Happy Holidays to one and all. As a present for all I'm updating this story and also have a bit of an announcement. Due to slight burn out this and one other story are going to be the only focus for some time. IDK when I'll get back to my other stories but I don't want to take as long as a Hiatus as I did the last time I felt burnt out.

Thank you all for understanding and I hope you all enjoy this work.

Remember: IF IT'S NOT OC I DON'T OWN IT!


Chapter Four

"Blasted manipulative Aunties…Blasted over eager performing Ice Types." Harry grumbled under his breath as he zipped up the trousers of his performance outfit while in his changing box.

"And this is the guy who used to make fun of me for dress shopping." Tonks commented making Harry poke his head out with a glare fierce enough to make the Meta Morph give a 'meep' before she ran and hid behind Hermione.

Even going so far as to make herself shrink so she could hide better. "The Yule Ball was a closed event where only three newspapers and one magazine reported. This is the Kanto opener that will be televised live and shown as a recording for weeks to months later. I…hate…the…press!" He growled before pulling his head back.

Hermione took a moment before looking over her shoulder. "You can come out now." She said, making a pair of purple eyes look up at her.

"Are you sure? That was a mean look." Tonks asked, making Hermione roll her eyes.

"This is why you don't poke fun at someone you already know is dangerous Tonks. The scary looks come up when you push them too far." She pointed out.

As the daughter of a veteran Hermione knew what she was talking about since she met a few of her fathers' past brothers in arms.

"Would it help if I apologize?" She asked, making Hermione shake her head.

"Just give him time to calm down before you start joking again." Hermione said, making Tonks nod before she returned to her average height and backed away towards Neville.

The sound of a curtain moving made them look to see Harry walking out wearing a black pinstripe with a white shirt peeking out of the jacket. A red tie with a black snowflake clip. A pair of shining black shoes. All topped off with a black fedora hat.

Hermione gasped at the sight of her boyfriend dressed up as he threw a black overcoat over his shoulders leaving his hands free. He looked like a mob boss from the older movies her dad liked to sometimes watch.

The sound of someone giving a wolf whistle made Hermione blink, and growl looking towards Tonks who held up her hands shaking her head in innocence.

"Nice look there Ketchum." Zoey said as she walked out wearing a yellow outfit reminiscent of the one she wore during her time in Sinnoh with a red sash tying it all together.

Harry growled this time looking away from his now chuckling Auntie. "You don't scare me with that." She simply said as she looked at Hermione with a raised eyebrow.

"So you're the girlfriend I've been hearing Serena rave about?" She asked, looking slightly disappointed with her nephew who shrugged.

"I figured Mom had already gossiped about the fact I found my one, or at least Auntie Dawn did." Harry explained understanding the disappointment to an extent.

"Dawn felt that it was either your news or Serena's to tell." She said, making Harry shrug again. Harry walked over and kissed Hermione on the cheek making her smile slightly.

"Two minutes performers!" A voice called making Zoey and Harry look towards the stagehand.

"Ladies first." Harry motioned, making Zoey smile as she walked out. Harry kissed Hermione on the lips this time.

"Break a leg." She said, making Harry smile as he nodded.

The trio of teens moved out towards their seats near the center stage. As Harry's personal guest they were given the seats so they could watch the pair perform as well as the contest that was to follow. "Welcome one and all to the Contest Opener of Kanto!" A woman wearing a bright dress with her curly hair flying behind her with a ribbon on top of her head. The crowd cheered happily.

"Today is not only the very first contest of this year's Top Coordinator competition…" She started pausing for the cheers before continuing off. "…but we are also lucky enough to enjoy the performance of two experienced coordinators!"

She called out, making Tonks hiss slightly in discomfort. "I don't think Harry will appreciate that." She said, making Neville nod slightly.

"First up hailing from the Sinnoh region originally now she is co-queen of Hoenn! Welcome Zoey Maple!" She called out as Zoey walked onto the stage with a smile and a wave.

The announcer walked off giving Zoey the stage before she bowed to the crowd. "Milotic come on out!" Zoey called releasing a sea serpent like Pokémon that had a beige main body with a blue and pink scaled tail and two appendages around the head that look like pink ponytails.

