10 Minutes, The LOS Chronicles

by LegionZ

(Note: Repost from 2017, first 10 chapters are a bit choppy...) Ash is shunned by his mom at a young age and leaves with only Pikachu and his dignity. Years Pass, and the transformation is stunning. Codenamed Alpha, he and his partner set up to win a tournament, and to stop Rocket once and for all (Lemons/Language)

44. The Trial of Clemont Citron

AN: Hey Guys! Welcome to Chapter 44 of 10 Minutes! The Story is progressing smoothly, on schedule, maybe not. Still, I'm trying to type as best I can. Much still has to happen in this story, so I encourage you to follow and favorite the story so you can always keep up with the chapters!

Anyway, I've decided this chapter will not be the party, but this chapter will be the first half of the day with the party. This chapter is the trial of Clemont and his crimes for working with Team Rocket. As you all should probably know if you're caught up with reading every chapter before reading this one, you know that Clemont supposedly sabotaged the FOLT Cruise (FOLT Cruise was Chapter's 7-10.)

Keep in mind, I've got loads of surprises coming! Make sure you don't miss it!

Guest Review: (Mark Andrew): Rocket is Most certainly not happy with Clemont getting his ass hauled to jail. However, although, Clemont's appearances and mentions in this fanfiction are not going to end on just this chapter.

Ash, Keeghan, and Gary raided Clemont Tower and recovered all the evidence they needed and much more to convict Clemont. Now, he will be put in front of a jury to decide what his fate would be. Please follow and favorite! It helps out a ton! Leave a review if you've got something to say! I'll make sure to reply to you!

Thanks guys! Enjoy the chapter!

ReignZ Presents… 10 Minutes Chapter 44

Last Chapter…

They all watched as nearly every piece of information they uncovered was made public about Clemont. This was a huge victory for them, because it put a huge dent in Rocket's technology. When the story was finally over, Elesa was the first to walk up and hug Gary tightly, and then everyone followed suit, trying to comfort the man who was presumed dead for many years and now rumored to be alive. However, something broke them all out of their thoughts. A cry and Skyla running out of the room nearby and then straight out of the suite altogether had them all at a loss for words.

Ash looked at Gary and then at Keeghan. Both of them had looks that mimicked worry and confusion. Elesa ran after her friend while Jasmine and Cynthia shared looks of fear. Ash was the one who decided to walk into the room and see his friend. What he saw shocked him. John was sitting in the chair right in front of the computer with his head in his hands, seemingly deep in thought. He was sniffling, as though he had been crying. Ash looked beyond bewildered, what could've John possibly have done?

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"I had to tell her something that I've known and kept to myself for a long time. I never wanted to tell her, but I realized she needed to know the truth, and if she was going to get mad at me, then it would be worth it." Cynthia questioned him. "What did you tell her?" John took another deep breath.

"What do you all know about Skyla's father?" Everyone looked at one another in confusion, this had not been the path they expected to go down. Elesa spoke. "He was a traveling Pokémon instructor to my knowledge. He was wrongfully convicted of being allied with Team Rocket, although no proof was ever brought forward against him. He swore that he would get out to be with Skyla again, but a prison accident ended his life too soon. Skyla cried for days when that happened."

She appeared to be the only one to know that, however, as everyone else in the room appeared rather shocked by the news. John ran his hands through his hair and turned around, trying to control himself. He then took another deep breath and turned back around and said sadly. "Skyla's father was a part of Team Rocket."

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Skyla desperately looked at Elesa. "If you were in the position that I'm in right now Elesa… what would you do?" Elesa paused, considering her following words carefully.

"Well, to start, I never knew my father. He left my mother at a young age." She relaxed a moment before saying. "I know I was jealous of those girls who had their fathers driving them around. Pokémon for me was what I became obsessed with as a result." Skyla stared at her friend in surprise. "Why… why did your father influence you to study Pokémon?" Elesa smiled a little and looked up into the air, where the stars were beginning to become visible one by one.

