Pokemon: Return of a Hero

Hey everyone Nemon0416 is back with the seventh chapter of Pokemon: Return of a Hero. We left off last time where Ash had finished talking with the legenadries. When he woke up he was met with his friends and rivals and Ash filled them in on what happened (except for one part that he didn't want to divulge to Everyone) Also in this chapter we will be learning what happened to Ash one year ago when he disappeared. Also for the one who asked why all the pokemon get tired after synchro evolution is used: It requires a lot of both physical and mental energy to use, that with just battling before hand just uses up all of the pokemons energy. Any way on to the fic.

Chapter VII

"So where have you been the last year Ash?" Ash turned to look at Brock who had just asked him that question. Ash sighed and decided that they would find out sooner or later so might as well go with sooner. Ash looked from one friend to another then opened his mouth to tell the story.

(Flashback)

(one year ago)

Ash looked around now that the firey pain in his chest to see that he was clearly not in the Lumiose airport anymore. The area was a lush green plain with a small forest on one side and a small mountain with a water full on the other. There was also what looked like a small cabin. Deciding that was the best place to go for answers Ash started walking towoards the cabin.

Then all of a sudden it was raining pokeballs and not just any pokeballs Ash's pokeballs as each one hit the ground the pokemon inside broke free. Soon Ash was staring face to face with all of his pokemon (Pikachu just landed on it's feet with the others) "Guys!? What're you doing here" Ash asked in surprise then the five pokeballs on his waist opened revealing the his pokemon that he caught in Kalos, they joined the others.

All of his pokemon looked as confused as Ash. They had no idea how they got here or why only that they were here now. Reunited with his pokemon they continued walking towards the cabin when all of a sudden a blur of black and blue appeared in front of them. When they stoped moving Ash, and all ohis Hoenn pokemon were very surprised by who they saw. Hello Ash Said a telepathic Lucario. It has been a while. Next to Lucario stood the Aura Gaurdian Sir Aaron.

"Lucario what are you doing here?! Asked a very surprised Ash. Ash this is where I've been since we saved Mew and the Tree of Life. Replied Lucario (Not sure if that was it's actual name but whatever) "Hold on, does that mean I'm dead." Asked a now very worried Ash. Lucario chuckled. Don't worry you are still alive, as are we. Lucario told him. Ash breathed a sigh of relief. "So where are we?" Asked Ash looking aound.

Truth be told we have no idea ourselves where specifically we are but we do know what this place is known as. Replied Lucario. Ash looked at him waiting to find out where he had been sent. We call this the Aura Dimension. When a human or pokemon learns that they have the power to control Aura they are sent here. Lucario explained. Humans and pokemon who are sent here train to control their Aura, once they are finished training they are sent back to the real world.

"Then why are my pokemon here?" Asked Ash "I doubt they can use Aura." I'm honestly not sure. Replied Lucario. But whatever the reason they are here now and won't be able to leave until your training is complete so let's get moving. Ash nodded and followed the pokemon and his human partner inside.

"So how does this work?" Asked Ash looking at Lucario. Today you will just rest, Tomorrow will be the first day of training. Lucario told him. And given what happened just before you were sent here you could probably use a rest. Ash looked at Lucario in surprise. "How did you..." He asked That will be explained later. Was all that Lucario told him. Ash sighed sensing that this was going to be a pattern.

As it turned out this dimension could generate the necesarry food for any pokemon how exactly no one knew just that everyday there would be a plate at the exact same time with who the food was for written on a paper right next to the plate, whether the food was for Muk, Oshawott, or Bayleef. After eating everyone went to bed (the pokemon (except pikachu) all slept outside and Ash went to a special room for in training Aura users.)

In the morning Ash, Lucario, and Sir Aaron all went into the forest to train while all of the pokemon stayed behind. Ash asked why his pokemon had to stay behind. Well one they would be a distraction. Stated Lucario. Second this is a special spot reserved for only those who can use Aura. Ash sighed and kept walking. After about twenty minutes of walking they reached a small cave, they went in.

"Why are we here?" Asked Ash. "This pond contains a special water that allows us to scale the power of a persons Aura." Explained Sir Aaron. Ash looked at the Aura Gaurdian in surprise since this was the first time he had spoken since Ash's arrival. Soon they reached a small pond in the back of the cave. Ash looked into it, it was glowing so birghtly that no other source of light was needed for them to see.

