This is the ninetieth chapter in the Pokemon Heroes story. Once again, I give darkboy18 credit for this part in the story, for I was stuck on a plot for the event in this arc, but his idea for one made me pull through. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon or any of the songs.

(Opening song)

The snow touched and melted instantly when it touched the man's coat. He walked through the crunchy snow. It was just ordinary snow, so he could easily see through it and know where he was going. Pikachu sniffed the air, trying to pick up a scent. The snow and the surroundings blocked his tracking, just making it harder for the two.

"It's alright," said Lnoki and he petted the electric mouse. "We'll still find him." Ash's hat was in his hand. He used it so that Pikachu could pick up a scent with it. It sent them on a hike up the unnamed mountain. After walking for a while, Pikachu suddenly started to pick up a scent once again.

"Where is he?" asked Lnoki. Pikachu pointed towards the direction of the scent. Lnoki started running. He had to find the boy quickly, before the city guard of Saffron City could find him. He was on the wanted list, just for striking May. Lnoki found it ridiculous that Ash had to be killed just for hitting a princess, but he couldn't go against a prince's order.

"Is he nearby?" asked Lnoki. Pikachu nodded. Soon, Pikachu lost the scent once again. Its ears lowered.

"It's okay," said Lnoki. "Must've been something else." He prepared to walk away, but he heard footsteps behind him.

"Why the hell are you up here?" asked the person behind him. Pikachu's ears immediately perked up. Lnoki sighed a sigh of relief and turned towards Ash. The boy stood there, with nothing but his clothes on, meaning he didn't have too much warmth against the snow.

"I've been looking for you," said Lnoki.

"I didn't ask to be found," growled Ash.

Prince of Hell Part 2

May stared out at the city from the top balcony of Sora's castle. It has been two days since Ash had disappeared. Lnoki took Pikachu to look for him out in the city, but then came to her and told her that Ash was outside the city, probably in the mountains. Brendan and Drew went out into the city, just in case Ash does come back, and they'd be waiting for him. Sora did call for a ship to send May back to her castle, but due to storms happening overseas, it was delayed, but she didn't want to go back. She wanted to stay with the others, so they decided that as soon as Ash is found, they leave. May sighed and touched her cheek, the same cheek Ash struck while he was going crazy. She didn't want to accept that Ash himself slapped her. He was just going on his surprise rages. He couldn't have done it. Tears started to form in her eyes.

"What's up?" asked Dawn, who came up from behind her. May blinked back the tears and looked back at her friend. She smiled.

"Nothing," said May, and she looked out into the city again. "I'm just waiting for Ash."

"He'll be back," said Dawn as she walked by May on the balcony. "He wouldn't just leave us without us knowing. He's out there somewhere. We've got Lnoki, Brendan, and even Drew to look for him."

"I'm more worried about what's going to happen to him," said May. "Sora's a very serious guy. No matter how many times I tell him I'm okay, no matter how many times I tell him to give Ash another chance, he won't listen. I don't want Ash to be on the run for the rest of his life."

"He'll get through this," said Dawn as she looked up towards the sky, "He's always been able to get through a lot of things, and he won't stop now."

"You're sure?"

"Absolutely," answered Dawn. May started to smile. She began to see hope.

"Don't tell me you're still sad over that boy, May," said Sora, who came up from behind the girls. They turned towards him.

"Hi Sora," greeted May. Even after all he did, she still didn't have the capability to get mad at him. She didn't know why, but she didn't care. But her friends...they were pissed.

"You're ship should be here within two to three days, so you're going to have to stay in the castle until then," said Sora. May nodded. Sora then turned towards Dawn.

"I expect you people to be leaving by the end of the day," said Sora.

"We're not leaving without our friend," said Dawn, "That's not how it works."

"In my city, under my rule, it does," said Sora.

"We'll be leaving soon though."

"I'll be sure that you do," said Sora.

"As if," said Drew. He walked towards them, with Brendan behind him. He walked towards Sora and looked at him dead in the eyes.

"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't kick your ass right now," said Drew.

"Because I'm a prince," said Sora with a sly smile, "Don't tell me you would like to be in the same predicament as your friend." Brendan pushed Drew back so that a fight wouldn't start between the two. He looked at Sora.

