Guys... things are about to get interesting... 0_0
For now I'm going to say that each chapter will be up every week, roughly. I will inform you whenever I get any buffer chapters and can update faster or if something comes up to alter this schedule.
Thanks for your patience! Enjoy! :D
Ages:
Ash: 19
Misty: 19
Brock: 23
Gary: 18
May: 18
Max: 13
Drew: 18
Dawn: 18
Paul: 19
Cilan: 22
Cress: 22
Chili: 22
Iris: 20
Ritchie: 18
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Clemont: 18
Serena: 18
Harley: 24
Solidad: 25
Zoey: 19
Barry: 19
Kenny: 19
Nando: 25
Stephan: 19
Bianca: 20
Cameron: 18
Trip: 19
Georgia: 19
Burgundy: 19
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Various others:
Delia: 37 (based off her age of the novelization according to bulbapedia [29] + 8 years from the start of Ash's journey.)
Giovanni: (Unknown) but in this story: 58
Prof. Oak: 64
Redrick(Red Ketchum): 38
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Normal Talk
Thoughts
Lucario talking unless stated otherwise
Zoroark talking unless stated otherwise
Meinshao talking unless stated otherwise
Let the journey continue...
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"Come on, Ash! Wake. Up," Max said in annoyance as he shook his older friend. Brock was the only other person in their shared room and he chuckled.
"Remeber Max, he used a lot of energy yesterday. I'd imagine he's tired. Maybe let him rest a bit longer," Brock nodded. Pikachu and Ellie ran past the doctor's legs to go get food with the others.
"Fine, I guess you're right," Max sighed and looked once more at the deeply sleeping Ash before smiling and running out of the room. Brock chuckled once more and walked over to Ash and set a small alarm clock next to his bed.
"Don't throw this one like a poke ball, okay Big Guy?" Brock joked out loud before walking out of the room as well.
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"Alberto, it's a sandwich, you know? This one's grilled with eggs and bacon in it. A tasty breakfast," Alice explained to the confused Baron as everyone else ate.
"Okay… I'm used to roasts, stews, and the like…" Alberto mumbled before poking the sandwich with his fork.
Tonio laughed slightly, "You don't eat it with a fork and knife, Alberto…"
"How do I eat it then, smart guy?" Alberto grumbled.
"With your hands, like this," Alice smiled and picked up her own breakfast wrap before taking a bite.
Alberto continued to watch them with confusion, "Don't your hands get greasy then?"
"If you aren't careful, silly. You use napkins if your hands get too greasy," Bianca giggled which made Barry glance over at her in a dreamy daze.
"Your food hot or something, Barry? Your face is flushed," Stephan said slyly, causing said trainer to snap to attention.
"I'm perfectly fine!" Barry yelped and started eating his food very fast.
Zero glanced over everyone and let a very small smile come to his face. It disappeared soon after when he spoke to Alberto. "If you dislike this kind of food, perhaps prison food is more up your alley," Zero grunted sardonically.
"You were the one that almost crushed my village with that iceberg of yours…" Nando spoke suddenly and made everyone freeze. Nando didn't seem angry though and continued eating calmly, "I'm glad to see you've found a measure of peace."
Zero cut his eyes over to the wall, "I'm sorry."
"Do not fear. I forgive you. Life is too short to hold onto such things," Nando murmured and then gave one of his bright smiles.
Zero nodded and resumed eating along with everyone else. They all turned again when people near the entrance started murmuring. Pidgeot walked through the center gracefully with her great wings folded. Pikachu waved at her and she approached the table.
"You hungry, Pidgeot?" Brock asked kindly. The avian smiled and nodded.
"Pidg pidgeo!"
Brock poured some food into a bowl and Pidgeot started to peck at the kibbles.
"Is Ash awake yet?" Trip asked in the midst of his meal.
"I tried to wake him up, but he was sleeping like a log," Max replied with a shrug.
"Miss Senior will meet us at the trainer's school on the way. She's excited to have an little adventure of sorts," Zoey laughed slightly.
"Aww man… Now I got to eat fast."
Everyone turned and saw a dressed Ash with crazy bed hair grumbling near the table.
"Um… Ketchum, your hair?" Drew chuckled. Ash reached up with a hand and felt his locks twisted this way and that.
"Oops… Oh well, food first, hair later," Ash declared and walked swiftly over to the breakfast buffet.
"Oh Ash," Misty face-palmed.
After watching Ash scarf down his large meal and Misty griping at him the whole time about his table manners, everyone got ready, including Ash fixing his air and returning Pidgeot, and set off towards the trainer school to pick up Candice.
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"He just hasn't been very happy recently. He isn't wanting to battle for anyone," An attendent explained to Candice as the group approached.
"I guess that means he's lost his kiai," Candice murmured before noticing her friends, "Oh hey everyone."
"What's the matter, Miss Senior?" Zoey asked.
"Well that Sneasel over there hasn't been very happy recently. He won't battle for any of the students. Some of his attacks have even started to become weaker," Candice expressed.
Everyone looked over and could see a Sneasel sitting in a corner.
"Kinda like Sceptile…" Ash murmured. He turned and asked Candice a question, "Did he react funny around another pokemon recently? My Sceptile once lost the ability to attack after he had his heart broken." Ash explained.
"Oh, well…" Candice paused and glanced over at something. Everyone followed her gaze and saw a female Sneasel nuzzling a Sandslash.
"Oh… Poor Sneasel," May murmured.
"We can't use him at the facility if he can't attack. He'll have to go up for adoption," Candice sighed.
"I'll take him."
Everyone turned to look at Ritchie who was focused on Sneasel's form. He marched forward to talk to him. I have to go outside of my confort zone to show Kraken that I can care for pokemon. My friends are right, the more friends, the better.
The Sneasel looked up at Ritchie with the saddest look. "If you want to… you can come with me and we can grow strong together." Sneasel glanced at the ground and muttered something softly.
Suddenly Fawn's pokeball popped open from Ritchie's belt and the Zigzagoon started chirping happily to Sneasel. Fawn then leaned back on her back paws and waved her front paws in excitement. Sneasel's face turned pink when Fawn ran back over to Ritchie and rubbed his leg.
"Zig! Zigzagoon!" Fawn barked in joy.
"What do you think, friend? You okay with that?" Candice asked the pokemon patiently, "Maybe this will be better for everyone involved.
