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"There you are, guys." Charles nodded to Lance and his Johto Elites, who closed the door behind him. The meeting room was filled with all the other regional Elites and Champions, and Alder was in the meeting room, as he is the Champion again. "Now, before you go to Luonto City, I might as well tell you about the PAL Elite members, as you won't be seeing them until the opening ceremonies. I've just been sent the information by Phlox."

The Johto Elite nodded, as they sat down at the remaining seats.

"Now, I want you to throw away all you know about each other, because these Elites are different from a typical Elite Four member. They are all at least Champion-level. Nobody, and I mean no one, even got past the first member."

"Are they that powerful?" Sidney questioned.

"You know the person who won the Champions Tournament earlier against Iris, Cynthia and Steven? She's one of the weaker members." Charles said.

"You're kidding!" Cynthia shouted.

"No I am not. The rank list given to me says so, and Phlox never lies. You can imagine what power the stronger members will hold, especially the Champion." Charles answered, as the others shuddered at the implication.

"Are they users of Mega Evolution?" Diantha asked.

"Yes. According to Phlox, they are able to Mega Evolve more than once and more than one Pokémon in a single battle."

"Is that even possible?" Glacia was surprised.

"These people are also famous in other aspects, so you might know them, but of course, what you didn't know is that they are members of the PAL Elite." Charles crossed over, and turned on the screen, and a video of a boy in a quiz competition appeared, where he answered questions of various topics promptly, and taking away his opponent's time.

"Jude Harrison, right?" Lorelei recognized the boy.

"Yes, he's 25 years old, making him the oldest of the group." Charles explained.

"You're kidding." Aaron said.

"No I am not, he's a very famous actor and he does his own stunts unlike most other actors, winning many awards. He is also supermodel as well, a variety show host, and is also a famous Net Idol, having his own blog." The video changed to Jude telling one of the guests (an actress) in the show not to worry, as she had answered the question correctly, and the girl stood back to the trap door, only for it to open, and she fell into the sea of sponges. Jude chuckled, as he said, "I lied. You were wrong."

"He is also an S-Class Pokémon Connoisseur, which means he has his own shop in PAL. Needless to say, that shop has lots of business." Charles finished. "He is known as the Entertaining Socialite and the Merman by fans, which means he had two nicknames. Specializes in Water and Dark type Pokémon."

"Should've known he is a Water Master when we heard the Merman." Drasna said.

"His rank is fourth, and technically third." Charles said.

"Why did the PAL Elite swap Rosaline and Jude's ranks the other way round?" Lucian asked.

"Phillip Robinson, 23 years old. He is a genius inventor, and very good at making and playing games as well. He is also a game show contestant, always winning lots of money participating in them, and knows how to answer questions quickly without using any cheats. Winner of the Grand Slam three years ago, where he had competed against other game show winners as well. Very good strategist in battle, specializes in Electric and Steel Pokémon, and real tech-savvy." Charles said. "Nicknamed Genius Boy by many."

"Man, he had made a lot of stuff the world hasn't seen yet." Steven mumbled. He knew as he had longed to use some of Phillip's inventions that was featured in magazines or newspapers for his journey collecting stones, but it was apparently not on sale, and if they wanted to use, they had to negotiate with Phillip, but no one would find him in public outside an event.

"What is his Elite rank?" Drake asked.

"If I remember correctly, he is the second strongest member, behind the Leader." Charles said, as he clicked to the next video, which shows a girl in an author's convention. She was smiling and signing her books for her fans.

"Rosaline Pyra, 22 years old. She's a bestselling fantasy author and she is also a Mahou Shoujo manga writer and she's a Pokémon history expert. She illustrates her own books and designs her own book covers, as she is a famed artist as well, won fifteen art competitions straight in a row. Specializes in Fire and Psychic types, and of course, is the one who won the Champions Tournament earlier."

"Oh My God! It's her! I love her works!" Shauntal gushed. "She writes so well, I have every single one of her books and manga."

"So they sent her?" Alder asked.

"Yes, they did." Charles replied. "Nicknamed Fiery Phoenix, she will be a strong opponent."

