Ash returned to the group at the noodle stand. Everyone took noticed of his expression upon returning.
"Hey Ash, what happened?" Weiss asked.
"Girls…the traitors took me to finally meet Salem." Ash whispered to them so that no one else around them can hear.
"You saw her? What was she like?" Ruby asked. Ash looked around and saw several people around.
"Not here." Ash said. After they ate, they began making their way to the Pokémon Center. Manaphy was in Blake's arms and it fell asleep in the process. He then began to explain to them what had happened and what Salem told them.
"I knew that there was something up with Ozpin. I think you and I should speak to him after today's matches." Xedrek said.
"I agree. I also keep getting the strangest feeling that he is hiding more things from us as well." Ash added.
"We know that the Maidens exist, but if Ozpin really is the wizard, that would be far beyond believing. I just don't buy it." Yang said.
After they arrived, Ash claimed his Pokémon.
"How you doing bud?" Ash asked.
"Pika!" Pikachu yelled as he jumped onto his usual spot.
Ash then sent out Gardevoir. After she was sent out, she just looked down in shame.
"Hey Gardevoir, you alright?" Ash asked her. Gardevoir shook her head slightly. Ash walked toward her and placed a hand on her shoulder, causing her to look up. "You have nothing to be ashamed of. You did your best, and that's all that matters." Ash said trying to comfort her.
Gardevoir still felt ashamed of her failure. Aside from the CCT tower infiltration, this was her first major defeat. This was hard on her. However, she was grateful that Ash forgave her of her failure.
She then levitated up to Ash's height and hugged him while crying a bit. Ash returned the embrace while comforting her. Her psychic powers began being channeled around her as she swore to never fail again.
"What is Gardevoir doing?" Blake asked.
"She's promising to never fail like this again. Gardevoir's are known to protect their trainers from danger. It's kind of their instincts." Xedrek said.
After Ash returned Gardevoir after she calmed down, they began making their way towards the Colosseum.
"HEY!" A girl screamed nearby.
Ash and the others looked where it came from and they saw a cat Faunus girl rollerblading her way towards them. She did a loop around them and began to spin around fast in front of Ash before stopping with a smile.
"Impressive. If I recall correctly from the Teams Round, you are-""Neon Katt from Team FNKI, that's me! Hello!" The Faunus named Neon interrupted him.
"Wha…" Ruby was so confused of what was happening.
Neon got a little closer to Ash.
"It's quite the honor to finally meet you Ash. You have quite the reputation, especially if you can earn a kiss from Winter herself. May I see your Keyblade?" She requested.
"Um…okay sure." Ash said before summoning Divine Elemental. Neon shrieked with excitement.
"It's so super crazy awesome. I look forward to seeing you in the championship match. Whoops, gotta dash." Neon said before strolling by Ash.
Ash then gasped as he felt Neon put her pink tail under his other hand and he unintentionally stroked it. She purred while wrapping it around his hand and slowly pulled it until she yanked her tail out of his hand. She then winked and dashed off. They all saw a rainbow being shot out of her as she dashed off.
They all stood there really awkwardly from that.
"Well…that was odd." Xedrek said.
"What just happened?" Ash asked as he just looked at his hand and the direction Neon was leaving.
Neo puffed up her cheeks in frustration from what Neon did. Blake, on the other hand, took it more serious. She handed Manaphy to Neo for a moment until…
"NYA!" Blake screamed after jumping onto Ash's back and held him tight.
"Take it easy Blakey." Ash said while keeping his balance.
"I will not have a different cat Faunus girl take you away from me Ash. There should only be one cat Faunus in the group." Blake complained.
"Relax Kitty. You are my favorite cat Faunus." Ash said while supporting her. Blake smiled and rubbed her head on his head and purred.
After that…weird encounter, Yang and Weiss departed and went to get prepared for their upcoming match against Flynt and Neon in the Doubles Round. Xedrek left for his side of the arena while Ruby, Blake and Neo left with Ash to his side.
"Ash!" Summer's voice called out. She was running towards them.
"Hey mom!" Ruby yelled as she embraced her mother. Both Ruby and Summer felt a warming comfort as they hugged. They always savored it.
"Hello Summer, how are you feeling?" He asked.
"Loads better. Ever since I was rescued, I have been getting stronger and stronger after each day. Anyway, I was wondering if I could have a word with you." Summer requested.
"Let's head towards our spot. We can talk along the way. I also wanted to talk to you about something as well." Ash stated.
"Of course." Summer said before they walked towards their spot.
"So…what was that power that happened yesterday? Whatever that was, it was nothing I've ever seen before." Ash asked. Summer knew he was gonna ask that. She looked around to make sure no one else was around to listen in.
"That was the power of the Silver Eyes. Those with these powers are spoken of in legends and in a fairy tale story, The Tales of the Silver Eyed Warriors. They are so powerful that, ironically enough as it is, the Grimm fear said powers. By the looks of it, this was Ruby's first time she used it and it was uncontrollable." Summer explained.
"It sure doesn't seem like a fairy tale to me." Blake said. Neo nodded in agreement.
"So that was what that blinding light was. That was the only thing I remember before everything went black and I woke up in Ash's room." Ruby stated just as they arrived at their spot.
The match between Team RWBY's representatives and Team FNKI's representatives were just about on the way. Xedrek was already at his spot and he even had Melanie and Militia join him. It was still amusing that the twins were showing affection towards the empty shell.
"You were saying?" Ash said to Summer while watching the match.
"Right…I know these powers all too well because I too possess the silver eyes, but you know this." Summer continued. Ash nodded. "I only ever use them as a weapon of last resort, never to be used in every battle. Not only does it drain my aura dramatically, but it will leave me vulnerable." Summer said.
"Maybe that's how they captured you in the first place mom. Can it be controlled?" Ruby asked.
"It can, but it would take years, if not, decades to master it. First timers always have it uncontrollable. You were no exception Ruby." Summer stated.
"It still baffles me that such a power exists and the Maidens as well." Blake said. Neo showed signs of agreement. Summer gasped at what she said.
"You saw the Maidens?" She asked.
"I have. I met all four of them. They gave me a special power source that will be needed for our fight with Salem." Ash told her.
"What?...So Qrow was successful after all." Summer said while watching the fight.
"What are you…wait a minute, that was his Honchkrow that was spying on the Maidens April, Azalea and Aurora wasn't it?" Ash asked with a large amount of suspiciousness. Summer gasped and covered her mouth.
"You weren't supposed to hear that." She quickly said before storming off.
"SUMMER!" Ash shouted at her, but she did not respond. Manaphy woke up from the shout. Ash growled and his aura was being channeled. Blake, Ruby and Neo quickly tried to comfort him. But then, it hit him. "Amber…!" Ash quickly created a portal.
