Chapter 12

After Alice brings Flora to Sevestar Island, she tells her everything about what happened when she was separated from the blizzard. Flora asks, "Hold on a second. The strongest Ice-type user who uses Articuno to destroy the whole Team Rocket base, that was you all along?"

"Technically Ash and I work together, Ash didn't have his Pokemon at that time." Alice says.

"And you killed Team Rocket's boss with his gun?" Flora gasps, and Alice lowers her head again. Ash says, "She had to do that, or I will be the one who was killed. When I defeated Giovanni, he reveals one of his inventions, the Control Cloud. And he reveals that the Control Cloud makes everyone in the world turn against me."

Alice frowns, "Giovanni tried to use the news about how the Champions, his friends, and Ms. Ketchum's words to break Ash down, and when Ash did break down and fall on his knees due to the bad memory, he took out a gun and aims at his head... And I didn't know what happened back then, when he pulled the trigger, a pink ring appears and then the bullet just went inside, then it appears behind Giovanni and hit his chest very hard...then he went limp."

Flora knows about aura since she has asked Valerie about it when she was little, being the oldest sister, she is asked not to tell this to her two younger sisters, but from the looks of it, Alice already knows about it because of Ash, and she decides to change the topic, "So if you two are this close...does that mean you two are already a couple?"

"Well, we are only a boyfriend and girlfriend level." Ash says. "It's too soon to think about marriage since we're just 18 years old."

"I see." Flora says as she smiles a little, "But I'm glad. With Ash by your side, you are able to grow up into a fine woman."

"What is that supposed to mean?" Alice rolls her eyes.

Then with Valerie's permission, Flora decides to stay with Ash and Alice on Sevestar Island as they try to make new clothes or exchange ideas. During that night, Ash looks at the beach from the balcony as he is talking to Arceus.

"Is it possible if we can turn this island into a full region?" Ash asks. "I mean, a region for our own paradise?"

Arceus thinks for a second and says, "It is not impossible, but why do you want this island to become a region?"

Ash says, "Before Giovanni took over the world, I have traveled every single region in the world, and yet I feel like I'm not satisfied with any one of them...I want to make one with Alice and my ideals."

"That sounds like a good idea. But you do know that this island is not big enough for a region unless you need Groudon and other Ground-type Pokemon to help you out. Popularity is also a problem since you will need people to stay in a region unless you reveal yourself to the whole world, that is impossible for anyone to step on this island." Arceus says.

"I guess you're right. But no matter how long it will take, I won't give up until it is over." Ash says.

Arceus sighs, but deep down, he knows that in the future, Ash and Alice will change this island into a great region of their own. With this mindset, Ash has talked to Alice and Flora about the news.

"Making this island into a region? I don't think anyone has done it before..." Flora says.

"But with the help of Pokemon living on this land, I mean, just look at how many Legendary Pokemon, Mythical Pokemon, or Ultra Beasts we have." Alice says. "No matter what you want to do, I'll always support you."

"If my sister wants to, then count me in as well." Flora says. "So what is your plan right now?"

Ash says, "We should start by making a forest and a city, then we'll try to expand with the help of Palkia."

Then the three of them start to plan the forest and the city, which they named Emerald Forest and Greeny City. Flora volunteers to become the gym leader of the city once it is finished, and Ash also promises to let her have her own store as the gym.

While they are working in the region, Ash and Alice also train Flora to become a strong Grass-type specialist, she is using Gogoat, Rillaboom, Ferrothorn, Sceptile, Virizion, and an Electrode that they haven't seen before.

"A Grass-type Electrode...this sure is unusual." Flora says.

"Yeah, though I wonder why Sinnoh doesn't have this kind of Electrode now..." Ash says with a shrug.


Now 5 months have passed since Flora knows the truth of what happened to Ash and Alice, D&W is still the Number 1 in modern style fashion. Flora's outfits are also received a lot of praise since they really like how innovative she is, much to her delight.

For Alice's family, Eve and Wulfric still don't know anything about Ash and Alice's relationship, but they know how Flora is working in D&W and they respect her choice. Now the champions are having a meeting, and Ash is asked by his mother to attend it as the Alola Champion.

"Ash, is that you?" The champions are surprised to see how Delia brings Ash to the meeting. Ash looks around and he also notices that Diantha is absent in this meeting. He mutters, "I wish I could be just like Diantha..."

"Ash, where were you this whole time? Ever since Team Rocket's destroyed, you have been missing." Lance decides to ask first.

Delia doesn't want Ash to be angry, so she says, "I'm sorry, but I don't think my son will be wanting to answer these questions."

"But..." Cynthia says, and Ash says, "It's fine, Mom. After all, I am sure that everyone here was controlled by Team Rocket to state to the whole world that I'm a drug user, a cheater, a loser who loses six leagues in a roll."

The Champions all lower their heads, and it is then Goodshow walks into the room. He is surprised to see Ash in present, but he shakes his head and says, "I am glad to see everyone here in the meeting. Now there are some things that I need to talk about."