"We don't leave without our friends," said Brendan, "We'll leave once we find him. Then we'll get ourselves out of your face and you wouldn't have to worry anymore. We'll leave the castle for Pete's sake, but we're not leaving Ash."

"You talk like you have a choice," said Sora, and he walked past Brendan. Brendan turned towards the leaving Sora.

"I still don't appreciate you telling those guys to shoot him," said Brendan, "He could've gotten hurt."

"Like I care," said Sora, "He's a monster. What he did in Pallet a long time ago made him the person of interest. No one should trust that monster." He then turned toward Drew.

"You know what I mean," said Sora, "You were there." Drew frowned. Sora walked away as the kids glared at him. Dawn turned towards Drew.

"What happened in Pallet Town?" asked Dawn.

"I don't want to talk about it," said Drew, "It's the reason why everyone hates him." May sighed and looked back out. She only wanted her friends to like him like they liked the other royals, but that was all a big mistake.

Ash wobbled back to his small cave and sat down. Lnoki walked into it as well. A fire seemed to have been built there. The snow calmed down outside.

"Why are you following me?" asked Ash.

"I came to get you," said Lnoki as he let Pikachu jump down towards Ash to give its trainer a hug, but Ash pushed it away.

"What's wrong?" asked Lnoki.

"Get away," said Ash, "I don't want to hurt you."

"Hurt me?" asked Lnoki, "What do you mean?" He saw Ash's eye twitch. He stayed silent.

"I hurt her," he whispered. Lnoki heard him.

"She's fine."

"I hurt her," Ash repeated, "All because I couldn't control myself. I don't want to hurt anybody anymore."

"You can control yourself," said Lnoki, "I'll help you."

"No," said Ash, "I'll hurt you too. I'm a monster."

"Don't call yourself that."

"I am. All because of this damn Aura Beast. This fucking thing is ruining everything for me. Everything. All because my damn father decided to put this shit in me."

"Aaron had a reason!"

"And what was that?"

"He thought you would control it!" yelled Lnoki, "He thought you would control it out of all people."

"And tell me how that worked?" asked Ash, "Fatherly love, huh?" Lnoki frowned.

"It's because you're a Nobody," thought Lnoki. Silence befell them. Lnoki just stood there for what seemed like ten minutes. Suddenly, Ash's body started violently shaking. His eyes turned blue and his teeth sharpened. Lnoki and Pikachu took a step back, not wanting to get hit by Ash. He then stopped and breathed heavily, and then looked fiercely at Lnoki.

"Leave," he ordered.

"I'm not leaving without you," said Lnoki.

"I'm out of control," said Ash, "I could kill someone."

"And I'll stop you," said Lnoki, "Now stand up. We're going down the mountain. It took me a day and a half to get up here, but now that I know where I'm going, we can make it down in about three hours."

"I said I'm staying."

"And I said you're leaving," said Lnoki, and he walked towards Ash and grabbed his arm to take him, but Ash pushed his arm away. Lnoki tried reaching for him again, but then Ash started shaking again, pushing Lnoki back. Ash looked at him in horror, and then turned away from him.

"Go," said Ash. Lnoki stood there, staring at the boy's back. He then sighed and walked over to Ash again.

"Come with me," said Lnoki.

"I said no."

"I'm not leaving without you."

"And I don't care."

"May sent me up here to get you, and I'm going back down empty-handed," said Lnoki. Ash's head popped up and he looked back at Lnoki.

"May?" asked Ash. Suddenly, his body shook violently again.

"Get out!" yelled Ash.

"I said no," said Lnoki, and he walked over to Ash to get him, but as soon as he took the boy's arm, Ash uppercutted him, sending him up in the air, and then he crashed down on the ground. Ash looked at him sternly, with his eyes blue. Lnoki slowly sat up while rubbing his cheek. He moved his cheek around, and then shrugged and stood up.

"I see you held back that punch," said Lnoki as he slowly stood and wiped dust from his clothes, "Even with that power, you still held back. If you didn't, you would've broken my face."

"I said leave," Ash said slowly and fiercely. Lnoki finished with cleaning his clothes, and then stood in a battle stance in front of Ash.

