Pokémon Journey:Adventures in Kalos

(A/N) Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to chapter 15. Now at this point things start to get really interesting,it'll get even more so as the story continues. On another thing,I've been wondering about this for awhile is beside the pairing of Ash and Serena,should I also focus on pairing their Pokémon as well,or not. Let me know what you guys think about that. I could tell you guys more about what I'm planning,but I don't want to spoil any surprises,you just have to wait and see,ok?...good. On with the chapter,enjoy.


"Real riches are the riches possessed inside."-B.C Forbes


Chapter 15:Riches at Parfum

After been on the road for two hours,the group finally arrives at Camphrier Town. "Wow this place is amazing." Serena complimented on the town's beauty's. The town itself looked old,even the building,but the group can tell the modernization among the citizens and lifestyle. "I agree,but I got to say this place is full of rich history." Drake said. "Yep, Camphrier Town is known as 'the town where you can taste the ages.'" Clemont said. "Well by that saying,I'd say I got a mouthful." Ash said while everyone chuckled at his wisecrack. Drake then decided to use his Pokéwatch to search more about the town's legacy. According to information the town was known as the home of one the lords of Kalos who advised the King in ancient times. He saw an uprising society with farmers,store owners,blacksmiths,even knights in shining armor. The last piece of records shows the lord of the house of Shabboneau,overlooking the town along with what appears to be a bodyguard holding a staff with a jewel on top,Drake was curious as to what it was and why was it special. "Wow it evens says that even the town is still being run by the house of Shabboneau even today." Drake said,leaving everyone surprised by this.

Suddenly a loud rumbling noise broke the silence and everyone then covered their ears. Suddenly it stopped and everyone then assumed it was safe to take their hands out of their ears. "Man that was ear-splitting." Ash said as he rubbed his ears. "What was that awful noise?" Serena asked. "I don't know. Let's ask somebody." Drake said. The group then saw a young woman sweeping the front of her door,and they decided to ask what was going on. "Excuse us?" Drake asked,but the lady didn't pay no attention. "Hello can you help us." Ash asked while waving his hands to get her attention. The lady looked up to see the group trying to call her and took out what appears to be ears plugs she wore out of her ears. "Oh I'm sorry. I must've not heard." She said. "It's no trouble at all. We were just wondering what was the loud noise we heard a moment ago." Drake said. Right way the lady knew what Drake was asking. "I see you guys must be passing through. Come on I'll show the source." She said.

She then took the group to the center of town to where they saw a Snorlax sleeping there. "So that Snorlax has been making that noise?" Ash asked with the lady nodding. Meanwhile Serena then decided to scan it.

"Snorlax,The Sleeping Pokémon, When its belly is full,it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger,so it's safe to bounce on its belly."

"So why is there a Snorlax sleeping in the center of town?" Drake asked. "Because today marks the Snorlax Festival." She said while everyone wondered what she was talking about. She then tells them about how Snorlax comes down from the mountains. From there it eats all the crops roots from the fields after the town's harvest. Everyone was confused by this,since the last thing a farmer needs is for its crops to be eaten by a glutenous Pokémon. She then tells it's ok since while Snorlax eats the roots,it plows the fields which gives the town a better harvest the next year. She then tells them about how the festival honors Snorlax for helping the town by the people offering fruit and berries to show their gratitude. At the end of the festival the lord of Shabboneau Castle plays the Pokéflute to soothe Snorlax as it dances back to the mountains. "Wow so Snorlax is part of the lifestyle here." Drake said. "Yep the town and Snorlax always had a symbolic relationship since days of old." She said. "So the town prosper since then." Ash said. "Yep but sadly that relationship is now at risk." The lady said. Everyone wondered why would Snorlax now be trouble. "You see the festival will start soon,but for the past couple of days after Snorlax ate the crops and plowed our fields,it then settled here in the square and it's been sleeping ever since. Its constant and loud snoring makes it difficult for the town to get by and we can't sleep at night. To make matters worse Lord Shabboneau refuses to play the Pokéflute to soothe Snorlax,if he doesn't play Snorlax maybe never wake up and the festival will be ruin.

