Well, it's finally here! I intended for it to come out earlier, but life has a way of really messing with everyone, you know? Some stuff happened, and I just couldn't find the time or energy to write. But it's all good now!

Anywho, here we go! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I'm quite proud of it- A lot of stuff is happening.

Notes: Some of you may have already noticed, but I started a Mini Story- of sorts, called Ultimate Side Stories. This is mainly for any short stories I come up with for this Universe, that wouldn't fit in the Current Book. The only chapter as of right now has to do with Ash's aura. Keep in mind these stories are not going to be super well detailed. They just won't, lol. I've also finally started working on the Ultimate Betrayal Rewrite, so be on the look for that. There are some significant changes in there- nothing that will change UCB though, so don't worry.

Anyways, Enjoy!

Chapter ~ Brothers By Bond

Xavier sat in the back of the orphanage, watching as the children played tag and various other games. Next to him sat Mayleen, and her Haunter.

It had been six months since Xavier had been dragged to the orphanage by Sandra, he had made an attempt to return whenever possible. It, to his own surprise, didn't take long for his request to be permanently stationed in Rementanos to be accepted. Within two months, he owned a small house on the outskirts of the city.

His main interest had been the child he had watched battle; Abel, to be exact. He wasn't sure how, but the child reminded him a lot of himself when he was younger. Abel's connection to the Minun that followed him around was very interesting.

Since then, Xavier had gotten closer to the boy, in an attempt to learn more about him.

"So, how has renovation of your house been going?" Mayleen asked as the two continued to watch the children.

"It's been coming along rather smoothly. The new bedroom and kitchen should both be done within the year." Xavier answered, crossing his leg.

"Do you intend to tell young Abel about your plans?" Mayleen continued to ask.

"Not yet, I still have to run things over with a few higher ups. They might not be the most enthusiastic about me adopting." Xavier said, laughing. "Just as soon as everything goes through, I'll tell him." Xavier explained.

"Where is Abel, anyway?" Xavier asked, scanning the group of children for Abel.

Mayleen looked around as well, before smiling. "Oh, I know where those two are." She stated. She led Xavier to a field not to far away.

"Originally, we weren't ok with Abel running off here, but after a while, it became clear that they loved this field." Mayleen explained as they walked across it.

In the middle of the field was a big Oak tree, and sleeping on it was Abel and Minun. The two rested against each other as they slept, enjoying the cool Fall breeze.

Xavier smiled. "Those two are always together aren't they." He said, watching them sleep.

Mayleen nodded. "Always. I can't think of a single time they've been apart, ever since Abel found that little Minun." She explained. "Even when one of them is sick, the other stays by their side, unwilling to move." She told the head of Genzu Defense.

"What was he doing on the day he met Minun?" Xavier asked, sitting down on the grass.

Mayleen joined him. "Well.. Abel never has gotten along with the kids here... with any of them, actually. I'm sure you've noticed his twitching, and how he can be a little hyper at times?" Mayleen inquired, to which Xavier nodded.

"Well. We've tried to do everything to get the kids to treat Abel like one of their own, but they just insist on bullying him. We're the only orphanage in the area, and no one has ever wanted to adopt Abel, and the kids know it. They know they have the full ability to treat Abel as they please, and no one can stop it." Mayleen explained, a somber look on her face.

"That's what was happening to him, and he ran off in embarrassment. We looked for him for hours, before he and Minun appeared. They hit it off almost immediately, and they protected each other. It was enough that Abel finally started to be happy.

"Abel, and Minun... they're brothers. Not by blood, but most certainly by bond. Those two will continue to grow together, past any limit." Mayleen exclaimed, with a fond smile.

Xavier nodded, finally understanding. 'Now I understand... he's just like me and Eevee.' He thought to himself.

Abel began to wake, opening his eyes to see Xavier and Mayleen conversing next to him.

"Oh! Mr. Xavier and Sister Mayleen! What's up. Are you here to play?!" Abel asked, jumping up quickly. Minun awoke from his sleep as well, seeing Abel jump up and down excited him, and before long, he jumped onto Abel's shoulder.

Xavier laughed. "Yes, yes I am Abel. Come on out, Eevee!" Xavier threw the pokeball high into the air, with the Evolution pokemon coming out to play.

"Ooh, hey Eevee, come on, let's play!" Abel shouted, with Eevee and Minun following the running boy.

Both Xavier and Mayleen smiled as they watched the boy run, before they saw which way they were going. "Hey, don't go that way! You'll get lost there!" And with that, Mayleen and Xavier chased after the child.

X.x.X

The stars shown brightly across the park in Rementano, as people strolled into the field. Park Staff began to set up the Projector and Projection Screen, setting the mood for a wonderful night. Families, couples, and college students began to take their seats, eager to watch the film.

