Chapter 36

Ash, Alice, and Golly are now at the Pokestar Studios in the Unova Region. According to Anabel, a famous idol named Yancy Ruri is having a fan meeting in the area. Ash says, "So what is the task? Golly?"

"According to Anabel, she received a mocking letter from the culprit, who is actually a serial killer that kills a lot of people. He states that he is going to kill Yancy, the famous idol, at 10:30, which is12 minutes from now. What is our plan?" Golly asks.

"One of us has to shield Yancy from the bullet or weapons that the terrorist might be using, and the other two will need to kill the terrorist since he has been on the loose for several years." Alice says.

"Okay, then I'll be the one shielding, you two go to kill the terrorist." Ash says, and the two nod as Ash moves swiftly behind the stage.

Then after 12 minutes, the gunshot is heard and then Ash rushes on stage and pushes Yancy out of the way, causing the bullet to miss and tears a hole in the back of the stage. This causes the fans to scream in terror as they start to run away from the scene. Ash asks, "Ms. Yancy, are you alright?"

"What just happened?" Yancy asks in surprise and fear since Ash's appearance is terrifying for her.

"We are from the International Police." Ash shows her the police badge. "And we have a threatening letter from a famous serial killer, who states that he is going to kill you in 10:30."

Yancy is now terrified that someone wants to kill her, and Ash quickly takes out the radio and says, "Yancy is safe here, have you found the culprit?"

Alice and Golly see the brown coat person running and Alice says, "We found the target, his mission failed and he is trying to get away."

"We can't let him escape this time, use the weapons now!" Ash yells as Golly says, "Roger that, Brother."

Golly takes out the rope and grabs the culprit in the arm, the man clicked his tongue and Golly says, "Surrender or being killed, which do you want?"

"I am not going to take either option. Mess with me and you are going to die!" The man then takes out his gun with the other hand, he tries to shoot them, but Golly takes out the Shield and blocks it.

"I won't do it if I were you. Your fate has decided." Golly says as Alice's eyes are now glowing yellow, causing the man's memories to be taken into a bottle, then Golly uses the knife to slash his throat, causing him to fall limp onto the ground.

"Mission success." Alice says as she grabs the bottle.

"Good." Ash says. "Now we must get the memory to our boss." Then Ash turns to Yancy, who is being helped by her manager. Ash tells the manager about the situation and he agrees to take the idol to safety.


Back at the tower, Anabel is looking at the memory files and then she says, "You three did a good job. The culprit has also been an assassin like you, but we aren't able to find him and deal with him for years."

"It is nothing." Ash says. "So no more missions for now?"

Anabel says, "You can go now, Ash, Alice, Golly."

As they head out of the office, they see Lance looking at them with surprise. Both Ash and Lance just look at each other, before Lance enters the office. Alice asks, "I thought Lance was a part of the G-men..."

"G-men is also a part of the International police, as they were sent to the government of the regions as special agents. But some of them are corrupted by political power..." Ash says. "That's why I really hate them."

At the same time, Lance walks into the office and asks, "What was Ash and his girlfriend doing here?"

Anabel says, "They are working with us as assassins, we have given them the code name Kageyama and Raven."

"Ash? As an assassin?" Lance gasps in shock. "Why? I thought he wouldn't resort to something like kill..."

"Team Rocket changed him a lot, and I don't blame him." Anabel says. "Now we are not here to talk about them, we are here because of the other G-men."

Lance sighs as he listens to what Anabel has to say.


When Ash, Alice, and Golly return to Sevestar Island, they change their ninja-like outfits to their causal ones. Eve says, "We saw the news...the terrorist tried to kill Yancy. How dare he try to do that?"

"Fortunately for everyone in the world, he won't be able to kill again." Alice says.

"But seriously, that was you who rushes up to the stage and pushed her out of the way?" Helen asks. "You were so cool back then."

"Thank you for the compliment." Ash says. "How about we go to FS Resort to relax? I mean, I am still challenging the Hoenn Gyms."

"That sounds nice. I mean, you were preparing with Mark for the upcoming Petalburg Gym battle." Bryce says.

Ash frowns a little, he knows May and Max are Norman's children, but he shakes off the thoughts as they all plan for a vacation there.


A few days later, Ash and Alice are accompanied by Mark and Serena to the Petalburg Gym, and much to their annoyance, May and Max were also there.

"Ash! Is that you?" May and Max are surprised to see both Ash and Alice at the doorway, Ash says with a cold tone, "I'm not here for you, I'm here for Mr. Norman's Balance Badge."

