Chapter 9 Still Need A Way Home


"Here are the contestants that will be moving on to Round 3 from the left side." said Crazy Hand. The screen was turn on then it showed the people who will be advancing on to Round 3.

Mario vs. Negi Springfield

Evangeline vs. Krystal

Josh vs. Marth

Asuna vs. Paul


"Here are the others on the other side of the screen that will also advance as well." said Master Hand.


Fox vs. Peach

Spyro and Cynder vs. Ash

Manna Tatsumiya vs. Lucario

Gary vs. May


"The tournament will continue tomorrow at 3:00 pm and it is 6:00 right now. We hope to see everyone tomorrow". said Charles as everyone was beginning to leave.


Hotel

Outside

"I have to say that the match between Josh and Roy was intense." Fox said.

"Yes it was." Ike nodded.

Everyone was eating some food as Ash sat across from Josh.

"That match between you and Roy was amazing." Ash said.

"Thank you Ash." Josh said, taking a bite out of his chicken.

Before Ash can take another bite, he felt two hands on his shoulders. He turns his head and sees Melody smiling at him.

"Who's this, Ash?" Melody asked, looking at Josh.

"This is Josh." Ash said, looking back at Josh.

"Nice to meet you." Josh said, grinning at Melody.

"It's nice to meet you too." Melody said, sitting down next to Pikachu. "I'm Melody."

"Congratulations to the both of you." Misty said, just sitting down next Ash.

"Hey Josh." Kiara said, walking over to the table.

"What is it?" Josh asked, turning around to look at Kiara, after eating some rice. They're eyes met and Josh understood the look in her eyes. He nodded and looks back at the others. "Excuse me." Josh said, getting up from the table and leaving with Kiara.

"What was that about?" Melody asked confused, after taking a drink.

"I wish we knew." Misty said. "It's like they know something is going on."

"Who knows." Brock said. "We'll never know when the time comes."

"Do you like your Pokéchow, Pikachu?" Ash asked.

"It's delicious." Pikachu said.


Outside of the stadium, Josh, Kiara and Typhlosion found a tree near the beach where Katie, Kameno and Wolf was waiting for them. Josh lets out Empoleon and Kiara lets out Dragonair and Gadevoir.

"I thought Fox and the others were going to be here." Josh said.

"We were held up." A voice said.

They all turned around to see several people appeared near where they were. In the middle was a muscular man. He was wearing a light black solder's hat, round glasses, a light purple Embroidered Cape, golden white Warlord's Shoulders, a white Cotton Shirt, brownish Leather Gloves, a white Vagrant's Hakama, a pair of brown Shinobi Tabi socks and a pair of Executioner's Boots. His short untidy hair is blonde, the color of his eyes is brown and his skin is dark brown.

"Hey, Death." Josh said.

Death Reaper is a skilled ninja and a captain of the White Scale. Death rescued Josh from floating in the ocean where the Dark One's ship was attacking.

"Good to see you again Josh." Death smiled.

Standing beside Death was another muscular man. The man was wearing a black and yellow Thief Bandana hat, a light purple Usurper's Mask, a pale yellow Guardian's Neck cloth, a dark pale yellow Usurper's Spaulder's, a dark pale yellow Haori, a white pair of Ashigaru Gauntlets, blue Samurai's Hakama pants, white socks and pair of blue Magus Boots. The color of his Ryuhyu Regent is black and his eyes are yellow. In his right hand was the Iron Rod.

"What's up, Fox?" Kiara said.

Fox Hiroshi is a friend of Josh, Kiara and Blainetail. Fox's master sent him on a journey to defeat a great evil from the Dark One's army and find his long lost mother. Fox met Josh, Kiara and Blainetail at Hiroshi Temple where Fox sense something in Josh's body. He quickly overwhelms Josh but lost. Josh told Fox that he wanted to challenge the Gym Leader of the Hiroshi Gym and he found out that Fox and his master is the Gym Leaders and the Hiroshi Temple is also a Gym as well. Fox ended up in the Sinnoh Region with Josh when Josh got his Coal Badge.

