Ash stared at all of his Pokémon, both adults and children. He couldn't help but crack a smile at the sight before him.
If he was honest, he was glad he met the children of his Pokémon. Many he had seen and wanted during his journey throughout the regions but only catching a total of six to nine per region. He believed in quality over quantity.
Now he had more Pokémon some he had always wanted like Dunsparce, Scyther, Bagon, Beldum, Skiddo, and Alolan Sandshrew while others he didn't mind having on his team like Emolga, Drilbur, Axew, Helioptile, Gulpin, Nidorans, and Oddish. He even learned about Galar through his offspring such as Rookidee, Yamper, Toxel, Sizzlipede, Snom, and Dreepy.
Ash wouldn't have it any other way. But now the boy was conflicted about what he wanted to do. On one hand, he really wanted to visit Galar and challenge the league there but he wanted to bond with his previous Pokémon and not neglect them again.
"Ash," Oak said, catching the boy's attention as the professor walked over.
"What is it, Professor?" Ash asked.
"I was just letting you know of something," Oak said before revealing a flier. The flier had a picture of Lance, the Champion of Kanto and Johto, with his Dragonite and another trainer with dark skin and purple hair along with a Charizard. In bold words was "World Coronation Series."
"World Coronation Series?" Ash repeated with confusion.
"Yes," Oak confirmed, "It is a global event where trainers from around the eight regions can compete and earn the chance to win World Champion, who is known as the strongest trainer. Anyone is eligible, Gym Leaders, Elite 4, Champions, even average trainers."
Ash was blown away at hearing this. A competition where he can challenge any trainer and become World Champion? This was something Ash couldn't help but be intrigued with. "And who is the other trainer?" Ash asked.
Oak informed the trainer, "Ah, that would be Leon, Galar's Champion with his 'unbeatable' Charizard."
"That's the Champion?!" Ash exclaimed as he had stars in his eyes about challenging the Galar Champion.
"Yes, my boy," Oak confirmed, "And the new World Coronation Series is set to begin in a few days. I'm telling you in case you want to sign up."
"Of course!" Ash said, with vigor for a new challenge. He could travel to different regions and bond with new Pokémon, especially the offspring. "Where is the match?"
"It's in Galar at the Wyndon Stadium," the professor explained.
"So I would get to go to Galar after all," Ash excitedly said. Maybe even a chance to battle Leon and his team. Though he thinks that is a slim chance of happening.
"I figured you would be interested," Oak informed, "I have a plane ticket ready for you in case you wanted to go."
"Well, I'm not one to say no for a chance like this," Ash admitted.
"And since this is the finals, you could have a chance to sign up for this year's World Coronation."
That made Ash even more excited. He could battle some many new trainers, some old rivals while developing new ones, Gym Leaders, even Elite Four and Champions. He had the possibility to go all over the regions and even use his older Pokémon along with bonding with the offspring.
Ash looked around the corral at his Pokémon and their offspring, no longer hiding.
Pikachu was having a hard time multitasking with his thirteen pups. Between Togepi wanting to be cuddled, Cleffa and Igglybuff bouncing all over, Yamper wanting belly rubs, Toxel flailing, and Pichu trying to work on her charges, the Mouse Pokémon felt exhausted. Emolga, Pachirisu, Plusle, and Minum just sweatdropped from their dad's attempts. Happiny, Azurill and Skitty were oblivious to their dad's dilemma, clapping along and thinking it's a game.
Bulbasaur used his vines to break up a fight between his Nidorans, Shroomish and Foongus. Oddish and Bellsprout were having a conversation of their own.
Charizard was giving a stern lecture with Salandit, who was dangling in Druddigon's claws. Charmander, Dreepy, and Dratini were near their dad's feet while Tyrunt scratched his ruff absent-mindley.
Squirtle flashed his Black Glasses before spinning around and using Hydro Pump to create a mini shower. Piplup, Poliwag, Chewlte, and western Shellos looked embarrassed while Amaura, Clamperl, and Inkay were in awe of their terrapin dad.
Pidgeot flapped her wings, trying to teach her Archen chick to fly. Spearow was preening himself on Doduo's back, the two-headed bird watching their prehistoric sibling.
In the lake, Kingler scurried around his children. Tentacool was floating peacefully while Shellder, Omanyte, Kabuto, Anorith, Lileep, and Binacle swayed with the current on the riverbed.
Primeape threw several punches that Sneasel and Aipom evaded with grace. Patrat honed his vision while Passimian practiced his skills. Slakoth just lazily watched from the tree he was in.
