Broken Friendship

by Crusherboy93

Ash gets betrayed by most of his friends and his Mother, they all think that Ash should give up on his dream of becoming a Pokemon Master. Ash flees the Kanto Region with all of his Pokemon, his remaining friends, and his 8-year old sister Emma and heads to the Otron Region. 10 years Later, Ash is the Otron Regional Champion and plans his revenge against the Traitors.

6. Chapter 06

(A.N.: This chapter has two different battles in it. I know I said that I only would do one chapter for every round of the tournament, but when I got done them done separately, I felt like that they weren't full completely, so I combined them. If you want to leave a review to help me out, I greatly appreciate it. I also appreciate all of you who wait patiently for me to update the Story, your patience is rewarded with this, a double Battle chapter, filled with action and one person comes so close to death, he will become enlightened. Hope you enjoy it, and yes, I made a whole Paragraph just an Authors note, for those who want to be haters, I really don't care. :))

The time of Paul and Gary's Battle against Collin and Frank was just around the corner. Ash decided that it would be best that Gary and Paul train a little bit and decided to have Gary and Paul do a practice battle. Ash decided to make the practice battle a Pokémon Tag-double battle with only two Pokémon for each. Paul sent out his Torterra and Electrive and Gary sent out Blastoise and Umbreon, while Ash sent out Greninja and Pikachu and John sent out Scizor and Alakazam. May said that she would be the referee and she said, "Battle begin!" Ash made the first moves and he said, "Greninja, use Water shuriken on Umbreon and Pikachu, use Thunderbolt on Blastoise." Then Paul said, "Torterra, use Rock Climb on Pikachu and Electrive use Thunder Punch on Greninja." John then said, "Scizor, use X-scissor on Electrive, and Alakazam use Fore-Sight on Torterra." Gary then said, "Blastoise, use Hydro Cannon on Alakazam, and Umbreon use Dark Pulse on Scizor." All eight Pokémon obeyed and used the move that they were told to use, and all eight moves collided in the middle of the practice field. When the smoke cleared, all eight Pokémon were still standing, Ash told his Pokémon to keep attacking until you land a hit, John told his Pokémon the same thing, along with Gary and Paul. All the Pokémon kept using the move they used the first time until they got a direct hit. Within a few hours of beginning, only four Pokémon stood, Gary's Blastoise, Paul's Electrive, Ash's Greninja, and John's Scizor, but all four were badly hurt and exhausted. Ash then said, "Alright, that's enough to today, let's call it here." Gary and Paul nodded their heads, John as well, and they recalled their Pokémon and went to get them healed up. As the Pokémon Center, Ash, John, Gary, and Paul waited for their Pokémon to be healed, they were approached by Lance and Mr. Goodshow. John, Paul, and Gary's faces looked like they were about to call out Pokémon, but Ash raised his hand and said, "It's alright, they're on our side, how are you doing Lance?"

"I'm doing fine Ash." Replied Lance. John then walked up to Ash and said, "Ash, why are you being nice to these guys?" Ash replied, "Because like I said, they're on our side." John then said, "Okay, but why are they on our side, they passed a law that allows the winner of a Pokémon Battle to take one of the loser's Pokémon." Ash then said, "I know, unfortunately, they've tried to repel that law, but most of the professors' side with Tracy and say to keep it a law, and I used my Aura to tell if they were telling the truth or not and thy were telling the truth." John then used his Aura like Ash did at the beginning of the tournament and he could tell that Mr. Goodshow and Lance were telling the truth. John then said, "You're right, they are telling the truth, I'm sorry for being hostile to you two." Lance and Mr. Goodshow said that it was alright, and his hostility was well founded. Paul then said, "Are there any other Champions that are on our side?" Ash nodded his head and said, "Yes, Steven is on our side, along with Cynthia, the others believe have sided with Tracy, Professor Sycamore tried to talk to Dyanthia, but she didn't want to hear it." Lance then said, "Ash, there is something we need to discuss with you and the elite four members of the Otron Region, it's a matter of security for all of us." Ash nodded his head and told John, "Get the others and meet us at my house." John nodded his head and said, "I will, but I think we should meet up after Gary and Paul have their battle." Paul nodded his head and said, "Agreed, it will be starting soon, so Gary and I will need to get ready for that battle." Lance nodded his head and said, "Very well, we'll meet you at your house after their battle." Ash nodded his head and told Gary and Paul, "Good luck you two, don't hold anything back." Paul and Gary smiled and nodded their heads and made their way to the Platform after retrieving their Pokémon.

As Paul and Gary walked to their Platform, they were stopped by Collin who said, "Hey Gary and Paul." Gary and Paul looked at Collin, Gary smiled and said, "Hey, you're Collin, right?" Collin nodded his head and said, "Yeah, I'm one of your opponents, just wanted to say good luck to you and when you beat us, continue battling hard." Gary then said, "Now hold on Collin, there is the chance that you beat us and move on to the next round." Collin then said, "No, no, no, we know for a fact that we won't win." Then Paul said, "Gary has a point, if you use all your strength, you and Frank can beat us."

"That won't happen because Paul, you're an Elite Four Member, and Gary, you're the strongest person that's not an Elite Four Member, you two are going to at least take out our Pokémon in at least two hits I bet." Said Collin. Just then, a security guard came up and said, "Gary, Paul, and Collin, get to your platforms, they'll be going up soon." All three of the nodded their heads and went to their separate Platform. As the platforms began to rise, Collin, Frank, Gary, and Paul heard the announcer said, "Welcome everyone to the First round of the Second round of the tournament. In the Blue Corner, we have the team of Paul and Gary. In the Red Corner, we have the team of Collin and Frank. We all know the rules so Trainers, please send out your Pokémon!" Paul was the first to speak and he said, "Torterra and Electrive, Stand by for Battle." Gary then said, "Blastoise and Umbreon, let's go!" all four Pokémon stood ready to battle. Collin and Frank then sent out their Pokémon. Collin sent out Meganium and Noctowl while Frank sent out Electrike and Solrock. The referee then said, "Alight, battle BEGIN!"

Paul made the first moves and he said, "Torterra use rock climb on Electrike, while Electrive you use fire punch on Meganium." Then Collin said, "Meganium, vine whip on Blastoise, and Noctowl brave bird on Umbreon." Next to speak was Gary and he said, "Blastoise, Hydro Cannon on Solrock, and Umbreon you use Psychic on Noctowl." Finally, Frank said, "Electrike, use Thunderbolt on Torterra, and Solrock you use Shadow Ball on Electrive." All eight Pokémon used the moves they were told to use, Torterra and Electrike both hit their Target, sending Electrike flying off the giant mountain that Rock Climb made and Torterra sliding off the mountain. Hydro Cannon hit Solrock and sent Solrock flying backwards and it slid to a halt in front of Frank and Electrike landed next to Solrock. Solrock's Shadow Ball did hit Electrive, but after Electrive hit Meganium and Meganium's vine whip hit Blastoise, but it looked like it barely did any damage. Umbreon stopped Noctowl with Psychic and sent it to the ground. The referee then said, "Electrike, Solrock, Meganium, and Electrive are unable to continue, trainers, please send out our either third or third and fourth Pokémon." The announcer then said, "Incredible, we're not even through the few five minutes and already one team has lost 75% of their starting Pokémon. What will Collin and Frank do now?" Paul recalled Electrive and sent out Nidoking, Collin sent out a shiny Scizor, and Frank sent out Blaziken and Aggron. Collin and Frank looked at each other, nodded their heads, and they both said, "It's time to kick it up a notch." While Collin said, "With strong determination and a strong heart, Scizor, MEGA EVOLVE!" Frank said, "We strong, hard, rock wreckers, Aggron, MEGA EVOLVE!" just then, both Scizor and Aggron began to glow and after a few second, stopped glowing to show that they changed forms. The announcer then said, "INCREDIBLE, what Collin and Frank have just answered my question by mega evolving one of their Pokémon. what do Gary and Paul to respond to this mega evolution situation." Collin then said across the field, "You two and Champion Ketchum told us to give this battle our all, so we decided to give it our all, and go with mega evolution." Gary and Paul looked at each other, nodded their heads as well, and Paul recalled his Torterra and sent out Ursaring. Paul and Gary then said together, "With strong hearts and stronger Minds, G; Blastoise, P; Ursaring, MEGA EVOLVE!"

