Ashes in May Ch. 18 Kalos visit

Okay not much to say except this chapter will be a bit different and of topic. Still, I hope you like it.

[A few days ago]

Within Kalos a beautiful woman walked through the city. With long dirty blonde hear framing a fair skin face of which many adored. Upon her head a luxurious sun hat and black shade. Her stride was one of grace and confidence exemplifying her status. Dressed in the best in of fashion consisting of a gorgeous black shirt that flowed down to her knees. The fabric cut and tailored so that is curved to the left covering slightly under her left knee while the right side was slightly above her knee. From the waist up she wore a white blouse with a black vest. At the moment she was on her way to hang out with her friends when a little girl ran into her leg. "Uuff, woah, are you alright?" the young girl asked in her usual sweet voice. The girl clung to her legs soaking the skirt fabric with her tears as she trembled. The teen girl lifted her gaze to survey her surroundings. The street was crowded with many people of all kinds, but something was off. It was just a feeling but there was something bad about to happen. The woman petted the girl's head then her back, "Hey, know everything is okay. I'm Serena, and I'll help out. Do you know where your parents are or maybe any older siblings?" The little girl for the first time looked up with teary eyes, "I-I don't have a mommy, b-but I have a big brother…" "Okay, we'll find them-" Serena comforted the girl when she saw that the girl was being pulled into the air. Her eyes widen as the girl floated up reaching eye level. Without hesitation, she wrapped her arms around the girl to keep her in place pulling her tightly into her chest, where the girl sobbed in fear. She looked around trying to find who was causing this. It was clear that a Pokemon used their psychic powers to capture the girl. Struggling Serena pulled out her Pokeball releasing the Pokemon. With a flash of light, a tall fire type appeared with a smile who then frowned seeing the conflicted expression on its trainer.

To any person passing by Serena looked like she was simply hugging her little sister or possibly a mother holding her child, but Delphox knew better. "Delphox, please use Psychic on my little girl. She seems to be getting a bit heavy, mind counteracting the pull?" Serena whispered her voice strained from using all her strength to hold the girl in place. The fox Pokemon eyes narrowed moving only its eyes to search the area and soon finding a Pokemon hiding in a small alleyway. It was a three-headed bird Pokemon, a Dodrio, but it was different with a different color and…it looked like its heads weren't connected to the body! "Phoxxx," the Pokemon said quietly letting is psychic power to surround the girl effectively counteracting psychic pull on the girl. Serena felt slightly relieve feeling the pull vanished then placing a kiss upon the girl's head, "Shh, baby girl you'll be fine. Delphox please keep your powers on until we get to the Lumiose gym." The psychic type nodded following quickly behind its trainer. 'Whoever the hell if after this girl is going to have to go through the highest law enforcement authority in the city,' the blonde said as she discreetly, yet at a quick pace, made her way to the gym.

