Characters & Ages:

Liana Ketchum-18

Ash Heart Ketchum-14

Richard "Ritchie" Soul Ketchum-14

Tobias-19

"Jupiter"-20

Saturn-22

Mars-21

Hunter J-49

Lysandre-46

Ghetsis-49

Maxie-46

Cyrus-37

Colress-44

Butch Barrow-26

Cassidy Parker-26

Archie-43

Tabitha-24

Shelly-24

Jamie Rogers-25

Drake Smith-25

Malva-25

Diantha-26

Anthea-23

Concordia-23

N-21

Lance-26

Giovanni-44

Charon-48

Clint Goodshow-44

Cynthia Laren-23

Alder Rech-48

Steven Stone-22

Caitlin Winston-16

Darach Winston-35

Delia Ketchum-37

Author's Note: Okay. That's the list. This first chapter may be a bit horrific, but it's the only way I can show the drama. It starts where the first character is in a room. She flashes back into her mind, remembering the happy points of her life. You'll see why Jupiter's name is in quotes in this first chapter. I don't own Pokémon. I own my OCs, & locations. I'm apologizing for the profanity.


Chapter 1: The Omega of a family?

(A room on Laki Island. Kalos. Friday. Noon. Liana's P.O.V.)

"This is it," was all I could think, as I walked down the hallway. At least my half-siblings won't need to worry anymore. So I thought. When the door flung open, I could see them strapped down. Two familiar faces grinned evilly at me as I was being strapped. The man was from Unova & had a robotic arm. The woman was from Sinnoh, & had goggles. A third person walked in, grinning as well. He was still in that uniform I saw him wearing 3 years ago.

The man said, "So, Tobias, any last words?" I looked to my right, my half-brother was speechless.

The woman said, "Jupiter, doll?" To my left was my half-sister. We've only been here for 6 months, but, we've been caught. My half-sister remained speechless.

The uniformed man said, "Liana?" I breathed & said, "My requests are that you let Tobias & Jupiter free. Also," the woman growled. The man said, "J, settle down. Ghetsis?" addressing the man with the robotic arm. Ghetsis said, "You want something. Or someone." I said, "I'd like to see my biological father, Maxie." The room fell silent as a man in a black business suit was brought in.

He smirked & said, "So, you've been caught." He then looked at my half-siblings & said, "Release Tobias & Jupiter. Her date is tomorrow 2pm, sharp. That's an order!" Grunts scrambled to free us & we walked to our cell. I pulled 2 balls out of my left & right pockets. They, in shock, stared. For in the time they had gotten to know me, they saw 6 Poké Balls on my person.

Jupiter said, "Where are the other 3?" I said, "For all I know, they could be with Arceus. I was forced to depart with Zam & Dos when I encountered you in Sinnoh." The Great Ball was in my left hand & I said, "Please, take care of Wrath."

Tobias stared at me & I said, "Before I met you, I was forced again to part with Hydra. In the Vertress City Pokémon Center, I sent Vay to Kanto." A new grunt, who had only been here for a week said, "Trainer 24601?" I said, "What?" I couldn't see his face. All grunts had hoods, a mask, & sunglasses. He came closer, holding a photo. He had a chain on his necklace. An admin came by & the grunt said, "Here's the picture you've wanted since you got in." I took it & the admin said, "I'll be of assistance during the procedure, which will take place at noon tomorrow," leaving. The grunt was new, like I said. In the clothes I was wearing, I was feared, alongside the Commanders. Commanders wore an orange pair of pants with a tank top or T-shirt. Black signified that you were a female, white a male. Tobias said, "How did you know?" The grunt said, "I have my sources. G-46, out," leaving. I handed Tobias the Ultra Ball & said, "Take care of Ari."

I was staring at the picture & Tobias said, "They must've recently been done with. I know the raven-haired trainer from Sinnoh." I said, "Ash. Richard, Delia," my stoicism slowly fading.


(Three years prior, Hoenn Route 124. Liana's P.O.V.)

I was disguised again. I had infiltrated the Team Magma base mere hours earlier. I saw a note, from my superior.

The note read, "You've earned Shelly's trust. Here's the Team Aqua uniform. I've got Team Magma. They don't know who we're with. Good luck, the Dragon." I changed quickly. Later on, I saw a Pikachu. That Pikachu belonged to one of my brothers.

I nearly blew my cover when I said, "Pikachu?" Shelly said, "Prepare to aid Archie!" I said, "Right," pulling out a ball.