"Wow…" Hermione called in amazement at the sight.

As she pulled out her dex to look up the Pokémon. This time allowing the index to speak. "Milotic the Tender Pokémon. Widely seen as the world's most beautiful Pokémon they are known to arise from the depths of lakes to becalm violent hearts. They are also featured in many works of art." The dex said before turning off since the Pokémon being scanned wasn't Hermione's.

"I can see why coordinators would wish to capture that particular Pokémon." Neville said also in awe of the water type's beauty.

"Alright girl let's start off with Aqua Tail!" Zoey called making the Milotic preen as it raised its tail and swung it making little rings of water leave and float above it.

"Now Attract!" Zoey called as Milotic jumped into the air before it blinked releasing pink hearts into the center of the rings getting cheers from the crowd.

"Wow…" Hermione said again, placing her hands before her chest enjoying the sight. "Attah girl! Now why don't you sing for the people? Disarming Voice!"

Zoey called Milotic glowed pink for a moment before a beautiful song was released into the air as the ringed hearts seem to glide through the air gently bathing Milotic in their blue and pink light.

"Okay…this is more than just a beautiful pageant." Tonks admitted having believed contest to only focus on beauty, but now couldn't help but be amazed at the skill Milotic was showing off.

"Alright girl, time to wrap it up. Water Pulse!" Zoey called once more as Milotic covered her body in blue energy before a ring pulsated out popping all the heart filled rings bathing the entire area in blues and pinks while Milotic rose into the air using her tail to stand in place. Showing a pose that any artist would love to catch.

"Good job." Zoey called once the lights cleared and Milotic slid over accepting a treat from her master's hand as Zoey rubbed her head gently.

"Give it up for Zoey Maple and her beautiful Milotic!" The announcer called out walking onto the stage once more as a small crew with mops rushed around to clean the floor. The crowd went wild as they cheered the pair on with Zoey smiling and waving to the people. Hermione, Neville, and Tonks all cheered and clapped as well.


"Next up is a member of Kanto's own 'royal family'!" The announcer called out making the trio hiss slightly.

"Oh this woman is not earning any points today." Tonks commented as they could feel the tick mark pulsing on Harry's forehead.

Backstage Harry kept his mouth shut as he felt the tick mark pulsing in annoyance, his eyebrow twitching with it. "Son of Kanto's own Grand Duchess Harry Ketchum!" The announcer called out as she moved off with Harry making his way out with his head down keeping his face hidden.

"Strong but silent type…could work." Tonks commented before Harry reached towards the coat hanging on his shoulders like a cloak and threw it off.

Once done he lifted a blue cased Pokéball. "Dazzler…Showtime!" He called tossing the ball into the air making it open releasing a bright blue flurry of snowflakes. Dazzler appeared in the center, her fluffy hair caught in the wind causing it to move around.

"Oh…" Tonks said in awe a part of her wondering if Vixen will one day be able to make such an entrance.

"Alright girl, start off with Blizzard!" Harry called as Dazzler held her tails out showing off their appearance as a large cloud of snow rose into the air. "Now before it can fall Aurora Beam!" Harry called, making Dazzler open her mouth, releasing a rainbow-colored beam into the cloud making it burst open.

Hermione, Tonks, and Neville all leaned forward almost out of their seats as the cloud burst releasing rainbow colored snow into the air with Dazzler moving forward dancing causing the flakes to spin and fly around her.

"Beautiful…" Neville said in surprise at the sight the 'oohs' and 'aws' around them told the trio that they weren't the only ones impressed.

"Now let's show everyone your skills. Spinning Ice Beam!" Harry called, making the trio blink in wonder before they watched Dazzler move around gathering the rainbow snow before she jumped, making the snow rise with her. While in the air she started to spin forward like she meant to use Flame Wheel but instead she blasted out a blue beam from her mouth that spun with her but never once hit her.

Instead it seemed to create a perfect circle around her body before it created a bright shining ice sculpture that was covered in rainbow snow. Dazzler unfolded her body snagging her sculpture with her tails as she landed lightly lowering her work to show the world.

"Galloping Gargoyles…" Neville said using one of Hagrid's expressions.

