AN: After Thanksgiving Lunch and a few hours later. I bring you the 2nd chapter!
Time flies by, 8 years have passed after Theos fused his body with Ash. While most parents treat their child accordingly with passion, the Legendaries treated Ash with training and strict treatment. They trained him after he was 4 years old, days and night. They trained him in both physical, mental and supernatural. They trained his physical body 9 hours per day without any rest, except for a small drink. They usually start training him physically after an early breakfast at 5 AM. The physical training introduces kilometers of running, pushups, sit-ups, and many more exercises. As the result, Ash Ketchum is now 60 inches tall with tone and big hardened muscle, that no girl would deny his handsomeness and powerful body. It will take over at least 9000 wrestlers to take him down at once. His weight is 120 pounds, which is quite unusual for an 8-year-old child like him.
His mental training is quite surprising, to say at least. They not only teach him how to protect himself from any mind invaders, they also teach him how to wield many various weapons. Not only that, they also teach him how to handle various things. First, they taught him how to wield a sword at 5, it took him 2 months to gain mastery over a sword. After a sword, they continued to teach him how to use a Spear, Daggers, Katana, Battle Staffs, Bows, including modern mortal weapons like Pistols, Rifles and more. Most weapon trainings are trained by the Force of Nature -Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo-. After he gained mastery of most weapons, they teach him how to prevent anyone invading his mind using Mindscape technique.
He did not only use Mindscape technique to protect his mind. No, he also used it to organize his mind so he can absorb more studies faster than anyone else. So far, not even Mew can break into his mind, and Mew is a Master of Mind-Reader in the entire world of Arceus-sake! Mew is the one who trained him, so no wonder if Ash is successful in this subject. After Mew declared her defeat, Ash told her how he organized his mind by himself. Mew we're surprised, Ash's mind is designed to have an appearance of the 'Omaha Beach' along with the bunkers that ready to shoot anyone in sight. Not only that, there are many AC-130 airplanes that will shoot any mind intruder that tried to attack his mind. Also, there are various creatures that he made to prevent his mind from being invaded. He took most of those creatures from many magazines, video games and movies, such as Aliens from a movie called 'Alien vs Predator', Goliaths all on the third stage of evolution of a game called 'Evolve', various modern armies from a game called 'Call of Duty', hundreds of humanoid battle robots from 'Resiklo' 'Pacific Rim' and 'Gret Goo'. Not only that, he has also added various creatures from 'God of War' 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Harry Potter'. Mew stated that if not because of the Kraken, she should be able to invade his memories in the first place, but seeing that the Kraken is nothing compared to the surface Mew shuddered and wondered how she can handle the surface if she couldn't handle the first defensive mind barrier. Mew commented that this was the best mind protection that she has ever seen. Also, Ash told her that he organized his memories inside his 'mind server', and can only be accessed at the top of a tall building that are full of 'Servers' if they passed the Omaha Beach. However, it doesn't end there. When entering the building, they should expect hundreds and billions of deadly creatures that waiting to eat the mind invaders alive. Most of those creatures are taken from a game called 'Dead Space' along with some gigantic green monster that most people recognized as 'Hulk'. To access his memories, the invader must reach the top level, where they will find a laptop that is connected to his memory server and requires the Key Card in order to access it. Mew wondered how Ash's mind can contain so many protections without exhausting his mind processor.
Supernatural training for Ash is pretty much similar to Pokémon Battle. They teach him various Pokémon attacks in both human form and Pokémon form. They teach him how to harness his aura and psychic power, along with some studies and theories on bending reality and popping things into existence. This one subject was taught by Mew, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina. Mew taught him how to use many Pokémon moves while Dialga taught him how to bend and merge timelines and stretching time-space fabric to make everything to move slower by his own will. Palkia taught him how to rip the fabric of reality to pop something into an existing and erase something out of the existence. Palkia also taught him how to create many things in space, such as nebula, galaxy, stars and many others. Sometimes, Palkia brought him close to the nebula for sight-seeing. Giratina taught him how to see someone far away through a mirror and transform things with his dark power. Aside from that, Giratina always makes fun of Palkia's sightseeing attitude since they always train close to a nebula. She sometimes complained about how he just infects Ash with his sightseeing lover attitude. Palkia can only laugh at that one.
Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde are the one that taught him how to harness his aura power. They told him various theories about the balance of the world before starting his physical aura training. They teach him how to strengthen his body with an aura, powering one of his limbs with aura and conjuring things with aura. This training has helped Ash with Dialga's teaching, mainly because conjuring things permanently requires a fair knowledge of Aura Conjunction and Time-Space Fabric Editing knowledge. Xerneas and Cresselia are cooperating together on teaching Ash how to conjure aura weapons and manipulate White and Light aura, while Yveltal and Darkrai are cooperating together on teaching Ash how to create illusions, bewitching the other's mind and manipulate Black and Dark aura. Zygarde is the one that teaches him how to balance his aura power, so he can use 'White and Light' and 'Black and Dark' aura separately easier than before.
Reshiram taught him how to control fire, but also taught him mannerism and formality while Zekrom taught him how to control electricity and how to think fast. Meloetta taught him how to sing and how to play many instruments while Victini taught him how to become creative in creating things. Tornados, Thundurus, and Landorus taught him various theories about earth manipulation, wind manipulation, and electricity manipulation, and also taught him how to manipulate their element. Shaymin and Manaphy rarely taught him anything, but so far, he learned how to appreciate art and making hand-made arts, like paintings, handmade flower, carving object with various beautiful carve and others. He also received a water manipulation lesson from Manaphy. Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf taught him how to hide and fake his emotion, taught him knowledge that not many humans know, and how to focus on certain things without being afraid of anything. Rayquaza taught him how to fly, Groudon helped him to master his earth manipulation, control, and Kyogre helped him to master his water manipulation control. Jirachi taught him how to foresee the future, creating prophesy, and bending the future before it happens.
Lugia taught him various parenting knowledge, on how to raise a Pokémon hatchling and human baby, how to have a good relationship with his mate or wife, and how to get people know each other. Many other Legendary Pokémon wondered if Lugia is a cupid in disguise, but he told them that he has much knowledge about love and relationship.
