Stand By Me (An Amourshipping Fanfiction)

Chapter 19:- Battle at Santulane

Well we haven't had a battle in quite some time because of the back story and stuff, so here we go.
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Its been 3 days since the meeting with Arceus took place. Ash has been training relentlessly and also helping Serena train. Mewtwo helps all of his Pokémon train too. They both talk everyday with Sean, Leaf and Diantha after training and keep tabs on what they are doing. Currently, both of them are standing outside the Santulane City Gym with Pikachu on Serena's shoulder
"Hmm, this place brings back great memories." Ash reminiscenced. Serena too got a smile on her face hearing that but was still quite nervous. Ash was quite quick to notice this.
"Honey what's wrong?" Ash asked calmly. Serena was surprised that Ash understood but didn't argue.
"I..I'm nervous." Serena said.
"Don't worry. You will do great, I know. Just remember our training, everything we learned on our journey and never give up till its over." "Pika Pikachu." Those words give a boost of confidence to Serena anywhere in the world. Hearing those words from Ash was just the cherry on the cake. She was pumped and dragged Ash inside the gym. "Hey slow down." Ash said while going in with her. The inside was no different than the previous time they were here. Many photos of various bug type pokemon were there inside the gym. Soon they reached the battefield. They saw the gym leader Viola making out with a dark tanned skin man with jewels in his hair.
"Isn't that Grant?" Ash whispered
"Yes. Never thought they would work." Serena replied
"What? How did you know?"
"Dense as always."
"Hey!!" Ash increased the tone disturbing the Gym leaders.

"Ummm sorry about that. " Viola said
"No please. Its alright. We both didn't mean to disturb you. Just our argument escalated." Ash/Greg replied calmly while Serena/Alice nodded.
"So are you here for a gym battle?" Grant asked.
"Yup."
"So which one of you would be battling?"
"We both would." They said in unison.
"Hmm, this is a problem. We have to go to the Kalos League headquarters for some work. Viola can have only one battle." Grant replied.
"Don't worry. I am here to challenge the veteran team." Ash/Greg replied. This shocked both Viola and Grant. It had been quite a while since anyone challenged her veteran team.
"So you're an elite trainer?" Viola asked and Ash simply nodded and showed his credentials.
"Well we can do two battles but still we could cut it close. Say are you two a couple?" Viola asked making the couple blush.
"Y..yeah." Serena blurted out.
"Well do you mind if we have a double battle then. But you would get only the badge of my gym, not Grant's gym."
"He is a gym leader too." Serena asked knowingly, to avoid suspicions.
"Yes. He is the Cyllage City gym leader. I will use my ace pokemon whereas Grant won't. So shall we battle?"
"Yup we're in."
The two couples took their positions on the opposite sides of the battlefield. Soon a referee came and announced. "This will be a double battle between Gym leader Viola and Grant vs" he paused turning towards Ash and Serena.
"Greg and Alice." They replied
"Vs Greg and Alice. Each trainer can use only one pokemon. When both pokemon on one side are unable to battle, the match would be over. Only the Bug badge would be provided. Now trainers please send out your Pokemon." As soon as the referee said this, all the trainers tossed their pokeballs.
"Tyrunt lets go."
"My ace Beedrill come on out."
"Lucario/Gardevoir I choose you."
All the pokemon came out and got ready for battle. Ash noticed a stone around Beedrill's neck indicating that it could mega evolve. He quickly touched his mega ring and activated it, as instructed by Sean.
"So your Lucario can Mega evolve too?" Viola asked.
"Nope. I don't a Lucarionite. In fact, none of my pokemon can Mega Evolve except one." Ash replied, whispering the last part.
'That is because you didn't bother to look for any mega stone mister.' Serena thought.
"Who is this pokemon Ashy?" Serena whispered.
"Charizard." Ash whispered back.
"Alright Battle begin." The referee yelled breaking them out of their trance.

(Battle scene)
Viola and Grant Bold
Ash and Serena Italics

Tyrunt use dragon tail on Lucario
Beedrill pin missle on Gardevoir