From the outer edge of the group, Iris and Able sat down on a small blanket, with Minun and Emolga at their sides. After having finished eating at the Restaurant, the two had grabbed their pokemon, and left for the park, where the weekly movie would be playing shortly.

"So you try to come here every week?" Iris asked, petting Emolga's head as she looked towards the trainer.

Abel returned Iris' gaze, before looking up towards the glittering sky. "Yea, when Omni first adopted me, they had just begun to do these weekly movies, so he took me and Minun to the park to watch the movie. After that, it just became sort of a tradition." Abel explained, before looking back and giving the champion of Unova a smile. "It always brings a smile to my face." He further explained.

The two continued to converse, before the movie began. "Oh, the movie's starting!" Abel announced, looking towards the screen.

Iris continued to stare at Abel for a few seconds, before she looked towards the movie. Before she frowned.

"How can someone so nice," She thought, "Like someone like me, when he knows what I've done?"

Very rarely in Iris' life had she met someone so nice. Of course, she hadn't known Abel that long, but she found herself strangely attracted to his charm. Something about him just reminded her of herself.

In truth, Iris was afraid. She was falling for a boy, who knew how harsh she had been to someone he called a friend. And more importantly, she was mortally terrified of said friend.

She had taken part in ruining the lives of five people, all because of childish greed, and promise of power from Oak, and that was a sin she knew could not be forgiven.

Oak... it was only a matter of time before he ruined her, just like he had to everyone who opposed him. She feared him the most. More than any demon.

No, that wasn't true. Oak was a demon, and he had the power to prove it.

X.x.X

Aubree watched the group from afar, smiling at the two. Shortly after Abel and Iris left, she had volunteered to keep an eye on them, just to make sure nothing happened. Caleb had originally volunteered, but after the incident with Max and Bonnie, he was quickly denied.

As far as Aubree was concerned, the two had seemed to get along quite well so far, with the dinner going off without a hitch, and the movie appearing to go smoothly as well.

The Movie was a comedy about a Lucario and a Wobbuffet who went on a journey to save the world from an evil Mandibuzz, who threatened to take over the world.

Both Abel and Iris enjoyed the movie, tears in their eyes from laughter. Similarly, their pokemon had a great time watching the movie. The night was spent with joyful laughter and wheezes.

The movie was actually rather long, and before many of the audience knew it, they had fallen asleep. Aubree had passed out from where she was watching, resting on Alisha as the duo slept.

As for Abel and Iris, they had fallen asleep next to each other, with their pokemon lying on top of them. Abel and Iris' hands were held together.

X.x.X

Abel felt someone shove against his shoulder, and opened his eyes to the sight of a park employee attempting to wake him up.

"Excuse me sir, the movie has ended, time for you and your girlfriend get up." They said with a smile. Abel blushed at the mention of Iris being his girlfriend. He felt his eye begin to twitch, frowning.

'Danget, gotta pull myself together' Abel thought to himself, before sitting up.

Minun, who was next to him, woke up when he felt his trainer's body shift. The little mouse yawned, stretching itself, before looking over at Abel. It noticed Abel's eye twitching.

"Min?" Minun asked, pointing at Abel's eye.

Abel covered his eye, waving it off. "It's fine, buddy. I just need to take my medicine when we get back." He claimed. Minun frowned, but knew that his brother had everything under control.

Looking over at Iris, Abel put his hand on her shoulder, shaking her. "Hey, Iris, wake up." He said.

The Unova champion opened her eyes, looking over at Abel, and smiling. "Hey.. did I fall asleep?" She asked.

Abel laughed, "We both did." He explained, standing up, and holding his hand out. He felt his eye trying to twitch, and with all his might, stopped it. "Here, let me help you up."

Iris, keeping her smile, accepted his hand. "Why thank you."

Abel hoisted her up, a little two strong, by accident. Iris stood up to quickly, tripping over herself. She fell into Abel's arms, who caught her. The two looked at each other, blushing as their faces were so close.

Abel felt his eye trying to twitch like crazy. He quickly helped her up, before backing up and coughing. "Mhm, well, uh. The night is still young, would you care for a walk?" Abel asked, as he looked towards the sky. The stars shined brighter than ever, and the cool winter breeze helped Abel control his twitching.

"I'd love to." Iris said, sensing that something was off with Abel.

Taking his hand again, much to Abel's surprise, the two began to take a walk through the park.

From the distance, Wallis and Emie watched the duo, with two figures behind them. The figures were hooded, and their faces were obscured. One was covered with a black mist.

"There they are. What would you have us do next, Pine?" Emie asked, turning towards the non clouded figure, revealing his identity.