"Aurora Beam once more girl!" Harry called as Dazzler jumped back launching the rainbow beam into the sculpture but instead of damaging it the purely made sculpture of ice showed. Spreading beams of rainbow light through the area.

Once done Dazzler took a bow with Harry smiling. The moment she was done the crowd gave the pair a standing ovation. "Wow…no wonder Zoey wanted him to perform." Hermione couldn't help but comment, making the other two nod with a bow.

Harry smiled as he scratched Dazzler under her chin making her tap her hind leg on the floor before he fed her a treat and accepted a hug from her. "That's my girl." Harry said as he cuddled one of his egg raised Pokémon.

"I really loved this father. Can we please keep doing this?!" She asked him, her eyes turning pleading.

Harry sighed at the idea of signing up for contest on top of gyms, but he also knew Dazzler was more of a performer instead of a battler. "Alright…I'll sign up for contest." He said, making Dazzler cheer as she jumped up muzzling Harry, making him chuckle.

"What a great performance!" The announcer called out as she walked out the cleaning crew coming out once more to clear the stage.

"Give it up for Harry Ketchum of Kanto!" She called out getting another round of applause as Harry waved to the crowd. Harry bowed before picking up his jacket and walked off with Dazzler.

"Alright you win…Dazzler is begging me to do more contests. And after today there's no way I could continue to do the amateur contest any longer." Harry said once he walked into the dressing room to see his Auntie in her travel clothes making her chuckle.

"I told you long ago that you'd make a good Coordinator. Today just proved it to the world at large." She pointed out making Harry grumble.

"The problem is besides Dazzler…I have only two other Pokémon that would enjoy performing, and Kali will only do it while she's a Teddiursa. The moment she evolves she'll focus on battling only. While Violet would only like to be a part timer only." He pointed out making Zoey nod.

"Well you still have time to gather more partners. The next contest would be in Cerulean City." She said before reaching into her bag and pulling something out while Harry was in the changing box once more.

"And who knows by then you'll have hatched this little one to help." She added making Harry pause before he poked his head out.

"What little one?" He asked, his eyes narrowing as he saw the egg encased inside a dome incubator. The egg was bright yellow with a single black line shaped like a lightning bolt.

"This little one that your Auntie May and I picked out with you in mind." She said, making Harry glare at her.

"That better not be what I think it is." He slightly growled, making Zoey smile.

"It's tradition at this point." She said with a shrug making Harry glare once more.

"Just because my grandfather, and father both raised one does not mean I will too." He pointed out ducking back into the box.

"Well then think of it from a trainer's position. You know just how powerful these little guys can become and you'll most likely be the first of your family to help them reach their final evolution." She said, making Harry sigh as he pulled the curtain aside once more in his guardian clothes.

"Give it to Abby." He argued, making her blink. "The first stage can take years to get past. She's at an age where she can learn about the responsibilities of raising and caring for a Pokémon. Something I'm more than sure dad and mom would agree with." He said, making Zoey sigh.

"Are you sure?" She asked, making Harry nod.

"As much as I'm sure dad would love to carry on that particular tradition. I'm not looking to raise a Pikachu and be compared to him even more." He said, making her sigh.

"Alright…you win." She said before placing another egg on the table making him blink. "Which is why you will take this one instead." She said with a smirk.

"Huh?" He asked, making her laugh.

"I always intended to deliver eggs to both you and Abigail, it was just a matter of which egg went to whom." She explained taking the electric styled egg and putting it back in her bag.

"Besides this one is more likely to become a performer instead of a battler." She said, Harry looked at a familiar white and green egg.

"A Ralts?" Harry asked, making her nod.

"I know you have shown an interest in them." She said, making Harry smile as he lifted the egg.

"Why fairy types?" He asked since both his egg and Abby's could become Fairy type Pokémon.

"Luck of the draw really." She said with a shrug. "Now let's get out there. I still need to judge this show." She explained as Harry walked off holding the egg in his arms.


"So now you have matching Pokémon?" Tonks pointed out to Harry and Hermione as both held their Ralts eggs.

"I'd rather we have a matching pair than people continue to compare me to my dad. Which would definitely happen if I raised a Pikachu." He said with a slight annoyance in his tone.

