Hey there, if you've been reading my first story… yeah, I really have no idea what to do with that story. It seemed like a fun story that I really wanted to do but… well, we'll see what I do with it.

Anyways, this is just a fic that came in my mind and also with both trainers champions. Less intense. Negaishipping.

Oh yeah, I probably should do this too.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon. But I wish I did! (Nah, it would probably crash the minute I take charge )

Ages:

Ash:18

Iris:17

Cilan:30

5 years after travels in Unova.

Always

It was his dream. He had everything.

Fame, recognition, even with his dense head the girls still wanted him.

He was Ash Ketchum, Champion of Kanto. He had successfully beaten the Pokemon League, Elite Four, and the former Champion, Lance. There was one more person to beat for it to be official. Apparently a guy named Red on top of Mt. Silver. But he was apparently the strongest Trainer ever. He had even beaten Cynthia.

No, Ash knew he wasn't ready to face Red. That was for another time.

But all in all, he was very high in people's minds. Challenger's came and went. He was successful in beating them all. Except one guy, his old rival Paul. He was by far the most challenging opponent that he had ever faced. Which was why he wondered why Paul couldn't beat Cynthia.

But all of that was besides the matter. He was thinking about Iris. It was weird, he always felt a feeling that he couldn't quite identify whenever he thought about Iris. All the other girls he had traveled with also cast this feeling on him. But it couldn't compare to the way Iris did it. Dawn had told him that you get that when you really like someone. Ash said he really liked Pikachu, but never got this feeling. Dawn just shook her head and told Ash that someday he would understand.

That was 5 years ago.

He still couldn't understand what it meant.

"Mr. Ketchum?" a voice said, interrupting his thoughts. "You have a call."

Ash looked up, seeing his secretary, Lyra. (Let's just say Ash has never traveled with her). "Who from?" he replied.

"A girl from Sinnoh. She said her name was… Dane?"

He instantly stood up, with a raised eyebrow. "Dawn…?"

Lyra snapped her fingers. "Yeah, that's right! Dawn! How did you know?"

"She's an old friend of mine", he replied while getting up to go to the phone.

"Ash, get on the TV right now! To the Pokemon League channel!"

Ash winced. Dawn was louder than ever, hurting his ears. "Why there? What's going on?"

"No time to explain! Just GO! NOW!" And with that, she hung up.

Ash was shocked. Then he ran to his room. Dawn doesn't just freak out like that for nothing. Something important was going on, and according to Dawn and her expression, it was serious. Either that, or Dawn was just watching Paul battle Cynthia, again. (Paul had challenged Cynthia countless times and Dawn always called Ash to watch him win, which he didn't.) Hopefully, that wasn't it.

Quickly grabbing the remote, he turned on the TV and went to the Pokemon League channel. The guide said something about Battle for Unova Champion. Could that be Alder…?

"Incredible!" the announcer yelled. "Alder's Volcarona has been taken out by Iris's Haxorus!"

Iris?

Ash was shocked. It was Iris. His old traveling partner from Unova was battling Alder for the title for Unova Champion. But she looked… well, different.

(A/N: Her look is going to be her champion look from B2W2 as champion.)

She had one ponytail as usual, except a little thinner. Her was up in strands in four. In her hair was also a tiara. Her face looked the same as when he first traveled with her, except she looked more… well, mature. But that was just her head. She was wearing a pink dress, kind of like a princess, which matched her tiara. In other words: she was stunning.

By the looks of it, she appeared to be losing. But not by much. Haxorus, even though her last Pokemon, was raring to go.

"Iris, you've made this battle a lot of fun for all of my Pokemon!" Alder called out. "I'll be glad to hand down the title of Champion to you. But a Champion must be strong. So in order for you to take my place, you'll have to beat my strongest! Bouffalant, go!"

The buffalo looking Pokemon cried out its name.

Iris smiled, ready to take this challenge. "Don't hold back Alder!" she yelled. "I want to be Champion knowing that I faced you at your strongest!"

