The ride to Silver Town ended the next day at about ten o' clock in the morning when their train ride finally ended. "Finally" Lorelei said getting off of the train and stretching herself out causing a few boys that passed by the blush and turn away. Will and Bruno sweat dropped while Lance didn't give any reaction and instead looked around as if trying to find someone.

"Lance m' boy" an old voice called out. They turned to see a small old man with a long beard walking towards them.

Lance smiled, "Mr. Goodshow, good to see you again."

"And you to Lance" Mr. Goodshow said "And the rest of you as well Lorelei, Bruno, Will and Agatha. I see you still haven't retired yet."

"I could say the same for you" Agatha grinned slightly. Mr. Goodshow laughed slightly.

"Oh by the way Lorelei I heard your last lecture" Mr. Goodshow said "Very good job on it by the way. I look forward to the next one."

"Thank you Mr. Goodshow" Lorelei said blushing slightly.

"Well we'll all get caught up at the stadium" Mr. Goodshow said. "We must get going soon. There are only a few good parking spaces left and the match is going to begin soon." They followed Mr. Goodshow to his limo and they got in and were on their way to the stadium for the final match.

"WHAT" a loud voice sounded out. It was Ash Ketchum as he had just been woken up courtesy of Pikachu's thunderbolt attack and after recovering Misty had scolded him for sleeping in too late and told him that he only had ten minutes before the match started hence his loud shout. Ash had scrambled up and managed to get his clothes on, get his Pokeballs and eat a small breakfast before he left the hotel room in a sprint, "I'll meet you guys at the stadium" he shouted as he sprinted harder than ever. Five minutes later he managed to make it to the entrance where trainers go in.

"Halt... identification" the guard said holding his hand out.

Ash panted; "Right here" he managed to say handed his Pokedex to the guard. The guard checked the Pokedex and saw that everything was in order.

"Okay you're all set" the guard said handing him his Pokedex back. Ash took it trying to regain his breath, "Here" the guard said handing him a bottle of ice cold water. "This has happened in the past. We prepare for everything now-a-days. Good luck in your match."

"Thanks" Ash said gulping down the bottle as he walked in. sucking in some breath after he finished the bottle Ash threw the bottle in a recycle bin. "Alright Pikachu" Ash said to the little mouse on his shoulder, "Are you ready for the biggest battle of our lives."

"Pikapi, pika, pi, chu Pikachu" Pikachu said. (Of course I'm ready Ash and this time we're gonna win.)

"My thoughts exactly" Ash said as he walked towards the entrance into the field feeling confidence pooling his system.

Mr. Goodshow, Lance and the members of the Elite four took their spots in the top box that over saw the entire stadium giving them a perfect view of the match. "So Mr. Goodshow, what should we be expecting of these two young trainers Pokémon wise?"

"Ah Will, you will have to wait and find out" Mr. Goodshow said making Will sweat drop. "But I promise you this... you will not be disappointed." They all took their seats and got ready for the match.

"Ladies and Gentlemen" came the announcer's voice making the audience cheer. "Welcome to the final match of the Johto League Silver Conference and may I say that this one is the greatest one yet." The crowd cheered again.

Bianca, Lorenzo, Delia, Professor's Oak and Elm, Gary and Harrison were sitting in the stands waiting for the match to start. Brock and Gary arrived shortly slightly out of breath, "What took you guys so long" Harrison asked.

"Ash overslept and we had to wake him up" Brock said. "He sprinted all the way here and is probably waiting to be called out."

"Typical Ash" Gary said smiling.

The announcer's voice came again, "Will both trainers walk out to the field." Both trainers walked from their side of the field into their boxes and the crowds roared when they saw them. Nick was a rather tall kid with long slick black hair wearing a green shirt and black pants. "On the red side we have Nick from Cherrygrove city. Nick has steadily made his way up through the matches and has dominated all of his opponents. And on the green side we have the fan favorite of the tournament Ash Ketchum from Pallet town. Ash Ketchum has faced his variety of Pokémon trainers and has pushed his way up to the Finals and has made himself the youngest trainer to do so. The reason he is the fan favorite is because he has done something that most Pokémon trainers can only dream about. For Ash Ketchum has not one, but Two Legendary Pokémon in his arsenal."

Now the members of the elite four and Lance's eyes widened. "Legendaries" Lance said seriously turning to Mr. Goodshow. "He must be joking."

Mr. Goodshow merely chuckled, "I told you that you wouldn't be disappointed. Now just watch and you'll find out the rest."

"Now let the final match of the tournament begin" the announcer roared and the crowds cheered and clapped loudly. "Unlike previous matches this match will be played on a neutral field." The field stayed exactly the way it was. "Now to determine which trainer will send out their Pokémon first." The circle in the center of the screen flashed through colors before it stopped on green. "And Ash Ketchum will be sending out the first Pokémon. Which Pokémon will he select?"

"Typhlosion, let's go" Ash shouted sending out the massive bear sized Pokémon. It landed with a loud roar and the flames on its back roared to life.

"And Ash's first Pokémon is his Typhlosion" the announcer said. "What Pokémon will Nick choose in response?"

"A Typhlosion eh" Nick mused. "Alright then I'll fight back with Feraligatr." Out came the final evolved form of Totodile. This one was much larger and bigger and bulkier than the other two forms. "Feraligatr use hydro pump" Nick called out. Feraligatr took a large breath and shot out a massive amount of water from its mouth that went straight for Typhlosion.

"Typhlosion dodge and use smoke screen" Ash called out. Typhlosion jumped into the air and dodged the hydro pump and then launched a smoke screen obscuring the view.

"And Typhlosion has launched a massive smoke screen that has obscured the vision for everyone" the announcer called out. "What will happen when the smoke clears ladies and gentlemen?" Soon the smoke cleared to show only Feraligatr on the field. "What's this? After the smoke screen disperses and Typhlosion is nowhere to be found?"

"Feraligatr, keep your senses up" Nick warned.

