I'm back, and I'm sorry for not updating THIS story. I have been so busy with VERY random Ideas and I needed some advice with a certain Author. Lucas GreyLord, if your reading this, thank you for you advice. Anyways, to the Story.

P.S Have the poll results. I had it so that the highest vote by the time I updated wins.

Should Ash, Iris, and Cilan travel with Zora?

Yes- 4

No- 0

So it seems that they will travel around. Since they are, I will make Ash a bit OOC so that it'll fit the story. The reason: well seriously, If you traveling for 5 or so years, don't you think you'd change A LOT? Anyways to the Story, again.

Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing. (Last disclaimer I'm putting in, so if you want one, go back to the first 7 chapters)

On a Sea Plane:

We see a completely grey sea Plane in the air above the crystal clear water. The sunlight bounced of the plane giving it a shiny appearance. Inside of the Plane, 15 year old Ash Ketchum was with his mother, 35 year old Delia Ketchum and the old professor, 67 year old Samuel Oak. Ash was wearing a blue and white jacket with black jeans and a white t shirt underneath the jacket. On his head was a white and red cap and his brown eyes still held that warmth. He was about 5'7 and was still growing. A yellow mouse was on his shoulder and a white cat was on his head. On his other shoulder rested a little brown fox with its fur being a darker brown and next to him was a dark blue jackal like Pokemon. Ash looked towards the yellow mouse.

"So you ready for the Unova region, buddy," he asked the little mouse. The mouse looked at its trainer and smile.

"Chaaaa," it said as it rubbed its head on his friends face. Ash laughed as this continued.

"Hahaha, Okay Pikachu," he said to the now identified Pokemon. The Blue Jackal laughed as did the brown fox. "Okay calm down 'Eevee' and 'Lucario', we're almost there." The two Pokemon calmed down and fell asleep as the plane descended. Ash looked at the final member of Pokemon he brought with him. "So Meowth, how are you feeling of this Region." The Meowth looked at him before sighing.

"Well Boss," it told him... wait, IT TALKED! "This region seems to have many different Pokemon than da otha regions. We could find plenty of new Pokemon ta befriend. I wonda what kinds of food dey have." The cat Pokemon was drooling at the thought of food. Ash chuckled as he remembered how he came to be in possesion of the talking cat.

Flashback:

We see a 15 year old Ash in the forests of Veridian. He had arrived back in Pallet Town and had went off to catch more Pokemon. He was trying to find more Pokemon to add to his team, when he heard groaning coming to his right. He looked and didn't see anything, so decided to walk towards the sound. Pikachu was next to him and was very alert. Ash made it to a clearing where he saw a white cat with a gold coin on its head. He then heard it groan again.

"Man, those two betrayed me, afta everythin' I done for them," it said as it sobbed lowly. Ash realized that this was Team Rocket's Meowth. He then realized what he said and felt sorry for him. Even if they were enemies, he didn't deserve that. He was brought out of his thoughts when he heard Meowth again. "I'm gonna die right now, and I neva got to even apologize to da Twerp." Ash quickly came out and scooped Meowth up. "D-Da Twerp! Listen I'm so-."

Ash interrupted him though. "Don't worry Meowth," he told the cat. Meowth nodded before he felt his hunger come through. Ash noticed Meowth's pained expression before he got an idea. "Listen Meowth. I need to take you to the Pokemon Center, but I have to catch you." Meowth hesitated before nodding. Ash grabbed an empty Pokeball and tapped Meowth with it when he expanded it. Meowth was sucked into it by a red light and the Pokeball pinged before it even shook, signalling that he was to weak to fight it. Ash nodded and looked to Pikachu as the mouse hopped onto his friends shoulder. Ash took off towards the Pokemon Center.

Flashback end:

Ash was taken out of his thoughts when he heard the plane had landed. He quickly got his stuff and saw that his Mom and Professor Oak had gotten off the plane already. He woke up 'Lucario' and 'Eevee' and they got off the plane. However, as soon as they got off, they were attacked.

"Seviper, use Poison Tail," a female voice cried out. It sounded very familiar to Ash, Pikachu, and Meowth.

"Carnivine, use Bullet Seed," a male voice called out next. This voice to sounded familiar to the three. A purple glowing tail nearly hit them as did a couple hundred seeds. The five dodged it and looked at the top of the ship, only to see a female with red hair and a male with blue hair. The female had on a black short shirt and skirt. The shirt was split at the bottom middle and had a red 'R' on it. The male was wearing a black shirt and pants. His shirt to had a red 'R' on it. Ash had rage in his eyes.

