The 23 challenges

Chapter 42

As the Ash opened the next door to the second Elite Four he sees a woman with long hair, purple eyes, a short skirt, and a long-sleeved jacket, standing there with a smile. 

"Ara, ara, it seems that you defeated the first Elite Four member Ovi," said the woman with a sly smile making Serena stare at her with a death stare making Maya confused. "Erm...why are you angry Serena?" asked Maya who is unaware of the situation. 

"It's nothing Maya," said Serena returning to normal. "Well, who are you again?" asked Ash making the women a bit shocked. 

"Well, well, well it seems that you are unaware of the famously beautiful Congi," said Congi striking a pose as a light-up shined onto her. "Well thanks for the introduction..." said Ash feeling a little uncomfortable making Congi fall over. 

"Well this would be a first but let's start the battle," said Congi pulling out a Pokeball. "Oh yeah, it's a 4 vs 4," said Congi as a Mr. Mime came out grinning with a sly smile same as Congi. Ash then chose Gallade making Congi feel a bit jealous of the shiny Pokemon.

(Battle Challenge[Elite Four Congi]

"Well it would be a shame to hurt a beautiful Gallade like your's but I guess there is no choice to hurt him," said Congi making everyone but Congi sweatdrop knowing about Gallade's true gender. 

"Yeah..." said Ash ordering for a Swords Dance and Mr. Mime using Nasty Plot. Right after that Ash called for a Knock Off hitting off a Life Orb making Congi worried. 

Congi then called for a Focus Blast knocking Gallade back. Right after Gallade used Close Combat making Mr. Mime use Psyshock to hit Gallade but dodged it and landed a fury of punches and kicks dealing massive damage. 

Congi then ordered a Dazzling Gleam to hopefully knock Gallade back but it was too later as Mr. Mime then fell down and fainted making Gallade sigh. As the crowd wanted to cheer a huge number of men sighed seeing Congi lose her first Pokemon making some women in the crowd stare at them.

Congi was now furious but then smiled and chose her next Pokemon. "Salazzle, come forth and charm your opponent," said Congi. 

Ash decided to keep Gallade in as she did not sustain too much damage and she wanted to battle more. As the battle started immediately Congi called for an Attract making Ash call for a Sword Dance making everyone but Ash, Serena, and Maya confused. 

As the love hearts circled Gallade it then went in having no effect making Congi drop her jaw. "What the hell happened?" asked Congi which Ash answered with "later". As Gallade came from behind and used Zen Headbutt knocking Salazzle out. Making the crowd cheer again. 

"Well, well, well it seems that you really are a challenge," said Congi as she pulled out two Pokeball. "You might right now have the upper hand but let's really get the battle heated," said Congi as two pokemon came out which seems to be a Ditto and a Cinderace. 

Ash decided to keep in  Gallade while he chose Melmetal for the double battle. Immediately Ditto transformed into Melmetal making Congi call for a Double Iron Bash and a Pyro Ball. 

Making Ash counter with a Double Iron Bash and Psycho Cut, with the Double Iron Bashes countering each other while Psycho Cut slid through Pyro Ball and damaging Cinderace. 

Congi then ordered for a High Jump Kick and Thunderbolt making Ash counter with a Double Iron Bash and Close Combat. As Gallade got close to Cinderace to use Close Combat Cinderace jumped up dodging the move as it flew down to hit Gallade. 

As Gallade tried to dodge it was then hit by Thunderbolt making her stop in her track. As Cinderace got close Melmetal then used Double Iron Bash knocking Cinderace and Ditto away. Ash then called for a Psychic and Flash Cannon knocking both Pokemon out.

(Battle Challenge end)

As the battle ended Ash felt as if there was something wrong. As if something was being placed and this was something to set up before the next challenge. 

He was thinking about that until he heard a voice saying, "Be prepared for the calm before the storm." Immediately Ash turned to see Congi leaving with a dark smile as she left the stadium.

(A/N: Short Chapter as I'm a bit sick and the team is preparing for one hell of two chapters.)