Sneasel seemed in thought for a moment before walking over to Ritchie. He glanced once more back at the other Sneasel and Sansdslash before having a determined look cross his face. He looked up and nodded to Ritchie before jumping up and tapping an empty pokeball. The sphere rocked twice before dinging. Fawn cried out happily before running around Ritchie's feet.
"Well I guess that's settled," Candice smiled and placed her hands on her hips. She turned to look at the attendant, "Well I'm off, think you got things handled here?"
"Yes ma'am!" The young man nodded and walked off.
"Come on Fawn. I gotta think of a name for Sneasel as we explore the temple. Want to explore with us?" Ritchie smiled.
"Zig-zig!" Fawn chirped and everyone started making their way towards the temple.
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"Problem?" Misty asked Ash as they walked. Ash chuckled slightly and rubbed the back of his head.
"My nose is runny," Ash muttered, "I guess even Charizard couldn't prevent that."
"You don't get colds from the cold actually. It's a big misconception," Tonio spoke out.
"Then why do you get them when you're cold?" Ash muttered softly. Misty gave him a look and rolled her eyes. "What?"
She smiled and shook her head, "Nothing you dummy. Just make sure not to push yourself, kay?"
Ash nodded as they neared the temple.
"Greetings once more," The maidens bowed.
"Hello again," Cameron said cheerily.
"Please this way into the temple, though we can't follow you past the doors," One maiden explained.
"Why's that?" Trip asked with suspicion.
"Because… there are tests meant for those who wish to enter the sacred grounds of Regigigas. Hopefully… your hearts are pure," The maiden said cryptically before opening the large doors and letting them inside, "It was always only our duty to merely guard this place and nothing more."
That was the last they heard of them when the doors creaked shut behind them.
Alberto was shivering all over, "They've sealed us in some crypt! I just know it!"
"A crypt?" Dawn squeaked.
"No… I don't see any spirits… thought that could just mean they're all in peaceful rest with no regret," Ash mumbled as he started to walk forward. The first room they found themselves in was simply a square. A door was at the other end.
"So do we just go through the door?" Iris asked.
"Hmmm normally, I'd say that's a bad idea, but it seems to be the only choice," Gary nodded.
Everyone walked forward when Ash paused, "Hey there's something on the wall here. A wooden plaque of some kind."
Gary paused and saw it before yanking out his notebook, "One second, it's braille."
A few minutes later everyone watched and Gary nodded to begin translating to them, "It says, 'Three tests of the mind, one test of the heart. Only then will the Gigas awaken.'
"Huh, I guess Regigigas only wakes up when it has to," Brock added.
"Maybe he has so much power that he has trouble using it often," Solidad pondered.
"Wasn't he the legendary that moved the continents into place?" Kenny asked.
"Yes… According to our village's tradition and folklore, that's precisely what he did. Regigigas is honored greatly in my hometown," Nando nodded.
"Three tests of the mind and three of the body, what is that supposed to mean?" Chili mumbled.
"It seems as though we will find out beyond this door," Newton replied.
Everyone then slowly threaded through the doorway and into the next room. It was also a square room. Several statues of Regirock lined the walls.
"Hey look!" Max yelped. Everyone turned and saw another plaque on the wall, which Gary worked quickly to translate, "That's plain weird… It says, 'Go 2 steps right, then 2 steps down, then use Strength.' I wonder if it means the pokemon move?"
"Well if we need a pokemon that knows Strength," Stephan grinned, "Come on out, Donphan!"
"Doh-pha!" Donphan cried out. Stephan's Donphan had a chipped tusk and his tire-hard skin looked a bit darker than most.
"Wow, you sure found a strong pokemon there," Alice nodded.
"You said it!" Stephan smiled and then turned to everyone, "So what exactly does the sign say to do?"
"Well for starters it doesn't give a starting point. Go right two, then down two… from where?" Drew asked and crossed his arms.
"Talk about bad directions," Harley huffed.
"Hmmm…" Ash mumbled before sniffing his nose again. He cupped his chin in thought before allowing blue to fill his eyes. A little bit of fog came from his mouth when he saw something. He smiled, "Hey I see the starting place. See the square of tiles in the center of the room?"
"Yeah, the three by three spot? I wondered why that was there," Paul muttered.
"Start from the center and then follow the directions," Ash nodded, "I think these clues are easier for Aura Guardians since the tiles are almost glowing in my vision, but I suppose other people could figure it out too."
"Okay Donphan, Go to the center of those tiles first, bud," Stephan nodded. Donphan grunted and started walking towards the center. He stepped on the tile and waited for a moment. The pokemon let out a surprised grunt when the tile slid deeper into the floor. Pikachu, Ellie, Togetic, and Fawn were all watching in wonder and curiosity.
"Okay that probably started whatever mechanism is there," Clemont expressed.
"But now what? Which way should Donphan face to 'go right'?" Serena asked.
"Probably face Regigigas," Zero interjected suddenly, "since most people face their goals."
Everyone nodded in agreement and Stephan nodded to Donphan. The pokemon nodded back and then turned to face the door in front of them before turning right and walking over two tiles.
"Now two steps towards us," Stephan spoke. Donphan followed his directions and stood on the last tile for further instruction. Stephan nodded again and held out a fist, "Now use Strength on that tile."
"Doh-pha!" Donphan cried out and rose on his back legs before pounding his front into the tile. Everyone heard a click underneath the floor.
"Interesting," Newton murmured as the holes in the idol Regirocks' eyes started to glow blue. The door at the other end of the room slid up from the ground to open for them.
"Alright! Three more tests to go," Georgia said excitedly since she was enjoying the challenge and mystery.
"Come on Fawn," Ritchie smiled as he pokemon leapt up to grab onto his back. Everyone started walking towards the door as Stephan returned Donphan.
They entered into the room and Gary found the next plaque, "'Wait exactly 2 minutes and don't move at all.'"
"So… do we just stand here?" Misty asked.
"Seems to be the case," Tonio nodded.
"Seems easy enough," Candice added.
Kenny and Zoey glanced sideways at Barry, "Barry…"
"WHAT!?" Barry yelped.
"Think you can stand still for a whole two minutes?" Dawn grinned.
Cilan and Cress were giving Chili sidelong glances and Chili huffed and crossed his arms before standing completely still.
