A/N - A new story is up! I had originally decided to start this after I was halfway done with my other story, but due to pressure from my friends and fellow PokeFans, I had to put this up much earlier than I expected. Since it was already written, I figured, "Why Not?" And so, here it is. Another Betrayed Ash fanfic to join the hundreds of others. Enjoy!
Key -
Normal Narration
"Speaking"
Telepathy
Poke-speech (Understood by Aura users and Psychics)
Chapter 1: News of the Lost
The blizzard on top of Mt Silver blew harder than ever. Most people would, as common sense dictates, stay away from such climate. However, the lone person standing near the peak either did not have that sense, or was immune to such climates, as was the case. He had fared much worse weathers, and only felt a slight chill due to the wind.
The man wore a traveling cloak with its hood up. His face was emotionless. He was silently looking down at the vast region of Kanto. After looking at it for some time, he took a PokeBall from his belt and summoned a Pokemon. A huge dragon-like beast with wings and a fire at the tip of its tail emerged from the ball. "Charizard" The said quietly. "Back to the island."
The beast roared in response. The man climbed onto the Pokemon and the Pokemon shot into the sky, not bothered by the blizzard in the slightest.
The Pokemon flew south, passing the land and a vast amount of ocean, before reaching a vast island in the middle of the ocean, hidden from prying eyes by a powerful psychic shield.
Charizard landed in front of a huge mansion. The man got off and returned the Pokemon with a thanks. As he walked in, he felt a presence in his mind.
Done with your thinking?
"I'm sure about my decision. However, I will ask for the others' opinion before I go through with it."
Fair as always, I see. What about my views?
"They will also be taken into account. However,the majority wish will go forward."
Very well. Should I summon everyone?
"Yes. Thank you, Mewtwo."
Always a pleasure, Ash.
The cloaked man, now identified as Ash Ketchum, proceeded to a large hall in the center of the mansion, waiting for the rest of his Pokemon to arrive. As they started arriving, the man remembered the day his life had changed completely.
Flashback (5 Years Ago)
Ash was facing Trip in the final round of the Vertress Conference. Many of Ash's friends were in the stands, cheering for him. It was a final standoff between Serperior and Pikachu. It was a battle of willpower at the very end. Pikachu collapsed a millisecond before Serperior, making Trip the winner of the Conference.
"No, Pikachu!" Ash screamed as Pikachu fell. Ash ran into the field and picked up Pikachu.
"Huh, it seems you will always be weaker than me. What a waste of time!" Trip said, returning Serperior and walking out.
Ash ran to the Pokemon Centre and handed Nurse Joy Pikachu. "Please take care of him." "Of course I will. Don't worry!" Nurse Joy replied with a smile.
After getting his Pokemon, he went to his room. He was a little suspicious about the fact that none of his friends had come to talk to him. Suddenly someone knocked his door. As he said come in, he saw Trip walk in with Iris, Cilan, Dawn, Max, May, Misty and Gary.
Ash became angry. "Why is he here?" He asked.
"Because he is here along with us to tell you how you should give up your impossible dream!" Shouted Misty.
"Yeah, we're here to tell you that you are a pathetic trainer. You have never won a conference, even after so many years!" Said Max.
Iris added, "You always were a little kid. You'll never be a good trainer!"
Cilan agreed. "You always leave a sour taste wherever you go!"
Ash was surprised and heartbroken. He asked, "Is this what all of you feel?"
They all nodded. Gary added, "You're also holding back your Pokemon's true potential. Give them to us, we'll treat them better."
At this, Ash became furious. "Let them decide whether they want to be with me or not! I will not simply hand over my Pokemon!"
"You don't have a choice, weakling." Said Trip, taking out a PokeBall. "Give your Pokemon, or we will have to take them. Go, Serperior!" He said, summoning his starter. The rest of them started calling their own Pokemon out.
"We shall see!" Ash said, taking out his own PokeBall. "Unfezant, I choose you! Let's get out of here." Ash climbed onto Unfezant. But Pikachu did not climb on.
Ash looked at Pikachu, losing a part of his soul. "You agree with them?" Pikachu nodded.
Ash didn't say anything. Trip ordered Serperior, "Serperior, use Dragon Pulse on Ash!". Before Serperior's attack hit, Unfezant gave a screech and flew out the balcony.
As they got out, he told Unfezant, "Head towards Nuvema Town." He called Professor Juniper on the Xtransceiver.
Juniper picked up the call with a smile. "Hi, Ash! Sorry about the match. What can I do for you?"
"Professor," Ash said hurriedly. "I do not have much time. I need you to transport all my Pokemon to your lab right now. It's really important! I'll be arriving there in an hour. Don't let anyone know about it, not even my friends."
The professor was confused, but agreed anyway. "Fine, Ash. But you better explain everything when you come. I'll see to it now."
"Thanks a lot, Professor." Ash cut the call.
As he landed in front of Professor Juniper's lab, she came out. "What is going on? Just after I got all the Pokemon, I got a call from Trip asking about you and where your Pokemon were. I didn't say anything about your actions, but he was really angry! And where is Pikachu?" She exclaimed.
Ash's expression darkened. "Well, it's like this Professor." Ash recounted the whole event. The Professor was shocked. "So," Ash said, "Don't tell anyone about this. After I have a talk with my Pokemon, I'm leaving for Kanto. I have to talk to my mother, and then I'll disappear to train."
Juniper, coming back to reality, answered, "Fine. Take as much time as you need. If any of them come, I'll hold them off. Your Pokemon are in the ranch behind. You can borrow my Gardevoir to teleport you if you need."
