Here's another weird idea that crossed my head.
What if Wes from Pokemon Colosseum was really Ash Ketchum?
It would have to be after the Sinnoh League, for sure.
Though, I'll be honest and say this idea hadn't been bugging me for as long as my Dimensional Guardian series, and may never be finished, but if I don't, anyone is welcome to take it up if they wish. Just let me know, so I can check it out.
Alright, here it comes.
But first:
Disclaimer: I don't own anything!
Chapter 1
Two people had just left the Mount Battle Arena.
One had Silver-Gray hair, Green eyes with a light Blue tint, and bandages over his face. Most of his outfit was Purple in color, with a Long Trenchcoat that was not buttoned up. He wore Dark brown boots, as well as Silver Sunglasses over his forehead. This one was male, and his name was Wes Antilles. His surname wasn't well known, though.
Next to him, was his traveling Companion. Her name was Rui, and she wore mostly bright colors. Her outfit consisted of Dark blue shirt, jean vest, and Light pink Knee length skirt. Her hair was a Dark orange, nearing red, and her eyes were blue. On her feet was a pair of Hot Pink boots over Black Crew cut socks. Her red hair was in two "Pineapple" Ponytails, one on each side. She looked at Wes, confused at his reaction.
A few minutes ago, he had encountered a Known Cipher Admin, named Dakim. That in itself wasn't what got to him. It was his last Pokemon: Entei.
When the Entei was brought out, she noticed that it was a Shadow Pokemon, but something else was noticed by her, and her alone.
She saw he hesitated when Entei came out for some reason. Then, when she told him it was a Shadow Pokemon, a Pokemon that had its heart closed off artificially, that hesitation turned to anger. She had seen it when he went up against Mirror B, but nowhere else. It could've been Dakim, but she knew that it was something else.
Why would he have hesitated when the Entei came out? And why did he get angry at it? Both were questions she didn't have the answer to, but she knew who did.
After they were alone, she spoke up. "Wes, I have a question." The male looked at her. "Is it about that Entei that I took from him?" She noticed the emphasis, which nearly confirmed what she thought.
"I think so, but that's not all." Wes looked slightly confused, but it was hidden well.
At least physically. She knew what he was feeling, same with Pokemon. She figured it was also how she could tell when they were facing a Shadow Pokemon. It wasn't just the Black Aura, she couldn't feel anything at all from them.
"I saw something that confused me when it came out." She continued.
"Well, it was a Legendary." Rui shook her head.
"I know, but that's not what got to me." She continued. "It was your reaction to it that got to me."
His eyes widened slightly. "You noticed it, then?" Rui nodded. "Then, you want to know why I was angry, don't you?"
"That, and why you looked like you were holding back against it. I was wondering why. You don't hold back that much against normal Shadow Pokemon, and you got even rougher with his other Pokemon while they were still out."
Wes went silent. "Wes?"
"I don't know." He finally said.
"Have you seen an Entei before, and it reminded you of the one you knew?" Rui asked, confused.
"Why do you want to know?"
"I'm just curious." Rui defended. "I mean, I barely know anything about you, yet you've already met my grandparents, and know far more about me than most do."
Wes sighed, before looking around. There was no one else. "That Entei did remind me of something, but the thing is, I don't know what it was reminding me of."
This confused Rui even more, until it hit her. "Did you... Did you have Amnesia at one point?"
Wes nodded, sadly. "I don't know anything before two years ago, when Team Snagem took me in. I couldn't even remember my own name. All I know is, I was a good Trainer, and they wanted me in their ranks. They let me speak to a friend of theirs, which set me up with a new identity. I became Wes, but I don't think I was born that way. I have random moments where I know when something is going to happen, minutes before it does, as if I have some kind of precognition, but I know that isn't it. I know I was a trainer before I lost my memory, but I don't know where from."
"And the Entei reminded you of a time you forgot?" Rui asked, more for clarification. Wes simply nodded. "We could ask my grandfather. He knows more about the Legendaries than anyone else I know. Maybe he can figure out something about this."
Wes shook his head. "I don't think it's a good idea. I only have two years of memories, during which I have been in Orre only. I may have washed ashore somewhere and Team Snagem found me but I don't know. I had no Pokemon on me, but the moment they gave me Espeon and Umbreon and had me battle one of their grunts, I breezed through them all. I felt like I was in my natural element, and they noticed it as well. With every battle I went through with those two, I got even worse as an opponent. One of the highest members was there, and, even though it was a tough battle, Umbreon and Espeon knew that they could trust me. I brought them through 25 battles over the course of a day, with Number 25 being the Leader of the area. While the others had 2 or 3, the leader had 5, and the two were tired."
"You didn't lose, did you?"
Wes shook his head. "We won, but right after the battle, Umbreon fell down from exhaustion. Espeon followed soon afterwards. It was after the match was called, so it was okay with them. After that, the two became my partners for the next two years. I knew I was doing a lot of wrong, and when it came to a boiling point, I blew up one of their bases, and took the Snag Machine that's on my Arm now. Any schematics were destroyed, either by Umbreon, or the explosion. After that, we got the heck out of there, went to Outskirt Stand, and finally met you in Phenac. You know the story from there."
