Pokemon do not belong to me; This is a story created by me.

-Instant news!- a sonorous female voice was heard in the TV receiver.

-This is Celia in the latest news- the young woman began her speech while the camera diverted its attention from her to the entrance of a hotel, surrounded by other cameramen and reporters who seemed to be being contained by police officers, while some people left of the building.

-Princess Salvia is leaving the hotel; which denies the attempt on his life that was reported a few hours ago-

The blue-haired girl greeted the reporters gently and politely, who were pushed aside so she could get into a limousine and being escorted by patrol cars, leaving the hotel and the reporters.

-As viewers see, the rumors of an attempt on the life of Princess Salvia have been ill-founded, according to what is believed to be an opponent of the royal family and its policies could have been responsible for such slander against such a graceful personality that the young Princess who has been very supportive of Sinnoh's economic policy in her responsibilities...-

The reporter's voice trailed off as the volume of the audio viewer was manipulated by an older woman who turned her attention to another person who was also looking at the news with interest.

-They managed to silence the attack…-

The old lady said as a young woman in a pink dress trimmed with gold scrolls looked worriedly from her chair at the image of the device while a photograph of Princess Salvia appeared; giving a worried face and getting up to take a few steps very thoughtfully.

"Salvia is safe, but…" the woman expressed, joining her hands, bringing them to her chest.

-That girl was attacked instead…-

-Your Majesty, I understand your concern, but remember…- the woman called her attention- Her family also has people in her care, they will be able to protect her-

-I know, but Salvia and I have been very close when we were younger- The woman turned her gaze nostalgically back to the television image- Although we are distant relatives, we are like sisters... I will not allow them to hurt her if I can do something -.

The blonde woman finished saying, approaching a window, to see through it a large tree that sparkled in the darkness of the night.

The maid looked at her with a smile, while someone knocked on the door of the room, the old woman attended to another young maid who spoke discreetly in her ear, she nodded and said goodbye to approach the woman with a smile.

"Queen Ilene…" the old woman called to the blonde woman who turned her attention to her.

-The boy reached his destination-

The Queen smiled at the news given by the old woman.

Meanwhile in Sinnoh region, at the small airport in the town of Arruruz, a couple of police officers rushed to look for someone at the reception of the institution.

-"Good afternoon!"- One of them greeted the young woman in the desk.

- We have come to look for an official emissary from the Kingdom of Rota- Him explain.

The young woman asked them for their identification, when she corroborated, she pointed to a door that said only for employees, they agreed to find a young man with a Brown complexion sitting watching the news on television, while a Lucario was by his side tasting a bottle of tomato , which went unnoticed by the unusual yellowish color of the pokemon.

-Good afternoon! We have been sent for you Sir Ash!- greeted the officer who offered his right hand to shake it, but he shuddered to see the boy rise up and show that there was no arm on the right shoulder of the young man who smiled with shyness.

"Wow, you gentlemen didn't take long!"Ash answered, offering his left hand.

The two officers blinked dumbfounded out of their surprise and with a smile they apologized.

-Sorry for the wait Sir Ash; come with us, they'll wait for us at the hotel- they excused themselves, taking the young man's bag and directing him to a vehicle that was waiting for them outside, Ash obeyed the officers who avoided looking at him or speaking to him along the way.

Lucario looked with disdain and contempt at the attitude that the subjects took from the airport towards their human companion who simply looked him in the eye in a discreetly way so that he would be tolerant.

While they arrived at their destination, Ash observed the town, somewhat cheerful and somewhat retro to today's cities, they arrived at a hotel that impressed by its entrance; denoting that it was something more than five stars, but they did not stop at the entrance, the vehicle entered through the side part which was for employees, arriving at the parking lot, in which there were some inspectors along with officer Jenny waiting for them.

-They have arrived- commented an officer who saw how the vehicle stopped, but everyone was paralyzed when they saw the young man and his pokemon, of which the disability of one and the strange color of the other called the morbid attention of those present.

The younger man and Lucario noticed the way the group acted, but without being intimidated, the dark-haired man coughed, breaking the group's concentration.

-Special cavalry agent in the service of Queen Ilene of the Kanto region; Detective Ash Ketchum at his service- The young man greeted taking out his credentials, leaving even the group more surprised.

Shortly after the director of criminology of the sector walked with the jet and his Lucario behind them in the corridors of the hotel while he read some documents.

-"No one saw anything?"- Ash asked.

-There was no witness, except the maid who heard the noises during the attack-

-"She didn't see anyone?"-

-No, when she entered the room she found the lady… well; he found her…- he tried to finish the subject, Ash only looked at him out of the corner of his eye while he read the report they had given him.

-"I'll take this for now…"- finished the boy who was passing the report to Lucario, who kept them in his bag.

The Director had no objection, and stopped in front of a door that had yellow tape on it.

-"Everything happened here…"- he said opening the door.

Ash entered along with his Lucario accompanied by the guy who took out a handkerchief and wiped his forehead at the scene.