"My mother, she was so… unhappy… as a grew up. I never knew a time where she was happy. I wanted to make her proud so she had something to smile about. I discovered Pokémon when I was young… my mom had an Emolga that I always played with as a young girl, and it was then I realized I wanted to be a Pokémon trainer. I loved Pokémon so much, and it was my goal to make my father regret leaving my mother and to make my mother proud she had me and raised me to be the best me I could ever be."

Skyla had tears in her eyes from the story. Elesa spoke softly. "To answer your question Skyla, if I was in your shoes, I would try to power through it. Connect with what makes you "you" and latch onto it for support. I held onto my mom and Pokémon, what do you treasure most?"

Present…

Skyla awoke the following day and smiled when she saw her lover in bed with her. She had been very at ease once she had slipped into her lovers arms. She knew very well that by his side was where she belonged and nowhere else. She peered over him and saw Jasmine still occupying his other arm. While almost every girl would forbid their male to be with another girl and vice versa, she did not mind sharing Jasmine with John in the slightest. Jasmine and her had become very close thanks to their loving relationship with John, and she was now easily one of her best friends.

She silently thanked Arceus for meeting John Stamkos. She then slipped out of bed and prepared for the day. She knew that today was the Trial of Clemont. Ash had told them that they were going to attend Clemont's trial as Alpha and Omega and Gary would join them while under an aura illusion. She hopped into the shower and washed her body off to perfection. Meanwhile, everyone else got up and was preparing for the day ahead.

Gary was currently sweating bullets because it was very likely his name was to appear at least once in court, while on the other half of the day, the party would likely make him reveal to Daisy. Ash was primarily focused on the trial, as was John. This was a huge moment, but they were also there in case Rocket attempted to break Clemont free. They also knew they couldn't stay the entire time because the party began during the trial time.

Ash and John slipped on their cloaks and Ash snapped his fingers to activate Gary's aura illusion. They kissed their girls and then left the building in preparation to go to the trial. They called out their respective flying types and flew off all the way to Lumiose City for Clemont's trial.

Lumiose Courtroom…

Ash, John, and Gary gained permission into the courtroom from Mr. Goodshow himself. Thankfully, their excuse was that they were mentioned in the video, according to rumors. Mr. Goodshow was seated in the court as well; he had postponed the tournament one day to oversee the trial of someone whom which he believed was a member of Rocket. It was unknown whether or not the trial would take more than one day with the surplus of evidence against Clemont, although, he appeared as cocky and overconfident as could be. The judge of the trial was named Tre Killebrew. He was a young man in his early thirties with ginger hair but not a single freckle on his face. He had somewhat of an orange beard, although he looked as though he had just begun growing it.

"Order, Order!" He called.

The courtroom immediately hushed. He cleared his throat. "This is trial is between the people of this Pokémon world vs Clemont of Lumiose city. Clemont, you are being accused of being a conspirator with the notorious group known as Team Rocket. You are also being accused of being the one who sabotaged the Facility of Legendary Tournaments Cruise so long ago. Defendant, what is your stance, and what do you plead?"

A man with slick blonde hair, presumably his lawyer, spoke up standing next to Clemont and cleared his throat. "Your honor, the defendant pleads not guilty. We stand to reason that all the evidence brought against my client is either false, forged, or purely circumstantial." Tre nodded and then turned. "Prosecution, you may go." Ash saw a man with dark black hair that looked like it was an afro. He cleared his throat and spoke with a confidence that was not overconfident nor arrogance. "Your honor, we the prosecution believe Clemont is guilty of all crimes and we have firm and locked in evidence that will confirm it is indeed Clemont who committed these crimes."

The judge nodded. "Very well, Mr. Miller, please select your first witness." The blonde man named Miller stood and said. "The defense calls upon Mr. Maliki to the witness stand." A man with white hair made his way up to the podium. He was, clearly, in his late sixties, perhaps early seventies.

"Mr. Maliki, do you swear as a member of the Pokémon world, under Arceus almighty, to say the truth, only the truth, and nothing but the truth?" Tre said calmly.