"Thanks again, Professor." Ash replied, going into the Ranch.
As he walked in, he saw all his Pokemon standing there. He let out those he had with him. He explained the situation, and told them how Pikachu left. He then asked, "Those who agree with Pikachu, and think that I will never achieve my dream, feel free to leave. I will not stop you." After some thought, quite a few of his Pokemon smashed their PokeBalls and left. At the end, only 11 Pokemon were left. He recalled them and went into the lab.
Professor Juniper spotted him. She came over quickly. Hurriedly, she said, "Ash, they are coming this way. I explained the situation to Samuel. He agreed to help you. Quickly, I have Gardevoir here. She will take you to Pallet Town, in front of his lab. Be careful, and best of luck!"
"Thanks a ton Professor. Let's go, Gardevoir." Gardevoir's eyes shined, and they teleported just moments before the traitors entered.
As soon as he landed in front of Oak's lab, the famous Professor opened the door. Ash thanked Gardevoir and walked up to Oak. Oak said, "Ash, your mother is here, I have called her and explained everything. You can talk to her before you leave." Ash walks into Oak's office to see his mother there. His mother hugs him. "Don't worry, mom. I'll disappear for a few years but I'll still send occasional messages. I'll be fine."
"I know you will. But it's a mother's job to worry. Now go, before they come here. Me and Oak have decided to act as if we do not know about your intentions." Delia said.
Oak added, "Also, I have made you capable to carry unlimited number of Pokemon."
"Thanks a lot Professor. I think I'll have to look for a suitable place to train now."
"If I might suggest, Ash, I think you should go to the Kalos region. It is a region East of Unova. I'm sure you'll like it."
"Oh? Very well, I'll go there. Bye mom, Prof. Oak."
"Bye Ash. Take care!"
Ash walks out, summons Unfezant, and flies away.
Flashback End
And now, here we are. Mewtwo said, reading his mind.
'Yes, here we are' Ash replied.
Soon, the Pokemon lined up in front of him. He examined every single one. Blastoise, Venusaur, Infernape, Arcanine, Greninja, Florges, Garchomp, Metagross, Leavanny, Feraligatr, Hawlucha, Chandelure, Meganium, Krookodile, Espeon, Sceptile, Samurott, Walrein, Serperior, Primeape, Aurorus, Gliscor, Dusknoir, Salamence, Eelektross, Scizor, Magnezone, Gardevoir, Nidoking, Lucario, Goodra, Pidgeot, Aggron, Zoroark, Unfezant and Aegislash were his non-legendaries. They were all the best of their species, trained day and night to be the best. Along with the help of some legendaries, they were now virtually unbeatable. Along with them, he had Charizard, one of his strongest among the non-legends, and 5 legendaries in their PokeBalls. Mewtwo was floating beside Ash.
Looking at everyone one more time, he takes out a letter from an inside pocket. He says, "We have been sent news of a Tournament." Ash reads it out.
Dear Satoshi,
You are cordially invited to the Masters' Championship. Along with around 1000 other trainers, you will be participating to claim the title of Pokemon Champion, the strongest there is. Should you win, you will have the opportunity to challenge the reigning Pokemon Champion, Red.
There will be 4 preliminary rounds, with the first 2 being 1 on 1 and the next two being 2 on 2 double battles. Next is the top 64, which will be 3 on 3 until the top 16, after which full 6 on 6 battles will be conducted.
Please register at the Indigo Pokemon Center at least 3 days before the preliminaries, which begin on Monday, June 1st..
Best of Luck,
President Goodshow
PS – Don't blame Oak. I forced him to tell me where you are. - Goodshow
PPS – Ash, Please come. I haven't seen you in a long time. - Cynthia
After finishing, he puts puts the letter down and asks, "Views?"
All the Pokemon immediately start talking together. Thanks to his aura and psychic abilities (courtesy Mewtwo), he understood what his Pokemon said. But he raised his hand, silencing them. "How many agree to go?"
At once, almost all the Pokemon save Espeon and Lucario raised their hands (Paws etc).
Ash looks at them. "Why don't you agree?"
Lucario replies, "The question is, will you be able to control your anger should you encounter the traitors?"
Do you possess the control to not physically or mentally cripple them for life?
"I do not think it is wise. Should you meet them in battle, I am certain you will crush them, and any other opponent you face, but can you stay without killing the betrayers outside battle? And what will you do if you come across your old partner?"
We can restrain you to a certain point. However, if you do give yourself to rage, only Mewtwo or the other legends can stop you, though I doubt to what extent.
After listening to both of them, some of the others also agreed. But Ash gave a rare smile. "I will not give in to that much rage. I have prepared myself to face them, and I'm sure Mewtwo will be around if necessary."
Do not forget what mental condition you were in when your mother died, and what you did. Espeon said telepathically.
Ash's face hardened. "I am past that. Do not worry about my health."
"Very well. If you are prepared to face your nightmares, than I agree to follow you."
So do I.
"Good. We will set out at dawn tomorrow. The Championship starts next week. Get some sleep everyone. Today is the last day in hiding. Tomorrow, we shall face the world and show them what we have become!"
All of them cheered, and dispersed to their own sleeping areas.
"We shall win." Ash whispered to seemingly no one.
Indeed we will. Mewtwo replied with a smile.
And scene! Hope you liked the first of many chapters of The Lost Returns (Hereafter referred to as TLR). Please Read and Review. Advice is always welcome!
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