"It'd be easier to knock you out," said Lnoki. Ash roared loudly and charged towards Lnoki and delivered a punch, but Lnoki pushed his punch aside with the side of his arm. Ash threw another, but Lnoki blocked that one as well. Ash then kicked the old man, sending him flying towards the cliff side. Lnoki hit it, and then Ash immediately jumped on top of him and held his neck, holding it tightly.

"I don't want to hurt you, Lnoki," said Ash. Lnoki sighed.

"I understand what you're going through," said Lnoki, "And I'm here to help you, not fight."

"Why won't you go?" asked Ash.

"Because if I leave now, then that means I don't care about you," said Lnoki, "I do. Everyone does. I don't care that they're looking for your head now. I'll blow them all away, just to keep you safe."

"Why?" asked Ash. Lnoki closed his eyes, and then opened them with a smile on his face.

"Because your recklessness reminds me of your father," said Lnoki. Ash didn't respond. He just raised his fist.

"I'm sorry," he whispered. He then brought it down towards Lnoki, but before it made contact with the man's face, Lnoki stopped it by grabbing the boy's fist.

"I also promised to your father that I would take care of you when he died," said Lnoki, "And I'm not backing down on that promise." He then kicked Ash on his side, making the boy stagger backwards as he held his side. Lnoki jumped up towards Ash and karate chopped Ash on his neck, stopping the boy. He then did it towards other parts of Ash's body, and the boy's body started to wobble. He then went down on his knees.

"What—"

"I hit your pressure points," said Lnoki as he placed his hand on Ash's head. "You can't move at all. Your seal for The Aura Beast seems to have weakened. I will strengthen it right now."

"I swear, once I'm okay, I'm going to break every single bone in your body," said Ash.

"That's just the beast talking," said Lnoki, "Now let me take off your—"

"I'm so sorry," someone said in Lnoki's head. Lnoki stopped and looked around. He at first thought he was hearing things and he was about to proceed in strengthening Ash's seal.

"I'm so sorry," said the voice again.

"Who the hell are—" asked Lnoki, but the voice interrupted him.

"Do not let go of his head!" yelled the voice. Lnoki stopped and looked down at Ash. It was at this moment that he understood that the voice that was talking to him was coming through Ash.

"How are you…" asked Lnoki through his mind, but that voice once again stopped him.

"I don't have time," said the voice, "Dammit. I didn't expect this to happen to him. I luckily stopped myself from getting completely absorbed into him. I didn't know giving him the rest would make him go crazy. I'm trying to reseal it from the inside, so I need you to calm him down." Lnoki tried to understand this. The voice sounded like a child. He held his head, and then looked back at Ash.

"Who are you?" asked Lnoki. He heard the voice snicker.

"I'm no one," said the voice, "Not anymore. I'm not important right now. I'm trying to fix things up in here. Everytime I mess up, he goes crazy. Calm him down for me."

"But I can't," responded Lnoki.

"Where's May?" asked the voice.

"She's in the city," said Lnoki.

"Fine, I need you to—oh shit," he said, and then Ash suddenly started violently shaking. He broke out of his frozen state and pushed Lnoki away. Lnoki looked at Ash, who slowly stood up and rubbed his head. He looked back at Lnoki, with his normal eye color. He then groaned and walked back into his cave.

"Lnoki…please leave," said Ash. Lnoki stood up. Pikachu jumped on his shoulder, looking at them from the sidelines. Lnoki nodded.

"I'll be back," said Lnoki.

"Fuck you," responded Ash. He then sat down and turned away from Lnoki. Lnoki nodded and started walking away. Pikachu looked back at Ash, and then Lnoki with a worried look. Lnoki looked at it and smiled.

"I'll be back little guy," said Lnoki, "Only one person should be able to get through that thick head of his." He then continued to walk down.

May was getting worried. Lnoki hadn't come back, and Sora had told her that her ship should be here within an hour. She went with her friends to get her stuff at The Pokemon Center. They weren't planning on helping May leave. Instead, they planned on leaving the city and heading towards the mountains to find Lnoki. Her friends were still packing up their stuff, and she stood in front of The Pokemon Center, waiting for them. As she waited, she saw a figure walk towards her. She ignored it, not really caring, but then that person stood in front of her. When she looked up at the person, her eyes widened. It was Lnoki.

