As the next day arrives, the time for my battle against Alice draws near. Alice expresses her thoughts, saying, "I was surprised that I have managed to come this far, even though I might not be able to win against you, let's hope that we can have a great battle."

"You bet. Let's give it all we got," I reply, echoing the sentiment, appreciating the spirit of competition and mutual respect between us before the battle commences. With a shared commitment to deliver an unforgettable battle, both of us brace ourselves, ready to showcase our skills and determination in this pivotal encounter in the Pokémon League.

I choose Dracozolt as my starting Pokémon, while Alice opts for Arctovish, both of us showcasing Fossil Pokémon for our battle.

"Alright, Dracozolt, let's kick things off with a powerful Thunderbolt!" I command, aiming to seize an early advantage. Arctovish swiftly maneuvers, attempting to evade the attack, but Dracozolt's Thunderbolt lands successfully, dealing significant damage. In response, Arctovish retaliates with an Ice Beam aimed at Dracozolt, but my Pokémon expertly dodges the icy assault.

"Dracozolt, let's follow up with Bolt Beak!" I assert confidently.

Dracozolt charges forward, its head crackling with electrifying energy as it prepares the Bolt Beak attack. The powerful move connects squarely with Arctovish, dealing a devastating blow. Despite Arctovish's attempts to recover, it struggles and eventually succumbs, unable to continue the battle, marking the first victory in our intense matchup.

Alice surprises me by sending out Appletun, opting for a Pokémon that faces a type disadvantage against my Dracozolt. Her strategic choice intrigues me, indicating she likely has a calculated plan in mind.

"Appletun, let's go! Use Dragon Pulse!" Alice commands with unwavering determination.

Appletun channels energy, unleashing a potent Dragon Pulse. Dracozolt attempts to evade the attack, but the powerful blast lands, dealing significant damage.

"Dracozolt, counter with Thunder Wave!" I shout, aiming to slow down Appletun's movements. Dracozolt emits a paralyzing Thunder Wave toward Appletun, but the resilient Pokémon manages to mitigate some of the effects, displaying its endurance.

"Appletun, now use Apple Acid!" Alice orders confidently.

Realizing the impending danger, I react swiftly, but it's too late. Appletun launches a barrage of corrosive apple acid directly at Dracozolt, inflicting substantial damage. Despite Dracozolt's attempt to endure the assault, it falters and ultimately collapses, unable to continue the battle.

"No way! Dracozolt, return! You did great out there!" I recall my Pokémon, acknowledging its valiant effort amidst the challenging match.

"We're just getting started, Ash," Alice declares with a determined grin, showcasing her unwavering confidence as the battle intensifies, leaving the outcome hanging in the balance.

Engaged in a battle of Dragon and Grass type Pokémon, both evolved from Applin, I opt for Flapple against Alice's Appletun.

"Flapple, let's show them what we've got! Use Dragon Dance!" I command, intending to bolster Flapple's speed and attack capabilities.

Gracefully twirling, Flapple's movements become swifter and more precise, enhancing its abilities. Seizing the moment, Appletun charges in with a Solar Beam attack, aiming to take advantage of Flapple's setup.

"Flapple, evade and strike back with Dragon Pulse!" I instruct, counting on Flapple's increased agility.

Flapple swiftly dodges the Solar Beam assault and retaliates with a potent Dragon Pulse, striking Appletun squarely and inflicting considerable damage. Despite the hit, Appletun remains resilient, preparing for its next move.

"Appletun, use Apple Acid!" Alice commands, determined to regain control of the battle.

Appletun unleashes another barrage of apple acid, aiming at Flapple. Yet, Flapple skillfully maneuvers, evading most of the attack and sustaining minimal damage.

"Flapple, let's finish this with a Grav Apple!" I call out, seeking to decisively conclude the battle.

Summoning a colossal apple, Flapple slams it onto Appletun from above, causing Appletun to faint and securing Flapple's victory in the skirmish.

"That was impressive, Ash! But don't think it's over yet," Alice remarks confidently and sends out Eiscue. It's a unique choice with its Ice Face ability and the potential to be a tricky opponent.

"Eiscue, time to shine! Let's start with Hail!" Alice commands with unwavering confidence.

Eiscue emits a chilling cry, summoning a hailstorm that blankets the battlefield. The icy shards descend, transforming the arena into a wintry landscape.

"Flapple, use Dragon Claw!" I command as Flapple charges towards Eiscue with its claws glowing menacingly, aiming to strike. However, Eiscue endures the attack and shifts into its Noice Form.

"Eiscue, aim for the head! Use Ice Shard!" Alice swiftly orders.

