Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon, if I did Ash would age and he wouldn't be an absolute wimp.
A/N: Well I think you have all waited long enough. So I decided to bring Cynthia into the story a little earlier then Johto. Hope you enjoy ;)
On way to Pummelo Island
Cynthia looked out of her window as they flew over the ocean. She was on her way to meet Ash and Sabrina. Since her time in Sinnoh she had learnt quite a lot about Pokemon and how to train them. Her Gible had now evolved into Gabite, Feebass had evolved into Milotic, She had also managed to come across a Togekiss while travelling too. It seems it had been abandoned by its trainer, and so after she had taken it to get checked up at the Pokemon centre, it had decided that it wanted to be her friend and she had caught it with one of her Poke balls. Lucario was getting stronger every day. Cynthia had seen a huge difference in her, since Ash had allowed her son to visit them. The two of them were always talking or just enjoying bonding with each other. Cynthia was also able to catch another rare Pokemon, called Spiritomb. It was a ghost/dark duel type and was quite powerful. She had just finished her eighth gym battle when she had received the call from Sabrina asking if she wanted to meet up with them in the Orange islands, the three of them could then travel through the Johto region, as that was Ash's next destination. Cynthia had been thrilled at the idea and had immediately stopped her journey in Sinnoh and had made arrangements to travel to the Orange islands to meet both Ash and Sabrina. She had got a call from Sabrina telling her that there next destination was Pummelo island, where Ash would have a chance to compete against Drake leader of the Orange Crew, and the last blockade between Ash being crowned Orange League Champion. Although she was looking forward to meeting Ash again face to face, she was actually quite nervous, as Ash had no idea that she was coming. She and Sabrina had decided to keep it a secret, but Cynthia was worried with how Ash would react, with her just turning up out of the blue. After all far as he was aware she was challenging the Sinnoh league. Cynthia bent down and pulled a lunch box out of her rucksack and began to tuck into her lunch, she had been on this plan for nearly six hours. Just as she was about to take a bite, of her sandwich, she heard the pilot over the intercom.
"Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentleman, we will be arriving at Pummelo island shortly. The temperature outside is a very lovely 43 degree centigrade, and we have clear skies ahead. We trust you have enjoyed your flight on Sinnoh guide Airlines and will travel with us again in the near future."
Cynthia looked out the window and noticed a big land mass on the horizon. She could see the clear blue ocean below and pods of water Pokemon swimming and splashing in the surf. She sat back in her chair and took a bite of her sandwhich. There was no turning back now, she had come too far to back out. Cynthia just prayed that Ash would be happy with her coming to see him.
Pummelo Island
Ash, Sabrina and Tracey had finally arrived on the island. Ash had spent two days training his Pokemon and introducing them all to their three new friends. He had then trained and trained to making sure they were ready for the challenge that laid ahead. Of course they had fun too on the beach, many of his Pokemon were happy to stretch their legs, wings or what else they wanted to stretch. Once he was satisfied with everything, he decided it was time to travel to Pummelo, where they now stood on a large dock. Ash pulled his rucksack onto his shoulder and led Sabrina and Tracey towards the Pokemon Centre. Once inside he walked up to the counter and waited to be served. It wasn't long before he heard a sweet voice.
"Welcome to Pummelo Island, how can I help you?" The nurse Joy smiled down at the boy and his friends who were now waiting on the other side of the counter.
Ash gulped and then handed over his Pokedex. "Hi my name is Ash Ketchum, this is Sabrina and Tracey, we were hoping to book a few rooms for a couple of days. You see I have won all four Orange league badges and have travelled here to face Drake leader of the Orange crew."
Nurse Joy eyes widened. "Well Mr Ketchum, I can book you in your rooms, but you would have to travel to the Orange league headquarters if you want to challenge Drake. Its not far from here actually, If you go left out of the main doors and carry on going straight, it's the huge building in front of you. Now if you could hand over your Pokedex, I will book your rooms for you."
Ash handed over his Pokedex and noticed Nurse Joy scanned it through her reader. Ash heard the familiar voice of Dexter.
This is Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town. I am Dexter a Pokemon encyclopedia created by Professor Oak. Ash Ketchum is fourteen years old and as already competed in the Indigo league Championships where he was declared the winner of the competition."
Ash blushed, he didn't know Dexter would provide all that information. He took his Pokedex from the now smiling Nurse Joy and tucked it back into his jacket pocket.
Nurse Joy clicked a few buttons on her computer and then handed over two room key cards. "There you go Mr Ketchum, will there be anything else that I can assist you with?"