"Stay here, and make sure no one interferes. No random person should be able to see us through the optimal illusion, but anyone with a strong bond or connection will see it. Make sure they can't get through." Pine ordered. Both Emie and Wallis nodded, before walking away.

Pine turned to the clouded figure. "Well, shall we?" The clouded figure nodded, with the two beginning to tail Abel and Iris.

X.x.X

Abel and Iris sat on a bench, watching the ocean waves crash against the beach. Abel looked over towards Iris, as she watched the ocean with a pleasant smile. Her hazel eyes sparkling, reflecting the stars out of them. Abel blushed as he watched her.

He turned his head to find, Minun and Emolga playing in a tree, chasing each other. He smiled, before looking towards Iris.

"So... how was the night?" He asked, feeling his heartbeat start to speed up. He was fighting himself to speak at a normal pace.

Iris looked over to him, her smile entrancing him. "It was wonderful.. I haven't had this much fun in a long time." She explained.

Abel looked at her, confused. "Really? I would have thought a champion would have plenty of perks."

Iris sighed. "Normally, yes. But... I've always been busy. Someone calling up on me to do something or another whenever I had free time." She explained. "Those weren't pleasant times."

Abel frowned. "Was it Oak?" He asked.

Iris looked away, mildly shocked. "Y-yes.." She said, ashamed.

Abel looked away for a second, feeling he needed to ask a question. "Why did you hurt Ash? Why were you so cruel?" He asked her, needing to know.

Iris, frowned, her eyes growing teary. "We were just kids..." She started, nearing her breaking point. "Oak manipulated us... all of us. We fell for something that we should never have fallen for. He told us that Ash had done terrible things, and that he didn't care about any of us. He used just enough 'evidence' for most of us to believe him. He promised us things we could never dream of. He promised us that if we did this one thing, we could reach our goals, like we all dreamed of." She explained.

"I got special training with Lance because Oak put in a good word for me, not long after everything went down. Misty got the chance to travel the world, searching for powerful water type masters as well as pokemon. Brock was given enough scholarships to complete his classes with no Debt. Dawn, and May were given even more publicity, enough to reach famous heights. Cilan's restaurant was put on the map, and became world famous. Everyone got what they wanted." She explained further.

Abel looked at her in shock, not knowing what to say.

"After he had us hooked, Oak began to request more favors, in turn for more 'rewards'. We became blinded by these for quite some time. May, and Misty were hit the worst, and then May got Drew involved.. They're completely different people now, blinded by fame and power." Iris explained.

"Once, Brock tried to refuse one of Oak's requests... he was in the hospital for taking a 'tumble down the stairs' for a week. By that point, any doubt was replaced by fear.. whoever is in charge of Oak.. gave him enormous power. And I'm terrified of getting near him, let alone his pokemon." She said.

"But to top it off, I came here only to learn that, Oak lied to us from the very start! Ash is the same person he was all those years ago, and I helped ruin him and his friends! I'm the one that barred him from entering Unova at all, let alone the pokemon league! I'm no better than Oak." Iris finally broke down, tears streaming down her face.

Abel frowned at the champion, with Emolga and Minun by their trainer's sides at this point.

Abel wanted to comfort the girl, but he wasn't sure what to do. He looked over, and saw a flower cart in the distance. He looked over to Minun, who jumped on his shoulder.

Iris was so preoccupied with her shame, that she didn't even see the trainer walk over to the flower cart. She felt a tap on her shoulder. She looked up, seeing Abel standing to her side, his hands behind his back.

"Iris... I know that you think you're a terrible person, and maybe in the past, you were, if only for a short moment. But you should never compare yourself to Oak." He told her, beginning to feel his body twitch, and his fear with what he was about to do wasn't helping.

"But... You're a better person than you think you are... You.. you've shown Ash some form of kindness, and you might not even realize it... but.. when you helped Max find us... it showed Ash that you weren't all that terrible... and the girls in the group... they helped... they helped me prepare for this date, knowing that it was you... they believe in second chances... Ash believes in second chances... I believe in second chances.." He told her, trying desperately to control his talking.

Iris felt herself blush from Abel's words, wiping away her tears, before she could say anything. Abel pulled his hands from behind his back, revealing a white rose. Her blush got deeper and wider.

"Iris, I know we've only truly met today, and I no I have no chance with someone as amazing as you.. heck I know this date in itself was more of a pity date, but know that I truly do like you, more than you know. You're beautiful, and your talent in pokemon exceeds many, including the other champions! I've had feelings for you ever since I first saw you when I saw you in Unova, and my glee knew no bounds when I found out you were going to be in the tournament. Watching you battle is like I'm in an entirely different world." Abel confessed, clenching onto the rose, using all his power to talk steady.