"Her rank?" Cynthia asked evenly.

"Third, technically fourth, according to my list." Charles said.

'Impossible! How can I, one of the strongest Champion, lose to her?' Cynthia thought, clenching her fists.

"She is pretty cute." Siebold commented, as Charles moved on to the next person. Which was Pakura Ameyuri doing a performance

"Wow, she's beautiful!" Will exclaimed, and the other guys had to agree, as they too were stunned by her beauty.

"Glad you think so. Pakura Ameyuri, 22 years old. She...."

"Oh My God! Pakura Ameyuri? She's a member of the Elite?" Wallace interrupted.

"Something wrong, Wallace?" Steven asked, as Charles nodded.

"I can't believe it!" Wallace exclaimed.

"What's wrong Wallace?" Steven practically shouted.

"Oh...sorry. You see, Pakura's a Top Coordinator just like me, but she's labelled as a legendary one."

"Like Dr. Abby?" Glacia asked. Dr. Abby was give the title of Legendary Coordinator in Hoenn for winning the region's Grand Festival in her first year with just her then-Skitty, but then retired right after that.

"No, Pakura's in a whole new level altogether. What made her stand out among the other Top Coordinators is that she is famous for winning six Grand Festivals in the six regions straight in a row, and having Master Rank victories in all categories, which makes it a total of 40 Ribbons she won in her region. Counting the Ribbons she has to win in order to enter the Grand Festival in the other regions that makes a total of at least 70 Ribbons she has won in a short span of six years, making her the best of the best. That's including the Aqua Ribbon she won at the Wallace Cup back in Johto. I watched her win without losing any points, not even in the finals!" Wallace explained to wide eyes.

"Wait a minute, she's also the former Kalos Queen. Won that title when she was only 10, making her the youngest winner ever. Had that title for two straight years before she gave up Pokémon Performing." Diantha said.

"Exactly expect She went on to participate in PAL Pokémon Showcase, and won the title of PAL Duchess. She is now the current PAL Duchess." Charles said.

"Is she...?" Caitlin asked.

"Yeah, she is the Leader, and strongest among the Elite Four. She specializes in Fairy and Ice Pokémon, which means fans occasionally call her Dragon Slayer, but more often, they call her PAL's Princess, because she is the Princess of PAL.

"So PAL is a principality?" Bruno asked, and Charles nodded

"Wow...imagine the power she has in that region." Karen murmured.

"Yes, she will be a lethal opponent. And finally, the Champion." Charles said, as the video changed to a boy defeating Pakura's Sylveon with his Infernape, and Pakura looking on with shock. When the winner looked up, he was revealed to have black hair that was combed down and cream-coloured skin, with calm brown eyes. "Ashura Red Satoshi Ketchum, 22 years old. First person to be able to defeat all four of the members, which makes him their very first Champion. Had won all six Pokémon Leagues during the years but under his alias, and was the one who shut down the villainous teams, earning him the title of 'Silent Hero'. He is also the current PAL Prince. Imagine the power he has, being able to defeat all four of the PAL Elite members. He is someone you should look out for."

"Wow, he's handsome!" Phoebe exclaimed.

"WAIT ASH!!!" Cynthia, Diantha, Alder, Wallace, Steven and Lance screamed in shocked as some elites looked confused while other looked shocked

"Do you know the champion himself?" Marshall asked as the champion nodded in shocked.

"Remember the news." Cynthia said sadly as the others nodded

"From what I heard he is cold and ruthless to outsiders so be careful." Lance said as he heard rumors of Ash

"Will he forgive us is the question?" Wallace asked hopefully

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Meanwhile with Ash former friends

"Max!" yelled the traitors. "Are you okay? You should watch what you're doing," May asked then reprimanded him. Looking to Ash, who she couldn't recognize, she bowed her head "I am terribly sorry about that Mr."

Deciding to swallow down his growing rage he responded coldly "It's quite alright. No harm was done."

Pakura was quite shocked as Ash actually sounded sincere and not so much cold in that tone, though they knew better. They walked around the traitors so they could leave but before they could exit, a hand reached out and grabbed Ash's wrist. Turning around they discovered the culprit was none other than Max.

