(Hey, hey, hey. I'm back with chapter 2. Sorry if Chapter 1 kind of sucked. But I think and hope that this one will be better. If any of you have question, compliments, or complaints for this story or any of my other ones, just review or pm me. Also if you want to, check out my other stories. I will have a few Female Soldier OCs. There Callsigns were given too me by momo7092 and Aria Annabel Walker(amazing writers. I would suggest to go checking them and there stories out.). I'll tell you who gave me what Callsign at the end of the chapter. And, also I have a slight OC trainer, who was give to me by ThomasLight(another great author, beta reader, and friend. Has some amazing stories you should check out), who will show up in a later chapter(sorry man). Anyway, lets 'hurry up and hop it to'.)
(Four years later.)
It had been four years since the disappearance of Ash. Everyone that Ash had met, wither human or Pokémon, was sad and depressed. Non was more depressed then Delia and Cynthia. Luckily they had family and friends to comfort them. When Charles Goodshow heard what happened, he had immediately set up teams and search parties to find the lad. Pokémon that Ash had met, captured, helped, and relished had came to help. Ash's Haunter he gave to Sabrina, which was now a Gengar, Pidgeot, Lapras, Squirtle, Primeape, Butterfree, Larvitar, even the Hippopotas Ash saved, and even one of the Shieldon Ash helped rescue came to help. All of Ash's friends, from his first being Misty to his last which was Trip decided to help. Everyone searched for days, weeks, months, and after a few years they had given up. Not one day went by, without everyone thinking about there friend, hero, and trainer. Anyway, lets get out of the depressing stuff, and into the pretty happy stuff.
(Indigo Plateau. Time: 12:00 in the afternoon. Hundreds upon thousands are in the stadium. Charles Goodshow is at the podium, with Champions and Elite fours of each region are sitting on chairs on stage. In the audience held all of Ash's former friends and rivals. Even his mother and Professor Oak were there.)
"Welcome everyone. I am glad to announce the starts of the Legendary Heroes League." Charles said, only to receive cheers from the crowd of excited trainers, breeder, and coordinators. "The winner of the league will be announced the Champion of either the Kanto or Johto league, and will have the privilege of challenging one of the other leagues Elite Four and Champion." Charles told them, only to be met with more, but louder cheers. "And, now here is Kanto and Johto Lance Wataru with a few more announcements and more info." Charles said, and with that Lance got up from his seat, Charles moved away, and Lance took center stage.
"Thank you Charles. Now for the rules and information. Anyone who has used Pokémon enhancers, like X Speed, X Attack, X Defense, and so on will be eliminated immediately. There are 256 contestants here today. Meaning that there will be 1v1 battles the first five days, then 2v2 the next five, and so on. There will be a few days for rest, training, or whatever you do in your free time. If you are more then five minutes late for your match, you will be disqualified. If you have any Legendary Pokémon they are allowed for your matches. If a trainer attacks another one before, during, or after a match or a day off, you will be eliminated, tracked down, and arrested, unless it was a accident. If you steal from another trainers Pokémon you will be eliminated. Registration will stay open for the next forty minutes. So if you haven't registered yet, I suggest you do. The first battle will be in fifty minutes. The battlers will be picked by randomly by computer, in thirty minutes. And, remember to have fun and stay safe." Lance informed and told them, while raising his hands up, only to receive the loudest cheers they have received yet. And, with that the crowd had started to depart, along with the Elite Fours and Champions.
(Outside the stadium.)
We find as a few of our hero's are walking towards the Pokémon Center. Some pumped up, some excited, and some still a little upset, yet trying not to show it.
"Man, I'm so pumped to get this thing started." Max said aloud, basically jumping for joy and excitement while heading towards the Center. Max was now a 13 year old pre teen. He was 5'4, still wore his old clothes and glasses, yet there were a bit bigger, due to his height growth.
"Calm down Max. No need to get too excited, I mean you might get eliminated I mean first round." His old sister May told him, deflating his ego in the process. May, now was a 14 year old teenager, she wore a orange vest type thing and orange short shorts, with a green belt and bandana. She was 5'8, and was now a C Cup.
