23 : Fighting Dragon with Fire

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(In the VIP Box)

"I guess it's our turn next." Cynthia says while getting up.

Serena gives Ash a thumbs up. Ash smiles and follows suit.

"Best of luck kiddo." Scott says while Ash goes out of the VIP Box.

(In the Battlefield)

"Alright KIP so how was that for the first battle?" the announcer says only to be responded by a deafening cheer from the crowd.

"Now that the stadium has been repaired we shall have our last exhibition battle for the day. First of all welcome the Sinnoh Champion Cynthia." he says while gesturing to Cynthia who has taken up her position on the battlefield.

"And competing against her we have you very own KIP champion Ash." he says while gesturing to Ash. With that the announcer leaves.

(In the VIP Box)

"Diantha. Brandon. What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in the healthcare center recovering from your battle?" Sycamore asks as he sees Diantha slowly walking into the room with Brandon helping her.

"Ah. Don't worry Augustine. I am just a little tired is all." Diantha says while collapsing onto her chair. "Besides there is no way I am going to miss this battle. Both Ash and Cynthia are very dear to me."

"OK. If you say so. Exciting battle both of you. Well done." Sycamore says while clapping. Soon everyone else also joins in while Brandon and Diantha give a little bow.

"Alright. Enough clapping time to see the second match. It is about to start." Charles Goodshow says pointing to the screen.

(In the Battlefield)

"This will be a one on one battle. Battle will not be over till either Pokemon has been defeated. Alright send out your Pokemon." Referee shouts.

"Garchomp. Battle Stance." Cynthia says while tossing her Poke-Ball.

"Charizard. Let's do this buddy." Ash says while tossing his Poke-Ball.

Both Pokemon come out and put a demonstration of power before glaring at each other in an attempt to size each other up.

While Ash is eyeing Garchomp he remembers Paul's battle with Cynthia from his Sinnoh Journey and Iris's battle with her from the Unova journey.

'That Garchomp loves to use his wings as a shield. I must wait patiently to deliver the perfect blow. The question is how?' Ash thinks to himself.

"Ash you may have the first move." Cynthia says while gesturing to him.

'I know flamethrower won't do anything.' Ash thinks to himself. "Alright Charizard use Fire Spin full power." Ash commands.

Cynthia doesn't do anything till the attack connects and envelopes Garchomp completely. She looks at Ash to see him looking very seriously. 'He knows that didn't do anything. That is why he is not counterattacking recklessly. He has grown since I last saw him.' Cynthia thinks to herself.

"Charizard use Dig." Ash commands as an idea comes into his mind.

"We'll use dig as well." Cynthia says while smiling.

Ash's serious expression turns to a smirk. Cynthia raises her eyebrows.

"Why are you smirking?" Cynthia asks Ash.

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