Clemont then readjust his glasses and presented one of his inventions. "Don't worry about that because the future is now thanks to science CLEMONTIC GEAR on. Clemont then presented a small old-school alarm clock with arms and legs with a diner bell on top. I use it to get Bonnie out of bed and I'm confident it'll wake up Snorlax. I call it the Bonnie-out-of-bed-o-Matic." Clemont said with pride. "Isn't that just called an Alarm Clock?" Serena questioned. "Nope this is more then just a simple Alarm Clock as it will wake up Snorlax." Clemont stated. "Clemont I don't mean to burst your bubble but the only ways to wake up a Snorlax is Hunger,very impressive training to call it on command,and the Pokéflute." Drake said,he had a hunch that this won't turn out well. "Well you could add my invention to the list. Power on."

"RING,RING,RING!" The device said loudly while using its arms to ring the bell on top. This never worked since the thing was just as loud as Snorlax itself and everyone covered their ears over the noise. "It's so loud!" Said Bonnie. To make it worse Snorlax started to snore once again. "Ahahahahhhhh." Everyone yell as both made enough noise to feel the vibrations from both of them. As the Vibrations got stronger,Clemont's device reached its limit and was getting ready to explode. Drake saw it barely and set up an Aura Shield as the device then exploded. Everyone else was then covered in soot and dust after the smoke cleared. "Another failed invention big bro." Bonnie said not really surprised since every time he uses that contraption when it rings,it blows,leaving the little girl in soot as she wakes up in the morning.

"O...k,so is it ok for us to talk to Lord Shabboneau about the Pokéflute?" Ash asked "Of course his castle is just on top of the hill up ahead." Everyone thanked and headed off to the castle. Ten minutes later they finally reach the main entrance. They knocked on the door and a man in his around his sixties in a butler suit answered. "Greetings,how may I help you?" He asked. "We wish to speak with Lord Shabboneau." Drake asked. "What business do you wish to speak with Lord Shabboneau?" He demanded. They thought what to tell him,but Drake already knew what to say. "We wish to speak to him on the town's behalf." Right away he knew what Drake was talking. "Very well,follow me." They then went inside,there they fancy furniture,priceless artifacts,and ancient paintings. The servant then show them to the throne room. "Please wait here,Lord Shabboneau will be with you shortly." He then left to a hallway,mostly like to check on the Lord himself. Meanwhile everyone settled in while everyone was looking around. Bonnie felt like a kid in a candy store, and got curious over a suit of armor and as was she about to touch it,Clemont tried to stop her,but at that moment the armor began to tip and fall. Both siblings could do nothing but watch it hit the ground,but it then stopped when Drake rushed in and grab it. He then sets it back in place. "Bonnie,I know it's tempting but I agree with Clemont on this,try not to touch anything else." Drake said. Bonnie apologized and stayed by Clemont's side until Shabboneau comes. Meanwhile Drake was looking around and notice a staff locked in a glass case,and realized it's the same staff from the before. "Wow its the staff that from the picture." Drake mesmerized.

At that moment a man in expensive robes and a crown on his head. "I am lord Shabboneau ruler of Camphirier my friend says you wanted to speak to me." He said. "Yes,we come on the town's behalf and ask if you could play the Pokéflute for the festival tonight." Drake request. Right away Shabboneau nearly fell off his throne as to try to come with an excuse. "Ohh..um.I-I-I can't,...I...threw it out." He sweat dropped. "But why would throw something like that out?" This time Ash asked. "Oh I-I-I-I threw it out be-because I'm now allergic." He studded. "But if you don't play,the townspeople will eventually end up hating Snorlax." Drake pleaded.

"I'm terribly sorry,but I can't-" the Lord said until he butler intervened. "Your Grace I understand your must to hide the truth,but we can't keep it anymore,certainly not from these people who came here on the town's behalf." The servent said. Shabboneau then looked at each one of the group and realized his mistake of concealing the truth. "*sigh* very well...the truth why I won't play... is because I don't have it." The Lord hung his head as he said that. Everyone wondered as to why he ment. "What do you mean you don't have it?" Drake said. Lord Shabboneau then explain that a few days ago she came. That she came to visit and when she saw the Pokéflute she immediately took it. He tried to stop her since the Flute was a family heirloom since ancient times,but she was consistent and refused to give it up and left before Shabboneau could do anything.

