13.Ash's Rikoto Story

Chapter 78 Pokemon League Part 5

Ash sits in the resting room, his mind focused on the upcoming final match. The door suddenly swings open, and Rick strides in, a smirk plastered across his face.

"So, you've made it to the final," Rick sneers, leaning against the wall with an air of arrogance. "But don't get too comfortable. I'm your opponent this time, and there's no way you're walking away with the title!"

Ash looks up, meeting Rick's gaze without flinching. "Rick, we've battled six times before, and I've won every single one of them. You really think this time will be any different?"

Rick's smirk falters for a moment, but he quickly regains his composure. "This time, it's going to be different. I've trained hard, and I'm not the same trainer you faced before. Besides, I've got something to prove."

Ash crosses his arms, his expression firm. "You're still trying to prove yourself because you haven't beaten your sister, Lizzy. You don't even have a Mega Ring. How do you expect to beat me when you couldn't even get past her?"

Rick's face flushes with anger, and he takes a step forward, his voice rising. "Don't you dare bring Lizzy into this! She's not here, and this is between you and me! I'm going to take you down, Mega Ring or not!"

The tension in the room crackles as the two trainers glare at each other, neither willing to back down. Just as it seems a confrontation might break out, the announcer's voice echoes through the room. "Attention, trainers! The final match of the Rikoto League is about to begin! Please make your way to the battlefield!"

Rick sneers, turning to leave. "Get ready, Ash. This time, you're the one who's going down."

Ash watches Rick go, his determination only growing stronger. "You've got it all wrong, Rick. This time, I'm going to show you why I've won every time before." With that, he heads out to the battlefield, ready to give it everything he's got.

The tension in the stadium is palpable as Ash and Rick face off in the final match. Alice mutters, "This is it, whether Ash is able to go to the Elite Four..."

Rodney says, "Looks like the battle is going to be intense..."

The crowd watches with bated breath as Rick confidently sends out his first Pokémon. "Mystablet, let's start strong!"

The mysterious Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon materializes on the battlefield, its eyes glowing with a cold, calculating light. Ash responds without hesitation. "Volcadon, you're up!" The fiery, volcanic Pokémon erupts onto the field, flames crackling around it as it faces off against Mystablet.

Rick makes the first move. "Mystablet, set up Future Sight!" Mystablet's eyes glow brighter as it predicts a powerful future attack.

Ash, knowing he needs to act quickly, calls out, "Volcadon, use Eruption!" Volcadon releases a massive burst of fiery energy, scorching Mystablet and dealing significant damage. However, Rick remains unfazed.

"Mystablet, Pain Split!" Rick commands. Mystablet releases a dark energy that links it to Volcadon, evening out their health. Both Pokémon are now visibly weakened, but neither is ready to back down.

"Flash Cannon, now!" Rick orders. Mystablet fires a beam of blinding light at Volcadon, who grunts in pain but stays on its feet.

"Volcadon, Earth Power!" Ash counters. The ground beneath Mystablet erupts as Volcadon unleashes a devastating attack, causing Mystablet to stagger.

Before either trainer can react, the Future Sight attack strikes. The powerful psychic energy slams into Volcadon, who barely manages to stay upright, its flames flickering weakly.

Ash knows this is his last chance. "Volcadon, give it everything you've got—Overheat!" Volcadon summons all its remaining strength, unleashing a massive blast of intense heat. The fiery wave engulfs Mystablet, knocking it out before it can counterattack.