(A\N) To all of those who submitted an entry awhile back for the Pokemon League, thank you.
No one's POV
Many years into the future....
Currently, making her way towards the massive castle like facility,
housed behind the massive snowy mountain within the Johto region,Mt Silver, a young girl by the age of 16 with black brown hair and blue eyes named Riko just looked at the castle in all.
Riko: (16 years old) ...
Riko proceeded to make her way into the facility, and was immediately met with multiple lights flickering on, climbing all the way up, revealing a lift. Stepping onto the lift, Riko was taking up off the ground, before stopping and reaching her stop, as the door im front of her opened revealing pathway which led to only darkness. As Riko walked forward, the path began to light up, along with the entire area, revealing what appeared to be a large hut, resembling a house found within the Alola Region. Once making her way inside, Riko was immediately met with a large battlefield that resembles a beach, with it, a girl only a year older then she was looking away from her.
???: So, you've made it to the pinnacle, eh? Past all the trainers in your path, past your rivals, past the Gym Leaders of every region and even the Trials of a Alola.
The girl started to chuckle to herself, smiling.
???: You definitely remind me of him, but it only makes sense that you do.
The girl then turned around to face Riko, smiling.
Kuro: (17 years old) My name is Kuro Muramasa. And I welcome you to the
Masters 8, Riko.
Looking at Riko, Kuro's smile quickly faded, replaced with a stern and serious look.
Kuro: But this is nothing like the Pokémon Leagues, Elite Four or even the Champion Leagues... We are far more then that. An entirely different breed. A cut above the rest. We've put our blood, sweat and tears into training our Pokémon... No... Our partners. To reach a pinnacle of strength like no other. So let me ask you, Riko....
Without warning, all of Kuro's Pokémon emerged from their Pokéballs on their own, revealing her team. Fang the Dusk Form Lycanroc. Blitz the Cinderace. Iron Fist the Rapid Style Form Urshifu. Ghost the Hisuian Zoroark, Kyra the Gardevoir, who was wearing a bracelet containing a Mega Stone. And her Ace Pokémon, Yuki the Alolan Ninetails. The six of them all looked towards Tsubomi, as Kuro petted Yuki's head, revealing a Z Ring, Key Stone and Dynamax Band on her hand and both her wrists.
Kuro: Do you have what it takes to stand with us? If so, then proof your worth in a battle with us! Show us the bonds the resonate within your hearts!
Riko feeling Kuro's pressure, steeled her resolve, pulling out her Pokéball and throwing it out, revealing her Arcanine. Seeing this, Kuro could do nothing but smile.
Kuro: Go, Yuki!
Rushing forward, Yuki proceeded to charge up a Moonblast, while Arcanine proceeded to charge up a Flamethrower, both getting ready to clash.
(Timeskip)
After an extremely hard fought battle, Kuro's final Pokémon Yuki fell to the ground knocked out, resulting in Saki defeating Kuro. Seeing this, Kuro could only smile, walking up to Yuki, petting her head.
Kuro: A unique individual indeed. You and your Pokémon battle delightfully well. All of them putting into the battle with all their heart. All of you weren't focusing on the past, but only the here and now. That mindset is why I lost.
Kuro began to smirk, recalling Yuki, standing up to face Riko.
Kuro: Now then, don't you dare lose that mentality! Take this win and use it as momentum to reach new heights. But most of all, stay true to yourself and your partners.
Riko nodded, walking past Kuro and out of the room, being met with another lift, taking her higher into the castle. On the lift was a healing station to heal her Pokémon, which she used. Upon reaching the next level, Riko walked down a similar pathway from before, being met with what seemed like base of some sort, with the Team Rocket logo on it, but with it crossed out. Once entering, Riko saw the room was a large black and red room, holographic displays on the wall and crates all around. Sitting on one, was Riko's next challenge as he jumped down to greet her.
???: So you defeated Kuro... It's extremely rare for someone to defeat her... But I shouldn't expect anything less from you.
Hopping off the box, the figure revealed himself to be Silver, the Leader of the reformed Team Rocket.
Silver: (41 years old) I shouldn't have to explain anything to you. After all, you're standing before me, aren't you? So let's not waste any time with pointless small talk.
Coming out of their Pokéballs, Silver's team revealed themselves to Saki. Scizor, Tyranitar, Dragonite, Electivire, Ho-oh and his starter and Ace Feraligatr.
Silver: If you have what it takes to reach the door behind me, then by all means.But just know I won't willingly let you.
