Hey Everyone! Welcome back to Chapter 51 of the story. We've truly come a long way, haven't we guys? It's truly been a wild ride, but I think it's time I made an announcement… and one that kinda has me a little embarrassed. After some heavy debating and thinking, I have decided that I will end this story much MUCH sooner than I anticipated. How long you ask? Well…

It's going to end at chapter 53.

Yes, I know, you're all probably pissed with me (And you have every right to do so) but let me explain because I have an explanation of why I am ending this story so soon after I kept projecting this story over 300,000 words and what not. The reason I am doing this is because for one simple reason: Because although this story is over…

The real story is just beginning.

Because, when this story ends… the beginning of my NEW story featuring the Harry Potter Crossover will begin as the Sequel to 10 Minutes, The LOS Chronicles.

I decided that some people most likely wouldn't even like Harry Potter in the first place as a crossover, and on the other hand, some people who like Harry Potter and not Pokémon would care about this whole situation. So… in these next few chapters… big things are going to happen that set up the ending of this story.

Let me also be clear, I will NOT be taking a break from fanfiction just because I am starting up a new story. All of these characters will still be included… but… some less that others if not at all. From a Pokémon standpoint in this next fanfiction, I believe that my current plan is to make a Harry Potter fanfiction that dabbles a little here and there in Pokémon.

I will post a full rundown of what you can expect from the sequel after chapter 53, so, that probably means chapter 54 will be posted as well as the final chapter. So again… No, I am not quitting this story until it is finished and that leads straight into the new fanfiction/crossover, Yes, this new story is the sequel to this, No, I am not leaving the story of Delia being Rocket behind.

I will say this… if my plans go as I expect, this sequel will have another sequel. That sequel is going to include the final stage of this entire series. 10 minutes the series, hahahah that sounds pretty swag. I expect it to go…

10 Minutes, The LOS Chronicles (First Book)

10 Minutes, _ (Sequel, Harry P./Pokémon Crossover)

10 Minutes, _ (Sequel to HP and Pokémon Crossover)

If my plan pans out (and they are always subject to change as you probably know by now) this series could honestly take me years to finish. I know I've thought wayyyyyy too far ahead from that thing above this paragraph, but I like to plan things out, and if things must change, so be it. But… I believe that's enough from the likes of next story and crossovers… it's time to continue the story and prepare for the end.

Thanks guys… hope you enjoy!

ReignZ Presents… 10 Minutes Chapter 51

Last Chapter…

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AN: On second thought, I would probably have to copy and paste the entire chapter in here because legit everything is important information in my opinion. Please go back and reread the chapter if you haven't already, it is arguably the most important chapter in the story, it reveals the main villain, and their master plan, so please go read it if you haven't already. But please recall this small section from Chapter 46…

Flashback

Ash gripped his pokeball and called. "Lucario, lend me your aura!"

John followed suit. "Feraligator, come out now!"

The nearly-human like Pokémon blessed with the aura ability and the large, blue crocodile took the field at practically the exact same time. They both let out simultaneous roars and then, all of the sudden, they both staggered backwards at the same time. Unbeknownst to the audience, both Ash and John sensed their Pokémon's aura become off pitched, something that never happened. John telepathically sent to Ash, 'You sensed what I sensed, correct?'

Ash replied. 'I have never… ever felt something like that before.'

Present…

The next few days for everyone were rather bleak and uneventful for the most part. Ash and John were preparing for the tournament non-stop at most points of the day, but other times were rather odd for them. John, who was still in direct contact with Arceus from weeks prior, would battle with Ash for hours before suddenly claiming he had to rest, without even giving a reason. One day, Ash had walked in on John meditating on the ground in deep concentration. Ash had shook John on the shoulder when he originally didn't respond and after a smack to the back of the head, John snapped out of the trance.

Ash had asked what was happening with him and why he was meditating in the first place and John came clean with Ash: he had been communicating with Arceus about the threat from another world. Arceus and him had been trying to formulate when the portal was going to be opened and where it was going to happen.

So far, they had come up with jack shit. In other words… nothing. Arceus could do nothing outside the parameter of his own planet, and he could sense nothing whatsoever about opening up a portal on the world of Pokémon, so, they had nothing. However, it was Ash who came up with the idea that the portal itself would not open up in the world of Pokémon; it would open up from the other world to the world of Pokémon. It made complete sense and John explained to Arceus what might happen.

