Chapter 65

The time for the coronation is about to start, and guests have finally arrived at the palace so they can see the prince and the new queen. And just when it begins, the music has already begun and some people are already dancing while those who don't have partners are chatting at the dining tables.

"Samuel, good to see you again." Lance says as the two shake hands. "How have you been?"

"Good to see you as well, Lance." Oak says. "Things are doing quite fine these years."

The former Champions are also at the ball as they greet those who they know about. Dawn and Tox approach Cynthia and greet her, "It's good to see you again, Cynthia."

"Likewise, Dawn." Cynthia says. "And it is good to see you as well, Tox. I heard you're a great doctor."

"Thanks, I couldn't have done it without Ash's help." Tox says.

Diantha also greets Serena and Elline, who are talking to each other, and both of them also greet back as they discuss a lot the new movies.

As the others are looking around, Mallow decides to ask Gary, "Gary, have you seen Lillie and Gladion?"

Gary says, "Lillie and Gladion? They are over there."

They turn around to see Lillie and Gladion looking just like Ash talking to Leon. Mallow asks, "Lillie? Is that you?"

Lillie hears her friends calling to her as she turns around, the group is stunned to see Lillie looking just like Ash in his female disguise. "It's great to see you again, guys."

"What happened and why are you looking so much like Ash?" Misty asks in confusion.

"Oh, I think we didn't show you this form before since we were always in our true selves." Lillie says. "Ash adopted us into the family, and we also took the Aura Test to become just like this."

Gladion says, "As much as we like to talk for some more, shouldn't we go prepare since our Mother needs us for the coronation?"

"You're right. Sorry guys, we have to go." Then after Lillie and Gladion leave, Leon decides to answer the things for them.

"So if Lillie and Gladion have become a member of the Ketchum...that means they are also going to be the prince and princess of the Rota as well..." May gasps.

"Of course they are." Max adds while greeting the others.

Just then, Queen Ilene suddenly stops the music as she starts to say the announcement. "Greetings, everyone. And thank you for coming to this coronation ball. The fun time is about to an end, and it is the time for the coronation."

Then as the crowd goes silent, Ilene says, "But first, we should state the reasons for the coronation. There are three aura families in the world. One of them is the Sakaki Family, and this family learns the dark arts. Thanks to the other 2 families who were once enemies, they work together and end this family once and for all."

The crowd is cheering while Ilene is talking, and she doesn't mind the additional noise.

"The two families were the Masho Family, with most members being females, and finally, the family I come from, the Ketchum Family." Ilene says.

This causes shock to the crowd. Clemont says, "Does that mean Ash is related to the queen?

Dawn says, "That's true. Queen Ilene is actually his aunt from his father's side."

Ilene says, "And first, I am sure you all hear that I am going to give away the throne as the Rota Queen. The reasons are simple and it may be a pain for you because recently I was diagnosed with cancer. Which means I can't live any longer..."

This causes everyone to be shocked and some people start to form tears. Ilene says, "I wanted to spend the rest of my life as a normal person, so I had done what it should have done a lot of years ago. The throne belonged to my brother, but due to the taboo and his demise, I become the leader instead. So I decided to give the throne back to his wife, and the new queen is my sister-in-law, Delia Ketchum."

The group is shocked to hear that Ms. Ketchum is the new queen, and they see Delia coming to the throne as she says her vow. "Delia being the queen, that was unexpected." Cynthia says.

After Delia is given the tiara from Ilene's head, she starts to say her speech. "At first I didn't want this title as the queen." This confuses the others, and Delia says, "The reason is that 10 years ago, I am sure that you all know about my son Ash Ketchum, right?"

The crowd all nods in agreement and Delia continues, "10 years ago, we are all controlled by Team Rocket, thus we start to badmouth Ash Ketchum and even made him suffer. He lost a family, he lost his friends, and he also lost everything that motivated him to move on. I am sure you all know that there is an Ice Type Trainer that destroys Team Rocket, it is thanks to the trainer that we are freed. But our words, they have been scarring Ash's heart, and what I said haunted me for so long."

Delia closes her eyes and says, "As a mother, I didn't stand by my side, how come a person like me could be the queen for this Aura-filled region. But it is until a few days ago that he told me that it is in the past, and I don't need to worry about it anymore. If I can't forgive myself, then I have to try to make things better by accepting to be the queen."

The crowd starts to murmur at who is the person that persuades her to be the queen, and Delia says, "For now, I will have my 8 children coming to the stage please."

