Hi everyone.
I was so overwhelmed by the amount of followers and favourites this story has got so far. And yes, Cilan and Iris will be Ash's new friends, however they will be staff from the castle itself.
This chapter made me depressed but I made it up with some chocolate! Hehehe!
Anyway, please Read and Review!
Chapter 2
Aaron and Lucario rushed into the castle, Mewtwo having rushed off to inform the legendaries about the situation, and were immediately greeted by Queen Maria of Rota.
The Queen had a pale pink silk dress on that had a small trail. She wore her crown, which was gold with diamonds studding the outline atop her braided blonde hair, which was flowing behind and reached to her midsection. She was accompanied by a Blissey and an Audino.
'Aaron I received the distress signal you sent out with your aura. What happened?' Maria asked.
'Ash is in trouble, he had a raging fever,' Aaron told his wife. (Yes, Maria the Queen of Rota was married to Aaron, King of the Kingdom of Rota.)
Maria hurried to the boy, who was cradled in Aaron's strong arms and as soon as she touched his forehead, she gasped.
'Audino, Blissey, take him to his room,' Maria instructed and Ash was carried away on a stretcher.
As she was turning away she spotted Zainab, who was in Lucario's arms.
'Who is this young lady?' she asked.
'She protected Ash but was knocked out sneakily,' Aaron said trying not to sound angry and alarm his wife.
'Take her to the guest room,' Maria said and Lucario rushed off. Both Pikachu followed Lucario.
'Now are you going to tell me the whole story or do I have to force you?' Maria asked her husband, who was trying to make a getaway sneakily. She looked intimidating with her hands on her hips and a scowl gracing her face. Her baby blue eyes were looking at Aaron piercingly and Aaron gulped.
'Sure,' he said and sighed as he led his wife into their room, no doubt fearing her reaction.
Blinding white light was what met Zainab as she opened her eyes after a few minutes of getting to the castle. She scrunched up her face as the light hit her eyes hard.
Blinking again, she focused and found she was in a bedroom. Her head was throbbing and she grimaced as she tried to sit up.
'Aargh,' she moaned and managed to sit up. Massaging her head, she took her time to take in her surroundings.
The room was large and spacious. A chandelier hung from the high ceiling and the walls were painted pale green and cream curtains graced the window. On the bedside table lay a jug of water, am alarm clock and a lamp. A few feet away there were a few comfy sofas and a coffee table. The rug was a golden colour and at the far side of the room were magnificent oak doors.
Zainab got up and opened the curtains. She gasped at the magnificent view of mountainside and hills surrounding the castle and in the far horizon lay the Tree of Beginning.
'Pi ka pi pi,' Pikachu squeaked and flung herself forward at her trainer. Zainab giggled and caught Pikachu. Pikachu climbed onto her shoulder and nuzzled her lovingly.
It is good to see you are awake Mistress.
Zainab turned to see Lucario standing at the door, accompanied by a woman in her late twenties. She had long flowing blonde hair and a pale pink gown on with a small trail. A gold and diamond-studded crown sat atop her hair and she was smiling sweetly.
'Good morning,' she said cheerfully.
'Good morning my lady,' Zainab said and curtsied.
'Such a sweet young lady,' the Queen giggled.
'If you don't mind me asking... what happened? How am I here? Where is here?' Zainab asked confused and everyone laughed.
'You are in the castle of the Kingdom of Rota. I am Queen Maria and my husband, King Aaron, brought you here after you were knocked out.'
Zainab was shocked and suddenly the past events flooded into her head. She jolted up and looked wildly around.
'Where's Ash? Did they get him?' she asked, panicking.
The Queen chuckled.
'Ash is safe and sound. He is resting in the other room and his fever has died down considerably. I must thank you for taking care and protecting him. It means a lot to me,' Maria said and Zainab blushed.
'It was no problem, I care for him a lot,' she said and they both laughed.
Suddenly a maid came running into the room and both girls looked up.
'What happened Iris?' Maria asked.
'The young prince's condition is deteriorating. His Majesty sent for you,' Iris said panting slightly.
'Ash!' Zainab said and rushed out of the room. Maria swept out too but more gracefully.
Zainab rushed into Ash's room and stopped. Ash was mumbling in his sleep and was sweating. Aaron was trying to calm him but it was no use.
'Maria is that you?' Aaron asked as he heard the door opening and turned to see Zainab.
'Sorry I thought you were my wife,' he said sheepishly and Zainab shook her head.
'No need for apologies... what happened?' she asked and Aaron shrugged.
'I was sitting with him whilst Maria went to check on you but then he started to mumble and toss and turn in his sleep,' he said.
'Can I try?' she offered and Aaron nodded, getting up from the chair and moving to the side. Zainab took the empty chair and held Ash's hands in her hands.
