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Heads up: I mention some real world events. If you do not like that, I understand but, I mention them in one sentence. I hope that doesn't affect your opinion on this story.

Recap: The first month of Ash's coma was almost up and Delia, Pikachu, Tracey, Gary, and Oak decided to visit him…

CHAPTER 5: THE SECOND MONTH PART 1

So they went to the airport and waited to board their plane. Professor Oak said "it would be nice to visit Ash again to see how he's doing, plus my schedule is pretty empty 'cause it seems no one want to become a Pokémon trainer now." Gary replied, like a know it all, "what do you expect gramps, nobody wants to be one now, ever since… uhhh" looking at Delia "…. I won't finish that sentence."

Yes that is True Gary, you [the reader(s)] see, after the incident there was a decrease in new Pokémon trainers, whether it was their choice or their parents, we might never know but, what we do know is that fears were starting to die down but, people still remained cautious.

"Flight 211 to Driftveil city in Unova is now boarding" said a voice on the P.A. system. So everyone who was going to ride it, including our cast, went to board the plane. They showed their tickets to the flight attendant and took their seats. The plane did not have as many passengers as you would expect, and Tracey acknowledged that "wow I'd expected the plane to be empty, but not this empty"

No they were not the only ones on the plane, there were other people too but, there was only around 20 people when it looked like it could hold 70, seats and even rows were empty. Professor Oak explained "well we aren't at the best of terms with Unova; they're almost as bad as The Cold War, that's probably why." Tracey replied "well I guess you're right."

Yeah, like I said in the last chapter, Kanto and Unova Relations reached an all-time low. There were a couple of instances where war almost broke out. You see Kanto and Unova were not always allies; they've been enemies in the 2 World Wars and The Cold War. Although those were over they never became close friends. And the plane ride reflected the relations between the two.

After the flight the plane landed at the Driftveil airport and a flight attended on the planes speaker said in a happy tone "thank you for flying with us today see you again soon". But, the scene at the airport was not happy. As soon as they got off the plane they immediately had to go to a checkpoint where they had to state their business, once again reflecting the relations between the two nations.

Delia was the first of the group to go, she showed her I.D. to the security guard, and he said "oh Mrs. Ketchum, we were told that you might be here. I'm terribly sorry about your son, give him my regards." He then stamped a green approved on a piece of paper. "Enjoy your time in Unova. You too Pikachu" he smiled at her. Delia then replied "thank you and I will". She then walked to a seat with Pikachu following behind, she then sat down and Pikachu hopped on her lap. She then petted Pikachu who was still in a state of depression. They waited until the rest of the group was through. They were all through and were about to leave when just then…

"LET ME PASS, LET ME PASS!" someone screamed. "I'm sorry sir but, your name has been connected with Kanto Nationalists I cannot let you pass" The security guard explained. "THAT'S JUST A BUNCH OF CRAP! I HAVE A RIGHT TO GO TO UNOVA!" The person screamed. The security guard then tried to plead with him "sir if you just calm down, I'm sure we can get this whole thing sorted out." The man refused to calm down "NO I WILL NOT CALM DOWN! THINGS HAVEN'T BEEN THE SAME SINCE YOU STUPID UNOVANS SHOT THAT POOR DEFENSELESS KID, JUST BECAUSE HE WAS FROM KANTO!"

Just then a person came up to him looking angry and he said "we did not shoot that kid. You stupid nationalist shot him, you did it because you wanted to use it as an excuse to attack us, just admit it"

The Kantoian then ran past the checkpoint and tackled the Unovan. They then started fighting violently while the people nearby and the security guard were in a panic "Uhhh sir should I call this in?" he asked his superior. The superior guard then answered "No. They're not hurting anyone but themselves just let them have their fun." But, just then the Kantoian grabbed the security officer's gun and pointed it at the Unovan. The superior officer then agreed to the request "call it in" and then yelled "HE'S GOT A GUN, EVERYONE DOWN!" The people nearby followed the order and ducked for their lives, then the superior officer then took out a Taser and used it on the Kantoian while the security guard said into his walkie-talkie "code 528, repeat code 528. We need backup stat!"

A door nearby opened quickly as 2 people rushed out. One of them was the one and only Alex Priest of the I.R.B.I. but, the other was someone who the group did not know he had dirty blonde hair and was wearing a blue tailored suit with a tailored hat. They went to the Kantoian and Unovan and Alex picked up the Kantoian and handcuffed him while saying "well Mr. Shooti looks like we have another reason to finish this case sooner." The other agent now identified as Mr. Shooti replied "I know right, we're teetering on the edge of war and these people aren't helping" they then escorted the 2 people to the door they rushed out of.

Just by seeing what had happened made Delia cry. She could not believe that people would just accuse other people for shooting her son. She then said "let's hurry up". They all agreed and left the airport. It was a pretty sunny day in Driftveil. This was kind of ironic, considering the gloom that they had witnessed. They walked over to the hospital, went inside and went over to the front desk where they showed their cards. The front desk worker checked their cards and let them go. The group went to Ash's room and there they saw Ash, Dr. Johnson, and Alex…

Author: Hmmmm, wow looks like there's trouble on the horizon. Looks like the incident affected more than just Ash and friends/family. With Kanto and Unova nationalists at each other's throats, thinking each other did it as an excuse to fulfill their goals, and a decrease in new Pokémon trainers. So what do you think? Was it conspiracy? Or was it something more sinister? Or could it have been an act of revenge or jealousy? Only I, Gamenerd, know for sure.

Authors note: I attempted and tried having a more dynamic narrator in this chapter. Let me know how you feel about it.