"Yes, I do." The old man said quietly. Miller walked up and said. "Mr. Maliki, could you please tell me your full name?" The man said. "Redding Thompson Maliki." Miller nodded and slowly walked around in a circle in front of the old man. "And what is it you do for a living?" He replied. "I am a Pokéball salesman. I specialize in the most rare pokeballs…"

"OBJECTION! Your honor the question has been answered, we are not here to popularize a local business."

Tre nodded in agreement. "Granted."

Miller cleared his throat and said. "Mr. Maliki, how is it you know the defendant?" Maliki said softly. "He always comes into my shop to grab Pokéball's before anyone else can." Miller grinned cheekily. "Oh, and did he come into your shop that night?" Maliki said. "Yes, yes he did. He asked for 3 Master Balls as I had just received a shipment."

"OBJECTION! I have much evidence to overturn that statement!" Miller looked surprised and a little shook up, and Clemont licked his lips nervously. Tre said. "Quiet down Mr. Polk, you will get your chance to make your case. Denied. Please continue Mr. Miller."

"Very well, but that is all I ask of you Mr. Maliki… you may be seated." The man bowed before the judge before walking back to his seat, a little bit flustered. Tre looked a bit confused that Maliki was only up for a mere minute or two. He narrowed his eyes at the defense and Clemont, who too seemed a little unnerved. "Very well, defense, bring up your next witness."

Miller spoke. "The defense calls upon Ms. Serena Yvette to the witness stand." In the stands, John felt Ash's aura spike in pure anger. John tried to calm his friend down but was failing. Ash's rage was building little by little until finally, John telepathically said to him, 'Ash… Deep Breath in… and release…'Ash did so and finally, his rage subsided to a bare minimum. Ash nodded curtly to his friend while Gary seemed lost in thought as Serena promised she was saying the truth.

"Ms. Yvette, could you please say your full name?" She spoke. "Serena Kiosta Yvette." Miller nodded. "What is your relationship to the defendant?" She answered briskly. "A… friendship." Ash gently cocked his head in curiosity, it sounded as though there were more behind those words, but he buried those thoughts when he heard the next question. "Do you believe the defendant is capable of committing an act such as this?"

"No sir." She answered easily. "Why is that, if I may ask?" Miller pressed. "Because, he is the nicest person I've ever known in my life. His inventions fuel Lumiose city, these rumors that are surrounding him are purely preposterous if I do say so myself. He once told me, and I quote, "he'd sacrifice himself and his inventions for the greater good." The audience was murmuring softly at this. Ash knew what they were thinking, that was a quote famously used by Team Rocket.

"If I may ask, Ms. Yvette, is that not a commonly used phrase by Team Rocket?" Tre asked with curiosity. Serena immediately paled, only just realizing her mistake. "Well… well it wasn't word for word…" Tre narrowed his eyes. "Did you not just say "And I quote", before your sentence?" Serena went even paler. "I… umm… uh…" She sputtered. Clemont's overconfidence was now totally gone. He was quickly realizing he was likely going to lose this trial if a miracle did not come. "Ms. Yvette, you are hereby discharged from the courtroom under the suspicion of lying under oath. Guards." He gestured towards Serena, who was escorted out of the courtroom. Tre looked at Miller, whose face had gone rather red from the whole situation. Tre looked and said. "Mr. Miller."

"Y-yes your honor?" He stammered. Tre was not amused. "Next Witness?" Miller's mind went blank. It had not supposed to be happening like this! He sputtered incoherently for a moment or two before Tre banged his gavel twice. "Very Well, defense steps down. Prosecution, please make your case."

Polk, the lead prosecutor, marched straight up to the podium with a smile that could win millions. "Your honor, I would like to call upon Mr. Kyle Bagman to the witness stand." A brown haired man in his late twenties walked up on the podium. He had a slim build and blue eyes.

"Mr. Bagman, do you swear as a member of the Pokémon world, under Arcues almighty, to say the truth, only the truth, and nothing but the truth?" Tre said calmly. "I do, your honor." He said. Polk walked up to him and said to him. "Mr. Bagman, what is your full legal name?" He replied. "Kyle Higgins Bagman." Polk nodded and said. "What is your job and where does it take place?" The man answered. "I am a security specialist at the Hotel le Crawford."

