Chapter 35
Lillie looks around the people inside the castle, she is surprised to learn all of them as famous people in the world, Flora, a famous Fashion Designer, Helen, the famous Child Chef, Reisa, Wallace's daughter and also the winner of the last Unova Grand Festival, Eve, the youngest Professor in existence, Nate, a novelist who is working on a new story, Rosa, a stylist working under Reukra and Namie, and even N and Colress, both of them are associated with Team Plasma.
When Ash asks Lillie to get along with them, she is a little nervous to meet all kinds of people, but she gets to get along with each of them as they chat with each other about the things they like.
While they are doing so, Ash also receives more trades from Tauros, there is a Komala, a Gumshoos, and an Alolan Sandslash from the trades. They also receive a Silvally from Arceus because he is intrigued by the Pokemon who is capable of changing types like him, and with Decidueye's help, they also capture a Pikipek from Route 1 of Alola and evolve it into a Toucannon. And they also find the same old Bewear because of Meowth, and Stufful decides to join Ash's team while Bewear decides to stay. They also train the Stufful and evolve it into a Bewear. And they also capture a Drampa at Mt. Lanakila in the end.
Alolan Sandslash: Ability: Slush Rush. Moves: Swords Dance, Icicle Crash, Icicle Spear, Rollout, Gyro Ball, Metal Burst
Alolan Ninetales: Ability: Snow Cloak. Moves: Safeguard, Aurora Veil, Blizzard, Grudge, Dazzling Gleam, Draining Kiss
Toucannon: Ability: Skill Link. Moves: Hyper Voice, Bullet Seed, Rock Smash, Beak Blast, Drill Peck, Feather Dance
Gumshoos: Ability: Stakeout. Moves: Hyper Fang, Thrash, Yawn, Sand Attack, Rest, Crunch
Bewear: Ability: Fluffy. Moves: Bind, Double-Edge, Pain Split, Superpower, Payback, Baby-Doll Eyes
Oranguru: Ability: Symbiosis. Moves: Psych Up, Return, Charge Beam, Instruct, Trick Room, Foul Play
Silvally: Ability: RKS System. Moves: Multi Attack, Razor Wind, Tri Attack, Air Slash, Imprison, Parting Shot
Komala: Ability: Comatose. Moves: Spit Up, Stockpile, Swallow, Wood Hammer, Rollout, Sucker Punch
Drampa: Ability: Berserk. Moves: Echoed Voice, Hyper Voice, Fly, Extrasensory, Dragon Pulse, Outrage
"Now that we think about it...do we have a disguise for Ice-type?" Alice asks.
"What do you have in mind?" Ash asks.
They decide to try it out as Ash and Alice are now having grey-colored hair and light blue-colored outfits. Alice asks, "What are we going to do with this disguise?"
"I don't know, maybe our friends have ideas?" Alice suggests.
They decided to go back inside the castle to see everyone, and they realize Lillie is informed of the disguises Ash and Alice are having. When they talk about the problem, Helen asks, "Maybe you can become ice cream makers? They are good with ice."
"Or making you can try ice skating." Reisa says.
"I don't think they are good ideas..." Ash sweatdrops. "They are just hobbies instead of occupations..."
Lillie raises her hand and she says, "Well...I don't know how your disguises work, what about ice sculpturing?"
Ash and Alice widen their eyes and Ash says, "Good idea! Ice sculpturing seems a lot of fun!"
Alice says, "Especially since our house is always snowy, that will work as well!"
Eve says, "Now that you have your jobs for disguises, what about your names?"
Ash says, "We are just thinking...How about Cole and Aurora?"
Alice asks, "Are you sure? I mean, your mother's old name is Aurora after all..."
"I don't think there's a problem with that. Aurora is a common name after all." Lillie says.
"But there is a problem...if we are going to do ice sculpturing...how are we going to sell them?" Ash asks.
"Maybe we won't be selling them as souvenirs." Alice says. "Instead, we can use them to create a lot of things."
After a week of planning, they decide to make the first Ice House in Snowbelle City, with Wulfric's help, they manage to find a spot so that they can make their own ice house. Inside the house, they have created a lot of things made of ice, like ice target boards and ice shurikens; ice skates made with ice and its own field, and other things.
A lot of people catch wind of the ice house as they all try it out, and they are amazed to learn what ice can do inside these houses. Not to mention Ash and Alice will make it a tour as they will switch places sometimes they are seen in the Crown Tundra of the Galar Region, and there are sometimes they are seen close to Lake Acuity. Different locations have different games or items to sell, not to mention the same places do not necessarily have the same games or items. Because of the randomness, people love this kind of place.
When Ash and Alice are setting up the Ice House near the Ice Cavern in the Johto Region, they decide to make the theme Ice Fishing and Ice Restaurant. But when they are doing their business, a boy with yellow hair walks into the room and Alice gasps a little.
"Alice? You know that boy?" Ash says, with a little hint of jealousy on his face.
"His name is Bryce, he is my cousin." Alice says as she splits herself and greets the boy in her Alice form. "Bryce! Is that you?"
Bryce turns around and sees Alice, he smiles a little and says, "Alice? Is that really you? What are you doing here?"
"Checking out the Ice Houses." Alice says. "It sure has been a long time since we talk to each other."
"Well, I am surprised that you of all people will leave your house in Snowbelle City, I mean, I heard from Uncle Wulfric that you drop out of high school because of your rude classmates..." Bryce says.
