Disclaimer: I do not Pokemon or anything to do with the Franchise.

A/N: After a hectic few months. I have finally found a little bit of muse. Hopefully you will enjoy the chapter.

Okay some Asked me for a quick run down on all of Ash Pokemon. So here goes.

Pikachu (male)

Scizor (male)

Dragonair(female)

Lucario (male)

Milotic (female)

Gengar (male)

Umbreon (male)

Pidgeotto (female)

Charmeleon (male)

Squirtle (male)

Bulbasaur (male)

Onix (male)

Zorua (male)

Mew (female)

Growlithe (male)

Butterfree(male)

Italic Font: Pokemon speech

On Board Boat

Ash leaned over the rails of the boat. He couldn't believe he was on his way to get his seventh badge already. It had seemed like only yesterday that he had woken up, and rushed down to Professor Oaks lab to pick his Pokemon. Of course Ash had been late as usual so he didn't get one of the starter Pokemon. Ash had been upset when Professor Oak had told him, that he would have to wait a few days, however something had caught his eye. Trapped in some sort of glass jar was a Pikachu, Ash remembered pushing past the professor and walking towards it. He had then removed the glass jar off the Pikachu and had attempted to pick it up. Of course that had been a silly mistake as the Pikachu had growled, before unleashing a thunder shock zapping him. He had been so impressed with the little Pikachu power, that he had begged the professor to allow him to use it as his starter. After much deliberation the professor had agreed and had given him his new Pokedex and poke balls. Ash had then left the lab and ran back home, where his mum had been ready with all his travelling gear. After he had said good bye to his mum, he had set off on his journey.

He had only gotten half way through route one, when had seen a small Sparow minding its own business. Ash wanted to catch it and had called out Pikachu. However instead of following his orders, the Pikachu had ignored him. Ash had been so desperate to catch his first Pokemon, that he decided to throw a few rocks at the Sparow, in attempt to weaken it. Of course this had been a very bad idea, because soon as the rock had hit the Sparow, it growled and let out a loud call. Next thing Ash knew, he was surrounded by at least twenty Sparows, all ready to attack him. It was then Ash had noticed that his Pikachu was unprotected and he had dived in front of it, hoping it wouldn't get hurt. That one bit of courage had made Pikachu see him in a different light, and the both of them had then worked as a team to neutralise the flock. Ash was pulled from the memory by the ships horn blowing it seems they were finally on their way.

Ash then fell back into his memory of how he and Pikachu had encountered Riolu. The two of them had been travelling on route one, when he had seen a woven basket trapped in some weeds near the small river bank. Intrigued on what it could be. He and Pikachu made their way down to the river edge and had pulled the basket out of the lake. He had then opened it and noticed a small Pokemon that he had never seen before was curled up inside of it. Ash had felt an immediate connection to this small Pokemon, but he wasn't sure why. That was of course till he heard the small Pokemon talk to him using telepathy. The small Pokemon had told Ash that his name was Riolu and had asked if Ash was is father. From there Riolu had joined Ash and Pikachu on their journey.

"Hey Ash are you okay?" Ash snapped out of his memories once more and noticed Sabrina was stood near him, giving him a worried look.

"Yeah I am fine. Just thinking back to how my journey has turned out so far. I mean when I left Pallet, I had no clue that I would be involved with so many adventures and different Pokemon. Not to mention having a girl friend and a legendary Pokemon on my team to boot. Some times I get the feeling that someone is watching over me, encouraging me to meet all these different Pokemon, for one reason or another. I mean had it not been for the voice that I heard then I wouldn't have even known that Charmander was in trouble."

Sabrina listened. She knew who was responsible. She had been visited in her dreams. However the one responsible for Ash good fortune had asked her not to mention anything to him. Sabrina had then been given small visions of their future. She had seen many hardships ahead, and knew that they would soon be facing their most difficult challenge yet. However again she had been forbidden from telling Ash anything. Sabrina looked at the boy she loved. There was something that she had seen in her visions. Another girl, who become romantically involved with Ash. Sabrina had heard from Ash how he had saved a pretty blonde from Team Rocket. The description he had given was an exact match to the girl she had seen with her and Ash in her vision. Sabrina was still not sure about sharing Ash, however this was the hand that Arceus had dealt them, and so she had decided to accept it, instead of fight it.