Rui was silent. 'He doesn't even remember his family?' "Do you know anything about a family?" Wes shook his head. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought it up."
"It's all I can remember. But... You're probably right about your Grandfather. He may have some idea as to where I should look. We'll have to stop there soon, anyway. We weren't able to purify some of the Shadow Pokemon before we had to take care of this." Wes stated. "Think he would let us stay?"
"He knows you're trustworthy. That should be enough." Rui stated, as they walked over to his Hoverbike.
As the two rode along, it took them 3 hours to get to Agate village, which looked like a Grassy Hill with trees all around the area. As they made their way to the top, and went into a house, it was already dusk. "Sir, if I may ask, can we stay here before moving on?"
An old man in Dark blue robes nodded. "It's no trouble. Please, feel free to stay. After all, it is pretty late. As long as you don't try anything with my Granddaughter, I have no worries."
As they laid down in actual beds, they got to sleep.
Wes, however, didn't wake up the next morning.
It was nearing the end of the next day, and Rui was worried. Her grandmother decided to check on him, and saw that something was keeping him from waking up. As such, she turned to her Granddaughter.
"Rui, do you know of anything that may cause him to become Comatose?"
"I... I don't know." Rui replied. "What could cause it?"
However, she had a good idea, but wasn't sure if it could.
"Well, any number of things. Exhaustion, Stress, remembering a lot of memories lost..." The old woman was cut off by Rui.
"Wait, you mean Amnesia, right?"
"Hmm?" She looked at the Red head. "Amnesia being fixed would cause a Coma, yes."
"Then that means..." Rui looked at Wes. 'Could it be? Could that Entei have done this?'
She had no idea how true it was.
Wes had his memories returning, and all it took was a single encounter with his past.
Wes was actually out of it for 2 more days, and Rui wanted to make sure he was okay. Around noon on the third day, he groaned. Rui was there, and noticed. She barely ate because she was so worried.
"Wes!" She cried out, earning his attention.
"Rui, what..." It hit him. He remembered. His name. His home. His mother. His part...
"Pikachu!" He shot up in alarm, and looked around, seeing the same room he fell asleep in.
Then his stomach made itself known. Rui looked worried, but couldn't keep the giggle in after his stomach intervened. He was about to get up, but she stopped him. "Wait. I'll get my Grandmother up here. She's been cooking lunch. After you eat, then you can tell me what you remember." Rui told him.
"There's no time to..."
"If you don't eat, then you'll never be able to find out what you want, because you won't be able to think straight, or even walk straight. You've been out of it for three days."
Wes looked at her eyes, and noticed something. She had been crying recently. "Rui... Alright, I'll stay up here. Just..."
Rui beamed a smile at him. "I know!"
She ran out of the room, and came back in a few minutes later. "It's almost done, it'll be about 10 minutes."
Wes nodded. "So, can I at least know your real name? I mean, I don't think it's Wes, but..."
Wes nodded. "It's not Wes, but... There's only one person that actually knows, and, even if he did see one of my past matches, he probably wouldn't recognize me." He fingered his bangs. "Before I lost my memory, I had Black hair and Dark Brown eyes, not what I have now, and I know what did it." He closed his eyes, and used his mind's eye to look around.
He had mastered Aura Sight due to a Riolu that joined him during his journey in Sinnoh, but his friends did not know.
As he looked, something powerful caught his attention. When he focused on it took the form of... His eyes snapped open in surprise. "Rui..."
"Something wrong?"
"You have Aura." Wes stated.
"Huh?"
"It's the Life force of everything around us. You have a lot of it."
"If its my Life Force then why wouldn't I have it?" She asked, now curious. She knew he was bringing this up for a reason.
"Because yours is almost as powerful as my own, and I've got just as much as an Aura Guardian that died nearly 2,000 years ago." Then it hit him. "You've been using it subconsciously."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"You know how you can see the Dark Aura of a Shadow Pokemon?" Wes started.
"Yeah, why?"
"Because... Well, let me show you." He brought out a Yanma, which was not purified. "You see the Dark Aura around it, right?"
"Yeah, so?"
Wes closed his eyes. "Using an ability known as Aura Sight, I can see it too." He pointed out. "I can also tell that he's ready to be purified, too."
"Wait, I can't even see that." Rui stated.
"It takes practice, but you've been seeing their Auras with your eyes open. I can't do that." Wes stated.
"And... what does that mean?"
"Your Aura is manifesting in one area right now, as its all you need for the moment. Even so, it's unrefined."
Rui nodded, understanding it. "So, is there any way I could learn it from you? How to use it, I mean."
"I can, but it'll take a while before I do." It was then an older lady came into the room. "Ah, Wes, you're still awake, I see."
Wes nodded. "So, what kept you asleep? It had to be something serious, and I know it wasn't because of an injury."
