At 8 o clock sharp, Ash and Pikachu walked into a room that was darkness with patches of sunlight. They looked towards a bed with a young boy that reached the age of ten that was still asleep. "Alright Pikachu." Ash whispered. "Lets give him a birthday wake up call." Pikachu jumped off his shoulder and landed on top of the bed. "Pika-CHU!" Pikachu fired a thunderbolt at him, and the boy screamed with shock. The boy got up with fright. "YOU ARE CRAZY TO WAKE ME LIKE THAT!" He yelled. Ash turned the lights on to show his face. "Oh, it's just you dad." He said. "Good morning Leon." Ash said with a smile. "Guess what day is today." Leon got up and opened the curtains. "It's my birthday dad." He said with a smile.

After Leon went downstairs with his dad, they got ready for breakfast, a young girl named Lauren at the age of eight came running down the stairs in her pajamas. "Happy birthday big brother." She said as she sat down at the table. "Thanks sis." Leon said. "You got a big day today Leon." Cynthia said from the kitchen. She was making pancakes for breakfast. As they began eating, Ash stood up. "Son, it's time we had a little chat." Ash said as he faced Leon. "About what?" Leon wondered. "Well," Ash began. "You finally become of age. The time has come for you to claim your birthday wish; to become a Pokemon trainer." Leon nearly fell out of his seat from hearing this. "But before you begin your official journey," Ash continued. "You must realize that this will be a very difficult and dangerous journey. Are you willing to take this task?" "I'm ready for this." Leon answered. "You showed and taught me everything I know training Pokemon."

Ash knew that Leon had the potential to train Pokemon, but he has never done it to any other Pokemon besides his and Cynthia's. Leon was indeed a child prodigy, as well as Lauren for young aged children. "Very well then." Ash said with a smile. "If you are sure that you are ready, then tell me what region do you wish to start at?" Leon wasn't quite sure where to begin. "I don't know where dad." He said. "Where would you recommend?" Ash wasn't quite sure how to answer that question. He has travel to six regions and they were just a amazing as the others. "I guess wherever you wish." Ash said. "In that case," Leon began. "I'll start here in Unova then." Ash and Cynthia knew that he would choose here first. They probably knew that he wanted to start his journey close to home.

After Ash and Cynthia helped their son get ready, they all flew off on Salamence towards Nuvema Town. They landed in front of the lab. The four of them walked in and asked to see Professor Juniper. After a few minutes, Juniper arrived with a clipboard in her hand. "Hello Mr. and Mrs. Ketchem." She said with a smile. "Its been far too long Professor." Ash said as they shook hands. "So this is your son and daughter?" She asked. "That's right." Cynthia said. "This is Leon, and this is Lauren." After getting greeted, Juniper took them to the main research room. "So Leon," Juniper said as she turned towards him. "Are you ready to choose your first Pokemon?" "I sure am." Leon said with a smile of excitement. "Excellent." She said as she pulled three Poke Balls from her coat pocket. "Here are your choices." She released the Pokemon from their Poke Balls. Up first was Snivy, Tepid followed and Oshawott was last. "These are the three starters in Unova." Juniper explained. "Which one will you go with to start your journey?" Leon looked at the three Pokemon, who were looking up at him with a smile, and was wondering which to choose. "After a full minute of thinking, he said, "I think I will go with Oshawott."

Oshawott jumped for joy and jumped onto his shoulder and struck a pose. The entire room was filled with laughter from watching. After everyone calmed down, Juniper retrieved a Pokedex and five Poke Balls. "These right here are your Pokedex and your Poke Balls." She explained. "The Pokedex is used to analyze every Pokemon you've seen and caught. It's like a high tech encyclopedia. However, it will not show everything about a Pokemon by just seeing it. You would need to catch it for a full detail." Leon was indeed intrigued by this. He took his Pokedex and the balls and attached them onto his belt.

All five of them walked outside towards the main entrance for their departure. "Well son," Ash said as he looked down at his son. "Are you ready to begin?" "Yes father." Leon answered. Cynthia walked towards him and bent to his height. "Now know this Leon." She began. "This is not an easy task of becoming a Pokemon trainer. Should you ever feel like you want to return home for any reason, give me or your dad a call and we will be there as soon as we can. Do you understand?" Leon nodded. "I understand." He said. "You have everything you need?" Ash asked. "I believe so." Leon said. "Good, now get ready for your true adventure now begins." Ash said with a smile. Everyone gave Leon a group hug for best of luck and being safe. "Come home soon big brother." Lauren said. "You know I will sis." Leon said. Ash released Salamence and the three of them flew off towards the sky. "He's going to make us all proud." Cynthia said as she rested her head on Ash's shoulder. "I know he will." Ash said looking back at Leon, who began walking along Route 1 and facing a Patrat. And so this now ends the true story of Ash and Cynthia. A new generation of Pokemon training had begun and a new chapter in their lives has been unfolded. With a bright future at hand and with their son Leon leading the way into his own, they knew that they will become a family full of powerful champions. All is well.

THE END!

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