Muk was smothered by Wynaut, Alolan Grimer, Gulpin, and Solosis, which the Sludge Pokémon hugged back. Pumpkaboo and Koffing just hovered about while Slugma decided to sunbathe.
Haunter snickered at Misdreavus and Shuppet being restrained by Frillish. Rotom had discovered a fan and took possession of it, turning into Fan Rotom and flew circles around Drifloon, Castform, and Duskull. Tynamo and Litwick were currently babysitting Ralts.
The Tauros herd was taking a break from running at the moment while the herd offspring either grazed or ran around, still having energy. The Ponytas, Stantler, Bouffalant, Miltank, Mareep, Deerling, Skiddo, Swinub, Mudbray, Blitzle, and Girafarig grazed with their respective parents. Zigzagoon, Growlithe, Stufful, Electrike, Shinx, Poochyena, Lillipup, Snubbull, the Vulpix sisters, and the eight Eevees chased around the herd. Bidoof and Rattata were gnawing away at some wood, Meowth was snoozing in on her dad's hide, and Zangoose, being one of the oldest, was giving a glare at his Seviper cousin. Fennekin was munching happily on a branch and Chespin was working on his Pin Missile move. Cubchoo and Teddiursa were snoozing under the watchful eye of Absol
Lapras watched while her Seel and Spheal pop bubbles from Horsea's Bubble Beam. Feebas was still swimming around in the lake for the time being.
Snorlax was sleeping peacefully with Lickitung, Whismur, and Slowpoke near him. Meanwhile Shieldon, Cranidos and Aron were training themselves.
Heracross was juggling Snom, Pineco, and Shuckle with his arms and horn. Weedle, Larvesta, Venipede, Ledbya were playing chase with Trapinch burrowing after them. Scyther was busy trying to encourage his timid brothers Pinsir and Wimpod to be braver. Venonat was chittering with her little brother Sizzlipede.
Bayleef played patty-cake with her Seedot, Fomantis, Bounsweet, and Sunkern. Carnivine and Tropius were flying about, Tangela hopping on the Fruit Pokémon's back.
Quilava watched on the sidelines while Sentret, Litleo, Houndour, Dunsparce, and Wooloo played chase with each other. The Volcano Pokémon knew they were not mischievous so he stretched himself before napping.
Totodile was dancing nonstop with his hatchlings. Lotad and eastern Shellos were swaying, Popplio was clapping her flippers, Poliwag shaking his tail, Mantyke and Remoraid jumping out of the water in sync.
Noctowl was giving a lecture to Delibird, Natu, and Sigilyph. The Owl Pokémon was probably going on about their flying abilities.
Donphan was having a dust bath with Sandshrew, Cufant, Rhyhorn, and Hippopotas joining him. Alolan Sandshrew just huffed as he knew he couldn't do the same due to his Ice typing.
Swellow was chirping about something that intrigued Wingull, probably a battle that the Swallow Pokémon was proud of. Swablu was more space out while Skarmory pecked at her to stay focused.
Sceptile watched from a tree as Drampa flew around with Helioptile and Axew on his back. The Forest Pokémon knows that his Placid Pokémon son will take care of them.
Corphish was monitoring Tirtouga, Staryu, Corsola, and Clauncher in the river. The Ruffian Pokémon kept giving glances to Crabrawler, who was doing practice punches.
Torkoal practiced with Numel to control the Numb Pokémon's Fire-type moves. Stunky and Kecleon just watched on the sideline.
Glalie chuckled as Bergmite and Vanillite fired off Ice-type moves. Mawile was currently in time-out as Honedge watched the Deceiver Pokémon, no doubt getting a scolding from her antics with Charizard's Salandit. Snorunt was confused but Yamask explained to her that the Steel/Fairy-type was being punished.
Staraptor carried an embarrassed Vullaby on his back while her brother Murkrow was able to fly on his own. The Diapered Pokémon promised herself to train hard and eventually evolve to fly on her own.
Torterra was resting on his side while Pansage, Phantump, Cottonee, and Petlil hopped on their dad's shell and tree. Snover was trying to get a hang on Icy Wind as Ferroseed and Cancea rolled around on the ground.
Infernape fired a low-powered Flamethrower that Magby, Pansear, and Torchic copied to the best of their ability. Meditite was, well, meditating for the time being, Buneary hopped all over the place, Makuhita stanced himself, Mienfoo was going toe-to-toe with Elekid, Drowzee was teaching the younger Ralts on to control his Psychic abilities, and the two Tyrouges sparred with each other.
Buizel threw air punches that Clobbopus executed flawlessly whereas Psyduck clumsily followed along. Relicanth swam back and forth doing his laps, Clamperl hopping as fast as he could. Galarian Slowpoke was sprinting around, something that shocked Ash.