"TEAM ROCKET, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE," he shouted to them as they laughed at him. They then answered him.

"What a question, Twerpish indeed," Jessie sang. Ash groaned at another motto coming up.

"We'll answer these questions when we feel the need," James sang as well.

"Bringing the blinding white light of evil into the future," Jessie said.

"Thrusting the hammer of justice down onto the black darkness of the universe," James exclaimed.

"Carving our names into the Rock of Eternity," they both said.

"The Fiery Destroyer, Jessie," Jessie said.

"And with Thunderous emotions, I am James," James said.

"And now gather under the name of Team Rocket," they both shouted. They then noticed that Ash and the others were long gone. Jessie got really mad.

"HEY, WE WORKED ON THAT ALL NIGHT," she shouted to the air as a dark cloud passed by. James then noticed Ash walking off in the distance. He pointed that way and Jessie looked on as well.

"There they are," he shouted as they tried to go after them. Key word Tried, since they were hit by a blue lightning bolt by the black cloud. They flew off into the distance.

"TEAM ROCKET'S BLASTING OFF AGAAAAAAAIINNNN," they shouted as they became a twinkle in the sky. If you were to into the cloud however, you would have seen a black dragon-like shape with red eyes before it disappeared.

With Ash:

Ash was currently walking towards the building that his Mom and Prof. Oak had entered. He arrived and opened the door, allowing 'Lucario' and 'Eevee' to enter before he entered himself. He looked around and spotted his mom waiting for the rest of their luggage. He walked over, they hugged for a bit and he waited with her for the luggage. It finally arrived and not a moment to soon, as Prof. Oak had arrived with another female behind him. The female had chestnut brown hair in a bun and had a blue top with a green skirt. She had a doctors coat on suggesting that she was either a doctor or professor, and since she was with Professor Oak, the latter was most likely true.

"Ah, there you guys are," Prof. Oak said as he saw them. He then showed them the female Professor. "This here is one of the other professors of the Pokemon World, Professor Juniper," he introduced them. Juniper smiled when she looked at Ash.

'He reminds me so much like Zora,' she thought before she turned around. She walked towards the front and signaled for them to follow. 'Lucario' was helping with the bags (which there weren't to many) and carried them for Ash and Delia. Ash thanked the Pokemon as they followed Juniper. 'So much like Zora.' She then lead them towards a jeep. 'Lucario' put the things in the back and that's when Juniper noticed the 'Lucario', 'Eevee', Pikachu, and Meowth. Her eyes sparkled at the opportunity of possible getting to study the Pokemon, but were then dashed when Ash thanked the 'Lucario' and returned it to a Pokeball. He then returned the 'Eevee' as well before he hopped into the car with Delia and Prof. Oak. She then got in and started the car, before taking off.

As they were driving, Ash, Pikachu, and Meowth saw a lot of Pokemon running in the woods. He saw what looked like brown rats looking at them, pink deer frolicking in the grass, and swan and ducks flying above the water. He was amazed by the Pokemon in Unova. Juniper noticed the looks he had and smiled slightly.

"So Ash," she said, snapping him out of his daze. "How do you like the Unova region so far?" Ash had a far away look before answering.

"It's so awesome, I've never seen Pokemon like these back in Kanto," he said. "Or in Johto, Hoenn, or even Sinnoh." Juniper laughed lightly.

"That's because these Pokemon are only native to Unova, just like there are no Pokemon from those regions here." Ash had a look of awe on his face now. He then noticed that his mom and Prof. Oak were asleep, to which he sweatdropped a bit. He then looked at the Pokemon again before sitting straight and petted Pikachu. Meowth was currently asleep on his head.

30 minutes later:

About half an hour later, they arrived in a town. Juniper woke up the sleepers and introduced the town to them. "Welcome to Nuevma Town," she stated as she arrived at a large building. She stopped the car and got out, Ash doing the same, followed by his mom and the old professor. He grabbed a Pokeball and called out a Pokemon.

"Come on out Zoroark," he shouted as he threw the Pokeball in the air. Juniper noticed it was the same Pokeball that belong to the 'Lucario'. Her eyes widened at the name he said. A black beast humanoid Pokemon emerged from the ball. It had a red mane and red claws. It looked to be about an inch or two taller than herself. It had strange red markings on its eyes and mouth. Its mane had a green band towards the bottom. Prof. Oak was surprised as well at its appearance.

