Chapter 1: The fatal blow and betrayal

Hi guys, this is my first story and i hope all of you enjoy. I'm gonna try to make it to be under 10 chapters but we will see how i feel. Please leave of review it helps me write things better for the next chapter. I'm gonna try to shoot out chapters every week to 2 weeks.

This story takes place in Kanto, Ash won the Sinnoh league beating Paul but losing to Cynthia. Earning Paul's respect in the process. And now we go into the story part hope you all enjoy and I'll list all characters involved at the end.

A man stood looking out at the scenic view below him. The lights of the largest city in the Kalos region below him. He closed his eyes and the memories of 5 years ago came back to him.

Flashback

Pallet Town, Kanto Region

Ash, Dawn and Paul made their way to Pallet town. Brock left earlier due to family matters. As they came over the hill Pallet Town came into view.

"There it is Pikachu, you ready to see mom again buddy?" asked Ash.

"Pika pika Pikachu pika pi" (of course and the others as well) Pikachu responded with excitement in his voice.

"Wow! Looks just like Twinleaf town!" stated Dawn with wide eyes.

"No kidding so this is where the Sinnoh Champion grew up" said Paul with a grin.

Since his loss to Ash, Paul became more outward to the other and became a close friend to them. Paul had come to Kanto with Ash and Dawn after hearing of all the Pokémon Ash had.

"Yup!" Ash replied with a smile. "Race both of you there" and with that he took off.

"Hey! We don't even know where you live" cried Dawn and chased after the boy.

"I still can't believe they're my friends now, well even if they won't say I can see a relationship already forming between them" and with that he took off after them.

Ash, Dawn and Paul all arrived at Ash's house gasping for air.

"Ash Ketchum I swear one day I will kill you" Dawn stated between gasps.

Paul laughed before saying, "I second that"

Ash just stood up and said "You guys needed a work out."

Suddenly the front door to the Ketchum house burst open

"ASHY!" Mrs. Ketchum came out and gave her only son a bear hug capable of making a Salamance faint.

"M-mom c-can't b-breath" Ash gasped out with lots of pain.

"Sorry Ash, I'm just so proud of my son winning the Sinnoh league, just like your father." Chided Mrs. Ketchum "and who are your friends?"

"Hi Mrs. Ketchum, I'm Dawn" "And I'm Paul' "well its nice too meet you both, wait Paul didn't you face ash in the finals of the tournament?"

"Yes, afterwards we became good friends. I decided to come to Kanto and maybe challenge the league again."

"Well both of you are welcome in my home. Ash Professor Oak called, he wanted me to tell you to come down to the lab, and some of your friends may be there."

"Really thanks mom come on guys I'll show you all my other Pokémon."

"Lead the way Ash."

After making their way to the lab, the trio noticed a group of people waiting. Misty, Brock, Gary, May, Max, Tracey, Drew, and Professor Oak.

"Hi guys, Brock your back from Pewter City!"

"Well Ash, I never went to Pewter City, I actually came here and talked with the others about things." stated Brock.

"Well what is everyone else doing-"

He was cut off by one very angry red head.

"Ash Ketchum are you stupid, you're a terrible trainer that's why we are all here!" yelled Misty.

"W-WHAT! Misty what are you talking about, I won the Sinnoh league."

"Yes but against a half ass trainer like Paul," retorted Gary.

"Who are you calling half ass mister failure of a professor?" Paul growled with a smirk at Gary's reaction.

"So what you are all saying is that you want me to quit my dream?"

"Yes Ash, it's for your best interest." A very sad looking Professor Oak.

"Who put you up to this?"

"I did," a new voice said behind Ash.

"M-m-mom?" Ash asked with tears in his eyes, "Why?"

"Ash your never going to become a Champion we all know it."

"Who is we?"

"Everyone here you idiot!" yelled May.

Ash looked down those who he trusted and loved the most, were know turning their backs on him. He felt like punching them all in the face. He felt a hand on his shoulder and looked up.

"Ash… don't listen to them. Paul and I support you and so do your Pokémon." Said a very sad looking Dawn.

Ash looked at both Dawn and Paul. Paul nodded his head in agreement with Dawn and said.

"I may not have liked you before, but over this short time together I've learned to both like and respect you as a friend and trainer. If these people are your so called friends and family they would also support you not betray you." Said a very angry looking Paul.

"Hey who are you to tell him that," yelled Max.

"Yeah Paul no one asked you for your opinion. I've known Ash since he started. If anything I should tell him because I'm his best friend." Yelled Brock.

"What kind of a best friend tells him that he shouldn't chase his dream. Who leaves his friend like that all of you used to travel with Ash. I would think that you would support him." Retorted Paul.

