Pokémon Journey:Adventures in Kalos

(A/N) Hey guys Paradox and this is chapter 9. To start off this chapter will focus on Clemont for all you fans. On another thing Aside from the main plot some of the side stories I mentioned earlier will introduce characters from Ash and Drake past adventures in other regions. That's it for now on with the chapter,enjoy.


"There are no Secrets that time does not reveal."-Jean Racine


Chapter 9:Secrets of the Lumiose Gym

Some time past after the group left from the previous but now they arrived at Lumiose City. "Wow we are here." Said Serena all mesmerized,she knew that Lumiose City is the soul of Kalos. Whatever you needed can be found here in Lumiose City. "I can't wait to visit all clothing stores here." Serena said with stars in her eyes before looking at the center structure of Lumiose City. "And there's Prism Tower. It a really beautiful sight. Serena continue. "Yeah to think the last we were here. We were trying to stop a to save a Garchomp and stop a giant mech. Right Ash?" Said Ash "Yea,even though we had a close call,I'm just glad everything worked out in the end." Said Ash. Meanwhile that statement send Serena back some fearful memories and she hung her head in sadness while Ash noticed this and then remembered what she told him that night in Odyssey Village.


(Flashback)

"Serena what's wrong?" Ash said "Y-y-you were gonna die that day *sniff*. You're lucky Drake was there to save you.

"Serena I-I" Ash said until he felt a pair of arms around his neck.

"You have no idea how worried I was." Serena said sobbing

"...I'm sorry." Was all Ash should say.

"You don't understand. I care about you a lot."


"I care about you a lot." As the thought echoed in Ash's head which was enough to bring that feeling he felt before. "There it is again...arghh what are you trying to tell me!" Ash thought to himself as he trying rack his brain together,meanwhile Drake notice this and asked. "Ash are you alright?" He asked. "I...I don't know." Has all Ash could really tell him. Drake saw him as confused and he thought if he asked him again,he really wouldn't have a much clearer answer,so he decided he would ask at another time. Meanwhile Clemont and Bonnie were being unusually quiet.

"Hey you guys." Drake said until he saw Clemont sweating as if he was in a sauna. "Is something wrong guys?" Clemont and Bonnie then heard what he asked and hastily tried to some up with an answer. "Oh u-u-u-ummm oh um!" Clemont try to stuttered something out. "Just that we should skip Lumiose City and head straight to Cyllage City." Bonnie innocently says. "But I was looking forward to exploring Lumiose City." Said Serena. "Well we can do that the next time we come here." Said Bonnie. Clemont and then tried to pull Ash and Serena away. "Hang on,why do you guys what out so-" Drake said until the group heard someone calling Clemont and Bonnie.

"Hey Clemont,Bonnie." They then turn to see a man in his mid thirties. He wears a cap,a gray long sleeve with the sleeves rolled up along with light gray overalls. "It's great to see the both of you." He continued. "DAD!" Clemont and Bonnie said. "Dad?" The others said. "Daddy." Bonnie said before running over to her father. "Hey Sweet Pea have you been behaving?" Bonnie nodded while Clemont came over as well. "Hey dad." Said Clemont. "So who are their friends?" He asked

"It a pleasure to meet all of you,I'm Meyer and I'm a engineer here in Lumiose City." Ash,Drake,and Serena then introduced while Meyer took an interest in Serena. "So you must be Clemont's new girlfriend,yes?" Serena was surprised by then and Clemont immediately. "N-n-no she isn't my girlfriend dad." Clemont said. "Ye-yea he's right sir." Serena said. Meanwhile Ash and Drake heard this. "Ha now I know where Bonnie gets her personal mission to find a girl for Clemont,am I right Ash." He said. But Ash wasn't listening instead he dwelled on what Meyer said,about saying Serena being Clemont's girlfriend, it made feel uneasy and he scowl while his head was a bit low so nobody would notice him. Meanwhile Drake was still wanting for a response but noticed his expression. There even though he doesn't enjoy it,but seeing his younger brother like this he made an exception. Drake use his Aura to to sence his emotions. "Ash,you seem distraught why? You feel...Jealousy?" He said to himself and then wondering why Ash is like this. "Don't do that." Drake then broke his connection and spoke. "But you seem distraught,you felt-." Drake said. "Don't and don't look into my head anymore,and don't ask because I don't know myself. Ash said. "*sigh*...I understand but don't forgot I'm can help you." Drake said. "I know but I don't understand this feeling. Said Ash. "What feeling?" Drake asked. "I'll tell about it some other time." Drake nodded and casted it aside.