"Your such a downer May." Max replied to her, in a mumbled voice, yet was hearable if you were close.
"That's her job as a big sister Max." Misty told him. Misty was a 20 year old woman. She was 5'10, wore a yellow vest and yellow short shorts, her red hair now reached behind her shoulders, and was even a B close to C Cup.
"Yeah. Just ask Misty, I mean her sisters used to put her down all the times, they still do but not as much." Brock told them. He was now a 25 year old man, yet still acted as if he was still young. Meaning he still flirted with almost every girl he will and has meet. He was 6'1, had a small beard, and still wore badge cargo pants, orange vest, and green T-Shirt
"Touché." Misty told him. They continued to walk towards the Center, cant waiting to see there old friend again. Well most of them. Then everyone within a mile radius heard a terrifying Roar and looked up, only for a shadow to surpass them. They saw as a larger then normal sized Charizard flew over them, stopped in front of the Center, saw as a figure jumped off him, and walked in.
"Wow. Did you see the size of that Charizard?" Max asked them, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Yeah, but there was something weird about it." Brock stated.
"What's that?" May questioned.
"It seemed to have holes in its wings. I think bullet holes." Brock explained to them, growing suspicious.
"Bullet holes." Misty asked, confused and worry.
"Yeah. I think we should ask him what happened to Charizard." Brock told them boldly. They nodded and hurried there pace towards the center. They got there, only for Max to bumped into someone and fall down. He looked up, only to see a face, that was mostly covered by a brown leather hat, and saw as the figure reached a full black, leather hand down, implying he wanted to help Max up. Max accepted and was pulled up, the figure then walked past them.
"Sorry kid." The figure apologized, while walking past them. The four feeling a sense of deja vu from the figure. Misty, May, and Max were brought out of there state, by Brock saying.
"Excuse me sir, but can we ask you a question?" Brock asked. The figure gave a sigh, turned his mostly cover face and said.
"Fine. But hurry up I need to get ready." The figure told them.
"Well we were wondering, what's wrong with your Charizard? It looks like it had bullet holes in its wings." Brock question and told them. Only to receive a sigh and the reply of.
"Lets just say, that me, him, and the rest of my team have gone through some pretty tuff stuff over the past few years and leave at that." The figure told them, and them and started to walk away. But then Max asked,
"Hey. How about me and you battle?" Max asked at loud. Drawing some attention to there group and the figure.
"Maybe later kid. I gotta get ready for the tournament, and some of my fined are coming soon." The figure told them, and then walked away, towards the stadium. Max grew disappointed, but then perked up, remembering the figure said 'maybe later'. The group of misfits then walked in the Center, got there rooms, and left. The first elimination match would be starts in ten minutes, and they wanted to get good seats.
(40 minutes earlier. Location: In the sky over the ocean near Kanto.
Multiple helicopters are shown, flying over the ocean and towards Kanto. We cut inside one of the helicopters. One figure in particular is shown wearing a brown leather hat, black leather gloves, and wearing a blue suit, that has a long-sleeved midnight bluecoat with a red trim, with a standing collar and white web belt with corresponding by rank gold waist plate, and pokeballs attached, a plain white shirt, midnight blue trousers, and black dress shoes and socks. With full-size medals are worn on the left chest, with ribbon-only awards worn on the right. He is shown in deep thought, that was until he was asked something.
"Nervous Sir?" Asked one of the soldiers. He was wearing a Multicam uniform and special ops gear, but you couldn't his face, because he was wearing a helmet with goggles, and had a black balaclava covering his whole face.
"Nervous, ha. Why would I be nervous Frost?" The figure said and questioned.
"Because of the tournament, and you meeting your old friends, mother, Pokémon, and girlfriend." Answered the booniehat wearing man.
"She's not my girlfriend. And, am I that obvious to read Price?" The figure said and asked.
"Yes." Answered everyone that was in the helicopter.
"Whatever." The figure said with a sigh.
"Uh, Sir. How much longer until we get there?" Asked a figure, that wore a suit, similar to Frost's but was brown, and his helmet had a balaclava, but it only covered the bottom half of his face.
