Road to Becoming a Pokemon Master, With My Brother?
Hello ladies and gentlemen, I am your humble host Pika-Bones. I bring chapter 7, I hope you enjoy it greatly.
Discaimer: I don't own Pokemon, if I did I would change… well actually I wouldn't change that much surprisingly. I mean I have been able to watch most of it up until this point, so it must be doing something right. Right?
New Beginnings
Garchomp rampaged through Lumiose, with the collar still around its neck hurting it badly and causing it to cloud its head. Ash followed Garchomp to Prism Tower, where Garchomp began climbing the symbol of Lumiose city. Ash was accompanied by Pikachu, Gabite, and Froakie. He looked up and saw Garchomp, at that moment he decided to do anything to help Garchomp.
"Ash, wait" Ash turned to see Clemont and Bonnie running to his side.
"What are you- planning to do" Clemont asked out of breath.
"I need to get closer too Garchomp" Ash said looking towards Garchomp worriedly.
"Wait, closer!?" Clemont exclaimed in surprised.
"I need to get that ring off of its neck" Ash focused his eyes on the collar that Team Rocket must have put on Garchomp.
"So you need to get closer? I think I can help" Clemont led Ash to a back entrance in Prism Tower. He then used his aibpom arm to unlock the door. Ash flinched a bit at the sight of the aibpom arm but then realized what he was doing.
"Wow! The power of science" he exclaimed with glimmering eyes.
"That's him, my brother the inventor" Bonnie stated pride fully
"I'm kind of good with these things."
"Alright! Let's go" Ash began to enter, when he heard a voice that made him freeze.
"What the do you think you're doing" Ash turned to see May.
"May? What are you doing here?" Ash asked, surprised to see May.
"There's a huge commotion going on and I came to see what was happening. What are doing Ash" May asked although she had a god idea what Ash was planning to do but hopping that it wasn't true.
"I need to help Garchomp, it's in pain" Ash looked up.
"Ash wait, think this through" May began to plead, then she was cut off by someone else.
"Dumbass, do you have a death wish" Paul cut in.
Ash gave him a quick, annoyed glance and looked back towards May, "I have to, if I do anything my conscience won't let me sleep" Ash entered Prism Tower.
"Ash, wait for me" May began towards the entrance, at the same time a stray Hyper Beam was fired right at her.
May was quickly pushed out of the way by the purple haired trainer as he dove in with Ash.
The resulting explosion knocked everybody back in different directions. Clemont protected Bonnie by holding her tight as they were pushed back by the force of the explosion. May was also forced back outside by the explosion.
Both Ash and Paul made it inside prism tower safely, "Hey! Are you guys okay" he called out. The entrance collapsed and they were blocked off from each other.
"Yeah! But go, hurry and please be safe" Clemont told Ash as he looked at him through a small opening in the rubble.
"Got it! He responded and he bolted with Paul right behind.
"So what's your plan" Paul said as they ran.
"I don't have one" Ash answered simply.
"Are you serious? Your about to face a Garchomp up their" Paul voice was mostly even, but the smallest hint of worry was there.
Ash began climbing the tower with Paul still behind, "I just can't sit still and not help Garchomp."
After a number of steps up the stairs they made it to Garchomp who was still in pain, "Garchomp!"
Garchomp looked at their direction, its eyes still glowing red thanks to the ring around its neck, and it sent a Hyper Beam towards them.
All of them quickly evade and ash called out, "Garchomp! Were here to help" but Garchomp could do was respond in pain and it quickly soared to the top of Prism Tower.
The most recent Hyper Beam created an explosion which made everybody in the vicinity recoil. May, Clemont, and Bonnie all looked on with worried faces.
"Serena, come quick, something unbelievable is happening" called out Grace to her daughter Serena.
Grace was a well-known Rhyhorn racer in the Kalos region, in fact she was a Rhyhorn racing champion. She lived in Vaniville town with her daughter Serena. One day Grace believed her daughter would follow in her footsteps and become a champion Rhyhorn racer, it was in her blood so it was only natural she would. Grace was wearing a simple black shirt with sweat pants, and a sweater tied around her waist and she was currently sitting in the living room of her house, watching a live news broadcast from Lumiose city.
