Chapter 60

When they get inside Ash's house, Delia pours some tea for them as Ash, Alice, Minami, and Golly are sitting on one side while Goh and Chloe sit on the other. As for Professor Cerise, he is talking to Delia since Ash doesn't actually have any hatred against the Professor. Ash says, "So what are you going to talk about?"

"Ash, you have been avoiding us every time when we are trying to talk to you." Chloe says, "You manage to forgive others, but yet you haven't forgiven us...Just why?"

Ash sighs and says, "I told you before, I have been trying to approach you guys because of those happy times in the past, but I couldn't because I wasn't ready to forgive you. It is true I have forgiven everyone except for Misty since she wasn't doing anything to earn my forgiveness until a few hours ago. So, the question I asked you guys a lot of years ago. Have you found it?"

Chloe says, "I know about mine...I told you that you've been causing a lot of trouble for Dad and us...but I realized that without those troubles, there wouldn't be any fun...and those great memories came from those troubles..."

Ash smiles a little and says, "I'm glad to hear this from you, Chloe. How long have you found out about this?"

"Ever since you revealed to have Alice as your girlfriend." Chloe says while glaring at Goh. "But I never got to tell you this, because of a certain someone..."

"Hey, are you saying that it is my fault?" Goh asks Chloe.

Ash sighs and says, "It is true that both of you have been approaching me a lot of times, but I never got to hear you guys say it. And you know why? When every time Chloe wants to talk about it, you always spot a Pokemon and rush over, and Chloe has to chase you time after time. And that's why both of you never got my forgiveness. I would have forgiven Chloe right now, but not you, Goh."

Goh frowns, as he didn't realize that his dream of capturing every Pokemon has caused Chloe not to get Ash's forgiveness. Alice says, "And you said about capturing all Pokemon so that you can get to your goal: Mew. I want to ask, have you captured Mew?"

Goh sighs and says, "No...I didn't know where Mew is all the time...That's why I have been capturing more Pokemon so I can lead to it."

"And that's why I can't forgive you right now." Ash says. "From what I've seen through our journeys together, you just saw a Pokemon and then captured it. Once you filled the data, you just left them in the lab without showing care. There are a lot of times, I have been dreading not being able to use the Pokemon I caught for battles because they are also beings like us. Nobody wants to be alone, and yet you've been doing that to a lot of your Pokemon."

"But not all Pokemon wants to battle." Goh tries to retort, and Alice sighs, "What Ash means is that you shouldn't neglect your Pokemon, if you want to capture it, then you have to take full responsibility for it. If you just wanted to fill the Pokedex, you could have just captured it and released it at the same time."

"But what if they want to come with me?" Goh asks.

"Then you have to respect their wishes because they see you as their trainer." Ash sighs at Goh's stupidity. "I have over 300 Pokemon with us as well, but I'm different because I respect their wishes, I would try to make sure everyone gets the same attention. Didn't you realize that Pikachu isn't with me right now? Because he is back home helping others so that other Pokemon won't think I would only prefer Pikachu and not them."

"Where are you guys living right now? The Sevestar Island just like the movie?" Chloe asks.

Golly says, "You're right about that. But we could have called it the Sevestar Region once we find our final gym leader."

"Which is not that easy because we have to find a Bug-type specialist." Minami says with a sigh.

Ash turns to Goh and says, "Goh, I forgave you for what you said back then, however, I can't be friends with you right now. If you want to do it, then promise me, before my win against Leon, you have to stop capturing Pokemon."

Goh frowns, "You can't do that. I have to fill the dex so I can get Mew..."

"Our first meeting, haven't you said so? You want Mew to be your first Pokemon, that's why you've never caught a Pokemon before until Scorbunny came, remember? If you could've done that in the past, why couldn't you do it right now? Has it become an addict to you to capture a Pokemon that you see immediately?" Ash asks.

"Neglecting Pokemon is also a crime and you're just lucky that you haven't been reported to the authorities." Minami adds. "I have read a lot of regulations, a lot of people asked me to be a lawyer instead of a detective, but I just don't want to be a lawyer because it was really tiring."

Chloe says, "Don't worry, my Dad and I will help you watch over Goh. You don't need to worry about it."

"Not you too, Chloe!" Goh says in horror.

"Goh and Chloe, it is time for you two to go back home." Professor Cerise says.

"Dad, can I stay here with them for a while?" Chloe asks. "I want to get to know more with the current Ash."

Cerise sighs and says, "Of course, you can."

"Then I-" Goh tries to say something, but Chloe covers his mouth, "No, mister, you're going with Dad. Ash said that you're not his friend, so why should he let you stay here with us?"

"It's not fair..." Goh mutters, and Cerise sighs, "I see...so you're not going to forgive Goh just yet..."

