Journey To Be The Best Pokemon Master

by BadBoy1992

Five-year-old Ash gets attacked by a flock of Spearow, but ends up being saved by Mew. How will this change his life? Aura Guardian Ash. Psychic Ash. OP Ash and his Pokémon. Ash/Harem.

20. Orange Island's 5

Last night after he returned back in his room in the Pokémon Center, Ash was questioned by Misty, and a little bit by Tracey. They wanted to know why he stayed out so late since he never trains his Pokémon for that long, as his training are short but tough.

He then had to explain what happened after he left to train, and how he met Lillie and helped her deal with her fear of Pokémon. He also told them that he stayed in a hotel with Lusamine, Gladion and Lillie talking, and lost track of time.

In the end Misty let it go, and then they all went to sleep.

Right now, the three of them are on the bleachers on the Pummelo Stadium, looking at the battle between the Orange Crew Leader, Drake, and the challenger Gladion.

The battle has been very long, as it started almost an hour ago, but was very good in Ash opinion, and right now both trainers are on their last Pokémon. Drake with his Dragonite, and Gladion with a very strange Pokémon that no one has ever saw before, Type: Null.

"Dragonite, use Hyper Beam," yelled Drake!

"Type: Null, Dodge, and then use Air Slash," countered Gladion!

Dragonite then fired an Orange ball of energy from his mouth at Type: Null, but Type: Null jumped high in the sky to dodge the Beam, and then he formed a light-blue ball of energy in front of his head. He then fired multiple light-blue blades of energy from the ball at the Dragonite, who didn't dodge it in time, and was struck down from the air where he was floating.

When Dragonite fell on the ground, a little cloud of dust was lifted that partly covered him from the sight of the viewers. On the other side of the field, Type: Null, was standing still, but was breathing had. He was getting really tired, and this battle doesn't seem to want to be finished, as both he and Dragonite keep getting up after taking many hits.

"Come on, Dragonite, can you get up," asked Drake while looking at the Dragonite who was revealed after the dust settled, lying on the ground on his side, and trying to stand up, but he doesn't seem to be making much progress?

"This is our chance, Type: Null," said Gladion, and Type: Null must have seen that he was right, as he stood straight, and got ready for the final attack that would probably end the battle in his and Gladion's favor. "Now use Crush Claw!"

Type: Null jumped toward Dragonite, who was still trying to stand up, then he pulled himself up on the hind legs, and his claws started glowing red and then he smashed them down onto Dragonite.

A few seconds later, the referee was heard. "Dragonite is unable to battle! The winner of the match is Gladion from Alola Region!"

After that the crowd cheered for Gladion, since he proved to be a great trainer as he was able to defeat Drake's Dragonite, which didn't happen for the last few years.

Gladion was then awarded the Orange Island Winner Trophy, and congratulated on the great battle by Drake.

The crowd then started disappearing and after few minutes there was no one left on the stadium.

After Gladion left the stadium, he was met in front of it by his mother, sister and Professor Kukui, who congratulated him.

Then Ash, Misty and Tracey also came and congratulated him as well.

"Congratulations on the win, Gladion," said Ash. "That was a nice battle."

"Thanks Ash," Gladion thanked him, and then Ash introduced Misty and Tracey to the family and professor from Alola.

"Everyone, this are Misty, who is my girlfriend, and the guy is Tracey, he is a friend that travels with us since we came on the Orange Archipelago," said Ash. "Misty, Tracey, these are Lusamine, her daughter Lillie and son Gladion, and the tall guy is Professor Kukui."

"It's nice to meet you Misty and Tracey," said Lusamine, and shacked their hands. Then the others shook hands as well and got to know each other.

"So, Ash, what do you think of my battle," asked Gladion?

"It was a good battle," said Ash. "But you need to realize that Drake might be the best trainer here in Orange Archipelago, but there are a lot more trainers out there in other regions that are much better than he is, so I hope you don't think that just because you defeated him makes you one of the best."

"I don't think I'm one of the best," countered Gladion. "You are one of the best, and I know that I still have a long way to go before I'm even close to you, right now I don't even want to think about being better than you."

"Good, good," said Ash.

"So, what is your tactic for your battle tomorrow," asked Gladion, while they were all walking toward the cafe where they plan to sit, relax a little and have a nice conversation?

"I plan to finish the battle as fast as possible, since there is no reason to prolong it," replied Ash, and Gladion looked at him curiously. He didn't understand the need for rush. "Actually, that is what you should have done as well."

"What do you mean?" Asked Gladion. They have just arrived in cafe, and have set down. Ash was talking with Gladion, Tracey was talking with Professor Kukui trying to learn something, and Misty was talking with Lusamine and Lillie.

"You see Gladion, Dragonite is the only Pokémon that has made Drake unbeatable all these years. All of his other Pokémon are just average at best," explained Ash, and Gladion was now thinking about this. And after few minutes of thinking, he still didn't exactly understand what Ash was trying to say, so he asked.

"But what do you mean by that? What does that have to do with the battle I had with him, and why I should have defeated him quicker?"

"You lost five of your Pokémon against five of his average Pokémon," started Ash to explain, and then he saw Gladion's eyes widen in realization.

"I see you finally understand," said Ash.

"I-I do," confirmed Gladion. "Since it took five of my Pokémon to defeat five of his average, then that means that my Pokémon are average as well."

"Yes Gladion, that's exactly what I meant," said Ash. "If you trained your Pokémon better, then they would have whipped the floor with his other Pokémon, and then you would have several others to help you deal with Dragonite, and not place all of your faith on Type: Null."

"You need to up the training of your Pokémon as soon as possible if you want to one day reach the champion level. Because right now, you are about the same level as the opponent I faced in the quarterfinal of the Kanto Region, and I won that match without losing a single Pokémon."

After Ash finished, Gladion's eyes were wide open and he was staring at Ash in disbelief. "Th-that's not possible, I can't be that far away from you, and the other trainers who are on your level," said Gladion a with a voice a little higher than before, and he drew the attention from the others who were there with them!

"What is going on, Gladion, why are you shouting?" Asked Lusamine.

"I just told him the exact level he and his Pokémon are right now, and he has a problem believing me," replied Ash. "But you see, I can prove that I'm right."

This got Gladion's attention back, and he asked. "How?"

"If I defeat Drake tomorrow without losing a single of my Pokémon, then that would prove that I'm right," said Ash, and Lusamine, Lillie and Kukui looked at him in disbelief. They didn't actually know how good of a trainer Ash is, but this seems ridiculous.

"Fine!" Said Gladion. "But what if you lose a Pokémon tomorrow?"

"Then I will admit in front of everyone here that I was wrong, and that you and Drake are much better trainers then I gave you credit for," said Ash right after Gladion asked his question, and everyone saw he really meant what he said, and would do it if needed.

"I can live with that," said Gladion and placed his right hand up front for a handshake. "So, do we have a deal?"