Polk nodded slowly then walked in front of the Jury. "Mr. Bagman, could you please tell everyone where Hotel le Crawford is located in Lumiose City?" Bagman said calmly. "It is very close to the end of Ventor Avenue, and is adjacent to Prism tower." The crowd still did not speak as they listened carefully. "Tell me something, Mr. Bagman, it is said that the video that was sent live to the police happened just a few short nights ago inside Prism Tower around two in the morning. Can you please tell me, what did you see that night?"

"I had been assigned to work the night shift that day. I decided to go outside and get a breath of fresh air under the stars. Then, just as I stepped outside into the night, I saw someone pull up across the street in a red sports car. Then, I saw somebody turn on a flashlight for a moment and I saw the defendant clearly. I know for a fact that he was there that night at 2 o clock in the morning." Bagman calmly spoke.

The crowd began whispering. "Objection your honor! This evidence is purely circumstantial, and I ask you remove Mr. Bagman from the podium for framing my client!" Tre looked at Miller. "While your witness' are so reliable Mr. Miller?" Miller shut his mouth in surprise. "Um, your honor?" Polk asked.

"Yes Mr. Polk?" Tre spoke.

"The prosecution does have evidence to back this statement, if we are allowed to present it." Tre smiled. "Granted." A television was rolled into the room and Miller piped up. "Just what exactly is this? Trying to make up another story-" Tre interrupted. "Mr. Miller, you will remain silent! That is an order!" Miller opened and then smartly closed his mouth. Tre sighed and turned to Polk. "Prosecution, you may proceed." Polk bowed and then pressed the play button. "Your honor, this is a security camera on intersection of Ventor and Prism Plaza." He pressed another button and it flipped perspectives. "This is another camera on the same corner, only this one is facing Prism Tower and not the street side."

He pressed play and the audience watched as after a moment or two, on the first shown camera, a red sports car pulled up. Even though the camera was not perfect, the red color of the vehicle was still easily seen. The car parked at the base of the view of the one Camera, and the driver was nearly perfectly in view. "Pause!" The video stopped and showed that on the opposite side of the street, there was a man standing in the breezeway, clearly looking in the direction of Clemont. "Play for a few seconds!" The video resumed, with the figure in the car fishing around for something in the car, and the figure in the light watching him closely. Then, light flickered on the person in the sports vehicle. "PAUSE!" Polk cried.

The person's face was clearly in view. It was Clemont, his glasses making it all the more obvious. "Mr. Bagman, let me ask you, is that you in the light as you described in your story?" Mr. Bagman said firmly. "Yes it is." Polk whirled to the jury. "Jury, does this seem extremely accurate to the story that the witness just told? And of course-" He snapped back around and pointed at Clemont. "Does this not put him at the scene of the video? It most certainly does, and proves that he was at the main scene of the crime!"

Tre was smiling a little, he loved clear-cut evidence. "Your honor, I relieve Mr. Bagman." Tre nodded and said. "You may go, Mr. Bagman." He replied. "Thank you, your honor."

The jury was murmuring under their breath as they saw Mr. Polk stand once more. "Your Honor, If I may?" Tre nodded. "You may proceed Mr. Polk." He cleared his throat and spoke. "It has come to my attention that not everyone has seen the full, uncut video that shows the defendant conspiring with Team Rocket. I believe that everyone should see this video in the highest definition available to show them our strongest piece of evidence, if of course, I have your permission, your honor?"

The judge nodded. "Granted."

"OBJECTION! This evidence is not tied directly to a witness so therefore it should not be used." Miller said smirking. Tre had an amused grin on his face. "Mr. Miller, Clemont is allowed to be called up to the witness stand, is he not?" The smirk almost immediately left Miller's face and Clemont put his head down on the table in disgust and disbelief.