The young detective without saying anything examined the place, the bed was in a shattered corner and turned upside down, some chairs were thrown to one side and one was broken, there was broken glass and utensils on the floor along with pieces of cloth; Ash reached down taking a tweezers out of his pocket and taking one of the pieces, he brought it close to his nose, sniffing the aroma offered by the piece.

He didn't say anything, while he discreetly kept the piece in a small plastic bag, he walked a little in the room, he noticed blood stains on the floor, he bent down raising his hand, his Lucario quickly approached taking a glove from his bag that he gave him. I place it on his hand, and touch one of the stains, part of the liquid remains on his fingertips, which him rub, studying them with great attention.

-This happened six or eight hours ago- commented the boy to the surprise of the policeman who nodded confirming his deduction.

- That 's right, but how?... - Him ask curiously, the young man stood up while taking a small lamp out of the briefcase.

-Blood coagulation is still fresh; there is not much degradation- he explained as he shined the blue light of the lamp on the floor at random.

-Also the fabric of the carpet is still soft, and the metallic smell- paused the explanation momentarily the boy put and hold the lamp with his mouth while he made some strange gestures in the room, going through it as if he were crazy; to finish his strange dance in front of the place full of bloodstains.

-"The metallic smell of blood still persists…"- he commented as he crouched over the stains again, remaining in a position without damaging them, he looked into the eyes of his Lucario who nodded and left the room meeting several police officers who discreetly they had been followed to the room, without caring, he closed the door and then opened it quickly and entered in the same way, at the same time that Ash left it quickly to the surprise of the director and the others, he looked at the corridors without paying attention to the officers, Lucario came out with the bag again with a camera, Ash looked at him and shook his head in negation.

-Where is the maid?- him ask.

-"She is in custody as a witness and as a possible suspect"- answered the director leaving the room, Ash nodded thoughtfully.

-And Miss Berlitz?…- he added surprisingly.

- She is under Custody in the hospital, no one can see her without my authorization-

Ash nodded as he deftly removed his rubber glove with his teeth.

"I need to see them…" the young man finished, leaving the officers looking at each other seriously.

Shortly after at the police station; Ash was confronted with the maid, she was a woman in her twenties, who was sitting while Ash on the other side of the table just read the girl's statement that her had previously given to the authorities, Lucario also just watched to the woman who nervously felt intimidated by the pokemon that unlike the detective if he examined her from head to toe, the boy nodded closing the report of the statement and saw the girl in the eyes that her did not look away in the same way .

-"Will you keep this statement unchanged?"- Ash asked the maid who looked at the document that she had previously signed and nodded seriously.

-"Doubt my Word…"- the girl asked without saying a word more, young man simply denied.

-No, I just need you to tell me what you heard before entering Princess Salvia's room-

-Well, as I said, I heard screams…-

-Of the princess?- Ash interrupted.

The maid blinked somewhat surprised by the question, and denied.

-I could not tell…-

-I know, you didn't even notice when the murderer walked past your side when you entered the room- The young man commented scaring the girl and taking the director and his assistants on the other side of the room by surprise.

-Examine the place, I must tell you that you saved the life of a person- Him revealed.

-"Me?"- The girl put her hands to her mouth.

-That's right...- the young man began to explain- when you opened the door you interrupted the murderer, he had the ability to hide and leave the room when you went to help the victim, it was somewhat reckless, but in a good way you not only put himself at risk, also put them both in safety- Ash finished saying getting up from his seat and giving the girl an encouraging look.

-Don't worry, you'll know they have you as a suspect, but I'll catch the culprit-

The maid just nodded hypnotized seeing Ash's sure way of expressing himself, who gestured to the mirror on the wall, that he was finished.

Ash left the room and faced the Director.

-I want her to be put in the custody of the castle cavalry with her most trusted men, so that no one knows who she is, and I hope that in the case of Miss Berlitz her existence is still kept discreet- Ash ordered the director who told him I look incredulous at his directions.

-Under the command of who should I do that? - The man asked something annoyed.

-Under the responsibility of Sir Ash Ketchum at the direct orders of Queen Ilene! - The young Detective finished with great dignity and authority to the director who, with a sweaty forehead, nodded and turned his gaze to his subordinates.

-You heard Sir Ash! - ordered the director and everyone disappeared instantly!

The Director turned his attention to Ash again.

-Need anything else?-

-"I need to see Miss Berlitz immediately"- Ash requested.

-Ah… now?-

- It is vital to see her …- answered the boy simply- I know that you are the only one who can authorize me to meet her- him added.

Before the last thing the director looked at the young man, who gave him a look that he had not given him since he met him a few hours ago, and that was respect, despite the fact that he had more authority than him, it did not go over his, that made him feel more than just frustration; but admiration for the young man, he nodded.

-Let me to prepare everything- said the director who withdrew, leaving Ash alone in the corridor with Lucario.

Seeing themselves alone, the dark-haired boy let out a heavy sigh and leaned with his back to the wall while massaging his forehead with his left hand, he felt the look of his pokemon that gave his partner a look of support who also smiled regaining composure.