The only reason Ash will attend this meeting is that he wants to know what the problems from the other regions are so that he can try to focus on the problems while creating a new region. And every Champion in the room can see a change in Ash, but they don't know why, except for Delia.

"Now are there any questions?" Goodshow asks, and Ash raises his hand, "I have a question. You are talking about the profits and improvements of the gyms. But I want you to know, Alola doesn't have a gym. Instead, we only have Island trials, so I want to ask if those things can also work for our trial captains?"

Goodshow looks at the paper and says, "I am sorry for forgetting about the Alola Region. And for your question, it can be done, and your kahuna s will work as the same as the other regions Elite 4. Is that fine with you?"

"Not at all. Please continue." Ash says.

Once the meeting is over, Ash walks towards his mother and says, "Mom, I'll go back to Sevestar. I'll see you soon."

Delia nods as she says, "Please stay safe."

Once Ash leaves, Wallace asks, "Delia, what has happened to your son? He has changed a lot...He doesn't seem to be the same Ash that we knew..."

"Let's say that words are much like weapons. Controlled or not, what has been said has already been carved into Ash's heart..." Delia sighs. "And since he is the current World Champion, let's say that he will rather hide from everyone than treat this like nothing happened."

The other Champions nod as they can only frown a little.


Dawn, Serena, Lillie, Chloe, Goh, Sawyer, Gary, and Alain are now sitting at a cafe close to Professor Sycamore's Lab. Dawn says, "Have you heard of anything about Ash?"

Lillie says, "Well, he was at the League meeting held a few hours ago. But he doesn't seem to be the Ash we know about..."

Chloe says, "From the screen, he looks cool and focused. And he changed a lot."

Goh says, "Indeed...but at least we knew that Team Rocket controlled us to badmouth Ash, causing him to almost drown by the river..."

Serena and Lillie frown as they have feelings for Ash, they want to confess their feelings to him, but Team Rocket just ruined it all. Their attention is changed as they see Ash on the screen against Lance, who tries to challenge the first seat of the World Championships. Ash is using Serperior against Lance's Red Gyarados.

"At least we managed to return all the Pokemon back to Ash." Dawn says.

"I agree...even though they had helped me fill the Pokedex...but I just don't think it is right to keep them for ourselves..." Goh says.

"Serperior, finish with Dragon Tail!" Ash yells, and Serperior just knocks the infatuated Gyarados to the wall, causing it to faint.

"It is settled, Ash Ketchum has kept his seat as the Number 1!" The announcer announces, and Ash just pets Serperior before recalling her. Some reporters rush towards Ash and ask about the match, Ash says, "No comment. Excuse me I have some other business to do."

Pikachu is also trying to help Ash out by sparkling his cheeks, causing the other reporters to be shocked. Sawyer says, "I wonder how did Ash do that move with ease..."

"He seems to have a lot of practice during these months." Gary says with a frown. "Though I wonder where he would be training...when Ms. Ketchum told gramps that she found Ash, she just asks him to transfer all the Pokemon to an unknown location where Ash is staying."

"You couldn't find out the unknown location?" Alain asks.

"That is the problem." Gary says, "Ash has already turned off the GPS, and we couldn't even track what kind of new Pokemon did he capture."

"So I'm surprised you're not walking with your boyfriend, Alice." At the same time, Flora and Alice are walking on the street as they are passing by the cafe where the others are sitting.

"He has some business to attend to." Alice says. "You know, about the match?"

"I see." Flora says. "He sure is a good teacher when it comes to Grass-type Pokemon."

She starts to remember how she manages to get the Grassium Z back in the Alola, she received a Key Stone and she decides to attach it to the button on her outfit, and she also has a Dynamax Band, but she has to take the trial if she wants to get the Z Crystal.

(Flashback)

"Ash? Is that you?" The Lush Jungle Captain, Mallow, can't believe that Ash has come to find her. Ash says, "Hello, Mallow. I am here because I want your help. My new friend Flora here needs a Grassium Z."

After greetings, Mallow wants to ask Ash about where he has been, but Ash just replies, "I choose to keep the answer a secret. If you can, please ask the Totem Pokemon to give her a trial."

Mallow frowns as she can only nod, and she lets Flora do the trial. Once it is finished, Flora receives the Z Crystal with the help of Gogoat.

"So, Ash. I have done what you've requested, can you..." Before Mallow can ask anything, Ash says, "Mallow. I'm glad to see you again, but we still have some business to do, so we have to leave right now. Maybe one day I'll be able to tell you everything."

Mallow frowns as Ash and Flora just leave the jungle, as she can't do anything about it.

(Flashback Ends)

"I know." Alice says. "You are a fashion designer and a future Gym Leader. You should be happy about it."

"I guess so." Flora says while the two girls are giggling.


Here is a new chapter, I have decided to go with another route. Ash will sometimes appear in front of his friends or people he knows, but he will just act cool against them or only do something without the need for emotions. I hope you like this chapter.