Suddenly, Blastoise and Ursaring began to glow just like Aggron and Scizor and when the light faded around Blastoise and Ursaring, then changed forms as well. Then the announcer said, "Well slap me hard and call me Giratina, Blastoise and Ursaring were mega evolved just like Scizor and Aggron, I wonder how this battle will play out." The referee then said, "Alright, battle continue." Meanwhile, in Ash's booth, John entered and sat down next to Ash. John then asked Ash, "What did I miss?" Ash then told John, "It wasn't even a few minutes in and four Pokémon were taken out, Paul's Electrive was knocked out in one hit and he sent out a Nidoking to replace it, Collin sent out a shiny Scizor after his Meganium was knocked out, while both of Franks' first Pokémon, an Electrike and Solrock, were both knocked out and he sent out his Blaziken and his Aggron. Just before the battle recommenced, Collin and Frank mega evolved Collin's Scizor and Frank's Aggron. Gary and Paul responded by Paul recalling his Torterra and sent out his Ursaring. Gary and Paul then mega evolved Paul's Ursaring and Gary's Blastoise. John was surprised and said, "Wow, Collin and Frank lost almost half of their Pokémon, I hope that they have a plan to come back from this. I mean I don't want Gary and Paul to lose, but I just want to see if Collin and Frank have a plan." Ash nodded his head in agreement and looked back at the battlefield. John then asked Ash if Lance or Mr. Goodshow told him anything in advance about what they needed to talk to them about, to which Ash shook his head and said, "No, I guess that they will tell us when we're all together." John then said, "Ash my friend, I believe you're right, but it's been bugging me about what they want to tell us, and it's going to bug me until they say it." Ash then nodded his head and said, "I'm in the same boat as you my friend, maybe watching the battle will keep us distracted from it until they tell us." John nodded his head and the two of them turned to look at the battle as Gary told his Blastoise to use Hydro Cannon on Blaziken and Umbreon to use Dark Pulse on Noctowl.

"Ursaring, use Hyperbeam on Aggron, and Nidoking use Horn Attack on Scizor." Said Paul. Collin then said, "Scizor, dodge Tri-Attack by using double team, and Noctowl use Air Cutter to cut the Dark Pulse in half." Then Frank said, "Aggron use Stone Edge to block the Hyperbeam and Blaziken use Flamethrower to counter the Hydro Cannon." All the Pokémon obeyed their trainers and used the moves that they were told to use. Hydro Cannon and flamethrower collided and created a thick cloud that covered the whole battlefield. The Hyperbeam and Stone Edge collided, but the Hyperbeam overpowered the Stone edge and impacted Aggron, sending it sliding back towards Frank and Collin. Noctowl's Air Cutter did slice Umbreon's Dark Pulse in half, but one half impacted Blaziken and the other half hit the ground. Scizor used double team and successfully dodged the Horn Attack.

"Blastoise, use Hydro Cannon on Scizor this time, and Umbreon use dark pulse on Blaziken." Said Gary. Next person to speak was Paul and he said, "Ursaring, grab Aggron and use seismic toss, and Nidoking use Ice Beam on Noctowl." Then Collin said, "Scizor, use X-scissor on Umbreon, and Noctowl use Drill Peck on Ursaring." Finally, Frank said, "Aggron, you use Hyper beam on Blastoise and Blaziken use Fire Blast on Nidoking." As Ursaring grabbed Aggron, Aggron used Hyper Beam on Blastoise and when it hit, Blastoise's Hydro cannon shot missed Scizor, but hit Noctowl, while Nidoking's Ice Beam hit and sent Noctowl falling to the ground, but Nidoking was hit by Blaziken's Fire Blast, who was hit by Dark Pulse from Umbreon, who got hit by Scizor's X-scissor. Ursaring then threw Aggron to the ground. The referee then said, "Noctowl is unable to continue. Trainer, please send out your last Pokémon." Collin recalled Noctowl and sent out his final Pokémon, Typhlosion. Collin then said, "Typhlosion, use Hyper Beam on Blastoise!" Typhlosion obeyed and used Hyper Beam on Blastoise. As the Hyper Beam flew towards Blastoise, Gary said, "Blastoise, counter with Hydro Cannon!" Blastoise shouted, "BLASTOISE! (HYDRO CANNON!)" and the Hydro Cannon impacted the Hyper Beam and as the two moves battled in the middle of the battlefield, Umbreon, Blaziken, Nidoking, Ursaring, Scizor, and Aggron battled it on the sides. The announcer then said, "Incredible, the battle is gaining in momentum, how will this battle end is anyone's guess."

Meanwhile, at the Sunhill police Station, Dawn and Barry were sneaking around the building to find Jack and Rachel. When they got to the cell Jack and Rachel were in. Barry boosted Dawn up to the window and said, "Hey, psst, Jack, Rachel, up here." Jack and Rachel saw Dawn and Jack whispered, "Admin Dawn, get us out of here." Dawn shook her head and said, "Unfortunately, I'm not here to bust you out, I'm here to fire you two." Jack and Rachel were shocked to hear what Dawn just told them, and Rachel said, "What do you mean?"

"You two got stopped by that loser Ketchum's family and friend Bonnie. You had Pokémon that could easily beat them, and we heard how you almost kill Ketchum's Daughter, but you even failed to do that, Team Comet has no need for people who fail two missions in a row." Replied Dawn. Dawn then signaled for Barry to lower her to the ground and as he did that, he and Dawn heard Jack say, "You can't do this to us, YOU CAN'T!" Dawn and Barry then left the police Station to head back to their hotel rooms.

Back in the stadium, the Hyper Beam and Hydro cannon were still deadlocked. Ursaring was able to take out Aggron but was taken out Blaziken's sky uppercut. Blaziken was then taken out by Nidoking using water pulse. Umbreon used physic to throw Scizor around until it was unable to continue. Gary then had Umbreon use Rain dance to help Blastoise to defeat typhlosion. Nidoking used Water Pulse to help break Typhlosion's concentration and the water pulse hit Typhlosion and caused Typhlosion to lose concentration and the Hydro Cannon hit Typhlosion, send it flying towards the wall behind Collin and Frank and when the dust settled, Typhlosion was lying on some rubble. The Referee was about to say that Typhlosion was unable to continue, when everyone saw Typhlosion slowly get up and thought to himself, "My trainer has come too far to lose now, I know Champion Ketchum is a good person, and I want to face his Charizard in its mega evolved form, that means I can't lose, not now. I just… can't… LOSE!"