Utilizing the energy of the hailstorm, Eiscue generates sharp ice crystals and launches them directly at Flapple. The Ice Shard attack strikes Flapple firmly, exploiting its vulnerability to Ice-type moves. Flapple retaliates with a powerful Acrobatics maneuver, but Eiscue's agility allows it to evade a significant portion of the attack, mitigating the damage. Eiscue then concentrates its energy and releases a freezing Ice Beam toward Flapple. Despite Flapple's attempts to evade, the attack lands, dealing substantial damage. Flapple struggles but eventually succumbs, unable to continue battling.

"Great effort, Flapple! Take a rest," I commend my Pokémon before sending out Stonjourner. It's a strategic choice, considering Stonjourner's defensive capabilities against Ice-type moves.

Stonjourner summons a torrent of Rock Slide, sending an onslaught of rocks crashing towards Eiscue. The intensified hailstorm makes it challenging for Eiscue to evade all the falling debris, inflicting significant damage.

"Eiscue, try to counter with Iron Defense!" Alice swiftly commands. Eiscue concentrates, fortifying its body to endure subsequent attacks. The reinforced Iron Defense bolsters Eiscue's resilience against physical moves.

Seizing the opportunity, I direct Stonjourner to employ Rock Tomb, hurtling boulders towards Eiscue, inflicting substantial damage despite Eiscue's fortified defenses. Eiscue retaliates with Ice Shard, shaping icy projectiles and aiming them at Stonjourner. However, Stonjourner's robust structure enables it to withstand most of the attack's impact, sustaining minimal damage.

"Stonjourner, let's finish this with Rock Throw!" I instruct. Stonjourner gathers an array of rocks and hurls them with tremendous force at Eiscue. The accurate Rock Throw overwhelms Eiscue, ultimately overcoming its defenses and securing victory for Stonjourner.

Alice sends out Inteleon, a Water-type Pokémon known for its speed and precision in marksmanship. Inteleon swiftly assumes a focused stance, launching a precise Snipe Shot attack toward Stonjourner. Despite Stonjourner's sturdy defense, the critical hit from the Water-type move inflicts considerable damage.

"Stonjourner, let's boost your speed with Rock Polish!" I command, aiming to increase Stonjourner's agility against the nimble Inteleon. Stonjourner concentrates, enhancing its speed by refining its rocky surface. However, Inteleon's swiftness remains unparalleled.

"Inteleon, maintain the pressure with Water Pulse!" Alice directs, as Inteleon generates a pulsating orb of water energy and directs it towards Stonjourner. The Water Pulse strikes Stonjourner, dealing additional damage owing to its type disadvantage.

In response, Stonjourner unleashes a Rock Tomb, but Inteleon's swift reflexes enable it to evade most of the attack, reducing its impact. Inteleon counters with a forceful Hydro Pump, unleashing a powerful torrent of water that strikes Stonjourner with immense force. Despite Stonjourner's resilience, it succumbs to the impact and is unable to continue battling.

With Stonjourner defeated, I call upon Rillaboom to face Alice's Inteleon. Anticipating Rillaboom's strength and versatility, I'm confident in its ability to turn the tide of the battle. Rillaboom pounds its powerful drum, generating shockwaves as it charges toward Inteleon. The Drum Beating attack connects solidly, dealing significant damage to the Water-type Pokémon.

"Inteleon, Ice Beam!" Alice commands swiftly. Inteleon focuses its energy, unleashing an Ice Beam toward Rillaboom, intending to exploit its weakness to Ice-type moves. However, Rillaboom's agility allows it to evade most of the attack, mitigating the damage.

"Rillaboom, harness your Grass-type prowess with Wood Hammer!" I instruct. Rillaboom surges forward, encircled by swirling energy, and crashes into Inteleon with the force of its Wood Hammer attack. The impactful blow strikes Inteleon, dealing substantial damage.

Inteleon then accelerates, cloaked in a watery torrent, and charges at Rillaboom using Aqua Jet. Despite the speed, Rillaboom's resilience allows it to endure most of the attack, suffering minimal damage. With another resounding Drum Beating, Inteleon is defeated, signaling Rillaboom's triumph.

As the battle escalates, Alice reveals her final Pokémon: Eevee. It's an unexpected but fascinating choice, indicating this won't be an ordinary confrontation. "Eevee, let's Gigantamax!" Alice declares, prompting Eevee's transformation into its Gigantamax form. The once-small Pokémon grows to an immense size, showcasing its colossal power.

"Eevee, unleash G-Max Cuddle!" Alice commands confidently. Gigantamax Eevee charges toward Gigantamax Rillaboom, emitting a charming yet potent aura. Despite Rillaboom's attempts to evade, the overwhelming force of G-Max Cuddle lands successfully, inflicting significant damage and causing Rillaboom to become infatuated, impeding its ability to retaliate.

"Rillaboom, snap out of it! Counter with Boomburrst!" I urge, but Rillaboom remains infatuated, unable to respond. Under another assault of G-Max Cuddle, Rillaboom succumbs and is unable to continue the battle.