"Wait I want to ask you a question," Max said while eyeing the strangers. Seeing that kind of connection struck his heart strings as he remembered the trainer he idolized it felt the same. Nearly scowling Ash looked at Max with cold eyes as he responded.

"First off kid, it would be in your best interest and health to NOT grab me like that again. You don't know me so don't touch me. Second, depending on the question, I may or may not answer."

May was about to yell at him for talking to her brother like that before Max jumped in, though a bit warily, "I apologize it won't happen again. I wanted to know if you met someone by the name of Ash Ketchum."

Raising an eyebrow to this, Ash decided to see where this would lead "yeah I met a trainer who went by that name. Raven black hair, brown eyes, zigzag lines on both his cheek?"

Everyone from the old group seemed to gain an excited and hopeful look on their faces at his words. Delia jumped right in front of him, with sparkling eyes and practically yelled for Ash's location.

"I'm not telling you where I saw him at though," Ash responded darkly, which didn't yield any positive responses.

"WHY NOT?!" they yelled out, not happy being denied the whereabouts of their missing friend unknown they were just talking to him.

"Simple really," he replied not bothered at all. "He has a new family and I despise people like you."

Delia wasn't about to give up.

"Please sir, please. If you know where my son is please tell us, I been living my whole life with regret" Delia begged with tears in her eyes and bowed her head. Ash shook his head glaring at the women he despised.

"Come on young man be reasonable," Prof. Oak chimed in. "This is his mother who has been searching for him for a really long time."

"That, professor, is really not my problem. Accept the facts that the Ash you love is dead and has changed." the disguised Ash responded coldly. "He is loved by his new older brother and sister." That's when Max got an idea.

"Then what about a battle! If we win then you have to tell us where Ash is." Ash looked interested and decided to use this as a warm- up for his Pokémon if they provoke him if not he will just leave without telling.

"Hmmm perhaps we can I challenge the two strongest in the group" Ash said smirking

"That would be me?" Gary and Max asked with a smirk as Ash stopped and smirked

"Mightyena, I choose you!" Max said, as he sent out a Mightyena, who growled at Ash.

"Xatu, lend me your aura!" Ash chose the Psychic Mystic Pokémon.

"Dark Pokémon is immune to Psychic moves!" Max shouted. "Well, at least this will be easy."

Pakura frowned, but said nothing.

"You may have the first move." Ash offered.

"Mightyena, let's start this off with Toxic attack!" Max commanded.

"Take it." Ash said, and toxic badly poisoned Xatu.

"Perfect. Now use Crunch!" Max cried.

"Dodge and use Signal Beam!" The Signal Beam hit spot on, which pushed Mightyena back.

"Use Take Down!" Max shouted.

"Dodge by flying up and use Miracle Eye!" Ash told his Xatu.

Xatu flew up, and his eye sparkled as he stared at Mightyena.

"What kind of move is that? It didn't even affect my Mightyena one bit." Max sneered.

"Now use Psycho Shift!" Ash shouted out.

"It won't even affect my Mightyena one bit. Take it!" Max asked his Pokémon to take it to prove that it won't affect his Pokémon. Surprisingly, his Pokémon glowed purple, indicating it is badly poisoned.

"What? How?" he demanded.

"Miracle Eye removes a Dark-type Pokémon's immunity to Psychic-type attacks. Which means, your Mightyena can be attacked by Psychic moves now." Ash explained. "Surely a smart aleck like you would know."

"You...That's why you asked Xatu to take the Toxic attack!" Max accused.

Ash smirked, and nodded. "That's right."

"Mightyena, use Take Down, one more time!" Max snarled.

"Dazzling Gleam!" Ash countered.

There was a sudden powerful flash that made those watching the match cover their eyes. When the light died down, Mightyena was down with swirls in its eyes.

"Mightyena is unable to battle, Xatu wins!" Brock announced.

"Gallade, I choose you!" he sent out the same Ralts he had befriended only this time he had evolved to one of his final forms, Gallade.

"Gallade, use Power up Punch!" Max shouted.

"Dodge, and use Future Sight!" Ash countered.

