Happy Easter Everyone!

I do not own Pokemon. Before reading this you will have to read the ONE SHOT Love Of Battling, to understand this story better. I hope you like it... Leave a review:)

This will be a series not a One Shot!.

Heart Of Sorrow

Chapter 1

9 years have passed since the death of Ash Ketchum. He had left behind the person he loved the most Dawn and his best friend Pikachu. Dawn is now 19 years old and she has got herself a place in Pallet Town, Ash and Pikachu home town and the place Ash is buried. She decided to stay in Kanto as she knew that Pikachu wanted to stay close to Ash. Dawn has now achieve her dream of being a top co-ordinator, just like her mum.

For all the years Ash has been gone, Pikachu has grieved everyday, the only thing Pikachu had left of Ash was the memories and his favourite hat, he treasures it with his life, the hat has water stains on it from all the tears Pikachu had shred. He had never gotten over Ash and never will. The hat represented Ash and it meant that Pikachu had a part of Ash to keep close to him and it made him feel safe.

The house they are now living in is quite big, it has 2 bedrooms, Dawns bedroom has got a king sized bed with snow white duvet covers with Pokeball pillows. She also has a walk in wardrobe, for all the dresses she had got for her contests and for her interviews. The other room is Pikachu's it is full of Pikachu's favourite toys and he also has a rather large bed with a thunderbolt symbol on it. Its the one room Pikachu can sit in and let his emotions out, his window overlooks the lovely town and also the cemetery in the distance. He always wishes that he could see his trainer one last time to hug into him and be with him. Pikachu had a hard life afterwards as he had to give up battling which he loved the most and had to be in contests instead, he isn't very fond off but he does it for Dawn, as Ash would want him too. Pikachu spends most of the day in his room unless he has to go with Dawn for a day out or for a contest.

Today Dawn is heading to the Veridain City Contest, they have invited her to be a special guest and to preform infront of thousands and to inspire them. This made Dawn feel nervous but she knew she could do it with Piplup and Pikachu at her side.

'Piplup, Pikachu time to go' Dawn announced as Pikachu and Piplup were playing upstairs. Piplup decide to come but Pikachu on the other hand was being stubborn.

'Like always!' signed Dawn. Piplup came hopping down the stairs in pure excitement.

'PIKKKACCHUU WE NEED TO GO' declared Dawn, Pikachu soon came down the stairs but Dawn noticed that he had raw red eyes again!. 'Poor Pikachu' she thought to herself.

'Pikka' said the small eletric mouse as he jumped onto Dawn's shoulders rearing to go.

Piplup was sat in Dawns arms as they rushed off to Veridain City, by car.

1 hour later

'Were finally here' squeaked Dawn in excitement, but she felt butterfrees fly around her stomach making her feel sick.

'Pi' asked Pikachu curiously, seeing Dawn turning pale.

'Im fine' snapped Dawn, as she got out of the car followed by Pikachu and Piplup.

The got to the front of the stadium. 'Im ready' she thought, giving a smile to Pikachu and Piplup. They walked into the big building but soon enough she was surrounded by her fans as they cheered for her and flash of lights from cameras.

'Here enters the world famous top co-ordinator Dawn' roared the news reporter.

Dawn was wearing a beautiful long flowing dress which was pink with little white flowers running through it. The dress sparkled in the light. Pikachu was on Dawn's shoulder and Piplup in her arms.

'Hey' said Dawn nervously, as the swarm of people became closer.

'You are the special guest today aren't you?' cried a fan from the crowd.

'Your have to wait and see' replied Dawn as she winked, then ran off into the dressing room to get away from the crowd of people.

'That was rather hectic' cried Dawn, Pikachu rubbed his hand on the back of his head, as he came out from hiding under her hair.

'Pip!' blurted the blue penguin as it waved its arms in the air.

'NOW INTRODUCING THE GLAMOUROUS DAWN' the annoucer said as the crowd roared in excitement. 'WELCOME HER ON STAGE WITH PIKACHU AND PIPLUP' As soon as Dawn made a step onto the stage the crowd went wild. 'Hello everyone'

'Piplup use whirlpool' she demanded, as her small pokemon created a tornado out of water. 'Now Pikachu thunderbolt and aim at the centre'

Pikachu body began to be covered in electricity as he aimed it into the whirlpool. The whirlpool lit up, the electricity flowed through it, the stadium was lit, there was so 'ooo's' from the crowd and 'awww's'. It glistened and sparkled, then it exploded causing water droplets to sparkle over the crowd.

'PIKKAA' yelled Pikachu, in happiness.

'WHAT A STUNNING DISPLAY, BETWEEN TWO ATTACKS, WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK?' asked the announcer.

