its intensity! Use Flamethrower and create a fiery clash!

Ash: Typhlosion, show them your upgraded Flamethrower! Counter with Solar Beam!

Magmar releases a powerful Flamethrower, creating a fiery clash with Typhlosion's upgraded version. Typhlosion counters with a Solar Beam, intensifying the fiery confrontation.

Ash's Typhlosion: (upgraded Flamethrower and Solar Beam)

Gary's Magmar: (creating a fiery clash with Flamethrower)

Ash: Typhlosion, let's finish this! Erupt with Eruption and give it everything you've got!

Gary: Magmar, hang in there! Counter with Thunder Punch and give it your last effort!

Typhlosion erupts with the full force of Eruption, giving it everything. Magmar, summoning the last of its strength, charges forward with a determined Thunder Punch.

The battle concludes with both Pokémon exhausted, creating an intense tie. The clash of Eruption and Thunder Punch results in a draw.

Ash: Typhlosion, that was incredible! You evolved and fought with all your might. Rest now, you've earned it.

Gary: (nodding in respect) Well-fought, Ash. Your Typhlosion is a powerhouse.

Referee: as both Magmar and Typhlosion, are unable to battle this battle is a Draw. And as Trainer ash has lost 3 Pokémon [Typhlosion, Grovyle, Primeape], we will take a break of 10 minutes. 

As that was going on people went outside to get some fresh air and people with water or ice Pokémon also started to use them to cool down due to the sudden heat in the stadium due to the fight between 2 magma Pokémon's. and people were thrilled to see such strong Pokémon battle each other and were marvelling at the trainers for such a intense battle and their battle strategies.

Soon 10 minutes passed, both trainers ready and both knew that this was it a battle of starter Pokémon. both nodded and ready for their strongest Pokémon's. 

Referee: trainers release your next Pokémon.

Gary: Blastoise, I Choose you. 

Ash: Pikachu, I choose you. 

Referee: let the battle begin. 

The battlefield is set for an electrifying clash as Ash, with his trusty Pikachu, faces off against Gary and his formidable Blastoise. The air is filled with anticipation as the battle begins. Pikachu, charged with determination, stands ready against the water powerhouse, Blastoise.

Ash: Pikachu, let's light up the field! Start with Thunderbolt and show them the power of your electric might!

Gary: Blastoise, stand strong! Use Withdraw to resist the electrical onslaught and counter with Hydro Pump!

Pikachu releases a powerful Thunderbolt, crackling with electric energy. Blastoise responds by withdrawing into its shell, resisting the electrical onslaught, and countering with a forceful Hydro Pump.

Ash's Pikachu: (displaying electric might)

Gary's Blastoise: (resisting with Withdraw and countering with Hydro Pump)

Ash: Pikachu, use your agility! Dodge and retaliate with Quick Attack!

Gary: Blastoise, match its movements! Use Aqua Jet and strike back!

Pikachu, showcasing agility, dodges Blastoise's attacks and retaliates with a swift Quick Attack. Blastoise responds with a powerful Aqua Jet, aiming to strike back.

Ash's Pikachu: (nimble and quick)

Gary's Blastoise: (utilizing Aqua Jet for a swift counter)

Ash: Pikachu, resist the water assault! Use Iron Tail and counter with Thunder Wave!

Gary: Blastoise, endure the Iron Tail! Use Skull Bash and counter with Bite!

Pikachu, resisting the water assault, counterattacks with an Iron Tail and Thunder Wave. Blastoise endures the Iron Tail, retaliates with a Skull Bash, and counters with a Bite.

Ash's Pikachu: (resisting with Iron Tail and Thunder Wave)

Gary's Blastoise: (countering with Skull Bash and Bite)

Ash: Pikachu, let's intensify the voltage! Use Volt Tackle and give it everything you've got!

Gary: Blastoise, withstand the electric onslaught! Use Rapid Spin and counter with Ice Beam!

Pikachu charges forward with a powerful Volt Tackle, giving it everything. Blastoise responds with a Rapid Spin to withstand the electric onslaught and counters with an Ice Beam.

Ash's Pikachu: (unleashing Volt Tackle)

Gary's Blastoise: (withstanding with Rapid Spin and countering with Ice Beam)

Ash: Pikachu, let's finish this with a shocking move! Thunder Wave, paralyze them!

Gary: Blastoise, resist the paralysis! Use Hydro Cannon and give it your last effort!

Pikachu releases a paralyzing Thunder Wave, aiming to immobilize Blastoise. Blastoise, resisting the paralysis, charges forward with a determined Hydro Cannon.

The battle concludes with Pikachu's Thunder Wave successfully paralyzing Blastoise. Blastoise, unable to move, is declared unable to battle.

Referee: as Blastoise, is unable to battle and trainer Gary Oak has no more Pokémon the winner of the Semi-Final's and the 1st trainer to go to the Finals of the Kanto League of this year is Ash Ketchum.

Ash: Great job, Pikachu! Your electric moves and strategy brought us the win.

Pikachu (Ash's): (triumphant and electrified)

Gary: (nodding in respect) Well-fought, Ash. Your Pokémon they are a true powerhouse.

Ash: Thanks, Gary! Pikachu, that was an electrifying battle. Rest up, we'll a long battle soon.

In the audience – 

People that were supporting Gary Oak, sadly clapped as he didn't win but gave a great battle and people celebrating Ash were jumping in Joy at his win and the amazing battle prowess he had showen in this battle. 

While some were sad, some happy, some angry at the loss of their bets. The most extreme reaction were Garys cheerleaders as they were crying while Hugging each other and Delia Ketchum shouting loudly as her son won while Misty and Brock tried to look as they didn't know that they knew who Delia or the Cheerleaders were. 

While in the private booth – 

Both Cynthia and Josh could not wait to battle them and they also looked at each other booths with a competitive spirit. 

While in another private booth – 

Professor oak was thinking something and looking at his Grandson and Pseudo-grandson in interest. And he had a face with full seriousness and his face not giving anything of his thoughts.