Sometimes our dreams fade away to be replaced by responsibility. It isn't always a choice to give up your dreams even with everyone else's support they sometimes fall apart. Ash has given up on his dream of being a Pokemon Master. In an underhanded move Gary and Dawn have set a plan in motion to revive Ash's dream and bring May and Ash back together. An anti-betrayal story. AU.

Saegusa Mayumi grew fascinated with him after she had the opportunity to speak to the Enigma before the entrance ceremony. Their fates were entwined (forged by her steel will) and her captivation blossomed. It was already too late when she realised that he was the direct descendant of that rival family. A vignette from three different perspectives.