Chapter 9

After arriving at Sevestar Island, Goh and Chloe are now staying in the prison cell while they decide to do a funeral for Alice and the other people who sacrifice themselves for the country.

When it is Ash's turn to talk about Alice, he says, "Besides Lillie, Alice is another person that will always cheer me on when I was alone and broken by the cruelty of how people treated us Aura Guardians. I owe her a lot and she never asked for anything in return..."

Then Ash starts to remember their meeting: six months ago, they met in Laverre City. Valerie's own clothing store, Sakura, is burned and her Gym title was stripped, she was escaping with three of her daughters, Flora, Eve, and Alice, and that's when Ash and Lillie protected them. They also offered them a place to stay in the Sevestar Region.

Alice had a crush on Ash because of his heroic actions, but she also knew how close Lillie is to Ash and she knows she never had a chance, but still, she wanted Ash to be happy and that's why she volunteered to be a part of the attack in Wyndon Stadium. At first, Ash didn't want her to go because of how dangerous it is, but Eve promised him that she would keep an eye on her, and that's why she got to come.

After the funeral, Ash has been crying in his room. Lillie hugs him from behind as she mutters, "Ash..."

"Why...of all people, why did she have to die? It is my fault that she was killed!" Ash says.

"It's not your fault. Goh is the one who killed her. You didn't know that would happen." Lillie says. "Ms. Valerie didn't blame you for her death, so don't beat yourself because of it."

Ash frowns as he decides to leave his room and knocks at a door, after opening it, Leon is the one in the room as he is sitting on his bed. Ash says, "You do realize that aura users have the ability to read minds. So I want to ask again, why are you helping us?"

Leon says, "And I told you the reason before, you are the only one who managed to win against me. Just because you are an Aura User, a devil, but you did what others can't do, and I respect you."

Lillie folds her hands and says, "And do you think you will be forgiven by the Galar Region for your actions? You just literally betrayed them for us."

"They probably think that I'm dead, so there is no need to worry about that. Though I am really sorry about your loss..." Leon says.

"Alice is free now..." Ash says. "She doesn't need to suffer what the unforgiving world has done to her anymore."

"Though what are you going to do with Goh and Chloe? They were your friends before, right?" Leon asks.

"Not anymore, after the day when my mother was killed, I have sworn to kill every human outside of the Sevestar Region. I also wanted to kill you, but the only reason I'm holding back is the fact that you have the information about the so-called Infinity Gems.

Leon says, "Right. Each of the Infinity Gems is based on a Pokemon Type. The first is the Normal Gem, also known as the Gem of healing. It can heal any injury, no matter fatal or not. The Fighting Gem, known for boosting, can give us the energy boost of Aura. Flying Gem, known for the weather, can create any weather to our advantage. We won't be worrying about Water Shortage or Solar Power because of it.

The Poison Gem, which is also known as the Gem of Disease, is the opposite of the Normal Gem. This Ground Gem, also known as the Gem of Order, is capable of controlling the minds of people or Pokemon if the user says so. And for the Rock Gem, which is known as the Gem of Revival, can revive the souls who are killed even in a lot of centuries ago.

The Bug Gem, also known as the Gem of Memory. This gem is capable of wiping out the memory or showing the memory of what it has been. The Ghost Gem is also known as the Gem of Spirits. It is capable of making the ghosts who have been haunting the world solid. The Steel Gem, also known as the Gem of Space, is capable of expanding the space that we live in while using its powers.

The Fire Gem is known as the Gem of Satisfaction. It is capable of satisfying what we want, such as giving fire when we are cold or stopping the lava from endangering the village. For the Water Gem, it is the Gem of Disaster. It can make others suffer, such as the Whirlpools, Typhoons, and so on. The Grass Gem is known as the Gem of Beauty. It is capable of making beautiful scenery.

The Gem of Electric is known as the Gem of Birth. It is capable of using affinity to create a new life. The Psychic Gem, also known as the Gem of Time, is capable of interfering with the time to our use. With this, we can have more than 24 hours a day, or other things to do. The Ice Gem is known as the Gem of Calmness. It is capable of calming down even the angriest beast in the whole world, thus letting those who hold it talk casually.

The Dragon Gem is known as the Gem of Rage. It is the opposite of the Ice Gem as it will make us angrier and more powerful. The Dark Gem is the Gem for Darkness. It will make people blind if someone is holding them. And the Fairy Gem is the Gem of Love. It is capable of making love express in the air."

After hearing from Leon, Lillie says, "They sound very powerful. However, do you know their exact locations?"

"I'm sorry that I don't know where they are located, however, it is said that Aura Users will be drawn to the power of the gems. Especially the Grand Aura Users." Leon says. "That's why I decide to reveal this information to you."