"Ash," Prof. Oak asked before Juniper could ask. "How'd you get the illusive Zoroark. They belong to this region only and even then they're still rare and almost considered legendaries." Juniper nodded in agreement while Ash looked sheepishly.

"I'll explain when we get inside," he said as he grabbed the other Pokeball. "Come on out Zorua." A small black fox like Pokemon appeared. It was the same size as the Eevee from before and had a red tuft of fur at the top of its head. It had red paws and its eyebrows were red as well. It grinned at the two shocked Professors. Juniper then gained a look that said, 'You better start explaining now', as did Prof. Oak. Ash sighed as Zoroark picked up Zorua and they started to talk to each other. Zorua then nodded before it turned to Ash.

"Meema says that we're in our home region," It spoke telepathically shocking the Prof. enough that they almost had a heart attack. Delia laughed a little as she went inside the building, followed by Ash, Pikachu, Meowth, Zoroark, and Zorua. The professors got out of their shock and went inside as well.

When they got inside, Prof. Juniper lead the three to the back of the building. They passed by many rooms before they got to the back. Inside was many electronical machines and computers. Juniper then went to a lab table were Pikachu jumped off of Ash and landed on. Zorua jumped up to the table and snickered a little. Zoroark just sighed before sighing and curling up next the table while Meowth just stayed on Ash's head. Ash sighed before explaining how he had Zorua and Zoroark. He explained everything that happened in Crown City (Movie 13: Zoroark: Master of Illusions) from meeting Zorua to stopping Kodai's plan. The professor listen with serious expressions and were surprised when they heard that he almost caused the life there to die by almost absorbing the Time Hole that appears when Celebi is around. Delia listened with worry at the dangerous parts (to her at least) and Zorua was growling both telepathically and physically. He then explained how the two asked Ash if they could join his team since they knew he was most likely going to go to their region next. When he finished his explanation, Meowth yawned before speaking.

"Hey Ash," he said shocking the three in the room. "I'm gonna go walk around or somethin'. If you need me, just call Boss." With that, Meowth walked somewhere to mess with something or another. Ash gave the other three humans a look that said, 'Explain Later' to which they agreed. Just then, an assistant of Juniper's came in and told her that a new trainer was there to start his journey. Juniper nodded before grabbing a cart and putting 8 Pokeballs on it, three with Pokemon and the other five empty. She then put in a red Pokedex. She then left to greet the new trainer with Ash and his Pokemon following.

At the front:

In the front of the building, we see a 14 year old boy with green hair taking pictures. He looked to be 5'6 with a black T-shirt and an orange jacket. He also had on white pants and light blue eyes. He was taken out of his picture taking when he heard the automatic doors 'swish' open. He saw the professor and some other teenager following her along with four Pokemon that he didn't know about. Professor Juniper stopped in front of him and smiled.

"Why hello Trip," she said already knowing who the person was. Trip greeted her with a wave. "I know that your eager for your journey, so I'll hurry as fast as I can." Trip nodded. Juniper then picked up the three Pokeballs and threw them up. "Here are the three starters, Oshawott, Snivy, and Tepig." The three starters greeted their potential trainer with a smile and a shout of their names. Ash was awed by the Pokemon. Oshawott seemed to have Psychic abilities, cause he turned around and seemed to thank Ash for the comment he made about him. Trip then made his decision.

"I'll choose Snivy," he said as he returned Snivy to his Pokeball. Tepig nodded sadly while Oshawott had gone in shock (how he was in the Anime). Ash reassured Oshawott with a pat to the head and encouraging words that he'll find his trainer. Ash understood what Oshawott told thanks to having Aura abilities, though it was just enough to be able to make Aura Spheres and understand Pokespeech.

"Osha Wott Wott (thanks Ash)," he said as Ash petted him. Ash smiled.

"Your welcome Oshawott," he said shocking the Pokemon. Oshawott stuttered a little.

"OSHAWOTT (Y-Y-YOU CAN UNDERSTAND ME)," Oshawott nearly screamed. Ash chuckled confusing the other two people in the room.

"Of course I can understand what your saying," Ash said as Trip and Juniper were shocked. Juniper because he reminded her so much of Zora and Trip because he's never heard of it before. "I can understand you because I can use Aura, and it helps with understanding Pokespeech." Juniper wanted to ask something before she remembered that Trip was there.

"Well Trip, I still need to give you these," she said as she handed him the Pokedex and the five Pokeballs. Trip took them, still shocked before he got over it.