"Unbelilivable huh? Well something unbelievable happend to my face, okay." Serena responded with a good amount of sass and a bandage on the bridge of her nose as she walked towards the living room after grabbing a water bottle.
Serena didn't exactly share the same love of Rhyhorn racing her mother had. On the contrary, she was starting to get sick of constantly getting thrown off Rhyhorn and landing on her face. Being one with the Rhyhorn is harder than it seems.
Like her mother she was comfortable in her pink sweatshirt and shorts, and her honey blonde hair was tied in a ponytail by a pink bow,
"Huh?" she began quietly as she sat on the couch, "what movie is this."
"No" began Grace, "This is live from Lumiouse city".
A couple of boys around Serena's age appeared on screen with a few other Pokemon as they approached the out of control Garchomp.
"I wonder if one of those boys is Garchomp's trainer" Grace asked no one in particular.
Serena suddenly became focused on the raven haired trainer with the red cap strangely, did she know him?
"I need to get to Garchomp" Ash quickly looked around and found what he was looking for. He ran towards a ladder built into the building and he began climbing. Paul reluctantly followed.
As they began climbing Delia's words began to bounce around in his head, "keep an eye on him, be there if things get tough".
"I can't let anything bad happen to him right now, I'll never be able to face ."
As Ash began to climb Prism Tower to its peak, Clemont felt a surge of confidence swell up in him.
"Ash really is amazing when it comes to helping Pokemon!" Bonnie told her brother
The memories he had already made with Ash in just one day flashed in front of him. A determined look appeared on his face, "I can't just stand here; I need to get up there."
Clemont ran towards the rubble that blocked the entrance and he began to move the rocks to create a small enterance.
May quickly saw this and she quickly went over to help, "Hi my name is May".
Clemont looked towards her, "I'm Clemont" he responded still moving the rocks out of the way.
"Don't you dare forget about me!" Bonnie exclaimed.
"And this is Bonnie" he said with a small smile.
They were able to make a small opening through the rubble and they entered the tower.
"So I'm guessing Ash has something with you being here?" May asked Clemont as the quickly ran.
"Yeah, it's funny because I barely met him today, but I feel like I know all I need to know about him. Are you a friend of his too?"
She gave him a determined look, "yup, now let's go and do what we can".
Ash made it to the highest point possible on Prism Tower, and he faced Garchomp. The sun had set at this point, allowing the city of lights to show off exactly why it was given that name.
He began to approach Garchomp who was still confused and hurt, "Garchomp, please let me help you".
Garchomp answered with a roar and a Hyper Beam. Ash and the Pokemon quickly evaded it. Unfortunetly, Paul was beginning to get to the top when the Hyper Beam came right at him.
Paul was able to dodge the Hyper Beam, but not before his hands were caught in it for a second, "Gah! My hands, they burn" He clenched his teeth in pain.
He was still hanging on the ladder but every second he hung on another shot of pain went through his hands.
May saw this from the lower level on the tower and yelled out, "Paul, are you okay!" She got no response, not a good sign.
Ash turned and saw Paul was still hanging on the ladder, "Paul, are you okay!"
"Just hurry and do what you need to do!"
Ash turned back, this was when Garchomp began to fire another Hyper Beam the Pokemon got out of the way but Ash's body suddenly froze, "My back! I can't move!"
The Hyper Beam went right at Ash,
"Pika!"
"Fro!"
Ash prepared himself for the hit, but it never came. He opened his eyes to find Gabite in front of him, blocking the Hyper Beam with its body.
"Gabite!" Gabite sank his claws into the building and was able to fight of the Hyper Beam.
"Gabite, thanks" Ash wasn't surprised Gabite helped him out, but he was a little surprised by the strength it showed, taking on that Hyper Beam straight on.
"Pika" growled the Mouse Pokemon
Pikachu seemed to have had seen enough from Garchomp and began to attack, but Gabite jumped in front of both him,
"Ga-bite!" Cried the Cave Pokemon.
