"The Pokémon Master has completely destroyed Steven and Wallace." Zane was saying. "Does this surprise you in the slightest?"

"No." Mellanie said. "While they are powerful trainers, Champion has faced far stronger opponents in his career, all the way back to the Clash of Legends. Steven and Wallace are superb trainers but nobody is at Champion's level."

"Comparing it to the Clash of Legends from five years ago, has he gotten stronger?" Zane asked. "Yes he took down a team of legendary Pokémon, but Aggron was wiping out powerful Pokémon with single hits today. Is that an indication of the increased strength of the Pokémon Master?"

"Almost certainly." Mellanie said. "He's spent the last five years training and getting even stronger. He's not the kind to sit back and let his Pokémon get lazy. Also, given that Aggron has never fought in a public battle before, he would have been even more driven to make an impression."

"Indeed." Zane said, a sparkle in his eye. "Aggron showed a willingness to scrap that I'd not expect to associate with the fluidity of the Pokémon Master."

Mellanie felt a smile appear on her face. "As a Pokémon that can endure incredible hits due to his armour, Aggron is very capable of getting into scraps. Less enduring Pokémon will try to avoid attacks but given Aggron's incredible defence, it is quite possible he just never bothered."

"We're nearly out of time, so let's quickly discuss what this means for Steven and Wallace." Zane said. "Does this damage their reputation, getting taken apart so comprehensively?"

"You tell me Zane." Mellanie said. "You know that stuff better than me."

Zane grinned. "Well I'd say not. Cynthia managed fine despite losing her title to him, and every trainer that he has beaten in the World League since he took his title has accepted their mauling with grace. I don't see why Steven and Wallace would be any different. Would you agree?"

"I would." Mellanie said.

Both of their eyes were drawn to the light above the studio that flashed off, indicating that they were off air. Zane turned to Mellanie.

"Thank you for all your help this week." He said. "You've been very good at keeping up your end of the bargain."

"Somebody had to." Mellanie said shrugging.

Zane chuckled. "Don't worry, I'm aware that Sam has not. I won't forget that he has had his head turned."

"He is focusing on training." Mellanie pointed out.

"And he is focusing on a young woman in his life that isn't you."

Mellanie looked away. This was one topic she didn't want to discuss but Zane looked like he wasn't going to let her go.

"I'm sorry." Zane said quietly.

"What?" Mellanie said, surprised.

"It can't be easy having somebody you care about push you away like that." Zane said. "Going after somebody new after you've been friends for so long."

"I… thank you." Mellanie said.

"And because you upheld our deal, I'll keep my end going." Zane said. "I've done what I can to keep the media away from the ongoing investigation."

"Thank you." Mellanie said, before hesitating slightly. "Why are you still helping? I mean, we had a deal and Sam broke it."

"Because I built my reputation as a man trainers can trust." Zane said. "You honoured the deal, therefore I'll uphold my end. Sam will soon learn that he shouldn't have reneged on it though."

"Do I want to know?" Mellanie asked.

Zane laughed. "Let's just say that whether he wins or loses against Lance, there will be a lot of stories about him. Given my ability to influence the media, I will have a lot of control over what path these stories take. And they won't be as generous to him as they would have been a week ago."

Mellanie considered what Zane was telling her. She wondered why he was admitting it. She could easily go and warn Sam. Then she realised that they weren't really on speaking terms, so warning him would be harder.

"Will it be a one-off?" she asked eventually.

"It should be." Zane said. "He's smart enough to take a hint. As long as you treat me with respect, I'll do the same in return." He rose from his chair. "Hopefully you'll remember that Mellanie. Despite my reputation, I do care about the trainers I work with. After all, if you all stop talking to me, I'll lose more than you would."

Mellanie stepped out of the studio into the evening air. Zane had expressed his regret at her leaving. He had told her that he would miss her and if she was ever at a tournament he would be happy for her to make guest appearances in battle analysis. She had smiled and politely told him that she would consider it. But Zane was about to leave Hoenn to head to Kanto in preparation for the match between Sam and Lance. Mellanie had no desire to rush there, even though she knew she should go and support her friend.

She hadn't seen Sam since she had left him during Ash's battle. She expected him to head back to Kanto in preparation for his fight which was only a few days away. Mellanie assumed that Emily was travelling with Sam and so had decided to make alternative arrangements.