Norman also comes and he says, "It is nice to see you again, Ash. I have heard the news about how you are making a bet with Goodshow, I won't be holding back in this battle."

"I don't expect you to." Ash says as they go to the battlefield. May also notices Mark and she is confused. "Why are there two Ashs?"

Mark says, "Nice to meet you, my name is Mark. I am Ash's brother."

"Mark here is also my boyfriend." Serena says, causing both of them to be surprised. "And if you're asking me about my feelings for Ash, don't worry. I've already moved on."

"Is that so..." Max says. "Wait for a second...if you were with them, does that mean you found a way to let Ash forgive us?"

Alice glares at them and says, "If you think Ash can just forgive you as he did to Serena, then you're sorely mistaken."

"Why are you so mad at us?" May asks with a frown. "What have we ever done to you?"

Alice says, "You hurt my boyfriend, that's why I am mad at you."

"How did we hurt him?" Max asks. "Can you tell us about it?"

"You have to find it yourself." Alice says. "And it is also up to Ash to determine if he should forgive you or not."

Max and May can only frown as they also see how Ash defeats Norman and get the badge. Norman says, "Ash, I know I shouldn't say this, but can you tell us what exactly happened to you that you're unable to forgive May and Max?"

Ash says, "I want to say that Team Rocket controls everyone to hate me, but they don't have the power to determine what they should say to me or not. All of them come from the bottom of their hearts. Max said that he used to look up to me, but he doesn't right now."

"I still look up to you!" Max says, "How could I not? You are the closest sibling to me like how May is...Without you, I wouldn't be able to explore the world and learn new things..."

Ash then turns to him, "Then let me ask you a serious question. What if I lost the bet with Goodshow? What if I am not the World Champion? Before I become the World Champion, I have lost 6 Leagues in a row. I failed you! What are you going to think about it?"

Max frowns and says, "You also told me that you should never give up trying, even though you might fail us, you will still make all of us proud."

Mark checks his heart and says, "Brother, I think it is enough. I think Max is really sorry about what happened to you, and I can sure that deep down inside, Max really admires you a lot."

Ash looks into Max's memories and nods, "I see. Now let's ignore Max for now." He turns to May, who flinches, "What May said to me and did really break my heart...just like how Serena and Lillie did. Recently I had partaken in four Grand Festivals in Hoenn, Alola, Unova, and Kanto, I won all four of them. All because I want to prove what May said to me is wrong."

Alice says, "Ash told me that May was the one that thinks Ash is bad at contests, not Dawn. And what she did really hurts Ash a lot. She burnt the ribbon that was meant for their friendship."

May widens her eyes as she takes out half of the ribbon, she weakly asks, "I...burnt the other half? I swear I don't know a thing! How can I be so horrible..."

Norman says, "I see...so this is the reason why you are mad at May...May told me that there is one time you tied with her in the Contest, and you share half of the ribbon as friendship."

"Indeed." Ash says in a cold tone, "I have to see the thing that symbolizes our friendship to be destroyed because you were humiliated to tie with me. It doesn't matter since I already have a lot of ribbons with me."

May is now kneeling on the ground with tears. Alice says, "Ash...I think I know your pain...but I am sure that not even May wants to destroy the ribbon...it was Team Rocket's doing, remember?"

Ash turns to Alice and sighs, "You are right about that...but that just means our friendship was broken by Team Rocket as well."

May asks, "Then what should I do? I don't want our friendship to end like that..."

Ash frowns a little and he says, "Next year, I am going to Kalos for the Contests. I want you to take part in it. And when we face each other in the finals, you know what to do."

May has an idea about what Ash is implying, and he nods. Ash turns to Norman and says, "As for Max, if it is possible, can I take him in as one of my students?"

Norman says, "Not at all. Max really looks up to you as his teacher."

Max is confused, "Being your student? What are you going to do to me?"

Ash says, "We will explain the details once we go to our hideout. But sorry, May. I can't let you come with us."

May understands as they leave the gym, with Max following them. Alice asks, "What are you planning to do with Max?"

"The usual thing, after all." Ash says as Alice widens her eyes in shock.


Here is a new chapter, and as you can see, I have something planned for Max in the story. And for May, Ash won't be forgiving her until the Kalos Contests. Since he wants something from May when they face the finals. I think the answer should be obvious. I hope you like this chapter and we will be getting to the next disguise in the next chapter.