"I bet Barry can do it no problem!" Bianca said happily and grabbed Barry around his waist and arms from behind in a hyperactive and playful manner. Barry stiffened immediately and his face turned completely red like a tomato.
Cameron started to snicker.
"Yep… Perfectly still… No… problem," Barry twitched with his face still red. After a few seconds Bianca let go and everyone stood very still and quiet. Eventually, Gary declared two minutes had passed, according to his poketech.
"Huh, nothing…" Cilan murmured.
Ash closed his eyes and then sweatdropped, "Oh… there's a tile in the center of the floor… maybe that's where someone or something should stand."
Barry's hands twitched and he brought them to his head before sinking to the floor, "What's with not saying that before!? I'm so going fine you, Ash!"
"It's driving you crazy to stand still, eh?" Kenny teased.
"Shaddup!" Barry snapped in irritation.
"I've got this covered," May deadpanned and released her Munchlax onto the tile. He could be seen on his back sleeping with a nose bubble growing and shrinking with each breath.
Everyone sweat dropped.
"That always works," Brock mumbled.
"Uh-huh," Alice nodded.
"Well at least we don't have to worry about staying so still. I was starting to cramp," Alberto huffed.
Finally they all heard a click again and saw the idol Regices' eyes glow blue. May returned her pokemon and everyone marched forward.
"'Go to the middle of the cave then use Fly'," Gary recited.
"Alright no problem, Noctowl, let's go!" Ash shouted and let out his flying type.
"Nocuuu!" Noctowl cried out as the sparks around him faded.
"Noctowl, I need you to land on that middle tile there and then once it presses in, Fly above it and wait until we all hear a click," Ash nodded.
Noctowl cried out again in understanding before resting on the tile. A few seconds later it slid into place and Noctowl flapped his wings to ascend slightly. After a moment of Noctowl hovering in the air, a click came from the ground and the idol Registeels' eye lit up like the previous idols.
"Good job, pal," Ash smiled and returned Noctowl. The group walked forward and entered the room of the last test.
"'There is no confusion or deception. Your heart knows goodness or it doesn't. Only those who know goodness will find support'," Gary translated.
Everyone turned to see a pathway before them. It was over a dark pit.
"The stones that make up the pathway are floating!" Max shouted and pointed at the stones from the side.
Drew walked over to him and nodded to the others, "I don't know how, but it's true."
"They have aura coating them…" Ash murmured.
"It seems as though we are expected to just walk across," Newton nodded.
"Yes a true test of the heart in some way…" Nando whispered.
"No time like the present," Ash nodded and started walking towards the bridge. He flinched only slightly before taking his first step on the stones and walking safety to the other side. "It's not hard to walk on. They're pretty stable."
Misty nodded and started walking with Brock right behind her. Slowly everyone started to file their way across. Some like Bianca gulped as she crossed, while Tonio and Clemont seemed more interested in how the bridge was floating.
The only ones left were Newton, Zero, Paul, Dawn, Trip, Harley, and Alberto.
"Let's go, Paul," Dawn nodded, "A bridge like this isn't that scary compared to Vine Whips."
Paul stared at the bridge hard. Only those who know goodness will find support… He closed his eyes, "Perhaps you should go first Dawn."
Dawn tilted her head in a confused manner, "But we could go together…"
"I said go first!" Paul snapped unintentionally and then stared at the wall to his right. Dawn watched him for a moment before grabbing his wrist.
"Come on… let's go… No need to worry," Dawn smiled. Paul stared at her eyes. He could tell… She had figured out that he was afraid the bridge would let him fall… He didn't want to take her with him. The best Paul could do though was nod slowly. She started to pull him across.
One… two… three… four steps…
"See… No worries."
Paul looked up from boring holes into the floating bridge and only sighed, "Seems that way."
"Come on, Harley! Pick up the pace!" Solidad shouted.
"Zip your lip, hun! I'm… not too sure about… floating rocks…" Harley muttered and glared at the black abyss below the bridge.
"I'll wait for you guys to come back… can't be that exciting anyways…"Alberto whimpered slightly as he kicked a small stone into the abyss and watched it disappear. A blue hue found its place under his eyes for fear of the drop.
Solidad and Alice glanced at each other before sighing. Alice then smiled, "Come on Alberto… Prove it to yourself that you can do this…"
Alberto eyed Alice and then Tonio for a moment before glancing back down at the bridge. He shut his eyes and started to walk straight across.
"You made it… You can open your eyes, Alberto," Tonio smiled. Alberto opened one eye and saw he was safe on the other side.
"See?" Alice smiled.
Alberto smiled at them both before flinching. He turned from them stubbornly, "Of course I made it across! My heart's made of gold! Just like Father's toliet!"
Everyone in the room sweatdropped.
"Golden throne, huh?" Ash muttered.
"Takes royal pain to a whole new level," Gary huffed.
"You said it," Ash added.
"I heard that!" Alberto yelped.
"Come on! You going to let some body one up you? You must really be changing more than I thought, Harley," Solidad winked briefly.
Harley grumbled, "Oh yeah…"
"Yeah."
Harley ground his teeth, "Fine!" Harley then sprinted and half jumped most of the way across the bridge's surface in nervousness.
Solidad smirked at the panting Harley, "You looked like you were being chased by something."
"Ghosts of the past…" Harley murmured softly.
"What?" Solidad asked.
"Nothing, hun! I was just picking up the pace like you said!" Harley refuted.
"Ya coming, Trip!?" Georgia called out.
Trip eyed her and nodded before starting to walk across. A tiny rock on the side of the bridge crumbled, causing Trip to take in a sharp breath out of fear, but then he resumed his trek and made it safely across.
"Alright Zero, we're last," Newton smiled at his assistant, "You ready?"
"You might as well go without me. You know good and well that thing will crumble when I touch it. I don't know goodness," Zero glared up at his friend, "Just because legally I am free… doesn't mean morally I've been resolved. I imagine you will all want a way back… I'll meet you back outside."
Newton looked at Zero in shock as he turned to walk back the way they came, "Zero, wait!"
"Newton, it's pointless," Zero spoke firmly without turning. His shoulders then sagged slightly and a bitter laugh came out, "Don't let me weigh you down. You don't need to bother yourself with my luggage."
"Zero… I can see it."
Zero froze. Everyone turned to Ash's voice.