Ash took Gladion's hand for a handshake, and replied. "We got a deal."

The rest of the day everyone spent walking around Pummelo Island, and having some fun.

Ash and Gladion had a little spar match so Ash can show some things to Gladion, Misty and Lillie were mostly together. Misty took care of Lillie like she was her little sister, and Lillie had fun with her, and has learned a lot about Water Pokémon since they are Misty's specialty. Lusamine was mostly seating around and watching others have fun. As for Kukui and Tracey, they got along pretty well, since Kukui is a Professor and Tracey a watcher, so they had a lot of conversations, and at one point they even went on a phone and called Professor Oak and talked with him for hours.

At the end of the day, Lusamine, Lillie, Gladion and Kukui went back to the hotel, and Ash, Misty and Tracey went in Pokémon Center, but they promised to meet tomorrow morning for a breakfast and then they will all go together to watch Ash's battle against Drake.

The next morning came fast, and right now we see Ash standing on one side of the field ready for his battle, while right across from his is his opponent Drake.

All of Ash's friends are on the bleachers sitting together and watching as the battle was about to start.

"Welcome ladies and gentleman to another battle we are to witness in just two days," started the announcer. "It has been a long time since there were two challengers for Drake, but now we had two. For those of you who weren't here yesterday, or for some reason haven't heard, then let me tell you that yesterday's challenger Gladion was able to defeat Drake and his Dragonite, and became the first trainer to do so in the last five years!"

"But right now, we have another challenger, and this one is a serious business. Ash Ketchum is the winner of the Indigo League from few months ago, and has defeated all Kanto Elite Four, so I'm absolutely sure that he will be more then match for Drake, and if I can say it, then I don't think that Drake ha a lot of chances to win this match!"

As the announcer was talking the crowd was cheering for Drake and Ash. Yesterday they have witnessed a good battle, but they hope today to witness even better especially if Ash is as good of a trainer as the announcer was saying.

The referee then came and stood on the side of the battle field, and announced the rules for the battle.

"This will be a full six-on-six battle, with both trainers being allowed to switch Pokémon when they want! The champion Drake will choose the first Pokémon!"

"Ditto, come on out," said Drake and his first Pokémon came out! And to the surprise of very few who didn't know him and his Pokémon, it turned out to be a small pink jelly like Pokémon called Ditto.

"So, it's a Ditto," Ash thought in his head. "He probably thinks I would be surprised by his choice and underestimate him, but I have a big surprise for him."

"Amaterasu, you are up first," said Ash and sent his first Pokémon.

"So, Drake chooses his Ditto and Ash choses Charizard," commented the announcer. "I must admit, I was almost expecting Ash to underestimate Drake because he sent Ditto, but I guess that is not the case!"

"Are you both ready," asked the referee, and Ash and Drake said yes?

"BEGIN!"

"Ditto, transform," said Drake, and his Ditto started glowing and then it started grooving and changing shape. After few seconds, in Ditto's place stood another Charizard just like Ash's.

"I'm assuming you know about the power that Ditto's have, Ash," said Drake, after his Ditto finished transforming into Charizard.

"Yes, I do know, but that doesn't make them invincible, and you are about to see why," replied Ash, and then said to Amaterasu the first move.

"Amaterasu, start this off with Flamethrower," said Ash.

"Ditto, counter it with your own Flamethrower." Said Drake.

Both Pokémon then blew a powerful looking Flamethrower's at one another which collided at the middle of the field, but not even two seconds later, Amaterasu's Flamethrower pushed through Ditto's and hit at the copy of Charizard, hard, and managed to send it back with slight burns on its body.

"WOW people, that was a powerful Flamethrower from Ash's Charizard," yelled the announcer! "In fact, I don't think I have ever seen one this powerful before!"

"You see Drake, your Ditto can transform into any Pokémon and can copy their abilities, but can't copy their physical power and strength," said Ash.

"I knew that," replied Drake. "Though I didn't expect your Charizard to be this strong. Ditto had a lot of battles before with many different Pokémon, but it was never this overpowered before."

"Well, there is a first time for everything," commented Ash, and Drake agreed.

"Can you keep going Ditto?" Asked Drake while looking at his transformed Ditto, who was slowly standing back up from the ground, but it didn't look like he will last much longer.

Few seconds later, Ditto, while transformed in Charizard, managed to stand up, and nodded its head.

"Amaterasu, use Flare Blitz," said Ash!

"Ditto, counter it with Fire Spin," Said Drake and chose different attack from Ash, because he didn't want to send his Ditto to battle head on with Ash's Charizard, but instead wanted to go from a distance since that way he had more time to react!

Amaterasu's body became surrounded by red-orange fire while she was floating in the air, and then she flew straight at transformed Ditto, who opened its mouth and a spinning flame was shot at Amaterasu.

But again, it was no use, since Amaterasu broke through it like hot knife through butter, and collided, hard, with Ditto, who was again sent flying backwards, and collided with the arena wall.

Amaterasu then flew back and stood in front of Ash, while looking lazily at the place where the other 'Charizard' fell.

After few seconds the dust cleared out from were Ditto collided with the wall, and showed it lying on the floor passed out, while in its original form.

"Ditto is unable to continue, the winner is Charizard," said the referee, and the crowd cheered for Ash.

"And that was it for the first battle today between Ash and Drake, and Ash got his first win and now leads in the match," commented the announcer. "Will he continue to win easily like this first battle, or will Drake manage to make him sweat, we will have to keep watching and see!"

"Ditto return," said Drake and returned his first Pokémon, and then picked another Poke Ball. "Onix, come out to battle!"

"Drake choses Onix for his second Pokémon," said the announcer. "What will Ash do now? Will he stay with a Charizard, or will he choose another Pokémon?"

"Ok, if you will go with your Onix, then I'll go with mine," said Ash, and called his own Onix. "Come out, Onix!"

When Ash's Onix came out of his Poke ball, everyone gasped at the size he was. Ash's Onix was easily 50% bigger than Drake's and by looking at the two and comparing them, it looked like Ash's could eat Drake's Onix for snack.

"WOW, the size of Ash's Onix is unbelievable," said the announcer! "I have never seen the one so big before!"

Everyone had to agree with that, as none of them have seen one like this before.

Then the referee decided to do his job, and asked. "Are you both ready?"

After Ash and Drake confirmed that they are ready, he started the match. "BEGIN!"

"Onix, use Dig, and then follow it up with Iron Tail," said Drake!

Onix quickly dived underground, and then vanished from sight. Every sound also disappeared from the ground as well, it's as if he vanished.

Ash said nothing and just stood there and waited. Everyone wondered what it he waits, is, and then they heard the earth rumble, and Drakes Onix broke through the ground with his tail glowing white, and then swinged it at Ash Onix.

"Dodge to the right, and then use Bind," said Ash to his Onix, who quickly dodged the other Onix's Iron Tail by moving his head to the right, and then even quicker then he dodged, he wrapped himself around Drake's Onix, and started to squeeze him hard, which caused Drakes Onix to cry out in pain.