Thankfully, they had entered the gym with not incident since the initial one. Serena turned to her pokemon with a grateful look, "Delphox thank you for your help. For now, let's hope Clembot search the Lumiose database to find her brother." There they were greeted by a few of the gym trainers to which Serena requested to speak with Clemont. Unfortunately, the gym leader was in the middle of a battle so who came at her request was none other than the leader's younger sister, "Serena, hi, how've you been!" Serena smiled warily, "Can we talk in private?" Bonnie's expression changed when she saw the way her friends gestured at the girl with her eyes. "Sure, follow me we can talk in Clemont's lab," Bonnie with a confused smiled then asking one of the gym trainers to let Clemont know to come to the lab after his battle. The three humans and fox made their way to the lab where they found Clembot working some a small gadget. The lab was full of all kinds of materials and tools hanging from the walls or on the multiple shelves and storage compartments. Countless inventions and prototypes scattered through the large space. Cables and cords provide power to machines and tools alike. Having been there many times the young Kalos native simply ignored the rather chaotic looked to the laboratory. As cliché as it sounds Clemont and Clembot really did have a system to their disaster of a workspace. To top it all of anyone could get lost walking through aisles of shelves and between the spaces where many of Clemont's larger inventions where place, in fact, Bonnie had attested to having been lost a few times in the maze of machinery. Clembot rose its gaze to looked at the two with a surprise as well as excitement, "Why, Serena, what a wonderful surprise. I am happy to see you!" The dirty blonde responded with a smile greeting the robot while putting the girl down. Still, the child hid behind her legs holding tightly. "It nice to see you too, Clembot. Clembot, can we talk a bit later. Right now, I need you to look up something real quick," Serena spoke softly, "This little girl here was lost and needs help finding her older brother." "Certainly," the machine complied kneeling down, "Hi there, I'm Clembot. I know I looked rather strange, but I want to help you find your brother but to do that I need your full name. Would you mind telling me your name?" Serena and Bonnie looked down at the two with curiosity. The little girl with them had dark blue hair that seems to be on the cusp of being raven black. She was small probably no older than five or four at the youngest. The little girl studied the robot with curious eyes for a second before flinching away as if she had remembered something, so she shied away pressing her face hard into Serena's calf. Bonnie frowned at this thinking that this girl was probably scared more at the fact that Clembot was someone she didn't know rather than his appearance.

Taking initiative, she kneeled completely next to her brother's creation and spoked with a gentle voice, "Hi there…my name is Bonnie, I'm a really close friend with Clembot here. Both of us are really good friends with Serena and we want to be your friends too." They were quiet for a bit until the young girl peeked an eye out to once more looked over the friendly taking machine and the pretty yellow-haired girl. Bonnie smiled warmly trying to make herself appear as safe as possible. After, another moment the child stepped out from behind the Kalos Queen's leg taking a hesitant step towards the two. "C-Can we be friends?" Bonnie gave the girl a kind and reassuring smile, "Mmhmm, if you'd like we could order some food and Ice cream. Wouldn't that be fun?" The girl nodded happily. All things considered, she was still wary of the others but was able to speak with them, it was a good start.

So, they ordered delivery and by the time the food arrived Clemont had finished his gym battle. Clemont was impressed with the challenging trainer as she was quite skilled and was able to get a quick victory. Of course, he scaled his Pokemon according to her level but even, so she proved to have the skill and a bit of out of the box thinking that reminded him of Ash. Once he gave her the gym badge and she was on her way he headed up to the lounge. He had commissioned it a bit after he returned to the gym more permanently. The blonde young man had become more serious about his gym leadership and now being around more he hired his gym trainers. Thus, he needed a place for them to have their breaks as the Lumiose gym was the most frequented gym in the entire region. After, all after having constant battles all day not only wore down the gym leader and his Pokemon but their gym trainers as well. The elevator ride up was pleasantly quiet and smooth with the suspense of relaxation growing in him as he neared the floor of the lounge. He definitely needed to sit back for a while because he knew that the next day would be just as frequented and for good reason. The Lumiose gym had risen through the ranks to become one of the strongest and most difficult to defeat gyms in the region. He still implemented that he preferred battling trainers will four badges, though he still took on trainers with less from time to time. When he did take on trainers with less than four badges he scaled to their level, yet even then he did not hold back. His battles were mostly calculated, and most actions were never without reason, not to mention he had a knack for bringing his own random spin in battles. Then, after battles, he always gave trainers advise to better themselves for their next gym battle. At the end of the day, he considered himself a pretty good gym leader.

