So, I have started another story. Heh. Hope you enjoyed it! R&R!

Ages:

Misty - 17

Ash - 18

Drew - 18

May - 17

Dawn - 17

Paul - 18

Aquara - 17

Dusk - 18

Thoughts unless stated otherwise

Let the Story Begin!

" Dusk! Come on! Geez you are just like a snail! " A certain blunette scolded, calling her long lost brother to walk quickly so that they could reach the Pokecenter. The two are just about 500m away from the Pokecenter. But because of a certain blue headed boy who is toying with his sister, they are walking at a speed of a snail. Dawn huffed and marched back to Dusk, pushing him to go faster. After several minutes of bickering, they reached the Pokecenter.

10 minutes before the sister and brother reach the Pokecenter...

" Finally Brock! We reached Castelia City! " A raven haired trainer shouted out loud as he flopped onto a nearby sofa. Brock, a spiky haired boy with squinted eyes went to book a room for the two.

" Oh Nurse Joy! Your eyes are like the ocean, so romantic. So enchanting. So- "
The boy was cutted off before he could finish. The once heart shaped eyes become ones of pain, as the raven haired boy tugged on his ear painfully.

" Ow! Ow! Ow! Ash! Lemme go! "
Ash rolled his eyes and sighed, letting him go, but not before muttering, " I knew you couldn't do that simple job of booking a room. " Brock pouted before sitting on the sofa and reading a magazine about breeding.

" Oh! It's the beautiful Suzie! " He gushed.
Ash shooked his head and face the nurse.

" Hi. What can I do for you? " The nurse asked cheerfully.

" Oh, may I book a room for two? "

" Ok! Your room is room 207, here are your key- "

" Dusk! We could have been here 10 minutes ago if it wasn't for you! "
A familiar female voice sounded through the Pokecenter. Ash's ears perked up in recognition. Hoping that it was who he thought, he turned around, to face a familiar blunette.
The blunette caught sight of him and beamed widely, running to him and hug him.

" Ash! It's great to see you! "

" Great to see you too Dawn! " He grabbed his keys from Nurse Joy, thanking her and walking to Brock. Brock greeted Dawn with a warm smile. He looked behind her and saw a navy blue haired boy, his blue hair a little spiky at the front, flat at the back.

" So Dawn, who's this? Got a boyfriend? " Brock raised his eyesbrows, teasing her. Dawn, not wanting to explain at the very moment, just denied and went to join Dusk.

" Like, little sis. We know that you want Milotic but like, we need it for our show. " Ash heard another familiar voice. But he could vaguely remember whose voice that is. He tried to ignored the voices, but can't helped it and listened.

" Yeah and we like, need Vaporeon! "

" No way! There is no way you are taking Vaporeon. Taking Milotic is enough! " A voice shouted. Ash's heart pounded, not daring to believe it.
Peeking over the wall, he noticed a girl with flaming red hair - tied in a side ponytail - that just went pass her shoulders. The girl was on the phone with someone. No one noticed Ash.

" And like remember, our dear cousin is coming there with his friend, I heard that it is like, a girl. "

" Yes! I can finally tease him about something after all the teasings he gave me. " The girl spoke in an evil tone. Ash shuddered. Soon, the conversation was over. The girl flipped her hair from her shoulders and turned around. Cerulean eyes met chocolate ones. A look of shock was clearly obvious on her face. Ash stood there, stunned at facing the female, and was mesmerised by her soft hair and twinkling eyes.

" Ash... " The girl breathed. Ash nodded slowly.

" Mist... " Misty ran over, arms wide. Ash, thinking that she was coming for a hug, held his arms out too. What happened next shocked him to the core.

* SLAP! *

The sound of the hand making contact with the skin sounded across the room. Brock looked up his magazine to see his long time friend. Dawn looked on with her mouth open while Dusk stood there with mild surprise shown on his face. Ash touched his face, staring at the girl. Tears streamed down the Misty's face as she roughly hugged him. Warm arms draped around Ash's body.

" Misty... " Ash breathed into Misty's hair, his face still stinging painfully.
Misty's closed eyes shot open as she gasped and forcefully pushed Ash away.

" Why...Why Ash. Why didn't you... It has been 6 years! 6 years since I had last seen you in person! No phonecalls, no letters, nothing. How could you! " She continued.

