It's been 3 years since Ash left Unova or seen his friends. He spent all that time training and now he's ready to start again. As he starts his journey to conquer the Pokemon Leagues he finds meets an old friend who has a favour to ask.

Betrayal, that's all Ash felt at that moment. Ash was so close to achieving his dream of becoming a Pokemon Master only to have it ripped away from him. Betrayed by his friends Ash was alone in the world. 4 years later Ash is invited to the Master Cup, a tournament where all the best trainers competed. With his former friends attending, what will happen to Ash?

Dawn has parted ways with Ash and Brock, but with feelings left unsaid, how will it effect their next journey? With Ash's Aura awakening, and an apocalyptic disaster about to befall the Unova Region, they find themselves in the center of it all, and it will change their lives forever... Pearlshipping! Rated M for adult themes. Dark Epic. Sequel posted.

"Love is not knowing what you have until it's gone." Annabeth takes her time before she speaks, and "I love you" is no different. But she'll regret her silence. Pre-TLH through SoN. One-shot.