𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗟

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥 17

"Nidoqueen, end this with Focus Punch."

"Absol is unable to battle. Nidoqueen wins. The winner of the match is Serena Ketchum." The referee declared.

"Another power pack performance from our Kalos Queen. She beats Astrid keeping her perfect record so far as she moves on to the next round with ease. That ends the round of 64 matches. The 32 winning trainers will be paired up against each other. The matches for tomorrow will be announced in an hour. So, stay tuned people and have a good night." The commentator announced.

Later at night

"That was a lovely battle dear. You sure have grown up a lot. Quite the battler you have become," Grace said congratulating her daughter on her win.

"Of course, mom. I am not a little girl anymore. I am married too." Serena replied with a fake frown on her face.

"For me, you will always be my little girl who hated Rhyhorn racing," Grace said smiling.

"I still don't like that," Serena muttered as Grace and Ash laughed. "Anyways, it is late. You take rest and we are leaving too. Tomorrow match is going to be exciting for me." Serena said as she and Ash made way to their room.

"Yeah! Goodnight dear. Goodnight Ash."

"Goodnight mom." They both replied as they went to their room.

Ash and Serena's Suite

"Another of our old friends you are battling tomorrow. Any special strategies?" Ash asked his wife. She was up against one of the remaining traitors.

"Well I am almost decided on the Pokemon I will be using given my opponent favours a particular type of Pokemon. You can give some tips for sure." Serena said as she showed Ash the five Pokemon she had chosen to use the next day.

"You have to be careful about the Pokemon that are not of that one type. I remember a couple of those. I think the Pokemon you have chosen are good enough. Keep someone else as a backup in case you come across some surprises. You will win." Ash said with an assuring smile.

"I hope so. Cannot afford to lose to a traitor. Are you ready for your battle?"

"Almost. Karen is an exceptional trainer, has been unpredictable with her choice of Pokemon in each battle. She is not dependent only on her dark-type Pokemon. Let us see what I will be up against. I have covered almost all the bases. I am sure I can handle her whatever may be the case."

"I know you can. Goodnight Ash. We have to wake up early to train."

"Goodnight Serena." They kissed goodnight and went to sleep.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the first round-of-32 match. On the right side of the referee is the world's most renowned Dragon Master Iris. And her opponent for today is our Kalos Queen Serena. It is going to be one epic battle, my friends. The computer says Iris is going to choose her pokemon first."

"Trainers reveal your Pokemon," the referee announced.

"Alright, here comes my first Pokemon. Garchomp, come on out," Iris called out her Dragon-Ground type Pokemon.