Shortly after at the hospital, under a wake of joint security from the gentlemen who serve royalty and the police guarded an entire corridor of it.

Ash was received by one of the Jenny officers of the city, who took him to a previous room, in which there were some persons who wore the shield of the royal family of Arruruz on their clothes, who surrounded a young woman with blue hair accompanied by her company lady.

The young woman seeing the officer with the boy enter the room accompanied by her Lucario; she got up anxiously from her place.

-"Is it him?"- the girl asked her companion who examined the newcomers and nodded to her princess.

-This is your majesty, the young man fills the descriptions given by the Queen's assistant Ilene-

The Princess indiscreetly examined the young man, noting particularly the lack of his arm, as well as seeing the brooch on the sleeve of his right shoulder, which she recognized as one that only the highest-ranking knights were in servitude to Queen Ilene can wear.

-Good evening! It is Sir Ash, emissary of the Kingdom of Rota- introduce the officer to the newcomer, who came to introduce himself.

-Nice to meet you!- the boy greeted bowing to the princess who was taken in surprise by Ash's greeting, Princess Salvia's companions frowned at the young man's lack of protocol.

The yellow Lucario, seeing the reaction of those present, coughed calling the attention of the young man who looked into his eyes and mentally patted himself mentally on the forehead.

-"I beg your pardon for my lack of education"- the boy excused as he knelt down and placed his hand on his chest; being imitated by his Lucario.

-I'm Sir Ash Ketchum, at the services of Queen Ilene, sovereign of the Kingdom of Rota, at her services, Princess Salvia, she sends her due regards- the boy finished, rising from his place and taking out of his pockets a kind of medal with a shield that put the girl's bodyguards on the defensive who, ignoring all protocol, took the object from Ash's hand.

Salvia could not believe it, she had in her hands a medal of the highest honor and trust that was secretly given to the closest servants of the crown of Rota, the princess with a sparkle in her eyes who examined the object in full view of everyone. extreme attention; remembering how he had to hold it with his fingers and the angle to check if it wasn't fake, tears welled up in his eyes along with an intense golden reflection in them, when checking its authenticity; Satisfied that it was real, she returned the medal to Ash, who jealously guarded it; for no one other than him or the chosen ones were given knowledge of said object.

The Guardian Lady, seeing the interaction of the princess with the representative of Rota, coughed and made a gesture to the bodyguards who looked at each other strangely, but another annoyed and more authoritarian gesture from the old lady made them leave the room, giving her more privacy to the group.

-Your Majesty, that medal was…- the old lady of the girl who nodded; and without saying anything, her knew that need be discreet.

"She has sent me her most trustworthy knight," her murmured, looking with hope at Ash who was discreetly conversing with the Lucario.

Officer Jenny coughed calling the group's attention to continue with the introductions.

-Your Majesty, the director has directed that the case will be under the command of Sir Ash- Explained the officer - the police will act in coordination with his guard under his orders.

-I see, thanks for coming from so far Sir Ash!- added the princess who examined the young man still surprised by the selection of her friend Ilene over her most reliable knight.

-It is my duty, princess, and call me Ash-

-Oh, sure; with pleasure-

-Well, I don't want to sound rude, but I need to see Miss Berlitz-

The young man finished saying, changing the girl's jovial face to an almost gloomy one.

-At this moment she is being examined by the royal doctor while her mother accompanies her- explained the companion old lady of the princess, the boy nodded and turned his attention to the princess.

-Well, I'll wait while the dotor finish, but I need you to tell me what happened so that Miss Berlitz was attacked instead of her majesty-

The last comment made the princess's body shudder, which did not prevent tears falling from her eyes.

"Your Majesty…" the old woman tried to intervene , but the princess stopped her to see the young knight.

"It's all my fault…" sobbed the blue-haired girl.

-But your majesty!-

The princess ignored her servant's claim, and motioned for Ash to sit down; proceeding to tell him what happened.

Ash listened to how Princess Salvia found out about the existence of Dawn , through the transmissions of the pokemon contests, and her great surprise at the physical resemblance they had, a year ago they met by good fortune and why one of the The contest would be held in the town of Arruruz, taking advantage of their resemblance, she asked the coordinator to give her her identity for a day so that she could fulfill her dream of participating in a contest to which she was prohibited from entering due to her position as princess and her responsibilities, so both changed their identities for one day, so Salvia managed to participate and win the contest, thus they forged a good friendship, again the opportunity was given for a contest in the same town and Salvia again asked the girl to make the exchange , which she gladly agreed to, Salvia taking advantage of her disguise, left the hotel for the contest, but she did not go far enough to see people running in and out of the hotel, to be found by her lady who took her by the hand and hid her from others, to inform her about the attack against Miss Berlitz, and to the princess's astonishment, those responsible for the care of the princess, managed to silence the scandal and hide his presence and Dawn 's attack , in order to avoid more political problems in the area.

The youg Detective listened carefully to the story and nodded, getting up from his place; He walked into the room thinking in the new information, while his Lucario watched him and the others just looked at him expectantly.