He looked at Rui. "You didn't tell them?"
"Had to keep your trust." Rui admitted. "I just told them that if they were going to know, they should ask you. It wasn't my secret to tell."
Wes sighed. "Alright, I'll give you the short version. 2 years ago, I had Amnesia. Before I passed out, something woke them up. I fell asleep, and they came full force. It's probably why I was out for so long."
She placed a bowl of Soup in front of him. "I see." She replied. "Well, how much do you remember?"
"Everything." Wes said before he tore into the bowl. Rui just watched, amazed. He finished the bowl in less than 50 seconds, broth and all. "Sorry about my lack of manners but..."
"Oh, it's no worry. You've been asleep for three days, nearly. I'd have been worried if you didn't do that."
"Oh... Sorry." Wes replied, as the bowl was filled.
"Don't be, deary. Just eat as much as you can." The old lady assured him.
Wes nodded, and went through 10 bowls of the soup, which surprised Rui, though only slightly. After the tenth bowl, he gave a small burp. "Excuse me."
Rui giggled. "I guess you really are different from your past co-workers."
Wes snorted, which Rui was slightly confused on. "That's an understatement."
Rui blinked. "I'm sorry, but..."
"Rui, if I remembered everything from the get go, I'd have taken down Team Snagem the moment I saw them work for the first time. Heck, if I remembered a mere ten percent of my journey I wouldn't have worked with them." Then it hit him. "That's right! I have to..."
"Hang on!" Rui gripped his wrist.
"I have to get to the Outskirt Stand. There's only one Neutral party in all of Orre that knows about my Amnesia. He's also the only one that can get me in contact with my mother reliably."
"So, where were you born?"
"Pallet Town, in Kanto." He sighed. "As you probably guessed, Wes is only a name I was given until I remembered who I was."
"Then what is your real name." Another male voice spoke up. It was Rui's grandfather. "I might know who you are."
"My real name is Ash Ketchum, son of Delia Ketchum."
"You don't look like him." The older man pointed out. "I've seen a few of his matches during his time in the Battle Frontier. In person, actually."
Wes, now revealed to be Ash, blinked. "Really? Which one did you see?"
"I saw your battle with Anabel." he stated. "That was it, and you were pretty good, I'll admit."
"Huh. Didn't even see you." Ash admitted. "But, I already know why I don't look like I did back then. It's because of my Aura."
"Are you implying that you are an Aura Guardian?" He questioned.
"I have enough Aura to become one, but, at the moment, I'm still a novice in their teachings. I've almost got the Aura Sight down, and can make a single Aura Sphere, but that's about it." Ash admitted. "I'm nowhere near the level of an Actual Guardian, but I have the means to get to that point."
The old man studied him. "You speak the truth. I know little of their ways, aside from morals and origins, but I know enough."
Ash nodded in response. "I have no reason to lie, but, I have to leave as soon as possible."
"As it was only Amnesia, you don't have much to worry about." Rui's Grandmother started. "You can leave as soon as you're ready. Rui will have to go with you, though."
Ash nodded. "I'm well aware of that. After all, her Aura is about as Strong as mine is. I can show her a few tricks, but that's about all I can do without my actual Pokemon. And that's why I have to get going."
"So, you're going back to Kanto?"
Ash shook his head. "From what I know, the next boat to anywhere in Kanto would leave Gateon Port in 2 months, Hoenn is 5 months, Sinnoh is one month, and Johto is 7-8 months. I wouldn't be able to leave Orre for a while, as I have no flying type Pokemon strong enough to get me to anywhere else I'm familiar with, but I do know that I can contact them from somewhere in Orre. They don't use email that often, definitely not as often as people do here."
The Old man nodded. "You are right, of course. I can ask a few of my friends, and I know a few other places that I can contact one of them."
Ash nodded. "If you can contact Professor Oak in Kanto, please get this message to him. I have to call my mother about something, and ease her worries. I also have to see if my Starter made it home safely. I'm more worried about him than my mother because of how we separated. He knows that if we get separated, we'll have to meet up somewhere, so he'd have to find a familiar area, and write out a message to get him back to Pallet Town, where I live. I'm more worried about him, than I am for my mother."
"I see. Well, you should get going."
Ash nodded. "Rui, are you going to come with?"
She nodded. "Whether you're Ash or Wes doesn't matter to me. It never did. But my feeling about you when we met was right, in a way. I knew you were a good person when we met."
"If you are really Ash, then I hope I can trust you with my Granddaughter's safety." The Old man pointed out.
"Trust me, sir, the only thing I'm worried about right now, in the case of Life or Death, isn't even around here. The Closest thing I can think of is if Cipher manages to capture and Corrupt a Darkrai, Dialga, Palkia, or even Giratina. Out of all Legendaries I know of, those are the four most Dangerous... others come close, but none too the level of those four... Aside from Arceus, but there's no way for them to know where he stays."
"And you do?"
"I know of Five places he can go, and he goes between them all at random. There's also at least 20 others, at that. As I said, it'll be near impossible for them to find him, so I'm not that worried about him being taken by them."
