Chapter 32: An encounter with friends

As Ash and his friends arrive at Route 11, they see two Legendary Pokemon with two people riding on them.

"Is that Latios and Latias?" Alice asks as they watch it coming towards them.

"It sure looks like it..." Taen replies.

Then the two people jump down from the two Pokemon, and then the girl says, "Ash, long time no see."

"Bianca? Mr. Lonzero?" Ash asks. "What are you doing here?"

"You know them, Ash?" Gladion asks as he nods.

Latias then rushes towards Ash, knocking him down, and then nuzzles him, Lonzero says, "It seems like Latias still likes you."

"I know." Ash laughs. "But what are you doing here? And more importantly, how did you get revived? Latios?"

Bianca says, "Xerneas come another day to Alto Mare, she revives Latios and we are now the chosen of these two Pokemon."

Lonzero says, "As for the reason we come, we are here to tell you about the other regions. But first, can you introduce us to your friends?"

After introducing the chosen ones, Bianca says, "Ash, you didn't tell me that you have a sister."

"Well, thanks to our Dad, me and Mom have to left the family and went to the Kanto Region to live. I never thought of returning because of the Darkrai Cult." Ash says with a sigh.

"The only thing that we know is that both Jaern, the Augur of this region, and Persephone, the leader of the Darkrai Cult, are trying to kill us. We don't know what they do to our parents, but we know that they are still alive." Nora says.

"And how do you know that?" Lonzero asks.

Just then, Meloetta appears and Lonzero says, "I see...the Meloetta, your mom is the chosen of this Pokemon. It is no wonder."

"Yeah..." Ash says. "So what is happening to the other regions?"

Bianca says, "Thanks to our leader, he tells the Professors and the Champions that you are still alive."

"What?" This causes shock to everyone. "Even Professor Oak?" Nora asks.

"Well, from what we heard, Professor Oak is punished for doing that to you, so you don't need to worry about him. But your former friends are another thing since we are not sure who you are going to forgive and who shouldn't, who regretted their actions and who didn't." Bianca says.

"I see...at least the old man gets what he deserves." Ash sighs. "But if the world knows I am alive...does that mean the traitors are going here to take my Pokemon?"

"Maybe not. From what we heard, they don't want to admit that you are still alive and they are doing what they are doing now." Lonzero says as they sigh in relief.

"I want to ask, where is Lillie?" Bianca asks.

"Taken by Deoxys and man hybrid...turning into one and also being controlled by the hatred." Ash says with a frown.

"What?" The two humans and two Pokemon are shocked to hear that. Latias says, "I am sorry to hear that..."

"We will save her eventually." Emily says. "Which is why Tory, who is the Chosen of Deoxys, is helping the Champion of this region to create a cure."

"I know, but what we didn't know was the reason behind this, I guess it makes sense now." Bianca says.

"So that is what you want to tell us?" Taen asks.

"Wait, why is the traitor with you guys?" Lonzero says with a glare on him.

"Please stop, Taen was actually a spy that only a few knows." Nora says.

Taen then explains the reasons behind his betrayal, they feel pity for him. "And then I know that my Mom is alive and we reunited...I don't feel like being a bad guy again..."

"Don't worry, we will face the problems together." Ash assures him and Taen nods back.

Just then, they see the reporters coming, so Bianca and Lonzero bid farewell to them and ride off with Latias and Latios.

"Oh, Ash, everyone, good to see you again." The two reporters rush up to them. "It is good to see you, we were just about to ask you for the next part, but we were able to get Latios on screen... I guess it's all right, we'll find a way to find that Latios again!"

"Latios...wow. That was incredible. I can't believe I got to see a Legendary Pokemon. This footage will sell for thousands!" The man then pay them for the new footage. "We will fine where that Latios went, and if we do, we'll be sure to call you later." Then they leave.

Alice asks, "Well...so we just got paid for absolutely doing nothing?"

"But they got Latios, it is a good thing that they didn't get Latias." Ash says. "Let's get going shall we?"

Then they leave the Route and head towards Nasca Town.


Ash and his friends arrive at Nasca Town. Taen says, "In this town, there is a Safari Zone over there that has a lot of Pokemon to capture."

"Yeah...you know...it reminds me of my first encounter in the Kanto one." Ash sighs.

"What did you capture?" Alice asks with curiosity.

"What if I tell you that I captured 30 Tauros?" Ash jokes.

"Well, why the hell will you capture 30 Tauros?" Nora asks.

"I don't know, every time I toss a ball, the herd will run past..." Ash sighs. "But I hope they are fine since Arceus didn't manage to save them..."

"Don't worry, they will be fine." Emily says.

But then they decide to visit the Power Farm, another place for them to visit, but much to their surprise, they feel a presence.

"Hey, do you feel something?" Ash asks.

"I don't feel anything..." Gladion says.

As they reach the stairs, a Zoroark appears, and then it uses Confuse Ray, Ash sees it and he faints.

"Brother!" Nora yells as they try to wake Ash up, as for the Zoroark, she just stands over there and says, "I am sorry. But I need to do this."