-Have you received any threat before?-

-No, we have never received any! - Princess Salvia exclaimed, surprised and almost offended by the question, but her lady-in-waiting only frowned somewhat uneasily, instantly noticed by Ash.

-Perhaps you don't….- Ash sentenced directing his attention to the old Lady who shuddered by the comment, Princess Salvia got up understanding the discreet accusation of the boy directed towards woman.

-"Is there something I should know?"- asked the girl with a demanding tone, to old lady who looked away with a little nervousness.

But the princess held her forearms to make her look back at her, who saw how the girl's trembling eyes demanded an answer, the woman gave a heavy sigh and released herself from the princess's grasp in a courteous manner, and without taking her away, she give a sad nod.

-"Your parents ordered me not to tell you anything, your Majesty…"- the woman began; to give his attention to Ash - The Royal Family of Arrowroot has been suffering in recent years not only threats, but also attacks against family members.

The princess's eyes not only stopped trembling, but also filled with indignation and some anger at such a revelation of a truth that she ignored.

-"No… it can't be…"- murmured the Princess.

Her old Lady was heartbroken to see her face full of pain, she knew she had betrayed the trust of the one in her care, but she was subordinate to her parents, so they had the last word, and she decided to go over orders of not saying anything when a person outside of them was involved, who was the young Berlitz, the consequences of his contempt would face them later, now he was only concerned about the indifference that the princess would surely condemn her for hiding so seriously issue in her life and as loved ones.

-I understand... I think this type of situation is normal-

Ash end up adding to the conversation by drawing everyone's attention.

-The princess's parents took into account the youth and inexperience of their daughter- the young man concluded- the safest thing for her was not to find out about the harsh political situation of her family.

Him walk towards the Princess with a serious gesture.

-I know you will be angry, but keep in mind that they and their relatives only wanted the best for you-

The princess only looked down a bit annoyed, but reflective of the Ash's words, perhaps he could not feel how betrayed she felt inside, but she understood that her parents loved her and would not want to worry her with such problems, she only mentally thanked them, She paid attention to her worried lady and giving a look, she smiled letting her know she wasn't upset.

For his part, Ash, faced with the new elements attached to the case, realized that there were many loose ends in the case, if there were already previous threats and long before, the mastermind of the attack is someone who has his interests in politics. of the royalty for a long time, I knew that the royalty hides its internal problems and all possible scandals to maintain a wall of glamor before those who consider outsiders or rather commoners in their affairs, it was obvious that the parents or rather the Royal family he will never allow people to find out about an attack on his members, that would be a sign of weakness, which let him see a slightly harsher reality.

-"Maybe they're following my progress…"- he thought stoically, giving his Lucario a look that seemed to read his mind and kept the same attitude.

Shortly after, the doctor came out of the other room, announcing that he had finished checking on the patient, but him was immediately approached by Ash.

-Excuse me, Doctor, I'm in charge of Miss Berlitz's case- Ash introduced himself showing his credentials- I need to know if I can talk to the young woman; is a meeting possible?

The Doctor, taken by surprise, only nodded, but immediately shook his head, to clear his throat.

-A pleasure detective, but in any case, even if I give you my authorization, you must ask the girl's mother for it-

The man clarified to the young man who nodded, and turned his attention to the others.

-Please, can you call the Miss Berlitz's mother?-

The other females present looked at each other and Princess Salvia stepped forward.

-"I'll tell her"- the princess said walking to the room.

-I'll keep Dawn company , while you talk with her mother-

The blue haired girl added before entered the room without further explanation.

Shortly after Dawn 's mother came out , for Ash he was surprised at how young the woman looked, although little experience had taught him that it was bad to judge at first impression, by the woman's look, it denoted maturity and some dismay , most likely due to the current state of her daughter, she introduced herself to Ash.

-Good afternoon, I'm Johana Berlitz, Dawn 's mother - the woman said bluntly with an almost mechanical and empty voice, hiding from the young Ash an obvious discomfort that he perceived instantly.

-Good afternoon Mrs. Berlitz, my name is Sir Ash Ketchum, I am commissioned by direct order of Queen Ilene in the case of her daughter, I am sorry that we meet under this bad circumstance – the young boy was introduced to the woman with blue hair, who closed fists when seeing him, her examined the detective from head to toe and with an annoyed gesture her put himself in front of him.

-"They've already come to interrogate her, without respecting her in suffer pain, accusing her of instigator!"- she exclaimed in protest.

The young detective blinked in surprise, not because of the woman's claim, but because for the first time since his arrival he had been treated indiscriminately, that deep down pleased him, even if it was mistreatment, it was one that was not directed at his disability , which momentarily made him smile inside, to immediately react to the claim made by the mother.

-"Who?"- him asked, directing his attention to the princess's old lady who avoided his gaze; she didn't have to say anything to find out that she couldn't say it, seeing that Dawn's mother got upset and tried to gesture claim to the woman, but she felt Ash's warm hand holding hers, which stopped her.

-"I'm sorry to find out, Madam…"- the young man excused, letting go of his grip.

