This is a rewrite of my first fanfic, so expect a lot of changes. This is an alternate universe with OCs that will be added in the later chapters. This version will be more detailed than the last. There WILL be cursing to add effect to the story. There is a poll on which character you would like to see in future chapters. Note that when summer ends, there will be few updates. Enjoy! Also, Serena will keep her beautiful long hair not that dreaded, cut one.

Characters mainly featured in this story:

Ash-14

Dawn-13

Max-8

Serena-14

May-15

Brock-17

Misty-14

Clemont-15

Bonnie-7

Gary-14

Leaf-14

Iris-15

Cilan-17

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Pokémon.

"Dialogue"

Thought

"Pokéspeech"

Pokémon thought

Chapter 1: The Rise and Fall

Six figures are sitting around a round table in an old abandoned mansion. One of them stood up, slamming left fist on the table. "For years, our plans have succeeded. That was, until he came along." The other five nodded in response. "Ash Ketchum was the reason of our downfall, but now, we have become stronger!" the leader yelled. "What do we want?" the leader asked them.

"Revenge!" the other five yelled in response.

"Who do we want to get revenge on?" the leader asked another question.

"Ash Ketchum!" the others yelled, as Giovanni smiled at this.

"Lysandre," the leader started, "When did he leave Kalos?"

"Yesterday, Giovanni," the Team Flare leader replied.

"Excellent. The pieces of our plan are falling into place. Let us pay Ash a visit, shall we? Hopefully he enjoys his surprise party." the Team Rocket leader said coldly, as a smirk grew on his face. "Cyrus, send your troops ahead of us. Initiate Plan A." Giovanni commanded one of his officers.

"As you wish, Giovanni," the Team Galactic leader obeyed, as he sent his troops to the Ketchum residence.

Time-lapse: Two Days

Four friends were walking through Route 1 in the Kanto region

"Are we there yet? Are we there yet, Ash?" a young blonde asked excitedly.

"Not yet Bonnie," her older brother replied, getting annoyed.

"It is okay, Clemont, we're almost there!" a raven-haired trainer told Bonnie, as they walked out of Route 1. "Excited, Serena?" Ash asked his traveling companion and friend.

"Yes, it has been a while," the Pokémon performer responded, smiling as a small town appeared out of the horizon.

"There it is!" Ash told them excitedly. "Last one there is a rotten Exeggcute!" Ash yelled as he ran towards his hometown, the other three running after him.

"Pika!" a small yellow rat cheered as he jumped out of Ash's bag and ran beside him. Soon they were at the entrance of Pallet Town.

"Okay, we're finally here. I requested Professor Oak to have the Kanto starters ready for you once we arrived," Ash said as he pointed at a yellow building, "I will be paying a quick visit with my mom, then we can have some dinner!"

"Alright, thanks Ash!" his three companions and friends thanked him, as they walked toward the building on top of the hill. Ash ran to his house, excited to see his mother once again, with Pikachu by his side. Ash arrived at his front lawn, panting for air, as he was out of breath.

"Mom, I'm back from Kalos!" Ash yelled.

Ash's POV

"Mom?" I asked as I entered. I got worried when she did not come greet me. She would have run to the front door and given me a bone-crushing hug, but she did not reply. I walked towards the kitchen, thinking that she was there. What I saw next made me cry, and sick. My mother, the one who raised me ever since I was a child, was dead on the floor. Next to her was her Mr. Mime. I fell to one knee, sobbing at the disgusting scene.

"How did you enjoy our welcome home present, Ashy?" a man with a hood asked me. What kind of sick-minded person would do this?! I thought.

"W-w-who a-are you?! And w-what do you want from me?" I asked them, stuttering.

"You mean you don't remember?" he asked, as several more appeared behind him. One by one, they took off their hoods. My eyes went wide after seeing all of them- Archie, Maxie, Ghetsis, Cyrus, Lysandre... and Giovanni, I thought.

