The Elemental Knights Part One

The moment you have been waiting for is finally here. Yes, Ash's real mother is about to be revealed.

Ash lay asleep in his bed. The early sunrise forcing him to awake. As he yawned he heard a tapping at his window. His Pidgeot had returned with a letter from his mother. He opened it..

Ash,

Don't worry about Joel. Before you left, I had a talk with him. He told me he needed to go to Cerulean once you arrived in Pallet Town. He told me everything. Also there are things I need to discuss with you, Saria and Joel in person. I will arrive soon..

Love,

Mom

Ash immediately put on a clean outfit. Which by some strange chance was the one he met her in for the first time. ( You'll understand later..) He rushed to Saria's and Misty's door.. He banged on it hard. Misty groggily flung opened the door..

"ASH KETCHUM! WHAT IS THE BIG IDEA!" She yelled. She lost her anger once she saw the seriousness in her boyfriends face.

"My mom is coming.. Wake Saria.." Ash then dashed downstairs like a shot. Saria heard it all. She was getting ready for the queens appearance..

Downstairs, Ash had called the Cerulean Gym only to find Joel had moved out..

"Don't tell me he left the region!" Ash exclaimed. Daisy snickered. She thought to herself.. 'Shoes.. seventy five dollars, Ash, going through a panic attack at something so simple.. Priceless'

"No he moved to the outskirts of Cerulean. I can give you the number.."

"Yes, please.."

He then dialed the number Daisy gave him. Only Lily picked up..

"Berlitz home, Oh Ash How are you?" She said sweetly.

" Lily, Is Joel there? I need you to give him a message more me.." Lily agreed, She went up stairs to wake her fiancé and tell him about the queens upcoming arrival..

Ash was nervous. He paced in the front yard. What was so important his mother would come in person. Misty, Mrs. Ketchum and Saria sat on the wooden swing that Mrs. Ketchum had recently got. Soon the sound of hooves caught their attention. As they looked down the road a medium light blue carriage was being pulled by four Rapidash. The carriage had a crystal like flower for an emblem. As the carriage came to a stop, Ash and Saria stood with dignity. Mrs. Ketchum and Misty stood straight and nervous. Ash whispered to them.

"Relax, will you."

The carriage opened and a young man Joel's age came out. He had brown hair and brown eyes. He stood to one side of the door. Then a young boy around seven came out. He had light brown hair and sea green eyes. He took the other side of the door smiling. Then a tall woman in her thirties came out. She wore a white gown, wore a golden circlet and light blue shoes.

"Lady Ilene.." Saria smiled.

As Ash, Saria, Misty and Mrs. Ketchum were about to bow, Lady Ilene stopped them.

"There is no need." She noticed Joel was not present..

"I can't help notice we are one knight short.." She stated.

As the group entered the clean living room. Delia and Misty watched and listened nervously Lady Ilene spoke.

"Aura Knights, Introductions.."

Saria stood up and sadly said.

"Saria Kensington. The Knight of Fire."

Ash then stood up. And smiled.

"Ash Ketchum. Knight of the Aura."

The young boy stood up excitedly. He, Ash and Lady Ilene smiled..

"Michael Kensington. Knight of the Wind." Saria stood in shock. Michael then said..

"I missed you mom." She embraced her young son. She then heard behind her..

"Daniel Kensington, Knight of Light."

The reunion brought tears to everyone's eyes. Ash smiled.

"Now we got two more reasons to celebrate." Lady Ilene looked puzzled.

"What's the second reason." Just then Lily, Daisy and Violet were supporting Joel through the door. His clothes were torn and he and blood coming from his mouth and forehead.. He also had a bite mark on his right arm.. They placed him on the couch. Lily and her sisters were told to leave the room. Along with Mrs. Ketchum. Lady Ilene rushed to him. She spoke to him like a mother would a sick child..

"Joel? It's Lady Ilene.. Can you tell me who did this to you?" in a telepathic response he answered..

'The Dark Emperor and He has Mrs. Waterflower..'

I bet you weren't expecting this. Let me know if you want to read Joel's fight with the Dark Emperor as a whole chapter or as a flash back. Remember to read, review and no flames.