Pokemon! Pokemon! Pokemon! (Franklin appears on the left, Oak appears on the right, and Ash appears in the middle, holding a pokeball)
Lets do this! (Clouds separate to show Little Rock Island)
We're back in play, the show's began!(Cut screen as Justin and Caleb run down a path, and Serena and Bonnie perform in a show)
Let's give them what they want! (What they want! what they want!) (Max and Clemont are competing in a double battle)
You try to drag us down, but (The Traitors loom above the crew)
We're getting what we want! (Ash looks up, and grins, as the traitors disappear and the sky shines brightly)
Eight years, stolen from us, we have to do our best!(Justin trains with Aubree and Abel, who look determined.)
We know that we can win and show the world (Ash stands on opposite fields of the traitors, with Brock, Iris, and someone else in the middle, looking back and forth)
We are not who they say we are! (Pikachu rushes towards Charizard X)
We can prove that we are right! (Franklin holds unknown pictures with his stoic frown)
We're gonna prove that we're the very best! (The unknown Red pokemon launches a draco meteor at an unknown opponent)
Pokemon! (Let's go!)
Now let's go and win this! (Ash launches an aura sphere)
Pokemon!
Heyo My guys! I'm finally back! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and the next, which will shock you all!
UltimateCCC: Yea, momentu-Hey what the heck! *shove*
Paul: Not really Momentum shifts, more just the weaklings needing help. Hmph.
Pikachu4564, Darkrai is under the ownership of Caleb, what do you think?
Nick and Chaos, thanks for liking it, though the author is really slow.
Justin: Hey!
Paul: Shut it. Rockster, thanks for the compliment. It was me that saved them after all.
LoreilDarksky, thanks for the compliment.
Abel, you really didn't realize that? Talonflame is pretty pathetic now, it's too much of a weakling to stand its ground in fights.
Anyways, I'll be back, you can continue now.
Justin:... well then. I guess I'll just continue.
ONTO THE SHOW
Chapter ~ Change?
The crew sat together in exhaustion, the tunnel having led to a rocky area, with a beach nearby. After the rough encounter they had just had, they decided it would be best to rest up for the rest of the day and Stay hidden.
Brock and Dawn sat a few yards off, feeling it right to keep to themselves. Paul also sat a few feet off, for the same reason.
"Well.. That just happened." Justin said slowly, spraying Mew with a potion.
"Yeah, I'm at a loss for words honestly." Caleb said quietly. Him and Garchomp were laying on their backs, sweating heavily.
Aubree also appeared to be more wore out than anyway, lifting up her arm slowly. "All for not doing any more battling today, say 'I'" Everyone raised their hand as well. Paul got up, and began to walk away with a grunt.
"Hey, Paul, wait up!" Ash said quickly, getting up and following after Paul.
Paul paused, before turning around with his signature scowl. "What do you want?" He asked, agitated that he was stopped.
"I just wanted to thank you for your help, we were almost goners!" Ash said, extending his hand.
Paul tch'd, before accepting Ash's handshake, and walking away.
Ash grinned, before walking back to the crew.
"So, who was that?" Abel asked Ash, curious as to who their hero was.
"Oh, that was Paul. He was my main Rival back in Sinnoh, and our training techniques clashed with each other quite often." Ash explained, his smile still large.
"Hey, guys, I hate to interrupt this conversation, but what are we gonna do about those two?" Justin quizzed, pointing at Dawn and Brock, who were watching the ocean and talking.
Aubree scowled, "You guys said they betrayed you, right? Let's eliminate them!" Aubree declared, her and Cryoganal preparing for battle.
"Hold it, Aubree! Yes, they did betray us, but did you see them help us with Paul? I think we should give them a chance!" Clemont said, looking over at the two with a small frown.
Ash's eyes began to glow, checking for Brock an Dawn's aura. They were radiating green with regret. Ash shook his head, and walked over to them.
Dawn was petting a wild Grubbin that had burrowed out from under the sand, as Brock watched a couple Pyukumuku slowly crawl towards the beach.
"So.. why'd you do it?" Ash's voice rang out, making both Brock and Dawn jump. They turned around to face him.
"Well? Why did you do.. everything?" Ash repeated his question, looking for the right answer.
Dawn looked towards the ground, too ashamed to look Ash in the eye. "It all happened when we were invited to Oak's. He told us that he had a deal for us all. All we had to do was get rid of you, and that we would get all the power and fame we wanted. Of course, not everyone wanted to agree to this. In fact, Misty and May were the only ones to jump at this, but then Oak began to talk about your "abusive" ways. That turned a lot of others against you."