By this point, Iris' blush couldn't get any deeper, with her heart pounding in her chest. The feelings she had felt for Abel as the night had progressed were skyrocketing right now. Most guys she had ever tried to date were only interested in her status and money, but Abel liked her for her, and she knew it. All he wanted was to impress her, and she could feel he had already succeeded.

"This rose is for you Iris, in Genzu, boys would give a white rose to a girl they love, its a promise, a promise they'll always be there for the girl they love whenever they need them, a promise that he'll protect her no matter what. A red rose is a marriage proposal, its considered a important and sacred thing in Genzu, even the Pokemon do it." Abel explained, handing the rose out to her delicately.

To the side of them, Minun handed the rose over to Emolga. The two had grown to like each other as the date had went on, and Minun felt himself growing more attached to the flying squirrel, and likewise. Minun handed the rose to the Flying Squirrel, taking a bow as he did. Emolga blushed hard.

Iris accepted the rose, holding his in her hands, a tear coming down her eye.

"I know you don't like us in that way, and I accept that. After all, I'm just a trainer with a disability; as it stands, It's taking every ounce of my power to not break down and let my hyper active body take over. But, just know, if you ever need a friend, or anyone to listen, I'll be there. Always. I know Ash will be there for you too, you just need to talk to him." Abel said.

Abel and Minun closed their eyes, the brothers waiting to be let down, they were hoping gently. What happened next surprised them.

Emolga nuzzled up to Minun, with the electric mouse blushing wildly. Before long, he returned the favor, nuzzling Emolga back.

Abel felt Iris hug him, and opened his eyes, to see Iris smiling at him, with a crazy blush.

"Abel, you give yourself too little credit. You're one of the bravest and nicest guys I've ever met. I don't care if you're hyper, it makes you more charming to me. And you're a hero! This city admires you just like Pallet admired Ash! Most boys, they only wanted me for my money and fame, but you. You saw me for something different. You asked me out because you admired me for me, and you wanted to prove yourself.

Iris put her arms around Abel's neck, careful not to damage the rose given to her.

Abel put his arms around Iris' waste, following her lead. Emolga and Minun jumped from their spot, eying their trainers intently, waiting for their big moment.

Minun couldn't help but be proud of his brother; a tear going down his face.

Abel and Iris looked at each other, their eyes sparkling under the starry sky.

"Abel" Iris started, "You proved yourself to me, and more." And with that, the two went to kiss.

"Abel Omni, adoptive son of Xavier Omni, just who we were looking for!" Pine's voice rang out, surprising the duo as well of their pokemon, they looked over quickly, to see both Pine and the cloudy figure, who were staring them down.

"Uh, do I know you?" Abel asked, staring the two down with a bored look.

Pine chuckled, "Oh, excuse me, where are my manners. I am Professor Pine, of the Laneno Region. You might know me from 'Justin'" Pine said with an over exaggerated pose.

Abel looked at him, still confused, before the name finally rang a bell, and his mouth opened in shock. "You're the one that banned Justin and Caleb, just like Oak did!" Abel announced in shock.

Pine clapped his hands. "Exactly! I am indeed that person! Oak is actually a rather good friend of mine. Well, I guess accomplice would be better, wouldn't it, Oak?" Pine stated, looking over to the cloudy figure next to him.

Oak pulled his hood down, with the black gasses fading away. Oak grinned at Abel and Iris, with Abel getting into a defensive stance.

"I don't know why you two are here, but I want nothing to do with you. Come on, Iris." Abel declared, grabbing Iris' hand, and attempting to leave. When he felt resistance, he turned around, to see Iris frozen in fear. Her eyes were wide open, and she was trembling.

Oak grinned maliciously. "Ah yes, Iris. I was looking for you."I never got to talk to you about your little show during round two.." Oak said with his grin not faltering. He took a step forward, only for Abel, Minun, and Emogla to jump in front of Iris.

"What do you want?" Abel demanded, refusing to move from his spot.

Oak raised his hands above his head, with his cocky smile still present. "Nothing, nothing, I just wanted to give you a proposition." Oak claimed, walking forward a little.

"Your father, Xavier; he's been a thorn in my side ever since this tournament started, and I need some leverage to convince your father to listen to me." Oak stated. Abel and Iris continued to stare him down, not saying a word.

"I need you, Abel, to help me. Staying with Ash will only bring you down. Me? I can give you everything you've ever wanted. Money, power, I can make you the champion of this region as soon as the tournament is over." Oak told Abel, within arms reach of the boy.

Abel looked at him, scowling by this point. His arm began to twitch, not having the composure to keep himself in check.

