Chapter One

It Has Come To This

Since Ash found out Misty got pregnant, He has been hoping one thing does not happen.. What is it? Sequel to Ash's Heartache. Do not own the song It has come to this from sonic and the secret rings or sonic the hedgehog.

Ash woke up in a cold sweat. He looked at his sleeping wife Misty. They had been married for four years. Only last week did she tell him something that would change his life..

Flashback

Ash had gotten home that night from the Pallet town gym. His record was impressive for one so young. Not one defeat.. As he opened the door, Misty embraced him and came out with those three words..

"Ash.. I'm.. Pregnant."

Ash was filled with mixed emotions. Fear and Happiness. He twirled his beloved in his arms on his heels. He kept his fear at bay. . Misty was so pleased he took it so well. Maybe too well..

End Flashback..

Ash couldn't help but stare at his wife. She was the wind beneath his wings, so to speak. She made him believe in himself when he lost faith, even if she had to literally pound it in to him. He smiled to himself. He still hadn't figured out where Misty kept that mallet of hers. He then closed his eyes and thought to himself.

'I promise Misty. I won't let anyone hurt you.. Or our baby.' he had a tear in his eye..

The next morning Misty awoke in a pleasant mood. She felt like walking on air. Or in her case, water.

"Morning, Ashy." No response.. She looked next to her to find his space empty. As she got dressed in her outfit for the day, (the one from the pokemon chronicles episode with the Luvdisc, can't remember name) She decided to keep her hair down. It now went to her shoulders, like hefr sister Lily's hair. She looked all over the house for Ash. She called even called the Pallet town gym. But he wasn't there. She sat in the recliner thinking where Ash could be. A loud sonic boom caught her attention. She breathed a sigh of relief. He was just training again. As he entered the house she noticed how worn out he looked..

"Ash are you okay?" she asked concerned. "I'm okay, Mist.." he panted smiling. " What was that? I did not know you could run that fast." Misty said in awe. Ash caught his breath. "Speed break, It makes me run at super sonic speed for a short time.. I haven't used it since.. " he stopped talking.. Misty knew he was thinking about that day when he was five..

"It still bothers you doesn't it?" she asked concerned. Ash nodded. " I never actually had a father growing up Misty.. I'm afraid." he admitted. It all made sense to her now. He was afraid failing as a father. They sat on the sofa.

"Ash, you'll be a great father. You have a great heart. And you have me and your mom by your side." she smiled. She put her hands on his. " I know it's important for you to train your Aura powers but please, try not to hurt yourself." she pleaded. "I promise Mist."

Eight months later..

Ash had been at the Gym taking care of the pokemon. As he closed the Gym for the day a large black crystal appeared from the ground.. He then saw "Him"..

" I finally found you.. Dear nephew.." Ash's heart stopped. "Giovanni!" Giovanni laughed. "It's been some time my nephew. It's been what seventeen years?" " Your no uncle of mine, You slime ball!" Ash snapped. Giovanni was most displeased. "You should really watch your temper brat, for I have a few "treasures" of yours. Giovanni moved to reveal all those Ash cared about.

"GIOVANNI! THIS IS BETWEEN YOU AND ME!" Ash yelled, anger in his voice. " No hiding for me boy, We are awaiting you at the Indigo league stadium. There we will end it. You have one hour.." The crystal then shattered. Ash fell to his knees with tears in his eyes.

'I failed to protect them..' he thought. He then heard a comforting woman's voice, Followed by a man's..

"Don't give up now dear."

" You can make it.." Ash's eyes widened in shock.. There was no way.. Was there? He slowly turned to come face to face with the spirits of his parents.. Jason and Emily Thorndike.

"Mom.. Dad? What do you mean there's still time?" His father interrupted his questions.. "Look in the chest. Use what's inside to unlock the true aura within you.." His mother hugged him. "We are so proud of you. Our aura is with you.." They then faded into nothingness. Ash then went up his and Misty's bedroom to get the chest. What he found was quite a surprise..

In the Stadium..

Delia and Misty had finished filling Dawn, Johanna, May, Max, Norman, Caroline, Brock, Professor Oak, and Misty's sisters in on Ash's past. To say they were shocked was an understatement.

