Chapter 21 Wedgehurst

Ash and the group finally arrive at the Wedgehurst, Ash says, "So before we go to the gym, how about we go have some fun?"

"I guess so." Alice says, "So whose turn is it to go alone with you?"

Ash looks at the females, and then he says, "How about Lillie? I am sure that you will want to see a lot of things, right?"

Lillie beams as the other girls are jealous, but they know that in the next city it will be their turn. Lillie says, "Thank you, Ash. I am sure that your trust won't be in vain."

Then the other girls bid farewell as they go to visit the city themselves, Ash and Lillie then go to a park so that they relax. In the park, they can see a lot of children shaking trees to give Hoothoot and Skwovet to eat, but once the berries are fallen, some Pidove just come and snatches it.

Ash says, "So Lillie, did you call your mother and your brother about the search of your father?"

Lillie shakes her head and says, "They still haven't find him yet. And they have gone to Motostoke to find some clues."

"I see." Ash says, but then he flinches as he sees a train arriving at Wedgehurst and the traitors are coming out of it. "Lillie. I am sorry." Ash suddenly grabs her hand and then they go to Sonia's Lab, Sonia is surprised and she asks, "Ash? Lillie? What's wrong?"

"Sonia, did you have a place for us to hide?" Ash asks as she nods. "I'll send out Obstagoon to help you hide as well."

Once they are hiding at the second floor with Obstagoon blocks the exit, Lillie asks, "Ash? What's wrong? You seem to be in a panic."

"It's them...those guys who broke my heart...those...traitors..." Ash says as Lillie notices the group walking into the Lab. Lillie gasps as she sees Brock and Misty with them and she understands. "Just great, I won't let them ruin our time alone. Once they are gone, we should try any mean to escape them."

Ash nods as they hear how the group wants to have a Pokedex and then they are asking locations of Ash.

"Um...you mean Prince Ash? I think he is somewhere training for his next gym. But the last time I see him is in Hulbury." Sonia says.

Brock says, "Great, for the rules, it is said that after the Hulbury Gym, the next one should be the Wedgehurst Gym."

"And it is a matter of time he will be back in the Wedgehurst. We'll try to catch up to him if he comes." Iris says as the group leave the lab. Once they are fully gone, Sonia recalls her Obstagoon and says, "They are gone, Ash. Lillie."

Ash and Lillie sigh as they come out of the room. Sonia says, "So they are the guys that badmouth you and also tried to steal your Pokemon?"

Ash frowns and says, "I believe so. I just want to spend some time with Lillie and they have to ruin it..."

Sonia says, "You can still spend some time. Here in the Galar Region, you are the Prince and people like you. I am sure they won't be able to do anything to you once they find out. Besides, the Gym Leader of Wedgehurst will be helping you as well."

Lillie asks, "The Gym Leader will help us? Why?"

Sonia says, "I suggest that you go to the Gym Stadium and you'll know the reason. After all, our highness is there as well."

"Mother is there? Great, we should go find her." Lillie nods as they all go to the Gym Stadium. Once they arrive at the place, they see a school where children are playing with the Wooloo, Bunnelby, Minccino and Stufful. Delia and a girl is also there as Ash and Lillie greet them.

Delia says, "Where are the others? Why only you two?"

Ash says, "We decide to split up as I promise to give each girl a lone time in every city."

Delia smirks, "I see, so you are having a date with Lillie I assume?" This causes the two of them to blush.

The girl says, "Greetings: Hello to you, Brother." Ash is confused, "Brother? Are we related?"

Delia says, "This is your youngest sister Namie, she is the Gym Leader of this city and she is also the Princess."

Ash and Lillie are surprised as Ash says, "Wow, I always wanted a sibling and you never tell me this?"

Namie says, "Apology: We are sorry, but in fact we have 4 more siblings." Then her face turns serious, "Problem: We heard the news of the traitors coming here. Happened: They have come asking if you have come here. Answer: I told them you haven't and they leave."

"Um...why are you talking like a robot?" Lillie asks with confusion. Delia says, "That's another story to tell. But you can say she was traumatized."

"I see." Ash frowns. "And this gym field...are you a school teacher?"

"Correct: I want children to take part in the Gym Mission for Gym Challengers." Namie says.

"I see." Lillie says, "That is so cool."

Then Namie decides to take them around as they are greeted with a lot of children who are happy to see Ash as the prince. So Ash decides to show them his Pokemon so that they can play with him. The Pokemon he sent is Eevee, Snorlax and Pikachu, who have been the children's favorite.

Namie asks, "Request: I have to take some things to my sister Shelia, can you help me take care of this class? Ash? Lillie?"

Ash and Lillie smile and they nod, so they go help out the class as they do their best to play with them, while Namie just rides her Braviary and leave the town for now.


In the Pokemon Center, the other girls are waiting for their Pokemon as they see a Helioptile sun bathing outside. Dawn says, "I wonder what they are doing now?"

"Probably doing something very great I assume." Alice says as the Indeedee called them to take their Pokemon back. Once they did, they see that the traitors come into the Pokemon Center as they flinch.

"Hey, is that Dawn over there?" May says. "Serena is there as well." Bonnie says as they try to approach them. The group can only show fake smiles and Dawn says, "Brock, May, Iris, Cilan. It is good to see you again." "You too Clemont, Bonnie. What brings you to this place?"

Brock introduces the others to them and the same goes to Dawn and Serena then Misty asks, "So you four are traveling alone?"

"No, we have two more companions but they are having their time alone." Alice says, not wanting them to know that one of the two is actually Ash himself. "I see, then did you meet Ash anywhere in this region?"

They decide to act as Dawn says, "Ash is here? Of course he is here. Since he is the Prince of Galar Region."

