Ash's Story (Part 5: Modern Sinnoh)

Chapter 22

The Maitre d' leads them through the doors to a battlefield and explains that only those who beat the proprietor and his fiancée are allowed to eat at the restaurant. Roman and Kylie introduce themselves, and the Maitre d' suggests that we should battle two at a time and have Tag Battles. May and Dawn decide to pair up, while Reisa decides to pair with Gladion.

After we win three battles in a row, it is finally Dawn and May's turn. But just before they can battle, the waiter comes from the restaurant and yells, "Somehow every piece of food in the kitchen has been stolen!"

"No way..." We gasp, and we can see May flaring and she says, "Nobody is going to steal our food and get away with it."

"One thing that will make May like that is that someone steals her food." Reisa says.

"And there is the 848th time." I say as Reisa asks, "Really? They're still chasing after you?"

"Considering my mom told me that we can kill them once they reach the 1000th time..." I say in a dark tone.

May uses Munchlax to help find, and we find Team Rocket trying to gobble down the food.

"Team Rocket!" We gasp and they manage to make the food empty, and they start with their annoying motto. We also find the fridge and May and Dawn want to deal with them themselves.

After they sent flying, May and Dawn want to do a tag battle while the chef has to reprepare the food, and while we're eating, May says, "So let me guess, if those three are still here, that means they are also attending the Contest as well?"

"Yeah. But I am surprised to learn that Jessie actually got a ribbon fair and square." I say. "They didn't steal it, which doesn't make sense..."

"Maybe Harley did get to her somehow..." May says.

That night, on the balcony, May takes out the half Ribbon and asks, "Hey, Ash. Remember this?"

"Yeah, I sure do." I take the other piece and Lillie asks, "That ribbon?"

"It's a ribbon that signals both May and I draw in a contest." I say.

"It has been my good luck charm and it also shows how I learn from Ash on my journey of becoming the Coordinator." May says.

"I see." Dawn says.

And the next day, we all sign up for the Contest until we find Zoey there. "Zoey!" We are surprised, and Zoey says, "Don't tell me that you're entering the Wallace Cup too."

"Yeah, considering that he is the Hoenn Champion and we did have a six-on-six battle before, he asked me to definitely attend the contest." I say.

Then we also introduce May and Reisa to Zoey. "This is Reisa and May. Both of them used to be my travel companions and they are also excellent Coordinators."

"Nice to meet you." The two say.

"Back at you." Zoey says, "So Dawn, I'm assuming you registered, right?"

"Of course." Dawn says.

And now the performance round has started, May is the first participant to be called on stage. She sends out her Blastoise. She orders Blastoise to use Rapid Spin on the water field and to finish up with Aqua Tail.

The Contest continues with performances from other Coordinators and with Jessilina's turn. She uses Wobbuffet, failing to impress the judges. Zoey's turn comes up revealing she obtained a Finneon who does a fantastic performance making Dawn even more nervous.

I use Buizel and start off by punching the Ele-Seal effect before transitioning into a speedy Aqua Jet. Buizel uses its inflatable collar to make an abrupt stop and then leaps from the pool using Sonic Boom. Ash finishes things off with a Water Gun aimed at the water field, kicking up a huge splash of water for a dazzling display.