" Poor Ash.." Johanna started. Down below in the center of the stadium Giovanni heard her.. "Please Only the strong survive. His parents were weak.." A voice echoed out of nowhere.. "They weren't weak, They were smart." Giovanni threw a black aura sphere towards the commentators box. Only to find it empty. Ash's voice carried once more.. " Unfortunately for you, only the cat can play "cat and mouse". he laughed. Everyone in the stands chuckled. Ash had turned the tide on Giovanni..

"GET DOWN HERE WHELP!" Ash suddenly appeared behind Giovanni..

1 "I already am.." Giovanni turned his head only to get punched and get sent flying into the wall. He was buried underneath the rubble that toppled on him. Ash used this moment to set everyone free. As he set Misty free she embraced him. "Ash! I knew you would come!" She cried. "I will always protect you Mist. Always." Misty then felt a sharp pain in her stomach.. It was time.. She looked at Ash.. "Ash, It's time.." They heard Giovanni call..

"Your not going anywhere! We still have a score to settle." Ash looked at the others. They nodded knowing what he was going to Ask. He looked at Misty..

"Misty, Go you and the others get out of here. I'll meet up with you and our little one when I take care of "Tall and ugly"." she nodded and left. Not without saying..

"Be careful.."

Ash jumped down into the field below to do what needed to be done.

" I been wanting to settle things with you for along time!" Ash declared pointing a finger at his uncle.

"You pathetic twerp! I'll shut that that mouth of yours permanently!" (here's the song, Listening to it during the battle really brings the fight to life.)

Every single drop of all you got Every single drop of all you got

Every single bit of all you have Every single bit of all you have

Every single drop of all you got Every single drop of all you got

Every single bit of all you have Every single bit of all you have

Every single drop of all you got Every single drop of all you got

Every single bit of all you have Every single bit of all you have

It has come to this It has come to this

No other way No other way

Every single drop of all you got

Every single drop of all you got Every single bit of all you have

Every single bit of all you have It makes the only sense

As it all awaits Step in hope Kick time away

If this is what it takes to be In stopping this anomaly

Curing every destiny Into what it has to be

Just this once is all I ask to be

Turn me into stone if it can't be done If wrong starts walking we allcome running

There should not be a fight that is all in vain

It makes the only sense Kick time away

It has come to this It has come to this

No other way No other way

It has come to this It has come to this No other way No other way

Every single drop of all you got

Giovanni sent a barrage of needle-like black aura attacks at Ash. Ash had no time to dodge as they were to fast.. He felt like he was getting stung by a swarm of Beedrill.

"Aaahhhhhhh!"

As they drove away The others could hear Ash's scream of pain.. Misty whispered..

"You can do it Ash.. I believe in you.."

Ash lay on the ground Giovanni standing above him. He smirked. He grabbed Ash by the throat and lifted him up.. " You truly are weak, just like your parents. And your wife." Ash then heard Misty's voice.. "You can do it Ash.. I believe in you.." He grabbed Giovanni by the wrist and threw him down.

"Let me tell you what true power is.. True power is being able the will to protect those you care about. Power of the Heart.." Ash then took of his shirt revealing a large emerald tattoo on his back. (Think of the mark of the crimson dragon) "Behold, The ultimate power!" A large golden beam of light enveloped him shielding him from view..

Misty had gone into the delivery room almost ready to give birth. As the doctors set her up for delivery, Misty had asked that Delia and her sister's be there helping her. They gladly agreed. There were shouts outside of..

"LOOK IT'S THE LEGENDARY MARK!"

"THE MARK OF THE AURA!"

" THE CHOSEN ONE HAS ACHIEVED HIS DIVINE FORM!"

At the words Chosen One, they looked at each other. One person came to mind..

"Ash.."

Ash was now literally yellow. His hair was back and spiked up. Instead of his eyes being brown, they were blue. He gave off a flaming gold aura. Giovanni now stood in shock..

"It can't be.. Not.."

"That's right.. Aura Overburst.." Ash smiled. His smile then faded. "It is time to end this.. Overburst Blast!" Ash sent out a golden beam out energy obliterating Giovanni on the spot. Remembering his wife, Ash flew off to the hospital praying he would be on time..

Well Chapter One is done. Next up is What I call the baby chapter. I hope you enjoyed Ash's abilities. Will he be on time for the birth of his son or daughter? What will it be? Remember read review and no flames.