"Yes… there is some darkness still lingering, like a open sore, but I have my shortcomings too you know. You were right, just because I'm related to some ancient heroes in my family line, doesn't mean I'm perfect. It just means I have a lot to live up to. My father abandoned my family… at least, that's what I've always thought and ever since I can remember… I've loathed him for that. I've been burying it deep in me and to be honest it's caused more pain that way… I don't know the whats, whys, or anything regarding why my dad left. So… maybe… maybe I should do like you said and try to forgive him or at least let go of the anger. Your spirit… your aura… still has light shining in it…" Ash paused and then clenched his fists, "You just have to give it the chance to shine brighter or you'll never know what you can do!"
Zero turned and looked at Ash and then the rest of everyone there before looking back at Ash, "You're… ridiculous… and very strange." Zero turned fully to face them and Newton, "You realize that, right?"
Ash seemed confused until he smiled, "That's what people seem to tell me."
"Come on, Newton… If you're so determined to bother with me," Zero muttered and started walking towards the bridge.
Newton smiled, "Of course. It's really no bother at all, you know."
Zero didn't react or reply but simply started to walk across the bridge with Newton right behind him. Ash could sense the spike of fear as Zero crossed, but soon everything was alright since everyone had finally made it over.
"The legendaries know that mistakes are common. I think remorse is what they search for," Ash nodded and then turned to lead everyone into the final room.
They entered and felt a cold chill rise up their spines. The room was very cold, insulated from what warmth was outside.
I see you all made it through to my home… Good…
Everyone glanced up in time to see Regigigas' eyes light up and start beeping. He rose slowly from the chair he had been sitting in and took a couple steps closer to them.
"Hello, Regigigas," Ash smiled and then bowed slightly.
Greetings… Guardian and allies. I hope my home is pleasant enough. Sorry for the cold. I suppose you came here to talk with me some as well as heal this place. I'd imagine you've read Ashura's note?
"So that list…" Ash started.
Lists some places that are important. Now… I can tell, human… forgive me… I know not your name… Regigigas turned and seemed to be looking at Newton and Zero, you have a question for me?
"How'd…" Newton murmured.
My intellect is second to Arceus… My mind works more like your machines than other organic creatures… though in fact, I am organic myself.
"Fascinating, so your mind is like a super computer?" Newton surmised.
In most ways… Now… your question?
"Do you know where Giratina is?" Zero asked.
Regigigas went silent for a moment before moving as if to speak again, Yes… I have in storage that Giratina wronged us long ago and has been punished since then. He often is restricted to the Reversal, Reverse, or Distortion world, you humans have many names for it. However… there is one other place in this world that he is allowed to rule over… It is a dark place, Turnback Cave… Near Sendoff Spring. Giratina watches over this place. It is were spirits go to either be lost within the dark cave forever or find peace and enter the Hall of Origin and the Afterlife.
"You mean he watches over… where bad people go?" Max asked and started shivering.
Some can't find peace nor love young one and thus aren't allowed within the sacred Halls of Origin. Giratina watches over their trapped spirits whenever he isn't in the Reversal World. Something ill fated is starting to occur… I think whatever darkness it is Arceus wishes for us to forget… is happening again.
"I see…" Newton nodded.
"Wait what darkness?" Solidad questioned.
"We'll explain what new things we know to you after we leave the temple," Brock explained and the Second group nodded.
"Regigigas… I'll heal this place for you," Ash spoke.
Thank you Guardian. I know that if this evil comes again, something tells me I won't be able to flee from it… I'm not built to run after all. Perhaps if this place is strengthened by your aura, I will have a greater chance of braving the blight. I'm not able to help my brothers or sisters as much, sadly.
"You do your job as always and that's enough," Ash smiled and nodded before walking towards Regigigas' empty throne. He placed a hand on it and it started to glow.
"Thank you, dear Guardian, Regigigas."
The legend turned and looked down at none other than Nando.
"You saved my village, my family, for that… I am eternally grateful," Nando bowed.
Ah yes… I remember. I am glad I could protect it.
"All done," Ash said with a grin and walked back over to the group.
I suppose this is goodbye, unless you have anything else I need to tell you.
"I… What happened to my father?" Ash asked finally, "Lugia almost told me, but-"
Mmmm… Redrick was a good Guardian… He seemed more in tune with the spirits of pokemon than people though. He was never very trusting of people or at least tended to prefer the company of pokemon more. I do not know much other than the last I heard… Several years ago, before your birth, he was struck with an illness by an evil woman. Such a thing caused him great pain and he tried many things to heal him, Hot springs, even Mew and others couldn't aid him. His aura was being misdirected or short circuiting at times… Only once did I see him have an attack. I've never seen Red in agony before… He was most often one to hide his pain. The last mention of him was… fifteen or sixteen years ago. He went to Kalos for some reason. When I asked about him later… none of the legends would answer. I suspect you should try to talk to Xerneas or Yvetal, even Zygarde should you visit Kalos. Perhaps they can enlighten you more than I.
Ash stared at the legend for a moment before glancing at the ground, "In… pain?"
Yes… An affliction of some sort. Arceus may tell you more, though if he responds the same way that the others have… he may be just as cryptic. Even the Kalos legends may ignore your questions. You may just have to find out on your own. Sorry dear Guardian that I can't provide more.
"No… It's alright. I just… I mean… Nevermind, It's nothing," Ash murmured and then looked up into the legend's face again, "Thank you. See you sometime."
Goodbye heroes… It is now our job to protect this world together… From now until forever. Please, the way out the back will loop back to the front in a much easier path. Regigigas nodded before sitting back in his throne. His eyes lit up before dimming to black.
Everyone turned to the sound of stone scraping against stone. A new door opened.
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The group neared the exit but halted when they saw it was blocked by a snow covered bush.
"Oh no, what will we do? Someone have a pokemon with Cut?" Bianca spoke out.
Paul face-palmed, "It's just a bush. We could squeeze around it or crawl over it if we absolutely have to. Burn it even."
"Hmm…" Cilan murmured and stepped closer, "Does it's aura seem different to you, Ash?"
"Uh… looks more like a pokemon… maybe a-" Ash started.
"Sno!" The bush leapt up from its 'camouflage' and revealed itself to be a Snover.
"Ah ha!" Cilan nodded.
Snover stared into Cilan's eyes before randomly kicking him in the shin. The Snover then turned and ran away into the distance.
"Ouch!" Cilan yelped and clutched his kicked shin.
"That was odd," Ritchie murmured.
