Hey Guys! I'm back with another Chapter! So last time Pallet Town was attacked and Ash's mother killed. Let's see what happens from here. (Some of the ideas and themes used in this FanFiction are from the story "The Aura is with the Forgotten" by Gerbilftw. I received permission to use these ideas.) Also some of the mistakes I made in the last chapter will be fixed from here on out. Enjoy the chapter! (I don't own Pokémon) Sorry if this chapter's a little boring but it is important. Trust me ;)


Ash frantically looked around, searching for the strange voice. All he could see was his burnt house, the other homes and the other beings in their little group.

"Mister Riley, did you say something?" Ash asked the tall man in blue. Riley just stared down at the young boy.

"No I didn't Ash," he said "Could you please explain to me what you heard?"

Ash explained that he had heard a voice inside his head. "Incredible…" was all Riley said.

Ash began to get scared. "Is this a bad thing Sir?" He sat down and covered his ears as if trying not to hear any more voices. "Am I going mad?"

Riley just shook his head and stated "On the contrary Ash this is a great thing, though I'm not sure how you were able to do it…"

Ash looked up, "What?"

Riley smiled and said "Riolu was talking to you through the use of Aura," he explained "You see, I am an Aura Guardian, we protect the innocents and give citizens a sense of hope and freedom."

Ash just looked confused and asked "Then why could I hear it?"

Riley shrugged "That is a story for another time, but now I need you to come with me Ash Ketchum."

"But why?" Ash asked "Why can't I stay here with Professor Oak?"

"Because it is not safe here I am afraid," Riley said "At least not for you."

Ash just looked confused and looked at Pichu "What do you think buddy?"

"Pichu pi chuchu pichu," The little yellow pokemon said.

"Alright fine, but what about mummy?" Ash said indicating his dead mother.

"We will bury her and pay our final respects but then we must leave."

Ash nodded "Okay," and thought in his mind "Maybe it will be an adventure!"

One hour later

All of Pallet had gathered around the ruin that was Ash's house. Every single one of them would miss the cheerful woman that was Delia Ketchum. They all began to sing "The Goodbye Song" which was often sung at funerals to show respect. Then the citizens of Pallet all stepped up to the grave to say a few last words. When the funeral was over and after wishing Ash good fortune on whatever path he may choose, they left. Ash looked down at his mother one last time before walking over to Professor Oak and sitting there as she was covered with dirt.

"Come on Riley!" Ash shouted at his new travelling partner.

Riley looked over at Ash and grinned "Hold on Ash, give me five minutes."

They seemed like the longest minutes of Ash's life, but he waited. Eventually Riley walked over to Ash.

"Alright let's go," was all he said.

Ash looked at the man's face and though he saw a tear but then shrugged and walked ahead
"Aura Guardians don't cry" He thought.

"So Ash would you like me to tell you where we are going?" Riley said as he caught up with Ash

"Okay," Ash said a little bored

"He's definitely trying not to show emotion," he thought "You know Ash, what I said about not crying wasn't a strict rule, you're allowed to show emotion."

"Yeah I know but I'm just too pumped on this adventure, plus I don't need to cry anymore because I'm pretty much a man now"

"Oh really? Then you can tell me which way to Viridian City?" Riley smirked.

Ash sweatdropped and said "Okay you win"

Pichu and Riolu just snickered at their master's embarrassment

"Hey don't you get in on this!" Ash shouted

Riley broke up the fighting and said "Alright that's enough!"

Ash blushed and looked down at his feet "Sorry Riley"

Riley immediately relaxed and said "Alright Ash listen to me very carefully," Ash nodded "Very well Ash, I am going to take you to Saffron City so you can stay with the royal family."

Ash's jaw dropped to the floor "What!" he exclaimed

Riley nodded "Yes you heard right, you will be living with King Giovanni and Queen Mary," he said "I also believe they have a son around your age, what was his name…. Ah yes Gary the grandson of Professor Oak."

Ash was dumbfounded, he would get to live in a castle! "Alright let's go!" he yelled dragging the poor man behind him.


Petalburg City, Kingdom of Hoenn

"May come downstairs darling, it's time for dinner." Caroline Queen of Hoenn said to her five year old daughter.

"Coming mum!" The small princess said.

King Norman looked down the table at his family, there was his beautiful wife and of course his two children May and the two year old Max who was heir to the throne. He smiled to himself.

"What are grinning at?" the Queen asked

"Nothing dear" said Norman

Hoenn was very different from Kanto, it was much more peaceful in the cities but the environment was much harsher. The king loved his family and wanted nothing more to protect them from the world. He wished for them to never see the terrors of war.


Kingdom of Kanto Somewhere between Pallet and Cinnabar Island

"Are we there yet?" Ash asked what seemed to be the umpteenth time.

"No! Now stop pestering me about it" Riley snapped.

"Yes sir…" Ash mumbled, shrinking to the man's harsh tone

The two travellers were on a boat headed towards the fabled Cinnabar Island. Riley decided it would be best to make a few stops before taking the boy to the palace. The trip took two weeks and once they arrived Riley dragged Ash, Pichu and Riolu to the foot of the volcano where his special friend was hidden. At the foot of the mountain the five companions found a hidden hot spring with a flowing river nearby. And there meditating next to the hot spring was a larger version of Riolu.

"Ash I'd like you to meet my partner, Lucario." Riley said approaching the pokemon

Lucario opened one of it's eyes and growled it's recognition.

"Riley what is this place?" Ash asked.

"This is a sacred place used for training by many Aura Guardians." Said a voice in Ash's head.

Ash jumped back and said "Riley I think you Lucario just talked to me."

Riley nodded with his eyes closed "Yes it would seem so, Lucario would you mind just talking to me for a bit?"

Ash just watched as the two older beings communicated. He decided to try and talk to his pokemon.

"Riolu can you hear me?" Ash asked with his mind

"Yes Ash, I can." Was Riolu's answer

"Okay." Ash replied

"Ash come here a minute please!" Riley called

"Coming!" Ash answered.

"Well Ash I'm glad you're here." Riley said.

"Why?" was Ash's confused reply

"I'd like to tell you a few things about your father." Riley said in a mysterious voice


Hi! So I had to end it there because I can't think of any way to continue this conversation just yet. But don't worry because a new Chapter will be coming your way real soon!

See you later- A

(Again sorry for how not that much happened in this chapter. If my calculations are correct, the next few chapters might be a bit slow but they are important to make sure the story progresses properly)