"You're here!" she yelled as she jumped up and gave the man a hug. Lnoki gave a small smile, and then pushed her away lightly.

"Did you find him?" asked May.

"Yes," said Lnoki. "As Pikachu detected, he's up in the mountains. I tried bringing him down with me, but he refused." Immediately, he saw May's eyes sadden. Brendan, Dawn, and Drew walked out of the Pokemon Center, and then they noticed Lnoki as well.

"You're back," said Brendan, "Did you find him?"

"He's in the mountains, but he won't come down, not when I asked him to," said Lnoki.

"But May has to go soon," said Drew.

"We don't have time for this," said Brendan, "We have to go up there to get him. He must be in shock after what he did. Maybe if we can convince him…"

"No," said Lnoki, and then he looked towards May, "He won't listen to anybody at all, and he's still having those shocks, even up there, so bringing all of you would be dangerous."

"We can't just leave him up there though," said Dawn. "What do we do?" Lnoki looked towards May.

"I want to only bring the Princess," said Lnoki, "I believe you'll be able to convince him. Also, I think you're the last person he would want to hit." May slowly touched her cheek, remembering the time when Ash hit her. She closed her eyes, and then opened them and nodded.

"I'm going," said May.

"But May, it's dangerous," said Dawn.

"I don't care," said May as she took Lnoki, "Let's go quickly." She then ran off. Lnoki nodded and looked towards the others.

"Stay here," said Lnoki, "Whatever the Prince says, try to avoid any questions. I'll be back with her, and possibly Ash, within five hours." He then ran off.

"But May has to leave within an hour!" yelled Dawn, but they didn't hear him because they were too far away. When they were out of sight, Brendan looked towards the others.

"So how about hiding?"

Ash sat in his cave. Lnoki had left about five hours ago. It was heading into the afternoon. He sighed. He then violently shook, but stopped and held his head.

"Sorry," said the voice in his head.

"Shut up," responded Ash.

"Damn you're mean," said the voice.

"Get…the…hell…out…of…my…head," said Ash in between hitting his head against the cave wall over and over again. He stopped when the voice stopped. He held his head in his hands. Oh, how much did he want to cry, but he couldn't. He couldn't stop thinking about her, and how he hurt her. He wanted to kill himself, inflict as much pain on his body to pay for doing that, but he couldn't. Something was stopping him.

"Ash!" yelled a girl outside his cave. His head jerked up. His eyes widened. He quickly looked out of his cave to check if he was dreaming, but he wasn't. She was standing there, looking around nervously for him. May was standing there. He saw Lnoki with Pikachu on his shoulder further behind her, catching his breath. She must've forced him to keep walking, without taking a rest. She kept looking around, and then she laid her eyes on him. She gave a big smile. His body chilled. He looked towards Lnoki fiercely.

"You basterd!" yelled Ash internally. He looked back at May, who was just staring at him. He was going to move back into the cave so May would think she was imagining things, but she started moving. It was first a walk, and then it turned into a full speed run towards him.

"I was so worried about you, you son of a bitch!" yelled May with a smile. Lnoki caught his breath and looked up at the two, and smiled, and started walking away, wanting to leave the two alone. Ash was sitting with his back against the wall. He gulped. He felt terrified. She was within hugging range now, and Ash continued to push himself against the wall, terrified. He started moving away slowly. When May got close enough, she suddenly stopped and looked down on him, confused. They just stared at each other, not a single move was made. May took a small step forward, but Ash moved a little away. She then fell to her knees. He moved further away.

"What's wrong?" asked May, "You're hurt?"

"Why the hell are you up here?"

"I came to find you."

"Leave."

"Why?"

"I said leave," Ash said with a hint of anger in his voice, "Now!" May blinked a few times while looking at Ash. She then looked down. Before Ash could say another thing, her head popped up, and anger was clearly shown on her face.

"Why did you run away like that!" yelled May, shocking Ash, "Do you realize how worried I was for you? Do you? I cried myself to sleep because of you, all because you ran off like that! I could've helped you with those guys."

"And what the hell would you have done?" asked Ash. May stopped. She then slowly stood up, and took Ash's right arm, making him wince in pain.

"We're going back down together," said May.