Riko nodded, grabbing a Pokéball and throwing it out to reveal her Flygon. The first to rush forward was Scizor, as it and Flygon proceeded to clash.
(Timeskip)
After another long and hard fought battle, Silver's Feraligatr falls to the ground knocked out. Silver could only chuckle upon being defeated, calling back Feraligatr.
Silver: I see why you defeated Kuro. But defeating me is another accomplishment all together. So congratulations. But know this is only the beginning, so keep pushing forward, Riko.
Riko smiled and nodded, walking past Silver and up to the next level. The next area seemed to resemble some type of ruins, the same ruins that could be found in Sinnoh, Spear Pillar. Upon entering, Riko quickly saw someone leaning on a destroyed pillar, but upon seeing her, stood straight up, walked towards the battlefield, revealing a man in his early 20's, dark skin, black hair and red eyes, smiling at her.
???: Hey, I'm glad to see you made it to my neck of the woods. It's been far too long since I got to have some fun.
The man realized he didn't introduce himself.
Ezekiel: (22 years old) Oh, my bad, that was rude of me. The names Ezekiel Jackson, but you can call me EJ. But, I do have a question for you.
Riko looked at Ezekiel confused, as he continued to speak.
Ezekiel: Tell me. What's the difference between a trainer and their Pokémon? And I'm not talking about the obvious like one's a Pokémon and one being a human.
Riko just started to think about the question, but Ezekiel just smiled.
Ezekiel: Don't worry, you don't have to answer just yet, but just know...
Without warning, Ezekiel's Pokémon, Dragonite, Snorlax, Urishifu Rapid Style, Gardevor, a Hisuian Samurott and an Infernape, with a Mega Stone on his tail all emerged from their PokéballS. Ezekiel crossed his arms, showing off his Dynamax Band and Z Ring, as well as a Key Stone around his neck.
Ezekiel: If you can find the answer within this battle, then you and your Pokémon will be unstoppable!
Still contemplating the question, Saki threw out her Pokéball, revealing her Virizion, as Riko revealed her very own Dynamax Band, as both Riko and Ezekiel Dynamaxed Urishifu and Virizion, as the two proceeded to clash.
(Timeskip)
Upon falling to the ground, Infernape deformed out of his Mega Evolution. Seeing this, Ezekiel just smiled.
Ezekiel: Looks like you found the answer. Alright, Riko, make your wonderful dream a reality. It'll become your truth, so if anyone could beat him, it's you.
Riko nodded, leaving Ezekiel's room, and making her way to the next level, upon making her way inside, Riko was met with an area that resembled Nimbasa City of Unova. Sitting on a bench, a man that looked a bit older then her, with black hair and orange eyes was looking down.
???: Welcome. I'm Yagami Takanaka. Let me ask you something, Riko. Do you know the story of how the Carp became a Dragon? No? Allow me to tell you. "A long time ago, a Carp like any other swam up a river to become a Dragon. But along when way, it faces many obstacles, upon reaching the gate, it came across it's final obstacle, the Dragon itself. " What happens next is only up to the reader.
Suddenly, his team all emerged from their Pokéballs, a Sawk, a Shiny Gyarados, Umbreon, a Bisharp, a Lucario and a Blaziken, with a Mega Stone on it's arm. Yagami stood up, taking off his jacket, sitting it on the bench, revealing his Key Stone, Dynamax band and Z Ring, looking back towards Riko with a smile.
Yagami: (19 years old) And that's why you and I are here, right? Will you be able to make it through? We'll both know by the end of this battle.
Riko nodded her head, pulling out her Pokéball, throwing it out and calling out her Gardevor. Gyarados was the first to move forward, taking on the challenge, charging up a Hyper Beam, as Gardevor did the same, charging up a Shadow Ball, the two clashing and creating a large explosion.
(Timeskip)
On it's knees defeated, Blaziken's Mega form disbursed, as Yagami smiled.
Yagami: You've faced the Dragon defeated it with unwavering belief in your Pokémon. Go become the Dragon you were destined to be and pass through the gate.
Once defeating Yagami, Riko made her way to the next level, entering the room and was met with a large stadium seen in the Galar Region with a Ghost theme. In the middle was a man laying on the ground asleep, but soon awakened upon feeling Riko's pressure, looking towards her sitting up yawning.
???: Oh, hello. You finally made it. My names Mal.
The man named Mal stood up still yawning and stretching before looking back towards Riko.
