Feel Invincible

by Crystalbullet

AU where Ash Ketchum will start his journey as he usually would but with a twist. His starter instead of a pikachu is a special starter from a separate region. Watch as his strength and their relationship grows. Rated M cause im paranoid.

4. Tragedy

Ash is currently sleeping on the floor in Diantha's room although not having a blanket or pillows he feels very very warm and his head is resting on something rather soft. Groggily he opens his eyes and looks at what he's surrounded by. Looking up at what was making him so comfortable He's shocked to find the answer. Lying right beneath him was Blaziken. Her arms wrapped entirely around him with one of her hands lightly laying against his back and the other laying right on his ass in a firm grip. Ash blushes deeply as he sees and feels that his arms are wrapped around Blaziken as well only both of his arms are on her shoulder blades with his face pressed into her ample breasts. He just blushes a deep deep scarlet and looks around hoping no one else see's him like this only to see that Both Diantha and Cynthia are giggling at his position along with Diantha's gardevoir. Garchomp however has a blush on her cheeks and begins poking her spiked talon tips together in a shy motion thinking to herself.

"Good morning Ash . . .Sleep well?" Cynthia asks trying to hold in her laughter.

"Yeah i mean you must be comfortable with how big that smile you had was." Diantha says sniggering a bit.

"Gardevoir voir garde, Gardevoir." Gardevoir says a bit with a hand in front of her mouth as she waves the other one before she begins laughing.

"Uhh . . .yeah i guess it was a good sleep. I'm surprised how i woke up but then again i am a cuddler so this will probably happen a lot. Probably not with blaziken only either." Ash says softly as Blaziken just opens her eyes and looks down at Ash who's between her breasts right now. She smiles some happily before tightening her grip on his ass and back.

"Blaze!" Blaziken says and hugs ash tightly before sitting up getting a hug in return.

"Yeah it is nice waking up to that feeling isn't it girl." Ash asks her getting a nod from his starter as Diantha and Cynthia just smile at the sincerity in his voice. Ash is let go as he stands up and stretches a bit popping a few bones back into place as Blaziken does the same.

"So Ash whats the plan?" Diantha asks as she finishes applying her make up.

"Well first off i was going to go to the Cerulean Gym and continue my match with Daisy Waterflower for the Gyms Challenge badge since our performance was interrupted yesterday by Team Rocket. Once i beat Daisy i'll get the badge and we can head out of Cerulean towards Vermillion City." Ash says with a smile on his face as he sets his fresh clothes out before grabbing them.

"I'll head to my own room and and change before training with my Pokemon in the back of the pokemon Center. I'll leave myself enough time to shower before my Gym battle." Ash says leaving the room His Blaziken sitting down next to Gardevoir with a tilted head wondering just what Ash has planned now that he has more than just his pokemon with him.

Gardevoir begins getting curious as to why Ash and Blaziken are so close. Closer then even her and Diantha at times. She looks to where Ash was and begins getting suspicious. Looking towards Blaziken she nods internally deciding to look into Blazikens mind for the answer.

As Gardevoir looks at Blaziken and reads through her memories. Gardevoir blushes rather deeply at the time they had first met. Looking through she smiles at all the battles they've had and the even laughs at how a few things along the road have happened. She gets to Viridian forest and blushes at the thoughts Blaziken has for her trainer as she sees in Blazikens mind that the feelings are getting deeper. Gardevoir gasps at the Ceremony that Blaziken and Ash had undergone as by Pokemon Law she was indeed mated to Ash now.

"Blaze? Blaziken?" Blaziken asks Gardevoir only to get a simple wave off as Gardevoir just stutters an answer.

"G-Gardevoir." Gardevoir says with a sweat drop on her head and a deep deep blush on her face drawing Diantha's attention.

"Gardevoir sweetie are you alright? You seem to be a bit red." Diantha asks getting Gardevoir to motion to the bathroom and walk inside with Diantha following suit.

"Okay gardevoir whats wrong?" Diantha asks a bit worried.

"Gardevoir Voir voir Garde Voir Gardevoir!" She begins to explain Pantomiming what she saw in Blazikens mind only to slap herself in the face and psychically transfer the memory of the mating ceremony between Ash and Blaziken causing Diantha to get confused.

"And that's what's got you so upset? Why? are you jealous our cute new tour guide is taken?" Diantha teases getting Gardevoir to blush and stick her hands in the air yelling her name once.

"Oh calm down sweetie i'm only kidding. Besides i'm pretty sure Ash had no idea what that ceremony was. He probably thought it was some kind of celebration and joined in. Now stop being so prudish. I swear we need to find you a man soon or you're going to drive yourself nuts from being so worked up." Diantha giggles as her Gardevoir puffs her cheeks a bit irritated at being teased like this.

"Gardevoir" Gardevoir huffs before turning her back on Diantha.

"Oh Gardevoir sweetie i'm sorry. It's just to fun to tease you. After all you always get so cute when you look angry." Diantha says sincerely as she hugs Gardevoir getting the Fairy type to blush and look down at the floor.

"Besides even if Ash and Blaziken are in that kind of relationship. It isn't anything different than we do when nights are lonely right?" Diantha whispers into Gardevoirs ear making Gardevoir shiver a bit in pleasure at the memories that are brought up making Gardevoir go scarlet before nodding some.

"So i don't think there's anything wrong with it. So don't worry about it. Just keep it to yourself and don't go jumping to conclusions. Now come on we have to join Ash and see how he's training his pokemon. We did offer to help him didn't we?" Diantha says as she adjusts her beautiful white dress cupping her breasts a bit to get a better hold of them with her dress.

"Now let's go sweetie. We do have a promise to keep." Diantha says with a smile as she leaves the bathroom with Gardevoir in tow.

After Cynthia gets herself all situated she smiles and chuckles at the video feed she is watching. The chuckles getting Diantha curious as she stands up and walks out of the room Diantha following suit shortly after as they approach the exit to the training fields in the back.

"Whats got you in such a good mood?" Diantha asks a bit with a raised brow.

"Oh nothing just this." Cynthia says as she opens the door to the training fields and shows Diantha how Ash is currently having Milotic take a few hits from Joltik to raise her resistance to electricity.

"Come on girl you can do it. Just take a bit more and you'll get your reward." Ash says with a smile making Milotic blush and nod as she just signals Joltik to hit her again taking another Thunderbolt head on. The attack making her drop down breathing heavily as she feels herself getting tired.

"Way to go Milotic that's a new record. You're now able to take at least 12 thunderbolt hits at full power. You're amazing girl." Ash says getting Milotic to blush deeply and smile at him.

"Come on let's get you healed up and you can get your reward." Ash says getting Milotic to blush and happily call her name as She's returned to her pokeball. Ash just smiles some and heads inside the pokecenter only to see Diantha and Cynthia staring at him.

"What?" Ash asks a bit curious.

"Ash. . .You're training your Milotic by having her get thunder shocked multiple times?" Diantha asks a bit taken back by his training methods.

"Well, She's a water type and thus very weak to electric types right? Well I thought the same thing with Blaziken when she was a combusken and had her take training with Feebas taking the water guns she spit. It raised her resistance up quite a bit so she's not so damaged by them. Heck now that Milotic is fully evolved her water guns will do more damage and thus raise her resistance even more. So i thought the same would work for Milotic with Joltik zapping her a few times. And last i scanned Milotic she had raised her resistance to x1.56 rather than x2 so now she does take less electric damage. I'm thinking if this is true i can have all my pokemon raise resistance to their weakness so they are either immune to it or at least only take normal damage from it. It seems to be working so far. I'm even logging it in my report for Professor oak on my report on Blaziken." Ash says thinking a bit as he just scratches his head getting Diantha to look at him a bit stunned.

"You're a junior professor?" Diantha asks getting Cynthia to nod and answer for him.

"Yes he is. Rather smart one by the way. He only got that Blaziken 4 days ago when she was a torchic. His training is hell on them but you can't deny results. In just the short amount of time he's had his pokemon they're levels have already doubled Joltik is already at level 56 and Milotic is already level 63. He's trained them every waking moment he could get if what Juniper and Oak told me was true. Besides that do you know how many wild pokemon and random trainers he fights in a single day? Wanna know how i know the number? did you happen to see the countless trainers in the pokecenters recently. They certainly aren't here from Gym battles." Cynthia says getting Ash to look at her a bit confused.

"What do you mean by that cynthia? Of course that's not their levels. They aren't that powerful look." Ash claims scanning his Milotic getting the pokedex to open up and show level surprising him as it shows Cynthia is correct.

"Ash you don't get it. You're making your pokemon fight wild pokemon, Trainer pokemon and each other constantly plus Gym leaders. Each battle they win they gain more experience no matter what and since they fight one another all the time one is always a level above the other and they grow quickly. With the proper diet they gain even more experience to grow in level when coupled with how you show them love and respect. Of which hasn't been a problem for you as you've been feeding them all wonderful food and not to mention that your friendship with each of them is very strong." Cynthia explains as Ash is blown away. He just scratches his head a bit confused how him just being himself has been working so well. He sighs and just smiles a little.

"You still have to work with Blaziken though. She's low leveled compared to these two. Have her fight with Joltik as we travel out of Cerulean towards Vermillion then move up to Milotic." Cynthia says with a happy smile as Ash just nods.

"Cool thanks for the tip. Let's head on out to the Gym so i can finish my Fight with Daisy and get the Cerulean Gym badge." Ash says getting Cynthia and Diantha to nod.

"Before we do Ash i have to ask you. Have you ever found any strange stones lying about while you were growing up or maybe inside a cave you had explored?" Diantha asks getting Ash to think on it for a bit before he just smiles a bit.

"Yeah i did once with Gary." Ash says as he pulls off his backpack. He quickly searches through his pack and pulls out a small metal casing. Opening it up he smiles and pulls out 2 small glowing stones.

"I found these weird stones while hanging out with gary in an old cave. I had fallen inside a really gooey and goopy grotto and when i got out i had like 4 stones stuck to me. I took two and Gary took two. But i've never really found out what they are. Pretty though." Ash says handing them both over to Diantha who gasps at what she's holding. In her hands are a mega stone and Mega Keystone.

"Ash do you know what these are?" Diantha asks a bit confused.

"Not really no. . .Why are they important?" Ash asks getting Diantha to nod.

"They are very important Ash. This is a mega Keystone and a Mega Stone. They are VERY rare. So rare in fact they're only ever found here in Kanto. These are the first stones i've ever actually seen with my own eyes." Diantha asks getting Ash to rub his head some.

"Well if you want you can keep them. . . I don't really have a need for them right now." Ash says getting Diantha to look at him surprised.

"Y-You want me to have them?" Diantha asks getting Ash to nod some.