Brock spoke up. "We tried to talk them out of it, but Oak did something... scary. He threatened our lives, and that of our family. And with us being the only two against the plan.. we had no choice but to help and join in."
Ash stared at both of them, time for question two. "Then why help now. I hope you know we have no intention of letting you guys stay with us." He said. He was lying, sort of, but he wanted to hear their answer.
"We kind of figured, but we're fine with that." Dawn answered, surprising Ash.
"All we want is for you to forgive us, Ash." Brock said. "What we did... we can't ever begin to make up for, but we will do whatever it takes for you too forgive us." Brock continued.
Ash nodded, before walking away. "You guys need to eat, come on." Brock and Dawn looked at each other nervously, and back to the crew, before walking over there.
XxX
"Phew, that bathroom break was well needed!" Oak declared, walking back from he restroom. As he came back, he noticed Misty was calling him. He grinned, before clicking answer.
Misty appeared on the screen. "Professor, we have a problem!" Misty yelled into the intercom, making Oak wince in pain.
"Misty, calm down and tell me what happened?" Oak responded calmly. After taking a closer look, he noticed that their clothes were charred.
"It was Brock and Dawn! They betrayed us and helped Ash and his friends escape!" Misty explained. Oak's eyes widened. Of all the things that could have happened, this was the worst one!
Oak got up and began to pace the floor. If Brock and Dawn told Ash...
"Professor? What are we gonna do?" Misty asked, fearing the same thing the professor was fearing.
Oak shook it off. "Don't worry about it. Brock and Dawn will soon know how dearly their decision will cost them." He answered darkly, before ending the connection.
XxX
Ash and Clemont handed Brock and Dawn a plate of berries, to which they both accepted, albeit reluctantly. The eyes of the entire crew were planted on both trainers, who faced the ground.
Caleb smiled, and extended his hand. "Well, welcome to the team!" Brock and Dawn both looked up in confusion.
"What do you mean?" Brock quizzed.
"What do you mean, 'what do I mean?' You guys helped us, you didn't want to betray Ash, it seems to me like you were innocent the entire time." Caleb responded.
Justin nodded in agreement. "I agree with Caleb on this. If you guys were forced, then it shouldn't be held against you."
Abel and Aubree looked at the senior trainers in shock. "What are you talking about? Did you see how much they hurt Ash and them? They don't deserve forgiveness!" Aubree shouted.
Justin held up his hands, "Look, the decision isn't ours to make. That's up too Ash and Clemont, who are the only ones who were there at the time." He explained. Everyone turned to Ash, who had stayed silent, eating his berries.
He looked up at them in confusion. "What are you guys doing? We need our energy if we're going to find a good place to lay low. So come on, everybody, eat up!" That sealed the deal for everyone. It was clear that Ash had chosen to at the very least let Brock and Dawn tag along for now. With everything being said and done, everyone began to chow down on the berry plates, and made plans for the next day.
Chapter End ~
I like how every time I finally have free time, I can't write, but when I'm busy, I have all these ideas. I am semi busy with a College Final and a Senior paper, but other than that these next few weeks shouldn't be awful. Here's to hoping.
I would have wrote during thanksgiving break, but I was too busy investing 50 Hours into Sun and Moon, which, btw, is the best game yet.
All that being said, Adieu!
Chapter ~ One Thousand Dead In a Day
Chapter ~ The Fifth Day: Red!
Chapter ~ Pikachu Vs The Strongest Charizard!
Chapter ~ The Sixth Day: Hide Away
Chapter ~ The Seventh Day: Take it to 1,024!
Break Arc:
Chapter ~ Franklin's Discovery
Chapter ~ Forgiveness
Chapter ~ Genzu Pokemon Show!
Chapter ~ Abel pt 1
Chapter ~ Abel pt 2
Chapter ~ Abel and Minun pt 3
Round 3 Arc:
Chapter ~ Justin's Dark Past
Chapter ~ Jungle Escapades! Pull through, Aubree!
Chapter ~ Franklin's Truth
Chapter ~ Justin and Anabel: The Perfect Team?!
Chapter ~ Mew Plays Match Maker?!
Chapter ~ Ash and Abel vs The Legendary Duo!
Chapter ~ A Battle Interrupted