As she started to move down the street she felt something watching her. Mellanie looked around to see Alakazam stood in the shadow of a building. His eyes did not leave her face as she approached.

"Did Ash send you?" she asked.

Alakazam nodded.

"Are you to take me somewhere?"

Alakazam nodded again and held one of his spoons out. Mellanie took it and they vanished.

As they reappeared Mellanie looked around in surprise. They had appeared in front of Ash's house, next to the car that Ash kept on site for when he had to make trips to Indigo Plateau.

"Mystery Island?" she asked. "You can't teleport that far normally."

"He still can't. But combining with Espeon and having me to focus on does increase his range quite substantially."

Mellanie spun to see Ash waiting for her atop the steps to the front door. She stepped forwards, throwing herself at him in a hug. Ash caught her smoothly and held her for a few moments before setting her down once more. He turned and led the way into his house.

A few minutes later Mellanie was curled up in the corner of the sofa that she knew so well. She had a hot drink in a mug in her hand. Ash sat down in his usual chair across the room regarding her carefully.

"Is everything alright Mellanie?" He asked.

"Why wouldn't it be?" she asked, more aggressively than she had intended.

Ash chuckled slightly. "You're putting on the perfect sulking teenager attitude."

She glared at him before nodding her head in acknowledgement. "You're right. As always." Her sulky tone caused Ash to raise an eyebrow at her.

"Is it Sam?" Ash asked.

Mellanie shrugged.

"Is it me?"

Another shrug.

Ash leaned back in his chair, gazing calmly at his tutee without a word. As time dragged on he could almost see her mind working before eventually it all came flooding out.

"You're all shutting me out." Mellanie said, almost accusingly. "Sam has replaced me with this stupid girl. I don't know what he sees in her. And then you're going after Delia by yourself. You avoided me for almost the entire time we were in Hoenn. After everything I've done you are pushing me away. I trusted you, no matter what happened. I trusted you when Pokémon attacked all the regions. I trusted you when we went after Gliscor. Through all this I've trusted that you know what you're doing and yet now you're pushing me away."

Ash hid the smile that threatened to spill across his face, still leaning back. "Finished?" he asked lightly.

Mellanie just threw her arms up in frustration. "Are you even listening to me?" she snapped.

Ash chuckled. "Of course Mellanie. I always listen."

"Then what?" she demanded.

Ash leaned forwards. "Sam I'll get to. But I'll start with me. I trust you completely Mellanie."

"Then why are you leaving me behind?"

"Because I don't trust Sonia." Ash said quietly. "She will have something else planned. Once her moves become public I can beat them, but she would be a fool if she doesn't have at least one more trick to pull out."

"What does this have to do with me?" Mellanie asked.

"You need to be publically separate from me." Ash said. "Until I know what she has planned." He sighed. "I thought I had this explained when we met in Hoenn."

"You did. Badly."

"I'm scared for you Mellanie." Ash said. "Everything Sonia has done points towards her attempting to frame me for something. I've been looking into her claims, there is nothing to them. However, something is affecting the police's investigation, enough for me to worry that I face a long legal battle. For the sake of your career, you cannot be near me."

"I don't care." Mellanie said. "Ash, you know I don't."

"I know." Ash said heavily. "Which is why this is harder. Mellanie, I care for you like you are a daughter that I never had but you cannot be seen with me in public. The more distance between us, the less likely it is that you will get dragged into this."

Mellanie didn't say anything. Ash was completely serious. She almost didn't believe it. "Does that mean I need to move out?" she asked eventually.

Ash shook his head. "No. But if you want to leave you will need to do so via Alakazam. He will take you anywhere he can when he is available but you cannot be seen entering or leaving Mystery Island."

Mellanie nodded slowly before rising. "In that case, I shall see you when you come back from rescuing your mother."

Ash watched her go in silence. He thought of dozens of things he could say to her but none of them would make any difference. She slammed the door to her bedroom behind her causing Ash to wince slightly. He had to remind himself that it was all for her own good. But knowing how upset he had just made her, it would not be easy. He rose and strode to the back door.

"Espeon."

The Sun Pokémon appeared, standing next to her master.

"Change of plan. I will take a strike team with us. The rest will remain here to protect the house." And Mellanie Ash added silently.

"Who will come?" Espeon asked, unperturbed by the change.

"You. Pikachu. Onix. Charizard. Sceptile. Altaria."

"Not Alakazam?"

