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Determined to settle their long-standing [[rival]]ry once and for all, {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] are set to face off in the first quarterfinals showdown of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] | Determined to settle their long-standing [[rival]]ry once and for all, {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] are set to face off in the first quarterfinals showdown of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. Ash decides to begin with {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Paul orders out his first Pokémon, {{p|Aggron}}. | ||
Prior to the match, Ash | Prior to the match, Ash gets some last-minute {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Gliscor}}, who [[DP185|recently returned]] from its training session with Air Battle Master [[McCann]]. Gliscor practices {{m|Giga Impact}} in a session against [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] while {{an|Barry}} watches on. Reflecting on his [[DP132|Full Battle against Paul]] at [[Lake Acuity]], Ash remarks that Paul takes everything he has learned in battle and uses it to his advantage. Barry claims Ash does the same thing, but Ash replies that he still needs to look at everything he has been through while on his {{pkmn|journey}}. Barry asks if he figured it out, but Ash says that he will just have to wait until the battle, much to Barry's frustration. | ||
Meanwhile, Paul talks to his older brother [[Reggie]] via videophone about his upcoming battle with Ash. Dawn enters the [[Pokémon Center]] lobby looking for her friends, but she quickly ducks out of sight. Reggie regrets not being able to be there, but Paul understands that he cannot just drop his {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|work}} responsibilities. Reggie asks Paul if he wants to reconsider which Pokémon he'll be taking into the match, but Paul confirms he's satisfied with his | Meanwhile, Paul talks to his older brother [[Reggie]] via videophone about his upcoming battle with Ash. Dawn enters the [[Pokémon Center]] lobby looking for her friends, but she quickly ducks out of sight. Reggie regrets not being able to be there, but Paul understands that he cannot just drop his {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|work}} responsibilities. Reggie asks Paul if he wants to reconsider which Pokémon he'll be taking into the match, but Paul confirms he's satisfied with his lineup. Reggie notes how glad he is that Paul met Ash, as he knows that no other trainer has influenced his brother as much. Reggie then advises Paul to not underestimate Ash, but to power through the battle and win. Paul thanks Reggie and ends the call, then discovers Dawn eavesdropping and as they walk outside, Paul confesses his main problem with Ash - his talk about bringing out a Pokémon's inner strength and how any Pokémon has the potential to be strong reminds him a lot of Reggie. Dawn points out to Paul that Ash and Reggie are different people. Everyone soon meets outside. Paul then prepares to leave, but abruptly stops when Dawn utters [[Cynthia]]’s quote back at [[Amity Square]], ''"When every life meets another life, something will be born"''. She is left wandering what that ''"something''" might be, but hopes the quarterfinals might shed some light. Paul tells Ash that he will see him on the battlefield to which Ash agrees. | ||
Returning to the present, Paul begins by having Aggron use {{m|Metal Claw}}, and Ash has Pikachu counter with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Though the two {{type|Steel}} [[move]]s cancel each other out. Paul then tells Aggron to use {{m|Metal Sound}}, a high-frequency that lowers Pikachu’s special defense. Ash instructs Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to stop Aggron's attack, and Pikachu manages to pull it off, stopping Aggron as well as causing a little damage. Pikachu then uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, speeding towards Aggron. Paul counters with Aggron's {{m|Flash Cannon}}, hitting Pikachu and sending him flying, rolling back onto his feet. Ash knows Pikachu is struggling and decides to substitute with {{AP|Infernape}}. Cynthia recognizes Infernape as the {{p|Chimchar}} she [[DP040|once battled]] while Team Rocket are excited to see Infernape battle, having had a soft spot for it since the [[Tag Battle Tournament]]. Paul tells Aggron to use {{m|Double-Edge}} while Ash tells Infernape to counter with {{m|Flare Blitz}}. The two powerful and dangerous attacks collide. The two are sent backwards, and Infernape suffers from the [[recoil]]. Unfortunately, Aggron has the {{a|Rock Head}} Ability which cancels out the normal recoil from Double-Edge... but luckily for Ash, it turns out that Aggron has suffered {{Status|burn}}s from Flare Blitz. Ash then instructs Infernape to use {{m|Mach Punch}}, and Paul orders Aggron to use Flash Cannon, but Infernape lands the fast Mach Punch before Aggron can fire, sending Aggron flying into the wall behind Paul and crushing the surface on impact. When the smoke clears it is [[fainting|unable to battle]], giving Ash the lead. | Returning to the present, Paul begins by having Aggron use {{m|Metal Claw}}, and Ash has Pikachu counter with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Though the two {{type|Steel}} [[move]]s cancel each other out. Paul then tells Aggron to use {{m|Metal Sound}}, a high-frequency that lowers Pikachu’s special defense. Ash instructs Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to stop Aggron's attack, and Pikachu manages to pull it off, stopping Aggron as well as causing a little damage. Pikachu then uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, speeding towards Aggron. Paul counters with Aggron's {{m|Flash Cannon}}, hitting Pikachu and sending him flying, rolling back onto his feet. Ash knows Pikachu is struggling and decides to substitute with {{AP|Infernape}}. Cynthia recognizes Infernape as the {{p|Chimchar}} she [[DP040|once battled]] while Team Rocket are excited to see Infernape battle, having had a soft spot for it since the [[Tag Battle Tournament]]. Paul tells Aggron to use {{m|Double-Edge}} while Ash tells Infernape to counter with {{m|Flare Blitz}}. The two powerful and dangerous attacks collide. The two are sent backwards, and Infernape suffers from the [[recoil]]. Unfortunately, Aggron has the {{a|Rock Head}} Ability which cancels out the normal recoil from Double-Edge... but luckily for Ash, it turns out that Aggron has suffered {{Status|burn}}s from Flare Blitz. Ash then instructs Infernape to use {{m|Mach Punch}}, and Paul orders Aggron to use Flash Cannon, but Infernape lands the fast Mach Punch before Aggron can fire, sending Aggron flying into the wall behind Paul and crushing the surface on impact. When the smoke clears it is [[fainting|unable to battle]], giving Ash the lead. | ||