"So where were the two of you. I haven't seen you in days." Meyer asked. "Oh that,well-" Clemont said until Bonnie interrupted. "We been on a journey along with Ash,Drake,and Serena." Meyer then hung his head before saying. "That's just...WONDERFUL!,I'm happy for both of you." Meyer said then hugging his two children. "As for all of you thank you for taking care of my Clemont and Bonnie." Meyer continued. "It's no trouble at all sir." Ash said then Meyer spoke again. "Clemont you need to be at the gym abit more." Ash,Drake and Serena then wondered what they were talking about. "You need to be the Gym Leader that trainers can learn from." From there everyone was surprised to hear this. "I know dad." Clemont said. "Being the Lumiose Gym takes pride and responsibility trainers hope to learn to get stronger along with their Pokémon. Well I'm must be going I got job to do." Then a moped with an Ampharos driving it showed. "I'll see you all soon." He said before driving away along with Ampharos behind him. Clemont and Bonnie said goodbye and turned around to see their companions with disappointed scowls.

"So..care to explain?" Drake asked "uhhhh." Clemont said. He could feel the tension coming each of them. "Clemont if you must know. When I went to challenged the gym Pikachu and I were shocked by 5,000 volts and then drop down a trap door to the outside where we plummeted down ten stories." Ash spat out. "Wait,I didn't know that happen to you." Serena said. "I'm-" Was all Clemont could say. "Why did you booby trap the Gym in the first place?!" Ash demanded. "Uh I-I" Clemont said "you might as well tell them them the truth Clemont." Said Bonnie. "Ok I tell you guys everything." Drake then spoke up. "Ok you can explain it to us when we get to the Pokémon Center. They then went to the Pokémon Center to rest up and check on their Pokémon. Inside there were many trainers and groups enjoying themselves. As the group walk up to the counter many begin to turn heads towards Ash and Drake but they choose not to look. They then turn their Pokémon over to Nurse Joy. "I'll be right back ok guys." Drake said then left. "So what's the story Clemont." Ash asked. "Well then truth is I'm the Gym Leader of the Lumiose Gym. And that my duties as Gym Leader has always taken most of my time from inventing. So I created a specialized android to help fulfill my responsibilities, I named him Clembot. When I was done with Clembot this happens.


(Flashback)

"hmm alitte bit more and...that's it." Clemont said as he finished programming Clembot. It looked around seven feet tall,gray,and has a curl on its head like Clemont. Meanwhile Bonnie then enters the lab. "Clemont,what is that?" Bonnie then looks at the "thing" Clemont made. "Ha say hello to Clembot. He gonna help out in the gym. Now all I need is a password. How about Sandwich" he said he trip on a wire connected to Clembot making it fall over. Clemont then picked it up and noticed a bump was made but didn't mind. "You can begin today,I'm Clemont the Gym Leader." He and Bonnie then took it to the battlefield to test it. "Alright activate." Then the droid moved and responded. "Welcome to the Lumiose Gym." It said. "I'd like to challenged you to a Gym Battle." Clemont said "How many Gym Badges do you have." Clembot said. "Wha-your programming states that you perfer-" Clemont said. "In order to change the Lumiose Gym you must have at least four Gym Badges." It said. "Clemont why is doing that?" Bonnie said. "Don't worry I programmed a protocol in case of an emergency. "Activate Master Regeneration."

