Seishin: Hey there readers! Yukiro Seishin here! I highjacked the account for today to do a comment response … thing to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Omega: To everyone who's disappointed, don't worry. The real chapter will be up tomorrow.

Gem: Shouldn't Rob be here?

Seishin: Nope! I locked him in the basement!

Faux: We have basement?

Seishin: We do now.

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From wishindo (chapter 4):

I see you have yet to get a review on one of your stories. THAT CHANGES TODAY! Good so far, and if no one else reviews, but the story still gets views, your writing will be in no need of review. Rhyme was accidental between reviews and views, but deliberate with views and review, however forced ;)

Omega: Um … thank you?

Seishin: OMEGA, SHOW A LITTLE RESPECT! This reader was the first one to comment on the story! Thank you so much for your support, wishindo. We really appreciate it.

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From Johnathen (chapter 4):

Yeah that was dumb BUT Tecnically ash wouldn't be breaking the rules if he used two at a time due to it being a double battle

Seishin: *chuckles* Yeah, that joke was partially taken from "Child of Mew" by DarkFoxKit. It was a reference to how only single battles were the only kinds of battles back in Gen 1.

Faux: Yup. The single battle 'rule' was also acknowledged by Gisselle during the Pokétech chapter.

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From CorruptHero (chapter 10):

Now you have me picturing a 7 year old Ash putting a Scyther in a chokehold

Seishin: Woo-Hoo!

Faux: *snickers* Okay, that is pretty funny.

Gem *pouts* I feel bad for Scyther, though.

Omega: Really? That mantis cut off Soot's leg in a blind panic.

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From Bachi the cat (chapter 1):

when Professor. Oak said"Thank Arçeus, they fell for it" i got a good chuckle out of it

Seishin: *chuckles* Fun jokes are fun.

Gem: Why did the professor do that anyway?

Faux: *sweat drops* Gem, it was because he had to make sure we got Pikachu as our starters. The professor in my world did it too.

Gem: Really? But why, though. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy he did, but why?

Faux: … are you serious?

Gem: What?

Seishin: Ugh! He did it because already knew, as a child, that your starter was supposed to be Pikachu! He was Sammy!

Gem: Sammy? … Wait, what?! Professor Oak was Sammy?!

Omega: Gem, his first name is Samuel.

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Seishin: #Future reference to a movie that we haven't addressed aside from in a minor joke

Omega: That isn't how hashtags work.

Seishin: Oh, right. #Futurereferencetoamoviethatwehaven'taddressedasidefrominaminorjoke

Omega: … I retract my previous statement.

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From Bachi the cat (chapter 2):

so gary acknowledged that ash will get to master level eventually, but still arrogant enough that he'll still get stronger faster, first.

Faux: *scratches side of head* Really? Huh. Never thought about it like that.

Seishin: *shrugs*

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From Bachi the cat (chapter 4):

i thought the beginning and ending segments were comments responses, until now.

Omega: … Bachi, I blatantly spoiled what we were in the first chapter.

Seishin: STOP ANTAGONIZING THE READERS, OMEGA!

Faux: It's okay cat, it was a fair assumption. You did, however, give Ohirume the idea to make this. So, thank you.

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From Fire Elemental Frank (chapter 13):

this was a sweet chapter, I couldn't stop smiling the whole time I read it.

Seishin: Aw thank you, Frank. Rob wanted to take a playful and innocent approach on Dynamax Dragonite. He had fun doing it.

Omega: Seishin, Rob already said that he wasn't going to include Dynamax into this story.

Faux: What? He said, "*sigh* Look, I'll cross that bridge after Sword/Shield comes out." So, he hasn't decided yet.

Omega: It doesn't change the fact that Dragonite isn't a Dynamax … yet … maybe.

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From TheSilverUmbreon (chapter 14):

can't go wrong with a good ol' threat from papa ash

honestly can't wait for the next flirt that comes out of male 'mons mouth

an officer jenny k-9 like pokemon would be pretty entertaining

Seishin: Well, given the way Power Integration works, they would have to be from the Eevee, Poochyena, or Pichu evolution trees for the big guy to understand them. Either that or they would have to annoy Pikachu, Clefairy, or Soot enough to tell Trix what they said.

Omega: Weren't you yelling at me for antagonizing the readers, earlier?

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Seishin: Hehe. If you think that's good, just wait until the St. Anne chapter tomorrow. I won't spoil things too much, but Trix will be getting mad.

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*CRASH*

Ohirume: Oh *huff* freaking Yvel. *huff* YUKIRO!

Seishin: Rob? Hey, you made it out of the lava room!