"Hello Kiara." Fox said.

Standing next to Fox was a teenage girl. The girl was wearing a white tank top and black fur from top to bottom under a long brown shirt where her stomach was showing, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a black tie around her neck. Her long hair is brown and her eyes are yellow.

"Kim." Josh said.

Kim Hiroshige is a skilled Spirit Trainer. Kim went on a journey to challenge anyone who's strong enough. Kim first met Josh, Kiara and Blainetail near Shark Tail Island where she was training. She is also Kiara's rival.

There was another girl standing next to Kim. She was wearing a black shirt, gray shorts, light blue watch on her wrist and gray sandals. Her light brown hair was in a ponytail and her eyes are black.

"Julia Craig." Josh said.

Julia Craig is an enrolled student of South Kingstown Academy High School. She saw Josh compete in the Spirit League with her classmates, the Class of 2012.

"It's nice to finally meet you." Julia said to Josh, shaking his hand.

"Likewise." Josh said.

There was another girl standing behind Julia as Julia steps aside. She was wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, gray sneakers, and wearing a red bracelet. Her blonde hair was in a tight bun and the color of her eyes is green.

"Hello Elana." Josh smiled.

Elana Ferrera is a friend of Julia. Elana first met Josh, Kiara and Blainetail at Old Field Park during the festival.

"Julia told me much about you." Elana smiled.

"What's up, Josh and Kiara?" asked a voice.

Josh and Kiara turn their heads to the left and notice a teenage boy. He was wearing a white shirt underneath his black vest, black jeans, black shoes and fingerless gloves. The color of his hair is light brown and his eyes are blue. The teenage boy was also holding a silver samurai sword.

"Good to see you too, Simba." Kiara said.

Simba is cool samurai swordsmen. Simba was in a small valley looking for Josh to have a battle. The two were equally match in combat when the black gemstone in Simba's body was giving him so much pain. He declared Josh as a worthy rival and they will have another battle to finish without any interruptions. Simba went on a two year journey on the other side of the world to find a cure and an answer. When he heard that Josh and Kiara was missing, Simba went on another journey and was dragged into a portal and ended up in the Johto Region with Wolf, Elana and Kim, where they found Josh. Simba wanted to have another battle but he knew he couldn't since he failed to find a cure. During their travels, they met Kiara at Dragon's Den, where she had a serious illness.

"Thanks." Simba said. "Let's have our Pokémon out here."

"Good idea." Josh said. "Come on out, everybody!" Josh threw five Pokéballs in air and Emopleon, Lucario, Blaziken, Delphox and Lucario appeared.

"Come on out, you two!" Kiara threw two Pokéballs in the air and Dragonair and Gardevoir appeared.

"Join the club, everyone!" Julia threw six Pokéballs in the air and Emboar, Zebstrikia, Zoroark, Krookodile, Lucario and Arcanine appeared.

Elana threw two Ultra Balls and four Pokéballs into the air and Feraligatr, Mite, Arcanine, Rocky and Pidgeot appeared.

Kim threw a Dive Ball, a Quick Ball, a Dusk Ball and three Pokéballs in the air and, Quagsire, Piloswine,Pidgeot, Fearow, Heat, and Ampharos.

Simba threw four Pokéballs and two UltraBalls into the air and Meganium, Piloswine, Togekiss,Ampharos, Ledian and his Shiny Gyarados.

Kameno threw five Pokéballs and a Cherish Ball into the air and Blastoise, Blaziken, Lapras, Aurous, Lucario and Greninja appeared.

Fauxy and her two daughters, Krystal and Ember, to Josh's Typhlosion's side.

"Is there anyone that we're missing?" Wolf asked.

"That would be me!" a voice yelled.

"Who said that?!" Fox yelled.

"Look at that!" Josh shouted.