Unfortunately, Team Magma was surrounding Team Aqua. I knelt down & began to look for a pulse. I knew my superior was disguised & I said, "Dial it down a few notches," as I switched to his other wrist. Tabitha said, "What the hell, kid?" Shelly said, "Don't talk to hear like that. Archie, sir, can you hear me?" I tried his neck & Shelly said, "Leigh, don't," but before she could finish, Tabitha said, "Leigh, hang on," I grabbed the bomb & let it go. As I was escaping, I shouted loud for Hoenn to hear, "Archie Aogiri of Team Aqua is dead!" I was only given 3 bombs, & I had just used another one.


(Two years prior, an unnamed island in Sinnoh. Jupiter's P.O.V.)

I heard a girl say, "Zam, Dos." I thought, "Someone captured Zapdos & let it go?" A male voice said, "You've found my Toxicroak. Wait, who are you?" A guard said, "Identity doesn't matter. He's paying your bail," & unlocked Saturn's cell. There was a mysterious figure next to the male, the guard & Saturn. The mysterious figure said, "One Purugly, one Skuntank," handing 2 balls to Mars & I. I tried to send out my loyal partner, but couldn't. As the door was being unlocked, I said, "Mars, I think I was given your Purugly." So, we swapped balls. The male had disappeared & the woman said, "Good. Hello, Chloe." Then, I heard that laugh. Mars, Saturn, & I didn't like Charon, but he bailed us out. I saw a grunt. Mars & I had fun messing with the grunts. This grunt, however, looked familiar.

Charon said, "Dearest, there is no Chloe here." The woman took off her hood & I said, "M-mom?" The grunt was moving warily as the woman I knew by Hunter J was my mother. Saturn & Mars backed off. The grunt was Ana & her movements were increasing. As mom nearly grabbed me, Ana said, "No. No more!" A smoke bomb was dropped & the grunt looked down & said, "Fuck. One left." Ana apparently had smoke bombs, & was saving them.


(One year prior, Tobias's P.O.V.)

I was entering a Pokémon Center & saw a girl in a hoodie, one ball on the tray. The Nurse Joy said, "Fully healed. Now, where in Kanto did you want to send this?" I could faintly hear the word "city", followed by, "Let Town." The girl bowed & I said, "Did she say Pallet Town?" The Nurse Joy nodded. I left soon after.

I was outside the stadium when I heard, "Pikachu is unable to battle. Lucario wins & the match goes to Cameron!" A familiar voice said, "Well, well, well. If it isn't Mr. Hotshot." I knew the voice, 2 grunts caught my eye. One was a girl that had purple hair & the other was wearing a hood. I said, "What do you want, Colress?"

Colress chuckled & said, "Either your Darkrai, your Latios or both." The hooded grunt grabbed the purple-haired grunt & I said, "Neither." The purple-haired grunt grabbed me & the hooded grunt said, "This is unreal," before dropping a smoke bomb.


(Three years prior to the Indigo League, Pallet Town. Delia's P.O.V.)

I was waiting for Prof. Oak, along with my daughter. My daughter had found my other son & said that our reunion would be soon. We were home. Liana said, "Mother, I'm sorry that I've been gone. I," I said, "Liana, I know." My daughter was sad, but it was her choice. Liana said, "Mimey, I'm counting on you. Please, use your powers if necessary to protect mom." Prof. Oak arrived.

He said, "Liana, leaving so soon?" Liana's memories of her early childhood were vague. She helped when she could. Her trophy is safe. He gave Liana her starter, who she kept on her necklace.

Liana hugged us both, & said, "Mother, Prof. Oak, my sincerest luck is to Ash & Richard. Perhaps another Ketchum will triumph." Prof. Oak said, "Pallet is in good hands. Wherever you go, it's best to teleport from Viridian to my lab." Liana parted with us.


(Six months prior to their disappearance. Noha Island; between Kalos & Unova)

A raven-haired girl said, "Well, I should probably tell you who I really am." A young man wearing a cloak & a girl wearing her Team Galactic uniform looked at the raven-haired youth. The girl said, "You know my brother, Ash Ketchum, correct?" The girl from Team Galactic said, "A young male connected with Azelf, another male connected with Uxie & a young female with Mesprit."

The raven-haired girl smiled & said, "Azelf connects with those who have strong willpower. No surprise to me that that's Ash, Chloe."

