On the Hoenn sea was a ferry that had a certain trainer with his partner Pikachu. Ash Ketchum, aspiring Pokémon Master, eyed the island ahead. Ever Grande City, home to the Ever Grande Conference.

"We're almost there! Can you believe Pikachu?" Ash asked his faithful starter. "Pikachu!" The Mouse Pokemon responded.

"Well, isn't someone fired up?" May, one of Ash's traveling companion and a coordinator, inquired. She had recently had her first Grand Festival coming in Top 8. She was depressed for a while, but she got over it.

"Of course he is," Brock, another one of Ash's traveling companion and future Pokémon breeder, added. "It is Ash to get so excited for this tournament. As all trainers do."

"Well, we shall see if he gets further than the Silver Conference," Max, the youngest traveling companion and May's little brother, said.

"So, Ash," Brock asked, "how do you plan to tackle this league?" Ash thought for a while before answering, "Well, I was thinking about just using my Hoenn Pokémon for the tournament."

"Hmmmm," Brock began to think, "...perhaps you could probably use some of your older Pokémon like before. If you were to just use your six Pokémon over and over, you could over tire them out."

Ash mauled over what Brock had said. It was true, he could tire them out and if he kept using his six, other trainers might be able to counter his Pokémon. "Yeah, you're right Brock. Plus I know that a few of our friends at the lab are itching for battle."

"Sweet!" Max shouted, "I'm just getting excited at seeing your Pokémon in person!"

Ash smiled at the youngster's joy. Ketchum nodded to himself, bringing over some of his older Pokémon for the Hoenn League was a great idea. And maybe they could help train his Hoenn team.


"I would like to register for the Hoenn League," Ash told the Nurse Joy. "Alright, I will just need to see your Pokédex." Ash complied and handed over his Pokédex. Joy scanned his Pokédex before handing it back. "Here you go. You are now successfully registered for the Hoenn League. The League begins in a week. Good luck!"

"Thank you," Ash said before heading over to the P.C. He dialed up Oak's number and was greeted with the Kanto professor himself. "Ah! Ash my boy, good to see you again!" The professor said before being consumed by the all-loving purple sludge of Muk. Ash just chuckled as Pikachu briefly sweat dropped at the Poison type's affection. "Hi Professor Oak and Muk," Ash greeted.

After getting Muk off of him, Oak managed to ask, "So what can I do for?"

"I'm currently at the Hoenn League and was wondering if you could see over a few of my Pokémon for some training," Ash informed. He was starting to like this idea.

"Ah! Of course, I know your Pokémon have been missing some action. Plus, I bet they would be glad to meet your new teammates!" Oak said. "Which ones are you thinking about having at the moment?"

Ash thought about it. Grovyle was a fast Pokémon, Swellow was great in the air so a Flying type would be great, Corphish seemed to be in need of some better moves, Torkoal needed a Fire type tutor, and Glaile was his most recently evolved Pokémon and his only current Ice type. He had to think carefully.

"Alright!" Ash said, "I have decided..."


"So, Ash?" May asked as they walked to a secluded forest area, "What Pokemon did you bring over?" "You'll have to wait and see," Ash said proudly. "C'mon Ash!" Max asked giddily, "I want to see which Pokémon you brought over! Maybe your Squirtle! Or your Bulbasaur! Or maybe even your Tauros!" Max continued to list the Pokémon Ash had used in the Silver Conference while Ash sent out his three Hoenn Pokémon he had on hand.

Said Pokémon was Grovyle -who stuck his signature twig in his mouth-, Swellow, and Corphish. "Alright, guys," Ash addressed his Pokémon, "We made it to the Hoenn League!" His Pokémon yelled their cries. "Now, we have a week before the league and I want everyone to train. There is always room for improvement which is why I brought over some of my older Pokémon to aid in training." Ash reached for the three Pokeballs that housed his older members. "Come on out!"

The first Pokeball released a yellow sauropod with a leaf near her nose and a ring of leaves around her neck. The second one released a golden owl with orange wings. And the third was a large crab with a huge left pincer.

"Hey guys!" Ash told his Pokémon before getting Body Slammed by Bayleef. "Hahaha!" Ash laughed as Bayleef nuzzled him, "I missed you too, Bayleef." The Grass Johto starter nuzzled a bit more before let her trainer get up. Grovyle looked at the other Grass type, slightly blushing at her. The Johto Pokémon turned her gaze to him, which the Hoenn Grass type turned away to hide his blush.

