Viridian City, Kanto Region

Just like Wes predicted, 5 years later, Jovi tried to take down Cipher but lost badly against Greenvil. Erika was the last one left of the three kids. Erika sighed, as she waited for Jovi to put Professor Krane on. And in all honesty, she was worried that her friends (Gary in particular) would never talk to her again if they knew the truth about her and her family. Finally, a man came on the line. Had had soft brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a light green shirt, a white lab coat, light brown jeans, and dark brown shoes.

He asked, in a strong British accent, "Hello? Erika, is that really you?"

Erika smiled as she answered, "Yes, Professor Krane! It's been so long!"

Krane chuckled and stated, "Too long. Not since we learned the truth about your mother..."

Erika smiled sadly now as she replied, "Aw, professor. That was so long ago, almost 7 years."

Krane responded, "I know, I am over it. I'm just worried about Lily, er, Rui."

Erika reassured, "Mom's just fine. She's still with dad in Undella Town in the Unova Region, spending a few weeks there on their second honeymoon."

Krane smiled and commented, "Now those two deserved a good rest after those two incidents, that's for sure..."

Erika giggled as she asked, "Professor, I hate to interrupt this whole catching up moment but I need a favor. Do you still have dad's old snag machine?"

Krane perked up and answered, "Well, yes. We had to improve it since it was barely working when we found it."

Erika stated, "Good cause I need it and the Aura Reader."

Krane questioned, "Goodness, Erika. What on earth for? You aren't think about taking Michael's place, are you?"

Erika explained, "I have to. We have a situation here in Kanto and I am the only one with the knowledge to work the old snag machine. I have to do this, professor. It has to be me."

Krane asked, "What's the situation? What the hell is going on?"

Before Erika could answer, the television had a news report. There on the television was Rhonda, the reporter from the Sinnoh region.

She reported, "This news flash just in direct from Sinnow Now, several wild Pokémon have gotten much stronger and are now attacking innocent humans with strange attacks. This bizarre even is not only happening in our home region of Sinnoh but is now happening in all of the regions around the world, including Kalos and Unova. Trainers are advised to take extreme caution on their travels and travel in groups until all of the champions can come together into a meeting."

With that, the report went out as Ash, Misty, Brock, Dawn, Kenny, Paul, Ranee, Ritchie, Barry, and Gary all looked at each other in stunned reactions. Erika saw this and knew that she could no longer keep her secret. Even though she hoped that Duplica and Bianca were on their way, she didn't know what the champions were going to do.

Krane called out, still on the line, "Erika? Erika!"

Erika perked up and mumbled, "I'm on my way."

Just like that, Erika snuck out, gaining the attention of Gary - and Ash. Ash turned to Gary.

He said softly, "You better go with her. We need everyone for this."

Gary nodded as he replied, "I hear ya. Now's not the time to remember her brother."

Just as he said that, Gary followed Erika outside. Misty turned to Ash, a bit concerned. Ash kissed her forehead reassuringly, even though he was worried about Erika too.


Indigo Plateau, Kanto Region

Ever since David Ketchum's death years ago, Lance had to ask Prima to be the Champion in the Johto region and asked his long time friend, Josie (an alternate for Prima who also uses Ice types) to be in the Elite Four. Josie was a nice girl and gratefully accepted. She was about Lance's age, had short red hair, and wore a red laced shirt, a brown long skirt, and sandals. Anyways, Lance was gathering all of the champions from each region. The Kalos region was not represented since their champion could not arrive in time for the meeting. Prima was the first to arrive since Johto wasn't as far.

Prima greeted, "Hello, Lance."

Lance gave her a small smile and half-heartedly said, "Prima."

Prima sensed this as she came over to him and placed her hand on his shoulder. It was firm yet gentle. Lance looked up at the red haired beauty.

She pushed her glasses up and stated, "Things will be alright soon."

The dragon master questioned, "Think so?"

The ice master explained, "Within time. Let some music help you."

With that, she brought out her radio and turned into Imagine Dragons, "Radioactive". The radio stations decided to play some music while they waited for news from the champions.

Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa

I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in the chemicals

As the radio played and Prima got Lance to dance with her in Kanto; in Hoenn, Wallace was about to board the plane. That's when he heard a voice.

"Wallace! Wallace!"

Wallace spun around and running towards him was Steven Stone, the former champion of Hoenn. The two of them had competed for the title and Wallace had taken the match easily. Steven finally stopped running when he caught up to Wallace, quickly catching his breathe.

The water master asked, "Wallace? What are you doing here?"

The steel master answered, "I might not be a champion anymore but I'd like to go and help you."

Wallace didn't have time to think, his plane was due to take off in five minutes. Finally sighing, the water master merely nodded in agreement as the steel master followed him on the plane.

I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse
Whoa

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive

In Sinnoh, Cynthia was with her butler Jarvis and the two were taking a private plane out to Kanto. Cynthia was in much thought, thinking about the time that Ash and his friends helped her with saving the world...not to mention the lives of human and Pokémon alike. Cynthia thought, 'If this is as serious as I think it is, then we might need Ash and his friends to help.' Jarvis said nothing but knew that Cynthia was in deep thought.

I raise my flags, don my clothes
It's a revolution, I suppose
We're painted red to fit right in
Whoa

I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse
Whoa

In Unova, Alder was rushing to catch his flight as well. His feet were going faster than his body was, it was rather awkward. But he managed to catch his flight, with Skyla as the pilot. Skyla was the Mistralton City's gym leader, loving air flight and flying type Pokémon. Skyla was also the Nimbasa City's gym leaders, Elesa's, best friend. Anyways, she smiled at the rather busy champion.

She greeted, "Hey welcome aboard, Alder!"

Alder saw her and stated, "Skyla, good to see you! Are you taking me to Kanto?"

Skyla replied, "Sure am so get strapped in and get ready for take off!"

Alder did just that, strapping himself in tight as Skyla took off after a few minutes.

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive

Eventually, all of the planes landed in the Kanto airport (practically at the same time). Wallace and Steven walked out of their plane and saw Cynthia with Jarvis and Skyla with Alder. It was rather awkward but there was a girl standing there, clearing her throat. She was a typical ten year old girl with long blonde hair, brown eyes, wearing official league clothes.

She greeted, "Welcome champions alike to the Kanto region, my name is Belle. If you will get your luggage and follow me, Lance awaits!"

All systems go, the sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones, straight from inside

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive

Following the advice of Belle, the champions all grabbed their bags and followed Belle. Curious as to what was going on, Jarvis and Skyla followed the champions to the Indigo League where they got the most surprising sight. A song had just ended and there was Lance, nose-to-nose with Prima. And both of them were blushing the minute they saw that they had company.


AK1028: Well, there you have it guys! Lance was dancing with Prima! Maybe that will be a pairing too, (hint, hint). More romance, more things going down, and more...well...stuff! Note to self: come up with better things to say in the author's note... Anyways, please read and review! And always think outside of the box!