The gang had come to an island called Mandarin Island and were having a break at a café. Ashlyn wasn't exactly taking a break though; she had been battling trainers for a while since they arrived. Volkner had been doing a few battles too which he somewhat enjoyed.
Ashlyn, Volkner, Misty, and some of their Pokémon were sitting down at a table at a café, taking a break.
"It feels nice to take a break from traveling for a while." Misty said, sipping a cup of ice tea.
"Yeah," Ashlyn agreed, "I just hope I will have the chance to take a break before any more Pokémon trainers battle me."
"Me too. But I have to admit that it was kind of fun." Volkner admitted.
"I wonder why so many trainers are battling here today." Misty pondered.
"Hey, guys! I've solved the mystery." Tracey walked over to the gang.
"What mystery?" Misty asked.
"The mystery of why everybody we meet here wants to battle. The answer's right in this flyer." Tracey held up a flyer in his hand.
"What's it say?" Volkner asked.
"Attention trainers, Pokémon lecture and battle demonstration by the one and only, Prima." Tracey read out loud.
"Really? Prima?" Ashlyn asked, "an Kanto Elite Four member is here on this island?"
Tracey sat down, "I hear she has a house on the island and trains here in the off season. Once a week she shows off her different battling techniques."
"Wow, it would be cool to see them." Ashlyn commented.
"I never dreamed I'd get the chance to meet Prima in person!" Misty squealed.
"Sounds like you're a really big Prima fan, Misty. And you also sound like you're an admirer." Tracey stated.
Misty's eyes had stars in them, "I am! She is the very best and uses Water-type Pokémon as well. Prima is my idol and hero." She declared.
"Hero am I?" said a voice behind Misty.
When Misty turned round, to see where the voice came from, she was surprised to see that the owner of the voice was Lorelei Kanna, one of the Elite Four who specializes in Ice-Type Pokémon. She was a young beautiful woman, with long purple-red hair that was in a low ponytail, tied with a Pokéball hair tie and green eyes that was behind a pair of glasses, she wore red top with a dark blue business jacket, black skirt with black heels.
"P-P-Prima." Misty stuttered out.
"Misty, breathe and calm down." Ashlyn advised.
Misty did just that, "It's an honor to meet you Lorelei. My name is Misty Waterflower, I'm a Water Pokémon Trainer and the Gym Leader of Cerulean City." She introduced herself.
Lorelei greeted Misty back and then turned to look at the ocean. Tracey was about to talk to Lorelei, when she shushed him.
"The ocean is so beautiful," she said, "the gentle wind blows like it's speaking and you can feel the salty air on your face. The blue sky and ocean make's this spot the most beautiful place in the world." From the way how Lorelei spoke, Ashlyn can tell that Lorelei really liked nature. After listening to her speaking, Ashlyn walked up to her.
"Excuse me Lorelei," she said, "my name is Ashlyn. And I would like to battle you please."
Misty, Volkner, and Tracey were surprised with what Ashlyn said.
"You see I have watched the Elite Four members like you battle on TV before. So I would like to have a chance to battle you and see what it feels like to battle an Elite Four member. So please say yes." Ashlyn pleaded.
"Raichu! (Please say yes!)" Tesla said.
Lorelei smiled. "I accept your challenge Ashlyn. Is one on one okay?"
"Of course." Ashlyn replied.
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Lorelei and Ashlyn got to a clearing, so not to break or knock over anything while they battled. Misty, Volkner and Tracey watched from the side-lines. Volkner had Ashlyn's phone to record her battle against Lorelei. Ashlyn picked Gengar, while Lorelei picked Slowbro.
'I better not underestimate this Pokémon,' Ashlyn thought, 'I've seen her Slowbro on TV before and it's a real fighter.'
"Slowbro, use Ice Beam!" Lorelei ordered.
"Gengar, Protect!" Ashlyn countered.
The hermit crab Pokémon fired an Ice Beam towards the Ghost Pokémon who projected a green barrier in front of himself, protecting him from the ice attack.
"Okay Gengar use Agility and then Venoshock." Ashlyn ordered.
Gengar disappeared and then reappeared in front of Slowbro and quickly shot a stream of purple, poisonous liquid towards Slowbro. The effects were instant. Slowbro started to look sick.
