1.Ash's Story (Part 2: Johto)

Chapter 44 (Finale)

We finally arrive at Mt. Silver, and of course, I call Liza because I want Charla to battle this time. Once we get to the stadium, Charles Goodshow, Lance, and my Mom are already here.

"Hey, Mother. Why are you here?" I ask with surprise.

"I am here to watch your battle against Champion Lance." My Mom says, "Since this is your first Champion Battle."

Then I pass the four medals to Lance, and he says, "I've been waiting for you. Ash! I knew that you, with your skills, would eventually reach me here. There's no need for words now. We will battle to determine who is the stronger of the two of us. As the most powerful Trainer and as the Pokémon League Champion... I, Lance the dragon master, accept your challenge!"

"Of course." I say.

Then his first Pokemon was Dragonair, and I decided to go with Lapras. I get the first move and I have Lapras do Rain Dance.

Lance says, "So you summoned the rain. Dragonair, use Twister!"

"Use Ice Beam to knock it back!"

Lapras shoots out the Ice and then it makes the Twister into ice and it hurts Dragonair.

"What a strategy." Lillie says.

"Yeah, but a little reckless." Reisa sighs.

Lapras then uses Thunderbolt on Dragonair, which is countered by Dragon Pulse. Dragonair is defeated when Lapras uses Ice Beam and froze the rain, using the missiles to attack the dragon.

"Gyarados, you are next!" He sends out Gyarados which starts off with a Dragon Dance.

"Don't let them use it! Use Thunderbolt!"

Blastoise is a little late, it misses the attack and is defeated by Gyarados' Dragon Rage.

"Take a good rest, Lapras. Pikachu, want to go?" Pikachu of course agrees and jumps into the field. Pikachu starts off with the Thunder, since the rain is still there, Pikachu hits Gyarados badly. Gyarados uses Hyper Beam, Pikachu uses Agility to dodge it.

"Pikachu! Use Volt Tackle to finish it off!" Pikachu nods and charges at Gyarados, hitting his head and causing him to faint.

"Return, Gyarados." Lance looks at the field, the rain dance is worn off.

"Now that the rain is gone, Charizard!" Charizard appears and roars, and I decide to have Pikachu stay on the field.

"Charizard, Dragon Claw!" Charizard charges at Pikachu, who uses Brick Break to fight back.

"Pikachu, use Surf!" Pikachu does the move and it gives Charizard a lot of damage. Charizard shakes off the water and uses Heat Wave, while Pikachu uses Thunderbolt. The two attacks causes the field to be covered by the dust. When it is cleared, both Pokemon are fainted.

"Charizard and Pikachu are both unable to battle! Now we have a 15 minute break!" The referee says as we go to the resting rooms.

"Ash!" Lillie is there and she calls out to me. I say, "Hi, Lillie, I thought you were watching at the stands with Mom."

"Well, I am here to cheer you on." She wraps her arms around my shoulder.

"Thanks Lillie. I actually am worried about Lance's Dragonite. We all saw how strong it is when he was working with Team Alpha and the International Police."

"I know, but you can beat him." Lillie assures me, and I really like the way she smiles.

Back at the field, Lance sends out Exeggutor while I go with Charla.

"Exeggutor, use Egg Bomb!" Lance orders, and it throws the eggs, but none of them hits Charla.

"Charizard! Use Steel Wing!" Charla flies lower and hits Exeggutor with the attack, causing it to wince in pain.