Chapter 10

When they arrive at Sevestar Island, Delia is surprised as she knows about this place, it is the same place where Red was killed and buried. Not to mention this place is also where Red would have a secret date with Valerie before they were separated by their parents.

Ash says, "Alice, I want to talk with my Mother alone, if it is possible, can you train our Pokemon for the time being?"

"Of course, Ash." Alice says as she gives Ash a kiss from the cheeks before leaving, Delia and Pikachu just look with surprise at how a girl is showing affection towards Ash and vice versa.

Ash says, "So Mom, I want to ask about something, did you and Dad marry each other? Why of all people, you have to be under Team Rocket's control?"

Delia frowns and says, "It is true that Red and I have been together for some years after we're back in Kanto...and we have planned a wedding. But the wedding never happened."

Delia then reveals when Red was forced not to meet Valerie because of his grandparents, he had been in depression and how Delia was there to comfort him. With a broken heart, Red and Delia did the unthinkable thing and causing Delia to get pregnant with a pair of twins. One of them is Ash, and another one is a girl that they named Golly. After Red's parents and Valerie's parents died from sickness, both families had met each other and ended the grudge between the two families, Valerie had already married Wulfric and they already have three girls.

It was until Ash and Golly were three years old that they decided to give Red and Delia a wedding that they had been planning for years. Aura users can transfer the aura powers through marriage to their mates so that they can also use aura, but just as Red was about to do the process, Team Rocket had crashed the party, and Red was killed after a battle with Giovanni. Red had the upper hand at that time, but Giovanni played dirty by shooting him in the head with a real gun. He was not the only victim, Delia also lost her 3-year-old daughter in the attack as well, Ash was the only hope she had, and she promised that she will never let Ash go.

"I see...so Giovanni killed Dad and my sister before my Dad can give you the aura bond..." Ash frowns with tears in his eyes. "I can't believe you have to suffer that..."

"You didn't know anything, and I didn't want you to know." Delia says. "I just want you to be happy with your life, that's why I never told you everything about your father..."

Ash hugs her and he says, "Is there some way to let you get the Ketchum Aura? Even though Team Rocket is gone, I don't want you to fall under control again."

Delia closes her eyes and says, "There is only one way of doing so, you have to take the Aura Test. It is also very dangerous...if I'm not careful enough, I could get killed by the process."

"I see..." Ash says. "So you could just ask Queen Ilene to give you an Aura Test?"

Delia sighs, "I have tried to ask her many times, but she refuses to let me, because of that very specific reason. If I got killed, what about you?"

Ash frowns and says, "I see...but right now I'm already 18 years old, and I can take care of myself, surely the queen will allow you to take the test, or maybe I can give you the test?"

Delia smiles and says, "Thank you, Ash. And you're right, you're an aura user and you are 18 years old, which exceeds the aura regulation to give people the Aura Test."

Ash is delighted a little as he can't wait to give his mom the Aura Task, but then he realizes that he is not alone, Pikachu is also here in the room and he hasn't forgiven the mouse yet.

"Pikachu...now it is your turn." Pikachu freezes a little as Ash suddenly changes his tone. "You don't need to worry, I'm not going to do anything to you, or my Pokemon that is still in Professor Oak's lab."

Pikachu is confused, why is his trainer forgiving him so easily. Ash says, "Pikachu, do I need to count the times you're fallen under control? I won't be mad at you for being under the control of Team Rocket. However, this mass control leaves me without any Pokemon to protect myself...I don't think I will be able to use you guys in battles again."

Pikachu frowns as he can't believe his trainer is doubting him, but then again, he also remembers the times when he was fallen under control, from Team Rocket, Team Plasma, Malamar, Groudon...sure, he can't blame anything but himself for that.

Ash turns to his mother and says, "Mom. I know as a World Champion, everyone has been trying to learn what happened to me. But after what has happened, I don't think I want to face the world as myself yet."

"I understand." Delia says with a nod. "No matter what your choice is, I will always support you, and I'm sure all of your Pokemon are thinking the same thing."

Ash says, "Then Mom, can you help me with something? Please continue to hide the fact that you know where I am from others, and try to bring my Pokemon to this island."

Delia says, "I'll do anything for you. You don't need to worry."

Just then, Ash hears the door knock and he opens the door, he says, "Alice, don't worry, we're just done talking. Sorry to let you wait."

