Ash and Elesa were in front of the Aether Paradise owned mansion and they saw Gladion open the gate with a scowl.

Gladion spoke coldly "Enter inside."

Ash and Elesa nodded and walked through the gate to reach the large garden and the mansion was in front. Ash and Elesa quickly made their way to the opulent mansion while the sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear and blue.

Ash and Elesa entered the mansion and saw Kiawe, Mallow, Sophocles, Lana, Lillie, Lusamine, and Mohn looking at them with frowns and then turned to see Gladion closing the door and enerting the mansion.

Kiawe spoke "I used to support you and Elesa being together but on seeing the pain that Lillie suffers due to you choosing Elesa over her, I did not feel like staying with you in the palace anymore."

Gladion nodded "Yes, now their palace burnt down. I guess they want to stay with us now. How can I let someone who broke my sister, Lillie's heart into pieces but choosing a random supermodel over her when Lillie and Ash had so much bonding."

Lusamine weeped "Ash, I feel so sad on seeing my daughter, Lillie being sad due to her heartbreak. She is not even training her Pokemons nowadays due to her being upset and she is in a sad mood always."

Mohn looked sternly at Ash "As Lillie's father, I do not like those who are problems for Lillie and you are the one who is a problem in Lillie's life by choosing Elesa over her when Lillie was very close with you."

Mallow frowned "Ash, what you did to Lillie is so bad."

Lana added "You made her to cry often."

Sophocles chimed in "So, we are not happy with you and Elesa."

Ash and Elesa were taken aback by the sudden hostility from their friends. They had no idea that their decision to be together could have caused so much pain and heartbreak.

"I had no idea that my choice would cause so much pain to Lillie," Ash said, his voice full of regret. "I never wanted to hurt her."

Elesa nodded in agreement. "We didn't mean to cause any harm. We just followed our hearts."

Lusamine wiped her tears and looked at them both with a sense of sadness. "I understand that you followed your hearts, but you have to realize that your choices have consequences. Lillie is heartbroken, and it's going to take a lot of time for her to heal."

Mohn nodded in agreement. "As parents, we want the best for our children, and seeing them in pain is the worst feeling in the world. I hope you understand that."

Ash and Elesa exchanged a look of understanding. They knew that they had caused pain to their friends, and they were truly sorry for it.

"We're sorry for causing so much pain," Elesa said softly. "We'll do whatever it takes to make things right."

Kiawe looked at them both with a hint of skepticism. "What can you do to make things right?"

Ash thought for a moment before speaking. "We can try to make things easier for Lillie. We can spend more time with her and help her with her training. We'll be there for her whenever she needs us."

Mallow nodded in approval. "That's a good start."

Lana smiled slightly. "We want to see Lillie happy again."

Sophocles added, "And if you can make that happen, we'll be more than happy to welcome you both back."

Ash and Elesa smiled gratefully at their friends. They knew that they had a lot of work to do to make things right, but they were willing to do whatever it took to heal the pain they had caused.

Elesa spoke "So the palace where me and Ash stay was damaged and so we need a room to stay in. So once Lillie is happy again, would we be allowed to stay here?"

Ash nodded "I guess we deserve to be stopped from staying with you after Misty and Lillie had heartbreaks due to me choosing Elesa and have lingering sadness."

Gladion sighed heavily before responding. "It's not just about the palace or where you stay, Ash. It's about the choices you've made and the pain you've caused. We'll need some time to think about whether we can forgive you both."

Lusamine put a hand on Gladion's shoulder. "Let's give them a chance to make things right. If they are truly sorry and willing to make amends, then maybe we can consider letting them stay here."

Mohn nodded in agreement. "I think that's fair. But they need to understand that it won't be easy to regain our trust."

Ash and Elesa looked at each other, knowing that they had a long road ahead of them. But they were determined to make things right and earn back the trust and friendship of their companions.

"We understand," Ash said. "We'll do everything we can to make things right."

Elesa added, "And we'll be patient and understanding, knowing that it will take time."

Gladion looked at them both with a nod. "Okay. We'll give you a chance to prove yourselves. But don't expect things to go back to the way they were before. We'll be watching."

Ash and Elesa nodded in agreement, ready to do whatever it takes to earn back the trust and friendship of their companions.

Ash spoke out "Alright, goodbye!"

Elesa smiled "Goodbye!"

Lillie spoke out for the first time "Bye!"

Ash and Elesa then turned and walked away and Ash and Elesa passed through the exit of the mansion to reach the garden. Ash and Elesa walked in the garden and soon left the garden to walk in the pavements.

Ash spoke "We need to now stay in a palace that is not as near to the Pokemon World Tournament stadiums."

Elesa smiled "It is not a big deal to stay there."

Ash and Elesa walked side by side, their steps in unison as they made their way down the bustling streets of Malie City. The sun shone brightly overhead, casting a warm glow on everything around them. The city was busy, as always, with people hurrying to and fro, running errands and going about their daily lives. But Ash and Elesa were lost in their own thoughts, contemplating the events of the day.

After a while, they arrived at the gate of their new palace. It was an impressive structure, with a high wall surrounding a vast garden filled with blooming flowers, towering trees, and sparkling fountains. The gate was wrought iron, with intricate designs that spoke of elegance and luxury.

Ash and Elesa stepped through the gate, feeling a sense of awe wash over them. They walked through the garden, taking in the beauty around them. The air was perfumed with the scent of flowers, and the sound of water trickling from the fountains was soothing.

As they approached the palace, they could see that it was much larger than their previous one. It was a grandiose structure, with tall pillars, ornate balconies, and numerous windows that sparkled in the sunlight. The walls were painted in a soft cream color, giving the palace a regal and imposing look.

As they entered the palace, they were greeted by a grand hallway with a high ceiling, elaborate chandeliers, and marble floors. There were paintings and tapestries on the walls, depicting scenes of grandeur and magnificence.

Ash and Elesa walked down the hallway, their footsteps echoing softly. They knew that they had a lot of work to do to make amends with their friends and regain their trust. But for now, they were just grateful to have a new home and a chance to start over.

