They turned, seeing that Ritchie, Duplica, and Todd also arrived. Ritchie and Duplica were holding hands.

Brock smiled, "Hey Ritchie, long time no see! I didn't know you were dating Duplica."

Ritchie blushed, "Well, we've been keeping it quiet for now. This is our first event together."

Duplica winked, "You got that right!"

Sparky did a peace sign, "Pika pika!"

Mini Dit had transformed into a version of Pikachu, intimidating Sparky. "Pika, pika!"

Todd took their picture, "They are just so photogenic."

Dawn walked over to him, "You look familiar... Are you Todd Snap?"

Todd replied, "That's me!"

Dawn squealed, "Eep, you're the photographer that Hermoine asked to come?"

Todd confirmed, "Yes, correct."

May was a bit confused, "Wait you meet thee Hermoine from the Hearthome Collection?"

Dawn turned to her friend, "Yeah I met her, Paris, and Paris' Lopunny when the Collection started. They wanted nothing but the best photographer for the Poke Chic magazine!"

Todd modestly stated, "Well I don't know if I am the best but I do a pretty decent job."

May responded, "Didn't Ash once tell me that you took a picture of an Articuno?"

Dawn gasped, "Whoa, for real?"

Todd nodded, "Yeah, I even brought the print. Hang on." Todd searched his pockets for a minute before he finally took out a small, faded print. He told Dawn, "I had planned to use this picture to help win over the job but it doesn't feel like the edge they are going for."

Dawn breathed, "It is beautiful..." She gave the print back to Todd and offered, "Maybe seeing a contest might give you an edge?"

Todd thought for a moment, "It's not a bad idea but right now, I'm not sure if it'll help."

Zoey teased, "I think Dawn just wants to do a contest right now."

To that, Dawn blushed out of embarrassment. Todd just chuckled, slightly blushing at Zoey. Dawn perked up. She thought, 'Does Todd like Zoey?' That's when the population of Pallet Town arrived too. Everyone greeted each other. They started to laugh and talk. Even though the guests of honor hadn't arrived yet, everyone seemed to be having a good time. Scott had finally arrived. With him were: Palmer, Johanna, Norman, Caroline, Brandon, Luka, Lance, Prima, Steven, Reggie, Maylene, Cynthia, and Wallace.

Max teased, "I think you brought the crowd there, Scott."

Scott laughed, "Yeah, you aren't kidding."

Paul turned to his brother, "Glad you came."

Reggie smiled, "Hey thanks, me too."

Ranee told Maylene, "I am so happy for you two."

Maylene blushed, "Thanks Ranee."

Cynthia stated, "It seems almost everyone is here and everything is done."

Steven replied, "Yeah, you're right about that. I was hoping we got here earlier though. I would've liked to set up."

Delia offered, "You can always help with the cleaning."

Steven responded, "I would love to help you with the cleaning, ma'am."

Cynthia told him, "See? It all worked out."

Steven said, "I know, you are right."

Cynthia teased, "Aren't I always?"

To that, everyone laughed. Steven took Cynthia's hand, lacing their fingers. Cynthia squeezed his hand gently. Norman and Caroline smiled at them.

Johanna stated, "I am so glad that Cynthia is happy."

Dawn teased, "You're not happy for me, mom?"

Johanna giggled, "I'm always proud of you, sweetie. And yes, I know you're teasing me."

Dawn smiled, "Of course."

Dawn and Johanna had a hug, both of them smiling. They parted from the hug.

Palmer commented, "I am glad that I could make it."

Barry said, "I was worried that you wouldn't, Dad."

Palmer stated, "Same, Barry. But Scott has an important announcement later today."

Bianca pointed out, "You know, I noticed something. Where are the other Battle Frontier Brains?"

Before Palmer could answer, Scott did. "They didn't come. It's because I'm thinking of closing up the Battle Frontier operations in both Hoenn and Sinnoh. It's no secret that I'm getting older and I don't have anyone to take over for me."

"What?!"

Paul asked, "Does that mean I won't be able to challenge Brandon ever again?"

Scott answered, "Well, I won't close it down just yet. It will happen more at the end of the year."

Paul just kept quiet. While he did want the Battle Frontiers to close down, he saw Scott's point.

Ranee asked, "So does that mean the other Battle Frontier brains aren't coming?"

Scott admitted, "No, they are starting to close up shop."

Ranee stated, "Understandable."

"Hey everyone!"

That's when Ash, Pikachu, and Misty arrived. Her Azurill had evolved into Marill.

"Ash!"

Everyone went over to them, congratulating the new world champion.

Ash smiled at everyone, "Hey thanks everyone! But all the credit goes to my team. Especially Pikachu."

To that, Pikachu blushed but proudly.

Dawn told the Electric type, "Oh, someone's been waiting to see you!"

Pikachu perked up before he blushed out of love. Dawn threw a pokeball and out came her Buneary. Buneary looked around.

"Bun?" She asked. That's when she saw Pikachu. She covered her eyes with her fur, shyly. She said, "Buneary!"

Pikachu ran over to Buneary happily. "Pika pika!"

As the two got acquainted again, Misty watched Ash. She couldn't help but wonder...

"Hey sis!" Violet said. "'Bout time you and your boyfriend got here!"

Misty turned red as did Ash, "We're not dating!"

To that, Violet just giggled. It was just too easy.

...

As the party started in Pallet Town, in a far off corner of the Orange Islands, Lawrence III was looking out of his jail cell window. It had been a long time, at least it seemed that way to him, that he'd be in here. He often wondered if she ever found his records. He had hoped not.

...

Sadly, she did. Her name was Yoni, Lawrence's cousin. She had short light green hair, blue eyes, wearing an orange long sleeved blouse, a short orange skirt, and short orange boots. She was wearing an orange medaillon and long orange earrings. She had found Lawrence's notes and had created her own airship. It looked a lot like her cousins but it was smaller in appearance. She didn't want to attract any attention.

She said to the computer, "Soon, we collect the three pawns, the rook, and the queen. And that should flush out the king."

The computer said, "Analysis shows that there is a high voltage coming from Lumiose City in Kalos."

Yoni told it, "Then let's fly that way."

The computer did as it was told and headed in the direction of Kalos.

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Wishmaker1028: Another chapter bites the dust! Or the Dustox! Hahaha, that was bad. Anyways, please read and review! And always think outside of the box!