"No. He will take us out there and then return. The scouts have earned a break."

Espeon inclined her head. "I will go and inform the others."

As she started to slink away, Ash's voice rang out once more.

"We leave in fifteen minutes. I want this over with."

"I just don't get it." Jenny said eventually, placing yet another document down on the desk. She was sat in an office with a huge desk in front of her, covered in papers. There were more folders in piles on shelves around the room, all detailing some aspect of the Pokémon Master's reign.

"Get what?" Cynthia asked. The Sinnoh Champion was exhausted, her headache was as bad as it had ever been and she was emotionally battered. The man who she thought she knew had apparently been keeping a lot of secrets from her.

"Motive." Jenny said, rapping her knuckles on the desk. "I can't figure out the motive."

"Is that needed?" Cynthia asked, massaging her skull. "Wait, of course it is. With motive…"

"You have conviction." Jenny finished.

"Indeed." Cynthia said. "So what could Champion's…" She stopped at a look from Jenny. "Sorry, Ketchum's motive be?"

Jenny slouched back in her chair, throwing her hands up in frustration. "I don't know." She sighed. "If I did, I'd have considered arresting him already."

Cynthia sat up straight. "Really?"

"Yes." Jenny said, eyeing Cynthia carefully. "That surprises you?"

Cynthia shrugged. "A little I guess. I mean, It seems to be quite a big thing to be considering."

Jenny laughed, almost in disbelief. She gestured around the room at the huge volume of evidence around them.

"You doubt all of this?"

When Cynthia didn't answer, Jenny leaned forwards once again.

"I know he was your boss for six years and he's somebody you have a lot of respect for, but the evidence is pretty overwhelming. If we presented this to a court and could give a reason as to why he was doing it, we would get a guilty verdict, no question."

Jenny rose from her chair and headed for the door. As she reached it she turned back to look at Cynthia.

"I'm sorry." Jenny said quietly. "But you will have to do what is right. Once we have found a way to avoid public unrest, the Pokémon Master will be removed."

Brock heard a knock at the door. When nobody came in he glanced up from the desk he was working at, ensuring the accounts were up to date. He was curious as to who could be visiting late in the day. Usually when he was in the breeding centre people just came in. He rose and crossed to the door, opening it to see a woman stood there, a Piplup on her shoulder.

"Dawn!" Brock said with genuine pleasure. "Come on in."

Dawn flounced across the threshold and looked around a grin on her face.

"Still going here?" she asked.

Brock nodded. "It is still everything I ever wanted" he said, crossing the lobby and heading towards the house attached to the gym and breeding centre. "Come on through. Do you want a drink?"

Dawn nodded, following him through into a living room inside the house. Brock grabbed a couple of glasses.

"Alcohol?"

Dawn laughed. "Why not. What do you have?"

Brock shrugged. "The usual. Beers, ciders, wine, a few spirits. Anything take your fancy?"

"Got any good wines?" Dawn asked.

Brock seemed to think for a moment before nodding. He left the room, leaving Dawn perched on the edge of a sofa. A few moments he returned with two glasses and a bottle of white wine. He poured some into the glasses and handed one to Dawn.

"Do I get to know what it is?" Dawn asked.

Brock shook his head. "Just try it."

Dawn laughed as she tasted her drink. A few moments later she nodded approvingly.

"You've still got good taste Brock."

He laughed. "Thanks." He sank into a chair across the room, sipping at his own drink. "Now to what do I owe the pleasure of a visit? I thought you were in Hoenn?"

Dawn shrugged. "I was, but the tournament is over. I needed to get back to start winning ribbons."

"Did you learn anything?" Brock asked. "I mean, that's why you went right?"

"I did." Dawn said hesitantly. "I mean, I learned loads. But not quite the way I had intended."

"What do…" Brock started, but suddenly words seemed to spill from Dawn in an uncontrolled flood.

"Brock, he came to me. He met me. He spent time with me. After all this time, Ash actually sought me out. He spent a lot of the Hoenn tournament working with me, teaching me things. I barely watched any of it, but I got to learn from the best. It's incredible. At first it was awkward but now it is great. He wants to be friends again. And he wanted to teach me again."

Brock sat frozen as the coordinator in front of him babbled. He didn't have a clue what to say. That Ash would actually try and keep his word, try to reach out to them had never really crossed his mind. He opened and closed his mouth slowly, causing dawn to laugh in delight at having him so stunned.