Ash thought about the question and then shook his head. He led Sabrina and Tracey over towards the lift as their rooms were on the second floor. Once inside Ash pressed the second floor button and then stood back and felt the lift move. Eventually they reached their floor, like always Ash and Sabrina was going to share and Tracey would have the room next door. Ash handed one of the cards to Tracey who swiped it through the door and entered his room. Ash took the other card and swiped it through his and Sabrina door. Both trainers then walked into the room and dumped all their stuff on the bed. Just then Ash Pokegear began to ring. He pulled it from his pocket and noticed the number.
"Cynthia ringing, I wonder how she is?" However before Ash could answer it, Sabrina snatched it from his hand and ran into the bathroom before slamming the door and locking it. Ash blinked in surprise, what on earth was all that about? He assumed Sabrina wanted to talk to Cynthia privately and just decided to leave the two girls to it.
Within the Bathroom
Sabrina had put up one of her psychic barriers preventing Ash from hearing anything from the other side of the door. She then answered the Pokegear and noticed Cynthia appeared on screen.
"Hi Sabrina, we have just touched down on Pummelo island, where are you guys staying?"
Sabrina Blinked in surprise, she had no idea that Cynthia would reach the island so quickly. "We're staying at the Pokemon centre, Ash has booked us rooms here. I would advice you to book a room here too.
Cynthia bit her lip in nervousness. "Sabrina do you really thing this is a good idea, I mean won't Ash be upset, that we kept this a secret. Don't get me wrong, I am looking forward to seeing him again face to face, it just I am not sure how he is going to react with me just appearing out of the blue."
Sabrina just smiled. "I am sure Ash will be very happy to see you, besides there isn't a day that he doesn't say something about you. Now hurry your butt over to the Pokemon Centre and then call me once you get a room. I have a great idea how to surprise Ash further."
Orange League Headquarters
Ash, Sabrina and Tracey walked into the huge building, the place was very busy, and all the desk were pretty full. Ash wondered if all these people were here to challenge Drake, if they were, then he would be waiting a very long time. Ash joined one of the queues and waited patiently. After about forty five minutes of waiting he finally reached the counter, where a woman dressed in a black suit was waiting for him.
"Welcome to Orange League Headquarters, my name is Cathrine, and how can I help you today."
Ash pulled out his Pokedex and badge case before handing them both over at the counter. "I would like to register for the Orange league finals. I have all four badges and was informed this is where I would challenge Drake the leader of the Orange Crew.
Cathrine took both Pokedex and badge case. She then scanned the Pokedex which confirmed the boy was indeed Ash Ketchum, she then scanned the badges to make sure they were real. Seeing how the badges all glowed green, Cathrine removed them from the scanner. Before turning towards her computer screen.
"Everything seems in order. You' re correct this is where you will challenge Drake, and your battle will take place tomorrow afternoon, in the main stadium behind me. I must warn you though, Drake is the strongest member of the Orange league Crew, and is undefeated. If you manage to beat him, then you will receive the Orange League trophy, along with a cheque for 400,000 poke dollars. You will also be inducted into the Orange League hall of fame. The last inductee was over six years ago. The battle will take place at 1pm sharp. So please make sure you arrive at the stadium in plenty of times to prepare for the battle. Also I must make you aware that your battle will be televised across the Orange league islands, and that it will take place in front of a full stadium of people. Drake is very popular on the island and normally the entire islands turns out to watch him battle."
Ash gulped, talk about pressure, not only was he going to be battling in front of a stadium full of people, but it was being televised as well across the Orange Islands. Ash took back his Pokedex and badge case, before turning and walking towards the exit. He suddenly noticed a huge crowd suddenly gathered around someone. He was tall, had black spiky hair and wore a black vest and black pants. Ash noticed the guy was signing autographs and posing for pictures. Ash guess this guy must be Drake. This was going to be tough a battle.
Pokemon Centre
Cynthia sat in reception nervously, she had just checked in and was now waiting for Ash to come through the doors so she could surprise him. However as the minutes past, she found herself more and more nervous. She was about leave the area and go up to her room, when she spotted them coming through the door. Cynthia hurt melted, it may have been over a year since Ash had rescued her in Virdian, but that year had been good to Ash. He looked very handsome for a fourteen year old boy, and Sabrina looked good too. Cynthia had been briefed by Sabrina that now she was going to be closer to both of them, then impulses might start to surface within her. She had been advised that it was all part of the bond and that she should allow it to advance naturally, instead of fight it. Sabrina had told Cynthia what had happened when Ash had fought the bond, things had not been good. Cynthia noticed that Ash looked a little worried about something, she got out of her seat and then approached the group.
Ash was still coming to terms with what would be happening tomorrow. He would be facing Drake, who was undefeated in six years, not to mention the battle would be televised and take place in the main stadium, full of people. However, it seems the shock were not going to stop there, as he heard a sweet familiar voice behind him.