Gliscor soared with Grubbin and Skorupi on his back while Spinarak used his strings to hold on to the tail. Yanma and Combee just flew beside their dad.
Unfezant was in the air while Ducklett and Rufflet behind her. The Proud Pokémon was soon passed by the eaglet, which made her proud. The waterfowl kept a more graceful flight pattern.
Oshawott was using Hydro Pump to show off again, much to Panpour, Glameow and Mincinno's embarrassment. Purrloin watched in amusement while Espurr was indifferent at the Sea Otter Pokémon's actions.
Pignite snorted as he avoided Heatmor's flames. The swine beckoned the anteater to fire again which the latter complied and continued to blow flames, only to miss again and again. Spoink and Darumaka were restless while Munna was dozing off slightly.
Snivy had a stern look, seeing the glare on Seviper's face at the sight of her Zangoose cousin. She knew they were enemies by nature but the Grass Snake Pokémon remedied that with a Vine Whip. Ekans and Silicobra paid no attention as their older sister was getting scolded by their mother.
Boldore sat stationary as his children went about their normal habits. Onix was giving rides to his siblings, notably Nosepass and Carbink. Golett was at attention, Geodude practiced his punches, Beldum and Bronzor were idly levitating, and Rolycoly was basically racing the rocky serpent.
Leavanny was weaving a new leaf clothing for Blipbug, the Galar Larva Pokémon having wanted one. His two Wurmples were bickering about their leaf clothing. Dewpider was firing Bubble Beams that Joltik, Nincada, Shelmet, and Karrablast tried to pop. Dweeble bunkered down in his shell and Burmy was hanging from a tree while Scatterbug was taking a nice nap. Durant was currently watching over her siblings as the oldest.
Palpitoad croaked with his usual stern tone. Unfortunately, that failed to get his tadpoles in order as Mudkip and Wooper were splashing about, Surskit skated on the water, Mareanie was enjoying the sun, and Stunfisk flopped about. The Vibration Pokémon just sighed at his tadpoles' actions.
Krookodile was unfazed when he saw three Rockruffs. The crocodile singled out the imposter, revealing it to be Zoura. The fox just huffed as Drilbur held his claws up to hide his snickering.
Talonflame cawed to get the attention of his chicks, two were busy bickering. Oricorio was dancing when Pikipek tapping distracted her. Rookidee chirped at attention while the Scorching Pokémon broke up the conflict.
Hawlucha lectured to Pancham, the panda shrinking down in embarrassment. Abra was sleeping; Sableye and Croagunk shrugged at one another; Timburr, Machop, and Hawlucha's Tyrogue were training with one another; and Pawniard sharpened her blades before slashing into a boulder.
Goodra splashed happily in the pond with Magikarp and Skrelp. On land, Bagon, Jangmo-o, and Deino are snoozing away in the shade.
After a few minutes, Ash spoke. "Alright. Bulbasaur, can you get everyone over here?" Ash asked the Seed Pokémon. The plant-toad hybrid nodded and fired a Solar Beam that gathered the attention of Ash's Pokémon.
"Alright, everyone," Ash started, "I admit, these past eleven days have been quite a shock for me. I never realized how many offspring my Pokémon had. And now I am glad I met you all! It has helped make me become a better trainer and even excited to have you all on the team now. I promise you that our adventures will be exciting and worthwhile."
His Pokémon cheered before Ash continued, "Now, I was thinking about going to the Galar region. However, there is this event called the World Coronation Series that is starting its next season in a few days. And I wanted to let you know, we will be partaking in it! And this time, I'm counting on all of you. We are taking on the best and top trainers across the regions which means you will get the chance to battle. However, I do not want to force anyone that does not want to battle. Does anyone object?"
All the Pokémon shook their heads, wanting a chance to fight which made Ash happy. "Ok! The registration is in Galar. We will be heading there sometime this week. In the meantime, I want all of you to practice. Ok?" All his Pokémon -parents and children- nodded and grew excited at the chance to battle with their trainer. "And we are going to take the World Coronation by storm!" Ash declared with a fist towards the air.
The moment was cut short when a massive net encompassed Ash's Pokémon, even the Tauros herd. The bashful ones were scared while some of the more mature ones began to slash at the net. Ash was stunned and saw the net being hoisted from the ground into the air. He squinted to see an all too familiar hot air balloon.
(Cue the you-know-who motto)
"Team Rocket!" Ash shouted as he watched all his Pokémon struggle from within the net.
"The one and only, twerp!" Jessie remarked.
"Thanks for perhaps our biggest catch ever!" James 'thanked.'
