NEXT DAY

The next day the battles of the Top Eight Trainers began; Ash was in the fourth match and was facing a trainer named Assunta. She was good, but Ash was proving he was better.

The crowd cheered at the spectacular battle that had been going on thus far. "This battle is really heating up, but even though it's almost done the fire of the trainers is far from extinguished" the MC roared loudly over the cheering crowd. "Assunta has two Pokémon left while Ash has four Pokémon left; his Dragonair and Metang have been defeated and now we'll see what other Pokémon he had under his command."

Assunta released her next Pokémon "Assunta has chosen Spearow as her next Pokémon. What will Ketchum send out in response?"

Ash had been waiting for this moment for a long time; he had chosen which Pokémon he would reveal for his first tournament. Since he was in Kanto he would use his only Kanto Legendary. Ash pulled the Pokéballs off of his neck and enlarged it. Tossing it into the field there was a bright flash of light and the crowd was shell shocked. For like a few seconds before they began screaming and cheering so loud Ash couldn't hear anything else.

Mew happily floated in the middle of the field giggling at all the attention she was receiving. Ash's opponent was also gaping at this new development. Finally, the MC recovered "In all my years as a Pokémon Battle Announcer I never thought I would live to see a day where a trainer reveals a Mew. Folks this is Pokémon history right here."

"You ready Mew" Ash called to her. "This is your big debut." Mew looked more excited than ever a she flew in circles before facing her opponent. The match had begun, but it looked like Assunta was still trying to get over her shock at seeing a Mew. "Well if you won't attack then I will" he called to her. That seemed to snap her from her shock "Mew attack with stone edge."

Mew formed stones around her body before launching them at Spearow. "Spearow dodge" Assunta shouted quickly. Spearow quickly flew and avoided the attacks only to notice Mew appear right in front of it "What" Assunta gasped, shocked at the speed.

"Ice beam" Ash said simply. Mew launched an ice beam point blank range sending Spearow flying back where it impacted with the wall. Spearow fell to the ground with a tiny groan and didn't move.

"Spearow is unable to battle; Mew is the winner" the ref announced raising the green flag. Assunta's fifth icon went dark leaving her with only one left.

"A devastating ice beam leaves Assunta with only one Pokémon left; what will she choose to combat against Ash's Mew" the MC called out.

Assunta grabbed her last Pokéballs; she knew that odds are she was going to lose. Even if by some miracle she managed to defeat Ash's Mew that meant she would still have to defeat three more Pokémon that were all fresh. 'I may lose, but I'm taking that Mew down' she thought before throwing her final Pokémon out to the field.

"Assunta has chosen Ivysaur for her final Pokémon" the MC announced. Immediately Ivysaur launched its vine whips at Mew. Mew swerved from side to side avoiding the vine whips like it was a game of tag. Ivysaur growled before launching a leech seed.

Ash was kind of amazed by this; Assunta had trained her Ivysaur well if she didn't even need to give it a command to attack so Ash decided to stay quiet as well and let Mew do her own thing. If she needed help, then Ash knew she could always read his mind.

After avoiding the vine whip for a bit Mew flew up into the air before launching a flamethrower. Ivysaur dodged the blast and jumped into the air vanishing in the light of the sun before launching a powerful beam. "And here comes Ivysaur's Solar Beam" the MC called.

Mew merely teleported away and dodged the attack and reappeared behind Ivysaur "And Mew's teleport leaves Ivysaur wide open" the MC called as Mew formed an attack. The attack ended up being another flamethrower. The attack enveloped Ivysaur and sent it flying. Ivysaur landed on the ground burnt up and extra crispy. Ivysaur attempted to get up, but collapsed.

"Ivysaur is unable to battle; the match is over. Ash is the winner" the ref announced raising the green flag. Assunta's icon vanished leaving Ash's to take up the screen with 'Winner, Congratulations' displayed proudly.

"A spectacular finish to a spectacular battle; Mew's powerful flamethrower was too much for Ivysaur to handle" the MC cried as the crowd cheered loudly.

"Great job Mew" Ash said as Mew flew into his arms. Ash snuggled her tightly "You did a great job out there; you never let me down do you" he smiled at Mew who nuzzled him affectionately.

Upon the unveiling of Mew Ash had become the number one fan favorite to win the tournament and sure enough when he advanced to the Semi-Finals he used Mew and swept through his opponent. Then Ash proceeded to the finals and was somewhat disappointed when it wasn't even a challenge. He had defeated the trainer once more using just his Mew.

