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

Chapter 27

As we are about to leave Shalour City, we meet up with Calem. "Here take this." He says while giving us the HM for Surf. "If you use the HM Surf, you can travel over the water. I'll challenge you to a battle again sometime. That's the best way to get strong, after all. I was lucky enough to meet you and end up traveling together, so I'd better take advantage of the opportunity to battle."

"I see. I'm looking forward to it." I say as we head to Route 12, also known as Fourrage Road. And that's when we hear of a place known as the Castle of Chivalry, where Pokemon and Trainers seeking true strength are welcome, held by Wikstrom of the Kalos Elite Four.

"Wikstrom is a Steel Type Elite Four member, and I really like to go there." David says.

"Of course. Let's go." I say.

When we arrive at the Castle of Chivary, we find Wikstrom who is waiting for us. "Thou who seekest strength, I welcome thee here! I am the Man of Steel of the Kalos Elite Four Wikstrom!"

"He's really intense..." Serena sweatdrops.

"I believe chivalry to be the path of the truly strong. And in order to convey such to trainers and Pokemon around the world, I established this Castle of Chivalry!" And we notice that Wikstrom has an Aegislash, which is a powerful Pokemon. "Now! Let us seek new heights together!"

"Yes, thank you." We bow. Just then, he seems to be touched and he says, "Oh, how refreshing thy bright eyes are! Glory to be thy futures!"

"H-he's crying?" Bonnie asks.

"He seems really passionate..." Elline says.

"Challengers, I ask for your names!" He says as we introduce ourselves, and he recognizes David and Elline as Diantha's children while me being the 5 region champion. And after a while, all of us are wearing armor like we're knights.

"This is quite heavy..." Clemont says.

"But it's so cool. It's just like we're the knights from the movies." Elline says.

"But why are we wearing this?" Serena asks.

"There is but one reason! Since ye dost pursue true strength! Ye shall discover why as soon as your training begins!" Wikstrom says. "This Castle of Chivalry is composed of three different training grounds. When Pokemon and trainer overcome the three tasks together and reach the roof... as proof of their true strength, they shall be bestowed Knight medals to honor their title as knights!"

"Then we'll get them for sure." I say.

"We begin with the first task! A knight must show peerless strength! One must polish and hone oneself!" Wikstrom says.

"Showing peerless strength..." Serena mutter. "I wonder what that means..."

In the end, it turns out to be running around the castle with 10 laps. Clemont doesn't like that while we all do it. My partner is Aggron while Serena goes for Tyranitar. David goes with Scizor while Elline goes with Manectric, and Clemont and Bonnie are together as they use Bunnelby. However, as we run, we find that Wikstrom's Probopass is trying to use its ability Magnet Pull to attract our armors, and both Clemont and Bonnie are already out of the match because of how Clemont can't run.

"Come on, Brother. You're so weak..." Bonnie yells, and Clemont can only sigh.

In the end, the four of us pass the first task and David says, "We did it..."

"Yeah, my joints are cracking, but that felt good." Serena says.

Wikstrom is touched again, "What extraordinary resolve I have witnessed from you! Keep that fighting spirit and proceed! Now, to the second task!"