After managing to obtain his final badge, Ichigo and our heroes are heading towards the Unova League with it being held in Vertress City. Before it begins, they're all heading to Karakura Town, where Ichigo is from to see his family.

"Is that it?" Orihime asked. All of them looked ahead and saw a town just up ahead. Ichigo and Absol were really happy to see it.

"Yeah! We're finally home, Absol."

"Absol!"

"I can't wait to meet your family." Orihime said.

"My sisters will love you guys, but be careful around my Dad." Ichigo said.

"What do you mean?" Rukia asked.

"Just wait and see. Let's go." Ichigo said as he and Absol ran ahead. After so long, they've finally came back home.

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Walking down this endless highway
With nothing but my friends beside me
We'll never give in, we'll never rest
Advanced Battle is the ultimate test
From the earth, the land
The sea and sky
They can never win, but they sure can try
Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)
Oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
From the stars and the ancient past
They come to play, but they'll never last
Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)
Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
Oh oh oh
(Advanced Battle!)
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon

(Ichigo's voice) Home is the Origin

Ichigo's family owned a clinic in town called the Kurosaki Clinic. Outside the clinic, a young girl with short brown hair was using a broom and cleaning out the outside.

"Yuzu!" The girl looked down the street and saw all of them heading their way, but her eyes caught Ichigo and Absol.

"Ichigo! Absol! You're home!" Yuzu called out as she ran over to them and wrapped her arms around Ichigo. "I can't believe it. You're finally home. Absol, it's great to see you again."

"Absol."

"Yuzu, I like you to meet my friends. I've been traveling around with them. This is Orihime, Rukia, and Chad."

"Hi. It's really nice to meet you." Orihime said.

"I know you. I saw you on T.V. during the Ultimate Talent Star." Yuzu said. "You lost in the second round, but it was still great." That put a small damper on Orihime, but she still put on a smile.

"Are Karin and Dad home?" Ichigo asked.

"Yeah. They're right inside." Yuzu said. All of them went inside to meet with the rest of Ichigo's family. "Karin! Dad! You've got to come here!"

"Keep your shirt on. I'm coming." Yuzu's twin, Karin, came to the front door and saw Ichigo and Absol were there. "Ichigo? Ichigo!"

"Hey, Karin." Ichigo said as he walked over and ruffled his hand through her hair. "It's great to see you again."

"Cool it." Karin said as she knocked his hand away and tried to act cool. "It's not like I missed you anything." Ichigo saw through her act with that smile of his. It was nice to see things haven't changed. Of course, there were somethings Ichigo wish would change.

"Ichigo!" Ichigo was surprised as something hit him and knocked him off his feet. His friends were confused as to what just happened.

"What the heck, Dad?!" Ichigo said as he looked up and saw Isshin arrived with his own form of greeting.

"That's what you get for being away for so long and not giving your family a single call." Isshin said.

"Maybe that's because I don't want to put up with your craziness." Ichigo said and tackled his own father and the two of them started roughhousing. Absol sighed in annoyance and his friends could not believe what they were seeing.

"Dad, please stop. Ichigo just got home." Yuzu said.

"Talk about having a messed up family." Rukia said. When things settled between Ichigo and Isshin, Yuzu cooked up a nice meal to welcome Ichigo and Absol back.

"So Ichigo, did you managed to obtain all eight badges? The Unova League isn't that far away." Karin said.

"Yeah." Ichigo said. He took out his badge case and showed all his badges. "Check it out. All eight are right here."

"Wow! That's great." Yuzu said.

"I've got to admit, you obviously have done well. It's also great that you've been traveling with these friends of yours." Isshin said.

"It has been a lot of fun traveling along with Ichigo." Rukia said.

"Yeah." Orihime said. "We've had a lot of trouble, but we've pulled through and Ichigo has shown to be a strong trainer."

"Ichigo, do you think we can see your other pokemon?" Yuzu asked.

"Don't worry. You'll see them when the Unova League comes." Ichigo said. Orihime looked around the house as she was curious to the kind of place he lives. He took notice of a giant picture of a woman. Orihime got up and took a look at it.

"Ichigo, is this your mother?" Orihime asked.

"That she is." Ichigo said as he walked over to her. "It was a little crazy of Dad to get something like this, but he lives in his own little world."

"She's beautiful." Orihime said. "I bet if she was still here, she would be really proud of what you've done."