The cloaked man said, "Quite a powerful Pikachu, at that." The girl said, "I would know. I raised it. Partially."

The girl took off her hood & said, "I am the ex-champion of the Kanto, Sinnoh & Kalos regions. I won the Kanto League when I was 10. Conquered the Battle Frontier a few months later. A year after that, I took on the Sinnoh League. At the age of 10, I became the youngest champion, on record, surpassing Lance by 3 years." The man said, "So, you've defeated Cynthia, Lance, & Diantha?"

The girl said, "Yes for the first 2. When I was 11, I was still the champion of Kanto & Sinnoh. I was itching to go to Kalos, in hopes of finding my biological father. Lance & Cynthia missed their titles & I set the rules as 1-on-1. Lance caught a red Gyarados. It was strong & disobedient. However, it won. Wartortle did his best to avoid a Hyper Beam. Lance took his title back. Later on, I had just met Ari & caught him. Somewhere along the line, Cynthia taught Garchomp Attract. I was over-confident & had Ari go in for a Force Palm." The girl paused, closed her eyes, & said, "It was on Lily of the Valley Island. I said, 'Cynthia, the first move is yours.' She smiled & said, 'Sure. Garchomp, Attract!' I was unfamiliar with the move & said, 'Okay, Ari, end this with Force Palm!' Ari stood there & I clenched my fists. Cynthia said, 'Garchomp, Draco Meteor!' I could only watch as Cynthia's powerhouse knocked Ari down. The ref said, 'Ari,' but then, it almost happened. The ref said, 'Ari is unable to battle. That means the match goes to Garchomp & Cynthia!'"

As the girl was recalling her times in Johto & Hoenn, 2 people walked onto the island.

Tobias & Jupiter instantly recognized them as Team Rocket members, the girl in white was growing irate.

They were in black uniforms, with a red R. Although their backs were to them, this was slight & the girl knew them. The girl thought, "Cassidy & Butch. Great."

Cassidy said, "A shrieking whine, a blast from the past!"

Butch said, "Spinning like a Gyro Ball & moving fast!"

Cassidy said, "To the moon…"

Butch said, "And beyond…"

Both said, "What a blast!"

Cassidy said, "Administering justice with lightning speed!"

Butch said, "Bashing the bad guys, should we feel the need."

Cassidy said, "So here's a newsflash from across the wire…"

Butch said, "The real Team Rocket is now on fire!"

Cassidy turned & said, "Cassidy."

Butch said, "And it's Butch."

A Poké Ball opened.

"Shuck-uckle," was the response from the Shuckle.

Cassidy began, "Teaching," but was cut off by a Shadow Ball from Jupiter's Skuntank. Cassidy said, "That's how you want it? Sableye!"

Butch kept eyeing the girl in white. Tobias said, "Porygon-2, you're up!" Butch pointed to the girl in white & the girl said, "Battle!"

The girl began sparring with Butch as a man with orange hair showed up & said, "Cassidy, Botch. Stop." Cassidy stopped, but Butch said, "It's Butch!" The girl in white was proving to be a tough fighter, having the Team Rocket member in a leg lock & she threw him. The situation changed when the Rockets & the man pulled out guns.

Jupiter said, "Who are you, really?"

Cassidy & Butch threw off their Team Rocket uniforms & were wearing the Team Flare grunt uniforms. The man grinned & said, "Commander Jupiter, Team Galactic. Ex-Rocket, Aqua, & Plasma Commander Tobias." Tobias was deeply disturbed. The man said to the hooded girl, "Tri-regional champion Liana Ketchum from Pallet Town, Kanto."

The girl said, "Lysandre. We meet at last." Jupiter said, "Pull out a bomb, so we can escape." A young woman, with pink hair said, "Father, have you found them?" The pink-haired woman smirked & said, "Well, well. Looks like we've got ourselves the Ketchum girl, Liana." Liana said, "You haven't. Malva." Malva said, "I haven't. Surrender now, or you're in for a fight."

Jupiter said, "We're fucked up."

Tobias said, "Shit, Liana. I thought you had 5 bombs!"

Liana said, "Had is the key word. You gave me 2 in Rocket, one more in Aqua. A person I worked with supplied the other 2."

Jupiter said, "So, you've got 2 left."

Liana sighed & said, "I used the first bomb when I escaped in Johto. The second was the escape from Team Magma's base. The third was from Archie's death scene. The fourth & fifth were decisions I may regret. Jupiter, Tobias, you're siblings. So tell me, Cass. My father's still in charge?"

