Sinnoh League Chronicles

Casting a Paul on Barry!

Ash had just won his second round match using Snorlax. He jumped up in victory as Misty ran down from the stands and hugged him tight. Ash blushed heavily. Ranee was behind her, making him jealous. He forced a smile.

"Pika!" Pikachu said, breaking him out of his thoughts.

Ash shook his head and stated, "That's right, buddy! Round three, here we come!"

They all went out of the stadium. Ash was about to ask about Barry when the MC spoke.

He announced, "Here are the match ups for the third quarter matches!"

Ash looked up as did Ranee. Everyone saw that Barry had indeed made it and he was matched up against Paul. Ranee was matched up with a trainer named Roger. Ash was matched up against Conway.

He murmured, "Conway, he's going to be tough."

Ranee added, "Barry is in trouble against Paul."

Just then, Conway popped up next to Dawn and told her, "And Ash is in trouble against me." Dawn was a bit freaked out and Conway added, "And once he is eliminated, I'll go up against Paul and then Ranee and win the Sinnoh league."

Ranee drew out a Pokeball and responded, "That's what you think. If anyone if is going to win against Paul, it's going to be me."

Ash was surprised by her reaction. Why did she want a crack at Paul? It didn't make any sense.

Conway brought Ash out of his thoughts and responded, "Aren't you the fiesty one? See you later, Dawn."

With that, Conway walked off, freaking Dawn out.

Dawn shivered, "He's really creepy."

Ranee put her Pokeball away and added, "I so wanted to hit him with Infernape's Flamethrower."

Misty grabbed her arm and responded, "Not a good idea but you better save that energy for Roger."

Ranee nodded in agreement as Ash gave them a cold glare. Ash was about to confront Misty but Barry bumped into him, sending Ash back.

Barry yelled, "I'm so going to fine you for that!" He looked up and saw me. He added, "Whoops, sorry Ash!"

Ash got up and quickly responded, "That's okay Barry but where were you going in such a hurry?"

Barry rolled his eyes and answered, "To talk to Paul, duh."

Misty perked up and asked, "Why do you want to talk to that jerk for?"

Barry rolled his eyes again and answered, "I just want him to know that he'll be going up against a great battler and that he's going down!"

Misty groaned and Ranee brought up, "Paul is stronger than you think, Barry. Think about what Ash told you about his full six-on-six battle. You might be up against a brick wall."

Barry smiled and reassured, "Well, we're going to find out right now."

With that, they walked off for the Pokémon Center.

...

When they got to the Pokémon Center, they walked into the computer lab. Paul was there and he was researching Barry.

Barry smiled at him and told his friends, "See, what I tell you? He knows who the strong trainers are."

Paul just ignored him and turned to Ash. Ash could sense the ice in his eyes, through his aura. Barry went on and on about how he was looking forward to their battle but Paul wasn't paying any attention to it.