Ep 2. Mother of All Battles

Ash and his friends arrive at the Battle Frontier with high hopes and eager anticipation of all the new and exciting battles they'll face. However, before they can get too comfortable, they're startled to witness two large groups of people fiercely battling against each other on opposite sides of a riverbank. The two groups, led by a man named Greta and a woman named Lilian respectively, are fighting each other over the rights to a nearby hot spring.

Ash and his friends are immediately drawn into the conflict as they try to figure out a way to stop the battle. As they investigate, they discover that the hot spring is no ordinary one - it's home to a group of wild Pokémon who have been living there in peace for generations. The two opposing groups, however, are threatening their way of life and forcing them to flee.

In the midst of all this chaos, Ash and his friends encounter a mysterious woman named Pike Queen Lucy, who reveals that she knows how to bring an end to the battle. According to Lucy, the only way to resolve the conflict is through a battle between the two group leaders, Greta and Lillian. The winner of the battle will take control of the hot spring, and the losing group must promise to leave the area.

Ash and his friends are skeptical of this solution, but when they learn that Lucy is the mother of Greta and Lillian, they begin to reconsider. Lucy convinces them that the battle is necessary to resolve the conflict once and for all, and she even offers to lend a hand to Greta and Lillian, who are both reluctant to battle each other.

As the day of the battle arrives, tensions run high and emotions are tense. Ash and his friends watch from the sidelines as Greta and Lillian face off against each other, each determined to emerge victorious. The battle is intense and grueling, and both sides utilize all the skills and strategies they have at their disposal.

Eventually, after a long and hard-fought battle, a winner emerges. The victorious leader is awarded control of the hot spring, and the losing group is forced to make good on their promise to leave the area. In the aftermath of the battle, Ash and his friends reflect on what they've witnessed and the lessons they've learned.

As they continue on their journey, they encounter more challenges and hurdles to overcome, but the experience at the hot spring has taught them a valuable lesson: sometimes, the only way to resolve conflict is through a battle. However, even in the midst of battle, it's important to remember that there are always consequences and to strive for a peaceful resolution whenever possible.