Oak averted his eyes to Abel's arm, his eyes widening. "Oh right, your file said you have a disability with your body.." Oak said, extending his hand.

"If you join me... I can help you find the cure... you'll never twitch another day in your life." Oak claimed with a grin.

Abel's eyes widened, not sure what to say. "You can do that?" He asked.

"I can do anything boy, just say it, and it's yours." Oak told him, his arm still extended.

Abel sat there, conflicted. His eyes wandered behind him, Iris was still frozen in fear. He looked down, seeing his brother sparking in anger. He looked back up, grinning.

"Anything?" He asked, Minun looked back at him in shock, as did Iris.

Oak smirked, knowing he had him. "Anything."

Abel extended his hand. "Alright." He said, he went to shake his hand, only to smack Oak's hand away, surprising the two professors.

Abel took Iris, finally able to drag her away, with the electric types following suit. "Then go away. Leave me, Iris, Dad, and Ash all alone. We don't want anything to do with you." Abel exclaimed, smiling to himself as he walked away.

Oak sighed. "Guess we gotta do this the hard way." He extended his hand, a black mist appearing.

Abel continued to walk, until he smacked into a barrier. He held his nose in pain, before he and Iris looked up, noticing a black dome had appeared out of nowhere.

"Abel, Abel are you ok?!" Iris asked him, finally snapping back to her senses. She turned around, seeing Oak and Pine facing the two, pokeballs in their hands.

"Last chance, boy." Oak demanded, anger in his eyes. "You either join me, or you will feel my wrath. Last. Chance." Oak threatened, his eyes flaring black.

Iris began to shudder in fear, looking towards Abel, who wasn't even shaking anymore. "Abel?" She called out to him.

Abel closed his eyes, sighing, before he tapped one of his pokeballs. In a flash, Oak felt his stomach slammed into by Abel's Sceptile, the Leaf Blade sending Oak flying.

Oak landed against the ground, and with a grunt, got up. He did more than scowl at Abel.

Now, Oak was down right furious. He practically launched his pokeball into the air, revealing his Dragonite. The Dragonite was covered in dark aura, and it's pupils were blackened out.

Pine, smiling, tossed his pokeball into the air, revealing an Aerodactyl. It had the same aura as Dragonite. The two stared Abel and Iris down, ready to take them down.

"Hurricane." Oak said quietly, gritting his teeth.

Dragonite launched the powerful wind attack, blasting Abel's Sceptile in one quick motion. Sceptile wasn't able to take the withstand the powerful attack, and was swept off his feet. He smashed into Abel, with the two smashing against the barrier.

"Abel!" Iris screamed.

X.x.X

Aubree jumped up, wide awake, in a panic. Alisha looked at her in confusion, as Aubree jumped up, clutching her chest, looking around.

She noticed the movie was already over, and any people left were simply walking around. There was no sight of Abel or Iris.

"Come on Alisha, let's go!" She called out, with her and her Absol rushing off to find the Abel and Iris.

X.x.X

Iris helped Abel up, who was groaning in pain. His Sceptile was barely standing by this point, breathing heavily.

"Return Sceptile, you've done all you can." Abel said, returning the Ghetto pokemon. He looked over towards Oak and Pine.

"Alright, now. I'm angry too." Abel stated. He grabbed the remaining pokeballs he had on him, releasing his Tyrantrum and Talonflame. Minun jumped in between the two pokemon, sparks flying in anger.

Iris, now enraged herself, called for Emolga, and throwing out her Haxorus.

Abel, Iris, and Oak and Pine were locked into a stare off, nobody daring to make a move.

Abel made the first move. "Talonflame, to the skies! Tyrantrum, Dragon Dance! Minun, thunderbolt onto Dragonite!" Abel called out, with his pokemon obeying the commands.

"Emolga, hidden power onto Aerodactyl!" Iris shouted, joining the fight.

Emolga and Minun launched their attacks, while Talonflame got into position and Tyrantrum charged up it's power and speed.

Aerodactyl dodged the attack, while Dragonite took the Thunderbolt, barely even flinching.

"Hyper Beam!" Both Oak and Pine called out to, launching the super charged attacks at their pokemon. With one quick call, everyone dodged the attacks, albeit barely. Tyrantrum himself dodging only thanks to his speed boost.

"Hit them hard Tyrantrum! Use Head Smash!" Abel called out, launching his fist into the air. Tyrantrum lowered it's head, charging towards the enemy. He jumped into the air, smashing into Dragonite.

The mighty dragon flew into the ground, skidding to a halt, before launching itself back towards Tyrantrum.

The Dinosaur met the Dragon, the two locked into combat.

