The Journey of Ash Ketchum(Kanto)

Indigo League Part 9

Indigo League Part 9: Settling the Score

After the Top 16 battles were finished.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, it's now time for the Top 8 matchups." The announcer said

Ash, A.J, Leaf, Fergus, Corey, Neesha, the girl from before, & a boy with deep purple hair styled in a large ponytail, light brown eyes, wearing a green haori with a gray hakama & Japanese sandals' pictures showed up on the screen

"First match will be Ash vs A.J." The announcer said

"Good luck, Ash." A.J. said. "You're gonna need it."

"Thanks." Ash said

"Second match will be Leaf vs Fergus." The announcer said

"No holding back." Fergus said

"Right." Leaf nodded

"Third match will be Neesha vs Mina" The announcer said

"Let us have an artistic battle." Mina said

"Agreed." Neesha said

"& final match will be Corey vs Otoshi." The announcer said

"It is an honor." Otoshi bowed

"Ditto." Corey said

In the locker room with the gang

"How do you feel about going up against A.J., Ash?" Serena asked

"I'm really looking forward to it." Ash said

"We can tell, because last time you battled him, you lost." Brock said

"I know & now I have a chance to settle the score." Ash said

"Be careful, Ash." Serena warned "No doubt that A.J's Pokémon are very strong."

"She's right, A.J. isn't a pushover, y'know." Brock said "& remember, you have to use six of your Pokémon."

"I know, but the question is what Pokémon is A.J. gonna use?" Ash wondered

"We don't know, but you better choose which Pokémon you're gonna use, wisely." Brock said

"Right." Ash said

Later

"Welcome to the first match of the Top 8 between Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town & A.J." The announcer said

"Go, Sandslash!" A.J. said as he sent out his Sandslash

"Sandslash." Sandslash said

"In that case, Pikachu, I choose you!" Ash said

"Pika!" Pikachu said in determination as he stepped into the battlefield

"Pikachu? Not a very wise choice." The announcer said

"True, but I wouldn't underestimate Pikachu just because he has a Type disadvantage." Oak said

"Chu." Pikachu said as sparks appeared on his cheeks

"I can tell Pikachu's been waiting a long time for this." A.J. said

"He sure has, & so am I." Ash said

"Battle begin!" The referee said

ASH VS A.J.

"Alright Sandslash, use Swords Dance." A.J. said

"Slash!" Sandslash said as several blue swords appeared, circled around it & crossed together

"Now, Crush Claw."