Review Corner time!

Guest (Malakai534): Oh you just wanted the spotlight, friend, haha!

Guest (Johnathen): Before Omniverse, actually.

Gage the Hedgehog: Not telling ya, haha.

And now with that all aside, chapter 10 time!

Ash Ketchum walked down the familiar streets of Cerulean City. Ash smiled as the small yet gentle breeze welcomed him and Pikachu. Pikachu smiled wide, happy as well. Ash couldn't believe it, yet it was so real. In his hands was the Sinnoh League Trophy. It felt like a dream. Just like his victory in the Orange Islands.

"Just wait until Mist sees this!" Ash gushed.

"Pika chu pi!" Pikachu agreed.

Ash chuckled at that, the wide smile on his face. He still couldn't believe it. He was the victor of the Sinnoh League Conference. It had been an amazing competition too. He had finally beat his Sinnoh rival, Paul Shinji. The last person he had faced was Paul's girlfriend, Ranee Katina, a girl with a special ability called the Dimensional Scream. Ranee is a 16 year old trainer/coordinator. She had shoulder length brown hair, green eyes, wearing a silver locket around her neck, a short sleeved purple blouse, black jeans, white running shoes, and a white pouch. She had gotten Top Eight in the Grand Festival and she was caring towards her Pokémon.

When Paul and Ranee were young, Paul's father was very abusive towards Paul. He, however, favored Reggie. And that just pushed Paul towards the darkness that was in his heart. The jealousy of trying to be his brother. But that countless encounters with his father brought him down into the darkness further. Ranee just wanted Paul back to the way she remembered him. So when Ash won his battle against Paul, Ash finally saw the kindness that Paul had deep inside. Paul had finally realized that he didn't need to be jealous of Reggie. He wasn't Reggie.

No matter how many times his father beat that into him. Ash just kept smiling, remembering the last part of the battle.

-Flashback-

After many battles, the two of them were down to their last Pokémon. Ranee had her Infernape and Ash had Pikachu. The battle had been going back and forth between them and it was fantastic. But now, here they were, down to their starter Pokémon.

The referee called, "Begin!"

Ranee told Ash, "Here we go and we're not holding back." She turned to Infernape and commanded, "Infernape, start up Solar Beam!"

Infernape's mane started to glow of a green light as it got charged up. Ash saw this as a chance to strike. He turned to his Electric type.

Ash countered, "Thunderbolt!"

Pikachu nodded, its cheeks sparking. Thunderbolt was fired as was Solar Beam. The two attacks hit their mark after a collision in the middle of the battlefield. Pikachu and Infernape were both still standing. This back and forth went on for awhile, between Flamethrower and Iron Tail. Or it was between Close Combat and Quick Attack. This continued on until both Pokémon started to get really tired.

Ranee saw this and decided to ask Ash, "Why don't we make this final mark one to remember?"

Ash smiled as he answered, "You're on!"

Ranee turned to Infernape and commanded, "Flare Blitz!"

Ash turned to Pikachu and commanded, "Volt Tackle!"

Both Pokémon replied, the blue flames engulfing Infernape and the electricity surrounding Pikachu. They both charged at one another and collided, causing a small explosion. Ash and Ranee both braced themselves, trying to hang on. The smoke cleared as both Pokémon stared the other down. Pikachu and Infernape were both catching their breath. As Infernape smiled, it went down for the count.

The referee called, "Infernape is unable to battle! Pikachu wins and the victor of this match is Ash Ketchum!"

-End of Flashback-

Ash was nothing but smiles when he knocked on the Cerulean City gym door. He waited patiently for his girl to come to the door. Misty finally opened the door, seeing Ash standing there. Her breathing hitched for a second, noticed by Ash. He couldn't believe it how beautiful she had become. Her hair was longer and had grown beautifully. Ash couldn't help but blush upon seeing her.

"Mist, are you okay?" Ash asked, worried.

"Pika chu pi?" Pikachu questioned, sounding worried.

"Oh Ash!" She gushed, hugging him instantly.

Ash returned the hug, his hat flying off from the instant impact. Pikachu ran inside, knowing that the two needed to be alone. Ash kissed Misty's forehead, making the red head blush.

"You did not miss me at all," Ash teased.

"Shut up, Ketchum," Misty demanded, the tears in her eyes evident.

Ash placed his hands on Misty's shoulders. She looked up at him as he stroked her cheek so tenderly. Misty was beat red at this point as Ash kissed her gently. Misty returned it, her face as red as her hair. Pikachu saw this, standing at the doorway of the gym. Azurill joined it, seeing the two trainers together. It tilted its head in confusion, wondering what was going on.

"Azu?" It asked the Electric type, confused.

"Pika pika..." Pikachu chuckled.

Ash broke out of the kiss, much to Misty's dismay. Ash smiled at her as she returned it.

"So guess what Mist?" Ash questioned, sounding psyched.

"What?" Misty asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I'm here to stay for awhile!" He announced. "Mom already gave the okay since we're going to Alola together!"

"Wait, what?!" Misty asked, confused. "Ash Ketchum, you can't just tell me where we are going just like that!"

"Why not?" Ash asked, tilting his head in confusion. "I thought Alola would be a great place for the both of us to train and for you to see new Water type Pokemon."

"Yeah but you could've told me in a better way!" Misty protested, though she was very excited about going to another region with Ash.

"Well, I thought you would be psyched," Ash told her, sensing her excitement, even without his aura.

"I'm not!" She denied.

"Are too!"

"Are not!"

"Are too!" Ash shot back, before kissing Misty a second time.

Wishmaker1028: Pokeshipping is forever my OTP. But how will this go into our main adventure? One way to find out! Anyways, please read and review! And always think outside of the box!