The Galar Region, possibly one of the more massive regions within the Pokemon world. All across its many fields and towns live pokemon, the mysterious creatures that inhabit this world and live in harmony with humankind. Now begins the new chapter of this story. One of the heroes rising up to save it. Our story begins...now.

"So, the Galar Region. C'est Magnifique." Ash said.

"I'll say." Mahiru said looking at a travel guide. "It's got a lot of landmarks. Lush country towns, sprawling cities, very amazing food, and such a diverse culture."

"Oooh! It says here Galar's got a whole area that's packed with pokemon!" Akane said. "The Wild Area!"

"The Wild Area?" David asked.

"That's right. It's a large expansive field that houses almost every Pokemon in Galar." Leia said.

"Sounds interesting. I suppose it would be a place to form 'Perfect Links' as you call them?" Ash asked.

"Perfect Links don't happen as common as you think. It's not like drawing a lottery ticket and winning every time." Hope said.

"Can't blame me for not knowing a lot. I was lost in time for a few years after all." Ash said.

"Anyway, according to Jexi's letter...we're supposed to meet up in a town called Wedgehurst." Hope said.

"These regions sure have a lot of weird names for some of the towns." Sato said.

"You'll get used to it." Hope said.

"I think I see it." Sonia said as they approached a small town with a train station near vast farmlands with sheep-like pokemon grazing about as the ships landed near it.

"They're so fluffy!" Stoj said.

"According to the guide, they're called Wooloo. Must raise em around here." Mahiru said.

"Wooloo, Woohoo!" Stoj said hugging one of them.

"Easy, Stoj." Hope said before seeing a massive crowd amassed at the train station.

"Hmm? I wonder what's going on over there." David said.

"Oi, you lot have no clue. He's come back in town. The champion." one of the citizens said.

They looked past the crowd and saw a man in a cape with a sports cap and a Charizard behind him. "That's right, people of Wedgehurst...after a long time, your Champion...has returned!" the man said striking a pose as the people cheered.

"Wow, that's the Galar Region's Champion?" Hagakure asked.

"That there's Leon, mates." a citizen said. "You're looking at the Undefeated Champion of Galar. That man has never lost a match in his life."

"Whoa. Really?" David asked.

"You people got it wrong. He'll lose...especially once I face him." said a young boy walking towards the crowd. "Yo, Lee! You came back!"

"Oh...heh. I was wondering when you'd come by, Hop." Leon said.

"Those two must be brothers." Ash said.

"Yeah. I came to guide you home since you always get lost everywhere ya go." Hop said.

"Great. Glad to hear that." Leon said.

"So didja bring it? The present you were talking about?" Hop asked.

"Yeah...I brought three Pokemon with me." Leon said tossing out three balls as out came three different pokemon. "The grass Pokemon, Grookey." he said pointing to a green monkey with a stick. "The fire Pokemon, Scorbunny." he said pointing to a white and red rabbit. "And the water Pokemon, Sobble." he said pointing to a small blue lizard. "One of these Pokemon will be your partner."

"Oh, wow!" Hope said as the three Pokemon ran about. Scorbunny ran around the field as wherever it stepped, flames were left behind.

"Ooh." Ash said as he clapped his hands.

"These Pokemon look so interesting." Titanica said as she saw Scorbunny run-up to her. "Uh...hi." she said.

"It seems that Scorbunny has taken a liking to you, Titanica." Double D said.

"Yeah...it kinda does." Titanica said.

"Oh...you want that one then? I'd be fine with it. I think Scorbunny would too." Leon said.

"Alright...I'll take Scorbunny." Titanica said.

"In that case, I'll be partnering with Grookey." Hop said.

Sobble watched as its friends were picked and it looked down in depression.

"Poor thing." Ash said as he kneeled down to it. "Hey, you mind if we take this little guy with us for awhile?"

"Sure. By all means." Leon said. "Now then...to christen this newly found kinship...Hop, Titanica...you two will have a battle."

"Oh yeah, mate! My legend starts today as the great Hop battles his rival in their first ever battle!" Hop said.

"Rival?!" Titanica said.

"Get ready, cause we're about to start a battle for the ages!" Hop said as Grookey and Scorbunny took to the battlefield. "Now...Grookey! Attack Scorbunny with Scratch!" Hop said as Grookey ran at Scorbunny and scratched it.

"Oh uh ...Scorbunny...counter with...Tackle?" Titanica said as Scorbunny ran right into Grookey with a tackle.

"Madame Alice has the type advantage. But it would make sense for her to be nervous since this is her first battle." Ash said as Sobble sat on his shoe.

"We're not done yet, Grookey! Attack with Scratch!" Hop said.

"Counter that Scratch with Tackle!" Titanica said as Scorbunny was quicker than Grookey and nailed a hit that knocked it out.