Ho-oh taught him various theories about Aura-Infused Forging while her minions taught Ash in a practical way. They teach him how to forge weapons that could have supernatural power. Most Legendaries called it Archaios Weapon since it was forged with ancient power. In his training, Ash created hundreds of Archaios Weapon, but only found one perfect weapon that suits his style in combat. He created a dark jet sword with double-edge style. The material is made by Aura-infused carbon steel with a sharp finish. It was a 29-inch-long blade, with two-tone black and silver finish, and unique guard and handle. It was 42 inches overall length, followed with the dark black scabbard that designed for back sheathing (1). Since it was an Archaios Sword that he customized it by himself, it was designed to have some unique abilities. This one-handed sword could adjust its own size and weight for the wielder's comfort of using it. This Sword has the ability to slow the time, and thus, giving the 'Slow-motion' ability for the wielder in combat. This sword is designed to never break until the wielder dies holding the sword.
Aside from that, Articuno, Zapdos and Motres each taught Ash to how manipulate ice and helping him to master his fire manipulation and electricity manipulation. Latias and Latios didn't really help anything. They sometimes played with Ash in his free time, and introduce him to computer technologies that are popular among mortal humans around the world. Lady Arceus taught him about leadership, friendship, and law.
Now, Ash already mastered ALL and EVERYTHING that the legends have taught. He's now reinforcing the techniques and lessons he has in his mind.
Ash Ketchum has become everything that any men want to be. He's now 60 inches tall with 120 pounds weight, with tone and hardened muscle that can put any expert wrestlers to shame. He has the strength of a huge 5000 tons, 120 miles per hour charging bulldozer that could bring down the entire Eiffel Tower with a single punch, let alone carrying it. He can run 500 times faster than a Latios or Latias in comparison, which is pretty much faster than the speed of light. He won't have his body sketched out from reality from running that fast, all thanks to Dialga for teaching him how to prevent it. He always wears trench-coat whenever he goes out to the mortal plane, make it black or white. He never leaves his sword that he called 'Elucidator' since the design was inspired with one of the anime called 'Sword Art Online'. He has a perfect endurance. He can withstand 100 nuke explosions without even taking a scratch, let alone crashing with a big 'semi' truck. He has a body that quite unusual for a young boy like him, and he is now 8 years old.
For another note, Ash has a big appetite that rivals Snorlax itself. His constant workouts require very extensive nutrition for his body to form. Luckily, he can create as many foods as he wants into existence. So he doesn't really need money to pleasure his appetite nor strengthen his body. The more food he consumed, the more power he can have. Another thing is how the legendary Pokémon training him. They trained him in an army way. They hit him whenever he made mistakes, and often increase his training quantity slightly each day. However, Ash took all the training with burning passion. He couldn't blame them because they want the best for him in this world. And so, the result proves it, and to him, it was worth it.
Right now, he is snuggling with Arceus on her bed. Her bed is an XXL-sized bed that she conjured at the center of the Hall of Origin. The rest of the legendaries are off to their duty. Ash is currently only wearing black underwear. He has jet black raven hair with Z trademark under his eyes. He has that handsome and cute look on his face, even when he was asleep. His strong muscles are rubbing Arceus's body, making her moan in pleasure for every movement he made. His sword is placed on the table next to their bed.
Suddenly, Ash eyes snapped open, revealing his red and blue slit pupil eyes. He looked around and noticed that he had been snuggling with Arceus all the time. Ash chuckled, he grabbed Arceus and slowly begin to rub her chest. Arceus start to moan in pleasure, "Oh yes … yes …"
Ash smirked. He came close to her neck and licked it. Arceus's eyes snapped open. Realizing her position, she immediately blushed in red heat. Ash smiled. He jumped off to the floor, then said, "Good morning, Arceus" He said with gentle and masculine tone, quite unusual for a boy of his age.
"G-Good morning, Ash" Arceus shuttered as her face filled with embarrassment. Ash nodded, he conjured a black shirt and brown shorts for him to wear. However, he noticed that Arceus is looking to his tone muscles, "Like what you see?" He said with teasing tone.
Arceus quickly looked away. Ash chuckled, he wore the black shirt then said, "Come on, Arceus. It's not like I'm going to rape you or something."
"I- I'm going to do something in my office" Arceus quickly said. She quickly flew away from the main hall in the Hall of Origin. Ash smirked, he removed the bed from the hall and picked up his sword. He begins walking to the Hall of Origin garden for his regular morning training schedule.
It was 10 AM in mortal time when he finished his morning training schedule alone, and he have 3 hours break until he starts training again. Legendaries begin filling the hall to talk about the various improvements and bad things happened in the world. Ash came from the garden and transformed his clothes. He was now wearing black trench-coat, with black formal pants and black formal shoes. He has his 'Elucidator' on his back. He's wearing dark black belt with three Poke-Ball slots on the right. He also wears black shirt inside that trench-coat. To add the addiction, he has a pistol hostler on his right thigh that holds the black Suppressed P99 pistol that suits his hand.
The Victini was the first one to notice him, she asked, "Hey Ash! Where are you going?"
"I'm going for a walk around the place. Probably visiting the forest near Pallet Town for some Pokémon hunt" Ash coolly replied. Another thing about his parents. It appears that his parents have forgotten about him and focused more with his little sister. Ash couldn't blame it, his father Red Ketchum is too busy with his work as a Pokémon Master, while his mother is also busy handling his little sister. His sister, Marchelle Ketchum, is a shy 7-year-old girl. His sister is often bullied in kindergarten by Gary Oak -Blue's little brother- and his gang. It won't be long for him to join his sister at the Elementary School, where he can beat the crap out of them.
"Oh, okay. Just be careful out there" Victini said. Then, she continued, "They said that there is a Ghost that eat children I the forest… boohoo…" Victini said with the dramatic spookiness act. Ash rolled his eyes, "Seriously. The only thing I need to do right now is some peaceful forest sightseeing before doing my usual training" He coolly replied. With that, Ash teleported away.
Ash appeared again in the forest. The trees are tall, about 4 meters for each one of them. The grassy area is tall, notifies him that many dangerous and powerful Pokémon are inhabiting this area. Ash breathed the fresh air in the forest, "Aah… there's nothing more beautiful than a dense forest."
"Seriously, you should tell me when you took off to the mortal plane, Ash" Ash heard a familiar telepathic voice. He turned to the source and found a blue feline New Species Pokémon floating next to him. Ash greeted, "Hello Neo."
"Neo Eidos for you!" The shiny blue Mew -now recognized as Neo- said with a happy tone. Ash huffed, "What are you doing here? Perhaps you would like to watch me doing my hobby in this forest?" He asked with cool tone. Neo frowned, "Seriously, you need to take off that attitude, Ash. It doesn't suit you."