"Password required." Said Clembot. "If I remember correctly,Sandwich." Clemont said. "Password denied." Clemont was shocked by this. "What its Sandwich,you're wrong." Clemont said. "Clemont,just say the correct password." Said Bonnie. Then Clembot unleashed two rods and tried to shock them. Clemont and Bonnie then ran to the lobby then Clembot locked the door behind them. Since then they were unable to get back in.


"And that's it." Clemont finished. "That's quite a problem." Said Serena. "And its all my fault." Clemont said. "Still,that doesn't mean you can make it right." Said Ash they then look at him. "You build Clembot. You can reprogram it. Ash continued "Even so getting in won't be a problem as I know a way in but Clembot has the way to battlefield under heavy guard plus I still don't know the password to the Master Regeneration Protocol. "You gonna have to if you want to take back the Lumiose Gym." Serena,Clemont,and Bonnie were shocked by this. "But shouldn't you and Drake be the onces to battle Clembot." Clemont said. "But it's your Gym Clemont, if you want set an example to inspire trainers who challenge the Lumiose Gym it is you that must defect Clembot." Ash said. "Ash is right Clemont." Said Drake who returns just in time. "We can pave the way through to the battlefield. But it is you that must do this,as the Gym Leader of the Lumiose Gym." Clemont thought though this and knew they were right, he created this,he must end it once and for all. "Very well we can leave as soon as we get our Pokémon. As Clemont said this a group of trainers approached Ash and Drake. One was a boy and other a girl both around Ash's age. "Umm can we help you?" Asked Ash.

"Wow I told you Eve it is them." The boy spoke "umm what do you mean?" Ash asked. "He means that it you guys are the trainers who saved Lumiose City." Said the girl. "I'm sorry let us introduce ourselves I'm Eve and the energetic yet loving trainer is my boyfriend Jason." Eve introduced. "Nice to you I'm Ash." Ash said as the other introduced themselves Jason spoke. "Wow you two really inspired me that night." Jason said. "I wouldn't say that." Said Drake,still not known for praisement. "So are you on a journey Jason?" Asked Ash. "Yep I'm gonna complete in the Kalos League." As Ash and Jason talked about this,Serena and Eve talked. "So how long have you and Jason been together?" Serena asked "About two months,I knew him since trainer school when we were children. We chose our Pokémon when we were fourteen and he invited me to come along with him. Along the way I fell in love with him but I could never tell him the truth plus he was dense so any sort of hint or clue will go over his head. As we grew closer I gain abit more confident in myself and then I finally told him and he told me that he was also falling for me. He was just not able to understand what he was feeling." Eve explained."how romantic." Serena said,she hoped for the same thing to happen to her and Ash. "So Serena anyone special?" Eve asked "oh um um." Serena blushed and stuttered out "Don't say,your blush and stutter is an answer already." Eve said before continuing "So who is it Ash or Clemont?" Eve said. Serena blushed even deeper and could say anything but look at Ash off the corner of her eye. Eve noticed this and spoke. "So it's Ash,I figured,Clemont doesn't really look your type." Eve said. "Look Serena by the way you look I can tell you're scared but don't worry I have faith that one day you will tell Ash the truth." Serena saw this and couldn't believe that this girl believes in her. "Thanks Eve and I wish you happiness with you and Jason." Serena said. Then the Pokémon Center bell rang and Nurse Joy called the group. After picking up their Pokémon the group decided they needed to get going.

"Well it's really nice to meet you guys." Said Ash. "The pleasure is all yours. Hey Ash see you at the Kalos League." Jason said. Ash nodded and the group set off to Prism Tower. Arriving at the Tower Clemont then showed the one of the secret passageways into the tower. From there they had to crawl the ventilation and into the main corridor. There they were spotted by a Magnemite and Magneton. "Hey you guys." Clemont said as he was happy to see his Pokémon. Both Pokémon were happy but the next second they fired a Thundershock and the group ran for it. "Clemont what's happening?" Ash asked. "I bet since Clembot's the Gym Leader it told the Pokémon to protect the Gym from intruders." Clemont said. "How nice of him." Serena said as they ran. "We got no choice. Raichu go use Brick Break. Raichu then jump and use Brick Break in Magneton. "Pikachu use Iron tail." Pikachu did the same and attack Magnemite,knocking both of them out and leaving them in the Corridor. The group then went into a dark room from there a spotlight shined on the stationary Clembot.

