1. Ash's Story (Part 7: Kalos)

Chapter 14

When we continue on Route 7, we are now by the river and we meet up with Tierno and Trevor. Tierno says, "Oh, hey, guys! Trevs said he wants to check out the Pokémon Day Care. Come with us!"

"Another Pokemon Day Care... so this is where the Day Care is in Kalos." I say.

"This is the Pokémon Day Care! They take care of your Pokémon for you here." Trevor says.

"Yes, indeed." The Day Care Lady says, "You can leave up to two Pokemon here at once!"

"I seem to remember something good can happen if you leave two Pokémon here." Trevor says.

"That's right! Sometimes we'll find a new addition - like an Egg! If you carry the Egg around, a Pokemon will emerge from it!" David says.

"Wow! A Pokémon will come out? Maybe I'll leave some Pokémon here! Having the same Pokémon with the same moves might step my dance up! How about you, Ash?"

"Maybe some other time, I mean this is not the first Day Care we've been to." I say.

"There aren't many Pokémon I want to raise. I'll try it on some other occasion." Trevor says.

"Well, I'm gonna go look for some Pokémon for my dance team!" Then Tierno runs off. Trevor yells, "Hey! Wait! Tierno! Wait up!"

After those two leaves, Elline says, "They seem to be really lively, don't you think?"

"Yeah." I say.

Once we get outside, Tierno seems to be trying to find Dunsparce, while Trevor decides to walk with us since there is a place called the Battle Chateau.

Trevor says, "Guys, do you know about this building? It's called the Battle Chateau, and it's famous for being a place where Trainers gather to improve their skills. If I learn even more about Pokémon, I'm sure I'll be able to defeat Kalos's eight Gym Leaders."

"That sounds cool." I say, while Trevor leaves because he wants to find more Pokemon. David says, "Since you're a gym leader, Clemont. What's your rank in the Battle Chateau?"

"Well, we gym leaders are given the title Maquis, the Elite 4 are given Duke, and the champion is given the highest, Grand Duke. And if we battle here, we can also rank up." Clemont says.

"I see." Then we enter the Battle Chateau, and we are surprised to find Viola there. "It's Ms. Viola!"

Viola says, "Oh, if it isn't Ash. Who would've thought I'd run into you here? What is your title in the nobility?"

I say, "Well, I just came here for the first time..."

"What? You don't have a title?! That's a surprise. No one could doubt that a kid as strong as you should have one. See, your title here at the Battle Chateau shows everyone just how strong you are. Only a handful of Trainers can join the ranks of the nobility and earn these titles!"

It is then a gentleman comes and he asks, "Lady Viola, are you acquainted with the young gentleman?"

After he notices my Bug Badge, he says, "Ahh, I see you carry the Bug Badge, young sir. It appears that Lady Viola has recognized your ability as a Trainer, then."

"And you are?" Elline asks.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, my lord. My name is Hennessy. Might I ask your name?" When he asks, I say, "My name is Ash Ketchum."

"Sir Ash Ketchum. A fine name." The man says.

"I will gladly recommend Ash, so will you grant him a title? He has the makings of a very strong trainer, so I'm sure he'll contribute to the Battle Chateau. Not to mention this young man here is also the Champion of 5 regions."