"You will pay for this… all of you!" I scolded at them. I saw Giovanni take a pokeball out of his pocket and sent out his Pokémon.

Normal POV

"No Ash, it is over for you," Giovanni said with a smirk as an orange fire-breathing dragon came out of its pokeball. "Charizard, end him with Flamethrower!" Giovanni commanded, as the Kanto starter breathed fire, hitting Ash's eye. "Burn down the building, leave no evidence," Giovanni ordered the starter as he breathed fire on top of Ash. When Ash opened his eyes, all he can see was fire, no sign of Giovanni. Everything faded as he saw the roof collapse.

"Thanks Professor! Nice meeting you Gary!" Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie shouted together as they walked out of Professor Oak's lab, as they headed towards the Ketchum residence.

"Serena, do you smell that?" Clemont asked. "Smells like smoke?"

"Yeah. It does smell like smoke," Serena replied, as the trio ran faster. "No…" Serena cried as she saw the burning building.

"ASH!" Clemont yelled out to his traveling companion. Serena took a pokeball that she was recently given out of her bag.

"Squirtle put out those flames with Water Gun!" Serena commanded, as Squirtle extinguishes the flames.

"Bunnelby, Chespin, Luxray, look for him!" Clemont said, as he sent out three of his Pokémon.

"Braixen, Pancham, help them!" Serena said as she called out her two Pokémon.

"Come on Dedenne, let's help out!" Bonnie told the Antenna Pokémon. Serena and Clemont followed as they searched the ruins of the household.

Time-lapse: One hour

"Officer Jenny, you're finally here!" Clemont said with relief. Four more police cars appeared as they pulled over.

"Are you sure you did not find his body?" the blue-haired officer asked the three.

"Positive," Serena replied, as a tear started to form from her eyes.

Time-lapse: Two Days

Over the course of the past two days were hard for all of Ash's friends. The news of his death spread like wildfire. Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena were sitting in Professor Oak's lab as the door opened, and eight figures appeared. "Who are you?" Clemont questioned them as he stood up.

"I'm Dawn, I traveled with Ash in Sinnoh and part of Unova," the blunette informed the electric-type gym leader.

"I'm Iris; I traveled with Ash on his trip to Unova," the purple-haired dragon trainer said.

"I'm Cilan, I traveled with Ash and Iris during his trip on Unova too," the Pokémon connoisseur told Clemont.

"I'm May, and this is my brother Max," the brunette said and pointed to her younger brother, "We traveled with Ash in Hoenn."

"I'm Brock, and that's Misty," Brock pointed at the water-type gym leader, "We traveled with Ash in Kanto, and I also traveled to Sinnoh with him."

"Well, thanks for coming," Clemont replied as he sat back down.

Time-lapse: One week

After their introductions, they each told stories about their journeys. Pallet Town was usually a quiet place. A funeral was held in memory of Ash. The boy who had stopped Team Flare, Magma, Galactic, Plasma, Flare, and Rocket had fallen. Each of Ash's close friends and companions each gave a speech about him. Max and Bonnie did not even get to speak, as they were too busy crying for their friend. Champions, Elite Four members, Gym Leaders, Ash's rivals, even Paul was there! After that day, all of Ash's friends were inseparable. When they returned to the lab, they found Professor Oak and Gary running around the lab back and forth.

"What has gotten into you guys?" Brock asked the two.

"Ash's Pokémon, they're missing!" Gary informed them, as he went to the computer and looked through security footage.

"Clemont ran to Gary to help him, while the rest of them helped Professor Oak look around.

"Guys, we found something, look!" Gary yelled, getting their attention.

And that concludes Chapter 1 of the rewrite. If you have any ideas for OCs, make sure to list the following: Name, Age, Pokémon, Appearance, Backstory (Optional), Job (Optional). I will be working on Chapter 2 today. Hope you enjoyed!