"Who else have you told?" Brock managed to say eventually.

"Nobody." Dawn said. "I didn't want Misty to know he had come to see me, and May wouldn't thank me for having Drew kick off again. You're the safest bet."

Brock inclined his head. "Did he say why?"

Dawn shrugged. "He said he promised. And he still keeps his word."

Brock smiled slightly. "Which means he will come to the rest of us given time."

Dawn nodded, almost bouncing on the edge of the sofa with her excitable energy. "I know Brock. It's great, we might get our friend back."

Brock finished his wine. "Hopefully." He rose from his seat. "I just hope he comes to me soon."

Dawn's face fell. "Brock, I'm sorry. I'm sure he didn't mean anything by contacting me first…"

Brock waved his hand dismissively. "No, I know. You were the logical choice if he was in Hoenn. And I am happy that he is friends with you once again. Just don't expect me to be thrilled until he's friends with me again."

And with that, Brock headed out of the room once again.

Ash stepped through the smoke, entering an open area, surrounded by cliffs. There was a small wooden hut in the centre of the clearing with a few trees around it. From above it would have looked utterly unremarkable. As Ash watched, rocks tumbled from one of the cliffs, clearly dislodged by the explosion of him forcing his way through. Getting here had not been the easiest. Alakazam had teleported them to the cavern that he had excavated just over a mile away from where Sonia was keeping Delia and briefly explained the layout of the ground above. He had then teleported out, leaving Onix to dig his way through until he was nearly at the cliff wall. Ash had then recalled his Pokémon, leaving just Espeon and Pikachu out before breaking through the last part of the wall himself, giving him an easy access to the area.

He started walking towards the hut, Espeon and Pikachu fanning out around him. Movement caused Ash to stop advancing, immediately focusing on the Pokémon that had appeared out of nowhere in front of the hut.

"Cleffa." Ash said utterly emotionlessly. "It is nice to finally meet you. I only wish it could have been under more pleasurable circumstances."

Cleffa nodded her head to him, almost acknowledging him. Ash looked around.

"I know you are hiding her." Ash said, his voice still calm. "Both of them. And I will only ask you once."

Cleffa cocked her head to one side, questioningly. Ash took a deep, calming breath.

"Where is my mother?" He asked. "And where is the one that took her? Where is Sonia?"

Cleffa seemed to consider answering for a moment before shrugging. She stepped away from the hut, almost teasing Ash to follow. Ash didn't move.

"I will settle for one answer." He said calmly. "Where is my mother?"

Cleffa bounced away, heading away from the hut and towards the edge of the cliff across the basin. Ash glanced down at his two Pokémon.

"Espeon, check the hut. Pikachu with me."

He started off after Cleffa who had stopped to wait for him before bouncing away as he got closer. As they reached the edge of the basin, Cleffa hopped up onto a rock and glanced across towards the hut once more. Her finger wagged slightly at there was a yowl from Espeon who reappeared from where she was trying to sneak in. She glared at Cleffa who didn't respond, focusing her attention back onto Ash.

"Interesting." Ash said, looking from Espeon to Cleffa. "You clearly knew what Espeon was doing. Yet how did you…"

Cleffa bounced up and down in front of him, breaking his train of thought. He focused back on the Star Shape Pokémon.

"Is my mother in that hut?"

Cleffa gazed at him before shrugging once more. Ash felt his annoyance rise and quashed it.

"Cleffa, I do not want to fight you. I never have. Yet I needed to have the friendship of many of the Pokémon in the Wilds. That naturally drew us into opposition. But I do not understand why you are helping Sonia."

Cleffa glanced down at him before speaking.

"Cleff. Cleffa, Cleffa." She said nonchalantly.

"She said you were backing her into a corner." Espeon said.

"Cleffa, Cleff. Cleff, Cleffa, Cleffa, Cleff. Ffa."

"Sonia came to her with a proposal to try and regain some of her power. Thanks to you she didn't have much choice."

Ash met Cleffa's gaze with his own.

"If that was all you wanted you should have come to me. If you were willing to co-exist with me then I would have happily forfeited my control of the Wilds."

When it came it was almost too fast for Ash to dodge. Ever since Cleffa had appeared he had half expected an attack but it came as a surprise. Espeon and Pikachu had both been warned to keep their guards up but they weren't prepared for it. A flash appeared behind Ash causing a streak of light to race towards him. He threw himself to one side, pushing Espeon and Pikachu out of the way. The attack caught his arm instead of where his chest would have been a moment earlier causing him to hiss, despite blocking most of the power in the attack. As he hit the ground, Ash came back up rolling.