"Huh, never seen a pokemon randomly… kick someone," Zoey furrowed her brow.
"Heh heh, I suppose just the lovely individuality that brings true uniqueness to the dish we call life-" Cilan started rambling before Iris nabbed his collar and started dragging him into the outside. Everyone else followed.
"I wanna get out of the cold, then you can marvel about the world," Iris grunted.
Everyone gathered in the pokemon center and warmed up. Candice said goodbye to Zoey and the group before getting back to her students at the trainer's school.
Ash's group started to explain the story of Satoshi to the Second group while Tonio, Alice, Aberto, Newton, and Zero did their own things.
Brock eventually told his group that they should start heading off to Celestic town if they wanted to maybe get there by the next day.
"Well I think we are going to stay here for a bit. Tonio wants to investigate the lake some more and then maybe we'll travel a bit before heading home. That is of course if Alberto can keep up,"Alice smiled at Ash and his friends.
"I heard that!"
"Anyways, thanks for having us. I hope we meet again soon," Alice smiled, "I speak for Tonio too since well…"
They all glanced over and saw Tonio typing furiously on his computer.
"We understand," May nodded.
"It was wonderful to see you again, Alice," Dawn smiled.
Alice nodded, "And I'm glad you found someone special, Brock."
Brock's face turned three shades of red while Ash, Misty, Gary, and Max grinned slyly at him.
"How'd you figure-"
"You haven't used a bad pick up line on me this whole time," Alice giggled.
"Hey! What do you take me for!? Your spoken for!" Brock yelped.
"Nor the Nurse Joys…" Alice smirked.
Brock head dipped, "You got me."
"Alright, bye guys!" Alice waved and grabbed Tonio by the arm and dragged the still typing Tonio away with Alberto trailing behind.
"Alice! Wait for me!" Alberto yelped and ran out the door.
Newton and Zero then walked over. Newton smiled, "I think we shall part ways here as well. We are going to start gathering info on Turnback cave before we travel there. Maybe even do some research in Canalcave's library. Thanks for allowing us travel with all of you for a time."
"No problem, It was nice to meet you," Ritchie smiled.
Newton glanced at Ash and gave a nod to which Ash smiled in return, "We'll probably see each other again soon. I imagine we will go to the cave as well."
Zero snorted, "Come on let's go. If you aren't even going to be subtle about talking about me- yeah I saw that silent nod. Don't get your hopes up, Newton."
Newton smiled as Zero started to walk away. He turned and smiled at Ash, "Thanks for talking to him. He will get there… I know it." Ash grinned back and nodded as Newton turned to go, "Oh yes of course! I know how much of a lost cause you are Zero."
Zero's grunt of annoyance came from outside the door as Newton disappeared with a smile on his face.
"We'll be staying here as well. We're taking a boat to Sunyshore for a bit," Solidad explained.
"Yep, my dad and Volkner are going to have a battle near the end of the week and since we know pretty much where the token is, we thought about going to watch!" Barry grinned.
"Sounds great!" Iris smiled, "I'd love to see your dad battle."
"Maybe if we hurry, we can make it there before then," Gary nodded.
"Hey if we call you guys when we get to Lake Valor, you might join us at Mt. Coronet's peak to see Arceus," Ash added.
"Alright, Let's exchange numbers," Zoey nodded.
"Didn't really even think to do this ever," Georgia chuckled.
"Yeah we've all just kinda been together so far so we didn't really have the need," Cress smiled.
Everyone exchanged numbers with everyone there, both in their own group and in the opposite group. Afterwards, Ash's group said their goodbyes and started outside. Ritchie had returned Fawn by this time and had settled on the name, Aisu, for his Sneasel.
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Many hours later the group was walking through a thick forest. They passed through route two hundred seventeen, on which they had run into the same Snover as before and Cilan captured it somewhat accidentally when the pokemon kicked him in the shin again and caused a spare pokeball to fall and capture him. They had also finished climbing and crawling through the caves that separated them from Celestic town. They had removed their thick coats once it had started to warm up. Not too much time later after walking carefully through the forest they noticed a fog start to float through the trees and obscure their vision.
"Whoa! Where'd this fog come from?" Dawn spoke out.
"Don't know… It just kinda rolled in," Brock murmured.
Ash flinched, "Something's off about it… many pokemon have fled from it."
Pikachu's ears flicked one way and then another before he turned and pointed in a certain direction, "Pi pikachu pi!"
"There's a pokemon that way," Ash translated, "It seems… hurt…"
"Let's go," Gary nodded.
Everyone started walking purposefully towards the direction Pikachu had pointed. At one point, Ash rubbed his temple as if he was hurting some.
"Something wrong?" Drew asked.
"Mmmm My head hurts a little," Ash replied and let his hand fall as they continued to walk. After a mother few moments, everyone else started to also feel the nagging of a headache.
"Yeesh, my head hurts," Max mumbled.
"I wonder what's going on?" May asked and looked around.
"Maybe-" Ash started but was silenced by a distant wail.
"Sounded like a pokemon, maybe it's causing this," Cilan offered.
"Yeah," Iris nodded.
Everyone took off at a faster pace in the direction the wail came from and stopped in a small grove. A tree stump with a hole rested at the far end. A whimper floated out from within it.
"It's… a psychic type… a Ralts," Ash muttered. He walked forward and kneeled, so that he could see into the stump. The Ralts was dirty and seemed very very sad. "Hey…" Ash started. The Ralts turned and cried out in fear and anger before flinging Ash back with a powerful Pyshock attack. Ash flew back a bit and struck the ground with a thud, "Oof!"
"PikaPi?" Pikachu called out.
"You okay?" Misty asked.
"Yeah, I-" Ash started before suddenly everyone clasped their hands over their heads in agony.
"Argh," Chili grunted. Everyone was growling or whimpering in pain.
"Ralts is really hurt and confused! He's using his psychic powers to defend himself," Ash shouted. It felt like his head was being crushed by nut cracker.
"Piiiii…" Pikachu and Ellie cried out in pain.
"I've got to try and calm him, but… I've not had much practice with psychics. Their mental shields are strong," Ash spoke. Before he could try to concentrate, the pressure increased on them and some were brought to their knees. Ash's eyes flashed blue and a wave of aura burst out around them. Pink waves of energy rippled across the dome's surface. Everyone started to breath easier as the pressure subsided. Ash remained still, eyes blue, as he focused to keep the shield up. He gripped at an empty poke ball and rolled in through the barrier and into the stump. He heard the tell-tale sign of the ball opening, rattling fiercely before dinging. He let out a sigh of relief, he had gotten a lucky capture. A moment later the psychic energy vanished completely and he dropped the shield.