Faux: LAVA ROOM?! You said he was in the basement!

Omega: And you believed him?

Ohirume: *glares* Seishin! You! Are! Dead!

Seishin: Yuh-oh. Sorry guys, that's all for now. Tune in tomorrow for another chapter of "Pokémon Trix: Tales of Soot and Ash." I hope you're excited for it, because I sure am. Heh heh. *runs* Woop! Woop! Woop! Woop! Woop! Woop! Woop! Woop! Woop!

Ohirume: Get back here you 10-year headache!

Gem: Should we help Yukiro?

Omega: Oh, not a chance. He's had this coming for a long time.

Faux: Agreed.

Yugo: Well readers, while the author is beating the ever-loving Yvel out of Yukiro, enjoy a few scrapped scenes from the chapters that have already been posted.

Faux: What the- Yugo?! Where have you been?!

Yugo: Rob forgot about me and Team Fusion. At this point I might just be a part of these non-canon special chapters.

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Poketech:

Why: I didn't know how to continue this.

Where: Immediately after the principal berates Misty for talking to Ash

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Ash grabbed the man's shoulder, "And you don't talk to my friends like that!" He squeezed and the man shouted and fell to his knees.

Ash crouched down and got in his face, "I'm going to tell you something, that you aren't to forget."

The principal looked at Ash and stared in shock.

Ash glared at the man with intimidate, "I am never going to join this school. I have already begun my journey and nothing you say will ever change that. You are going to stop mailing my family acceptance letters and you will delete our email address from your records. Do I make myself clear?!"

The man nodded shakily, unable to say anything.

Ash closed his eyes, "Good."

He turned to the only student he really knew, "You're wasting your time here, Joe. My advice, learn what you can and then leave."

Ash and Soot walked out the door.

Misty stared, "What the Yvel just happened?"

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**Time Skip**

Half an hour later, Brock, Misty, and Joe found the duo in the 'junk room.' The only place in the school with actual training supplies.

Soot was firing Shadow Balls at fragile targets. Ash was at a standing punching bag where the seams were coming loose.

Brock walked up, "Ash?"

Ash turned and glared. His glare faded when he saw his friends, "hey."

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Hidden village:

Why: Didn't know how to continue / angsty.

Where: After –

Misty looked at Soot, "Doesn't Ash need you to translate for him, too?"

Soot shrugged, "Eh, he'll be fine. Besides, it'll teach him not to sleep through a crisis."

Misty smirked, "Nice."

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Bulbasaur looked at Soot, "Why do you keep saying that? Your meema is the one who saved us all. Heck, he risked his life out there!"

Misty looked at Soot, "What did he say?"

Soot smiled, "He's just nitpicking. By the way, I think Brock could use some help."

Misty shrugged and went off to help her friend.

Bulbasaur glared, "Why won't you tell them the truth?! Ash saved us all and the other humans are treating him like a lazy sap!"

Soot didn't look back, "Bulbasaur, why do you think dad didn't correct them himself?"

Bulbasaur raised a brow, "What do you mean?"

"When he got back to the village, Misty berated him because of what I said. He had the chance to say that I was lying and that he saved all of them. So, why did he play along with my lie?"

Bulbasaur blinked in surprise.

Soot followed his gaze, "He went along with it because he doesn't want any more humans to know about his powers, yet. Dad trusts Brock and Misty and he wants to tell them about it. Not so they'll like him more, but because he hates lying to them."

Bulbasaur looked at her, "So why doesn't he tell them?"

Soot smiled sadly, "Because he's afraid." Bulbasaur looked at her in shock, "He's afraid that they'll reject him. 'A freak human with Pokémon powers.' 'a monster disguised as a Pokémon'."

Ohirume: That part was also cut out of the chapter. I didn't think to save it. Ash said this as part of his apology to Bulbasaur.

Bulbasaur's eyes widened at the familiar words. He frowned and made his way over to Ash.

*Ash

"Hey Bulbasaur." Ash said without turning around.

The Seed Pokémon's eyes widened, "How did you know it was me?"

Pikachu relayed the message. He and Clefairy will be doing this during the entire conversation between Ash and Bulbasaur, even when it isn't typed.

Ash turned to face him, "I heard you walking over. Is there something you wanted to talk about?"

Bulbasaur frowned, "You saved our village today. You risked your life to stop those trai- those crooks and everyone is treating you horribly because of a lie. Your hatchling told me why but- " Bulbasaur wasn't sure what else to say.

Ash smiled sadly, "You don't understand my reasoning. It's like Soot said, I'm afraid to tell them."

All of the Pokémon present looked at Ash in surprise.