"Close Combat!" Max shouted.

"Xatu, dodge it again." Ash said calmly.

Xatu used his wings to fly up high, avoiding Gallade's barrage of punches and kicks.

"Now, Xatu, Air Slash!"

"Dodge it!" Max shouted, as Gallade jumped to the side to avoid it.

Ash calmly said, "While he's dodging, use Air Slash, followed by Aerial Ace." This time, both attacks hit Gallade, and since it's part fighting, those moves were super effective, knocking him out.

"Gallade is unable to battle, Xatu wins. Max, send out your last Pokémon."

Max got angry, and sent out his last Pokémon. A Banette appeared.

"Banette, use Shadow Ball!" Max cried out. Banette created a black ball in front of its mouth and fires it at the Xatu. Just then, an attack came from the sky, hitting Benette.

"What the?" Max was surprised. "What happened?"

"Future sight happened. Now, use Ominous Wind to blow the Shadow Ball back to it!" Ash said.

"Dodge it, Banette!" Banette dodged it, but that was what Ash is waiting for.

"Xatu, get behind Banette using teleport and use Confuse Ray!" Ash said. It hit Banette dead on, and Banette is confused.

"Benette, use Shadow Ball again!" Due to confusing, Benette damaged itself.

"While it is confused, use Psyshock!" The Psyshock fainted the Banette instantly.

"Banette is unable to battle, Xatu wins!" Brock announced. "The winner of this match is Red Satoshi."

"One on One." Ash said pulling his Cherish Ball out shocking the elites as Gary pulled a regular Pokéball as Pakura took referee as the boys stares at Pakura with go-go eyes enraging Ash to the point to send his Arecus out

"Alakazam let do this." Gary said calling it out as Alakazam appeared battle ready

"Lend me your aura." Ash shouted and with that he tossed the ball releasing the Pokémon of his choice. When the bright light died down a very peculiar but beautiful Pokémon was seen. Its lower body was a big floating rock with pink gyms protruding from the side. Its torso was gray with white over it; it also had a rhombus shaped pink crystal on its chest. It had big red eyes with an innocent smile on its face. On its head was a giant pink crystal along with multiple other crystals coming from behind its head while two hung low.

This was the rare and legendary Pokémon, Diancie the Jewel Pokémon.

Everyone was shocked by the site of such a beautiful yet cute and rare Pokémon such as this. The two Oak professors were practically drooling at the chance to study such a rare Pokémon. Everyone else besides the professors were both awed and confused by what kind of Pokémon as they have never seen such a thing.

"What kind of Pokémon is THAT?!" May and Dawn yelled out hoping to find such a Pokémon for contest. That Pokémon was practically made for contests.

"This here is Diancie. It's a legendary Pokémon native to the Kalos Region" Ash said as he finished as Diancie spun around glad to be out of the ball

Taking out their Pokédex Max, May, and Dawn began to catalogue it "No data on this Pokémon found" or at least tried

"Since Diancie is native to Kalos and your Dexter's weren't updated it's no surprise you won't get the information" Professor Oak said clearing their confusion.

Ash spoke out "Diancie, the Jewel Pokémon. It can constantly create diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands."

Everyone was shocked to hear such information about that Pokémon

"Well let's get this show on the road. Let the battle begin" Pakura said tired of the delay.

"Alakazam lets not waste time use Psychic" Gary commanded. Following orders, Alakazam released a wave of psychic energy towards Diancie.

Diancie dodged the attempt with ease as it flew towards Alakazam. "Diancie use Stone Edge" and as commanded released a set of sharp stones towards Alakazam, who put his arms up and braced itself for the attack. When they hit Alakazam was pushed back 3 feet before it stopped moving.

"Alakazam use Calm Mind then hit it with Psyshock." Alakazam closed its eyes and calmed its mind allowing it to think clearly; then sent its psychic attack towards Diancie who just smiled at the attempt.

"Counter it with Gyro Ball then before it recovers hit it with Dazzling Gleam" Ash commanded. In a split second Diancie took off spinning at high speeds and pushed right through the Psyshock and slammed into Alakazam and sent it backwards. As it tried to recover Diancie released a glare that was really bright blinding Alakazam.