"Onix, noo!" Yelled Drake, seeing his Onix caught so easily by Ash's Onix, and he is now in a dangerous situation. "Try to break free!"

Drake's Onix started to move as much as he could and tried to break free, but it didn't work as Ash's Onix was much bigger and clearly much more powerful.

There was nothing else Drake could do, and after few more seconds of struggling, his Onix passed out, while still being wrapped by Ash's Onix.

"Drake's Onix is unable to battle! The winner is Ash's Onix," said the referee, and the crowd cheered again for Ash. During the battle they were mostly quiet as they felt like they will distract the trainer if they make a lot of noise, but in between the rounds they are going wild.

"Onix, return," said Drake with a sigh after Ash told his Onix to release Drake's Onix. "You tried your best, but there was nothing you could do."

"You know Ash, if this keeps going on like this then then you'll defeat most of my Pokémon very easily," commented Drake, and Ash just shrugged his shoulders like he didn't even care.

"Well, I trained my Pokémon a lot so they won't lose," said Ash, and Drake simply took another of his Poke balls.

"I don't even want to think what kind of training you did to make your Pokémon so strong. But never mind that now. Venusaur, come out to battle!"

"Onix, return," said Ash and took another Poke ball from his belt. "Ivysaur, you are up!"

When Ash's Ivysaur came out of his Poke ball and looked at his evolved from standing right across from him, he smirked and gained a determined look on his face.

This is it; this was the chance he was waiting for. If he wins in this battle as Ivysaur, then he will prove that he could do it in his smaller and weaker form, and then will allow himself to evolve.

"This is your chance Ivysaur," said Ash, and Ivysaur nodded in agreement. "Prove that you are ready!"

"BEGIN!" Said the referee, and Ash called his first attacks.

"Ivysaur, use Poison Powder," said Ash!

"Venusaur use Vine Whip before the Poison Powder reaches you," yelled Drake!

Ivysaur and Venusaur both used their attacks at the same time, with Ivysaur releasing purple powder from the bulb on his back and sent it at Venusaur, who released several dark green vines from under the leaves on his back, and they all went at Ivysaur, who didn't dodge it and got hit by them and sent flying backwards.

But just as Venusaur attack managed to land on Ivysaur, so did Ivysaur since the Poison Powder reached Venusaur at about the same time as his Vine Whip landed hits on Ivysaur, and got poisoned because of that.

Venusaur vision got blurry because of the poison and he started to stumble around, but somehow was still standing.

"Are you OK Venusaur," asked Drake? "Can you continue?"

Venusaur shock his head, and nodded but his vision was still blurry.

Ivysaur on the other hand managed to pull himself out from under the rubble he brought on himself when he collided with the stadium wall. He got a few cuts on his body, and was covered in dust, and was breathing hard, so overall he was in about the same bout as Venusaur.

"Come on Ivysaur, you can do it," Ash cheered his Pokémon. "Use Solar Beam!"

"Counter it with your Solar Beam as well Venusaur," said Drake.

Both Pokémon started charging their attacks at the same time, and even though Ivysaur was hurt and Venusaur was poisoned, they were doing their best to charge before the other so they can gain the advantage.

In the end, they both finished charging their Solar Beam's at the same time, and fired it at each other.

When the two attacks collided in the middle of the field, it caused a small explosion, and lifted some dust, but then started to push at one another.

Venusaur's Solar Beam was bigger and had more power in it, but Ivysaur was holding himself like a champion and wasn't quitting.

"Push harder Ivysaur, prove to yourself and to everyone that you are stronger than your evolved form and defeat him," yelled Ash, trying to get Ivysaur to release more power and to push Venusaur's Solar Beam back!

Ivysaur heard him loud and clear, and with a yell from his mouth, he gave his all and pushed his Solar Beam at full power, which then managed to overwhelm Venusaur's Solar Beam, much to the surprise of everyone on the stadium.

When Ivysaur's Solar Beam collided with Venusaur, it caused a big explosion and Venusaur roared in pain, and was quickly covered in dust and debris from the explosion, which covered him from everyone's sight.

Ivysaur was breathing hard at this point and was close to finished. If this didn't bring down that Venusaur, then he would probably loose as he barely has any power left in himself.

When the dust cleared a full minute later, it showed Venusaur still couscous, but lying on the ground covered in burn marks. He was trying his best to stand up, and was almost completely up on his legs, but the he looked at Ivysaur who was glaring back at him, and with a slight smile on his face, closed his eyes and fell on the ground.

The referee waited for a few seconds to see if Venusaur would try to standup again or is he is passed out, but after half a minute, he said. "Venusaur is unable to battle. The winner of the round is Ivysaur!"

"AND, another win for Ash and his Pokémon, and this one was the most surprising of all since Ash's Ivysaur managed to overpower and defeat his evolved from Venusaur," said the announcer! "This is now Ash's third win in three rounds, and now has a serous advantage over Drake, who doesn't appear to believe that he can win this battle even if he has his trusted Dragonite!"

Just then, Ash Ivysaur started to glow and then grow larger and larger. Once he stopped growing the glow stopped, and instead of a small Ivysaur, everyone was now looking at a big and powerful looking Venusaur.

"Wow, Ash's Ivysaur just evolved," yelled the announcer! "I guess this battle was what he needed to evolve into Venusaur!"

"I'm glad for you Venusaur," said Ash, and smiled at his Pokémon. "It was finally a time you choose to evolve."

"Yes, this is exactly how I wanted to evolve," replied Venusaur, but only Ash understood him.

"Ash is doing great," commented Misty while seating on the bleacher along with Tracey, Kukui, Gladion, Lillie and Lusamine, and watching the battle. "It looks like it will be another easy win for him. And I must say, it was finally time for Ivysaur to evolve. I mean he refused to evolve for a while, from what Ash told me."

"Yeah it looks like that," commented Kukui. He was watching Ash's battle very closely as he was curious how good of a trainer he really is. Hearing that someone is good, is good, but there is nothing better than seeing it and confirming it by yourself. And he had to admit that Ash is good. He knows exactly how and when to do what, what moves to use, how to use them. He also doesn't panic in the middle of the battle if it looks like things don't go your way, and that is what is required for a trainer to be considered among the best in the world. On top of all, he has no problem to let his Pokémon to choose when they want to evolve, and is not pressuring them to. And that is one of many marks of a great trainer.

"I just can't believe that his Pokémon are this good," commented Gladion. "I mean, yesterday in my battle against Drake I have already lost three Pokémon to take out three of his, and here is Ash not even losing one of them."

"In the end it will turn out he was right when he said that Drake's Pokémon are average if you don't count his Dragonite, and he will be able to defeat them all without losing a single Pokémon in doing so," said Lusamine.

"Ash really is a great trainer," said Lillie. "I hope to be as good as he is one day."

