Chapter 64

Inside the Cameron Palace, Queen Ilene watches the balcony and Jenny comes. "Your highness, what are you thinking?"

Queen Ilene says, "10 years ago, the Sakaki Family's control cloud has spread throughout the regions. And it causes our youngest member of the Ketchum to suffer. But I could tell the power of us Ketchum and our nemesis Masho Family have worked together to destroy them. Not to mention...the two families who hated each other have brought peace thanks to my brother Red and their member Valerie...and now...I can feel it...the two families are together..."

Jenny says, "It is wonderful news, right? With the Sakaki Family finally gone and the two families also being friends since the Queen Rin era, I think it is a good reason to celebrate."

Ilene says, "You are right. And this kingdom was supposed to be my brother's, but he was killed, I think it was time to make his son an heir. Not to mention, I should also step down from the Queen as well."

"What? You are going to step down?" Jenny is surprised.

"Yes, Jenny. I have been thinking of this ever since Delia asked me to give her an Aura test. The queen should be her, not me. She deserves it after having 10 years of loneliness because of Sakaki..." Ilene says.

"Then what about you?" Jenny asks. "What are you going to do?"

"I had contacted my sister, and she will offer me a place to stay after that." Ilene says as she calls a Pidgey and ties a letter to the said Pokemon.


Ever since Ash reveals the existence of the Sevestar Region, a lot of people have been going there, some of the people really like the place and decide to live there permanently, while some of them are feeling great having another region to travel through. Of course, there are also people who hate the region, and Ash and the others have to stop them from destroying it. Some of the people are complaining that the gyms are hard since the first one is already going for six on six, but some of them like the challenge and they have been working hard to go through the gyms so that they can face Ash.

When the Pidgey arrives, Ash and Alice are training with the Rod of Darkness and the Whip of the Forest. Ash notices his Pidgeot flies towards the sky and spots a Pidgey. Then Pidgeot gives the letter to Ash.

"A letter from Queen Ilene?" Ash is confused as he takes the letter, then he decides to enter the castle to see what the letter is about. In the castle, Lillie, Delia, and Valerie are there, Ash also tells them about the letter.

Delia says, "Ilene? Why send a letter so sudden?"

Ash opens the letter and then he gasps, he says, "No way...Tell me that it isn't real..."

Delia takes the letter and reads it, she only reads the first half and she gives it back to Ash, "Looks like you are going to be a prince."

"What does it say?" Alice asks.

"Since we destroyed Team Rocket and brought the two families together again, the Queen of Rota, my father's younger sister Ilene wants me to be the heir of the kingdom." Ash says in delight.

But as he continues to read, he says, "Not to mention, she is also going to retire and she wants Mom to be the Queen."

This causes Delia to freeze in shock as she didn't read the other half of the letter. Lillie says, "The prince? Are you serious? That is so awesome."

"And we will also have a dance ball later that night as well." Ash says. He notices Delia's frown and he asks, "Mother, are you okay? You are going to be a Queen, why aren't you happy about it?"

Delia frowns, "You deserve to be the prince because of what you have done, but I don't think I deserve the title...I couldn't save Red from his death, and I couldn't defend myself from Giovanni's Control Cloud...everything that I could have prevented, I couldn't prevent, how come a person like me can become the queen?"

Ash understands what his mother is thinking, so he hugs her and says, "Mother, it is in the past, you don't need to worry about it anymore. Right now we are together and that matters. But if you can't forgive yourself, mother, then you have to try to make things better by accepting to be the queen."

Everyone in present is surprised at Ash's words, Delia smiles and says, "Thank you, Ash. I really need that talk."

"No problem, mom." Ash says, "But I am not sure if I want to go there...It was Aunt Ilene that gave me the location of this place, but I have gotten a lot of help from her, I don't know if I should accept?"

"You should." Delia says. "You are the youngest member of the Ketchum and there is no other person who deserves it as much as you do."

Ash smiles at his mom and says, "Thanks, mom." Then they decide to pack their stuff and head there.


After that, Delia, along with Ash, Golly, Gladion, Alice, Eve and Flora are now at the Rota Kingdom. Once they step out of the car, they are immediately treated like royalty as the townspeople bow down to them. Of course, Ash and Delia feel a little uncomfortable with the whole idea, considering what happened in the past. It has been hell for both of them.

Inside the Cameron Palace, Queen Ilene is already waiting there as both Ash and Delia bow in front of her. "Your highness."

