Ash and Misty were in Professor Friede's airship. Ash could not help but think about another memory.

Flashback

Ash was looking at his result for the mathematics exam and he saw his marks which was low. Gary, Dawn, and Serena went to Ash and showed their marks to Ash which was much higher that Ash's marks.

Gary smirked "Ash, you are a loser in everything."

Dawn giggled "Ash is a loner loser who has no friends and is bad at everything."

Serena smiled "Loners cannot study well as they do not have friends who would help them in learning and not just that, loners not having friends means that no one would help them in anything and so they are losers in everything."

Dawn and Serena then kissed Gary on his right and left cheek respectively.

Gary chuckled "I am amazing in everything and I have girls who love me unlike you who is bad in everything and has no friends let alone girls."

Gary then put his arms around Dawn and Serena's waists and they smiled as Gary did that.

Dawn spoke while smiling "Gary is an amazing guy unlike Ash who is trash."

Serena nodded "Yes, I love spending time with Gary who is so cool while Ash is so uncool."

Ash felt hurt as Gary, Dawn, and Serena mocked him for his low score in the mathematics exam. He couldn't believe that his supposed friends were belittling him in such a way. He tried to defend himself, "Hey, math is not my strongest subject. I'm better at other things."

But Gary and his friends just laughed at him. "What other things?" asked Gary. "You're not good at anything, loser."

Ash felt a lump in his throat and tears forming in his eyes. He couldn't believe that Gary and his friends were being so mean to him. He wanted to say something, to defend himself, but the words just wouldn't come out.

Instead, he just turned and walked away, his head hanging low. As he walked, he couldn't help but wonder why Gary and his friends were treating him this way. He had never done anything to them. Was it because he was a loner? Was it because he didn't have any friends?

Ash felt alone and helpless, but he knew that he had to keep going. He had to prove to himself and to everyone else that he was capable of great things. And maybe, just maybe, he would find someone who would believe in him and stand by him, no matter what.

Feeling defeated, Ash walked away from Gary, Dawn, and Serena without a word. He couldn't believe how his friends had turned on him and how they had made him feel so small.

As he walked through the halls of the school, he couldn't help but feel like an outcast. He was always the one who struggled in his studies and was never as popular as Gary or his group of friends. He had always felt like he was on the outside looking in, and this encounter had only reinforced those feelings.

But Ash was determined not to let this get him down. He knew he had to work harder and prove everyone wrong. He may not be the smartest or the most popular, but he had a strong will and a passion for training Pokemon that would take him far.

As he made his way outside the school, he took a deep breath and looked up at the sky. He knew that becoming a great trainer wouldn't be easy, but he was determined to prove everyone wrong, especially Gary and his friends.

Little did he know that his determination and passion for Pokemon training would lead him on the adventure of a lifetime, where he would meet new friends and discover his true potential as a trainer.

Flashback End

Ash was sad after he thought of the memory in which Gary, Dawn, and Serena teased him. Misty noticed that Ash was sad.

Misty looked at Ash with a concerned expression on her face. "What's wrong, Ash? Is everything okay?" she asked.

Ash looked up and shook his head. "It's nothing," he said, trying to hide his disappointment.

Misty wasn't convinced. "It doesn't seem like nothing. Is it about a memory?"

Ash sighed and nodded. "Yeah. I got a really low score and Gary and his friends made fun of me for it. They said that I'm a loser and that I'm bad at everything."

Misty put a hand on Ash's shoulder in a comforting manner. "Don't listen to them, Ash. You are not a loser and you are not bad at everything. You have a lot of potential, and you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it."

Ash looked at Misty and felt a sense of warmth and encouragement from her words. "Thanks, Misty," he said, feeling a bit better.

Misty smiled. "No problem. We all have bad days and difficult moments, but it's important to keep going and never give up."

Ash nodded, feeling a sense of motivation and determination. "You're right. I won't let this bring me down. I'll keep trying and I'll do better next time."

Misty grinned. "That's the spirit! And don't forget that you have friends who believe in you and support you, no matter what."