Let's begin. Lucario said calmy. "How?" Asked Ash. Like this. Replied Lucario, pushing the trainer into the pond. Ash sank quickly into the water he came up sputtering and angry. "What the heck Lucario!" Shouted Ash angrily. You have to be in the water for us to judge your Aura. Explained Lucarion. As for why I pushed you, I thought it was funny. Lucario said that last part with a smirk, causing him to recieve a glare from Ash.

Suddenly the water around him began to glow, at first it was a bright blue but then it changed colors. It became a shining golden color. Lucario and Sir Aaron widened their eyes in shock. Incredible! Exclaimed Lucario. This is the most powerful Aura I've seen, I thought you'd at best be on par with Sir Aaron, Aura wise, but it looks like your Aura has more power than the both of ours put together! Now it was Ash's turn to widen his eyes in surprise.

Lucario bent down to pull Ash out of the water, when Ash was out he realized that he was completely dry. He looked at himself then the lake with a confused expression. Sir Aaron chuckled. "One of the strange qualities of the pond, the water never leaves it somehow can move on it's own to always avoid leaving the water." He explained.

Ash didn't pay much mind after that. After everything that had happened to him in the last two days, water that could move on it's own was very low on his list of conncerns. Once outside they went back to the cabin and Ash's pokemon. Ash decided since he was here with his pokemon he should train them. He looked at each of his non-fully evolved pokemon (excluding pikachu) and decided to start there.

(Three months later)

Ash and Lucario were in the woods, and Ash had a blindfold over his eyes. "Can you explain what we're doing again?" Ash asked. His training had been going well the last three months his abiliteis with his Aura increased each day but while powerful he still couldn't really control his Aura, the best he could do was start glowing for a few minutes and then it deactivated, leaving Ash exausted.

We are here to train your Aura. Replied Lucario not giving Ash a specific answer yet again. "No gee, really? I never would've guessed that." Replied Ash his voice literally dripping in sarcasm, but either Lucario didn't notice or he really didn't care. (probably the latter of those two) Soon the two of them were standing in a very dense part of the jungle. Lucario turned to Ash (not that Ash could really notice)

Aura can give you a sixth sense Ash, it can help you when one of your other senses fail. Like right now we are here to train you how to use your Aura to see without using your eyes. The fighting type explained to Ash. You will use your Aura to sense incoming projectiles and then dodge. "Why do I worry when you say projectile?" Asked Ash getting the feeling that this wouldn't end well.

When I say projectiles I mean swinging logs. Replied the steel type. With a feeling of dread Ash activated his Aura, now he could sort of see where Lucario was. Suddenly he got a feeling of something behind him Ash ducked to the right to "see" a giant log swing past him. Sighing that he was able to dodge Ash relaxed for a moment, that was a big mistake.

Ash woke up to find that his blindfold was gone and Lucario was staring at him along with some of his smaller pokemon. There was a throbbing pain in the back of Ash's head as he recalled a short burst of pain before blacking out from the impact of a second log hitting him in the back of the head. He lifted his fingers to lightly touch the giant lump on the back of his head.

Ash turned to Lucario. "How long was I out?" He asked Lucario. About two days, after blacking out I picked you up and carried you back here where your pokemon watched over you. Replied Lucario. You have got quite the loyal group of pokemon especially Pikachu, he didn't leave your side once. Ash turned and looked at the electric mouse with a smile. "Pikaaaa." Squeaked Pikachu nuzzling his trainer.

I must say that you did well for your first attempt at the swinging logs, I was knocked out on the first log and it took me four days to wake up. Lucario said offering a rare praise to the Aura user known as Ash Ketchum. Lucario got up and went to grab a blindfold, Ash leaned back and groaned. Ash we are going to keep trying to help you master your Aura sense until you get it right and can dodge every log. Lucario told the pokemon trainer.

With a sigh Ash got up put the blindfold on and followed Luario back to the training spot. This time Ash was able to dodge four logs before getting hit and this time it was a gut shot so Ash wasn't knocked unconscious. That's enough training for today. Lucario told Ash who nodded in response. They walked back to the cabin and turned in for the night.

And I am done, so I considered making this story just one chapter but then I realised that this was starting to take a while so I changed my mind. So now you know what happened to Ash for the first three months after he disappeared, but what about the other nine? Also who is he going to tell about that "special" part of the conversation that Ash had with the legendaries, also which people are going to be taken on by Ash as his mates? If you have a suggestion leave it in the comments I read those. But I have ground rules: one: they have to be girls, two: they have to be human, and three they can't be related by blood (cause that's messed up) So until then fan fic fans. Nemon0416 is out of here!