"It is my own life and body. I can only live out my life the way I chose to live it" Ash said with arrogant smirk, "Therefore, you have no privileges to control or change how I behave."
Neo shook his head, "I still can't believe we still together for 8 years until now" He muttered. Ash chuckled. He shook his head, then replied, "Come on Neo, we still have time before we start our training routine."
With that, they begin walking around the forest.
Another thing you should know about Neo Eidos the Shiny Blue Mew. Neo is Mew's dearest son that she mated with her mate back in the Faraway Island. Her mate died after Neo is hatched, so Mew doesn't have any choice but raised him along with Ash. Neo and Ash became best friend and 'brother' after 7 years being together. Neo became Ash's Pokémon after he registered himself as a Pokémon Trainer in 5, but not allowed to exit Pallet Town safe territory until he was 18 years old. Ash and Mew trained together, eat together, sometimes sleep together, and learn together. They are rarely seen separately from their partner. Most Legendaries called them the 'Dynamic Duo' since both seems inseparable. If they tried to, they mostly ended up getting themselves killed or fainted with bad injuries and unremovable scars. Giratina tried to separate them, and earned a very large scar down from chest to her stomach and went coma for weeks. Since then, nobody dared to separate them from their sides.
Neo Eidos is literally a 'New Species' translation from the Greek language. The young shiny Mew liked that name, since it was Mew who named him. Neo was hatched when Mew we're carrying his egg close to Ash. Ash was 1 years old that time. After the young shiny New Species Pokémon hatched, he approached Ash and begin to play with him. Mew and the rest of legendaries are shocked, to say at least. Since then, Ash and Neo became inseparable after forming their friendships for almost 8 years.
Neo breathes the fresh air in the forest, "Aah… there's nothing more relaxing than having a morning walk in the forest."
Ash chuckled. He was about to reply Neo's statement when he suddenly heard a high-pitched shriek, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
Ash quickly pulled her sword and ready his battle stance, while Neo cowardly hide behind Ash. Looking around, Ash said, "Let's go!" Then, he took off running to the southeast with inhuman speed. Neo was too cautious to notice Ash already took off running. When he noticed him, Ash already almost off from his sight. Neo quickly took off flying to him, and shouted, "WAIT FOR ME!"
Marchelle Ketchum is a shy 7 years old girl. She has long dark chocolate hair with brown-reddish eyes and white skin. She is currently wearing normal blue dress with white shoes. She also wearing blue Poke-Ball belt that holds 3 of his Poke-Balls. Currently, all her Pokémon are fainted. She is 47.2-inch height and 50 pounds weight. She wasn't muscular, but she has enough power to carry 2 kilogram weight for hours without breaking a sweat. Currently, she was cowering on a tree while staring down at the angry and strong-looking Onix.
Not knowing what to do, she shrieked, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
The Onix roared in anger and charged to attack Marchelle with Tackle. However, a sudden white blur came from her East and stood in front of her. Ash Ketchum arrived at the scene. In a split second, he slashed his sword across the Onix's face and kicked the Onix, hard. It flew across the forest, breaking hundreds of trees and landed 200 feet away from them. In the end, the Onix fainted from the sight.
Marchelle is too scared to notice that Ash have recalled Neo back into the Poke-ball, "Return" He said. Ash sheathed his sword back, then approached the girl, "Hey, are you okay?"
Marchelle, still shaking, stared to Ash's slit-pupil eyes. Marchelle was getting even more scared with the eerie-looking red-blue slit-pupil eyes that Ash have, while Ash himself almost screamed, 'You're Marchelle Ketchum, my sister!'
They stared for few awkward second. Then, Ash said, "Umm … do you have any relatives, or parent maybe?" He saw his sister nodded. Ash nodded, "Good. Umm … can you walk?" He said as he stared to Marchelle's injured leg. Marchelle tried to stand, but quickly stumbled down and groaned in pain. Luckily, he caught her before she touched the ground, "Okay, calm down now … let me just …" He quickly picked her up with bridal style.
Marchelle was blushing hard when he carried her in bridal. Ash begin walk to toward the Town, where he will drop his injured sister to his father's home. Marchelle shuttered, "W- Who are you?"
"I'll introduce yourself later" Ash coolly replied, "Right now, I'm going to deliver you home first …" He said as he looked around the forest, "Aaah … that way" He said as he begins walking to the South, toward Pallet Town.
After minutes of walking, Ash finally arrived on his parent's home. He used his psychic power to click the bell button. Then, he heard a familiar masculine shout, "Coming!"
Few seconds later, the door opened, revealing none other than his own birth father. He's currently wearing black shirt and blue shorts. Ash said, without staring to his father's eyes "Umm … sir, I found your daughter inside the woods and her legs is injured. I assume all her Pokémon is also fainted."
"Oh my!" Red said with panic tone, "Come! Bring him to the living room, quick!" With that, they quickly went into the house.
Reaching the living room, Ash puts Marchelle down on the large sofa. Red is shouting for her wife, "Delia! Delia! Come down here! Marchelle is injured!"
Then, a familiar woman came from the kitchen room. Delia looked around, and gasped upon seeing her only daughter have her legs injured, "Oh my Arceus!" She quickly took out her cell phone and called someone, "Professor! Professor Oak! It's Marchelle… she got injured! I think her leg is broken!"
"I'm fine, mom! Dad!" Marchelle said in embarrassment, "I just got my leg injured."
"Marchelle, you just got your leg injured!" Red shouted to her, "What were you thinking?! We thought you left to play with your fellow kindergarten friends!"
"W- Well…" Marchelle muttered. Red turned to Ash, then said, "Thank you for bringing her here, boy. Um… may I know your name?"
However, before he can reply, Delia came to Marchelle with First Aid Kit pack on her hands. She opened it and pulled out some medicine, "Here, here" She said as she begins administering medicine to Marchelle's leg. Red quickly ushered his question, then begin to observe Delia's attempt to heal their daughter, "How is she?" He asked.
"Marchelle is fine. The wound is not permanent, and it will heal in a few hours" Delia said with a smile, as she wrapped Marchelle's injured leg with bandages, "She will be able to walk in a few hours after I administer the medicine. She'll be okay" Delia said. Red sighed in relief after hearing the news, "Thank Arceus."
Ash's face turned to deadpan. He sat on the sofa while staring at the young Marchelle. Suddenly, Red looked to him, then said, "I- I can't thank you enough for helping my daughter here."
"Uh… it was nothing" Ash said with a chuckle, still not looking into his eyes, "It is my pleasure to help the daughter of Kanto Pokemon Master."