"Beat that Dinosaur down, Aerodactyl! Steel Wing!" Pine commanded. Aerodactyl's wings gained a steel gleam, and he flew towards Tyrantrum.

"Match it's Steel Wing with your own, Talonflame!" Abel shouted. Talonflame matched Aerodactyl's attack, meeting the the Fossil head on. The two birds were locked into combat, each fighting for dominance in the sky.

Emolga, in an attempt to help Talonflame take control of the skys, rushed Aerodactyl with a Wild Charge.

Aerodactyl, moving quickly, used Agility to get out of the way, shocking Emolga. Talonflame barely had time to get out, before it got clipped by Emolga's attack. Talonflame was unable to keep in the air, before it began to lose altitude, crashed into the ground. Areodactyl took advantage of Talonflame's damage, and smashed into Talonflame with a Steel Wing.

Aerodactyl relinquished it's hold of Talonflame, revealing the pokemon to be fainted.

Abel scowled in pain, before returning the bird.

X.x.X

Aubree and Alisha ran through the park, looking for Abel and Iris. She couldn't explain why, but she knew there was something wrong.

She burst through a few of the trees, seeing a giant, thin black dome in the middle of the park, and everyone was ignoring it. She ran towards the dome, putting her hands against the barrier.

When she looked closer, she saw Abel and Iris locked into combat with both Oak and Pine, and it wasn't looking good.

"Someone, help! Anyone!" Aubree called out.

"What's the matter?" A man ran up, worried for the two.

"What do you mean? Can't you see what's happening here?!" Aubree exclaimed, looking back and forth between the man and the barrier.

The man looked at her in confusion. "Maybe you should go to a hospital, there's nothing here." He said, thinking badly of Aubree, before he walked away from the duo.

Aubree looked back at the dome, wondering what to do, before getting an idea.

"Justin! I'll go find Justin, and Ash! They'll know what to do!" She declared, running off. Before she could, Wallis and Emie blocked their path.

"Sorry missy, you appear to have seen to much." Wallis claimed, releasing a Weavile from it's pokeball.

Emie nodded, grinning. "I always enjoy this part." She claimed, releasing a Dusknoir.

Aubree looked towards the two in fear, before she hopped onto Alisha. "Step on it!" She pleaded, with Alisha nodding, taking off. The two sped off, doing their best to avoid Wallis and Emie.

"After them!" Wallis demanded, with the two giving chase. Aubree and Alisha sped out of the park, looking desperately for the group. She sped for the pokemon center, hoping they would be there.

Wallis and Emie gave their chase, before Aubree rushed through a crowd of people, hoping to lose them.

The two stopped in their tracks, looking towards each other.

"There's too many people. We'll never be able to do anything without attracting too much attention." Emie stated. Wallis nodded in agreement, before the duo began to walk away.

"Hey, did she say Justin?"

X.x.X

Ash, Serena, and everyone else sat inside the pokemon center, waiting for their pokemon to be healed from earlier training. They were watching the snow outside, conversing.

"I wonder how Abel's date with Iris is going?" Bonnie questioned, taking a sip of coffee.

Ash grinned. "I still can't believe that this all happened. I hope it's all going well." He commented. It was then that Aubree and Alisha burst through the door. Everyone looked her in shock, with her flustered look and Alisha panting.

The young trainer looked at them, with fear in her eyes. "Come quick! Abel and Iris are in trouble!"

X.x.X

Dragonite and Tyrantrum continued their battle for dominance, with Tyrantrum slowly but surely starting to lose it's ground. Dragonite was just too strong.

Abel was beginning to sweat. "We have to take care of that Dragonite!" He exclaimed. He looked towards Minun. "Minun, help Tyrantrum out!" He pleaded. Minun nodded, and ran off to aid his friend.

Before he could reach it, he narrowly avoided Aerodactyl's Rock Tomb, which blocked him off from the fighting beasts. Aerodactyl landed right on top of Minun, roaring at the mouse.

Minun growled back, refusing to show fear. Emolga landed next to him, winking at Emolga, who nodded.

"Strike them into the air with Stone Edge!" Pine commanded. Aerodactyl smashed his feet into the ground, with stone pillars beginning to rise at a rapid rate towards the Electric Pokemon.

Nodding at each other, Emolga flew into the air, with Minun clinging onto her feet. The two glided past the powerful attack, before Minun launched himself off of Emolga, and began rapidly hopping off the rocks, gaining momentum.

Both Emolga and Minun began to speed up, using Wild Charge together to attack Aerodactyl.