Mal: (22 years old) I used to be a Gym Leader before your time, Riko. But I decided to step down and return home, to my original home of Alola. Why you may ask? Because the spirits beckoned me. Can you hear them? The sprits yell for entertainment.
Suddenly, Mal's team all appeared around him, all of them being Ghost Types. A Dragapult, a Aegislash, a Decidueye, a Gengar, with a Mega Stone floating around it. A Mimikyu and his Ace, a Hisuian Zoroark. Their eyes all began to glow red, as Mal only smiled at Riko, as she called out her Milotic.
Mal: So let's put on a show!
(Timeskip)
After Mal's Hisuian Zoroark fell to the ground defeated, Mail could only laugh in amusement.
Mal: The Sprits.... They are pleased with our battle. Hmmm... I see... The Sprits... They call back home to battle you... But for now, they will guide to your next challenge.
Once defeating Mal, Riko made her way to the next level, entering the room and was met with an sera that looks like the Whirl Islands from the Johto region. Walking in further, she's met by a woman with blue eyes, and auburn colored hair, standing on a rock, behind her was a raging waterfall.
Celica: (20 years old) Ara, Ara... So you're the trainer I've been hearing so much about. I must say you're so much cuter then I expected. But that's as to be expected, given your lineage. But enough idle chatter.
Throwing down 5 Pokéballs, Celica revealed her Shiny Corbat, Umbreon, Miday Lycanroc, her Gardevoir with a Mega stone on a bracelet, and her Ace Typhlosion. And from behind the waterfall, a large silhouette could be seen, before it emerged from the waterfall, revealing it's self to be a Lugia. Celica lifted her hand up, revealing a Z Ring with Lycanroc Z, a Key Stone and Dynamax Band.
Celica: Come, Saki! Show me and my Pokémon your motivation!
Riko narrowed her eyes, throwing out her own Pokéball, calling out her Flygon, using Giga Impact, as Lycanroc did the same leaping into the air and clashing.
(Timeskip)
As Lugia proceeded to fall to the ground defeated by Riko's Ace, Celica couldn't help but smile.
Celica: Ara, Ara... Looks like I lost. Very well. Big sister grants you permission to move on. Good luck, cutie. I'll be rooting for you.
Riko smiled at Celica, recalling her Pokémon. Once defeating Celica, Riko made her way to the next level, entering the room and was met with a large stadium. It looked to be a mixture of the Kanto indigo plateau and Alola's Manalo Stadium. Standing in the middle of the battlefield, was a man with a red cap, along with a Pikachu on their shoulder. Saki immediately knew who it was, being Ash Ketchum.
Ash: (40 years old) You made it, Riko! I'm glad. Although I'm a little jealous you made it here before Ashley did. But I guess that doesn't matter right now, huh?
Ash proceeded to grab his 5 Pokéballs, throwing them to the ground, revealing his team. His Charizard, on his Infernape, Sceptile, wearing a scarf with a Mega stone on it, Greninja, Lycanroc, along with Pikachu jumping off his shoulder and in the middle of them. Tilting his hat, Ash showed off his Z Ring, Mega Stone and Dynamax Band.
Ash: All that matters is the here and now, so what will it be? Will you defeat me and move one step closer? Or will you lose and start from square one? But that shouldn't be a problem, especially for someone like you. So let's have a battle!
Ash said, commanding Charizard and Sceptile to attack, as Riko called out her Milotic and Arcanine, all four of them clashing.
(Timeskip)
After an intense battle, both Pikachu wearing Ash's hat, along with Riko's Ace stood off with one another, only for Pikachu to fall, unable to battle. Seeing this, Ash smiled, walking over and picking up Pikachu and putting his hat back on.
Ash: Wow! Just wow! It's been so long since I've had such an intense battle. Not many people can scratch that itch anymore.
Ash smiled at Riko, patting her head.
Ash: Awesome job. Just one more to go. You can do it, I know you can.
Pikachu: Pika!
Riko smiled at Ash nodding, calling back her Ace. Riko made her way to the final level, entering the room and was met what looked like a foundation in the Alola Region. The Aether Paradise. Looking around amazed, Riko could feel the presence of someone with her. The strongest of the Masters 8. Soon after they heard footsteps walking towards them, as well as a voice.
???: Oh! You're here. My apologies, I was feeding the wild Pokémon outside this room.
Riko looked over, and saw them. The strongest member of the Masters 8 continuing to walk froward, soon revealing themselves to be Lillie and Snowball.