"I'm not going down," said Ash as he pulled his arm away from May.

"Why not?"

"Do you realize how screwed I'd be if I go down there?" asked Ash.

"I'll make sure they don't hurt you," said May, "I'm a Princess."

"He seems to have a higher authority than you though, since you listen to everything he says," said Ash.

"I'll make him stop chasing you down," said May.

"May, I am not going down there, and that's final," said Ash.

"Why?" asked May, "What about your journey? Are you just going to ditch that because of this?" Ash looked down in disappointment.

"I don't want to hurt anybody anymore," said Ash, "After what I did to you, I've realized that I am really a monster. Me going down this mountain is making me a danger to everyone. I can't think of me killing someone. I just can't." May stopped and looked away. She touched her cheek. Everything Ash just said was true, but she didn't want to believe it. She was speechless. Ash suddenly started to violently shake again. May just sat there, watching him with his pained face and blue eyes. He then turned away from her and lied down in the fetal position.

"Get away, May," said Ash, "I don't want to hurt you anymore." May looked down. She started pulling on her shirt.

"Are you going to leave me?" asked May, but Ash didn't respond. Tears started forming in her eyes.

"I don't want you to leave me, Ash," said May, "I enjoyed traveling with you. Please don't. What about that promise you made with me? That promise back in Snow…" She just stopped and wiped away the tears rolling down her face. She started crawling towards him.

"I'm not gonna leave you, Ash," said May, "After all you've done for me, I'm not going to just let you get away. It's my fault you're going through this type of thing, and I want to do everything to help you." An image of Ash piercing his heart for her appeared in her mind, but she shook it off.

"I'm never going to abandon you," said May, "I don't care how much you beat me, yell at me, and chase me away. I'll just keep coming back to you. I'm staying here with you." Ash quickly sat up and faced May in surprise. She got close to him. After all he's been doing so far, she wanted to stay with him in isolation. She would ditch being a Princess, traveling, everything, just to be with him. Her eyes went towards his right arm, which the top part was covered in cloth. She slowly reached for it.

"What happened?" asked May, and she took his arm, making him wince in pain once again. She looked at it, and realized it was the same arm that almost got shot. Ash must've tried to cover it, but blood was present on the cloth, meaning it was still open, and he could get sick. She slowly removed the cloth, and saw the large gash on his arm. She went into her fanny pack and pulled out medical supplies. Ash watched her, not paying attention to how she was treating it. She started bandaging it.

"Why?" asked Ash, making May stop for a second, "Why won't you leave me alone?" May then put his arm down and put her face close to his, so close their noses touched and they looked into each other's eyes. She smiled.

"Because I love you," replied May. Something in the boy's head just clicked. He just stared at her, not responding. He remembered when she said that back when Ruby almost killed him after almost destroying a Pokemon Village. May found him, and she told him that. Her just saying that made him lean closer, made him kiss her to feel her soft lips. That same thing was happening now. He leaned in, but before he could connect his lips with May, she moved away and went back to his arm. He frowned. He continued watching her fix it up.

"Fine," Ash suddenly said, making May stop what she was doing, "I'll come with you." May sharply turned to him, and she exploded with giggles and happiness. She jumped on the boy to give him a hug.

"Thank you so much, Ash," said May, "I love you so much." Ash's hands moved up. He hugged her back.

"I love you too," he said in a whisper.

"What?" asked May as she let go and looked at him. Ash wanted to say it again, but he was confused on how it even came out in the first place.

"N—Nothing," he said. May nodded and stood up.

"Let's go then," she said, "Lnoki said that it wouldn't take long to…"

"But I'm not going back to Saffron," said Ash, "I don't want to cause trouble there." May looked at him, and then nodded.

"Fine," said May, "Then Lnoki and I will go down and get everyone and everything and come back here so we can go. How's that sound?" Ash slowly nodded. May jumped up and ran out of the cave.

"I'll be back, Ashy!" yelled May as she got further away, "Lnoki! Get your ass over here! We need to get everyone else!" She then disappeared. Ash watched to make sure she left, and slowly stood up.

"You cannot be serious," said the voice in his head.

"I can't risk hurting her anymore," thought Ash, "I'm sorry, May. I just can't." He then walked off, to find another place to sleep tonight.

