Ash Ketchum, Pokemon Master By ZaneT69

Chapter 3

After his Pokemon were cleared for battle, Ash wasted no time in challenging the Gym Leaders of the Cerulean City Gym.

"I'm here to challenge you to an official battle for the Cascade Badge," Ash said.

"Like, okay," a sister agreed.

"This will be a two on two Pokemon battle. The first trainer to lose two Pokemon will lose the battle." The referee said.

"Go Dewgong," Lily said, and Dewgong got into the water.

"Go Pikachu!" Ash said.

"Use Aurora Beam!"

"Dodge and use Thunderbolt!" Ash replied and Dewgong was unable to dodge and was hit with the full brunt of the attack.

"Dewgong is unable to battle! Gym Leader choose your next Pokemon." The referee said and Lily returned her Dewgong and sent out her Shellder.

"Use Water Gun!" Lily ordered.

"Dodge and use Thunderbolt!" Ash countered.

"Protect!"

Once the Protect faded, Ash ordered Pikachu to use Electro Ball, which was defended against by Protect again. "Thunderbolt!" This time Protect failed and Shellder was struck with Thunderbolt...

"Dewgong is unable to battle! The winner is Ash from Pallet Town!" The referee said.

"Like, here's the Cascade Badge; proof of your victory over me. 2000 Poke dollars have been transferred into your account." Lily said.

"Thanks!" Ash replied.

After having his Pokemon quickly cleared for battle by Nurse Joy, Ash continued on his journey... battling trainers, catching more Pokemon, winning money, and preparing for his next gym battle against Lt. Surge.

It was after defeating an amateur trainer and his Rattata with Pikachu that Ash learned of another nearby Gym.

"Yeah, he lives over there. A.J. trains savage Pokémon. He built his own gym. He's never lost a single match." The trainer said.

"I'll check it out, thanks," Ash replied.

Ash wasted no time in visiting the unofficial gym.

"So, I hear that you're the guy to beat around here," Ash said in lieu of a proper greeting. "98 wins, quite impressive. Do you hand out any badges if beaten or anything signifying victory?"

"Nope, because I won't lose," A.J. replied confidently.

"Prize money if beaten?" Ash asked.

"None, I keep it to fund my own training."

"Lame," Ash replied before starting to walk away. At least he picked up some interesting training methods, but A.J.'s were surprisingly still considered legal.

"Scared?" A.J. asked mockingly.

"Of wasting my time for nothing but an easy win? Yes." Ash replied. "You probably don't even have enough money to bet... beating children for their pocket change and allowance and all. I'm sure that those easy victories are great for your ego though. It lets you pretend to be a strong trainer." A.J. was angered enough to be manipulated now.