Ash and Elesa soon heard a doorbell ring and then ran to reach the entrance. They saw Sabrina, Gary's girlfriend, who was present along with guards. Ash and Elesa opened the door and Sabrina entered inside.

As Sabrina walked, she could not help but stare at Elesa who was widely considered the world's hottest woman as she had a better looking figure than her. Sabrina had almost no curves and was somewhat skinny fat with cellulite however Elesa had a fit body with the most beautiful curves that she has seen.

Ash, Elesa, and Sabrina soon reached the sofas and armchairs which looked like they were made for a king and then Ash and Elesa sat on the sofa while Sabrina sat on the armchairs.

Sabrina smiled "Hi Alolan Champion and Elesa."

Ash had a nonchalant look "Hi."

Elesa had a neutra; look "Hi Sabrina."

Sabrina said to break the ice "Alolan Champion, you have a very beautiful partner in Elesa."

Ash smiled softly "Thanks."

Sabrina spoke "I have come to inform you about Iris clique."

Ash and Elesa nodded and were eager to hear. Sabrina continued "The Iris clique is a group of trainers who do anything to win matches and gain power. They are like a villianous team embedded in the Pokemon League."

Elesa was now even more curious "Villianous team?"

Sabrina nodded "Correct, they are very strong trainers and their aim is world domination. They currently dominate Unova and Johto regions but they have a lot of influence even in other regions also. They were the ones who spread rumors about Ash and Misty doping their Pokemons."

Elesa asked "Are they connected to other villianous teams?"

Sabrina gave a smile "You are very beautiful and also very smart. The Alolan Champion must be having a very good fate for having you as his girlfriend."

Elesa smiled nicely "Thanks, Sabrina!"

Sabrina nodded "You are welcome. Now, I am very confident that they have the support of Team Plasma, Team Flare, Team Galactic and that they collaborate a lot with Team Rocket. I know a top secret about them."

Ash and Elesa were listening attentively.

Sabrina spoke "They use Shadow Pokemons which are more aggressive in battles. That is how they dominate battles. May, Dawn, and Serena have perfected using Shadow Pokemons in contests and so they can now even use move combinations and elegant moves."

Ash and Elesa nodded on hearing that.

Sabrina continued "They also are trying to get something very powerful to be released along with Team Rocket. It is mentioned in ancient ruins that what they are trying to bring forth is a force of darkness which would cover the world with darkness."

Ash asked "How do you know all this?"

Sabrina smiled "It is because Gary, my boyfriend who was working with Clemont had once a tiring day at work. They came to my house and then Gary got me to come with him as I am his girlfriend and we went to a bar. Gary and Clemont who were the inner circle of Iris clique soon got drunk and revealed whatever plans were present. I was in shock on hearing the plans which no one other than the inner circle should know. I tried to ask Gary discretely when he was normal and he just denied any such plan."

Ash and Elesa gave a look that was asking Sabrina to continue.

Sabrina spoke "I wondered if the plans were true or whether they were fake and represented their wishes. I then asked Gary to come to his workplace and he allowed me to come with him. I saw his workplace and saw some papers pasted to the wall which showed various things that were similar to the plans that he and Clemont spoke about."

Ash asked "Who are the members of Iris clique?"

Sabrina nodded "Me, Brock, Lucy, May, Drew, Dawn, Paul, Serena, Tierno, Shauna, Trevor, Iris, Cilan, Clemont, Korrina, Max, Bonnie, Gary, Goh, Tracey, Whitney, and Chloe are the heads of Iris clique and Brock, May, Dawn, Iris, Cilan, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, Max are the inner circle of Iris clique."

Ash looked sternly "Do you support Iris clique?"

Sabrina looked down "Some of my friends like Korrina, Whitney, are members of Iris clique but they do not know how evil the plans of the inner circle are. According to them, Iris clique is only a group of trainers who fight hard to win. I also want to fight hard to win but I cannot support the villianous plans of the inner circle of Iris clique."

Ash spoke out "Sabrina, you are the insider and also Gary's lover. Would you report what happens even if it leads to Gary being arrested and tried for his crimes?"

Sabrina's eyes widened at Ash's question. She took a deep breath before answering. "I... I don't know," she admitted, looking down at her hands. "I love Gary, but I also know what he's involved in is wrong. I don't want to see him go to jail, but I also don't want to be a part of something that could potentially harm innocent people."

Elesa spoke up, "Sabrina, it's understandable that you're conflicted. But if you don't report what you know, you could be indirectly responsible for the harm that the Iris clique causes. You have a responsibility to do the right thing."

Sabrina looked up at Elesa with a sad expression. "I know, but it's not that simple. I've been with Gary for a long time and I care about him deeply. I don't want to be the one to ruin his life."

Ash leaned forward, "Sabrina, you have to think about the bigger picture. What the Iris clique is planning could lead to chaos and destruction. You have the power to stop it by reporting what you know. And who knows, maybe Gary can change his ways and make amends for what he's done."

Sabrina looked down at her lap, deep in thought. After a few moments of silence, she looked up at Ash with determination in her eyes. "You're right. I can't stay silent anymore. I'll report everything I know to the authorities and hope that Gary can see the error of his ways."

Ash and Elesa nodded in agreement, happy about Sabrina for making the difficult decision.

Sabrina stood up from her seat, "Thank you both for helping me see things clearly. I'll do what I have to do now."

Ash and Elesa walked her to the door and bid her farewell, wishing her the best of luck.

As Sabrina walked away, Ash turned to Elesa, "I have a feeling things are about to get a lot more dangerous."

Elesa nodded, "I agree. But we'll face it together, just like we always have."

Ash smiled at her, "Thanks, Elesa. I couldn't ask for a better partner."

Elesa smiled back, "Likewise, Ash."

Brock, May, and Dawn were walking together. Brock felt pity at May and Dawn for having no curves and looking like children.

Dawn smiled "So that slim curvy bitch is walking down the road. We need to bully her like how we bullied Cameron."

