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Next Day

"Ash, do you really think that we can win this match by our strategy?" asked Drew after practicing before the match

"Don't worry, Drew, we will win this match for sure" replied Ash with confidence

"I think you would be a better leader than me" said Drew

"Why do you think so?" asked Ash curiously

"Since you came here, you're already doing the captain's part" answered Drew sincerely while shrugging his shoulders

"I still think it's too early to shake things that much. Let things go the way they are already right now" said Ash to which Drew nodded

"Aye-Aye Captain" replied Drew while laughing to which Ash started laughing too

"Everyone else would be coming as now also the private training session was better than I expected" said Ash to which Drew sighed

"I am already drained before the team practice and I don't know how that's good" replied Drew to which Ash patted his shoulder.

"Don't worry," said Ash to which Drew nodded as everyone else of the team walked in

"Hey Buddies, You both are up early there" asked Brock as he entered the Basketball court

"Yeah, just for some warm-up" replied Ash to which Drew sweat dropped

Before the Match

Sycamore's Office

"Diantha, I can't even imagine how the chairman even found out about the two players from pallet" said Sycamore

"I am also surprised, but now I am also realizing the perks of being the chairman" replied Diantha

"So, should we allow Ash to play from next game?" asked Sycamore to which Diantha sighed and nodded but a sudden knock on the door interrupted them

"Come in" said Sycamore as the door opened and Grant walked through

"Grant, we were just discussing the matter for the yesterday's game" said Diantha surprising Grant who nonetheless nodded

"Everyone gave their best but was countered, we need Ketchum in the team" said Grant Seriously

"Yeah, we just decided to let him play from the next game onwards" replied Diantha to which Grant smiled

"Okay, I will let everyone know after the game today" said Grant as everyone nodded as he left the cabin

In the Bleachers

"Wow, everyone is excited for the match, today" said Dawn as she along with Serena arrived there and eyed the crowd

"Yeah, they are expecting some kind of payback after yesterday's loss" said Gary surprising them

"Gary, you almost gave us a heart attack" said Serena while Dawn glared at him

"Sorry, I thought you would like to have some company" said Gary as he motioned his has towards some empty seats where Calem, Paul, Miette & Ursula were already seated to which they nodded and followed him.

"Hey everyone" greeted Dawn & Serena as they sat down on the empty seats

"You both just came right on time" said Calem as he motioned towards the start of the game.

In the Dressing Room

"GATHER UP EVERYONE" shouted Wulfric inside the dressing room as everyone started to gather around him

"Today the Chairman of the School Board is watching this game, so I want you all to give your best & don't disappoint me" said Wulfric as he eyed the players and they all nodded

"Coach, everything is planned and set & we don't plan to loose" said Ash as Wulfric nodded

"WE WILL BE LIKE NO ONE EVER WAS" shouted Ash as everyone shouted along as they moved towards the Basketball court.

In the Bleachers

"Game is about to start" said Gary as everyone the players coming out in the court

"I thought Serena doesn't like Basketball so why she is here?" asked Miette smirking while everyone else eyed Serena who was embarrassed

"We have some plans after the game" replied Serena while composing herself

"Yeah, she is hosting us for a tour of Lumiose city" said Gary

"Oh really? I would have hosted much better tour" said Miette as Serena started fuming but Gary came to the rescue

"I personally think Calem & Paul would love a personal tour from you and Ursula" said Gary as Calem & Paul glared at him while Serena started laughing

"Oh really? Calem, What do you say?" asked Miette curiously

"Everyone here is joining on the tour, so you can join too" said Calem at which Serena & Dawn glared at him while he started sweating

"Yeah, Sure" said Miette as Ursula also nodded

"Looks like game is going to start in 5 minutes" said Paul as someone unexpectedly came towards them surprising them

"Hey kiddos" said Grant as he came and sat near them

"Came to enjoy a game and to have some words" said Grant as everyone nodded while smiling

"Okay Coach, but I really think we would have won yesterday's game" said Gary to which Grant nodded

"I discussed the same with Professor Sycamore already and what you want has been granted" said Grant to which everyone else was confused while Gary smiled

"Thanks Coach, now I am more excited for this game" said Gary

"What are you guys talking about?" asked Calem to which Gary smirked

"Will tell you after this game" said Grant to which everyone nodded

"I am hoping that we would win this game" said Dawn

"I am sure we will" replied Gary

In the Court

"Take position everyone" shouted Ash as he eyed AJ the captain of Kanto High who was eyeing Tierno

"Kanto High would win this game easily" said AJ as he motivated his team

"Calm your nerves everyone & Tierno stick to the plan" shouted Ash to which Tierno sighed but nodded

ANNOUNCER- WELCOME EVERYONE, I, MONSIURRE PIERRE YOUR HOST FOR ANOTHER INTERESTING GAME BETWEEN KANTO HIGH AND KALOS HIGH. LIKE YESTERDAY CAN KANTO HIGH WILL BE VICTORIOUS OR WILL THE KALOS HIGH WILL PULL THROUGH? LET'S START THE GAME NOW

Referee whistled the start of the game and tossed the ball high in to the air as Brendan jumped high and tossed the ball to Drew who tossed the same to Tierno who ran towards the basket while Ash providing him a cover in case he gets trapped down with nowhere to go

ANNOUNCER- KALOS HIGH HAS GAINED POSSESSION AND KALOS HIGH HAS CONVERTED THE COURT IN LIKE OF A CHESSBOARD. PLAYERS BACKING EACH OTHER IN THE WHOLE COURT AND PROVIDING ALLOWING THEM TO PASS THE BALL IN EVERY POSSIBLE ANGLE. THIS IS CLASSY STRATEGY BUT CAN TIERNO CONVERT THIS INTO A BASKET AS HE IS MOVING AND.......

CLIFFHANGER

TO BE CONTINUED...