Chapter 16

While on their way back to the house, Ash, Gary, Brock and Professor Mohn encounter the Team Rocket Trio, but much to their surprise, Ash says in an angry voice, "Brock, Gary, Professor, you three just go back home first, I'll catch up to you later."

"What? Ash, don't tell me you are going to fight them alone yourself..." Gary says

"Yeah, we have been battling against them for a lot of times as well. Why don't we help you out?" Brock says, but the glare from Ash is enough to send them shivers, so they decide to obey him as they head back to the house early.

"What happened? Ash didn't act like that in front of those three before..." Brock says.

"Maybe it has to be the fact that Team Rocket was the one that separates Ash's father from his family." Professor Mohn says, "That would explain why Ash is this angry."

"Geez..." Gary says, "Ashy Boy sure is acting weird today...first we know that he has a girlfriend, which is your daughter, and next he got reunited with his father and learned the truth..."

After bidding farewell to Professor Mohn, who goes back to the lab to help out Professor Oak, they go to Ash's house. But just as they are back, they see the girls are looking at them, May asks, "Where were you guys?"

"Nothing, we were just walking around." Gary says, but the girls didn't buy it as Misty takes out her usual mallet, causing the two boys to get in fear.

"What did you guys do this morning?" Misty asks again as she is growling.

"I told you, we were just walking around and nothing else." Gary says. "And not to mention that I have to stop that pervert from annoying the women."

Gary is being glared by Brock and Brock says, "And Ash just said that he is going to train some more." They are feeling tired to say those again.

"Don't joke around with us, not even Ash is that obsessed with Pokemon." May says.

"Ash matured." Gary says.

"He is just a little kid, so don't tell us that." Iris says.

"And what do you know about him?" Brock asks, causing them to be annoyed. Dawn is feeling tensed and she says, "Just tell us already, where did Ash go?"

"You guys need to chill out for a while." Ash then comes back to the house and he notices the pancakes that are made for him by Delia. "Hey, are these Pancakes for me?" Then he starts to eat them.

Misty says, "Where have you been, mister. Today is Valentine's Day and you have been missing for the whole morning!"

"I was just training with my Pokemon. I just come back late because of those three trying to stalk me again. I mean the THREE." Ash says while eating. "Man, those are some good pancakes, Mom."

"Stop eating while we are talking to you!" Iris yells as she slams the table, accidentally causing the plate to fly into the air, but with Pikachu's help, the pancakes aren't falling to the ground and Ash continues to eat it.

"Do you have any idea that how worried we are, especially since today is the Valentine's Day..." May says, but then Gary and Brock just look at each other. Ash doesn't listen to them and he asks, "Pikachu, do you want to have some ketchup?"

Pikachu nods and then Ash goes to the kitchen, then the girls are getting annoyed and Misty yells, "Are you even listening..." Just then, four knives suddenly comes from the kitchen and if the four girls didn't dodge, they are going to be hit by that. They are startled as Ash says, "Oops. I think I kind of slipped."

"Hey, Ash, what is that for?" "Yeah, you could have injured us with that." The girls say, but Ash gives them a cold piercing glare which makes the girls flinch. May and Iris have seen the stare before and it was even scarier than the last time. Ash says, "Do you know how hard my mother made those pancakes for me! How dare you try to ruin it!"

Delia tries to comfort Ash, she gives him a hug and says, "It's fine, I can make some more to you, honey."

Ash looks at his mother and gives her a warm smile, he says, "There is no need, the pancakes are fine, I am sorry, Mom. I think I'll just eat them upstairs with Pikachu."

Then he stands up and walks upstairs, Pikachu also gives them a threatening spark on the cheeks before leaving with Ash.

Gary mumbles underneath his breath, "That went well than I have ever imagined." Brock agrees, "Yeah, I thought that Ash is going to use those Ghost Knives...or maybe the Steel Gun..."


At the same time, Lillie, Adam and Ruka also come back to their own camp site, and Lusamine rushes towards her daughter and says, "Where have you been, Lillie, I have been worried about you..."

"Mother, stop it, it is embarrassing!" Lillie yells. Ruka says, "Lucy, don't worry, she was with me and Adam this whole morning. We are just having a walk and chatting, that's all."

"I am glad that you two are by her side, I just don't want any harm happening to her." Lusamine says. Lillie sighs and she knows how overprotective her mother can be.

Adam says, "Don't worry, so what is the current status? Lusamine?" Adam asks. "And where are Kristen and Amber?"

"Kristen has gone to train her Pokemon along with Gladion, and for Amber, let's say that she is being called again..."

Ruka frowns, "It is my fault...if I wasn't weak back then..."

