66 Chapter 63 Lance vs Steven

Kash P.O.V

As we walk back to the Pokecenter excited for tomorrow for the exhibition match between Steven and Lance then my final match agaisnt Vasto the self proclaimed volacno master. I ask for Lucy if she could hold onto Shedninja for me because I needed my full team for tomorrow and I want to spend some time with him and not just send him away. I try thinking of my team for tomorrow and do worry a little because my opponent has some unknown Pokémon that he has never even shown before.

Aaron "That was a fun match and now, I can spend some time with Ninjask here while watching some great matches tomorrow" as I look to the Pokémon clinging to his back

Kash "Yup, and Drake invited us to watch from his box tomorrow. He seemed excited to see another dragon specialist with potential to be a dragon master" As Lucy, Aaron and Anebel look excited while the others thanked for invite but declined as they have things they need to do, not allowing for enough time.

Anebel "This is going to be fun, I wish I had Metagross on my as he would love to watch a champion level Pokémon of the same species." as I chuckle

Kash "Don't worry, I am sure there will be recordings at the least. If you train more you can even implant some memories in certain Pokémon but I recommend being very careful, in my opinion there is only 2 ways that should be used for. Number 1 to help them get the understanding of a new move and how to use it. Number 2 If you see something such as a match that can help your development." Remembering that crazy poacher who used his abilities for sick reasons causing me to shudder and thank my training.

Anebel "Really, I think I might have gotten close once with Espeon when I was trying to teach her psyshock, for some odd reason she is having much more trouble then my other Pokémon with it." as she looks frustrated and I rub here head receiving a glare from her. When we finally reach the center I tell them I will meet them at the canteen while I talk to gramps for changing my team for tomorrow. As I call gramps in what seems to be a while I hear the ding saying it is connected and I see gramps looking tired

Oak "Great battle today Kash, what is that floating behind your head" as I turn around and see nothing while I turn my head again and feel somthing moving behind, as I hear a chuckle from gramps. I decide to do a feint as it works and I see Shedninja is there smiling at me as I grab him and pull him towards my body while hugging. I explain to gramps that little escepade with how I became freinds with my opponent before our match and the abusive trainer. As I look at the Pokemon enjoying my embrace I decide

Kash "What do you think of the nickname Spector" as he looks very happy with it as he turns to shadows and reappears on Cinder's back which seems to be his favourite place

Oak "Great name, now who do need for tomorrow cause I know thats why you called" as I tell him the swich's and he is a little shocked to hear 1 of them. When it is done I ask

Kash "So how is Ash, Gary and my aunt doing" as he smiles

Oak "While Ash and Gary like usual, your cousin keeps seeming to forget about you but thats not a big surprise as your always traveling. Your aunt keeps asking me to ask you whens the wedding" while trying to control his laughter as I just hang up.

Next day in Drakes booth

As we were just waiting for the match to begin we make some small talk between the 3 of us and our Pokemon. I have Cinder and Shednija who is being held by Lucy at the moment, Lucy has here Servine out and to my surprise Anebel had her Gothrita evolve into Gothitelle showing her prodigy status all over again.

Drake "This is proboly the match I will want to see the most all year, I know Lance's grandfather and if he wants to challange him he is a the lowest top elite trainer level"

Kash "I know both pretty well, it all depends on the Pokemon they choose as they are very close as Steven is still a newly level champion trainer with so far only his Metagross is at that level. Knowing them thier will be no off Pokemon mostly thier main team." as I hear

Announcer "Today we have a special exhibitation match between the Dragon master Lance from Johto and our very own champion Steven. It will be a 3 vs 3 and they will referee them selves do their status and trust they agreed to. Now begin"

As I see Lance call out his Kingdra and Steven call out his trusted Skarmory as they both start off with set up moves Iron defense and then rain dance respectivly as I see how I influenced Lance a little. As he then continues into hydro pump thanks to his increase speed from the rain outspeeding his opponent who tries to dodge but still gets hit. As thanks to his strong steel scales takes little damage, as he retaliates with steel wing causing Lance to try and whittle him down with dragon rage as his oppoent takes a few hit but in return gets mulitpul hits from the razor sharp steel wing crashing him into the floor and getting knocked out

Lance "Usually with rain dance he can out speed most opponents but your Skarmory thier has some pretty nice base speed" as he recalls his Pokemon

Steven "True, since he is the only one on my teams that has any speed I tried to train it to its limit causing him to out speed many of his oppoents" as the rain dies down and everything is clear again

As Lance calls out his 2nd Pokemon Charizard as it roars when released as Steven keeps his Skarmory in as he can at most do 3 to 4 more moves before getting knocked out. As he calls for flash cannon getting Lance to counter with flamethrower as it overpowers his oppoents move but before it can reach Skarmory it dodges by flying upward. As Charizard keeps trying to hit it with flamethrower and fire spin, Lance calls out for himto use heat wave in all directions. Finally hitting his oppoenent causing alot of damge, Steven tries to use some moves to get out of it but they all fail due to the strong heat wave that finally knocks him out.

Steven "You didn't give me any time to use roost" as he jokenly glares at Lance

Lance "That was the plan"

As Steven calls out his 2nd Pokemon his almight Aggron next to face his oppoents type advantage. As Steven starts with rock slide guiding Charizard in for his next attack not knowing thats exactly what Lance wants. As when he is close towards his opponent Lance calls for Blast burn as hit at a very close distence causesing a large explostion and blocking everyones view. When it clears you can see Aggron barely standing thanks to his ability and Charizard needs time to recharge as Steven makes use of this as he calls for stone edge as it hits causing alot of damage then into to heavy slam knocking out his opponent with all the damage dealt to him.

Lance "How was he still standing"

Steven "It's thanks to his ability that many steel and rock types have called strudy that pretty much is used in these exact situations where an opponent tries to finish the battles into 1 hit" as he nods in response

Steven decides to recall his Pokemon as he calls for his Last Pokemon his trusted partner Metagross as Lance calls out his Dragonite as the two strong Pokemon stare at each other causing the stadium to be at a still. As both trainers look at each other and start the battle, Steven starts with flash canon and Lance with flamethrower as the attacks clash and even out. As Lance uses dragon rush as Steven uses Meteor Mash as collide on the field and the metero mash wins as he sends Dragonite flying as he calls forfire blast hitting Metagross dead on with the powerful move.As both Pokemon are slightly hurt from the exchanges made so far, Dragonite tries his strognest move as Lance calls for outrage as Steven calls for psychic dealing with his oppoents attack and damaging him further as he sends him straight into the ground. Lance calls for earthquake as you here is Pokemon roars clearing the smoke and uses the ground move that damages Metagross hard, as you see him getting up slowly as both Pokemon are hurt in the exchange.As both trainers see the battle is going to end soon, causing Lance to use outrage again expecting a pyschic to counter but is surprised when Dragonite is allowed close in, when Steven calls out for gyro ball as he uses the Power of Dragonites own move against sending him flying into the back wall knocked out. Making Steven the winner in this battle, as the crowed cheers while I say

Kash "They held back to much, it was just power agianst power no real strategy. It could have been a much bettr match" as Drake agrees with me while Lucy and Anebel look a little confused as Drake explains they held back due to, to many people and small of a field. As I have to go behind the stage to set up for my next match in the finals.