I am on a roll! Woo Hoo! Maybe I can finish in 2 months... probably longer, but there's still hope! Then you guys will get a chapter a week! Hopefully that'll be soon, but if things go as I'm sort of planning then you'll get everything before the years up at least. If my plans continue as they are that is. So, enjoy the new chapter and please tell me what you think. When someone comments, it makes my day!

Warnings: ... None. This is a pretty easy chapter.

Note: The memories Kukui talks about are made up, so don't treat them as things that actually happened in the Pokemon Anime.

Disclaimer: Still don't own Pokemon. If that changes everyone will know within an hour. Autumn is mine.

-Autumn's P.O.V.-

Everything started out normal. Kiawe and Ash doing a double battle, Team Rocket trying to take Pikachu and everyone ended up falling into a hole in the ground. I glared at Team Rocket as Pikachu was trapped in a cylinder thing, "That went well, didn't it?" Jessie asked.

"Pikachu's finally ours!" James beamed.

"Not if I have a say in it," I glared as Sylveon and Riolu stepped forward.

"Wait," Jessie pointed to Winter, who was in my arms, "What Pokemon is that?"

James quickly looked through his book, "It looks like a Jangmo-o, but the coloring is off."

"It must be a shiny Pokemon!" Jessie looked ready to tackle me to get her.

"But it's the wrong color to be a shiny Pokemon," James pointed out, then looked at me in shock, "Then that must mean…"

"It's a new type of Pokemon!" Jessie and James cried out.

"If you even think about touching Winter I'll show you no mercy!" That was a promise I was going to keep.

Jessie just rolled her eyes, "Of course you will. James?"

I turned just in time for Winter to be ripped out of my arms, "Now it's ours!" James beamed.

Ash, being able to see my face, sighed, "Team Rocket's in trouble now," He muttered.

"Now, let's go!" Jessie cried out, quickly grabbing Pikachu as they all ran into the forest.

"Mommy! Daddy!" Winter cried out, struggling and crying.

"Team Rocket!" I yelled, running after them, "Give Winter back now!" I don't think anything could curb my anger at that moment.

When they thought they lost me, they paused to rest. I waited just a few moments before I burst out of the forest, "You again?" Jessie asked, pulling out a Pokeball, "You snooze you lose. These Pokemon belong to us now!"

She called out Mimiku, who I didn't have to worry about as James called out Marannie, "Marannie, use Sludge Bomb!" James called out.

"Sylveon! Swift!" I called back as Mimiku attacked Pikachu, freeing him.

Pikachu quickly ran to me as James continued, "Spike Cannon!"

"Dodge, then use Moonblast! Pikachu! Get Winter if you can!" I wasn't slowing down either.

"On it!" Pikachu cried out and used Mimiku's attacks to free Winter.

"Alright," I crossed my arms with Riolu, powering up a Z-Move as everyone came running and Winter tackled Kiawe, "Our bond and love shining through!" Riolu powered up, "To power us to victory! Use Corkscrew Crash!"

That was the most powerful Z-Move that we ever did as Team Rocket blasted off, "Woah," Kiawe watched Team Rocket in stunned silence with everyone else.

I ignored it and ran to Winter, "Winter!" I quickly took her out of Kiawe's arms and looked her over, "Are you alright? You're not hurt are you?"

Everyone stared at me as Winter reassured me, "You got to me just in time Mommy! They didn't hurt me at all! Just restrained me."

I sighed and hugged her a bit tighter, "I'm so glad you're safe," I finally relaxed.

"Autumn, are you alright?" Mallow asked.

Ash smiled, "This is normal behavior whenever one of Autumn's Pokemon is taken," He explained.

I rolled my eyes, "I just want to make sure they stay safe! What's wrong with that?!"

"Nothing!" Kiawe assured, "We've just never seen you act like that."

I blushed from embarrassment, "Oh, sorry. I'm still a little on edge."

"I would be too," Lillie admitted, "If someone took Snowy from me like that, I wouldn't calm down for a while."

"I know what'll calm you down!" Ash beamed, then dragged me away, "Training!" We ended up on the beach in front of Professor Kukui's house, "We still don't know what Winter can do!"

I frowned, then looked at Winter, who I still haven't put down, "Do you want to do some training, Winter?"

Winter tilted her head, "Training? What kind of training?"

"Like this!" Oricorio answered, activating Air Cutter, but not using it, "This is Air Cutter."