"Wait, Pikachu, Gabite is right, fighting Garchomp is not the answer" he began to walk up to Garchomp again, "hey Garchomp, you know I won't hurt you, I'm only trying to help. I know you're in pain, we can help. Just let me get that ring off of you".
It seemed lie Ash's words were getting through to Garchomp and it began to fight the influence of the device. But another wave of pain seemed to go through Garchomp's body and it began to back pedal towards the edge of the tower, Garchomp was about to fall.
Ash's eyes widened, "Garchomp no!"
"Froakie!" Froakie wasted no time, it reacted quickly to the situation and threw its frubbles at Garchomp's feet, stopping it from falling.
"Good job Froakie! Hurry, let's get that ring off Garchomp" Ash, Pikachu and Gabite ran towards Garchomp. Ash jumped right onto Garchomp and pulled on the ring, but it was stuck tight.
"Pikachu, use Iron Tail!" He commanded.
Pikachu obliged and broke the ring with a steel hard tail.
With that, Garchomp's rampage was over. It fell to its knees in pure exhaustion. Ash and Gabite took a knee right next to Garchomp, and began trying to comfort Garchomp after that whole ordeal.
Pikachu quickly ran to them but unknown to all of them, Garchomp's random Hyper Beams had weakened the platform. Before it could take another step the floor platform underneath crumbled and Pikachu began free falling off of Prism Tower.
"Pikachu!" Cried out the raven haired trainer. Ash didn't hesitate as he jumped after his best friend.
Everybody watching, on T.V. or on site, gave a collective gasp.
"No!" Paul cried out as he was finally able to make it to the platform. He reached for his Pokeball but hesitated for a split second as more pain went through his hands, "Gah! Honchcrow, catch them!" He threw the Pokaeball and the Big Boss Pokemon appeared in a flash of light.
"Crow!" Cried the flying type as it dove for Ash and Pikachu.
At this point Ash had reached Pikachu, and was beginning to approach pavement. He instinctively put his head down and did what he could to protect Pikachu.
Honchcrow was begging to close in on the two, and it opened up its talons ready to snatch them out of the air, but it would be close.
Then out of nowhere a spectacular yellow streak of light took Ash out of the air, thus leaving Honchcrow befuddled as pavement rapidly closed in.
"Honchcow!" cried the flying type as it quickly began to regain its composure, straightening itself out before hitting the pavement at top speed.
Honchcrow leveled out and began to fly away from the area and gave a glance back, "Honchcrow crow (That was too close)" then it turned back around only to be met by a lamppost,
"Crow" cried weakly the Big Boss Pokemon, and the spectators around Honchcrow gave a collective, "Ouch, that looks like it hurt".
Paul blinked a couple of times at Honchcrow before turning his attention towards Ash, the mysterious looking Blaiziken, and another mysterious character.
"Ash, Pikachu, thank goodness you're okay! Thank you very much for helping Garchomp" Professor Sycamore ran towards Ash and Pikachu after they were saved by the streak of light that turned out to be the Pokemon he saw before.
"Of course! But professor, what is that Pokemon."
Ash and Sycamore both looked towards the Pokemon and another figure standing beside it. The Pokemon then quickly changed forms to the more familiar Blaziken.
"That must have been Blaziken's mega evolution" concluded the professor.
"Really!?"
"Another research topic for me" responded Sycamore.
Ash quickly cupped his hands around his mouth and yelled out, "Mega Blaziken, thanks for everything".
"PikaPikaaaa."
"What a relief" sighed Serena seeing that everything turned out okay. Suddenly the T.V. broadcast showed a close up of the raven haired trainer.
"Wait, could it be?" asked Serena to no one in particular.
Grace overheard her, "what is it Serena".
Serena didn't answer, she just bolted from her seat and quickly ran up the stairs to her room,
"What got into her?" Questioned Grace.
Serena quickly went under her bed and pulled out a box. A box filled with her most important items. Amongst these items was a blue handkerchief with a small pokeball design. Serena took it from the box and she held it in her hands for a moment and memories from a professor Oak summer camp came flooding back into her mind.
"It must be him, I know it's him."