In the moonlight, speeding toward them was a white dragoness. The white dragoness landed in front of them and transformed into a teenage girl. The teenage girl was wearing a red dress with a black tank top underneath, a white cloth around her stomach a green jewel belt, a black cloth at the bottom of her red skirt, gold and silver gauntlets, black socks, red shoes and a gold pendent with a green jewel inside. Being carried on her back was a long silver sword. She was also wearing long silver earrings, the color of her eyes is green and her hair is white.

"Come on out!" she shouted, throwing three Pokéballs and two Ultra Balls into the air and Serperior, a Druddigon, Krookodile, Simipour and Stoutland appeared.

"You always know how to make an entrance don't you, Princess Light?" Fox smirked.

Princess Light Ditka is the sister of Princess Linda. Light left her kingdom to hone her fighting skills to become a great fighter ever since she heard what happen to Josh, Sindra and his friends. During her training, Light heard what was happening at Heaven and joined up with Josh's friends. As the battle rages on, a huge portal appeared and everyone was dragged into the portal. Light and Julia ended up in the Unova Region, where Josh has arrived from the Kanto Region.

Everyone sat down as the Pokémon began to talk and greet one another.

"I have to say it's been a few years since we saw each other last." Josh said.

"I know." Light said. "It's great night to be back with some friends."

"You got that right." Fox said.

"Do you think everyone is alright on Solemn, Josh?" Kiara asked.

Everyone looks at Josh.

"I think so." Josh said. "The Legendary Guardian Spirits and our friends are worried and still trying to find a way for us to get back home."

"So how do we get back home?" Simba asked.

"I don't know." Kim said.

"Remember Blainetail?" Josh asked. "When we get and find him, I'm going to kill him."

"You're from a different world?" a voice asked.

Josh turns around to see Ash, Pikachu, Brock, Misty, May, Max, Dawn, Iris, Serena, Clemot, Bonnie and Gary walking towards them.

"That's right." Kiara said.

"Do you think he returned?" Josh asked.

"Who returned?" Gary asked. "What are you talking about?"

Kiara looks at Josh with a worried look on her face. He nodded his head and Kiara looks back at them.

"The Dark One." Kiara said. "Long ago there was a legend of light and dark. Dragons, Wolves and Phoenixes were at peace. But then something dark disturbs that peace. He was powerful dragon than the other creatures. He was known as The Dark One. The Dark One and his armies destroyed everything. The Dragons, Wolves and Phoenixes were at war with the Dark One and his armies. He sent a small group to attack a small town. A human tried to protect his friends and family but he was captured and brought to the Dark One. But when all hope was lost, two of the Legendary Guardian Spirits tried to save the human from the Dark One but he was too strong. All of a sudden another dragon came from another dimension." said Kiara.

"Who is it?" Ash asked.

"Aquarius, the dragoness who created Solemn along with other worlds." Josh answered.

"Aquarius rescued the human and brought him back to his friends. Aquarius then told the human that he has the power to destroy the Dark One and he is the Chosen Spirit. But he had a choice to choose between light and dark. When he learned this he and the Dark One fought in a massive battle that would change the fate of the world. Then the human combined his Spirit with Light and Dark and defeated the Dark One, but he ended up sacrificing his life and peace was restored." said Kiara as she finished telling the story.

"Interesting." Another voice said.

Evangeline and Chachamarru made their way past the Pokémon Trainers while Chamo was sitting on top of Chachamaru's head.

"How much did you hear?" Death asked.

"Everything." Chamo said. "All of you are going to need everyone's help then."

"Thanks." Josh said.

All of a sudden, he senses something very powerful and turns around quickly to look at the ocean.

"What is it, Josh?" Kiara asked, looking back at Josh.

"We're not the only ones who were sent here."Josh growled.

"I sense it too." Death said. "I'm afraid Blainetail is here."

Typhlosion and the other Pokémon went to their trainer's side. Josh, Kiara, Kameno, Simba, Fox, Wolf, Death, Julia, Elana and Kim got into their fighting stances.

