Epilogue
After Sylveon is defeated, Serena approaches Alice with a mix of disappointment and admiration evident on her face. "You really are strong," she concedes.
Alice offers a gracious smile, her eyes reflecting a genuine sense of sportsmanship. "You're not bad as well," she replies, extending her hand for a handshake.
As their hands meet, Serena takes a moment to express her remorse for past events. "I'm really sorry for everything that happened a few weeks ago. I just hope that you and Ash will be able to forgive me one day."
Alice's expression softens, showing a hint of understanding. "Maybe one day," she says, her voice carrying a sense of forgiveness. "Ash and I have talked it over, and we've decided to invite you to our wedding."
The unexpected invitation catches Serena off guard, her eyes widening in surprise and gratitude. She blinks back tears, touched by the gesture, and manages to utter a heartfelt "Thank you" amidst her emotions.
As Ash and his father face off in a fierce battle between Greninja and Charizard, the tension is palpable. The clash of their powerful Pokémon fills the arena with excitement. In the end, it's Greninja's Mega Shuriken that secures the victory, defeating Charizard and earning Ash a triumphant grin.
"You have surpassed me, Ash," Adam acknowledges, a mix of pride and satisfaction in his tone. "I'm glad you've been training really hard for this battle."
Ash, still caught up in the thrill of victory, responds with gratitude. "I couldn't have done it without the help of my Pokémon. Thank you, Dad."
With the battle concluding, Former President Goodshow steps forward to announce the results of the League inspection. "And with that, the League inspection is done," he declares, a sense of admiration in his voice. "The Sevestar League truly is the strongest league, and for your cooperation, we will be awarding you 10 million dollars."
Ash's eyes widen in amazement at the substantial reward. "That sure is a lot of money. Thank you," he says, his smile widening as he realizes the magnitude of his achievement.
As Ash and Alice stand before their friends, family, and Pokémon, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, they are a vision of love and commitment. The scene is adorned with flowers and soft music, creating an atmosphere of pure enchantment.
Ash, looking dashing in his tailored tuxedo, takes Alice's hands gently in his own, his eyes shining with love and sincerity. "Alice, ever since I met you all those years ago, I have grown to like you more and more," he begins, his voice carrying a touch of nostalgia and deep affection. "I am honored to be your husband for life."
Alice, radiant in her elegant gown that seems to shimmer in the evening light, gazes into Ash's eyes with unwavering devotion. "Ash, you've been my pillar of strength, supporting me even in my weakest moments," she replies, her voice soft yet resolute. "You never give up on hope and always strive to make me happy. I am more than willing to be your wife for the rest of our lives."
As they exchange heartfelt vows, the words spoken echo with promises of unwavering love and unwavering support. Their union is sealed with a tender kiss, a moment that symbolizes the beginning of their journey together as husband and wife. The air is filled with cheers and applause, a chorus of joyous celebration from their loved ones.
As they pull away from the kiss, Ash and Alice's eyes meet, conveying a shared understanding of the bright future that awaits them. As the Sevestar Prince and Sevestar Princess, they know that their bond is not just a union of hearts but also a promise of adventure, growth, and endless happiness.
In a serene moment, Ash holds Alice's hand, offering encouragement as she lies on a bed in pain. Tox, the trusted doctor and friend, assists with the childbirth. After a challenging but rewarding process, the cries of their newborn twins fill the room.
Tox announces with a smile, "Congratulations, both of you. You now have twins."
Overjoyed, Ash leans in to kiss Alice, who smiles through her exhaustion. "Twins... that's even better," he exclaims.
Alice shares in the sentiment, greeting their newborns with love, "Yeah... welcome to the world, Sarah and Chase."
Prior to the birth, when Alice was seven months pregnant, Ash had gathered all their siblings and their queen, his mother, to decide on names for the impending arrival. They had agreed on Chase if it was a boy and Sarah if it was a girl. Much to their surprise and delight, they were blessed with twins.
Their family and friends gather around to marvel at the new additions. Minami expresses her admiration, "They're so cute."
Eve, one of Alice's siblings, acknowledges Alice's strength, saying, "You went through it so bravely, Alice. I'm sure you understand how it feels, or you will soon." Eve, herself, is five months pregnant, sharing her life with Gary, who is her partner in love and parenthood. The other Ketchum and Mache family members have also found their life partners, each building their own happily ever after.
In the Ketchum family, romantic bonds have blossomed over time. Mark finds love with Serena, and their relationship strengthens after Ash forgives Serena for her past remarks. Trenor, much like Serena, found a special connection with Akari. Minami's heart is captured by Sawyer, Ash's former rival and also a fan who becomes a journalist in the end. Golly, despite her life as an assassin, couldn't resist the allure of love when she met Paul, Ash's rival.