Cassidy said, "Is that a threat or a promise?"

Liana cracked her knuckles & Cassidy said, "Yes."

Liana said, "You 2 are not only related to each other, but to me as well."

The group was surrounded & cuffed. Liana said, "I'll join on the condition that you leave my bio brothers out of this."

(Present time, 5 minutes later, Liana's P.O.V.)

Cassidy & Butch were now grunts in Team Hellfire. Cassidy walked by our cell & said, "One Skuntank." Jupiter swiped the ball & with a tray of 6, Butch was by her side & said, "One Darkrai, Latios," Tobias snatched the tray. Somehow, I had made my way up to a Team Hellfire commander.

Butch said, "So, daddy's little girl is in her own cell."

I stood & said, "These bars are the only thing standing in my way from knocking you out, Biff." I always got a kick out of annoying them.

Butch said, "Fuck you, Liana." He was then knocked out by Cassidy.

Cassidy stared & I said, "Watch your words, Parker."

Cassidy smirked & said, "Tomorrow, you meet up with them." She grabbed Butch & then left.

I began to shed tears. My half-sister tried to comfort me & my half-brother said, "Li, I'm sorry I put you through this." I shook my head.

I said, "Chloe, Tobias, it's my fault. When I first saw my father's office, I saw a girl with purple hair in one picture & in another, a young man wearing a maroon cloak. I knew the man was my father. I knew I had the boys, but not an older one or a sister. When I escaped Johto, I made it my mission to find you 2. G-46, what do you want?" The grunt I had befriended had 2 bags of clothes. He said, "Jupiter, Tobias, the leader has asked that you change into your commander uniforms." Malva was near him, making me more suspicious.


(After their disappearances, a week, to be exact. Pallet Town, Lance's P.O.V.)

I walked the road I knew. I knocked at the door & Ritchie said, "Hey, Ash, it's Lance." I said, "Where's your mom?" Ash solemnly showed up & I feared that she was deceased, like Malva had said. Malva, was an interesting girl. Ash said, "The hospital, still. We aren't allowed to see her. How's it as the international police's top officer?" I said, "One of them," referring to my current position.

Ritchie said, "Lance, why do you have a picture of our mom & a girl?" I stared at my photos & said, "Liana, why?"

At this, the boys were stunned. Ash said, "Liana? As in 'Lightning Liana'?" Ritchie said, "The tri-regional champion. Y-you know her?"

I said, "The same. Liana was amazing. Just, amazing."

Ash said, "I wanna battle her!" Ritchie was also pumped & Sparky pointed to a photo on the mantle.

Ritchie said, "Oh, yeah," grabbing the photo. I said, "It's painstaking. I don't know if Liana's alive, but, knowing her, she just may be. She'd want that photo," pointing to the one Ritchie's Pikachu had.

I said, "Your older sister is proud of you. The reason she left was to keep you boys safe."

Ash said, "What's her name?"

I said, "Liana. Liana Tara Ketchum."

The boys were stunned, knowing full well who Liana was. I left.


(Thursday. Lance's P.O.V. Pallet Town.)

I walked the streets, having my answer. I saw Mrs. Ketchum & the twins. In disguise as a new villainous group. Team Hellfire. Ash & Ritchie were ready to battle.

Mrs. Ketchum said, "Lance, how's Liana?"

I said, "She's doing okay. She's only allowed her knuckles. Both sets."

Ash said, "Sets?"

Ritchie said, "Like brass knuckles?"

I said, "Sort of. Since Liana has little plates in her hands, the knuckles are made from titanium, that way it won't irritate the plates."

Mrs. Ketchum said, "The steel plates. I thought they'd still be there."

I said, "They were. A 'surgeon' removed them a few weeks ago."

Ash & Ritchie said, "By surgeon,"

I said, "Okay, the guy's qualified, but he's an executive. Liana is a Commander. Her reunion with her half-siblings was bittersweet."

Ash said, "Mom, how many siblings do we have?"

I said, "A step-brother or step-sister means that they have the same mother. A half-brother or half-sister means that they have the same father. Chloe & Tobias are also commanders, but, lower than Liana. She's the strongest, but, I think it's because of one of the leaders. Ash, you know Jupiter of Team Galactic?"

He nodded & I said, "She & Tobias have the same mother. However, you all share the same father. Can you guys move around?"