"Sure i mean you seem to really like them. And sure they're something i found with Gary when he was my friend but. . .He's not my friend anymore. He's actually a rather mean bully." Ash says sighing at how his friend had fallen so far.

"Thank you so much Ash this means a lot to me. I'll have a friend of mine tell me what kind of Mega stone it is and if i can use it i'll happily take it." Diantha says getting Ash to smile and nod.

"No problem Diantha. What are friends for?" Ash says with a smile getting Diantha to blush.

"We're friends?" Diantha asks seriously with a sincere look to her face.

"Of course Diantha, Me and Cynthia are friends and you're her friend. We're going to be traveling together soon and We've talked and gotten to know one another. I'd like to think of us as friends." Ash says with a sincere smile getting Diantha to smile and bring Ash into a very tender hug.

"Thank you Ash. I've never really had a friend before besides Cynthia and my Gardevoir." Diantha says with a smile as Ash's face is pressed into her C-cup breasts.

"Okay calm down Diantha. He'll die of strangulation if you hold him between your melons any longer." Cynthia says with a smile as Diantha drops Ash onto his feet.

"Sorry. . .It's just usually hard for me to meet someone new and become friends as they usually use me for my looks and . . .Other things." Diantha says as she remembers her fans and the perverts who only look at her for her body.

"Well they're stupid to not get to know you personally. You're a very kind and wonderful person Diantha. I hope we can be friends for a long time to come." Ash says with a happy smile as Diantha just lightly places her hand over her heart to try and stop it from skipping a few beats as it's doing right now.

Ash hears an explosion and turns around to see both Goodra and Blaziken firing off some attacks seeing who's is stronger.

"Hey you two cut that out. If we destroy anything it'll cost a lot of money." Ash says walking over to them both as Diantha just keeps her blush as she watches him walk over to his pokemon.

"See what i was talking about?" Cynthia asks a bit looking at Diantha.

"Yes. . .Yes i do Cynthia. You were right about him. He really is very different." Diantha says looking to her.

"Makes your heart skip some beats just by talking to him doesn't he?" Cynthia asks getting Diantha to nod once again.

"Yes he does. It's so rare to find someone like him. So pure hearted and innocent." Diantha says as she watches Ash hug both Blaziken and Goodra at the same time only to see Goodra take Ash away and run while hugging him getting Blaziken to chase her down as the Slime dragon giggles playing keep away with him as the ball.

"Yeah . . but half the fun of that is corrupting that innocence isn't it?" Cynthia whispers softly as she rubs Diantha's Shoulders.

"Mmm Cynthia stop that. It's not funny to joke about that. Besides i'm literally 14 years older than him. You're 10 years older than him. I highly doubt he's going to want to anything to do with women our age." Diantha says as Cynthia smiles.

"Sweety, He's getting hit on by Professor Juniper and she's nearly 20 years older than him. He seems to accept her flirting with a smile. I feel he likes older women rather than those his own age. Let's just see how and where this goes okay?"Cynthia asks getting Diantha to look as Blaziken holds Ash in a protective hug into her rather sizeable bust as Goodra pleads with her only to have Blaziken hmph and turn away from the Dragon getting her to Pout cutely.

"Aww thats so cute. And sure why not. If he really does like older women than the better chance we have getting him. Besides if we left him to his own devices he'd probably find some really old pervert who'd have sex with a fire hydrant and an abusive red head with the brain the size of a fruitfly to travel with." Diantha says as in Pewter city and inside mount moon two people sneeze at the exact same time. They watch as Ash gets free of Blaziken and Goodra before kissing them both on the cheeks getting them both to blush embarrassed as they get a gentle talking to about being careful where they fire off attacks.

While they see this is happening Joltik walks up Cynthia's leg much the same way he did with Ash when they first met and he makes it all the way up Cynthia's body coming to rest on her shoulder as Ash takes Milotic inside the Poke Center to get her healed up.

"Hmm i wonder what Milotic's reward is for taking so many thunderbolts." Cynthia off handedly mentions before Gardevoir answers.

"Garde voir Gardevoir." She speaks with a blush and a gentle "La Dee Dah" hand gesture getting two confused trainers only to have Gardevoir look at them both before pointing to her lips then making the tips of her fingers meet showing she said "It's probably a kiss" when she made the gesture getting both trainers to chuckle.

"He's rewarding his pokemon with kissing. I swear he treats his pokemon like we do. Well only we don't kiss ours." Cynthia says getting Diantha and Gardevoir to blush a bit before nodding some while speaking uneasily.

"Y-Yeah, No kissing here right Gardevoir sweety?" Diantha says as Gardevoir agrees.

"G-Gardevoir." Getting Cynthia to look at them and chuckle.

"Well what are we waiting for an invitation? Let's get in there and see what reward he gives Milotic." Cynthia says as Diantha and Gardevoir both walk into the Pokecenter and watch Ash as he does indeed kiss Milotic. Only he kisses her right on her head after she wraps around him in a tender and gentle Bind attack. The scene making Diantha and Cynthia both give a tiny "Kawaii" at how cute the scene looks.

"You were great out their Milotic. I just know that since EVERYONE at the play saw you as a Feebas and how you evolved into the most gorgeous pokemon in the world they'll all be clamouring to get you from me or to get Feebas of their own." Ash says nuzzling into his beautiful pokemon.

"Mi lo lo Tic Milotic." The creature responds with a soft head nuzzle back claiming she'll never leave him no matter what. And how she wants her reward now getting Ash to sigh.

"Oh alright Milotic. I guess since i do reward Blaziken that way you deserve it too for what you've done. Now pucker up." Ash says getting Milotic to lift her head gently and tilt it slightly as Ash kisses Milotics soft scaled lips holding it for a whopping 5 seconds before pulling back and ending it making Milotic blush softly as she unbinds from him and returns to her pokeball. Ash soon heads to the back and gets his Blaziken and Goodra into a mock battle to increase speed for both Pokemon. Making them stare each other own before firing an attack that they weren't allowed to dodge till the last minute.

Growing up being bullied all the time Ash learned a thing or two about that since he usually always had to duck and run from fights. Knowing that if you wait till the last possible second then there's a good chance you can catch your opponent off guard while increasing your own reflex time and speeds. Ash looks at his clock after a few hours of having all his pokemon train in this fashion he sees that it's 8:40 and almost time to get to his Gym battle. He has his Pokemon stop the training making all of them even Goodra collapse onto their backs exhausted. He scans their levels and finds that Goodra is Tied with Milotic at level 63, Joltik is still the same and Blaziken after fighting like that against the stronger pokemon one right after the other constantly taking the beatings and constantly fighting and winning a few times while having taken care of a few trainers who popped in has gone up from level 36 to to level 50. Ash looks at his pokemon very proud of their progress. He knows that Level does mean power but it doesn't mean real experience. They'll need to fight many many fights before they are actually able to really show true potential and power.

"Way to go you guys. You're all doing so amazingly. We just gotta keep this evasion training up and then we can move onto strength training. But before that we have a Gym battle to fight so Milotic, Joltik you're on point. Now then i'm going to go shower and we can head on over." Ash says getting Cynthia and Diantha to smile at how he's training them. When he messes up they'll let him know and show him how to improve it but so far he's been doing far to well and hasn't needed any pointers so far.

A quick shower later and Ash is walking out of the bathroom of his room not noticing his two new guests. He simply drops the towel to the floor standing in the room buck naked sifting through his clothes getting a fresh pair of boxers and the double of his outfit. Slowly putting them on he never even bothers to look back to see that both Gardevoir and Garchomp are looking at him as he dresses himself up. The psychic and Pseudo Legendary pokemon both just hiding themselves amongst his normal pokemon as this happens while ogling his young body.

(With Giovanni Celadon City.)

"Daddy can we please hurry up? I wanna go to Lavender Town and catch a few Ghost Pokemon." A blonde haired young woman groans as she has on white thigh high platform boots with a black mini skirt and black shirt with a big red R on it.

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"Not now sweetie, Daddy is . . ."talking" to his business partner." Giovanni says as the girl nods at him but looks to his business partner and just scoffs at the fat man sitting in the seat behind the massive Mahogany desk.

"Kids, They change your life you know. Now then mister Silph. Have you created what i asked for?" Giovanni says getting the Rather portly man to shake a bit at the look he's receiving.

"I uh. . .I tried but it's slow going. We've tried everything to get this contraption to work but we've only ever been able to successfully make one of what you wanted." Silph says worriedly as Giovanni smiles.

"One is all that's required for now. Hand it over." Giovanni says rather angrily getting the Man to rise out of his chair.

"I can't just hand it over, It's the pride and joy of Silph Co. Besides our Ghost lense it will be our greatest creation to date. I can't just give it away to someone like you." the man screams getting Giovanni to lose his smile. Giovanni looks at one of the no name grunts he has with him who's been keeping an eye on the hostages.

"Do it." Giovanni says as the grunt picks up a rather elderly looking woman before grabbing her head and twisting it strangely snapping the neck like a twig before dropping the woman dead to the floor.

"NOOOO OLIVIA!" The manager runs forward to his slain chairwomans body.

"You brought this on yourself Mr Silph. I bankrolled this project so all knowledge, property and items made through it are legally mine. I didn't kill her Silph. You did. Should you deny me what is truly mine i will kill another and another and i will not stop till i get what i want. Hell i'll even steal all notes, papers, prototypes and failed experiments of this project and all other evidence of it's existence and keep it under wraps before killing you and burning this entire building to the ground with you all inside it. Give me what i want and we leave. Continue to be difficult and I will make your life a living hell. Or would you like to go back to living on the street with barely two pennies to rub together for your finances." Giovanni says getting Silph co's manager and CEO to just sigh before opening the safe in his office.

"Take it. . .just take it and go please. No one else has to die." The man says dejectedly as he stares at the lifeless body of his highest ranking Chairwoman.

"Glad you saw the light Mr Silph. Now will speak of this to no one. I was never hear and neither were my employees. I will pay off the doctors to say that your chairwoman took a tumble down some stairs and even pay for the funeral and file the needed paperwork to ensure her 401k goes to her family. I may be a very evil Gang leader Mr Silph. But i am a businessman before a gang leader. So i know how this will look. I'll stop by on my way back to my base's HQ and pick up the next ball that's made. Pleasure doing business with you Mr silph. Now if you'll excuse me, My daughter wants to catch a few Ghost Pokemon before we head to our next destination. Pray the next ball is ready by the time i return. Because if it's not. . . Well" Giovanni says looking towards the dead body laying on the carpet inside his office. Giovanni grabs the ball and smiles happily as he begins thinking to himself as he meets Domino in the limo out front of Silph Co Industries.