"You hated Ash when you first met him, only after he beat you did you like him, so why then Paul how do you know what's best for him." Tracey asked.

"I may have hated Ash at first and I know the feeling was mutual, and that was a mistake I made. Though I would not betray my friends or family when it came to their dreams." Paul replied calmly.

"Enough Paul, lets leave." Ash said.

"Dawn aren't you gonna stay with us?" asked May.

"No, Ash has helped me too much and Im not gonna turn my back on my friend like you guys, especially you Mrs. Ketchum after all Ash said about you."

SLAP!

"How dare you say that!" screamed Mrs. Ketchum with rage in her eyes.

"HOW DARE YOU HIT DAWN! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!" Yelled an enraged Ash.

"A-a-ash how why?"

"You turn your back on me and hit one of my closest friends. I may be able to forgive you fro telling me to quit my dream. But hitting one of my friends when they are telling the truth, that that is unforgiveable."

Mrs. Ketchum broke down in tears.

"Come on guys lets grab my Pokémon and leave." Speaking to both Dawn and Paul, "Pikachu come on lets go."

"Pika… Pikachu pikapi Pikachu pika." (I'm sorry but I'm not coming with you, the others are right, you're not a strong trainer I'm going to stay.)

Tears welled up in Ash's eyes.

"Fine you pesky rat stay with the traitors but don't expect any forgiveness from the likes of me!" yelled Ash. He went outside and noticed many of his Pokémon were glaring at him, Ash knew that they too felt the same about their trainer. Though he noticed 8 Pokémon standing back and glaring at the other Pokémon they considered friends.

Those Pokémon all opted out and said they didn't want to be with as anymore because he was too weak. Even with this 5 of Ash's Pokémon stepped forward giving him their poke balls. Charizard, Bulbasaur, Bayleaf, Infernape, Squirtle. After Charizard gave Ash his pokeball he faced the traitors and then spoke, with hate and malice in his voice.

"All of you will regret this decision today. We will come back and be stronger and more powerful than you ever dreamed of. On that day, I will not show any mercy, especially to you, you pesky little rodent. After all that Ash did for you and how he risked his life for you, in fact for all of you. I'm ashamed to have ever called any of you friends."

Ash then returned them all and walked away.

He turned and yelled, "One day we will meet again. And when that day comes, you will all regret your decision I feel no compassion for those who betrayed me but will show compassion to those who stayed with me." And with that walked out of Pallet Town without looking back with Paul and Dawn beside him.

Flashback end

A single tear fell from his cheek. The events of that day happened 5 years ago, yet the memory seemed just like yesterday. Though throughout his new journey Ash made new friends and caught more Pokémon and made them stronger than anyone could imagine.

"Ash, don't concern yourself over these painful memories," a voice said in his head.

"Ash, listen to him, that was the decision of the traitors and for that they will all pay, I guarantee it."

"Thank you both, your right with the Indigo league coming up soon we will have our revenge. They will see our power when they challenge us."

"Ash! Come on the others are coming we have to meet up soon…. Whats wrong Ash?" asked a very concerned Dawn.

"Nothing just thinking back to that day." He wrapped his arm around Dawns shoulder bringing her close to him and sharing the beautiful view of the sunset together. 3 years ago they started dating. Dawn was the anchor Ash needed to stay sane after the betrayal. She made him smile when no one else could and made sure he was in tip top shape all the time. Not long after did Ash asked her to be his girlfriend.

Flashback

"Isn't this beautiful Ash?"

"Yah, it is…"

They were standing on the edge of a cliff overlooking Aspertia City in Unova. They had met Iris and she was with Paul and Lucas back at the Pokémon center. It was pretty clear that Paul had a crush on the girl attempting to become a Dragon Master.

"Ash, are you thinking back to that day again? I told you to forget it , its in the past."

"I know Dawn that's not what I was thinking about."

"Then what are you thinking about?"

"I was actually thinking umm about you know…."

"Ash you know you can tell me, I've been there and I've suppor-'

"Dawn I love you."

Dawn was shocked at what Ash said. She always thought that he cared about his pokemon and never on girls.

'Oh no she hates me now, why did I have to say it.' Thought Ash who expected denial.

"Ash, I don't know what to say."

"Dawn its fine you don't love me back I understand don't worry."

'No Ash I do, I just never expected you to ever say that you did."

Ash looked at her and kissed her, a sweet kiss which had all his feelings poured into it. Dawn also nkissed back, loving every single moment she had with the boy she loved.

Flashback end

That day still stood in Dawns mind all that happened afterwards. From Unova. They went to Kalos and met Serena. Lucas and Serena were a perfect match for each other.