The crowd roared with amazement 'YEAH!'

'Pikachu use thunderbolt and Piplup use bubble beam'

Pikachu's body once again was covered in electricity, and aimed the thunderbolt at the ceiling and then Piplup created bubbles which headed straight for the thunderbolt. Dawn started to shake with nervousness, 'i hope this works' she said to herself. The bubbles colided with the thunderbolt, Dawn was shocked, the bubbles became electrofied and were floating around 'Yes!, now Pikachu iron tail!' she cried pointing at the electrofied bubbles.

'PIKACHU KNOWS A STEEL TYPE MOVE IMPRESSIVE DAWN!' the annoucer shouted. Dawn flinched, 'Ash teached Pikachu all those not me' she thought a tear rolled down her cheek which she quickly wiped away.

Pikachu saw her and he closed his eyes and carried on his tail turned into pure iron, his body twisted and spun creating a graceful display, he then used his tail, to pop the bubble causing a display of gold and silver sparkles falling from the sky like graffeti.

'WOW TRUELY GRACEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL'

'Thank you, Everyone could you give a few minutes of silence, to someone truely important... His name was Ash Ketchum many of you may of heard about what happened and this Pikachu was his and Pikachu battle hard by his side and that faithful day was the last day Pikachu saw his trainer, if Pikachu never dodge the attack he wouldn't be here either' she sobbed 'Ash was my closest friend and i loved him to pieces he would of been 20 today and i miss him so much' a tear trickled down her cheek, the crowd were silence for 3 minutes. 'Thank you and good luck today'

Pikachu's jumped into Dawns arms and nuzzled her with tears trickling down his cheeks. The crowd saw Pikachu 'Aww' causing some of the fans to cry.

Back at Home

Pikachu sat in his room on the windowsill looking out onto the lovely view but that wasn't what he was looking at he was really looking at the cemetery. He placed his paw on the window letting out a cry 'Pikkaa'

Downstairs, Dawn was in the kitchen cooking tea, for her and her Pokemon.

'I hope Pikachu's okay Piplup, that really hit him hard, its been 9 years' Dawn worried about the poor Pikachu's condition.

Piplup agreed and ran up the stairs 'wait up Piplup were you going' Dawn turned off the Oven and ran up the stairs too. They peeped round the door frame to see Pikachu crying on the windowsill 'Bless him' she murmured. Pikachu was holding Ash's hat. 'PIKA' shouted the distressed Pokemon, calling for Ash. Pikachu began to get angry and chucked the hat on the ground, he quickly pulled himself together and saw what he had done, the hat was now on the ground and Pikachu was shocked at his action he leaped of the windowsill and sat next to the hat dusting it off and hugging into it 'Pi Pikachu' Pikachu apologised. Dawn saw this and realise that Pikachu is trying to talk to Ash.

'Knock Knock' said Dawn as she pretended to knock on the invisible door. 'Pikachu you okay?' she asked

Pikachu shook his head jumping onto the bed and cuddled into a ball with the hat next to him.

'Pikachu lets go out for a walk we can go by the cemetery if you like?'said Dawn, as she sat on Pikachu's bed right beside him. Pikachu leaped up at the thought. As they haven't been to Ash's grave in a while. Pikachu rised and walked out the door.

'Okay then lets go' she said with a smile. Dawn grabbed Ash's hat and Pikachu was taken by surprise and sparked his cheeks, 'Pikachu wear it, it will protect you from the sun' She placed the hat carefully on Pikachu's head.

Pikachu jumped with excitement, Dawn has not seen him this happy since the day he won the semi finales.

At the Cemetery

They entered the cemetery gate and Pikachu ran towards Ash's grave. 'Pikka' cried Pikachu as he touched the cold grave stone. He stared at it as memories hit him

Flashback

Arcanines enormous flame thrower was heading straight towards Pikachu 'DODGE ITTT' shouted Ash, Pikachu had great difficulty dodging but was able to dodge it successfully, the battle field was covered in a smoke cloud.

'Arcanine is unable to battle, Ash and Pikachu are the winners' Pikachu jumped in excitement, started to run towards his trainer, but he couldn't see him or hear him 'Pikkaa?' cried Pikachu. The cloud started to disperse leaving a lit flame where Ash once stood. It was extinguished with Piplup whirlpool but there was no more Ash, Pikachu's eyes filled with tears, emotion pouring out as his best friend was taken away from him.

There wasn't even a cry from Ash. There should of been. From that day Pikachu vowed that he will find the truth behind it!.