"No Alakazam try to use Recover" Gary yelled out really worried for his Pokémon. 'Just what kind of trainer is this guy to have such Pokémon' he thought to himself.

"Before it gets the chance it's time we wrap this up, Diancie use Diamond Storm now" Ash commanded crossing his arms knowing this is over.

Focusing the carbon in the air, Diancie formed sharp and powerful diamonds around the air and the sent the attack towards Alakazam who was still recovering and exploded on impact.

When the smoke cleared the results was expected, Alakazam was knocked out cold.

"Alakazam is unable to battle, victory goes to Red" Pakura announced.

'I'm glad we won though I was hoping it would have lasted longer' Diancie said. Ash chuckled which caused the jewel Pokémon to giggle.

"well everyone we are done here it's time to head to our rooms. Diancie return" he spoke out as he returned the legendary to its ball. They all turned and were about to leave before Delia called out to Ash (not that she knows it was her son).

"Please mister I want to find my son. I HAVE to find my son. Please won't you reconsider" she yelled out nearly crying as Ash glanced seeing his ex mother. He sighed and decided if he gives a hint he can leave without being bothered.

"Your only hint of where your son is, is that he has entered this tournament and somewhere in this city. Do not bother me again with this because I just may act violently don't try it Delia." Ash said with his cold normal voice his eye shows chocolate brown with that he left with his friends,

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"Come on, let's go." Ash said to Pakura, and they left for the Tower, where delicious smells of their dinner were wafting from the dining room. They set up dinner for their Pokémon first, before sitting down for their dinner, which was chicken and chunks of oranges cooked in a creamy sauce laid on a bed of pearly white grain, mashed potatoes, rolls shaped like flowers, and for dessert, a pudding the colour of honey.

Ash and Pakura were eating dinner in the Tower together (their Pokémon were also eating at the living room), when his CommuniDex rang.

"So, how did it do?" Ash asked, the moment he answered. Pakura looked up from her mashed potatoes, listening to every word.

"I won the tournament. Might make a good start at our publicity to the world." Rosaline replied.

"You won, huh?" Ash said to Rosaline. "That's great!"

"Did anything happen while we were gone?" Jude asked Ash, as they ate their dinner in the train. Thank goodness the train also provided dinner for their Pokémon.

"Yeah, something did. Ran into them." Ash spat angrily.

"What happened?" Phillip enquired.

"Challenged me to a battle, I also got pissed at Max because he staring at her for too long. The other male traitors also started drooling over he. Won with only my Xatu and Diancie, he was weak."

"Well, we can't argue that Pakura isn't one of the most stunning, sensuous people on the planet." Jude shrugged. "So, we shall see you when we reach?"

"Sure." Ash nodded. "We'll need to prepare for the opening ceremonies once you reach."

"We'll send you a message once we reach, alright?" Phillip said. "We'll meet at the prep place.

Ash nodded, and closed the CommuniDex.

"We'll meet our prep team in an hour's time." Ash informed Pakura. "Finish your dinner, and after our downtime, we will go to the Remake Section at Aquamarine's Style, where everyone would be prepared for the opening ceremonies."

Later

Pakura sighed as she ran her fingers through the thick layer of bubbles in her tub. Cleaning her up was just the beginning of her prep for the opening ceremonies. Aquamarine, who was also her personal stylist, seamstress and dress designer, said, "Remake her to the Natural Beauty Base first. I'll work from there."

Natural Beauty Base turned out to be what a person looked like if they stepped out of bed looking flawless but natural. It meant her nails were perfectly shaped but not polished. Her hair was left alone and not styled. Her skin was smooth and clear but not painted. There wasn't any noticeable enhancements, but not that they need much of it, seeing Pakura's looks was already naturally flawless. Pakura wondered how long Rosaline would take to be in Natural Beauty Base once she arrived, as she got to go first since she was early.