"Well, if you train your Pokémon like he trains his, then you have big chances," said Misty after she heard what Lillie said, and then looked at Gladion. "That goes for you to Gladion."

Gladion and Lillie nodded in understanding, and then continued to watch the battle. Ash and Drake have already started their fourth round and are about to finish it from the look of things.

"Wartortle use Ice Beam and then finish him off with Iron Tail," said Ash.

Ash's Wartortle then gathered all of his remaining strength, and launched his final Ice Beam that managed to hit Blastoise who was on his knees, and wasn't able to dodge.

Once Ice Beam landed on Blastoise, he was completely frozen in an instant, and then Wartortle jumped high above frozen Blastoise with his tail glowing, and then fell down right on top of him with Iron Tail breaking the ice and hitting Blastoise on the head, which was enough to render him unconscious.

"Blastoise is unable to fight, the winner of the round is Wartortle," said the referee.

"Another win for Ash and his Pokémon," yelled the announcer! "This was now fourth round and fourth win for Ash, and Drake now has only two Pokémon! I think it's safe to say that Ash has already won this battle, and Orange League Trophy as I seriously doubt that things can go so out of hand for him to lose this now!"

"Blastoise return," said Drake, and returned his defeated Pokémon in its Poke ball, and then looked at Ash. "It's still not over Ash, I hope you know that."

"Don't worry, I never underestimate my opponent and slack of in battle just because they are losing," replied Ash, and Drake nodded in satisfaction, and took another Poke ball, and called his fifth Pokémon.

"Electabuzz, come to battle!"

Ash was about to call his Pokémon to return, but just like Ivysaur earlier, Wartortle started to evolve right after his battle.

"What's this? Another of Ash's Pokémon is evolving right after the battle," yelled the announcer, while at the same time wondering if any other of Ash's Pokémon, he uses in this battle will evolve after the battle was finished.

He had no idea.

"Blastoise, return," said Ash with a smile at his face, and Blastoise, who also smiled at Ash, went to have his rest, while Ash took another Poke Ball. "Electabuzz, it's your turn!"

"Drake's fifth Pokémon is Electabuzz, but Ash's fifth Pokémon is also Electabuzz," commented the announcer. "I wonder why Ash choses the same Pokémon as Drake, or their preevolved forms? Or how did he even know which Pokémon will Drake use if he planned to use the same Pokémon as him!"

"That is a good question Ash," said Drake. "I wonder that myself."

"Well, I didn't exactly know which Pokémon you will use, but I saw some yesterday, and I thought you might use some of them again, so I chose some of my Pokémon so they can duel against their brethren, or their evolved forms. Ivysaur and Wartortle refused to evolve until they feel they are as strong as they can be in their lower forms, or until they defeat their evolved forms in battle" said Ash, and Drake nodded as he was apparently satisfied with Ash's answer.

"Are you both ready?" Asked the referee.

"YES!" Replied both Ash and Drake, and the referee stated battle.

"BEGIN!"

"Electabuzz, use Thunder Shock," said Drake!

Electabuzz's antenna's started sparkling with electricity and he then freed it at Ash's Electabuzz.

"Dodge, and then use Brick Break," countered Ash, and just as Thunder Shock was closing in on Ash's Electabuzz, he jumped high above it, and then his right hand become surrounded in yellow sparks, which he then brought down right on top of the head of Drake's Electabuzz, which sent him face first into the ground.

"That was an excellent move from Ash and his Electabuzz," commented the announcer! "Can Drake's Electabuzz stand up now? This was very powerful blow to the head he received.

"Come on Electabuzz, stand up," called Drake for his Pokémon, and tried to encourage him. "I know you can do it."

Electabuzz stood up after few more seconds, which Ash gave him as he tried to see if he can continue, but once he stood up, Ash called his next attack before Drake can call his.

"Electabuzz, Thunderbolt, and then finish it up with Iron Tail!" Said Ash.

Electabuzz then fired powerful bolts of lightning from his horns, and they went straight at Drakes Electabuzz, who was standing there until Drake shouted for him to dodge, which he somehow did and evaded Thunderbolt by throwing himself to the side and Thunderbolt flew passed him.

But just when he lifted his head up, all he was able to see was glowing tail of Ash's Electabuzz and then after he hit him across the face, everything went black.

"Drake's Electabuzz is unable to battle! The winner of the round is Ash's Electabuzz!" Said the referee.

"And another of Drake's Pokémon is defeated," yelled the announcer! "That now makes it five, which only leaves one for him to use, and we all know which one it is. But I'm afraid it is t late now, since the chances of Dragonite defeating all six of Ash's Pokémon are almost zero, considering all we've seen today!"

"Electabuzz return," said Drake and returned his Pokémon, and then took his final Poke Ball that was attached to a string around his neck, and released his final Pokémon. "It's finally your time Dragonite!"

Dragonite came out of his Poke Ball, and stood in front of Electabuzz expecting to battle him, but Ash then returned his Electabuzz, and took another Poke Ball.

"Sylveon, it's finally your time to shine," said Ash, and one of Eevee's evolved forms came out.

"What Pokémon is that," shouted the announcer being very surprised by Ash's Pokémon as he has never seen it before?

"Do you know what Pokémon this is," asked Gladion to Misty?

"This is Sylveon, it's one of the evolved forms of Eevee," replied Misty.

"I thought there are only five possible ways for Eevee to evolve," said Lusamine. "Three possible forms from Kanto and two from Johto."

"Yes, there are those five, and then there are Leafeon which is Grass-Type, Glaceon is Ice-Type and Sylveon is a Fairy-Type," explained Misty. "Sylveon and Fairy-Type Pokémon are more common in Kalos Region, so I'm not surprised that you or anyone else here don't know about them."

"Wait a minute," Gladion suddenly said, and gained everyone's attention. "If Dragonite is Drake's strongest Pokémon, then why is Ash using Sylveon? I don't mean to offend Sylveon or anything, but the size difference is extreme, and that Dragonite looks like he can eat Sylveon, or any other evolved form of Eevee, for lunch."

"Fairy-Type Pokémon are completely immune to Dragon-Type Pokémon," said Misty, and Gladion's eyes popped out of his head. Even Lusamine and Lillie were surprised by this information. Kukui already knew this since he was trainer and professor so he knew a lot about Pokémon and Pokémon Type's from other regions.

"So, I'm positive that's why Ash chose Sylveon to fight this battle," added Misty. "On top of all, Sylveon didn't have many battles, so this is a chance for her to show what she can do."

"I see," said Gladion, and then started to pay attention to the battle between Dragonite and Sylveon that has already started.

"Dragonite, use Hyper Beam," said Drake!

"Sylveon, dodge and use Misty Terrain," countered Ash.

Dragonite formed a yellowish ball in front of his mouth and then fired it like a beam at Sylveon, who jumped high in the air and dodged the attack.

Sylveon then released a thick light blue mist from her body, which covered the surrounding area with it, and blocked Dragonite's and Drake's sight of her.