"You talk as if you've seen them before." he pointed out.
Ash got up, and walked to the door. Rui looked at her Grandfather and went after Ash, before he stopped at the door. "If I were to be honest, the list of Legendary Pokemon I haven't seen is shorter than the list of those I have. Raikou is the only one I know of, from the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions, that I haven't seen personally."
The man's eyes widened. "Don't tell me you're a Legendary Magnet."
"I'm afraid so." Ash answered.
"I see. Good luck, and be careful."
"Don't worry about me." Ash went out the door. "I'm too stubborn to die." Rui blinked and went after him. "Thanks for letting us stay here."
"Of course." Her grandmother replied as Rui ran out after Ash.
When he got to his bike, he checked it out, and nodded, seeing it was in good condition. He'd have to tune it up soon, but it'll last for a few more months.
Rui came up to him. "So, where are we going?"
"Outskirt Stand. The owner of the place has a phone that can reach Kanto, Johto, and he has a friend in Sinnoh, and calls her often. I just don't know who it is, but I might recognize them if I knew their name."
"Alright then. Let's go." Rui said, getting into the side car.
He got on, and started up his bike. He had made a small stop at the Pokemon Center and used the box system to deposit a few Pokemon. Now, he only had three Pokemon with him. There was Umbreon and Espeon. He never ditched those two. He cared for them as much as he did his Best friend and starter: Pikachu. The next one was Entei. He was definitely waiting until Entei was ready to be completely purified before he went back into the Relic Forest.
He drove the bike at a higher speed than usual. When they reached Outskirt stand in five hours, which was two hours before he should have, he got off, and Rui got out, slightly dizzy. She was good enough to walk, though. They managed to get inside, and saw the place nearly empty. "Ah, Wes. Been a while."
"I know." Ash replied.
"So, what can I get ya?" The bartender asked as Ash sat down. Rui sat down next to him. "Your phone. I need to contact someone in Kanto."
"Friend of yours move there?" He asked.
"Try a blast from the past." Ash said, causing his eyes to widen.
He got from behind the counter, and flipped the sign to Closed. "You know where it is. You think I should call my friend while you do?"
"Who's the friend?"
"Her name is Cynthia. She's in Sinnoh, but also worried about someone she has a crush on."
"Cynthia Shirona?" Ash asked, slightly surprised. "As in 'Champion of Sinnoh', 'Celestic Town's best trainer and archeologist' Cynthia?"
"You know her?"
Ash nodded. "I faced her three times in Sinnoh."
"Ah, so that must mean you're Ash Ketchum."
Ash nodded. "That's who I am really am. Amnesia really messed me up, if you couldn't tell."
The man nodded. "I figured. Anyway, I'll call her. You call whoever you need to."
Ash nodded and found a Pay phone. He only knew one number that would work that was close enough to his mother for her to pick up.
Professor Oak's laboratory.
He dialed the number, and it rung a few times. It wasn't a vid-phone, so he had to settle for audio only.
Professor Oak's Lab, this is Delia speaking.
'Perfect.' Ash thought.
"Yes, actually, I was hoping I'd get you." He said.
I'm sorry, who is this? And why isn't there a Video showing?
"I'll answer those in reverse order. This isn't a Vid-phone on my end. There are none in Orre, to my knowledge."
Ok... And who are you?
"I'll answer your question with another question." Ash was now playing a small game, and Rui heard it. "How have things been, Mom?" His voice was so calm, but when he heard the phone hit something on the other end, he figured that was a bit much.
"Mom?"
A-ash? She sounded unsure.
"Yes?"
You... You're really alive?
"Yes."
He felt the need to pull the phone away from his ear. Good thing he did too.
ASHTON KETCHUM WHERE THE HECK HAVE YOU BEEN?! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW WORRIED WE'VE BEEN?!
The rant went on for 2 full minutes, which had the phone away from his ear.
"Are you done? Yes? Good. Now I can explain what happened." Ash said, his voice still calm. "2 years ago, on the way back from Sinnoh, the boat got caught in a storm. It was torn apart. I had my Pokemon out of their Pokeballs, and I couldn't see any of them when it happened. I yelled for Pikachu, who I couldn't find in time, and told him to guide my other Pokemon back to Pallet Town. If I didn't die, I'd make my way back as soon as I could. Long story short, I washed up in Orre, was taken in by some people, and was diagnosed with Complete Amnesia. I couldn't even remember my name until I woke up this morning. I was out of it for 3 days, during which all of my memories came back. I need to know if Pikachu made it back with the others, and I was going to try and contact you as soon as I knew whether or not Pikachu was fine."
And why didn't you try to call the house first?
"Honestly? I didn't think it would work. For the last two years I've relied far more on Email than Phones, as Orre doesn't really have good reception for cell phones, and there are only a select few places, 4 that I know of, that can contact any of the other Regions. Of those four, only one of them can do so reliably, and a friend of mine owns the place that has it. That's where I'm at right now."
How long until you can get home?