Ash smiled back at Misty, feeling grateful for her companionship and encouragement. "Thanks, Misty. I'm really lucky to have you as a companion."

Misty blushed a little at the compliment, but also felt a sense of happiness and contentment. "You're welcome, Ash. And I'm happy to have you as a companion too."

Professor Friede then came to the cabin and said "We would soon reach Rota Kingdom!"

Ash and Misty nodded and Ash smiled and said "Yes, we are ready to reach Rota Kingdom."

Ash and Misty were looking through the windows and then Misty thought of a memory.

Flashback

Misty was going to take part in a water performance along with her sisters, Daisy, Lily, and Violet.

Violet spoke "The runt of our family is taking part only because we need an extra person."

Lily smirked "Yes, the plain runt of our family is taking part."

Daisy chuckled "Misty is really a runt."

Misty tried to hide her hurt feelings and put on a brave face. "I'm happy to be a part of the performance," she said with a forced smile.

But deep down, Misty felt hurt and frustrated by her sisters' constant belittling. She knew she was just as talented as they were, but they always seemed to find ways to put her down.

Violet noticed the expression on Misty's face and sneered, "Don't worry, Misty. Just try not to mess up too badly during the performance."

Lily laughed, "Yeah, we don't want you ruining our routine."

Daisy rolled her eyes, "Can we just focus on practicing instead of making fun of Misty?"

Misty appreciated Daisy's support, but the damage was already done. She felt embarrassed and ashamed, and wished she could prove her sisters wrong.

As the rehearsal continued, Misty tried her best to keep up and improve. She hoped that someday she could show her sisters what she was really capable of.

Lily then spoke "Misty is also ugly along with being a runt. The people would not like seeing her."

Violet snickered "Misty did not get the good genetics that we have."

Daisy laughed "Misty is not ugly, she is plain but I conced to to you Vilet and Lily that people would not be interested in seeing Misty's performance."

Misty then spoke while glaring "I am not ugly or plain, I am the world's most beautiful girl."

Daisy smiled "Keep telling yourselves that, no one finds you to be beautiful."

Misty cried on hearing that "You three are more grown up and as a person grows they become more beautiful but I am still young. However I know that I am more beautiful than you three when you were my age."

Lily smirked "No, you are much ugly than us when we were your age."

Violet then took a picture of the three sisters when they were Misty's age "Look, we three are so much beautiful than Misty at her age."

Daisy spoke "What do I say, Misty being plain means she is the weak link in our performance."

Lily sneered "We need to throw Misty out of our gym as if people see her they might feel that we have recessive genes of being ugly and if we have a relationship with another person, our children could wind up as ugly or even more ugly than Misty when we only have good genes of being beautiful."

Violet nodded "Yes, we need to throw Misty out of our house as we cannot have her showing the bad side of our family."

Daisy smiled "That is an excellent idea to throw Misty out of our family."

Misty's heart sank as she listened to her sisters' hurtful words. She couldn't believe that they were talking about her like this, and it hurt her deeply to hear them say such cruel things.

Feeling frustrated and upset, Misty decided to stand up for herself. "You may think that I'm plain and ugly, but that doesn't make it true," she said firmly.

Daisy, Lily, and Violet looked at her with amusement. "Oh, really? And what makes you so sure?" asked Daisy.

Misty took a deep breath. "Because beauty isn't just about what's on the outside. It's about who you are as a person, and I know that I have a beautiful heart."

Violet rolled her eyes. "What a load of nonsense. Beauty is all about appearances, and you simply don't measure up," she said dismissively.

Misty felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes, but she refused to let them fall. "I may not be the most beautiful person in the world, but I know that I am kind, brave, and loyal, and those are qualities that are much more important than looks," she said, her voice shaking slightly.

Daisy, Lily, and Violet looked at each other and smirked. "Well, we don't need you in our performance anyway. You can go back to your room and cry all you want," said Lily.

Misty felt her heart break as she turned and walked away from her sisters. She knew that they would never understand her, but that didn't stop her from feeling hurt and alone.

