The Johto League has come to an end. Now that it has, Ichigo and the rest of our heroes head back to Unova to decide where to go now.

"Feel that ocean air." Orihime said as she inhaled. All of them managed to get on a cruise and was heading back to Unova.

"Look. There's the port." Rukia said as she pointed ahead. They could see the port up ahead and the land that was Unova.

"We're finally home." Ichigo said. It felt good to be home, but there was an unwanted surprise waiting for them at the port.

"Ichigo!" Ichigo's father, Isshin, was at the port as well. He was there to welcome them home and he was making a bigger deal about it as he jumped around like a rabbit and was waving a flag around.

Pokemon

Every trainer has a choice

To listen to that voice inside

I know the battles maybe long

Winners may have come and gone

I will carry on

Yeah, this dream will last forever

This dream will never die

We will rise to meet the challenge every time

(Advance challenge)

Yeah, this dream keeps us together

This shows that you and I

Will be the best that the world's ever seen

Cause we will always follow this dream

Pokemon

(Ichigo's voice): Heading Towards Home

"Dad!" Ichigo complained as he got off the boat with his friends. He felt really embarrassed about Isshin's welcome. "Dad, it's great that you came all the way out here to get us, but did you have to make such a big deal about it."

"Ichigo, a man must welcome the praise." Isshin said. Isshin still seemed silly as always.

"Regardless, it's good to see you again, Mr. Kurosaki." Rukia said.

"Yes. Thank you for coming all the way out here to come see us." Orihime said.

"My pleasure. It's always nice to see you two lovely ladies. So what are we waiting for? Yuzu and Karin have a nice meal ready for you." Isshin said as he acted quickly and got Rukia and Orihime in a car of his. "Let's go!" He started the car and got going.

"Wait! What about us?!" Ichigo called.

"I'll drive these two. You men should walk!" Isshin said as he just drove off with the girls. He couldn't his own father would do that.

"Did he seriously just left with Rukia and Orihime and leave his own son to walk?" Chad questioned.

"My old man is such a wacko." Ichigo said as most of the time he couldn't believe how his own father could be.

Karakura Town

Isshin was able to drive Orihime and Rukia back to his house. It took Ichigo, Chad, and Absol a while, but they were able to make it home as well.

"Ichigo! You're back!" Yuzu cheered as she went over to greet her brother.

"Hey, Yuzu." Ichigo said.

"Welcome back." Karin said. "You seem to be in a good mood despite losing in the Johto League."

"It really isn't that big of a deal." Ichigo said, but was met with a kick by his own father and knocked into a wall. "What was that for?!"

"Don't hide away you're misery. A man must hide his feelings, but you're in a safe place here." Isshin said. "Let out your emotions when you are alone and your family won't judge." Ichigo responded by kicking him back.

"I said I'm perfectly fine, you crazy old man!" Ichigo said. "That was also for leaving Chad, Absol, and myself to walk all the way home while you took just Rukia and Orihime."

"They're women, Ichigo. Young women like them are an exception to the way we men work." Isshin said.

"Where do you get these crazy ideas of yours?" Ichigo questioned.

"That's enough fighting, you two." Yuzu said.

"Yuzu's right. This is suppose to be your homecoming, Ichigo." Rukia said. "Look at all the delicious food that they prepared for you." Rukia showed all the food with Gallade walking in wearing an apron.

"Gallade?!" Ichigo said with Gallade a little shocked to see Ichigo. "What are you doing wearing and apron?!" Gallade was a little embarrassed being seen like this by Ichigo.

"The rest of your pokemon are outside." Karin said. Ichigo rushed over to a window and saw all his other pokemon.

"Hey, guys." Ichigo said with all his other pokemon happy to see him.

"Come on, Ichigo. Let's all eat." Karin said.

"Good idea." Ichigo said. All of them sat together and was having a nice lunch together. "Great cooking as always, Yuzu."

"Yes. It's delicious." Chad said.

"I'm glad you all like it." Yuzu said. "Absol, do you like the special pokemon food I made myself?" Absol appeared to have enjoyed the food indeed.

"So how was the Johto League in person?" Karin asked. "Watching it on television can't be the same as being there in person."

"It was intense." Ichigo said. "There were some powerful trainers out there like Grimmjow and Ulquiorra. I was upset a little when I lost to Ulquiorra, but was I was able to pull through."

"What about you, Orihime? Didn't you enter the Ultimate Talent Star while you were there?" Yuzu asked.

"Yeah. I made it all the way to the finals, but I still lost." Orihime said. "My friend Nel is a really powerful opponent. She really did deserve to win."

"Mhm. It's great that you recognize your rivals as well their best qualities." Isshin said. "That way, you know how to beat them the next time you face them."

"Just shut up for once." Ichigo said as he was getting annoyed with his father.

"So what's next for you guys?" Karin asked, but none of them really knew how to answer that. None of them were really that sure.

Ichigo

Ichigo decided to clear his head and have a walk around town. It's been so long since he's been home and it did good for him to see the place. Not much seems to have change in Karakura.

"What is next for me?" Ichigo questioned. "The Johto League is over and done with now. Any ideas, Absol?" Absol wasn't so sure himself.

"I thought I find you back in town eventually." Ichigo looked and he was surprised to see someone there.