"Pikachu, Thunderbolt." He barked. Pikachu leapt back to his feet firing a bolt of electricity at Cleffa who simply wagged a finger and rocks rose from the ground to block the attack. A moment later the rocks surged forwards at Pikachu who slipped to one side.

"Espeon, Psybeam." Ash barked. "Pikachu, Thunderbolt again once you've got a good view."

Pikachu leapt over the next rock that flew at him before firing his attack while Espeon fired her own beam of energy at Cleffa. Cleffa wagged her fingers once again and suddenly dozens of Cleffa appeared. Each one sent a rock flying at Ash, causing him to have to dive to one side again as the torrent of rocks passed where he had been.

"Rock Throw and Double Team…" Ash murmured. "But how… there is one way but surely…" Ash suddenly got a sinking feeling as Pikachu sent out electricity in all directions, destroying all the images of Cleffa. Espeon followed the assault up with a direct attack at Cleffa who vanished a moment before Espeon's strike could hit.

"I was not under the impression that Cleffa could use all these moves." Espeon growled as she looked around for her opponent.

"She can't." Ash said quietly. "I believe that she is using Metronome."

Espeon stopped looking around and focused her attention on her trainer.

"No. There is no way Metronome gave her the perfect block to each of our attacks before suddenly using Teleport just in time."

"There is one way." Ash said even quieter. "But this is not the place."

He turned and strode towards the hut, Espeon and Pikachu by his side. All three of them were on the alert for Cleffa.

"Espeon, stop anybody teleporting away." Ash murmured. Espeon nodded and her eyes glowed a very faint blue. As they reached the hut he strode forwards, only to find himself stopped by a force. He tested it before glancing down at Espeon.

"It took me by surprise." Espeon said quietly.

Ash chuckled before stepping forwards once more, breaking through the barrier. There was a flicker of light around him as it broke. He glanced down at Espeon.

"Strong but not exceptional. She'd be no match for you in a clash of power."

"I said she took me by surprise." Espeon said defensively.

"I know." Ash said. "But when she reappears, go full out. Rely on your power to win. For all her tricks, she cannot compete."

He pulled a Pokéball off his belt and dropped it towards Espeon. A moment before it hit the ground Espeon caught it with Psychic.

"Charizard?"

Ash nodded. "Just don't damage the hut."

He strode forwards, leaving Espeon and Pikachu to keep guard outside. As he reached the hut he pushed the door open, stepping inside. His eyes took a moment to adjust to the darkness before he saw the figure of a woman sitting on a bed. She rose from her position unsteadily.

"Ash?" Delia asked.

Ash nodded and stepped closer, engulfing his mother in a hug. As he did so she let out a hiss of pain.

"What's wrong?" Ash asked, worry etched into his voice as he released her once again.

"I… Nothing." Delia said, reaching out and touching his face. "You came for me."

"Did you ever doubt it?" Ash asked. Delia shook her head. "Not for a moment." There was a moment's pause before she spoke again. "Ash… she wants to break you."

"Sonia?" Ash asked. Delia nodded. "What do you mean, break me?"

"She was looking for your weakness." Delia said quietly. "She kept asking me, what would force you to give up your position as Pokémon Master."

"And what did you say?" Ash asked, watching his mother closely.

"I didn't." Delia said. "I never told her anything."

Delia tried to take a step forwards but she felt a pressure against her shoulder. Ash's hand was there, preventing her from moving.

"Ash?" Delia asked uncertainly.

"Mum… What did she do to you?" Ash asked, his voice a low hiss.

"Nothing dear." Delia said, before tried to walk again, stumbling slightly. Ash sent his aura out from his hand on his mother's shoulder, searching through her body for injuries. What he found horrified him. There were bruises all over her body, cuts that were half healed. One of her hands appeared to be broken. Several other bones were fractured.

"Sit down Mum." Ash said quietly.

"But…" Delia started before she looked into her son's eyes. Even in the gloom one of his eyes glowed with an electric blue colour, brighter than she had ever seen.

"Sit." Ash said, his tone implying it wasn't a request. Delia did so and felt her son take her hands in his. As she sat there she felt her worse wounds healing, the pain that she had been in decreasing. After a long minute Ash released her hands.