"Alright, everyone! Meet my Bayleef, Noctowl, and Kingler!" Ash told the gathered party. "Wow!" Max said before gushing over the older Pokémon. "Amazing! Your Bayleef and Noctowl! Though I didn't know you had a Kingler."

Ash just smiled, "Yeah, I was planning on using him for the Johto League, but an accident prevented me from using him," briefly remembering the Voltorbs that shocked him and prevented him from using the Pincer Pokémon from battling in the Sliver Conference, "But that won't happen this time." Brock nodded at that, having Ash's older Pokémon around the newer ones seemed to be a reunion for the trainer.

"Alright time to pair up," Ash said before dividing the three into groups. "Bayleef, I want you to work with Grovyle. He's a fast Pokémon but could use some range moves. Also I want you to practice some of your own moves." Bayleef nodded before getting Grovyle's attention. The two starters began to square off.

"Swellow, fly with Noctowl. Maybe you two could help each other out with aerial maneuvers." The two bird Pokémon nodded and took off.

"Corphish, I will use you to battle Kingler." The Ruffian Pokemon cheered before getting ready to battle the larger crustacean. They made their way across each other before the battle officially began. "Alright Kingler, use your instincts!" "Kooki!"

"Start off with Bubble Beam, Corphish!" The crayfish Pokémon started off with opening his pincers and released streams of bubbles. Kingler responded by firing a small stream of water from his mouth. Water Gun easily deflected the Bubble Beam.

"Now, Crabhammer!" Ash shouted. Corphish's pincers glowed white and rushed towards the crab, who responded with his glowing pincer. Both Crabhammers collided, causing dust to keep up at the amount of power.

"Wow!" Max pointed out, "Kingler must be a heavy hitter to match Corphish's own Crabhammer!" Brock nodded, "Of course. Kingler helped Ash win the first round of his Kanto League. All by himself."

"Vise Grip!" Ash commanded. He knew Kingler was bigger but getting up close and personal was how he fights. Corphish clamped his pincers around the larger crustacean, not doing much. Kingler fired a cascade of bubbles himself, hitting Corphish. The Ruffian Pokémon backed up before getting hit again with Bubble.

"Use Harden!" Corphish shimmered, raising his defenses and took a Bubble better than the last two times. Kingler then readied a orange ball of energy in his claw. Corphish widened his eyes at the attack.

"Alright, that's enough Kingler. Take five." Ash said, not wanting to hurt one of his Pokémon. Kingler canceled his Hyper Beam before approaching the Hoenn crustacean. The Pincer Pokémon briefly praised his work, which caused the Ruffian Pokémon to puff up with pride. But then it seemed like Kingler began to lecture Corphish on some of his moves.

Ash smiled at this. He figured those two would get along great. Ketchum looked up to see his two Flying type Pokémon flying around. Swellow was glowing white with energy all around him as Noctowl shimmered with a yellow glow around him. The two birds flew at each other and collided with their Aerial Ace and Sky Attack respectively. They broke off and flew around each other, readying themselves.

Ash turned over to his two Grass types. Bayleef swung her head leaf and fired a few short leaves. The Razor Leaf was aimed at Grovyle who spend out the way with Quick Attack before swing his own head leaf for Pound. Bayleef responded with her Headbutt that matched their strength. Ash could have sworn he had seen a faint tinge of red along Grovyle's face.

Ketchum overheard Max constantly ask Brock questions about his older Pokémon and Brock provided answers to the best of his abilities. Pikachu had dozed off in May's lap (Professor Oak had given him the ability to hold seven Pokémon) as the coordinator seemed to be in deep thought.

Ash would address that later. Right now, he was training. And this felt right. Using his older Pokémon would definitely help him with the League. Perhaps he could call a few people...


Dusk came and Ash was on his bed, looking up at the ceiling. His mind was all over the place, thinking of ways his Pokémon could improve for themselves and with his help. Tomorrow he planned on working with Torkoal and Glalie by trading over Swellow and Corphish. He was sure to call on them again.

All in all, he was glad he was calling upon his older Pokémon to fight with him in the league.


A/N: This was inspired by "Flames of Victory Reawakened!" by Flyg0n. In that story, Ash calls Charizard before the Unova league, causing him to have a different mindset. Check it out, great story. I plan to the Hoenn, maybe Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and maybe Alola Leagues.