"Don't worry about it, Ruka. It is in the past. So now that we found the Stakataka, what we need to do is to buy some equipment. Ruka, Adam, I suppose you can help me with it?" Lusamine asks.

"Of course we can help." Ruka says, then she turns to Lillie, who is giving her a pleading eyes. "But is it possible that we bring Lillie as well?"

Lusamine is surprised that Lillie wants to go with them, but she says, "Sure. After all, she is a Champion of the first Alola League, I suppose that she can help it out." Then Lillie beams as they leave again.

Once they are out of the sight, Ruka turns to Lillie and says, "Now that we are far from the base, you should go find Ash for now."

"Thank you, aunt Ruka, you are the best." Then Lillie turns to Gabena. "Gabena, let's go." Gabena then teleports them away as the two adults sigh.

"Maybe it is not a bad thing to let Lillie and my son getting together." Adam smiles. "I know." Ruka says as they go purchase their equipment.


Night time is going to come and then Delia asks, "Ashy, do you want to go with us? We are going to Viridian City since there is a festival for the Valentine's Day."

Ash says, "I really want to come with you, Mom. But I am sorry, I have other plans that I need to do."

"Why not? You didn't spend time with us for the whole day time, why can't you come with us?" Dawn asks in a hurt expression.

"Yeah, you should hang with us now." May says.

Ash ignores the girls and he says to his mother, "Mom, you won't believe it, when I was training in the morning, I found Aunt Ruka on the way."

Delia blinks a little and she is surprised to hear the name. "You have an Aunt?" Max asks.

Ash says, "No, Aunt Ruka is not related to me. She is a good friend of Mom and Dad, and we have been contacted with each other ever since Dad disappeared. I haven't seen her in 10 years and I want to ask her a lot of things."

"Fair enough." Cilan says. "I think it sure is a good reason not to go there." The others agree, but Delia says, "Where did you meet Ruka? She was supposed to be in Alola..."

Ash says, "She came to visit this morning and we talked for a while. I am sorry to hide this Mom, but I wanted to catch up with her."

Delia smiles and says, "Well, as much as I want to go with you to meet one of my best friends, I think I still need to take these people to the festival, Ash. Can you please help me say hello to her?"

"Of course, Mom." Ash says as he hugs his mother, before leaving the house.

Delia turns to Mohn and asks, "Shouldn't you go with him? After all, she is your sister-in-law and maybe you could know what happened to Lusamine."

Mohn says, "I already talked to her this morning, that is also when Ash notices her." This causes her to be surprised a little, "I am glad to hear from her that Lusamine is fine, if only I could meet her again..."


Once Ash and Lillie meet up with each other, they all go to the festival but trying to stay hidden from his friends or Lillie's family. Even though they are hiding, they did enjoy the festival as well as a lot of the food and stuff there.

"Hey, Ash. Look at this doll. Don't you think it is cute?" Lillie asks as she sees a doll.

Ash says, "Well it isn't as cute as you, but if you want, I will buy it for you."

"Oh Ash. Don't you think that flirting will have you waste your money on me. You have already bought me a lot of dolls. I can buy this on my own."

"But then where is the fun? Today is Valentine's Day and I should be the one that spoils you, not the other way around." Ash says, but Lillie still ignores him and purchase the doll with her own money.

"Don't worry, I am also a Champion and a Top Coordinator like you." Lillie says. "I also have my own fortune."

Ash sighs in defeat as he can't win against his princess. Just then, Lillie notices a box of red ribbon and she says, "Ash, I have another present to give you."

"What is it?" Ash asks, and then Lillie shows him the red ribbon, Ash is surprised and Lillie says, "It is the same ribbon you gave me in Kalos, only that it is red now. I want to buy it for you."

"I mean, even though you have been giving me a lot of presents, but I guess I should accept it since you are my girlfriend." Ash sighs as Lillie purchases it for Ash. Then Lillie says, "Ash, now can you give me a piece of the ribbon? I am going to do some tricks."

Ash is confused, but then Lillie uses that strip and her blue one to mix together, making a heart shape and then she made another one. "What do you think of it? Ash? This can be our sign of love."

Ash smiles and gives her a kiss. "I love it. You are really wonderful, Lillie." Lillie blushes and says, "Anything for you, Ash."

Then Ash decides to place the ribbon in his jacket while Lillie just puts it on her shirt like the outfit she wears as Serena. Then they continue enjoying the festival until it is over.


And here is another new chapter, and this time Ash spends the Valentine's Festival with Lillie in the end and I hope you like it. The next chapter will be the introduction of Kristen to Ash and the group, as well as the important part she is in this story.