Chapter 40

A few days later since Ash and Alice sleep on the plane for the night, nothing bad has happened to them and they land at Sevestar Region safely. Both of them admit that they have a good night's sleep, and Ash also plans to bring Alice to Pokestar Studios.

Once they check out a lot of studios, Alice is looking around the streets and says, "Look at all of the stuff over there...it feel like a dream when we get to see what is behind the scene in person."

"I know." Ash says, "Back in the Unova days, I had been a part of the studios for a day."

"Really? Now I am really jealous..." Alice says with a little pout, Ash says, "Why not we sign up for the acting in this studio? Anyone can do it if they have the heart to do so."

"Really?" Alice widens her eyes in surprise as Ash takes her to the studio, and much to her surprise, Ash and Alice managed to get the role of the new movie under the disguises of Philip and Elizabeth. Both of the disguises are suited for Electric types, something that Pikachu is really happy about.

Their first movie debut is the movie called the Thunder Girl, the two of them has to play the main protagonist and the female protagonist. And they have a new partner named Elline, who decides to play the Thunder Girl, another female protagonist, in the film.

When they are working together, they have been doing a great job on working acting. Until the Director says to Elline, causing her to flinch. "As expected as the daughter of Diantha. You sure have the same acting as your mother's. I am really excited to see how you would act in the next part."

Elline nods and then they take a break, but Ash and Alice can see that she is frowning. Ash says, "I wonder what is that about..."

Alice turns to Ash and says, "Wait, if I remember correctly...the Kalos Champion and the famous movie star, Diantha, was your aunt, right? So does that mean Elline was your Cousin?"

"What?" Ash gasps as he remembers Diantha and Seibold talking about their two children named Elline and David. Does that mean the Elline in front of them is actually his cousin? Ash decides to check it out using Aura, and he gasps, "I can feel it, she has the Ketchum Aura. She really is my cousin Elline!"

Alice also notices her neck having little scars, Alice says, "Diantha told us that their family didn't get affected by the Control Cloud because of the aura, but Mr. Goodshow has the staff use knives on her children to force her to say those words, those must be the knife marks..."

Ash frowns a little since their wounds have already become scars that can't be wiped out by any medicinal help. He knows that this is also one of the reason why Ash wants to make a bet with Goodshow. Ash decides to take action as he walks toward Elline. "Elline, what's wrong? Is there something matter."

"Oh, hey Phillip, Elizabeth." Elline gives a fake smile. "Well, it is nothing, don't worry about me."

Ash decides to say, "By the way, you really acted very well. I can say that you can be the great actress."

Elline looks at them and says, "You think so? I am very glad you like it. You see...this movie is also my debut, I was quite nervous as well."

"No way, the way that you acted is not like a beginner." Alice says, "But there is something I want to ask you. Is it true that you are related to the Kalos Champion Dinatha?"

Elline frowns and says, "Yes, she was my mother. But I want to let everyone knows that I want to act because of myself, now because I want to be in my mother's shadow..."

Ash and Alice look at each other with confusion. Ash says, "And why is that?"

Elline frowns and says, "As you can see, my mother doesn't know that I am acting here in the Pokestar Studios, and I don't intend to let her know. But during my childhood, I have a lot of pressure from my peers, they befriend me because of my mother, not because of who I am. But I don't want it, I want to be myself. My mom may be famous, but I don't want to be famous because my Mom is the Champion and the famous actress."

"I see." Ash says. "In fact, there is no wrong for wanting something like that. Let me tell you what I think, you don't need to listen to their words, what you should do is be yourself."

Elline looks at them and she smiles a little. "Thank you."

Alice decides to ask about the mark on the neck and she pretends that she doesn't know about the origin of the mark, "Hey, Elline...What happened to your neck? It is a little red."

Elline frowns and she says, "I had a bad experience, and I don't want to talk about it. That's all."

"Why is that? You don't need to worry, we will keep it a secret." Ash says, Elline looks at their eyes and see that they are serious about this. So she frowns, "When my family are having fun in my house, suddenly Mr. Goodshow and his subordinates come into the room and they hold me and my brother with the knife..."

Ash notices that Elline is trembling and he asks, "Why? Why are they doing that? I thought that Mr. Goodshow is a nice person..."

"I was thinking the same thing as well, I think my parents know why he changed, but they didn't want to tell me and my brother about this, since they tell me that it is better that I don't know why. Back to the story...they threaten my mom and dad to badmouth our cousin Ash Ketchum, or else we are gone forever..." Elline laughs a little with some pain in it. "I have never seen my mother so broken before...and what I have seen from my cousin Ash Ketchum, he has changed a lot...he becomes cold and unforgiving..."