"Finally, the ultimate pokeball. Able to catch any pokemon no matter what it is. Even the strongest of the legendaries Arceus. Ash, I know you'll put this ball to good use when my plan finally comes into action. With this ball and my secret project nearly complete Ash you will never have to fear for your own or your mother's safety ever not with this." Giovanni thinks to himself keeping a stern and solemn expression etched into his face. His thoughts soon drift and he sighs before looking to the sunroof.

"You're probably rolling around in your graves at what i've become aren't you two? Carnet, Jenny. You both must be disgusted and ashamed at what i've done. . .what i am doing. What i'm willing to do. Maybe if this ball had existed as it does now you two would still be here. I'm sorry i turned out this way. But i need to do what must be done and to keep Delia, Domino and Ash safe there is no boundary i will not cross. I will kill, plunder, destroy, pillage and raze entire cities to the ground if it means those two and my Darling little Domino have an ounce of luxury. I WILL NOT LOSE THEM TOO." Giovanni exclaims in his mind as he straightens his face up once more before Dominno pulls him into the Pokemon tower of Lavender town dragging him all around the Tower in an attempt to catch the Pokemon she wants. Always having been a fan of Ghosts Giovanni is soon letting his business drift to the back of his mind as he's soon smiling and having a good time catching the Ghost pokemon who live at the tower.

"Look Daddy i got one of each. I have a Ghastly, A Haunter and a Gengar. I got them all by myself. What did you get?" Domino asks showing off her new trio of pokemon.

"I didn't get anything Domino. I merely caught one pokemon here at the tower and it's name is White Hand." Giovanni says getting Domino to giggle.

"Oh daddy, we both know White hand doesn't exist. It's just a Myth to attract Tourists. We both know It's Just Buried who's the real Ghost here." Domino says getting Giovanni to chuckle at his daughter's antics before he hugs her tightly.

"I love you Domino. Come on, let's get out of here. I have one more business venture to stop in on and then we can head to Cinnabar Island Resort for the next week in a half okay." Giovanni says getting his daughter to happily agree before bolting out of the tower to the Limo followed shortly after by Giovanni who merely looks up to the sky once again.

"Soon Ash. Soon my plan will begin phase 3 and with it. Your ever lasting protection as well as Domino's and your mothers." Giovanni thinks as he just tells his driver to take him to the heliport at Vermillion city.

(Cerulian City Waterflower Gym 9:30Am)

"That was a good match Ash. You like totally earned this Cascade Badge." Daisy says with a smile handing Ash the beautifully crafted raindrop shaped badge.

"Thanks Daisy. You and your Dewgong were tough to beat. It sure knew how to take a punch." Ash says as he puts the Cascade badge right next to his boulder badge.

"Well i have had that Dewgong for years. He's like my best friend. Anyway, You'll wanna head to route 6 and go to Vermillion city next. Just a bit of a warning. The Gym Leader there is tough. Like really tough. So far he's undefeated this season. Be careful okay Ash?" Daisy says getting Ash to smile at her before gently giving her a hug making the girl squeak softly before returning it.

"Thanks for the warning Daisy. I'll be careful when fighting Vermilion City's Gym Leader. But his winning streak will end soon." Ash says getting Daisy to let him go.

"Oh i believe you Ash. For some reason i just feel that you're going to beat him." Daisy says getting Ash to smile. Alright well thank you for the badge. I'll be leaving now." Ash says getting Daisy to sigh dejectedly before she looks as ash begins walking away that is until the door to the Gym opens up.

"What the hell do you three think you're doing?" The girlish voice says.

"Uh like, what do you think we're doing?" Daisy asks as the door closes revealing it's misty at the exit.

"It looks like you're just giving away a Cascade badge to this loser. Kid give that back you have to earn it." Misty says holding out her hand as Ash just looks at her a bit angrily.

"I did earn it. I competed against them all in the play yesterday and i just beat Daisy in the last match today because our match yesterday was interrupted. I'm not giving you my hard earned badge." Ash says looking at the redhead before she leaps forwards grabbing the badge and ripping it off his vest.

"HEY! Give that back." Ash says grabbing at the womans hand.

"Not until you earn it. I know these three didn't fight you in a gym battle. Their pokemon don't even look hurt." Misty says until the referee interferes.

"Miss Waterflower. Return Mr Ketchum's Hard earned Cascade badge this instant or you will face criminal charges of theft." The ref says getting Misty to look up at him.

"But John this little kid didn't fight my sisters for it at all i know they just gave it to him. They're too lazy and busy with the plays they put on to watch the Gym or have a regulation battle." Misty says keeping the Cascade badge.

"Misty Waterflower, Your sisters have incorporated their jobs as Gym leaders with their Passion as Actresses. They do both jobs round the clock non stop. You'd know that if you ever bothered to spend time with them learning the trade of water pokemon mastery instead of Gallivanting off on your own and Complaining. Now i won't warn you again. Return Mr. Ketchum's Cascade badge or face the consequences." The ref says more dangerously as Daisy, lily and Violet all sigh.

"Ash like, Our stupid younger sister won't give it back till you fight her in a match. If you get the badge and just leave she'll stalk you till you decide to fight her. Do us a favor and knock her off her high horse. If you do consider it a Gym leaders Challenge." Violet says as Lily speaks up next.

"Totally, She's as stubborn as a tauros. Bout as big headed as one too." Lily quips getting Violet to laugh as Daisy walks forward.

"This will be our Gym leaders Challenge for you Ash. Like Beat our lame sister Misty in a 3 vs 3 Battle and like, I'll totally give you this HM for the move cut, a TM for the move Ice Beam and the last reward will totally be a surprise from us three." Daisy says as She looks to Ash who sighs knowing that these three know their sister more than anyone else just sighs and he looks to the ref.

"I have no choice Sir i have to fight Misty. Please make it official. I won't like it but i'll do it." Ash says to him as the Ref just sighs and nods.

"Alright, alright, This Gym leaders Challenge battle is between one Ash Ketchum of Pallet town and Misty Waterflower of Cerulian" The ref is interrupted by Misty.

"That's "The Sensational Sister" Misty Waterflower." she says in a knowing tone getting the ref to just glare at her.

"This is a Gym leaders Challenge Battle between Sir Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town and One Misty waterflower of Cerulean City. This match will be 3 vs 3 only Ash may substitute pokemon mid Battle. When one pokemon is unable to battle the losing trainer will call out another. And miss Waterflower. Upon your devastating loss you will return Mr. Ketchum's Cascade badge or i will call the authorities and have you tried for theft." The ref Says getting The older water flowers to sigh at the stupidity of their younger sibling.

"Staryu i choose you." Misty says throwing out an obviously just caught Staru as the pokemon still isn't listening to her much.

"Milotic i choose you." Ash says shocking Misty as the beautiful pokemon emerges from her pokeball still slightly injured from her last battle with Dewgong. Milotic being only at 45% her normal health looks back at Ash confused and worried.

"I'm sorry i called you out like this girl, I know you're tired. I know you're very hurt but look who's back and claiming that you and me didn't earn our badge." Ash says as Milotic looks from Ash over to the one she's to be fighting. Only to see the girl who so viciously ranted about her ugliness. Milotic gets a stern look of anger on her face happy she gets a bit of revenge as Misty Gushes over her.

"OH MY GOD SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL. MILOTIC THE MOST GORGEOUS POKEMON IN THE WORLD! Wait, How did a loser trainer like you get a pokemon like that. You had to have stolen it. Ref He's using stolen pokemon." Misty cries to John who just face palms himself.

"You idiot he's owned that pokemon since her pre-evolved state. I saw it evolve with my own eyes JUST YESTERDAY. The first match is Ash's poor tired and very heavily injured Milotic who already beat Daisy and her dewgong Vs Misty's Obviously Disobedient Staryu. Begin." John says tired of Misty trying to bend the rules to suit her needs.

"Staryu Watergun." Misty says only to have Staryu begin a rapid Spin.

"Milotic use dive to get under the water and dodge." Milotic without a word obeys her trainer and dives deep underwater away from Staryu as it flies towards her to hit her with it's attack. Milotic stays calm and collected under the water as she looks at Staryu who is going under the water after her. Milotic breaches the water high into the air landing on Misty's platform before Ash gives another command.

"Milotic use bind to stop it's rapid spin then use a point blank Hydro Pump." Ash says as Milotic waits. Soon enough the Staryu Emerges from the water and races towards Milotic only to get Caught in it's rather tight and deadly bind. The strength used begins crushing the poor pokemon making its center gem break before Milotic uses a point blank Hydro pump on it smashing it into the platform below it. The staryu's gem beeping and glowing red indicating it fainted.

"Staryu is unable to battle Winner of round one goes to Ash and his Beautiful Milotic." The Ref says as Misty recalls her Staryu.

"That was lucky nothing more. Goldeen i choose you." Misty calls out sending out her only obediant pokemon.

"Milotic get over here girl. You've earned your rest twofold. And i owe you two rewards. Let the others handle her next pokemon okay?" Ash says getting Milotic to nod and breach from the battle tank to one of the many others that's Closest to Ash as she relaxes with Daisy, Lily and Violet's other pokemon.

"Ha scared your weak Milotic will lose against my Goldeen?" Misty says as Ash just ignores her somewhat reaching for his second pokeball.

"No i'm not worried she'd lose to you. I'm worried that my powerful and beautiful Milotic will tire out to much since she already beat Daisy's Dewgong who was a real challenge. She's earned more than her share of rest. Now Joltik i choose you." Ash calls out getting Joltik to land on the platform. The tiny electric bug Pokemon already tired aswell from fighting Lily and Violet again as officially the other battles didn't count since the interruption. Joltik currently at 60% it's normal health but having a slight confusion status marked on him.

"Ash's Poor tired and confused status Joltik who already beat Violet and Lily vs Misty's still full health Goldeen. Round two Begin." The ref says as Misty merely cowers away.

"What the heck's wrong with you? Give your pokemon a command." Ash asks wondering why she's like that.

"NO WAY, CALL THAT BUG BACK AND CHOOSE A DIFFERENT POKEMON." Misty cries out still freaking out.

"What? No way. Joltik is my next choice what's wrong with you." Ash asks wondering why she's like this.

"Get that disgusting ugly bug away from me and my pokemon. Just call it back and use a different pokemon. I forbid the use of him in this challenge." Misty says getting Joltik to quickly snap itself out of confusion and begin crying as it leaps away from the platform and running away from everyone.

Ash acting quickly picks his crying Joltik up and comforts him.