"Hello, Ash. I heard the news, congratulations on defeating the 7 leagues." Ilene says. "And I see that you and Delia rekindle your family relationship. That is wonderful news."

Delia says, "But do you think it is a good idea? I mean, why make me a queen when you could just continue to be one?"

Ilene says, "The throne of this kingdom is meant for you, Delia. That is decided just before the whole Control Cloud thing happened, the reason I didn't give you is that you weren't an Aura user yet. I was waiting for Ash to have activated his own aura abilities before having you try the Aura Test."

Alice says, "Your highness, after Ash forgave his mother 10 years ago, he has also given Ms. Ketchum the aura powers. I'm sorry if I offended you, but why didn't you try to tell Ash or Ms. Ketchum about this 10 years ago?"

Ilene says, "None taken, you were right about that. You really are smart to find the problem in my words."

Just then, Ilene suddenly coughs blood as she falls down the floor, much to the horror of everyone present. Ash asks, "Aunt Ilene? What happened to you?"

Delia yells at the guards to bring the doctor to the castle to give Ilene a check-up. After learning that Ilene has Breast cancer, Ilene reveals that this is why she wants them to be the Prince and the Queen of the palace.

"Why are you hiding the fact from us? Ilene?" Delia asks with worry. "You could have said so in the beginning."

"I just don't want you to worry, you already lost Red and I don't want to pain you." Ilene says. "I am glad that you are here, so you can ascend the throne..."

The group can only frown, but Ilene wants them to ignore the problem and plan the upcoming ball. Ash asks, "So your highness, what should we do at the ball?"

Ilene says, "First, we will start the dance and it is until the end of the ball, I will call both your names and you will have to come in front of me so I can crown you a prince and my successor. This is a big occasion, so there will be a lot of people attending."

"I see, so I can invite everyone to the party..." Ash says. "I just hope everything is fine."

"Don't worry, you still have us." Eve says, "Though you probably choose Alice for your dance partner."

"You already have Gary and Drandon as well." Alice says as the girls just chuckle at their comments.


The news of the new Rota Queen and Prince is also spreading throughout the 8 regions, everyone is surprised to learn the Rota Queen is retiring. Not only that, at the coronation festival, there is also a dance party in the Cameron Palace. The princes and princesses with the new queen will be choosing their other half. The news of this opportunity has the attention of a lot of girls and boys, who want to live in a fairy tale.

"What are your reasons for retiring as the queen? And who is the new Queen?" The reporter asks.

Queen Ilene says, "The reason for my retiring is because the throne wasn't meant for me, but my deceased brother. As for who is the new Queen, I am asked to keep it a secret. But we will be holding a dance ball in the Cameron Palace, and it will be the same time that I reveal everything."

Back in Sevestar Island, every gym leader and Elite 4 are now at the castle as they are trying to have some answers from Ash. Ash says, "It is true. My Mom is going to be the new queen of Rota. And we are going to be the new princes and princesses."

Mark says, "That sounds really amazing...to think our lives are like a roller coaster...we didn't have anything until you guys adopted us, and now we somehow become royalty...it is like a dream come true..."

Ash says with a smile, "I'm sure it is not a dream. After all, I have all of you as my friends, and we have been fighting together throughout our lives. Of course, we're going to share our joy with all of you."

Lillie says, "You also mentioned that there is a Dance Ball, does that mean we are going to find partners to dance?"

Alice says, "Just because it is a dance ball doesn't mean that you really need to find a dance partner. There are also some activities for those who aren't able to dance."

"That is thoughtful. But I feel sorry for Queen Ilene...to think the real reason behind this is very sad..." Max adds, and the others are also frowning. They can't believe that she has breast cancer and maybe she doesn't have more time to live.

Ash says, "That is also a reason why the queen decides to hide the truth and tell the world that it is a happy occasion. Only a few people know the truth, the better for her to be in her best moments before her life is over..."

Flora says, "And since Coronation Day is a week from now, how about I try to make you guys some fancy outfits so that you'll be dazzling there?"

Rosa nods, "That sounds like a good idea. But won't you be tired?"

Flora shrugs, "I'm an Aura user just like my sister, it shouldn't be a problem for me."

Ash says, "That might be true, but we will be helping out as Dean and Whith as well."

"I sometimes forget that both of you have your own set of disguises." Luke adds. "I mean, you guys are amazing to have 18 disguises and you won't be confused from each of them."

"Training and practice make perfect for these." Alice adds as the others are chuckling.


Here is a new chapter, and I decided to go with the plot of Ash becoming the Rota Prince. I hope you like this chapter.