"Well from judging from my memory of Kanto and its oceans. And, as seeing there isn't any land yet, plus at the rate of speed we're going, I would say about fifty minutes. Twenty five if flying by Charizard. And, if I remember correctly, judging by the time I have thirty minutes until registration ends, so I'll go ahead and meet you there." The figure told them, while getting up from his seat and walking towards the pilot. "Nikolai, open the damn door, I'm taking Charizard the rest of the way. I'll meet you guys there. Ok." The figure told the now conformed pilot, Nikolai.
"Da my friend. Opening the damn door now." Nikolai told him, while flipping a red switch. A door near the pilot then opens and the figure walks towards it.
"I'll see you guys there, ok." The figure shouted over the wind, while grabbing a pokeball from his belt.
"Yes Sir. Just be careful and stay safe. Ok Ash." Price replied back.
"Aren't I always." Ash replied, while calling out Charizard, jumping on his back, and taking off.
(35 minutes Later)
It had taken Ash, a few minutes longer then expected but he finally made it to the center. He had Charizard land in front, returned him, and walked in. Receiving confused and odd stares from the people from inside. Non ever seeing the outfit type that Ash wore. Ash walked up towards Nurse Joy.
"Hello and welcome to the Pokémon Center. How can I help you?" Joy greeted and asked.
"Hello and yes my dear you can. I would like to sign up for Legendary Hero's League." Ash told her, letting one of his warm, yet cold Auburn eyes show. Causing the Nurse to blush a bit.
"Ye-Yes sir. I-I just need your pokedex." Joy told him, trying to get over her shock at seeing a handsome face in front of her, well at least half of it. Ash nodded, grabbed his pokedex, which was in his back pocket, and handed it too her. "Hmm old model." Joy commented, getting her composure back, placing the pokedex on a scanner, and starting the scanning process. After a few minutes a name and a picture, that hadn't been heard or seen in years popped up. She gave a surprised gasp and said. " Your As-." But before she could say anymore Ash used his glove covered hand, quieting her in the process. He then let his hand go, in order to let her speak. "What happened to you? You've been gone for four years." Joy question and told him.
"Something happened during a flight on my Charizard, and I landed somewhere. I'm not going into full detail just yet. Just promise me, if anyone asks I'm not here ok." Ash told her. She nodded and after a few seconds there was a 'ding'. Joy then grabbed the pokedex and handed it too him.
"Ok. Your contestant 816. But I would like a full explanation." Joy told him in a serious yet understanding voice.
"Sure. How about I take you too dinner eventually. You know like a date." Ash told her, a smirk working on his face. She blushed again and nodded. "Great. All I need is your phone number. That way I can contact you when I can." Ash told her, receiving a nod. She grabbed a piece of paper, scribbled down her phone number, and handed it too Ash. "Thanks love." Ash told her and started to walk away. Ash walked out the sliding doors, only to bump into someone. Ash looked down, not recognizing that it was Max. Ash lowered a hand down to the kid, after a few seconds the kid grabbed it, and Ash hauled him up. He started to walk past the kid and the group.
"Sorry kid." Ash apologized, and was a few feet away until a member of the group spoke up.
"Excuse me sir, but can we ask you a question?" The other guy asked. Ash gave a sigh, turned his mostly cover face and said.
"Fine. But hurry up I need to get ready." Ash told them.
"Well we were wondering, what's wrong with your Charizard? It looks like it had bullet holes in its wings." The same guy questioned and told him.
"Lets just say, that me, him, and the rest of my team have gone through some pretty tuff stuff over the past few years and leave at that." Ash answered, and then and started to walk away. But then the kid asked.
"Hey. How about me and you battle?" The kid asked at loud. Drawing some attention to there group and the figure.
"Maybe later kid. I gotta get ready for the tournament, and some of my friends are coming soon." Ash told them, and then walked away, towards the stadium.
(10 minutes later. Location: Inside the stadium.)
