Chapter 23: Audrey and the Fake Blue Orb

Ash and his friends are now walking at Route 8, a route in central Torren. Nora is still sad as she made a terrible mistake that causes Damian to be sad and broken. Ash asks, "Nora, are you okay?"

Nora shakes her head and says, "What if Damian really joined Infernal Cult? It is my fault...I shouldn't yell at him..."

"Nora, please stop thinking about it." Ash says sternly, much to her surprise as never once her brother has yelled at her. "He won't join them, I am sure about that. Nobody will join them, we can change the fate if we believe it."

Nora nods as she tries to wipe her tears, she says, "You know, you are right, Brother. I can't just blame myself for what has happened."

Just then, they see a Snorlax blocking the cave, which leads to the Sonata City, the city where the next gym is. Lillie says, "This road is blocked...what should we do?"

"Usually, we need a Pokeflute in order to wake the Pokemon up, but we don't have one with us..." Emily says.

"I guess we should keep going, maybe we should find the flute in the next town." Alice says as they decide to go south.


Once they reach the Mira Town, a place where buildings are built on small islands. But they quickly hide as they see a white haired woman standing in front of the house. The outfit shows her that she might be a member of the Abyssal Cult. "Ah, Miara Town, my favorite place in Torren."

Due to the fact that Alice is the one that tells them to hide, Emily asks, "Sister, what's wrong? Who is that woman and why do you want us to hide from her?"

"That is Audrey, she is the leader of the Abyssal Cult." Alice says, much to their shock as the cult leader is in front of them. "And I am not joking that she is Damian's mother, see the hair reference?"

"Let's not think of how they are related, what we need to know is what is she doing here?" Ash asks.

"I have no idea, but we should watch her." Lillie says.

"What a lovely, lovely town. It's peaceful, serene, and built over the shining sea. And of course, the Whirl Islands now rest just a route away. It's almost a shame, really. Perhaps, when I flood the region, I'll leave this town for last. At last, the sea is awakening once more. It's time to bring its King his crown." Then she leaves.

"Whirl Islands?" Gladion asks. "I think I heard of it in the books that we read back in the Aether Foundation. But isn't that place located in Johto?"

"Well, there are also Whirl Islands in this region." Nora says. "And much smaller too."

"So do you see which direction did she go?" Ash asks, finding that she is already gone.

"She is heading towards the Miara Museum." Alice says. "It is a wondrous place for learning and holds many fossils and artifacts, including the rare Blue Orb."

"Blue Orb? Does that mean she is heading for the Blue Orb in order to summon Kyogre?" Lillie asks.

Ash is confused, since he thought that he destroyed the Blue Orb back in the Hoenn Region five years ago, but he shakes the thought and says, "If that's the case, we need to stop her."

The others nod as they know how dangerous it is if Kyogre is summoned. Once they buy the tickets to enter the museum, they go to the area where the Blue Orb is. But much to their surprise, they see Wallace there.

"Wallace? It that you?" Ash is shocked to see the person as the said person turns around. He gasps as he can't believe that he sees a person that was being declared dead by the Professor Oak in front of him. "Ash? Is that you?"

"It really is me." They greet one another and Ash asks, "What are you doing here?"

Wallace says, "Well, as you can see, I am also a member of the Timeless."

"The Hoenn Champion is also a member of the Timeless?" Nora asks. "That is so cool."

"Yeah, I was chosen by Kyogre, but he has gone missing and I was finding clues to search of it. I heard that there is a Blue Orb here, which is a surprise to me, so I decide to check it out." Wallace says. "Since you are here, why don't we look together?"

"Sure." Lillie says as they go there. The worker says, "I am sorry, but this Blue Orb was donated to us by an important sponsor. It's very valuable, so I'll need to accompany you if you want to take a closer look."

"Sure." As the worker accompanies them, they get to see the orb. "This Orb is powerful, it powered Kyogre back in the days of the beginning of the universe. It was also involved in the Aqua-Hoenn conflict 5 years ago. It was used by Archie to revert Kyogre to its primal forme."

Ash says, "I know that really well, thank you..."

"Don't tell me that you were involved in it as well..." Gladion mutters.

"How can I not?" Ash says. "We were captured and we Pikachu was forced to absorb the Red Orb. But the problem is that I thought that the Blue Orb was destroyed back then along with the Red Orb..."

Wallace says, "Apparently, with Kyogre and Groudon's powers, they can make a new one, which is why there is a new one here."

"Anyway, it was generously donated to us by someone who wishes to remain-" The staff says, but it is cut off by a voice. "Oh, no way."