"Typhlosion use flamethrower" Ash called. Flames then shot up from the ground under Feraligatr hitting it at point blank and dealing quite a bit of damage.

"And what a surprise attack" the announcer roared. "Using a dig in the middle of the smoke screen to get underneath Feraligatr and launch a flamethrower attack."

"Good job Typhlosion now use fire blast" Ash called. Typhlosion launched the kanji shaped fire attack towards Feraligatr.

"Feraligatr surf" Nick shouted. Feraligatr created a massive wave and it extinguished the fire blast attack. "Good job now wash away that Typhlosion." Feraligatr rode the wave towards Typhlosion intent on dealing damage.

"Typhlosion use flamethrower on the wave" Ash shouted. Typhlosion fired a massive flamethrower from its mouth and it hit the wave as it drew closer.

"What's Ash trying to do" Bianca asked.

"I get it" Gary said. "He's using the flame from Typhlosion to evaporate the water until the wave is low enough for Typhlosion to get in a closer attack."

"That's pretty clever" Harrison commented.

Nick could see what was going on, "Typhlosion use whirlpool now" Nick shouted. Feraligatr jumped off the wave letting the rest of the wave to be evaporated and put its head into the air and formed a massive whirlpool above its mouth. Feraligatr then launched the whirlpool at Typhlosion and it enveloped Typhlosion in it swirling it around and dealing massive damage.

"No Typhlosion" Ash called gritting his teeth. Then his eyes widened, "Typhlosion break out of there using your Ariel Ace" he shouted. Typhlosion managed to fly out of the whirlpool and nail Feraligatr hard with the Ariel Ace attack.

"What" Nick said shocked.

"Alright Typhlosion use your swift attack" Ash shouted. Swift stars flew from Typhlosion's mouth hand they hit Feraligatr hard causing more damage. "Typhlosion use tackle attack now." Typhlosion flew forward and slammed into Feraligatr and Feraligatr flew back and landed on the ground with swirls in its eyes.

The ref raised the green flag, "Feraligatr is unable to battle. The winner is Typhlosion." Up on the screen Feralgatr's icon went dark signifying its defeat and leaving Nick with five Pokémon left.

"With Nick down one Pokémon he must now pick what Pokémon he will choose next to battle against Ketchum's Typhlosion" the announcer said.

Nick recalled his Feraligatr and pulled out his next Pokeball, "Rhydon get ready for battle" Nick said sending out his next Pokémon. Rhydon was a much bigger version of its pre evolved from being able to stand up on its hind legs.

"And Nick's Second Pokémon is his Rhydon" the announcer said as Rhydon's icon took the spot on Nick's second slot. "Will Ketchum continue battling with Typhlosion or swap out Pokémon?"

"Typhlosion return" Ash said recalled his Pokémon. Then he pulled out another Pokeball, "Croconaw let's go" Ash called sending out his own water type Pokémon.

"And Ketchum makes the wise decision to swap out his Typhlosion for his Croconaw, but what's this" the announcer said surprised as Nick also recalled his Rhydon. "Nick has also recalled his Rhydon. What Pokémon will he send out next?"

"Pidgeot let's go" Nick said sending out his massive flying Pokémon bird with a long mane. "Pidgeot use steel wing attack" Nick called. Pidgeot's wing glowed a bright white as it dive bombed Croconaw.

"Croconaw use crunch attack" Ash called. Croconaw opened its mouth and clamped down on Pidgeot's wing stopping it in place, but Pidgeot struggled to continue its attack. Eventually Pidgeot one the little standoff and hit Croconaw with its attack, but it lessened the damage by a lot. "Croconaw use hydro pump" Ash shouted. Croconaw took a deep breath and shot out the water at Pidgeot who dodged left and right to avoid the attacks, but one of them managed to hit Pidgeot causing a bit of damage, but not too much.

"Pidgeot use twister" Nick called. Pidgeot wings swirled around and they formed a massive twister and it shot towards Croconaw. It enveloped Croconaw and began swirling ti around dealing massive amounts of damage. Soon it stopped and it threw Croconaw to the ground with swirls in its eyes.

The ref raised the red flag, "Croconaw is unable to battle. Pidgeot is the winner." Up on the screen Croconaw's icon went dark signifying its defeat and leaving Ash with only five Pokémon left. Ash recalled his Croconaw.

"You did good" Ash whispered to the Pokeball. He then turned to Pikachu, "You're up buddy." Pikachu nodded and jumped out into the field. Up on the screen Pikachu took the spot in Ash's third slot.

"And Ketchum's Third Pokémon is his Pikachu" the announcer said.

"Pidgeot return" Nick called returning his Pidgeot. "Rhydon let's go" Nick called sending back out his massive Pokémon. "Rhydon use tackle attack." Rhydon charged at Pikachu with intent on dealing damage.

Ash smirked, "Pikachu's too fast to be caught by something like that.' Out loud he said, "Pikachu use your agility." Pikachu sprinted around the area and Rhydon stopped to look around, but could not keep up with Pikachu since it looked like he was being surrounded by at least ten Pikachu.

Nick growled, "Rhydon use Earthquake." Rhydon growled and stomped on the ground causing shockwaves to go through it.

"That's just what I was waiting for" Ash smirked. Pikachu jump into the air." Pikachu did just that before the shockwaves could affect it. "Now use your thunderbolt on Rhydon's horn" Ash called. Pikachu's cheeks sparkled and with a loud cry Pikachu launched the thunderbolt and it struck Rhydon directly on the horn. Rhydon howled in pain from the electricity now coursing through its system.

"Rhydon no" Nick shouted. Rhydon fell back down to the ground with swirls in its eyes.

The ref raised the green flag, "Rhydon is unable to battle. Pikachu is the winner." Up on the screen Rhydon's icon in the second slot went blank leaving Nick with only four Pokémon left and three unused slots.

"After an electrifying ending to Rhydon leaves Nick with four Pokémon left" the announcer said. "This just proves that when you battle Ash Ketchum don't assume that you can win based on type alone."