"Thanks, Orihime. That means a lot." Ichigo said.

"Okay. Enough of this sitting around." Isshin said. "Ichigo, I need to make sure that you are ready to compete in the Unova League. All my years of training of turning you into a man should come off."

"Say what?! You call all the trashing you gave me training?" Ichigo said. "How are you even going to make sure I'm ready?"

"A battle." Isshin said. Everyone stepped outside and Isshin and Ichigo faced each other and were ready for a battle.

"Do you two really have to do this?" Yuzu asked.

"I think his father made it clear that they have to." Chad said.

"So how are we going to do this, Dad?" Ichigo asked.

"A one-on-one battle should be enough." Isshin said. "I also want to see how well Absol is doing. I can't have a pokemon your mother got for you be wasted."

"What?! That does it." Ichigo said. "Absol, it's time to get a little payback with my Dad. Get in there and take it to him."

"Absol." Absol marched out and was ready for this battle.

"Here….we….go! Aegislash!"

"Aegislash!"

"What is that?" Orihime asked.

"Aegislash. It's a steel and ghost-type." Rukia said.

"But aren't ghost-types weak against dark-types?" Orihime asked.

"True, but Aegislash have a signature move known as King's Shield that can block those attacks." Rukia said. "I guess we'll see how this goes."

"Absol, start out with Night Slash." Ichigo said. Absol charged right in for the attack, but Isshin didn't seem worried.

"Aegislash use King's Shield." Isshin said. Aegislash entered shield form and formed a barrier.

"Stop!" Ichigo ordered and Absol stopped before he made contact. "Nice try. I know Absol's attack power would weaken if I make contact with that shield."

"So you have been working hard. Let's see if you've toughened up. Aegislash use Slash." Isshin said.

"Aegislash!" Aegislash entered blade form and slashed against Absol and pushed Absol back.

"Now use Flash Cannon." Isshin said. Aegislash took aim with its blade and fired the attack.

"Absol use Swords Dance." Ichigo said. Absol formed the swords and was able to block the attack. His family was impressed that Absol used Swords Dance like that.

"Whoa! That's new." Isshin said.

"How did Ichigo get Absol to learn that?" Yuzu asked.

"It was back when Ichigo was trying to get his first gym badge. It's been a big help." Rukia said.

"Aegislash use Slash." Isshin said and Aegislash was getting ready to attack again.

"Absol use Razor Wind and aim for the ground." Ichigo said. Absol jumped up and avoided the attack. Absol aimed for the ground when he shot the attack and it caused dust and debris to fly around with Aegislash not able to see. "Now use Dark Pulse."

"Absol!" Absol blasted Aegislash and it did some massive damage against Aegislash as it was knocked down.

"Does that convince you, Dad?" Ichigo said.

"Amazing. Absol appears to be even stronger than I remember." Isshin said. Isshin saw all he needed to see. He brought Aegislash back in its pokeball and called it there. "You've surely grown a lot Ichigo. I'm proud of the man you're becoming and I know your mother would just as much if not prouder." Ichigo thought about his mother as well and he believes that. She was the one that helped him get started on this journey and that's why he's going to do his best to win the Unova League.

….

Later

The Day was nearly over, but Ichigo and the others decided to get going.

"Do you have to go already, Ichigo?" Yuzu asked as she didn't want to see her big brother go already.

"I'm afraid so. We've got to make it to the Unova League." Ichigo said. "Just come to the stadium when it's ready and we'll meet there."

"It was really nice to meet all of you." Orihime said.

"Thank you for your hospitality." Chad said.

"You guys can come back any time." Karin said. Then, Isshin started getting all teary.

"Whoa! What are you doing?" Ichigo said.

"I'm just so proud my little crybaby son has become such a grown man and with a lovely girlfriend." Isshin said.

"'Girlfriend'?!" Ichigo questioned.

"Yeah. Orihime. Aren't you two sweethearts?" Isshin asked and both of their faces were turning red.

"No we are not!" Ichigo shouted. "Where did you even get an idea like that? Come on. Let's just go." Ichigo couldn't take his father anymore and decided to get out of there before his Dad did anything worse.

Quite the family reunion Ichigo had, but with the visit, he can focus on getting to the Unova League and will have the support of his friends and family. With the Unova League coming up, you don't want to miss what's happening from here on out.

To Be Continued….