May spoke out "We would let her go, I also feel envious, but she has a body that we can only dream about. We would end up in a worser position by bullying her as she might tease us and so we better not bully her."

Dawn frowned "The Alolan Champion's Unova Gym Leader girlfriend Elesa, one of his side piece who is a Water/Psychic Alola Elite Four member, and the other side piece, Lillie, who is a Ice/Fairy Alola Elite Four member annoy me a lot. They have such amazing bodies while we have plain bodies."

Brock cheered them "This is like finding a girlfriend. Try once and heart breaks, try again and heart breaks, keep trying until we succeed like how I succeeded and got Lucy as my girlfriend. So try hard and someday you might be beautiful."

May looked down "Lucy has nice looking breasts, though they are not as amazing compared to Alolan Champion's Unova Gym Leader girlfriend Elesa, one of his side piece who is a Water/Psychic Alola Elite Four member, and the other side piece, Lillie, who is a Ice/Fairy Alola Elite Four member even if the rest of her body is plain and she has cellulite. I am annoyed by Lucy too."

Dawn chimed in "Brock deserves to have someone who is somewhat good looking as he had done so much effort to get a girlfriend. So I support Brock being with Lucy." May was quiet on hearing that.

Dawn then teased May "Drew only loves you as in the past, you were good looking as a girl with a somewhat good personality but you have not grown a lot since but because of his previous love, he is still with you. Drew does love you for who you are now but I am sure he is not very pleased with your body."

May then smirked "Dawn, Paul also is with you because of how you looked in the past which made him interested in who you are but he is also not pleased with your body."

Dawn rolled her eyes at May's comment. "At least I have something to work with. You're just a straight plank with no curves whatsoever."

May scoffed. "And at least I don't have cellulite like you. Your legs are like cottage cheese."

Dawn's face turned red with anger. "I do not have cellulite!" she protested. "And even if I did, it's not like you're any better."

May's eyes narrowed. "Excuse me? At least I have a cute face. You look like a clown with all that makeup."

Dawn gasped in disbelief. "How dare you! You're the one who's always caking on the foundation like it's going out of style."

The two girls continued to hurl insults at each other, not noticing the people passing by giving them strange looks.

Serena and Tierno were walking, hand in hand in the streets of Malie City. Tierno was very happy to be with Serena and was always eager to give her the best treatment.

Serena smiled "Tierno, I really love you. You are fat but that just means more of you to love."

Tierno grinned from ear to ear, feeling happy and content. "I love you too, Serena. You are always so kind and loving towards me, and I appreciate it more than you know."

Serena smiled back at him, feeling grateful for their relationship. "I don't care about your weight, Tierno. You're an amazing person, and that's all that matters to me."

Tierno squeezed her hand affectionately. "Thank you, Serena. You always make me feel so loved and accepted."

Just then, they heard a group of teenagers snickering as they walked past them. Tierno felt his heart sink, knowing that they were probably making fun of him because of his weight.

Serena noticed his expression and placed a comforting hand on his arm. "Don't pay attention to them, Tierno. They don't know anything about you or our relationship."

Tierno nodded, feeling grateful for Serena's support. "You're right. I shouldn't let them get to me."

Serena leaned in and gave him a sweet kiss on the cheek. "You're perfect just the way you are, Tierno. Never forget that."

Tierno blushed, feeling a surge of love for Serena. "Thanks, Serena. I don't know what I'd do without you."

As they continued walking, Tierno couldn't help but think about the hurtful comments he had heard from others in the past about his weight. He opened up to Serena, "Sometimes, it's hard to ignore those comments. It's like no matter what I do or how hard I try, people will always see me as the 'fat guy'."

Serena listened attentively, understanding the weight of Tierno's words. "I know it can be tough, Tierno. But just remember, their words don't define you. You're so much more than your weight. You're kind, caring, and talented. And you have so much to offer the world."

Tierno smiled, feeling grateful for Serena's words of encouragement. "Thank you, Serena. You always know just what to say to make me feel better."

Serena smiled back at him, her eyes filled with love. "That's what I'm here for, Tierno. To support and love you, no matter what anyone else says or thinks."

Tierno leaned in and gave her a soft kiss on the lips, feeling so lucky to have found someone who loved and accepted him for who he was. He knew that with Serena by his side, he could overcome any obstacle and face any challenge that came his way.

Korrina, Paul, and Drew were talking with each other about the Iris clique.

Drew smiled "We are the members of Iris clique. That means that we are the members of a very powerful group whose members are very strong."

Paul spoke "My Pokemons have become more battle hungry after I joined Iris clique."

Korrina chimed in "That just means that they are more eager to fight when taken care of professional folks responsible for raising Pokemons."

Drew nodded in agreement. "I've also noticed a significant improvement in my Pokemon's battling skills since joining the Iris clique. It's amazing how much we can learn from each other and push ourselves to be even stronger."

Paul added, "Exactly. And it's not just about battling skills, but also about learning from each other's training techniques and strategies. We can all become better trainers by being part of this group."

Korrina smiled, feeling happy about the Iris clique. "I'm glad to hear that you both feel that way. I am involved in this group to bring together trainers who are dedicated to becoming the best they can be, and it's wonderful to see that it's having such a positive impact."

Drew nodded in agreement. "It's also great to be part of a group that supports each other and helps each other grow. It can be lonely on the road as a trainer, but with the Iris clique, we always have each other's backs."

Paul added, "And not just in battles, but in other aspects of our lives as well. It's like having a second family, and I'm grateful for that."

Korrina smiled, feeling grateful for the bond they had all formed. "I'm glad that we can all support each other and grow together. That's what the Iris clique is all about."

Gary and Clemont were discussing about the darkness.

Gary smiled "In few weeks, we can unleash the darkness which we will control and use for our own purposes. We are researchers and inventors, we can control any force of nature and harness it for our purposes."

Clemont spoke "You are right, Gary, we have been exploring for the shrine of darkness, and we found it in the forests of Kitakami region. There is a cave behind the shrine of darkness and at the end, we have been digging to reach the darkness."