"Ash, where are you going?" Ruby asked.
"I need to get to Amber and relocate her. Don't wait up for me. Tell Yang and Weiss where I disappeared to and I should be back as soon as I can." Ash told them.
"But Ash, your match is coming up shortly!" Ruby yelled.
"Then I'll be at the arena afterwards. I think it's time I get more answers." Ash said before running through the portal.
"WAIT!" Blake screamed as she attempted to follow him, but Ruby and Neo held her back. It was clear that this time, it was personal.
A portal opened up at the Southern Islands and Ash ran out. He immediately sensed Amber nearby. She was stronger than ever. Ash activated his armor and then sent out Dragonite and Chandelure.
"Okay, I need you two to take to the sky and secure the area from above. Amber may be in danger and I think there might be a Honchkrow heading this way. If you see one, fend it off. If it strikes, strike back. Now go!" Ash commanded them.
After Chandelure and Dragonite took off, Ash sent out the rest and he had them secure the area around them. Lucario and Gardevoir were a major help since they can sense movements around. Avalugg was going to be used as a barrier due to his massive size.
Ash reached towards the center of the island and he saw Amber meditating with Latios and Latias. Latias was the first to take notice and quickly tackled Ash playfully. Amber woke up and saw Ash.
"Ash!" Amber yelled before getting up and ran towards him. She jumped onto him and hugged him.
"Hey Amber. Listen, your position here might have been how some people say, 'compromised.' I think your time here has ended." Ash said.
Just before Amber had a chance to speak, Dragonite and Chandelure began attacking that very Honchkrow Ash recognized.
"Pika PIKA!" Pikachu screamed in concern.
"You're right Pikachu. Let's take her to the location I should've taken her from the start." Ash said before creating another portal. "Come on Amber, let's get out of here." Ash said after he grabbed her hand.
"Yes. Latios, Latias, thank you for everything. I'll return the favor one day." She said to the Eon Duo. They both screeched as they were happy to help. Amber then ran into the portal, with Pikachu, Lucario, Gardevoir, and Avalugg following her.
Ash took his helmet off and whistled for Dragonite and Chandelure. It was a race to the portal and Chandlure went first, with Dragonite close behind.
The Honchkrow screeched and fired off a Dark Pulse at Ash.
"Reflega!" Ash yelled as he casted the reflecting spell and it repelled the attack. He kept it up and Honchkrow bounced off of it. "Impact!" Ash yelled he launched sprays of light at the Honchkrow, sending it into a boulder. After it was defeated, Ash ran through the portal and the portal closed.
Ash made it to the Hall of Origin where everyone else was waiting and deactivated his armor.
"Ash, good to see you once again. And I see you brought a friend, Amber I presume?" Arceus asked.
"Yes. I am Amber, the Fall Maiden. It is an honor to meet you Lord Arceus." Amber said while bowing slightly.
Arceus chuckled a bit.
"There's no need to be formal. So what brings you here?" Arceus asked.
"Ash believes that my location has been compromised. I can tell because a Honchkrow attacked us as we were departing into the portal." Amber explained.
"I see." Arceus said before lower itself next to the Jewel of Life. "Xedrek, a word please." Arcues spoke to the jewel. A few seconds later, Xedrek arrived and to almost no surprise, Melanie and Militia walked out of the same portal.
"They just won't leave you alone will they Xedrek?" Ash asked.
"I've gotten used to it. Anyway, you called?" Xedrek asked Arceus.
"Yes, Amber here might be tracked. Think you have something that can find it?" Arceus asked.
"But of course. Geronimo, come on out buddy." Xedrek said before sending out Arcanine. "Okay bud, see that girl over there? I need you to find anything out of the ordinary." He said to him.
Geronimo barked before walking towards Amber. Amber was a little nervous, but Geronimo did not harm her. He then began sniffing around her until he started growling at the back of her head.
"There!" Ash yelled before getting behind Amber.
"Good boy." Xedrek said before tossing him a red Poke Block. Geronimo happily ate it.
Ash began searching through her hair until he found a small device with a light that was blinking attached to her cranium.
"Well, what do we have here? Think you can try to get it off with your Iron Tail?" Ash asked Pikachu.
"Pika." Pikachu said before turning his tail into iron and very carefully sliced it off. Amber whimpered a bit as she felt the device get destroyed off her head.
Xedrek returned Geronimo and picked up what was left of the device.
"I'll hold onto this as evidence. In the meantime, you should head on back. Your match is about to begin. Team RWBY is still fighting against Team FNKI when you called." Xedrek said.
"Alright. Amber, what do you want to do? Do you want to sta-" Ash was interrupted by Amber as she held him in a tight hug.
"No Ash. I'm done hiding. This time, I'm staying with you. Aside from Latias and Latios, it was getting rather lonely and I needed a familiar face." Amber whispered.
Ash was stunned by her request. She had been training practically by herself with the Eon Duo, and not with anybody else for quite some time. She was still in danger nonetheless. However, Ash knew that she was so much stronger even half of her powers.
He smiled and returned the hug.
"Alright, but you'll still need to do exactly as I say, when I say. Okay?" He asked.
"Okay." Amber said.
They broke the hug and Ash created a portal for them to depart. Amber held his hand and they went through it.
"That's an aura tracker." Melanie said while looking at the destroyed device.
"It allows one to keep track of ones aura from wherever they are anywhere on the planet with their scrolls." Militia added.
"I see. And I can think of one person that could do such a thing." Xedrek said.
A portal then opened up inside the arena, and Ash, Pikachu and Amber walked out. The portal closed instantly.
"Why don't you go get a nice seat to watch? It's time I put this traitor in his place." Ash said.
"Of course. Ash…there's something I need to say to you." Amber said as she approached him.
"What's that?" Ash asked. Amber sighed as she prepared herself.
"I…I love you!" Amber yelled before throwing her arms around his neck and kissed him. Ash quickly returned it and held her by her waist.
To Amber, she wanted to do this for a while now since Ash kept her safe and vowed to return the stolen powers.
When they broke the kiss, Amber looked into his eyes.
"Go get em Ash." She whispered.
"I sure will. Enjoy the show." He whispered back.
Amber ran to get a good seat for the match and Ash went to the lifts. Ash accepted Amber into the group and this time, this will be the last. He had all the confidence he needed to face off against his next opponent, Gary.
Meanwhile, Amber made her ways towards the front row where she can watch her new boyfriend in action. She made her way towards an empty seat where Delia was sitting at.
"Excuse me, is this seat taken?" Amber asked.