After he stood up, Typhlosion cried and started to glow, everyone was shocked to see Typhlosion glow that glow that they all knew. Ash and John were shocked to see that glow and John said, "Is it doing what I think it's doing Ash?" Ash nodded his head and said, "I don't know how it's possible, but… Typhlosion is evolving." Typhlosion began to grow, the flames on its back got bigger, and things that looked like wings appeared on its back. When the glowing stopped, Collin's Typhlosion was no more, there stood a new Pokémon to the world. The Pokémon then made it's cry and it was, "EXPHLOSION!" everyone was in awe, even the Pokémon. The announcer then said, "In…Incredible. Collin's Typhlosion has evolved to a new Pokémon the world has never seen, and from its cry I suggest that it should be called Exphlosion." Collin pulled out his Pokédex and scanned Exphlosion and it said, "No data available about Pokémon, Exphlosion then flapped its wings to fly back onto the field. Exphlosion looked at itself and said, "DAMN, I look good." Exphlosion then looked at Blastoise and used a move that no one has ever seen before, Exphlosion slammed its left fist against the floor and cracks that glowed red and those cracks made it all the way to Blastoise and fire shot straight up under Blastoise, 3 seconds later, the fire died down and Blastoise fell to the ground and de-mega-evolved, surprising Gary and everyone else, including Exphlosion. Gary and the referee ran out to Blastoise and check on it. Blastoise looked at Gary and gave him a thumb up and Gary said, "I'm glad you're okay Blastoise, now you need a long rest." Gary then returned Blastoise to his Pokéball and told the referee, "I'm not going to use my Blastoise anymore." The referee nodded his head, the he and Gary went to their respective locations, and the referee said, "Blastoise is unable to continue, Exphlosion is the winner. Will the trainer Gary Oak send out his third Pokémon?" Gary grabbed a Pokéball and said, "Venowhale, let's go!" when the Pokémon appeared in the water, it looked like a Wailord, but it was stubbier, and it was a darker blue with Purple Stripes. Gary then said, "Venowhale, use Hydro Cannon." Venowhale obeyed Gary and used Hydro Cannon and it made its way to Exphlosion.

Before the Hydro Cannon hit Exphlosion, Frank shouted, "Exphlosion, dodge and use Hyper Beam on Nidoking!" Exphlosion flapped its wings and dodged the Hydro Cannon, that surprised everyone, and Gary said, "Wow its fast now." Exphlosion then used Hyper Beam on Nidoking, sending it flying backwards and he hit the wall and fell to the ground, the referee then said, "Nidoking is unable to continue, the winner is Exphlosion." Paul then recalled his Nidoking, he was now down to his Torterra, who he sent out to replace Ursaring. The announcer then said, "Incredible, in one shot each, Exphlosion has taken out Gary's Mega evolved Blastoise, and Paul's Nidoking, leaving Paul's Torterra, Gary's Otron Region form of Wailord nicknamed Venowhale and Gary's Umbreon, all the while Gary still has one more Pokémon we haven't seen yet, how this battle will play out is unclear at this current moment, but let's hope the battle stays this fired up?" Collin then said, "Exphlosion, use that same move that you used to take out Blastoise on Umbreon." As Explosion went to the ground, Gary said, "Umbreon, jump onto Venowhale and use Psychic on Exphlosion." Umbreon obeyed, jumped onto Venowhale and tried to use Psychic, but the Exphlosion kept coming, then Gary said, "What, it's not affected by Psychic?!" Exphlosion then scooped up Umbreon, dropped her on the ground, and was about to use the same move that took out Blastoise, but Gary said, "Venowhale, use Water Pulse on Exphlosion!" Venowhale used Water Pulse and it hit Exphlosion, stopping the move and causing Exphlosion falling the rest of the way to the ground. Gary then said, "Venowhale, use Hydro Cannon, finish this battle." Venowhale obeyed Gary and used Hydro Cannon and the Hydro Cannon hit Exphlosion, sending it flying backwards and into the same spot that it impacted when it was a Typhlosion. After the dust settled, Exphlosion wasn't moving a muscle. The referee then said, "Exphlosion is unable to continue, the winner is Wailord, which means the victory goes to the team of Gary and Paul."

The announcer then said, "Incredible, after a fierce battle and seeing a previously thought fully evolved Pokémon evolved to a new never before seen Pokémon, the battle has concluded with a victory for Paul and Gary, that was very intense, the next battle will take place after Lunch, so everyone, go and enjoy yourselves and be safe." As people left the stadium, Misty and Brock looked at each other, smiled and Brock said, "That Pokémon is perfect for our ranks." Misty nodded her head and said, "We'll take it after we beat the kid in a Pokémon battle." Clemont then said, "But Ash said…" Brock and Misty looked at Clemont and said, "FUCK ASH KETCHUM, AND HIS RULES!" that statement made Clemont and Serena jump back. Back with Ash and John, they just congratulated Gary and Paul on the win when Burgundy walked up and said, "Ash Ketchum, we need to talk." Ash and his friends looked at Burgundy and John said, "What you need to tell Ash, you can tell us." Ash nodded his head in agreement and Burgundy said, "I want to help you get revenge against Cilan and the others." Ash looked at Burgundy with a look of surprise and said, "I thought you didn't like me." Burgundy then said, "I did, but we have a common foe, Cilan. The enemy of my enemy is my friend." Ash's face then turned to give a look of seriousness and said, "You willing to do what I say." Burgundy nodded her head and said, "Anything to get revenge against Cilan, Stephan, and Bianca." Ash then asked, "What do you mean by getting revenge against Stephan and Bianca?" Burgundy then went on to tell them about how Stephan and Bianca were on the side of the traitors, that made Ash angry.

"Well then, welcome to our team, our family." Said Ash as he extended his hand to Burgundy, who smiled and shook Ash's hand, she was now helping Ash get his revenge. As Ash and the others left the stadium, Collin ran up to them and said, "Champion Ketchum, Mr. Bertrand." John and Ash looked at who called their names and saw Collin. Ash then said, "Ah Collin, how's Exphlosion?" Collin said that Exphlosion was doing fine and he was as healthy as ever. Ash smiled and said, "May we speak to him." Collin grabbed Exphlosion's Pokéball and said, "Of course, Exphlosion, LETS GO!" Exphlosion came out of his Pokéball, standing up and ready to battle. Ash then said, "Hello Exphlosion, how are you feeling?" Exphlosion replied, "I feel great, I've never felt stronger, and never thought I could get wings." Ash nodded his head and said, "Neither did anyone in the entire Stadium, probably the whole world too." Ash then said, "The thing is that there were never any Starter Pokémon to evolve past two evolutions, for example, Cyndaquil were only known to evolve to Typhlosion, but seeing you evolve into what you are, an Exphlosion, it's something that was world has never seen, it opens up new possibilities for the starters of Jhoto."

