Pokémon Oneshots

Ash - The Tournament

Requested by JennaAkaNinjastar

Ash x Female Reader

A/N: In this fic, you're the one who made it to the masters 8 finals, not Alain, because you're just that cool!

You took a deep breath, keeping your eyes closed as you tried to steel your nerves. Breathe in. Breathe out. You and your team made it this far, and you were determined to see it through to the end. You heard the flash of pokeballs and opened your eyes to see your Jolteon and Pikachu looking at you with concern. You smiled at them and rubbed their heads affectionately. "No matter what happens, I know we'll have done our best. You and everyone else worked so hard for this.." You muttered to them.

Out of the corner of your eye, another pickachu came into view. This one had a flat edged tail, as compared to the heart-shaped one on your own Pikachu. "Another Pikachu?" You watched it jump up next to your own and greet it while Jolteon nuzzled into your lap uncertainly. "Pikachu, what are you doing over here?" A voice beside you asked. You looked up and saw one of the other finalists, Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town, in the Kanto region. He was cute, but you already knew that. That thought made your cheeks darken just a bit. You shook it off before he noticed. "I guess your Pikachu wanted to check mine out." You offered, tearing your attention away from the boy to look at the electric mice pokemon. You felt the boys gaze fall on you, "Hey, you're [Name], right? The one going against Leon first?" You smiled as Ash took a seat next to you. "That's me, and you're Ash?" Ash grinned and nodded. You smiled back. His smile was infectious. "You've got a tough first round. I want to battle Leon, but battling you would be fun, too!" Ash exclaimed as his Pikachu ran back to him, perching on his shoulder. Your Pikachu did the same, making itself at home on your head.

You two fell into an easy conversation with each other. It's really easy. You had never connected like this with someone. "Where are you from [Name]?" "Born in Kanto, but raised in Alola," you replied. "Woah, Alola!? I studied there for a while!" You giggled and missed the way his ears turned a shade of red. "I heard, I'm actually pretty sure I'm the only non-champion in this tournament." Ash smiled and rubbed the back of his hair sheepishly, "So you knew who I was all along. " "I think I can recognize my own regions champion." You nudged his shoulder with your own.

You did know Ash already. You had been following his career since he became the champion of Alola. He was a great trainer, always treating his team with kindness and respect. And again, he was really cute. You did have a small crush on him, but you never planned on acting on it, especially not now. As long as you were both in this tournament, you were rivals. You started to twiddle your fingers a bit, and Jolteon, sensing your energy, dug its nose deeper into your arm. "Hey, you alright?" Ash asked, and you could only give him a small nod. "I'm not sure I have what it takes to beat Leon.. I mean, he is undefeated... even with all my electric pokemon..." You brushed Joleton's fur softly. "Hey, don't think like that. You're going to do great, I just know it!" "Even if you want to battle Leon?" Ash flushed and smiled nervously, "Hey I'd still love to battle who manages to beat Leon! So I'll be cheering for you!"

"Leon, [Name], your match is about to begin." Someone called, and you watched Leon wave at you before following them out to get to his side of the field. You returned both your pokemon to their balls and took another deep breath. Before you could take your first step, Ash grabbed your hand and squeezed it. His hand was warm and comforting. Exactly what you needed right then. "Just do your best [Name]. I'll see you after the match." You looked at him before quickly throwing your arms around him in a hug. "Thanks, Ash.." Before he could respond back, you pulled away and ran toward the field. You closed your eyes again to focus. You heard the announcers voice. "It's [Name], from Hau'oli City in the Alola region..." You stepped out as the announcer continued. Leon stepped out as well, and you were both signaled to begin, "Let's go, Vikavolt!" You threw out your first pokemon.