Nick recalled his fallen Rhydon and pulled out his next Pokeball, "Ninetails get ready" he called sending out a massive fox Pokémon with nine long flowing tails with a beautiful mane. Ninetails took the spot in Nick's Fourth Pokémon slot. "Ninetails use fire spin" Nick called. Ninetails opened its mouth and with a loud roar Ninetails sent a massive fire pin towards Pikachu.

"Pikachu dodge it" Ash called. Pikachu jumped to the side to dodge the fire spin attack, but Ninetails kept it up forcing Pikachu to keep dodging.

"Ninetails use scratch attack" Nick called. Ninetails shot forward and its claws glowed and it scratched Pikachu across the face.

"Pikachu focus punch" Ash called. Pikachu's fist glowed and it punched Ninetails back with a solid right hook.

"Ninetails use flamethrower" Nick all but growled. Ninetails opened its mouth and launched a massive flamethrower that enveloped Pikachu in its fiery heat. Pikachu cried out in pain as it was launched back and landed on the ground bruised and burnt. Pikachu struggled to get up, but then collapsed to the ground with swirls in its eyes.

The ref raised the red flag, "Pikachu is unable to battle. Ninetails is the winner." Up on the screen Pikachu's icon, in the third slot went out leaving Ash with only four Pokémon left.

"Looks like Pikachu couldn't quite beat the heat" the announcer said as Ash carried Pikachu off of the field and set him down gently next to him. "Now what will Ketchum's next choice be to battle."

"Typhlosion come back out" Ash called sending back out his Typhlosion. Typhlosion reappeared with a roar and ignited the flames on its back. Back on the screen Typhlosion's icon lit back up.

"And Ketchum goes back with his Typhlosion" the announcer roared. "Both trainers are fighting fire with fire here, but which one will come out in the end?"

"Ninetails use fire blast" Nick called. Ninetails opened its mouth and shot out the kanji shaped blast of fire.

"Typhlosion dodge it and use swift" Ash ordered. Typhlosion jumped into the air and avoided the fire blast completely and then launched the swift attack at Ninetails. Ninetails automatically jumped into the air to dodge the attack. "Typhlosion use Ariel Ace quickly" Ash shouted. Typhlosion flew into the air and hit Ninetails with a perfect Ariel Ace.

Ninetails yipped in pain from the attack, "Ninetails don't give in." Nick called out. "Use your hyper beam attack." Ninetails opened its mouth and blasted a large hyper beam at Typhlosion at point blank range. Typhlosion flew back down to the ground and hit it hard. "Now finish off Typhlosion with a flamethrower attack." Ninetails opened its mouth and launched a massive flamethrower at Typhlosion.

"Typhlosion use your own flamethrower to fight it" Ash shouted. Typhlosion jumped up and fired its own flamethrower at Ninetails. The two flamethrowers met in mid air and soon after resulted in a massive explosion and smoke covered the entire area.

"No matter what match Ketchum is in there's always an explosion at one point or another" the announcer said though he did sound amused. "Now we wait for the smoke to clear to see which Pokémon will be up and ready to battle."

Soon the smoke cleared to reveal a large burn crater where the attacks met in midair. Both Pokémon were lying next to each other with swirls in their eyes. Ninetails was still in the air when the attacks were launched and Typhlosion was directly underneath so that's why they landed near each other. The ref raised both flags, "Both Pokémon are unable to battle. This match ends in a draw." Up on the screen both Ninetails and Typhlosion's icon went dark signifying their defeat.

"And with the defeat of both Typhlosion and Ninetails, both trainers have lost three Pokémon so we will now cut to a five minute break" the announcer said. On the field both trainers recalled their Pokémon and walked off of the field.

'That Ash kid is pretty good' Nick thought to himself. 'I only have two Pokémon left uncovered while he still has three and no doubt that at least one of them is one of his legendaries. I better save my serious power for them.'

Ash pulled out his last three Pokeballs, 'Charizard... Latias... Latios! I have you three left to battle with. I know one of Nick's Pokémon is a Pidgeot, but I have no idea what his other two Pokémon are. I think I'll send out Latias to help her get some more battle experience.'

"Ash is doing pretty well" Harrison commented.

Gary nodded, "He may have also lost three Pokémon as Nick did, but Nick only has two mystery Pokémon left while Ash has three."

Harrison nodded, "Ash does have a slight advantage, but this match is not over yet."

In the special area up top Lance and the Elite four members were discussing the match "Not bad... not bad at all" Bruno said impressed. "To be able to teach a Pikachu Focus punch is something that is not easy to do."

"His Pokémon seemed to be well trained" Will said. "He made the match to where he has a slight advantage over the other trainer."

Agatha nodded, "It is most impressive indeed."

"It looks like he's no longer the cocky kid he was when I first met him" Lorelei said impressed with Ash's battle ability. "What do you think Lance... you've been awfully quiet."

Lance was silent for a few seconds as he stared down at Ash, "He has a lot of potential. I could tell from the moment I met him. If he could get this far at his age then imagine how far he could get in a couple more years when he's older." That got everyone thinking about the possibilities.

"Attention trainers, five minutes have now passed" the announcer called. "Please proceed back to your boxes." Soon both Ash and Nick were back in their boxes. "Now to determine which trainer will send out their Pokémon first." The wheel began spinning again on the screen before it slowed down and it stopped on... green. "And once again Ash Ketchum will be sending out his Pokémon first. Which Pokémon will he choose to send out?"

"I choose you Latias" Ash called and out came the red and white legendary Eon Pokémon with a small coo. Latias hovered in front of Ash waiting for orders. The crowd cheered wildly when they saw Latias.

"And a big surprise" the announcer roared excitedly. "Ketchum has chosen to send out one of his Legendaries early in battle. His choice is Latias." Up in the box Lance and the Elite Fours eyes were wide in shock.

"A Latias" Will said in shock, "That kid actually has a Latias."

Mr. Goodshow merely laughed at the shocked faces they were making, "I told you, you wouldn't be disappointed."