"I-I-I… Uhh-uh…" He sputtered. Polk pressed his advantage. "Your Honor, the prosecution would like to call the defendant onto the witness stand!" The jury began chattering louder now and Tre would have little of it. "Order! Order!" He demanded. He turned to Clemont, and was mildly surprised to see Clemont looking nearly defeated already. Clearly, things had not gone the way he expected. Tre saw an opportunity, and a rare one at that, to end this trial smoothly and quickly at the same time. "Mr. Polk… Granted."

A small chorus gasps echoed through the courtroom. Clemont slowly got up and nearly limped onto the witness stand. He sat down and finally, the chatter in the audience completely came to a halt. All of them couldn't actually believe that this esteemed member of the Lumiose City community could stoop so low to support Team Rocket, and supposedly sabotage the FOLT Cruise that he popularized in the first place. A few members of the jury glared at Clemont scornfully. He refused to meet eyes with anyone. Polk noted the nearly defeated person and smirked gleefully.

"Mr. Citron, do you swear as a member of the Pokémon world, under Arcues almighty, to say the truth, only the truth, and nothing but the truth?" Tre recited. Clemont, however, kept his mouth shut. The jury began quietly murmuring to one another, no doubt suspicious of the blonde haired man. "Pardon Mr. Citron, but you have been asked a question, answer it." Tre said sternly.

Clemont stayed quiet before saying quietly. "I do."

Mr. Polk walked up to Clemont and looked straight at him. "What is your full, legal name?" Clemont responded. "Clemont Amelius Citron." (AN: I Made the name up, Yes I know.)Mr. Polk walked around in a circle before asking him. "What is your duty in Lumiose City?" Clemont paused before speaking quietly. "I am a Gym Leader and inventor in Lumiose City. I specialize in Electric Type Pokémon at my gym."

Polk continued. "Would you use your talents to, shall I put it as, your own personal gains?"Clemont, for possibly the first time since being called up on to the stand, raised his head. "I-I'm afraid I don't understand the question." Polk looked incredulous. "You know very well what I mean, Mr. Citron!"

Clemont opened his mouth to speak once more but was cut off by Polk. "Your honor, the prosecution requests permission to show the Jury the video that has broken the ice and revealed the true face of the defendant." Tre spoke. "Granted." Someone walked into the room and handed Polk a video tape. "This…" Polk said and held his hand in the air, showing the video tape. "… is what will get Justice for all those souls and lives lost aboard the FOLT Cruise. This is what will ensure we are ridding the world of scum like Mr. Citron. I, for one, am not about to let Team Rocket conquer this fair world, and this video in my hand will prove it."

He inserted the video into the computer, and everyone watched as the video was projected.

FLASHBACK (AN: This Flashback is taken Directly from Chapter 42, nearly word for word.)

They saw a hologram illuminate on his desk, and Ash's breath hitched softly. Even though he could not see who this person specifically was, he knew of one thing; this person was the same woman he and John had seen while in the air-duct on Southpaw. She had a loose cloak on and a hood that covered her face and hair. Clemont quietly spoke, but the word he said was clear.

"… Mistress." There was a small pause before the woman spoke. "Rise, and you may cut your manners, I know you are looking to release your true emotions… so… may they be released." Another small moment passed before Clemont sighed and got up before saying with a hint of anger. "Where is it?"

He began pacing the room slowly and stopped right in front of the stray corner desk. The woman followed his steps by slowly turning in a circle as well. Much to their fortune, and good fortune at that, the woman's face was illuminated enough to see just under her nose, and the top part of her face was cut off. They saw the woman smile, almost smirking at him.

"Where is what?" she asked, playing dumb for some reason.

"You know what I am talking about, don't deny it." Ash looked to his side, and Keeghan was filming with a camcorder. Gary, meanwhile was realizing what exactly Ash had done to make them this "Invisible." To be honest, that was exactly what he had done. Ash had made them all invisible!