End of Flashback

Pikachu's eyes filled with tears, the memories brought up so much pain. 'PIIKKKAA' Pikachu fell to the ground in tears. Dawn ran over 'Oh Pikachu!' she hugged him in tight making him feel comfort. Pikachu glanced back over to the stone.

Here lies

Ash Ketchum

1997-2007

'He was loved by family and friends

He will be missed'

Over they years Pikachu had carved his paw print on the side of Ash's name. To know that he loves him still and that Ash cared for him.

Pikachu was still in disbelief and it was hard to imagine that it was true but every time he tried to believe that it wasn't true the memories hit him in the face.

'Ash if only you were hear today, Pikachu needs you and I need you, I love you and always will' Dawn said as she knelt down next to the grave stone placing a red rose, like she did on the day he was buried to symbol the love for him will never die.

'Pikachu lets go now' Dawn said as she wiped her eyes.

Suddenly a swarm of people surrounded her, taking pictures. 'Excuse me this is private property please leave' Dawn yelled shooing away the crowd, but they didn't budge. 'You don't get it do you, leave me alone, this is a family moment and you have the cheek to come here and takes pictures of me'

Pikachu started to spark his cheeks, he didn't want Dawn to get hurt. He used his thunderbolt and hit all the cameras breaking them 'PIKA PIKACHU' shouted Pikachu, getting angrier, The crowd and Photographers started to run away. Pikachu used his paws to wipe away Dawns tears 'Pika'

Dawn looked up and hugged Pikachu 'what gives them the right to do that?' she cried, tears streaming down her face.

Later on...

Dawn and Pikachu were walking around the park. 'Pikachu im sorry about earlier' she said as she looked down at the sad Pikachu. Pikachu looked at Dawn and shook his head 'Pika' he smiled and jumped on her shoulder. Dawn had red eyes from the amount of crying she had done in the past hour.

Once again she was surrounded by fans, but there was something strange about them, they were all wearing black face masks. Pikachu jumped down off her shoulder to protect her, suddenly a black thick smoke surrounded around Dawn and Pikachu so that they couldn't see. One of the people from the crowd grabbed Dawn from behind and used a cloth to cover her mouth so she couldn't speak.

Tears streamed down her eyes in fear she didn't know what was going to happen to her ,when suddenly she got hit on the back of the head by something causing her to fall on the ground unconscious and then dragged away from the scene.

Pikachu was looking around in the smoke for Dawn, Pikachu was coughing and weezing as he was struggling to breath. 'PIII PIIKKAA' yelled the small mouse. The smoke began to disappear as fast as it came Pikachu searched for Dawn but there was no sign of her 'What just happened?' he though.

A man with spiky brown hair came ran towards him 'Pikachu are you okay' he cried. It was Brock, Pikachu nuzzled his face into his chest and he hugged him crying. 'Its okay im here now, i saw what happened, the same people took Misty' exclaimed Brock.

'Pika' Pikachu said in shock, 'what did they want with Misty and Dawn' He thought to himself.

'Pikachu come with me' Brock got into his car and allowed Pikachu to jump in before shutting the door. 'Were taking you home' said Brock, Pikachu shook his head. 'Not for that reason, so we can plan our attack silly'

Pikachu signed in relief he couldn't let his trainer get taken away and sit at home and do nothing about it.

'I see your wearing Ash's hat' Brock asked, as he looked at the old worn out hat on Pikachu's head.

Pikachu touched it with his paw, he had forgotten that he was wearing it, 'Pi' he nodded.

'I miss him' said Brock, as he carried on driving towards Pikachu's home.

'Pi' cried Pikachu as he put his head down.

'Oh im sorry buddy, i didn't mean to upset you' pleaded Brock, he began to feel guilty. Pikachu shook his head 'Pi Pikaaaachhu' Pikachu had a fake smile on his face, he didn't want to look silly, so he carried on smiling.

They finally arrived at Dawns home. They walked up to the door, Brock tried open the door but it was locked. 'What do we do now?' Brock asked Pikachu, but Pikachu gave him a look 'What's your idea?'

'Pika' Pikachu smirked.

Pikachu ran round the house and found an unlocked window, he jumped onto the fence and leaped onto the windowsill, prying the window open, causing his poor paws to hurts 'PI' he climbed into the small opening, squishing himself through the tiny gap. He was finally inside, he was in the kitchen, he then ran towards the door and unlocked it.

'Pikacchu' said the proud Pokemon.

'Clever!' Brock said sarcastically petting Pikachu, praising him. 'Now we got to figure out why, what do Misty and Dawn have in common' asked Brock.

Pikachu pointed towards the ribbons on top of the tv.