"Plus Abigail will appreciate the gift." He added, making the trio nod.

"It will help with loneliness as well." Neville pointed out making Harry chuckle in agreement.

"So…coordinator and trainer?" Tonks asked.

"It's not unheard of. There was a man named Nando who dad met during his travels throughout Sinnoh. He participated in both contests and gym battles." Harry said, making the group think about it, but before they could give a reply a new being made themselves known.

"I've always hoped you'd perform in Showcases, but I suppose I can enjoy a contest or two now." Harry looked up to see his parents walking up with two elderly beings.

The male an older version of Ash and the female with brown hair with graying tips pulled back into a high ponytail. "Grandma! Grandpa!" Harry said with happiness as he walked up and hugged the elderly pair.

Delia Ketchum hugged her grandson with eager joy, not only happy to see him, but happy that he was fulfilling his desires for the future.

"It's good to see you again. I was worried when you vanished in that windstorm." Delia said as she squeezed tighter, making Harry grunt slightly but welcome her arms.

"Grandma there is someone I'd like to introduce to you." Harry said as he broke the hug. Harry walked over towards Hermione. "This is Hermione Granger…my girlfriend and future Water Type Challenger." He said, making Hermione blush but bow slightly.

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum." She said respectfully.

"Oh ho she's very polite." Delia said with a smile as she walked up and hugged the girl. "It's nice to meet you young lady." She said as Red walked up.

"So Harry finds his one as a teen, and such a pretty one as well." Red complimented making Hermione blush again as Harry smiled and stood behind her so he could wrap his arms around her.

"Also traveling with us are Neville, and Tonks." He introduced motioning towards the punk styled teen and the teen dressed in earthy tones. After introductions Harry and his group went off to join in another family dinner this time at a restaurant located in Viridian City.

"I wish they would've let me work in the kitchen." Delia said, making Harry chuckle.

"If this was Pallet Town no one would question you doing so Gran, but you've also got to remember outside of that town everyone expects you to leave others to their work." Harry pointed out, making Delia sigh.

"Still I would've liked to feed your friends one of my home cooked meals." She pointed out making Harry shrug.

"Save it for a victory feast." Red commented. "I'm sure they'd appreciate it more then." He added, making Delia think about it.

"Good idea." She said before kissing her husband's cheek.

"So now all of you have eggs and tomorrow morning Harry will sign up for a contest. I guess that makes it a good thing my gifts were running late." Ash said, making Harry tilt his head in confusion.

"Waiting back at the center is a surprise I intended to give you before you left, but the order was delayed." He explained making Harry nod after a moment.

As they ate Tonks spoke up. "The other day when you battled that Robert guy you said he gained his Tauros thanks to your dad. What did you mean by that?" She asked making Harry look towards Ash who chuckled.

"Back during my first journey through Kanto I visited a location called the Safari Zone. It's a place where the rarer finds of Kanto are found. While there I had a run in with an entire herd of Tauros…and I do mean herd. Every time I tried to capture a Pokémon one of the herd would jump in front of me until I had captured them all."

He said with a slight smile while the teens that hadn't heard the story blinked in surprise. "Naturally they were transferred over to Professor Oak to look after, and it wasn't until I took on the Orange Crew that I used one in battle. That one happened to be the Longhorn of the herd.

With his help I faced the champ Drake and won my first unofficial tournament. As time went by I eventually realized I needed to do something with the herd since I wasn't going to train thirty Pokémon to battle. So I sold all but the Longhorn and four cows to a local farmer friend of mine."

"Why wait so long if you were just going to sell them?" Hermione asked, making Ash blush slightly as Serena smiled.

"He used the money to pay for our wedding and to build our house." She explained making the teens blink.

"Oh…that's so romantic." Hermione commented, making Ash blush brighter while Delia smiled and rubbed her son's head.

"I was so proud of him for finally investing in a standing location to call home. I was worried for a time he was going to follow in his father's footsteps and become an almost permanent nomad." She said, making the teens chuckle slightly at Ash's embarrassment.

"Anyway. I kept the Longhorn for my team while the cows were kept because they had become his mates." Before Hermione could open her mouth Harry spoke up.

