Chapter 21
Ash and Delia have arrived at the Galar Region while the others have been going to shop for dresses, the two of them have met Alexander Ketchum, or Alexander Yashino before letting her daughter married to Adam, Alexander is happy to see Ash and Delia again, but he is sad that he isn't able to see Adam because he is still missing. Not only that, Ash also calls his cousins and Uncle Peony to come to the castle, and then he decides to tell his mother about something.
"As you can see, Mother..." Ash says as he then tells her about what happened in the Galar Region, but he didn't mention anything about Lillie and the company. And Delia is surprised to learn that Ash won against Leon, who is said to be the Strongest Champion in the whole region, and not only that, she also can't believe that her brother being arrested is the work of Team Rocket.
Delia frowns and says, "Team Rocket is from the Kanto Region, so I will also help out so that my brother will be free from this mess." And the others also agree. After that, they are going to invite the royalties to the kingdom as well as the Champions, Elite 4 members, Gym Leaders and even Ash's rivals.
The news also goes to the Aether Family, who has been invited since Delia thinks that it might be time for Mohn and Lusamine get reunited, but she doesn't know that Adam was with Lusamine in the Aether Foundation this whole time. When Adam hears that Delia is going back to the Galar Region to take the throne, he is shocked. Lusamine says, "That is wonderful, right? Adam? You are going to see your wife as a queen very soon."
Adam sighs and says with a wry smile, "I know. I am glad that Ash told me that Delia isn't hating me, I can't wait to see her again."
"Mom, can we buy some dresses for the occasion?" Kristen asks Ruka as Ruka sighs, "Of course, dear." Then she turns to Amber, who is sitting at the desk drinking some wine. "What about you, Amber? Are you going as well?"
"There is no way I am going with Kristen." Amber says loudly. "I can't stand her being this bossy while looking for dresses.
"What is that suppose to mean?" Kristen retorts back. "You need a new makeup or else you would be recognized as Team Rocket member."
"Now you start to care about me, huh?" Amber asks with sarcasm. "I just don't want my image being ruined by you." Kristen says.
Ruka sighs, "Girls, stop fighting. I will take both of you there and that's final, so you two better behave yourselves."
"Yes, mom." The two say in union before glaring at each other. Lusamine sighs, "Well, that went well. Gladion, and you are going to come as well."
"Me too? What about Lillie?" Gladion asks, only to see that she is not in the same room as them.
"Lillie is gone again." Adam says as he looks around. "I guess she escaped? Or she decides to go shop on her own?"
"It could be." Amber says, and this causes the others to sigh as they go shopping.
At the same time in the Galar Region, Max yells, "Why are we sticking with those girls when they shop?"
Gary says, "Beats me." He looks at the numerous bags and he sighs, "Ash is very lucky since he has to send the invitations to the others as he is forced to stay back in his own castle, while we have to do this."
"Yeah...but do you think that maybe he stayed behind is rather doing something with her?" Brock whispers.
"It could be. Knowing how faithful Ash is to her, she would have arrived after the ceremony and before the ball."
Cilan says, "You two seem to be holding some secrets that we don't know. Mind if you share me about it?"
Gary and Brock look at each other and then Gary says, "Cilan, you don't want to know about it, since it would be like a Tamato Berry falling into a pot of Gourgeist Soup."
Cilan says, "Then it must be really terrifying to know the truth I see..."
As the girls continue to shop, they are now going for the jewelries and the boys are groaning as they are forced to follow them.
And back with the Aether Family, Kristen has been looking around the dresses with Ruka, Amber has stayed with Adam and she asks, "I don't get why some girls are crazy for shopping, I mean, those are just waste of money."
Adam says, "Well, they are going to make themselves look fashionable after all. They would think that they live in the ruins if they didn't do that."
Amber says with sarcasm, "Sure, and I was spent my time by spying for the group who forced you to separate with your family."
"So you don't want to buy a new dress? Amber?" Adam raises his eyebrows and asks.
"I already have one in mind and trust me, it didn't cost me too much." Amber says. "Since he is already Lillie's man, I still don't get why we can't tell this to Kristen."
While they are talking, Kristen notices the group that are shopping and she goes to them. "Guys, it is nice to see you again."
"No way...it's Kristen." Misty says as they all greet her. Kristen says, "What are you doing here and where is Ash?"
Before they can answer, Brock beats them to it and then he says, "Ash is the Prince of this place and he is busy with the ball instructions as well as becoming the prince."
"No wonder we all got the invitations." Kristen says as she takes out her own invitation and shows them. "It is from Ash after all."
At the same time, Amber decides to walk towards them as she says, "Your friends? Kristen?"
