Pokémon Legacy: Come Back to Me

Chapter Thirty-Nine

The gang was arriving in Gloire City, with only a couple days left until the Master Class showcase. "There's a Pokémon Center up ahead." Clemont informed the group.

"Great. I want to get my Pokémon looked at." Gary muttered. A few others nodded.

Ash held his hand out for Serena, nodding towards the marketplace. Serena smiled and took it, letting Ash pull her away. She looked directly at Dawn and smirked, causing the blue-black haired trainer to turn red with anger. Dawn clenched her fists and stormed off, to the confusion of everyone else.

"I want to come too, is that alright?" Naomi asked. "I've never seen Gloire City."

"Yeah come!" Serena exclaimed. "It'll be fun." Ash smiled and nodded, and held his other hand out for Naomi. Naomi giggled and took her brother's hand, smiling. His hand was rough, and his fingers were long and slender. Naomi wondered what it would be like to hold Gary's hand.

The three of them, linked by their hands, walked to the bustling square. There was a fountain in the middle of the plaza, and shops ringed the outside, forming a square. One of the shops looked like it was a Pokémon Mart, and there were a few papers pinned to a board right outside. A crowd was starting to gather.

"Let's go check that out." Naomi said. She let go of Ash's hand and trotted over. Lucario and Pikachu followed after.

Gloire City Pokémon Battle Tournament:

Tomorrow, as a new tradition, to kick off to the start of the Master Class, Gloire City will be holding a Pokémon Battle Tournament. Trainers of all levels are allowed to participate. Registration begins at 8 am tomorrow morning, and the tournament starts at 10 am. This will be a knockout style tournament, with the final battle being held the day before the Master Class Showcase. All battles will be three-on-three. Good luck and we hope you decide to participate!

"It's a battle tournament!" Naomi exclaimed once Serena and Ash joined her in front of the board. "I want to join!"

Ash grinned and nodded, pointing to himself. "You want to join too?" Serena asked, wondering if she read his actions correctly. Ash nodded, smirking.

"But how are you going to give your Pokémon commands?" Naomi asked. He pointed at Lucario with a smile.

Master? She asked him.

You will be able to sense my commands, I need you to relay them to whoever is battling.

Yes master. Lucario agreed. Ash smiled once more.

"How will that even work?" Naomi asked.

"Well, Lucario can sense Ash's aura, which means they can read each other's thoughts, and all Pokémon understand each other, so they'll know what Ash wants them to do." Serena explained.

"I'm excited to see that in action then!" Naomi exclaimed. "Should we go tell Gary and Clemont and Bonnie and the others?"

"Yeah probably." Serena said. "Come on guys, let's go tell them." The three trainers plus Lucario and Pikachu made their way back to the Pokémon Center.

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"Hey guys, there's a tournament tomorrow. It's a Pokémon battle of any of you want to enter. Ash and I are entering." Naomi announced to the group gathered around a small coffee table while they waited for their Pokémon to be looked at.

"Really?" Bonnie asked happily. Naomi giggled and nodded. "I'm so entering!"

"I'll enter too." Gary said, grinning. "Is it a tag battle or something?"