"Some species of Pokémon are not monotonous by nature. They prefer to have multiple mates to increase the chances of more powerful children. Tauros are known to be paired up in such a way." Harry explained, making Hermione relax.

"After I became champ I was approached by Glynda Goodshow and she asked if I would be willing to help put up a few prizes of contests, tournaments, and events. Since my Tauros was known to most of Kanto I agreed to let her take the eggs to be raised by trainers, coordinators, and anyone else willing to earn the right. Heck Apis is one of the children of my Longhorn and Maggie…one of the cows."

Ash explained making Harry nod. "Wait I thought you didn't hatch Apis?" Tonks asked Harry making him nod.

"And I didn't. He was young when I earned him in an unofficial competition between trainers looking to earn a chance for a new Pokémon as well as a few TM's that would help in the future. I didn't know he was the Longhorns son until after I gained possession of him."

Harry explained making Tonks gain an 'oh' face. "So who named him Apis?" Neville asked.

"I did. Dad doesn't do nicknames." Harry explained making Ash scratch the back of his head.

"In all honesty…I suck at giving them out. Which is why I've only called my kids by name or buddy and sweetie for their gender." Ash explained.

"That I'm afraid he got from me." Red explained. "I only ever gave one Pokémon a nickname…and she tried to fry me for it later." He said with a shiver making Harry chuckle.

"Well they say Charizard can be a prideful Pokémon." He said making Ash and Red snort.

"Tell me about it." They said together.

"Anyway, do you think any of your other partners will join in with Dazzler for contest." Serena asked making Harry think about it.

"Violet is only interested in part timing contest. Kali said she wouldn't mind while she's a Teddyursa, but the moment she evolves she's a battler only." Harry said making Serena nod.

"Well when your new friend hatches maybe they'll prefer performing instead of battling." Ash pointed out making Harry smile.

"Auntie Zoey said much the same." He said, making Ash smile.

"Considering she saw Aipom's love of competing and Buizel's love of battling she would be the expert." Ash said, making Harry nod.

"Thank you for the vote of confidence." The Ketchums, Neville, Tonks, and Hermione looked to see Zoey walking over with her arm around another woman.

This one with brown hair that flowed down to the middle of her back. A red vest like shirt with pockets on the front, a long black skirt, a green bandana in her hair, and in her arms a young baby wearing a green onesie with the image of a Beautifly on the front.

"Auntie May!" Harry said, rising to his feet walking over and hugging his second Auntie before smiling at the baby as she waved her arms out towards him.

"Hello little Letty." He said taking her hand in his, allowing her to wrap her entire hand around one of his fingers.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there to greet you into the world, but I'm happy to see you nonetheless." Harry said to the baby as she cooed at him while May Maple smiled brightly at the interaction between her nephew and his little cousin.

Last year May and Zoey had found a donor that matched them closely in appearance enough to allow them to gain a baby that would share their appearance. May had been the one to carry little Letty last year and had been far enough into her pregnancy that traveling would've been uncomfortable.

Keeping her from being there for Harry's party before he was pulled into the other world.

"May I?" He asked making May smile.

"Of course." She said moving to place Letty in the crook of Harry's arms where she rested comfortably.

Harry smiled once more allowing Letty to take his finger into her hand as he gently rocked her. Tonks smiled at Hermione. "Getting ideas for the future Mia?" She asked using Harry's nickname for Hermione making her turn bright red before hissing slightly at her friend.

"I'll remember this the next time you want to use me as a shield from Harry's anger." She said making Tonks pale at the idea while the others at the table chuckled.

"She is beautiful Auntie." Harry said to May, making her smile.

"I'm just glad she inherited her mother's brown eyes. They look so much better than my almost black ones." May commented, making Zoey chuckle as she kissed her wife's cheek.

"Would you like to join us? After all, it looks like Harry's taken over baby watching duties." Serena asked, looking towards her son as he sat down and began playing with Letty who cooed and giggled at his actions.

"Why not? It's not often we get a day off…or a night to eat freely." Zoey commented, making Delia and Serena chuckle in fond memories of those days.

Harry gently held a tiny spoon of applesauce as he gently fed Letty gently cleaning up what didn't fully make it into her mouth. "Wow…you are really experienced in childcare." Tonks couldn't help but point out.

