Hello, minna. This is quite a surprise. The 10th chapter, but all I can say is that I'm sorry about a small wait. I had already started writing this chapter, but then I lost the file so sorry. But it's up now.

The group walked together, having finally gotten back on track. They were now walking together on Route 6, only a short mile or two from Vermilion City. Luchia was walking behind her friends and girlfriends, hugging Riolu and Charmander in her arms with Sylveon walk by her side, ribbon wrapped around her arm. She smiled softly down at her Pokemon. ''I cannot believe that all this has happened. I now have 4 wonderful Pokemon and on a journey with my beloved friends and lover.'' She chuckled a little, happily.

Misty overheard what her girlfriend said and smiled, going back and hugging the girl. ''I can, Lu. Everything happened, because your heart is willing to change your frightened self into a brave and dare I say, beautiful girl.''

Luchia smiled, relaxing into the hug. ''Thanks, Mist. But, sometimes, I feel like the changes in my life came from you and your support. I've only known you for about a month now, but it's still thanks to you and that's why I love you.'' She gently turned and kissed the reddish-orange haired girl.

Misty smiled a little. ''I don't think I did anything, all I did was support you as you made your own choices. I never told you to go out of your way and take in a Gyarados, nor did I tell you to start your journey in the first place. It was all you, Lu, and whilst I accept your thanks, I know that it's not all down to me.''

Luchia couldn't help, but smile. She petted Riolu and Charmander in turn, whilst smiling down at Sylveon. ''Yeah, it might have been me...'' She whispered, in a happy voice as it began a little strained, as happy tears began to roll down her face. ''I'm no longer the scared little thing I was...I'm so g-glad!'' She hugged Misty tighter, which caused her two Pokemon to jump down and smile in turn.

Riolu put his paw up and said. ''It's a good thing, mommy. And you know that now. You basically have 3 children and a older sister, in the form of Auntie Gyarados, and you know that you can rely on us at all times. We love you, after all!''

''Awwh...'' mumbled Luchia, blushing slightly. Misty smiled in agreement, as she cuddled her girlfriend from behind. ''Thanks, Riolu. I love you too...all of you.''

''Thank you, mommy, for your love and support.'' said Sylveon, with a cute 'sylve' erupting from her mouth afterwards.

''Yeah. Without you, I wouldn't have survived my ordeal like I did.'' said Charmander, as she smiled at her trainer. She grinned gently. ''And don't be worried about how Charmeleon's are tough, I won't do any of that upon evolution because your the greatest trainer ever!''

''Yeah, Imouto-chan. Listen to your friends and Pokemon, they will help you with your emotional state. I'll be here for you as well, even though I know that being what I am, I cannot really be away from water for too long. But I'll support you the whole way.'' The voice of Gyarados rang clean through Luchia's mind, causing her to smile even more with more tears creeping into her eyes.

Misty smiled, as she watched Luchia hug her 3 Pokemon and the poke ball in her arms. She softly whispered to herself. ''I may not be able to understand Luchia's Pokemon when she's not focusing, but I can easily see the love between them. They all have a special bond, with each one being unique. I may be upset over Luchia's truths, but I can see that as long as continues to love Pokemon, her reactions will only be mild.''

''Guys!'' yelled Ash, calling to them. Luchia and Misty smiled at one another and ran over to the Pikachu trainer, who was standing by Brock. ''We're finally out of this forest. LOOK, there's Vermilion City!'' The black-haired girl pointed at the city in the distance.

Luchia smiled, cheering to herself. ''WOOHOO. Out of the forest! Out of the forest!'' She began to dance around. Charmander, Riolu and Sylveon joined her in the little happy dance. It looked very cute, watching the girl and her Pokemon dancing around like that.

Misty chuckled. ''Luchia, you're so cute. But I'd say this thing. If you practice, you might even get to be a Pokemon Coordinator in the future. I know there's Pokemon Contests over in the Hoenn Region, but Kanto never got this lucky. But, I'm sure that after your sister takes on the Indigo League, I'm certain you could get her to take you to the Hoenn Region.''

''That sounds like a good idea, actually.'' said Luchia, with a smile as her Pokemon seemed to nod in agreement. ''Yeah, lets do that!'' She had finally decided on her life goal, but she also knew that it had to wait for a bit.