Red frowned at the unusual mannerism Ash was showing. Red asked, "Uh… who are you again?"
Ash flinched. He stared at Red with pained look on his face. Red flinched in fear as he saw the eerie red-blue slit-pupil eyes on him. Ash replied, "Wow… I'm hurt. Have you forgotten about me after I left you for 8 years?"
'Left him?' Red thought in concern, 'I don't really remember anything in the past 8 years. I don't remember anyone having a bad-boy attitude in the past 8 years… but he said remember… except…' Red eyes widened. Then, he said, "Ash?" He gained some attention from Marchelle and Delia. Marchelle heard that Ash is her big brother. They told her that he was off for some trip away from Kanto Region and won't be returning until the time is right.
"Yes" Ash said with a smile. He stood from his seat, then said, "Let me introduce myself" He said with gentlemen and high mannerism, "My name is Ash Ketchum. It is a pleasure to meet you again."
"Oh Ash!" Delia gave him a bone-crushing hug. Luckily, Ash wasn't affected by her crushing hug, thanks to his endurance.
A few minutes after the relevance, here we can see Ash Ketchum is sitting on the living room with Delia, Red and Marchelle Ketchum on the opposite. Ash is drinking the tea that were served for him to drink. After sipping the tea, he put it down on the table. Then, he said, "Alright, I presume you have questions, yes?"
"How was your day? Have you eaten enough food there? Have you changed your underwear?" Delia quickly asked him. Ash frowned at the ridiculous question, "Please, I was expecting a rational question. I am quite comfortable and fine living in the Hall of Origin and yes, I have eaten enough food… more than enough, actually. As for your last question… you can ask that question again, but I will not answer it" He stated with a firm tone.
"How was your life?" Red asked him. Ash smiled, he begins explaining his training with his family, in simplified way. They are shocked with how unique, 'barbaric' and strict they were training him. Ash finished his story by telling them that he was no longer human, but a half-Pokémon and half-human. He did not tell them what Pokémon species, since he doesn't want them asking something from him. Red can only agape, "Wow…"
Marchelle snapped from her shock. She squealed in delight, and said, "I'm so happy to have you back, brother!"
"Me too sister" Ash said with a serene smile. Delia snapped from her shock, then said, "So what kind of power did you have?"
Ash chuckled in a mysterious manner. He said, "That, mother, is my secret. However," Ash snapped his finger, and a glass of wine appeared in his hand, "I assure you that my power is beyond anything you can imagine. You should ask Marchelle how I saved her from an angry Onix."
"Angry Onix?!" They shouted in anger, ignoring the fact that Ash is drinking a wine. Marchelle squirmed in fear. Ash nodded, "Yes. I found her injured in the woods outside Pallet Town border when I was doing my usual training. If I wasn't fast enough, she could die colliding with that Onix" he said as he sipped the wine.
"What were you thinking?! You can kill yourself out there!" Red said in anger, "Do you have any idea that you have worried us to death because of your action?!"
"S-Sorry…" Marchelle said. She looked down as she played with her little fingers, "I want to see what is outside world like… so…"
"You should know that the world is dangerous, Marchelle!" Delia said with irritation, "You could've died! If it's not because of Ash here, you should be dead by now!"
Marchelle flinched when her mother mentioned that to her. Marchelle nodded, "Yeah… sorry, mom."
Ash sighed. He was about to speak when Red's watch suddenly beeped. Red checked his clock, then said, "Oh, we must prepare for a birthday party this afternoon" He looked to Ash, "Are you coming?"
"Uh… I have some business to attend…" Ash said with hesitation. Red smiled, "Nonsense! We have not met for a very long time, and we are going to acquaint you to our fellow friends!" He said with a bright smile. Ash looked around, then sighed. Ash connected his telepathic mind with Arceus, then said, "Arceus?"
"Yes Ash?" She replied. Ash replied, "I have some business to attend, so I can't do training right now. I require your permission to attend a- uh… party with my family. I'll explain everything later in the Hall of Origin."
"Sure thing. I'll tell the others about your absence. Just be careful there" Arceus replied. Ash nodded, "Okay, I think I'll come with you."
"Good!" Red said with a bright smile. Red stood from his seat, then said, "I'm going to prepare myself for the party first" Red begin walking upstairs into his own room. Delia then stood from her seat, "it is a pleasure to see you here again, Ash. After a very long time, my baby boy is finally growing up!" She said with a pleasant smile.
Ash curtly nodded, "Yeah… thank you for your compliment" He dryly replied. Delia smiled, then walked upstairs into her own room. Ash looked to Marchelle, then said, "So, uh… whose birthday party we are going to attend?"
"Gary Oak" Marchelle said with a bitter tone. Ash's eyes widened, "Is he the one who always bullied you in the kindergarten ground?"
Marchelle looked at him with a strange look, "Yeah… how did you know?"
Ash gave her an arrogant grin, "Sometimes, when you think your best friend have actually abandoned you, that is when you never noticed him watching you somewhere." He spoke to her. Marchelle gave him a confused look, "Huh?" She said with confused manner.
Ash sighed, "Never mind" He muttered. He pulled out a pair of glasses and a fedora hat. Then, he wears it. He waved his hand, then his sword and pistol suddenly disappeared from the site. Marchelle was too busy daydreaming to notice this occurring phenomenon.
Reaching Professor Oak's lab, Ash didn't surprise when he saw many cars parked in the front yard. Ash is still wearing the same wardrobe while Red, Delia and Marchelle are wearing different suits. Red is wearing formal black suit with red ties and golden watch. Delia and Marchelle are wearing a blue dress that is identical. Ash assumes that Marchelle is Mother's daughter.
Red knocked the entrance door. They can hear the music inside the lab from the outside. After few seconds waiting, the door opened, revealing none other than Blue Oak. Red greeted him, "Hey Blue!"
"Yo! Red! Going to a party?" Blue said as he shared high-five with his best friend. Red grinned, "Yup! Blue, meet Ash Ketchum. He's one of my sons that I tell you about. Ash, this is Blue, my fellow best friend."
"It is a pleasure to meet you" Ash said with a gentle manner. Blue raised his eyebrow, "Wow, so he survived huh? Not only that, this boy looks strong."
"Of course, he is! After-" Red suddenly squealed in pain when Ash promptly stomp his foot. Delia decided to take the chance, "Uh, can we go in?"