The Fossilized pokemon began to fly away, with that being it's only option. Unfortunately for the monster, even it's Agility couldn't save it from being hit on the back by Emolga's Wild Charge, sending it to the ground. Minun soon reached the duo, helping Emolga, by striking Aerodactyl with Emolga. Their combined efforts were enough to slam Aerodactyl into the ground, leaving a crater in it's wake.

The two jumped off, leaving Aerodactyl laying on the ground, paralyzed.

Pine grunted in anger, before looking towards Oak. "Your powers are failing us, Oak."

Oak didn't budge, still locked into combat with the powerful Dinosaur.

Abel grinned, looking towards Iris. "Now's our chance to win this! Let's do it!" He said, lifting Iris' spirits. She nodded with him, with the two looking back towards the battle.

"Thunderbolt!" The two chanted, with their Electric Pokemon firing the powerful attacks towards Dragonite.

The powerful dragon grunted in pain as the double electric attack struck him. Seeing his chance, Tyrantrum used the last of his power to push Dragonite back. Finally, the pain was too much to bear, and Dragonite lost his strength, being pushed until his back was slammed against the barrier. Dragonite fell to the ground, no longer able to stand.

Tyrantrum roared in victory, as Emolga and Minun chanted in victory.

Abel and Iris smiled, and hugged, before blushing, and separating.

Oak, in his anger, turned around, smashing his pokeball against the ground. Pine stayed silent, closing his eyes.

"We did it Iris, we did it!" Abel celebrated, grabbing her hand, and dancing. His hyperness finally began to catch up to him, and he couldn't help but dance in victory. Iris could only giggle at Abel as he danced in victory.

While the two were celebrating, Oak extended his hand, sending the aura towards Dragonite. "Get up, we're not done until I say we're done."

Dragonite rose to his feet, becoming enraged, before looking towards the opposing pokemon.

"Wipe them out, Earthquake!" Oak shouted. Dragonite flew towards them, before grabbing Tyrantrum's head, and smashing it towards the ground.

Abel and Iris stopped, before looking towards the dragon in panic.

Dragonite slammed his feet onto the ground with all his weight, creating a massive earthquake, effecting both pokemon in trainer.

Emolga tried to fly up, before her foot got caught inbetween the cracks. Minun did his best to avoid the attack, but like the others, fell to the attack. Tyrantrum was knocked out the second Dragonite started the attack.

Abel and Iris did their best to stay steady, before a shaking platform flung Abel a few feet away, with him landing on his back. Iris got her leg stuck in between the ground, and was stuck in place.

Iris looked on in fear, as Dragonite stared them down, and Pine helped Aerodactyl up.

"Now... I need you, Abel, but you had to make everything difficult! And you." Oak said, staring down Iris, who was holding onto Emolga.

"You... you betrayed me! You should no better! And then.. you help this child, all for what?! Pathetic love?! You could have had it all.. but now? I think it's time for you to disappear!" Oak yelled, with Pine following his lead.

"Hyper Beam! Aim for that pathetic girl! End her life!" Oak demanded.

Dragonite and Aerodactyl readied the super charged attack, readying to kill Iris.

Iris did her best to try and get free of the platform. No matter what she did, she was unable to get free. After continuous struggling, she gave up. All she could do is accept her fate.

"I'm sorry.. Abel.." Iris said, closing her eyes.

Abel got up, looking around and holding his head. He looked over, seeing Tyrantrum and Minun down and out, with Minun trying is best to look up. He looked over to see both Oak and Pine's pokemon charging up a Hyper Beam. He then saw Iris trapped; he put two and two together.

"No, no, no!" Abel shouted, getting up and running towards them.

"Fire!" Oak yelled. The two powerful pokemon fired the Hyper Beams, aiming to kill her.

Iris opened her eyes, and screamed. Time seemed to slow down for the four people, as Abel jumped in front of her. All anyone could do was watch As Abel braced himself for the attack, and was blasted with the Hyper Beams. The attacks, being so large, completely consumed Abel, but it was enough to shield Iris.

The attack lasted for a solid two minutes, before the attack ended, and the lights faded. Iris stared with tears in her eyes, as Abel fell to the ground. His cloths were torn and burned, and his body was charred completely. He landed with a thud.

"ABEL!" Iris screamed, finally pulling her leg out of the ground, desperate to help Abel. Minun could only sit there, unable to move as he watched his brother fall.

Oak sighed. "Well, this complicates things... Oh well. Aim at her again, I won't let this save her." He taunted, with his Dragon nodding, taking the time to recharge.

Abel sat there, immobile, as Iris picked him up, holding her in her arms.

"Why, Abel? Why did you do that?!" Iris demanded as she embraced the boy.

Abel smiled, gasping for breath as he sat there. "Friends... help friends..." He blurted out, finally closing his eyes.