I exclaim, "Meowth, ready to join the action?"

"You bet I am!" Meowth responds eagerly. I summon Meowth to the battlefield, and as the tension rises, I decide to unleash its Gigantamax form. Meowth grows into a towering figure, exuding confidence and readiness to face the colossal Gigantamax Eevee.

"Meowth, G-Max Gold Rush now!" I direct. Meowth generates a colossal aura of golden coins, surrounding and bombarding Eevee with a barrage of shimmering currency. The coins scatter on the battlefield, adding to the intense atmosphere.

"Eevee, strike with G-Max Cuddle!" Alice commands. Eevee, towering and brimming with power, charges forward with G-Max Cuddle aimed at Gigantamax Meowth. Utilizing its increased size and agility, Meowth adeptly evades most of the attack, suffering minimal damage. To Alice's dismay, Eevee's Gigantamax form diminishes, reverting it back to its original size.

Seeing an opening, Meowth launches another G-Max Gold Rush, bombarding Eevee with a final storm of golden coins, ultimately overwhelming and defeating it.

"Seems like I might not have what it takes to take you down," Alice concedes.

"Don't be sorry. We're both giving it our best shot," I respond.

Alice nods understandingly, extending her best wishes for my success before we continue the battle.

In the fierce duel between Hop and Victor, the battle escalated to an intense climax. Victor's Gigantamax Kingler unleashed powerful Max Moves, causing massive tidal waves and crushing blows. Hop's Pokémon valiantly held their ground, countering with their own powerful attacks.

As the confrontation neared its end, both Trainers decided to unleash their final trump cards. Victor, with an imposing and colossal Gigantamax Kingler, exuded an aura of imposing strength, ready to deliver a decisive blow. Hop, undeterred, summoned his own Gigantamax Pokémon, the gigantic and mighty Snorlax.

"Snorlax, let's do this! Use G-Max Replenish!" Hop commands, and Snorlax releases a colossal energy, causing nourishing fruits to fall around the battlefield, restoring its energy.

"Kingler, G-Max Foam Burst!" Victor orders, Kingler releasing a massive burst of foam aimed at Snorlax. But Snorlax's replenished energy helps it endure the attack with resilience.

"Snorlax, now! G-Max Replenish again!" Hop commands, as Snorlax's second wave of fruits restores its energy even more.

"G-Max Replenish... twice?" Victor mutters, surprised at Snorlax's recovery.

With its energy replenished, Snorlax retaliates with a colossal G-Max Replenish attack, overwhelming Gigantamax Kingler. The nourishing energy envelops Kingler, and despite its resistance, Kingler eventually succumbs to Snorlax's relentless assault, resulting in Hop's victory.

"Great battle, Victor! You really pushed me to the limit," Hop says, extending his hand in respect.

Victor, acknowledging the hard-fought match, shakes Hop's hand, expressing his admiration for the battle's intensity before leaving the field.

"So I'm battling Hop in the end," I remark, acknowledging the upcoming showdown.

"I'm glad to see Hop has grown a lot since last time," Alice responds, her tone reflecting a sense of pride and anticipation for the upcoming battle.

I'll end the chapter right here, you can see that Ash and Hop are going to be the ones battling in the finals. I hope you like this chapter.

Ash and Alice's Pokemon:

Venusaur, Charizard x2, Blastoise, Butterfree x2 (One Pink), Pikachu, Meowth, Machamp, Rapidash (Galarian), Gengar, Kingler, Weezing (Galarian), Lapras, Eevee, Snorlax, Meganium, Typhlosion (Hisuian), Espeon, Mantine, Sceptile, Gardevoir (Shiny), Milotic, Absol, Infernape, Lucario, Abomasnow, Gallade, Samurott, Audino, Darmanitan (Galarian), Garbodor, Zoroark, Stunfisk (Galarian), Greninja, Meowstic x2, Aegislash, Hawlucha, Decidueye, Lycanroc (Dusk), Mimikyu (Shiny), Melmetal, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, Greedent, Corviknight, Orbeetle, Thievul, Eldegoss, Dubwool, Drednaw, Boltund, Coalossal (Shiny), Flapple, Appletun, Sandaconda, Cramorant, Barraskewda, Toxtricity x2 (Amped, Low-Key), Centiskorch, Grapploct, Polteageist (Antique), Hatterene, Grimmsnarl, Obstagoon, Perrserker, Cursola, Sirfetch'd, Mr. Rime, Runerigus, Alcremie x9 (Each Flavor), Falinks, Pincurchin, Frosmoth, Stonjourner, Eiscue, Indeedee x2, Morpeko, Copperajah, Dracozolt, Arctozolt, Dracovish, Arctovish, Duraludon, Drakloak, Kleavor