"Sure thing!" Blue said cheerfully, "The party is on the backyard" With that, he let Delia and Marchelle in, then followed by Blue. Ash glared to his father, "I expect you to not tell anyone according that subject, understand?" He drawled.
"Yes" Red said with high-pitched, pained tone. He wondered how did a mere 8 years old child could hit his foot that hard. It was like his foot had a run over a giant truck! It was that hurt. Ash nodded, "Good. You should tell your wife and daughter, according this matter. Now if you excuse me…" With that, he went into the room.
The backyard doesn't seem pretty bad. There are many party decorations like balloons, banners with title 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY!' in the same spot, and tables that are full of food. Many people can be seen talking with each other, while some are battling their Pokémon at the nearby arena. Many people are invited, including Charlie Good Show -The President of Pokémon League across the world-, Lance -Johto Champion- and surprisingly, Cynthia -Sinnoh Champion and Second Pokémon Master- with Professor Sycamore -Kalos Pokémon Professor that studies Mega Evolution-. If Ash could count the people in this party, there are over 600 people that are present in this party. He wondered how important this Gary person is in this region that makes two Pokémon Master to present in this place.
"Hey Ash!" he heard a familiar voice. He turned and saw Marchelle with two other girls. He approached them, then said, "Hello Marchelle."
"Guys, this is Ash, my brother. The one that I was talking about" Marchelle chirped. The girls said with awe, "Wow… so you survived that decease, huh?"
"Yeah, not many people can survive ENM decease" The other girl said. Ash nodded. He assumed that Red had told his family about his latest confrontation, "Thank you, for your compliment. Now if you excuse me-"
"Oh look! The loser is present here!" They heard an arrogant voice. Two girls that Ash assume as Marchelle's friend quickly walked away from her, while Marchelle went hiding behind Ash. Ash turned to the source and saw three boys approaching them. However, what caught his most attention is the boy in the middle. He has a mahogany hair color with raven-like style. He has dark Viridian eyes that held arrogant look in its eyes. He was wearing a blue shirt and brown-chocolate jeans. He also wears black sneakers with black necklace on his neck. He is currently accompanied by two boys that looked more like a Mankey than a human.
After they approached them, Ash drawled, "I trust you are Gary Oak, yes?"
The middle boy -that now known as Gary- smirked in an arrogant manner, "Yup! The name's Gary Oak! And these goons are Crabby and Jack. Who are you?" He said with the same arrogant manner.
Ash huffed, "The name's Ash Ketchum" Then, he smiled and lowered his hand, "Happy Birthday."
Gary smirked and nodded. He accepted his hand and shook it. However, he did not expect for Ash to knead his hand while shaking it. Gary winced after he released his hand, "Ow…" Gary muttered as he caressed his now-broken arm. Ash smiled, and nodded, "Now if you excuse me, I have someone to talk with. Come on Marchelle" With that, he begins walking away from the spot, dragging the giggling Marchelle all the way.
The party is quite interesting. On few occurrences, there are people who don't know mannerism in the party, which ruined most people that is in the mood. Some people that actually have a mannerism and knowledge are talking with each other, talking about business and sometimes sharing their knowledge. Ash was more interested with the Pokémon Battle, while Marchelle seems interested with Pokémon Coordinating than batting. After all, Delia Ketchum was Kanto Top Coordinator few years ago.
Ash had watched the battle of his father -Red Ketchum- versus Cynthia in 5-vs-5 battle. Red have better strategy building while Cynthia doesn't have many strategies that she can think of. His father ended up losing 4 Pokémon before defeating all Cynthia's Pokémon. Red's Charizard can barely survive Garchomp's attack. If not because of Charizard's willpower, Red would've lost the unofficial mock battle.
After the battle, the town Nurse Joy decided to heal Cynthia's Pokémon in haste. She used Revive, Full Restore and Max Elixir medicine to heal the Pokémon. Ash is quite impressed at her attempt to make a small heath center.
At 5PM, it was the time for Gary to blow the candle. They cheered up when Gary blew those candles on the cake. They begin to eat those cakes as Gary wished to battle Pokémon Master Cynthia in three-vs-three battle. It seems his arrogance is getting over him.
At the end of the battle, Cynthia ended up trashing him. Even so, that doesn't lower his ego. He pointed to Cynthia, then said, "I swear, I will defeat you!" Then, he stormed into the lab. Ash looked to the storming Gary before approaching Cynthia. Reaching there, he said, "Wow… I still cannot believe how hard his denial can be."
Cynthia noticed him. She asked, "Who are you?"
"Ah…" Ash said as he coughed, "Forgive my manner. My name is Ash Ketchum. It is a pleasure to meet you" He smiled as he offered his hand. Cynthia accepted his hand, "It is a pleasure to meet you too, Ash Ketchum" Cynthia replied. She was surprised at the mannerism the boy was showing, but she also good at hiding her emotion from anyone.
"So… I trust you have the unpleasant experience battling Gary Oak" Ash said with a small smile. Cynthia sighed, "That could be an understatement. I swear, that boy never really knows his place. That boy doesn't even have any potential for Pokémon Battling. He doesn't think his strategy, and tried to rush everything with sheer power" Cynthia scowled.
Ash laughed, "But that doesn't matter now, since he already left" He said. Then, Marchelle suddenly came to him, and hide behind him, "Help!" She squirmed.
Ash blinked. He noticed that Crabby, Gary and Jack -that Ash dubbed as The Annoying Trio- came running to them. They stopped when they saw Marchelle hiding behind him. Gary laughed, then said, "Hiding behind your brother, eh?"
Apparently, Marchelle is holding a little Togepi on her hand. It squirmed to hide its face on Marchelle's arms in fear. Ash calmly looked to his sister, then said, "What was his problem?"
"He tried to take Togepi away from me" Marchelle squeaked. Ash frowned, he turned his gaze to the Annoying Trio, then said, "And do you have any reason for trying to take Togepi away from her?"
They laughed at his statement, "Seriously, is this boy really?!" Crabby said between them laughing. However, they stopped laughing when Ash drawled, "I'd rather ask you a rational question than doing violence in front of these people. I do not wish to use violence and I do not wish to be provoked either" They stared. They didn't notice for that his slit-pupil eyes glowed in anger for split second behind that glasses.
"Get lost, dude. You're not even on this business" Gary said with a huff. They waited for few second, then Crabby stated, "Hah! We're just beat the crap out of you, then!" He stepped forward and tried to grab Ash's collar. However, Ash grabbed his hand and punched his face, breaking his nose. In quarter second, he quickly punched Crabby's stomach. Then, he spun as he kicked Crabby, right on his chest, sending him 4 meters away from his spot, and crashing to the nearby table.
