Pokemon - The Legend Awoken
By Josh Plater
Rated M just in case
A.N - To the pokefilic. I never said anything about shipping wars. I love Amourshipping, and It's my favourite. Meloetta never really seemed in love with Ash, but thought of him as a friend, so no Relicsongshipping. I accept other ships but this story is primarily Ash/Serena. Making Serena date Calem doesn't prove that I accept other ships, It just stops my creativeness. If you don't like it then don't read it. I put in the top of the first chapter that Amourshipping is the main pairing. Rant over, enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 2
Poke speak
Letter, news article, or other
"Aura Speak"
Thoughts/Flashbacks/Emphasis on words
"Poke speak that can be understood"
Telepathy
Pokemon Moves
Last Time...
Ash collected Pikachu and the others from Nurse Joy, and the two of them headed out to the dock, where the ship to Kanto awaited them.
Unfortunately, Ash forgot about one thing.
Reporters.
A huge group of reporters awaited them, suspecting that he'd try to escape. They immediately swarmed him.
"Mr Ketchum. How do you feel now that you're the Champion of Kalos?"
"Mr Ketchum. Is this woman next to you your girlfriend?"
"Mr Ketchum. Several people would like to know, do you think that dating someone who lost a huge tournament like the Pokemon Showcase Masters Class?" That did it for Ash.
"What does that have to do with anything?" He shouted, causing everyone to quieten down,
"Other than the Orange League and the Battle Frontier, I've lost every Pokemon League I've entered. Yet I don't see any of you talking about that. Now leave us alone. Or do I have to get my Charizard out?" This scared them off. They'd all heard about his monstrous Charizard, and didn't want to get on it's bad side. Only one remained.
"Alexa!" Ash said in surprise, "It's great to see you"
"And you Ash. I hope your threat doesn't include me" She grinned,
"Of course not. I'll be happy to give you an exclusive. How about we get on the ship and get situated,and I'll answer your questions"
"That'd be great. It's good to see you too Serena. I always knew you two would get together. I could just see it" That made them both blush.
They headed in to the ship quickly, to escape any stray reporters that didn't get the memo.
"Alexa, I just had a thought. how would you like to be my personal reporter. You'd have the rights to interview me, and no one else" Alexa was shocked.
"I'm honoured Ash. I assume you'll let Viola take pictures"
"Of course. You two are a team. Now, about that interview" They talked for about an hour, and made his and Serena's relationship public. This was mostly to keep all of the gold diggers away (cough Jessebelle cough) but also to make it know that she was under his protection. They soon arrived in Kanto, at the Vermilion City Dock, where Officer Jenny and the Squirtle Squad were waiting.
"Squirtle!" Ash cried out, and he ran forward and embraced him, "It's been too long. How have you been?"
"Squirtle Squirt!" He cried out, and ran over to Jenny. She handed him something, and he ran back to Ash and held it out. It was his Pokeball.
"You wanna come with me?" Ash asked. Squirtle nodded, and he returned him with a smile, "Thanks Officer Jenny. I'll make sure he's taken good care of"
"See that you do" The other Squirtles saluted him, and they all drove off.
"What was all that about?" Serena asked.
"Squirtle's one of my old Pokemon from my first journey. He's been staying with Officer Jenny with the Squirtle Squad as a fire-fighting group" Ash explained.
"Right. Any other Pokemon we can expect to run into?"
"One. You'll see her soon enough. Just outside of Pallet Town actually" Pikachu's head shot up in shock, "That's right Pikachu. That's who we're getting" Pikachu cheered and pointed onwards.
It took them a few days to get there, as was expected. For some reason, Misty and Brock weren't in their gyms (In Brock's case, his family's gym). He shrugged it off to bad timing, and journeyed on. Then, when they were just a ways from Pallet, he stopped.
"Pikachu, jump on Serena's shoulder for a minute. I'm expecting a flying tackle" He nodded, and hopped over to Serena. Ash walked a few steps away and let out a whistle, low, high, medium (Like in ARK Survival Evolved). Soon enough, they heard a squawk that could only be,
"Pidgeot!" Ash cried out as the Pokemon soared towards him. As he expected, Pidgeot slammed into him, sending them both to the ground. Ash was half laughing, half crying as he patted Pidgeot's head.
"Pidgeoooot!" She cried loudly at him.
"It's been way too long. I'm so sorry I didn't come earlier. I always mean to, but Team Rocket turns up and all goes to pot. I end up forgetting" Pidgeot caws in understanding, and Ash get's out a Pokeball he kept on a string around his neck, "It's your old Pokeball, If you still wanna come back" Pidgeot taps it without hesitation. It clicks instantly, and Ash puts it away with a smile.
"You had a Pidgeot?" Serena asks.