Iris held him, putting her ear to his heart. It was still beating, but slowly. All Iris could do was sob, as she had no idea what to do.

Minun was still paralyzed from watching what had just happened. Then, he snapped.

Minun looked towards Oak and Pine, a fire burning in his eyes. Minun let out the most ferocious roar he could, and he charged down the Professors with a Wild Charge.

Oak watched as the mouse ran at them. "Hold. Blast that little rat away as well. Let's make it Ironic. Hit it with a Thunder." Oak exclaimed cockily.

Dragonite nodded, releasing the super Electric Type move off. It struck Minun, making him grunt in pain. However, Minun didn't stop moving. If anything it made him run faster.

Minun was going to make them pay, no matter what.

Slowly, but surely, the Electric energy began to condense and consume Minun. Oak began to sweat from slight fear, watching as the attack seemed to get more and more powerful.

"I.. I don't think that's a Wild Charge." Pine said, beginning to back away in fear.

"Of course it's not.. it's... it's.." Oak stammered. "A Volt Tackle."

Both Oak and Pine called out to their pokemon. "Stop that Minun! Don't let it reach us!" They shouted. Dragonite consumed himself with a Dragon Rush as Aerodactyl formed a Steel Wing.

The two beasts met Minun head on, with neither side giving in. They put the rest of their power into this last attack.

Minun felt himself starting to be pushed back by the powerful pokemon. He knew that the only way he was going to win this was if he used every last ounce of his power, but he didn't know what would happen to him after that.

He didn't care.

Minun was going to avenge his brother, at all costs.

Minun put the last of his power into the Volt Tackle. Slowly, Minun began to push back Dragonite and Aerodactyl. Even though the two were powerhouses, the battle had left them more exhausted than it had Minun, and before too long the two pokemon were blown back.

They smashed into both Oak and Pine, forcing them into the side of the dome barrier. Before either could react, Minun ran into them at full force, creating a massive explosion.

Iris watched in awe as Minun performed the unique attack, then watched in horror as Minun was flung back from the explosion. Almost poetically, he landed right next to Abel, with the brothers down for the count.

Oak and Pine got up, feeling the full effects of the attack as they stared down the competition.

Pine looked towards Oak. "Quick, power up our pokemon again. They're out of pokemon!" Pine insisted, but Oak shook his head.

"I'm out of power, as it stands this barrier will go down shortly. We must retreat for now." Oak explained with a dissatisfied look.

Pine grunted, but returned Aerodactyl, complying with Oak. The two covered themselves with their hoods, and Oak took the barrier down. They quickly made their exit, disappearing in the shadows.

X.x.X

Aubree, Ash, and everyone else ran through the park, desperately looking for Iris and Aubree. When they finally got there, the dome that Aubree had described was gone, as was Oak and Pine. All that lay there were a few people who had seen both Iris and Abel appear out of thin air.

Speaking of Iris and Abel, Iris held a broken and burned Abel in her arms, sobbing uncontrollably. Minun lay next to Abel, looking in no better condition.

The Crew ran down the hill, coming to a stop at the two.

"Abel?!" Ash near shouted, kneeling next to his friend. "Abel, what happened?!" Ash asked frantically.

Abel opened his eyes, seeing everyone surrounding him. He said nothing; only smiled, before he closed his eyes one last time.

"Abel? Abel?!" Iris shouted, putting her ear next to his chest. There was no heartbeat.

Frantically, Iris began to give Abel CPR, desperately trying to get his heart to beat again.

Ash got up, his eyes flaring with Aura, searching for traces of Oak. To his surprise, there was nothing. No traces of anyone, for that matter. It was as if nothing had ever happened. Even Abel and Iris' aura was without trace.

Ash shook it off, before turning to everyone. "Call the Hospital, quick!" He asserted. Justin nodded, quickly getting out his Xtransceiver, and calling for help.

A few yards away, the white rose Abel had given Iris lay on the ground, untouched from the tides of battle.

Chapter End~

J/M Arc:

Chapter ~ Dark Past.

Chapter ~ Jungle Escapades! Pull through, Aubree!

Chapter ~ Calm Before the Storm.

Chapter ~ The Perfect Team?!

Chapter ~ Mew Plays Match Maker?!

Chapter ~ Ash and Abel vs The Legendary Duo!

Chapter ~ A Battle Interrupted

Rainbows Arc:

Chapter ~ Divided

Chapter ~ Franklin's Wrath

Chapter ~ Caleb's Intervention

Chapter ~ I Speak to Ghosts, So What?!

Chapter ~ The Power of The Psychic

Chapter ~ Burning Emotions

Chapter ~ Top Tier Trainer

Chapter ~ Talent

Chapter ~ Rainbows