Hello readers, this is my very first story. I hope you enjoy it, please leave any comments you have whether it be praise, criticism or ideas, I would love to hear from you.

I don't know if this is necessary but I've seen other people do it so - Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon.

After a disappointing performance in the Unova League Ash had finally done it, he had come to Kalos and he had after all his years travelling since he was ten had made a final. He knew Alain would be a tough opponent but was confident that his Kalos team would be able to defeat him. Ash hadn't been this confident since the Sinnoh league and unlike then he didn't have a guy using Legendary Pokémon standing in his way. However even though Ash was confident he wasn't going to take Alain for granted and with only a day left until the biggest match of his career Ash decided to do some last-minute training in preparation.

His confidence was rapidly growing as he watched his Pokémon all easily accomplishing the training he'd set for them, the same training that he would set for his older more experienced Pokémon. Ash had briefly considered bringing over a few of his older Pokémon but decided that would it be unfair on those who had gotten him through this region. He was also extremely confident in his team, they were all fully evolved apart from Pikachu and he could call on his Battle Bond with Greninja if things were looking grim.

Suddenly an explosion to the west drew all their attention, Ash's eyes widened in horror as it came from the hotel his friends and mother had been staying in. He immediately returned his Kalos Pokémon and ran towards the hotel. Ash reached the hotel in minutes and collapsed to his knees as he saw most of the building in ruins, dead bodies strewn amongst the rubble. Ash and Pikachu started searching through the rubble for Ash's mother while the emergency services turned up and started putting out the fire and helping injured citizens.

"Ash Ketchum you're under arrest for the poisoning of several Pokémon, theft of Pokémon, destroying this hotel and the deaths of those inside."

Ash and Pikachu stopped their search and turned around seeing Officer Jenny as well as his previous travel companions all staring at him. They turned their attention back to the rubble before them and started rummaging through it again in desperate attempt to find his mother.

"This in no time for jokes, we have to find my mother so top standing there and help me."

"This is no joke Ash." Brock replied.

"What are you talking about? My mother was in that building, do you honestly think I'd kill my mother."

"There had been accusations of what you did to Pokémon so we checked your room for evidence and found traces of the poison, a few stolen Pokéballs as well as plans on how to attack the hotel. We came here to interview your mother and we find you stood outside, here before anyone else. The evidence all leads to you."

Ash once again stopped his search and looked back at them in shock, he couldn't believe that these people who knew him so well would think he was capable of those things. A combination of anger and sorrow consumed Ash and he glared at those he trusted with his life. All of Ash's former companions took a step back in fear of what he might do, except for Brock who took a step towards the young man.

"I was training all day, someone must have gone in my room and planted that stuff. It's obvious that 've been set up, you can't seriously believe that I would do this. How stupid are you?!"

"Ash just give yourself up, if you're telling the truth we can find evidence to prove your innocence." Brock pleaded.

Ash shook his head and took a few steps away from the man he'd seen as an older brother. As Brock took another step forward Pikachu stood in front of Ash as his cheeks started to crackle warning everyone to stay back.

"No, Brock I'm not giving up. I know that you're trying to trick me into going with Jenny. It's obvious that they're not going to search for proof, they'll just ship me off to prison and I'm not going to jail for something I haven't done."

"You're coming with us one way or another." Officer Jenny said.

The officer started walking towards Ash with a pair of handcuffs flanked by the people Ash used to trust. The moment they started walking towards Ash, Pikachu used Thunder Wave on them, the attack hit them and they all fell to floor temporarily paralysed. Ash took the chance to run and headed straight into the forest he'd been training in, he kept running until he found the cave hidden behind a waterfall. Ash hid in a cave and then crumpled to the floor with tears trickling down his face.

Ash's Pokémon all popped out of their Pokéballs surrounding their trainer, they all hugged him hoping to comfort their friend but they knew that recent events were going to have a major effect on Ash. He'd lost his mother; his friends had turned their backs on him when he needed them most and now there was no way he could achieve his childhood dream. Almost everything Ash had had been taken away in the blink of an eye.

"What are we going to do guys? My mother's dead, I'm being accused of killing her and hundreds of other people as well as poisoning and stealing Pokémon. I don't even have the support of those I thought I could trust."

'We have to go somewhere safe.' Pikachu said.

"You're right Pikachu and I think I know somewhere we can go, Alto Mare. Latias still lives there and I know that she will support me for sure. Alright Talonflame, Hawlucha and Pikachu go back to Pallet Town, tell the rest of my Pokémon what has happened and get any of them that want to come with us out of there. Then ask Charizard to find Pidgeot and then tell him get Lapras and ask Pidgeot to go get Squirtle. We can't leave any of our friends out there, I have a feeling they'll go straight to them. Then I want you all to head to Alto Mare, I'll be waiting there with Greninja, Noivern and Goodra."