"Now, Moonblast," said Ash, and Sylveon spread her feelers wide open, which caused an image of the moon to appear behind her. She then formed an orb of pink energy in front of her mouth, and fires it at Dragonite who she knew where he was, but he didn't see her or the attack, so Moonblast managed to hit directly at Dragonite, and sent him flying backwards and collided with arena wall.

The crush in the wall lifted a lot of dust then then spread all over the field and mixed with Mist created by Sylveon, so it took a full minute for everything to be cleared even though Sylveon released the mist, until everyone could see if Dragonite is all right.

Once the mist and dust were cleared, Dragonite was shown kneeling and breathing hard, with several bruises on his body. But it looked like he was not finished yet.

"Let's go Dragonite, use Ice Beam and then follow it up with Aerial Ace," said Drake after his Dragonite managed to stand up.

Dragonite opened his mouth again and fired an Ice Beam at Sylveon.

"Dodge," Ash said.

Sylveon again jumped in the air, and dodged Ice Beam, but then Dragonite flew at her with very fast and collided with her hard, and sent her crushing to the ground.

"That was a powerful Aerial Ace from Dragonite," commented the announcer. "I don't think Sylveon is going to get up after this, but let's wait and see."

"Can you get up Sylveon," asked Ash after seeing his Pokémon trying to stand up all covered in bruises and dust. Her legs were shaky and she was breathing hard because she was tired, but Sylveon managed to stand up.

This cause Dragonite to slump down a little as he was at his limit just like Sylveon and he really hopped she would say down after that attack.

"Use, Disarming Voice," said Ash.

Sylveon opened her mouth and released a beam of purple hearts in a loud shrieking voice, which hit Dragonite head on and did a lot of damage to him.

"Come on Dragonite, try to pull yourself together," said Drake, but it was pointless as Dragonite was close to passing out.

"Finish him off with another Moonblast!"

Sylveon fired another Moonblast at Dragonite, which again managed to hit him head on and this time it was the last time, since Dragonite fell unconscious after the attack hit him.

"Dragonite is unable to battle, the winner of the round is Sylveon, and the winner of the match is Ash Ketchum!" Said the referee, and the crowd went wild.

They cheered for Ash as he has shown them a very good battle and managed to defeat Drake without losing a single Pokémon.

"Ha, I can't believe he was right and was able to defeat Drake without losing a single Pokémon," commented Gladion.

"Yes Ash, you are the best!" Yelled Lillie and the others just smiled at her. She seemed to have started admiring Ash, and that is good, since he is a nice guy and great trainer, and she can definitely learn from him.

It wouldn't be good, at least in Misty's opinion, if Lillie falls in love with Ash, because that would be one more girl to a never-ending stream of girls that seem to like Ash.

On the other hand, Lusamine seems to like the thought of her daughter falling in love with someone like Ash, since he is really nice guy. Though he is with Misty now, they are still really young and you never know what might happened in the future.

Though she doesn't know that besides Misty, Ash has few more girls who are willing to share him. If she knew this, then maybe her opinion on Ash would be different and the thought of Lillie being with a guy who has multiple girls and possibly wives in the future would make her uneasy.

After the battle was over, and Ash was reworded a winner's trophy, he and his Pokémon gave a photo, and his Pokémon foot or paw prints for a Palace of Victory.

After that, Ash and his traveling companions along with Kukui and Alola family went for a lunch together. They spent the rest of the day together talking with one another, as this will be the last time, they see each other for a while.

The next day, Ash, Misty and Tracey went toward the next Island from where they were supposed to catch a blimp that goes to Viridian City, but there is still a matter with Lapras and her mother.

They went through most of the Orange Archipelago and they didn't find her or any other Lapras, and since Ash did promise Lapras he would help her find he mother and the rest of the Lapras's she was traveling with, he can't leave before he does that.

---

When Ash and the others left Pummelo Island, they didn't have an exact destination in mind.

On one hand, Ash has finished Orange League so he can go back home now, but the problem is that he still didn't find Lapras's mother and their school, and until they manage to find the, he and the others can't return to Pallet Town. Or better said, they can, but they won't since ash made a promise and he doesn't want to break it, and Misty and Tracey don't plan to leave him alone while they go back.

But, one can say that the luck might be on their side because while they were riding on Lapras who was swimming around without destination set, she sensed something and quickly turned around in another direction, which confused Ash, Misty and Tracey.

A few minutes later, they came to a sight that made them all angry, and Lapras scared to the point she let out tears.

What they saw and what made them like that was a sight of a Pirate Ship along with several members of the crew and their captain attacking a school of Lapras's with their Tentacruel using Poison Sting to attack, and Lapras's using Water Gun to defend themselves.

Hey Lapras, is this the school of Lapras's you were a part of," asked Misty, and Lapras nodded with tears in her eyes?

Well then, let's help them," said Ash, and suddenly Lapras's expression changed from one of fear to one of determination. "Lapras, fire Ice Beam at those Tentacruel!"

Ash's yell was heard by the Pirates and the school of Lapras who all looked at where it was coming from, just in time to see Lapras firing Ice Beam at the group of Tentacruel, who ended up frozen solid in several blocks of ice which then sunk in the sea.

"Hey, what the hell are you doing," yelled some guy from Pirate ship, and Ash thought it might be a captain? "Who told you to mess with our job?"

"I'm helping those Lapras's, as that is MY job," replied Ash. "Now Lapras, use another Ice Beam and freeze that ship and the pirates!"

Lapras quickly fired another Ice Beam which landed on the water around the ship and froze the part of the ocean which prevented the pirates to run away if they plan to do so. Then another Ice Beam, and the captain of the ship and several others got frozen as well.

Few other pirates that saw their captain and most of the crew frozen in blocks of ice, as well as their ship and their Pokemon all frozen, quickly surrendered because they didn't want to know how it is like frozen.

"Hey Lapras, let's go talk to your friends," said Ash, and Lapras nodded and went closer to the school of Lapras's. Ash's Lapras then saw a teal-colored, and quickly swam to he and the two cried together after they saw each other, and hugged each other with their long necks.

It was over once a leading Lapras came in next to Ash's Lapras and what's most likely her mother, and started talking with Ash's Lapras.

Though what was said was only understood by Ash.

"Were have you been," asked the leading Lapras? "And why are you with those humans? You know that we don't associate with humans!"

Before Ash's Lapras could respond, Ash said. "You know, you should be more grateful, considering she saved you from being captured!"

The leading Lapras looked at Ash, surprised he could apparently understand him, but after few seconds of looking at him, he said.

"I... no, we ALL are grateful for her help, and that is the only reason I'm even willing to talk to her and ask her to tell me the reason she is with you, because if she didn't help and we just ran into each other, then we would just continue forward without even looking at her," said the leading Lapras, and Ash eyes narrowed, while his Lapras let out some tears and her mother looked down in the water, not daring to look at anyone.