-I'm not like those people- he said looking sideways at the lady- but I am a Knight at the service of royalty from Rota, and I request your permission to talk with your daughter-

-Leave her alone! - sentenced Johana.

-If you wish so, so be it-

Ash answered the woman to his surprise.

-But I need to insist, it is possible that your daughter is the key to catch the person responsible for this, and if I don't do it right now, it is possible that I will never be able to catch him-

Before the last thing Johana felt like a cramp attacked her in her stomach, something compared not only with disgust, but also with rage and frustration, for a moment she felt like the young man was blackmailing her, but when she saw his eyes; she saw sincerity, and the fact that the fiend who had assaulted her daughter would never be caught was something she couldn't conceive of.

The woman swallowed hard and stood seriously before the young man who waited for his answer.

-"Do you have the authority to enter without my permission?"-

-"The law allows me, but I'm not going to pass by the respect that you deserve as a person and as a mother"- him answered seriously.

Johana made a gesture of consternation, she put her fingertips to her temple, while trying to decide, to give ash a one last examination and gave a gasp of surprise when she noticed that her was missing as right arm, which amused the young man who noticed his shock; giving a smile to the woman who blinked in surprise finding another characteristic of the young man, he was a boy, there was a boy asking permission to interrogate, not rather to talk to his daughter, she with a serius expression, she turned to the doctor who was also caught off guard by the woman's stern attention.

-"Can my daughter talk to him?"- she asked the doctor; who shook his forehead with sweat.

-Well, I administered the Painkiller as you asked me, you have little time before it takes effect-

Johana gritted her teeth and against all her maternal nature, she turned to Ash.

-I have two conditions!-

-Which?-

-You will only enter with me present in the room!-

-the second is?-

-Do not press or alter it!-

Ash nodded, turning his gaze to his Lucario who approached him and handing his bag.

-Let's not waste time-

Johana entered the room again with Ash finding Princess Salvia on the edge of the bed, crying while Dawn lay on the bed, patting his head.

-"Salvia…"- the girl who would pass as a twin to the princess called out in a weak voice. She reacted instantly, wiping away her tears.

-Ah, sorry, I was- the girl tried to explain, but the compressive face of Dawn 's mother comforted her and without being told she left the room, leaving the young detective with mother and daughter.

Wasting no time, the woman approached her daughter.

- Dawne this boy is…-

-Sir Ash Ketchum- completed the girl to the surprise of her mother, to whom she smiled.

-"Salvia already gave me a small advance"- she explained.

Ash approached the girl discreetly.

-I see, I'm sorry we don't have the pleasure of presenting ourselves in another situation, Miss Berlitz...-

-No…- interrupted the bluish hair girl who looked at him with concern.

-Excuse me…-

-No Mi... Miss... call me Dawn... my friends call me Dawn...- requested the girl, Ash nodded.

-Of course, Dawn will be a pleasure!- consented the young man, who saw the mother for asking permission to approach her, the woman agreed.

-My Dawne, he needs to talk to you-

-I know, but I'm feel sleepy...-

-I understand sweet, but he promised not to bother you, tell him what you can…-

-I'll try-

The Detective approached the other side of the bed, placing his bag on the floor, while he took out a small recorder that he turned on and placed near the girl's pillow, to be able to take her statement, while he took out a camera that he turned it on and without saying anything he looked at Dawn 's mother , asking her permission to use it, she first frowned, to give a sigh and nod; The boy just nodded and put the camera on the side of the bed, while he sat next to the girl.

-Hello Dawn …- the boy greeted the girl who smiled at the boy's movement.

-How you feel?-

-"Terrified…"- the girl responded to her mother's horror, who clenched her hands in frustration, holding back the tears that threatened to fall.

-"Don't worry, you're safe here…"- Ash encouraged raising the thumb of her left hand, the girl still sleepy looked at the young man.

-"What happened to you?"- Her asked indiscreetly for his right arm, Johana gasped, looking sadly at the young man who simply smiled.

-It's a long story…- he replied- but I need to hear yours for now-

Dawn smiled at the answer and looked up at her mother who looked at her and nodded.

-"Also… it's very long…"- her said with a yawn.

-I know, but I only need you to tell me part of it- added the boy.

The girl closed her eyes as tears appeared, an anguished Johana took her daughter's hand to calm her down.

-And if I don't... tell you anything...?-

-"I'll settle then…"- the girl smiled with genuine gratitude.

-You are... a tru... true gentleman...-

-"It's what a lady like you needs…"- Ash complemented the blue-haired girl who let out a soft laugh.

-"I li… I lik… like …"- said Dawn who fell asleep under the effects of the painkiller.

-"I'm sorry, she doesn't…"- Johana try apologize to the young man who shook his head.

-Don't worry, she told me enough-

Ash replied, well him just need to talk to her, to know how scared she was; He really didn't expect that him could see her, but just seeing her in the eyes was more useful than not having met her, now Ash gulped thinking about how to address Dawn 's mother who was looking at him expectantly.