"That'll broke his ribs" Ash muttered. He turned to the Gary and Jack, "Anyone else?" he asked. Jack stepped back in fear after what he just did. However, Gary didn't back down. He pulled out his Poke-Ball, "Blastoise! Help me!" He shouted as he released his Pokémon. Ash couldn't help but to notice that this was Blue's Blastoise.
"Blade, let's do this" He said as he released his Pokémon. A big and powerful Gallade came into view on Ash's side. It have many scratch mark on its body, notifying them that this Pokémon have undergo many harsh training. Also, this Gallade have a unique chest armor that holds a Galladite Mega Stone, which nobody noticed it. Gallade stood straight on his side, "Oh, is it battle time?" It said with masculine tone.
"It can talk?!" Cynthia said with shock. Ash smirked, taking their gaping chance, he said, "Blade, Close Combat!" Gallade suddenly disappeared and appeared in front of Blastoise. In quarter second pause, he begin punching Blastoise restlessly for few minutes, before kicking it away, sending it to the nearby wall.
"What the?!" Gary shouted. Just then, Red, Professor Oak, Professor Sycamore, Blue and Delia came into view. Red asked, "What happened here?"
"It seems that Gary is trying to steal my sister's Togepi" Ash said out loud, taking everyone's attention. Ash continued, "I am just teaching them some lessons, so they will not attempt the same action in the future."
"Marchelle, is that true?" Red asked to her. Marchelle looked to her dad, then nodded. Professor Oak looked to his Gallade with awe, "Wow, that Pokémon looks strong."
"Is that a Mega-Stone on its chest?!" Professor Sycamore said with glee. Ash recalled his Gallade back into the Poke-Ball, "Blade, return" He said. Professor Sycamore noticed the Mega-Ring on his right wrist when he recalled his Pokémon. Ash crossed his arm, then said, "Anything else?"
Professor Sycamore came to him, "Boy, how did you get a Mega-Stone?!" He said with excitement, "I've never seen a Mega-Stone that could Mega-Evolve a Gallade before!"
"You know what? I'm getting out of here" Ash hastily said. He grabbed Marchelle, then said, "Come on sis" Then, he quickly begins walking away from the spot.
Red, Blue and Professor Oak came to the gapping Professor Sycamore. They stared at the leaving form of their children. Professor Oak looked to Professor Sycamore, "Umm… Augustine, are you okay?"
Professor Augustine Sycamore blinked, then said, "That boy… he really has a Mega-Stone!"
"Ash has a Mega-Stone? Don't be ridiculous" Professor Oak sternly replied, "He's still 8 years old, Augustine, there's no way that the boy has a Mega-Stone on his possession."
"But I saw it! The Mega-Ring on his hand and the Mega-Stone on his Gallade's chest!" Professor Sycamore frantically pointed his side-view. Red chuckled, "Even if he truly has Mega Evolution in his possession, I doubt he will show it to us, anyway."
"And for you" Blue glared at his brother, who squirmed in fear. Blue continued, "You are going to have so much trouble for trying to take Marchelle's Togepi. You know you can't take a Pokémon like that, especially at your own birthday!"
Gary looked down in shame, "Yes, brother" He said remorseful act, and he doesn't seem to be sorry at all. Blue looked to the unconscious Crabby, he shouted, "Nurse Joy! We need some help over here!"
Going inside the lab, Ash and Marchelle sat on the seat near the exit door. There is no one inside the lab, except them. Marchelle is playing her Nintendo 3DS while Ash is eating the cake he brought there earlier. They stayed silent at the moment. Then, Marchelle closed her console and looked to Ash, "I'm bored. Can you tell me a story?"
Ash paused. He put the cake away, "Hmm… there are many stories that I could tell you…" Ash muttered amusedly. Then, he smiled, "Okay then," He cleared his throat, then begin telling a story.
"Let me tell you a story… many years ago, before the world, even existed, before the entire galaxy and the universe are made, there was an egg" Ash begin to tell her the story, "Or rather, two eggs."
"Egg?" Marchelle said with a questioning tone, "As in, Pokémon egg?"
Ash nodded, "Yes. Anyway, in that time, nothing exists except the Pokémon Egg. Not even time, sound, light or anything exists except the two mysterious eggs. Then one day, both eggs hatched" He continued to tell her the story, "The egg hatched into two of the first living being in that universe, that we call: Arceus."
"Arceus?" Marchelle said with a questioning tone. Ash smiled, "Arceus is the Alpha Pokémon, or God Pokémon to be exact. When they were born into this universe, they start to grow and learn things from what they know. They begin to discover things, learning their power, and forming their family relationship."
"They were brothers?" Marchelle said with awe. Ash nodded, "Yes. The two Arceus has a different gender. One there is a male, and the second one is female. They are often called the Father and Mother of Creation."
"Wow …" Marchelle muttered. Ash smiled, "So, it was one day when they were bored. They saw how wrong the universe was, and they feel empty. They begin to work together to create many different galaxies, nebulas many other attributes in the space. Then, they created time, and the parallel dimension that we often call Distortion World."
"They created guardian for each attribute. They created Dialga, the Lord of the Time, to control and bring things into existence. They fused the time with Dialga himself, giving him the ability to control the time, seeing the other timeline, creating or bending other timeline and time travel ability" Ash explained to him, "They said that Dialga's heart rate is related with how the time flows in this world. While I did not deny this fact, I found it quite true."
"Wow…" Marchelle whispered in awe, "So this Pokémon created them?"
Ash chuckled, "No, sister. He controls time, yes, but he doesn't create the time. The Arceus brother is the one who created the time. Dialga only exists to guard the time, to prevent any mortals from doing time violation that could harm the entire universe" He explained slowly to her.
"Then, the second Pokémon that they created is Palkia" Ash said with a smile, "Palkia, the Lord of the Space. They created Palkia to guard and balance the space. They give him the ability to warp space, creating alternate realities and removing dimensions. He was given the duty to keep the balance of creation in the universe. Also, he was given the duty to run and count the timeline, and thus, keeping Dialga from abusing his power."
"Then the last one is Giratina" Ash explained to them, "Giratina, the Lady of the Distortion World and Reverse World. Giratina is given responsibility to guard and provide safe passage for the dead souls to enter her realm. They are also given her responsibility to keep the Dimension number in check, so Palkia cannot abuse his power."