"Hey boy it's okay. Just ignore the mean ugly redhead. You're the cutest little thing i ever saw. And i know Cynthia and Diantha both agree with me. So do Violet Lily and Daisy." Ash says getting his Joltik to just start sniffling remembering how it was ridiculed by all the other Joltik and Galvantula for it's odd colors. Ash just nuzzles his Joltik getting it to stop crying and happily cry his name.

"You didn't have to hurt my pokemon's feelings Misty. He's my choice and you can't forbid a pokemon type from challenging your Gym. It's against the rules. Now Joltik Thunderweb on her Goldeen." Ash says as Misty just begins screaming not giving Goldeen any instructions. Her goldeen is caught in the thunderweb and zapped till she's Paralyzed.

"Now joltik use Energy Ball." Ash says getting Joltik to rise into the air as it's energy ball gains size riding on top of it before joltik throws it's legs out and launches the energy ball into Goldeen which then explodes. When the dust settles it shows Goldeen has fainted.

"Goldeen is unable to battle this victory goes to Ash Ketchum and his cute Electric Bug type Joltik." The ref says getting Joltik to happily call it's name before crawling all the way up to meet the ref and nuzzling into his cheek.

"There,there little guy. Misty's just a grouch. Now get back down there or i have to disqualify your cute little butt." The ref says laughing some as Joltik Jumps down from the ref stand and lands on the platform in front of Ash once again.

"Misty call out your last losing pokemon so Mr Ketchum may continue his journey. And be prepared to relinquish his Cascade badge back to him as it should have been done in the first place." The ref says getting Misty to growl as she thinks on who she should call next. Then she remembers that pokemon that was following her everywhere and was so stupid it captured itself in her last pokeball.

She remembers how it's psychic attack was powerful enough to throw a magikarp from the river near route one all the way out to the ocean.

"Psyduck i choose you." Misty says as the Yellow duck lands in front of her with it's hands on it's head.

"Joltic you up for one more battle?" Ash asks getting his Joltic to nod.

"Final round is Ash's Cute Joltik vs Misty's Psyduck. Round Begin." The ref says as Misty smirks.

"Psyduck use Psychic and crush that ugly little bug." Misty says as Psyduck raises its hands only then put them back on his head and tilt his head to the side.

"Psy Duck." Psyduck responds while nothing happens.

"Joltik use your strongest Thunder." Ash says getting Joltik to use the Attack and fry Psyduck to a crispy blackened state making the pokemon stand there as if it felt nothing.

"Ha my psyduck is strong." Misty gloats only to see Psyduck fall onto it's side not responding to anything.

"Psyduck is unable to battle. This victory goes to Mr Ketchum of pallet Town. Misty relinquish his badge this instant." The ref says getting Misty to just growl. She takes the badge out and hurls it into the battle tank.

"He wants it so bad let him find it." Misty says stomping off to her room as Ash just gets on his hands and knees looking into the deep depths of the water hoping to find where it sank to. Milotic quickly dives back into the battle tank and scours the bottom with dive as Lily, Violet and Daisy's pokemon all help with the search. Before Misty can make it to the exit door to the house and head to her room She's zapped pretty harshly by Joltik who scoffs and crawls up his trainer's leg before nuzzling into his neck.

"Thanks Joltik. Hopefully Milotic can find my badge." Ash says as Milotic pops out of the water with his Cascade badge in her mouth as Milotic has a blush on her cheeks.

"Thanks Milotic sweety." Ash holds out his hand but Milotic won't release the badge. She just stares at him with a slight wave in her tail fin.

"Milotic you want your reward before i get my badge back?" Ash asks getting his Pokemon to nod some before he looks at the ref and the other three Sensational sisters who are berating Misty for her actions.

"Okay but we have to make it quick." Ash says leaning in and letting the badge slide into his mouth before he kisses Milotic gently. His hand rubbing her cheek making the Pokemon turn a deeper red as she blushes relinquishing the badge into Ash's mouth. Ash making sure he holds the badge between his teeth. He pulls back and ends the kiss with Milotic only to put the badge back where it should be on his vest.

When Ash pins the Badge to his vest he hears a voice call him.

"We're like totally sorry about our baby sister. She still totally doesn't get what it means to be a Gym leader or a water pokemon master. Here as promised your HM and your TM. I'm sorry you had to deal with our sister like that." Daisy says as Ash just smiled.

"Hey it's okay. She just needs to grow up a little is all. I know if she starts hanging with you three she'll be just as kind and pretty as you all one day. Well thank you for the badge, I have to leave and get my pokemon checked up at the pokemon center before heading out on route 6. Bye now." Ash says only to be stopped by the three sisters.

"Wait Ash you're like totally forgetting your surprise gift from the three of us." Lily says as Ash stops and smiles.

"Oh i don't need the surprise. Honestly just being able to meet and hang out with you three famous actresses was enough for me." Ash says with a tilt of the head.

"Yeah well this will be even better." Violet says as Lily kisses Ash's left cheek. Violet leans in and kisses his Right cheek where as Daisy the oldest leans in and kisses him dead on the lips and holds it for a few seconds.

"Good luck on your Journey Ash. Just know that "The Sensational Sisters" minus Misty will be behind you all the way. And hey if you ever need to cool off in the summertime feel free to stop by the Gym. Our Pools are always open to you." Daisy says getting Ash to blush deeply as he nods to them.

"Bye girls." Ash calls waving to them as he leaves the Gym getting goodbyes back as Daisy, Violet and Lily all begin rehearsing for the next play that's to air in a few days.

Ash comes up to the Pokemon center and drops his pokemon off with Nurse joy. He heads to the back of the center opening the door only to be tackled by Blaziken who keeps him pinned to the ground.

"Hi Blaziken sweetie. How was your time Training with Diantha and Cynthia?" Ash asks getting Blaziken to just nuzzle into him gently.

"Aww was it really that bad?" Ash asks getting Blaziken to just nod her head.

"Poor girl was missing you the entire time you were at the Gym. Honestly it's like she's in love." Cynthia says giggling at the notion as Diantha just smirks.

"Oh and what's wrong with that if she does love her trainer Cynthia." Diantha asks a bit in a knowing tone.

"Nothings wrong with it. Just strange as i've never seen a pokemon actually fall in love with a human before." Cynthia says rather truthfully as Diantha smiles at her.

"Well i missed her too. Honestly it was strange not having Blaziken at my side at the Gym today. So how did she do while training?" Ash asks getting Cynthia to smile.

"Well i had to train her with my Garchomp. Blazikens fighting style up close and personal is pretty effective when she was able to get a hold of her. I don't know what they were yelling about the entire fight but it sent Blaziken into a fit of rage. Luckily garchomp was stronger so she was able to stop blaziken from doing any real damage to the area." Cynthia says as Ash just smiled.

"Aww Blaziken what was said that was so upsetting to you?" Ash asks getting Blaziken to look away from him with a deep blush staining her cheeks.

"B-Blaze." She responds not wanting to say as Ash just nods.

"Okay i get it. Just know that whatever it was. Don't let it get to you. I'll always be by your side to help you when you're down and out okay?" Ash says getting Blaziken to nod. As Ash, Cynthia and Diantha all head inside to retrieve Ash's Pokemon Ash just looks at both Cynthia and Diantha before walking over to them both.

"Hey girls i gotta ask you something very important. Mind answering me?" Ash asks getting both Diantha and Cynthia to nod some.

"Of course Ash, Ask away and we'll see what we can do about answering." Cynthia says as Diantha nods to him.

"Well it's just that. . .I reward my pokemon when they do really good and beat a gym battle or a really tough trainer. I was wondering if others do this kind of thing." Ash asks getting them both to nod softly.

"Well yeah Ash lots of pokemon trainers reward the pokemon they have when they fight against tougher trainers or even Gym leaders. It's not so bad to reward them for doing good." Cynthia says with a smile.

"What do you reward them with Ash?" Diantha asks in a knowing tone as Ash just blushes and looks down hoping they don't find him weird.

"W-Well for the female pokemon who listen to me and do good in the gym battles or fighting tough trainers i reward them with a kiss." Ash says getting them both to chuckle.

"Oh ash that's so cute. Of course it's okay to kiss your pokemon for a reward. I've given my Garchomp and Nosepass plenty of kisses when they fight." Cynthia says as Diantha smiles.

"Ash kissing is a natural thing. So of course it's okay to kiss your pokemon if they do well. Hell i even kiss Gardevoir on the lips when she beats a particularly good trainer that crosses our path." Diantha says matter o factly getting Cynthia to look at her a bit surprised.

"Wow really? So i'm not the only one to kiss my pokemon on the lips?" Ash asks getting Cynthia to look at him a bit surprised as well. Knowing Milotic conned him out of a kiss was one thing. But doing it just because was a bit strange to her.

"Nope i kiss my Gardevoir all the time. And she just loves it. It's why our bond of friendship is so strong. We share many many things Ash and because of the relationship me and Gardevoir have it's made us the most powerful Duo in all of Kalos." Diantha says with a smile as she looks at Ash's now calm face as he releases Milotic from her pokeball.

"Lo" Milotic asks looking around only to find Ash pulling her head down to his and giving her a rather tender kiss to her lips making the Pokemon flinch before relaxing under her masters touch. Accepting her reward Milotic just holds the kiss as long as he'll let her before Ash pulls back and gives Milotic a gentle smile.

"That was for beating that one girls Staryu. I know you were tired when you beat Daisy's Dewgong but beating her afterwards was just amazing." Ash says getting Diantha and Cynthia to look at him curiously.

"What do you mean Ash?" Cynthia asks a bit confused.

"Yeah i thought Daisy was the only one you had to fight." Diantha speaks up getting Ash to nod.

"She was and i won. Daisy and her two sisters congratulated me and gave me the badge but as i was going to leave the fourth sister came home. You already know about her. She's the one who berated Feebas because of her looks. She saw Daisy hand me the cascade badge and thought i didn't earn it. So she stole it from me and Daisy and her older sisters told me that even if i got the badge back simply by her handing it over she would have stalked us all until i could prove that i beat her sisters. She was rude, arrogant and abusive. She even yelled at Joltik calling him a disgusting ugly bug." Ash says rubbing Joltiks little head on his finger as Cynthia and Diantha both just nudge and pet Joltik with their fingers like Ash.

"Aww but how could she hate something so adorable and cute? I mean seriously looking at your Joltik when it rolls onto its back when you rub it's belly nearly gives you diabetes it's so sweet." Cynthia says as Diantha agrees wholeheartedly.

"See Joltik i told you they liked you." Ash says getting Joltik to smile and tear up a little before cutely getting excited as some string shot spurts out it's mouth coating both girls in small strings of white getting them both to giggle.

"Anyway she tried saying that he was a disgusting bug and that his type wasn't allowed in that Challenge when i told her it's against the rules to deny a typing you don't like or to deny a type at all as it's literally against the pokemon league rules and laws." Ash says as Joltik just takes it's usual spot inside Ash's hair under his cap.