As she rinsed the lather from her body, there was an attendant waiting with a towel. She patted herself dry, and dressed in a gown not unlike those from the hospitals (except it was pink in colour)

After that, she was sent to a little room with couches and magazines. She supposed it's the Makeover Base, where they give the make-up, manicures, hair-styling, etc. She got to read magazines and was even served cherry cola and provided a phone while her nails are being painted, and her hair being styled. Her face was relatively clear of makeup, only having lip gloss and eye shadow on.

Aquamarine entered with her dress, but she can't really see it since it's covered. "Close your eyes." she ordered.

Pakura obeyed, and she felt the silken inside as she slipped the dress over her body. She stepped into her flats, and Aquamarine was adjusting and fidgeting at her dress.

"Ok, now you can open your eyes." Aquamarine said.

Pakura did, and she was in a dress (which reaches to her knees) which was blue at the top half in addition to flowery lace, but pink at the hem, the bottom part of the dress was alternated between pinkish lavender and hot pink. At the middle of the part where top and bottom half of the dress were separated there was a ribbon shaped jewel made out of diamond, which sparkled like ice crystals. She was also wearing light blue platinum tiara that was intertwined into a heart shape in the middle. In the heart shaped gap, there was a smaller sapphire diamond heart in the middle. Attached to her back were wings that looked like it was made out of blue crystal to give an illusion of wings made out of ice. To finish the costume, her shoes were glittery pink and blue flats that sparkled in the light.

She went to meet the others where the chariots were located, and only Ash was there. He was wearing what will either be the most sensational or deadliest costume among the five of them. He was wearing what looked like medieval-looking black tunic with navy blue trim, a silver belt around his waist, and shiny black boots with a brown ring around the rim of the boots. His cape was simple as well. It was entirely black, giving him an unfathomable air about him. There was a sword to complete his outfit.

Ash looked up, and checked her outfit. "Aquamarine outdid herself this time." Ash commented.

"Thanks." Pakura replied. "Jin did a great job on you too."

Ash gave her a wry smile, just as the other three entered, already in their costumes.

Phillip was wearing a shiny and flashy silver outfit that caught the light around them, but it looked like there were his outfit was also electric bulb studded as what Ash thought was pearls was actually light sources, and there were lights emitting from those points. He was also wearing a headdress that mimicked the complex inner workings of electronics. The said headdress also have lights attached to it like his outfit. He was also wearing shiny silver boots. His hair was also falling out of the headdress, which made him look even better.

Jude was wearing a blue tunic that is tinted in black (complete with dark blue pants) that represented waves' appearance at night with starfish pins on his shoulder and a crown in the shape of a spiral seashell that looked to be decorated with seaweed and black pearls. He was wearing turquoise boots that was decorated with white pearls.

Last but not least, Rosaline was wearing what looked like a magenta and red two-layered gown that had ruffles and spikes at the edge of her sleeves, complete with a necklace that had a charm which resembled a crystal ball. She was wearing a magenta and red ballet flats with red 'spikes' at the side to resemble flames. On her hair was a headdress that seemed to be on fire, with flame shaped 'wings' protruding from its side.

They had planned to wear costumes that reflects their type specialty (except Ash, who wore a costume to reflect his nickname, since he doesn't have a type specialty, unlike his Elites), and make a good impression among the other participants and audience, since they are the Elite the other participants never heard of, and first impressions are always important. They planned to ride the chariot from the Remake Center through the City Circle back to the Battle Arena stage, where Rosaline, their emcee would give a welcoming speech.

The five took the time to admire one another's costumes.

"Wow, you all look great!" Phillip commented to them.

"You too, Phillip." Ash smiled at him.

"I'm envious." Rosaline was looking at Pakura's costume.

"You look amazing as well, don't worry." Jude said.

All their faces were relatively clear of makeup, just a bit of highlighting here and there. Probably to show their natural beauty.

"They are going to love us." said Phillip. The others (except Pakura) nodded in agreement.

They climbed into their own chariot, as every Elite has his or her own one which is pulled by 4 Rapidash. Jude is going to go first, followed by Rosaline, Phillip, Pakura and finally, Ash. Ash hid his Espeon  in the chariot, and also sent out his Ho-oh to fly behind him, since Ho-oh is going to light up the torch. When all are in position, the music played, and they started moving.