But now that everything was explained, everyone in their little group was on edge. According to Arceus, the portal was not open yet, but, would be open soon. The other surrounding issue with that was that "soon" was not an exact time. It could be minutes, hours, days or weeks. Arceus couldn't pinpoint the exact time when it would likely be opened, so that meant everyone was on their guard at every second of the day, because they would need to be ready to hop into alternate dimesions in the blink of an eye.

Ash and John spent hours each day making preparations to leave, knowing that if they had an oppritunity to leave and try and stop the threat to their world, they were taking it in a mere instant. However, that question posed another: If the threat came before the tournament ended, hell, even before their first battle, then who would take their place in the tournament? The answer was really quite simple: Nobody. So they were caught at a crossroad, which Ash feared was Rocket's plan all along.

If they didn't attempt to stop the threat, it could destroy their planet, but, if they did try to stop it, they would miss their spots in the tournament and even if they managed to eliminate the threat, it could take weeks, months even. By then the tournament would be long over and to their knowledge, they were the only ones tough enough to knock out Serena and Calem, Rocket's finest agents, from the tournament. For this issue, they were formulating a plan. They debated on trying to convince Mr. Goodshow to postpone it, but then realized it had already been on hold once, it could not be put on hold again without chaos ensuing, so that was out of the picture. They debated trying to turn in Serena, but they had no concrete evidence about her involvement, so that too was tossed out the window.

So, that was the current predicament that they were in: and they had to do all of this whilst preparing and training their Pokémon for the tournament. Things were becoming very… odd between a few of their Pokémon as they trained. They had no idea what was going on whatsoever, but after a day or so of taking notice to this rather odd event, Ash finally spoke to John about it and they decided to confront the issue in private.

"You've noticed it too, right? It isn't just me whose noticed the two acting rather oddly?" Ash muttered to his friend quietly. John spoke with a similar hushed tone. "No, it's not just you. Something is off about those two, I think it's time we did a little investigating."

So that was how the duo currently found themselves in the Pokémon center in Cerulean City facing Ash's Lucario and John's Feraligator. Both of their Pokémon had been with them for as long as either of them could possibly remember. Ash was watching Lucario with genuine curiosity as was John with Feraligator. After a few moments of eerie silence, Ash was the one to break it.

"You two have been acting very strange for some time now… ever since that battle with Misty and Brock. What's going on? Don't think we haven't forgotten about that power surge when you both took the field either!" Lucario quietly spoke. 'I am sorry master.'

Ash looked at him. "Sorry for what?"

Feraligator spoke with the same tone. 'For keeping this from you for so long.'

John and Ash shared looks that were unreadable. John turned to his water-type and spoke calmly. "What have you not chosen to tell us?" Lucario remained silent for a moment before speaking quietly.

"We have found new masters."

Ash's eyes widened slightly in shock. John too had a look of similar disbelief on his face. Lucario spoke softly and guiltily. 'Feraligator and I have had a change of heart for who we believe is our most worthy master, however, we did not wish to bother you with our concerns.' Feraligator spoke softly. 'We feared that since you both took us under your wing for so long, it was our fear that you would abandon us if we voiced our opinions.'

Ash and John once more spared glances at one another. It was common knowledge that the Pokémon was better trained under the person it most connected with, especially for aura mancers. They were silently communicating for a moment before Ash spoke softly. "Who have you bonded to, Lucario and Feraligator."

Both Pokémon were quiet before Feraligator spoke. 'The other.' Ash blinked. John spoke slowly. "You've bonded with each other?" Lucario quickly spoke. 'No, not like that in the slightest!'

Feraligator spoke once again. 'The other trainer.'

And for a few more moments, nobody spoke a word. It was deathly silent in the room. Ash and John knew what their Pokémon meant, but they were truly taking in these words as they knew how much their world's would change should they choose to accept it. John was the one that broke the tension. "Lucario, you believe I am your rightful master… and Feraligator… you believe that Ash is your rightful master?"

Both Pokémon nodded their heads. Ash spoke. "How long have you kept this from us?" Lucario replied shamefully. 'I… I would be lying if I said I knew… it has been much longer than the battle though.'