Gary smirked "They say Ragnarok will be unleased when the darkness is unleashed. I say that we will rule when we harness the darkness force for our own purposes."

As Gary and Clemont continued their conversation about the darkness, Clemont's expression became more concerned.

"But Gary, what if we can't control it?" he asked. "The darkness is a powerful force, and if it's unleashed, it could cause untold destruction. We need to be careful."

Gary waved a dismissive hand. "Nonsense, Clemont. We are scientists, we know what we're doing. And think about the power we'll have once we control it. We'll be unstoppable."

Clemont hesitated, still feeling uneasy about the idea. "I don't know, Gary. It just feels like we're playing with fire."

Gary rolled his eyes. "You're always so cautious, Clemont. But trust me, this is worth the risk. We'll make history."

Clemont sighed, knowing that he wouldn't be able to convince Gary to change his mind. "Okay, Gary. I'll help you with the research, but let's be careful, okay?"

Gary nodded. "Of course, Clemont. We'll take all the necessary precautions. And once we have the darkness under control, nothing will be able to stand in our way."

Ash was looking at the starry night sky from his bedroom while Elesa slept beside him. Ash smiled seeing her peacefully sleeping. Ash was happy for having a girlfriend in Elesa but in return his relations with Misty, Lillie, Gladion, Lusamine, Mohn, Kiawe, Mallow, Lana, and Sophocles have deteriorated a lot.

Ash was very sad that he was mostly alone now with none of his friends with him. He felt like even Arceus was disappointed by him choosing Elesa as his girlfriend.

Ash knew that he betrayed Misty's trust on him by choosing Elesa over her. Ash knew that he romantically loved Misty even now also even if Elesa is his girlfriend whom he romantically loves and he loved both Elesa and Misty sexually.

Ash was thinking about how he ditched Misty for Elesa just because Elesa is a supermodel with refined personality along with beautiful body. He did know that Misty was also having a body like that of a supermodel but her personality was just not refined as that of Elesa.

Ash then got a call and then picked up the phone. Ash heard "Hi Ash! It's me, Misty! I am in Johto right now and soon I will go to catch Ho-oh. I know that you have been inspired by Ho-oh and so I want to tell you that once I capture Ho-oh, it would be safe from the darkness."

Ash smiled and spoke "I hope you succeed." He then blurted the words "By the way, I love you, Misty."

Misty was taken aback by Ash's sudden confession. She didn't know how to respond, as she was still hurt by the fact that Ash had chosen Elesa over her.

"Misty, are you there?" Ash asked, breaking the silence.

Misty took a deep breath and replied, "Ash, I don't know what to say. You hurt me when you chose Elesa over me, and I'm still trying to come to terms with it."

Ash felt a pang of guilt in his heart as he listened to Misty's words. "I know, Misty. And I'm sorry for hurting you. But I just couldn't help falling in love with Elesa. She's everything I ever wanted in a girl."

Misty sighed. "I understand, Ash. But it doesn't change the fact that you hurt me. And I need time to heal."

Ash nodded, feeling ashamed of himself. "I know, Misty. And I'll give you all the time you need. But please know that I still love you, and I always will."

Misty didn't respond for a few seconds, but then she spoke softly. "I love you too, Ash. But I need to focus on myself right now."

Ash understood and said, "I understand, Misty. Take care of yourself, and I'll always be here for you whenever you need me."

Misty smiled slightly. "Thanks, Ash. It means a lot to me."

Ash ended the call and looked back at Elesa, who was still sleeping soundly. He felt torn between his love for Elesa and his love for Misty, and he didn't know how to resolve the conflict in his heart.

Meanwhile, Misty was at the base of the Bell Tower, looking up at the towering structure with a mix of awe and determination. She had heard that Ho-oh, the legendary Pokemon, could be found at the top of the tower, and she was determined to capture it.

Taking a deep breath, Misty began to climb the stairs of the Bell Tower, her heart pounding with excitement and anticipation. With each step, the view from the windows grew more and more breathtaking, and Misty could feel her determination growing.

As she climbed higher and higher, Misty's legs began to ache and her breath grew labored, but she refused to give up. She was determined to reach the top and capture Ho-oh, no matter what.

Finally, after what felt like hours of climbing, Misty reached the top of the Bell Tower. She could see the majestic Ho-oh perched on a nearby ledge, its brilliant feathers shimmering in the light.

She took out her Master Ball, the most powerful Poké Ball in existence. She carefully aimed the ball and threw it with all her might.

The ball flew towards Ho-oh and engulfed it in a bright light. Misty held her breath, praying that the ball would be successful. After what felt like an eternity, the light disappeared, and Misty saw the Master Ball lying on the ground, with Ho-oh inside.

Misty let out a whoop of joy, feeling triumphant and ecstatic for securing its safety from the darkness that threatened to consume the world.

Misty then saw men who seemed to be Pokemon League officials rush to her and say "What you have done is illegal."

Misty spoke out "I have done what Arceus asked me to do."

One man said "Arceus? We would arrest whomever listens to Arceus."

Misty spoke out "You all are members of Iris clique, they are the ones who go out against what Arceus wants."

The group smiled menacingly "Yes, we are members of Iris clique and we arrest those who listen to Arceus. We are against Arceus."

Misty was taken aback by their words. She had heard rumors about the Iris clique and their opposition towards Arceus, but she never expected to encounter them herself.

She clenched her fists, feeling a surge of determination. "I won't let you stop me from fulfilling my mission. I must capture Ho-oh to protect it from the darkness."

One of the officials sneered at her. "You're a fool to believe in such nonsense. We will confiscate your Master Ball and take you into custody."

Misty stood her ground, ready to fight if needed. "I won't let you take Ho-oh away from me. I'll do whatever it takes to protect it."

The officials laughed, amused by her bravery. "You're quite the stubborn one, aren't you? We would now battle."

Misty knew that this battle would be tough, but she was ready for it. She took out her Pokeballs and threw them to summon her trusted Pokemon.

"Starmie, Gyarados, Politoed, let's do this!" Misty declared.