"Didn't you hear the news? I have a husband who is also the World Champion." Alice says. "With him by my side, I overcome a lot of hardships and now I am not the same shy and timid girl that I used to be. Not to mention, I'm already a senior in the Naranja Academy, one more year and I'll get the degree."
"I was fishing with my parents, so I guess I missed the news." Bryce says, "But really? Your husband is the World Champion Ash Ketchum? How did you get him head over heels for you?"
"A lot of stuff. I guess you are here to try fishing some Magikarps or Claunchers?" Alice asks.
"I have never tried out a Fishing Rod made of ice, so I want to try this experience." Bryce says with a smile. "But you have to admit. This Ice House sure is quite crazy...Whoever thought about these things are geniuses."
"I guess so." Alice says with a smile.
"And did you say you're a senior at Naranja Academy? That is the best school in Paldea." Bryce says. "I'm surprised they let you in."
"Well, Ash did help me since he's also one of the alumni." Alice says.
At the same time, Cole and Aurora are watching how Bryce fish a lot of Magikarps and Claunchers from the pool, and Ash says, "He is really good at this."
"My uncle is a skilled fisherman, and he sometimes brings Bryce out to sea to fish some Pokemon." Alice says. "That's why he is good at fishing."
"Sounds like you are very close to your cousin." Ash remarks.
"Bryce was the one other than my Dad to teach me the tips for training Ice-type Pokemon." Alice says. "He really likes Ice-type Pokemon."
Ash thinks about it and says, "Then how about this, do you think you can persuade him to become the Ice-type leader of our Sevestar Region?"
"He might be able." Alice says with a smile. "I can just ask him."
Once Bryce brings the fish and shrimp to the store so that they can barbeque, the two cousins sit together for a meal. Ash also walks toward them with his Double Team and asks, "Mind if I join you guys?"
"Ash!" Alice gives Ash a kiss on the cheek, which is something that Bryce is unexpected. Alice drags Ash's arm to get him to sit down on the table, and she says, "Bryce, this is Ash Ketchum, the current World Champion, and my husband. Ash, this is Bryce, my cousin."
"It is nice to meet you." Ash shakes his hands with Bryce, and he shivers a little as Bryce's hand is really cold, must be after the fishing using the ice pole.
"It sure is a first time seeing the World Champion in person, but I was surprised that my youngest and timid cousin is the one dating you." Bryce says, "Did she give you a lot of trouble?"
"Bryce! What are you talking about?" Alice blushes in embarrassment.
"No, if anything, Alice is actually the angel that saved me from hell." Ash says, but then he realizes that Bryce doesn't have any aura, meaning that he is the cousin from Wulfric's side.
"I've heard about it, something about Team Rocket forcing everyone to badmouth you." Bryce says. "No one deserves to suffer that."
As they talk and eat at the same time, Ash decides to ask Bryce something, "So Bryce, from what Alice told me, you are skilled with Ice-type Pokemon, is that true?"
"Well, you're not wrong about that." Bryce says, "But why are you asking about this?"
Alice says, "You see, because Ash has become the World Champion, he is trying to create a region of his own. And I am wondering if you can help us with the whole project and become the Ice-Type Gym Leader?"
"Why are you asking me?" Bryce asks with confusion. "I mean, you can become a really good Ice Leader if you want to."
"Alice is now using Pokemon other than Ice-Types." Ash says, "Therefore I want her to become the new Champion with me. Of course, we have also asked Eve and Flora, and they have become the Gym Leader or Elite Four member that specializes in Grass and Dark."
"So you are going to be the Champion..." Bryce says with a nod. "I am surprised that Eve and Flora also play a part in helping you guys with this creating region business. I guess as a family member, I will need to help out."
Alice says, "Well, I really don't want you to feel like you are forced to help us..."
"It's fine." Bryce says, "You're not forcing me in some way. I am also curious about the region that both of you are thinking of."
Ash and Alice are delighted, as they talk about some more while having their lunch together. Bryce also learns that the whole Ice House is actually Ash and Alice's idea as they are the ones to open it. With a lot of money that they earned from different occupations, Bryce feels a little envious of them to do whatever they want. That's when Ash and Alice ask if he wants to help out with the Ice House, since with the ice, they can do anything with it. Bryce immediately agrees as it is not only for his favorite cousin but also for himself as well.
After getting back to Sevestar Island, Ash and Alice bring Bryce to meet everyone. Eve says, "You even got Bryce to help us out? That is amazing."
"Good to see you two as well, Flora, Eve. I heard you two got your own dreams to come true. Congratulations."
"We couldn't do it without Ash and Alice's help." Flora says. "In fact, every one of us here feels the same way."
Then the others also introduce themselves to Bryce, and Bryce happily greets them all.
"If you're here, does that mean you are going to become a Gym Leader like us?" Reisa asks.
"I was asked to be the Ice-type Leader of Sevestar. I thought Alice was already a good choice, but it seems that her love for Ash exceeds everything." Bryce says.
"Totally." Eve chuckles. "But it is great to know you're helping us out. Dad and Mom will be delighted as well."
"Though I am surprised that all of you know this and you didn't even tell me about it." Bryce says with a small glare, causing the others to laugh.
And here we are, Ash and Alice's Ice-type disguises and also their jobs, not to mention their new Ice Type Gym Leader, Bryce, who is also Alice's cousin from Wulfric's side. I hope you like this chapter and the next chapter will be some plans in action.