" I waited for you to come. But you didn't. You said that you would visit after the last time we have met with May and Max. You said you will! I was stuck at that boring gym, beating pitiful trainers again and again. You still did not come! You never came... " She whispered the last part out. Ash's heart sunk at her words. He really regretted not visiting her. But he was very busy, roaming the regions and didn't have time for a call. No. That is no excuse for not visiting Misty. In the end, he grabbed Misty's arms, pulling her into his embrace.

" Mist...I'm so sorry... I deserved that slap. I really did. I'm so, so sorry. Please forgive me. I-I just... I care about you and I will never forget you okay? I'm so sorry. I will make it up! I promise. " Ash murmured, as Misty cried into his shirt.
Brock and Dawn watched on with interest while Dusk walk away muttering something about, " PDA. "
Misty suddenly realised their position. She then also realised that Ash was a good half a head taller than her. She quickly dried her tears and looked up to Ash awkwardly, reluctantly pulling herself away. Ash really wanted them to hug her longer but let go of her hesitantly.

" You promise? " Misty sniffed.

" I promise. "
Both of them started leaning closer. Brock, as much as he wanted Ash and Misty to kiss, he couldn't wait any longer and really wanted to talk to Misty.

" Ahem. Did you forget me, Misty? " He smirked. The both of them pulled away immediately, blushing intensely. Dawn immediately slap the back of Brock's head, earning an " ow. "

" Way to go on ruining the moment Brock! " Dawn huffed.

" Uh Brock! It's been too long! " Misty cried hugging him.

" What, no slaps, no pushing me away? " He teased.

" Yeah no fair! " Ash whined. Misty growled and took out her oh-so-famous mallet and in a flash, both boys are on the ground.

" Hiya! I'm Dawn! Nice to meet you! And this is my brother, Dusk! " Dawn turned aside to point to her brother but he was no where to be seen.

" Uh... "

" Nice to meet you Dawn! I'm Misty! " She beamed at the blunette.

" I've heard a lot about you! " Both of them said simultaneously. They giggled. A female with indigo coloured hair just passing the shoulders walk towards them, looking at Dawn.

" Hey, is that idiot your brother? " She flicked her thumb towards Dusk, who was pouting.

" Yeah...why? " Dawn feeling that her brother is in trouble.

" That idiot is flirting with me. " The girl flipped her bangs. Dawn's eyes widened. Her brother never flirts!

" Hey I can't help it! " Dusk whined.

" Whatever Dusk. " The girl replied with a wave of her hand.

" You know him? " Dawn cocked her head.
The girl nodded.

" That idiot has been with me since we were 10. But he said something about his sister and went away. I came here for some business and brought my cousin along too! " The girl answered cheerfully, her aqua eyes glinting with happiness.

" Aquara what are you doing. "
Dawn whipped her head around at the voice.

Paul!

" Troublesome. " He nodded his head.
Then a thought struck Dawn. This girl, is Paul's cousin?!
Misty stood aside awkwardly, not knowing anyone other than Ash, Brock and Dawn here.

" Hey Paul. " Ash greeted.

" Wait. This girl, is your cousin, " Dawn pointed at the girl, " and that girl and Dusk known each other since 10. "

Everyone nodded.

" That girl, is Aquara. " Paul stated. Aquara nodded.

" What are you guys doing here anyway? " Ash asked.

" We got a letter from... Professor Oak to meet him here... " Aquara spoke up. Evryone looked at her in suprise.

" Hey, Dusk and I got one too. " Dawn piped up.

" Same here with Ash and I, " Brock nodded his head.

" My cousin and his friend is coming too. They got the letter and so did I, " Misty added.

" I wonder when they will show up. " Ash said.

" I wonder when Professor Oak will come. " Brock added. Everyone decided to wait it out, the girls befriending each other and exploring the city.

" Hey let's go shopping! " Dawn smiled, dragging the two girls along.

" NOO! " Two voices rung out.

" Huh. I guess I just hafta force you two then. "

" Heh... " Misty scratched her neck.
Dawn then grabbed Misty's shoulder.

" Mistyyy! You! You did what Ash did! " She cried excitedly.

" Uh... What did I do? " Misty looked at Aquara, who shrugged her shoulders.

" You scratched your neck! Like Ash does when he is embarrassed or something! " She cried gleefully. Matchmaker Time!

" Uh... I guess he rubbed off on me? " Misty glanced at Aquara for help.