"Hmmm how odd," Cress murmured.
"I'll have to talk to him later, but it seems that I now have a Ralts," Ash smiled as he walked over the retrieve the sphere.
"Let's keep moving, I want to get out of the forest," Paul grunted.
"Yes hopefully… We can find our way out," Brock nodded.
The group turned and started walking together in a direction they agreed on. They were still suffering from headaches, the sun was lowering in the sky, the fog still floated through the forest, and they were tired.
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They had been walking for hours with no sign of the road or any way to Celestic town. Their headaches plus their desire to get to town were causing everyone to become irritable. Some of them were hungry, but they had opted to keep going until night had fallen, should they see a sign of the town in the distance. Some eventually began to argue and it was upsetting to Pikachu and Ellie.
"I can't believe we're lost," Gary gritted his teeth. Even at normal volume, the headache from Ralts' psychic still lingered.
"Maybe if you had actually listened this wouldn't have happened," Misty muttered, "You and Drew had to say we needed to take that other route!"
"Hey, now wait a minute, don't group me up in his category," Drew retorted.
"What's the matter with being in my category huh?!" Gary growled, his patience had worn thin.
"Nothing... If you like to stare at data all day!" Drew snapped back since he wasn't in the mood for attitude.
"Hey at least I don't dance around like a chick in fancy clothes!" Gary snapped back.
"Don't talk to Drew that way!" May shouted in her boyfriend's defense.
"Is there something you have against fancy clothes?" Chili and Cress grumbled in irritation.
"Oh for the love of! Give me a break! It's just clothes," Iris snorted.
"Iris," Cilan whipped around, surprised, and scowled.
Everyone was starting to get into a more heated argument. Though they had been good teammates, eventually their patience with each other would wear thin at some point.
Paul was getting more and more annoyed by everyone bickering and it wasn't helping his own headache. He heard a few more jabs from the others and became angered at their behavior in some sense. Before this, he would've known silence walking through the forest, "Why on earth did I ever do this? I should've never entered this stupid tournament! As soon as I knew I had to go with other people I should've just left!" Paul shouted viciously.
"What, so you think you're so much better than all of us?!" Dawn growled angrily.
"Now come on guys!" Brock said sadly, watching as everyone shouted at each other, Ritchie and Max stared on wide-eyed with him.
"I just want some food! Let's just focus on the destination!" Ash shouted, "You guys are all giving me a worse headache."
"Of course, that's the only thing in you! Food from your feet to your face, Ketchum! Fills that empty head of yours!" Gary shouted sarcastically.
"This is stupid that we're fighting like this! And that's not the only thing in me! Maybe Misty's right! Maybe you should try listening to other people besides yourself and your ego," Ash snapped back.
By this time Gary and Ash's argument had drowned out everyone else's. They noticed it was getting more and more heated than before; they couldn't compete. These frustrations went back far even within the vein of deep friendship that was between them. This was a fight that needed to occur, to settle the differences that the two had ever had.
"Look at Ash, trying to teach me something! Ha! Did your mommy teach you that? If I recall, Ketchum, your the one with an ego problem!?" Gary shouted.
Ash stuttered, "Muh Maybe! But Mom taught me a lot of stuff! Stuff maybe you should've learned!"
"At least you had your parents, because unless you've forgotten, mine died!" Gary growled.
"Well, At least you have nice memories of them! You know what!? I wish my dad had died rather than left me! At least I would've had a good memory and feelings towards him after he was gone! He rejected me! He left me and mom on purpose, he had a choice! Your parents didn't! If he was in pain we could've maybe helped him, but he left anyway!" Ash eyes started to water since he was a bit more emotional compared to Gary, but Gary was hurting too,
"Hey you know what, maybe he left because you're such a freaking idiot! Maybe those dumb kids in grade school were right! Maybe you are useless! Maybe that's why your dad left because he wanted to avoid cleaning up after you! Maybe he got tired of listening to you whine about everything! You still do!" Gary shouted loudly and panted after he finished.
Everyone was staring at Gary and Ash. Ash wasn't responding. Gary started to calm down and think over some of the things he had said. Before he could say anything, Gary saw a strange look in Ash's eyes. It was a look of pain, maybe even betrayal. Ash then turned around and started to walk away.
"Ash...?" Misty called after him. Nothing... Pikachu and Ellie exchanged glances with one another and then looked at each of the group sadly. Everyone had their moment to look at the pokemon before they turned and started to follow their trainer in silence.
Brock shook his head and sighed. He placed his head in his hands and sat down. Ritchie and Max did the same but simply stared at their shoes. Everyone else continued to stand and stare at the ground. Brock spoke,
"What the hell was that guys?"
Everyone turned to face him in a bit of shock. They hadn't ever heard Brock use crude language so loosely before.
Paul huffed.
Brock looked up and stared at them, "Well?"
Silence...
"We're suppose to be a team... We're supposed to be friends," Brock said stoically.
"Ha. Friends, I should've guessed this was too good to be true. I was right in the beginning, friends are pathetic, a waste of energy and time. I'm out," Paul snapped and started to walk a different way.
Dawn had calmed down some and had some tears in her eyes because of the things everyone had said to one another, "Paul?..."
Misty sighed and started to walk in the direction Ash had… when suddenly they heard the rumbling of thunder. Rain started to pour from the sky.
"Forget about arguing for a bit guys, we need to find shelter from the rain and then find Ash!" Brock shouted above another clap of thunder. They all nodded and ran for a while before finding a shelf of rock they could hide under. Most of them all sat silently and refused to look at each other. To be honest, they were all kinda ashamed. The argument shouldn't have happened. It probably wouldn't have happened if they could've just gotten to Celestic town by now… laid down, eaten, rested, didn't have headaches. Perhaps they had pushed themselves a bit too much; Travelling all the way from Snowpoint, after exploring a temple, to Celestic town in one day, maybe one and a half, was a lot. Not to mention they still were consumed with the idea that the corruption could come again and people and pokemon could die if they didn't do everything right. It was simply too much… All of it…
"I'm sorry, Paul…"
Everyone turned and was surprised to see Dawn frowning, "I shouldn't have said that…"
Paul looked at her and frowned, "Yeah… I guess I said some things that were uncalled for. It's just I'm till trying to get used to not just relying on myself anymore."
