Opening

Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon, I do own Joel, the Aura stones and Aura Techniques that are used(not Aura sphere or aura sight.) character ages are below.

Ash- 20

Misty-20

Joel-23

Lily-22

Violet-23

Daisy-27

Dawn-18

Delia Ketchum- 66

Silver Ketchum-67

Johanna- 66

Melanie Ketchum-29

Saria Ketchum- 14

Brock- 23

May-18

Max- 15

Kenny- 18

Everyone (everyone above except Ash and Misty) was in the waiting room eagerly awaiting the news of a new member of their family. As Joel held his sleeping eight month old son Aaron next to his sleeping wife Lily, his mother Johanna looked at him and smiled.

' It seems like yesterday I took you in as my son, And now look at you, you have a beautiful wife and a son of your own now.'

As Joel held his son, He couldn't help but think how lucky and thankful he was. He recalled all that he had been through in his life. All of his hardships..When his son was born, Joel made a vow.. to be there for his family when they needed him. No matter what..

Silver noticed that Joel was happy yet deep in thought.

"Hey Joel, you okay?" Silver asked.

" Yeah I'm fine Silver." Joel told him. One look from Silver told Joel that he didn't buy it.

'I'll tell you later, I don't think I should bring it up right now.' Joel telepathically told him while motioning to Lily. Silver understood. Apparently this was "guy" talk. As Silver turned away a nurse walked out.

" Ketchum party" she called.

'Here we go again' she thought (yes it's the same nurse from the previous book.)

" I need the following people to come with me. Delia Ketchum, Silver Ketchum, Cal and Crystal Waterflower, and Joel and Lily Berlitz."

Joel tried gently to wake up his beloved. But she remained asleep. There was only one thing to do. He gently kissed her on the cheek. There were several

"awwws" as she awoke.

"Joel what is it? Is something wrong?" Lily asked sleepily.

"Lily, Misty had the baby we are going in now." he told her.

As they headed into Misty's room they saw her with Ash by her side. And in her arms was…

I hope your njoying my rewriten version of The Shadows Strike the baby may be different this time. It depends on what you want. I need your input people. Bory or girl? also a name. Comments suggestions, send me a message. Remember, read and review. and please, know flames.