Winter jumped onto the ground, fascinated, "Wow! How'd you do that?"

"So, what do you think?" Ask asked me with a beaming smile on his face.

I smiled, "Well, once Winter knows how to activate her moves, I think it'll be a great idea!"

Ash cheered as the others laughed, "What moves do you think Winter will know?" Sophocles asked.

"Maybe she'll have a few Ice type moves!" Lillie smiled.

Mallow nodded, "Maybe she knows Tackle, but doesn't know it yet."

"Whenever she tackled someone, it doesn't seem like the move Tackle," Lana said.

"Is it getting colder?" Kiawe asked as we faced the Pokemon.

Winter had used the move Blizzard, "That's Blizzard!" Ash cried out, shocked.

I beamed and ran towards her once the move was finished, "That's amazing Winter! You know Blizzard!"

"Hey, why not have a battle?" Ash asked, joining me, "Then you could figure out what moves she has faster!"

I instantly didn't like that idea, "I'll go easy on her!" Pikachu told me, "Promise!"

"What's a battle?" Winter asked, curling up in my arms again.

"How about you and Kiawe have a battle first?" I suggested, "Then she'll know more of what she's going to be doing."

"Great idea!" Ash was pumped, "What do you say Kiawe?"

"We're fired up and ready to go!" Kiawe answered.

"Is it going to be a full battle or not?" Mallow asked as we walked to the sidelines.

"How about a training battle?" Lana suggested, "That way, Winter can figure out what a battle is and none of the Pokemon will get hurt too badly."

"Alright," I called out, "This is a training battle. One on one," Both of them groaned, but accepted it.

"We'll have an actual battle after this, alright?" Kiawe asked Ash.

"Of course!" Ash answered, ready for even more battles.

Once it was over, Winter was ready, "Let's learn what I can do together!" She beamed as she ran onto the field, "But I only want to go against Pikachu since he said he'll go easy on me while I learn."

Pikachu jumped onto the field, "Alright! Let's do this!"

"Pikachu!" Ash called out, "Use Quick Attack!"

"Dodge it Winter!" But instead of dodging, she used a move.

When Pikachu ran into her, there was no damage, "Winter knows Iron Defense!" Ash frowned, "That's not fair!"

"Ash," I told him, "This battle is to learn about what Winter can do. Plus, Pikachu promised to go easy on her."

"Sorry, I just really want a full out battle!"

"You'll get it after this one."

Winter looked confused, "Are we still battling?"

"Yeah," Pikachu answered, smiling, "Show me what you've got!"

She nodded, "Alright," Then used another Ice type move.

"Ah!" Ash's attention was once more on the battle, "Pikachu, use Iron Tail to get away!"

"Keep using Ice Fang and move out of the way if you can!" I called out.

Pikachu still hit her, "Now, use Electro Ball!"

Before I could call out another move, Winter shot something into the air, with balls of fire falling from the air a second later, "You know Draco Meteor?!" Everyone was shocked.

Once the move was done, though, it was easy to realize that Winter was exhausted. "Good job Winter," I told her while picking her up, "You did great."

"It's over?" She asked.

"Do you know any other moves?"

"No, but if it wasn't over then I wanted to finish the battle."

"Right now, you need to rest. We'll work on your stamina when you're a little older."

"So, tomorrow?"

"Try the day after," I smiled as everyone started moving again.

Winter beamed, then settled in my arms to fall asleep, "That's one strong move," Mallow told me, "I didn't think it would be that destructive either!"

There were mini craters that we had to walk around all around the battlefield now, "That's a strong Pokemon," Kiawe told me, "She's going to get even stronger!"

"And when she does, she'll battle you if she wants," I smiled.

"I can't believe that move came out of something so small!" Sophocles was fascinated, "Rotom, did you record it?"

"We both did!" Roxy answered as they showed video from different angles.

The rest of the day was spent watching Ash and Kiawe battle, then working on a few orders. By the time I got home, Ash was the only one there, "Autumn!" He dragged me over to the couch as soon as I opened the door, "It's the Masked Royal! They're showing a live battle!"

We spent the next little while cheering the Masked Royal on with Litten wanting to defeat Incineroar and the Masked Royal. Although I spent more time keeping Winter asleep since she started her training today and needed the rest, "I'm back!" Professor Burnet called as she came in.

"Hey Professor Burnet," I smiled.