"Ash! Are you okay" May, Clemont, and Bonnie ran up to Ash.
"Yeah, thanks to mega Blazinken" Ash responded.
"Megan Blaziken? Is that what saved you" May knew what a Blaziken was but what was a Mega Blaziken.
"Yup, Iearned about mega Pokemon from professor Sycamore, I'll explain it to you later" he gave her a small smile.
"So" began Sycamore, "if any of you need a place to stay tonight, my lab is available".
"Actually, that would be much appreciate professor" responded Clemont with a coyly smile.
"Yeah, thank you professor" affirmed Bonnie.
"Ash?" Sycamore turned to him.
"Thank you professor, but I think I might have somewhere to stay tonight already" Ash turned to May, "so May, is that offer still open".
"Of course Ash" she answered happily with a smile.
"Clemont, Bonnie, do you guys want to meet up at the lab in the morning."
"Of course, we'll wait for you" answered Clemont.
"Alright, see you guys there." Ash turned, ready to go and turn in for the night when he realized, "wait, where is Gabite".
May looked around a bit before she pointed Gabite out, still on top of the tower, still next to Garchomp, "that's so sweet, Gabite is comforting Garchomp after the whole ordeal".
Ash gave a small smile, "yeah, that's awesome".
"What the hell were you thinking" Ash heard the familiar voice and turned to see Paul,
"So that was what I was forgetting" Ash said seemingly displeased.
"What do you think I was supposed to tell Mrs. Ketchum if you ended up splattered all over the pavement" Paul spat out.
"I was not about to let Pikachu die in front of me! " Ash managed to respond, the reality of the situation hitting him.
Ash then quickly fell to a knee as his hand went to his back,
"Ash, are you okay?" May asked worried as she went down to Ash's level.
"I'm fine, just tired" he managed to force out as he stood up gingerly.
May could not stop from becoming sad at seeing Ash in pain.
"I guess jumping of prism tower counts as overdoing it" remarked Paul, "here" Paul surprised Ash when Paul helped him up and supported Ash as they made it back to the hotel May was staying at.
May lead the way as they walked into the hotel, entered the elevator, and made it too her room. The room had a couch and a T.V., a small kitchen, and a bedroom with two beds.
Once in the house Ash was able to make it to one of the beds under his own power,
"Thanks Paul" Ash fell asleep almost immediately.
"Well, I guess it is time to turn in."
May was gazing at Ash "Yeah, you're right" she then turned to Paul, "Oh I just remembered, the hotel room only has two beds, so…"
"No worries, I can crash on the couch, do you mind?" Paul asked politely.
"Of course not, good night. Oh wait" May walked over to a closet in the room and took out a pillow and a blanket, "here you go" she said with a tired smile as she handed him the pillow and blanket.
Paul gave a slight nod, "thanks" and he left the room.
May went into the bathroom and changed into her sleepwear. She then slowly walked over to her bed and crawled in,
"Good night Ash" she said softly before turning off the lamp next to her bed. She stayed awake in bed for a while looking at the ceiling, having the day's events repeat in her mind. Sleep slowly came over her though and she was soon fast asleep.
Paul was in the living room, still awake, and treating his hands. He used some burn heal on his hands, it wasn't medicine created for humans but it helped, even if it was just a bit. He then bandaged up his hands and laid on the couch.
Like May, the day's events repeated in his mind, as well as the time on the boat. He tried to shove those thoughts out of his mind and just focused on tomorrow when he starts his on the road through Kalos. If he can't get a gym battle here, he might as well go to the next closest gym, which was in santalune city.
Paul finally fell asleep and finally after an eventful day, all three drifted off to their own dreams as Lumiose continued to shine throughout the night.
"Breakfast. Here you go Rhyhorn" Serena placed a bowl of Pokemon food in front of her mother's Rhyhorn, "eat up".
Serena began to pet Rhyhorn, "you know what, I think something interesting is going to happen today".
"Looks like I'm going to Lumiose city."
May began to stir in her sleep as light seeped into the room. She slowly began to open her eyes and she turned to see Ash, but the bed was empty, "Is he up already".
Then a smell hit her nose, "Is something burning?"