"At the very least? I'd say a good Month and a half. The only way I have out is through Gateon Port, and the next one out to any of the regions is in a Month, and it'll take two weeks to get there from departure. I've kept an eye on them in case my current traveling partner wanted to get out of here."
What do you mean?
"Mom, out here there's something similar to Team Rocket. Bad news about it? They're more dangerous."
Then you need to get out of there quickly.
He sighed. "I'm probably going to regret saying this, but Pokemon that have their hearts closed off artificially is no laughing matter. I've already come across One Legendary Pokemon that was corrupted like that. Someone has to stop them. That someone has to be me."
Why not let the authorities take care of it?
"Because they can't handle what's in store. I can, and have done so before."
How can you think that you stand a chance?
"Mom..."
Ash, I'm just worried that...
"Mom, stop." He stopped her, hearing her tears brewing. "Just stop. What they're doing is bad, and could be even more dangerous if they can spread to other regions. I can send Professor Oak an email, and so he can let the league know, but otherwise, I have to do this myself. I would also want to see Pikachu. Riolu too. If they made it back, then I'd need them as soon as I can possibly get them."
They're both here but...
"Mom, they could get even more dangerous, but at the moment, they're not as Dangerous as a Rampaging Groudon, and I can say this with utmost confidence."
And how would you know that?
"That is the part I figured I'd regret if I said."
Ash, don't tell me...
"Yes, I did see one. Got kicked by it too."
Ash!
"Don't worry, it didn't kill me... permanently."
What are you talking about?
"Mom... Officially, I died 4 times since I left home. Yet I'm still alive. There are only two that can possibly remember that there was fifth. Each time, I came back to life after a few minutes. If you ask Brock, he can confirm four of them. The fifth, I'm not sure, as everyone involved had their minds wiped of the events. He'd probably tell you the same thing I am now: I'm too stubborn to die."
You need to get home, NOW!
"I already told you, I can't go home yet. Not only is Cipher out there, but the next boat is in a month, and there are no airfields here, and unless one of my flying types can get here, I can't see Pikachu, or any of my other Pokemon until then. Which means, I'd be on my own until I can get out of here, and by then, I'd probably have taken out Cipher anyway. I can't get out of danger, they're after me already, so my only option is to face them, and take them down. I helped take down Team Aqua and Team Magma in Hoenn. I helped take down Team Galactic in Sinnoh. Team Snagem and Cipher are the next ones in the list, and I can't let them get away. Not without having my conscience weight me down. If I don't do something, then I wouldn't even be able to look in the mirror. I run now, and the Ash you knew would die, only to be replaced by a Coward. If you want to come, then at least make sure that you have an experienced Trainer, preferably one that knows Double Battles inside and out, with you. They're the favored Battle type here. In fact, it's rare for Single Battles to occur here. Even most of the tournaments are held in Double Battle style."
Alright, but I'm coming as soon as I possibly can.
"I know Brock knows enough, but you won't recognize me if you see me. When I came to after the Shipwreck, my hair and eyes changed, so here's a heads up. Ask Brock what happened in Rota, with the Lucario. If you tell him I Overused my own Aura, then he should understand that I was lucky to survive. That's what killed Lucario back then, and he knows it. Instead of killing me, it sealed my memories, and changed my features. If you're going to ask around for me, ask for Wes instead. That's the name I've been using for the past two years. Again, that's only a heads up."
Good to know. I'll call Brock, and ask him... Hmm?
After a bit of talking on the other end, she continued. Ash, do you remember your Charizard?
"Yeah, why?"
Your Riolu says he just got back from looking in a place known as Unova, and Riolu asked about Orre. How Riolu knows about it, I don't know, but... Apparently, Charizard checked Orre a year ago. He didn't find you.
"Didn't see him. Then again, even if I did, I probably wouldn't have recognized him." Ash admitted. "Can you have him fly Pikachu and Riolu, along with their Pokeballs to Agate Village in Orre? My companion, her name is Rui, by the way, has family there."
Okay, I'll ask. After a few seconds, she spoke again. He can do it. Probably could get there in two days if he left now.
"Can Charizard fly that long?" Ash asked, slightly surprised.
He says yes. It takes three days to fly from Unova to here, and he made the trip non-stop.
"He's definitely gotten stronger."
Apparently. They'll be ready to go, but you better have Pikachu with you when we get there.
"Don't worry mom. I'll make sure we don't get separated this time. And tell Pikachu that, if he wants to, he can use thunderbolt on me for forgetting him. Amnesia or not, that is unforgivable."
Ash!
"He used Thundershock on me so many times, that it barely hurts anymore. Trust me, I've survived a lot worse."
Ash...