"Hey, Professor!" Ash beamed.

Burnet was looking around, "Huh? Kukui's not back yet?" He was close, but not yet.

"Trainers watching on TV," Masked Royal got our attention once more, "Tomorrow, you can challenge Incineroar and me as part of a special event!

"I'm awaiting your challenges," Incineroar finished.

Ash was already off the couch, holding Rowlet in his hands, "All right! I've got to go to that!"

"They're cool, aren't they?" Burnet chuckled while picking Litten up from the table.

"You know them?!" Ash asked, shocked.

"I love the Masked Royal!" Burnet quickly turned to the TV, "He's amazing!"

"I wonder what'll happen when she realizes she's married to him," Riolu whispered to me as I started brushing Sylveon.

"You think we should tell him that we know?" I asked my Pokemon.

"We can do it tomorrow," Oricorio answered, "That way he can concentrate on the battles."

"Good idea," Sylveon nodded.

Thirty minutes later, Professor Kukui arrived home, "Alola!" He smiled, looking a bit tired, but not like he just ended a battle against three other Pokemon.

Sylveon was already brushed and I had moved on to Oricorio, "Oh, he's good," Riolu nodded.

"Welcome home!" Burnet gave him a hug and a quick kiss, making both Ash and I turn away.

They both chuckled when they realized neither of us watched, "Professor!" Ash quickly jumped up, "Would you mind if Autumn and I went to watch the Masked Royal tomorrow?! We wanna challenge him!"

"You want to challenge him," I countered, "I'm going to cheer you on."

"Of course you can go," Kukui recovered with the time I gave him, "Just make sure to be back before dark, alright?"

"We will!" Ash beamed, then picked Pikachu up, "We're going to battle the Masked Royal!"

"We're going to win!" Pikachu cheered.

"I wonder how they're going to react when they find out the truth," Oricorio said as I started brushing Riolu.

"That'll be interesting to watch," I agreed.

The next day, Ash and I met the others in front of the stadium. When we were sitting down, Sophocles put on his mask which somehow ended with him and Ash explaining who the Masked Royal was to Kiawe. I just sat back and watched as they were all the first to battle the Masked Royal because of Litten, "Is that Team Rocket?" Riolu asked, looking at the MC's.

"They're at it again," Oricorio sighed and wrapped her wings around my shoulders.

"Does Professor Kukui look like he's enjoying this?" Sylveon asked, shocked.

I nodded, "He likes battles, just as much as Ash does," I expected them all to lose, but they all put up a good fight.

As I watched, I came up with a strategy that could take them down, "Are you coming up with a strategy?" Riolu asked me.

"Yeah," I nodded, "Maybe he can train with me and you guys!" Then I joined the chant of Litten's name.

When it was over, I ran down to check on Litten, "I'll be fine," Litten tried to tell me.

I just kept on working, well, after I moved Litten out of the ring, "You will be, but only if you let me help you."

Litten deflated as I finished helping her, then moved on to Marowak and Chargabug, "Excuse me," The producer came up to us, "Would you mind helping during the rest of the event? Nurse Joy just called to inform me that she wouldn't be able to make it because the Pokemon Center's really busy."

"Sure," I smiled, "Where do you want me?"

With my Pokemon, we took care of all the Pokemon who challenged Incineroar and they left at full health. When it was all over, I was able to go to the Masked Royals changing room, "He's right in here," The producer explained, "He should be waiting for you."

"Thank you," I smiled, then knocked, "Masked Royal?"

The door opened to show him and Incineroar, "Well, hello, little lady. Are you here to check on Incineroar?"

I nodded and walked in to look Incineroar over as he closed the door, "I am, but I'm also here for another reason," I paused to look right at the Masked Royal, "I know you're Professor Kukui," Then I went back to helping Incineroar.

Kukui took his mask off and deflated, sitting next to me, "I should have known that I wouldn't be able to fool you."

I smiled as Winter started exploring the new room with Oricorio's watchful eye on her, "It was easy since I know your mannerisms, but I don't think anyone else will know until your mask comes off. Incineroar, this will sting," Then I put a berry paste on one of his burns.

Incineroar groaned, but held in the yell of pain, "Can't you just use a full heal?" He asked.

"I'm not like that Incineroar," I answered, concentrating more on his injuries.

Professor Kukui was watching in concern as Incineroar froze and turned to face me, "Incineroar," He asked, "Are you alright?"