They did & Liana's Vaporeon, Alakazam, Gyarados, & Blastoise let themselves out. I said, "Alakazam, Gyarados, I might need you." They agreed & I snapped the photo.


(12:15, Lance's P.O.V.)

I sigh & say, "Liana, as for you, you will be clothed tomorrow. Eat lunch & dinner. Get sleep," Malva walking to my side. I hand her the photo I just took, yesterday. Malva says, "I'd like some alone time, with you," almost revealing my identity.

We walk up the stairs & are joined by 2 grunts along the way. Then at the top, the other 2. Malva types in the passcode, which only an admin would know.

The 2 grunts that were waiting take off their hoods first. A girl with pink hair & a girl with blonde hair. They are Anthea & Concordia. Anthea says, "The procedure room is prepared. Concordia will depart to meet with N in Unova." Concordia says, "Now, your turn."

The other grunts remove their hoods & I know them all too well.

Shelly says, "So, 'Leigh' & 'Ana' are aliases?"

I say, "Yes. Liana's just amazing."

Tabitha says, "So, then, she's gonna fucking die & meet up with her fucking family?"

I say, "Tabitha, has anyone ever said that you say, 'fuck', a lot?"

The ex-Magma Commander says, "Why the fuck do you ask?"

Malva says, "It's only fair."

I undo my hood & say, "He doesn't seem to care about Tobias or Jupiter. Malva, why are you helping us?"

The Kalosian Elite says, "I've got something in common with Liana. Lysandre is my father. I was supposed to take over Team Flare. I ran away. I've done my research. He wants the twins."

I say, "You don't mean,"

She says, "Ritchie & Ash. If we're going to end Team Hellfire, then we can't do it alone," reaching into a box that she had pulled out. She opens it & says, "If the clothes are ready, place one in each pocket."

I say, "So, were you ever evil?"

Malva says, "A few crimes here & there, Lance. Shit, I can see why you haven't revealed yourself."

I say, "That's not the reason. Liana's Lucario, Ari, can read auras. I left Vay & Hydra back in Kanto. That's what I did; Hydra & Vay are 2 of her top partners."

Shelly says, "Her family has been torn apart."

I say, "There's a meeting for the champions being held tonight. There's a new Kanto champion, but not a new Gym Leader."

Malva says, "Oh, shit. I forgot. The other Elites know my past. So, she's his daughter. Where is the meeting being held?"

I say, "Indigo City. I'll talk to Cynthia from there." We disperse, after covering up.


(Indigo City. 6:00 Lance's P.O.V.)

I drive up to the stadium, along route 22. I say, "They'll like you, Ritchie. I'm sure of it."

Ritchie says, "Lightning Liana."

I think, "Thank Mew he can't read minds. Or else, he'd be reading mine & knowing that his sister is gonna die tomorrow."

We pull up & I toss Dragonite's ball, & Ritchie tosses Sparky's.

The lighting in the stadium is controlled. I say, "Try to identify each silhouette," & go in my spot.

Ritchie says, "Does it matter?"

I say, "Left to right. Your left."

Ritchie says, "Champion of the Orange Archipelago, Drake." Drake steps forward, alongside his Venusaur, despite the fact that Venusaur isn't Drake's signature.

Ritchie says, "Champion of the Sevii Archipelago, Jamie." Jamie steps forward, alongside his Charizard. Charizard isn't Jamie's signature, either.

Ritchie says, "Champion of the Johto League, also called the Silver Conference, Lance." I step forward, Dragonite by my side. My white cape is comfortable. Liana always wore a blue cape. We each have more than one cape. A white cape is worn when there's something new happening with the Elite 4, Gym, etc. Drake usually wears a green cape & Jamie wears a yellow cape. They're both in their white capes.

Ritchie says, "Champion of the Hoenn League, also called the Ever Grande Conference, Steven." Steven steps forward with his Metagross, also, not a signature. Steven's cape is usually slate grey.

Ritchie starts to blush & says, "Champion of the Sinnoh League, also c-called the Lily of the Valley Conference, Cynthia." Cynthia steps forward with her signature, Garchomp. Cynthia normally wears a purple cape.

Ritchie says, "Champion of the Unova League, also c-called the Vertress Conference, Alder." Alder steps forward, finally revealing what his egg hatched into. Not his signature & Alder usually wears a light yellowish cape.

Ritchie says, "C-champion of the K-Kalos League, Grand D-Duchess, Diantha." Diantha steps forward with her signature & she usually wears a light pink cape.