They turn around and see Audrey standing by one of the boxes, the staff doesn't seen the bad situation as he says, "Ah, hello, Miss. I was just in a speech about this Orb, perhaps you-"

"Oh, no, sorry. I am only here for the relic." Audrey says simply, which causes the staff member to be confused. "Ma'am, I'm sorry, but I can't-"

"Save it. Let's make this easy for both of us. I'm sure you know of the Abyssal Cult." Audrey says.

"You mean the terrorists? Are you trying to intimidate me?" The staff asks, starting to get nervous.

"Well, yes, actually. I'm kind of a murderer. It'd be easier for both of us if you just moved."

"You don't even look like one of their members!"

"That is because that she is the boss..." Wallace says as he steps forward.

"Well if it isn't the Champion of Hoenn Region, Wallace? It will be nice if you just move out of the way since I don't want to hurt a Water Type lover like you." Audrey says.

"I have some questions to ask you directly, what are you planning on doing with the relic here?" Wallace asks.

"Well, then you tell me, Chosen of Kyogre. What could the leader of the Abyssal Cult possibly want with the artifact of Lugia?"

"You must want to summon...wait, Lugia?" Wallace asks in confusion.

"Isn't Blue Orb Kyogre's artifact?" Nora whispers to Ash, who nods back.

Audrey just smirks and steps besides the orb. "A secret Compartment, very clever."

She takes out the bell and says, "It is hard to believe the Tidal Bell was this easy to find."

"The Tidal Bell?" Wallace says in shock, "Then..."

"Please. Why would I want some cheap plastic ball when Lugia's Bell is resting underneath it?" Audrey asks.

"But that's the Blue Orb! It is supposed to be the legendary artifact of Kyogre!" The worker says.

"That is a fake." Wallace says after taking the plastic ball in his hand. "But how do you know the bell was there?"

"The best place to hide something is in the plain sight, and you should know it as well. Nobody would think to look for the Bell next to a fake orb. And well, this cheap plastic ball here...I donated it." Audrey says.

"So you do have the real orb, I demand you to give it back." Wallace says.

"And why should I?" Audrey asks. "As a leader of the Abyssal Cult, everyone thinks I am after Kyogre, naturally, people don't want me getting my hands on the Blue Orb. Having a copy that's in a guarded museum...well, what better way to make everyone think I don't already have it?"

She turns around and faces Ash and Alice. She says, "And don't you think I haven't noticed you, Ash Ketchum, and Alice Eve."

The two flinch as Audrey says, "You are the one who spied on us, right? The chosen of Articuno, and you are the Chosen of Arceus. You two are much of a threat to the Abyssal Cult compared to the other chosens. And I'll be waiting for you guys to settle the score in the Whirl Islands."

"You have to stop what you are doing!" Alice says. "What if Damian sees you do this? What will he think?"

Audrey's face turns dark and says, "Now you are going to use my dead son to threat me? Damian, the one thing I had for this world, is gone, which is why I have created this cult."

"But..." Ash tries to tell her that he is still alive, but Audrey cuts him off and says, "If you want to say something, meet me at the Whirl Islands." Then she leaves and nobody dares to stop her tracks for fear that she might kill them.

"Just who exactly are you guys? I need to report this incident to my superiors. Oh man...I am going to be in so much trouble." The staff member says in a panic as he quickly rushes away.

"It seems that we have much bigger problems that we need to take care of." Wallace turns to the group and says, "But can I ask who is Damian?"

"Damian is my rival in this region, and apparently her still alive dead son." Ash says. "He is also the chosen of Shaymin."

"So basically, this Damian person is still alive, but she doesn't know, and it is also the reason why she form this Abyssal Cult?" Wallace asks.

"I guess that's the whole story, but something tells me that there is more to it." Alice says.

Wallace sighs and says, "So where is this Damian person? If we can call him here, maybe we will be able to stop this Abyssal Cult once and for all."

"Um...I don't think it will be possible now...Nora and Damian had got into a fight back at Utira Town, and he is heading towards Sonata City." Lillie says.

Then Ash explains the prophecy to Wallace, and Wallace says, "So even Arceus confirmed the prophecy...I am sorry to hear that, but I hope you can make up and stop the cults together."

The others nod in agreement, and Ash asks, "So she wants us to go to the Whirl Islands, how are we going to get there?"

"I have a boat in the docks, we can take it for a ride and go there." Wallace says as they all head towards the boat so that they can go find Audury in the Whirl Islands.


Here is a new chapter and they meet Audrey for the first time, and as you can see, Audrey thinks that Damian is dead, which is why she has this Abyssal Cult. The next chapter will be the battle with Audrey in the Whirl Islands and how she summons Lugia. I hope you enjoy this chapter.