Chapter 2
Ash is kneeling in front of his father, as he is crowned to be a prince since his other siblings have already done it while he didn't. Once he is done, Adam says, "Now since you're back, Ash. I think it is time for you to find a princess."
"A Princess?" Ash asks with confusion. "What do you mean by that?"
Adam is surprised, from the looks of it, Ash is dense in this kind of thing, he says, "Unlike your other siblings, you are currently 18 years old, and as a prince, it is vital for you to get married. Just like how Delia and I were."
"So that means you want me to become a father, and I need to find someone who wants to be a mother?" Ash says. "I did travel with a lot of girls, but they all betrayed me once they learn that I'm an Aura Guardian."
"Unfortunately, that is not exactly true." Adam says as he shows the news of how the Aether Paradise is burned to nothing while the ships are fleeing. Ash asks, "That's the Aether Paradise! What happened?"
"The Aether Family is one of the Ice Type Aura Families in the world. However, with you being exposed to the crowd that you're the Aura User, they were also found out and forced to flee the Alola Region as fast as possible."
"No..." Ash kneels and he can't believe what just happen. "What about Lillie...is she safe? Did she get executed just like Mom?"
"You don't need to worry about that. They are here in the Sevestar Region. Our navy managed to intercept the other regions' and we brought them back to safety." Adam says. "They are now residing at Mt. Iceat. I assume you want to see them?"
"Of course!" Ash says. "I really hope Lillie is safe."
After arriving at the Aether base on Mt. Iceat, Adam knocks on the door. Mohn is the one opening it and Adam says, "Professor Mohn, it has been a while."
"Your highness." Mohn bows and lets them in, and when Gladion and Lillie see Ash, Lillie quickly rushes to Ash and gives him a hug. "Ash! You're safe as well!"
"Lillie! I'm glad you're safe." Ash says as Pikachu also jumps from Ash's shoulder to greet Snowy.
Gladion says, "So how in the world did Goodshow know you being an Aura user? We barely manage to escape the stadium because of it..."
Ash frowns and says, "Gary...he and Professor Oak betrayed me. I heard that you guys were forced to flee because of me...I'm sorry..."
"Don't be." Lillie says. "The ones who should be blamed are those people who think of us as devils. We just want to live and they have to do this to us..."
Gladion says, "And not only that, but all of Lillie's friends also turned their backs on us as well. Once they learned we are aura users, they wouldn't hesitate to attack us. It is thanks to Silvally and Lillie (Nihilego) that we managed to escape."
"What about Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet? They knew that I'm an Aura User ever since I stayed with them, but they still treated me like a normal human..." Ash widens his eyes in shock.
Lillie says with tears in her eyes, "They are murdered by the government because of how they let you stay with them..." Gladion frowns.
This causes Ash to kneel with tears forming in his eyes, it is because of him. Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet, and even Lei were killed because of him. Seeing how Ash is broken, Lillie stops her tears and quickly rushes towards Ash, kissing him on the lips.
"You have to calm down, Ash. I know how you feel, and I don't like seeing them being murdered as well..." Lillie says.
"But everything is so wrong!" Ash says. "What did we do to deserve this hatred? Just because one of the past kings wants power and did a lot of bad things, why did we have to suffer for these centuries?"
"The Governments are no better than Team Skull, Team Flare, or even Team Rocket." Gladion grits his teeth. "Sure, you saved their regions by stopping those evil teams, but in the end, all they did was stab us in the backs..."
Lusamine, Mohn, and Adam walk into the room, and Lusamine says, "I've heard everything from the king. I'm sorry to hear about your mother's loss..."
"Don't worry, Ms. Lusamine." Ash says with a broken tone. "At least I still have you guys. That's better than nothing."
Lusamine says, "The reason the king comes here is to discuss the wedding plans. It is vital for the Prince and the Princess to get married when they are 18 years old, and Ash is now 18 years old."
"What?" Lillie asks, "You're getting married? Who is your fiancee?"
Ash is getting a little nervous, and he says, "I didn't have a fiancee yet... and I guess this is also why I'm here..."
Gladion and Lillie widen their eyes in shock, and Lillie can't believe what she just heard, that means Ash is here for her! He wants her to be his fiancee! Lillie's face is now as red as a tomato, she has admired Ash ever since she was little, and she can't believe that Ash is going to ask her.
"But there is a slight problem..." Ash says, causing Lillie to look at him with confusion. "I don't know if you want to, I mean, it sounds like I'm trying to force you to become my wife or some sort..."
"Are you serious? Ash Ketchum?" Lillie asks with slight anger. "Of course, you dense head. I have admired you since you saved me from the broken leg, the fall back in Alamos Town, the cliff in Professor Sycamore's Summer Camp, and the time when you helped me conquer my fear of touching Pokemon."
"Wait, what?" Ash is confused, "I only remember helping you with the fear of touching Pokemon, but what's with the other three?"