"Now it brings up the question about what other Starter Pokémon can evolve three times." Said Paul. Ash nodded his head and said, "I agree, my theory is that since Typhlosion evolved into Exphlosion, I believe that Meganium and Feraligatr evolve too." Gary, Paul, and John all nodded their heads in agreement. Ash then looked back at Collin and said, "Collin, make sure that no one takes your Exphlosion, especially the people who betrayed me." Collin nodded his head, returned Exphlosion to his Pokéball, and said, "I won't let you down." Ash smiled and said, "Good, now you better get back to your family." Collin's face, that once gave off a vibe of happiness, now gave off a vibe of sadness, which made everyone confused. John then asked, "What's wrong Collin?" Collin told the group, "My family's dead, they were killed when they spoke out against the new law the Pokémon league passed." Ash clenched his fists and said, "When did that happen?"

"Five years ago, sir, I was 5 years old when people in Light Blue outfits came to my house and shoot my dad as he opened the door, my mother told me forced me into the closet and hide me under some clothes and she told to only come out when I heard someone say Police, my mom then closed the closet door. The next thing I heard were more gunshots. After about a half hour, I was still in my parent's closet when I heard someone say, "New Bark Town Police, anyone here?!" I unburied myself from the clothes my mother used to hide me, and I came out of the closet. I slowly walked to the door in case it was the bad people in the light blue uniforms trying to trick me, but it opened to reveal an Officer Jenny, I ran to her because I knew that she was the only thing that I thought could protect me. Officer Jenny took me down stairs in her arms and my head pressed into her shoulder to make sure I didn't see my Mom and Dad's dead bodies and she took me to the Police Station to calm me down. After which I was put into an orphanage, then into a Foster home, but when I saw you speak to the world about your defense, my foster Parents said that you're a pathetic excuse for a trainer. I spoke out against them, told them that you were a great trainer, they then slapped me and locked me in my room. When I was eight years old, I got my Cyndaquil and left my foster home, and got a one-way ticket straight here." Collin then said, "Since arriving here, I have felt more at home than at my Foster Parents house."

"THERE YOU ARE!" said a voice from behind Collin. When he turned around, he saw two people who he hoped would never see again. Collin then said, "Oh no, not you two, I don't want to go back." Then man then said as he walked up and grabbed Collin by the arm, "Too bad, you're coming home NOW!" Ash then said, "Now hold on there a moment sir. Collin, are these your Foster Parents?" Collin nodded his head. Ash then said, "I advise you to let the boy go, now." The woman then said, "Sorry Mr. Ketchum, but Collin was supposed to come back after he won the Pokémon League in Jhoto, which he never competed in, we have every right to take him back to Jhoto." Ash then asked for the man and Woman's names, and the woman said, "My name is Janae, this is my husband Trevor." Paul then said, "Well now that we know your names, Trevor, listen to Ash and let the boy go." Trevor looked at Paul and said, "Like hell I will." Ash then punched Trevor across the face and as he fell, he released Collin, who ran behind Ash. Ash then said, "Collin is staying here, with me and my wife." Trevor then said, "Now hold on right there, I don't why the person before you let you become champion, but you're nothing but a pathetic trainer who should kill himself, and you people who hang with him should die as well." That was when John said, "Look buddy, he beat me fair and square, Ash Ketchum is the best trainer I have ever seen, and you have no right to come here and take Collin away from here."

"He lost the tournament, so he needs to come home with us." Said Janae. Collin pecked from behind Ash and said, "I don't want to go back to that Taurus-shit of a place you call a house." Ash then said, "You two heard him, he wants to stay here, so leave now." Trevor and Janae took out a Pokéball each and Trevor said, "We're not leaving without that boy, Gengar, let's go!" Janae said, "Poliwrath, you too." Gengar and Poliwrath popped out. Ash then said, "Pikachu, let's go." Pikachu nodded his head and hopped off Ash's shoulder and got into an attack stance. John took out a Pokéball, and said as he threw it, "Alakazam, we need your assistance!" John's Alakazam popped out and stood next to Pikachu. Trevor then said, "Gengar, Shadow Ball on that electric mouse." Gengar obeyed and used Shadow Ball.

"Alakazam, use Psychic to stop the Shadow Ball and send it back to Gengar." Said John. Alakazam obeyed and used Psychic and it stopped the shadow Ball and sent it back at Gengar, hitting Gengar and causing Gengar to slide back. Janae then said, "Poliwrath, use Ice Beam on Alakazam." As Poliwrath got ready to use Ice Beam, Ash said, "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt on Poliwrath." Pikachu obeyed and used Thunderbolt on Poliwrath, doing massive damage against Poliwrath. Janae then told Poliwrath to use Bulldoze on Pikachu, to which Poliwrath did and charged Pikachu, then John said, "Alakazam, use Psychic on Poliwrath, stop it, then fling it at Gengar." Alakazam used Psychic and stopped Poliwrath in its track. Alakazam then flung Poliwrath at Gengar, sending them both into a wall. Trevor and Janae told them to get up, but they heard Collin say, "Exphlosion, use Volcanic Fire Blast." Exphlosion came out and used the move that no one heard of before, but knew the move by sight, it was the same move Exphlosion used in the stadium, Exphlosion slammed his left fist onto the ground and red glowing cracks and it surrounded Gengar and Poliwrath, like it happened with Blastoise, fire shot straight up under Gengar and Poliwrath, and when the fire died down, Poliwrath and Gengar were unable to continue. Trevor and Janae recalled their Pokémon and Trevor said, "You haven't seen the last of us Ketchum, we'll be back, and with better Pokémon." Trevor and Janae then ran off. Collin recalled Exphlosion and Ash walked up to Collin and said, "Thanks for the assist Collin." Collin turned around and said, "Your welcome Mr. Ketchum, and did you really mean what you said, before the battle, about letting me stay here with you and your wife?"

"Of course, Collin, you are a smart kid, and you're quite talented when it comes to battling." Replied Ash. John then said, "Hey Ash, why don't you adopt him?" Ash looked at John and said, "What did you think I meant by when he stays here with me and May." John then said, "Oh," and took a step backwards. Ash then looked back at Collin and said, "I can't force to accept me as your father, but all I want to do is to make sure that you don't go back with them." Collin began to tear up in his eyes and gave Ash a hug and said, "Please, I don't want to go back there, please adopt me." Ash smiled and said, "Don't worry Collin, my wife and I will love you as if you were our own flesh in blood." John then said, "Let's get to your house Ash, Lance and Mr. Goodshow are expecting us." Ash nodded his head and they all made their way to Ash and May's house.

A little while later, Ash, John, Paul, Gary, Burgundy, and Collin arrived at Ash's house. As they entered the front yard, the front door opened and ay and Aubrey came out. Aubrey saw her father and ran to meet him. Ash knelt and picked up his daughter. When May got to the group, she said, "Lance and Mr. Goodshow are inside, who are these two Ash?" Ash knew she was talking about Burgundy and Collin and he said, "The woman with violet Hair is a new addition to our side, her name is Burgundy, and the young Boy here is Collin, we just saved him from his abusive Foster Parents and I told him that we would take care of him, I hope you don't mind but I was kind of thinking of adopting him since his actual Parents were killed by Team Comet Members." May was shocked to hear that Collin's actual Parents were killed by Team Comet, but she then smiled, knelt to look at Collin in his eyes and said, "Welcome to the Family, Collin." Collin smiled, tears began to form in his eyes and he ran and hugged May. Collin then began to cry, and May picked him up and said, "It's alright son, it's okay, your safe, let it all out." Collin cried even more when he heard May call him her son. Ash and John smiled, and Ash said, "Anyway, let's get inside, and find out what Lance and Mr. Goodshow have to tell us." Everyone nodded their head and they all went inside the house.