Ash looks at Alice, who nods back at him. Ash says, "Elline, there is something I want to discuss Ash Ketchum. Is it okay if you come with us after filming?"

Elline is confused, but she nods. Once the filming is over, Elline follows them to the Virbank Complex, Elline asks, "Why are you bringing me here?"

"Because it is the place where people won't find us." Ash then shows his true form, causing her to be shocked.

"Ash...is that you?" Elline gives a sisterly hug as Ash nods. "Yes, Elline. It has been a while."

"I am sorry, Ash...My mom...she didn't want this..." Elline cries on his shoulder and Ash comforts her.

"I know, they managed to tell us everything." Ash says, and Elline is surprised that her parents have already contacted Ash. "Well, I was applying for a chef's license and your father is the judge of that. And since aunt Diantha learns that I applied for the test, so she also comes to tell us everything."

"I see...I can't believe my Mom and Dad would hide this from me..." Elline frowns. "And I assume that Elizabeth is not your name, but rather Alice, Ash's girlfriend, right?"

"You caught me." Alice says as she changes back to her real self. Elline shrugs, "Though it is nice to meet you in person, both of you dating each other is already on the news a few years ago."

"Yeah, and we don't intend to break our love no matter what the crowd sees us." Ash says.

"So where were you living? How come nobody was able to find your hiding spot?" Elline asks, worrying for his safety.

"I was at the island where my Dad used to stay. I can take you there if you want?" Ash asks as she agrees.


But just as they arrive at Sevestar Island, everyone is not at the castle because of work, except for Delia and Diantha, who are chatting in the living room.

"Elline? Is that you?" Diantha is shocked to see her daughter with Ash and Alice. Elline says, "I never thought you would be here...Mom."

Ash says, "Long story short, we found Elline at the Pokestar Studios, she is trying her first film as an actress. She was curious about where I was the whole time and I brought her here."

"Hold on, you mean Elline as an actress?" Diantha asks. "How is that possible? I mean...you told me you aren't interested in acting..."

Elline frowns and says, "I never said I wasn't interested in acting. I just hate that people treated me like I was always in your shadows, Mom. I want to be the famous actress Elline, not the famous actress' daughter Elline."

Diantha gives Elline a hug and she says, "I'm sorry, I never knew you would think something like that. You don't need to worry about how those people think, you can just be yourself."

Delia asks, "But what about you two? Why would you go to Pokestar Studios?"

Ash says, "We decide to use our Electric-type disguises, and we found out that we can use them as actors and actresses."

"So you two decided to try acting as well." Diantha says with a smile. "I always remember how Red and Valerie are good at acting, but they refuse to become actors or actresses or have a disguise for them."

Delia says, "I can tell...when Red and I are dating, we did watch a lot of movies together and we also discuss a lot about behind the scenes."

Ash says, "Now back to business, I don't think I have told you where we are. This is Sevestar Island, and it will become the region after a few years. Right now we are finding new Gym Leaders for the region and some cities are constructing."

"That sounds amazing. I really wish I can be a part of it." Elline says with a small smile.

"Maybe you can become our region's Electric-type gym leader." Alice asks. "How about it?"

"Me? A Gym Leader?" Elline gasps in surprise. "I mean, it sounds interesting, but I don't think I have any of the gym leader experience..."

Diantha says, "Don't worry, Elline. Being a gym leader is not that hard. You get your own place and you can battle anyone you want. Unlike me or your father, we can only battle those who are considered league winners, or for me, the one who managed to beat 4 Elite Four members, including your father."

Elline hesitates for a while, and she nods and says, "Count me in."

"That's great." Ash says with a smile. Before they can say anything, Diantha cuts in and says, "So Ash, I heard that you are preparing for the Kalos League next, is that right?"

"You're right about that. If I manage to win the Kalos League, then it will be my third league in a row. The bet with Mr. Goodshow is going on." Ash says.

"Then we're looking forward to your appearance." Diantha says. "There is something that I have to do, so I have to leave for now. Take care of Elline for me."

"Mom! I'm not a kid." Elline blushes a little, and Ash sighs, "Trust me, all moms are the same."


I'll end the chapter here, and for the rest of the chapters, we will be having Diantha's children. And the next chapter will be the forgiveness of one of Ash's former travel companions, who is it? I hope you like this chapter.