"Welcome back to the Legendary Hero League stadium." The announcer welcomed the crowd, only to receive cheers. "The first match will begin as soon as the numbers are chosen by the computer and displayed on the monitor. Now please turn your attention to the screen." The announcer told them. They quieted down and looked towards the screen. After a few minutes, and random numbers were mixed on the screen, finally two were picked. "And the lucky battlers are numbers 22 and 816. There identities will be revealed when they come out. Will the two battlers please go to there respected locker rooms." The announcer told them. Ash gave a smirk under his hat and walked towards one of the many exits in the arena. After a minute he made it to the locker room and psyched himself up. After a few minutes the announcers voice was heard in the whole stadium. "Will numbers 22 and 816 please report to there elevators." Ash gave a smirk and walked towards the elevator as it opened. He walked in and prayed this would go well. "In the red corner we have trainer number 22. Or, should I say Mark Morris of Lilycove City, from the Hoenn Region." The announcer informed and told the audience. The elevator on the left side opened and walked out Mark. From what people could see and tell he was a 24 year old male, with black hair, brown eyes, stood at 5'6, had a slight build, and wore a pair of black jeans, black sneakers, and wore a blue hoody. He wore a confident smirk as the crowd cheered for him, some girls saying 'I/we love you'. "And in the blue corner we have trainer number 816. Or, should I say Major As-. Wait is this right?" The announcer started to say, but then asked, confusion and surprise in his voice. The crowd started to murmur out of confusion. "Ladies and gentlemen we have a special treat and a blast from the past here today. He's been missing for four years, but now he's back. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome back Major Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town Kanto." The announcer yelled in excitement. Multiple members of the audience eyes widen in shock, happiness, and relief. All the while the crowd started to cheer in ecstasy as the blue elevator rose. Though some were confused at the 'major' part. Anyway, the elevator had came to a stop, the doors opened, and Ash walked out, surprising everyone in the process. Especially Misty, Max, May, and Brock, since they had met him earlier. Delia had tears in her eyes at seeing her baby boy again, while Cynthia had a huge grin on her face, wanting to desperately to get close, hug, and kiss Ash. But Lt. Sure looked on, disgusted by what clothes Ash was wearing, thinking Ash was mocking the Army by wearing them. He decided to have a little 'chat' with Ash after the match. Anyway, Ash's clothes were the same from the helicopter ride, and no one could tell anything about or from him, besides the fact that he was at least 5'10, maybe taller. Both trainers walked to there boxes, and got ready. "Since this is the first match of the tournament it will be a 1 on 1." The announcer told them.
"Good luck." Mark told him. Ash let out a confident and excited smirk.
"Thanks. But really it is you, who's going to need the luck." Ash told him, his voice being much deeper then what his friends remembered. The referee nodded and said.
"This will be a three on three Pokémon battle with red side Mark Morris of Lilycove City against Major Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town. By a coin flip, it is decided that Mark will be the first to relish and to attack. Now relish your Pokémon." The referee informed everyone, while raising his hands that held flags. Everyone cheered, while Ash and Mark nodded, and then Mark withdrew a pokeball from his belt.
"Swellow, I chose you." Mark announced while throwing the pokeball up and relishing a blue avian colored bird.
"Swellll." Swellow screeched while being relished and started to fly around. Ash smirked, figuring why not fight flyer with fire.
"Charizard, your country needs you." Ash said, while throwing a pokeball out. From inside the ball came a orange dragon looking Pokémon with a flame at the end of its tail. But it was far larger then usual. Larger then any of the other Charizard's from Charicific Valley. When it landed on the ground, it had its wings enclosed, meaning that they were folded against it, not letting you see what had become of the wings, and let loose a deaf defying roar. The referee looked at both trainers and received a nod from both.
"This will be a battle against the Red Corners Swellow and the Blue Corners Charizard. Battle Begin." The referee stated.
"Swellow use Steel Wing." Mark ordered. Swellow nodded and charged power into its wings, causing them to turn into a metallic gray. It then started to descend down on Charizard. Ash surprised everyone by not making a call yet. That was until Swellow was only a few feet away.