"We'll help too." Ash said.

"Let's do it." Pikachu said.

"Hang on a minute." Josh said, sticking out his arm. "The presence… I don't sense it anymore."

"Same here." Typhlosion said. "It disappeared."

"Wait, what's that?" Misty asked, looking up at the night sky.

Up in the night sky, they can see three figures screaming and landed several feet behind them. The smoke cleared out and they can see Jessie, James and Meowth of Team Rocket, lying in the grass.

"That wasn't a pleasant blastoff at all." Jessie groaned, rubbing the back of her head.

"The twerps!" Meowth exclaimed the three villains got up quickly.

"All right what are you doing here?" Ash asked Team Rocket.

"Hey, don't start attacking us now." Meowth pleaded.

"And why not?" Gary asked suspicious.

"Because we were attack by somebody." James said. "I didn't think anyone can move that fast."

"How fast?" Brock asked.

"Faster than the speed of light." Jessie said. "We really don't want to see them again. Can we stay here for a few days with you twerps?"

Josh looks at Ash. "They're telling the truth." Josh said.

"Fine." Ash sighed, looking back at the trio. "You can stay."

"Thank you so much." The three said.

"We'll be heading back now." May said as they all leave.

"Let's head back to the hotel, everyone." Josh said.

"We'll figure something out." Kiara said.


Ash's Room

"So Misty, how are things?" May asked.

"Things are doing fine." Misty replied.

They were all in the Hotel Room. Misty was sitting down on the couch with May. Brock and Barry was sitting in two brown armchairs and Bonnie and Max was watching the Tournament Highlights Matches. Dawn, Gary and Serena were getting some drinks for everyone from the fridge and Ash was outside on the patio deck with Lucario and Mewtwo.

"What do you two thin of Josh?" Ash asked Mewtwo.

"I can sense that he's afraid." Mewtwo answered. "Josh is not from our world but from a different world."

"You overheard?" Ash asked.

"Same here." Lucario said, earning a look from Ash. "Plus his aura is foreign, which is very strange and different.

"Josh is from a different world." Ash said. "Even his friends that showed up tonight are from the same world as Josh and his friends."

"We'll talk to him later on." Lucario said.

"Ok." Ash said. "Night."

Mewtwo teleport back to his room and Lucario left the patio and Ash's room.


Josh's Room

Josh, Wolf, Kiara and Katie took the top bunks off and put them on the other side of the room.

Josh was sitting on the bed, meditating. He was wearing a white shirt and black shorts. Typhlosion was sitting on the floor near the front of the bed. Wolf was wearing silver pajamas, lying on the bed and Katie was wearing pink pajama's.

When Kiara came from the bathroom, Josh opens his eyes to turn around to his left and couldn't believe what he saw. Kiara was wearing a pink tank top with a Mega Gardevoir and a Milotic surrounding it as its body guard and was wearing purple shorts.

"How do I look?" Kiara asked, sweetly.

"Y-Y-Y- you look nice." Josh stuttered, his face turning red.

She walks over to him and sat next to him as Josh unfolded his legs. He puts his left arm around his shoulders and Kiara rests her head on his shoulder.

"I'm glad that we made new friends here." said Kiara.

"I'm glad too." Josh replied.

Typhlosion looks up to see Josh and Kiara sitting on the bed together. "So when is the wedding?" Typhlosion asked slyly.

"Typhlosion…" Josh grumbled as Kiara and Typhlosion chuckled.

Josh and Kiara watches Typhlosion got up from the floor and walks over to Fauxy and her two daughters who were sleeping.

"They look great." Josh smiled at his Pokémon.

"They sure do." Kiara said. "Hey, I was wondering about something."

Josh looks at her. "About what?" Josh asked.

"Who do you like?" Kiara asked, lifting her head of his shoulders to look at him. "Snow or me?"

"I like Snow and you." Josh said.