"Hi Ash, long time no see." Ash slowly turned thinking it couldn't be who he thought it was, after all she was in Sinnoh, however as he came to face the voice, he froze. There stood in front of him was Cynthia. with her long blonde hair and gray eyes, she was wearing a cute pink top and a nice white skirt, with trainers. Ash just stood there helpless as Cynthia carried on smiling.
"Sabrina and I wanted to surprise you. Are you happy to see me?" Cynthia noticed Ash seemed to snap out of his trance and smile back.
"Wow Cynthia, of course I'm happy to see you. This is great, I can't believe you're here. So how long you here for."
Cynthia tilted her head to the side and gave a look as if she was in deep thought. "Well that depends, how long do you want me to stay for? Sabrina did say you were travelling to Johto next, so I thought I could come with you on your journey. If that okay with you?"
Ash couldn't believe it, the two girls he was destined to be with, were going to come with him on his journey to be a Pokemon master, that and Ash could help but undress Cynthia with his eyes. God she was beautiful, hey where did that come from? Ash thought it might be the bond now working in overtime, now that all three of them were finally together. Ash noticed Tracey looked confused.
"Oh sorry Tracey, I forgot you don't know Cynthia. Tracey this is Cynthia we meet at the very beginning of my Pokemon journey. Team Rocket had been trying to steal her Gible, and Riolu and I stepped in to safe it. We swapped details and we have been talking using our pokegears. You see Cynthia is from the Sinnoh region."
Tracey blinked in surprise and then introduced himself. "My name is Tracey, and I'm a Pokemon watcher. I joined Ash and Sabrina at the very beginning of their journey here in the Orange island. Ash has promised me that I could travel back to Pallet with him and meet my idol Professor Oak."
Cynthia shook Tracey hand. "Nice to meet you Tracey, so Ash, planning on winning the Orange League."
Ash scratched the back of his head nervously. "Well hopefully, although I have heard this Drake is undefeated in six years. The battle tomorrow at 1pm, however I have to be at the stadium by 12 to prepare and practice. Tracey and Sabrina are sitting in the dug out on the battle field, you're more than welcome to join them."
Cynthia smiled and nodded her head. "I would love to Ash, by the way I'm staying on the second floor too, isn't that great. Sabrina told me to try get a room on the same floor."
Ash looked towards Sabrina and noticed the purple haired girl was whistling and rolling her eyes. Obviously the two of them had been planning this for awhile. However where he was comfortable with Sabrina sleeping with him, he wasn't sure it would be the same with Cynthia. After all it had taken several months for him to finally get comfortable with Sabrina. However what Sabrina said next really sent him for a loop.
"Well that cool, we can have like sleepovers and stuff. That sound good Ash?
Ash eyes widened in complete surprise, was she being serious? Just what had these two been planning, and how long had they been planning it. Ash felt the day was getting to much for him and he wanted to have an early night so he was refreshed and prepared for his battle with Drake tomorrow.
"Sorry guys, can we talk later, I'm feeling really tired and want to get a good night sleep in preparation for my match with Drake tomorrow. Sabrina if you want to share with Cynthia that fine with me."
It was Sabrina turn to looked shocked now, that hadn't been what she was planning. Originally she was going to try get Cynthia and Ash to sleep in the same bed, as she knew the bond had to grow between them. Then again if she stayed with Cynthia, then the two girls could plan in how to snag Ash.
"That's cool with me Ash, besides it will be nice to have some girl time. Since Misty left, I haven't managed to get any. Besides Ash, it too early for bed, you still need to have your tea, and call your mother and Professor Oak."
Ash shoulder slumped, he had forgotten about that. Plus he was a little hungry. In the end the four friends headed towards the video phones and after speaking to his mum and Professor Oak, they headed for the Pokemon cafeteria where they all sat down and had something to eat.
Hall Of Origins
Arceus watched as his chosen shared a meal with the two girls who would eventually be his wives and bare him several aura guardians. Arceus had been wanting to resurrect the line of the aura guardians for a while now. With Ash's line being directed descended from Sir Aaron, then Arceus knew Ash was the right person to bring new blood into the line. His eyes then turned to a glass orb, inside a shadowy figure could be seen slowly waking. The countdown had finally began, Zenith would be released in several years and all hell would break loose. Team Galatic had already deciphered the tablet and discovered the truth about who Zenith actually was. Arceus prayed that Ash would be ready in time, otherwise the world was doomed.
A/N: There you go next chapter will be the Battle with Ash and Drake. Those who was expecting a lime with Cynthia, be patient there will be one soon. ;)