Author's Notes: This story marks the end of the first third of the story. Part 2 takes place in the Kanto Region.

Chapter 8

"Sir! I have news from Kanto!" a scout exclaimed as He came into Ash Ketchum's presence. "We've just learned Ted Toss IS alive! Not only that, he's killed Morph!" Ash showed no look of surprise at the news. He'd suspected it for the last 4 years.

"What of Alex Garum?" Ash asked. "What is the state of his remains?"

"There were no sign of a body." The sentry replied. "Since Morph was vaporized, we think the same fate has befallen General Garum."

"That's not what I think." Ash said as he pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the soldier. "A couple hours ago, someone broke into our Pokemon storagr system all of Alex's Pokemon vanished from the TR network. Since I had my heart set on keeping them for myself in the event of his untimely death, I seriously doubt he is really dead." Ash then returned his weapon to its holster.

"If that's true, where did he go?" the soldier asked.

"He's with Ted obviously." Ash replied rather calmly. "Before the trail went cold, we were able to determine the cyber attack came from Mt. Silver. Seeing as that is the only place we have yet to fully search, I know Ted is there. That's why we're here in Tohjo Falls." Ash then sat down in his desk chair.

"But why would he betray us?" the soldier asked. "I don't understand-" Ash took his gun from its holster and shot the man in the face bfore he could finish. The bullet entered the forehead and exited the back of the skull, killing him instantly. "Because I wanted your fate to be his." Ash said as the body fell to the floor. Blood oozed from the wound. Two guards quietly moved to remove and dispose of the body. When asked how he died, Ash said the man shot himself. He told them the man wanted to prove his loyalty to him and shot himself in the head. No one believed it but no one was dumb enough to speak their minds. Ash was exceedingly mad. He knew he was now at a disadvantage now that Alex was working for Ted. He'd probably already told Ted about a certain family secret by now.

"Dad, are you okay?" a soft voice asked. Ash turned to see his daughter, Kaylie. They looked so much alike the only difference in them was their personalities. They were even wearing the same black suit with the trademark R on the front and back. "I heard something happened in Kanto. Do you know if it has anything to do with General Garum?"

"Hmm." Ash thought for a moment. If he told her the truth, she'd probably disown him like she'd often threatened to do in the past. If he lied he'd not only get her to like him more but he'd probably get her to do his bidding. He knew that he would definitely need her around until her usefulness to him was over. He wasn't too surprised Kaylie didn't know she was pregnant with Ted's clone by now.

"I'm afraid it does." He finally said. "I just received word of a battle in Mt. Silver. As you know, Alex Garum was sent there on a public relations mission. Unfortunately, he was attacked and killed by the terrorist Ted Toss. His death was so brutal, there were no remains of him to be buried."

"You lie!" Kaylie exclaimed. Ash presented her with Alex's dog tag. It was stained with blood.

"Someone found it after the fight had ended." Ash explained as he handed it to her. "It is all that is left of him." Kaylie took it from him and squeezed it tightly, weeping softly. "I know this is very hard for you to hear." Ash said as he quietly stroked her hair. "Alex was a courageous and loyal solider. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. I haven't even told his parents the news. I know how close you and Alex were. Even though I disapproved of him seeing you, in secret I wouldn't have had a problem with you two getting married. I assure you, I will see to it that Ted is found and punished for what he has done."

"I don't want you to." Kaylie said as she stepped back. Ash was stunned to hear this.

"W-Why not?" He asked, not sure of anything better to say.

"Because I want to find him myself!" she exclaimed. Ash grinned evilly. He liked where this was going. "I'm going to make that bastard pay for what he's done. I'm going to hunt him down and destroy him! I won't let him have peace and happiness for what he did. He will pay!"

"Fine then!" Ash said, now beaming. "I'm so happy to hear you say that! Together, we will put an end to the menace known as Ted Toss! Once Ted is gone, then no one will be left to oppose us."

"Not on my watch!" Came voice that seemed to come from nowhere.

