Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon or the concept of Moemon.

With the Indigo League all finished with, the gang were now back in Pallet Town. Delia and Professor Oak had arranged a big garden party for Ash, who became this year's Indigo League Champion. Everyone in Pallet Town was there to celebrate Ash's victory. Queen Ilene and Rota also came to the party, which was quite a surprise to everyone. Ash, Tomo, Brock, Serena, Misty and Giselle let out their Moemon to enjoy the party. "I want to thank everyone for cheering me on at the Indigo League," Ash said, "and a big thank you for all my Moemon, for I could never have won the Indigo League without your help!" Everyone cheered for Ash's speech.

Ash and his friends were now having some food, with Ash's looking at what was happening in the party. Some of the younger kids were looking at Mokou, Inabikari, Hourai and Seira, with their parents having friendly chats with them. The parents were a bit tense, but it was assured that it was fine.

Then Ash noticed Leaf, one of his childhood friends, hanging out with Mea and Rota. Ash knew that Leaf was a big fan of Mew, and wanted to travel the world to meet her. Meeting two Mew was quite a surprise, it made her very happy that she could be friends with both of them. Ash couldn't help but smile that he made Leaf's dream come true.

"So, Ash." Brock said, getting his attention. "What are you doing to do now?"

"Well..." Ash hummed, putting some thought into it. "I'm not really aiming to become Regional Champion, so I want to continue exploring the world." He said honestly. "And I've decided to head over to the Orange Islands." He showed them a brochure of the Orange Islands. "It's says that they have their own unique league there, and I want to try it out." His friends were a bit surprise that he wasn't gonna try for Regional Champion, but respected his decision and agreed with his next plan of travel.

"Since you're going to the Orange Islands, Ash, could you do me a favor?" Oak asked. "I would like you to visit Professor Ivy and pick up a package from her for me. She lives on Valencia Island."

"Sure thing, Professor." Ash said, accepting the request, and then turned to his friends and Tomo. "You guys want to come along?" He asked them.

"Of course." Misty nodded. "I still want to travel more."

"So do I." Brock added.

"Me three." Giselle added.

"I'm staying with you wherever you go, Ash." Serena said with determination.

"Me too." Tomo said, agreeing with Serena. "I'm never leaving big brother's side!"

"Guess that means me as well." Wendy chuckled.

"I'll come as well." Kyuubei said.

Ash nodded. "Alright then. We'll head off tomorrow."

The next day, Ash and the gang were all ready to leave for the Orange Islands. Besides Pia, Es and Laby, Ash decided to take Mea, Vena, Bianca, Cara, Aeria and Rio. "You take care of yourselves." Delia told them. "And good luck in the Orange Islands!"

"Thanks, Mom." Ash thanked his mother, before the gang bid farewell to Delia and Professor Oak and headed off on their next adventure.

"How do we get to the Orange Islands, big brother?" Tomo asked.

"We can get to the Orange Islands by a blimp." Ash answered. "There is one at the airport in Viridian City that will take us there this afternoon."

"Great!" Brock smiled. "We'll pick up supplies for the journey before we go."

As they walked down Route 1 to get to Viridian City, Ash looked like he was reminiscing something. "What are you thinking about, Ash?" Es asked via telepathy.

"Going down this route just brings back memories." Ash said, a smile on his face.

Es nodded, smiling as well. "Yeah. This is where you and Pia met me and Nagi." She said, replaying the memory in her head. "It was also where we met Hourai and learned you were the Chosen One."

"That is a day that will forever be etched into my memory." Pia said, joining in on the telepathic conversation. "But I am glad that I became your starter, because this experience is irreplaceable."

At Viridian City, the gang picked up food and medicine from a convenience store, and then they boarded the blimp that would take them to the Orange Islands. "Orange Islands, here we come!" Ash cheered.

The Journey to the Orange Islands had now begun.

Chapter 21 DONE!

This is the last chapter of the Kanto Region. Next is the start of the Orange Islands.

I had Leaf make a bit of a cameo appearance. Other characters from the games may also appear in the story.

Now that that's settled, see you guys for the beginning of the Orange Arc!