v0rt3x: Looks like Mew did the semi-narration in the Hall of Origin. Why? I dunno, but i'm back! On with Chapter 13 *hits remote*
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"Human Speaking"
"Pokémon Speaking"
'Telepathy'
'Thoughts'
{Time Skips/Scene Changes}
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Chapter 13
The Hero of the Year Festival
Ash and the Gang have finally arrived In Rota.
They are currently in the local Pokémon Center, as the festival is still not happening for a few days.
Brock and Misty were reading a book detailing the ancient history of the kingdom and Sir Aaron, the hero that disappeared after a Great War 7000 years ago.
Ash was also reading another copy of the same book, intrigued by the 'True Guardian of Aura' as the book normally titled Sir Aaron as.
Pikachu was asleep on Ash's lap, with Elaine also nearby sleeping comfortably on a pillow she was on.
After a few minutes the topic of the book shifted to the Tree of Beginning.
The Tree of Beginning is a massive tree-like rock formation that stretches far beyond the cloud layer. And is the landmark which indicates you're close to Rota. It is also said that the tree houses every single Pokémon to ever exist, except Legendaries of course. The tree also seems to be connected to a Mew, but it's only suggested as a theory by the book as no one in written history was able to enter the tree.
After that the book ends on Cameran Palace, providing it's date of construction and other facts about the structure.
Ash closed the finished book, reading which took a few hours. Set it aside and looked to see Brock and Misty still reading away. He decided to take a stroll through Rota for a bit, stretch his legs and take in the kingdom.
{A Hour Long Walk Later}
Ash arrived back at the Poké Center. Misty and Brock were asleep in their rooms, and Pikachu and Elaine were moved to Ash's room. Probably by Brock.
He walked in to the cafeteria and grabbed a plate and started to pick out what he wanted for a late lunch.
Ash sat down on a table and was about to dig in to his food, but a boy around his age and looked a lot like him asked if he could spare the seat.
Ash looked around and saw all the tables filled and nodded at the boy.
The boy sat down and introduced himself as Ritchie.
Ritchie opened one of the Poké Balls on his belt and released a Charmeleon. He also released a Pikachu, which clambered onto Ritchie's shoulder gesturing to the condiments on the table.
Ritchie picked up a bottle of mustard and gave it to the waiting electric mouse.
The Charmeleon, who Ash hadn't notice walk off. Came back with a bowl of Pokémon Food. Apparently having the same taste's as his Charmeleon.
"So... do you have any Pokémon with you?" Ritchie asked pulling Ash from his thoughts.
"Yeah, I do." Ash answered.
"Can I see them?"
"After Lunch."
Ritchie nodded and went back to his lunch.
{After Lunch in the Training Area}
Ash showed Ritchie his team, with the exception of the Legendaries.
Ritchie also released his team.
He said, "it would have been unfair if you showed me yours and I don't show mine."
Ritchie had of course the Pikachu and Charmeleon, but he also had a Butterfree, a Spearow, an Eevee, and a Pupitar.
After that was done Ritchie went over to Ash and whispered,
"Ash, you seem trustworthy enough. I want to show you something come with me."
Ash was surprised at the suddenness of this request, but followed Ritchie to the forest behind the Poké Center.
Once Ritchie and Ash arrived in a deep part of the forest. Ritchie gestured that this was deep enough and asked Ash to turn around. Ash did as asked and turned around.
After a few seconds Ritchie said it was oaky to turn around now, when Ash did and was confused, as instead of finding Ritchie there was nothing. He then looked down and realized.
Ritchie is a Zorua.
He was surpised for a second, but got over it. He was after all a Pokémon himself.
"So you're a Zorua?" Ritchie nodded.
"Well I have to tell you Ritchie." Ash transformed. "I'm kinda in the same boat as you."
Ritchie's jaw dropped, there was another Pokémon doing the same thing he's doing and a Legendary no less.
Ritchie then started asking so many questions about where he came from, why was he a Pokémon Trainer, and did he have any other secrets.
Ash told him to calm down and let him explain things first. Ritchie promptly calmed down and Ash began to explain.
{After the Explanation}
Ritchie was surprised by Ash's origins and very angry at the people that did this to him, he was definitely going to bring Judgement upon Team Rocket if he runs into them.
Ash then showed Ritchie Mewtwo and Shaymin. The three hit it off instantly already finding things to converse about. And after a pretty long conversation lasting a decent while, with topics ranging from how Shaymin got captured to how was the early life of Ritchie.
After that was done Ash and Ritchie went back to Poké Center. And Ash introduced Ritchie to the rest of the group, who were sitting in the lobby chatting about proper Pokémon Care and the like.
Just then an announcement came on the Poké Center's main Tv.
"Hello Trainers. I'm the representative of the League. And I would like to inform you that a new law has been issued. Allowing the existence of Pokémon that wish to be trainers. They are allowed to participate in the league, however only if the Pokémon in question can either; Speak Unovan, use Telepathy, or use Sign Language. Thank You for your time." The Tv went back to the original program.
"Did you hear that. We don't have to hide the fact that we're Pokémon as much." Ritchie said to Ash.
"I mean yeah it's been legalized. So any Pokémon can be a trainer. I think the rules are placed on a pamphlet given away by Nurse Joy." Ritchie promptly ran over and grabbed a pamphlet.
It read;
The slots of Pokémon are expanded to eight if you're a Pokémon, as to carry the Poké Ball their registered to.
The trainer can choose to participate in Gym Battles but must only use the requested amount of Pokémon by the Gym Leader. Included in that count is the trainer.
After reading through the pamphlet Ritchie ran into the forest carrying a Poké Ball with him. Ash tried to stop him, but he was too fast. Ash decided to follow instead.
Misty and Brock went back into their room deciding to skip dinner, as they were still full from their late lunch.
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v0rt3x: That's Chapter 13 everybody. Before I go Mew will be the host next Chapter or two. She really wanted to 'narrate' the Lucario and The Mystery of Mew movie. But anyway see ya Chapter 14