The group then began to walk towards Vermilion, their long journey from Pewter finally over and now it was only short trips from Gym to Gym. It did get them to relax a little. Well, it was only a little because seconds before relaxing the city, a group of Pokemon appeared before them. They were all Squirtle with the clear leader wearing blacks glasses. ''Squirtle!'' It said, enthusiastically. It then smirked and seemed to somehow press a button, the question in that being how with his small Squirtle hands. But the button activated a trap just below them, causing them to fall in a hole.

''Oww!'' cried Luchia, in annoyance. ''Asshole Pokemon!'' She yelled out, as she tried to move, but only to find that Misty had landed on her. But the position they had formed was amusing, with Misty being directly above her in every aspect. They looked at one another, blushing madly. ''A...um...er...'' Unable to know what they were to do, they notice that Ash had already climbed out of the hole with Brock. Misty managed to get off her girlfriend, and help her up. They then climbed out of the hole and rejoining the others and the Pokemon, who were lucky to have no fallen. Luchia pointed at the Squirtle, aggressively. ''Your are a mean Pokemon, hat the hell are you thinking.''

''Squirtle.'' was it's answer, much to the ginger haired girl's frustrations. She clenched her fists together, about ready to beat the Pokemon to a pulp. However, a arm appeared before her.

''Ash?'' She calmed, releasing her fists in confusion. She watched as her sister walked forward, with a smile and a Poke ball. She nodded at her Pikachu, who jumped down. ''She's challenging the Squirtle...to catch it?'' She mumbled curiously.

''Pikachu, Thunderbolt!'' yelled Ash, as the attack landed straight on the Squirtle. It didn't take much to knock the Squirtle out, giving Ash the chance to catch it by throwing the poke ball in her hand. The ball landed smack on the Pokemon, taking a few shakes but eventually dinged with a successful catch. ''Woo! I caught a Squirtle.''

''Pikachu!'' cried Pikachu in agreement. Ash quickly let her catch out of it's poke ball and smiled. She walked up to it, even though it didn't seem very pleased with her one bit.

''Hey there, Squirtle. I'm sorry about the surprise, but do you want to come along with me on my journey.''

''If you insist, trainer. But I'm not pleased with it.''

''Awhh, don't be like that, Squirtle. I get your upset, but I won't harm you. Look, I'll even introduce you to my other Pokemon.'' She grabbed her other 4 poke balls and bringing out Pidgeotto, Butterfree, Dratini and Bulbasaur, who all made their little cries in happiness.

''Those Pokemon seem very happy with you'' The Squirtle muttered telepathically, watching the group as Ash petted his Pokemon. Dratini curled around his legs, squealing happily as she called to her 'mommy'. ''Fine, I'll go along with you.''

''Thank you, Squirtle.'' She recall her Pokemon, except Pikachu obviously.

Luchia smiled. ''Wow, Ash. You finally have a full team of Pokemon.'' She giggled, watching her sister grin back. ''Now let's get into the city. I wanna have a good night's sleep before your battle.''

Ash nodded in agreement, as they walked into the city and headed towards the Pokemon Center. Waiting by the reception was a blonde hair girl, that they instantly recognized. It was Ash that spoke her name. ''Cynthia!'' The girl turned around, before smiling at the group as she was holding her young Togetic, which had clearly evolved during the time apart.

Okay, I don't get now why I've been calling Misty a red head. Maybe she is, maybe she isn't. But I'm now gonna say that it's a mix between orange and red, to keep with my former canon.

Also, the plan is to finish to Indigo League and have them travel to Hoenn, then back to Johto. This is because I haven't watched any of the Orange Island episodes and the Johto episodes. Not that I've watched much of Hoenn either...:/

Welp, I can say I like cliffhangers. I'll try and get chapter 11 out next chapter, which will be *Spoiler alert* when Ash takes on the Vermilion City Gym and Cynthia joins them permanently. There's also a spoiler in the Cynthia's Pokemon section below.

Pokemon

Ash

Pikachu (Male)

Pidgeotto (Female)

Butterfree (Male)

Dratini (Shiny)(Female)

Bulbasaur (Male)

Squirtle (Male)

Luchia

Sylveon (Female)

Riolu (Male)

Gyarados (Female)

Charmander (Female)

Misty

Starmie (Genderless)

Staryu (Genderless)

Goldeen (Female)

Wigglytuff (Shiny) (Female)

Corsola (Female)

Brock

Geodude (Male)

Onix (Male)

Kabuto (Female)

Golbat (Male)

Cynthia

Gible (Female)

Togetic (Male)

Lucario (Female)

Roselia (Female)

Gible Egg (No gender yet)