Chapter 22
Monday
6 am
Ash: up and gets ready for the league he is battling the winner and today isthat day and the first day back
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika sleepy but with and also ready to battle and sleepson his shoulder all the way there
Ash: Rest up Pikachu you will need it for one of the moves says whilepacking up his Z ring because the winner if from Aloha
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika pika pika smiles
A few hours later
8 Am
welcoming everyone back andwondering where Ash is? And remember today is the Kanto final and he knows why now heis not here
Dawn: thinks I hope Ash wins
Cooking teacher: You care a lot about him, Dawn.
Dawn: That is because I am one of my friends.
Cooking teacher: Makes sense if he is here in time for the first years can yousend him to talk to me?
Dawn: OK will do.
Cooking teacher: Thanks I need to give him info that I will cover that isdifferent than the first years.
Dawn: Alright I will let him know
Cooking teacher: Alright gets the class started and takes the whole time
Dawn: getting all the information she needs to pass to Ash
With Ash
Ash: has a few hours before the battle and lays down for a little rest so hecan pull off the Z move
Changer: wonders where the champion is and looks for him and gives up andgoes to train before the battle
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika wakes up and sees where he is and knows thereearly and lets his trainer sleep a little longer
1 hour later
Ash: wakes up and feels more awake and sees Pikachu and hugs him* Hey buddy
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika pika smiles and makes happy noises
Ash: smiles and gets up and lets the others out for some training
Charizard&Torouss&Squrtile&Snorlax&Lucardio&Pikachu: startstraining hard
30 minutes later
Ash: stomach grows Sorry guys I need to eat something I learned never to battle on an empty stomach does that and eats something
Ash: let's give them a good battle.
Misty: standing behind him not knowing
Ash: turns around Hi Misty long time no see.
Misty: I agree and you have an interesting team today.
Ash: I know Some that had not battled in a while but I want to give it a fairchance.
Misty: That is so you.
Ash: I know I am missing school for this but it is what I have to do.
Misty: yep you have grown since we first started here in Kanto.
Ash: Yep and now in love with Serena and etc.
Misty: Yep now go There starting soon.
Ash: I know see you after
Misty: Good luck
Ash: thanks says while running off to be on time
Misty: smiles and goes to join Brock so they could support Ash
Brock: I am excited to see Ash battle again in person
Misty: Me to
Brock: He is a tough one but they have the same thing in common the Z move.
Misty: Yep and I think mega elevation as well.
Brock: yep and it is going to be a great battle.
Misty: I agree.
All except one Pokémon left for the Changer
Ref: Lycron is unable to battle So Is the winner is Ash
Changer: Lycronc you battle well take a long rest calls out Incineroar
Ash: smiles and finishes with Lucario Use Auroa sphere
Lucario: does that
Changer: Use Darkest Lariat
Incineroar: roar roar uses the move and knocks him out
Lucario: gets hit had and gets knocked out
Ref: Lucario is unable to battle so Incineroar is the winner
Ash: Lucario you did well take a good rest
Ref: Please bring out you're last Pokémon.
Ash: Pikachu I chose you
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika pika pika pika all ready to battle
Ash: Thunderbolt
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika pika does that and misses
Changer: Incineroar Doge
Incineroar: roar roar does that
Ash: Pikachu use quick attack and then Iron tail
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika pika pika pika does that and knocks him off balance
Incineroar: gets knocked off balance and still standing
Ash: smiles Now use elaticweb
Pikachu: pika pika pika does that
Misty: Wow Ash is way stronger
Brock: I know he came a long way
Changer: use Flame Charge
Incineroar: roar roar does that
Ash: Pikachu doge
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika pika does that
Changer: looks at Incineroar I think it is time
Incineroar: roar roar agrees
Announcer: looks like a Z move is in the processes
Changer: gets his Z move and gives him the power Now use Malicious Moonsault
Incineroar: roar roar fells the power and does that
Ash: Pikachu Jump to doge.
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika does that
Changer: shocked to see that and smiles
Ash: Pikachu tosses him his hat
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika pika pika catches and is ready for it
Announcer: Wow another Z move
Ash: A tail slap and a fist bump and his moves
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika same pose as him
Ash: MUCH BIGGER THAN A THUNDERBOLT, 10 MILLON VOLT THUNDERBOLT
Pikachu: pika pika
Ash: YEAH THIS IS MUCH MCUCH BIGER PIKACHU USE 10 MILLON VOLT TUNDERBOLT!
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika pika pika pika pika uses the move and knocks out Incineroar
Incineroar: roar roar gets knocked out
Ref: Incineroar is unable to win so Ash is the winner
Changer: Incineroar return You did greatly enjoy your rest
Ash: smiles That was a great battle I had a lot of fun
Changer: So did I, I want to get as strong as you keep me going because I look up to you.
Ash: smiles I am glad I was able to have a strong person to battle and that makes me a lot stronger.
Changer: Yep Me too but I have to get going I have friends waiting for me.
Ash: I also have friends waiting for me as well, also say hi to everyone there for me.
Changer: Will do heads out
Ash: does the same
Brock: That was a fun battle and reminded me of when he was in the Kanto league.
Misty: I agree
Ash: Yep that is how I started on my path to becoming a Pokémon master.
Brock: Yep but I have to get going I have one more semester of med school before I graduate.
Ash: I will try my best to be there but no promises.