Lance stared down at ash in shock, 'A Latias... a real Latias.' Lance's respect for Ash just doubled or more. Lance wasn't a dragon master for nothing. He loved and respected dragons a lot and trainers who have caught dragon types and trained them to be strong have earned his respect, but to find someone who had caught a Legendary Dragon... it was inconceivable.

"What will Nick's choice be to face off against Ketchum's Latias" the announcer roared.

Nick grit his teeth, 'I didn't think he would send it out this early. Oh well...' "Pidgeot, let's go" Nick said sending back out his Pidgeot. Pidgeot appeared in a loud chirp and its icon on the screen lit back up.

"And Nick chooses to send back out his Pidgeot" the announcer called.

"Pidgeot use gust attack" Nick shouted. Pidgeot waved its wings at a fast pace and sent a powerful gust attack at Latias.

"Latias disperse that gust attack with your dragon pulse attack" Ash shouted back. Latias opened her mouth and released a massive dragon pulse attack that overtook the gust attack and it hit Pidgeot hard knocking it back and making it faint on the ground with swirls in its eyes.

The ref raised the green flag, "Pidgeot is unable to battle. Latias is the winner." Up on the screen Pidgeot's icon went dark signifying its defeat and leaving Nick with only two Pokémon left.

Nick recalled his Pidgeot and with a hard look on his face he sent out his next Pokémon, "Gyarados standby" he said and sent out the massive serpentine Pokémon. Latias was slightly intimidated, but held her ground. Up on the screen Gyarados took its spot as Nick's fifth Pokémon. "Gyarados use dragon rage." Gyarados opened its mouth and launched the yellow blast known as dragon rage at Latias.

"Latias dodge with extreme speed" Ash called. Latias flew out of the way and higher into the air. "Good now show them your Mist Ball attack." Latias cooed loudly as she dived back down with the Mist Ball forming in her mouth and she dive bombed Gyarados like a plane and launched the Mist Ball at Gyarados.

"Gyarados fly now" Nick shouted. Gyarados flew out of the way of the Mist Ball attack and flew up to Latias, "Good now use Hyper Beam attack" Nick called and Gyarados built up the hyper beam attack in its mouth and launched it at Latias. Latias didn't get out of the air in time and took the full brunt of the attack.

"Latias" Ash called as Latias fell towards the ground. Latias heard ash and used her remaining strength to catch herself in mid air. "Alright Latias use Zen Head Butt" Ash called. Latias' head glowed and she charged at Gyarados and hit it right in its chest making it roar out in pain.

"Gyarados" Nick called out.

"Don't stop there Latias" Ash called. "Try Mist Ball one more time" Latias charged up her swirling Mist Ball attack and sent it at Gyarados hitting it directly and sending it crashing to the ground.

"Gyarados" Nick called out. The dust cleared showing Gyarados all bruised up, but still ready to fight. "Alright Gyarados get that Latias and use crunch" Gyarados flew up high towards Latias aiming to use its crunch attack.

"Latias dodge it" Ash called. Latias swerved to the side just in time.

"Iron tail now" Nick called. Ash's eyes widened as Gyarados landed a powerful iron tail onto Latias that made her cry out and send her down packing. "Now hurry and blast it with your hyper beam." Gyarados charged up the hyper beam one more time and sent it at Latias. The attack hit dead on and Latias was slammed into the ground.

"Latias" Ash called out worried. The smoke cleared and shoed little Latias on the ground out cold with swirls for eyes.

The ref raised the red flag, "Latias is unable to battle. Gyarados is the winner." Latias' icon went dark signifying her defeat.

TO BE CONTINUED

Tricked you didn't I

Silence filled the stadium after the ref's announcement. They had never thought they'd see Latias be beaten. "Well folks as unbelievable as it sounds Ash Ketchum's Latias has been defeated for the first time in this entire tournament" the announcer said in a slightly stunned voice. Ash pulled out Latias' Pokeball and returned her.

"You did good Latias, I'm proud of you" Ash whispered to the Pokeball.

"That is one powerful Gyarados" Brock commented.

Professor Elm nodded, "That is true, but Gyarados has taken a lot of damage from Latias having taken a full powered Mist Ball. So Gyarados' attack power has been cut in half and added to Gyarados' already weakened body then Ash's next Pokémon should be able to deal with it no problem."

"For a kid to have a legendary follow his exact orders is pretty amazing" Lorelei commented.

"True, most Legendaries avoid humans at all cost, but to see a legendary willingly follow Ash's commands is pretty cool" Bruno said impressed.

"After an unbelievable win on Gyarados' side Ketchum must now decide which Pokémon to send out next to combat against Nick's Gyarados" the announcer called out.

"Charizard let's go" Ash shouted sending out his massive flying/fire dragon shaped Pokémon. Charizard roared and sent flames from its mouth. Charizard took its place as Ash's fifth Pokémon.

"And Ketchum's fifth Pokémon is Charizard" the announcer said. "So far from what we've seen Ketchum's team seems to be made up of power Pokémon, but let's not count Nick out yet as both trainers have only one mystery Pokémon left."

"Charizard use flamethrower" Ash called. Charizard launched the flamethrower at Gyarados with the utmost intent on causing a lot of damage.

"Gyarados dodge and use fly" Nick called. Gyarados dodged to the side and then used its ability to fly to fly through the air. "Good now use twister" Nick ordered. Gyarados roared loudly and twisted its body in circles. It went slowly at first, but gradually began to pick up speed and soon a massive twister began to form and it was sent directly at Charizard.

"Charizard fly out of the way" Ash called. Charizard flew to the side to avoid the oncoming twister, but the twisters suction power was too strong and Charizard was sucked inside, "Charizard no" Ash shouted.

"Trying to avoid the twister wasn't good enough as Charizard is sucked inside and being tossed around" the announcer said. "Ketchum is in quite a predicament here and has got to think of something soon."