'Well Dawns a Co-ordinator and Misty's a gym leader, that doesn't match' answered Brock. 'Lets think again'

Pikachu's mind raced but one thing came to mind, the one person that brought all his friends together and that was Ash!.

'Pikka Pika Pi' cried Pikachu pointing to Ash's hat on his head.

'A hat how can that be the reason' Brock said in confusion.

Pikachu shook his head and pointed to the hat again. Brock suddenly realise what he meant. 'You mean...mean... Ash'

Pikachu nodded. 'But why?' Pikachu shrugged his shoulders, he didn't know either and it was beginning to get puzzling.

'The only reason that they would be after Dawn and Misty is if they want information?'

'Pi?'

'Like if Ash was... Alive'

Pikachu was surprised, he didn't know what to say and he started to get angry.

'Pika Pikachuu' yelled the angry Pikachu.

'Well Pikachu you never know' said Brock. 'But why were they wearing masked and on there top i saw a red... 'R'' Memories flooded back to him of what that 'R' meant 'Team Rocket' how could he forget how many times a day he had to defeat them and save Pikachu. 'There Team Rocket'

Pikachu was shocked 'Pika Pikaachuu'

'Your right? What do they want with Ash' Brock shrugged his shoulders 'I know where there base is lets head there'

Pikachu ran towards the now open window, and pointed across the field. 'What is it Pikachu?'

'Pi Pika' Pikachu kept pointing to a small house on the top of the hill.

'You want to go there?'

Pikachu only nodded.

'Okay lets go'

They got out of the house and began sprinting towards the house. 'Oh i see now, it Professor Oaks lab'

Pikachu laughed and ran to the door, Brock knocked twice.

'Hello' said Tracey as he answered the door,

'Heya umm.. Pikachu wanted to come here' Brock laughed while rubbing the back of his head. Within seconds Pikachu ran through the house out into the large garden.

'Pikachu why are you going there for?' Brock followed Pikachu and Tracey followed aswell.

Pikachu pointed to the Pokemon. His eyes swelled up from holding back the tears, he hasn't been here after Ash's death as his Pokemon brought to many memories, Professor Oak never had the gut to tell his Pokemon that he was dead and he kept it a big secret.

'Ash's Pokemon' Brocks eyes scanned the area to see all the Pokemon Ash had caught in the years that Brock wasn't around.

'I think Pikachu wants you to take some of them with you?' said Tracey.

'Tracey i have something to tell you?'

'What is it?' Tracey asked curiously

'Well... Dawn and Misty were taken by Team Rocket and Pikachu and I are going to fight them so we kinda help and also there's a small chance that Ash may be alive'

Tracey was speechless he couldn't believe what he had just heard all he could say was 'Take these Pokemon, they havent been out there ball in 9 years tho...'

'how did they survive?'

'well they were left in the room by themselves and they let themselves out for food only'

'strange...!'

'well good luck'

'Thanks were need it' Brock replied 'Pikachu lets go'

Pikachu turned his back on the Pokemon, but then Pikachu was pinned to the ground by a bird...!

'Starraptor, what are you doing?' cried Pikachu in fear

'Im excited to see you, were's Ash?' Starraptor said happily.

'Wait you don't know?' Pikachu was shocked.

'What happened?' Starraptor began to worry and looked at Pikachu to notice that Pikachu had tears in his eyes.

'Umm.. Your find out soon enough' Pikachu cried, as a tear trickled down his cheek causing Starraptor to put his head down, he knew something bad had happened. 'Why don't i take you, because i can't explain it'

'Okay?' Starraptor answered

'Follow me'

Brock looked at Pikachu and Starraptor, 'i think Pikachu is taking Starraptor somewhere and im going to follow, is it okay if i can have Starraptors Pokeball he will be useful' Brock asked.

Tracey agreed and gave Brock the red and white Pokeball that once belonged to Ash.

Pikachu had lead Starraptor all the way to the cemetery, to Ash's grave. Starraptor couldn't believe his eyes, he was heart broken he then bursted into tears, 'I know how you feel' said Pikachu patting his back,

'why did noone tell me' cried Starraptor.

'I don't know but don't tell anyone else because that will make it difficult for Professor Oak and Tracey'

'Okay but that unfair' said Starraptor shocked and confused

'I know but only for now'

'okay its a deal' Starraptor agreed, and continued to cry.

Brock made his way to Pikachu and Starraptor. 'Hey Starraptor want to come with us were going to get Dawn and Misty back from Team Rocket'

Starraptor quickly agreed and they started there trek toward Team Rocket HQ.

What will happen to Dawn and Misty?

And is Ash still Alive?

Find out in the next Chapter. Hope you like it please remember to review thanks.

-PikachuLover14