"I apologize that I cannot do more." Ash said. "When we return home, Meganium will help to heal the rest."

He rose and Delia followed, moving much more easily. As he reached the door he glanced back as he heard a roar from outside.

"Stay in here. Espeon will be with you in a moment. Whatever happens, you will be leaving here."

Espeon flicked her tail as she waited. Ash had been inside for nearly two minutes now. She didn't understand – Ash knew how precarious their position here could be if Cleffa brought in more Pokémon. Yet he was clearly delaying. Suddenly Cleffa reappeared in front of her, a few metres away. Espeon cocked her head in surprise. Her usual block on teleports hadn't appeared to work on Cleffa.

"How did you teleport in?" Espeon asked.

Cleffa didn't answer, merely raising her arms. On the cliff behind her nearly a dozen Pokémon appeared. Espeon gazed at them impassively. Many of the Pokémon that had joined in the attack on Mystery Island were there, clearly Sonia's closest allies. Pikachu bounded up to sit by Espeon's side as the Pokémon moved forwards, lining up behind Cleffa who stepped forwards.

"You are heavily outnumbered." Cleffa said. "Surrender."

Pikachu snorted in disbelief. "Outnumbered yet not outmatched."

Cleffa's head snapped to him. "Pikachu. You once betrayed your master. Why do you fight by his side? You could join me, rule a region. Be your own master."

Pikachu stepped forwards, sparks flashing from his cheeks. "I'll never betray Ash."

Cleffa shook her head. "Your loss. If you fight us you will be destroyed."

Espeon shook her head. "We all know that is not true."

Cleffa raised her arms again and all the Pokémon behind her adopted fighting stances. "Last chance."

In response Espeon's eyes glowed. A force washed over the Pokémon facing her as the Pokéball floating just behind her opened up. Charizard appeared with a roar, gazing down at the Pokémon in front of him.

"Charizard, these are the Pokémon that destroyed the house." Espeon said her eyes flashing. "Would you care to assist us in removing them from the area?"

The door to the hut opened, cutting any answer short. Ash stepped out his eyes flashing dangerously. He glanced at Espeon.

"In a moment you will go and join my mother." Ash said shortly. "Get her out of here."

Espeon nodded uncertainly. She could feel the power rolling off Ash as he spoke. Ash turned to Cleffa.

"I came here with the intention of making a friendship." Ash said, dangerously calm. "I never wanted to fight you. For all the problems you've had with me, conflict was never the intention. But what you have done… You have…" Ash broke off, shaking his head in disbelief. "You have been torturing a human. My mother."

There was a growl from behind Ash as Charizard heard. The flame on his tail started to grow.

"Torturing any living creature is wrong." Ash continued emotionlessly. "Doing it to my family… That was foolish."

Ash turned to Charizard whose flame was still growing.

"Leave Cleffa. Blast Burn the rest."

Before any of the Pokémon could react a huge torrent of fire burst from Charizard. Cleffa didn't move but her allies were utterly obliterated. Some tried to move to avoid the worst of it but they found themselves held in place by a powerful Psychic force. Cleffa didn't react as the heat rolled off her back, not even looking around.

As the flames died down Ash stared down at Cleffa. He stepped forwards, ready to fight but Cleffa simply glanced behind her and raised her fingers. In a flash of light Cleffa, along with all the Pokémon that she had brought vanished.

"I thought I told you not to let her teleport." Ash said to Espeon, his voice still laced with fury.

"I couldn't stop her." Espeon said. "I don't know how she is teleporting… Ash… about Delia…"

Ash shook his head, trying to clear his anger. "Enough Espeon. We will discuss this later. Go and fetch Mum and call Alakazam. We are going home."

A/N

Just a quick note here. A couple of points/questions in reviews I wanted to answer.

This is the world at the end of Sinnoh. No Kalos or Unova. And no Mega Evolutions. It's been a while since I said this, and it's been asked again. So apologies for those that have been here the entire time!

SilverStar - Aggron does indeed have a part-steel typing. Thus by the logic of canon, poison moves should not do damage to him. Yet a wall of sludge to the face will do something, even if it just an inconvenience, hence why Wallace reverted to them on occasion!

TheDankDoge - Some more of Ash's friends will get to meet him once again. Whether they will all get the same treatment as Dawn is yet to be determined.

Until next time,

Iama2p