"I'm sorry but the person who took the Pokéflute was a woman?" Drake asked. "Well...not exactly...its Princess Allie of Parfem Palace." Lord Shabboneau confessed. Everyone then looked at each other and knew what they need to do. "What if we go and get the Pokéflute back?" Drake proposed. Lord Shabboneau gave a small chuckle before speaking. "If you plan on negotiating for the Pokéflute,you might have better luck trying to steal it. Because she will never give back the flute." Shabboneau stated. "Well she hasn't ran across us yet. We'll get the flute back." Ash said. "Well...I wish you all best of luck. Pafem Palace is just on the other side of Camphirier Town." Everyone nodded and headed to the door,unknown to them that one of the armors was listening.

When then group finally see Pafem Palace,they realized that it's smaller then the castle. "So what's the plan?" Ash asked. "This time...I don't have one." Drake confessed which cause everyone to drop in embarrassment,Drake included,he hated doing something without a plan. They then went into the grounds where they saw an opening right under a hedge. They then crawled under and got inside,there then saw the back yard filled with fountains,hedge cutouts of different Pokémon and tons of various flowers and trees. It even had its own battlefield. "This has got to be at least three football fields long." Said Ash. "I'd hate to be the gardener of this place." Said Bonnie who saw everything there was spik and span,not a thorn out of place.

As they were walking around,they were spotted and confronted by a Furfrou. "Uhh now what?" Said Serena. "Could be just a sentry." Said Clemont until the group then heard laugher. They then turn forward to see a group of hand maidens,in front was girl around Bonnie's age in a pink grown with a big yellow bow on the collar,along with a silver tiara on her head. "I can assure you my Furfrou is no sentry." She said. Right away when Drake saw her he knew "this is gonna harder then I thought." He said to himself. "Now..state your business." She said. "Princess Allie, we come here to get back the Pokéflute for the festival tonight." Drake stated. The princess merely laughed about this. "Hahaha you can't,its mine." She smirk. "But if Lord Shabboneau doesn't have it,he can't wake Snorlax up and Snorlax is causing trouble for the townspeople." Drake stated. "Well they should just move out or stay in their mansions." She smirked. Drake right away knew that it's pointless to continue and he even thought he might have to eventually steal the flute. Meanwhile the princess then turn her attention to Ash more specifically Pikachu. "Uhh what are you doing?" Ash sweatdrop. "This Pikachu is magnificent,its fur is the perfect yellow and these cheeks are the perfect size." She said as she poke and pulled on Pikachu's face. Then then swipe Pikachu off Ash's shoulder. "I shall take this Pikachu as my own since you're unworthy of having it." Right away everyone was shocked by this but Ash grew angry and took Pikachu back. "There's no way you're taking Pikachu away." He said. The princess then snapped her fingers and right away one of the hand maidens brought over a chest and opened it. Inside was various jewelry,coins,gold,and bills. Everyone was taken by this as to the princess was willing to offer this much wealth for Pikachu. Despite this Ash resisted "you're insane!" He said.

She then snapped her fingers and and the hand maiden took the chest away. The princess then took a different approach,if she can't buy it,then beat it. "Very well then how's this,a battle of which to settle this,if you win you get the Pokéflute. If I win I get Pikachu. Everyone was taken by this deal. Ash was about to answer but Drake stopped him. "Ash I know what you're gonna say,I say no." He said. "But its our only chance to the flute back." Ash said. "Look at her she maybe young but she's crafty,Plus what if you lose." He said. "I won't...certainly not by her." Ash insisted. He then accepted and all then went to the battlefield. There Ash and the Princess stood on opposite ends.