"I'll be fine. I'll let you know the full story when I see you in person. I promise you that. And believe me when I say, we will see each other again. On that, I can guarantee. Cipher has done enough to get me angry, and I've come close to unleashing a side that only Brock, May, and Max have seen. I also nearly let it loose 3 days ago, right before I regained my memories. If I do nothing, then it'll only get worse. If I don't let it out, then it can take control, as I felt it try to do earlier. As it stands, Riolu and Pikachu can keep it from getting loose. If Riolu fails then Pikachu knows exactly what to do to get me back. It's how I came back from it last time, and there are still remnants of it. Brock doesn't know about that, but if you tell him, and I really hope you do, then he should know the severity."
I'm taking Dawn, Bianca and her twin. They're all here in Pallet Town, and worried about you. Dawn and your Pokemon owe Bianca their lives. You better thank her.
Ash blinked. "Please tell me that Bianca's twin doesn't talk."
Bianca isn't that bad. She countered.
"That's not why I said that. If Bianca's Twin doesn't talk, then I know who it is, and she could get Pikachu here faster than Charizard. On that, I can guarantee. Also, if that is the case, then could you tell her that Entei, and possibly Suicune and Raikou have been captured, and corrupted? If she disappears on you then I was right."
Uh... Okay, but I don't get it. Oh, there's Bianca.
He then heard her voice. Mrs. Ketchum, who's on the phone?
Bianca, why doesn't your twin sister talk?
That's a weird question.
Well, Ash is on the line and...
Wait, Ash is on the line?!
Yes, I already got the story, but he thinks that...
Is it on speaker?
No, but I can put it on speaker. He heard a bit of typing, and then he heard them continue. Ash, can you hear me?
"Yes, I can."
If you're thinking about my Twin, then you're probably right on who it is.
"Okay, can you tell her that Entei has been captured and corrupted?"
That's bad.
"It gets worse. I have reason to believe that Raikou and Suicune have gone through the same thing. I've confirmed Entei, and I'm working to get rid of the Corruption, and yes I know how, but Raikou and Suicune aren't confirmed yet. If they had Entei, then it's likely they have the other two, as well. I also wouldn't be surprised if they got the Sinnoh Legendaries, should they be able to spread that far."
You mean Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina?
"Darkrai as well."
And what about the others?
"The others I'm not that worried about. Arceus moves around too often. They'll never find him using Logic. It would take Pure Luck in order for them to find Arceus. Mesprit, Azelf, and Uxie are another story. They may be easy to find, but they're not much of a threat on their own. Believe it or not, the three are the weakest of all Legendaries I know of. On their own, they're not much of a threat. When they're together, though, that's when the threat becomes real. When the three of them work together, they can bring Dialga, Palkia, or Giratina. Plus, I know they can hide themselves well. They'll be fine."
Alright, that's good to know. Could you tell me how they were corrupted, and where Entei, Raikou and Suicune are? We may be able to help.
"Their hearts were closed Artificially. It makes them something we call Shadow Pokemon. An Aura Sensitive Pokemon, like Lucario or Riolu would be able to sense Darkness in their Aura. What's more is, they have a Black Aura. It's a sign of a Shadow Pokemon, and they have no qualms attacking trainers. Nearly got hit by a Shadow Ball from a Misdreavus because it was a Shadow Pokemon."
Oh, and Pikachu's in here now.
Ash let his Aura flow.
Pi- better know I'm gonna shove a thunderbolt up your ass for abandoning me like that!
Ash chuckled. "Pikachu, I would've wanted you to do that anyway. Amnesia or not, I shouldn't have forgotten you. In fact, I'd be surprised if you didn't."
Wait, you WANT me to thunderbolt you?
"Yes, Pikachu, I do."
Okay, that is just weird... Thunder instead?
"It'll probably hurt more, but that'd be fine by me. What I did, my fault or not, is unforgivable. I swore that I would never abandon you, and, because of the Amnesia, I ended up doing so. My fault or not, I broke an oath. The first one I've ever broken."
Oh... Well, I guess I can't fault you there.
What's going on between you two? He heard his mother say.
"I don't think you'll like my punishment for breaking the oath."
You know, I could let it slide, if you couldn't remember your own name.
"Pikachu, I couldn't remember you, my own mother, anything before I washed ashore here. Name and Trainer Record included."
Huh... What about Dawn?
"Nope."
Misty?
"Nada."
May?
"Nothing."
Paul?
"Zilch."
Hmm... What about Cynthia?
"Zip."
Team Rocket?
"Even if I did remember them, and no I didn't, I wouldn't miss them."
Point taken. Brock?
"No."
What about Melody?
"Who?"
You still don't remember the girl that sat on your lap back at Shamouti Island?
"Her? I barely remember her name now. What makes you think I would with Amnesia?"
Point taken.
Ash, what are you two talking about? Delia asked.
"Oh, just people we met over our travels. Rivals, friends, and the like."
Let me guess, I haven't come up yet, have I? Bianca asked.
"No, Bianca, you haven't. And before you ask, Pikachu, I didn't remember her, either."
I was going to ask about her next. Did you at least remember ONE of your Pokemon?
"No, none of them. And that's the problem I have with what happened."
Hmm... I won't hit you with a Thunderbolt, or even a thunder.
"Okay... Not that I'm complaining, but... Why?"