Flashback End

Misty then thought about the memory of her sisters calling her ugly and asked Ash "Am I a very beautiful girl?"

Ash looked at Misty with surprise and confusion. "What? Of course, you are beautiful, Misty. Why would you even think otherwise?"

Misty wiped her tears and replied, "My sisters called me ugly and plain. They said people would not like seeing me perform in the water show because I am not beautiful."

Ash was taken aback by Misty's revelation. "That's not true, Misty. You are one of the most beautiful girls I know, both inside and out. You have a kind heart, an amazing personality, and your beauty shines from within."

Misty looked at Ash and smiled, feeling a little better. "Thank you, Ash. It means a lot to me."

Ash continued, "And as for your physical appearance, you are stunning. Your hair is the color of the sunset, your eyes sparkle like the stars, and your smile is like sunshine. You are unique and beautiful in your own way."

Misty blushed, feeling a little embarrassed but grateful for Ash's kind words. "Thank you so much, Ash. You always know how to make me feel better."

Ash smiled back at her. "That's what companions are for, Misty. Don't let anyone else's words bring you down. You are amazing just the way you are."

Professor Friede had heard the conversations between Ash and Misty and asked "Am I seeing a romance develop between you two?"

Ash and Misty blushed at the professor's comment. Ash spoke up, "Well, we are just friends right now, but who knows what the future holds?" Misty nodded in agreement, still blushing.

Professor Friede chuckled, "Well, whatever it is, I wish you both the best. And Misty, don't let your sisters' words get to you. You are a beautiful person, inside and out."

Misty smiled gratefully at the professor, feeling a little better about herself. Professor Friede turned to Ash, "And Ash, don't let those bullies get to you either. You are not a loser, and you have proven that time and time again."

Ash smiled back at Professor Friede, feeling grateful for his kind words. "Thank You, Professor Friede."

Professor Friede smiled at the two of them, "It seems like you two make an amazing team."

Mollie came and said "We would soon reach Rota Kingdom."

Professor Friede said to Ash and Misty "Our airship will soon reach Rota Kingdom so be ready."

Ash and Misty packed their bags and soon sat and watched through the windows the airship landing. They watched the scenery of the clouds and as the airship descended, they saw the forests and mountains. They also saw a small river.

The airship flew and soon a town was visible and the airship continued to descend. The airship was descending and soon it reached a small ground neart he town and landed there. Ash and Misty then walked and reached Professor Friede at the exit. Ash, Misty, and Professor Friede then left the airship.

As they stepped off the airship, Ash and Misty looked around, taking in their new surroundings. The town was small, but it had a cozy charm to it. The air was fresh and crisp, and the sun was shining brightly in the sky.

Professor Friede turned to Ash and Misty, "We will be staying at a local hotel here in Rota Kingdom. The hotel is located near the town square, so we can explore the town and its offerings easily."

Ash and Misty nodded in agreement and followed the professor to the hotel. As they walked, they passed by a few locals who greeted them with warm smiles.

Misty turned to Ash, "This town seems really nice. I can't wait to explore it."

Ash smiled, "Yeah, me too. It's always exciting to see new places."

They reached the hotel and checked in, then headed out to explore the town. They visited the local market and tried out some of the local delicacies. Misty was thrilled to see a beautiful fountain in the town square and took a lot of pictures of it.

As they continued to explore the town, they stumbled upon a quaint little bookstore. Ash and Misty couldn't resist going in, and they spent hours browsing through the shelves.

Professor Friede found them and smiled, "I see you've found a good place to spend your time. Did you find anything interesting?"

Ash held up a book, "I found this guidebook to the Rota Kingdom. It has some really interesting information about the history and culture of the region."

Misty showed Professor Friede a novel, "And I found this really interesting story about a girl who goes on a journey to find herself."

Professor Friede smiled, "That sounds like a great read. Maybe we can all sit down and read our books later tonight."