Ash vs. Allie: one on one

"Alright Pikachu lets go,use Quick Attack." Pikachu then glowed and charged in to attack Furfrou. "Furfrou go." Furfrou then charged in and tripped Pikachu using its paw. "Hang in there use Iron Tail" Pikachu's tail then turn Steel and jump up to attack from above. "Grab it with Bite." Furfrou then met with Pikachu and bit the Iron Tail. Both struggled to dominate the other until eventually Furfrou push Pikachu back,sending him back into the air. "Use Electro Ball." Pikachu then charged up a ball of electricity and fired. Furfrou then countered by using Charge Beam. Both attacks caused an explosion that push both Pokémon back.

But when the smoke disperse Furfrou was covered in dirt and soot. When the princess saw this she immediately scream in horror. "AHHHH, LOOK WHAT YOU DONE!" She scream. She then told her hand maidens to take Furfrou to the groomers. "So if Furfrou's gone then you forfeit the match." Drake stated. The princess didn't say anything so Drake just took her silence as a yes.

"So Furfrou concedes the battle,Pikachu wins."


"So now that's being done will you give the Pokéflute?" Ash said. "Nope you will not." Everyone was then outraged by this. "But the deal was for the Pokéflute!" Ash said "No the deal was if you beat me I could give you the Pokéflute." The princess smirked. "You really don't understand the concept of a deal do you?!" Drake stated. "It doesn't matter since it's my flute. I make the rules." She laughed. Clemont then had enough of this stupid nonsense and stood forward. "What do you have to say.?" The princess asked. "You! You are,you're selfish,greedy,and rude! It no wonder that you're alone and if you stay like this you'll never have any friends!" Clemont said. Everyone was surprised by Clemont's sudden reply,this caused the princess to tear up and now everyone thought Clemont may have said too much.

Then the princess started laughing and approached Clemont while everyone thought what the Arceus is wrong with this girl. "So,I suspect you want to be the first huh?" She said while Clemont was surprised by this. "Here's a new deal. You can have the Pokéflute for real this time,if your friend here stays with me." She proposed. Clemont was shocked by this no way he would stay with her..alone. But group looked to each other and thought this maybe their only chance. "Surely you guys aren't actually thinking about this." Clemont asked with a slight of fear in his voice. "Alright the plan is trust us ok." Said Drake.

"But wait trust you wit-"

"Of course,we are willing to offer our friend here for the flute." Drake interrupted. "Oh goodie." She said happily. Before leaving Drake told Clemont "don't worry we'll come back for you,ok?" He whispered. "Why couldn't we just gave her Pikachu?" He spoke nervously,but Drake knew he was just being sarcastic...hopefully.

The group then left Parfem Palace and rushed back to Lord Shabboneau. "Lord Shabboneau...we got it." Drake present the flute. "Oh good,you have my eternal gratitude,all of you." Drake then gave the flute to the Lord and they went to the balcony outside. "People of Camphier Town I present the Pokéflute and the beginning of the Snorlax Festival." Everyone then cheered as they can finally celebrate.

As the Lord was about to play the flute,it was then swiped by a robot arm and on a rooftop was the annoying trio. "Haha we got it." They said. "You idiots!" Drake spat out. "Ha by the time we control Snorlax using this flute,we know who the real idiots are." Jessie said as she was about to blow in."

"Wait,you can't!" Shabboneau said.

Jessie then played the flute but instead only a foul note,which everyone was growing irritated by the noise. "I was trying to tell them,only I'm the only who could play the flute." Shabboneau said. "Ohh you really need lessons." Meowth said while holding his ears. Meanwhile Snorlax was starting to wake up but immediately didn't enjoy what it was hearing. From there it stood up and stare at the source of the noise. "There you see I woke up Snorlax with my genius." Jessie said then started playing again. Right away Snorlax suffered from the noise and had enough,he then unleashed a Hyper Beam at the trio which caused them to shirk and then blast off.

"TEAM ROCKET'S BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" They said as they went off. During mid flight Jessie let go of the Pokéflute and was free falling. "Vivillion go!" Drake then released his Vivillion to retrieve the Flute. "Good job Vivillion." It nodded and Drake then handed the flute back to Shabboneau. He then played a soothing melody that Snorlax then took a liking. The whole town then celebrated as Snorlax danced around while eating the town's offerings. Everyone was then offered dinner and everyone agreed. During dinner fireworks then exploded in the sky of many colors as Snorlax then danced away to the mountains. After dinner Drake then took a restroom break,afterwards as he was coming back the staff in the glass case caught his eye.