" Hey! Is that the fortune teller! Dawn come on let's go! " Aquara cried excitedly, half because she got Misty's message, half because she really want to see what the fortune teller will say about her. Dawn agreed and followed her.

" 5 bucks. You sure this won't waste our money? " Misty asked.

" Yeah sure. It's just for fun. " Dawn waved her hand.

" Welcome to Madam Xatuna's fortune telling, would all three of you want to have a go? " A old woman sat at a table, a crystal ball in front of her. Her green eyes glanced at them, purple cape waving a little. The girls handed her their 5 bucks each and stood in front of Madam Xatuna.

" I see... I will do all three of your fortunes. "

" Ah...

Terror strikes this world fortold,
Pokemon tries to put it on hold.

But nothing shall stop them only the five, Families that had survive.

11 people will work on,
2 from each family, one none.

That one shall stay at home and guard,
While the other tries not to be torn apart.

Feelings shall mix, love arise
Family quarrel shall soon realize,

To stop the evil they shall must,
Work together and gain each trust.

Old and new friends will come,
Some will betray, leave will some.

Only true friends will stay and fight,
For this evil will try with all its might.

Fail, the heroes, the world will cease to exist,
For the world lies in their hands, all the least. "The girls looked at each other, faces mixed with fear, shock and bewilderment. Aquara turned back to face Madam Xatuna, but to her surprise, she was gone. No table, no crystal ball.

" Freaky. " Dawn commented, as the girls fled away from the area.

" Do you think we should find the boys and tell them? " Aquara muttered to the girls.

" Don't tell them just yet. " Dawn answered. They went to find the boys. They went back to the Pokecenter, knowing that the boys are probably just lazing around.

The boys found out that their rooms were connected with a door, so they decided to ask Nurse Joy to unlock it so that it would be easier for them to talk. Dusk shared his room with Paul, since he knew Paul for a while because of Aquara. The room has two single size beds, some shelves and a toilet. The same with Ash and Brock's room. The girls' rooms was opposite of the boys. The three girls shared a bigger room with each other, with two bunk beds. Dawn and Aquara slept on one while Misty slept on the other bunk bed. She slept on the upper bed.

The Next Day...

Everyone woke up and went down the Pokecenter, only to hear a loud commotion.

" You are such an klutz. " A male voice sounded.

" Huh! Says the clumsier one! " A female voice retorted.

" Oh I'm clumsy? Tell me a time when I really am. "

" If you say so. There was a time when you were at at a beach and when I saw you, your mouth was wide open and when I walked to you, you tripped and-mmphhhh! " The male jumped to slap his hand on the female mouth when he saw what was coming.

" Hey! Drew! " The male turned around, expecting a fan-girl but was tackled into a hug. The female stood there, glaring at the red-head hugging Drew before shaking her head. What am I thinking? Misty is my best friend! I'm so not jealous! Wait. I so not like Drew! Bad May. Bad May. May scolded herself. Ash was frowning a little.

" Couz! Long time no see! " Drew laughed. Misty smiled too. Ash and May stood aside looking at them, but was shocked when they heard Drew said " Couz. "

" He/She is your cousin?! " They both shouted simultaneously.

" Yeah. Is something wrong? " Drew asked, flipping his hair. The two shooked their heads, but their mouths are still wide open.

" So, you two got the letter too? " Dusk asked. ( A.N: Hey that rhymes. Dusk ask, Dusk ask, Dusk ask, okay I will stop that now. ^,^ )

May and Drew nodded.

" Who are you? " May questioned, approaching Dusk and peering into his face. Dusk shifted uncomfortably while Aquara laughed at him.

" Hiya May! This is my brother Dusk, Paul and his cousin Aquara. " Dawn introduced.
May and Drew greeted them.

" I'm May and that idiot is Drew! " She pointed Drew, who flicked his hair and mutter, " Airhead. "

" Ah...I see that all of you are here. Wait, two of you are not here yet. "
Everyone turned around to see a tired looking Professor Oak. Something is wrong about him...Aquara noted. Professor Oak's eyes are dull, without the usual glint of cheerfulness and sciency attitude.

" Nevermind. There is not enough time. The eight of you will go first. Brock, you will stay with me. I will need you with some things. " Brock nodded.

" Prof. Oak, are you alright? " May asked, peering into his dull eyes.