"Who's there?" Ash replied, annoyed at being disturbed. He looked around for the slightest movement. He looked in time to see a light bulb blow up. Standing in its place was Fin Toss and someone in a hooded cloak. "It doesn't pay to go where you're not wanted." Ash calmly said to them. He snapped his fingers and in the next moment the walls of the tent were ripped off and replaced with a legion of heavily armed Rockets. One of them cut the power to the tent's contents. They certainly couldn't leave the same way they entered! "We have you surrounded." Ash said to them. "You will not escape this time!"

"Who said anything about escaping?" Fin asked as he grinned. "I'm not going to let you find my dad!"

"Who said you were going to let us find him?" asked Kaylie. "We'll make you tell!"

"Not a chance." Fin shot back. "I don't know who you are but you must to know who I am either. I'm Finnaran Xavier Toss, a half human half Pikachu child. I have enough electricity in me to incapacitate a Groudon. You don't stand a chance!"

"Your father is a murderer!" Kaylie exclaimed. "Since he's not here, I'll destroy you in his place!" She then threw a Poke Ball. Out came a Flygon. Fin started to charge energy in one of his arms. The guy he was with then stepped forward suddenly and motioned for Fin to step back.

"Why don't I take this one?" the cloaked figure offered.

"Sure, go ahead." Fin replied, shrugging. "This is your coming out night, after all."

"Hey, this is a Freak and Pokemon only match!" Kaylie exclaimed. "Not interference!"

"Who said I'm not a Pokemon?" the figure asked as he then threw off his cloak revealing himself.

"What the fuck?!" Ash asked, his face turning pale. "It can't be! I killed you myself!"

"And I never got to thank you for it, either." Aurabolt replied. "Now that I'm back from the dead, I am ready to show you what death feels like!" Aurabolt then used a strong Thunder attack, disabling all the Rockets with one blow. He'd never been able to do that before. Even Ash was surprised at this awesome display of power. He found himself unable to move or even blink. Kaylie wasn't fazed a bit.

"Just what I'd expect from creatures who are associated with Ted." She said. "Your dirty tricks won't work on me! Flygon, use Sandstorm!" The Flygon whipped a powerful sandstorm, making it impossible to see. It also made it harder to use electrical attacks.

"I can barely see." Said Fin.

"I can still track its movements." said Aurabolt. He used a dynamic punch attack straight ahead, nailing the Flygon before it could use Hyper Beam. It fell to the floor in a daze.

"How dare you!" Kaylie exclaimed after recalling her Pokemon. "You're not getting away with this!"

"I think we already have." Fin said with a laugh as he turned to leave. "Now we'll be on our way." Kaylie pointed a rifle at him.

"You're not getting away so easily!" she roared.

"Please tell me you're joking." Fin said, not trying to hide how annoyed he was. "If you shoot me, you'll be wasting your time. My body's magnetic field is so strong it can deflect bullets. You'd only be wasting ammo." Kaylie opened fire on him anyway. Fin was surprised to see blood pooling from his left arm.

"What is this...blood?!" he exclaimed. "I can't be harmed by metallic projectiles!"

"That wasn't metal." Ash explained. "It's a bullet made from lead. All metal in it was removed. We designed weapons to deal with creatures like you!"

"Hold still." Kaylie said, advancing on him. "I want your death to be nice and slow."

"Thanks, but no thanks!" said Aurabolt. "FLASH!" A flash of light blinded Ash and Kaylie almost instantly. When the two were able to see again Aurabolt and Fin were gone.

"I can't believe they got away!" Ash roared. "They'll be hard to find now."

"Not quite." Kaylie replied. "Remember, I shot t. We'll follow his blood trail and see where it goes." "Once again you amaze me." said Ash. "I'm so proud to have you as my daughter!" "We'll send a team to find them as soon as possible." said Kaylie. "Sooner if not later." Said Ash.

That's Chapter 8.

Again, the next Chapter will be 9. It will flow a bit better, I hope.