Clemont continued, completely unaware of the three men's presence in the corner of the room. He snarled. "My MONEY!" She was still smirking underneath the hood. "What money?" Clemont scoffed and walked closer to the hologram. "The Money you owe me for the sabotage, you-"

"Watch your tongue. You may be the brains… but I could have you killed in a mere instant, and none of your little "toys" would put a dent into my forces." The woman said, losing her smug look and a rather angry one replaced it. Clemont held his glare before he took a couple of steps backwards, acknowledging it. Ash was beyond confused now, she was making it sound like she could control Rocket, or, she was not a member of Rocket, but rather a leader of another force.

Clemont growled. "The event has been long since over. You told me that this was for a very personal reason and you would get the money back to me in an instant. Well, in case you haven't noticed, I have no money. If someone were to discover my true banking records, they would know something is not right in the slightest." The woman only smiled. "But, they have not, correct?" The trio watched as Clemont walked over to a picture on a wall and looked at it for a small moment.

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Clemont crossed his arms and angrily said.

"Been months since the payment has been due… yet no payment. Where is the money?" He said with a very large hint of impatience. The woman merely smiled once more. "It is on its way… you must have more patience nonetheless…" Clemont interrupted rudely and spoke with annoyance. "If you don't have the money soon, someone will notice its missing. And you already know what will happen if people notice I have millions of dollars unaccounted for and vanishing under mysterious circumstances…"

The woman sounded unfazed. "You must wait longer. Our agents are working to get the money you so desire." Clemont, for possibly the first time since he begun the conversation, smiled. Then, it was replaced with a frown. "The tournament is not guaranteed to fall in your favor, there are many opponents who could knock out your so called "Champions."

The three had to cover their mouths from gasping in surprise, Rocket had members uncover in the tournament! Ash, however, caught something else. Serena was the obvious one, however, what had caught his ear, was that Clemont had said, "Champions" and not "Champion." Which meant, it was likely she was not the only one whom Rocket had planted in the tournament! The woman spoke again, snapping his train of thoughts.

"Who do you mean? Nobody can defeat them, you have nothing to worry about." Clemont turned around and said quietly. "You know very well who I speak of… Alpha and Omega. The two are the most obvious threats to your champions. They appear to be a force unimaginable in a chemistry sense and strength sense. They complement one another perfectly." The woman was about to speak again when Clemont cut her off. "Don't try to deny it. I've watched their battle tapes, I know their tendencies and I know for a fact that those two will not lose until they play your champions, if of course, they are as good as you say. Alpha is the brute force. His Pokémon have so much raw power it is staggering."

Clemont paused before continuing. "Omega is the strategist of the two. His tactics make his Pokémon impossible to predict and combine him with Alpha, Alpha's strength is enough to hold them both up, and Omega's tactics keep Alpha's Pokémon out of hot water, all while chipping away at their opponents."

The woman said nothing as she watched Clemont walk around, pacing anxiously. He paused and said with a hint of impatiencess in his voice. "What if your two do not win the money? How will you ever repay me?" The woman smiled and said. "We will work something out, I am sure." Clemont replied. "I am not." The woman smiled a little.

"At two o clock this upcoming afternoon, you are prepared for the Rocket executives arriving, yes?" Clemont nodded. "Yes Mistress, it is prepared. We will begin discussions and finalizations of the Fortress." The three looked at one another, simultaneously mouthing "Fortress" to one another in bewilderment. "Good, very good. Remember, the deal is already set in stone, this is just the finalization process of our agreement. We cannot thank you enough for all you've done… we will make sure you get your fair share of the deal and more."

Clemont bowed. "Thank you Mistress. I shall make contact with you after the meeting is completed." The woman bowed. "Hail Rocket." He said. The image faded.

FLASHBACK END…

Everyone was brought back to reality once the image faded. The moment everyone regained their wits, a loud uproar sounded in the courtroom. However, the trio watching it felt a couple pairs of eyes watching them with a peaking curiosity. They remained unfazed. After all, they had been mentioned in the video. Ash had a rather cheerful smirk underneath his hood and watched in amusement as he saw other members of the crowd and jury glaring daggers at the blonde haired boy. Clemont couldn't bring himself to even look at the video.