'What about Primeape, Haunter and Larvitar?' Pikachu asked.

"I doubt they'll go after them, the former two weren't with me long enough and the latter is still protected by the Rangers so he should be safe, the others may not be so lucky. Just be careful guys, don't take any risks out there. Stay away from public places as much as possible, people will be on the lookout for you. It doesn't matter how long it takes for you to get to Alto Mare, just get there safely."

'Are you sure about this Ash? Is splitting up and going to a place you think is safe our best course of action.' Greninja asked.

"I hope so Greninja, right now we don't have any other choice. I'm sure we'll be safe in Alto Mare, I know the Latias that lives in the Secret Garden and I know she'll let us stay there. Alright you guys better get going, you've got a long journey ahead."

Pikachu, Talonflame and Hawlucha nodded, understanding Ash's instructions, the former then got on to Talonflame's and the two flying types flew out of the cave and vanished in the distance leaving Ash, Greninja, Goodra and Noivern in the cave. Ash sighed and slumped down to the floor of the cave, they were going to have to stay in this cave for a day or two until the police and whoever else was chasing him left the area. The three Pokémon sat around Ash trying to once again provide some comfort to their trainer, Ash appreciated the presence of the trio and gave them all a weak smile.

"Thank you, guys."

The quartet stay in the cave for the next two days, the Pokémon took shifts on sentry duty to make sure they weren't ambushed and Greninja left a couple of times to gather berries for them to eat. When they were sure the area was safe Ash, Greninja, Goodra and Noivern left the cave early in the morning. The flying type quickly flying above them to see if there were any threats in the immediate area. When he was sure that the area was clear Noivern gave Ash the all clear and they start their long journey to Johto. Noivern usually stayed in the air to protect them from aerial threats while Greninja was always on the lookout for anything on the ground, this left Goodra who spent most his time comforting Ash in any way he could. Ash appreciated the efforts of his Pokémon more than they would ever know.

(1 month later)

The journey to Johto had taken a long time, they had been using areas that Ash knew from his travels weren't used my most people. These paths were so far out of the way though that it was a hard journey getting through the forests, over the mountains and across the lakes. At times, he considered going to a nearby town for some help but if the people there believed the lies the media were spreading he wouldn't have a chance of avoiding arrest.

Ash and Greninja were stood on the outskirts of Cherrygrove, solely because it was the easiest place to get to Alto Mare. The waited until nightfall and then the pair snuck through the town, sticking to the shadows as much as possible. When they got to the waterfront Ash looked out and could see the island of Alto Mare in the distance.

"It's Alto Mare, Greninja can you take me there?"

Greninja nodded and got into the water, Ash looked at his faithful Pokémon and was sure that he couldn't just hold onto the water type for the entire journey to Alto Mare. Not only would it restrict Greninja's movement, the water was cold and the last thing he needed right now was to get sick. He looked around and saw a small boat tied to a wooden post. He untied the boat, giving a silent apology to Jerry the owner of the boat and pulled it over to Greninja. He handed the rope to Greninja and then got in the boat, the water type tied the rope around him and slowly started pulling the boat toward the island in the distance.

When they got to the island Ash instructed Greninja to go ashore in a dark area so they wouldn't be spotted. The water type did as he was told and once on land he helped Ash onto the shore and then untied the rope. Ash took the rope from Greninja and placed it in the boat, he then broke a hole in the bottom of the boat and pushed it out where it quickly sank. Greninja looked at Ash wondering why he had done that, Ash saw the look and knew the water type was expecting an explanation.

"We can't leave anything that could be used as evidence, my fingerprints would have been all over that. When everything has settled down I'll get the guy a new boat and have it delivered to Cherrygrove."

Ash sighed and looked around the area, he hadn't visited Latias since he'd left for Unova and guilt gnawed at him. Latias was lonely since her brothers death and him forgetting to visit before heading to Kalos was unacceptable. He made it his goal to make it up to Latias, she deserved to be treat better than that. he looked at Greninja who could tell that his trainer was deep in thought.

"Thanks for bringing me here Greninja I really owe you one."

Greninja shook his head in response, his trainer didn't owe him anything. Ash smiled at Greninja and gave the him a hug, he was grateful to have him here and when he separated from Greninja he returned the water type so he could rest. Ash looked around and immediately recognised the area, he knew he wasn't far from the Secret Garden. He poked his head out from behind the nearest building and saw that the streets were empty which considering the time wasn't surprising.

After quickly making his way through side streets Ash came to the wall that would take him to the Secret Garden, he placed a hand on the wall and was relieved to see it pass through. He sighed in relief and walked forward, passing through the barrier that led to the Secret Garden and his secret love.

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