"No it isn't. Please sit." Delia said. Amber smiled and sat next to her.
"So…who are you rooting for?" Amber asked.
"My son Ash of course." She said. Amber gasped at what she just said.
"You're his mother!? Oh my god, where are my manners? I mean…I…I really do like your son. He's been so kind towards me for so many months." She said while stammering with her words from the shock.
"You seem quite attached to him. What's your name?" Delia asked.
"My name is Amber Rosetta." She answered.
To make this clear, this was the first name that came to mind. I apologize to anyone whose name is Amber Rosetta. But on the flip side, welcome to the story…OKAY MOVING ON!
"I'm Delia Ketchum. It's nice to meet you." She said.
"Thank you." Amber said.
"The next match of the 3rd round is about to begin. Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town will face off against Gary Oak also from Pallet Town. This will be a 3 vs. 3 match and whosoever loses all three will end the match. Furthermore, there will be no substitutions throughout the match." Glynda said.
"Alright, let's put them in their places. Go Umbreon!" Gary yelled while sending out his first Pokémon.
Gary's Umbreon LVL 87 Dark Synchronize Black Glasses
Reflect Double Team Bite Feint Attack
"Very well then. Avalugg, I choose you!" Ash yelled before sending out his physical barrier.
"Battle commence!" Glynda yelled.
"Umbreon, let's get it confused with Double Team." Gary said. Everyone watched as Umbreon began to multiply on the field, surrounding Avalugg.
"Trying to confuse me, eh? This will be easy." Ash said as he watched Avalugg fired off an ice ball into the ceiling, creating a hailstorm. Umbreon began to get pelted.
"Make your defense bigger with Reflect." Gary said. Umreon began to create a shield around itself and the clones. Avalugg fired off a Blizzard and destroyed the clones and damaged the real Umbreon.
Ash watched as Avalugg went to work against Umbreon. He then saw Amber socializing with his mother, and soon enough Miette. They were even having a good laugh a couple times.
Amber looked towards Ash and waved at him while smiling lovingly. Ash smiled back and looked back at Avalugg.
"Umbreon, use Feint Attack." Gary said. Umbreon began charging towards Avalugg and vanished. Avalugg looked around and tried to find it. Umbreon came out of nowhere from underneath and damaged it.
Avalugg roared and it jumped up into the air and upon impact onto the ground, it created a powerful Earthquake. It was enough to take down Umbreon.
"Umbreon is unable to battle, Avalugg takes the win." Glynda said.
"Yes!" Amber yelled while everyone else cheered.
Gary returned Umbreon with frustration.
"You got lucky this time Ketchum, but that is about to run out. Electivire, let's go!" Gary said before sending out his next Pokémon.
Gary's Electivire LVL 88 Electric Motor Drive
ThunderPunch Giga Impact Screech Electric Terrain
"Come on back!" Ash yelled as he returned Avalugg. "Okay Chandelure, I choose you!" Ash yelled before sending out his possessed chandelier.
"Battle Commence!" Glynda yelled. Chandelure fired off a ball of fire into the cloud creating the hailstorm. The hail faded and the cloud disappeared. The sunlight began to turn harsh.
"You're not the only one that can control the surroundings. Show him with Electric Terrain!" Gary commanded. Electivire charged up electricity in its fists and slammed in onto the ground. The ground beneath them began to glow yellow and was static.
"What the hell?" Ash asked in confusion. This was a move he was not at all familiar with. "Be careful with the ground." Ash said to Chandelure.
"Now use ThunderPunch!" Gary yelled. Electivire ran towards Chandelure and jumped towards her.
Chandelure fired off a Shadow Ball and both attacks collided. A burst of explosion erupted and Electivire and Chandelure shot backwards from the impact.
Chandelure shot towards Electivire and she fired off a powerful Overheat. The intense heat sent Electivire back towards a wall and it was out.
"Electivire is unable to battle. Chandelure wins!" Glynda yelled.
"Yes! That's how it feels!" Ash yelled at Gary who returned Electivire with hate. Amber was also cheering for Ash that he has taken the win.
"THIS ISN'T OVER YOU DUMBASS! TORTERRA, GO!" Gary screamed and he sent out the humongous tortoise with a tree on it.
Ash sensed the aura from the Torterra. He activated his aura and used it on the Torterra, revealing the Shadow Aura from his former Pokémon.
Gary's Torterra LVL 91 Grass/Ground Overgrow
Shadow End Rock Climb Earthquake Leaf Storm
"What's going on?" Amber asked with fright.
"Ash used his aura to reveal the Shadow Aura coming from Torterra. This means Torterra is a Shadow Pokémon." Miette answered.
"Oh my! Be careful my love!" Amber yelled out.
"Battle commence!" Glynda yelled. Chandelure did not hesitate and she fired off a Shadow Ball at Torterra.
"Fool. Counterattack with Leaf Storm." Gary said. Torterra's tree on its shell began to glow and it fired off leafs at the Shadow Ball. The ball was destroyed on impact. "Now use Rock Climb." Gary said. Torterra shot up and stood on its hind legs and slammed onto the ground.
"What the hell is he thinking?" Ash asked to himself. He watched as Torterra began climbing up a large rock that went right towards Chandelure. She fired off another Shadow Ball to stop it.
"NOW! SHADOW END!" Gary screamed.
"Shadow what!?" Ash asked with fright. Torterra channeled its dark aura and ran headfirst into the ball. The ball exploded upon contact, but Torterra jumped from behind the smoke and slammed into Chandelure.
"NO!" Amber screamed as she and everyone else saw Chandelure slammed onto the ground and it was out cold. After several turns went by, the Electric Terrain has vanished.
"Chandelure is unable to battle, Torterra wins." Glynda announced.
The entire stadium shook as Torterra landed onto the ground. It then roared at Ash with anger. Ash growled back at it.
"Chandelure return!" Ash yelled before returning her to the Poke Ball. He then placed the ball on his forehead. "Chandelure my friend, I will make sure that he will pay." Ash whispered as he put the ball away.
"What's the matter Ashy boy, you losing your mojo after that defeat?" Gary asked while mocking him.
"No way! Avalugg, I choose you!" Ash said before sending out Avalugg once again.
"Battle commence!" Glynda yelled.
"Torterra, use Leaf Storm." Gary said. The tree on Torterra's shell glowed once again and leafs began to fly towards Avalugg. Avalugg countered by using Blizzard.
Just then, the sunlight was no longer harsh.
'I've never seen such a powerful Shadow move like that before. It knocked out Chandelure in one hit. Sure she was injured for a time, but that was child's play comparing to that move. Then again, I also sensed Torterra getting weaker from that attack. It must've been recoil damage. Even still, I'll need to end this fast.' Ash thought to himself.