"Dumbass!" May suddenly heard Paul yell and she quickly got up and went towards the kitchen.
She was right, something was burning. Ash and Pikachu, the latter who was oblivious to the situation thanks to a sexy bottle of Ketchup, were in the kitchen with a pan on the stove and something burning in it.
Paul came from the sink and doused the small fire with a pot of water.
"Ash! What happened" asked an energized May.
"Well" began Ash as he scratched the back of his head, "I thought I would make some breakfast for us. I tried to follow Brock's recipe, but it sort of backfired."
"Don't you remember last time you tried to cook something, the house caught fire" Paul reminded Ash.
"You're exaggerating; the house did not catch fire. The kitchen did though."
Paul smacked Ash upside head before heading out of the kitchen.
"Ouch! I just wanted to make some breakfast for everybody."
"That's sweet Ash, but maybe cooking isn't your forte. Anyways, I was thinking we could to this great restaurant for breakfast" suggested May.
Ash looked disappointed for a second, but this was quickly replaced by hunger, "alright what are we waiting for, let's go!" Ash scrambled for the door.
"Ash, wait! We need to get dressed first."
May, Ash, and Paul all got dressed, but Paul was the first to head for the door, "Paul, where are you going. Don't you want to go to the restaurant?" asked May as Paul reached for the doorknob.
"No thank you, I already ate and I'm heading off" Paul turned the knob and left.
May stared at the door for a bit before grabbing putting on her head scarf and grabbing her yellow bag, "Ash, are you ready?"
"I've been ready. I still don't understand why it takes you so long to get ready" Ash walked outside right behind May.
"Hmph, you never change do you. Do you really want to have this same argument like last time?" she looked away as she out on her head scarf.
"Sure, I'll give you first take" grinned Ash.
"I don't think you want that, I'm the one paying for breakfast and last I heard you're broke" May crossed folded her arms in front of her.
"Don't use my lack of money against me. Anyways I have my own way at getting food."
"What, begging" she gave Ash a grin.
"No, persuasion" Ash looked away.
"Please, if it weren't for brock you would've withered away in hunger by now."
"Look who's talking, you were always whining when there wasn't any food around. You were completely lost, if it wasn't for me and Brock you wouldn't have made it back too Petalburg."
"You were pretty clueless yourself for an 'experienced' traveler. You're so naïve sometimes it's unbelievable."
"Oh, so that's what you think" Ash stopped walking and turned to May.
"Yeah, that is what I think" May leaned in with her hands on her hips.
"Pika-Pi" Pikachu who was walking with them tapped May on the leg.
She then turned her head, "hey looks like were here".
"Hm" began Ash as he turned around to see the restaurant.
Then both of their stomachs began to growl. They looked at each other for moment before a faint blush appeared on each other's faces. Both began trying to hold in their laughter, but after a few seconds they couldn't hold it in anymore and they began laughing uncontrollably while they held each other's shoulders too avoid falling over.
"I guess when were hungry we can be a little-"
"-Vicious?" Ash finished the comment.
"I was thinking irritable" may gave a small giggle, "but vicious works too".
"Come on, I'll race you, first one to eat one of everything on the menu gets to choose what to eat later."
May gave a determined look, "you're on".
They both ran into the restaurant, prepared to eat every last morsel of food in the building.
"So was I right?"
"Yea, that was delicious, thanks for inviting me May" Ash said gratefully
"Of course Ash, my pleasure" May rested her head on her hand.
"So what are you going to now" May asked.
"Wait a minute, what time is it!" Ash found a clock in the restaurant, "I have to go to the lab and see Bonnie and Clemont, and get Gabite. Got to go!"
Pikachu jumped onto Ash's shoulder and he bolted from his seat and began to run, but May stopped him quickly,
"Ash! Do you know where you're going?" called out May.
Ash tripped and fell to the ground when he heard May, "Not really" he responded while on the floor.
"Come on, let's take a cab" she told him as she helped him off the ground, "this is a big city, it's easy to get lost, especially when you lack a sense of direction"
"Oh, are we taking shots at each other again."
"Come on Ash, their probably waiting for you."