"Wow …" Marchelle muttered. Ash chuckled, "Those three are called the Creation Trio by Archeologist and Mythologist."
"But, where are the world? Did they create it?" Marchelle asked him. Ash nodded, "Yes. After the two Arceus created the so-called Creation Trio, they created the galaxy that we know as the Milky Way. The only galaxy that contains the living being" Ash said to her, "Us."
"First, Arceus created the song" Ash said with a smile, "They created the sun so they can enjoy the comfort of heat. They created the sun as the source of heat where it will become the recipe of life. Then, they begin to experiment, creating many planets in order to discover how to create life without binding them. They created many planets that we know, Saturn, Mars, and many others."
"Then, they ended up creating life, here" Ash pointed to the ground, "In the earth."
"So they created life in here, just like that?" Marchelle said, as if the story was about to offer. Ash chuckled, then shook his head, "No, Marchelle. It is not that simple. The world is only a piece of rock back then, there's no surface to stand, no air to breathe and no water to drink. First, the Arceus created surface. They enlarge this world in oval shape at approximate trillion miles at range."
"They created surface?" Marchelle questioned, "But what about Dialga, Palkia and Giratina?"
"They are guarding their own dimension" Ash spoke to her, "They have given task to guard their own element. Each is still doing their task, even now. Anyway, they created the surface, and they saw it all good."
"Then, they saw how void this world without anything. So, they created the horizon and atmosphere" Ash said with smile, "They created the atmosphere to prevent the sunshine to burn anything in that world. They adjusted the intensity, so the world can have a life without any of them binding it."
Ash cleared his throat, then continued, "So, they saw how good it was. They we're grateful and happy that they have created the horizon for creatures to live. Then, they continue to create water" Ash explained to her, "They created and separated water from the land, so that they can create many land living creatures in this world."
"Wow …" Marchelle said with awe. Ash smiled and nodded, "Then, they create many trees and plants. They create the clouds and weathers" Then, Ash frowned, "However, they have yet created life."
"Then, they created the first Pokémon that ever land on the world: Mew" Ash explained to them, "Mew, the Lady of Pokémon, created many Pokémon species around the world. She created many species of Pokémon, creating their variations, their genes, their abilities, their power, and many others. Mew was given the power to create Pokémon as she wishes, as long it doesn't violate any Time-Space law."
"Who created the Time-Space law?" Marchelle asked him. Ash smiled, "The Creation Trio are the one who created the Time-Space law. They did this on purpose, so all creature can know what is right and wrong."
"Anyway, Mew created many Pokémon in the world, but she also needs a guardian to know the element. So they created three Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres" Ash explained to her, "Articuno is the Guardian of Ice Element. Zapdos is the Guardian of Electricity. And Moltres is the Mistress of Fire. They control and balance their elements, so the world can have an even balance of Fire, Ice and Electricity."
"Wow …" Marchelle said with awe. Ash nodded, "Yes. Anyway, back with Arceus, after they saw the life that Mew created, they know it was for the Greater Good of the world. However, they we're horrified at how many Pokémon Species start to bicker because of their different place to live. And so, they created the Weather Trio."
"They first created Rayquaza, the Guardian of Sky, to guard, control and balance the sky from the land and ocean" Ash explained to her, "Then, they continue to create Groudon and Kyogre, the Guardian of Land and the Guardian of Sea. Both Pokémon we're given the ability to fully control their own elements in order for them to guard and balance the land and ocean. When the Arceus saw the problem was solved, they know they did this for the Greater Good."
"Wow …" Marchelle muttered. Ash chuckled, "Then, the Arceus decide to create stars and minor guardians of the element. So, they created Jirachi, the Lord of Stars and Wishes. Latias and Latios, the Minor Guardian of Sea. They give them full control of each elements, so they can balance everything without any involve from both Arceus."
"Anyway, after Mew filled the world with Pokémon, she saw that she was all alone and requested someplace to live, and both Arceus granted her wish" Ash explained to her, "They created a place where she could live, where she could do their duty without being disturbed, and where she could have servants to serve her anytime. So, they created the core of the world: The Tree of Beginning."
"Tree of Beginning?" Marchelle wondered, "You mean, Tree of Beginning in Rota?"
Ash chuckled, "Yes, indeed, Marchelle. Anyway, the two Arceus saw it and know it was for her own Greater Good. Then, they created three servants to protect and serve her need" Ash explained him, "Then, they created the three Legendary Golems: Regirock, Regice and Registeel. Those three Pokémon still exist and serving Mew in the Tree of Beginning, until now, those three still on their duty."
"Then, they saw a mistake. A mistake among all Mew's creation" Ash said with smile, "They saw all Pokémon aren't intelligent. They saw Pokémon didn't have emotion. They saw Pokémon didn't have willpower to do many greater things. So, they created three Pokémon that become the Master of those elements: Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf."
"The Lake Trio?" Marchelle said. Ash chuckled, "Yes, sister. The Lake Trio as you call it. Uxie, the Mistress of Knowledge, was given a duty to give and share knowledge among all living being. Mesprit, the Mistress of Emotion, was given duty to share joy, sorrow and many seeds of emotion among all living being. And lastly, Azelf, the Mistress of Willpower, was given duty to give and share willpower among all Pokémon so there is bravery among them. The three Lake Trio was given duty to guard and share Knowledge, Emotion and Willpower."
"Wow …" Marchelle muttered with awe. Ash nodded, "Then, the two Arceus decided to bring night time to the existence. They saw that plants and trees are begin to die for being exposed on the sun for too long" Ash told her the story, "So, they created the moon and darkness, and they created two guardian that each will guard its existence."
"The guardian is called the Lunar Duo" Ash said with smile, "The Lunar Duo are two Pokémon that controls the moon and the darkness. Cresselia, the Lady of Moonlight, was given duty to guard all things among the moonlight. And Darkrai, the Lord of Darkness, was given duty to guard and share darkness in this world. Both Pokémon work together to bring balance within darkness and light."
"Wow …" Marchelle said with awe. Ash nodded, "Yes. Then, the two Arceus saw how Pokémon begin to clash and war begin to break. The Legendaries are all but stay put in the neutral situation. They watched the war happening for their own amusement, but then, the two Arceus saw a mistake. Their power is all too balanced."
"Isn't that a good thing?" Marchelle wondered. Ash shook his head, "No, dear sister. Balance is not always a good thing. Power is not supposed to have balance. Power are supposed to stay unbalanced. There have to be one that is strong, but not smart. There should be one that is weak, but cunning" Ash explained to her, "Power are not supposed to have master. So, they created one Pokémon that balance the power without interfering with power itself: Victini."
