NOTE: This takes place before chapter seven

Riley's POV

"Riley, we have a few questions to ask, if you don't mind."

"I don't," Riley said calmly.

"Then come," The man said, leading Riley out of the cell. Riley seemed completely at ease, even as two men grabbed each of his shoulders, dragging him along. They lead him into a small cement room and forced him into a chair.

Riley stretched and crossed his legs, "Now, what do you want to know?"

"You are getting on my nerves, you know?" The man, clearly the leader, said.

"And why would that be?" Riley asked.

"Your attitude. Do you even realize what situation you're in?"

Riley smiled, "Of course, if I don't comply I'm guessing that Zoroark behind me will attack me, right?"

The man stared at him in surprise, even the Zoroark was so surprised that he flickered into view, the illusion broken. "Well," The man said, "Your powers are stronger than I thought."

"Everything radiates aura, so sensing your Zoroark wasn't that hard. But clever, a hidden threat. Besides, my powers aren't that strong, well, not anymore."

The man sat down in the chair opposite of Riley, with only a table between them. "Now we're getting somewhere. Now just because you know about Zoroark doesn't mean it won't attack. Let's keep this civil. My name is Zan."

Riley's lip twitched, "Is that your birth name or a code name? You kind of people seem that you would have code names."

"It is short for Alexander, if you must know. But I believe we're getting off topic."

The Zoroark's claws started to glow.

"Now, I thought we were keeping this civil." Riley said.

"Now, tell me who this is," Zan set a picture on the table. Riley looked at it. A picture of his 16 year old son stared back.

"Ash. I believe you already know who he is though." Riley said.

"Of course we do. Now would you be kind enough to tell me were he is?"

"I would love to tell you, but I'm afraid I don't know."

"That's a shame, you don't know? Or maybe you just don't remember. Let's see if we can help you remember." Zan made a small gesture.

Zoroark's moves were quick. Riley cried out, hands grasping the table.

"Did that help?"

"I don't where he-!" He yelped as Zoroark struck again. His knuckles turned white.

"How about now?"

"You don't understand. I will answer any question, but I don't know where he is!" Riley panted.

"Really? We know more than you think. We know you've been seeing him."

"That was nearly a year ago! He could be anywhere now!"

"I believe you gave him something?"

"A ring."

"A ring?" The man raised his eyebrow.

"It is a family heirloom. It helps control his aura. With out it he could destroy himself and the things around him.

"You haven't contacted him since?"

Silence.

"Zoroark?"

Riley closed his eyes.

"If this doesn't work we could always bring in your Pokemon."

"Leave Aerin and Penny out of this."

"Ahh, what cute little names. I am sure they will help you... spill the beans."

"I have sent Ash messages." Riley confessed, "I haven't seen him since I gave him the ring."

Zan smiled, "That's better. Now, what was in these messages?"

"The prophecy. Locations of the legendaries that he'll need. Advice."

"We already know the prophecy. We have captured one of the legendaries. Would you please tell us more about these legendaries?"

"Shaymin, Celebi, Victini, Mew, Jirachi, and Phione or Manaphy. All are necessary for... The completion of the prophecy. I believe you already know their purposes."

"Of course we do, we have been working towards this goal for centuries. But you forgot to mention another important Pokemon to the prophecy: the Pikachu."

"Yes," Riley said softly, "And his Pikachu."

"The Pikachu is the most important Pokemon in the prophecy. It is a shame that your little 'Penny' is no longer the Pikachu mentioned in the prophecy."

"As soon as I heard the prophecy I had to make sure it wasn't going to be my little Penny. She does not deserve such a fate. That is why I had a son, the Prophecy states that the Aura Guardian is the youngest male of the Cameran family, although my son goes by his mother's maiden name, he is still a Cameran, the youngest one. To save my Penny from her fate I had a son, I lost many of my aura powers, but she is safe, for now the prophecy rests on Ash. Unless Ash dies of course, then the prophecy will fall back on to me."

Zan smirked, "Touching story. But now, where is Ash?"

"I already told you, I don't know."

"Anything information will help us, and help your Pokemon." He added.

Riley clasped his hands together, "Based on the last message I sent, I believe he will be going after Meloetta next. That would be in the Unova region."

"We have already gone after the Melody Pokemon. She managed to escape with one of the villagers, barely. This same man was recently checked into a Pokemon Center with serious burns. The legendary was not with him. We sent his... 'brother' to retrieve him, we will question him once he recovers."

Zan placed another picture next to Ash's. It showed a picture of a seriously burned man. Riley winced.

"Is this the man with the Meloetta?"

"The man that was with the one with the Meloetta, but yes," Zan said, "I also believe we know the cause of his burns. Aura."

Riley chuckled, "Aura? It would have to be a powerful user of aura to take on the element of fire."

Zan stared at him.

"You can't being saying you think Ash did this?" Riley cried.

"What other using of aura would have a need for Meloetta? Do you underestimate the power of your own son?"

Riley said nothing.

"And if it was Ash that did this, that would mean he would have to be near where this man was found, which was in the Lostlorn Forest, right outside of Nimbasa."

Riley sighed, they would find now Ash within a week

Hopefully Celebi had enough energy to complete the Time Lapse before then. If not... Then the price would be high.

There was a ringing noise. Zan grabbed a small thing from his pocket, "Yes?" Zan said, holding a small phone up to his ear, "Are you sure? He the only information he needs would be something that would give us answers. Very well." He put the phone back into his pocket and pulled out a tablet.

He pulled up a video, and then pushed it towards Riley. Riley leaned forward, and watched it. It was a video of Ash at some sort of tournament. It show a Pikachu ~Ash's Pikachu~ attacking Ash.

"One on our members found this video. Of course the never aired it on TV like planned, but nothing is hidden from our team. So It looks like he really is in Nimbasa." He smiled cruelly, "But back on topic. The question for you is this: Why is the Pikachu attacking him?"

Riley stared at the video. At first he was confused, but then realization crossed his eyes, "Oh!"

"Yes?"

"I don't blame him, but it won't work..."

Zan stared at him, "Would you care elaborating? Or do you needs Zoroark's help?"

Riley flinched, "I believe Ash has left his Pikachu. He has seen the prophecy and doesn't want to seal Pikachu to that fate. Of course that won't work, because they are bound in a deeper way than they could imagine. The Pikachu feels utterly betrayed, for it is in their blood to be together. Ash only wants to help it, but of course if he explained everything that Pikachu will follow." Riley smiled, "Never underestimate an Aura Guardian's Pikachu."

Zan was thinking, "So he's attempting to get away from the Pikachu so we can't get them both... But we will get the Pikachu, its blood will seal the prophecy..." He shook his head, then stood up. "I believe I have no more questions for you. I will have Zoroark show you back to your... room. I would normally treat the injuries Zoroark gave you, but you seem to be doing fine," He grinned cruelly, "Enjoy your stay Riley, we will soon have your son join you. I am sure Ash will be excited to spend time alone with the one that sold him out. Good night."

A/N: Resisting urge to strangle Riley...