Charizard was taking damage inside of the twister, but not as much as he could have been thanks to the effects of Latias' Mist Ball attack. "Charizard blast yourself out of there with Fire blast" Ash shouted. Charizard opened its mouth and sent out a massive kanji shaped fire blast that evaporated the twister. "Alright Charizard good job now use flamethrower" Ash called. Charizard launched a massive flamethrower at Gyarados and this time Gyarados was too slow to dodge and it hit Gyarados head on. "Alright now finish it off with your dragon rage" Ash called.

Charizard opened its mouth and spat out a yellow colored spherical attack and it hit Gyarados head on and Gyarados fell to the ground out cold with swirls in its eyes. The ref raised the green flag, "Gyarados is unable to battle. Charizard is the winner." Up on the screen Gyarados' icon faded signifying its defeat and leaving Nick with only one Pokémon.

"Nick is down to one Pokémon" the announcer called out as Nick recalled his Gyarados. "The question is will this Pokémon be powerful enough to win the match for him?"

"Dragonite, standby for battle" Nick called sending out his massive Dragon Pokémon with antennas on its head and massive wings on its back. Up on the screen Dragonite took its place as Nick's sixth and final Pokémon.

"Wow folks I cannot believe what I'm seeing" the announcer roared excitedly. "Nick is in possession of the rare pseudo-legendary Pokémon Dragonite. This match is going to be tough for Ketchum."

"Dragonite use ice beam" Nick commanded. Dragonite opened its mouth and launched a massive ice beam at Charizard. The ice beam was really fast and Charizard had no time to dodge it causing massive damage.

"Charizard" Ash called. "Don't give in. Attack with your fire spin" Ash called. Charizard recovered and launched a massive fire spin at Dragonite. Dragonite merely flew to the side and avoided the attack. Then Dragonite flew towards Charizard and slammed into it using a tackle attack. "Charizard no" Ash called worried.

"Finish it with dragon breath" Nick called out calmly. Dragonite opened its mouth and launched the green beam of dragon breath and it hit Charizard dead on and sent it back and falling to the ground.

The ref walked over and saw Charizard wasn't moving and was about to call the match to Dragonite when Ash shouted, "Charizard use blast burn" Ash shouted. Charizard turned as quick as lightning and launched the massive fire version known as Blast burn.

Nick looked shocked, but he reacted barely in time, "Dragonite dodge it quickly." Dragonite flew to the side, but the blast burn damaged its arm. Dragonite grit its teeth in pain slightly, "Dragonite use thunder" Nick growled. Dragonite's antennas glowed and it launched a massive thunder at Charizard. Charizard roared in pain before the thunder stopped and Charizard fell to the ground out cold with swirls for eyes.

The ref raised the red flag, "Charizard is unable to battle. Dragonite is the winner." Charizard's icon went dark signifying its defeat and leaving Ash with only one Pokémon left to battle with.

"That was a slightly desperate move called by Ketchum" the announcer called as Ash returned his Charizard. "Using Charizard's blast burn at the last second delivered some damage to Nick's Dragonite, but in the end Dragonite was able to take Charizard down leaving Ketchum with only one Pokémon left. And folks we all know what that Pokémon is going to be."

"Latios I choose you" Ash called and sent out a much larger version of Latias only Latios was male and blue where she was red. Latios gave a loud cry as it hovered in front of Ash and seemed to glare at Dragonite. Up on the screen Latios took its place as Ash's last Pokémon. The crowd cheered loudly seeing Ash's Latios once again.

"A Latios as well" Will said in a shocked voice.

"A brother and sister combo" Agatha commented. Lance was silent as he stared with slightly widened eyes.

"And Ketchum's last Pokémon is Latios" the announcer roared. "It's a battle of dragons here folks and only one dragon can stand tall."

"Latios let's start this off with dragon pulse" Ash called. Latios opened his mouth and sent out a large dragon pulse attack. Dragonite shielded itself from the blast, but it was slowly being pushed back.

"Dragonite fly up and use ice beam" Nick called. Dragonite broke through the dragon pulse and flew up high into the air before launching an ice beam at Latios.

"Latios fly past the ice beam and use steel wing" Ash called. Latios tucked its paws in and flew high up into the air and twirled past the ice beam and then its wing began to glow a bright white and Latios soon got close enough to smash its wing directly into Dragonite.

"Dragonite use thunder punch" Nick shouted. Dragonite's fist cackled with thunder and then it punched Latios hard in the face and Latios was thrown back. "Now hit it with ice beam." Dragonite launched another ice beam at Latios.

"Latios dodge and turn invisible" Ash shouted. Latios dodged to the side just in time and then disappeared from sight. Dragonite and Nick looked around trying to spot Latios.

"And Latios has demonstrated a new ability" the announcer said excited. "With Latios invisible it will be tricky for Nick to spot it."

"Try and spot it Dragonite" Nick called out still looking around. Dragonite was turning its head left and right trying to spot Latios.

"Luster Purge now" Ash shouted suddenly. Latios turned visible suddenly right behind Dragonite and launched the massive purple attack at Dragonite. Dragonite only barely turned in time to see it envelope Dragonite and send it to the ground.

"Dragonite" Nick called.

"Good job Latios now finish it with Dragon rage" Ash shouted. Latios opened its mouth and charged up the dragon rage attack and was about to fire it when Dragonite flew up and appeared in front of it and smashed its body into it disrupting the dragon rage attack and making Latios dispel it. Ash gaped for a second, "Latios."

"Dragonite try ice beam one more time" Nick called. Dragonite opened its mouth and shot the ice beam directly at Latios and apparently third time's the charm as the ice beam hit Latios head on causing him to cry out in pain and plummet to the ground. Dragonite landed on the ground not long after and panted.

"Latios get up, I know you can do it" Ash called out. "Please Latios, we've worked really hard to get here and we're so close." Latios opened its eyes and hovered off the ground with another cry ready to continue battling. "Alright good job Latios now go and use Dragon claw" Ash shouted. Latios roared and charged at Dragonite with its claws glowing and prepared to slash at it. Dragonite leaned to the side to dodge it.