Dawn looked at the auburn eyes of Ash and Ash looked into her sapphire eyes, they shared a kiss. All of the pain Ash had felt was swept away, just the comfort of his girlfriend was all that was left.

"Come on lets go down the others are probably waiting for us."

"Sounds good, how much shopping did you do?" Ash asked not curious on what she bought but how much she spent.

"You can see when we get down," she responded with a smile.

"Ash just smiled back and held her hand as they made their way over to Serena, Paul and Lucas. The three were looking at something, not sure what both Ash and Dawn saw and both looked with amazement in their eyes.

"Wow guys, it's so beautiful too bad we're leaving so soon." Remarked an excited Ash.

"I know I'm so sad, at least we did a lot shopping!" squealed an excited Dawn and Serena.

The three boys sweat dropped at this remark, their arms still sore from all the excess shopping bags.

"Wait, where's Iris and Meowth?" asked Paul.

"Over here!" yelled Iris running over with food.

"Hey come on slow down and wait for me!" yelled the cat running behind her.

Ash remembered when he got Meowth, it seemed like yesterday.

Flashback

The 4 were walking through Viridian Forest a year ago. Dawn was looking for a wurmple to get a Butterfree. We heard screaming so we decided to investigate; Meowth was being attacked by a group of Beedrills. After battling the beedrill we had a little chat.

"Thanks twerp what are you doing here and where's Pikachu?"

"Umm well here's the thing"

After Ash Paul and Dawn explained everything to the cat, Meowth explained why he wasn't with Jessie and James.

"Hey ummm Ash, is it okay if I maybe traveled with you?"

"Sure why not Meowth, as long as you don't try to steal my Pokémon."

"The past is the past for me Ash, I can help you by telling you what your Pokémon say, and I'll do my best to become a strong Pokémon under your care, you are a strong trainer, you just have to keep working."

"Okay then, welcome to the team"

Flashback end

"Meowth you were always slow."

"Hey listen up when you're short, the speed doesn't get come naturally."

"Okay there, well have all of you done your shopping, if so I think it's time to head back to Kanto and the league," stated Ash.

"Yah your right we have to get ready for that tournament coming up, and I believe its time to reveal our secret," Lucas said with a sly smile.

"Okay then lets go back to Kanto and head for the Indigo Plateau!" yelled Ash, but not before tripping and falling face first.

"Dawn I still don't know how he's your boyfriend," said an amused Serena. The others couldn't help but laugh, including Dawn and Ash.

"Well he is cute like that," she said with a slight blush

"You guys know it wasn't exactly easy for me or Dawn, but hey she is one of my greatest supporters, and the cutest girl I've ever met." Ash stated after recovering from his earlier fall.

"Awwwwww," was the response from all of the members in the group.

"Anyways we should head back our plane leaves soon." And with that our friends were on their way back to Kanto.

Pallet Town, Kanto Region

Delia Ketchum sat in the room of her son. Crying and thinking of the memories of that day. How her own soon had yelled at her for slapping Dawn and what he had said to her, it reminded her of when Ash's father had left her to pursue his dream. She had realized her mistake and regretted it every day. Max, May, Brock, Misty and the others were preparing for the upcoming Indigo League Challenge. For 7 years the Kanto League had been shut down with no Champion or Elite 4. Then 3 years ago it opened up again. With a new champion and Elite 4. No one knew anything of the Champion, and what was known of the Elite 4 was simple. They were strong, not unbeatable, but hard to beat. Max Maple had faced Cynthia, Lance and Steven in their respective leagues but lost to them. This strong headed trainer thought that he would easily be able to win in the Indigo League.

"Come on Max, its time to go we also have to pick up Mrs. Ketchum on the way," yelled Brock.

"Okay coming, come on Pikachu lets go!"

"Pika pika Pikachu!" (lets win this, the last time with Ash left a bad taste in my mouth.)

"Don't worry I'm not like that failure, we will win!"

With that they were off to the Indigo Plateau, with Ash and his friends also heading for the Indigo Plateau thye knew of the traitors and were gonna be ready for them.

Man, I hope you enjoyed it. I know i enjoyed writing it out. Now the main people in most of the battles will be Brock, Misty, May, Max, Gary and Drew for the traitors. Ash, Dawn, Paul, Lucas, Iris and Serena.

Ash will be using these pokemon in all his battles.

1)Lucario

2)Bayleaf

3)Infernape

4) Venasaur (Ash's bulbasaur)

5)Blastoise (Ash's squirtle)

6) Charizard

On Hand but only used in battle occasionally.

7)Meowth

8)Legendary

9)Legendary