"That's the spirit I like to hear!" Alder called back. "Now, Bouffalant, use Wild Charge!"

"Bouf!" it cried out, electricity forming on its head, charging.

"Haxorus, intercept with Dragon Rage!"

"Hax"

The two moves collided, both Pokemon receiving damage, Bouffalant a bit more due to the recoil.

"Quick Haxorus, use Draco Meteor"

Haxorus, recovering quickly, launched the dragon energy into the air, which exploded into a dozen orange meteors.

"Dodge it Bouffalant!"

Bouffalant dodged every last one. But before it could recover-

"Dragon Claw!"

The powerful move, even more powerful close up, sealed Iris' victory. "Incredible, Iris has just defeated the Champion!" yelled the announcer.

"Bouffalant is unable to battle", the ref yelled. He ran over to Iris and raised her hand in the air. "Which means, Iris has won and now takes the title of Champion of Unova!"

"Bouffalant my friend, you did your best. Thank you", Alder said returning it to it's poke ball. He walked up to Iris. "Iris, you have shown me that you and your Pokemon's bond is strong and that you are powerful enough to take the title of Champion. Congratulations and thank you for that wonderful battle." He stuck out his hand.

Iris took it. "The thanks is all mine for giving me the honor of battling you."

"Iris!"

Everyone turned around. There were many reporters surrounding them. Rapidly, they began to ask questions. She calmly answered them when one took her by surprise.

"Iris, do you have any friends supporting you right now?"

She turned, a sad look in her eyes. Though she hadn't put much thought into it, the whole place was pretty empty, save the reporters and some of Alder's fans. "I-I'm sure that my friends are watching me from home" she said with a forced smile. Then while walking away and shedding a few tears, she muttered just loud enough for the microphones to hear, "But I wish I had some friends to support me here."

Ash felt like the worst friend in history. There was his friend, battling to take the title of Champion and he hadn't even been there, let alone even know about it. It was then he made his decision. His friend needed him. After 5 years with little contact with her, it was time he showed that he hadn't abandoned. He also had the feeling that his connoisseur friend would have the same idea.

He smiled. A reunion of the trio of Unova.

"Lyra, help me get my bags packed", Ash called. "I'm going to Unova."

Truth be told, Cilan was thinking about going to see his friend. He was also thinking about quitting his job.

No, not as a waiter. That was his passion. He was thinking about the other job. The evil job.

A member of the Shadow Trio.

He and his brothers had been chosen to take up this task. Believe it or not, they were very powerful and limber. They had a connection like no one else.

Now, why they had taken this job? Well, at the time their father had been killed by some crooks. All they were given was pity. Literally. They were all on their own in the streets.

But when Ghetsis found them, it was a dream come true. He took them under his wing, training them and taking care of them.

Once they started to grow up, they began to want to take their own journey. Ghetsis allowed them too on one condition. "Whenever I need you all, you will immediately get to me. Take these so no one will recognize you."

Taking the costumes and a white wig, they agreed. This man had took them when no one else would. Why wouldn't they be there for him?

And so, they took up the identity known as the Shadow Trio. Even though they didn't agree with what Team Plasma wanted, they would still be loyal to Ghetsis.

But as time passed and when Team Plasma had disbanded, they went rogue. Ghetsis would sometimes call them, but most of the time, it was running the restaurant.

So why should they have to take this identity when they had almost completely stopped using it?

Cilan shook his head. Someday, he would tell his Ash and Iris about this. They were his best friends. They would understand.

But for now, it was off to see Iris. It was the least he could do, after not staying in touch with her or Ash.

Speaking of Ash, he probably would be coming too. Cilan grinned and ran off to catch a plane to the Pokemon League.

On their way there, one thing was on both of their minds. They had not seen Iris in a very long time. They were her friends. And friends stick together.

Always.

How do you like it? The next chapter will probably end it, so get ready.

Review too please.