CHAPTER - 42 { Indigo League Part-1 }

Indigo Plateau___

Kota took a bus and arrived here. He saw many people heading here.

Some trainers, some family members and some news reporters.

Booking a room online in a luxurious hotel near the Indigo Plateau stadium, Kota had some free time.

From the room, Kota could see the whole stadium and all the people gathered there.

"It's sunny, " Looking up, there were only a few white clouds and nothing else.

Placing the green pokemon egg on the bed carefully, Kota sat down.

"The opening ceremony of the League begins in a week, " Kota opened his phone and browsed the latest news related to the Indigo League.

"There's still lots of time, " Kota got up and held the egg in his arms.

Coming outside the hotel, Kota decided to take a stroll around the city.

"Hey! I know you!, " Suddenly around the roadside, Kota heard at male voice.

"Who might you be?, " Asked Kota, looking at the boy about the same age as Ash.

"I am Dipen. You are the famous Kota right?, " The boy named Dipen asked, staring at Kota with bright eyes.

"You got the wrong person, " Kota smiled at Dipen and was ready to leave immediately.

"I know you're Kota. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone, " Dipen got close to Kota and whispered in his ear.

Kota could only smile bitterly and shake his head in total confusion.

What should he do?

"By the way, I am really excited about the movie you are in, " Said Dipen with a low voice while walking along with Kota on the roadside.

"Really?, " Said Kota, he didn't mind Dipen sticking together with him.

But the problem was that the boy didn't keep quiet and talked continuously.

"Can you give me some spoilers? Please!, " Dipen joined his palms and looked at Kota with his pleasing eyes.

"I defeat the male lead once again at the end of the movie with the same moves, " Said Kota, who then entered a jewelry shop followed by Dipen.

"Come on. Then what's the movie for? I know you would lose at the end. I just want some real spoilers, " Dipen stood in front of Kota and showed his teary eyes to him.

"Look, kid. I am busy. And I just told you the biggest spoiler whether you believe me or not, " Kota pushed Dipen on the side with left hand and came to the counter.

"Can I see some platinum bracelets with some diamonds?, " Asked Kota, he sat down on the chair in front of the counter.

"You really are rich!, " Dipen sat next to Kota and looked around the jewelry shop.

Kota just ignored the kid and inspected the six different diamond bracelets.

Out of the six, only two were to his liking and one matching to character style.

"How much for this?, " Kota picked the one he wanted to buy and asked the shop owner.

"Two hundred and fifty thousand, " Said the shop owner, making Dipen' eyes almost pop out.

"That much!, " Exclaimed Dipen, he stared at the platinum bracelet in Kota' hand.

"Card?, " Kota pulled his wallet and swiped the credit card on the swiping machine.

Directly wearing it on his left wrist, Kota came out of the jewelry shop.

"You see. I don't want anybody to think that you are related to me. So please, don't follow me, " Kota kindly said to Dipen with a forced smile on his face.

"Sorry, " With his head lowered, Dipen walked away from Kota and went on a separate path.

"What was wrong with that kid?, " Kota sighed and continued to roam around the city.

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A week later___

Kota stood together with the hundreds of other competitors.

"Hey, isn't that Kota, " Some of the competitors started talking to each other.

"I heard he is a real monster in a pokemon battle, " Soon, many others also talked amongst themselves.

Kota could hear the talks about him and his pokemons. Some even say that they will beat him up badly.

"It's better to show instead of empty talk, " Muttered Kota, he put his hands inside his pocket and waited for the announcement.

"Let us all welcome our competitors who have gathered a minimum of eight gym badges! And here they come!"

With the voice calling, all the competitors started moving towards the field.

As he walked out, with the bright sunlight and lots of cheering, Kota saw that the stadium was filled with audience.

"Look, there is Ash!, " Said Brock while pointing his finger towards the competitors.

"I can also see Gary and Kota!, " Misty holding the little Togepi in her arms said.

From the audience, Misty and Brock took some time to find Ash, Gary and Kota.

Every side he looked, not a single place was left in the audience seats.

"And now is the time for Team Rocket, " Said Kota while looking up at the huge spot where the flame was to be lit.

'Those two, ' Kota could see the two figures before the flame lighting spot in white robes.

"But how did the flames turn into a Moltres?, " Murmured Kota as he watched the girl holding the torch run up.

The last Torch Bearer is about to light the flame when Team Rocket, disguised as League officials, swipes the torch from her.

Weezing uses Smog, and Jessie lights the main flame. Then, Team Rocket heads inside a robot and puts the Moltres Flame on its back.

Pikachu attempts to electrocute the robot, but it resists the electricity.

Team Rocket attempts to incinerate Ash while using the flame, but it does not hurt Ash or his Pokémon.

Moltres suddenly appears from the flame and obliterates Team Rocket's mecha, blasting them off.

The crowd seems unfazed, as Moltres reignites the Stadium Torch's flame.

Despite the distraction, Ash and the other competitors set their sights on the burning Stadium Torch and listen to Goodshow's welcome speech.

"My first tournament, " Kota looked at the flames and had a sudden burst of determination.

'I will win!'