Ash Ketchum was thought to be well on his way to becoming one of the greatest Pokemon trainers to ever compete. But then he disappeared without a trace. Five years later he's back, but as his friends and family will learn he's not the same teenager they knew him as. They will have to be patient as they learn about his actions, his aura, and a war that is being waged by dark forces.

After becoming the Champion of Unova, Ash Ketchum disappeared. Five years later he returns after a series of events that have left a giant impact on his life. War has changed him, and he has unlocked his aura. How will others react to his sudden return?