We're here. This is it. The final chapter of this story. You'll note I actually added a sort of narrative to explain lots of stuff before continuing like normal. Also, not that long of a chapter. But don't worry, I'm far from done writing more 're probably going to see the first chapter of my new story during the end of next week, on which I'll start working on , while I've the basic idea for the story already there's still a lot of room for change. So, once you have read this I want you to review the entire story and write ideas I could add for my new project. I want nothing major, maybe an OC, maybe something I could to make it more interesting, a certain battle or a character from the anime which I should use. I'll consider all ideas and do my best to use them, in the worst case they'll be changed so I can use them. Welcome to Chapter 5! (Please review)

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon

" " - Speech/Speech between Pokemon

' ' - Thoughts

"Paul, I think you can surrender!" Ash shouted over to the other side of the battlefield, a huge cloud of smoke between him and Paul.

"Never!" Paul shouted back, having no plans on losing to Ash.

"It's a draw! Electrive and Garchomp are unable to battle!" the referee shouted.

"I never thought Paul's Electrivire would get a beating like this" Dawn noted, surprised by Gible's evolution. As soon as it saw Electrivire, Gible glowed white and evolved into Garchomp, skipping its first evolution. Garchomp fought with all it had, not having tons of experience against Electrivire. Electrivire never came close to getting a lead which ended in a draw.

"So Ash, it looks like we're back where we always end!" Paul said, knowing this was the last battle they would ever have. Their rivalry would end here, the winner would be decided.

"I remember thought that I won last time!" Ash countered.

"Are you ready to have some fun Ash?!" Paul asked, knowing how serious both had been during their entire battle, having lost five of their six Pokemon.

"Always! Pikachu, finish it!" Ash said to his companion, who immediately jumped down from his shoulder and stood on the battlefield.

"Looks like this ends here" Paul said to his pokeball before releasing it.

"Tor!" the Pokemon shouted as he was released from its ball. As it looked down at Pikachu, it revealed a smile on its face.

"Pika!" Pikachu responded happy as he saw his rival.

"I'll let you start Paul, after all you'll be the one to lose!" Ash said, fully knowing that he would need everything he had learned since he started his journey to beat Paul.

"My pleasure! Earthquake!" Paul shouted.

"Pikachu dodge it, then Iron Tail!" Ash shouted. Torterra stood on its back legs before falling down again, making the entire building shake as multiple earth pillars shot out the ground. Pikachu was running towards Torterra,having his tail glowing, but as a pillar shot out of the ground he quickly sidestepped and jumped towards Torterra hitting him with Iron Tail.

"Tor!" the Pokemon exclaimed in pain, but quickly recovered as he saw Pikachu stand in front of it. The battle raged on for multiple minutes, neither side giving up an advantage.

"Huh, seems like this battle won't end" Ash said, knowing Paul would never surrender.

"Seems so. What do you think? Should we end it?" Paul asked, unable to hide his smile.

"Let's do it!" Ash shouted.

"Torterra, show them your power! Hyper Beam!" Paul shouted back as Torterra revealed its Hyper Beam charging up. "Fire!"

"Power huh? I'll show you true power Paul! Pikachu, use Judgement Bolt!" Ash countered.

"Judgement Bolt?!" everyone exclaimed in the arena who wasn't Ash. Torterra's Hyper Beam was flying towards Pikachu who just running towards it.

"Dodge, then finish this!" Ash ordered Pikachu. Pikachu jumped high up in the air, surrounded by electricity, avoiding the Hyper Beam. But instead of falling back down multiple orbs surrounded Torterra.

"What's happening?!" Paul shouted, unable to hide his confusion at the new attack. Having all a blue color, with white bolts flying around in the orbs, they all began to spin around Torterra who couldn't escape.

"Now!" Ash shouted one last time. All the orbs shot thunderbolts at Torterra and Pikachu who was enveloped in a similar orb just released a massive beam of electricity towards Torterra.

"Tor!" the Pokemon screamed, already falling as the smaller bolts hit it.

"Torterra is unable to battle! The winner is our Champion Ash Ketchum!" the referee announced. Having recalled his Torterra and Pikachu returned to Ash's shoulder, both trainers walked to the center of the battlefield. Looking at each other for a few seconds, Paul was the one to hold out his hand. Ash could only show a smile on his face as he grabbed Paul's hand. Not longer able to hold it both trainer's bursted out in laughter, having enjoyed the battle a lot.