"Welcome to the Lumiose Gym." It said. Clemont then stood up and knew what to do. "Activate Master Regeneration Protocol." He said. "Password required." Clemont then thought back to before then he remembered.

"You can start today. I'm Clemont the Gym Leader."

"Ah,You can start today. I'm Clemont the Gym Leader." Clemont said. "Password accepted. Battle mode now operational." Clemont nodded and set on the Challenger box and got ready. "Alright Bunnelby lets go." Clemont then released Bunnelby from its Poké Ball. "Let's go Heliolisk." Clembot's arm then turn into a blaster and launch a yellow lizard standing on two feet. Ash then scan the Pokémon.

"Heliolisk,The Generator Pokémon, it stimulates its muscles with electricity,boosting the strength in its legs and enabling it to run a hundred yards in five seconds.

"Wow that's speed." Serena said. "I know,don't worry my brother's got this. Bonnie said.


Clemont vs. Clembot: one on one

"Now Bunnelby Mud Shot." Bunnelby then charged up and fired multiple shots at Heliolisk. "Use Thunderbolt." Heliolisk then charged up and fired at the Mud Shot,canceling it. "Bunnelby use Double Slap." Bunnelby then charged it ears and rushes towards his opponent. "Dragon Tail to counter." Heliolisk then jump and use charges it's tail to green and traded blows with Bunnelby. As Bunnelby and Heliolisk keep trading blows Clemont then step up. "Alright Go!" Bunnelby then waited and attack at the right moment,dealing damage to his opponent.

"Use Parabolic Charge." Heliolisk then fired a ball of electricity upward. It then fired electricity in all directions while some of it came to Heliolisk,healing him a bit. Clemont was surprised by this,that his invention train his Pokémon aside from battling with them. "Use Dig to dodge." Bunnelby then dug its way unground but Clembot planned for that. "Use Bulldoze." Heliolisk then stomp on the ground hard enough to send a power wave throughout the battlefield,this knock Bunnelby back up to ground. "Hmm I got to get past their defenses... I got it." Clemont thought then coming with a plan.

"Use Dig one more time." Bunnelby then went underground once again. "Use Bulldoze." Heliolisk then stomp the ground to send another power wave. "Quick use Double Team while you're underground." And when the power wave reached it launched a dozen copies flying. "Alright use Mud Shot." All the copies then charged up and fired, dealing heavy damage to Heliolisk. Clembot didn't plan this and felt overwhelmed. "Error,error." It said. "Alright finished this with Double Slap." Bunnelby then rush his opponent with charged ears and struck him once and then twice. Heliolisk then landed at Clembot's feet fainted and just like that Clemont won the battle.


"Master Regeneration mode activated. Hello sir welcome back." Clembot said. "Good to be back Clembot." Clemont said all happy it's finally all over. "Alright Clemont." Said Bonnie said then rushing over to the battlefield along with everyone else. "Good Job Clemont." Everyone said while Clemont scratch his cheek. "So what are you going to do now Clemont." Drake asked. "I'm gonna make this right. Clemont said

A few hours later Clemont then came back out of the lab with Clembot in tow. "Alright I programmed Clembot to be an inspiriting Gym Leader one that shows tough love before during and after battles while show kindness to challengers. I also took out the badge requirement command." Clemont said. "Alright good work Clemont." Ash said until his stomach growl which everyone heard. "Guess you're hungry Ash. " Said Serena. "Don't worry you all are invited to our house for dinner." Everyone nodded and then left to Clemont and Bonnie house.

