Ash's Paldea Story

Chapter 81 Champion Geeta Battle

Now Lillie and I are walking at the top of the Pokemon League Building, where the final battle is held. Chairwoman Geeta is waiting for us, and she smiles, "Welcome, Ash and Lillie. It gives me great joy that you've managed to make it all the way to the pinnacle of the Pokemon League. The final test is a battle against me, the Top Champion. To pass, all you need to do... is win."

Lillie and I nod as Lillie decides to take a step back and let me battle her. "But before we get started, I should apologize for one thing. You see, I have a trait that some might say is inappropriate for the League Chairwoman... I am utterly incapable of holding back when it comes to Pokemon battles. Maybe that's why nobody's passed this test recently. It's a bit of a problem, to be honest."

"That's fine for me, I don't like my opponent holding back on me." I say with a smile.

"But you... You might manage something wonderful like Champion Nemona did." Chairwoman Geeta says. "So are you ready for your final test? I want to see the true measure of your talent!"

"You bet." I say as my Pokemon is being pumped up.

"Good." Chairwoman Geeta says, "You know, how about the both of you have a double battle against me instead of doing two full battles in a row?"

"You can just do that?" Lillie asks.

"Of course, since you two are always together, I want to see how you two cope with each other against me." Chairwoman Geeta says, "Each of you will be using three Pokemon against my six Pokemon."

I look at Lillie, who nods at me. "We're ready." We say in unison.

Chairwoman Geeta sends out two Pokemon: Espathra and Gogoat. I decide to go with Skeledirge while Lillie goes with Meowscarada.

"I do hope the two of you can defeat me and become Champions yourselves." Chairwoman Geeta says.

"You bet. Skeledirge, use Torch Song!" Skeledirge shoots out the firebird at Gogoat, but Chairwoman Geeta has Espathra reflect it with Lumina Crash.

"Bulk Up!" Chairwoman Geeta yells as Gogoat's stats are raised, and it goes for Play Rough on Meowscarada. Lillie clicks her tongue and says, "Damn it..."

She commands Meowscarada to use to do Night Slash on Espathra, but Espathra uses Reflect to reduce the damage on it.

Lillie says, "Meowscarada, use Grassy Terrain!" Meowscarada sets up the field so that all of their Pokemon can recover their health, and she decides to switch Meowscarada to Heracross by using U-Turn on Espathra.

"Now it is our chance! Skeledirge! Overheat on Gogoat!" I yell.

With the boost of the Torch Song, the attack deals a lot of damage to Gogoat and it gets knocked off. Chairwoman Geeta recalls her Pokemon and says, "Looks like you manage to defeat one, there are five to go."

She goes with the third Pokemon: Veluza, and I mutter, "Great... A Water Type Pokemon... not good for Skeledirge."

"And it is also a Psychic Type, which is also not good for Heracross as well. I just hope that we can overcome this challenge." Lillie says.

"But Heracross is also a Bug Type, I leave the Veluza to you, I'll deal with the Espathra." I say. "Since I have the Type advantage and the same goes to you."

"Okay, now let's focus on the battle. She is the Top Champion for a reason, and we're not going to lose this battle." Lillie says.

"Skeledirge! Torch Song!" I yell, and Skeledirge uses the attack and hits Espathra, raising the Special Attack.

"Heracross! Bug Buzz!" Lillie yells, and Heracross fires the Bug Type attack and lands a hit on Veluza. Veluza usees Aqua Jet and Espathra uses Dazzling Gleam, Heracross is taking a lot of damage, but Ash has Skeledirge and uses Shadow Ball, knocking out Espathra in the end.