When Ash, John, and Paul got to the study, Trip and Alain were already in there with Lance and Mr. Goodshow. Ash sat down in his seat and asked, "Now what was so important that you needed to tell all five of us together." Lance replied by saying, "The one of the Professors proposed that after the tournament that the seven core regions declare war on the Otron Region." Everyone wasn't surprised to hear that, John then said, "So that confirms what I heard on the cruise ship." Ash nodded his head and said, "I know." Mr. Goodshow and Lance were surprised at their reaction and Lance said, "You already know that the seven Core regions could declare war after the tournament." Ash nodded his head and said, "We knew that there was going to be war when the tournament was over, but it's not the seven core regions, it's Team Comet." Lance and Mr. Goodshow were surprised to hear that, and Lance said, "Hm, seems like this Team Comet is highly organized."

"They are, and they plan to use their Strongest Pokémon against us." Said Ash. Lance then said, "How do you know that?" Ash replied by saying, "They told us, the people who betrayed me are the admins, with who ever came up with the Idea of betraying me as the boss." Lance and Mr. Goodshow were even more shocked to hear that little bit of news and Lance said, "That explains why most of the Professors sided with Tracy, they were bribed." Ash nodded his head and said, "We came to the same conclusion." Lance then said, "Well, that was all we needed to tell you, we best be leaving, good day." Lance and Mr. Goodshow begin to leave when Ash asked, "Why don't the two of you stay for lunch?" Lance looked back and said, "We have reservations with a restaurant. Good day Ash." Lance and Mr. Goodshow then left Ash's house. As lunch went on, Ash and John were talking outside and John said, "we're going to need Allies if we're going to beat all seven Core Regions." Ash nodded his head and said, "True, which is why I'm going to send Army commandos into all seven regions to cause havoc as the form of Rebels." John looked at Ash and said, "Have rebellions before the war between us and them even begins, taking my Idea and putting it into effect, nice." Ash nodded his head and said, "We will be going to war with them eventually, figured that rebellions can help take most of the pressure off our forces." John then told Ash that even with the rebellions in the seven core regions, their Navy wasn't strong enough. Ash nodded his head and said, "I know, which is why I plan on contacting other regions, not of the Seven Core Regions and ask for their support." John smiled and said, "Nice, that should help turn battle in our favor." Ash nodded his head in agreement and said, "It should, let's just hope it does." John nodded his head in agreement. Ash and John then went back inside Ash's House to finish eating lunch.

As lunch went on, Max took Bonnie out to lunch before their match, Max then said to his girlfriend, "So what did you think of lunch Bonnie?" Bonnie said that she loved it. Just then, two people stepped out of the bushes and corner to block Bonnie and Max's path. Bonnie and Max recognized the two as two traitors, Misty and Brock. Bonnie then said, "What do you two traitors want?" Brock told Bonnie, "A simple favor really, forfeit the Match you have against Stephen and Tierno." Then Max said, "Why should we listen to the two filthy traitors like you?" Misty replied, "Because if you don't, we will find you and kill the two of you, we might even kill you two when you're on the battle field, so if you value your lives and the lives of your Pokémon, forfeit the match." Misty and Brock then walked away, leaving Max and Bonnie stunned before they began running to the stadium to talk to Ash.

Later, at the stadium, Max and Bonnie did find Ash and told him that they forfeit the match. Ash was confused and said, "Why do you two want to forfeit the match." Max told Ash about their run in with Misty and Brock and that they threatened to kill them and their Pokémon if they fought in the match. Ash got angry and said, "No one threatens my family, or my friends, you two need to participate in the Match, we make security tighter, I'll even get John and Alain to go on the platform with you to watch for any problems, just in case." Max and Bonnie looked at each other, then back at Ash and Max said, "Alright, we appreciate it." Ash nodded his head, pulled out his cellphone and texted both Alain and John to meet him at the platform for the blue Corner. Ash then pulled out a radio as he, Bonnie, and Max walked to the Blue Corner Platform and said, "I need security to be extremely vigilant and tight today, we might be getting someone with a Gun that wants to come into the Stadium." A voice over the radio replied, "Copy that Champion Ketchum, we'll be on high alert." John then texted the Referee about John and Alain being on the platform with Max and Bonnie. When Ash, Max, and Bonnie arrived at the blue Platform, John and Alain arrived as well.

"What's going on Ash, why did you need us here?" asked Alain. Ash then said, "I need you two to be on the platform with Max and Bonnie." John then asked, "Why Ash, you know only two people are allowed on the platform." Ash nodded his head and went on to tell them about the threat Misty and Brock made to Max and Bonnie. John then jumped onto the blue platform and said, "Well why didn't you say that before, come on Max and Bonnie, you got a battle to win." Max and Bonnie smiled as they and Alain walked onto the Platform. Alain turned to face Ash and said, "We'll keep our eyes open for any suspicious Characters." Ash smiled and said, "I know you will, good luck you two." Max and Bonnie knew Ash was talking to them and they said, "We will Ash." Just then, the platform began to rise to the battlefield. As the platform went up, the four friends waited for to hear the announcer. They then heard the announcer say, "I hope you all had a good Lunch, because it's time for the Second Round. In the Blue Corner, we have the team of Max and Bonnie, with them are two elite four Members, John and Alain. The reason they are down there is to protect Max and Bonnie from the people who betrayed our current champion, Ash Ketchum. In the Red Corner, we have the team of Tierno and Stephan." They all then heard Stephon say, "My name is Stephon!" Max then said, "Yeah, he hates being called a different name." Bonnie grinned an evil grin and said to Stephon, "Good luck Steven." Stephon shouted back, "THAT'S NOT EVEN MY NAME, IT'S STEPHON!" Bonnie laughed and said, "I know, but since you sided with the traitors, I really don't care." Stephon then said, "WHY YOU LITTLE…" Tierno stopped Stephon by saying, "Don't let her get to you man, we need to win this battle." Stephon looked at Tierno and nodded his head. The referee then said, "Trainers, send out your Pokémon." Bonnie pulled out two Pokéballs and said, "Dedenne and Squishy, help us out!" Dedenne and Zygarde 10% Forme came out and were ready to battle. Max also pulled out two Pokéballs and said, "Gallade and Sceptile, I choose you!" Gallade and Sceptile came out of their Pokéballs, ready to battle. Tierno sent out Blastoise and Raichu while Stephon sent out Emboar and Sawk. The referee then said, "Alright trainers, you know the rules, battle BEGIN!"