"Alright Dragonite use thunder punch again" Nick called.

"Steel wing quickly" Ash countered. Dragonite's fist cackled with thunder once again and went for a punch just as Latios wing glowed brightly and he swung his wing at Dragonite. Both attacks hit dead on and it was now a struggle for power and strength on who would win. "C'mon Latios you can do it" Ash encouraged.

"Dragonite don't give in" Nick called out. Both Pokémon didn't want to let heir trainers down and struggled more to win the standoff. Latios struggled and dug deep inside himself for more strength and managed to push Dragonite back and his steel wing connected with Dragonite's face. "No" Nick growled.

"Alright Latios use ice beam quickly" Ash called. Latios opened his mouth and fired the same ice beam attack that he was hit with and it connected with Dragonite who roared in pain since it was 4x weaker to ice attacks than any other dragon type Pokémon.

"Dragonite use fire spin" Nick shouted. Dragonite shot an ice beam at Latios and it connected and Latios was thrown back onto the ground once more. "Hurry and finish it off with a thunderbolt" Nick shouted. Dragonite's antennas glowed again and launched another thunderbolt at Latios.

"Latios use light screen" Ash called. Latios floated back into the air and a yellow barrier surrounded it and the thunderbolt barely did any damage to Latios, "Alright Latios use Giga Impact" Ash called. Latios glowed a dark purple color and charged at Dragonite and the Giga Impact hit Dragonite hard and sent it plowing to the ground.

"And a powerful Giga Impact has sent Dragonite to the ground" the announcer roared excitedly as he had never seen a match like this before. "Does Dragonite have the strength to continue the match?" Dragonite struggled to continue and managed to force itself to its feet panting harder than ever. "And Dragonite is back up and ready to battle, but both Dragonite and Latios look like they're at their limits."

Both Dragonite and Latios panted as they glared at each other from their sides of the field. "Dragonite let's end this now. Use your Dragon Rage at full power." Dragonite opened its mouth and charged the dragon rage attack.

"We'll fight back just as hard; Latios use your Luster Purge at full power" Ash shouted. Latios opened his mouth and his own unique purple attack began to form in his mouth as he charged it to full power.

"Go" Ash and Nick shouted. Both Pokémon fired their attacks simultaneously and they headed right towards each other. Then they met in mid air and immediately there was a massive explosion that shook the whole stadium and caused a backlash of wind everywhere. Most people in the audience had to shield their eyes from the backlash. Ash and Nick could barely stay on their feet and even Mr. Goodshow and the others in the private box had to hold onto something or they would have fallen over.

Yet somehow the system still worked because the announcer called, "A massive explosion caused by the two attacks. An explosion so powerful that it shook the entire stadium. Folks, I'll tell you right now, I'm not sure if either Pokémon is still standing right now." It took a full minute of silence before the smoke to finally clear and when it did it showed both Pokémon still standing, in Latios' case hovering. "I... I don't believe it folks. After that massive display of power both Pokémon are still standing."

Dragonite and Latios seemed to glare at each other for a few seconds before Dragonite felt a stabbing pain in its torso. Dragonite grit its teeth in pain and fell to the ground. Nick seemed to gape in absolute shock as did Ash. The ref walked up and checked on Dragonite to see the dragon Pokémon was out cold. The ref raised the green flag into the air, "Dragonite is unable to battle. Latios is the winner." Up on the screen Dragonite's icon went dark leaving Nick with no more Pokémon and leaving Ash's picture to take up the whole screen with the word "WINNER" underneath it.

Shocked silence lasted for two seconds before the stadium erupted into the loudest cheer possible as people jumped up from their seats clapping and cheering loudly. "That's it, he's done it" the announcer roared. "After a grueling battle Ash Ketchum has pulled the last minute upset over Nick for the victory. I hope everyone can hear me Ash Ketchum has won the Silver Conference."

Ash couldn't believe it... he had won. After countless days of training and dreaming he had finally won. "I did it" he whispered softly unable to hear himself over the cheers. Then it finally set its way into his system, "I DID IT" he cheered. "I won the Championship battle of the Silver Conference." Ash rushed out onto the field and embraced a tired Latios, "You did it Latios. We won. You were simply amazing."

Latios cooed softly and spoke to Ash telepathically, 'Thank you Ash. I would love some rest right now though.'

"No problem, you deserve it" Ash said and recalled Latios back to the Pokeball.

Nick merely stared for a few seconds before smiling slightly and recalling his down Dragonite and walking over to Ash. "Ash" he said getting Ash's attention. "That was an awesome battle and I had a lot of fun."

"Thanks Nick, you were awesome too" Ash said and the two of them shook hands.

"And with that the Silver Conference has come to an end" the announcer said. "The awards ceremony will be taking place in three hours at 6:00 sharp. All sixteen finalists are to be present for the ceremony." The stadium clapped and emptied slightly for some were going to leave and come back later and some were gonna stay.

Ash left his side of the stadium and immediately after he did he was being hounded by a bunch of people all asking things that Ash could not comprehend. "Okay, okay break it up" came Gary's voice as he made his way through and grabbed one of Ash's arms.

"Yeah, c'mon let him be" Harrison's voice said as he grabbed Ash's other arm and the two of them led Ash through the thundering crowd until they managed to get him away from them and back to everyone else.

Ash panted slightly, "Thanks guys" Ash said gratefully.

"No problem" Harrison said.

"That's what we're here for" Gary said. "Anyway congratulations Ash you won the Silver Conference."

"Indeed Ash" Professor Oak said. "You should be feeling very proud of yourself for you have just set a world record here for youngest League Champion ever."

"Oh honey I'm so proud of you" Delia said and enveloped her son in one of those mom hugs. Ash was, once again, too happy to be embarrassed and just hugged his mom back.

"Good job Ash" Brock said after Ash parted from his mom. "You've really come a long way" both of them shook hands.

"That was an amazing battle Ash" Misty said as they did their usual hand clasp.

