After participating in the Kalos League, Ash decides to go to the Nessada region with his friends. Along the way, they face some unexpected events which will change the life of some of them.

Ch.19: Arrival and Reunion

Everybody arrived in Kanto at 8am and were now making their way to Delia's car, but Ash, Serena, May, Bonnie and Clemont had decided to go on foot.

"I'll see you in Pallet Town," said Ash as he waved at his mother who drove Brock and professor Oak to Pallet Town. "Come on, guys. Let's get going. There are a lot of places we have to go through. Some of them are Mt. Moon and Viridian Forest."

The group started making their way towards Pallet Town, but unknowingly they were being watched by somebody nearby in the air who was riding on a huge dragon – like Pokémon. The man had been watching the group ever since they left the Cerulian City airport, but he wasn't alone. He told his flying Pokémon to fly towards Pallet Town and left Ash and his friends behind.

(A/N: I decided to skip the group's travel towards Pallet Town, because nothing interesting will happen, except that Ash decided to make a switch between his Pokémon and professor Oak told him that one of his old Pokémon decided to come back, but Ash will see it when he and his friends arrive in Pallet Town)

(After 10 days in Pallet Town)

"We're finally here," said Ash as he and Pikachu sighted in relief, happy to be home.

"It's been so long since I've last been here," said May. "By the way, Ash, do you still have it?" May brought out a half ribbon from her pocket which Ash recognized.

"I definitely have it," said Ash as he brought out his half of the ribbon. They put the pieces together and Brock realized it was the Terracotta Ribbon from the contest in which Ash and May were declared winners.

"Wow, that ribbon is beautiful," said Bonnie as she took a look at the two halves. "But why it's in two halves?"

"We got it when we ended as winners in the Terracotta Contest we participated in," said Ash. "We used Sceptile's Leaf Blade to cut in half and since then, it has been a symbol of our friendship."

When May was about to say something, the group saw a familiar balloon and they knew that it were Jassie, James and Meowth, who might be after Pikachu again, but to their surprise, Team Rocket didn't pay attention, because they were lifting a net with a Pikachu inside it. What was more shocking to Ash, the balloon was near his house and they saw a girl screaming for help.

Ash and Pikachu ran at full speedto help, but when they almost got to the house, Ash and Pikachu saw a man coming from inside with a Raichu by his side.

"Bring her Pikachu back," demanded the man. "She hasn't done anything to you to steal her Pokémon. Who the hell are you?"

"Prepare for trouble from the skies!"

"From beyond the stars, a nasty surprise!"

"An evil as old as the galaxy…"

"… sent here to fulfill our destiny!"

"Plus, there's me!"

"To denounce the evils of truth and love!"

"To extend our reach to the stars above!"

"Thunderbolt."

"Thunder!"

"And Bolt!"

"Wait a minute," said Jessie. "Those aren't our names."

Then the trio looked to the left and saw a Thunderbolt coming right at them. The electric attack hit the balloon, casing it to fall on the ground.

"Who did this," asked the man as he turned to his left and Ash and Pikachu with sparkling cheeks.

"It's the twerp," said Team Rocket shocked.

"Whatever you're up to, it won't happen," said Ash angry.

"You won't stop us this time," said Jessie as she sent out her Yanmega and Seviper. "Wobbuffet, you get in there, too."

Count me in as well," said James as he sent out his Yamask and Inkey.

"Pikachu, let's give them a battle they won't forget," said Ash as Pikachu nodded.

"You won't defeat 10 Pokémon with just Pikachu," smirked James.

"10," asked Ash. "You've got only five Pokémon, six if we count Meowth."

Just then, five Pokéballs were thrown in the air which opened and from them came out a Drapion, a Rhyperior, a Volcarona, a Vileplume and a Hydreigon. Ash and Pikachu recognized those Pokémon quickly.

"You've got to be kidding me," said Ash.

"That's right," said five men which came from the ground. It looked like they were disguised. Ash and Pikachu knew them as the men that tried to kill May.

"The boss hired these guys and they're official members of Team Rocket," smirked Jessie.

"Pikachu, you still want to battle them alone," asked Ash his partner.

"Pika Pikachu," nodded Pikachu as he took a battle stance and its cheeks sparkled.

"Then let's do it," said Ash.

In a couple of minutes, Pikachu managed to knock all Pokémon out. While the battle was going, the little girl and the men that were in front of Ash's house were amazed by Pikachu's power. The electric–type knocked out Seviper, Yamask and Drapion with Thunderbolt; Yanmega, Wobbuffet, Volcarona and Hydreigon with Volt Tackle, and Inkey, Rhyperior and Vileplume with Iron Tail.

"That's not good," said Jessie freaked out.

"I think I know what's coming," said James.

"Pikachu, blast them off with Thunderbolt," said Ash. Pikachu's cheeks sparkled furiously and unleashed a huge Thunderbolt which hit Team Rocket, including their new members, and were blasted off. "Great job, buddy!"