Ash and Misty nodded in agreement, and they continued to explore the town until the sun began to set. They returned to the hotel and settled into their rooms to read their new books.

Later that night, they all gathered in the lobby and sat by the fireplace, reading and chatting about their day. As they talked, they realized that they had grown closer as a group.

Professor Friede looked at Ash and Misty and smiled, "You know, it's amazing how much you two have grown since we first met. You've faced so many challenges together and come out stronger because of it."

Ash and Misty looked at each other, smiling. They knew that they had each other's backs and that they were ready for whatever adventures lay ahead.

As they sat together, reading and chatting, they felt grateful for the bond they had formed and excited for the adventures that awaited them in the Rota Kingdom.

The next day, Ash and Misty woke up early and decided to take a walk around the town. As they walked, they stumbled upon a beautiful park with a pond in the center.

Misty ran up to the pond and exclaimed, "Look at all the beautiful lilies in the pond! I've never seen anything like it!"

Ash smiled and walked over to Misty, "It's beautiful. I bet there are a lot of water Pokémon that live in this pond."

Misty nodded, "I think you're right. Maybe we'll even get to see some in action."

As they continued to walk around the park, they saw a group of kids playing with their Pokémon. Misty couldn't resist and ran up to them to introduce herself.

"Hi, I'm Misty, and this is Ash. We're trainers, just like you guys!" she said with a smile.

The kids looked up and greeted them with excitement. They were eager to show off their Pokémon and tell Ash and Misty about their adventures.

As they chatted, Ash and Misty realized that these kids were incredibly talented trainers for their age. They were also curious to know more about the local Pokémon and the challenges that they might face in the Rota Kingdom.

Professor Friede joined them and listened to their conversation. He smiled and said, "It's great to see young trainers like you guys connecting and sharing your experiences. It's a reminder that no matter where you are from, the love for Pokémon brings us all together."

As they said their goodbyes, Ash and Misty felt inspired by the passion and dedication of the young trainers. They knew that they had a lot to learn from them and that they would continue to grow and evolve as trainers with each new adventure.

The sun began to set, and Ash and Misty decided to return to the hotel. As they walked, they talked about the fun they had that day and how much they were looking forward to exploring more of the Rota Kingdom.

As they reached the hotel, Professor Friede greeted them and said, "I have some exciting news. Tomorrow, we'll be visiting the castle!" Ash and Misty's eyes widened with excitement.

As they settled into their rooms, Ash and Misty felt the thrill of anticipation building inside of them. They couldn't wait to see what the Rota Kingdom had in store for them next.

The next morning, Ash, Misty, and Professor Friede headed to the castle. The castle was impressive, with tall walls, turrets, and a large gate. They walked through the gate and were greeted by a guard who directed them to the main hall.

Inside, they saw a grand hall with ornate decorations and tapestries on the walls. They also saw several people dressed in formal attire, including a woman who appeared to be a queen.

The queen approached them and welcomed them to the castle. She said, "I'm Queen Ilene, and it's a pleasure to have you all here. I've heard about your travels, Professor Friede and I would like to know the adventures that you two had with Professor Friede."

Ash and Misty were thrilled to meet the queen, and they eagerly shared their adventures with her. They told her about the different Pokémon they had caught and the battles they had won.

The queen was impressed by their stories and said, "It's clear that you have a strong bond with your Pokémon. That's what makes a great trainer. I would like to offer you a challenge. If you can defeat my strongest Pokémon, I'll reward you with rare items."

Ash and Misty looked at each other, excited for the challenge. They accepted the queen's offer and followed her to a large courtyard.

The queen called out her strongest Pokémon, a massive Dragonite. Ash and Misty knew that this would be a tough battle, but they were determined to win.

Ash and Misty knew that this was going to be a tough battle. They released their own Pokémon, Misty's Pikachu and Ash's Clefairy.

"Alright, let's do this!" Ash yelled, as Pikachu and Clefairy took their positions.

The battle began, with Dragonite launching a barrage of powerful attacks at Pikachu and Clefairy. Pikachu tried to dodge, but the attacks were too fast and too strong. Clefairy tried to use its psychic powers to deflect the attacks, but even that was proving difficult.