-Madame... - the boy tried begin at the woman who raised an eyebrow expecting some strange request from the young man who made a gesture of pulling his poorly placed necktie a little; to give her a serious look.

-"I need to ask you…"- the young man paused somewhat nervously.

-"Ask me what?"- said the woman bluntly.

Ash looked into her eyes, and realized that she expected a direct and serious answer; he mentally prepared himself for the woman's reaction to what he was going to ask of her.

-I need to examine your daughter's body- Him let the woman know without reservations, who stood up with a look of offended and disturbed by the request of the young man who received a resounding slap on his face, who did not flinch to see again the woman in whose eyes tears were shed.

-Your daughter was attacked with an object…- another slap was given to her face.

-An object that surely left marks on his body…- another slap was given.

-"She fought fiercely in the room…"- another slap came.

-The smallest detail can help …- another slap was given, followed by another, and another.

Ash only felt how his face was filled with pain while the woman unloaded slaps to his cheeks, until at one point she stopped and lost her footing, holding on to the boy that held her waist with her remaining arm while she could not avoid hug him.

-"Why?..."- the woman sobbed in the boy's ear.

-"Why don't you act fake like the others?"-

-Just leave my girl alone!-

Ash didn't have to guess that she was referring to the previous visitors, who surely would have harassed both females with cruel questions, he simply remained silent, because he wondered if one day in the future he would become like those people; but he was reminded of his mother by Johana's sobbing, which made him briefly consider whether to go or insist.

-Excuse me…- with a low voice the blue-haired woman asked the young man who saw how she approached her daughter and removed the sheet, uncovering the girl's naked body.

-Let no one know about this, please!-

Ash nodded, placing his hand on his chest and kneeling down.

-I swear on my honor-

Ash examined the girl's injured body with a surgical method, with the help of her mother she examined all the lacerations on her body one by one, Johana was surprised to see how the boy professionally checked her daughter's body, without signs of perversion or morbidity, he checked the girl, there was a moment when one of the injuries caught the boy's attention, at waist height, he took a monocle from his bag and brought it closer to examine the wound, the boy asked the woman to take the camera that she had previously placed on the bed, and instructed her to take a photograph on her daughter's skin, after this, he asked the woman to cover her daughter, while examining the camera screen, doing a Little work with the filters and applications of this, he lighten, reduce, darken and enlarge a part of the skin laceration, and a succession of letters appeared on the image.

The boy could not avoid a smile; to leave the room with her bag, drawing everyone's attention and especially his Lucario; who quickly approached him, showing him the letters in the photograph, he nodded taking the bag.

-Officer, I need a vehicle to move immediately- the detective asked the officer Jenny who, without giving him time to think, responded reflexively.

-I'll see what I can do- her said leaving the room; at the same time that some of the princess's bodyguards came back in when they saw the policewoman leave.

-"Have you found out anything?"- Salvia asked to Ash, who was thoughtful.

-It's just a clue, it's not conclusive yet- expressed the boy approaching the princess- but I can say that the murderer is a psychopath-

This shock to all those present, one of the bodyguards dared to intervene.

-What makes you think that?-

-The scene of the attack- He said walking without particular direction in the room.

-An assassin would normally have killed his target shortly and without hesitation-

He walked back in another direction while his Lucario discreetly manipulated a small holographic device.

-This instead try… - he paused to rethink his last words- Rather; his goal was to rage with his victim...-

He looked Princess Salvia in the eye.

-But Dawn was not Princess Salvia and she defended herself like a wounded beast…- which made the princess shudder; as Ash walked past her.

-The murderer did not expect such resistance and the way in which all the furniture was turned upside down shows the courage she had to defend herself, and I can assure you that she surely hurt her assailant-

Ash approached his Lucario who showed him something on the screen of the device he was manipulating.

-"To which this by dominating her, him try to quench her anger by whipping her with a…"- He approached one of the bodyguards and without warning he snatched the belt from his pants.

-With an object similar to this… leaving abrasions and lacerations on his body before being able to take his life-

He just expressed his theory, leaving everyone stupefied, the princess put her hand to her mouth trying to stifle a cry that almost came out of her lips as tears ran down her cheeks.

Thirty minutes later, a patrol was heading to a commercial sector of the town.

Officer Jenny was driving while Ash's Lucario looked in the rearview mirror at the rear seat, spotting the young detective with an annoyed expression and Princess Salvia dressed in Dawn 's clothes .

-This is something reckless- complained the boy, drawing the attention of the princess who made a gesture of annoyance.

- I feel compelled to intervene!- she reply with firm tone.

Ash let out a heavy breath.

-"Not only is getting me into trouble, but also his old lady and Officer Jenny…"-

-I will be responsible for my actions!- exclaimed the princess decisively.

The boy shook his head somewhat annoyed, while a communication was heard on the patrol radio.

-Attention unit 23, unit 23, respond!-

The officer was startled at the call and turned her gaze to Ash who shook his head at her, the policewoman continued to ignore the radio call, which worried the princess.