Gladion sighs, "That Summer Camp is what caused Lillie to split into three people. Herself, Dawn, and Serena."
"Hold on, you have split into three as well?" Ash gasps in shock. "And you say you are Dawn and Serena? Those two were my travel companions back in Sinnoh and Kalos!"
"I know." Lillie says, "But what do you mean as well?"
"When I was younger, I was also forced to split into 3, myself, a boy named N, and another one named Alain." Ash says. "I got N back after my journey in Unova, and then Alain back when he lost against Leon."
"Wait, you are also Alain? Does that mean you were fighting yourself back in the Kalos League?" Lillie asks. "Why would you ever do that?"
"Maybe to hide my identity as an Aura User, I didn't know Alain was partaking in the Kalos League just like I did." Ash says with a sigh. "But you say you are Serena and Dawn... I thought you were being idols with Lisia..."
Lillie frowns, "Lisia is also an Aura user like me, she is a Water Aura User. We were forced to retreat back here, and that's why Dawn and Serena were back in me."
"I see..." Ash says, but then he realizes, "Wait, since our meeting was very short last time with Serena, I didn't get to ask that question..."
"What question?" Lillie asks with confusion.
"The kiss back at the Kalos Airport." Ash says.
Lillie realizes what Ash means as her face is red again, Gladion asks, "Seriously? You kissed Ash back at the airport?"
"Yeah...I did..." Lillie suddenly becomes timid and mutters. Ash says, "You know, I'm glad that you did."
"Eh?" Lillie asks in confusion. Ash says, "After being exposed as an aura user, I have been worried about Serena...I thought she was also in danger back at the stadium..."
"So you like Serena more than me, is that right?" Lillie tries to sound very broken, causing Ash to panic.
"Of course not, I mean, you're also nice and caring, and you are-" Ash panics and Lillie chuckles.
"I'm just kidding, Ash. Serena is a part of me, you don't need to be worried." Lillie says. "Since you're here, how about I show you my Pokemon in the playground? I'm sure that Pikachu wants to see Sylveon again."
This causes Pikachu to blush, and Snowy also wants Pikachu to follow her as they all head to the backyard. Much to Ash's surprise, all of Dawn and Serena's Pokemon are with them. Sylveon notices Pikachu and quickly rushes towards him, nuzzling while wrapping her feelers around him, causing the mouse to blush.
As for the other Pokemon, Delphox, and Piplup also greet Ash, and he greets them back. Ash notices Buneary and says, "I thought Buneary would blush around Pikachu as well."
"She already moved on once she knew that she has no chance since Sylveon also likes Pikachu." Lillie says.
Gladion says, "Even though I approve of my sister's relationship with you, however, I have a request. Battle me, I won't take no for an answer."
"Of course, Gladion. I like to have a rematch since the battle royal and the Alola League." Ash says.
As the adults are watching how Pikachu is battling the Zoroark, Mohn says, "Lillie really seems to be a perfect choice for Ash, her affection towards him is really obvious."
"But then she will have to stay with us in our castle, are you sure it is fine for you?" Adam asks.
Lusamine says, "Of course it's fine. During my time in Kalos and Alola, I can tell how Lillie is affectionate towards him, Johana also told me that she, as Dawn, also likes him as well."
"By the way, Johana is safe, right?" Adam asks, "Considering she's one of the Poison Aura Users, I was concerned if the Sinnoh Government got her."
"Don't worry, she managed to come back here safely." Mohn says. "And that's also when she gave our daughter back to us."
"I see." Adam nods.
After the battle is over, with Ash's victory after using Gigavolt Havoc on Zoroark, Gladion says, "Looks like you're as strong as always."
"You're not bad as well." Ash says.
"Though I can't believe your World Champion and the Alola Champion Titles are stripped, you have been working really hard for it and everything just turned into nothing like that." Lillie says with anger.
"I know." Ash says, "That's why we will get our revenge. If they want us to be the devils, then we'll show them what we devils are made of. However, we have other matters to do first."
"I know, the wedding right?" Gladion asks with a sigh. "Just so you know, if you break my sister's heart, I'll make sure that you will regret being alive in this cruel world."
"Of course, I won't break Lillie's heart, it also breaks my heart to see her heart breaks." Ash says.
"Ash..." This is the first time Lillie hears how Ash saying something that isn't dense, and it makes her heart flutter a little.
Ash notices the face Lillie's making and he smirks, "What are you thinking right now, Lillie?"
Lillie shakes her head and panics, "Nothing. Just about how we are finally together after such a long time..."
This causes everyone to laugh out loud, and then they decide to talk about the upcoming wedding between the two of them.
This is Ash and Lillie's confession and also their reunion, and Ash and Lillie reveal to each other about their being three people at the same time. I'm sorry for Kukui's fans since their death is vital for Ash's change in this story and I hope you like it.
