The arrival to the Galar Region
The next day, Ash has gathered everyone minus Serena, Gladion, Dawn, Drew, May, Emily and Paul in the castle grounds, as Ash says, "As I promised you guys, after our wedding, we are going to take you to the Galar Region. And with the permission of our principal, this whole month journey in Galar is going to be a Abroad study. With the help of the president of the Macro Cosmos, we have arranged the places you are going to stay."
"Seriously?" Mark asks, "You did it for us?"
"Of course. But you are not the only ones going. The teachers are going with you as well." Lillie says as she turns to the 18 teachers who have been there as well. "Now that is prepared, we are going there with the AK151. Now please board the plane."
As the others board the plane, Ash turns to the pilot Skan, "Now we can go."
"Roger, Prince Ash." Then as the plane takes off, the others are sitting at the back as Lillie gives them each the guide they were making as they all look inside. They are excited to see the Wild Area.
Once they are arrived at the Galar Region, Leon, Sonia, Hop and Relena are there waiting for them. Once the plane lands perfectly, Ash and Lillie are the ones that come out as they go to greet them.
"It is a pleasure to see you here." Ash says.
"Well, we were just back since we did attend your wedding after all." Sonia says. "And congratulations on you two."
"Why thank you." Ash says as he turns to Relena, "So how is the work? Is it still tiring?"
Relena says, "Even though Papa isn't here, the management is quite working."
As the others come down from the plane, they all greet the four people as Leon says, "I am glad to see all of you here. We have already prepared the Flying Taxi so that you can all have a place to stay, and in fact, we have 18 gyms in this place, and all of them are willing to train you and also study for a month."
The group are excited as Relena says, "But first, as you can see, this place is the Wyndon City, this is the biggest city in the Galar Region and believe me, there are a lot of places to go, so that I will like the teachers to come with me at the Rose Tower so that we can discuss about the plans. While Sonia and Hop here will become your guide."
The group nods as Ash and Lillie bring the teachers and follow Leon and Relena, while Hop and Sonia take the others. Trenor asks, "So you were also from the Kalos High as well? Hop?"
"Well, yeah. I know Ash a lot in school, and we have become best friends in private because he doesn't want me to get hurt by the bullies. I am glad that ever since he switches school, he has new friends."
"But how did you feel that your old school is shutting down after that happened?" Daniel asks.
"Well, I don't care after all. Since Lee and I hated the school to do that." Hop says.
"Indeed." Sonia says, "My Gran is also furious after hearing the truth from Professor Sycamore. But she is in an old age, and those teachers aren't listening to her."
"I am sorry to hear that." Reisa says.
"It is fine. Ever since we come to the Galar Region with Ash's help, it sure is a fun place for us to live." Sonia says. "And with the history of this region, I am also a Professor as well."
"Wow...just like me." Eve says with awe. "If you don't mind, I really want to have some research discussion with you if it is possible?"
"Sure." Sonia says, "I am looking forward to it."
Mark asks, "So Hop, I heard from Brother that you were his rival in this region, right? How did you do?"
Hop sighs, "Well...at first I was pretty cocky at first, thinking that I could be the new Champion or else...but after my fifth Gym Battle against Terra Ketchum, I got into a battle with Bede, and it was that loss that shocks me the most."
"How come?" Insey asks, wanting to know what her former bully does to him.
"He told me that all I was saying about Lee and Ash, didn't I have anything to show? And it was then I challenge him to a battle, but after I lost, well, I can take a loss, but he told me that I am dragging down my Brother's name of the undefeatable Champion and then I thought that if I was weak, then Lee would become a laughing stock to have a weak brother."
Alice says, "That sounds harsh, but he was right in a sense."
Hop nods and says, "And it was then that I know that I couldn't be arrogant and eventually I defeated all the gyms and face Ash in the finals. It was then that I lost..."
"I see...but how about Bede? I heard that he is now the Fairy Type Gym Leader of this region and under our Grandaunt's care." Insey asks.
"Yeah, it was because that he is devoted to the Chairman Rose that he wanted to help him, but he tried to destroy a mural and it was then Chairman Rose decided to revoke his challenger status." Sonia says. "But the mural actually turns out to be hiding a statue, so he did help in a way."
"I see." Golly says as they continue to shopping.
At the same time, Ash asks Leon, "So you built a giant stadium in the Spikemuth? But how would Piers and Team Yell react?"
Leon says, "Well, ever since Sordward and Shielbert creating some ruckus, they did rebel for a while, it is thanks to the current Gym Leader Marnie and her Grimmsnarl that manages to persuade them."
"I see...so it still turns out to be good as well." Lillie says. "Now that is done, we should go relax for ourselves and then find the others."
The other teachers nod and then they leave, Aurora then goes towards Ash and Lillie. "You two really did a good job on this kind of stuff."
"Thanks, Mother. We never gave up until it is over after all." Ash says. "What are you going to do next? Mother?"
"Well, I am going to look around this place for a while, what about you two?" Aurora asks.
"We are going on the Wyndon's Eye to see the view once more before going to find Professor Sonia and the others." Lillie says as they nod. Then they bid farewell as they go to what they are going to do.
Here is the new chapter, and the next chapter will be the reactions of how others see the gyms.