Misty and Ash knew they needed to come up with a strategy, and fast. They huddled together, discussing their options.

"We need to focus on taking down its defenses first," Misty said. "Then we can attack."

Ash nodded in agreement. "Okay, Pikachu, use Thunderbolt to weaken its defenses. Clefairy, use your psychic powers to create a shield around us."

Pikachu charged up its electricity, while Clefairy created a psychic shield around them. Dragonite launched another attack, but the shield absorbed the impact.

"Alright, now's our chance," Ash said. "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt again. Clefairy, use Double Slap."

Pikachu launched a powerful Thunderbolt attack, weakening Dragonite's defenses. Clefairy then rushed forward, using its Double Slap attack to land several blows on Dragonite.

Dragonite retaliated with another attack, but Pikachu and Clefairy were ready this time. They dodged the attack and launched their own counterattacks.

The battle continued, with both sides exchanging blows. Pikachu and Clefairy were getting tired, but they refused to give up.

Finally, they saw an opening. Dragonite was tired, and its defenses were weak. Pikachu and Clefairy launched a combined attack, landing a powerful blow on Dragonite. Dragonite fell to the ground, defeated.

The queen was impressed by their skill and rewarded them with the rare items. It was a Pendant and an ancient Pokeball. Misty took the pendant and Ash took the ancient Pokeball. She also invited them to stay for a royal banquet in their honor.

As they celebrated their victory, Ash and Misty felt happy for their hard work and determination. They knew that there were more challenges ahead, but they were ready to face them head-on.

The banquet was a grand affair, with delicious food and lively music. Ash and Misty talked and laughed with the other guests, feeling grateful for the experiences they had shared in the Rota Kingdom.

As the night came to a close, they knew that they had made unforgettable memories and had forged new friendships that would last a lifetime.

Ash and Misty walked away from the castle and then the queen approached them and said "You two have incredible Aura levels which we noticed in the battle of Pikachu and Clefairy against Dragonite. I am giving you two Riolus so that you can hone your aura abilities." and then a Riolu that was blue and black and a Shiny Riolu that was yellow and black appeared.

The queen said "Both Riolus know Aura Sphere attack. The normal Riolu is male and the Shiny Riolu is female. By the way, concentrate your Auras on your hands." Ash went to the normal Riolu and Misty went to the Shiny Riolu.

Ash and Misty did as the queen said and they found that they could create Aura Sphere that was blue. Ash and Misty then threw the Aura Spheres to the tree and the branch broke.

Ash and Misty were amazed by the power of their Aura Spheres. They looked at each other, grinning from ear to ear. "This is incredible!" Ash exclaimed. "I had no idea we had this kind of potential!"

Misty nodded in agreement. "It's amazing what we can do when we focus our energy and work together," she said.

The queen smiled at them. "I knew you two were special," she said. "Your Aura levels are off the charts, and with these Riolus, you'll be able to hone your abilities even further."

Ash and Misty thanked the queen for the incredible gifts and said they would use them to the best of their abilities.

As they walked back to their hotel, Ash and Misty couldn't stop talking about their new Aura abilities and Professor Friede joined them and smiled at seeing them talk. They were excited to see what they could do with their new powers and how they could use them in future battles.

When they arrived at the hotel, they went to their rooms and released their new Riolus. The male Riolu was eager to train, while the shiny female Riolu seemed a bit shy.

Ash and Misty spent the next few hours practicing their Aura abilities and teaching their new Riolus how to use their powers. They were amazed by how quickly the Riolus picked up the Aura Sphere attack and how strong their attacks were.

As the night wore on, they decided to get some rest, knowing that they had a long day ahead of them. They settled into their beds, excited for the adventures that awaited them in the Rota Kingdom.

As they drifted off to sleep, they felt grateful for the experiences they had shared and the friendships they had made. They knew that they were ready for whatever challenges lay ahead and that they would face them together, as a team.