Pikachu stared at Ash, "What?! Ash, in the time I've known you, you've jumped off a waterfall, stared down a flock of murderous Spearow, and knocked out a Poison-type with your bare, human hands! And all of that was the first day of our journey!"

"Actually, that was closer to two days." Ash corrected, "Also, how did you know about Ekans? I thought you were hyped up on laughing gas when that happened."

"Don't change the subject?!" Pikachu shouted, "You faced all of that without hesitating at all! Why are you so afraid of Brock and Misty?! Do you trust them that little?!"

Ash sighed, "I'm afraid because I trust them. I know it doesn't make sense, but I can't help it. Every time I think about telling them, all I can imagine is them calling me freak and leaving forever."

Clefairy frowned, "But, they already know about most of your Power Intagation stuff, right?"

Ash shook his head, "They think it all has to do my gloves or Marionetter."

"So?" Clefairy argued, "They know you're not like other humans, but they still stay and they still like you. Doesn't that mean something?"

Ash looked down, "I just- I know it's dumb, but- but-" he clenched his teeth, "But, I can't explain it, alright?! I just don't want to lose them in case I'm wrong and I know exactly how messed up that is! It's selfish and stupid, but I can't help it! Okay?!"

The surrounding Pokémon just stared.

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Hidden village:

Why: Couldn't follow

Where: Other Hidden Village deleted scene / Meant to go between Bulbasaur talking to Soot and Bulbasaur talking to Ash.

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He was about to walk over to the boy, when Soot stopped him.

He looked at her, confused, "What is it?"

"I know you want to talk to him, but please wait until the morning." Soot responded, "He may not be showing it, but he's still worn out from earlier. Using a move for that long will put a lot of strain on anyone."

Bulbasaur frowned, "Then, he should be resting. Not putting a bigger burden on himself with all this extra work."

Soot smiled sadly, "He can't. The others would never let him live it down."

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Squirtle Squad vs. fire:

Why: reveal too early.

Where: Meant to be the firefighting scene.

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Ash nodded, "Sounds good." He crossed his arms again, pulled his hands into fists, and stuck his thumbs up, "Officer Jenny, watch after Soot."

Soot's eye widened, "Wait, what?! Dad, you'd better not-"

Ash pressed his thumbs down and Soot went limp. She fell back and was caught by the cop.

Soot glared, "Dad, what the Yvel?!"

Ash smiled sadly, "I'm sorry, Soot. But fire still does damage, even if you can't feel it. I'm not letting you get hurt again." He ran off into the forest fire.

Jenny stared in shock, "Did-did he just-"

Brock sighed, "Yeah, he did."

Soot groaned and looked at the Squirtle Squad, "Will one of you please go after him?"

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**Time skip**

'Why did I agree to this?!' Squirtle thought as he ran through the burning forest.

He shot a Water Gun at a bush, "Trainer! Trainer! Where are you?!" he didn't notice a large branch break off a tree and fall towards him.

"Look out!"

Squirtle turned around right as blue form tackled him out of the way. The vaporeon turned around with a skid and shot a Water Gun at the branch.

Ash turned to look back at the Tiny Turtle Pokémon, "You need to be more careful!"

Squirtle stared in shock, 'That voice!' "Why do sound like the trainer?!"

Ash rolled his eyes, "Now is not the time for that! If this fire spreads, the town will be destroyed!" He inhaled and fired another Water Gun at a tree.

Ohirume: One thing to note. I do plan to keep the 'detonator release' thing for Marionetter.

Seishin: Kirā Kuīn!

Yugo: Baitsa Dasuto!

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Omega: Yugo, what did you mean by 'non-canon?' This is a fanfiction.

Yugo: Well, non-canon. This is a spin-off chapter.

Omega: Yes, but of the pre-chats and post-chats that don't affect the actual story ... directly.

Yugo: Exactly. I won't be showing up in those and all of you will act as if this chapter never happened.

Gem: What?! You mean we'll never see you again or remember you?! But you were the original!

Yugo: Oh, I'll show up again. In the next special chapter.

Gem: Oh. But when is-

Faux: Uh, guys. We have company.

Yugo: Huh? *Looks to the side* Oh right. *clears throat* Alright, now we're really done. See ya next time.

Seishin: *weak laugh* see ya next chapter. *faints*

Faux: 'Til we 'meet' again. *chuckles*

Omega: Sayonara.

Gem: Bye bye!

Ohirume: Thanks for your support. Also, tell me what you think about the new avatar and cover images. I literally put them together in a day; each.

Omega: It explains why they look as bad as they do.

Ohirume: *sigh* yup.