Kristen says, "And this is my sister, the witch, Amber." Amber gains a tick mark and yells, "I heard that comment, you slut." She turns around and says, "But it is nice to meet you."
Brock tries to flirt with her due to her beauty, but she just punches him before Croagunk can even do anything. "And don't you think about it, pervert."
"That was quite harsh..." Max says in awe.
"Well, he did get more beating compared to what this girl gave him." Misty laughs.
Just then, Amber looks into Gary's eyes and Gary also does the same, the two of them stare at each other for a while before Kristen break them. Kristen asks, "So where is Mom and Adam?"
Amber breaks the stare and looks around, only to find them missing. She sighs, "Great, now I have to stick with this witch again..."
The others are giggling at how the two siblings are arguing, but Gary feels his heart beating faster and he says, "What is this feeling...Am I truly in love?"
As they are walking together for a while, they then see four adults walking there as Amber asks, "Mom, Uncle Adam, how could you leave the two of us alone?"
Lusamine says, "Sorry, I kind of dragged Ruka to find some jewels. As for Adam, he decides to come along."
Gladion looks at the group and asks, "Who are they, your new friends?"
Adam looks at the two and says, "Brock, Gary. It is good to see you again."
"Yeah, funny to see you here as well with Aunt Ruka." Brock says.
"Uncle Adam, you know those two?" Kristen asks as the others are confused after that.
Adam says, "Well, Gary is an old friend of my son and Brock travels with him. Speaking of which, I guess he is helping Delia with the invitations?"
Brock says, "Yeah. And he is quite lucky as well."
Misty and the others manage to look closely at Adam's face, it looks really like Ash and Max says, "Wait, you are Ash's Father? But why aren't you with Ms. Ketchum this whole time?"
Adam frowns, but Lusamine says, "Believe me, Adam has been through a lot of hardships as well. He really wanted to meet her and Ash, but he couldn't."
After Lusamine and Gladion introduce themselves, May asks, "So you two have been best friends with Ash's parents?"
"We are. Delia and us are very close friends since we have been traveling together for a long time as well as training with each other." Ruka says.
"Speaking of which, can I ask you about my son?" Adam asks as they start to trade stories. Adam feels proud after hearing what they say about Ash, the only regret is that Ash already has someone in his mind.
Just then, before Lusamine's group are going to talk about Lillie, they hear a sound that is calling for Gary's group. Gary says, "Gramps? Professor Mohn? What are you doing here?"
Professor Oak says, "We are invited after all. And we just come across you guys here and we decide to say hello."
But at the same time, Mohn notices Lusamine and they flinch. This causes everyone to look in worry. Lusamine stands up from her seat and walks towards him. "Mohn...is that really you?"
"I...uh..." Mohn is lost for words as his wife is in front of him. Just then, Lusamine tackles Mohn into a hug and she cries on his shoulder. "I thought you were dead...How could you..."
Mohn flinches a while and then he gives a sad smile, "I am sorry, Lusamine..."
The others are watching with curiosity as Iris asks, "Can someone tell us what is going on?"
Gladion says, "He is my father...he disappeared 10 years ago from our family and we have been finding him ever since..." He turns to Gary, "You know he is alive this whole time?"
Gary says, "We don't know anything. 10 years ago he somehow came into Kanto and he has been a Professor with Gramps ever since." Then he realizes something. "Wait a second...if he is related to Professor Mohn...then...no way...he is related to her..."
Then they see Gladion walks towards Mohn and says, "Dad...I can't believe that you have been back to us."
Mohn frowns as he says, "Gladion, I am really sorry. I wished I can come back to you guys. But I couldn't and I regret it. Look at you, you have been grown into a fine man..."
Gladion says, "The one you should apologize is Lillie. She had not been able to touch any Pokemon because of your disappearance. But Dad. It is great to meet you again."
At the same time, Brock whispers to Gary, "Is Lillie the same Lillie that Ash loves?"
Gary whispers back, "Yes, so we are with her family all this time."
Ruka asks, "So where are you guys live in Galar? I can help you guys get back there."
Dawn says, "We now live with Ash in his castle for a while, since he is kind enough to let us stay there."
"Besides, the time for the coronation is this afternoon, I think we should go there as well." Misty says as Kristen is excited while the others are sighing. Mohn turns to Adam and asks, "So are you going to face Delia now? Since she really misses you a lot."
"I might as well. From what I have seen of you and Lusamine. I think I should pluck up my courage." Adam says as they leave the mall.
Now Lusamine and Mohn has reunited, and what about Delia and Adam? The next chapter will be the coronation and the ball. I hope you like it.
