𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗟

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥 15

Serena was sitting on the bed doing a bit of research on her opponent for the next day. She was trying to guess what Pokemon her opponent was going to use when she heard her husband.

"As far as I know Dawn, she will most probably use her Empoleon and Lopunny. Lopunny because it can mega evolve and is one of her oldest Pokemon. Empoleon is her first Pokemon and from what I have seen in her previous rounds, her strongest. Almost at the level of Mega Lopunny. I know her Piplup was very determined and Empoleon probably the only Pokemon in her team that could cause a few problems. The best thing is if you could do beat it first up, then you will get through the others pretty easily."

"You are right, I think. I have many options for her Lopunny, especially if she mega evolves it. Apart from that, I feel she will go for her powerful and experienced Pokemon against me. Pachirisu is out as well a couple of more Pokemon. She might go for her Mamoswine or Ambipom. Chances of Togekiss and Dusknoir may have an appearance but whatever it is I will be prepared."

"I know you will be. I just want to see how much has Dawn improved. She is surely going to use some of my old tactics if you know what I mean."

"I get it and I have also found the perfect Pokemon to lure her to use her Empoleon if the computer chooses me to go first. I have decided three of my Pokemon for tomorrow as per my strengths; I will keep three options open and use according to her strategy."

"Well, looks like you are all set. You should sleep early today and we will celebrate after your victory tomorrow." Ash said grinning.

"Ya. Goodnight Ash." Serena said as she kissed Ash.

"Goodnight dear."

They drifted off to sleep peacefully.

Dawn had strategized for her battle with the Kalos Queen after properly analysing the techniques and strategy of the Top Coordinator. They seemed similar to Ash, yet were more stylish and glamourous. It was obvious but Serena's choice of Pokemon was not. Dawn was unable to work out the possible plans of her opponent and decide to play on her strengths. She was going to use her two oldest and most powerful Pokemon along with a couple of experienced ones. She heavily relied on her Empoleon, Lopunny for this match and was determined to defeat the champion trainer. She was not the 'Shining Star of Sinnoh' for nothing. She was going to win and avenge her boyfriend's defeat.

"The match between Dawn of Twinleaf Town and Kalos Queen Serena of Vaniville Town will now begin. Trainers, be ready to choose your first Pokemon. The computer will decide who will go first." The referee announced. Everyone's eyes were on the big screen as the computer showed Serena to go first. She smirked and sent out her first Pokemon.

"Come on out my friend. Let us battle." She said as she released her Pokemon.

Dawn saw the Pokemon and was in mixed feelings. She wanted to keep her Empoleon for the next rounds. However, if her starter could get her off to a good start and then she could rest it for the subsequent rounds. After some thought, she released her Pokemon, "Empoleon spotlight."

Empoleon came out of its Pokeball with confidence as Dawn grinned inwardly. The ghost-grass type was going down.

"Let the battle begin." The referee declared.

"Will-O-Wisp," Serena called out the first attack.

"Empoleon, use Whirlpool to counter." The Whirlpool negated the Will-O-Wisp in mid-air.