I say, "Good job. Steven, Drake, Jamie, where are your signatures?" This confuses Ritchie. I say, "All the champions have a signature Pokémon. Dragonite is my signature, as well as Drake's & Jamie's."

At this, the Sevii Champ glares & says, "Dragonite isn't my signature. Dusknoir is."

I say, "Every champion is also recognized for his or her starter. In my case Dragonite."

Drake says, "Venusaur was my starter."

Jamie strokes his Charizard & says, "Charizard was mine."

Steven says, "I started with an Aron."

Cynthia strokes Garchomp & says, "I started with a Gible."

Alder says, "I started with Bouffalant."

Diantha says, "I started with Ralts."

I say, "Liana started with her Blastoise, Hydra."

Ritchie says, "Sparky was my starter. I found Zippo along my journey."

Alder says, "So, what's your name?"

I say, "It's only fair."

Ritchie says, "Richard Soul Ketchum. I prefer Ritchie."

My fellow champions are stunned & Diantha says, "Lance, when you said, 'Ketchum', for Mew's sake, I thought you meant Liana!"

Cynthia says, "I thought about Ash."

I face palm & say, "Ritchie's the new champion. Diantha, you & I need to have a talk. Find Clint," going with the Kalos champion.

Diantha says, "Something's wrong."

I motion to Cynthia & Alder.

They say, "What's up?"

In our little hub, I say, "Team Aqua disbanded 3 years ago after Archie's death. A lot of Team Magma members left. Maxie was one. After the failure of a new world, Team Galactic disbanded. After summoning Reshiram, Team Plasma disbanded. After Viola, Grant & Korrina swooped in on Team Flare, they disbanded."

Diantha says, "What does this have to do with Liana? Malva, I can see."

I deadpan, "An ex-commander from Team Galactic's mother is alive, thanks to another ex-commander using Darkrai & Latios. As is the man himself."

Cynthia says, "Then, that means Cyrus is out. I thought J died."

I say, "So did Looker. Liana knew how to investigate. J's henchmen, mostly died or swam away. J was unconscious, but had a pulse."

Alder says, "Tobias?"

I say, "Crossed paths with Colress. I know where they are," my eyes tearing up. Ritchie comes our way & I look with my stare.

Cynthia says, "Ritchie, what's wrong?"

Ritchie says, "Who's going to be the next Viridian Gym Leader? What about Agatha's place being taken?"

I think, "Ah, shit. I'll call Morty on it." I say, "That's what we're trying to decide."

Ritchie accepts it & walks around.

I say, "Ghetsis, Maxie & Cyrus want her dead. They've already said that her mom, along with Ritchie & Ash are also dead. She's scheduled to die tomorrow."

As expected, Cynthia pins me. I say, "I'm not gonna let her die. I have a plan."

Diantha says, "Does Liana know?"

I say, "She's picking up on my aura. She only knows that I'm from Kanto. Malva nearly blew my cover. After she found out about Jupiter & Tobias's true identities, she used up a lot of aura. Malva is part of the plan. Listen closely," & reveal my plan.


(The same time. Jupiter's P.O.V.)

I say, "September 18th. Wasn't that yesterday?" My half-sister has finished her dinner & says, "Yeah. So?"

Tobias says, "They were lying."

Liana shakes her head & the cell opens. Malva says, "Time to say goodbye, for now."

Liana gets up & is handcuffed. She walks, but I hear her say, "I love you guys. Thanks for trying to cheer me up."


(Malva's P.O.V.)

I say, "The queen of stoicism, broken."

Liana says, "Why the fuck do you care, Malva?"

I say, "I know more than you think, twerpette."

She says, "For Arceus's sake, what's the damn procedure?"

I say, "You'll find out tomorrow. Cassidy, if you haven't been fucked with, get your ass down here." Chamber 1. This was my bedroom, now turned into a cell.

The ex-Rocket was drunk & I thought, "Shit." I saw Butch, shirtless & 2 grunts got them out of my sight.

I usher her in & say, "So, Dr. Colress took care of your hands."

She says, "Dr. Colress is doing my procedure, isn't he?"

As if on some cue, Colress with Anthea by his side says, "You rang?"

I say, "Dr. Colress, you aren't doing Liana's procedure tomorrow, are you?"

Colress is a surgeon, I don't know what the procedure is. Knowing my shitty luck, I've gotta wear a damn mask. Colress grins & says, "Just making a few adjustments to the chair. Grunt G-23 is doing the procedure."