"Serena, hi, what are you doing here?" the young man said joyfully as he entered the lounge to see Serena. The girl in question rose her head and chuckled, "Clemont, it's good to see you too." Clemont them took note of how his question sounded, "Oh, sorry about that. It great to see you, it just I thought you were visiting tomorrow so I was a bit confused when I say you." Serena laughed waving him off, "It's alright, I just wanted to surprise you and Bonnie by getting her early. It would nice to catch up but while coming her I ran into a little problem." The strawberry blonde stepped aside giving view to the small child behind her and it was now that the young man realized that she had been there the entire time. She looked up at the gym leader shyly but waved. "Oh, hi there, what's you name? My name is Clemont on the leader of this Pokemon gym." "H-Hi, I'm Kaitlyn Belmont." Clemont nodded before leaning down, well it's nice to meet you." They shook hands before Clemont turned to Serena questioningly. Serena grimaced for a moment then motions for Clemont to lean close. "I found her on the way here. I don't actually know her but when I found her, she was being followed. Not sure by who but they had a psychic Pokemon that tried to lift her way." The gym leader frowned at this, "Then it's a good thing you came here. A gym holds some of the strongest trainers in the city."

Clemont was not wrong as gym leaders where mainly the chief of the police department for their respective cities only if that city had an officially recognized league gym. The gym leader worked alongside the mayors of their cities. Serena looked at them calmly, "Clemont, we're trying to find her older brother. Since you have access to the cites records." Clemont looked unsure, he wanted to help but wasn't sure he should access said records. "Kaitlyn, could you tell me what your brother's name is and what he looks like?" he asked the girl as she nodded. "His name is Calem, he is really tall and super nice. He's got really strong Pokemon, too!" the girl exclaimed, it was as if a switch had been flipped and now, she outright excited. Then Bonnie gasped having put two and two together, "Is your brother, Calem Belmont. The Calem Belmont the Kalos league champion!" The flinched back a bit before nodding her head slowly. Instantly, Bonnie's eyes turned into hearts as she lost herself in a bout of fan craze. Calem had become the Kalos league champion earlier that year. It was an immensely surprising victory as Calem was a famous Kalos teen model, no one expected him to be a powerful trainer. He had yet to challenge the Kalos Elite Four and Diantha for the Champion of Kalos title for a couple of reasons. Clemont sweatdropped at his sister's excitement knowing full well that Bonnie had developed a fan crush on the model. "Okay, okay, Bonnie calm down," the young man said then looking at the girl, "Let's give your brother a call and have him come get you." "Yay!" cried the girl full of eagerness. Serena excused herself to the restroom after Clemont had made the call. 'Sure, Calem is her big brother,' Serena thought dismayed, 'It's not like he comes on too strong. I mean, I'm sure he's an okay guy, but he's too clingy when he flirts.'

It didn't take too long before Calem came rushing in through the door looking a bit freaked. The gym trainers eventually lead him to the lounge where it was full of other gym trainers, as well as the gym leader, Bonnie, Serena, and, "Kaity!" The girl's head shot up at the call of her name instantly calling out his name, "Calem!" Serena and the rest were startled at their outburst but relaxed when they saw the young man fall to his knew with his baby sister safely in his arms. "Kaity, Kaity, I thought you were gone! I was so scared," Calem cried as he held the back on her head, he leaned back to look her over, "Lil' sis are you hurt? Does it hurt anywhere?" The dark-haired girl let tears run down her cheeks, finally, she was with her big brother again. She couldn't say a word as her body could only cry and hiccup, so Calem picked her up and let her lay her head on his shoulder gently rubbing her back, "Shh, s'okay now, you're with my now, shhhh." Slowly, her whimpers gave way to even breathing as she fell asleep. By then Calem was surrounded by a roomful of questioning looks. He felt himself shrink back a bit until Clemont spoke breaking the silence. "Clemont, leader of the Lumiose gym," he introduced himself, then gestured to the couch, "Why don't you sit down for a bit." "Um..,h-hi, I'm Calem," the male model replied hesitantly sitting down on the couch. It was then that he noticed a certain girl he had met a few times before. To be completely honest he was confused as to why she was there, though he thought that maybe she was a friend of the gym leader. The blonde male moved to sit opposite him and asked the lanky looking robot to record their conversation. He asked all the gym trainers to excuse themselves out leaving only two older girls, the teen boys, Clembot, and the small child. "Calem, I'm glad you and your sister have reunited again, but can you tell me what happened to get you both in this situation?" the scientist asked with a serious look. Calem looked very nervous was even trembling a bit, this of course was not unnoticed by Serena since she knew that he normally didn't act like that. "Before I say anything else I want you to make sure that nothing happens to Kaity and they won't take her away," Calem demanded though it didn't sound all that authoritative. Still, everyone in the room looked shocked at his response. Bonnie frowned looking at her brother with concern than at the Pokemon League Champion, "Calem no one's trying to take her away. We just want to know what happened." Calem didn't look convinced. So, Serena moved over to sit by his side trying to comfort him, "Calem, we just want to see if there is any way, we can help. I know we don't know each other that well, but truly we mean you or Kaity no harm." True the pair didn't know each other all that well but they had worked together no more than a few occasions. As Kalos Queen Serena had been thrust into the world of modeling and photoshoots as a part of her career. She hoped that what interaction the boy has had with her would be enough to garner some trust. The black-haired teen bit his lower bit but conceded.