"Ash," shouted a voice behind him. He and Pikachu turned around and saw his friends running towards them.

"What happened here," asked Brock.

"Where are Team Rocket," asked Bonnie.

"Pikachu blasted them off and guess what," said Ash. "They've got new members."

"New members," said Clemont shocked.

"I guess what else," asked Ash. "The men that tried to kill May are the new members."

"No way," said May shocked.

Suddenly, the door of Ash's house opened and Delia came out worried.

"What's going on," asked Delia.

"Mum," said Ash happily as he went to hug her. "It was nothing dangerous. Just Team Rocket once again causing trouble."

"Excuse me, Delia," said the men with a Raichu by his side. "Did that boy just called you 'mum'?

"This will be hard to explain," said Delia. She turned to Ash and said something he thought would never hear. "Ash, this is… your father. And that little girl is… your sister."

Everyone were shocked to hear that Ash's dad is in town, but they were more surprised to hear that Ash had a little sister. Pikachu wasn't sure how to react. His best friend's father has come back. No one knew what happened to Ash's father, but Ash having a little sister was something different.

"W-when did they arrive," asked Ash.

"Two days ago," answered Delia. "I forgot to mention that your father had come back while you were in Sinnoh. He stayed here for a couple of weeks and left again. When your sister was born, your father took her and promised to take care of her."

"Dad," started Ash. "Why did you leave in the first place? I don't even know your name."

"I left, because I could catch as many Pokémon as possible and to become the strongest trainer in Kanto and Johto," said his father. "And my name is Red. Now I think I should tell you about your sister."

Ash's sister came closer and listened to her dad.

"She's 8 years old," started Red. "Her name is Kaylin. She has always enjoyed Pokémon battles. I decided to give her three Pokémon and her Pikachu is your Pikachu's sister."

The news shocked Pikachu as he fell from Ash's shoulder, but got up as Raichu stood in front of him.

"I've got to say something else," said Red. "My Raichu is Pikachu's dad. Their mother isn't found yet."

Rai raichu," said Raichu as he looked away from Pikachu. This caused Pikachu to look angry at its father.

"Listen, Ash," started Red. "I heard that you've defeated Drake and Brandon. You've participated in the Kanto and Johto Leagues, but that's nothing. I not only participated in them, but I also won them. You want to become stronger, you need to train hard and I think of you the same thing Raichu thinks of Pikachu. I think you're weak."

This caused Ash and Pikachu look down in embarrassment without saying a word. All of Ash's friends, including his sister heard what Red said. After a couple of seconds, Ash decided to speak.

"Dad," started Ash. "I need to tell you that me and Pikachu are not weak! We've been through so much! We've been together for more than six years and we never backed down in a battle!"

"Is that what you think," asked Red. "Then how come your Charizard didn't listen to you in the Kanto League?"

"Charizard had done a lot of training at the Charisific Valley," said Ash. "Now, he's one of my strongest Pokémon, speaking of which, professor Oak said that one of my old Pokémon decided to come back."

"So you've released some of your Pokémon," asked Red. "That's new."

"I released them so they could be with their friends and in Lapras'case, with its family," said Ash. "If you think I'm weak, then let me proof to you that I'm not. Let's have a full six-on-six battle."

"Six-on-six battle," asked Red. "That's fine by me. How about we battle tomorrow morning?"

"I accept," said Ash. "We'll battle at professor Oak's ranch, in front of all my Pokémon."

While Ash and Red were arranging the battle, Kaylin's Pikachu went up to her big brother to see him.

"Pika," said the female Pikachu as she waved to Pikachu. Pikachu saw her and waved back.

"Pika pi Pikachu," said Pikachu as he hugged his sister. The two backed away after a while and the female Pikachu looked shyly to the ground. "Pika?"

"Pikachu pika pi Pikachu," said his sister. Pikachu knew that this will be tough, but agreed to help her learn Volt Tackle.

"Pika," shouted Pikachu happily and hugged her brother once again.

Meanwhile, Ash and Red decided to battle at 10a.m at professor Oak's lab. Pikachu heard Ash calling him and bit farewell with his sister. Ash and his friends went to professor Oak's lab so Ash could choose six Pokémon which to use in the battle tomorrow.

To be continued…

That's all for now. What do you think? Ash's dad is back, both Ash and Pikachu have little sisters. Which Pokémon will Ash use in the battle against his father. And the men that tried to kll May are now members of Team Rocket. Also, Red knows only about Ash's achievements in Kanto, Johto and the Orange Islands. Will Ash defeat him? Will Pikachu manage proof that it's strong enough to defeat its evolved form and will he succeed in teaching his sister Volt Tackle? In the next chapter will be Ash and Red's battle and Ash's Pokémon that decided to come back. Until next time, have a good day.

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