"You've done anything to help us, even this attack. Are you sure the only thing you want is just a battle with me?" Ash asks.

"You forgot the main part. I want you to use the 18 gems because they have the power to end this useless race conflict." Leon says. "Of course, nobody likes war, and nobody likes their comrades being killed or suffering."

"But that attack made sure that they are going to work together and attack us. We may have reduced some of their forces, but I don't think that's enough." Lillie says.

"Good luck with that." Leon says. "As much as I want to help you, that will only show the people that I'm a traitor, and I won't be helping them as well, since it is better to stay hidden for me."

"In other words, being a coward." Ash mutters.

"Hey!" Leon protests.


After leaving, the two of them also head to Alice's grave with the others. In front of Alice's grave, Ash, Lillie, Gladion, Eve, Flora, Drandon, and Mark are chatting. Ash says, "Eve, Flora. I'm still sorry...if I didn't agree to Leon's plan...the whole attack won't happen, and Alice wouldn't have to die..."

"We all agreed to his plan. We did manage to do a lot of damage to them." Flora says. "I'm glad that this whole revenge is a success, and Alice is a part of it."

"But what about Goh and Chloe?" Gladion asks. "We can't just imprison there for so long, they might be trying to escape by all means."

Lillie says, "We can let them escape, but they have nowhere to run. Everyone thinks that the Sevestar Region is just a small country, but the truth is that because of the blessings of Palkia and Groudon, we have more space and land for us to live in and we made it into a big region with a lot of cities."

"Pokemon are roaming free, and so are the children." Mark says. "This island is a paradise for us Aura Guardians."

"A paradise that people from the 9 regions are willing to destroy." Ash says with slight anger. "I thought that a year after, they would regret what they've done just because we've traveled together, but no. They are still acting the same, treating us as devils and throwing our friendship away."

Back in the prison cells, Goh and Chloe are in the same cells with different beds, Chloe is lying on her own bed as she stares at the ceiling, while Goh is glaring in front of him and mutters, "Ash Ketchum...you're going to pay for what you've done..."

"And how exactly are you going to let me pay?" Much to the two's surprise, Ash and Lillie are now in front of them.

Ash says, "Look at your states right now, it is really pathic."

"What are you doing here, are you going to mock us?" Goh yells as he jumps from the bed, wanting to punch the killer in front of him.

"What if we are? What can you do since you're unable to touch me?" Ash says while his eyes are glowing pink, forcing Goh to be slammed into the wall. "Have I ever done anything to you before I was revealed to be an aura user? You have the nerve to backstab me like that just because Goodshow reveal the truth. I've done everything for you and this is how I was repaid? Having one of my best friends killed?"

Goh is suffocating and his face is starting to turn purple. Chloe has tears in her eyes and she yells, "Please...that's enough, Ash..."

Lillie says, "Since Tobias has Darkrai use Dark Void on you, I guess you've seen some nightmares about us, considering we are the devils."

Chloe says nothing as she continues to sob, and Ash says, "Do you seriously think anyone will like to be called a devil? We are just like you, only with the power to use Pokemon Moves."

Lillie says, "Your governments are just afraid of us using the power to take their position away, that's why they try to use our ancestor's guilt to make you believe we are still the devils."

"And why should we believe you? You really are the devils, considering what you have done to the people that you've killed!" Goh says.

"That's because we just want to be left alone. Who likes the idea of killing people?" Ash folds his arm. "You guys are the ones who forced our hands, back then, our only mission is to kill Mr. Goodshow since he is the active person who wants to destroy us Aura Guardians, it was never meant for your glory, but for his own greed."

Lillie says, "Yeah. When we weren't revealed to be Aura Users, he would have let us participate in the Gyms, Contests, and even Showcases. But they just have to ruin everything."

"Are you here just to lecture us? Since we're not interested." Goh says.

"I know you're not interested, that's why we'll be taking Chloe for now." Lillie says as guards come in and grab Chloe's arms.

"Hey! What are you doing?" Chloe asks.

"Let her go right now!" Goh yells.

"Sorry, let me tell you this, you won't be seeing Chloe again." Ash says, "Considering how you boldly sneaked into our airship, this is the suitable punishment for you."

Chloe wants to protest, but words aren't coming out of their mouth, maybe because she is slightly guilty about what the Aura Users have to suffer, and she just mutters, "Goodbye Goh."

The words really break Goh's heart, as he doesn't have the strength to struggle anymore.


I'll end the chapter here, as you can see, the Infinity Gems are really playing a lot of parts in my other stories, so why not in this story as well? And Leon's plan is to have them use the Infinity Gems to stop the hatred and the war, and Ash is the only one who can use the rumbling because he met all the Pokemon. I hope you like this chapter.