Insey discovered a shared passion for Bug Type Pokémon with Tracy, bringing them closer together. Gladion, on the other hand, found love with Mela, considering they used to be classmates in Uva Academy. Lillie's surprising match was with N, despite their stark differences in the past. Over time, they grow closer and find harmony in their love, Bryce also finds his love with Carmine as they used to be classmates.
In the Mache family, Eve and Gary, both accomplished Professors, built their relationship on mutual support. Gary helped Eve overcome her stage fright when presenting her research projects to other Professors. Flora, on the other hand, fell in love with Drandon, one of Ash's Elite 4 members, and his student.
Among the Sevestar Gym Leaders, Nate and Elline found love through their respective creative professions—Nate as a novelist and Elline as an actress. Max and Bonnie's deep friendship evolved into love as they traveled alongside Ash in the past. Reisa and David formed an unusual yet endearing bond—Reisa's love for performing met David's passion for invention, particularly his rainbow-colored ring.
Luke, the son of Steven Stone, discovered love with Helen, a talented chef. Their shared journey in Hoenn brought them together. East and Lucine's shared love for flying united them, creating a unique and enduring bond. Tox, saved a young Nurse Joy's life in a moment of danger, forging a powerful connection between them. Finally, Daniel and Anabel, both gifted Psychics, fell in love at first sight, solidifying their partnership.
As the families gaze at the newborns, Adam remarks, "Well, that's quite unusual. Chase has your face, Ash, but he sports white hair like Alice's."
Valerie chimes in, "And Sarah, Alice's face, but with your hair color, Ash. Their hair colors seem to have taken a different turn."
Ash, ever the optimist, replies, "But I don't think it matters. What truly matters is that we'll love them no matter what, right, Alice?"
Alice's smile radiates warmth, "Absolutely. We'll be proud parents."
Suddenly, the two babies unleash ear-splitting cries, their voices amplified to a Supersonic level that forces everyone to cover their ears. The windows shatter from the sheer volume.
After managing to calm the infants down, Insey can't help but remark, "Well, they certainly have powerful vocal cords."
Valerie, with a chuckle, adds, "It seems like they're already masters of their aura, but you two might want to teach them some control, or they'll have this castle crumble just with their cries."
Ash acknowledges, "You're right... we definitely don't want any accidental destruction. But when you think about it, it seems like we'll be raising new aura users in the future."
"Indeed, but before anything else, we should determine if they have inherited the Ketchum or Masho aura. Delia, can you help us with that?" Ash inquires.
Adam, always eager to assist his family, nods and focuses on his aura-sensing abilities. He then shares his surprising findings, "This is rather peculiar... Valerie, do you sense what I'm sensing?"
Valerie, puzzled by Adam's words, concentrates on her own aura-sensing abilities. After a moment, she replies, "I do, and it's perplexing."
Flora, curious and concerned, asks, "Mom, what's happening? What did you discover?"
Adam hesitates before explaining, "Chase possesses the Mache aura, while Sarah exhibits the Ketchum aura. This is highly unusual, as the Mache aura typically passes down through female members of the family."
Ash and Alice exchange a glance, their smiles widening as they embrace the unexpected turn of events. Ash remarks with enthusiasm, "Well, it seems like we'll have quite the opposite dynamic in our family. But you know what? It'll make our journey even more interesting."
Alice wholeheartedly agrees, "I couldn't agree more."
As they gaze upon their two newborns, Sarah and Chase, Ash and Alice look forward to the unique experiences and adventures that await them in the future, guided by the extraordinary auras that have chosen them.
And here is the epilogue. Now I'm glad that I finally finish the story considering how many rewrites I have tried to do for this one. If anyone else doesn't know, this is actually my first Ash and Alice pairing story.
When I come into Fanfiction or Wattpad, I intend to write stories with an AshxLillie pairing or an AshxSerena pairing. I made a lot of OCs, and it is then a person sent me a Private Message that asks me if I should pair Ash with one of my OCs, that's when I decide to go with AshxAlice stories. The reason why I'm going to do this is that Lillie and Serena have been appearing in games and Anime, and it would be hard to change their personalities because of what the readers already have in their minds. But Alice is my OC, and I can just make her the way I want.
And the 18 gyms as well as the Elite Four having 2 types are based on a fangame that I played a lot: Pokemon Reborn. And I didn't write a lot of battles in the story because, to me, it is hard to write a new battle considering that my other fics have battles.