"No that's not what I meant." Kiara shook her head. "Who do you really like and want to spend the rest of your life with, Snow or me?"

"I'm not sure…" Josh said nervously, looking away from her.

"Oh." Kiara said. "Well goodnight Josh."

"Goodnight Kiara." Josh said, looking back her with a smile on his face.

The two of them hugged and everyone was asleep.


Josh's Dream

Josh found himself floating in the pitch black of darkness.

"Where am I?" Josh asked.

"Josh." A voice said.

He turns around but there was nobody there.

"Am I hearing things?" Josh thought.

"Josh." The voice said again.

This time he heard it again.

"Where are you?" Josh asked.

Josh turns around quickly and sees a bright light. He covered his eyes and he sees a huge blue crystal dragon, carrying a staff. Josh recognizes who this dragon is.

"Aaron." Josh smiled.

Josh bowed his head. "It is good to see you." Josh said as he looks up at Aaron.

"Where are you and Kiara right now?" Aaron asked.

"We're both in the Pokémon world." said Josh. "How's everyone back home?"

"They're doing fine. But the Dark One isn't happy." Aaron said.

"What do you mean?" Josh asked. "The Dark One is going to try to send his servant to find and kill you. He will try to destroy everything along with the other worlds." Aaron said sadly.

"I won't let that happen." Josh said. Then Josh remembers something. "I almost forgot. What are you doing here?"

"I'm only here to give you a warning. If you let some of his dark energy, it will cause you so much pain. He'll try to kill you." Aaron said. "Plus I'm a crystal dream dragon."

"I won't let him kill me or my friends. I will protect them." Josh said.

Aaron chuckled. "I'm sure you will. I have to go." He said.

"Ok. Tell the others we're fine." Josh said.

"I will." Aaron nodded.

"But Aaron." Josh said.

"Yes?" Aaron asked.

"I won't fail as last time that I failed to protect Snow." Josh said.

Aaron nodded as he disappeared. Josh was alone again. He was worried if the others are safe. Then another light was shown as the darkness disappeared. Josh looks up and notices it was night time. He knew where he was.

"This is where it happens." Josh thought.

A menacing, blood curling roar can be heard from the peaceful night.


Josh opens his eyes quickly and turns his head to the right to look at the clock on the nightstand.

"Midnight, huh?" Josh thought.

Josh sat up slowly and threw his legs beside the bed. He felt something warm and wet, pressed against his shirt. Josh took off his shirt to reveal his muscular body. Upon his muscular body was the two scars that forms an X. He made his way to the bathroom quietly and turns on the sink to feel the coolness of the water against his face.

After Josh splash the water on his face, he turns off the sink and grabs the facecloth to dry his face. Then Josh made his way onto the deck and looks up at the starry night sky. There were only the stars above him.

"That damn dream." Josh thought angrily as he tightens his grip on the railing.

Then Josh felt two arms snaking around his waist. He looks over his right shoulder to see Kiara, leaning against his back as her arms made their way from his waist, to his chest and his shoulders before wrapping around his neck gently.

"Couldn't sleep?" Kiara asked softly.

"No." Josh said. "It's the same dream that I keep having ever since that night."

"It's not your fault." Kiara said. "Snow is at a happy place now and she would want you to be happy."

All Josh can do is sighed. "I know." Josh said, grinning a little a bit.

"Thanks." Kiara said as he turns around.

Before Josh can say anything, Kiara kisses him on the lips with passion, startling him. Kiara broke the kiss and chuckled, seeing Josh's face blushing. The young man understood what she meant. They have to be ready for the finals.


This took me a few days to get this finish. Josh and Kiara's friends and rivals are back. Now you may be all wondering how Josh got those two scars, this girl Snow and everything. Not to worry. There are two stories that I'm working on and it also explains how my OCs got these amazing powers before and how they ended up in the Pokémon World. It will not be released until this year or next year.

So I hope you are all looking forward for it as I am. Don't forget to leave a review!