They both took a cab to professor Sycamore's lab. Ash and May walked into the lab which was still a mess after the incident and they found Sycamore with Bonnie, Clemont, Froakie, Gabite, and Garchomp.
"Pika-Pi" Pikachu jumped off of Ash's shoulder to greet the Pokemon.
"Hey Ash! You came" Bonnie exclaimed.
"Hey you guys, how'd you sleep?" asked Ash.
"Best sleep I've had in a while" responded Clemont with a smile.
"So professor, how's Garchomp."
"Garchomp is recovering quickly, it'll be at one hundred percent soon" Sycamore place his hand on Garchomp's head.
"That's great Garchomp, I hope you get fully healed soon."
"Gar" nodded the Mach Pokemon.
"Alright Gabite, let's go" Ash pulled out Gabite's pokeball, but Gabite gave Ash a disappointed look.
"Gabite, what's wrong" Ash noticed Gabite's long face.
After Ash asked this, Garchomp came up to Garchomp and began nuzzling Gabite, causing the Mach Pokemon too blush.
"Oh that's so cute!" squealed May.
"They've been like that most of the morning" Sycamore said with a smile.
"Wait" Clemont began as he went behind Gabite and Garchomp, "look at that, Garchomp is female and Gabite is male. You can tell by the difference in their fins.
"Whats going on" thought Ash confused, although he did have some idea what was going on.
"Gabite" began Ash as he suddenly became serious, "do you want to say here for a while".
"Ga-bite" let out the Pokemon slowly.
Ash then walked up to Sycamore. He bowed his head down slightly and began, "Professor Sycamore, I realized from our battle yesterday that you were and are still a great trainer. I also learned that Garchomp is on a whole other level in power and skill" Ash took a deep breath of air, "please take Gabite into your lab and allow him to train with Garchomp" Ash kept his head down, "and maybe you could help as well. I want Gabite to grow and become as strong as Garchomp. If you don't want to take Gabite in, I'll understand."
Sycamore matched Ash's seriousness for a moment before he gave out a small chuckle. Ash looked up in surprise wondering what joke he missed.
"Ash, don't be so serious" began Sycamore after he stopped chuckling, "Of course I'll let Gabite in. Garchomp and I are in indebted to you. I've been meaning to train with Garchomp more anyways, and Gabite will be a great training partner for Garchomp, and maybe a little bit more. I promise you, when the time comes that you need to call on Gabite, he will be ready" Sycamore turned to Gabite, "are you willing to put in the work Gabite, to become stronger."
"Gabite!" roared the Cave Pokemon in reponse.
"I'll take that as a yes."
Ash walked over to Garchomp and looked him in the eyes, "so you want to stay here for a while".
Gabite gave a small nod.
"That does it then. Let's make a promise that we'll both train hard in the meantime and become stronger, so that the next time we battle together we will be unstoppable" Ash put his arm out and closed his hand in a fist, which Gabite met halfway with his claw.
Ash gave Gabite a huge grin. This earned Ash another bite to the head,
"Ah! I guess things never change" Ash trying to hide some pain. Gabite's show of affection earned a small laugh from everybody, "but seriously, Gabite let go!"
Gabite released Ash, "I know you like doing that Gabite but you're not a Gible anymore".
Gabite nodded in understanding, but that would be difficult.
"Pay attention to Sycamore and behave alright."
Sycamore then walked up to Ash, "Ash, if you don't mind, I forgot to give Paul a new pokedex. If you see him, give this to him, okay".
Ash took the pokedex and put it away, "alright professor, were going to hit the road, but I still need to register for the pokemon league".
"Brother, let's take Ash there" said Bonnie pulling on her brother's jumpsuit.
"You guys know where it is? Would you mind showing me the way."
"We would be more than happy to do that Ash" responded Clemont.
"Alright, what are we waiting for, let's g-Ah" Ash turned only to be met by a ball of frubbles.
"Fro" too everybodies surprise, Froakie approached Ash with a Pokeball.
"Froakie?" Ask kneeled down to Froakie's level.
"I think Froakie has chosen its trainer" Sycamore stated with a genuine smile.