"Like I said before Ash, I know who is at work, and who is moulding your life and future. However I am forbidden from saying. I will say this though. You have nothing to worry about. The one responsible has our best interest at heart, and he will certainly not lead you astray."

Ash groaned. It was one of the things he found difficult to understand with Sabrina. She had been given all these insights to their future, yet she wasn't allowed to tell him anything. Ash turned back to look over the sea. He saw a pod of Wailmer break the surface of the water before diving back into the ocean. When he turned around he noticed that Sabrina had gone. Ash shook his head and grinned. How did she do that? He had only turned to the sea for brief minute and then he had turned to talk to Sabrina and she had vanished. There was not even any sight of her walking off in the distance anywhere. It was as if she had vanished into thin air. Ash sighed before getting lost in his memory once more.

This time he was remembering his first encounter with Misty. The poor girl had tried to catch a Pokemon in the river when she had been pulled in. Ash had remembered the huge splash that had woken him up. He remembered stepping out of his tent and looking over to the river, where an orange haired girl was treading water. Quickly he had dived back into his tent and then had grabbed his towel, before running to the river edge. He had then helped the girl out of the river. The two trainers had soon become friends and they had agreed to travel the region together. Ash remembered how his Pikachu had been poisoned by a swarm of weedle, and how Misty had given him a ride all the way to Viridian City on her bike. Ash had been so worried that he would lose his first Pokemon that Misty had to calm him down. In the head after a few gentle words Ash had relaxed, and had been very pleased when Nurse Joy had returned his Pikachu to him.

The memory then switched to the girl he had saved from Team Rocket and his first encounter with the organisation. The creeps had tried to steal the girl Gible. Of course Ash who he was, didn't stand around idle. He challenged the thieves to a Pokemon battle, and had ended up wiping the floor with both their Pokemon, just using his newly acquired Rilou. Ash had been surprised by the power the little Pokemon had. Ash then remembered handing the Gible back to the girl who had been really pretty and given him a hug and kiss, not mention her Pokegear number. In fact Ash still had her number in his Pokegear and decided that he would have to give her a call soon, to see how she was doing. Ash left the railing and searched for a secluded spot on the boat before he opened his Pokegear and pressed her number. He then waited until the screen showed a surprised blonde smiling.

"Ash! I wondered when you would call me. Hows things in Kanto?

Ash smiled and noticed the blonde blush. "Good thanks Cynthia. I am on my way to get my seventh badge. How things over in Sinnoh?"

"Well I have recently got my third badge and have caught a few new Pokemon. My recent capture was a Feebas, she has now evolved into a Milotic. Actually there was something I wanted to ask you. You know that Riolu you caught, you still have it on you?"

Ash blinked in surprise at the question. "I do, but it is no longer a Riolu. It evolved a few months ago. So now I have a Lucario."

Ash noticed the surprised expression on Cynthia face. "Really, wow you must have a really strong bond as Riolu would only evolve if it trusted you completely. If you don't mind can you let it out. I have someone with me who would like to see him."

Again Ash blinked in surprise, but removed a ball from his belt and opened it to reveal a rather stunned Lucario. Ash then showed Lucario his Pokegear and the aura Pokemon could see a girl on the screen. Just as the girl vanished another Lucario appeared on screen. Knuckle noticed the it seemed really happy and had tears in her eyes. The Lucario had then left and now was replaced with Cynthia.

"Ash the reason I asked was because I came across an injured Lucario in Kanto. It was being chased by a member of Team Rocket. In the end the injuries were so bad that I had to catch it, so I could take it to the Pokemon centre. It turned out this Lucario had been kidnapped from her home along with an egg she was carrying. Some how she had managed to break out of her cage and then had jumped from the plane and landed in Kanto. Not wanting her egg to be taken she hid in a basket made of reeds and then floated down river."