Avalugg began to spin fast and made its way towards Torterra. It was using Gyro Ball. The attack was successful but it didn't do much.
"Let's end this now. Use Shadow End!" Gary yelled. Torterra began to channel its dark aura once again and it charged towards Avalugg. Avalugg used Blizzard on it, but Torterra was still charging towards it.
Torterra slammed into Avalugg, and it was forced onto its backside and it was out. Ash was frustrated that his wall was out. However as if luck was on his side, Torterra collapsed as well due to the recoil damages it sustained.
"Both Avalugg and Torterra are unable to battle, this battle is a draw. Since Ash still has one Pokémon more that hasn't been used, the winner of this battle of the 3rd round goes to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town." Glynda announced.
"YES! How do you like them apples Oak!?" Ash yelled to a very angry Gary over the sound of the cheering around them. Ash returned Avalugg and put the ball away.
"DAMMIT! I've had enough of this shit!" Gary screamed before pulling out a Poke Ball. Ash quickly summoned his Keyblade and stopped him with his stopping spell.
Ash then fired off a beam of light at the unconscious Torterra and the shadow aura was being forced out of Torterra. It took the form of a shadow monster and it growled at Ash. It then charged towards Ash.
"See ya!" Ash yelled before firing off another beam of light at the monster. The monster roared as it was being destroyed. Another Pokémon was freed from the shadow aura.
"Ash you did it again." Delia said as she watched Ash dismiss his Keyblade.
Just as Torterra was freed, Gary broke free from the spellbinding magic and returned Torterra. Gary then took something out of his back pocket and threw it at Ash.
"Hmm?" Ash wondered what he just thrown. It bounced towards Ash and it stopped right in front of him. "What the!?" Ash yelled before pushing Pikachu off his shoulder just before it blew.
Suddenly, a burst of blinding light erupted and it began blinding Ash and he had some ringing in his ears. It was a flashbang grenade. Ash screamed and covered his eyes with one hand, while covering one of his ears.
"PIKA PI!" Pikachu screamed in fright.
"ASH!" Amber, Delia, Glynda and Miette screamed as Ash was hit by the light.
Gary then ran towards Ash and pulled out two small metal objects and pushed a button. They formed into twin tonfas.
Ash began to calm himself after the ringing in his ears eased and began to switch to his aura vision. He sensed Gary coming and quickly summoned both Keyblades. He then blocked one of Gary's tonfas, putting them into a lock.
"You may have taken away my eyesight temporarily, but I can still sense your aura." Ash said before striking him back.
Gary was caught off guard by his actions, but continued to fight him either way. Many were amazed that Ash could still fight while being blinded. Just then, Ash kicked Gary hard in the gut, forcing him to kneel down in pain.
"Cheap trick." Gary complained.
"You had your chance. Looks like you're out of a job of watching your grandfather's ranch." Ash said while channeling electricity through Divine Elemental.
Just then, Atlesian guards ran in and apprehended Gary, with Winter leading them.
"Gary Oak, you are under arrest for the possession of a Shadow Pokémon." Winter said while the guards took him away. Winter then went to Ash and held his arm. "Are you okay?" She asked.
"I think I'll manage. I just won't be able to use my eyes for a time." Ash said while rubbing his eyes.
"Come on. Let's get you out of here." Winter said while pulling him gently.
"Yes." Ash said and they left the arena.
Winter took him to a medical room where they placed a couple of blindfolds on his eyes so that they can recover from the flashbang. Meanwhile, Torterra, was being sent to the Pokémon Center for treatments.
Suddenly, Delia, Amber and Miette entered the room and sat by him.
"Ash honey, are you okay?" Delia asked.
"Yeah. It's a good thing I can still see with my semblance. It seems I won't be freed from these until later tonight." Ash said.
"Oh no. Oh Ash." Amber whimpered before hugging him gently. Ash returned it and stroked her head.
"Don't worry about me Amber. I'll be fine." Ash assured her. She quickly pulled back and kissed his cheek before holding him a bit tighter.
Just then, Glynda walked in to check up on Ash. She then noticed Amber.
"Amber? What are you doing here?" She asked. Amber let go of Ash and faced her with a serious look.
"I'm done hiding. It's time I do what I was destined to do, to become the Fall Maiden. From where I was hiding at, I have gotten so much stronger." Amber said. Glynda was still unsure about this.
"I hope you know what you are doing. Cinder is still in the area and if she sees you, you could be in greater danger." Glynda said.
"Let her try. With Ash nearby, she can't risk it." Amber said.
Just then, General Ironwood walked in.
"Ash! I heard what has happened, so I came running." Ironwood said.
"Don't worry about me General. These will be off in a matter of hours." Ash said.
"You really did have Glynda worried." Ironwood said while looking at her.
"Well unlike you James, a person like me actually knows how to show worry for someone they love when in a situation like this." Glynda said before rushing to Ash, grabbed his cheeks and smashed her lips onto his and she started a passionate kiss.
Everyone around her and Ash were shocked to see what was happening. For Glynda, she didn't care anymore. She felt Ash hold her waist while returning it himself. She broke the kiss and walked out of the room.
"Well…um…that happened." Amber said while sitting back down next to Ash.
After about an hour, Ash left the medical room and he created a portal to take him back to the Colosseum. Upon arrival, he didn't sense Team RWBY anywhere.
"ASH!" Velvet's voice screamed nearby. Ash turned around and he sensed her running towards him. She hugged him and cried into his chest.
"Velvet? What's the matter?" Ash asked.
"Ash…Yatsu and Coco…hic…LOST!" She screamed and choked and held him tighter.
"What…?" Ash was stunned that Coco lost. "Where are they?" He asked.
"Back at the dorm resting." She whimpered a bit. Ash held her gently with sadness. "What happened to your eyes?" She asked while looking up at him.
"I was hit by a flashbang grenade by one of the traitors." Ash answered. He then summoned his Keyblade and created a portal. He had to go see Coco. They went through the portal and it closed.
A portal opened up and Ash, Pikachu and Velvet came out of portal and Yatsuhashi and Coco were resting. Fox sat by Yatsuhashi and Coco was left alone.
Ash sat right by her and looked towards her. He gently stroked her hair a bit, causing her to slowly open her eyes.
"Ash…where the hell have you been, and what the hell happened to your eyes?" She asked weakly.
"Pokémon match, battled against a traitor, and got hit by a flashbang grenade. I temporarily have no eyesight, but I can still sense your aura. Meaning I can still see you clear as day." Ash said.
Just after he answered, Coco began to cry a bit.