-"Shouldn't we answer?"-

"Shouldn't you be in your royal room?" the detective reproached, perplexing the princess.

Meanwhile, at the Hospital, the director of police investigations, together with the city commissioner, was approached by an individual who had the royal coat of arms of the Salvia family on his clothes, while other individuals in the same clothing attended to the bodyguards of Salvia. the princess who seemed to have been beaten.

"How can you tell me you can't locate them?"

-I am sorry to tell you that the communicator does not respond, and apparently somehow the patrol's GPS does not give signals-

The subject only adjusted the lapel of his clothes, while looking to the side of the room at the princess's companion who only moved her shoulders.

-And who neutralized the guards?-

"Well, the Detective and his Lucario…" the astonished Director replied to the subject who turned an incredulous look on him.

-But, isn't he disabled?-

While at the same time on another place of the city, a patrol stopped in front of a store, Ash saw the store's sign from the window.

-Denisse Cord…-

-"Why here?" -asked the officer, instantly Lucario showed the officer a snapshot of some inverted letters.

-And that?- she said with doubt.

-It's from one of Miss Berlitz's injuries- Ash explained examining the place with his eyes- The belt they used to hurt her was made here-

The Lucario growled as his eyes flashed bright blue, Ash nodded.

-Princess, stay in the car with the officer-

-" But what…"- she tried to reproach, but when she saw the young man's serious look, she held back.

-"I can allow you to get here so far or you can take it for granted that I will return you to your old maid!"- finished the boy who got off the patrol, while his Lucario imitated him.

-Officer, call your headquarters and report our location-

-Instantly!-

Then the young man and his pokemon entered the place through the front door, while the princess leaned her face out the window to see how the door closed, managing to see only the young man's back disappear into the darkness of the place.

Ash upon entering the place, he examined the store with his eyes, it was an assortment of leather materials, from hats, bags to belts, the young man approached one of the counters and examined one of the sample handbags and saw in one of the tapes from this the name of the place, he was very grateful that the case had been in the town, because in a city he would not have found the place, in a town it was common for only one person or family to take care of certain products, in this case, the processing of pickled leather goods had to be from a family that traditionally ran the business in a town that still lived in a retro way.

Ash had studied the criminal behavior of assassins and hitmen, and it was quite common for one to buy clothes or clothing from the area where he would do his work, thus avoiding being caught, the person in charge was a professional, but his carelessness in letting him track him down. The clues said he had mental problems, surely he was an unusual murderer him was dealing with.

He approached the front desk and rang the bell, it rang and no one appeared; Ash touched the small sound device again and the same situation occurred, he played a third time which made him frown and made a gesture to his pokemon to be alert, he raised a hatch on the counter and went to the area where supposes that the shopkeeper should serve him, he examined the place with his eyes and there was nothing out of the ordinary, until he saw a bloody handkerchief lying on the ground, he crouched down while his Lucario jumped to his side, to do the same With a pencil that he took from the counter, he picked up the handkerchief and, giving it a sniff, he realized that the aroma of the bloody cloth was the same as that of the sample that he took at the crime scene, but the yellow Lucario with more sensitivity in his smell perceived a smell under the closed shelf under the box; the doors were made of black wood, he looked at his master waiting for his approval and him nodded, the pokemon opened the container and his pupils contracted upon discovering the corpse of an old woman, with flagellated skin and forced into the small place as if it were a twisted rubber doll, but before they could examine it, the sound of a gunshot made them stand up and see how a vehicle left at full speed, leaving the patrol in which they came.

Ash quickly leftout the store along with his Lucario who, without having to say anything, ran in pursuit of the vehicle.

-Officer Jenny!- The young man exclaimed when he saw the woman inside the vehicle bleeding from one of its sides, reacting quickly, without thinking he put his hand on the bullet wound trying to stop the bleeding, but the brave policewoman tightly grabbed his hand.

-They took her!-

Ash's eyes widened as he remembered Princess Salvia, he looked at the back seat finding only the cap she was wearing, to the surprise of the convalescent officer, the young man made his brown eyes shine brightly blue; while looking at the horizon with a frown.

Meanwhile, the vehicle was going at high speed regardless of breaking the permitted limit.

-"This was a mistake!"- exclaimed the driver without taking his eyes off where he was going.

-Silence! - ordered another guy, of enormous size who had Princess Salvia at his side under his strong grip while covering his mouth with his enormous hand that looked like a retractable claw on his face.

-This time I will finish what I started-

He said taking a belt full of blood out of his clothes, the blue-eyed girl contracted her pupils when she saw the object; and losing his temper her tried to fight, provoking his captor's wrath.

-"Enough!"- He raised her, hitting her head against the roof of the vehicle, but the girl, despite the pain, kept fighting.

-Demons! Kill her already!-

Shouted the driver who looked back, but was startled to see Ash running after them at high speed.

-It's not possible!-

-What's the matter?-

-They follow us! - the other clarified, pointing with his eyes, the other subject turned his gaze through the rear windshield and saw how the dark-haired young man ran behind them like an athlete, the princess managed to see the detective on foot out of the corner of her eye behind the vehicle at high speed.

