Pokemon: The Battle for Pokemon Master

Chapter 1

Hi guys, this is AnimeFan299110 with my Pokemon fic. I do not own the rights to Pokemon/Pocket Monsters (whichever one you prefer to call them). They are owned by Satoshi Tajiri, Ken Sugimori, Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak.

"Pikachu, are you alright?" Ash asked his friend as Pikachu shakily rose in a battle stance and muttered "Pika." It had been nearly eight years since Ash started his journey as a Pokémon trainer. Along the way, he had fought countless battles, made new friends along the way, and had captured various Pokémon to train and befriend. Now, he was standing in a giant arena packed with thousands of spectators with his Pikachu facing the Dragonite owned by Lance, the leader of the Elite Four. Ash had already beaten Prima*, Bruno, and Agatha and now had to beat Lance in order to get a chance at becoming Pokémon Master.

At first, it looked like an easy win. It took Ash's first Pokémon to take down Lance's Gyarados and his two Dragonairs. When it came to Aerodactyl, Ash's first and second Pokémon were no match for it. However, it fainted while battling against Ash's third Pokémon. When Lance finally released his Dragonite, Ash lost his third, fourth, and fifth Pokémon. Now, both Dragonite and Pikachu were fairly injured and it was possible that the next move would end the battle.

"If you don't plan your next strategy, Ketchum," Lance said as he glared at Ash, "This battle will be over in a matter of seconds. Choose wisely on what you want to do next."

'Lance is right.' Ash thought. 'If I don't think of something quick, I'd lose my chance to become Pokémon Master.' His mind soon began to race as he tried to think of ways Pikachu could take down a Dragonite. He hadn't been this desperate since the Orange Islands.

Almost immediately, an idea formed in Ash's head as he turned his baseball cap around and smirked at Lance. "Pikachu, use Quick Attack!" Pikachu moved with lightning speed at Dragonite who had balled up its claws as if ready to battle.

"I was hoping you were smarter than this, Ketchum." Lance said with a hint of disappointment in his voice. "But I guess I was wrong." He then turned his attention to his faithful Pokémon. "Dragonite, use Hyper Beam!" The Dragon Pokémon obliged and spurted out a flame-like beam from its mouth towards the Mouse Pokémon.

"Pikachu, dodge and then use Tail Whip!" Ash called out. Pikachu immediately jumped up in the air to avoid the flames and its tail glowed brightly as it connected with Dragonite's head. The Dragon Pokémon stumbled a bit in confusion, thus prompting Ash to shout "Now, grapple onto its head and then use Thunder Shock!" The little Pokémon obliged and grasped itself onto the back of Dragonite's head. Soon sparks began to fly out of its checks as it cried out "Pika-CHUUU!"

Suddenly, both Dragonite and Pikachu glowed as electricity flowed through both of their bodies. Both Pokémon stuttered as the attack affected them both. Both Lance and Ash covered their eyes from the blinding light. Soon, the dust that formed due to the attack began to fade. As the two trainers lowered their arms, they saw their respective Pokémon facing each other and panting from exhaustion. As they continued to scowl at each other, everyone leaned in with baited breath waiting to see who would be left standing.

After a few seconds, Dragonite keeled backwards and fainted.

"Dragonite is unable to battle." The referee shouted as he raised a flag in his left hand above his head and then pointed it at Ash. "The winner is Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town!"

The spectators erupted in cheers and hollers of support. Ash could even make out some words like "We love you, Ash Ketchum!" "Way to go, Ketchum!" "Awesome battle!" Ash couldn't believe it. It finally happened; after eight years, he had beaten the Elite Four and was so close to becoming a Pokémon Master.