Max made the first moves, and he said, "Gallade, use Shadow Ball on Raichu, and Sceptile, use Bullet seed on Blastoise." Then Bonnie said, "Dedenne, use Thunderbolt on Emboar and Squishy, you use Dragon Pulse on Sawk." Tierno countered Max by saying, "Blastoise, use Hydro Cannon against the bullet seed and Raichu, use Thunder on Gallade." Stephon countered Bonnie by saying, "Sawk, dodge then use Bulk up, and Emboar, use Flamethrower on Dedenne." All the Pokémon obeyed and used the move they were told to use. All the moves collided in the middle and smoke covered the center. Max and Bonnie looked at each other, nodded their heads and with the help of her Aura, Bonnie told all four of their Pokémon, "Listen up guys, keep using the same move until the enemy Pokémon can't continue to battle." All their Pokémon smiled, and nodded their heads in acknowledgement. Bonnie then used her Aura to find the Pokémon they were targeting. Bonnie then used her aura to say, "Dedenne, Emboar is 45 to the right of you. Gallade, Raichu straight ahead. Squishy, Stephan's Sawk is to the left about 20° from where your facing. Sceptile, Blastoise is to the right about 39° from the direction you're facing. Now use your moves." All the Pokémon used their moves and all moves hit their targets. All the opposing Pokémon slid backwards out of the smoke, several Pokémon looked like they were seriously hurt. But before Stephon and Tierno could even give a command, their Pokémon were hit again by the same moves, causing Blastoise and Sawk to get sending into the wall behind Stephon and Tierno, when the dust settled, Blastoise and Emboar were down for the count. The referee then said, "Blastoise and Emboar are unable to continue, the winners are Sceptile and Dedenne. Will trainer Tierno and Stephan recall their Pokémon and send out their third Pokémon." Stephon got mad again but recall Sawk and sent out Zebstrika. While Tierno recalled Blastoise and sent out Pyroar. Tierno then said, "Pyroar, use flamethrower on Sceptile, and Raichu use thunderbolt on Zygarde." Pyroar used Flamethrower and Raichu used Thunderbolt. Bonnie told Zygarde to dodge the Thunderbolt, he did, but the thunderbolt was still going towards Bonnie.

It was about to hit Bonnie, who braced for it until she was pushed to the side by John, and he took the thunderbolt directly to the back where his heart was. The world then felt like it suddenly stopped moving as everyone watched John fall to the ground, motionless, but breathing. Bonnie knelt to try and wake John up, she shook him to try and get him to open his eyes as she said, "John…come on John, stop playing, open your eyes man… WE NEED AN MEDIC CREW DOWN HERE, WE HAVE AN EMEGENCY!" the referee went onto his radio and called for an ambulance. From his booth, Ash, May, and Shauna ran out the doors to get to John. Tierno and Stephon couldn't move a single muscle, they saw John save Bonnie, they saw John take the Thunderbolt, and they saw John go down. Just then, they heard the doors behind the referee open and Ash, May, and Shauna ran to John. Ash tried to use his Aura to heal John, but John still wasn't waking up, Ash then used his Aura to try and communicate with John. Ash said telepathically, "John, John are you okay?" John didn't say anything to Ash, causing Ash to then say telepathically, "Come on man, why won't you open your eyes?"

"What do you think Ash?" said John telepathically, but in a weakened state. Ash breathed a sigh of relief and said, "John's alive." That made Shauna breath a quick sigh of relief and ask, "Then why isn't he waking up." Just then, everyone around John heard John telepathically say, in a weak voice, "You know I can still hear you guys, it's just that for some reason, my Aura has sent me into a comatose state, it might be a while before I wake up, just hear me out you guys before you call the battle and arrest Tierno and Steven." Ash and the others sweat-dropped and Ash looked in the direction of Stephon and Tierno, who were about to be arrested and Ash said, "Hold it." John then telepathically said, but not as weakened as before, "You were about to have them arrested, weren't you" Ash then said telepathically, "Maybe…" John then said telepathically, "Just get me to the local hospital Ash." Ash nodded his head and called for a stretcher to take John to the local Hospital. As John was taken to the hospital, Ash told the police Officers to release Tierno and Stephon. Ash then said, "The battle will continue, this incident was just an accident and they didn't mean to hurt John." Ash then walked off the battlefield. The referee then went back to his spot and said, "Battle continue."

As the Battle went on, John was taken to the local hospital with Shauna in the ambulance, she held onto her husband's hand in hers. Shauna then said, "I know you can hear me baby, but I just want to you to wake up soon, please." Back at the stadium, the battle was getting intense, Sceptile was taken out by Emboar's Flame charge. Max recalled Sceptile and sent out Machamp. Max then said, "Gallade and Machamp use Close Combat on Zebstrika!" Gallade and Machamp obeyed and used Close Combat on Zebstrika. Gallade and Machamp's Close Combat Zebstrika and the double attack did huge amounts of damage that Zebstrika was sent flying backwards into the wall. When the dust settled, Zebstrika was down for the count, the referee then said, "Zebstrika is unable to continue, the winners are Machamp and Gallade, with trainer Stephan send out his final Pokémon." Stephon then said, "THAT'S NOT MY NAME!" Stephon the pulled out a Pokéball and said, "You'll be surprised when I send out my final Pokémon, Staraptor, LETS GO!"

The Pokémon that came out of the Pokéball was indeed a Staraptor. Bonnie then said, "I didn't know you had a Staraptor." Stephon then said, "I got this Staraptor from a trainer that I beat in Sinnoh." Bonnie got mad, but she heard Alain say, "Using stolen Pokémon in a tournament is pathetic, you should be Ashamed of yourself." Stephon then said, "I don't care about stupid morals, none of us do. All we care about is winning battles and expanding our power, that what we ALL WANT, Pokémon lives are MEANINGLESS!" Max, Bonnie, Alain, Ash, and May got angry in their different spots and they all wanted to punch Stephon in the gut, but Tierno punched Stephon across the face, causing him to fall to the ground and it surprised everyone. Tierno surprised everyone more when he said, "You're a stupid piece of shit, do you know that Steven?" Stephon then said, "Tierno, you know that's not my name, and why the hell did you punch me?"

"Because you deserved it, I should have known better than to join Misty, Brock, and the others that joined them, including you. I thought I try to make our team better alone, but now I see that Team Comet must be destroyed, so I'm done." Tierno then reached into his pocket and pulled out a paper. Tierno then said, "This paper says that I a part of Team Comet…" Tierno then began to tear the paper up. When he was done tearing the paper up, Tierno said, "…not anymore, because I quit Team Comet." Tierno then told his Pokémon, "Raichu, use Thunder on Emboar. Pyroar, use flame thrower on Staraptor." The Pokémon realized what Tierno was doing and fully agreed to obey and used flamethrower on Staraptor and thunder on Emboar. As Raichu and Pyroar used their moves, the announcer said, "Incredible, I'm not sure everyone heard that, but trainer Tierno has just left Team Comet, a team that was prophesized to return in our Regions Ancient book of Prophesizes, and turned on his Partner, who could have seen that coming?"

In his booth, Ash was shocked to see that Tierno is fighting Stephon, May K. as well. May then said, "Looks like Team Comet has some loyalty Problems." Ash nodded his head and said, "If this was a story, that would be a cool plot twist." May laughed a little and said, "Yeah, that would be, but is Tierno telling the truth?" Ash then used his Aura to see if Tierno is Genuine, after he was done, he looked at his wife and said, "Yes, Tierno is telling the truth." (A.N.: I figured have a few traitors fight for Ash again would make the story more fun. Plus, I always had Tierno side with Ash, but figured out a way to make it look like he originally joined the traitors but joins Ash later.)