"And the battle is over. Scorbunny and Titanica win." Leon said.

"Ow. Not what I wanted for my start as a legend." Hop said. "But I'll get stronger and get more Pokemon...and defeat you, Lee."

"I figured as much. You wanna compete in the Gym Challenge." Leon said.

"Heck yeah! I'm gonna win and become the new undefeated champion!" Hop said.

"Well….we can always talk about it later." Leon said laughing as he walked off.

"Aw come on!" Hop said. "Man...and I was so pumped and…" he said before they heard a crash nearby. "What the?" he said before seeing a wooden fence broken apart. "That Wooloo...did it...it actually went into the Slumbering Weald."

"Well...we should probably go after it then." Hope said as they followed Hop into a mist-shrouded forest.

"This place...it feels so...strange somehow." Litty said. "I'm feeling a massive amount of power here."

"Wooloo! Come out, come out!" Hop shouted. "Huh?" he said as they saw figures in the mist. "There you...are?" he said as standing there were two wolf like creatures, one more leaner and blue and the other more muscular and red.

"Their power...it's immense." Ash said.

The two wolves did nothing, standing there in the mist as both gave eerie howls.

"This pressure… What is this…?" David asked.

"Could they be…" Tsuki started.

"Most likely. We don't stand a chance against these things at the moment. We have to get out of here." David said.

The two wolves howled again as the mist intensified.

"Ugh, this fog, so thick! Can't see anything!" Hope said.

The two wolf-like creatures gave one final howl before they vanished into the mist they had created.

"Kirumi… Marco, get us out of here! Hurry!" David said.

"We can't leave! What about Wooloo?" Hop said.

"I didn't see Wooloo before the fog rolled in. I don't think we need to worry about it." Cheetah said.

"I don't know if that's assurable, but nonetheless, there's no time. We need to leave, now." David said.

"Wait...I hear something." Hope said.

"Hope, David, Ace, Mark! You guys in here?" Jexi's voice sounded.

"Jexi? Jexi, we're over here!" Ace said.

They followed his voice before they reached the clear part of the Slumbering Weald where Jexi and the Dimensional Heroes waited there.

"There you are." Jexi said. "I was a little worried when I heard you guys wandered in there."

"Especially with the tales of two powerful Pokemon that reside within the fog." Aelita said.

"Wait, we saw them." Hope said. "Two wolves. One was skinny and blue, the other had a little more meat on it and had red along with his fur."

"Uh...Hope...you guys okay? Cause you were only in there for a minute." Sci-Twi said.

"We're alright. Well, no injuries at least. That's a plus." David said.

"It did feel like we were in there for more than a minute though." Ash said.

"Do you think the illusions we saw in the fog have something to do with it?" Mana asked.

"Most likely." Ash said.

"Wait...we still didn't…" Hop said before they heard baaing as a lone Wooloo trotted out of the woods. "Uh...nevermind."

"See? What did she tell you, Hop? He's totally fine." David said.

"Wooloo, Woohoo!" Stoj said hugging it.

"So...why isn't R-Dex doing his thing?" Hope asked.

"Because he doesn't answer to that stupid nickname anymore." a voice said as they saw a floating phone near Sci-Twi. "He's been upgraded."

"I traded in his old body for a RotomPhone." Sci-Twi said.

"Indeed. More features along with the usual Pokedex." RotomPhone said.

"Still, it's nice to see you guys again. All finished with the Capital over in New World?" Hope asked.

"Eh, for the most part." Jexi said. "All done with King of Fighters stuff?"

"Sort of. A Dynamaxed Haxorus attacked the stadium before the champions could face Terry." David said.

"I see. And you came here since Galar was where the Dynamax Phenomenon was discovered." Starlight said.

"More or less." David said. "So...what do you know?"

"Well...nothing about Dynamaxing really. But...the professor of this region does know a bit about it." Robin said.

"Do you know where he is?" Mari asked.

"She. And before any of you consider it, you should at least rest for the night." Jexi said.

"Good idea." David said.

"Yes, it has been a long day." Ash said as he petted Sobble. "Either way, it's a pleasure meeting the rest of the Dimensional Heroes." he said before spotting Rarity.

"Hm?" Rarity asked.

"Oh, it's nothing. Don't you worry, Mademoiselle." Ash said.

"Okay…" Rarity said stepping back from him.

They rested that night in the Galaxy King as Titanica looked out into the endless sky. "I still can't believe...I actually had a battle with Pokemon." she said looking to Scorbunny who slept by her side. "Hmm...maybe this is some sort of sign. Yeah...I've made my choice." she said with a smile.

The next morning…

"Morning guys." Titanica said sporting a new outfit and bag.

"Whoa, what's with the look, Alice?" Hope asked.

"Because last night...I've made a decision...I'm joining the Gym Challenge!" Titanica said.