"Stop acting like a loon," he told Ash, to which he glared at him. "Where'd you come from, the boonies." Ash was annoyed now.

"I do know Aura," he told him, creating an Aura Sphere. Juniper wanted to know more but knew that he probably wouldn't answer. Aura Gaurdians and anyone that knew Aura kept their techniques a HUGE secret. She sighed as Trip was once again shocked. He then noticed the four Pokemon that were obviously Ash's. He grabbed his Pokedex and scanned them. A female voice sounded from the Pokedex.

'Pikachu

The mouse Pokemon. It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.'

Meowth

The Scratch Cat Pokemon. It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

Zorua

The Tricky Fox Pokemon. To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon. Most of the time, the transform to a silent child, apparently.

Zoroark

The Illusion Fox Pokemon. Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.'

Trip was surprised at the two Legendary Pokemon being caught by someone who was obviously not from this region. He did what most trainers would have done. "I challenge you to a battle," he said. Ash looked towards his Pokemon who nodded, except for Meowth who decided to talk again.

"Go for it Boss," he said once again shocking Trip. Ash nodded and turned to Trip.

"I accept your challenge," he said as Trip nodded. They went outside were Trip laid the rules.

"This'll be a one-on-one Pokemon battle," he said as Ash nodded. Trip grabbed his Pokeball with Snivy. "Snivy, come on out." Snivy appeared and looked battle ready. Ash nodded before he looked at Pikachu.

"Pikachu, show them our bond," Ash said as Pikachu nodded and jumped onto the field. His cheeks spark in anticipation. Ash noticed that Trip was taking pictures again. "Why are you taking pictures?" Trip sighed and for some reason reminded Ash of Paul. He shivered at the thought of Paul's cold attitude.

"I'm recording my journey," Trip explained. Ash nodded and started to attack first.

'Pikachu, use Iron Tail," he told his first Pokemon mentally. Man Aura abilities were great. Pikachu ran at Snivy as his tail turned into steel. Trip was surprised at this.

"Hey, how come your Pikachu attacked without you saying anything," he asked as Ash sighed. Ash decided to tell him before he starts saying he cheated or something.

"I'm using my Aura ability to tell Pikachu what attack to use," he explained as Trip looked ready to accuse him of cheating. "And before you start saying it's cheating, it's not. As long as I don't use it to make your Pokemon do something else or make you say another command other than the one your about to say, it's perfectly legal. Though that's for Psychics." Trip nodded slowly before continuing with the battle.

"Snivy, use Vine Whip," he told his Pokemon as it complied with the command. It sent out its vines and tried to hit Pikachu with them.

"Dodge them with Agility," Ash told Pikachu who quickly dodged the vines. "Now use Thunderbolt." Pikachu shot out a bolt of thunder and hit Snivy with them. Pikachu was very strong, so it didn't surprise Ash that Snivy fainted since it was a rookie. Trip gritted his teeth before returning Snivy. He then walked away. Ash sighed as Pikachu climbed onto his partners shoulder. "You did great Pikachu," Ash said as he petted his friend's head. Meowth was on his head again and Zorua and Zoroark were by his sides. Ash then headed inside the Pokemon Lab building. He walked towards the back where Prof. Oak, Delia, and Prof. Juniper were at.

He stopped before them and spoke. "Mom, Prof. Oak," he said. They gave him his full attention. "I want to travel in the Unova region." Delia and Oak weren't surprised at this. Delia nodded as did Prof. Oak.

"Just be careful dear," Delia said to her son. "And remember to change your-." Ash interrupted her though.

"MOM," he yelled out. Delia giggled before Juniper handed something to Ash. It was a red and black Pokedex with a whit outline. She also handed him a black and orange watch.

"That is your Pokedex and X-Transceiver," she explained. He nodded as she explained what it did. "The X-Transceiver allows you to talk to anyone that is on your phone book." She then typed a few numbers on the watch and it beeped. "There. Now you have my number encase you have any questions or problems. You also have my adopted son's number." Oak was slightly surprised but hid it well. "He's not a normal person. Give this to him please." She handed Ash an envelope that was the size of a small picture frame. Oak decided to ask a question that they all had.

"What do you mean by not normal," he asked as he was very curious. Juniper hesitated before answering.

"He was born half Pokemon," she said getting VERY surprised faces from them. "He doesn't know who his parents are and his first adopted family was killed by some people who were after him." She didn't say anything else, as did Oak and the other two. Ash nodded before giving his mother a hug and walking out the building.