Meanwhile, the audience and participants were waiting to see what the PAL Elite is like. There were cameras all over the path on the way to the Battle Arena, and connected to the screen, where they will show the faces of the Elite. Some of the audience were seated around the courtyard that is on the way to the Battle Arena, for there were so many people coming to witness this ceremony, to see the Elite members themselves, there wasn't enough space in the Arena. Those from other regions didn't know anything about the PAL Elite, and they wanted to see what they looked like, and guess their type specialty from their costumes.

Even those in the VIP Box (mainly Gym Leaders, Elite Fours and Champions) are looking forward to the ceremony.

The doors finally opened, and the audience cheered as they saw the Elite. Meanwhile, the screen at the Battle Arena turned on as well.

"There they are! There they are! The members of the PAL Elite!" Charles Goodshow announced from the announcement box in the Battle Arena, when the screen came on. With him was Phlox, the manager of the PAL Elite. "First up, is Jude Harrison. He is making a splash in his entrance. Just hear the crowd." Sure enough the crowd was cheering when they saw Jude.

"Rosaline's outfit just reflects the fiery spirit in her. I am sure that the crowd is fired up just by looking at her." Phlox commented.

"Phillip looks just tech-savvy in his outfit. I like the lights in his costume. It reflects his specialty really well. An electrifying appearance, I must say." Charles said, as he watched Phillip's fans going crazy over his outfit.

"And there is the Leader of the Elite and PAL's Princess, Pakura. She looks just dazzling in her outfit, too beautiful for words." She listened as the males were whistling and even the male Gym Leaders, Elite Four members and Champions were stunned at her beauty.

"What's that? At the background?" Charles pointed.

Ash is riding on his chariot, his cape billowing behind him, looking expressionless. The wind was also blowing away at his fringe, exposing his handsome face. Behind him was a magnificent bird with feathers are predominantly gold and red, with yellow tail-feathers, a white underside, and green feathers at the tip of its wings.

"There's our Silent Hero and our very own PAL Prince, Champion Ash!" Phlox said in ecstasy. "And is that a Ho-oh behind him?" The crowd's initial alarm quickly changed to shouts and cheers of "Champion Ash!", "Silent Hero!", "Ho-oh!" Every head was turned their way, and the cameras were trained on them. Ash lifted his chin a bit higher, and gave a smile and waved at the audience, and everyone throws flowers at Ash's chariot. The number of roses was enough to completely cover the floor of his chariot.

"Champion Ash! Champion Ash! Champion Ash!" His name was being called from all sides. Ash nodded and waved at them, which gained favor from the audience.

The chariots finally reached the Battle Arena, and everyone cheered as they saw the five chariots enter.

"Ho-oh, Sacred Fire in the torch!" Ash commanded. Ho-oh swept down, and released a gold-rose-coloured flame from its beak at the torch, igniting it, s the audience cheered at the spectacular move.

They finally stopped in front of the stage, and the five of them got off their chariots, Ash returning his Ho-oh with thanks, and walked towards the five seats reserved for them at the stage, in the midst of cheers.

"Now, we give the mic to the PAL's representative, the Entertaining Socialite, Jude Harrison!" Everyone clapped and cheered as the boy stood up, and made his way to the front.

"Thank you, Mr. Goodshow." Jude said. "Welcome, everyone, to the Pokémon World Championships. This year, we hold the tournament at the Pokémon's favourite paradise region, the PAL, short for Pokémon Awakens Love!" There were cheers and clapping from the participants. "Various participants come here from all regions, even the best from our regions participating, making this one of the largest tournaments and one of the most important one of the year!"

"I hope this tournament would be a great experience for each and every one of you, and hopefully maybe even get to know some friends! Do remember the rules and regulations, and make the best out of your time here. Do your best to win as well, because the winner would win a large sum of 5,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Pokedollars in cash, the title of strongest Pokémon Master in the entire world, a free apartment or villa in any of the regions you choose, the diamond and gold encrusted trophy hand made by Phillip Robinson. Phillip, our Genius Inventor, has also generously offered some of his very own inventions as part of the prize, which can be chosen by the winner."