"Yep! And you got some cute cats in the bag as well~" TR Meowth dreamily said.
Inside the net, Purrloin, Glameow, Ash's Meowth, and Skitty were disgusted by the advances.
"Now the boss will see our worth!" The TRio exclaimed as they planned to return with the plethora of Pokémon. The net was heavy, so the hot air balloon was ascending shortly. It wasn't even off the ground.
Ash was about to chase them down but remembered that he didn't have any Flying-types on hand to deal with them.
"Ash, catch!" Oak yelled, having seen the debacle. The professor threw five Pokéballs that the Alolan Champion caught. He gave a quick thanks before tossing one that was blue.
"Naga!"
"Nagandel, destroy the net!" Ash called for. The Ultra Beast saw her target and made her stinger turn lime-green. She flew in and sliced the net, breaking it. The contraption burst apart and all Ketchum's Pokémon were released and relieved. Moms and dads assured their children it would be okay before glaring daggers at the kidnappers.
"Hey! That was our catch of the day!" Jessie yelled.
"Yeah! Our trip to a promotion!" James added.
"And my ticket to having a soulmate!" Meowth chimed in.
They didn't get time to react as Pidgeot, Noctowl, Swellow, Staraptor, Unfezant, Talonflame, and Noivern popped the balloon with their Flying-type moves and sent the TRio crashing to the ground.
By the time they came to, they soon saw the glares of the parents. Something that made them gulp in fear.
"N-n-no-now now…"
"Le-let-let's not b-be to-too hasty…"
"W-we-we we-we're sorry?"
The apology was not taken lightly as the parents fired off several different elemental attacks that sent Team Rocket doing what they do best.
"Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off againnnnnnnnnn! *twinkle*"
Ash sighed, realizing that no matter what Team Rocket would stop at nothing to get Pikachu or his Pokémon at this point. His thoughts were interrupted with Nagandel nuzzled up to him.
"Awww, Nagandel. It's only been a few days," Ash told the Ultra Beast but she didn't stop. Bayleef almost puffed up in jealousy at seeing the purple alien snuggled against her trainer but refrained herself.
After the Poison Pin Pokémon got off of him, Ash realized who else was in the Pokéballs. "Alright, everyone. Say Alola to my Alola Team!"
Out of the four remaining Pokéballs came Ash's Alola captures. Incineroar let out a hearty roar, Lycanroc howled, Rowlet was, well, snoozing, and Melmetal chriped.
Ash's older Pokémon went to greet the new Pokémon with their children and Ash was glad that the Alola team had been sent over. He definitely was glad they were getting along with one another, even at their short exposure to one another.
The next day, Ash packed his bags, ready for his next adventure in the World Coronation Series. (He's wearing his Journeys outfit)
"Oh, look at my little baby," Delia said, tears appearing. It was never easy to see her little boy go out on his own but it got easier time after time. She gave him a hug, "Now remember: eat healthy, get lots of rest, and don't forget to change your un-"
"Yes, yes, mom. I know by now," Ash said, embarrassed that his mom continued to mention the underwear part despite being the only two around.
Ash went to Oak's lab to pick up his team. After a recent discussion, he learned that he was able to carry up to eighteen slots due to his status as Alola Champion, Orange Island Champion, and disbanding evil organizations. Never hearing about these benefits gave Ash quite a shock and more than happy to utilize such benefits given to him.
"Ah! Ash, my boy," Oak saw him enter his lab, "Picking out your team for Galar?"
"Yep!" Ash cheered excitedly. He knew Pikachu was joining him no matter what but now with seventeen other slots open, Ash was choosing carefully. He figured 9 of his older Pokémon and 9 of the offspring.
"I think I'll have Charizard, Hawlucha, Sceptile, Heracross, Krookodile, Infernape, and Lycanroc with me… And Haunter, I should really bond with him. And my other nine choices will be Absol, Cufant, Dreepy, Amaura, an Eevee, Rookidee, Magikarp, Axew, and Shinx."
Oak gave the selected Pokémon to the trainer before Ash was in the corral once again. He had Bulbasaur to make sure everyone on the ranch was training and the Seed Pokémon nodded to make sure that all the Pokémon were in top shape in case they were called in for battle.
Heading to Kanto's airport, an excited Ash Ketchum was about to embark on a new journey and was ready to take on the World Coronation Series by storm.
A/N: And now the journey is about to begin. Thinking about making it a solo Ash story as he journeys by himself but still encounters other trainers for the World Coronation. Not necessarily doing captures, though I plan on him having his canon Riolu, Farfetch'd and Dracovish still. (Dragonite from Charizard's Dratini and Gengar from his previous Haunter)
No flames.