I lock Liana in, hating myself more & more.

I go back up the staircase, to the library where we were. Anthea reveals herself & says, "They're all in place. How much do you remember from Lumiose U?"

I say, "That? Anthea, you're certified?"

She nods & says, "Liana knows her anatomy. Her latex reaction can be fatal. Which is why we'll wear cloth gloves, over the nitrile."

I say, "When she's free, though,"

Anthea says, "When Zam fires his Psybeam, that's when she'll be knocked out, en route to undo the procedure. A gentleman she knows is certified, as well. He lives in Unova. Caitlin has used Psychic-types, so Zam shouldn't be trouble."

I say, "Why cloth?" Anthea raises a brow & I say, "They want blood, don't they?" Anthea nods & I say, "At least it's her last one." Anthea says, "I'll wear black gloves. It would be pleasing to master Ghetsis. You'll wear white."

A voice says, "Everything is set."

I say, "How did you get in?"

He closes the door, which I left open.


(Saturday. Noon. Chamber 2. Liana's P.O.V)

I say, "If you knew that my father just so happens to be your boss, you would know that you'd have to tie my legs," to Butch, who is still rubbing his sore spot.

Cassidy ties them & says, "Wisdom teeth are a bitch."

I say, "So are you."

The door opens, revealing Malva & a grunt.

Malva says, "Any words to these 2?"

For a little bit of fun, I say, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the holy matrimony between Cassidy Parker & Botch Barrow."

He gets up & says, "It's Butch!" Malva shoots them a glare that means to get Jupiter & Tobias.

The grunt straps me in, & I say, "As much as I hate them, I'm actually going to miss them."

Malva says, "How long have you been doing that?"

I say, "Ever since Dad hired them."

The grunt is now wearing a surgical mask & puts some device in my mouth to keep it open, after numbing the area.

Malva says, "It'll be over before you can blink," & goes in.

She puts the forceps in my mouth, where that final wisdom tooth is. Ordinarily, I'd punch her & the grunt, but my arms are handcuffed behind my back.

She grips it & pulls it out, getting blood on her gloves. The grunt stitches me up & says, "Now for the real procedure."

I hear the sound of a machine & she uses it on my top canine teeth. It hurts worse than being stung by an angry Tentacool. The procedure done, I'm asked to change into my white hoodie, blue T-shirt & black shorts. I guess I'll die in the clothes I came in.


(1:55 pm. Giovanni's P.O.V.)

I say, "Bring them in, now!" My daughter has grown to her half-siblings. I first see Jupiter in her Team Galactic uniform, held back by a male grunt. Then Tobias is brought in, in his Team Plasma uniform.

Ghetsis is strapping my daughter down & J sends out her Drapion.

My daughter looks at them & I say, "Fine."

Jupiter says, "Liana. Thank you for trying to reunite us."

Liana says, "Whatever."

Tobias says, "Liana, thank you. For all you've done."

The clock ticks & I say, "Dearly beloved Team Hellfire members, we are gathered here today to watch the death of a champion. State your full name & age."

Liana says, "Liana Tara Ketchum. Age 18."

Cyrus says, "Final words?"

Liana says, "Jupiter, aka Chloe. Perhaps you should attempt to start over."

Jupiter starts to cry.

Liana says, "Tobias, I've known that Pikachu longer than one would think."

Tobias also starts to cry.

Liana's facial expression goes from sad to stoic in the blink of an eye.

Ghetsis is aiming his gun.

Liana says, "Hit me with your best shot."

The clock is slowly getting to 2.

Liana says, "Fire away."

Ghetsis fires & then, there's smoke. Alarms go off.

When the smoke clears, I faintly see that 5 grunts are gone. So are Malva, Jupiter, Tobias & Liana.

I say, "Shit," before blacking out.


(2:01 pm. Caitlin's P.O.V.)

I say, "Alakazam, Psybeam." He complies. Darach returns her teeth to normal.

Alder says, "Take her home."

Alakazam gets a hold of his trainer.


(Prof. Oak's lab. Ash's P.O.V.)

I see Jupiter & Tobias & 2 Team Hellfire grunts. I'm with Mom & Ritchie. Prof. Oak is nearby. The grunts reveal themselves & my jaw drops in shock. Tabitha says, "Ash." Shelly says, "It's been a while. Liana, looking," but she's cut off by a flash of white light, alongside a grunt & a woman.

The woman says, "Unmask yourself."