"Is that true Froakie? Do you want join us on our journey" Ash picked up the Pokeball in his hand.
"Froakie!" cried the Bubble Frog Pokemon in affirmation
Froakie tapped the pokeball causing it to be caught by the Pokeball. The red and white capsule gave a couple shakes before giving the signature 'Ping', completing the capture.
"Alright Pikachu! We just caught are first friend in Kalos"
"Pika!"
"It's great to have on the team Froakie" Ash looked at the Pokeball, which responded with a shake.
"Thanks for everything professor. Take care Garchomp, and I'll see you again soon Gabite."
Clemont and Bonnie led the way as all four them headed to get Ash registered for the Pokemon league.
"And that's it, your registered for the Pokemon league" Nurse Joy said with her usual cheerful smile.
"Thank you Nurse Joy" Ash said as he put away his pokedex.
"And take this as well" Nurse Joy handed Ash a badge case with the Kalos Pokemon league symbol.
"Thank you, looks awesome."
"Well Ash, looks like your all set" May said as she, Clemont, and Bonnie were waiting for them.
"That's right, and now to conquer the Kalos Pokemon League." Ash was about to take off outside, but then he realized something, "Oh wait, I need to do something."
"What is it?" Bonnie asked.
Ash looked around and finally found what he was looking for. He began to walk towards the video phones, "I've been so caught up with what happened the last few days, that I forgot to make a couple of calls."
Ash walked up to the video phones and dialed a phone number. After a few rings Delia Ketchum appeared on the screen, "Ash! Hello sweetie. It had been a while since you last called, I was getting worried".
"I'm sorry mom. Paul and I were finally able to make it to Kalos and we finished that errand for Professor Oak. I'm about to start taking on the gyms".
"That's great sweetie, I'm just glad you're okay. By the way, isn't Paul there with you."
"Um, about that, Paul already left lumiose, he's headed for the next city. But I'm sure he'll call soon."
Delia's expression changed as she was deep in thought. She quickly came back though, "well that's fine, I just thought you two might travel together". Delia quickly changed the subject, "Ash it looks like you've already made some friends in Kalos, and met up wih some old ones."
"Hello Mrs. Ketchum" May stepped into the conversation.
"Hello May, it's been a long time. You just keep growing into a beautiful young lady don't you May."
"Thanks Mrs. Ketchum, you look great too" May replied with a small blush.
"And who might these two be" Delia looked towards the two blondes behind Ash.
Bonnie quickly ran up to the screen so that heer face covered it completely, "hello Mrs. Ketchum. My name is Bonnie!"
"Why hello Bonnie."
"Bonnie!" began Clemont sternly as he removed Bonnnie from the screen with his aipom arm, "and I'm her brother Clemont".
"Nice to meet you Clemont" Delia then turned back to look at all of them, "it's nice to know that Ash is surrounded by such good friends".
"Alright Mom, I need to talk to professor Oak, I'll see you soon."
"Sure thing Ash, just remember to be careful, and come home safely. Aslo don't forget to change your-"
"Mom!" Ash cut off Delia, "stop doing that!"
"Bye, take care of each other" Delia said with a cheerful smile before the screen went dark again.
"Ash" began Bonnie, "what was she telling you to not forget".
"Nothing Bonnie, nothing" Ash said with his arms folded.
Ash then dialed Professor Oak's number. But instead of professor Oak showing up on screen, Rotom showed up causing Ash to jump, "Hi Rotom".
I'm never going to get use to that" he thought to himself.
"Hi Ash! Looks like you made it to Kalos. Did you do what I asked?" Oak came up and greeted all of them.
"Yeah professor, we were able to deliver the mega stones to Sycamore, and look" Ash took out his Pokeball and released Froake.
"I got Froakie. He was at professor Sycamore's lab."
"Wow, your first Kalos Pokemon" Oak exclaimed. "Thank you and Paul again for doing this for me. Actually where is Paul?"
"He sort of, kinda left already."
"Is that so? Well I guess not much can be done with that. But I wish you luck Ash in the Kalos league."