"Sorry, Oak."
Gary twisted from his spot to see Drew smiling at him with a half smile, "I was just a little frustrated."
"I think we all were," Cilan nodded.
"This is much better," Brock sighed and everyone took the time to give him a smile.
"Now we just gotta find Ash," Misty whispered.
"We will. I'm sure of it," Max nodded.
"We need to now."
Everyone turned and looked at Ritchie who was looking at the sky outside the rock shelf, "Like right now."
"Why?" May asked.
Everyone leaned over and froze in fear. Ritchie pointed to the sky, as none other than Hunter J's newest air ship flew past.
"That's why," Ritchie answered.
Gary gritted his teeth and leapt to his feet and ran out into the rain, "Let's go!"
"Right," Misty nodded and everyone jumped and dashed out into the storm.
As Gary ran and he could hear the footsteps of everyone behind him, all he could think was, Please… Please…If worst comes to worst… that can't be the last thing he hears from me…
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Ash ran through the rain as Pikachu and Ellie sprinted on the ground beside him. He could see a large abandoned warehouse ahead so he took off in that direction. His heart was heavy and hurt. He knew Gary probably didn't mean most of what he had said, but it didn't stop the hurt from remaining. The door creaked open and shut with much effort before he sunk to the ground. Pikachu and Ellie curled up on his lap since he was shivering from the rain. He reached down and let out one other pokemon.
Master… I see it is raining where you are. Where are your allies?
"Down the way… we all had a pretty bad argument. We said some stupid things," Ash sighed, "I guess I just wanted you here… with Pikachu and Ellie. I needed another English speaking voice."
Pikachu and Ellie understood his reasoning and remained in his lap as Lucario walked over and sat down beside them.
I see someone said something that hurt…
"Yeah."
Don't let it weight too much on your heart. They are your good friends.
"I know."
They all sat in silence for a moment before they heard a sound echo in a another part of the warehouse. Ash shared a look with his pokemon before they stood and started making their way in that direction. They focused their auras, except Ellie, and walked silently towards a door.
"It can't be... That aura..." Ash mumbled.
It's… her, Lucario snarled mentally to Ash.
Both of them suddenly leapt away from the door as it was blown from its hinges by a powerful attack.
Ash felt Pikachu tense up beside him and let a few sparks fly. Ellie copied him and then Lucario started to growl. Ash looked up slowly dreading what he would see.
"So... Here we are again," A woman's voice spoke before she stepped out from the shadows and showed herself to be Hunter J.
"Seems that way," Ash nodded. He watched her Salamance glaring at them from behind her.
Lucario started growling more. Through her visor, Hunter J could see the energies of the pokemon Ash had with him as well as...
"Incredible... So that's how you knew... why my googles had trouble singling out your signature in the forest… And here I thought you were just some obnoxious brat. Oh... but you're so much more..." Hunter J gave him a predatorial smile, "Aura Guardian."
You will not come anywhere near my Master! Lucario bellowed and stepped between Ash and Hunter J. Pikachu and Ellie soon flanked him.
"Pikachu!"
"ChuPika!"
"Guys..." Ash said in shock.
Get out of here, Master! It is obviously a trap! You must flee! Lucario shouted as he built up an Aura Sphere.
"No way! You know good and well I won't leave you!" Ash shouted and gritted his teeth.
"That Lucario... It wouldn't happen to be the Riolu from before... would it?" Hunter murmured to herself before checking it's signature and gasping lightly, "Of course... it is... How interesting." She looked up in time to see Ash stand beside his pokemon, crouch down and start building up an Aura Sphere himself. This, Hunter J had not expected.
"What!?" Hunter J yelled out in surprise
"You said so yourself, I'm an Aura Guardian," Ash gritted his teeth.
"I see... No matter," Hunter J smiled and released her Ariados to fight alongside her Salamace.
"Salamance, Earthquake!"
"Ariados, String Shot!"
Unfortunately, Ash and his pokemon weren't expecting an Earthquake attack. The energy quaked through their bodies and even cracked the cement beneath them, but they surprised Hunter J by not falling over and dodging the string shot that sailed past them.
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"
"Ellie, Light screen!"
"Lucario, Aura sphere!"
Ash and Lucario used Aura sphere in sync and the two attacks struck Ariados, flipping it over. Pikachu's Thunderbolt shot through the air soon afterwards and hit Salamance, who roared in pain from the attack. By this time, Ellie had finished focusing and her Light Screen came up.
"Grrr..." Hunter J growled and released her Drapion as well. She realized that his power had grown since she last saw him both in skill of pokemon battle and his… inborn… abilities.
"Drapion Cross Poison!" Hunter J shouted and pointed at Pikachu. Suddenly without notice, Hunter J came up with a plan. A tiny smirk came to her lips.
"Pikachu dodge it, Use Electro Ball!" Ash shouted.
Pikachu leapt into the air above Drapion as he approached the mouse, dodging the Cross Poison. "PikaCHU!" Pikachu shouted and hit Drapion with the attack. The ball exploded against the poison type and electricity danced across Drapion's body as Pikachu landed back on the floor.
"Now that I think about it, Lucario is still very rare... Besides I need to knock you down a peg," Hunter J sneered before charging and pointing her petrifying gun at Lucario. Ash flinched and reacted on instinct. He dove and tackled Lucario out of the way.
"PikaPi!" Pikachu shouted.
Pikachu was distracted by Ash's actions and suddenly found himself, plastered against the back wall by Ariados' web. Ellie suffered the same fate when, after crying out Pikachu's name in worry, her Light Screen failed.
Thank you Master. Lucario said trying to stand up.
"No problem," Ash nodded. Suddenly Lucario saw Drapion behind Ash, but he was far too late.
Master! Lucario shouted in vain as the Scorp pokemon grabbed Ash up like during their last encounter, squeezing him tightly.
"GrraAAhh!" Ash shouted as the pokemon gripped him tighter. He struggled powerfully and kicked with aura infused legs against the Scorp's hardened shell, but was unable to deter him.
"Back against the wall, or I snap him like a twig," Hunter J growled.
Lucario, still believing that for some reason she now wanted him, instead of Ash, agreed.