Because I'm going to hit you with an Iron Tail, instead. As to where, you'll find out when I do. I expect you to take it like a man.
"Avoid one spot, and I'll be fine."
Don't worry, I know you need that part. Especially if this Rui girl is a good friend.
"Large chance of becoming more than that."
How large?
"Well, with my increased knowledge, I'd say... about 80% chance she will."
Wow... Another reason to avoid that spot, then. Oh yeah, Cynthia likes you too.
"Pikachu, listen carefully. I want Charizard to take you and Riolu to Orre. More specifically, Agate Village. And make sure your Pokeballs are there too. You're both coming with me as well."
Will do! Hey, Firebird! I'm ready to go whenever you are!
So am I! He heard Riolu.
"Mom, they're ready to go. Charizard in the room?"
Yeah, I am.
"How fast can you get to Agate?"
It'll take me two days if I leave now, and don't rest. If we leave tomorrow, I can get them both there within a day.
"You've definitely gotten a lot stronger."
Faster, too.
"I gathered that much." Ash replied. "I'll see you there?"
Will do. And don't worry, nothing will stop me before I get there.
"I just hope they're safe for the trip."
I've taken on Pseudo Legendaries while flying at those speeds with a passenger. They'll be fine.
"Good to know. Thanks Charizard."
After I drop them off, I'm heading back. You don't need me there, and I know it.
"Charizard, I appreciate what you're doing but, don't think for a second I'd leave you to the wolves because of that."
I'm not stupid Ash. I KNOW you well enough to know that you wouldn't abandon us by choice, unless it meant our survival. I also know you're just as stubborn as I am, if not more so. Death is not how to take you out.
Ash chuckled. "Yeah, I know. People have definitely tried."
No kidding. You want them in two days, or should we leave tomorrow morning and get their by night?
"Tomorrow then. It'll be better for Pikachu to get here as soon as possible, but if you're tired, then I'd rather you rest up, and leave as soon as you can afterwards."
Tomorrow it is then. Pikachu, I'm gonna get some sleep. Be ready by Sunrise. We leave then.
Will do!
"Charizard?"
What?
"Thanks."
Don't mention it. Ever.
Ash snickered. "Same old Charizard."
Damn straight!
Ash, do you really need us there? I mean, if this is like Team Rocket, Aqua, or even Team Magma, you really don't need my help.He heard Pikachu say.
"Pikachu... Not needing something is not the same as not Wanting something. It's not that I need you here, it's that I want you here. Espeon and Umbreon may have bonded with me to the same level as you, but it's just not the same without you buddy." Ash admitted.
Didn't expect someone else to get to that level. Trying to replace me?
"Not a chance." Ash stated, his tone serious. "It's the only reason I skipped out on one Shadow Pokemon. It was a Pikachu. I didn't know why then, but I do know now. Whether I forget you or not, there's no way I'm getting another Pikachu. There's no possible way to replace you. Not for me... Maybe not for Team Rocket, either."
No kidding.
"I'll see you then, Pikachu. Riolu."
Ash, I'll be coming the moment I can. Delia stated.
"Mom, if you come to Orre, I want you to stay in Gateon Port. The heat is about as high as a desert, and there's barely any humidity. It's a Dry Heat, and the Lows this time of year tend to be around high 90s."
How can you survive there?
"Trust me on this one. You don't want to know."
Ash, please tell me you didn't do anything dangerous to do that. Delia was worried, evidenced by her tone.
"Okay. I didn't do anything dangerous to get this way." Ash said with a straight face and calm voice.
Ash, you're beginning to scare me. Bianca stated.
"How so?"
You sounded serious, yet I get the feeling that you just said that because she wanted to.
Ash blinked a few times. Bianca, what are you talking about?
"Not a word, Bianca. I said it because, compared to some of the other things I've done in life, it was pretty tame, really. Standing over boiling Lava, and in a semi-active Volcano, is actually good practice for this."
That's dangerous! Delia scolded.
"Mom... With half the stuff I get into, that's actually a Slow day. Besides, the Gym in Cinnabar is actually in the Volcano. After a while, you get used to it. It's the fact that it's a Dry heat that it took me about a month to get used to it. Now, it doesn't really bother me."
Alright, are you going to send that Email? Delia asked.
"Yeah, I'll write it up and send it out. It'll also have a picture of me so you can use it to find me. My bike as well. I don't have one of Rui, though. I probably should. Bring a Camera, and take one when we see each other?"
Deal.
"I'll talk to you then, Mom. I love you."
Ash... Ash gave a small smile.
"Don't say it. I already know."
Until then... He heard her hang up the phone, and he sighed before doing the same.
He looked at Rui. "Well, that could've gone a lot worse."
"How so?"
"She could've been ranting for at least twice as long. Pikachu could've wanted to use thunder on me multiple times, I wouldn't have argued about that, either. Then there was the fact that a Legendary was in the area, and could let the others know what's going on, and that I'm already on it."
"Okay... What about your friends?"