"Hold me…please." She begged. Ash smiled and hugged her gently. "No…I mean hold me." She said.
"O-okay." Ash said before putting her into a bridal carry. Her head leaned against his shoulder and she snuggled into him.
"So, I'm afraid to ask but who's representing Team CMDS? Cinder?" He asked.
"Yeah." Velvet answered while sitting next to Yatsuhashi. Ash growled a bit and his aura erupted from him.
"Babe…what's wrong?" Coco asked him.
"She'll pay for this." Ash growled.
If there was one thing that he doesn't like was seeing one of his loved ones getting hurt by the enemy. At least he kinda knows what to expect from her if he ends up fighting against her.
Ash then laid Coco down on her bed and looked out their window. Velvet got up and held his arm.
"Ash, please calm down. I don't like it when you are like this." Velvet begged.
"I'm sorry." He said before looking back at her as his aura faded. Velvet whined a bit and then kissed him. Ash held her waist and lifted her while returning the kiss.
After they broke apart, Velvet looked into his eyes before taking a deep breath and slowly removed the scarf Yang gave him and threw it aside. She then smashed her lips onto his collarbone. He groaned a bit from the impact, until he yelled in slight pain as he felt Velvet began teething his collarbone, just like what Blake did.
After a good minute of sucking, teething and kissing his collarbone, she pulled back and smiled.
"You are mine Ash…forever." Velvet whispered. Ash put her down and rubbed his neck a bit.
"I am having a serious case of déjà vu right now." Ash said before showing her the kiss bite Blake gave him.
"Ash…come back to me please." Coco requested. Ash did so and sat next to her. She then smacked his cheek.
"OW!" Ash yelled before giving her an angry look.
"That's for not being there to watch my match, and…" Coco pulled him into a passionate kiss afterwards. She stuck her tongue into his mouth and massaged his tongue with hers. She then pulled back and said, "That's for coming here and visiting me, and everything else." Coco said.
Ash smiled and kissed her back. He knew that he had already sealed his relationship with Coco from their first date and the Sun Stone he had given her.
"Get some rest sweetie." Ash told her. She nodded before readjusting herself onto her bed.
Ash checked up on Yatsuhashi before collecting the scarf, created another portal and went to the Pokémon Center to heal up his team.
Upon arrival, he went to drop off his two Pokémon that needed attention. He was just about to leave when he was stopped by Winter, Neo and Amber.
"Hey ladies, what's going on?" Ash asked.
"Ash, we think we found something." Winter said before showing him a picture of the location in Atlas where he had that encounter with Adam.
The biggest eye catcher was the umbrella that one of the soldiers was carrying. Neo showed that it was her umbrella that she had lost.
"Tell them that I will be on my way to get that umbrella. Neo needs it back." Ash said to Winter.
"Understood." Winter said before radioing the squad.
Neo jumped onto Ash and kissed him before hugging him.
"Come on you. Let's go get your umbrella back." Ash said before creating a portal. Neo was getting excited.
"I'm going with you. After all, I owe my life to you, and I also need answers just as much as you do." Amber said. Ash then put Neo down and they went into the portal.
A portal opened up at the very location where Ash saved Neo's life and they walked out. They were greeted by a Sergeant of the squad.
"Ash, Commander Winter told us you were here to pick this up." The Sergeant said before taking them to the umbrella.
"Very good. Is it damaged?" Ash asked.
"No sir, but we know it's also a weapon." He said before handing it to him and returned to his squad. Neo quickly swiped it and opened it up and sat on a rock and smiled.
"Looks like someone is happy." Ash said while smiling back.
Neo then remembered something and looked into the under part of the umbrella. She then pulled out a piece of paper that had only a few words on it, 'Salem hates magic'. Neo sent out Chatot and it flew onto her shoulder.
"After Torchy's death, I knew that I was going to be next. I tried to retaliate, but I was unsuccessful. I hid this message in it to give a hint of Salem's one true weakness and prayed that someone would find it. AACK!" Chatot explained to them.
"Poor you...no wonder she wanted to have the Keyblades power, so she can perfectly counteract with any kind of magic attack." Ash said as he put the puzzle pieces together.
"But what about the Maidens? Could we do something against her?" Amber asked.
"Your magic powers pale in comparison to her power, even without the Keyblades power. AACK!" Chatot yelled.
Ash then realized what needed to be done.
"There is only one way we can truly end her reign of terror. We have to find the X-Blade and restore its power." Ash concluded.
"Exactly. AACK!" Chatot squaked.
"The X-Blade is at the Keyblade Graveyard. Where it's at is something even I don't know." Amber said. Ash then pondered this for a moment.
"I think I know some people who do." Ash said.
"Who?" Amber asked.
"Keyblade Masters Aqua, Terra, Sora and Riku. If my hunch is correct, they would know how to get to the X-Blade. However, I bet it would take some serious persuading." Ash said before creating another portal. "It's time we get some more answers from Ozpin." Ash said before sending a message to Xedrek to meet them at Ozpin's office.
"Agreed." Amber said before holding his hand while Neo got up and held his other arm. They all walked through the portal and it closed.
In Ozpin's office, he along with Qrow, Ironwood, Glynda and Summer were having a discussion. Just then, they all saw a portal open up and Ash, Amber, Neo and Pikachu came out.
"Ash, good to see yo-Amber!?" Ozpin asked. Everyone was looking at Amber with shock, except for Glynda.
Just then, Xedrek showed up through teleportation. He looked pissed. He then went to Ozpin's desk and slammed the destroyed aura tracker onto it.
"Talk! Now!" Ash demanded. Everyone looked at the tracker.
"I…how did you…" Ozpin tried to ask but couldn't.
"Don't play dumb with us Headmaster. You knew where she was all along. We had a deal. Why did you lie to me?" Ash asked. Ash was no fool. He can sense Ozpin's fear rising and his guilt as well.
"It's because Amber was already in danger and if she was in anyway of such, I would tell you about it." Ozpin stated.
"I would know about it long before you would know. I can sense her aura thanks to Azalea's gift that I required the same day Summer was found and rescued. Plus, you can thank both Ruby for her aura that made me find her in the first place, and Arcues for telling me to find both Azalea and Summer." Ash told them as his anger slowly grew.
"Look Ash, this is really not-""Save it Qrow. You and your Honchkrow have spied on Amber for too long." Ash interrupted him. Qrow slowly reached for his weapon.
"I was ordered to do it. And believe me punk, you don't want to mess with us." Qrow spat at him.
"Oh really? Is that what the Wizard told you?" Ash asked as he pointed at Ozpin. Ozpin's heart shrank and twisted from what he said, as did everyone else. "Yeah that's right. You're the Wizard that gave the Maidens their powers to spread their gifts, and you were cursed by the Gods for your failure to defeat Salem all those generations ago." Ash finished.