"No! Lucario, don't!" Ash shouted in worry for his friend.
"Quiet!" Hunter J snapped and Drapion crushed him more, making Ash cry out.
Lucario was then surprised when Ariados plastered him to the wall with more String Shot.
What are you doing! Take me, release my Master! Lucario shouted with his crimson eyes wide in worry.
Hunter J grinned, "I don't think so." She walked over to Ash and grabbed his throat, which made him make a noise that was a mix of a cut off gasp and a slight choking sound. She then thrust her petrifying gun into Ash's upper chest, "You have no idea how satisfying this is." And with that she pulled the trigger.
No! Lucario shouted in anguish.
"PikaPi!" Pikachu shouted and Ellie copied him.
Slowly, Ash's body was petrified. Pikachu almost couldn't stand it, since his memory of Ash turning to stone on New Island looked very similar.
Hunter J's grunts suddenly marched into the room and placed a pedestal on the ground. Drapion placed him down gently down on it. Lucario shouted in rage as the group of Hunters turned and started to retreat with his Master in their grasp. Eventually the three pokemon heard and saw no more of the their friend or the hunters. They were alone.
RAAAAAAAAAAAHHH! Lucario shouted with all his might.
Ellie was crying and shaking her head softly until she heard a noise from Pikachu. She glanced up to see the most heartbreaking sight she could remember. Pikachu was staring at the exit that the evil people had fled through as tears streamed down his cheeks. This wasn't just the goofs like Jessie, James, and Meowth taking Pikachu and running off, or even like when Hunter J had taken him… The worst thing about it for Pikachu was one simple fact… The one time he's taken instead of me… I fail… Pikachu shut his eyes tightly and let more tears fall down his face before he shouted at the top of his lungs, making the rest of the tears fly from his face.
"PIKA-PI PIKA CHU PIKA CHU! Pi cha…"
(ASH! I'LL FIND YOU! I promise…)
Suddenly Pikachu and Lucario flinched as Ash's aura reached out to them. It was warm and comforting, laced with understanding and determination. It was very, Ash. The connection stopped after just a moment. Lucario realized Ash had given him and Pikachu a sign that he would help guide them to him, just like Ash had done with Lucario when he was a Riolu, those few years ago.
It was only moments later that they heard footsteps.
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What do you guys think of the argument they had? I was trying to make it convincing with their actions and reactions. It's kinda to show that they are having stress about everything and also some more emotion thrown in since Ash has been captured.
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Answers to some questions:
Avatar Rikki: So I can't wait for Paul's brother to know about Paul's relationship with Dawn. Is that coming soon? I don't know why I keep coming back to their relationship, why I like their relationship the best. Also, how are you going to write the Kalos region? Are you getting the little details from the games or the anime? It will be a while before the anime is finished with Kalos so I'm curious how that arc is going to work with the rest of the story.
NoSignal: Yes that will be coming pretty soon maybe in the next couple chapters. Yes I will be writing the Kalos region, I'm trying my best to get the newest bits of info I can to construct things around what will be happening canon in the anime in Kalos, thought there will probably have to be some non-canon things at some point(I can't completely predict the future but I will do my best, lol ;) ). I am getting little details from the anime, games, and manga all mixed together.
Intensity215: I was just wondering... Lake valor was in the Middle of a town (in the anime) so how is ash gonna 'purify' himself?
NoSignal: Hmmm... I'll have to think about that. Maybe a night time swim might be in order? :D I'm pretty sure Ash saw Azelf at night so that would be relevant.
Great: Anyway, will he capture the absol in the top of Mt. Coronet or somewhere else, maybe as a prize?
NoSignal: You will have to see ;)
Tero: hello there from sunny, freezingly cold Johannesburg south Africa. just wanted to say I am loving your story! ! have been reading like a mad woman. just wanted so say keep it up and I cant wait for the next chapter! !
NoSignal: Wow! welcome new reviewer to the Master Challenge :D I'm so glad you like it ^^
Kingofpikachus: Just one question Regigigas?
NoSignal: Hope this chapter answered your question ^^
SpecialLucario: Hey first off I want to say that I really appreciate the consistency you've been showing with your writing. When you post stably it really shows me as a reader that you intend on finishing a story. It's a shame that so many good stories get abandoned and I am glad this isn't one. Also I'd just like to say that we haven't soon a really good battle in a while. Just saying. You know.
NoSignal: Well I'm glad you're pleased. As for a good battle, do you mean like the Battle Tower chapters material? or a battle with the bad people(Team Rocket)? Or something else? If you mean Battle Tower like, then when we get to Hearthrome, you will get your wish. If you mean Bad people, well this chapter should kinda answer your wishes... and the next of course... maybe even one after that too. If like I said, you are referring to battles like those had at the Battle Tower in Hoenn then those will mostly be kinda sparse(maybe one more in Unova or Kalos[haven't planned those Arcs yet]) until AFTER the Kalos Arc[In the last or second to last Arc]. Hope this answers your question ^^
linair: I love this. just want you to know this is one of my favorite pokemon stories. never been a fan of poke shipping but you made it work and that's impressive. I love the pika-love btw. I would like to see more of the changed and close knit dynamic that ash has with his pokemon especially ones like charizard, infernape and sceptile. maybe another appearance from everyone's favorite psychic cat clone as well? 3 for mewtwo!
NoSignal: First off, welcome to the Master Challenge! ^^ I'm so glad you've enjoyed my story and that I've made pokeshipping somewhat enjoyable for you in the story. There will be many more chances later to show off Ash's relationship with his pokemon and don't fear, Mewtwo will be appearing two more major times :D How's that!?
Thanks for all your reviews, comments, and questions! I'm trying my best to fit everything together right :)
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I've decided to give you guys a list of the new pokemon caught after each chapter so that new pokemon aren't spoiled but you also can remember which pokemon are new and aren't on the list at the start of the Arc.
Ash: Luxray/(Shedinja)/Cranidos/Hippopotas(male)/Ralts(male)
Misty: Tentacool/Buizel
Ritchie: Gible/Sneasel
Brock: Anorith/Magnemite
May: Shinx
Paul: Stunky
Dawn: Glameow
Cilan: Egg/Snover
Cress: Bidoof
Chili: Magby
Iris: Cranidos
So there you are I hope this helps some :) If you ever need the full list, minus the newest additions, it's at the beginning of the Arc.
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NoSignal, out!