"Grab its wings." Ash ordered. Charizard nodded and waited for the perfect moment. When Swellow was mere inches away Charizard grabbed a hold of its wings, stopping the attack in the process. "Now use Flamethrower." Ash told the dragon like Pokémon. Charizard nodded and started to charge power in its mouth. It opened and allowed a stream of scorching how blast of fire. It made contact with Swellow as it cried in pain. "Now throw it." Charizard nodded and threw Swellow, it sailed through the air and crashed into the arena wall, it crawled out and fell to the ground. It got back up, flinching from the pain, but still going strong.
"You ok Swellow?" Mark asked. Swellow nodded and stood back up. "Good. Now take to the skies." Mark ordered. Swellow nodded and took off. But Ash had a plan.
"Charizard I think its time to show everyone what we've been through these past few years. Take to the skies and follow Swellow." Ash commanded with a small smirk. Charizard nodded, with a smirk of his own. He then opened his wings for everyone to see, what everyone saw were almost mangled wings, with about twenty holes in each one, maybe more. People like Lt. Surge knew instantly they were bullet holes. Charizard roared once again and took off, up wards, its speed matching and surpassing that of a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. In a matter of seconds Charizard was directly above Swellow, ready to end this. "Time to end this. Charizard dive down into a spiral, then use Flamethrower to incase yourself." Ash ordered, smirking as he looked up to see Charizard giving off a deadly smile. This had shocked everyone as they looked up at the range dragon. Charizard nodded and started to fly down in a corkscrew motion. After a few minutes Charizard let loose a Flamethrower, successfully coving itself in a shield of fire. Before Mark could tell Swellow to dodge, Charizard had made contact with the bird Pokémon. Swellow cried out in pain, as it was rammed into the ground, the force of the impact kicking up dust and smoke. Nobody but Ash being able to see a thing. It took a few minutes until the dust had settled, showing a standing and smirking Charizard, and a knocked out Swellow, in a crater big enough for a few men to hide in.
"And its over. The winner and moving on to the next round is Major Ash Ketchum." The announcer yelled, over the cheers of the crowd. Ash and Mark recalled there Pokémon, one disappointed yet proud, the other being proud and excited. Ash and Mark then met in the middle of the arena and shook hands.
"Great match." Ash told Mark as they shook hands.
"Yeah. But you still won in the end." Mark replied back.
"That's only because of the shit I've gone through for the past nine years. Keep training and I'm sure you could be just as strong." Ash explained to them. And with that they started to make there way to there locker rooms. All the while the cheers surrounding them. But with Ash being obvious, yet suspecting to the stares he was receiving from his mother and all his friends.
(Kanto VIP Room.)
We cut to the Kanto VIP Room, which sat all the Kanto Gym Leaders and Elite Fours. The Champion Lance, is not in there, along with only seven gym leaders, now six because Surge left in order to 'talk to Ash'. The Viridian City Gym had informed them on not coming, due to an 'injury'. Anyway, the Kanto representatives were shocked as they heard Ash's name being announced, they couldn't see his face, do to his hat. They had seen how he battled and won in only two attack moves, th wall and ground helping in the process. They were even more shocked at seeing Charizard's mangled wings.
"Sabrina, Misty, Lorelei, Janine, Erika look its your boyfriend." Blaine told them while pointing at Ash's retreating form with a smirk. Only to receive five slaps to the back of the head from five blushing, relieved, and angry girls.
"I cant believe Ash is back." Sabrina said in a monotone voice, trying and succeeding at keeping it cool and now act like a squealing idiot in front of them.
"I cant believe we ran into him earlier." Brock said in a shocked tone, happy at having his 'little brother' back. Misty nodded in agreement.
"Wait you ran into the lad earlier?" Blaine asked, after recovering from the back head slaps.
"Yeah. But we didn't recognize him, and I'm guessing vice versa." Misty told them, happy and excited at having her first love back. And, pissed off beyond belief, due to his long absent.
"You know what I do believe? I believe Surge just left a few minutes ago, looking for the lad." Blaine told them, there eyes widening at the announcement.
"He did WHAT? When did he leave?" Erika questioned.