Everyone cheered as Phillip was well-known for his amazing inventions, and he never gives them to anyone. From where he was standing, Phillip waved at the audience.

"For us, it's a great honour to be here as well. Due to the huge number of participants, we are to have preliminary tag battles for the first three days. Each pair are to use six Pokémon; three for each trainer. You will know your partner on the day the tournament starts. All of you have to win against at least two other pairs to be able to get in the tournament round, and have three chances to do so. Pairs who win two rounds are automatically in the top 128 people. I wish to see spectacular battles tomorrow, and hope to see cooperation between trainers should they be paired up together."

There was murmuring, as Jude went on, "The Tag Battles would last three days, but if you won both battles for the first two days, there would be no need to participate on the third day of tag battles. Which means, the third day of tag battles would a break for those who had won the first two days, since the third day would be another chance for the participants to get a spot in the Top 128. Pairs would be known tomorrow before tournament starts. And now, before we end, we shall go on to the exhibition match, where a regional Champion would be picked to go against one of us. Of course, who the Champion would go against would be random too." Jude stepped aside as Phlox came up with two boxes.

The Champions in the VIP Box tensed as Jude picked out a slip of paper from the box. Charles had mentioned a ten-minute exhibition match between one of them and one of the PAL Elite member as part of the opening ceremonies. It contained one of the Champions names and they hoped to be the one that was picked.

"And our lucky Champion is.....Kalos Champion Diantha!" Jude announced, and Diantha sat stunned, before she left the VIP Box to the stage. Jude offered the second box to her. "Now, pick your opponent from the other box!" Diantha placed her hand, felt those slips, and eventually picked a random slip. It was folded so she opened the slip. To her puzzlement, it only said, "C".

"Oh, I forgot to mention we only wrote our rankings. C stands for Champion, so you'll be facing our very own Champion Ash!" Jude announced, as Ash stood up from his chair. Both of them walked to the battlefield to start their exhibition match.

"I hope to see an elegant performance from you as PAL's Champion, as I saw what your weaker members can do." Diantha said.

Ash silently nodded, and took out a Pokéball.

"The exhibition match would have a 10 minute time limit. Battle begin!" Jude announced.

"Show a magnificent performance to everyone!" Diantha said, as she threw her Pokéball to reveal a Gardevoir. Ash noted Gardevoir was wearing a Mega Stone.

"Espeon, lend me your aura." Ash chose the Sun Pokémon.

"You may make the first move." Diantha offered.

"Espeon, start by using Tackle." Ash commanded.

Diantha made eye contact with Gardevoir, and Gardevoir nimbly dodged that attack, and reappeared behind Espeon.

'Hmm, so she can command to dodge by mere eye contact, huh? I'll have to make her go on the offense to see if she can command moves as well.' Ash thought. "Espeon, Quick Attack!"

Diantha nodded, and Gardevoir kept dodging the Quick Attack. Ash gave a subtle nod and Espeon changed his tactics, and appeared where Gardevoir was dodging, and hit Gardevoir, sending it flying.

Diantha was surprised. She did not see that coming.

"Psybeam!" Ash called out.

"Shadow Ball!" Diantha countered.

'Ah ha, so she can't command moves after all.' Ash thought, as their attacks clashed. "Espeon, Iron Tail!" Espeon got to Gardevoir in an instant, and swung its metallic tail at Gardevoir, sending it backwards.

"Gardevoir, are you alright?" Diantha asked, concerned. Gardevoir nodded, and Diantha said, "Alright, Moonblast!"

"Shadow Ball!" Ash countered. As both clashed once more, Ash told Espeon to use Toxic on Gardevoir, which poisoned the opponent.

'He's good.' Diantha thought. "Gardevoir, Signal Beam!"

"You use Signal Beam too!" Ash commanded. Both moves met in the middle and exploded, just as the timer ran out.

"Time up!" Jude announced. "The exhibition match ends in a draw!"

"Amazing. Not many people can overcome my bond with my Gardevoir, Ash." Diantha said as she walked towards to Ash. "Is Espeon your strongest?"

"No, He is one of my strongest Pokémon." Ash said coldly as he walked away leaving a shocked and sad Diantha