"And i beat her fair and square with Joltik and Milotic. When i beat her she just threw my cascade badge in the water and Milotic and her older sisters Pokemon all helped me get it back. The girl's name was Misty and she's just ignorant right now" Ash says as Both Cynthia and Diantha both think of ways to make the girl pay.

"Funny thing is before the girl left Joltik gave her a good Zapping with a thunderbolt before she could leave the area. It was pretty funny." Ash says as he just recalls Milotic into her new Dive ball that Nurse joy transferred her into.

"Come on everyone We have to head on route 6 Sometime. I even know of rumors of an old abandoned Power station there. We could probably get some good electric type pokemon in there. Heck maybe someone who used to work there found some stones like i did." Ash says as he leaves the Pokemon Center with Blaziken right at his side and Diantha and Cynthia both behind him with smiles on their faces.

The group of 3 all begin walking through route 6 with a rather well kept steady pace only slowing down to see all the sights the route have to offer. The river running right at the edge and even the streams and creeks lined with gorgeous flowers. Ash, Cynthia and Diantha all smile as they just watch the day go by. Cynthia and Diantha both giving Ash much needed pointers on type advantages, Disadvantages and even how having a high level pokemon isn't anything special unless they have experience to back it up. Ash soaking up all the lessons like a sponge. Soon enough Ash and his two travel companions both come up on an old looking Building. Seeing it's been covered with overgrowth and shrubbery Ash immediately knows what this used to be.

"Oh wow girls look, It's the old Alorica Outgoing Energy plant. Or AOE for short. This place used to provide power to nearly all of Kanto region." Ash says looking at the old beat up sign as the girls get a bit confused.

"Well if they used to provide energy to all of Kanto why is the building abandoned?" Diantha asks curious as Ash just rubs the back of his head.

"Well the old CEO of Alorica died of a heart attack leaving his old greedy business partner in charge when said partner stole it from the old CEO's son. And the new CEO kinda went money mad. He used electric pokemon stealing them and nearly killing them all when forcing them to provide energy in a sick barbaric way. When the pokemon league as well as the rangers and the. . .Well the last group that found out i don't really know their name only that when they show up all that's left is a calling card of a parchment paper with a blood stained hand print with the note stating. "Another to join our Mother." After the person they find is killed. The company was shut down, the energy plant was abandoned and left as is so it could be a sanctuary for electric pokemon of all types. Rangers made Alorica go out of business but the old CEO's son started a new energy company and it's being run just like his dad's. Fairly, with care and love shown to the pokemon who work their." Ash says stating the story still a bit freaked out that the third groups name isn't even known to anyone. Not even the rangers or the pokemon league.

"That's freakin scary. So a mysterious group of people just up and MURDER random people for no reason?" Cynthia asks a bit freaked out she could be targeted while in Kanto.

"Oh no nothing like that. This group is very selective. The whispers of rumors i hear are that they only take contracts when someone finds a special way of contacting them. Once done they complete a contract however the "customer" wishes to the letter the only thing that changes in the plan is the leaving of the note proclaiming that the person killed has joined their mother. And from what i know only really evil people have been targeted by this group. Members of team rocket, Paramilitary rebels wanting to take over smaller regions around Kanto and heck one time some crazy guy threatened to blow up Lavender town out of his fear of ghosts. The group didn't even wait to be contacted. A member just showed up and strung the guy up the side of lavander tower with a rusty meat hook impaling it into his jaw and hoisting him into the air only to have his own Ghost pokemon eviscerate the madman. Everyone tried to capture him but once he stepped into shadows he just . . .disappeared. That was about 2 years ago and no one has seen high nor low of the group since. All i do know is that the group only does good for Kanto and the rumors of it's existence have kept other terrorist groups from other regions OUT of Kanto. Kind of a good deterrent from trouble when the invading teams think that at a moment's notice in broad daylight they could be murdered in the most painful of ways and the one that does it get away simply by stepping into a bush or hiding behind a light post." Ash says with a solemn expression knowing that while the group seems rather dark, dastardly and truly evil. They only do those things to people who really deserve it and they have only ever done anything for the good of kanto.

"I see, And this group only goes after evil people like team leaders of Team rocket or teams from the other regions like from Kalo's it's Team Flare. I hear they are some really crazy Wackos. They kill anything and anyone they don't view as beautiful." Diantha says annoyed at the Team's Philosophy and actions.

"Oh well they better stay out of Kanto. I only got a rumor but everyone that saw the madman get strung up? The one who did it got the nickname Shadow Claw. It was because he struck from the shadows and was very deadly only to then slip back into them and disappear." Ash says with a smile before the memories seem to cement themselves.

"Do you two wanna go inside and look around or maybe just keep on going?" Ash asks getting both girls to just look at one another before they think it might not be so bad to look through the energy plant. Only to then hear the snap of a twig and flinch as they scream.

"No lets just get to Vermillion city right now." Cynthia says a bit freaked out as Ash nods some.

"Okay girls. And don't worry. The group i'm talking about don't harm Kanto Natives like me or the ones we hold dear. They are from Kanto and only for Kanto. But visitors and trainers from other regions are safe here so long as they don't cause trouble like . . . .i don't know let's say poach the three legendary Kanto Titans only to then steal, the Guardian of the sea so they could kill it and skin it alive for it's fur to make into a rug. Or try to take over the world or so on and so forth. Just be a normal everyday guy or girl and don't do no harm and no harm will come to you. That's what seems to be the way it works with them." Ash says as he leaves the entrance to the plant with Cynthia and Diantha in tow. Garchomp and Gardevoir all sticking close to ash Just as Blaziken does as she was freaked out by the story too. Unknown to all members of the group a lone figure watching from the window of the Power plant gains a soft smile.

"So you're the one She's taken an interest in hmm? I can see why my cute Benihime has become quite smitten with you. Meet your next challenge with courage young one. Impress me and a great reward shall be yours. Fail . . . .and you'll know the sheer cold embrace of our mother." The figure says as it recedes into the darkness of the Power plant only for the sleeping titan to open it's eyes wide and yawn feeling better than it ever has. Looking around Zapdos the titan of electricity see's it's between two generators that have been rigged to it's wings. The energy from the generators flowing into it's own body replenishing what energy it had lost in it's fight with his sister Articuno. Zapdos hears footsteps and turns only to see a figure at the edge of the shadows with purple colored eyes. The figure soon gives a gentle nod to the Legendary before fading into the blackness of the building and disappearing.

(Que Song: Gotta Catch'em All)

"I wanna be the very best like no one ever was. To catch them is my real test, to train them is my cause."

Ash and his two companions are currently just exploring every nook and cranny of route 6 they can in an attempt to maybe find any signs of the stones Diantha is looking for. Along the way Cynthia, Diantha and Ash all seem to have a bit of trouble. As in the time they spend scouring the route from top to bottom they have countless run-ins with the Pokemon of the route and all of them are rather high leveled Electric and grass type Pokemon. A few Fire type pokemon even show up every now and again.

"I will travel across the land Searching far and wide. Each pokemon to understand the power that's inside."

Although tough Ash, Cynthia and Diantha all three give their best and are eliminating the never ending Pokemon waves that seem to want to jump out at a moment's notice. Although most of the time is spent battling Ash, Diantha and Cynthia can also be found on all fours looking carefully around certain areas. Ash unawares of a nearby nest of baby pokemon, peaks his head into a bush at the behest of Diantha only to start squirming before pulling his head out of the bush. His face a little burned having been given a point blank ember to the face by a baby Charmander. Said Charmander still on his head biting into it. Cynthia and Diantha both giggling at the antics of the baby Pokemon before giving it a berry and setting it with it's siblings back in the nest. Ash chuckling at his own misfortune as Blaziken leans in and helps him to his feet with a smile as they get back to battling the wild pokemon.

"Pokemon! Gotta Catch'em all. It's you and me. I know it's my destiny, Pokemon! Oh you're my best friend in a world we must defend. Pokemon! Gotta catch'em All. A heart so true, Our courage will pull us through. You teach me and i'll teach you, POKEMON! Gotta catch'em all, Gotta Catch'em all. Yeah."

Ash having looked at a battle in particular with a heavy heart feeling as if though something is missing and a bond missed out on. A random Pikachu had come out of the tall grass unexpectedly and merely gave a glance at Ash. Ash ready to battle and capture the field mouse hesitates for a moment when his heart clenches seeing the little electric mouse. As if a piece of him is missing. a few tears escape his eyes as he sees flashes of light that seem to be memories although they aren't his own. Even if they aren't his memories it seems they may be one possibility. Ash sees himself hugging and holding the little electric mouse as he sees the redhead he met on route one with a smile as she and him are friends as well as Brock with him. The little electric mouse and him having many battles and a strong near unbreakable bond. The fantasy or memories seem to bring him to cry more as his heart begins to ache as he feels himself ready to faint. Only to then feel a firm strong grip on his shoulder. Looking to his right as a few tears escape his eyes. He sees Blaziken standing beside him tall and proud with a smile on her face as she gives him a reaffirming call of her name. Ash smiles happily as his heart seems to return to normal as the pain is replaced with happiness. Turning to the Pikachu Ash see's its nuzzling with another Pikachu with a heart shape at the end of it's tail indicating that Pikachu was female. Ash gives the electric mouse a wave before both He and Blaziken turn around leaving the pokemon behind to continue it's life. Blaziken Casting a glance back at the Pikachu who also seems to be crying itself having seen the memories as well. Blaziken knowing that both her trainer and that Pikachu have some, unknown to her, Destiny that had not been set in motion as Ash had received her as his starter. Blaziken turning to look at Ash gives him a soft smile and pats his back as Diantha and Cynthia both race up to him telling him of what they had fought as more wild Pokemon seem to crawl out of the tall grass to challenge them.

"Every challenge along the way, With courage i will face. I will battle everyday to claim my rightful place. Come with me the time is right there's no better team. Arm in arm we'll win the fight it's always been our Dream. Pokemon! Gotta Catch'em all. It's you and me. I know it's my destiny, Pokemon! Oh you're my best friend in a world we must defend. Pokemon! Gotta catch'em All. A heart so true, Our courage will pull us through. You teach me and i'll teach you, POKEMON! Gotta catch'em all, Gotta Catch'em all. Gotta Catch'em all. Gotta Catch'em all. Gotta Catch'em all, YEAH!"