"Charizard will be flying Pikachu and Riolu to Agate. Should be there tomorrow, if not, in two days. I figure we could stay in Phenac tonight, and head to Agate after an Early Colosseum Challenge. I'd be using Entei, Espeon, and Umbreon, but the only reason I'd use Entei is to help purify him. I want him back to normal as soon as I can. It's not just because he reminds me of a friend, but because of the fact that he is that friend. He didn't just look or feel familiar. He needs to get back to his friend. It's not his heart that told me. It's his Aura. He's the same one I came across, and I want to help him."
Rui thought about it, and nodded. "You're all for helping friends. I guess I could turn a blind eye."
Ash nodded, "Thanks, Rui. I owe you one."
"You saved my life twice. I think you're entitled to it." Rui pointed out.
Ash gave her a goofy grin. "I'm not going to abuse that, you know?"
"I figured."
They took the hoverbike out, after saying goodbye.
As he said, Entei and Umbreon were in the Colosseum. Umbreon made most of the finishing blows, but Entei got a few good hits in. Now that his memories and Aura are back, Umbreon's connection to him was much higher. That connection increased Umbreon's skills. Turns out, Espeon got an upgrade too.
When it was over, he talked with Rui a bit and then they headed out, before ending up back at Agate. Turns out, a Little Aura Application helped Entei along, because, after one day, he was already ready to have his heart opened again. When he did he thanked Ash, but asked to stick around until Suicune and Raikou were freed.
He also confirmed that the two were captured.
As it was nearing Dusk, Ash felt a large Aura source nearby. Rui also felt it, but didn't know what it was.
Ash ran outside without a word and flared out his Aura, flattening some grass around him, and amazing Rui, who could see it. It only took a good 30 seconds before a Charizard came down to his level, flapping his wings. On his back...
"Pikachu! Riolu!"
Ash!
They both shouted as they tackled him. Riolu was now on the ground, and Pikachu was on his shoulder. "Thanks for the help, Charizard."
I said don't mention it.
"I know." Ash replied with a small smile.
I should tell you this now. Cynthia is coming for you already.
"Huh. Figures."
Charizard just grunted and flew off, before showing off with a Sonic boom, showing he broke the sound barrier in the air. Ash just whistled. "Now that is speed."
Alright, before we get any farther... Pikachu started before hitting Ash in the back of the head with an Iron Tail.
Ash merely stumbled forward. "Pikachu..."
All is forgiven. Pikachu replied.
"Thanks. I needed that."
"So, who's the girl?" Riolu pointed at Rui.
"That is Rui."
"Huh... She looks better than Dawn. And Misty."
Rui just blinked at that. "Who are Dawn and Misty?"
"Dawn traveled with me throughout Sinnoh, and Misty traveled with me through Kanto, mainly because Pikachu and I fried her bike, The Orange Islands, thankfully the bike didn't come up in a conversation, and Johto, bike was never mentioned, and obviously forgotten, even when we entered a Bike shop to see what was up. I remembered that I owed her a bike, but when I told her I'd get her one, she just said not to. I took it as I was forgiven for frying her bike, and moved on. Thinking back on it, Misty probably had a crush on me."
"What made you think that?" Rui asked.
"Well, it was only a slip-up, but when Brock finally found a girl he could truly love, she said that the two of us would be like that when we were married someday. If you ask me, it's not happening." Ash admitted. "Friends is as far as I'd ever go with her."
Harsh. Pikachu commented.
"Isn't that a little harsh?" Rui asked.
"I had my chance with her, but I was more focused on my own dream than her. I lost my chance back when I didn't even see I had one. May, she traveled with me throughout Hoenn, wasn't that appealing, but was a good person at heart. She just wasn't really girlfriend material, and still isn't in my eyes. Dawn came close, but she was far too much like me, and still self-conscious. One problem I had with her was fixed, but I didn't really know her that well."
"The guy mentioned a girl named Cynthia, and that she had a crush on you. What's up with that?" She ended up asking.
"It's a one-sided thing on her part. She's a good person, just not my type, really. She's not willing to break a single rule in order to protect something precious to her. She bends them, but isn't willing to break them. Pikachu was taken by a Mew once, and I broke three rules before I got him back." Ash admitted.
"Wow, so even back then, you were a rule-breaker?"
"Whenever I broke a rule, I always had a reason for it, and I'd never Regret my decision to break one. What I did with Team Snagem, however, pretty much had me toss Morals aside. Even this Snag Machine that I took from them breaks one of my own morals, but I know it's necessary, so I use it. Now, even though I didn't like what I did, I don't regret it. I took the only working model, destroyed any traces of a design for it, and blew the rest of the place up."
"Alright, we should go inside and get some rest." Rui stated. "Maybe Pikachu and Riolu can meet Umbreon and Espeon."
"I just hope the two don't get Jealous." Ash admitted.
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Chapter complete.
As you can see, Ash being Wes is what I came up with.
Full story with the Shipwreck may or may not come. It all depends on everything else.
ALL HAIL INSANITY! ALL HAIL THE LOG!