"We don't like humans, and we do not want to associate with them in any way," finished the leading Lapras.

"So you would have just left her behind because she was with us," commented Ash, and Lapras nodded.

"You are full of shit, you know that," said Ash, now sounding quite angry judging by the sound of his voice and the words he was saying. His Lapras and friends all head wide eyes because they didn't expect Ash to say something like that.

"You should have watched more carefully over the school you are leading so no one ends up separated and lost because of the storm," said Ash! "You did a piss poor job at leading your school and one of your brethren ended up lost and almost beaten by some punks on some island. We had to save her because of your poorly done job, and one of the reasons we are still here is because I promised to Lapras I'll help her return to her mother, and now that we are finally here, and she's with her family safe, you dare say you wouldn't even look at her and accept her back if she didn't saved your ungrateful ass!"

"You know nothing, human," the leading Lapras sneered at Ash's insults. "I take good care of everyone in the school, but in the situation like it was that storm there was nothing I could have done. I am sorry about what she had gone through but it was not my fault, and you don't have the right to judge me!"

"Well, now you know what she has been through, and what she is doing with humans like us," said Ash, and then asked. "So what now, are you going to take her back in the school or not?"

The leading Lapras looked at Ash thinking about his question. He then looked at young Lapras and her mother who were close to each other and hugged together. After few minutes of thinking, he said.

"I'm willing to let her back in school if that is what she wants," said the leading Lapras. "I'm saying, if she wants, because there is a possibility that she wants to stay with you!"

"Lapras wants to be with her mother and I have no intension of making her stay with me without her wanting so," said Ash, and the leading Lapras nodded his head, respecting Ash's decision to let go of Lapras if she so choses.

Now everyone was looking at young Lapras and they all waited her decision.

All this attention made her uncomfortable, but he mother was there next to her, and offered her support.

Lapras has spent the last few months with Ash traveling around the Orange Archipelago taking him from Island to Island and at the same time looking for her mother and her school. All she wanted at the time was to reunite with them, but now after spending so much time and having a lot of fun with Ash, his friends and his Pokemon, she's uncertain about what to choose.

She wants to stay with her mother and her school, but also wanted to stay with Ash.

After few minutes of thinking, which everyone spent waiting for her answer and doing nothing else, she said timidly. "I-I want to-to stay with Ash," said Lapras and few Lapras and her mother gasped, and her mother had some tears in her eyes. "But I also want to stay with my mother!" She finished, and now everyone was confused as after all her thinking, she didn't make a decision, and now none of them knew what to do.

Once she heard what her child said, mother Lapras started thinking about what she should do. She wanted to be with her child, and not be separated from her again, but she also wanted her to be happy, and if she comes with the school and leaves Ash, she might be sad and miserable for a long time, and no mother wanted that for her child.

In that case she realized there is only one choice for her. If she does this, then she can be with her child, and Lapras will be happy because she won't have to leave Ash behind.

That's when mother Lapras made her choice and made it known to everyone.

"I want you to stay with young trainer," mother Lapras said, and every Lapras as well as Ash were surprised by her decision. Young Lapras started crying because she thought her mother is denouncing her because she wants to stay with Ash, but then mother Lapras said her decision. "I will come with you as well, that way you can stay with your friend and we won't be separated again!"

Two Lapras's hugged each other and young Lapras was crying tears of joy. Then the leading Lapras was heard.

"Are you sure about this decision of yours? If you stay with the humans the chances for you to come back in school are minimal even if you are able to find us by some luck."

"Yes, I'm sure," replied mother Lapras! "I don't want to be separated from my child, but I also know that she doesn't want to be separated from her trainer, so my choice was obvious. I chose to stay with my child so she can be happy by staying with her trainer and me being there with her as well!"

"If that is your decision, then so be it," said the leading Lapras, and after they said goodbye to each other, he led his school away to continue their travel.

"Are you both really sure you made the right choice," asked Ash?

"Yes, we are sure," both mother and daughter Lapras replied at the same time, and then smiled together. They were both happy to finally be together again, and young Lapras was also happy she didn't have to leave Ash so she can stay with her mother.

After the school of Lapras's left, and Ash and the other were about to leave to find Officer Jenny on the Island they saw in the distance, they heard a sound of a both approaching them.

"Hey kids, what is going on here, are you OK," asked the person from the both as it was approaching them, and they recognized the woman as Officer Jenny?

"Yes, we are all right Officer Jenny," replied Ash! "Though I can't say the same about those pirates."

Officer Jenny then looked at the ship that was frozen in the spot and was prevented from moving away, as well as several pirates frozen in blocks of ice.

"What happened here?" Officer Jenny asked, and Ash and the others explained everything that happened since his Lapras noticed the school.

"It's a good thing you were passing by here, otherwise all those Lapras's could have been captured by those pirates," said Officer Jenny.

"It was all thanks to my Lapras her," said Ash, and patted his Lapras who blushed at the praise from her trainer. "She was the one who sensed them, and brought us here, I'm ashamed to admit I didn't feel anything happening."

"Just because you are Aura Guardian, Ash, doesn't mean you are all powerful," said Misty after she saw that Ash might start blaming himself for what might have happened if his Lapras didn't sensed the others. "There will be times something will pass by you without you noticing, and you can't blame yourself if something bad happens, because you are just human like all the rest of us, and not some all-seeing God."

"You are right Misty," replied Ash, after he realized that Misty is right. No matter how powerful he becomes there are some things that he will miss and he can't save everyone and make everything better.

"Ahh, so you are an Aura Guardian," said Officer Jenny, and Ash nodded, but wandered why she had that smile on her face! "Well then you'll probably be very happy to know that all those pirates are going to spend the rest of their lives in prison and won't be able to capture and hurt any other Pokemon!"

That news did make Ash happy, and then Officer Jenny went on the pirate ship to arrest all the non-frozen pirates and then with the help of Ash, Misty, Tracey and their Pokemon, she unfroze those frozen, and Ash also sent Blastoise to defrost the Tentacruel who sunk in the bottom of the ocean, and tell them that they are free to go where ever they want.

After Officer Jenny had all pirates tied up on her both, she took them to nearby Tarroco Island, and placed them in prison, while Ash and the others followed after her.

Once they reached the Island Ash caught mother Lapras in one of the spare Poke balls, and returned young Lapras in her Poke ball, and then sent them booth at Oak's Ranch so they can have some rest a peace there.

The three spend the day that night on the Island, and in the morning they caught a ferry that went toward Kanto Region.

---

After few days of raveling by ferry from Tarroco Island, Ash, Misty and Tracey have finally arrived at the port close to Pallet Town, and are now about to arrive at Ash's house.

"We've finally made it," commented Misty while almost dragging herself down the road toward Ash's house. "I love traveling, but I can't wait for a little break after all this time we traveled."

"Yeah, I know what you mean," said Ash. "Even I am tired and that is saying something considering how much training I did before I started my journey."