Every now and then a few Men come up and hit on Diantha and Cynthia rather arrogantly stating that the little kid isn't man enough to handle them both while they are. Ash seeing and hearing this just gets a bit angry. Cynthia and Diantha although wanting ash to remain calm can't help but cheer as Ash only uses Blaziken in the fights that ensue. The strange biker clothes wearing group of men and women all running after getting beaten due to Blaziken roaring her name at them all when knocking their many different pokemon out and getting in such an amazingly strong workout. Ash and the others all stopping only once along the route Ash cooks lunch for all the pokemon traveling with him and the girls he's come to call friends. Even the crew of bikers and a few of the other random trainers he bumped into get a helping or two as they all begin hanging out laughing at how they got their butts kicked before wishing Ash and the others luck and hoping to see them all again sometime.

"Pokemon! Gotta Catch'em all. It's you and me. I know it's my destiny, Pokemon! OH YOU'RE MY BEST FRIEND! in a world we must defend. Pokemon! Gotta catch'em All. A heart so true, Our courage will pull us through. You teach me and i'll teach you, POKEMON! Gotta catch'em all, Gotta Catch'em all, POKEMON!"

Blaziken all the while staying constantly by Ash's side never once letting him feel alone or sad even when he loses a few battles to more experienced trainers that are walking the route. Ash, after calming down just grabs hold of his starters arm and pulls her into him. His grip tightens and he just tears up holding his Blaziken tightly thanking her for everything she's done and everything she's doing just for him as they are on this journey to see his dream fulfilled. Ash's Pokemon all jump out of their Pokeballs and join in on the hug as well. Diantha and Cynthia smile at the scene and join in on the hug holding Ash as Cynthia's pokemon and Diantha's Gardevoir join in making it a massive group hug. Ash thanking them all. The large group of friends just stays that way in a tender love filled embrace feeling that there's nowhere else they would rather be then right here right now with each other. The only thing missing seems to call them up on Ash's X-transceiver as Professor Juniper calls him saying she was having the strangest feeling of being left out of something vitally important that can only happen once in a lifetime only to see Ash, Cynthia, Diantha, and all their pokemon in a massive group hug making her feel sad and lonely that she isn't there right now to join in only to have Ash wish she was here to share in the moment saying she's always welcome to join them when ever she can and he'll save a hug just for her. Juniper just giving Ash a tender smile as she has some tears of happiness leave her eyes before thanking him and ending the call knowing he'll call her tomorrow or when he beats his next Gym challenge.

(Que song: Gotta Catch'em all End.)

The three friends on the last stretch of route 6 entering Vermillion city. Ash having Blaziken at his back while Diantha and Cynthia are to his two sides. The route was unexpectedly lively as they arrived at the route at 10am exactly after Ash bought Baby Pokemon Food for when the Egg would hatch. It's already 6pm. 8 full hours of battling and training leaving all Ash's pokemon Exhausted. Ash had used every last, potion, elixer, revive and full restore he had on him to get his pokemon healed up and battle ready. His blaziken at full health and max energy for her attacks. He looks to his powerful starter with a smile and just knows that with her by his side, He'll go farther than he ever could with the normal starters for Kanto. Soon a rustling in the bushes is heard as Diantha, Cynthia and Ash all see a Meowth race out of the bushes.

"Huh would you look at that." Ash says seeing the Meowth only to see it stand up straight.

"Ow, Dang it Jessie, That plan was stupid. How could you think bugging that nest of pokemon was a good idea yuh bum?" Meowth says angrily as Ash just groans knowing who they are as Jessie bites back.

"Well how is it my fault that you A CAT POKEMON! Couldn't handle a tiny Mouse Pokemon?" Jessie screams as James comes out of the bushes with frizzy hair and a soot covered face coughing some.

"Well atleast you two got out unscathed. Look at me? My hair is ruined and it's going to take some serious work to get this soot and electrical burns out of my clothes.

"Ahh quiet da' bot' a yah. We gotta find that twerp and take his Blaziken. The boss would love to have that powerful t'ing on his team." Meowth says only to have Ash clear his throat.

"You aren't getting my Blaziken you idiots." Ash speaks as Blaziken just shudders in thought about being separated from Ash.

"AHH!" The three rocket members scream freezing in place in strange startled poses before they right themselves.

"Prepare for trouble" Jessie begins to sing.

"And make it double." James starts up only to be interrupted by Ash.

"Why can't you three leave me alone and go bother a beedrill nest or something?" Ash asks getting annoyed at these three idiots and the antics they cause.

"Oi shut it kid. We're team rocket elites. And we won't be talked down to by the likes of you. Besides. We aren't that stupid. Now hand over your Blaziken or we'll just have to take her from you." James says pulling out his pokeball only for Jessie to do the same.

"Well what do we have here. Two babes, two losers and a little baby and his slightly bigger baby starter." A very gruff male voice speaks.

"Huh who's that? Who's there show yourself or face the wrath of team rocket." Jessie says as a very tall and buff blonde haired man comes walking out of the bushes with a Raichu in front of him.

"I don't know who you are mister but hand over your Raichu and everything will be right as rain. Resist and we'll have to get rough." James says as The man just scoffs.

"Please like little babies like you two losers could beat me. I'm undefeated. Right raichu?" The man asks getting his Raichu to agree wholeheartedly with it's trainer.

"What ever Coffing, Sludge bomb." James says throwing his pokeball.

"Ekans use bind on that rodent." Jessie says as Meowth Races forward.

"And meowth use Fury swipes." Meowth says to itself as the man smirks before just calling out to his pokemon.

"Raichu thunder." The man says as his Raichu immediately sends a massive bolt of thunder onto the three pokemon electrocuting them all very badly. A small explosion happens sending all the pokemon to land on Jessie and james before the man calls out again.

"Raichu Thunder again this time on the two loser babies." He calls out as Raichu obeys zapping the living hell out of Jessie and James until the bolt of lightning explodes sending the three team rocket members soaring through the sky disappearing in a gleam of light.

"Wow that was awesome mister. Your Raichu is very powerful." Ash says looking at it with admiration.

"Thanks, i Know how powerful my raichu is you baby." The man says looking at Ash.

"Hey i'm not a baby I'm a pokemon trainer just like you." Ash says as The man just laughs in his face.

"Please you a pokemon Trainer? Hardly. More like a baby being escorted by his mommy and her friend. What are you like 5?" The man says laughing as Ash just gets angry.

"I'm 10 and i've been a trainer for nearly 5 days. I had my starter as a torchic and evolved her to her final evolution." Ash says pointing ot Blaziken who nods getting near her Trainer as her wrists erupt in flames.

"BLAZIKEN!" She calls out angerly towards the man.

"Please that wimpy baby Pokemon of yours wouldn't last 2 minutes against my Raichu you little crybaby." The man says as Ash just growls.

"I'll show you. I challenge you to a battle right here and now." Ash says as the man laughs louder walking away as his Raichu begins following him.

"I accept your challenge you big cry baby. But when you lose just give up and go crying home to mommy. My name is Lt. Surge and i'm the vermillion City Gym leader. If you don't beat me then as i said. Just go crying home to mommy you big baby." Surge laughs as he disappears into the horizon walking towards the city getting Ash, Cynthia and Diantha to growl.

"What a jerk. Ash you have to kick his butt now. Knock that arrogant dick down a peg or two off his high rapidash." Diantha says as Ash nods.

"Oh i will and blaziken will help me kick his butt isn't that right girl?" Ash says getting Blaziken to nod her head happily as she calls out her name to her trainer.

"Blaziken, Ken Blaze Blaze Blaziken" She calls out angry at the gym leader for Vermillion. Her trainer was much more of a man than he could ever wish to be.

"Don't worry blaziken. We'll kick his butt. Let's get to the pokemon center get the others healed up and go to the Gym." Ash says getting Diantha and Cynthia to smile some that he's not letting his emotions cloud his priorities. The trio soon walk into the Pokemon center greeting the joy there as Ash just being his usual self is able to get this Joy to blush and act just like the others he's met so far. Word between the joy's travels fast apparently as this joy already had a room prepared for him.

Ash when dropping off his pokemon thanks her and immediately heads out towards the Gym with Cynthia remaining at the Pokemon center to watch over them when they are released. Diantha having won the rock paper scissors game. As they enter the Gym Ash sees that a lot of people are training physically gaining rather toned and muscular bodies as if readying for a war.

Ash confused by this just walks forward to the main battlefield seeing Lt surge their waiting.

"So the little baby showed up and he brought his Mommy. What think she'll beat me up if i don't let you win?" Lt surge says getting Diantha to look at him a bit angrily. She knows Surge as they have had run ins before when the league convenes to discuss rule and law changes. He was always so respectful and kind. Why he's acting like such a prick is a complete mystery to her.

"No she's not here to do anything but cheer me on to victory. And she's not my mom. She's a very dear friend of mine and i'd like it if you didn't make fun of her." Ash says as Blaziken walks out in front of Ash with a nod.

"Aww wook. Wittle Baby twainer is upset i'm not being nice to his fwiend." Lt surge says in a mocking baby tone getting ash to growl at him.

"I'll do what i want and say what i want kid because i'm strong and you're just a little tiny weakling. Beat me in a gym battle and I'll conceid that you are indeed strong and even say i'm sorry. But if i win you have to agree with me that you're just a little tiny baby." Lt surge says as he piles on getting Ash to just nod.

"I accept. Now i challenge you to a gym battle for the Thunder badge." Ash says as Surge just smiles.

"The rule is Three vs three unless you want a real challenge you baby." Lt surge says mocking him getting Ash to look at Blaziken who nods her head happily, eager to beat his puny piece of shit pokemon into the dirt.

"We accept the gym leaders challenge. And my name is Ash Ketchum. I'm from pallet town." Ash says actually shocking Surge.

"Well well well. Wittle baby twainer has some backbone. Alright the rules for my Gym leader Challenge are simple. Ove v One. No substitutions and loser admits to being a dainty little fairy princess. To forfeit just say that line. Raichu you're up." Surge calls to his Raichu who's lounging around only to immediately get up and race to the battlefield.

"Blaziken i choose you. Do your best okay girl." Ash says getting her to nod as her wrists burst into flames showing she'll love fighting this strong pokemon.

"This is a gym leaders Challenge battle between Lt. Surge of Vermillion city and Ash ketchum of Pallet town. This will be a one round. No substitutions allowed. Blaziken vs Raichu BEGIN!" The ref says waving the green flag as LT surge holds nothing back.

"Raichu quick use swagger." Lt surge says Making it so Raichu begins to mockingly dance teasing and making fun of Blaziken. The result is immediate. Blaziken roars at the Raichu angry as her special attack raises by a full 6 stages leaving her massively confused.

"Blaziken quick eat your Persim Berry and then use quick attack to dodge Raichu's next attack." Ash says getting Blaziken to do as she's told eating the berry immediately clearing away her confusion only to use quick attack and dodge a lightning bolt.