Ozpin slowly got up and glared at Ash. He then took his cane and aimed it at him, creating a jade green orb at the tip. Qrow activated his weapon and turned it into a great sword. Summer just looked away in shame that it was her fault for the slip
"You just found out way too much. Who told you this?" He demanded.
"Salem did." Ash said.
"WHAT!? YOU ENCOUNTERED HER!?" Qrow screamed at him.
"She only wanted to meet me, no one was harmed. We have the advantage over her. We have been defeating her Shadow Pokémon, her cronies are being defeated and arrested, and we have more firepower." Ash said while being completely unfazed by the weapons being aimed at him.
"Ozpin, this isn't fair! I've gotten stronger throughout my time of training. Ash is the proof of it." Amber stated while reaching for her staff.
Glynda then got in between them.
"Ozpin please. Enough is enough. He had every right to know the truth from the start." Glynda said while using herself as a shield with her crop out. Summer did the same and held Ash's shoulder.
"Get out of the way, both of you. This time, it's personal." Ozpin growled.
"ENOUGH!" Xedrek exploded as twilight aura erupted from him. Everyone just froze from what he did. "The Meowth's out of the bag Ozpin. Why did you do this?" He demanded while summoning both his Keyblades. One of his eyes were glowing light, while the other was dark and blank.
Ozpin didn't say anything but just glared at Xedrek. He then struck at Xedrek with incredible speed. Xedrek began counterattacking him with his aura and power to be on par with him and his afterimage attacks.
Ash has had enough. He summoned both his Keyblades and got in between them and stopped their attacks.
"Stop! This is not helping!" Ash demanded as he was struggling to hold his own.
Xedrek then dismissed Nightmare Realm and snapped his finger. Suddenly, tall Nobodies called Sorcerers appeared out of nowhere and used their powers to levitate Ozpin and held him in the air.
"Ash is right. This is meaningless. It'll only help Salem if we continue to fight against each other." Xedrek added as his eyes turned back to normal.
"I can't risk having information like this be spread. We aren't supposed to exist. Magic is not supposed to exist." Ozpin said.
"Well then neither do us. If you don't start talking, then you can say good-bye to your Keyblade Guardian." Ash said with anger.
"No!" Glynda yelled as she quickly ran to him and held him.
Ozpin saw this and calmed down. Xedrek noticed this and ordered his Sorcerers to let him down while dismissing Void Gear. Once he was on the ground, he looked out the window. The Sorcerers then vanished.
"I did this because I didn't want this to be another mistake that I would've made. I never exaggerated to Ms. Rose earlier this year when I said that I made more mistakes than any man, woman or child on this planet. I didn't want to tell you this because I would assume you would find out either way. Your meeting with Amber before the dance was a big giveaway when she gave you that power source." Ozpin explained.
"But why keep me in the dark? You named me Keyblade Guardian in the first place. Don't start doing this now. I am the Chosen One. I was destined to keep this world safe from the forces of darkness. I've handled with situations like this before, and there is no reason I can't do it again." Ash said while dismissing his Keyblades.
"You will be biting off more than you can chew." Ozpin stated while turning towards him.
"Alone yes, but with others, it would be easier. How can I trust you after all the lies?" Ash asked.
"I don't expect you to. I've already caused too much pain in past lives. When I gave the sisters their powers, it drained me of mine. Once I realized this, this was one of the first mistakes I made." Ozpin said while sitting at his desk and held his head.
"Ozpin, we have been friends for years, and I know Ash well enough that he is trustworthy. You should've given him the benefit of the doubt." Ironwood said while walking towards his side. He just sighed and didn't look up.
"How did you give them their powers anyway?" Xedrek asked.
Ozpin got up and looked at him. He then slowly raised his hand and outstretched it.
"With this." Ozpin said before summoning a Keyblade.
"WHAT!?" Everyone shouted.
"WHAT THE HELL!?" Xedrek screamed.
Keyblade Analysis
Time Space
A standard size Keyblade that was one of the very first Keyblades to ever be created. To this day, it is the most ancient Keyblade that still lives on.
Primary Effect: Boost the power of all attacks while semblance is active
Secondary Effect(s): Boost the power of all Steel Type Pokémon in the users current party, and aura drains half as fast when semblance is active
Attack Power: +4
Magic Power: +6
Everyone continued to stare at the Keyblade.
"When…how?" Ash was able to say.
"This belonged to my father before passing it onto me before his death during the great Keyblade War generations ago. This was the source of how I gave the Maiden's their powers and I hid this very power from Salem. If she knew of this sooner, it would've been worst." Ozpin explained.
"I've heard stories of this Keyblade, but I thought it never existed." Xedrek said.
Suddenly, everyone began to hear something from above. Everyone saw a light flailing around above and then it slammed onto the ground. A burst of light erupted upon impact, causing everyone to shield their eyes. Ash and Xedrek summoned their Keyblades
As the light died down, everyone saw a small figure kneeing down with a star shaped item in its hand. It was a mouse with big ears and wore battle garments. It got up and looked away from them.
"Hmm, this place? Why bring me here?" The mouse asked the star shaped item with a high pitch voice.
"You're majesty!" Xedrek yelled with shock.
"Hmm?" The mouse said while turning towards them. Just then, the mouse then eyed Xedrek, and his Keyblades. "YOU!" He shouted while summoning two Keyblades and struck a pose.
"More!?" Ash yelled.
Keyblade Analysis
Kingdom Key D (Right Hand)
The Realm of Darkness mirror counterpart of the Kingdom Key from the Realm of Light. It is said that this Keyblade was found in the same world where a dark cave resides and when the Kingdom Key's chosen wielder claimed it before the world was consumed in darkness.
Primary Effect: Boost the power of all light base attacks.
Secondary Effect(s): Guarantees a critical hit on all dark creatures, and boost the power of all healing spells.
Attack Power: +5
Magic Power: +7
Keyblade Analysis
Star Seeker (Left Hand)
A standard size Keyblade that was passed down by a powerful Keyblade Master that has mastered the way of magic, and has watched over the worlds beyond the stars.
Primary Effect: Boost the power of all Magic/Dust power
Secondary Effect(s): Increase combo attack in midair
Attack Power: +3
Magic Power: +5
The mouse then jumped up and attempted to strike at Xedrek. Xedrek immediately blocked the attacks and they were in a lock.
"TELL ME WHY YOU'RE HERE!" The mouse demanded.
"To get rid of the Heartless and save this world from damnation!" Xedrek said before throwing the mouse off.