Lance does & says, "She's out of it. A little weak. This is Malva. Kalos Elite 4 member."

Malva turns & in person, I see Liana, something on her fists.

Malva says, "We escaped."

Lance has a tray of 6. He says, "Zam, Hydra, Dos, Ari, Vay, & Wrath."

I say, "So she only had 6."

Prof. Oak says, "Not quite. That's her main team. The others are here at the ranch."

Malva sits Liana down & says, "Mrs. Ketchum, your husband is still alive. Tobias, Jupiter,"

Jupiter says, "No longer. Call me Chloe," & explains how she got out.

Tobias explains how he got free. I think my sister is flinching.

Lance whispers something in her ear.

Liana sits up, smiles, & says, "Malva, you are a skilled actress."

Pikachu & Sparky scurry to her. Liana says, "Pika, Chu." They climb onto her.

Ritchie says, "Pika & Chu?"

I say, "Nicknames?"

Mom steps closer & Liana says, "You're all alive."

Mom says, "Why wouldn't we be?" Malva whispers.

I say, "Liana, I met Zam, Hydra, Vay, & Dos yesterday."

Liana says, "Ari, Wrath. I choose you!"

I say, "Whoa."

Liana says, "Lance, you're quite the deceiving champion."

Lance sheepishly says, "Not as much as you."

Malva says, "I got your knuckles."

Liana holds up her hands & says, "They've gone too far."

She lies back down & I say, "No!"

Mimey takes her home.

Lance says, "Like I said, Liana's a little weak. Probably from her last wisdom tooth removal."

Malva says, "Liana said that her brothers, one day, would need to learn to hone their auras."

I say, "I'm the chosen one, though."

Malva says, "Liana told me a lot. You've got aural powers. As descendants of Sir Aaron himself."

Mom says, "I'll make lunch."

I say, "Mom, can I go home?"

Ritchie says, "She needs to rest."

I say, "I just wanna see her."

Mom gives me the approval.

(The Ketchum residence, Liana's P.O.V.)

I stir a little, knowing that I'm alive & that they escaped. There's a knock on my door. I say, "Come in, Ash."

Ash & his Pikachu come to my bedside, Ash blushing.

He says, "Liana, why did you join Team Hellfire?"

I say, "Chloe, Tobias & I joined to protect you & Ritchie. Malva is actually nice. However, she had me convinced that Mom was dead."

Ash is shocked & I say, "I said to leave my bio brothers out. So, Ash, who's the girl?"

He says, "You don't know her."

I say, "Misty Waterflower, I presume?"

He's stunned & I say, "I just need some rest."

He leaves & I look up.

I say, "This isn't the omega. It's the alpha, isn't it?"

No response. However, I'm correct.


Author's note: There you have it. To recap:

Liana is a tri-regional champion. Her biological brothers are Ash & Ritchie. She prefers her brass knuckles. Her father is Giovanni & Delia is her mom. Liana works with the international police.

Team Hellfire has Team Flare grunts, as well as some ex-Team members.

Archie died because of the orb.

Tabitha is Maxie's son.

Malva is Lysandre's daughter & an ex-Team Flare executive.

Jupiter's real name is Chloe.

Tobias is Jupiter's brother because Hunter J is their mom.

Liana escaped death. Ritchie is the new Kanto champion.

Ash has a crush on Misty.

Ash hasn't been to Kalos; he is in his Unova attire. Ritchie is in his regular attire.

Because Ash, Ritchie, Liana, Jupiter, & Tobias share the same father, they're related. Liana, Ritchie, & Ash are biological; their half-sister is Jupiter & Tobias is their half-brother.

Okay, this is where y'all come in. In a review or a PM, give weapons to the following from Kanto: Ash, Ritchie, Gary, & Leaf. Misty will have her signature mallet. From Johto: Jimmy/Ethan (New Bark Town), Lance, & Marina. From Hoenn: Brendan, May, Max, Drew, Wally, & Steven. From Sinnoh: Paul, Dawn, Lucas, Barry, & Cynthia. From Unova: Hilbert, Hilda, Nate, Rosa, Hugh, Bianca, Cheren & Alder. From Kalos: Viola, Grant, Korrina, Calem, Serena, Shauna, Tierno, Trevor, & Diantha. All of the weapons will have an element associated with them; or 2 or more. Ash is Electric, as is Ritchie. Weapons I'll permit: anything but guns; Team Hellfire's weapons, alongside their cannons.