"Yeah, and it will be a dream to be with him." The four girls see how the group are showing their greed and they are disgusted. Serena says, "But if he is the prince, then he might be in his castle."

"But we heard that he has finished the challenge in the Hulbury, so he must be going here if he is going to take part in gym Challenges." Clemont says as the girls pale. "So he is going to be here...that's wonderful." Dawn says as she looks at Alice, who nods back and says, "Dawn, Serena, I think it is time to go, remember that we are Gym Challengers as well? I think we should go challenge the Gym now."

Dawn says, "Sorry, since our friends are challenging the gyms, we must go cheer them on, so we'll see you later." Then they leave, making the group to look at them with suspect.

"Do you think they are hiding something?" Max asks as they decide to sneak up to them. Only to find them inside the gym.

In the gym, they see how Oranguru and Drampa are teaching the children, with Ditto pretending to be other Pokemon and making the children laugh. They also find Ash and Lillie there along with Delia.

"Ash, Lillie what are you doing here?" Gloria calls out to them as they turn around. Ash says, "Hey guys, you see. We are asked by the Gym Leader to play with those children."

Lillie says, "Yeah, and it is so much fun."

"I see." Dawn says. "Then I think we should join in the fun as well."

The others also nod as they send out their Pokemon. At the same time, Delia notices that the traitors are entering the school grounds and she says, "It seems like the traitors are coming."

Ash and the 5 girls pale as Ash says, "There is no point in hiding, if they want to face me, then I will give them a lesson."

The traitors are inside the classrooms and they finally find the place where Ms. Ketchum and Ash are. "There you are, you sure are hard to find." May says.

"What are you guys doing here?" Ash asks with a tremble and Misty says, "We are sorry about what happened in the Kanto Region. We just want to apologize."

"Are you really going to apologize or you are here for evil intentions?" Ash asks.

This causes them to be offended and they are still pretending. Brock says, "Are you not trusting us? We are friends, right?"

"Friends? Don't make me laugh." Ash says. "You must have seen the news of how I am back to Galar Region as the prince and you just want to be friends with me through greed. Don't you dare think I am clueless about your foolish intentions."

As the staff hears about it, they start to gather around and they are shielding Ash and Delia. "So what if we are?" Misty says as they are going to send out their Pokemon, but they hear a sound and then a Braviary and a Silvally appear. Gladion says, "Harm my friend and you are going to regret it."

The traitors see that they are surrounded, they have no other choice but to retreat. Brock says, "This isn't over." as they left.

Ash then notices Namie with Gladion as he asks, "Gladion? What are you doing here?"

Gladion says, "I was asked by Namie to come, since we have become close friends when Mom and I are here searching for Dad. How is Lillie?"

"Why don't you see for yourself?" Ash says as the 5 girls decide to step out of the classroom. Lillie says, "Gladion? Is that you?"

They share a sibling hug and then introduces the other girls to him. Then Namie says, "Question: Are you ready for our Gym Battle? You guys should stay out for a while since we have to prepare it."

Ash and the others nod as they all head out of the school grounds so that Namie can prepare the Gym Mission.


Here is a new chapter. I have to say this again. I know some of you really hate the fact that I make it a betrayal story, but that doesn't mean that I am not going to change it back nor abandon it. And here is the new chapter and I decide to give Gladion a pairing in this fic. I hope you like it and the next chapter will be Gym battle.

Ash's Pokemon with him: Pikachu, Butterfree, Pidgeot, Ivysaur, Charizard, Wartortle, Kingler, Gengar, Primeape, Muk, Tauros, Lapras, Snorlax, Heracross, Bayleef, Quilava, Croconaw, Noctowl, Donphan, Larvitar, Swellow, Sceptile, Corphish, Torkoal, Glalie, Staraptor, Torterra, Infernape, Buizel, Gliscor, Gible, Unfezant, Servine, Dewott, Pignite, Scraggy, Leavanny, Palpitoad, Boldore, Krookodile, Greninja, Talonflame, Hawlucha, Goodra, Noivern, Dartrix, Lycanroc, Incineroar, Naganadel, Melmetal, Corvisquire, Thievul, Thwackey, Arrokuda, Gyarados, Combee, Steelix, Vileplume, Ninetales, Hitmonlee, Diglett (A), Carkol, Meowth (G), Eevee x2, Milcery x2, Farfetch'd (G), Espurr, Applin, Ninjask, Toxel, Gallade

Alice's Pokemon with her: Drizzile, Butterfree, Skwovet, Wooloo x30, Yamper, Vespiquen, Eldegoss, Growlithe, Sizzlipede, Diglett, Meowth, Pikachu, Eevee x2, Milcery x2, Dewpider, Toxel,

Gloria's Pokemon with her: Raboot, Dottler, Chewtle, Liepard, Unfezant, Trubbish, Klink, Woobat, Drillbur, Timburr, Persian, Joltik, Ferroseed, Eevee x2, Milcery, Cinccino, Applin, Chinchou

Dawn's Pokemon with her: Piplup, Buneary, Pachirisu, Mamoswine, Quilava, Togekiss, Bellossom, Quagsire, Xatu, Stunky, Hitmontop, Cherubi, Roserade, Eevee, Milcery, Wobbuffet, Drifloon

Serena's Pokemon with her: Braxien, Sylveon, Pangoro, Linoone, Ludicolo, Shiftry, Diggersby, Electrike, Eevee, Milcery x2, Espurr, Shedinja, Gardevoir

Lillie's Pokemon with her: Ninetales (A), Magearna, Grubbin, Tsareena, Cloyster, Hitmonchan, Mudbray, Machop, Persian (A), Cutiefly, Goldeen, Eevee, Milcery, Stufful, Farfetch'd