She began to hum the same lullaby she used in the forest and stroked his black, unruly raven-hair.
'What happened Aaron?' Maria asked but Aaron shushed her and pointed to where Zainab was soothing Ash.
Everyone watched as immediately after Zainab sung the lullaby, Ash calmed down and fell asleep. Zainab sighed and turned to get up however Ash kept a strong grip on her hand.
Aaron and Maria were amazed that Zainab had had such an effect on Ash. It was as if he could sense her presence.
However before they could thank Zainab, Ash opened his eyes and blinked blearily, taking in his surroundings.
'Where am I?' he asked confused and Zainab beamed happily. Ash spotted Zainab and he smiled.
'Zainab?' he asked and Zainab hugged him fiercely.
'Ash you idiot, don't ever do that to me again!' Zainab said as tears fell down her face.
'I promise,' Ash smiled and rubbed Zainab's back soothingly.
After a while, they broke apart and Zainab stepped aside to let Aaron and Maria come forward. However a certain yellow mouse couldn't wait and leapt at his trainer happily.
'Pikapi! Pi ka chu pi pi ka pi chu pi,' Pikachu exclaimed and nuzzled his trainer. ('Ash you scared me so much! Never do that again, you nearly gave me a heart attack!')
Ash smiled and hugged Pikachu.
Aaron moved forward and Ash stared at him and Lucario in surprise.
'How can you be alive? I saw you in the Tree of Beginning. You sacrificed yourself to save Mew,' he said and Aaron and Lucario laughed.
'Well Mew decided to repay the favour,' Aaron said.
It's great to see you again Ash, Lucario said.
'Ash?' Aaron asked. Ash had been quiet for some time now and in the emotional state he was in, that was a bad sign.
Ash looked up at Aaron and Aaron was taken aback by the suffering he saw in his eyes.
'Ash, look at me and tell me what the matter is?' Aaron said and shook his shoulders a bit.
'I don't deserve to be a pokemon trainer... I never brought out their full potential... I broke my promises... I failed everyone that's why they abandoned me... everyone hates me... I'm better off dead!'
Everyone stared at the young pokemon trainer's words and couldn't believe that these were coming out of his mouth!
'Don't say that Ash, you're a very strong trainer, you are not a failure and you are a unique individual. Remember all the legendary pokemon you helped save. You're the Chosen One!' Zainab said encouragingly.
Aaron was shaken at what Ash had said. Lucario was having similar reactions.
Suddenly, overwhelmed by all the memories and emotions, he threw himself at Aaron and started to cry heavily. He let out all his emotions and didn't stop. Aaron wrapped his arms around the boy and held him safely in his strong arms.
Ash's pokemon, who had all heard their trainer's words after being let out a while back, had tears in their eyes. Where was the strong trainer that was full of determination and willpower? Pikachu was the angriest and felt the urge to kill all the traitors for shattering his best friend's dreams.
Ash finally wiped his eyes and Aaron kneeled down to look straight into the amber eyes of the distraught trainer.
'Listen to me Ash, you are the bravest child I have ever seen. The way you helped Lucario a while back proves my point. Never put yourself down,' Aaron said but Ash shook his head.
Ash then spied his pokemon in the corner of the room.
'Guys... are you here to stay with me?... please say you are... I couldn't fulfil my promises of making you the strongest... but please stay!'
Silence fell in the room as they heard the young boy pleading to his pokemon. Never did anyone think that he would be this shattered on the inside.
'Pi ka pikapi pikachu,' Pikachu said determinedly. (What kind of question was that? Ash we will never leave you!)
Ash then looked at Zainab, and wondered why she was still with him?
'Zainab why are you still here?'
Everyone looked at Ash and then Zainab in surprise. She was taken aback by the question but smiled nonetheless.
'Because I'm your girlfriend... And I love you and care for you... and I will never leave you ever!' Zainab said brightly.
Everyone smiled at this comment. Maybe Zainab could bring back and help the boy to recover sooner.
Ash couldn't believe his ears and broke down in tears again. Zainab was next to him in an instance and lifted his chin up so that she was looking directly into Ash's eyes.
'Maybe this will help,' she murmured.
Gently leaned forward and pressed her lips onto his. Ash was surprised but relaxed and responded. Zainab pulled his arm so that it was wrapped around her waist and she leant forward, her hand in his raven locks.
Aaron and Maria watched this whole ordeal with shock at first but then they relaxed and smiled. Watching them reminded them of themselves. Daringly Aaron pecked Maria on the cheek and she blushed. He wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him.
'She will be the perfect wife for our son,' she said to Aaron.
'I know she will,' he said.
So there you are folks...
It has been revealed that Ash is indeed Aaron and Maria's son, and the next king of Rota.
Next chapter will be updated soon so stay tuned!