Ash and John telepathically began talking, trying to determine what the best course of action in this current predicament was, and they came to a conclusion. "So… would you like a trade?"

Both Pokémon responded instantly. 'Yes Master.'

So, the following day, that was how Ash and John currently found themselves adapting to a brand new tactic, all at the help and assistance of their new Pokémon. It had been quite some time since they had gotten a new Pokémon, but both of them were eager to the task, as it gave them something else to think about other than the looming threat of Rocket that was inevitably going to hit them in the near future.

As the days ticked down to the battle with Trevor and Conway, they could feel their friends getting more and more on edge, and they weren't the only ones. Arceus had told John that the portal would be opened within days, and that they needed to be ready to go. That, unfortunately, was a tough conversation to go through with their friends, because they had no idea what was going to happen should they choose to jump through that portal once it opened.

"No, No, No, a THOUSAND times no!" Elesa shouted at her boyfriend. Ash sighed, it really was going to be a long night wasn't it? He and John currently stood opposing every single one of their friends, all with similar looks of opposition on their faces. Skyla spoke next. "You two bozos are NOT going to jump in some random portal to try and combat whatever comes through it!"

Ash calmly spoke. "This is something we must do. We are auramancers, and it is our duty to defend this world, no matter the cost."

Cynthia retorted angrily. "And if you leave now that leaves Rocket to win the tournament and allow the Victoria Region to fall into ruin!" John's eyes narrowed at this. "Trevor and Conway could stop them, the biggest threat at hand is the portal. We do not know if Rocket will win the tournament, what we do know is that there someone or something is going to come through a portal and try to claim our world, whether it's allied with Rocket or not."

Keeghan spoke quietly. "You both don't even know what could be on the other side, it could be creatures beyond our wildest imagine, it could be the middle of an intergalactic war, it could be anything!"

Gary spoke as the voice of reason, or attempted to. "Look, guys. We're all on the same side here." A loud chorus of voices yelled at him. "NO, WE'RE NOT!" Gary quickly spoke. "Alright, let me rephrase that; we all want what's best for this world, do we not?" When nobody spoke, Gary continued with a little more confidence. "What we know is that this portal is dangerous, and since it is not opened at this exact moment, we must prepare for a way to attack it. Should Ash and John have to jump through the portal, we must find a way to postpone the tournament so Rocket does not win while the two are gone."

There was more silence before Jasmine cried out. "There is no way in hell I'm letting either of you jump through some portal!"

Gary groaned and sat down as he watched the group argue and yell at one another. Sometimes… they really were rather hopeless. Nobody could come up with a single plan that was foolproof, so they just continued throwing opinions at one another. It was going to be a long night. For the next few minutes, there was no peace whatsoever between any of them.

Elesa glared at Ash. "Until we find out a way to make sure you won't be blown into pieces if you go through that portal, you're not doing anything as long as I have something to say about it!" Ash groaned and sat down, putting his head in his hands while trying to block out all the negative words his friends were using. John too had a smiliar look plastered on his face. Jasmine was scolding him by yelling. "You said you wouldn't go anywhere else, that you were done chasing danger!"

John retorted. "In this case, Danger has chased me." John quickly ducked to avoid Jasmine's hand slapping him across the cheek. Skyla cried. "We can't lose you again, do you hear me? I've had to go through with it once already and Jasmine twice, do you hear me John Stamkos?" Ash was being told by Cynthia. "You cannot and will not go through that portal without proper backup and information, do you hear me?"

Keeghan sighed a little. "I haven't had to go through it as much as you girls, still… I wish it never happened at all."

Jasmine whirled to Keeghan and shoved a finger under his throat with a deadly look in his eyes. "You, shut it! ALL of us wish none of this ever happened, but we can't just change time and pretend like it never happened!" At those words, Ash suddenly raised his head in shock. His brain began spinning in overdrive.

'…Time… Could… could that work?' He thought rapidly. Cynthia waved a hand in front of Ash's face and said with an annoyed glance. "Hey, earth to Ketchum?" He blinked and looked up at Cynthia's face and broke out into a wide grin. John noticed and spoke to his friend. "What is it Ash?"

Ash's smile was so wide it was nearly touching his ears. He spoke with an eagerness that was rivaled second to none. "I have an idea."