"It might be because we spent so much time riding on Lapras and going all over Orange Archipelago," said Tracey. "Traveling on land is one thing, but riding on a Pokemon from Island to Island every single day for months can be very exhausting."

Few minutes later, and Ash was opening the door of his house. "Hey mom, Amber, are you home?" He yelled after he entered in the house, while Misty and Tracey followed him inside.

"Hey Ash, is that you," all three heard a males voice, and Ash and Misty quickly recognized it?

"Don't tell me that that is who I think it is," said Misty.

"I think it is," confirmed Ash.

"Haa! Who are you talking about? Who is it?" Asked Tracey.

Just then Brock appeared from behind the kitchen door. He was wearing an apron and looked like he was cleaning. Funny thing considering that the last time Ash and Misty saw him he was also wearing apron and was cleaning as well, but that was in another house, and now they are wondering what he is doing here in Ash's house.

"Hey guys, you are finally back," said Brock after he came in front of them. "You must be tired from all that traveling, so why don't you go and wash yourself, while I finish making lunch."

"Brock, what are you doing here," asked Ash after few moments of staring at him along with Misty and Tracey, who, by the way was completely clueless about what is going on? "Last time we saw you; you were with Professor Ivy!"

As soon as Ash said that, Brock slumped to his knees in the corner of the room and was sulking with rain clouds above his head, and while saying. 'That Name!'

The three just looked at him with dead pan expressions. Misty and Ash already knew what is going on just by seeing this, while Tracey, even though he didn't know exactly what is going on, thought that a guy shouldn't act like this.

"She must have dumped him," commented Misty, and Ash only nodded in agreement.

The front door opened just then, and Delia came in followed by Amber. They were carrying some bags with food and some other stuff. When Delia and Amber saw Ash, they quickly dropped their bags and jumped at him and gave him a big hug.

"Ash, you are finally home," said Delia, while hugging him. "I was so worried about you. You should call more frequently so I know nothing happened to you!"

"Come on mom, I'm not a little baby, I can take care of myself just fine," said Ash in exasperation. His mother is just too overprotective, and starts acting like this every time he goes some were and doesn't call at her at least once every three days.

"You are my baby, Ash, and always will be," Delia said, and Ash blushed at the smirks Misty, Tracey and even Brock were giving him.

But he let it go, and then looked at Amber. "Hey Amber, long time no see. How have you been doing?" Asked Ash.

"I'm doing great," replied Amber with a big smile on her face. She was happy that Ash is home after another few months of traveling, and even though he is not her real brother, she learned to love him like one, and want to spend more time with him like every other little sister wants to spend time with her big brother. "I've just been with mom to a grocery shopping and after lunch I was going to go and train with my Pokemon a little!"

"I see, well I'm glad you are taking your training seriously, and are not waiting to start your journey," said Ash. "But I hope you are not spending too much time training them, it would be good to spend some time relaxing as well."

"Don't worry, I only spend few hours every day with my Pokemon, and the rest of the time I'm spending with mom helping around the house, or playing with some other kids from the town," said Amber, and Ash nodded his head in satisfaction. Amber is very smart and hard working for her age, and he likes that and thinks it will only make her better person in the future, and turn her into a slacker.

"Ok, then, I'll go with you later to Professor Oak's ranch to see your Pokemon," said Ash, and Amber just smiled at him since she was happy to be with her big brother, and having a chance to prove she is a good trainer, even though she technically isn't one just yet. "But before that, will someone tell me how did Brock ended up here?"

"Well, you see," started Delia. "About a week ago I was in town doing some shopping, and on my way back I found Brock lying on the ground. He looked terrible, and when I asked what happened and mentioned 'that name', he practically fell apart, so I brought him here, and he's been here ever since." Explained Delia, and at the same time she dodged saying Professor Ivy's name since Brock is there and could hear her.

"OK," said Ash. "Well anyway, why don't we go and eat something, because I'm hungry, and I'm sure Misty and Tracey are as well."

"I agree with Ash," said Misty. "After we eat then we should have some rest before we go to Professor Oak's ranch, since you want to go there." She said while looking at Ash and Tracey, but mainly Tracey since she knew he can't wait to meet Professor Oak in person.

Then, they all went into the kitchen and had lunch that Brock insisted to prepare as payment for staying in the house. Of course, no one complained since Brock is an amazing cook.

During lunch, Ash, Misty and Tracey were telling about their journey through Orange Archipelago, and all adventures they head there.

Once the lunch was over, Ash, Misty and Tracey went to have some sleep, Delia and Amber watched television since there was nothing else to do, while Brock was cleaning the house. Thus the reason there was nothing for Delia and Amber to do as Brock wanted to do it alone.

Once Ash, Misty and Tracey had few hours of sleep, and after Brock finished house cleaning, they all went to Oaks Ranch so Ash can deliver GS Ball, let his Pokemon out of their Poke ball's to have some fresh air, and see his other Pokemon.

"Hi Ash, everyone, I see you are finally back," said Professor Oak after he opened his front door and saw Ash, his family and friends. "Come on in."

"Thanks, Professor Oak," said Ash, after he and the others went inside the house. "And yes, we arrived few hours ago, but decided to have some sleep before we come here."

"I see! Well I'm glad you are all back safe," said Professor Oak. "And congratulations for the win in Orange League, Ash. That was a big success."

"Thanks, Professor," said Ash, and then pulled out GS ball. "Here is the GS Ball, Professor. Delivered just like I promised."

Professor Oak took the ball from Ash, and then sat down on the chair in the leaving room, while others set on the bad or sofa. "This really is an interesting ball, Ash. I have never seen one like this before, and I'm sure it's going to be a challenge to find something, since Professor Ivy couldn't find a thing."

As he said that, they all heard, 'that name', being muttered and when they looked toward the place where the voice came from, they saw Brock on his knees in the corner of the room, with rain clouds over his head.

"Ahhhm! Is he still doing that," Oak asked when he saw Brock?

"Unfortunately, yes," replied Delia with a sigh. "I learned not to mention that name in front of him, but it looks like someone will always let it slip."

"Come on, Brock, pull yourself together man," said Ash, with slightly raised voice that surprised everyone a little, and even Brock stopped sulking and looked at Ash! "Are you seriously going to act like that just because of some girl?"

"It's easy for you to say!" said Brock a little hurt because of Ash's words. "You weren't the one rejected by a girl. In fact, you got yourself a harem without even trying to find a single girl, and I can't even get one girl I like!"

"Brock, I'm almost positive that you didn't actually like a single girl of all the girls and woman we met since we met and started traveling," said Ash, and now everyone was confused by his words, but no one more that Brock.

"What do you mean?" Asked Brock.

"You flirt with one girl, and then after we met the next one, you flirt with her as well, and then again with the next one," said Ash, and Brock had a thoughtful expression, but didn't understand where Ash was going with this.