Tierno's attack of Stephon shocked the traitors, and Misty said, "Another Traitor, we need to crack down on our grunts, make sure they know their place." Brock, Dawn, Barry, Serena, and Clemont nodded their heads in agreement. Meanwhile on the battlefield, Stephon's Pokémon were all taken out and eliminated him from the battle. Tierno then his Pokémon, "Alright guys, I know you want to progress farther, but right now we need to let Bonnie and Max win, so let's take a dive." Pyroar and Raichu nodded their heads and were ready. Tierno shouted over to Bonnie, "We're ready Bonnie!" Bonnie was still confused, but shook it off and said, "Dedenne, use Thunderbolt on Pyroar. Squishy, use Dragon Tail on Raichu." Dedenne and Squishy obeyed and used Thunderbolt on Pyroar and Dragon Tail on Raichu. Both attacks hit and sent Raichu and Pyroar sliding backwards. Both Pyroar and Raichu looked like they were about to faint, after the beating they've taken from the battle, but they held on. Pyroar and Raichu then looked at Tierno and he said, "Alright, let's do some moves." Tierno then said, "Pyroar, use Fire Blast on Gallade. Raichu, use Thunder on Zygarde." Pyroar and Raichu used the moves they were told to use and used Flamethrower on Gallade, and Thunder on Squishy. As the moves made their way towards their targets, Max and Bonnie both said, "Dodge it!" Gallade and Squishy moved out of the way of the flamethrower and Thunder. Max then told Gallade to use Close combat on Pyroar. Bonnie told Squishy to use Dragon Pulse on Raichu. The Pokémon obeyed, and the moves struck Raichu and Pyroar, sending them both flying into the wall behind Tierno and Stephon. Like Sawk, when the dust settled, Raichu and Pyroar were down for the count. Tierno then recalled Raichu and Pyroar as the referee declared them unable to continue battling. Tierno then pulled out his last Pokéball and said, "Time to wrap this up, Talonflame, let's go!" The Pokémon that popped out was indeed a Talonflame. Tierno then said, "Talonflame, use Brave Bird on Dedenne." Talonflame flew high in the sky, then dove straight down and turn 90° upward towards Dedenne. Bonnie then said, "Dodge it Dedenne, then use Nuzzle." Dedenne jumped up, dodging the attack and as Talonflame stopped, Dedenne rubbed his red cheeks together and pressed one end onto Talonflame, shocking it and paralyzing it too. Bonnie then said, "Let's wrap this up, Squishy use Dragon Tail." Squishy ran towards Talonflame, getting his tail ready to use Dragon Tail. Squishy then jumped, did a few forward spins until his tail was just above Talonflame's head and Dragon tail hit its mark and cause an explosion. When the smoke cleared, Talonflame was on the ground, and down for the count. The referee then said, "Talonflame is unable to continue, Zygarde is the winner, which means the victory goes to the team of Max Kirtman and Bonnie Williams."

"Incredible, with brilliant teamwork and a surprise from Tierno, Max and Bonnie have won the battle and progress to the third round of this tournament. The third Battle of the second round will take place at four in the afternoon, so take time to visit the booths and buy some Items, all profits go towards a Kindergarten school construction that will be named after our former Champion of the Otron Region, John Bertrand. So, trainers, keep on training." Said the announcer. As Tierno walked across the field, Stephon just stood there, speechless, his partner betrayed him and their friends. Tierno then arrived at the blue Corner Platform and asked, "May I ride down with you guys?" Bonnie looked at Max and Alain, then back at Tierno and said, "Sure, come on." Tierno smiled and walked onto the platform and they were lowered down. Tierno then said, "Bonnie, I have to apologize about the Thunderbolt, I've taught my Pokémon to use their moves at more than their power limits."

"It's alright Tierno, now we would have problems if we got all the way to the bottom and you didn't apologize until then." Replied Bonnie. Max then said, "So Tierno, you quit Team Comet, what made you quit now?" Tierno replied, "I guess that it was the battle we just did, with John taking a Thunderbolt for Bonnie and Stephan saying that the others only care about power and Pokémon lives are meaningless." As the platform came to a stop, the four of them stepped off the platform and were walking towards the exit, but Tierno stopped them and said, "Is there another way out of here?" Bonnie shook her head and said, "No, down here, there's only one exit." Tierno then said, "You and Max can't go through it." When Max asked why, Tierno said, "Because there are two Team Comet grunts waiting to shoot you and Bonnie when you go out." Max and Bonnie looked at each other, then back at Tierno and Bonnie said, "where are they located?" Tierno answered by saying, "on the side that the door that you can't see until you close it." Bonnie then pulled out her phone and called Ash. When Ash answered his phone, he said, "Hey Bonnie, what's up?"

"We have a situation, Tierno just told Max, Alain, and I that two Team Comet grunts are waiting to shoot me and Max when we exit the stadium." Replied Bonnie. Ash then said, "I'll be right there." Ash then used his Aura to find the two Team Comet grunts and moved to a location behind them. Ash then texted Bonnie and Max to have the four of them wait at the door, to which Bonnie replied with a-thumbs up emoji and okay." Ash then moved to a closer position until he saw the two Team Comet grunts, waiting behind some bushes. Ash then called out his Charizard and said, "Charizard, use Steelwing on the Team Comet grunts. Charizard nodded his head and flew straight up, did a barrel roll and his wings started to glow, which got the attention of the Team Comet grunts too late, Charizard hit them and sent them flying into the sky. Ash then walked over to the door and opened it.

When he saw Bonnie, Max, Alain, and Tierno, he said, "It's alright, you guys are safe." Bonnie was the first to come out as Charizard landed next to Ash. Max then said, "Thanks Ash." Ash nodded his head and saw Tierno. Ash then walked over to Tierno and said, "I saw what you did down there, turning on Stephan, tearing up what I think showed that you were a part of Team Comet, but I don't know is why?" Tierno then said, "I thought joining Team Comet, I could be doing something better, but they're no better than Team Flare, in fact they're actually worse." Ash nodded his head and said, "With the other of my former friends being the admins, they corrected every mistake that the other teams did in all seven Regions."

"Six regions." Said Tierno. Ash and the others were confused, and Ash asked, "What do you mean six?" Tierno then said, "The Alola Region refused to accept the new Law and their professor left the meetings and they've sectioned themselves from the rest of the regions, no trade goes in or comes out." Ash then said, "Seems like the professor doesn't like this new Law." Tierno nodded his head and said, "They're even on your side, they know you didn't kill Professor Oak, and refused to accept it, that was when they cut themselves from the rest of the core regions." Ash smiled, and Bonnie said, "They can be a good Ally for us Ash, a Staging point for our forces when war comes." Ash nodded his head and thanked Tierno for the information. Ash then said, "Well everyone, let's go to my place, we have much to discuss." Everyone nodded their heads and all but Tierno began to walk to Ash's house, Tierno was heading a different way. Tierno then heard Ash say, "Hey Tierno, come on man, you're invited too." Tierno looked at Ash and the others and said, "Really, you'll let me come with you guys, after ten years of not talking to you at all?" Ash smiled and said, "Of course, you gave us information that we can use in the upcoming war against Team Comet, and you left Team Comet too, so you're okay in my book." Tierno smiled and ran to too Ash and the others and they all began walking towards Ash's house.