Across the Universe…

"Whatever is coming Albus, it's coming soon." A woman with a pointed black hat spoke with urgency. The old man calmly nodded and addressed the entire group of people in front of him. He clapped his hands together a few times to get everyone's attention and spoke loudly as though he voice was amplified. "May I please have your attention!"

Everyone stopped talking and looked at their leader with anxious eyes. He spoke quietly. "It has come to my attention… that thanks to Mr. Potter's… insight… we have been able to gain crucial information about Lord Voldemort's plan to gather reinforcements from another planet." Now, everyone was listening whilst being on the edge of their seats.

Albus Dumbledore spoke quietly. "It would seem, if Harry's vision is correct and accurate, that Voldemort not only plans to breach into another world, he plans to kidnap Harry and a small group of us to watch as he breaches into another world, or universe altogether."

He paused briefly before speaking once again. "According to Harry, there were only a few people he knew for certain were there, myself included. Other people he was nearly certain of were Mr. Ronald Weasley, Ms. Ginny Weasley, and Mr. Dean Thomas. Who else was there, he is not sure. Therefore, we must all be on our guards these next few days."

Mrs. Weasley spoke up. "Albus, what happened in the dream?" Albus looked at Harry, who was seated next to him, who gave him a small nod of approval. Albus licked his lips and spoke. "In Mr. Potter's dream, a small group of people are tied up. Voldemort has opened the portal but has yet to jump into it. Harry is forced to listen to Voldemort's gloating as all seems lost. Then…" Albus bit his lip slightly then continued. "… Ms. Weasley is brought out and is put under the cruciatus curse in front of everyone."

Mrs. Weasley let a sob escape her throat as Dumbledore continued. "Then, as Voldemort finished gloating in front of Harry, before he breaches into alternate worlds… Voldemort uses the killing curse on Ginny." Mrs. Weasley made no attempt to hide her sobs and let the tears roll down her cheeks in waves. Albus finished his story grimly. "Just before the killing curse is about to hit Ginny, there was a flash of royal blue, and Harry woke up from the nightmare."

At that point, the entire room erupted into Chaos. Everyone was screaming, yelling and throwing opinions left and right. Albus and Harry appeared to be the only calm ones there. After a minute of pure chaos, Albus roared. "SILENCE!" Everyone immediately stopped talking and looked at their leader with wide eyes. He spoke.

"While it may be true that this Nightmare did occur… it does not mean it is bound to happen. We can still prevent this if we organize a counter attack and strike Voldemort when he is at his most vulnerable." Kingsley Shacklebolt inquired. "When is that Albus?"

Dumbledore responded. "Just after he casts the spell. We will strike just before he breaches, and we will make sure that the portal will close before any of his men or himself can leave to terrorize another planet. And for this, we must be sure of."

AN: Sorry everyone for the extremely short chapter. I know it's one of the shortest I've written since coming back, so my most sincere apologies to everyone who was really expecting a mammoth sized chapter. If you did not read the intro, please go back and do so, it's extremely important. So yes, if you have read it, I am indeed going to be ending this story at 53 chapters if everything goes according to plan. Next chapter… well I haven't decided if I feel like dropping the Conway and Trevor battle before or after the sequel.

Again, the sequel to this story will be primarily a Harry Potter Fanfiction. But, it will include both of them nonetheless. I do not know lengths, I do not know times, all I do know is that I will continue my posts that come in every Friday. Speaking of, while Ash and the crew try to decide on a tactic that may be able to work to not only postpone the tournament but also make sure Ash and John are not killed by whatever comes through the portal. Naturally, since nobody can agree on what the best course of action is, the result is pretty much disorder.

Meanwhile, on the Harry Potter side of things, Harry's dream is now revealed to everyone and Dumbledore is organizing an attack to forever rid the world of Lord Voldemort, even though they cannot even be for certain if Harry's dream will come to a reality. The point where Ash and John will meet Harry and Albus is coming closer and closer… what will happen when they meet? Who will be lost as a result to opening the portal? Keep reading to find out… in the next story.

Thanks everyone for reading! Make sure you follow, favorite, and review! Each one counts guys! I haven't picked out a name for the new story but I'll be sure to let you all know! Thanks again guys! See ya'll soon!

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