"Great job Ash" Bianca said. Then she pulled out her sketch pad and handed Ash some drawings, "I drew these. I hope you like them" she said blushing slightly. Ash looked through them and the others looked over his shoulder and they gaped. They were perfectly drawn pictures of Ash in his battles. One of them was Ash battling with Latias for the first time. Another was him and Charizard with Charizard blowing flames from its mouth and numerous other drawings involving Ash with his Pokémon.

"Wow... these are great Bianca... thank you" Ash said gratefully.

Time passed after a while and soon everyone found themselves back at the Silver conference stadium where the awards ceremony was about to begin. It was slightly dark outside so the flames of Ho-Oh were still burning brightly and eliminating the whole stadium. The stadium was full to the maximum capacity possible and the sixteen finalists were back down on the bottom area.

There was a small stadium in the middle of the field where Mr. Goodshow, Lance and the Elite four were standing there waiting for the ceremony to begin. On the bottom Ash was standing there with Jon, Harrison and Gary and they were all waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Finally Mr. Goodshow stepped up to the microphone, "Another tournament gone. And I must say that this year's tournament was one of the best ones ever." The crowd cheered as well as the top sixteen participants. "Now all of the participants of the Silver conference are to be commemorated for their skills, but we must give a special applause for the sixteen trainers to make it to the Championship Tournament so please everyone let us applaud these sixteen trainers."

The stadium began cheering for the sixteen trainers on the ground. All sixteen trainers couldn't keep the grins off of their faces as the crowd cheering for them. It felt good to have thousands of people cheering for them.

Once the cheering died down Mr. Goodshow spoke again, "Now we shall commence with the award ceremony. First we shall give awards for the trainers who have left some of the best memories of the tournament. Our first award is best strategist award. That award goes to Harrison of Littleroot town as he has shown the most excellent strategy of any participant in the tournament." Harrison looked surprised before he smiled and walked up on stage.

Lance took a medal and put it over Harrison's head and around his neck, "Congratulations" Lance said and shook hands with Harrison. Harrison smiled and walked back off stage.

"The next award is the award for Greatest Youth" Mr. Goodshow said. "This award goes to the trainer who made it the farthest into the tournament at the youngest age. That award foes to Ash Ketchum of Pallet town for making it all the way to finals at 11 years and 10 months." Ash looked shocked, but a nudge from Gary made him walk back on stage.

Lance took another medal and put it around Ash's neck; "Congratulations" Lance said and shook hands with Ash. Ash smiled back and walked off stage.

"Our next award is for best fighter" Mr. Goodshow said. "This trainer is one who has fought his way all the way from the bottom and straight to the finals. This award goes to Nick from Cherry grove city." Nick walked up on stage and accepted the medal from Lance and shook hands with him. "Our last award is for the trainer who has shown the rarest, interesting or most powerful Pokémon in the entire tournament. That award goes to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town for his surprise showing of the two Legendary Pokémon Latios and Latias." Ash walked up on stage a second time and Lance slipped a second medal over Ash's head and shook hands once again.

"Two medals" Gary said "That's impressive." Ash smiled slightly.

"Now that that's over we shall proceed to the top three trainers" Mr. Goodshow said. "The judges have debated on the third place winner between the two trainers who lost in the Semi-finals. After much debate the judges have decided that the third place trainer is... Jon Dickson from Sento Cherry Town. Come up here boys."

Jon looked shocked, but a small nudge from Harrison sent him up there grinning widely. He was joined by Ash and Nick as the three of them walked up on stage and took their spots. Jon took his spot on the third place spot to the right. Nick took the spot on the left while Ash took the spot on the middle.

"Now we award the trophies to the best three trainers of the Silver Conference" Mr. Goodshow said. "In third place... Jon Dickson from Sento Cherry Town." Lance took a small sized bronze trophy and handed it to a grinning Jon. "In second place... Nick from Cherry grove City." Lance took a medium silver trophy and handed it to a smiling Nick. "And finally in first place; the winner of the Johto League Silver Conference... Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town." Lance took the large first place good trophy and handed it to Ash who was grinning widely. The three winners held their trophies high into the air as the crowd cheered loudly and the other thirteen participants cheered as well.

"I'm so proud of him" Delia said wiping her eyes with a tissue.

"Now to induct the three trainers into the Johto League Hall of Fame" Mr. Goodshow said. "Trainers please release all of your Pokémon as they deserve this honour just as much as you do." Jon released his Haunter, Rhyhorn, Rapidash, Typhlosion, Scizor and Tyranitar and they all posed while the picture was taken. Then Nick released his Feraligatr, Pidgeot, Gyarados, Ninetails, Rhydon, and Dragonite and they also struck a pose while the picture was taken. Then finally Ash released his Pokémon. Pikachu, Charizard, Typhlosion, Croconaw, Latias and Latios and they struck a pose as well while the picture was taken. Then to end it they had Ash, Nick and Jon all stand next to each other and they took a photo of each of them. Nick and Jon were taller than Ash, but Ash was tall enough to not be standing on top of something. Once the picture was taken Mr. Goodshow spoke to the crowd again, "That concludes the Johto League Silver Conference. Until next year." The crowd cheered again and everyone began departing.

Soon the only people left in the stadium were Ash, Misty, Brock, Delia, Professor Oak, Bianca, Lorenzo, Latios and Latias. Ash was still holding his trophy and medals, but then handed them to him mom, "Hey mom can you take these home for me?"

"Of course honey" Delia said. "I'm very proud of you. My own son a League Champion."

"Well Delia, we must be going" Professor Oak said. "Our train will be leaving soon and it'll be the last one for the night." Delia nodded, "Once again congratulations Ash" Professor Oak said "You are now the Pride of Pallet." Ash blushed slightly and rubbed his head. "I will see you whenever you return to Pallet Town." Professor Oak and Delia left the stadium and went to the train station for their ride back to Kanto.

"Well it's getting late, we should also get going" Lorenzo said. "It was great to see you two again Latios, Latias." Latios and Latias flew in and hugged Lorenzo tightly.