" Yes yes. I am. Now why I called you here you say? Well this uh...thing...uh.. research! Yes my research, shows that three beings Surai, Suni and Kuda. There are a mistake, created by Arcues. A very, very big mistake. " Prof. Oak hissed, " Arcues was going to destroy them, but they escaped. They somehow created another dimension that Arcues couldn't find. " Prof. Oak paused, showing them three pictures. The first one, is of a female. She have bat-like wings, hands and legs. She have vampire teeth and red eyes. Her hair was all black. She was the size of a human.
The second one, is also female. She have a snake-like tail with no legs, a forked tongue and black hair with red eyes.
The last one, is a male. He have a human body and face, but no legs. Below his stomach, all there is are cloudy darkness, like a genie. His have red eyes and black hair too. These pictures sent shivers through everyone's body.

" Surai, could hypnotize anyone she wants, to her doing, it seems.
Suni, could shape-shift into any being.
And Kuda, could travel through shadows and create dimensions. Those dimensions are dark and twisted. And now they are out to hunt Arcues, for trying to destroy them. They have capture The Swords of Justice. Coballion, Virizion and Terrakion. They will destroy the world, if matters went down to the worst. "

" And how do you know? " Misty asked, looking at the pictures and Prof. Oak suspiciously.

" Research, girl. Research. I don't care if you are- I mean, there are signs. When the darkness in the sky comes, when the sign of the eye appears. That's when things will happen. " Misty stared at him uncertainly.

" I guess you are right...Things have been sorta dark at the Kanto and Johto places. " She said slowly.

" Hoenn too. " Drew added.

" And Sinnoh. " Dawn said.

" But why us? " Aquara asked the important question.

" The five families, are chosen to fight these darkness. You must go! Save the Sword or Justice and prevent Arceus from fighting the evil. Or things will become horrible. " Everyone looked at each other uncertainly.

" I'll go. " Ash stepped in. Misty glanced at Ash in shock.

" I-I'll go too. " Misty mumbled.

" If my couz is going, then I'm coming too. " Drew smirked.

" I guess I'll go..." May muttered.

" I don't know but I think I can... " Dawn gulped.

" Hn. This better not be a trick. " Paul snorted.

" I...I'm not sure... " Aquara mumbled.

" We are going. " Dusk finalised, resting his hand on Aquara's shoulder. Aquara felt her cheek warm up at this.

" Good. Now please stop this evil! Go to Mount Hansha. It is an unknown island far West in the middle of the ocean. We do not know if anyone live there but we-I wish you good like. Be careful. " Worry shoned in Prof. Oak's eyes, making him seem normal again, but quickly went back to dull. He walked off stiffly.

" How do we get there? " May asked, "The only flying Pokemon I have is Beautifly. "

" Don't worry May! You could borrow Unfezant! " Ash smiled.
" May! Uh... I mean would you like to ride on Flygon instead? " Drew spoke up, light pink tinted his cheek. Misty snickered while Brock gave a knowing glance. Ash just looked plain confuse.

" Nah, it's okay. I know that you would prefer to ride on Flygon right? " May smiled gently. Drew nodded before turning around, " I hope that Unfezant doesn't collapse from your weight. "

" WHAT DID YOU SAY?! "

Drew turned to see a fuming May and smirked, " I said, I hope that Unfezant doesn't collapse from your weight. "

" DREW HAYDEN YOU GET BACK HERE! "
Drew gave her a two finger wave before walking out of the room.

" Chill May. He is just teasing. " Misty rested her hand on May's shoulder. May huffed and muttered something about going to her room and pack her bag.

" Uh May...? Your bag is already packed and you didn't even booked a room. " Everyone sweatdrop after hearing Aquara's comment.

" Oh. " May said bluntly, smiling sheepishly.
Everyone shooked their heads and went to pack. May sat on a nearby couch to watch the TV, which was showing the news.

" In the Kanto's News, dark clouds started appearing and this is no ordinary clouds, these clouds are like ones that we have never seen before, it is so dark, that it looks completely black. Purple electricity have been seen coming from the clouds, striking some places in Kanto. "

The screen show dark clouds, so dark that you could assume that it's black. Purple electricity strikes the earth, creating a humongous crater.

" People, " The reproter started, " have been reported to be missing. Especially a few of the Elite groups "

A picture of Wallace, Cynthia and Lance appeared. May gaped in shock. But I just saw Wallace a week ago! Before we came here!

Suddenly, the lights flashed and went out.

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