"Uryu?!" Ichigo said. Ichigo met up with his other rival: Uryu with his Lucario. "What are you doing here?"

"I saw you in the Johto League. I thought I come to Karakura Town to see how you were doing." Uryu said. Lucario walked over to Absol and said hello. It's been a while since all of them faced each other like this. They went over to a place where the two of them could just talk. "So that Ulquiorra was really that strong?"

"Stronger than he looked." Ichigo said.

"So what are you going to do now?" Uryu asked.

"I'm not really sure. I guess I'm keeping my options open until I can figure that out." Ichigo said. Ichigo looked up to the sky and held out his keystone. "Mom… I wonder what you think I should do."

"Your mother gave you that, didn't she?" Uryu asked.

"Yeah." Ichigo said. "She's the one that gave me Absol. I was all set to start my journey when I turned ten and had Absol as my partner, but we lost her. I held off on my journey for years to watch over my family until Dad convinced me to go on one. This stone sometimes makes me feel like she's still with me."

"I understand. I have similar feelings towards my grandfather." Uryu said. "He taught me a lot." Uryu looked over to the stones Ichigo and Absol had. "I think I know what you should do. You should consider going to the Kalos region."

"Kalos?" Ichigo said. "I think that's actually the region my mother was born in. Why do you think I should head for there?"

"Kalso is where the origin of mega evolution came from." Uryu said. "Mega evolution is a power that comes from the bond between pokemon and partner. If that's also where your mother came from, it might do you some good. I also heard of a Kalos League and that Ultimate Talent Star will be heading there for Orihime." Ichigo thought it over and he thought that was a pretty good idea.

"Absol, what do you say? Want to head over there?" Ichigo said.

"Absol!" Absol seemed excited to head over there.

"Thanks for the suggestion, Uryu." Ichigo said.

"Don't mention it. After all, if a fool like you was able to defeat me, you must have some real potential." Uryu said.

"Did you have to insult me in there?" Ichigo said.

"You really are a gifted trainer, Ichigo." Uryu said. "You leave an impact on those who you battle. I'm sure you'll make it very far." Uryu held out his hand for Ichigo and Ichigo took it.

"Lu…" Lucario did the same with Absol and Absol placed his paw in it. They might be rivals, but they can also be good friends.

…..

Ichigo's House

"You think we should head to Kalos?" Rukia questioned. Ichigo made it home and told the others where they should head next.

"Yeah. It sounds like it could be great. That's also where my mother came from." Ichigo said.

"Sounds like? Where did you hear about it from?" Chad asked.

"From Uryu." Ichigo said.

"Uryu? You mean he's here?" Orihime asked.

"I ran into him when I stepped out." Ichigo said. "I was surprised when he suggested all that, but it does sound like a great idea. Orihime, he also said that Pokemon Talent Star is heading that way as well. It's another chance for you to win it."

"Really?! So let's go!" Orihime said as she was excited to hear about that.

"Rukia? Chad? Are you two in?" Ichigo asked.

"You bet. We've come this far together." Rukia said. Chad was in agreement as well.

"So it's agreed. We'll leave for Kalos tomorrow." Ichigo said.

"Tomorrow?! You just got home!" Yuzu said. Ichigo didn't even think about how his family must have felt.

"Don't worry about us." Karin said. "If you want to go, go. While it is nice having you home, you can go whenever you like." It might have been hard for him to leave so soon, but his family still supports him.

"Yes. Go, my son. Follow your dreams on the path you chose. That also gives me more time with my precious daughters!" Isshin claimed as he was about to grab them, but Karin drove her elbow into his gut.

"You need to take it down a notch." Karin said with some annoyance.

"One more thing." Ichigo said as he took out his other pokeballs and placed them on the table. "I'm leaving my other pokemon here to start out fresh."

"Oh man. We're going to need a bigger house with the size of your pokemon." Karin said with all of them sharing a laugh. Now a new journey has been set and will soon begin.

Team Transcendent

Ichigo and his friends weren't the only one to make plans. Aizen was making plans as well at Team Transcendent's hideout. He looked over the computer with all the data they have on the gems and plates.

"Excellent. We have almost all the pieces are in place." Aizen said. "Now the finals few pieces are in Kalos. I'm actually hoping that Ichigo and his friends will show. They make things more interesting. It's not any fun if it comes that easily. Team Transcendent's goal is soon in reach." Team Transcendent is following their path as well, but theirs leads to trouble.

….

The Airport

Ichigo and his friends spent the night and now headed for the airport that's heading to Kalos. Ichigo's family dropped them off and were saying their parting words.

"Good luck, Ichigo. Come home soon." Yuzu said. "Absol, you take care as well."

"We know all of you are going to do great." Karin said.

"Keep pushing ahead. I'm sure your mother would be real proud of what you're doing." Isshin said.

"Thanks, guys." Ichigo said.

"Thank you for what you did for us." Orihime said.

"And don't worry, we'll take good care of Ichigo." Rukia said with Chad agreeing. The time came for them to board the plane and leaved. Ichigo and the others got on and was heading to the great sky and what awaits them is anyone's guess.

Their time in Johto has ended, but now our heroes head to Kalos. New adventures await for them. The journey continues in a new adventure.

Next Time….A New Adventure

AN: Another story done, but I do want to say to those who don't know that I have a poll on my profile. So go ahead and vote.