Being crowned the Pokémon Champion of Kanto didn't feel as rewarding as Ash thought it would be. The only real challenge he had was facing Ritchie and Assunta, but the moment after he thought about it and knew why. The Legendary Pokémon were considered the most powerful Pokémon of them all so it would take a very experienced trainer or someone who also had a Legendary Pokémon to contend with them.

The moment after Ash was handed the winner's trophy by Mr. Charles Goodshow himself Ash got a new goal in mind. For as long as Kanto has existed it shared Champion and Elite Four Members as one... well not anymore. Ash was going to go on a long journey, find potential Elite Four Members and then talk to Mr. Goodshow about Kanto having its own Elite Four and Champion.

The thought sounded good to him and Ash already had a potential candidate. "So Ash, you never told me you had a Mew" Ritchie said as the two of them sat alone in the now deserted arena.

"I was saving Mew for the rest of the tournament" Ash replied as they watched Mew and Pikachu play around in the field. "Kind of wish I didn't though."

"Hmm, why" Ritchie asked curiously.

"You saw how easily Mew swept through everyone" Ash said. "It was hardly and challenge. I mean, as trainers who made it that far in the competition I expected more of them. I mean, I know Mew is a Legendary Pokémon and all, but... I don't know, I guess I just expected more."

Ritchie was silent for a moment "I get what you mean Ash, I do. But don't forget, Pokémon like Mew are called Legendary for a reason. The fact that you have a Mew is downright astounding."

"I have more than Mew, trust me" Ash told him.

"What" Ritchie said shocked. Ash explained to Ritchie about his dream as a child, to be the best and absolute strongest Pokémon Master and the only way to do that would be to capture the best Pokémon. He even explained that he found Mew when he was seven and they remained friends until he was ten when she became his first Pokémon. After that they went about the world and captured Pokémon and that Ash had a total of twelve Legendary Pokémon. "Whoa" was all Ritchie could say in response.

Ash laughed a bit at Ritchie's response "Yeah, anyway, ever since I was a boy I wanted to capture all the Legendary Pokémon and be the best Pokémon master that ever lived. Now that I've been crowned Champion of Kanto I needed a new dream and I've got one."

"This I gotta hear" Ritchie said with a grin. Everything Ash had said so far had been nothing short of amazing.

"After I was given the trophy" Ash continued. "I thought of a new dream; Kanto and Johto, for as long as anyone can remember, have shared Champions and Elite Four. I want it all to change; I want Kanto to have its own Champion and its own Elite Four. I plan on going on a long journey and in three to five years gather four trainers who could be Elite Four and appeal to Mr. Goodshow about my idea."

"Wow" Ritchie said in amazement. "That sounds amazing; I guess you'll serve as the Champion." Ash nodded "But... what would be your type?"

"I've thought of that" Ash said with a smirk. "The Legendary Type." Seeing Ritchie's confused look Ash elaborated "Think of it Ritchie; Legendary Pokémon are Pokémon that a lot of trainers and researchers waste their lives trying to find, let alone see one. And trainers are always looking for new challenges; imagine them all flocking to Kanto for a chance to battle the Legendary Pokémon to test themselves. They all want to be the best; well they can test themselves by going against the very best."

Ritchie nodded in understanding "I see what you mean; any trainer would love to battle a Legendary Pokémon."

"Yeah, so tell me Ritchie, do you specialize in Electric Pokémon" Ash asked changing the topic.

Ritchie nodded "Yeah, I wanted to specialize in them when a Raichu saved me from some wild Mankey's. I always liked electric type; they're really cool moves, and their shocking performances in both battles and contests. They're my favorite."

Ash nodded in understanding and thought of something "Say Ritchie" he asked getting his new friends attention. "How would you like to try and be one of my Elite Four" he asked.

Ritchie was shocked to say the least "One of your Elite Four... are you serious?"

"Of course" Ash said. "After all, you were the first person in this competition to not only give me a challenge, but also defeat my Dragonair. Not to mention that there has yet to be an Electric-Type Master of the Elite Four in any region. You could have the honor of being the very first."

The more words that flew from Ash's mouth the more tempting it sounded. Finally, Ritchie nodded "Yes, it would be an honor."

"Great" Ash said as Mew and Pikachu ran back to them. Mew landed on Ash's shoulder as Pikachu jumped on Ritchie's. "I'll keep in touch with your Ritchie. In the meantime, continue to travel, capture Pokémon and grow stronger. When we meet again I expect a true challenge."

"You got it" Ritchie grinned and shook hands with Ash. "I'll train so hard that you won't recognize me when we next meet."

"I expect nothing else" Ash said with a grin on of his own. With that the two of them turned and departed off to start their new adventures. Both of them were confident that when they would meet again they would be much more powerful.