"I've rarely had this much fun while battling." Paul started.

"Seems like you're finally a real trainer." Ash countered, knowing that Paul understood what he meant.

"A real trainer huh? Maybe I'm a real trainer, but I for sure know our journey is over. People will challenge you for your title many times to come. And I've no plans of waiting for you to grow even stronger." Paul responded, somewhat sad that he and Ash wouldn't have a rivalry anymore.

"Who said I would stay here? I'm going to travel to places I haven't been to yet, and I would need a rival who can match my skill." Ash started, already knowing what Paul would say.

"You mean that you want me to travel with you?" Paul asked, completely surprised by the offer.

"Yes, we're already four but one more doesn't hurt." Brock now entered the conversation. Walking over to Brock, who held out his hand, Paul could only take it and smile at the thought of traveling with them. It was something he would never regret to do. Stealing a quick glance at Dawn, Ash was the only to notice it.

"I know what you're thinking Paul, but it's going to take quite a bit of work." Ash said, no one besides Paul understanding what he meant.

"So Paul, you think that you're good enough for her?" Ash asked, having aged quite a lot, knowing Paul was. But he wanted a reason to battle him a final time.

"I'm, but it seems like you're looking for an excuse to lose." Paul countered.

"Maybe, but I can't let you together unless you're good enough. Pikachu show him how it's done!" Ash shouted.

"Go Torterra. This is your last chance!" Paul shouted as well.

Many years later, all of them moved to Majestic City where they pretty much formed a huge family. Ash and May had their wedding first, followed by having two children. Two years after that Paul finally married Dawn, after much convincing from Dawn that it was the right thing to do. Having ended their rivalry many years ago, proving that they're equals, Ash remained Champion for many years never letting anyone beat him. Paul took Cynthia's spot, and even though he and Ash ended their rivalry as equals those who defeated Paul didn't know the strength of the Champion. Brock decided to settle down with Nurse Joy of Majestic City becoming a Pokemon doctor. Ash even challenged the champions of other regions, and they never came close to a victory.

"It seems like no one will ever take your title." Paul said, after he saw Ash defeat his latest challenger.

"There'll come a generation where even I can't longer win. Our children are already surpassing our skill back at their age." Ash countered.

"Well, they didn't have two of the strongest trainers and coordinators out there guide them." Paul stated, knowing how much their children had learnt from them and once they would return from their journey through the regions. His son, Jake,and Ash's son, Mark, shared a rivalry mirroring theirs. But they started on good footing with each other, sharing ways of training and their ideals. Their daughters were best friends and participated in every contest together, always aiming for the Grand Festival finals.

"So, I see that you spared no mercy on them Ash." a voice now entered the discussion.

"I didn't try to hurt them Brock, but I can only win once all Pokemon are defeated. You expect me to hug them so they eventually fall asleep?" Ash said, knowing who talked before even looking in the direction of the voice.

"Well, you maybe don't need to beat them as much as you do. Especially if they barely manage to beat Paul."

"Well, what's the point? They'll learn from their mistakes."

"Maybe we should leave, else they'll start to worry for us." Paul now interfered, not wanting the anger of his wife over him on the day their children would all return. Together with May, Dawn had planned a massive dinner for everyone, including Brock, Joy and their newborn daughter. Walking ahead, he slowed down letting Ash and Brock catch up to him.

"Any plans to get away from it this time?" Ash asked Paul, knowing Paul wasn't the one who would enjoy those dinners that much.

"Not this time, there's no excuse to not be there when all the kids are there."

"Well, than we better head back home and get ready for it." Brock now entered the conversation.

"I think you're right, no way around it this time." Ash added.

Having walked back, they split up, preparing themselves for the dinner. Ash's house, which was the furthest away, rose in front of him as he had turned around a corner. Walking towards the door, it opened and a woman stood there waiting for him.

"I suppose you discussed plans to escape the dinner" May started, but before she could finish Ash had put his arms around her waist and kissed her passionately.

"The kids are waiting" May said smiling, having to break the kiss to say that.