"Okay, I tell you what I know, but no matter what you can't let them take her from me. (Clemont promised). Kaity disappeared a few days ago. We were walking through the streets on the way to a park, I was in a disguise of course. Anyway, we had managed to cross the street just before it allowed traffic flow again when out of know where she began to float into the air. I'm certain it was a psychic type Pokemon that did it but next thing I knew she was being floated over to the other side of the street. I tried to chase after her but that didn't go so well since I jumped in the middle of city traffic. By the time I reached the other side, she was gone…"

Bonnie and Serena gasped as Clemont felt awful. "I went to officer Jenny because someone had kidnapped her. They had been searching for days. Now, she's here, I need to thank office Jenny for finding her."

"Jenny didn't find her, Calem," Clemont said, "Serena did. She's the one who brought her here." Calem's jaw dropped then turned to the girl in question with tears in his eyes. He didn't hesitate to take hold of her hand bring it to his lips; kissing her hand he spoke, "Serena, thank you, thank you. Thank you for bringing my baby sister back to me." At this the strawberry blonde blushed, "N-No, it was nothing really. (Took a breath). Listen, I don't know who took her, but I know somehow, she escaped. In fact, she came running to me, then she began to float away. I had my Delphox use her own psychic to negate the effects of the other Pokemon. Nevertheless, I'm glad she's home safe." Everyone nodded at this.

Bonnie was the next to asked something, "Calem, why did you ask us to promise that Kaity wouldn't get taken away?" Calem opened his mouth but the words just didn't come out. It took a minute before he sighed, "A few years ago when Kaity was one our mom left us and our dad. So, it's been about three years so far. Our dad got sick a year ago and passed away a two months ago and because I turned eighteen just before our dad died, I was able to legally adopt her, it was easier since I was already well off because of being a model." Bonnie and Serena held back their tears, while Clembot decided that this part of the conversation should be kept private. Kaity stirred a bit before she settled back down burring her tiny soft face into the crook of his neck, "Calem…" "Shh, I'm here Kaity, I'm here," he said softly patting her back, "I was afraid that they would take her from me after I just got her back. These last few days where nerve-wracking and my mind couldn't stop thinking the worst. She's all I have left. Our mom is who knows where and our dad is dead. It's just us…"

They gave him their sincerest condolence as promised to keep in touch, they all wanted to make sure that Calem and Kaity were taken care of. Sure, materially they were perfectly well off, but they needed emotional support, a family. After, talking for a while longer Serena decided that she would walk him home. At first, he refused, saying that they would be alright and let out a Malamar that looked very powerful, however, lost when Serena insisted and call out her Delphox reassuring him that two strong psychic types were better than one. In the end, he conceded, and they walked to his luxurious penthouse. Arriving at the door Calem opened the door and turned to Serena with a grateful smile. "Serena, thank you again for what you did. My baby sister is home again thanks to you and you amazing Delphox," he said reaching up to pet the firefox who cooed happily. "I'm glad I could help," was her reply. "Listen, I know this isn't the time, but if you wouldn't mind, could I invite you to lunch sometime," he said with a nervous smile, "I-I mean…as a way to repay you for your help." Serena thought he was so cute. She definitely liked this version of a date proposal than his not so pleasant flirting. She nodded stepping in closed to peck a kiss on his cheek before making her way out, "Then it's a date."