"Yeah. Second Pokemon I ever caught, a Caterpie being the first. I wonder how he is" He smiles, then says, "C'mon. Pallet Town is just past this stretch"
They walk down in silence, Ash thinking about seeing his Mom again, and Serena thinking about the girls Ash was talking about.
I love him, I really do. I want him to be happy, even if that means him being with other girls as well as me. Honestly, I don't mind. Hell, it makes me unable to wait. I wonder if they like girls too. She blushed at her thoughts, and continued walking. Soon enough, they saw the Town in the distance. With a laugh, Ash started running towards it. Serena grinned ruefully and chased after him. They quickly reached his house, and Ash went to knock, when he heard voices.
"When do you think he'll be back?" Ash smiled, and mouthed 'Dawn' to Serena. She smiled at that. one of her 'sisters' if all went to plan.
"I don't know. That screw up's never on time. It's surprising he hasn't been disqualified from one of his little leagues yet. It's not like he'd win anyway" This shocked Ash and Serena.
"How could you say something like that" Another voice shouted.
"Iris" Ash muttered.
"Indeed. This leaves a sour taste in my mouth"
"Cilan"
"After all he's done for you all, saving your lives and defeating criminals to protect you"
"Leaf"
"And the fact that he's now a Champion. And he defeated the Orange League and Battle Frontier. Hell, he's taken out legendaries with his Pokemon before" That voice shocked Ash.
"Paul" Serena was shaking in anger. Who do these people think they are?
"Ashy Boy just needs to settle down and give up being a trainer. All of his wins are flukes anyway, from that weird thing his Greninja can do, to his Pikachu being powered up for Brock's Gym" That voice made tears spill from Ash's eyes.
"Gary, even you?"
"C'mon guys, don't be so harsh. he's just unlucky. I mean, Diantha's Gardevoir was Mega Evolved, so Ash needed an edge to win. He does lose a lot, but he wins more times than that" The voice sounded sceptical.
"Even you May" He was shaking from repressed rage now.
"You sound doubtful May. Are you with him or against him?" Leaf asked.
"I'm neither. I want to be his friend, but his losses are tearing at my reputation by association"
"Oh please May. He's just a bad trainer who has powerful Pokemon to do the work for him"
"Max"
"I agree Max. I mean, he has no strategy. He just rushes in blindly. That's almost got him and, more importantly, us killed several times" That did it. Ash strode forward and slammed the door open. He strode in, glowing blue, and a sparking Pikachu on his shoulder. Everyone in there, even Paul, had a look of fear on their faces.
"Those who belived in me, who didn't betray me, wait outside with Serena. That can include you May, because I understand. The rest of you, stay where you are" His true friends shuffled out, leaving only the traitors behind. Misty, Brock, Gary, Tracey, Max, Barry, and Trip were the only ones there (Just realised he doesn't have many friends or rivals). Gary was the first to stand up.
"So, the failure's back" He taunted. Ash strode forward and socked him straight in the nose.
"Sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up!" He growled. Gary hastened to obey.
"How dare you...!" Misty started.
"I said shut up! After all I've done for you, you just turn around and spit in my face like that! How dare you! Like Leaf said, you'd all be dead if I wasn't around to haul your asses out!"
"You're the one who got us into all of those messes anyway!" Tracey shouted.
"What, you mean like Teams Aqua and Magma resurrected Kyogre and Groudon, which, if I hadn't stopped it, would've destroyed the world. Or how about Shamouti, where if I hadn't defeated Lawrence III or helped Lugia, the world would've been destroyed. Or the thing with Celebi and Suicune. Or with Dialga, Palkia, Giratina and Arceus. How about Team Galactic, or Team Rocket in Unova, or Team Galactic, or the thing with Victini, or in Kalos SEVERAL FUCKING TIMES!" He screamed the last part, "I'm done with you all. Let's see you deal with things without me there to help you" He turned around and walked out, leaving stunned people behind.
When he got outside, his friends, and May, were waiting for him.
"C'mon. I'm getting my Pokemon and leaving. I have a place we can go" They followed silently. They passed through Oak's lab and, after grabbing the Pokeballs, got outside, where he was feeding the Pokemon.
"Professor! I'm taking my Pokemon and leaving. These'll explain" He strode past him and raised his hand into the air. A huge beam of aura burst from his palm and shot into the sky. Immediately, his Pokemon came running over. they lined up, knowing instantly that he was angry, "We're leaving. All of you, return" They all returned without a fuss, and he turned to see an angry Oak.
"Do you have somewhere you can go Ash?"
"Yes. It's somewhere noone would ever think to look"
"Where?" Serena asked.
"New Island"
Aaaand cliffhanger.
Hope you enjoyed. Pairings are in the first chapter, and be sure to review on what you want to see, which includes pairings. If anyone wants to be my beta, drop me a PM.