The officials countered with their own Pokemon, sending out a Dragonite, a Salamence, and a Hydreigon.

The battle began with the two sides exchanging moves. Misty's Starmie launched a powerful Hydro Pump that hit the Salamence hard, while Gyarados used its massive strength to slam the Dragonite into the ground.

However, the Hydreigon was proving to be a tough opponent, using its Dark Pulse attack to keep Misty's Pokemon at bay.

Misty knew she had to come up with a strategy quickly. She ordered her Politoed to use its Perish Song, which would slowly knock out all Pokemon on the battlefield, including Misty's own if they didn't switch out.

The officials were caught off guard by this move and quickly withdrew their Pokemon, but not before Misty's Gyarados got hit with a critical hit from Hydreigon's Dragon Breath attack.

With only two Pokemon left, Misty had to choose her next moves carefully. She sent out her Lapras, which used its Ice Beam to freeze the Hydreigon solid.

Misty then called upon her final Pokemon, a Pawmot. Pawmot unleashed its Thunderbolt attack, shattering the Hydreigon's frozen body and knocking it out.

The officials were shocked at Misty's skills as a trainer. "You may have won this battle, but the Iris clique will not forget your allegiance to Arceus," they warned before teleporting away.

Misty let out a sigh of relief, glad that the battle was over. "Don't worry, Ho-oh. I'll make sure you're safe from the darkness," Misty spoke.

Brock was in the mansion of Aether Foundation and he was in front of Kiawe, Mallow, Lana, Sophocles, Lillie, Gladion, Lusamine, and Mohn.

Brock spoke "The Alolan Champion broke Lillie's heart. We in the Iris clique dislike the Alolan Champion. So let us come up with an agreement that we together betray the Alolan Champion."Brock was in the mansion of Aether Foundation and he was in front of Kiawe, Mallow, Lana, Sophocles, Lillie, Gladion, Lusamine, and Mohn.

Brock spoke "The Alolan Champion broke Lillie's heart. We in the Iris clique dislike the Alolan Champion. So let us come up with an agreement that we together betray the Alolan Champion."

Kiawe refuted "We know you in the Iris clique betrayed Ash. So now even if the Alolan Champion broke the heart of Lillie, we cannot team up with you."

Brock sighed deeply, feeling the weight of the rejection from his former friends. "I understand your hesitation, but I assure you that our goals align. We both have reasons to dislike the Alolan Champion and we can use that to our advantage."

Lillie spoke up, her voice shaking slightly. "I don't want to be part of any plan to hurt anyone. I just want to move on from my pain and focus on my own journey."

Gladion nodded in agreement with his sister. "I agree with Lillie. We shouldn't involve ourselves in any schemes that could harm others."

Brock nodded, understanding their point of view. "I respect your decision. But I must warn you that the Alolan Champion is not to be trusted. He will do anything to get what he wants."

Mallow raised an eyebrow. "And what does he want?"

Brock smirked. "Power. He wants to be the strongest trainer in the world and he will stop at nothing to achieve that goal."

Lusamine spoke up, her voice cold and distant. "I have heard rumors about the Alolan Champion's ambition. If what you say is true, then we must be cautious."

Sophocles spoke up, feeling a sense of unease. "But what can we do? We are just a group of trainers, we can't go against someone as powerful as the Alolan Champion."

Brock smiled, his eyes glinting with determination. "We may not be able to defeat him in a battle, but we can still fight against him. We can gather information, create alliances, and weaken his power. We can bring him down without even battling him."

Kiawe looked thoughtful. "That's a good point. We don't have to fight him head on. We can use our strengths to our advantage."

Lana nodded in agreement. "And we can support each other in our own journeys too."

Brock smiled, feeling a sense of hope. "Exactly. Together, we can achieve great things. We can protect the ones we care about and make a difference in the world."

Lillie spoke out "I love the Alolan Champion, I am never going to betray him. I do not care if the rest of you want to betray the Alolan Champion, I will never go against the Alolan Champion. Brock, you all in the Iris clique tried to kill Ash so I will never listen to you."

Brock's expression hardened as Lillie spoke, feeling a twinge of anger at her words. "Lillie, you don't understand. The Alolan Champion is not who you think he is. He's using you, just like he used so many others before him."

Lillie shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes. "No, you're wrong. The Alolan Champion has always been there for me. He's helped me grow as a trainer and as a person. I won't believe your lies."

Gladion stepped forward, his voice firm. "Lillie, listen to Brock. He may have made mistakes in the past, but he's trying to make things right now. And he's right about the Alolan Champion. He's not the person you think he is."

Lillie looked torn, unsure of who to believe. "I don't know what to do. I just want to trust the people I care about."

Brock softened his expression, reaching out to place a hand on Lillie's shoulder. "We care about you too, Lillie. And we want to protect you from the Alolan Champion's manipulations. Please, just hear us out."

Lusamine spoke up, her voice gentle. "Brock is right, Lillie. The Alolan Champion has a dark side that he keeps hidden. We don't want you to get hurt because of him."

Lillie looked at her friends in disbelief "You are wrong. I trust the Alolan Champion and not Brock who with his friends tried to kill Ash. If you all want, listen to Brock but I am leaving!"

Lillie then ran away from the group.

The group watched as Lillie ran off, feeling a sense of helplessness. They knew that they couldn't force her to see the truth, but they couldn't just let her walk into danger either.

Brock sighed heavily, feeling a sense of guilt wash over him. "I'm sorry, everyone. I didn't mean to cause a rift between us. I just wanted to protect Lillie from the Alolan Champion."

Kiawe placed a reassuring hand on Brock's shoulder. "It's okay, Brock. We understand your intentions. And we'll support you in any way we can."

Mallow nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we're all in this together. We'll find a way to help Lillie see the truth."

Sophocles looked thoughtful. "Maybe we could gather more evidence against the Alolan Champion. If we show Lillie the proof, maybe she'll believe us."

Gladion crossed his arms, his expression grim. "It won't be easy. The Alolan Champion is very good at hiding his true intentions. But we have to try."