"STOP!" Ash said before getting in between them and readied to strike. The mouse looked towards him and realized who he was.
"Oh! You must be Ash Ketchum, the new Keyblade Master Sora told me about. I'm Mickey Mouse, another Keyblade Master." Mickey said.
"So it seems. Why did you attack Xedrek?" He asked.
"He's the missing member of the original Organization XIII. Plus, we got word that more Nobodies are here as well. However, something recently happened, causing my Star Shard here to act up and bring me here." Mickey explained while showing them the shard.
"Perhaps it's because of that?" Xedrek asked while pointing at Ozpin's Keyblade. Mickey looked towards it and his eyes widen.
"That's the ancient Keyblade that was spoken of in legends. I thought it never existed." Mickey said with amazement.
"I've kept this hidden for most of my life, fearing that our enemy would claim it from me. My name is Ozpin, headmaster of Beacon Academy." Ozpin said before dismissing it. The rest all introduced themselves to Mickey.
"It's nice to meet you all. Xedrek, why are you here to destroy the Heartless?" Mickey asked.
"I am the enemy of your enemy now, and I have my own reasons for wanting the Heartless to fall. Ever since Xehanort's final defeat, the Heartless and the Nobodies began to go at war with each other to claim dominance. I recently became the new leader and we have kept this world safe from the Heartless and the Grimm. I seek to find my Heartless and come to peace with myself so I may find Derek." Xedrek explained.
Mickey was a bit baffled.
"He really has been helping out for quite some time. You can trust him." Ash ensured Mickey.
"Alright. And since I'm here, how about I do something about your eyes and face?" Mickey asked before aiming Kingdom Key D at Ash. A ball of light began to form at the tip. "Heal!" He yelled and the light shot at his face.
Ash felt extreme comfort as he felt his eyes were being tended to. He then pulled his blindfold and saw his eyesight was clear as crystal.
"Ash! Your scars…they're gone!" Glynda yelled with happiness. Ash rubbed his face as he felt nothing but smooth skin.
"Thanks a bunch Mickey. By the way, do you know how I can find the X-Blade?" He asked. Mickey didn't expect this question.
"Well…it's at the Keyblade Graveyard. However, I can't take you to it because not only is the power from it separated, but we made sure that it would never be used again." Mickey explained.
"Let me guess, you all brought the power sources here?" He asked. Mickey was surprised that Ash asked that.
"How did you know that?" Mickey asked.
Ash closed his eyes and began to channel the power sources he gained from the Maidens. He then screamed as a powerful golden aura erupted from his body. Mickey fell backwards and starred at Ash.
"He has all power sources of the X-Blade. We Maidens have chosen him to be the one to keep these powers safe." Amber said.
"I am the Chosen One. I have been chosen to defend this world from this threat." Ash said as his aura faded from him as he calmed down before dismissing his Keyblades.
Mickey regained his thoughts and stood back up.
"Whelp, that's the power alright. However, returning the powers to the X-Blade is more dangerous than you think. Once the powers are restored, the X-Blade will mark you as its wielder, but at a cost. If wither the X-Blade or your heart is destroyed, the other will go with it. Another reason is that I rather not have another incident like what happened to Ven." Mickey explained.
"Ven?" Ash asked.
"He is another Keyblade wielder that had the power to forge the X-Blade. One of Xehanort's plans was to use Ven's power to create the X-Blade so Xehanort could complete his master plan sooner, but it failed as it was destroyed in the process." Mickey answered.
"I see." Ash said. Suddenly, his Pokedex was buzzing. Ruby was calling him. "Yes Ruby?" Ash asked.
"Ashy, we are about to get some dinner. Would you like to join us?" She asked.
"Sure why not? Meet me in front of Beacon Academy. Also, is Emerald with you guys?" He asked.
"She sure is. Cinder has not been seen anywhere except for the battlefield. Why?" She asked.
"Because I have someone that I want you all to meet. Another Keyblade Master." He said.
"Alright! We'll be there soon. Love you!" Ruby yelled before hanging up. Ash chuckled before turning off his Pokedex.
"Mickey, would you like to meet my apprentices?" Ash asked.
"Sure thing. My old master Yen Sid told me that you have gained five apprentices of your choosing. I had to find a time to meet them. Guess this is a golden opportunity." Mickey said.
"They are quite the warriors. You'll like them. In the meantime, I need to report to Arcues of the Nobodies siding with us." Xedrek said before disappearing.
Ash then summoned Divine Elemental and created a portal.
"Right this way." He said to the king. The both of them, along with Neo and Amber went through it and the portal closed.
Meanwhile, Ozpin looked back outside and remained quiet.
"Ozpin, are you alright?" Ironwood asked.
"Yet another mistake I should never have made. That boy is our hope burning with a powerful light that can take on Salem. When I appointed him as Keyblade Guardian, introducing him to Amber was one of the first things I should've done. But now, I think his trust in me is slipping." Ozpin said while tightening his grip on his cane.
"Look Oz, he's good people. I too realized this and should never have pointed my weapon at him." Qrow said.
"This is my fault. I was the one that gave that accidental slip." Summer said while placing a hand on her mouth.
"Summer, we all make mistakes. And now we must do our best to correct these mistakes by placing our trust in him." Ozpin said.
Outside of Beacon, a portal opened and Ash, Mickey, Neo and Amber came out and the portal closed.
"ASHY!" Ruby screamed as she used her semblance to slam into Ash, causing him to fall backwards with Ruby on top of him.
"Hey Ruby. You seem more chipper than ever." Ash said before kissing her cheek. Ruby got up and Ash did the same.
"Well considering that Yang is moving onto the Singles Round, why shouldn't I?" She asked. Everyone else joined them.
"Weiss and Yang, well done. I'm sorry I couldn't be there to watch your match. Things have been popping up lately." Ash said.
Weiss walked towards him and yanked him into a kiss. After they broke it, Yang did the same thing to Ash and kissed him passionately.
"It's alright Ash. We know what's been happening." Yang said.
"Yeah…ack! We know ACK!" Weiss was coughing pretty badly. She gotten injured during the match and she wouldn't be able to sing for some time.
Ash then held Weiss and began to channel his aura into her. The aura she was getting was restoring her own. Her cough was fading and she began to sing. She did it until they heard it was perfectly in tuned.
"How's that?" Ash asked. Weiss kissed him once again and hugged him.
Ash then looked towards Mickey, who was smiling at him.
"They seemed to be quite attached to you Ash." Mickey said. Everyone was looking down at Mickey.
"Aww! He's so cute!" Ruby yelled.
"Aww shucks." Mickey said while scratching his head and blushed a bit.