"Goodbye guys" Bianca said hugging both of them. "We'll meet again sometime. Oh yeah Ash I did this last drawing for you." Ash took the page and looked at the picture and it was marvelous. It was the picture that was taken of Ash and his team to be placed in the Hall of Fame. Ash was standing while holding his trophy. Pikachu was sitting on the usual spot on Ash's shoulder, Typhlosion was to Ash's left scowling, and looking serious, Croconaw was to Ash's right smiling widely... well as widely as an alligator could, Charizard was directly behind ash and seemed to be glaring directly at whoever was looking, Latias was to Ash's right hovering off the ground and smiling while Latios was to the Ash's left hovering and looking serious, but you could see a small smile on his face.

"This... is... unbelievable" Ash said shocked "Thanks Bianca."

Bianca smiled, "You're welcome. Well we need to get going. Goodbye guys." The two of them waved until they exited the stadium. The next day they were just waking up from a night in the Pokémon center and eating some breakfast in their room.

"I won" Ash kept mumbling, "I can't believe I actually won."

"Man Ash how much longer are you gonna keep saying that" Brock asked exasperated though he did sound amused.

"Sorry I can't help it" Ash said. "I mean not even a year ago I was in the Indigo League and I made the Top Sixteen and then only a few months later I'm Johto League Champion."

"It does sound a little overwhelming" Misty said after a bit, "But you weren't as cocky as you were in the Indigo League and took your training seriously this time."

"Hey I took it seriously last time" Ash said defensively "And I wasn't cocky."

"Ash you were cocky" Brock said flatly. Ash pouted, "But you've grown out of it, now the worst you can get is too overconfident. And you did take your training seriously last time, but this time you took it much more seriously."

"Touché" Ash said after a couple seconds making them laugh a bit.

"Pikachu" Pikachu mumbled quietly with a sweat drop.

They had just finished when they got a call from the phone. Brock went over and answered it, "Hello... yes... uh ha... okay... yeah I'll tell her... okay... goodbye." Brock hung the phone up and turned to Misty, "You have a message down in the lobby along with some package."

"A message and a package" Misty said confused "I wonder what it could be."

"Well let's go find out" Ash said and they all went downstairs to the lobby. They appeared shortly and Nurse Joy was standing there with a bike. "Hey Misty... isn't that your bike" Ash asked.

Misty looked at it closely, "It is" she said surprised.

Nurse Joy saw them, "Are you Misty Waterflower?"

"Yes" Misty answered.

"Then this is yours I assume" Nurse Joy indicated to the bike and Misty nodded. "My Sister from Viridian City knew you were travelling in Johto and she managed to fix up your bike in her spare time and she had just finished it and had some Delibird's deliver it to me to give to you."

"Thank you" Misty said and took the bike. Now she had felt oddly sad, but she didn't know why, "And I also have a message."

"Oh, yes on a phone right over here" Nurse Joy indicated to the phone. Misty went over to the phone to listen to the message while Brock and ash waited for her to finish.

"Wonder what her message is" Ash said.

Brock nodded, "I do, maybe it's from her sisters or Misty has some kind of stalker." Ash and Pikachu sweat dropped at that last one and decided that they'd pretend that they'd never heard it. Soon Misty returned with a sad look on her face.

"What's wrong Misty" Ash asked noticing her sad face.

"That was my sister Daisy" she said. "It turns out they won a trip around the world and will be leaving soon. They need me to come home to look after the gym while they're away."

Ash and Brock looked surprised at this, "Then this is goodbye" Brock said in a sad voice. Then he turned to Ash, "I never got to tell you Ash because I wanted to wait as long as possible, but my parents can't take care of my siblings all alone. They need me to come home as soon as I can to help out and look after the gym as well."

Ash looked between his two friends in shock, "This really is goodbye" Ash said in a soft voice. They both nodded sadly, "Well then I guess all I can say is that I'll miss you guys a lot."

"We'll miss you too Ash" Brock said smiling.

"Take care Ash" Misty said and she hugged him tightly. Ash hugged her as well, "And thanks for always being such a good friend to me."

"Yeah you too" Ash said smiling slightly. Then he turned to Brock, "I'll miss you too Brock."

"I'll miss you too Ash" Brock said. "Travelling with you has been fun and I've learned more about Pokémon to help me along with my dreams."

They clasped hands smiling, "You can do it Pokémon Breeder Brock" Ash said smiling.

Brock smiled back, "Pokémon Master Ash... you can too."

Ash turned to Misty, "Misty... I hope you fulfill your dreams as well and become the best Water Pokémon user ever."

Misty smiled, "You too Ash... I'll miss you." They ended up walking outside and then they parted ways. Brock went to the right since Pewter city was more the right. Misty took to the left on her bike since Cerulean city was more to the left leaving Ash alone.

Ash smiled sadly and wiped his eyes slightly, "We're on our own now Pikachu" Ash said to his little partner. Pikachu gave a small coo in response. "We'll head back to Pallet Town for a while before we decide what to do." Ash pulled out two Pokeballs and released Latios and Latias who appeared in a small coo to the amazement of the people watching. "Hey guys" Ash said petting them both.

'Hello Ash' Latios said telepathically while Latias nuzzled him affectionately. Latios looked around and saw Ash was alone, "Where are Misty and Brock?'

"They had to go back to their homes" Ash said sadly. "We're on our own now."

'Are you gonna be okay' Latias asked telepathically seeing Ash's sad expression.

"Yeah I'll be okay" Ash said. "I was gonna go back to Pallet Town for a while before deciding on what to do. Latios, do you mind giving me a ride?"

'Not at all' Latios said and lowered himself, 'Hop on.' Ash climbed on top and made sure Pikachu wouldn't fall off. 'Alright here we go' Latios said as he took off from Silver town followed closely by his sister. The crowd watched in awe as Ash took off with Latios and Latias. Ash felt better now that he was flying through the air. The rush of wind through his clothes and the cool feeling it brought when it brushed against his face. He just felt better now.