Gladion asks, "Wait, did you just talk?"

"I do. Thanks to my Meema that I learned how." Zoroark says. "But we should let Ash talk to someone in his dreams."

"You know Ash?" Alice asks.

"He and I go way back in Sinnoh." Zoroark says.


Inside Ash's dream, he finds himself in a room. "Where am I..."

"This is your dream." Just then, a Darkrai Cultist appears, much to his shock.

"Don't panic, I am only here to talk." Darkrai Cultist says.

"And what does a cultist want to talk me about?" Ash asks.

"You've become something of a legend back in the Cult of Darkrai, you know. Persephone's placed a huge bounty on your head. Now, everyone is trying to find you."

"So you are here to capture me?" Ash asks as he raises an eyebrow.

"I am not interested in that. Remember when you escaped the base? When Darkrai was summoned? I was the cultist that stood within the circle."

"Wait...but...I was there...I saw your blood on the ground..." Ash gasps.

"It turns out that Darkrai doesn't want ritual sacrifices and evil done in its name. All Legendaries don't. In fact, I wouldn't surprise that Rayquaza rescued the Helios Gym Leader somehow."

"Yeah, he is still alive and he is doing fine." Ash says.

"Persephone and Darkrai's goals are completely different. In fact, she doesn't want world domination or control."

"Then what does she want?" Ash asks.

"Revenge...and you need to stop her from getting it."

"Revenge? On who?" Ash is confused.

"She wants revenge on her siblings, meaning the Chosen of Darkrai and Cresselia. Soon...she will find a way to control Darkrai...and if you let her, another legendary will be enslaved." The Darkrai member says.

"Great...another cult leader who is a relative of a member of Timeless..." Ash groans. "I start to wonder if I have a sibling who is related to a Cult Leader?"

"I don't remember if we have one." Nora replies.

"Not only that...but you and those who are traveling with you have your own reason for saving it. It may have the secret to curing your best friend."

"Wait...you mean...Darkrai has a way to return Lillie to normal?"

"Or rather...a place. I apologize for taking your time. Believe it or not, you and Darkrai might share a common goal. Have a nice day." Before he is about to disappear, Ash yells, "Wait! How about my parents? Are they still alive?"

"The last words are, "Yes, they are safe in-" And then the person is gone and then Ash wakes up.

"Brother, you finally wake up." Nora says.

"Yeah...I just had a weird dream..." Ash says as he notices the Zoroark. "Zoroark?"

"It is good to see you again, I suppose that Darkrai Cult didn't wipe your memory about our meeting in the Crown City..."

"Wait, you are that Zoroark?" Ash gasps, "It is nice to see you again, but why are you here?"

"Join you of course." Zoroark says, "Besides, I need a partner for my Mega Evolution."

"You can mega evolve as well?" Taen asks.

"Of course, and I can disguise as the mega Pokemon as well." Zoroark says with a smirk.

"That is awesome." Ash says as he captures the Pokemon.

"So what were you dreaming about?" Nora asks.

"Remember the time when we saw a ritual performed by Persephone back at the base?" Gladion nods and asks, "Why do you ask?"

"One of the sacrifices is talking to me, about Darkrai." Ash says.

"Wait, you mean...the sacrifice is alive?" Emily asks.

"I don't know, since it is a dream...but he reveals some good stuff." Ash says as he explains the true intentions of Persephone.

"So Persephone wants revenge on her siblings?" Taen asks.

"Yeah, so who are they?" Ash asks.

Nora says, "The next gym leader we are going to face in Selene City...Diane is the chosen of Cresslia. And the chosen of Darkrai...who?"

Alice says, "Tobias, the one who defeated you back in the Sinnoh League."

"Wait, he is related to Persephone?" Ash asks in confusion.

"I don't know if they are related or not..." Alice says. "We can only find out if we head to Selene City." Then they nod as they head to the Power Farm.


In the Power Farm, they see a Pokemon standing in front of them. "What is that Pokemon? Somehow it looks like a Delta Pokemon..." Ash asks.

Just then, the Pokemon jumps into the air and lands behind them, and this time they see the Pokemon clearly.

"A Delta Pawniard..." Nora mutters.

Just then, the Pokemon gestures them to follow, so they follow him and arrive at a cave. "Why are you taking us inside?" Gladion asks.

Pawniard points at the pedestal inside the cave, and then the fourth puzzle is on top of it.

"The fourth puzzle." Ash says, "We found it."

He then goes to play the puzzle, and then he gets the fourth Mysterious Scroll. "So you are here to lead us to this puzzle?"

The Pawniard nods and also says that he wants to join the team, not to mention he also has a Mega Stone. So Ash captures the Pokemon.

Delta Pawniard: The Air Blade Pokemon: Flying and Fighting Type. It flies through the air and strikes at its prey.

Once the Pokemon is captured, they leave the farm and goes into the Murk Forest.


I decide to let Bianca and Lonzero cameo so that Ash can know what is happening in the other regions, and because Latias really want to see Ash again. And also, I decide to let Tobias be Persephone's big brother for the reasons concerning Darkrai, I hope you like it.