Figuring Kukui could handle this, I didn't pay attention as I saw another cut on his arm. Then Incineroar pulled me to stand in front of him, "You're his niece?!" He asked.

I nodded, "Did he tell you already?"

Incineroar nodded, then pulled me into a hug, "It's great to finally meet you."

"It's nice to meet you too," I answered, "Now, put me down so I can finish taking care of you."

He set me down and I quickly got back to work, "I didn't think Incineroar was that hurt," Kukui told me as I continued working.

"That's because he's been hiding it from you," I glared at Incineroar a little, "You need to start letting Professor Kukui know about all of your injuries or he could make a mistake when you're out there."

Incineroar grumbled as I continued to look at him, "Fine," He finally mumbled.

I nodded, "Good."

Kukui chuckled, "She's just looking out for you Incineroar."

"Well," Incineroar huffed, "She doesn't have to be so stubborn about it. She's like your sister on that."

I smiled, "Thank you. Now, make sure you rest your arm. Since you kept battling after multiple hits to it, it's going to take a bit longer to heal than usual."

Incineroar grumbled again, "I can see how you're his niece now. You're just as stubborn about helping others as she was."

"Professor," I asked slowly as I wrapped another bandage around Incineroar's arm, "What was my mom like?"

That was the first time I've had the courage to ask about her and was finally glad that I did, "She was a lot like you, but different in her own way. She didn't like Pokemon Battling, never learned how either, but always came to cheer us on."

"She was the loudest one every time," Incineroar added.

I smiled as Kukui continued, "She was also the one to patch either of us up after a fight. Lecturing us about getting hurt in the first place, then practiced with us once we were fully healed so we would be better prepared."

"Really?" I asked, smiling.

He nodded, "She would also follow us around a lot to make sure we didn't do anything too reckless. Although, as we got older, we drifted apart a bit, but no matter what, we always made time for each other every day."

"What was one of your favorite things to do with her?"

"We would sit around the piano as she played," Kukui smiled fondly, "Incineroar and I would join in, but we never sounded as good as she did."

"We were off key every time," Incineroar nodded.

"She tried making her own songs, but eventually gave up because nothing sounded good to her," Kukui continued, "Although she did let me keep them. I'll show them to you tonight if you want."

"Sounds like fun," I smiled, "But I think Ash and Litten are going to want to train to get stronger and beat you two."

"Sounds like a challenge," Incineroar smiled.

I rolled my eyes as Kukui smiled as well, "We'll train to go against them again as well."

I finally sighed, "Alright, no battling for the rest of the day, but you'll be fine to continue training tomorrow if you want."

"Why don't you train with us?" Incineroar asked, "We'll all get stronger together."

"We'll get to train with you?!" Winter asked in shock.

"Kukui," I asked, "Would you mind if me and my Pokemon trained with you?"

"We'll start after I challenge Ash to another battle," He smiled.

"Autumn," Roxy reminded me, "You promised to meet the others outside."

"Right!" I quickly put everything away, glad I was done with healing Incineroar, "See you at home Professor! See you tomorrow Incineroar!" Then I was running with my Pokemon towards the others.

"Did you get the Masked Roya's autograph?" Sophocles asked as soon as I arrived.

I shook my head, "No, I was too concerned about Incineroar. He was hiding some of his injuries from the Masked Royal so he could continue battling! I don't mind if he lets his trainer know, but continuing battling while hiding injuries from your trainer isn't something Pokemon should do or they may get hurt even worse!"

Everyone was looking at me with a smile, "You alright now?" Kiawe asked.

I nodded, "Fine, just had to get it all out. Although now they want me to be here for every Battle Royal to ease Nurse Joy's load. Apparently she isn't able to come as often as she should."

Ash just beamed, "Does that mean I can come with you?!"

"Occasionally," I answered, "But not all the time."

"Alright!" He cheered.

I turned to the others, "This is for you guys as well. You can come occasionally to watch if you want."

"We can take turns coming with you!" Mallow smiled, "To watch the matches!"

"I'll put together a schedule," Sophocles already started working on it.

"Come on," I started down the rest of the stairs, "It's getting late and we promised to be back before dark."

The next day, Ash started training with his Pokemon as soon as he woke up and didn't stop, not even for school! I thought it was a close battle when it finally did happen, but Professor Kukui and Incineroar won after Litten evolved into Torracat.