May skipped happily down the streets of Saffron. She had told the others the news, but because it was getting late, they decided to go tomorrow morning. She was happy she got him to agree on coming with her. As she skipped, Sora was walking down the sidewalk too, coming towards her. She didn't notice him and continued walking past him happily. Sora stopped.

"Where were you?" asked Sora, making May stop, finally noticing him.

"Somewhere," said May as she turned towards him, "Did you need me?"

"You're ship came, but you were nowhere to be found," said Sora, "Care to explain?"

"I was busy."

"With what?" asked Sora, "You're duty as Princess is important. What was so important that was even more special than being a Princess?"

"I wanted to see Ash," said May. Sora didn't respond. He started to turn towards her, but stopped midway.

"You still care about him?" asked Sora, "You really need to learn when to let go." May clenched her fists.

"He might be dead now," said Sora, "He's too weak. Just let go."

"He is not dead!" yelled May, surprising Sora, "I found him. I'm leaving with him, not back to the castle!" Sora didn't say a word. This was the first time since they were six that May yelled at him, and the first time was when he accidently ate her treat. He turned to her.

"You know where he is?" asked Sora.

"I'm not saying anything," said May as she angrily crossed her arms. Sora walked closer.

"Tell me where he is now," ordered Sora.

"No," said May, "I'm a Princess. I get to make my own choices unless it's my mom or grandfather telling me what to do."

"May, he is dangerous out there," said Sora, "He could kill someone." With that, the image of Ash piercing his heart once again appeared in her mind, she violently shook it off.

"Why do you care so much?" asked Sora.

"Because I do," said May, "He's the sweetest guy I've ever met. He's done so much for me, and I'm never able to pay him back. I want him to be happy, just like he used to be. I don't want him being like that anymore. I care about him more than being a Princess. I care about him more than my life." Sora looked at her bewildered.

"What are you saying?" asked Sora, and then the realization went into his head, "Don't tell me, May. You're in love with him, aren't you? Do you realize the mistake you're making? He's a monster. Are you seriously in love with a monster?"

"Yes!" yelled May, and then she formed a weak smile as a tear went down her face, "I'm in love a crazy, killer, dangerous monster. And I don't regret it at all." Sora walked past her, heading back to his castle. He has heard enough. He then stopped.

"May, our parents used to be great friends, you know that?" asked Sora, but May just looked at him, "I was always amazed at her power, but I didn't approve of how strong she was. Just remember May, he will be the most powerful, and I'll make sure of that myself." He then walked away. May didn't understand, and she didn't want to dig deeper into it. It felt weird though, like it made her feel like something was going to happen, and it was not going to be good.

Sora went into the castle and entered a room. He shut the door behind him. He went towards a panel and typed numbers in. Suddenly, the floor started to open up, and stairs were shown. He walked down them, down to a quiet room, with the only source of light coming from a couple candles. A chair sat in the middle, facing the wall. He went towards the corner and opened a cabinet, which held a drink and cups. He took a cup and poured the drink in it. He swirled the drink around, and then drank it. He took the bottle and walked towards the chair, where he sat. It was a rocking chair. A podium stood next to him, and he placed his drink and bottle on it, also a candle that lit up the wall. On the wall, there was a painting, and it showed a Pokemon over the sea, with big white wings. The sea raged under it. Sora took his drink and held it up to the painting.

"I will control everything," he said, "I will be the best of us two, all for you my father: Lugia." His eyes flashed light blue, and he took another drink.

(Ending song)

Next Time on Pokemon Heroes: Just to become powerful, the Prince will do anything, even if it involves hurting May. But no matter how many times the world tries to hurt her, there will be one to save her, and he'll kill anyone who attempts to. What is Sora's real plan, and how will Ash and his friends prevent it? Next Time: The Prince of Hell Part 3.

That was that chapter. And that was the plot twist: Sora being Lugia's son. Just so you know, before I get endless flames about you guys getting pissed about Lugia being evil and not liking that because he's your favorite Pokemon: Lugia is not evil at all. In other words, he has no part in this at all, meaning he has no idea what his son is doing right now (and yes, Lugia will be male in this fanfic). Next chapter should come out Monday, as I'm starting to organize my schedule now, so see you next week!

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