Somewhere on Route 1:

Ash had made it to Route 1 and was currently on his way to Accumula Town, when he felt that someone was watching him. He relaxed and focused his Aura like Lucario (Movie 8: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew) had instructed him. He found a human Aura and sent Zorua to find him/her. Zorua nodded before disappearing into the brush. A scream was heard as a tan skinned girl with purple hair fell out of the tree with a small green dinosaur like Pokemon with two tusks sticking out of its mouth. A dark green worm like Pokemon came out of the tree moments later laughing. The mysterious girl glared at it, but was then surprised when it turned into Zorua and ran towards Ash.

She glared at the trainer in question and he chuckled nervously. "Hi my name is Ash, Ash Ketchum," he greeted her. He held out out his hand and she grabbed it before he pulled her up of the ground. "Sorry about that. But I don't like the fact that I'm being tailed by a stranger." The girl looked away blushing before she spoke back.

"My name is Iris and this Axew," she said as she pointed to herself and the green Dinosaur. "Sorry, but I wasn't following you for no reason. I thought that you might've been related to that thunder storm that happened near the airport." Ash nodded in understanding.

"It;s all right," he said in an understanding tone. "No harm, no foul." Meowth chuckled at that.

"Jeez Louise Boss," he said shocking the purple haired girl. "You shore know how ta say things dat don't make sense." Ash glared playfully at the cat. He sighed before he started to walk off with Pikachu on his shoulder and Zorua and Zoroark behind him. Iris shook herself from her thoughts and ran towards the trainer with Axew jumping into her hair. She caught up to him and asked.

"Can I travel with you," she asked. Ash was slightly surprised but nodded.

"Why though," he said. She blushed as she thought of a certain red head. She stuttered a bit.

"W-Well I want some company and also," she trailed off before getting back. "I want to find a certain trainer. Why are you traveling?" Ash decided to tell her why.

"I need to give this letter to someone named Zora Fire and to win the Unova league," he told her. Her eyes widened at the name.

"That's who I'm looking for too," she told him. Ash nodded in understanding.

"I guess we're going to find him together then," Ash said as Pikachu nodded as did Iris. He then grabbed his Pokeballs and returned Zorua and Zoroark. After that, they continued to walk towards Accumula Town.

With Zora:

Zora had been training in Pinwheel Forest as he got ready for the Nacrene City Gym challenge. Namonie and Emerald were facing off against Pignite. He suddenly called a halt and returned Pignite and Emerald as he headed towards Nacrene City's Pokemon Center. He was ready for the challenge.

The next day:

It was a bright morning day when Zora awoke from his sleep. He noticed that Namonie and Emerald were meditating while Pignite was practicing some punching moves. He got up and yawned before going to the bathroom to do his morning rituals. He came out with a new hairstyle. His red spiky hair was growing a bit to long, so he put it in a ponytail. He also added some black streaks to his hair thanks to his transforming abilities. His head now looked like an Entei's white smokey hair with spikes. He was wearing a red shirt with an orange jacket and black pants. He also had on his green bandana on his arm along with his necklace on his neck. He grabbed his Pokeballs and returned Pignite and Emerald. Namonie climbed onto his head and they walked out of the room. They then headed out of the Pokemon Center, after he got his Pokemon checked up on, before walking towards the Gym.

At the front of the Gym:

Zora had managed to find the Gym and was currently at the front. He then noticed a familiar green headed trainer to him. The green headed trainer noticed Zora and walked over to him. The trainer was wearing a white shirt with a black under shirt and had on beige. He was also wearing a black and grey cap.

"Hello again... N," Zora greeted the mysterious trainer.

N only smiled.

Cliff hanger... Well that's done. So how'd I do. Once again, I apologize for the wait. Anyways, Ash has Team Rocket's Meowth and Zorua and Zoroark? Who is this N person and how does Zora know him? Find out next time.

Here is Ash's Team so far:

Ash:

Pikachu-

Level: 67

Moves: Volt Tackle, Iron Tail, Thunderbolt, Agility

Meowth-

Level: 55

Moves: Water Pulse, Thunderbolt, Dig, Pay Day

Zorua-

Level: 57

Moves: Dig, Protect, Faint Attack, Night Daze

Zoroark-

Level: 67

Moves: Hyper Beam, Shadow Claw, Night Daze, Energy Ball

See ya next time.

'Kyroshiro Out'