"Don't worry, I've already forgiven him, but right now we are just acquaintances." Ash says. "If Goh hasn't caught a single Pokemon before I defeat Leon, then we'll be friends again."

"I see." Cerise nods as Goh reluctantly goes with Cerise and leaves. Before they can go back into the house, they notice some Bug Type Pokemon flying as fast as they can, much to their surprise. Golly says, "What's going on here?"

Ash says, "That is strange since Bug Type Pokemon were flying towards that direction..."

Minami thinks for a second and says, "Could it be the Bug Witch?"

"Bug Witch?" Chloe asks in confusion. "What's that?"

Ash says, "I have heard of it. In Pallet Town, there was a girl who liked to make desserts, and she would go into the woods to give out her desserts to the Bug Type Pokemon. And whenever she decides to leave, the Bug Pokemon will follow her as they want more. The act causes a lot of townspeople to get afraid. So that she was banned from ever coming back to the Pallet Town and she got the name."

"That is rude. She just shows her kindness towards the Bug Type Pokemon. And then the others did that to her?" Alice gasps with disgust.

"But we didn't know the full story, which is why as the Kanto Champion, Mom has been trying to find out the truth in these years." Ash says. "I want to find this girl as well, since she might be able to become our final gym leader."

As they decide to follow the Bug Type Pokemon, they see a girl decorating the cake, and then she smiles, "There, all finished."

As the Bug Type Pokemon are eating, the girl notices the group and she is a little fear. "Who are you guys?"

This causes the Bug Type Pokemon to notice them and they start to circle the girl to protect them. "Wait, we didn't mean any harm." Ash says.

Just then, two Butterfree notice Ash and then they also fly around him, showing that he is no threat. Ash notices the scarf on the normal Butterfree and the pink one, he gasps, "Butterfree? Is that you?"

The Butterfree nods as Ash hugs him, much to everyone's surprise. Golly asks, "Ash? You know this Butterfree?"

"It was my first capture." Ash says, causing others to shock once more. "I released him after the mating season. I am glad to be able to see you again."

The girl notices how much care he has for the Bug Type, she decides to ask, "Who are you and what are you doing here?"

The others stop their reunion as Ash says, "I am Ash Ketchum, you probably have heard about me."

"Ash Ketchum?" The girl is surprised. "I know. You are famous, but you also lived in Pallet Town, with those evil people..."

"Evil people?" Alice asks. "Can you explain to us some more, since we are members of the International Police, we could help you?"

As Alice and Golly also show their badges, the girl introduces herself as Insey, she says, "You see...when I was alone, I would have to go to the forest and gave out my desserts to the Bug Type Pokemon. And they loved it so much that they followed me way back home...at first, the townspeople aren't worried about it...until then."

"Then?" Ash asks.

"I found out my parents' job. And I couldn't believe it myself, they were poachers." This causes them to get shocked.

"You mean...there are still poachers in the area?" Ash asks with horror.

"Yeah. I found out the truth and I rebelled against them, then they told me that they would make my life miserable. And this is what they did. They accused me of bringing evil Bug Pokemon to Pallet Town and I was kicked out of it. Not even the Champion and the Professor were able to help me since I didn't want to drag them to this."

"I see." Ash says. "I am sorry to hear that."

"It is fine...you guys probably don't know anything. But all I wanted is to get away from them as soon as possible." Insey frowns.

Ash looks at Alice and they nod. He says, "Insey, right? Since you hated your parents, does that mean they disowned you?"

"Kinda." Insey says. "Why do you ask?"

"Because if possible, we would like to adopt you into our family." This causes shock to her and she asks, "Really? Adopt me? I just met you guys not long ago..."

"But no one deserves to be disowned like that." Ash sighs. "We have adopted a lot of people who were in similar shoes as you, right, Minami?"

"Wait, you're also adopted?" Insey asks.

"Long story, my father was a crime leader, but she treated me as some grunt's own personal toy. I'm glad that Ash and his family adopted me so I could get away from hell. And trust me, life is happier than being alone."

Insey thinks for a while and she says, "Can I ask a favor before I decided to give out my answer?"

"Sure." Ash says. "Just tell us."

"Can you prove my innocence to your townspeople?" Insey asks. "If you can help me with this, I'll do it. After all, I really liked Pallet Town, and I'm really sad that I couldn't enter."

"Don't worry, we'll do it for you. Come with us." Alice says as Insey follows them and heads back to Pallet Town.


Here is a new chapter, and as you can see, the final Gym Leader, Insey, has appeared in the story. As you can see, I decided to forgive both Goh and Chloe, but I really don't like how Goh keeps capturing Pokemon and not caring for them as Ash did. I hope you like this chapter.