"Slowbro!" Lorelei cried out.
"Thunder Shadow Punch." Ashlyn ordered.
Electricity gathered in Gengar's left fist and purple sparks travel up his right arm and appeared around his fist. Gengar sent the black fist with purple static electricity around it towards Slowbro who cried out in pain and then Gengar appeared in front of Slowbro and slammed its electric attack into Slowbro's stomach which sent Slowbro sliding back. It was somehow still able to stand as it breathed heavily.
"Slowbro, are you okay?" Lorelei asked, worried.
Slowbro weakly nodded, "Slo-Slow Slowbro."
"Great. Now Heal Pulse and then Hyper Beam." Lorelei ordered.
Slowbro had a pink glow outline around itself and it was half heal, "Slooowwww..." Slowbro began to charge up and a orange energy orb appeared in its mouth.
"Quick use Double Shadow Ball! " Ashlyn called out.
Gengar created copies of himself and each formed a dark purple ball of energy appeared between Gengar's hands and shot them towards Slowbro before it could launch its attack caused it to backfire on itself. That caused smoke to erupted around Slowbro. Both trainers used their arms to cover their eyes to protect them from the smoke. When the smoke disappeared, Slowbro was still standing, but then it fell to its side with swirls in his eyes.
Ashlyn had won the battle.
"Slowbro!" Lorelei called out and ran over to its side and held it in her arms, "Slowbro."
Slowbro opened one of its eyes and smiled a little. Lorelei smiled back, "You did good. Take a rest, okay?" She returned Slowbro to its Pokéball.
"No way! Ashlyn just beat Lorelei?!" Misty exclaimed.
"That's one strong Gengar." Tracey stated.
"Well from what I heard is that Slowbro is one of Lorelei's toughest Pokémon," Volkner said, "So it's a surprise that it lost to Gengar."
"Great job, Gengar." Ashlyn petted Gengar's head.
"Gengar. (Thanks, Ashlyn.)" Gengar smiled.
Lorelei walked up to Ashlyn and Gengar.
"You're a good Pokémon trainer, Ashlyn. I could tell in our battle that you have a good relationship with your Pokémon. And your heart and Gengar's heart were connected in a way. As long as your relationship with all your Pokémon is strong, I know that you will become a strong trainer in the future." Lorelei complimented as she held her hand out to Ashlyn.
Ashlyn smiled and held onto Lorelei's hand, shaking her hand, "Thank you, Lorelei."
Once they let go, Lorelei noticed another hand held out to her. She turned to who it belonged to and saw that it was Ashlyn's Gengar.
"Gengar Gen Gengar Gen! (I had a great time battling Slowbro!)" Gengar said.
"He said that he had a great time battling your Slowbro." Ashlyn translated.
Lorelei smiled and accepted Gengar's hand, "I enjoyed battling you too, Gengar."
Gengar smiled happily with pink cheeks.
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As the sun was setting, it was time for the gang to leave Mandarin Island. Lorelei was there to see them off.
"Thanks Lorelei for the battle again and hope we see you again as well." Ashlyn thanked Lorelei.
Lorelei nodded, "Same here and next time I want a rematch." She declared.
Ashlyn smiled.
"It was a pleasure to meet you Prima." Misty said.
Lorelei smiled, "Goodbye."
"Bye, bye!" Everyone waved, as they walked along the road.
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After a amazing battle between Lorelei also known as Prima of the Elite Four who specializes in Ice-type Pokémon and Ashlyn, who came victorious, it was time for Ashlyn and her friends to head off towards their next adventure.
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Pokémon on hand: Raichu (Tesla)(F), Lucario (M), Espeon (F), Shiny Charizard (Natsu)(M), Gengar (M), Persian (F), Tsareena (F), Toucannon (M), Pikachu (Levina)(F), Vaporeon (F), Leafon (F), Dusk Lycanroc (Romulus)(M), Kangaskhan (F), Lapras (M), Zamazenta (Galahad)(M), Shiny Zacian (Athena)(F)
Oak's Ranch:
Snorlax (M), Glaceon (F), Crystal Onix (Chrystal)(F)