"Blaziken use your new Flame punch." Ash calls getting Blazikens arm to ignite in flames as she is able to hit the rather large mouse pokemon square in the chest.

"Raichu quick taunt her then use thunder." Lt surge says getting Raichu to just begin speaking to Blaziken.

"Rai rai chu Rai chu chu. Raichu." The mouse says with a rather condescending look on it's face. Blaziken not rising to the insults.

"Blaziken, Ken ken, Blaze Blaziken." She responds rather casually knocking Raichu for aloop who only stares at her before using it's tail to point over to the Gym entrance.

"Rai rai Chu Raichu." Raichu says getting Blaziken to clench her fists.

"Rai rai rai, Chu chu." Raichu says laughing a little bit.

"Chu raichu rai rai" Raichu says getting Blaziken to look at him heatedly only to have Raichu put the nail in the coffin.

"Raichu rai rai rai chu chu Raichu chu." He says with a laugh plastered on his face only to hear Blaziken roar at the top of her lungs as her anger spikes Before Raichu can react Blaziken lands a massively powerful Blaze Kick right to Raichu's face sending it careening backwards backflipping till it smashes into the wall and falls onto it's front. While injured Raichu growls out heatedly before getting on all fours and readying itself as sparks fly all around it's body.

"Blaziken, ken ken Blaze BLAZIKEN." Blaziken screams making the Raichu even far more angry as it doesn't seem to be listening to anything before Ash sees his chance.

"Blaziken use quick attack and land another blaze kick." Blaziken says as She obeys her master speeding forward faster then Surge can see.

"Raichu quick dodge it by using thunder directly in front of you to stop her advancement." Surge yells only to see his Raichu isn't listening to his commands as Raichu calls out it's name and immediately it rises into the air as a massive wave spawns under it's feet soaking the entire battlefield. Raichu had used its most powerful surf as Blaziken was moving too fast to dodge and lands directly in the middle of the attack.

Blaziken is smashed with the full front of her weakness as it speeds forward smashing the fire fighting type hard inside the raging waters of the attack as she can't swim nor hold her breath she is quickly beginning to drown as the water attack fills her lungs making Blaziken pass out after being severely and debilitatingly smashed into the opposite wall before the water from the attack breaks away as Raichu begins laughing seeing that Blaziken is not only unconscious but seriously injured as when the attack smashed her into the wall a large chunk of wood was impaled into her left side just below the ribs leaving her to bleed rather heavily.

Ash worried for his pokemon immediately races out onto the field not caring if he was disqualified even if the battle was decided.

"Mr. Ketchum get off the Field or you will be disqualified." The ref says only for Ash to Ignore him and turn to surge.

"I'M A DAINTY LITTLE FAIRY PRINCESS." Ash calls out ignoring the look of surprise on Surges face only to see him grab his blaziken and lift her bridal style only now noticing that the fire type isn't breathing or moving plus the chunk of wood as Ash races as fast as he can towards the pokemon center leaving Diantha in the Gym as she walks up towards Surge.

Surge wondering what she's going to say goes to ask what she's doing only to get slapped across the face as hard as she can do it making Surge look at her astonished from his place on the floor rubbing his sore and reddened cheek.

"If his blaziken dies from what your Raichu did i will see to it that you suffer from this Surge. Killing of a trainers pokemon even unintentional is a serious crime. Get a better hold of your Raichu's attitude and anger. And don't even bother speaking to me till you get Ash to forgive you. The next league meeting we have I will bring up your pissy attitude and poor manners to the new trainers who come through your doors. Oh and just a warning. Ash may be a baby to you. But to me and Cynthia he's far more of a man than you will ever be and if he loses his innocence because his beloved Starter pokemon dies. . . lets just say that you'll find out why i'm the Kalos champion with only a Gardevoir as my pokemon." Diantha says pissed off as Surge gulps rather hard knowing just who this woman was now.

"Before you leave it wasn't my intention to have Raichu use that attack. Please understand that i have to do what i do for a reason. And if Ash beats me i'll gladly tell you both. Till then i want you to know that I'm hoping to Arceus that Blaziken pulls through. That young man sure has trained her right and to let you know i know he isn't a baby after just this fight alone. I know he's just as much of a man as i am. I'll deal with Raichu as that was uncalled for." Surge says in his usual respectful tone that Diantha remembers him for before he stares sternly at his Raichu who recoils and shrinks under his masters angry gaze.

Diantha gives a hmph and just races out of the Gym to catch up with Ash worried for Blaziken and the young Trainer's mind. Fearing that if Blaziken dies Ash'll lose that light in himself that makes him who he is.

Hours seem to go by for Ash who is in the Pokecenter OR Lobby pacing back and forth as he worriedly stares at the Double doors to the surgery wing of the Center. Ash having immediately brought Blaziken here as fast as his tired legs would take him. Ash constantly looking at the clock and the door before once again pacing back and forth not listening to anything around him. None of the conversations or prodding from Cynthia or Diantha work. They decide it's best to wait out in the main lobby and let him deal come out of his stupor by himself since he wouldn't listen to them anyway. They'll wait till he's out of it and hopefully they can help him more. Ash's eyes just focus on the door and his precious starter pokemon behind the doors. He stops pacing as his memories of the Clefairy ritual are brought to the front of his mind.

Ash just smiles at how amazing Blaziken had looked. Her sungold feathers when she was a combusken turning a solid crimson fire red as she evolved into her rather tall and well fit physique. The small bits of gleaming light that burst from her after she evolved making the area around her sparkle for the shortest amount of time as his eyes looked upon her beautifully changed face. She was cute as a Torchic and Beautiful as a combusken but when reaching blaziken she was utterly breathtaking in her beauty only matched by his precious Milotic.

Ash thinks about route 6 and all that they had done together from the fights and battles with the wild pokemon to her protecting him from a half dozen beedrill who were chasing down a running trainer who disturbed them. He even smiles at how he had woken up earlier that morning in Blazikens strong, protective arms. His face tints a soft crimson as he feels his heart skip a beat at the memory.

Ash then thinking about what if Joy comes out saying Blaziken didn't make it. Ash's heart clenches at the thought of losing his precious Blaziken. He reaches up to his chest gripping his aching heart as he sees himself continuing his journey without Blaziken by his side constantly nudging him or reassuring him. How she'll no longer be outside her Pokeball standing right next to him but instead inside Lavander tower after he's forced to bury her. His heart breaks at the mere thought of Blaziken dying and leaving him. Ash begins crying and he drops to his knees as he looks up to the sign of the OR and see's it's still brightly lit only to have it shut off this time. Ash fearing the worst just stands up waiting to see nurse Joy walk through and give him the news.

He doesn't wait long as Nurse joy opens the door and walks out towards Ash with a solemn expression on her face and blood soaking some parts of her uniform. Ash once again drops to his knees fearing the words that are to come as tears slip down his cheeks. Nurse joy just looks at Ash worriedly wondering how he'll take the news.

"Mr Ketchum. . . Blaziken is in a stable condition. I almost lost her a few times but she's a fighter. It's as if she didn't want to leave you alone. I've never seen a pokemon with such a strong and resilient will to live like her. It's as if no matter what tried to take her from you, She fought her hardest against death to simply stay here as your pokemon. She's sleeping in the intensive care ward right now." Nurse joy says getting Ash to cry out loudly in happiness that his best friend is okay. He quickly grabs Nurse joy and pulls her into a very tight hug crying into her before he gets pat on the back. Ash letting Nurse Joy go is surprised the Nurse doesn't let him go. When she finally does he just smiles at her as he looks around and races out to the Lobby of the normal section of the Pokemon center finding Cynthia and Diantha both waiting patiently until Ash comes racing out in tears. He quickly grabs hold of Diantha and Nuzzles into her form holding her tightly getting the Kalos champion to blush deeply as Ash's face is pressed into her soft breasts.

"Blaziken's going to be okay. Nurse joy almost lost her but She just kept Fighting. She's in intensive care right now." Ash says getting Both Cynthia and Diantha to hug him tightly as Cynthia pulls up Her Xtransceiver and hits the call button. Immediately someone picks up as Cynthia just shushes her showing her how devastated Ash looks getting the one on the call to gasp horrified at what could have happened to blaziken.

"Ash, please turn around. We have one more friend to tell." Cynthia says as Ash looks to her and sees Professor Juniper on call with a look or worry on her face.

"Oh Professor Juniper Hello." Ash says a little tired as he sobs some.

"Ash hi whats wrong. I got the jist of it from Cynthia and Diantha telling me that Blaziken was in surgery. Please tell me she's okay." Juniper asks worried for the hoenn starter and Ash's mind.

"Blaziken is fine. She's in intensive care right now. Nurse joy nearly lost her A few times but Blaziken just refused to leave me. Nurse joy told me she's never seen a pokemon with such a strong will as to fight off death simply to stay with her trainer. Blaziken is resting and I don't think i can do this." Ash says looking down as he feels for the first time since starting his journey as if he was worthless.

"Ash what do you mean?" Professor juniper asks a bit confused.

"I mean . . .pokemon training. I don't think i can do it. Blaziken nearly died today because i was such a baby i didn't count on Raichu's attack. Blaziken almost died because of me." Ash says feeling it's his own fault his Pokemon is in such a state.

"Gary and all those others from Pallete are right. I'm nothing but a lost cause. A loser. . .A waste of good and useful space. I should just go home with what pokemon i have and call it quits. A loser baby like me has no place out here with other better trainers." Ash says only to immediately get slapped By Cynthia and Diantha across the face. Juniper looking as if she'd do much the same if she were there.

"DON'T YOU DARE SAY THAT ABOUT YOURSELF ASH!" All three women yell at him making him hold his cheeks.

"You are the farthest thing from a loser or a baby Ash. You care so deeply about your pokemon that Not even your pride or anger get's in the way of how you treat them. On route 6 when we traveled together Me and Cynthia saw how you interacted with your pokemon and pokemon in general. Even the wild beedrill Blaziken attacked. " Diantha says as she grabs Ash by his shirt pulling him closer to her.

"You are not a loser. And you sure as the distortion world are not a baby." Diantha says letting him go as Cynthia grabs him.

"Ash you are the kindest most gentle soul i have ever met in my travels. And i've been to a lot of places and met many different kinds of people. You have to be the sweetest, kindest most caring and friendly person ever. You always put your Pokemon before yourself when the situation calls for it." Cynthia says as Juniper and Diantha agree.

"But what about" Ash begins only to be cut off by Juniper.