As he was looking at it The butler saw him and decided to talk to him. "You seem mesmerized sir." He said. "This staff...whose was it?" Drake asked. "This belong to the protector of Lord Shabboneau's ancestors,her name was Maya and she was an."

"Aura Guardian" Drake interrupted.

"Yes,but how do you know." The Butler asked. "Because just by standing here I can feel the Aura radiating from it." Drake said. When he told him that the Butler knew what he was. "You're one as well are you?" Drake nodded and continued to stare at the staff. "Well you're proof that the Guardians still exist." He said. "I know,it's just...when I saw the photo...I wondered this for a long time...what happened to them all back then?" Drake said. "I don't have any answers sir but if you want my opinion. Maybe it was time,to move on and trust that the world was already safe." The butler said. "...maybe...but for the last couple of years I've stopped those that tried to hurt the world." Drake said sadly,throughout most of his life he's known pain even before he was a trainer. Since then all he ever did was do the right thing. But even at his best he still feels like he fails,as a trainer,friend,Guardian,and Champion. "I understand...as time goes, we live through dark days."

"And no doubt more will come." Drake finished the butler's train of thought.

"Regardless,it's those who stand closer to the fire,fearless,brave,when other can't take the heat,are the ones who are capable to put it out." The Butler explained. "...So what do you know? About Maya." Drake asked. "Not much,but back then protecting was always been a male's duty,back then there was hardly any trouble,but when there was Maya would always do her duty with high honors,everyone respected her. "If it's not any trouble..may I?" The Butler nodded and took out a set of keys and open the case.

There Drake steady touch the staff,and right away he felt like a jolt of energy go through him. Memories,emotions,and energy pass through his head. Right away he let go of the staff and put it back. "What did you see?" The Butler asked.

"Everything." Drake said then smiled. "102 years,she lived a long life. She was a remarkable woman,when she wasn't at the castle she was helping the townspeople. And a cunning warrior,she taught a few people self defense to protect those they loved." Drake said. "Thank you for your assistance." He continued. "No Mr. Ketchem thank you for your candor." The butler said. They then said farewell and Drake then went to the main foyer to reunite with the group. "Once again I can't thank you all for what all of you have done." Lord Shabboneau thanked. "It was no trouble at all." Ash said. They then thanked for the dinner and said farewell and left the castle. As they were walking to the Pokémon Center they were planning what to do next while Drake realized something.

"Hey guys I feel as if we are forgetting something." Drake said. They then took a moment and now realized. "AHH WE FORGOT CLEMONT!" Bonnie screamed. "Oh,I knew we forgot something. Alright you guys head to the Pokémon Center. I'll head back to Parfem Palace and rescue-" As he was leaving the group got a disturbing surprise. "Hey guys" said Clemont who for whatever reason was only in his undergarments. "Uh can you please put some clothes on." Serena said while covering her eyes. "Umm what happened to you?" Drake asked "it's a long story,one I will happily explain over dinner." Clemont said. "But we already ate dinner" Ash said "WHAT you guys ate without me!" Clemont said as the group went to the Pokémon Center.

"Meanwhile Princess Allie then came back to the to the balcony where she and Clemont were supposed to have tea. "Clemont I'm back with the tea." She said. "I'm glad." Was all Clemont could say like a broken record. When Princess Allie then realized that the person wasn't Clemont,the thing already started smoking and a few moments later it exploded. Allie was then cover in smoke and was shocked by this.

"CLEMMMMMONNNNNTTTTTTTT!" She screamed to the nightly sky as more fireworks exploded.


Done! What a great way to close the chapter. So Some things were revealed like some of Drake's past which revealed to anything but pleasant,and that he always wondered what happened that made all the Aura Guardians disappear back then. More will be revealed as the story goes on. Like and Comment down below,tell me what you guys think,and of if you guys think I should pair up some of Ash's and Serena's Pokémon as well. Thanks for reading this is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.