The boy was left a blushing mess at the doorway with his little sister sleeping in his arms as a devious look was sent his way from his teasing Malamar. As for Serena, that action was just as bold as her friends and this was one of those times, and though she was proud of her actions she could not deny that her face was hot and as red as her Delphox.

[Later that night: Worldwide News]

"...and thus, the Pokeathlon come to a bombastic end." A male news anchor finished.

"In other news, the Alola region hosts its first Pokemon contest, where they debuted the wonderful world of coordinating to its people. It so happened that a few of the most accomplished Pokemon coordinators here present. The main two of notice being Drew Rosenwood and May Maple, formally known as the Princess of Hoenn. Not only that but the Champion of Alola himself took part in the contest as May Maple's partner. After, putting on an appeal that even got the name of the ribbon to be changed. The judges were so amazed and moved by their appeal that they renamed the ribbon to the name of their appeal, Heavenly Veil. In the end, the winners of the first-ever Alolan Pokemon contest were nonother than Alola's first-ever Champion, Ash Ketchum and May Maple, Princess of Hoenn." This time a female anchor finished speaking.

Lastly, another female began, "Shortly, after the Pokemon contest in Alola ended the islands of Alola were hit by a massive typhoon. As of now, not much is known as to the situation; we're sure the country is bunkered down to wait out the storm, however, we do know one thing. The Champion of Alola is missing, witnesses said that he disappeared after a long night of helping citizens prepare for the storm. Then after being in the near vicinity of a lightning strike, he was found unconscious near a hospital; shortly after he awoke, and he disappeared. More updates on the storm and the Alola region as them come in."

"That is all for tonight. Thank you for being here with us and it was a pleasure relaying to you the news, here…at Worldwide Update, have a great night."

[Somewhere in Lumiose]

"They went that way," yelled a woman's voice as she led the charge. Her men following close. All of them heavily armored and armed, they were dealing with a dangerous foe. Their foe was equipped with lethal weaponry and powerful, never before seen Pokemon. Jenny had been investigating many recent abduction cases in the city. The kidnappings were and still are without rhyme or reason as if they were randomly taking people. In fact that night Jenny was going to inform the chief, the Lumiose gym leader, about the alarming number of abduction cases when she had gotten a powerful lead. She didn't have time to brief Clemont before acting or else their foe could disappear into thin air. When they had surrounded the location, someone broke through the window and hightailed it out of there with the police in high pursuit. Eventually, they had managed to corner said someone in a back alleyway, the being they saw surprised everyone. Before them was a glowing pink Dodrio with a blue gem on each head and two out standing feathers on each head. However, what really had them spooked was the fact that their head didn't seem to be attacked to their bodies! The bird then proceeded to laugh loudly before a red beam hit them as they were sucked away into a Pokeball. All of the officers followed the beam up to see a man in a cloak minimize the Pokeball before cackling. Atop of the building the man looked down, "Nice try officers, but you never stood a chance at catching me. Though I do admire your effort, well, au revoir." Immediately, Jenny yelled out for men to go and find him, but unfortunately, they searched the entire night and found no trace of him.

By morning Clemont was fully updated on the situation and had double patrols, "If we can't find them that we can at least deter more abductions by have police patrolling constantly." "Yes, sir."

Alright, I know what ya'll are thinking, "What is this? What happened to Ash? Why did you suddenly move to the other side of PokeEarth?!" all good questions and valid ones. I'm simply going to say this, it has relevance for later.