Okay, I know that I've been off the radar for a long while, but that's what life will do to you while you finish up high school. I lost a lot of motivation and everything was dull. But my university life is giving me the chance I need to restart writing my stories. I have a good amount of free time and my brain is thinking of new ideas. I made a mistake with my first two stories and that was rushing into them. I didn't think of an exact plot, nor did I think of an end to it. This time, I have done those, but there might be parts where I need to think on the fly. But hopefully, I can improve and go back to my other stories and finish them up. But for now, this is my main motivation.

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon.

Pallet Town was peaceful ever since Ash, the Pride of Pallet, left for the Kalos region, but was completely festive when the Kalos League aired. When Ash challenged the Kalos League, many Pallet residents were glued to their sofas watching Ash compete. For every match, they were keeping their eyes on the match. For every time Ash won a match, they cheered so loud that even Professor Oak could hear them from his lab (he was watching too).

In a small, yet elegant house lived Ash's mother, Delia Ketchum. A young woman who was always concerned about her son's safety. But she knew that every child has to find his or her own way, and she acknowledged that fact when her son went out for his very first journey.

As she watched her son win match after match in the Kalos League, she was overjoyed that her son was doing what he does best. Often, Professor Oak would drop by and talk with her about the pokemon that Ash had in his roster. Both knew, however, that after the league, whether Ash won or not, he will return to Pallet, as he has done after every league.

Ash managed to get to the Top 4, just like he did in the Lily of the Valley Conference, and the Pallet folks went wild. And for the first time in his career, Ash made it all the way to the finals. Even on TV, he could be seen grinning from ear to ear and having a great sense of acheivement.

A close battle but Ash lost the final round, leaving him with the runner-up. He wasn't upset because he knew that this was his best placement yet! And this gave him determination to do even better in the next region. And so, after the festivals and celebrations after the league, Ash said goodbye to his traveling companions Serena, Bonnie, and Clemont. Serena wasn't too happy of him leaving, but she knew that she could not prevent it. As a gift, she gave him her old hat as a reminder of her. But before Ash could board his plane, she ran up to him, and gave him a peck on the cheek.

Ash could be seen blushing but not for romantic reasons. Dense as always...

A day later, Ash made his way back to Pallet town where he was greeted and congradulated by all the residents for his spectacular battles and placement. Going home to his mom, they had a heartwarming reunion, a homecooked meal, and a pleasant night. The next morning, Ash went to Professor Oak's lab to meet his pokemon again, and what a reunion that was!

The days flew by. Ash spent his time training his pokemon, preparing them for the next new region. What he didn't know was that the next region was different than his previous six regions.

[Present Time]

Ash was training his pokemon to endure their type weakness. Also, he decided to do some training himself, running laps and doing physical workouts. Not only did he do that but he also borrowed some books from Professor Oak's lab about move sets and strategies about pokemon. He had a gut feeling that a change in his pace will do him good later on.

"Alright everyone! Break time!" Ash yelled out to his pokemon. They all roared in agreement.

Finding a nice shade below a large tree, Ash set up a picnic full of pokemon food and berries. He got himself a sandwich, made by his mother, and started to eat. His pokemon followed suit. While eating, Ash noticed something in the distance, a shadow of someone.

Eating what's left of his sandwich, he walked over to the shadow to see the person more clearly.

"Who are you?" Ash asked the shadow. The shadow proceeded to reveal himself, a middle aged man wearing a blue vest, black gloves, a pair of jeans, and a blue fedora-like hat. He had brown hair that covered one of his turquoise eyes and his smile was warm.

"Hello, fellow Aura user. I am a messenger from the Auraic region," the man replied. Ash was confused about what the man had just said.

"Aura user? What do you mean?" asked Ash.

"Hmm..I see," said the man, rubbing his chin. "You are an Aura user, yet you do not know." He reaches into his vest and pulls out an envelope and handed it to Ash. "This is an invitation to the Auraic region. Please read thoroughly and send your decision to us via the instructions given."

Ash took the envelope. "Thanks, a new region sounds fun to travel to."

The man tipped his hat. "Very well then, I shall return to the Auraic region. It was a pleasure meeting you, Ash Ketchum." He turned around and went into the forest.

Ash knew he didn't introduce himself, so how did the man know his name?

"Wait! How do you know my name?" he called out, running in the direction the man walked away. However, the man was nowhere to be found as if he vanished into thin air. Seeing no other choice but to return to his pokemon, he went back.

His pokemon were resting around a tree as training was quite exhausting. Ash sat himself down next to his sleeping Pikachu. He took out the envelope and took out the letter. In very elegant handwriting:

Dear Aura user Ash Ketchum,

You have been invited to the Auraic region. You were given this letter due to your ability to use Aura. In this region, we focus primarily on training Aura users to master their Aura skills, but this is not limited to just humans. Pokemon besides Riolu and Lucario can learn to train Aura; however, it is not permissable to use Pokemon in battles. That is our region's top law. If you are fond of Pokemon battling, I suggest that you reject this invite to this region. If you accept the law of this region and would like to be trained in the ways of Aura, please do the following steps in order:

1. With your right hand, grab onto the top right corner of this letter.

2. In your mind, visualize your most peaceful moment in your life.(*)

3. In that vision, say the following: It is in my honor that I be trained in the ways of Aura. Aura is my right to life. Life has only one chance. Chance to become someone else for the greater good. I will serve my Aura with my life.

4. If all has been done, wait until an escorter arrives.

Before you can enter this region, you must abide to these rules:

1. You can bring only one pokemon.

2. You cannot bring anyone else that cannot use Aura.

3. Your Aura must be pure.

We wish you a safe journey. May the ways of Aura be known to your soul.

Signed, Auraic Committee

Again, Ash was confused at how the Auraic Committe knew his name. He haven't heard of the Auraic region and he didn't know much about Aura. He wasn't content with the restriction on pokemon battling and being allowed to bring only one pokemon with him. However, it was a new region, a new adventure, for him and this may be his only chance to go on another thrilling adventure.

After about half an hour, he made his decision. He followed the steps provided and sent his reply.

The Auraic region awaited him.

(*) To explain, the letter was made in the Auraic region, therefore it has properties of Aura. On the top left corner of the letter is an Aura communicator. This allows the Auraic Committee to be notified of Ash's decision by Aura.

The next chapter will introduce new characters (My OCs), as well as Ash's departure from Pallet Town to the Auraic region. Stay tuned!

This may be a bit short, but short chapters can be easier for me to write/type. Also, I have no exact updating schedule so don't ask me about that. I think my goal for this story is 2~3k words per chapter.