"Well I have raised six and a half foster children from birth." He commented, making Tonks think about it before nodding.

"I wish I had come up with the idea of having Ash raise a Pokémon from infancy. It probably would've solved so many issues he had in the beginning." Delia said aloud, making Ash chuckle.

"That is why I encouraged the idea of Harry raising Ember from the beginning. I didn't want him to make my mistakes, and I knew he was mature enough to handle the responsibility." He pointed out motioning once more to Harry gently feeding his little cousin that was being held by Hermione.

Hermione giggled down at the baby in her lap as she wore a bib not at all worried about the mess. "I just hope Kali doesn't take this the wrong way. I miss the days when we would do this for her." Hermione commented as she leaned down and kissed Letty atop of her head.

"Kali is old enough to understand that the younger siblings need more attention. Plus you saw how she handled your time with Amphi when she first hatched." Harry pointed out as he fed Letty some more.

"Very true." Hermione pointed out as she gently bounced her knee. The pair were lost in their own little world enjoying the moment while Ash and Serena couldn't help but smile at the pair.

"Thinking about Grandkids you two?" Zoey joked making Ash give her a deadpan look.

"Do you honestly think Harry would have a human child before his twenty-first birthday?" He asked making Zoey and the other adults at the table blink.

Delia chuckled. "He's right. My grandson would wait till he was married and of age before having children…even if he seemed prepared for it now." She said smiling at the sight of Harry and Hermione caring for little Letty.


After the meal the group made to leave before a nervous looking manager walked towards them. "Sorry to bother you all…but it appears the press has caught wind of you dining here this evening." He said making Red, Ash, May, Zoey, and Harry all groan all knowing full well just how annoying the paparazzi are.

"Do you have a back exit?" Red asked, making the manager shake his head no.

"It leads to a dead end." He explained making Red sigh.

"We'd be trapped if they camped out that exit." He said before looking at the group.

Zoey took Letty taking out a burping cloth to cover her face as she pressed her into her shoulder. "Ready." She said, making Red nod before he looked towards Harry.

"You lead kid." He said, making Harry nod as he walked forward with Red and Ash a step or two behind him with Neville and Tonks moving up to join behind them to the side without question. Zoey, Letty, and Delia stood in the middle of the triangle formation while May, Serena, and Hermione followed close behind them.

The group exited to the blinding flash of cameras with questions being shouted left and right. "Harry, are you going to only perform in contest now…?!"

"Ash, how do you feel about your son's performance tonight?!"

"Who are your new friends?! Are they secret apprentices of the Champion?!" The group continued to move with Harry gently using his abilities to create a barrier allowing them to move without harming anyone.

"No comment!" Red called out as they passed knowing if one of them didn't speak up they would continue to annoy everyone.

Soon the sound of sirens hit the air as a pair of Officer Jenny rode up on Motorcycles with a pair of cars following behind them. "Someone call for reinforcements?!" The group looked to see Dawn and Paul in the drivers and front seats of one of the cars.

"Absolutely." Harry called as they walked over a barrier forming behind them so the paparazzi couldn't follow them. Zoey, Letty, May, Delia, Red, and Serena hopped into one of the cars with everyone else getting into the one with Dawn and Paul.

"Perfect timing Dawn…as per usual." Ash commented, making Dawn smile.

"Well when I heard my nephew was going to show off today I figured the family was going to need an escort out." She commented as Paul followed behind the two Officers driving in front of them.

"Where's Reggie?" Harry asked, making Dawn smile.

"Already in Sinnoh with his traveling companion last I heard they were just arriving in Twin Leaf town to visit Professor Rowan to register for the leagues. Although after that performance I doubt Reggie will let you be the only one to take on both coordinator and trainer challenges." She said, making Harry blink.

"I didn't know the broadcast was going to reach that far." He said, making Dawn chuckle.

"No need to worry. Reggie's Xtransceiver has a subscription to Coordinator daily. They show off highlights of all the openers." She said, making Harry sigh slightly in relief. At least for now his performance would only be seen in full here in Kanto and possibly Johto.


Once again thank you for reading this fiction and I hope you all enjoyed this chapter.

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