Lillie: (39 Years old) This is your final obstacle, Riko. If you made it this far, then I know you have what it takes for the person on the other side of this room.
Lillie proceeded to call out her five remaining Pokémon, a Shiny Umbreon, Magearna, Milotic, Lillie the Nihilego and a Shiny Latios.
Lillie: So shall we begin?
Riko smiled, calling out her Ace first, the brother to Lillie's Shiny Latios and her best friend,
Shiny Latias. As the brother and sister stood off with one another, they both rocketed towards one another, clashing.
(Timeskip)
After another long and intense battle, it soon came to an end, as Snowball fell to the ground, unable to battle. Seeing this, Lillie recalled her, smiling happily at Riko.
Lillie: My, you truly have become strong. Very few have ever been able defeat me. My big brother is waiting just up above. Please don't keep him waiting.
Lillie proceeded to give Riko a jacket.
Lillie: Oh, and please wear this. It's quite cold out there.
Riko smiled and nodded at Lillie, putting on the jacket and healing her Pokémon. Afterwards Riko opened the doors and was immediately met by a gust of cold, snowy wind. She started to make her way forward, but was met with a familiar voice.
???: Eevee!
Riko smiled and looked down, seeing the voice came from an Eevee. Picking her up, the Eevee nuzzled her face lovingly. Holding the Eevee, Riko continued to walk forward through the snow. Along the way, she looked up to see a Garchomp and a Latias flying around, to her right, was a Silvally running through the mountains, and to her left, a Lucario training. As she continued to walk, she eventually made it to the top, and upon doing so, she found a man, facing away from her, looking off into the distance, as a Shiny Greninja stood next to him. Greninja looked back to see her, as Riko smiled happily.
Riko: Hey, dad.
The man hearing the voice, began to chuckle.
???: So you're finally here... Fantastic...
The man proceeded to turn around to face Riko, as it was the Champion of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola and Galar... The Pokémon Champion Monarch... Her father, Nhazul Hatake. Eevee jumped down from Riko's arms and made her way to Nhazul, hoping onto his shoulder, as he began to speak.
(A/N) Nhazul's Outfit
Nhazul: (41 years old) You were not only able to defeat the Champions of the previous generation, but you defeated my Masters 8 as well. Your resolve must be as strong as your Pokémon if you managed step foot in front of me on this grand of a stage.
Nhazul proceeded to look up into the sky smiling, as his long coat blew in the wind.
Nhazul: I managed to accomplish our dream years ago... Mine and big sisters. Your aunt. So it is now time for me to step aside like the generation before me. To allow the next generation to blossom and fulfill their dreams and aspirations. But don't think I'll let you pass without a fight....
Without warning, multiple objects crashed into the ground behind Nhazul, revealing themselves to be Silvally, Garchomp, Latias, and Lucario. Greninja proceeded to step forward, along with Eevee jumping down. Greninja's eyes glew green, entering Syncro Evolutio, Lucario proceeded to Mega Evolve and Garchomp absorbed Dynamax particles, growing in size, and into his G Max form, as Nhazul narrowed his eyes at Riko, with a serious expression.
Nhazul: If you wish take my throne, you'd best come at me with everything you've got! Now, COME FORTH!!!!!
Riko's eyes widened, feeling the immense pressure Nhazul gave, but soon steeled her resolve, calling out all of her Pokémon. Mega Evolving Latias, and Dynamaxing Flygon. Upon doing so, all 12 Pokémon rushed forward and proceeded to clash, creating a massive explosion.
(Timeskip)
After an extremely long and hard fought battle, it soon came down to just Latias and Eevee, the two looked at each other, wounded and exhausted. But in the end, the one to fall... Was Eeeve, unable to continue, resulting in Riko's victory against her father. Her eyes widened in disbelief, attempting to process it. Nhazul proceeded to kneel down, picking up Eevee, speaking up.
Nhazul: The title of strongest is ultimately just a momentary thing. And once that time passes, it is nothing but history... And my time has finally come to an end. And now it's your turn to forge your own history, upon taking my throne. So congratulations, Riko.
Riko looked down at her dad, as Nhazul just walked over holding Eevee, smiling at his and Serena's daughter.
Nhazul: I'm so proud of you.
Eevee: Vee!
Riko smiled at her dad, tears streaming in her eyes.
Riko: Thank you, dad...!
Riko's Latias proceeded to hug and nuzzle her face, along with all her Pokémon doing the same. As they did, Nhazul and all his Pokémon smiled, witnessing the next generation with their own eyes.