"Like two minutes ago. Said he needed to have a 'chat' with him. The guy looked pissed when Ash came out from the elevator." Blaine told them, using air quotes while saying 'chat'.
"Guys we need to find them. Knowing how Surge gets when he thinks someone's lying about being in the army, it won't be pretty." Brock told them, receiving a loud 'Right' from the group, and then headed off.
(Minutes later. Outside the back of the stadium.)
They had spent a few minutes looking for Ash and Surge. They met up with the representatives of Johto through Unova, along with Paul, Dawn, May, Max, both Oaks, Delia, Trip, Iris, Mr. Goodshow, Cameron, and a few of Ash's other friends. They told them what was going on and helped with the search. They were about to split up, but before they could they heard a loud grunt of pain, the sounds of struggling, and Surge saying.
"I finally found ya punk." They heard Surge say, close by. They took off, only to round the corner to see as Surge was lifting Ash up and pushing him against the wall, while raising a fist of it to punch him.
"Nice too see you too Surge." Ash said, struggling to get out of the grip.
"ASH." The two turned/looked up, only to see as all of Ash's old friend and mother started to run over to them.
"Looks like the sucky cavalry has arrived." Ash stated, hitting the hand of Surge, the one that held him up.
"Let him go Surge." Lance ordered, drawing a pokeball from his belt.
"No way Lance. This kid mocks the army by dressing like this, years after he ran away. He gets what's coming to him." Surge said, getting ready to hit him.
"I am in the army, you bloody fuck stick. Now let me go." Ash ordered, surprising everyone at his language.
"Oh yeah? Show me one piece of evidence that your in the army, and I'll let you go." Surge told him cockily.
"How about twenty plus pieces of evidence?" Ash asked him, while checking his watch. Just then everyone heard the sounds of helicopters from not that far away. They looked towards the sky in the east, only to see as multiple black helicopters flew towards there area. When they were above the last tree lines, the doors had opened and rope was thrown from the helicopter. Then men wearing strange clothes, (strange to everyone but Surge and Ash) started to rappel out of them. As soon as they touched the ground, they started to run towards Ash's area, guns raised and yelling all the while. They ran and stopped until there were about twenty feet away from Ash and his old group, guns raised and directed towards Surge, some standing, some kneeling, some laying into a proning position. One wearing a booniehat, was seen talking into a ear piece and then the helicopters left. He then stood in front of the group, M1911 raised and directed towards Surges head.
"Let the Major go or else. We are not afraid to shoot." The booniehat wearing figure stated and exclaimed, his voice getting old and scruffy from age and smoking cigars.
Surge looked between Ash and the soldiers in fear and worry. Ash really was telling the truth, which meant he just threatened and assaulted a soldier of higher ranking. He slowly let Ash go, before dropping to his knees and putting his hands behind his head.
"Ghost, Roach, go get the Major, we'll cover you incase blonde over there tries anything funny." The figure ordered. Everyone saw as two figures, one wearing a skull mask and one wearing a black mask which only covered the bottom half of his face, slowly walked towards Ash, guns raised at Surge for protection. They finally made to Ash, one behind Ash and the over in front.
"You ok Sir?" The skull wearing mask figure asked, a little worry evident in his voice.
"Yeah Ghost I'm fine. Remember we work together, I've gone through much worst." Ash told him.
"Ok, good. Come on, the others are waiting." The one in front of Ash told them. They nodded, turned around, and jogged towards the rest. When they made it, the two went back in line, and Ash jogging and standing next to the booniehat figure, everyone's guns still raised.
"Where were you guys earlier?" Ash asked, not even facing away from his old friends.
"Sorry Sir. We would've been here sooner, but a few seagulls got in the way, a few big and a few small, so we had to go around." The booniehat figure answered for him.
"Ok Price and there called Wingulls and Pelippers. Where did the heli's go?" Ash informed and questioned.
"I had Nikolai direct them over the a clearing about fifty mikes away from here in a clearing we had passed, maybe longer." The now conformed Price answered.
"Good. Well friends, meet the old friends." Ash said, while gesturing to the old friends.