"Victini?" Marchelle muttered. Ash nodded, "Yes. Victini, the Victory Pokémon. They give her the ability to bring victory among all mortals, so there are winning and losing between all warfare and even small things like quarrel and politics. In doing so, they have balanced the Good and Evil around this world."
"Ooh …" Marchelle said. Ash chuckled, "Anyway, they saw it all and know it was for the Greater Good" He said. Then, Ash frowned, "However, after few weeks they create things in this world, they saw that the environment that they created are beginning to collapse. Trees and grasses are dying because of the Pokémon. So, they created a Pokémon that can flourish any flowers and beautiful environment in this world, and as its exchange, the Pokémon will take all dark and evil environment on its surrounding. They created: Shaymin."
"Shaymin? The small Gratitude Pokémon?" Marchelle questioned. Ash nodded, "Yes. Shaymin was given duty to flourish many kinds of plant in the world. They also give her the ability to transform into an entire different appearance using a Gracidea flower" Ash explained to her, "But they not only created one Shaymin. They created thousands of them, letting them roam around the world to flourish many kinds of plant and flora. After they created the Pokémon, they know this is for the world's Greater Good."
"Then, the legendaries begin to worry" Ash said, "There are too many in the world, and without destruction, there will be no proper life. So, they created many destructive environment such as Volcano, Lava Pool, Tornados, and many other destructive environment."
"However, they saw that the Volcano are rough and needs someone to take care of" Ash explained to her, "So they created the Pokémon that controls lava and volcano, they created a Pokémon that will guard the volcano to prevent any destruction from them. We called it: Heatran."
"Heatran?" Marchelle questioned. Ash nodded, "Heatran is a Pokémon that controls volcano. It have the power to summon lava from under the ground and used it for self-defense. They created hundreds of Heatran to guard many volcanoes around the world."
"Then, there was the element they called Aura" Ash said with small smile, "Aura is the essence of the living being. There are hundreds kind of aura, but their main color stays the same: Light and dark."
"They saw how unbalanced the Light and Dark was, so they created two Pokémon that balance the element, and give them the ability to create Life and Destruction. Now, we called them: Xerneas and Yveltal" Ash explained to her, "Xerneas are responsible for the balance of Life, while Yveltal are responsible for the balance of Destruction. Both Pokémon dominates the aura of Light and Dark. They we're given duty to balance the aura power in the world, so there will be many differences between the Light and Dark."
"But you said that Victini are responsible for anything evil and good" Marchelle questioned, "How come Xerneas and Yveltal are responsible for that?"
Ash laughed, "Marchelle, there are many differences between Evil and Good, and Light and Dark" Ash explained to her, "Just because someone is Dark, that doesn't mean he is Evil. Many people understand the knowledge of Darkness, yes, but it doesn't mean every one of them are Evil. There are people who understand knowledge of Light, but some have evil mind and willing to harm anyone to reach their goal. Many people did not understand this concept, so it create many misunderstanding among all people in the world."
"And so, there is human" Ash said with smile, "The two Arceus created humans to work together with Pokémon. They created humans in this world that have the ability to harness the power of Aura and Psychic. For many millenniums, humans and Pokémon worked together. However, many humans begin to fall for greed and begin to lead the world into destruction. The two Arceus saw this future destruction, so they stripped all their abilities to use Aura and Psychic Power. Some tried to regain their lost power, but they did not have the same power and most of them are unable to have those power."
"And so, the humans begin to start the civilization" Ash explained to her, "The human start to discover things, create many different technologies, collecting knowledge, and start their life in this world. They continue to live in this world without any supernatural power or ability that they formerly have."
"Wow …" Marchelle said with awe. Ash nodded, "Yes. It is because human's own foolishness that they lost their power. If humans did not have greed for power, they will not have their power taken from them."
"But it was when the definition of power takes a sharp turn in what human knows" Ash explained to her, "They guessed that knowledge is power. They created many different machinery and tools for their own cause. Most of them used those machinery to build their civilization, turning their life easier, and much more. However, some of them may create machinery to end other's life. They create many different weapon so they can dominate and control the world. They kidnap many legendary Pokémon and used them for evil cause" Ash spoke with sad tone.
"However, not all humans have that cause" Ash said with serene smile, "There are good human that willing to have peace. There are humans that understand the meaning of Good. There are humans that willing to do anything to protect the one they cared and loved. There are humans who love peace and willing to protect peace with all their power."
Ash pulled out something from his pocket. It was a golden necklace with strange small plate-like jewel at the center. The jewel is shaped square and glowing with many different rainbow colors. Marchelle asked him, "Brother, what is that?"
"This is one of the very few things that human has lost for many hundreds of years" Ash said with serene smile. Then, he gave it to Marchelle. She took the necklace, and felt the warmth and soft feeling from it, "… it's so warm."
"It is" Ash nodded, "I called it: Flame Shard" Ash explained to her, "This Flame Shard is a piece of a special plate that not supposed to exist in this world. This allows me to watch you, to acknowledge your location, and to talk with you. And, it gives you one of the mysterious ability."
"Thanks brother!" Marchelle yipped. Then, she quickly wears the necklace. She hummed at the rushing warmness that came into her body, "It's so warm" Marchelle muttered. Ash chuckled, he pats his sister's head, "Remember, never take the necklace off from your chest. Whatever happens, do not and never take that necklace off. While no one is able to take this necklace off except yourself, I want you to know that I always will be there for you. You can call me through that necklace, if you want" Ash explained to her.
"How can I call you from this necklace?" Marchelle questioned. Ash chuckled, "That, however, I cannot tell you. This necklace will give you warmness and calamity in your life" He explained to her, "Remember, let it flow into your heart. Do not resist what the necklace will do to you, and let it flow into your body."
"O- Okay" Marchelle said unsurely. Ash nodded, he stood from his seat, then said, "I have to go now. Tell Red and Delia about the necklace, but never took it off from your heart. It will give you eternal warmth that not even mother can give. If you need me, you can contact me from that necklace" With that, he walked out from the lab.
"Wow …" Marchelle said. She clutched her necklace as she felt the warmness that giving her comfort, "I promise, brother. I promise I won't take this off and keep it safe" She said. Then, she felt small gratitude feeling from the necklace, as if the necklace is a sentiment being.
(1) – Elucidator Sword from Sword Art Online. This usually held by Kirito in that anime.