"Apprentices, I like you to meet a Keyblade Master. This is Mickey Mouse." Ash said while looking at Mickey.
"I'm Ruby Rose." Ruby said.
"I'm Weiss Schnee." Weiss said.
"Blake Belladonna." Blake said before holding Ash, and Manaphy jumping into his arms.
"I'm Yang Xiao Long." Yang said.
"And I'm Emerald Sustrai." Emerald said.
"Girls, if you will." Ash said. All five of his apprentices formed a line and they summoned their Keyblades in front of Mickey.
"Wow! Those Keyblades suit you all perfectly. Ash, you have found the perfect apprentices to pass on what you have learned." Mickey said.
"Indeed. However, there are still some things that I still need to learn, like whatever that power was from the exhibition." Ash said while looking at Weiss.
"Think you can explain it to me?" Mickey asked. Ash told him all that had happened when he and Weiss combined their powers. "OH! You must be talking about the Drive Forms. It would seem that you can unlock these forms since they all gave you something very precious to you." Mickey said.
Ash then looked towards the bracelet Weiss gave him and pondered.
"That would explain it. So that could mean…" Ash then looked at the scarf and the necklace and rubbed the kiss bite.
"I call dibs on next round!" Ruby yelled.
"Just a bit of a heads up, it feels really weird the first time." Weiss said.
"We'll see. By the way girls, do you notice anything?" Ash asked them. The girls then looked towards Ash and looked around.
Blake was the first to notice and gasped.
"Your scars are gone!" Blake said while gently rubbing his face.
"Ah man! They made you look cooler and sexier." Yang complained.
"Well I think they were distracting." Weiss said.
Ash then eyed Mickey and gave him a signal to do the same to Weiss. Mickey smiled and summoned Kingdom Key D and channeled another ball of light.
"Heal!" Mickey yelled and fired it at Weiss.
Weiss gasped as the light struck her.
"Weiss!" Emerald yelled as she was the first to see the light hit her.
Weiss covered her face as she felt a calming, yet tingling feeling on her face. Once it faded, she pulled her hands back. She quickly pulled out a small makeup kit with a mirror in it. She gasped as she saw her scar completely gone.
"Now that's a more beautiful face." Ash said while cupping Weiss's cheek where the scar was at.
"More beautiful…?" Weiss was processing was happening. She smiled and jumped onto Ash and hugged him before looking back at Mickey. "Thank you Mickey." She said.
"Of course. Anything for a fellow Keyblade Wielder." Mickey said. Suddenly, the Star Shard began to react, causing a bright light to erupt. "Whelp, this looks like my time to leave! See you real soon!" Mickey said as he was whisked away from a light zigzagging into the sky and vanished.
"Bye Mickey!" Ash yelled out. Just then, his stomach growled with hunger. Weiss felt this since Ash was still holding her, and chuckled. "So uh…who's hungry?" Ash asked.
"I am. Let's go!" Blake said.
As they left, they told Ash all that has happened. The Doubles Round has come to a conclusion and Pyrrha was set to face Sun tomorrow morning, Yang was to face against Charcoal Blaze from Team CLOD, Sky is to face against Penny, and Cinder is to face against Amanda Larch from Team ARMY later afterwards.
After they all ate, it was high time for everyone to get some sleep. Neo invited Emerald to stay with her at her dorm, and Amber decided to join them since she needed a place to crash. This left Ash, for the first time in a long time, to be sleeping alone in his room.
Or so he believed.
When Ash, Pikachu and Manaphy returned to his room, he stopped as he saw a beautiful and lovely Glynda Goodwitch waiting for him at the edge of his bed. She wore small black short and tank top shirt revealing her stomach. He hair was not in a bun and she left it flowed down her back, stopping at midway. She had a pair of clothes on one of Ash's shelves with her high legged heels next to it.
"Hello Ash, I've been waiting for you." Glynda said as she got up. Without her heels, she was a few inches shorter than Ash.
"This is a surprise. What's the occasion?" He asked as he took off his coat, Keyblade Pauldron and his boots. Pikachu and Manaphy jumped onto the pillows and lay down.
Glynda walked towards him and held him.
"Ash, I'm tired of hiding our relationship. Ever since your match with Gary, I've been more concerned of you. I don't care anymore. I love you, and I want to make this work." Glynda said while looking deep into his eyes.
"If that's what you wish, then alright." Ash said.
Ash went to go get cleaned up and changed. He put on sweats and a t-shirt. Ash climbed into bed with Glynda following him. She snuggled onto him and continued to look at him.
"I love you Ash Ketchum." Glynda whispered.
"I love you too Glynda Goodwitch." Ash whispered back.
They then shared a passionate kiss that was just as loving as when they were on their first date. Just as Ash pulled back, Glynda grabbed him and smashed her lips onto his again, causing a make out session. They kissed for what seemed like many hours until they eventually fell asleep with Glynda sleeping on his chest, and Ash holding her.
Meanwhile, Cinder was outside on top of one of a nearby hotel rooftop looking out to the horizon. Just then, Max showed up.
"How's the Pokémon Tournament going?" She asked while turning towards him.
"The strategy is working perfectly. Ash is continuing to purify the Shadow Pokémon, and the negative feelings that everyone there is showing at the mere presence of them is filling our army well with power. And the best part, Ash doesn't seemed to realize this as of yet." Max explained.
"Excellent. If all goes well, you will be facing him in the finals. I was told that the ones in the final round use all six of their Pokémon. I hope your team is up to snuff." Cinder said.
"I've been holding back with my Shadow Pokémon…all of them. If we end up facing each other, he will have no choice but to continue to take the bait." Max said. Cinder began to chuckle and looked back towards the horizon.
The Doubles Round has come to a conclusion. This meant that the Singles Round is up next and much closer to the Championship match where the victor will be facing off against Ash for a chance to wield the Keyblade. Will Ash catch on to what is happening? Will he be ready to face the ultimate consequence for failing to see what their true plans were? Find out more as the story continues.
Another chapter down! I got into writing this chapter the moment the last chapter was posted. Meaning I really wanted to get to the main climax as soon as possible. The Singles Round is coming up and I cannot wait to get into it. By the way, a major chunk of this was written while I was on vacation. Talk about a nice rest and relaxation. Amber is number eleven, and the last to be in the harem, for reals this time. And before some of you ask more, yes I got the idea of Ragnarok from Thor: Ragnarok. But unlike how Ragnarok destroys a world, this world will have all of its inhabitants be consumed by darkness, and given Salem and the Grimm more than enough power to pretty much putting this world on a silver platter. Anyway, I'll get stated with the Singles Round as soon as possible. But until next time, TheD-Rock900 is signing off. See you next time!