Ash eyes widened as Realisation began to dawn on him. The egg had been his Riolu. Ash looked at Knuckle and could see the confusion on his face. "Knuckle the Lucario you have just seen his your mother. That's why she looked so happy, because she knows you are safe and being looked after."

The aura Pokemon eyes widened. He then crossed his arm against his chest. Knuckle had wondered why the Lucario had seemed so familiar to him. Even thought they were regions apart, he could still sense a bond between them. Now he knew what that bond was a mother and her child. Knuckles turned to Ash.

Father is it possible for me to visit my mother.

Ash blinked in surprise once more. He could see the hopeful expression in Knuckles eyes. Finally Ash smiled. "Sure Knuckles, just wait a second while I sort something out with Cynthia. You there Cynthia?"

Ash noticed Cynthia had come back into view. "Yes I am still here. What's up?"

Ash smiled once more. "How far are you from a Pokemon centre? As Knuckles wants to spend some time with his mother. If I transfer his Poke ball over to you. Then you can hold onto it until Lucario wants to come back. You can then send the ball back to me."

Ash noticed Cynthia leave the screen once more. She then returned with what looked like a portable map. "Well according to the map, we are a few hours away from Pastoria City. When we get there I will give you a call. Better go. Talk to you soon. Bye."

Ash watched the Pokegear screen go blank. He placed the device back into his pocket and noticed Lucario was just standing there in deep thought. "Hey Knuckles, do you want to stay out a bit or would you prefer to go back in your Poke ball your call?"

Knuckles looked at his father before inclining his head. "If it is okay with you Father, then I would like to stay out for a little while."

Ash grinned, then led Lucario back up on deck. They walked to the railings and noticed the mass of land just off the stern of the ship. There were four small islands, surrounded by jagged rocks. Ash knew they were not far now as the Sea Foam islands as they were called were half way between Vermillion city and Cinnabar Island. Just then ship came to sudden halt. Ash had been so surprised that he had nearly gone overboard. Ash turned and noticed a dozen figure were now standing on deck. One had a rifle.

"No body move! Now hand over all your Pokemon. If I see any funny business then I will open fire."

Ash growled as he noticed the familiar jumpsuits. All black with a huge R on them. Honestly could he not get back from these idiots. Ash stayed in the back ground as the various passengers each handed over their Pokemon. Ash noticed that his friends and girlfriend had also been rounded up. Seeing Sabrina in the hand of those thugs completely sent him over the edge. His eyes began to glow blue and his hands began to be surrounded by a blue aura. He pushed his way through the crowd of now scared passengers. They quickly parted way allowing him to pass. Ash noticed the shocked expression all the grunts faces. They were all in for a world of hurt.

"Release everyone now! Before I make you!" Ash's eyes continued to glow blue. His aura was beginning to take over. He was losing control. Ash began to form several small sphere on energy in his hands. "You have to the count of five, to let everyone go, and for you and your trash to get off this boat. One, Two, Three.."

The Team Rocket agent was looking at the boy confused. Did this kid have a death wish? However the blue eyes and the energy spheres in his hand was beginning to make the agent feel nervous. The agent gulped He held his rifle ready to fire. Just then a blue blur whisked past him. It was then the agent noticed he no longer had his rifle in his hands. The agent was so surprised that he never saw the boy running towards him, his fist filled with aura, until it was too late. He was knocked back several feet and landed on the deck motionless.

Ash turned to see the other grunts were now looking at each other. Suddenly they all run towards the railing and leapt overboard. It was then he felt a soothing hand hold onto him. Just as his aura had flared, it started to extinguish, until finally Ash collapsed and blacked out.

Cinnabar Island Pokemon Centre

Ash slowly opened his eyes and noticed the brightness of the room. He looked down to see himself in a hospital gown and Sabrina sleeping soundly next to him. It was then he noticed Pikachu was curled up on his bed. He had left his starter with Misty and obviously she had left it here with him. Ash smiled as Pikachu raced up his body and gave his cheek a friendly lick.

You had me worried for second their boss. I thought you were a goner." Ash scratched behind Pikachu ears and smiled. Enjoying the little sounds his friend was making.