The driver tried to accelerate, but the yellow Lucario suddenly jumped into the front trunk and without giving the subject time, he threw an aura sphere at him, breaking the glass and hitting his humanity, causing the vehicle to go out of control, colliding with another that was next to him, and making several turns, causing panic to its occupants, and then stopping slammed against a post, the driver was thrown, hitting the pavement and dying instantly.

Ash stopped a few meters from the vehicle while his pokemon landed on the other side of it, while the side door opened, a subject that could pass as a machamp for his corpulence came out, holding the princess and with the other hand pointing a gun to his head.

-I'll kill her if they get close!- he threatened.

The boy made a gesture to his pokemon not to move, this one still breathing heavily due to the chase he did on foot, he tried to calm the altered subject.

-Don't worry, no one will-

-Don't play with me! I'm capable of anything!-

-Of course champion, you're in charge, what do you want?-

-What do I want? I don't want anything! - the desperate guy threatened, pressing the barrel of the weapon to the head of the princess, who was paralyzed with fear, she saw how Ash's Lucario tried to do something, but Ash contained him, she realized They couldn't get close for their safety.

- Grn …- the wolf pokemon growled taking a step forward.

-Lucario, calm down! - Ordered the young detective who slightly made his body shine that went unnoticed.

The pokemon paid attention, and he limited himself to raising his hair from his head as an antenna, while the vehicles stopped when they saw the riot that was happening.

Ash examined all his options that were very limited, fearing that the subject would hurt the princess, he decided to use a skill that he was forbidden to use freely and made his eyes shine.

- What? - the subject shuddered to he saw himself as a child and an obese woman approached him with a belt in hand.

-You have behaved badly-

-No mommy, no…-

-"The bad boy must be punished!"- The woman's voice turned aggressive.

-"No!"- the subject yelled, letting go of the princess, aiming without a fixed target, causing passers-by who came to see the scene to panic and run to protect themselves.

-They all deserve to be punished! - shouted the subject who tried to pull the trigger, Princess Salvia, being by his side, was able to witness how the yellow Lucario jumped and kicked the forearm of the subject who dropped the weapon, at the same time time Ash jumped to hit the face of the individual who fell unconscious to the ground; just to see how the boy offered her his hand to get up.

-"Don't worry, you're safe now!"- Ash let the Princess know, who threw herself to hug him to his surprise.

Shortly after, the princess is inside a limousine with her old maid, looking out the window at Ash with the Director of police talking.

-I will send my report in a few hours, and how is Officer Jenny?-

-She in the hospital, according to the doctor in a couple of weeks I'll be able to yell at her again-

Ash couldn't help but smile at the humor of the Director who seemed more comfortable now that they had caught the killer.

-Sir, you need to see this!- one of the officers called to the director, who ran together with Ash to a patrol to see inside it the subject that Ash had caught with his eyes turned upside down and his tongue coming out of his mouth while a large a smear of saliva ran down his face disfigured by a grimace that reflected horror.

- What is this? - terrified exclaimed the director.

Ash approached and saw the subject while frowning.

-He was murdered…-

-Than? How? - The director asked the young detective, who seemed to recognize the assassination technique, stupefied.

-"They used a very powerful psychic pokemon…"- him said as he examined the surroundings with his eyes, his pokemon Lucario appeared carrying his typical bag, they gave each other a serious look and the pokemon looked in a particular direction, but felt his master's hand on his shoulder he denied him.

Days after.

Princess Sage was helping Dawn and her mother as they prepared to leave the hospital.

-It will be good to leave this place- Dawn commented as she was helped by Salvia to sit in a wheelchair.

-I'm sorry for everything...-

-Salvia, we've already talked about this, it wasn't your fault-

-"But…"- the princess tried to reproach, but was silenced by her almost ddoppelganger with a smile.

-You must forgive yourself, I already did it…-

The princess did not avoid letting a tear fall from her eyes, but she wiped it and smiled at her friend, who returned it animatedly.

Dawn 's mother listened to the conversation and did not intervene, she knew that her daughter chose the princess as a great friend and despite almost losing her life for that friendship, she would not forbid her to see her, because deep down she knew that the princess was innocent of what had happened to his daughter, although her regretted not being able to thank Ash, because after catching the subject, him disappeared.

As the girls laughed and chatted, princess Salvia's old maid entered in the room with a bouquet of flowers and a note on them.

-Sorry for the interruption- the woman apologized - I need to give this present to Miss Berlitz-

She handed the bouquet of flowers to the girl in the wheelchair, she sniffed them somewhat curiously and focused her attention on the note, she read it and a laugh escaped from her lips; princess Salvia looked at her strangely, Dawn passed her the note and she read it aloud voice.

-For a very brave lady, from a giddy knight and his pokemon- the princess finished reading while at the end there were some funny doodles faces of Ash and his Lucario smiling.

The princess couldn't help but let out a laugh as she remembered the Ash's face with a smile from ear to ear.

End?...