32. Ash's Reborn Story

Chapter 114 Tournament of Hell

After getting back to Labradorra City, they get to the gym and sees Amaria waiting for them.

Amaria: Oh, you're back? The others were wondering what was taking you so long. Team Meteor's already been pushed out of the city. Things should be okay here now, but a lot of their members are still retreating through this building. Shall we finish the job? You can go ahead; I'll be right behind you~

Ash: (Stares at the building) I think I have a bad feeling about this...(Turns to Serena and Lillie) Serena, Lillie. If it is possible, can you two get Mom here? I mean, I don't think I trust this place...

Serena: But this is Saphira's gym, right?

Lillie: If you want to, we can just do it for you.

Ash nods as they see Serena and Lillie leave, then Amaria and Ash all enter the gym, they see Shelly and Hardy there, and Amaria just leaves to find Titania and the others.

Hardy: Mate, you find Aya anywhere?! We totally beat Meteor back but there's no sign of her or any of 'em at all. I dunno if they're holdin' her further on up or what, But where'd they even go? I'mma keep lookin'! (Leaves)

At the same time, Zero, Eve, and Lumi also walk toward them.

Lumi: Did you find anything?

Eve: No, there's nothing over there.

Lumi: How can you have a building this ginormous without any doors?!

Shelly: There's really none at all? Isn't this supposed to be some kind of big competitive arena though? I read that this place was made as a dedicated location for hosting tournaments and that kind of thing... Surely it has to have more than this?

Eve: So far, we haven't found anything like that.

Lumi: I'm surprised you knew all that! They didn't even tell us that much! (Turns to Shelly) And you were also really brave in front of Lin! Just how cool can you get?

Shelly: (Blushes) U-um- Th-there's no need to embarrass me like that...! To be honest, I'm not brave at all. I'm really scared, especially of Lin... Especially after what happened at Agate, but- (Takes a breath) But, that's exactly why! That's why I have to act strong! I'll slow everyone down if they're busy worrying about me, so I decided to not show any weakness or hesitation in front of opponents anymore!

Eve: And you say you're not brave?

Lumi: Isn't that exactly what bravery is?

Shelly: I- Um... Maybe?

Eve: In any case, we've still got to figure out how to progress.

Shelly: (Turns to Zero) They really didn't tell you guys anything about this place?

Zero: We were ordered to stay within the city front. I know Lin and Sirius at least had checked this place out, but... I didn't hear anything about it.

Shelly: So only they would know, huh?

After that, Saphira and Cal also come, and Saphira seems to be angry as Sigmund was gone.

Saphira: Ash, where is Sigmund?

Cal: She's been asking the same thing ever since she woke up. I told her you went after him-

Saphira: Did you find him or did you not? Tell me where he is. Now.

Ash: He's dead. Found his body in LCCC, and have to fight the PULSE Mr. Mime using his Pokemon.