Lusamine spoke up, her voice determined. "I'll use my resources at Aether Foundation to gather information. We'll find a way to protect Lillie and bring the Alolan Champion to justice."

Brock nodded, feeling a sense of determination. "Let's do it. For Lillie's sake and for the sake of all the people the Alolan Champion has hurt."

The group then parted ways, each going off to gather information and make plans to protect Lillie and stop the Alolan Champion. It wouldn't be an easy task, but they were willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.

Lillie soon reached the palace where Ash and Elesa were staying. She rang the bell and then Ash and Elesa woke up and then came to the door. Ash opened the door and went and then Ash opened the gate.

Ash then let Lillie enter and then Ash, Lillie, and Elesa walked and entered the palace. Ash and Elesa sa on the sofa while Lillie sat on the armchair.

Lillie spoke "Ash, your Alolan friends want to betray you as Brock convinced them that you, the Alolan Champion, is power hungry and ambitious and have a dark side."

Ash's expression hardened at Lillie's words, feeling a sense of betrayal from his Alolan friends. "I know the Iris clique will try anything to bring me down but I am betrayed by those whom I thought would support me again. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me."

Elesa placed a comforting hand on Ash's shoulder. "Ash, you don't have to face this alone. We're here for you and we'll help you through this."

Ash nodded, feeling grateful for Elesa's support. "Thank you, Elesa. I appreciate it. But what am I going to do about my Alolan friends? I can't believe they would believe such lies about me."

Lillie spoke up, her voice shaky. "Ash, I didn't believe them. I trust you and I know you're not power-hungry or ambitious. But they are convinced that you have a dark side and they're planning to go against you."

Ash sighed deeply, feeling a sense of frustration. "I don't want to fight my friends. But I also can't let them harm me or my reputation as the Alolan Champion."

Elesa nodded in agreement. "We need to come up with a plan to protect you and your position as the Alolan Champion. We can gather information and see what they're planning, and then we can counter it."

Ash nodded, feeling slightly reassured. "That sounds like a good plan. But what about Lillie? Are you going to join us or stay with your Alolan friends?"

Lillie looked at Ash with determination. "I'm with you, Ash. I know you're not the person they're making you out to be. And I won't let them hurt you."

Ash smiled, feeling grateful for Lillie's loyalty. "Thank you, Lillie. It means a lot to me."

Elesa spoke up, her voice firm. "Alright then, let's get started. We have work to do."

Just then, Gladion rang the bell. Ash got up and then went and opened the door to see Gladion.

Ash spoke out "What is the meaning of this? Brock tried to kill me and so he would spread bad rumors about me? I know you dislike me for breaking Lillie's heart but still that does not man that you can disregard our previous memories and stand with Brock."

Gladion glared at Ash "You chose Elesa due to your lust. You are more arrogant nowadays after breaking the hearts of Misty and Lillie. How can we not believe that you do not have a dark side and that you are power hungry?"

Ash's face turned red with anger as he listened to Gladion's accusations. "You're just like Brock, spreading lies about me to try and bring me down. And as for Misty and Lillie, our relationships didn't work out for reasons beyond my control. I never intended to hurt them."

Elesa stood up, placing a hand on Ash's shoulder. "Gladion, you don't know the full story. Ash is not the person you're making him out to be. He's a kind and caring person who always tries to do what's right."

Gladion scoffed, folding his arms across his chest. "I used to think that too, Elesa. But now I see the truth. Ash is not the hero everyone thinks he is. He's just another power-hungry trainer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants."

Ash shook his head, feeling a sense of frustration. "You can believe whatever you want, Gladion. But the truth is, I've always tried to do what's best for Alola and its people. I won't let you or anyone else tarnish my reputation with baseless accusations."

Lillie spoke up, her voice shaking slightly. "Can't we all just get along? I don't want to see my friends fighting like this. Please, can't we find a way to resolve our differences and come together?"

Gladion nodded "I want Ash to understand that he is a lustful arrogant trainer nowadays and in return I would understand that he is not power hungry and does not have a dark side."

Ash took a deep breath, trying to calm his anger. "Gladion, I understand that we have our differences and I apologize for any hurt I may have caused you. But please, don't believe everything Brock says about me. He has his own agenda and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it."

Gladion's expression softened slightly. "I'll consider what you've said, Ash. But I need time to think and to sort out my feelings. I don't want to make any hasty decisions."

Elesa smiled at Gladion. "That's all we can ask for. Let's take some time to reflect on our friendship and our trust in each other. And hopefully, we can come back stronger than ever before."

Lillie nodded in agreement, relief washing over her. "Thank you, Gladion. I'm glad we can work towards a resolution."

Ash put his hand on Lillie's shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Me too, Lillie. And I'm sorry for putting you in the middle of all this. I promise to do better from now on."

Lillie smiled back at Ash, feeling a weight lifted off her shoulders. "I know you will, Ash. And I'll always be here for you, no matter what."

The group shared a moment of understanding and forgiveness, determined to move forward together as friends.

A few moments later, Kiawe rang the bell. Ash got up and then went and opened the door to see Kiawe.

Kiawe spoke "I support your relationship with Elesa but it is based on lust. And you seem to be more arrogant since becoming Elesa's boyfriend. How do we not know that you have become power hungry and have developed a dark side?

Ash's face twisted with frustration as he listened to Kiawe's words. "What is with everyone accusing me of being power-hungry and having a dark side? I have always tried to do what's best for Alola and its people, and my relationship with Elesa is based on more than just lust. We care about each other deeply."

Elesa spoke up, her voice firm. "Kiawe, you don't understand our relationship. It's not just about physical attraction, it's about a deep connection and understanding of each other. And as for Ash's supposed arrogance, he's always been confident in his abilities as a trainer. That's not a bad thing."

Kiawe looked taken aback by Elesa's words but remained firm. "I just want to make sure that we're not being manipulated by Ash's ambitions. We need to be cautious and aware of his actions."

Ash sighed, feeling a sense of frustration. "I understand your concerns, Kiawe, but you have to trust me. I'm not trying to manipulate anyone or become some kind of power-hungry tyrant. I just want to do what's best for Alola."

