*Mewtwo talking unless otherwise stated*

*Flashback*

Still waiting on votes for Ash's mystery pokemon from the mini golf date

"Ash Joseph Ketchum you better tell me what the heck that last pokemon was and how you got it right now! That was without a doubt the strongest thing I have ever seen battle and I didn't even know it existed! HOW ON EARTH DID YOU FIND IT!?" May's current emotions were stuck between curiousty of where Mewtwo had been caught, happiness for Ash since he won the battle, and anger because she was jealous of how powerful of a pokemon she just watched. Ash only sighed, because he knew May would have alot of questions regarding the powerful psychic type.

"Okay May, take it easy, I have a simple way to explain," Ash proceeded to open up Mewtwo's pokeball. The manmade phenomeon seemed confused as to why he was in the open, since he normally only came out in public to battle. "Ash, is there danger? I can't sense anything evil anywhere around us." May gasped, wondering how this peculiar pokemon could speak english without moving its mouth. Mewtwo than looked at May, suspiscially, and his eyes began to glow. May screamed as she felt herself being lifted off the ground. "Mewtwo put her down, this is my girlfriend. She wants to know your story, and I was going to ask for your permission to tell it." Ash spoke in a very calm tone, despite the fact his girlfriend was one wrong word away from being thrown to the ground by the most powerful psychic type around.

A very reluctant Mewtwo lowered the girl down, and than looked at Ash. "I can sense how much you care for and trust this fellow human. She may hear my story, but only if I tell it." After Ash nodded, showing his understanding, Mewtwo began his story. "My capture by Ash happened roughly 5 years ago"...

A very upset Ash was running through the woods just outside of Pallet. His whole world has just turned upside down. He felt like he was getting stronger, if Tobias wasn't in the tournament he might have won the whole thing. If his less experienced pokemon, like Gible and Torkoal could help take down 2 legendaries, what could have his stronger ones like Charizard and Torterra could have done? If he could contend with Tobias, who else would have stopped him at the Sinnoh League? But just as he was starting to get over his defeat, and focus on preparing for his next journey, his best friends turned on him, and called him a terrible trainer. Ash had all of these thoughts clog his mind as he kept running, Pikachu hot on his heels, just trying to escape this nightmare.

Ash finally stopped and took a seat on the ground, tears running down his face. Pikachu hopped on his trainer's shoulder, and licked the tears, hoping to ease the horrible pain his loyal master had to be feeling. Ash looked at the faithful electric type, and a weak smile formed. "Thanks buddy, I know you're just trying to help, but they might be right. This is my 4th league, and I haven't won a single one. All of the current champions had won a league by this time. If I am trying to become a pokemon master, how is that dream gonna work out if I can't even win a league?" But before Pikachu could protest, another voice could be heard.

"Ash, snap out of this depressed state. I have been watching you since our first encounter, and you have impressed me with the growth as a person and as a trainer over this time." Ash looked up, clearly confused, but before he could start asking questions, the voice continued. "I can sense your emotions right now, and I know how angry and confused you are. Your friends' words and actions were despicable, I have battled a Darkrai before, and it is not an easy task. Defeating that and a Latias is an incredible feat, so incredibly you were the only one in the tournament who could do either. Ever since the first time we met, I could tell there was a special fire burning inside of you, a fire that was the determining factor in many of your battles. Your admirable efforts in battle and the way you have cared for your pokemon are more than enough reason to join you."

Ash couldn't believe what he was hearing, here was of the the world's most powerful pokemon, who once hated humans and the idea of being captured, willing to join him. "But Mewtwo, why do you want to join me? I mean everything you said is very kind, and it means alot coming from such a respectable pokemon, but I haven't been successful, so why would you want to waste your time with me?"

"Ash, I want to help you become stronger. However you must keep your emotions in check. If you decide to capture me, since I am so powerful, our emotions will be linked in battle. Whenever you feel anger, it will cause me to battle with more strength and rage, but I will be more out of control. However, if you stay calm while using me, my power will decrease, but my speed and accuracy will increase. I not only want to help you succeed as a trainer, I want to help develop your emotions and keep them under control. Your determination and quick thinking are some of the most well-respected by the legendaries." Mewtwo really seemed to want to assist the young man. Ash looked up, clearly surprised by what he just heard. "What do you mean 'respected by the legendaries', with all due respect you are a man-made pokemon, did Arceus accept you into the circle?"

Mewtwo gritted his teeth at Ash's last sentence, but stayed calm in his demeanor. "After me and Mew's battle, we ended up meeting up a year after. She invited me to meet Arceus, and make my claim to be classified as a legendary type. I went with her, and Arceus did not take too kindly to a man-made creature being brought into his hall. After many streneous tests, that evaluated my intelligence, strength, and battling skills, Arceus allowed me into the most exclusive grouping of Pokemon. But enough about the past, will you accept my offer to let me join you, and help you grow as a person and a trainer?"

Ash still couldn't believe what he was hearing, but he knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity. "Mewtwo, this is an incredible chance you are giving me, but I want to say one thing. It feels weird knowing that I will be one of the few trainers to have a legendary Pokemon. So I want to make it clear that if at any time, you feel the desire or urge to be back free, just tell me, and I'll be more understanding."

Mewtwo looked at the boy before speaking. "Your compassion for all pokemon is unlike any other human I have ever encountered. You will achieve greatness one day Ash Ketchum." Ash proceeded to tap Mewtwo, and the ball rang once before it dinged, indicated a successful capture. The utterly shocked boy turned to Pikachu. "Life sure has been a rollercoaster latley, huh buddy?"

Back to the present day, May was bawling. "So that's why he was so powerful today, he could feel your anger and frustration for losing Alteria. Ash, if I could go back to that day 5 years ago, I would have changed my words. You are an amazing person, and I was a complete dummy to ever doubt your skills as a trainer. I hope you could find it in your heart to forgive me." Ash looked at his legendary friend and thanked him for his willingness to share his story before recalling him. The young man than wrapped up May in a tight hug and kissed her on the forehead. "May, that was 5 years ago, I promise I forgive you, if I was mad would I be dating you?" May giggled at that last part, realizing how true it was.

"Thank you Ash, you mean the world to me." The two than exchanged in a quick kiss, before May's next question. "So since your battle with Ritchie is tomorrow, have you thought about who you will use? And how is my pokemon doing?"

Ash took a serious moment to reflect on the question. "Honestly May, other than who you won at our date, I haven't thought about who else to bring, but the pokemon you gave me is a strong one, and I am completly confident in her. I guess you'll just have to wait and see to find out who I use."

*So there's Mewtwo's background. I know I ruined the battle scene last chapter with how powerful I made him, so I apologize. I just want to thank all of my reviewers, without you guys this story wouldn't be possible. And remember, keep telling me what's good and what I can do to become better, and vote on the mystery pokemon. Thank you all for the support!"