Hiya everyone, Zippy here. Have some stuff to discuss. First order of business, Happy Spring break everyone! Second, for those of you following my SAO fan fiction, I'm working on it, life is hectic. Anyway, I began this fan fiction so that you have something to keep you busy. Happy Reading!

If you are reading this because you like amour shipping and/or found it randomly, good for you. I hope you like it!

Zippy

Our story begins with 17 year old Ash, who has just returned from yet another adventure. He arrives in his home of Pallet Town, where his mother anxiously awaits his return….

"Pikachu, there it is, Pallet Town!" Ash exclaimed, excited to have finally reached his destination.

"Pika-PIKA!" Pikachu replied in agreement.

"Let's hurry, it's been forever since we have been here." Ash said running alongside his partner toward his home town.

*Insert favorite Pokemon opening theme here*

2 weeks later….

"Here mom, let me help you with that." Ash said yanking the dish from his mother's grasp..

"If you keep on spoiling me like this, I'll be a senile old lady in no time." his mother joked.

"Well, I have a lot of lost time to make up for." Ash said.

"Yeah, I've been meaning to talk to you about that." Ash's mom said looking down.

"Uh-oh," Ash joked. "This sounds serious." He braced himself by leaning against the kitchen counter. "Alright, I'm ready now."

"Honey, are you going to anymore regions?" she asked. The question caught Ash off guard.

"Well, in my defense, I have already gone to all the regions." Ash said to try and dodge the question. His wise mother saw through the attempt, but played along.

"Fine, alright, let me put it this way." she replied, grabbing the dish back. "But, what I meant to ask was if you would be continuing your journey?"

"Yeah, I knew what you meant." Ash answered. "Mom, you know that it has always been my dream to become a pokemon master. If I quit now I will never reach my goal." Ash was interrupted with a familiar cry from his best friend Pikachu.

"Yeah sweetie, and I support you all the way, but I just wonder this journey of yours will give my son back."

Ash made eye contact with his mother. "Mom, I will always be your son." Ash said powerfully.

"I know," she replied. "But what if you break your leg in the forest, or you try to catch an ice pokemon and you fall through the ice! The list goes on, and I worry about you!" She said worriedly, most of her maternal instincts kicking in.

Ash had never seen his mother like this before. "Alright, that's it." Ash said standing upright. "You need a hug." He followed through and hugged his mother, a feat that he had not been able to accomplish in a very long time. Whilst still embracing, Ash's loyal friend Pikachu, bounced off the counter and onto Ash's hat. They laughed as they pulled away and Ash picked Pikachu up.

"Alright, I think it's lunch time, who's hungry?" Ash's mom asked.

"I sure am." Ash said. "Doing all those dishes has made me hungry."

While Ash waited for his mom to finish with the meal, Mr. Mime came in with the mail. He handed the only letter addressed to him. When he saw whom it was from he jumped up from his chair and opened it in a hurried frenzy. He quickly scanned the letter.

"Who's it from?" Ash's mom asked.

"Mom," Ash said awestruck. "I got in."

"Got into what?" She said, still clearly confused.

"Mom, I got in Aclean* league!" Ash shouted.

"The what?" Ash's mom asked. She grabbed the letter on the table. When she read it, it gave her a clear idea about why her son was excited.

Ash Ketchum,

We have received your application to the Aclean league. We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted along with hundreds of other trainers and gym leaders who have enough gym badges. The tournament will be held on July 10. However, all trainers are to sign in at least 7 days prior. All you will have to do is show all of your gym badges.

There is also another item we would like to bring to your attention. Due to the sheer number of trainers and gym leaders alike, there are too many contestants from all around the regions. So, as a resolution, we are assigning all of the contestants to fight one of the pre-designated gym leaders. The gym leader assigned to you is on the back of the letter. You will have until the date previously mentioned to beat this gym leader.

We wish all the luck to you on your journey.

The Aclean Association

"Ash, this is wonderful." Ash's mom said delighted at her son's success.

"I know right!" Ash said hurriedly grabbing the letter. "I better go pack!" Ash then ran for the stairs.

"Ash, wait!" His mom called. Ash walked back and looked at his mom. "Who are you battling?"

"I don't know yet, but i'll know when I get there." Ash said turning around to try to go to his room.

"Not at the league silly, but the gym leader?"

"Wait, what?"

"Did you even read all of it?" Ash's mother inquired.

"Oh," Ash looked down, realizing his blunder. "There was more, but I stopped reading after the first paragraph."

Ash's mom rolled her eyes, despite his age, Ash still acted like he did when he first left at age 10. "Very well, I'll tell you. In order for you to go to the Aclean league, you have to battle one of the gym leaders that they tell you to."

"Which one?"

"That's why I'm asking."

Ash pulled the letter that was inside his pocket. He read the second paragraph that confirmed what his mother had said, and reluctantly, looked on the back of the envelope.

You are assigned: Zachary Winters of Raspberry City.

Ash responded by pulling out his Pokedex (Which had a map in it now) and looked up Raspberry city. It was a small city on the border of Johto and Kanto. Ash absorbed the information and nodded.

"Alright Pikachu, let's go!" Ash said with his confidence returning.

With Ash confident and excited for his new adventure, much is in store for our hero. Who is Zachary Winters and why is he on the Gym leader list? Will Ash prove victorious? Find out as the journey continues!

Well, that was it. If you got something to say, shoot me a message, or better yet, leave a review for me. No flames though please, I got some mean reviews on my other story. However, I am always accepting advice. Until next time!

Zippy

*P.S: The syllables for Aclean are Ac-le-an, not A-clean. Just to clarify, enjoy the other chapters