Lillie spoke up, her voice quiet. "I agree with Ash. We should trust him and support him, instead of fighting amongst ourselves."

Gladion nodded, "I apologize for my previous accusations. I should have given you the benefit of the doubt, Ash. Let's all work together and support each other for the good of Alola."

Kiawe hesitated for a moment before nodding, "I trust you, Ash. Let's work together to make Alola a better place for everyone."

Meanwhile, Lusamine, Mohn, Brock, Mallow, Lana, and Sophocles were waiting for Kiawe and Gladion to come with Lillie but they did not come.

Lusamine spoke "Brock, it seems like Kiawe and Gladion support the Alolan Champion now. I guess that now, they feel like Alolan Champion does not have a dark side and is not power hungry."

Brock roared "The Alolan Champion does have a dark side and is power hungry! They should not trust the Alolan Champion just because of Lillie."

Mohn spoke sadly "I know that we together understand the truth of the Alolan Champion. But our offsprings Gladion and Lillie feel like we are wrong."

Brock seethed "The Alolan Champion is very good at manipulating people. He manipulated Lillie, Kiawe, and Gladion to support him."

Mallow spoke up, "But do we really know for sure that the Alolan Champion is as bad as we're making him out to be? Maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt and hear him out."

Lana nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I mean, we've all seen how much he cares about Alola and its people. Maybe we should trust his intentions."

Brock scoffed. "You guys are too naive. The Alolan Champion has always had a hidden agenda. He's only looking out for himself."

Mohn sighed. "I don't want to believe that our children are wrong, but maybe we should hear both sides of the story before jumping to conclusions."

Lusamine nodded in agreement. "I agree. We should give the Alolan Champion a chance to defend himself before making any decisions."

Sophocles added, "And we should also try to talk to Lillie and Gladion and understand their perspective as well."

Brock grumbled, still not convinced. "Fine, we'll hear him out. But mark my words, there's more to the Alolan Champion than meets the eye."

Lana got a news alert on her Rotomphone and saw then news "Alolan Champion was responsible for kidnapping Alolan girls and transferring their beauty to Elesa to increase her beauty."

The details in the article elaborated that the Alolan Champion did this to several Alolan girls and then when they felt that they would be caught, they gave away the beauty back.

Lana spoke out "It looks like Ash was responsible for kidnapping Alolan girls."

Brock eyes gleamed "I told you that the Alolan Champion has a dark side. Now the news also shows how evil the Alolan Champion is and how lustful he is."

Mallow shook her head in disbelief. "I can't believe this is happening. I always thought Alolan Champion was a good person, but this is just too much."

Sophocles chimed in, "But we don't know the full story yet. Maybe there's more to this than what's being reported."

Lusamine nodded in agreement. "We can't jump to conclusions until we have all the facts. Let's not forget that the Alolan Champion has done a lot of good for Alola and its people."

Brock scoffed. "Don't be blinded by his heroics, Lusamine. The fact remains that he's a kidnapper and a liar. We can't trust him anymore."

Mohn spoke up, trying to calm everyone down. "Let's not get carried away. We need to find out more information before we make any decisions. We should talk to Alolan Champion and Elesa and hear their side of the story."

Lana nodded, pulling out her Rotomphone again. "I'll try to get in touch with them and see if they're willing to talk."

As they all waited anxiously for Lana's response, tensions were high and the future of Alola hung in the balance.

Ash picked up the call and Lana spoke "Did you transfer Alolan girls beauty to Elesa to make her more beautiful?"

Ash retorted "I never did that. Brock was the one who kidnapped the Alolan girls and transferred their beauty to May, Dawn, and Serena to make them more beautiful."

Brock sneered "I am not the one who hides my identity, Alolan Champion. It is you who has not been truthful about who you are."

Ash nodded "You, Brock of the Iris clique, have been responsible for creating a lot of problems to me and so I have to hide my identity."

Lana spoke "We used to support you against Brock and we know that Brock did create problems for you but the truth is that after you made Elesa as your partner, you have become more arrogant and lustful and also have hurt Water/Psychic Elite Four member and Lillie by rejecting them in favor of Elesa. You seem to have a dark side so we have to debate whether to support you or Brock."

Brock smiled "We in the Iris clique may have done some mistakes but we did not break the hearts of those whom we love and we are not arrogant and lustful."

Sophocles chimed in "I care about Misty and Lillie a lot and to see their hearts broken is so painful. Brock might have created problems for the Alolan Champion but the Alolan Champion is creating problems for us."

Mallow nodded "What has happened in the past stays in the past. We would investigate Brock later but first, we need to cut ties with the Alolan Champion fully as he has not done enough to mend relations with the Water/Psychic Elite Four member and he is manipulating Lillie."

Gladion, who was in the palace along with Kiawe, Ash, Elesa, and Lillie, spoke out "Mother, who do you think we should support now?"

Lusamine answered, "We should support Brock for teaching the Alolan Champion a lesson for breaking the hearts of Lillie and Misty."

Lillie refuted "Mother, we should all arrest Brock for creating problems for the Alolan Champion first."

Mohn spoke out "My daughter, Lillie, Brock will get justice for you and the Water/Psychic Elite Four member. You are just being manipulated by the Alolan Champion to listen to him. Listen to me as I am your father."

Gladion nodded "I think we need to cut ties with the Alolan Champion unless he stops manipulating Lillie with her one-sided love to him and makes amends. I supect now that the Alolan Champion has a very dark side as he stayed away from us all until the tournament started."

Kiawe concluded "So Lusamine, Mohn, Mallow, Lana, Sophocles, Gladion are against the Alolan Champion. I am not against the Alolan Champion's lustful relationship with Elesa and I do not think Lillie is being manipulated but I cannot stand for the hearts of the Water/Psychic Elite Four member and Elesa being broken by the Alolan Champion."

Brock sneered "So Lusamine, Mohn, Mallow, Lana, Sophocles, Gladion, and Kiawe support me against the Alolan Champion?"