Meanwhile, in Pallet Town, Delia was in her garden when two Team Comet grunts crashed into the ground next to her. When she got there, she asked one grunt if they were alight, the grunt said, "I'm alright Mrs. Delia, damn that Charizard is really strong." Delia then asked the grunt what he meant, and he said, "We were in the Otron Region and your son's Charizard sent us flying, all the way over to here." Delia was shocked to hear that Ash's Charizard had gotten stronger, but she was also happy in her mind that her son has gotten stronger, she then said in her head, "I really hope war doesn't come, I don't want my daughter or Ash to get hurt". Back in the Otron Region, Ash and the others with him had just arrived at his house. When the door opened, Aubrey ran out to meet them, with Collin and May K. right behind her. Ash knelt to pick up his Daughter and he carried her over to the door. May then said, "Welcome Back honey." Ash kissed his wife and said, "Hey May, guess what." When May K. said what, Ash told her, "Tierno's on our side now, he officially quit Team Comet." May smiled and said, "Wonderful, this calls for a cake." Tierno smiled and his eyes widen and said, "Cake… I LOVE CAKE!" May then moved to the side and said, "Just wait in the dining room and I'll bring it right out." Tierno smiled and went inside the house. May then looked at Ash and said, "The adoption Agent's here, he's waiting for us in the study." Ash nodded his head and asked the others to wait in the dining hall with Tierno while he and May K. signed the papers for the adoption agency. Max, Bonnie, and Alain nodded their heads and they all walked into the house.

Later, in the study, Ash and May K. saw the Adoption Agent. Ash recognized him right away and said, "Richie…" the man turned around to look at Ash and said, "Hey Ash, it's been awhile." Ash smiled and shook Richie's Hand and said, "Yes, yes it has been a long time." May K. walked over to Ash and said, "Ash, do you know him." Ash looked at his wife and said, "May, this is Richie, an old friend of mine, we battled in the Johto League and the Orange Islands." Richie extended his hand and said, "It's a pleasure to finally meet the woman Ash married." May extended her hand and shook Richie's hand and said, "I'm flattered that Ash has told you so much about me, he has mentioned you in his stories when we travelled together in Hoenn." Richie smiled and said, "I'm glad Ash has talked about me, I thought he had forgotten me after Jhoto." Ash shook his head and said, "Of course not Richie, we're friends." Richie smiled and said, "Now to the business at hand." Ash and May nodded their heads and the three of them sat down. Richie then placed his Briefcase on his lap and pulled out several Papers. Richie then said, "Ash, May, I know that you will treat Collin like he was your own flesh and blood, but you must know his history."

"He already told us about his parents, how two people in light blue uniforms shot and killed his mother and father for speaking out against the new law that the Pokémon league passed." Said Ash. Richie was shocked to hear that and said, "Well, I can assume he also told you that he was put into…" Richie was cut off by Ash again when he said, "An orphanage where he stayed until he was put into a Foster home where his foster Parents slapped him and locked him into his room for speaking against what they say." Richie was again shocked to hear that Ash already knew about Collin. Richie then said, "Well then… I'll just need you two to sign some papers and Collin will officially be your son." Ash and May looked at each other and smiled. Richie than pulled out an Manilla Folder and took out a piece of Paper, placed it on the table while handing Ash a pen and said, "I Just need you two to sign on the Dotted lines and everything will be done." Ash signed on the top line while May K. signed on the bottom Line. Richie then signed in the bottom right hand corner and said, "Congratulations, Collin is now your son." Ash and May smiled and thanked Richie for doing it.

"It's my pleasure, anything for a friend." Said Richie. Richie then stood up and said, "Well, I hope you two have an excellent day." Ash replied, "You too Richie, I'll walk you to the door." Richie then said, "Alright," and the two friends walked to the front door. May then said, "Collin, please come here." Collin said that he was coming, and when he arrived, Ash had returned from the front Door. May then asked Collin to take a seat between her and Ash. When Collin sat down, May K. told him, "We have good news for you, do you want to tell him Ash." Ash nodded his head, looked at Collin, and said, "We just signed the Adoption papers, you name is now Collin Henry Ketchum." When he heard that his last name was Ketchum, Collin cheered for Joy and hugged his new Parents. Collin then said, "Thank you mom, thank you dad." May began to shed a tear and Ash smiled, they were proud to be Collin's new Parents. Ash then showed his new Son to his new Bedroom, Collin was surprised by its size and how well furnished it was. Ash then said, "It was originally a guest room, but we decided to make it your room, how do you like it son." Collin looked around and said, "I love, this is amazing, it's huuuuuuuuuuuge." Ash chuckled and said, "I thought you might like it, when the battles are all over today, we'll take you shopping and get you some things, sound okay with you son?" Collin nodded his head, causing Ash to smile. Ash then told Collin, "Come on son, let's go get Cake." Collin loved cake, so he ran out of the room and down the hall, causing Ash to say, "No running in the hall." Later, after everyone had a piece of Cake, John took Collin and Aubrey to see John in the hospital. When they arrived, Shauna just walked out. Ash saw Shauna and called her over to them. When Shauna arrived at Ash's Car, she saw Collin and asked, "Who is that handsome young Boy with you Ash?" Ash looked at Collin and said, "go on son, introduce yourself." Collin slowly poked his head around Ash's legs and said, "I'm Collin." Ash then said, May and I adopted him to keep him away from his abusive Foster Parents." Shauna was shocked to hear that, but she knelt down and said, "Hi Collin, my name is Shauna, I'm really good friends with your new family, I let Aubrey call me Aunt Shauna, even though I don't share the same last name as your mom or dad. You can call me aunt Shauna if you want too." Collin smiled and nodded his head. Collin then said, "Okay Aunt Shauna, does that mean I can call Mr. Bertrand Uncle John." Shauna and Ash nodded their heads, Ash then said, "Speaking of John, what is his status Shauna? How is John doing?" Shauna looked at Ash and said, "He's still in a Comatose state, the doctors aren't sure when he will wake up." Ash then said, "Alright, mind if we see him anyway." Shauna shook her head and said, "No, go right ahead, the nurse will show you to his room." Ash thanked Shauna and walked up to the nurse's station with Aubrey and Collin.

After seeing John, Ash took Aubrey and Collin out for Ice Cream before the third battle began. Aubrey got vanilla while Collin and Ash got Chocolate. As they ate their Ice Cream, Collin said, "This Ice Cream is delicious, thanks dad." Ash smiled, rubbed Collin's head and said, "Not a problem son." Aubrey then said, "Yeah thanks dad, and I am so glad to have a brother, being an only sibling can get really lonely." Collin hugged Aubrey and said, "I know that feeling." Ash smiled again and said, "I'm glad to see you two getting along so well, I would have thought that you two would have been in each-others hair by now." Aubrey and Collin looked at Ash and said, "Of course not." Ash was surprised to hear his daughter and adopted son getting along so well, but he was happy. Ash then looked at his watch and said, "Alright kids, the third battle is about to start, we have to meet your mom at the stadium." Aubrey and Collin nodded their heads, finished their Ice Cream, and all three of them made their way to Ash's car to head to the stadium.

(A.N.: It was to brought to that Ambipom hasn't been mentioned at all, you see, Ambipom was off training so he didn't know about the betrayal. Also, Dawn told Ambipom that Ash tired to steal her Pokemon, and Ambipom believed her, but there will be a confrontation of Ash and Dawn where she uses Ambipom and Ash uses Pikachu, during that battle is when Ambipom will join Ash.)