Night came and everyone was explaining the situation to Meyer. "So let get this straight, you build that to take over the Gym,then it kicked you out,and today you took the Gym back?" Meyer said while everyone nodded. "Not just that dad,I decided to go on a Journey along Ash and Drake. By going I can learn more which can improve myself to become a better Gym Leader. Clemont said. "I'm going too." Bonnie intervened. "And don't worry sir I'll run the Gym and help around the house." Clembot said. Meyer thought about this before speaking. "That...is...WONDERFUL I hope the both of you enjoy yourselves and have lots of fun. Meyer said as he hugs his children demonstrating his happiness. After dinner everyone went to bed,Serena and Bonnie shared her bedroom while Clemont shared his with Ash and Drake. "Hey Ash,since we took back the Gym does this mean you'll challenge it tomorrow?" Clemont asked. "You know it thought about it but since you requested that the challenger must have at least to have four Gym Badges,I come back once it have four of them." Ash admitted. "Ok I understand." Clemont said. "But on one condition,when the time comes I want the battle to be with you instead of Clembot." Clemont thought about this and then spoke. "You got a deal Ash." He said and they both went to sleep.

Meanwhile Drake was laying in his sleeping bag still awake thinking about what happened earlier.


(Flashback)

Drake was at the Pokémon Center and went away to the video phones. There he called Professor Oak and traded his Pidgeot for his first companion Charizard. He thanked Professor Oak and then called his home to his mother.

"Hello Ketchem residence." Said a voice. "Hey mom." Drake said. "Drake honey it's so good to hear from you. How are you?" Delia asked "I'm fine mom." Drake said "And your brother how's he?" She asked "he's him and he's seem conflicted at the moment." He said. "Well you can tell me about it later,right now a little birdie told me about two trainers who climbed a tower to stop a rampaging Pokémon and a giant robot. Delia said. "I knew you would find out eventually. Look first of all it was save a rampaging Pokémon and we didn't expect Team Rocket to follow us as well." Drake explained. "I'm just glad you boys are safe and sound and I cant believe they would follow you and your brother there." Delia said. "Yea the man and the woman along with the talking Meowth can't seem to get enough of us." Drake said. "So it's them...they really don't learn do they." Delia said while Drake nodded then she jump to a different subject.

"So what's the problem with Ash dear?" Delia asked. "I don't know he seem distraught with a scowl on his face. I didn't want to but use my Aura to sence what was wrong." Drake said "Keep going" she said. "It was weird though , Ash seem to have felt Jealousy,probably for the first time." Drake said "ok..what were you guys doing at the time?" Delia asked. "We met two of our companions' father and we introduced ourselves and he assumed that his son and our other companion were dating. While they explained themselves That's when Ash's expressions changed." Drake explained "So if he felt jealousy because of this. Could it be that Ash may like this female companion of yours." Delia said. "I don't know mom. I tried to help him but then there's a feeling he has,but couldn't explain it to me because he doesn't understand why he's feeling this." Drake said "hmm Jealousy,a mysterious feeling, I wonder...Could Ash be finally be falling in love and doesn't know it yet?" Delia thought to herself.

"Mom?" Drake asked "Sorry honey,all I can say is you give him time and I'm sure one day he'll understand." Delia said. "Ok I just it's for the best. And mom let's keep this between us ok?" Drake said. "Don't worry honey It safe with me. Delia gave her word. "Thanks mom well I should get going." Drake said "I understand say hi to Ash for me and stay safe the both of you." Said Delia. "I know mom."

"Goodbye Honey I love you."

"Love you too mom,bye." Drake then hung up and took a deep breath and headed back.


Drake thought about this until he drowsiness took him and he well to sleep.


Man was that exciting or what. So now Clemont has reclaim the Lumiose Gym. Ash begins to understand alittle bit more about what he's feeling. And they made new friends along the ways. More will happen as the Journey continues. Like and Comment below and thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off Goodnight.