"Don't worry professor, this time I will win" Ash raised his fist and Pikachu followed this action, "Pika!"
"I'm sure you will do great. But now I must take my leave, take car Ash my boy."
"Wait professor, I need you to do a small favor for me."
"Hey Ash" the four were standing around a fountain, "You said you're going to the Santalune city gym right. I think I found the best route".
"That's great Clemont, thanks."
"Well then, what are we waiting for, let's hit the road" Clemont and Bonnie began to lead the way.
"Wait you guys, you don't have to show me around anymore."
"What do you mean Ash, we want to come. Were very good friends now right?"
"Yeah of course, but are you sure?"
"Were serious, coming with you and traveling will be great for both of us. You showed me want it means to have courage. So we would like to come along, if you don't mind."
Of course" exclaimed Ash, "traveling with friends is much better."
"Well then let's go" Clemont and Bonnie went on ahead.
"Come on Ash, let's go" May began to follow.
"May, you're coming?" Ash asked a bit confused.
"Of course, why not."
"What about your contests."
"M-my… contests?" May said with a blank face.
"Crap! My contests! I was so excited about traveling with Ash I forgot about them" May turned around and looked in a red device she had in her bag. She began to search about the contests she had to go to. Much to her relief there was really no contest she had to go to. Actually there was some time before her next contest. That's when an idea came to her.
She turned back to Ash who still looked confused, "May, are you okay".
May put on a confident expression, "don't worry Ash, you know me, I'm always one step ahead".
"Really? I never remembered you being one step ahead. Mostly a step behind actually" Ash looked up and put his finger to his chin as if remembering old times.
"Really now? I'll get you back for that" May thought to herself with a somewhat irritated look.
"Actually there's a bit of time before my next contest. So I was thinking that at the very least, I could watch your first gym battle."
"That's great May" Ash said happily, "just like when we traveled through to Hoenn."
"Come on let's go guys" Bonnie and Clemont came running back when the two had not followed.
"Is everything okay?" Clemont asked
"Everythings fine Clemont. Actually I wanted you guys to meet a friend" Ash took out a Pokeball and released Bayleef.
"Bay!" cried the Leaf Pokemon.
"Wow! You have a Bayleef. So cool!" exclaimed Bonnie as she hugged Bayleef. Bayleef was surprised at first, but it happily received the hug and even returned it with its vines.
"Bayleef? That's a Johto starter isn't it" Clemont played with his glasses.
"Yup" Ash kneeled down to Bayleef, "I told you I would bring you to see Kalos. So you want to come with me for a while."
"Bay!" cried the Pokemon happily.
They next thing they knew Bonnie was on Bayleef's back, "Go Bayleef!"
Bayleef took off running around the fountain, and meeting the other Pokemon and people around.
"Are you sure that's safe Ash?" Clemont asked a bit worried.
"Don't worry, Bayleef is gentle, but she can be rowdy" Ash explained.
"Ash, those two things contradict each other" Clemont said more worried than before.
"Ahhh" yelled Bonnie as she fell off Bayleef.
"Bonnie! Are you okay!"
"Don't worry so much brother" Bonnie quickly got up and got back onto Bayleef's back, "again Bayleef!"
"Bay!" cried the Pokemon in approval.
Paul stood on a hill that over looked Lumiose city. It was a clear day with very few clouds and there was a small breeze that Paul silently enjoyed.
The events of the past few days with Ash were still on his mind, and he couldn't shake them. It was becoming annoying.
"I guess it's more than just words," Paul said to himself, "pathetic."
He decided he had wasted enough time and made his way back too route four and Santalune city.
He stepped onto the route and suddenly his eyes met up with that loser's brown eyes. The air became heavier with Paul's presence, like it usually does. He didn't seem to acknowledge the others.
Paul turned and continued to walk towards Santalune.
"Know what?" Clemont asked somewhat nervously.
"Nothing, were all going the same place. Come on let's go." They continued to walk with Paul out in front by a good distance towards Santalune city and both Ash's and Paul's gym battle.
There it is. Thank you for reading and do all that reviewing fun stuff if you would like. Have a good a day.
Pika-Bones out, Peaceeee!