Polk was all smiles while Miller was looking rather pale. Polk decided to make a follow up point. "In this video, we receive all sorts of information about Clemont's involvement within Rocket and of course, we can connect multiple pieces of evidence. For example, should we mention the Rocket "executives?" The following day, the Lumiose Special Ops was brought in and as the video stated, multiple executives whom which supported rather questionable positions and stances were present at the meeting."

Polk turned back to the television and it began showing pictures of the executives and the jury was looking on at Clemont with judgement clouding their eyes. The three men sat there smiling to themselves all thinking the same thing. 'It's coming together…'

Polk continued. "Furthermore, thanks to this video, the Lumiose Police department was able to investigate the bank account of Mr. Citron with a warrant and the help of the Lumiose Special Ops division." He snapped his fingers and the screen changed to a picture with many numbers, some positive, some negative. "There is no question about it; Mr. Citron is currently missing more than 25 Million Dollars in his bank account. These bank statements go all the way back for nearly ten years. About a month before the FOLT Cruise was sabotaged and many lives were tragically lost, there was a rather odd transaction."

Polk paused and walked directly up to the jury. "In this transaction, nearly 10 million dollars was sent to an offshore bank account. The mention of "sabotage" comes up in this video, and how Clemont was owed money for this sabotage. Was it not Rocket who sabotaged the boat, and is it not odd that so much money goes missing just before the time of the tragedy?" The jury seemed to get behind this statement.

Polk turned to the jury and asked calmly. "The only question that remains is…" He then whirled back to Clemont and asked angrily. "What does the defendant have to say about it?" And at that question, all he got was pure silence. The light on Clemont's glasses shielded his eyes from view, and his said nothing. Polk smirked and Tre, who appeared quite surprised and pleased with the surplus of information at his fingertips, spoke. "Mr. Polk, do you have anything else to add?"

Polk's grin only increased in size. "No Your Honor, that will be all." Tre stood but before he could announce anything, a female member of the jury, likely the Jury leader, spoke. "Your Honor, we the Jury believe we have already made a unanimous decision on the fate of the defendant." Tre replied as though he already expected it. "Very Well, proceed spokesman." That honestly surprised the trio, as well as most of the people inside the room. Ash was beyond happy though, because if how the trial had been going so far was any indication had already gone…

"We the Jury, unanimously come to the same conclusion. We hereby find the defendant, Clemont Citron…" The audience held their breath at this pause. "… guilty of sabotaging the FOLT Cruise long ago. We hereby find the defendant, Clemont Citron… guilty of conspiring with Team Rocket in more ways than one. We hereby find the defendant, Clemont Citron… guilty of each charge brought upon him."

Ash let out a sigh of relief. Many others had smiles on their faces, while Miller had a look of anger on his face, and Clemont, a look of defeat on his. Tre thought for a moment before banging his gavel and said loudly. "Clemont Citron, I find you guilty of conspiring with the organization known as Team Rocket, and orchestrating the attack on the FOLT Cruise many years ago. By the powers brought upon me by Lord Arceus himself, I hereby sentence you to life in Prison, without any possibility of parole. Court is adjourned."

Many people looked to where they had previously seen Alpha and Omega sitting with another strange man to get a statement from them, but were more than a little surprised to see three empty seats, and their previous owners nowhere to been seen.

AN: The Trial of Clemont is complete! I wasn't really sure if I felt like typing more specifically on this chapter but I looked at it and it's over 5,600 words. That, if I recall correctly, is my second largest chapter in this story, and this was not meant to be a large chapter, yet it became one. Because of that, I chose to end it rather quickly.

Anyway, Clemont has been found Guilty of conspiring with Rocket, as he should have been. Next chapter is undoubtedly going to be the party that Daisy invited Ash (Told her his Name was Gary) and Gary (Told her his name was Ian) to. If you didn't read chapter 41, that is why you're probably confused.

The chapters following it have a plan, but I have yet to write the next battle for Ash and John. Hopefully, that will be relatively soon. If you're new, please make sure you Follow and Favorite the story! It goes a long way guys, so every one counts! Watch for surprises, there's gonna be a lot of em!

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