"It's fine, I know you have private matters to attend to." Alice says as she walks in, she bows at Delia and says, "It is an honor to meet you, Ms. Ketchum."

Delia asks, "You are one of Valerie's daughters, right?"

"My name is Alice Urup, Valerie Mache is my mother." Alice says.

"And Mom, if you don't know, Alice and I have been dating for 10 days. When I had no one to help because of Team Rocket, she was the one who tries to bring me back to light." Ash says.

"I see...I always thought you would be with one of your travel companions, but I can tell you have made a perfect choice for choosing her." Delia says.

Ash says, "Mom, please don't mention those travel companions. I may have forgiven you and my Pokemon, I haven't forgiven them and I don't think I will be doing so right now."

"I am sorry." Delia frowns.

"Anyway, Alice. Can I ask what's the matter?" Ash asks.

"I want to inform you that a lot of our Grass-type Pokemon have evolved, do you want to check it out?" Alice asks with a smile.

"Of course, but I have to give my Mom an Aura Test. I want her to become an Aura user just like the both of us so that she won't be able to fall under anyone's control again." Ash says.

"It's fine." Alice says with a smile. "No matter what choice you make, I will always support you."

Delia smiles as she is happy to see how Alice is really loyal to Ash in this relationship, she knows that if anyone can bring Ash from his darkness, it has to be Alice of all people.


"Gah..." Delia is now out of the test as she sits on the floor tired. Ash, Pikachu, Alice, and her own Pokemon are worried for her since it might cost her her life if she failed the test. Delia notices them and she smiles at them. "Don't worry, I am fine now."

Ash says, "Mom, I must say that you're really strong. You have passed the Aura Test without hesitation, you can use Aura just like us."

Delia looks at her hands, she remembers how Red shows her the aura weapons, she focuses one in her hand, and then the Wand appears. "I did it..."

Delia is now sighing in happiness as she stands back up, Ash also gives her a hug and says, "You really did it, Mom. Now nobody can hurt you anymore."

"I know..." Delia says. "To tell the truth...the tasks are very hard to pass, but I've already endured enough pain, so it wouldn't have actually affect me."

"I see...though I'm glad that I don't need to do this task." Alice says.

"I'm sure we don't." Ash chuckles.

Then Delia brings every single one of Ash's Pokemon out in the field, they want to hug him due to the fact that they miss him, but Ash uses the ring to stop their actions.

"Calm down, everyone. Please don't do that to me." Ash says in a cool tone, it feels like the person in front of them is not their trainer. Ash continues to say, "After all, a lot of you guys have tried to kill me and my body hasn't fully recovered from it."

The Pokemon are surprised as they try to explain that they don't know a thing. But Ash says, "You were controlled by Team Rocket, but don't you worry about it, we have freed you all. But this control is not a normal control, it also enhances the dark thoughts in your mind to break me down, you probably have some bad thoughts about me, or else you won't easily fall into the control."

This causes them to frown. Ash says, "Now that you are back to my team, I have to be honest right now. In the past, when I go to another region, I would always use the new Pokemon that I captured instead of you guys. I know some of you are itching for a good battle and have been waiting for years to battle alongside me, but until now it never happened. If you don't want to be in my team, then feel free to leave."

Much to his surprise, no Pokemon want to leave by Ash's side, Ash can hear their voices about how Ash is not a bad trainer and they want to stay with him. Ash nods and says, "I'm glad. Now I have some news to tell you."

Ash grabs Alice by her hand and they walk towards the Pokemon. "This is my girlfriend Alice, we will be sharing Pokemon together, so treat her as your trainer, okay?"

"Ash..." Alice is surprised to hear that she has access to Ash's Pokemon, and Ash's Pokemon are surprised to learn their trainer has a mate and it is not either of the girls that they know. But they don't want to be on Ash's bad side as they all treat her as their new trainer.

"I may not be as talented as Ash...but I promise I will try to get along with every one of you." Alice bows at the Pokemon, and some of them start to like the girl.

"And one more thing, this place will be our new home, I know some of you might miss Professor Oak's ranch, but I can't trust people outside this island right now. I just hope you guys won't concerned about it."

The Pokemon all shake their heads, as they agree to stay with Ash on this island. Alice smiles at Ash as she can feel that the old Ash is recovering, she just needs to do some more.


I'll end the chapter right here, as you can see, Ash has finally learned the truth of what happened with Delia, and he is now opening his heart to all of his Pokemon. I hope you like this chapter.