Lusamine nodded "Yes, for teaching the Alolan Champion a lesson for having a dark side and manipulating my daughter, Lillie while he loves Elesa."

Sophocles roared "Get lost from Alola, Alolan Champion! You are not wanted here. We will make sure to put you in jail if you stay here."

Brock asked "Where is the Water/Psychic Elite Four member? She is not in the eye of the public. I feel Alolan Champion killed her as she was too persistent in her love for him."

Elesa spoke out "She is safe and doing her task. That is all I can say for those who are betraying the Alola Champion."

Brock snarked "Yes, Alolan Champion girlfriend, you will support the Alolan Champion. I feel like you are personally responsible for death of the Water/Psychic Elite Four member."

Ash spoke out "This is enough! Kiawe and Gladion, I am revoking your Elite Four titles. Mallow, Lana, and Sophocles, I am revoking your gym leader positions. And Lusamine and Mohn, I would not allow Aether Foundation to continue their activities."

Brock sneered "Oh please! We in the Iris clique have members in Alola also who would make sure to remove you from the Champion post."

Sophocles revealed "Brock, you may not know this but Ash is the Alolan Champion and Misty is the Water/Psychic Elite Four member."

Brock was shocked and soon composed himself "Thank You for revealing this to me, Sophocles! In return, you all can become members of the Iris clique, led by the Unovan Champion Iris."

Sophocles asked "So Lusamine, Mohn, Mallow, Lana, Gladion, Kiawe, do you want to join the Iris clique to teach Ash a lesson?"

Lusamine, Mohn, Mallow, Lana, Gladion, Kiawe, nodded and Sophocles concluded "We in the Iris clique who tried to kill Ash want him dead for his crimes of breaking Misty's and Lillie's hearts by being lustful and choosing Elesa and for being arrogant and developing a dark side after becoming Elesa's partner."

Brock sneered at him. "We are tired of your arrogance and your selfish ways, Ash. You have broken the hearts of two of our own and we will not stand for it any longer."

Ash shook his head in disbelief. "I have done nothing wrong. I have always treated everyone with respect and kindness."

Kiawe spoke up. "You may not think you have done anything wrong, but your actions speak otherwise. You have hurt Lillie and Misty deeply and we will not let that go unpunished."

Lillie stepped forward. "I am not being manipulated by anyone, Mother. I am standing up for what is right. Brock needs to be held accountable for his actions, not praised for them."

Mohn spoke up. "Lillie, you are being blinded by your emotions. You need to trust your family and know that we are doing what is best for you."

Gladion spoke up. "Ash, you need to make amends for what you have done."

Ash shook his head in frustration. "I have already apologized to Misty and I will do the same for Lillie. But I will not stand by while you all plot against me."

Sophocles spoke up. "It is too late for apologies, Ash. We in the Iris clique have already made our decision. We will take you down and make sure justice is served."

Ash's heart sank as he realized just how deep the betrayal ran. He knew that he had to act fast if he wanted to protect himself and those he cared about. But with his former friends and allies now turned against him, he knew that it wouldn't be easy.

Ash, Lillie, and Elesa were warped and they saw Misty and that they were in Hall of Origin with Arceus facing them.

Arceus spoke "Ash, choosing Misty over Elesa as your partner made another change to the timeline. It made your Alola friends to betray you."

Ash was surprised to see Misty and Arceus, and he wondered what was happening. He asked, "Arceus, what do you mean by choosing Misty over Elesa made another change to the timeline?"

Arceus replied, "Every decision you make has consequences and alters the timeline. Your choice to be with Misty instead of Elesa has caused a ripple effect, leading to the betrayal of your Alola friends. They believe that you have broken Misty's and Lillie's hearts by choosing Elesa over them."

Ash was shocked to hear this. He had no idea that his decision to be with Elesa would cause so much trouble. He turned to Misty and said, "Misty, I'm sorry. I had no idea that my choice would cause so much trouble."

Misty smiled and said, "It's alright, Ash. I understand that you had to make a choice, and I don't hold anything against you."

Elesa spoke up, "I also don't hold anything against you, Ash. I understand that you made a difficult choice, and I respect it."

Lillie added, "I also don't think that you broke my heart, Ash. I understand that you have feelings for Elesa, and I respect that."

Arceus continued, "However, the betrayal of your friends must be addressed. You must go back to Alola and do as you wish with them."

Ash nodded in agreement. He knew that he had to go back and get revenge. He turned to Misty and said, "Thank you, Misty, for understanding. I will do everything I can to show them that they made the wrong choice."

Misty replied, "I know you will, Ash. I hope you succeed."

Ash, Lillie, and Elesa were warped back to Alola, ready to face their friends.

Meanwhile, Misty was warped to Whirl Islands were Lugia is located. Misty then went and reached Lugia and then used a Master Ball.

As Misty found herself suddenly warped, she looked around and saw that she was in a completely unfamiliar location. She quickly realized that she was standing on a rocky outcropping in the midst of the Whirl Islands, with the churning waters of the ocean stretching out around her as far as the eye could see.

As she looked up, Misty saw a massive figure soaring through the sky towards her, and she felt her heart skip a beat as she recognized it as Lugia, one of the legendary Pokemon of Johto.

Misty knew that this was an incredible opportunity, and she quickly dug into her backpack to pull out the Master Ball that she had been saving for just such an occasion. As she held the ball in her hand, she felt a surge of excitement and anticipation building within her.

With a deep breath, Misty called out to Lugia, "Come here to be saved from the darkness!" and the great Pokemon swooped down towards her. As Lugia approached, Misty raised the Master Ball and threw it with all her might, watching as it sailed through the air and struck Lugia directly in the chest.

For a moment, nothing seemed to happen, and Misty's heart sank as she wondered if she had missed her chance. But then, with a brilliant flash of light, the Master Ball burst open, and Lugia was engulfed in a blinding energy.

When the light faded, Misty saw that Lugia had been captured, and she felt an incredible sense of accomplishment. She knew that she had just taken a giant leap forward towards her goal of catching all Legendary Pokemons to save them from the darkness.