Just then, four boys and four girls that look much like Ash walks onto the stage, much to everyone's surprise. Silence filled the room as most of the crowd are in disbelief at the sight of 8 people who look just like Ash Ketchum, everyone can't believe their eyes as Delia introduce her children.

"From the youngest to oldest, we have Lillie Aether Ketchum, Insey Ketchum, Trenor Ketchum, Golly Ketchum, Minami Ketchum, Gladion Ketchum, Mark Ketchum, and finally, Ash Red Satoshi Ketchum. Now for this occasion, I will like my eldest son, Ash Ketchum, to represent all of the new princes and princesses on the stage with the vow. Please step forward." Delia says.

Ash nods as he steps forward, and he is kneeling from Delia's knee. Delia says, "Ash, my son. Right now every one of you are the last members of the Ketchum Family, are you willing to be the heir of the Rota and bring happiness to the people?"

Ash says, "Yes, mother."

"And are you ready to face the upcoming obstacles that might determine the fate of this kingdom?" Delia asks again.

"We are ready, mother. We are willing to face it." Ash says.

Delia looks at Ilene, who smiles back at how Delia is doing, then Delia turns to Ash and smiles, "Very well. My other children, please step forward."

The other seven are kneeling in the same honor as Ash, and Delia says, "As the new queen of this kingdom, for now, the eight of you are the prince and princesses of Rota." She has 8 servants holding 8 crowns and she places the crown on each head. The crowd is also cheering for what is going on on stage.

After the coronation is done, Delia says, "Now that the coronation is done, we should continue the music and the ball."


As the music starts, everyone is going to find Ash and asks him some things, only to find that he is dancing with Alice around the ballroom.

Alice says, "They have noticed you."

"I know. But I don't care." Ash says. "I have you."

"I know." Alice says. "A privilege that they couldn't have."

As the group is watching, they can't believe how Ash is dancing so well. They start to wonder if this is the same Ash they knew, and at the same time, Serena notices Mark and she walks toward him.

"Marky, there you are." Serena says. Mark turns around and says, "Well if it isn't Serena? What is it?"

"May I have a dance with you? After seeing how your brother is dancing, I think I would want to dance as well." Serena says.

"Sure I will like to." Mark says.

Then they continue to dance until Ash and Alice decide to take a rest, and they also greet the others, who have a lot of questions that they want to know. Mostly about how he has been doing, and how he feels being a prince.

The happy time is over as Ash and Alice are now standing on the balcony. Alice and Ash decide to sing a song as to finish the wonderful day.

"All those days watching from the windows
All those years outside looking in

All that time never even knowing
Just how blind I've been
Now I'm here blinking in the starlight
Now I'm here suddenly I see
Standing here it's all so clear
I'm where I'm meant to be
A
nd at last I see the light
And it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light
And it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything looks different
Now that I see you"

Ash smiles and says, "You know, I am lucky to hear your voice again."

"Thank you, Ash." Alice smiles. "It really means so much to me."

"How about I return the favor to you? After all, you are my special one."

Alice is excited and she nods, then Ash starts to look into the sky and sings.

"All those days chasing down a daydream
All those years living in a blur
All that time never truly seeing
Things, the way they were
Now she's here shining in the starlight
Now she's here suddenly I know
If she's here it's crystal clear
I'm where I'm meant to go"

Unconsciously, Ash wraps his arms around Alice and they decide to sing together.

"And at last I see the light
And it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light
And it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything is different
Now that I see you"

Alice turns around to Ash as their eyes are staring at each other, they both sing the last lyrics, "Now that I see you"

After the song ends, Ash and Alice kiss as their lips meet each other. They stay in the pose for a while until Alice says, "I am glad to hear your singing as Ash again, compared to Jude from the Colors, I like your voice better."

Ash says with a small giggle, "You think so? I like to sing, but I didn't practice much since I want to focus on the leagues. But after I was betrayed, I decide to focus on other things. Singing is one of them since I want one day that I will have a duet with you."

"Thank you, Ash." Alice smiles as they embrace each other again, but they don't notice that the group is watching everything. Once they break the hug, Ash says, "So my angel, now that I have become a Prince, I want to ask you. Are you willing to be my princess? I won't force you if you don't want to."

Alice smiles and says, "Ash, you don't know how long I have been waiting for you to say those words. Of course, I will like to stay by your side after all we've been through in these 10 years. You are not only my prince, but you are also my Chosen one."

Then the two of them embrace under the starry sky, happy to have a new life waiting for them.


And this will be the end of the Sevestar Prince Darker Version. After a month of thinking, I decide to end the story right here. The next chapter will be the Epilouge.