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

Chapter 41

We finally arrive in Anistar City, and the Grand Festival is a week before the Pokemon Showcases, and that's when we meet up with Tierno, Shauna, and Calem again.

"Tierno, you get 5 ribbons, too?" I ask and he says, "You bet, we've been practicing our rhythmic battle routines ever since. I'm ready to show everyone my dance moves and win this whole competition!"

Calem says, "We're here to cheer Tierno on, but since you're also here, may the best winner win the match."

Then we also meet up with Zoey, who also has 5 ribbons, and she says, "This time I'm going to win against you and get my Ribbon Cup for Kalos."

"We'll see about that." I say with a smile.

The Grand Festival begins as the announcer announces the judges, except the original 3 judges, Valerie comes as the special guest. I was sad when Alice and her sisters aren't here because they were at Snowbelle City.

I say, "Valerie, huh?"

Tierno says, "Her Pokemon is strong, it took me 2 times to beat her. I guess you beat her easily?"

"It is not that easy, it's just that my Dad has been friends with her even before we were born, so I have known her since childhood."

"Wow..." Zoey says, "You really do know a lot of Top Coordinators."

In the performance round, I use Houndoom and Manectric. They keep running and jumping, using Electric Terrain and Sunny Day as the background, and then finishing off by making a Fire and Electric combo. Causing everyone to cheer. Tierno uses Hitmontop and Ludicolo to make a new dance, the whole dance style does give some inspiration to Serena and Shauna for their performances. Zoey uses Aromatisse and Glameow to create a sweet scent captivating performance. All of them pass the first found and now we're doing our best for the battle rounds.

"Since you're here, I wonder why Trevor wasn't with you guys?" When David asks.

Calem says, "The fact it, the plan was he was supposed to come with us, but he found another Pokemon that's not in his photo collection yet, so he's been chasing it around."

"That's Trevor alright. Though we did meet up with him back in Frost Cavern and stop Team Flare together." Clemont says.

"You met Team Flare again after that?" Shauna asks.

"Yeah, they try to capture the Abomasnow using the Poke Balls stolen from the factory." I sigh.

And after some chatting, we also go through the Battle Rounds in the upcoming days. And now it is time for me to face Tierno for the Top 2 spot against Zoey.

"Let's see how you deal with this! Blastoise, Raichu!" Tierno goes for the two Pokemon, and I say, "If that's the case, I'll choose these two. Pikachu, Eevee!"

The battle at first is not a great match on my side, but when it's under 2 minutes, Pikachu and Eevee are now dancing to the extent that Blastoise and Raichu can't keep up and now they're distracted. And in the end, it's my victory.

"I've lost, but that is a nice battle you have there." Tierno says.

"Thanks. Eevee really likes to dance and thanks for being her dancing opponent." I say.

And for the final round, the announcer says, "Folks now here is the finals, we have Ash Ketchum and Zoey on the opposite sides of the battlefield, who will win the Ribbon Cup? It will be found out in the 5 minutes!"

I decide to go with Diancie and Carbink, while Zoey goes for Leafeon and Gallade. Calem says, "That Diancie is a Mythical Pokemon!"

"Yeah, it is also a princess too." Bonnie says.