Brock: I understand also Don't be any later you're self
Ash: Right today is the first day back and yeah.
Misty: I should get back before my sisters bug me on coming back.
Ash: See you guys calls out Charizard and heads back to the school and just makes it in time for the end of the second class
Professor Oak: teaching and sees Ash and deices to introduce all his helpers let me introduce you to my helpers to the new people.
Classmate: One of them is the Champion?
Professor Oak: You will have to wait to find out. The helpers I have are Ash, Serena, Goh, Gary, Dawn, and May.
Ash: nice to meet you guys
Serena: Same
Goh: same
Gary: same
Dawn: Same
May: same
Professor Oak: That is all for today class dismiss
Students: leaves
Serena: smiles
Ash: smiles
Serena: We saw the battle and we are happy you won.
Ash: Thanks guys
Serena&Goh&Gray&Dawn&May: You're welcome
Dawn: Hey Ash she wants to talk to you for a few minutes there is information new this semester.
Ash: Alright
May&Goh: Right we need to get going
Ash: May I tag along?
Goh: Sure you need to talk to her
Ash: Yep goes there with them
Cooking teacher: greeting them all and sees May and Goh Welcome back you two
Goh&May: It is good to be back
Cooking teacher: Thanks for coming Ash
Ash: You're welcome when Dawn told me I came with them
Cooking teacher: That is good there is some information I need to give you that is different from the first years.
Ash: Alright please catch me up.
Cooking teacher: Alright does that
Ash: listens and thinks I am going to be so busy this semester
Cooking teacher: We are going to be super busy this semester
Ash: Yep I am also going to be busy I have a few leagues who asked me to battle and one at the end is Aloha.
Cooking Teacher: Try you're best to be caught up even if that means coming in when I am doing the first years.
Ash: Yep I will stay caught no matter even if little sleep
Cooking teacher: Yep gives him a paper copy of what is happing
Ash: takes it and smiles Thank you
Cooking teacher: You're welcome I have to get going
Ash: Alright See you latter
Cooking teacher: See yeah heads in
Ash: heads out Pikachu let's go
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika pika hops on his shoulder and makes happy noises
Ash: smiles and heads back
Serena: sees Ash but just the way he is acting he needs some time alone
Ash: alone I am so busy these next 2 months with class and battles and leagues this year we are busy with big projects and etc. I know I want to propose to Serena this semester and I want to tell the world, but I want to finish school before I do. I am not a huge fan of big crowds which is why I have not told anyone other than my friends. I am so proud of Bonnie and Max for keeping it a secret. I have a feeling that they are doing so well because they don't want to see me angry. I am just so frustrated with all of this. starts overthinking everything1 hour later
Dawn: Where is Ash?
Serena: he wanted to be alone, but I have a feeling he is overwhelmed with everything and thinking too hard.
Dawn: I know he has a lot this semester, so I don't know how to help Ash.
Serena: I will go talk to him I managed to snap him out once but I am willing to try.
Dawn: Alright I will leave it to you.
Serena: Alight goes to talk to Ash
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika trying to get him back to normal and failing
Serena: Pikachu looks like he needs extra support and you need help. I can help you.
Pikachu: pika pika pika smiles and aggress
Serena: Ash? Are you ok?
Ash: hears and answers still overthinking things Not really I am just busy this semester and it is starting to overwhelm me. I have 2 big projects due this semester for my cooking class and the good thing is if needed we can take it home to work on. And all the leagues they want me to appear in etc. Everything is overwhelming me. starts to tighten his grip
Serena: You can do this we are all here to support you no matter what. I am here for you especially.
Ash: hears those words and stops overthinking You're right I have my friends and Pokémon to help get me through all of this. I know with help I can get through things and gratitude on time. thinks and proposes to her I love you a lot and thanks for helping me snap out of it.
Serena: I love you too and You're welcome smiles
Ash: smiles and kisses her on the lips
Serena: smiles and does it back
Ash: you really know how to bring out my smile in tough times.
Serena: I know I am glad I could.
Ash: I know you well.
Serena: Yep.
Ash: I am just having a hard day. Woke up early to go to battle then had to come here and was introduced and all this and it is better thanks to you.
Serena: I am glad I was able to help you.
Ash: Why do I have a feeling everyone is waiting outside the door to check on me?
Serena: See everyone cares about you.
Goh&May&Dawn&Gary: comes in We all care about you.
Ash: I am glad.
Dawn: I am willing to help you in any way even coming in with the others to help you.
Ash: You willing to do that for me?
Dawn: yep I want you to succeed.
Ash: Yep I know one I will have to make a spare because looking at it looks like people are coming from Aloha and I know one of my Pokémon loves sweet smells and has a hard time controlling himself.
Dawn: I see why you have a feeling he will face plop in your project.
Ash: yep smiles
Gary: He Ash tomorrow can you help me practice my Z move? I have beaten Nanu
Ash: Which one did you get? And he is a tough one to beet
Gary: Darkinium Z
Ash: Alright I am willing to help you get it down I need to work a little on the steal one for Pikachu.
Gary: Alright sounds like a deal.
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika smiles at that
hours later 9 pm
Ash: I need sleep
Serena: I can see that I will let you get some sleep you had a big day.
Ash: right love you
Serena: I love you to leave so he can rest
Ash: Pikachu if I oversleep wake me please says while falling asleep
Pikachu: pika pika pika pika aggress and craws into his arms and falls asleep

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