"Don't worry buddy, it will take more than that to stop me." His voice had caused Sabrina to wake up. Ash noticed her purple eyes had locked onto him. Next thing he knew he was being hugged by a very emotion Sabrina. Ash run soothing hands on her back and waited until she had stopped crying. Just as her tears had left, her face turned angry.

"Ash how could you do something so reckless? I know you wanted to be the hero, but you put yourself in great danger. I thought you told me that Lucario was helping you gain control of you aura."

Ash lowered his head. He knew Sabrina was right. As usual Ash had rushed in head first, without thinking about the consequences. The truth was Knuckles had been helping him to control his aura, but when he had seen Sabrina in the hands of those thugs. He completely forgotten about control and just wanted to beat the living day lights out of all the grunts. He would have too, had they not had the common sense to jump overboard.

"I have been working on it Sabrina. However seeing you in the hands of those thugs, I just lost it. I forgot all about control and my own safety. All wanted to do was make sure you were safe. After all you are my girlfriend and it is my responsibility to look after you."

Sabrina eyes filled with tears once more. She leaned and kissed his lips. Sabrina put all her love and care into the kiss, showing Ash just how much she meant to him. Soon Sabrina noticed Ash was returning her kiss with just as much passion and love. Sabrina was certain things were going to progress, when the were disturbed by Nurse Joy.

"Oh I do beg you pardon. I just wanted to see how Mr Ketchum was doing. However looking at both of you, I can see he looks fine. I see no reason to keep you in Mr Ketchum, all you needed was a good rest. Oh by the way your Pokemon are all read and are waiting at the counter."

Ash nodded in thanks then watched Nurse Joy leave the room. Ash turned to Sabrina and kissed her once more. "Were continue this later."

Ash then climbed out of the bed and grabbed his clothes. He then walked into the bathroom to get changed. Soon he was dressed and ready to go. Both trainers left the room and noticed Brock and Misty was sat in the cafeteria waiting for them. Ash walked over to the counter where Nurse Joy was waiting with six Poke balls. He took each one and clipped them to his belt. Ash then remembered that he had agreed to send Knuckles over to Cynthia for little while, so he could spend some time with his mother.

"Excuse me Nurse Joy, but do you have a trading machine" Nurse Joy smiled and then vanished into a room behind the counter. She then bought out a machine and plugged it in.

Ash quickly pressed Cynthia number on his Pokegear. He waited a few minutes before Cynthia answered with a worried look.

"Ash! Where have you been? You had me worried." Ash blushed and then smiled.

"Hey Cynthia. Long story, but I will tell you another time. Are you at Pastoria City yet?" Ash noticed Cynthia nod.

"We are all set here. Just need the code of the Pokemon centre you are in and then we can trade." Ash looked around and noticed the code on a leaflet. "Okay you ready. The code is CI 27769 KN"

Ash watched Cynthia punch in the code. Just then the machine on the counter made a ringing sound. Ash pushed the button and watched as the machine came to life and displayed the code for Pastoria City Pokemon Centre. Ash then removed Lucario ball before placing in the terminal. There was a bright flash and the ball vanished. In its place appeared another ball. Ash took the ball and then opened it. He noticed a beautiful Roselia was standing before him. Ash noticed the grass/poison dual type bowed and then stood by his leg. Ash turned back to his Pokegear to see Cynthia smiling.

"All done. Lucario is here and the both of them are happy to see each other. Hopefully it won't be too long before he is back with you. I decided to send over my Roselia. Hope you don't mind."

Ash shook his head and then looked down at the poison/grass type once more. "No problem at all. Just let me know when Lucario wants to come back, and we will trade back. Talk to you soon Cynthia bye."

Cynthia blew him kiss and blushed, which in turn made Ash blush. Once the screen had gone black, he put the Pokegear back in his pocket, thanked Nurse Joy and then returned Roselia back to her ball. He then made his way over to the rest of his friends. Wondering what his next gym battle would be like.

A/N: There you go. Hope you enjoyed the chapter. I apologise for the delay, but with real life and lack of muse then it was difficult for me to write this chapter.