"Ash you shut up right now. You are not a baby and you are not a loser. A loser is someone who pouts, moans and whines about not getting what they want like beating an asshole gym leader. A loser would have berated his pokemon for a lousy job and a baby would have cried his eyes out because he lost and ignored the obvious injuries his pokemon had to mope and pout." Juniper says as Ash just sniffles a little bit.

"You are the farthest thing from a baby as you didn't cry not once until you thought that you might lose Blaziken. But before that you ignored all common sense and ran out to the battlefield where she was injured not caring about your own safety so long as you could see to hers. Where a loser would spout off about cheating and unfair moves before even concerning themselves with their pokemon you IGNORED EVERYTHING and swallowed your pride admitting immediate defeat by surrendering and getting your blaziken to a pokemon center for immediate care." Juniper says with a gentle tone getting Ash to nod.

"Well Blaziken was hurt. . . i couldn't care less what people like Surg think or say even if i remain a baby for the rest of my life to him. My pokemon come first before my own pride." Ash says as Juniper smiles at him as an aged and very tender voice speaks.

"As it should be Ash. You know the proper way to treat your pokemon. You keep your head held high but at a grounded level. You ensure your pokemon are safe and sound as well as happy healthy and very well taken care of. You have only four pokemon but each one is as powerful as my very own Charizard." The male voice speaks up as Ash looks at the second participant to the call.

"Professor Oak?" Ash asks a bit confused as The professor nods when his image shows up onscreen having activated his view screen camera.

"Ash, You treat pokemon just as you would treat any other person you meet on the street. That is until they get close to you and become your friend. Your pure hearted spirit and caring nature draw pokemon to you like a venomoth to a flame. You learned a long time ago from your dad how to properly raise and treat pokemon and even though you were VERY young when he taught you. You learned and kept his most important lesson at the forefront of your mind even if you don't know it." Professor oak says as Ash gets confused as do Cynthia and Diantha.

"Ash you only have a dream to become a pokemon Master. Not a type master, Or a specialty master, Nothing so serious as Ruling an entire region as its champion. That's a byproduct of your dream. Ash your dream of being a pokemon Master is not a real title nor is it feasible by any normal means to people who just start out their journeys. But you . . .You understand the one thing that makes Masters of pokemon no matter the type or specialty understand only after YEARS of training them." Oak says getting Ash to wipe his tears away.

"And what's that? That i should just give up cause i'm too stupid to keep my pokemon from being sent to surgery?" Ash bites back hating himself more than he ever has.

"No Ash. You understand that Badges, Titles, accomplishments and feats of bravery and acts of Heroism are not what being a trainer is about. None of those things matter at all in the long run. You learned at a very young age that your pokemon's Safety and health come first no matter what others may think or say as what are you without your pokemon?" Oak asks Ash getting him to tear up.

"Without your pokemon you're nothing. Your trophies and badges aren't what make you yourself. It's you and your pokemon that make you who you are." Ash responds as if it was the only right answer getting Oak to smile.

"And that's the reason that You, Ash Ketchum, are the farthest thing from a loser baby, The farthest thing from scum, the farthest thing from being anything other than what you really are." Oak says getting Ash To look at him a bit confused.

"And what's that professor." Ash asks a bit skeptical.

"You, Ash Ketchum, are a pokemon master in training." Oak says as serious as a heart attack getting Ash to look at him astonished that Professor oak would speak like that to him.

"Ash you just have to remain true to yourself and never give up. Think of how Blaziken will feel if you tell her that you can't continue battling anymore. How all her fighting to stay by your side as your Starter to help you achieve your dream will have been for nothing. While she'd be safe sure . . .would she be happy?" Oak asks getting Ash to widen his eyes as his mind calls images of Blaziken, while living and safe, is depressed because she can no longer do what she dreams. Which is fight and battle at Ash's side. Ash just looks down at the floor as more tears fall from his cheeks.

"Ash, You are not a Pokemon Master just yet. But believe me when i tell you that if anyone can earn that title for the first time in the history of the league. . .It'll be you and i believe these lovely ladies here agree with me. Just as your mother does and so do all the pokemon on my ranch. I even got a few calls earlier from the Sensational sisters of Cerulean asking if i knew you. They were pretty interested in learning about the "Cute Future Champion". I'm sure they'd agree with us as well. Surprisingly i even had someone call in i hadn't known was still alive. He asked about you since one of his own pokemon is so interested in you. He thinks you're going to make a great trainer as well and he even wants to give you a surprise if he ever meets you out in one of the regions." Oak says looking at Ash as Ash sees Joltik, Milotic and Goodra all escape their pokeballs. Goodra immediately wrapping Ash up in a very big and tender hug squishing him into her very soft and gooey body. His head pushed deep into her cleavage covering his mouth and leaving only his nose and the top half of his head exposed to the others. Milotic wraps around Ash and Goodra using bind nuzzling in trying to cheer her trainer up as Joltik leaps onto her doing much the same as It just scurries around inside Ash's hair.

"Your pokemon also agree Ash. Don't give up. . .If you give up You'd be denying the world something wonderful. Something that hasn't been seen since your father first started his own journey nearly a quarter century ago." Oak says as Ash just tears up feeling the love his friends and pokemon have for him.

"And whats that professor?" Ash asks curious.

"My dear boy, You'd be denying the world the purest heart it has ever produced. Now go visit your resting blaziken, train harder to overcome this burden and give that arrogant Gym leader the kick in the pants he needs. We believe in you Ash. All you need to do now is Believe in yourself." Oak says as Ash just feels Milotic nuzzling into him Cheek to cheek worried for him. Goodra is constantly kissing the cheek closest to her and Ash looks at her seeing the look in both their eyes. Joltik while he can't see he knows is feeling the same. Ash just frees his hands and wraps his arms around Milotic's and Goodras necks and pulls them into a hug as he begins crying once again.

"I"m sorry Goodra, I'm sorry Milotic, I'm sorry Joltik, I'm sorry everyone. Please can you forgive me for thinking this way?" Ash asks getting Cynthia and Diantha to hug him tightly as Gardevoir joins in as does Diantha's Garchomp getting Ash to smile.

"Ash, You don't have shoulder your burdens or hardships alone. You have your pokemon and your friends to talk to. They can help you throughout your journey in more ways than one. Let them ease your burden by taking some of it from your shoulders. Don't be so hard on yourself either. You're a rookie trainer. A very smart and caring trainer but still just a rookie. No one expects you to be perfect right off the back as that would be impossible. Take your loss here as a reminder to do better. To overcome the current challenge and know that you're strong. Take Goodra for example Ash. Dragon Pokemon are NOTORIOUSLY HARD to train. They rarely if ever listen to anyone even their own trainer unless they respect them and know they are strong. Goodra here while friendly would not listen to you at all if you were a weak loser baby. Does she listen to you?" Oak asks getting Ash to nod.

"Yeah she does. She's even happy to do what i ask her no matter what that is." Ash says looking to Goodra while blushing some as he feels her soft gooey breasts pressing into himself.

"That alone is proof enough that you are strong. That alone is proof that you are not a loser. Ash, your pokemon can sense strength and pokemon only give respect to those who earn it. To have earned the loyalty of a dragon type like Goodra. That alone should be enough to let you know that you are indeed a winner." Oak says getting Ash to smile.

"Thank you professor . . .it means a lot to me that you would say all this." Ash says as he feels himself getting back into his old mindset. Diantha and Cynthia smiling at this look knowing that it will all be okay.

"Ash one other thing before i hang up and go to sleep." Oak says getting Ash to look at him.

"Yes Professor?" Ash asks getting Oak to smile.

"Your father would be proud of you and your actions today in getting Blaziken immediate medical help." Oak says getting Ash to look at him astonished. Oak knows his father on a very personal level so if he said something about his father and how he'd feel Ash knew it was true.

"R-Really? You think so?" Ash asks getting Oak to smile and nod.

"Yes really. Also Ash i notice your Pokemon are far closer to you then what most trainers allow. I just want you to know that as a Junior Professor you're allowed to continue with this. Mr. "voted most likely to marry a pokemon" At pokemon camp." Oak says embarrassing Ash immensely as Cynthia, Diantha, and Juniper all blush and struggle to stifle giggles.

"Hey you swore you'd never talk about that." Ash pleads getting Oak to smile.

"Oh i did? Well i guess it must have slipped my mind. Old age and all that. Memory is usually the first thing to go. But besides that it's my job as your surrogate Grandfather to embarrass you infront of your friends." Oak says getting Ash to look at him surprised but he soon gets a happy look as he begins crying.

"Thank you grandpa." Ash says with love and respect getting Oak to smile at him.

"No problem Ash. Now get out there and show that wannabe Gym leader what happens when he messes with a trainer from Pallet town." Oak says getting Ash determined as he cheers.

"YEAH, Come on everyone let's go visit Blaziken and see how she's doing. We'll make a plan to whoop Surges butt when she's feeling better." Ash says getting his pokemon to cheer happily.

Ash and the others all head into Blazikens room looking as she's rigged up to a breathing assistance machine as a few wires are hooked up to her attaching her to a heart monitor and IV giving her some medication. Blaziken opens her eye softly looking and seeing Ash's worried face feeling her heartbeat a few beats faster as he walks up to her and leaning in kissing her head softly.

"Get better girl. That's all i want you to focus on right now. We'll deal with Surge and the Gym only after you're okay. I'm sorry i got you into this position girl. It's all my fault." Ash says as Blazikens eyes widen. She only reaches a weak hand over to her Trainer and places it on his cheek rubbing away his tears. Drawing his attention he just looks at the smile Blaziken has on her face before he hears her angelic voice call to him tenderly.

"Blaziken." Blaziken says weakly assuring him it's okay and it's not his fault only to have her arm weakly fall from his cheek as Blaziken once again falls asleep. Ash just sits on the chair next to her bed and leans in worriedly watching her.

"Diantha, Cynthia, Please go to our room. I'll join you later. I just wanna watch over Blaziken for now please." Ash says getting Diantha and Cynthia to nod happily complying with his request and leaving the room leaving Ash to just hold Blazikens hand tenderly kissing it as he watches over her all night. Never noticing that his eyelids droop and close leading him to falling asleep holding Blazikens hand tenderly in his own. His head lying just next to hers as his body is leaning against the railing of the bed. Ash's dreams filled with many different scenarios only being calmed by the warmth Blazikens body gives off as she sleeps. Ash will do his best when Blaziken feels better. She deserves a better Trainer he knows this but she wants him and he will do whatever he can to make her as powerful as she can ever be so this will never happen again. Ash somehow just knows that this will be possible. He has a new dream. While keeping his old dream alive and working for it. Ash sets this new dream as his most important to accomplish. It will be his dream to have Blaziken by his side through everything keeping her as safe as he can so he never loses her as he achieves his first dream and he becomes a Pokemon master.