"Someone who starts liking a single girl, doesn't run and flirt with the next one after he was rejected," explained Ash. "If you like a girl, you fight for her, and only go after another girl after you are sure you have no chance with the girls you like, or even love. Can you seriously tell me that you actually like hundreds of different girls we met and you flirted with, during our traveling?"

After he heard Ash's explanation, and then question, Brock realized that… Ash was actually right. If he really liked any of those girls then he wouldn't flirt with others, and would try to be with that girl.

Of all the girls he met during his journey, the only one he could say he felt something for, would be Suzy, and he let her go without even trying anything.

"Well, maybe next time I talk to her, I'll ask her if there can be something between us," Brock thought in his head. "It's not like I can lose anything if I do."

"You are right, Ash," said Brock after few minutes of being quiet. "I didn't really like any of those girls, at least not in that way, I thought they were all beautiful so I flirted with them, but I didn't feel anything.

Brock's confession brought smiles on everyone faces. Maybe now he will stop acting like he did for the last week, and maybe, just maybe, stop flirting with girls were ever they go and embers himself and them while doing so.

"I'm glad to hear that, Brock," said Ash, and then they went back to the conversation about GS ball.

They spent some time talking with one another, and Tracey finally got to show Professor Oak his sketches and was happy when Oak praised him for them.

After some time, when it was already dark outside, Professor Oak then went to his lab to research GS ball a little before going to bad, while Ash and the others went back to Ash house for the night, but he left all his Pokemon he had with him at Oak's Lab with the others.

Tracey, though, decided to stay at the Ranch and help Professor Oak with GS ball, and he would come back to Ash's house later.

The next morning, Ash, Misty, Brock and Amber went on Oaks ranch again (Tracey stayed at the ranch all night with Professor Oak researching the GS ball) so Ash can spend some time with time with the Pokemon he didn't take on Orange Archipelago. He wanted to see if they continued to train, or they were slacking off, and at the same time he wanted to see how Amber's Pokemon are progressing.

"Well, I'm glad to see that none of you were slacking off while you were staying here," said Ash to his Pokemon after he checked their state with few quick battles between them, and against Misty's, Brock's and Amber's Pokemon.

His Pokemon just smirked Ash's happiness. Of course they continued to train. They have spent so much time with him training like crazy so right now they wouldn't know what to do instead of training.

"I'm also happy to say that your Pokemon are much more powerful than I thought they would be, Amber," Ash then praised his sister for a job well done, and she blushed at the compliment.

"I-I had some help from your Pokemon, so I can't say it was all my doing that they became so strong," said Amber.

"While we did help you with some pointers, it was you who trained with your Pokemon, and you should feel happy about their progress," said Mega Lucario.

"Lucario is right, Amber," said Ash. "You should be happy."

"But anyway," Ash suddenly said, and it looked like he was changing subject. He was looking at his Pokemon, and it appeared he has something important to say to them. Thy realized that, and were all ears.

"In a few days, Amber is going to start her journey," Ash said, and now everyone was looking at Amber, making her blush at the attention. "And since I decided to go to Johto Region next, we came to an agreement for her to come with me, and travel together for a little while until she learns to take care of herself, or makes some friends and travel with them."

"Now. Because I'm going to the new region, I'm again going to compete in gym battles and then in Johto League, but I have decided to not use most of you in those battles," Ash explained, and after he was finished, most of his Pokemon slumped down. They were sad that Ash won't use them in battles any more, and thought that maybe they did something wrong, or they just are not as strong as he thought, or wonted them to be.

On the other hand, few of his Pokemon knew exactly why Ash won't use them in battles. It was for the same reason he didn't use Lucario, Pikachu and Alakazam in battles for most of Kanto Region. They are just too powerful for normal battles.

The same goes for Mewtwo and Lugia, who knew that Ash is not using them in battle because it wouldn't be fair to the other trainers.

"I can tell by your expressions that you think I won't be using you in battles anymore because I'm disappointed because of something, or think you are weaker than I won't you to be," said Ash, and they all nodded they heads while looking at the ground.

"I just want to say that you are all wrong," Ash said, and they all perked up at his words. "You are all too powerful, and in normal battles against normal trainers, and gym leaders you can win easily. No one but a Pokemon of an Elite Four member or a regional champion can fight against you, and that is the reason I'm not taking you with me. At least not most of you."

All of Ash Pokemon that thought he was disappointed in them, now had smiles on their faces. They knew that Ash is not a type of trainer to be disappointed in his Pokemon no matter if they are week or strong, but deep down, they had their doubts. But they are gone now.

"As I said, I won't be taking MOST of you with me," Ash started talking again, and everyone was now listening to what he will say, and some of hoped he will choose them to come with him. "Few among you didn't get as much training with me as some other, and they also didn't have many battles, so I'm going to take them with me, or exchange them from time to time to have some training and battles."

"So, let see who comes for more training and battles, and who stays," Ash said, and then started walking around his Pokemon, and looking at them while thinking.

Misty, Brock and Amber were standing on the side and waiting to see who Ash will choose to come with him. Tracey was still with Professor Oak inside the Lab trying to figure out GS Ball, while Delia was back in her house.

After few minutes of walking around and thinking, Ash stopped in front of Mega Lucario, Alakazam and Pikachu who were standing together, and started talking.

"Lucario, Alakazam and Pikachu, you three will be staying here," Ash said simply but he was also sad that his three longtime friends won't be coming with him.

The three of them weren't surprised by Ash's decision.

"You three are just way to powerful for anyone but a Regional Champion, so there is no point in fighting while using you, as it is certain win," Ash explained his choice, and all of his Pokemon and friends nodded in understanding. "But, since the three of you are the most powerful along with Mewtwo, I'll leave the four of you to take care of the others, and make sure they don't start to slack of. When I come back from Johto, I want them all to be at least at the same level as they are now, if not stronger.

He then looked at all of his Pokemon. "You are all smart enough to know how to train yourself."

At his words, Lucario, Alakazam, Pikachu and Mewtwo nodded in understanding, and all the other Pokemon nodded as well.

"Ok, next are you two," said Ash, while standing in front of his Charizard's. "I'm assuming there is no reason to say this, as you already know, but you will be staying here."

Amaterasu and Ra nodded in agreement. They knew that they are some of Ash's strongest Pokemon, and were already expecting for him to leave them at ranch.

This continued on for some time, and when he was finished, the result was next:

Mega Lucario, Alakazam, Pikachu, Mewtwo, Amaterasu, Ra, Magenta, Butterfree, Mega Pidgeot, Crobat, Venusaur, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Blastoise, Volcarona, Gengar, Primeape, Muk, Tauros, Kingdra, Rapidash, Rhyperior, Dragonite, Dragonair, Electabuzz, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Aerodactyl, Kabutops, Amaura, Giant Onix, Snorlax and Mother Lapras will be staying at the ranch.

While two Eevee's, Tyrunt, Lapras and Lugia, will be traveling with him for some time, or will be exchanged for training and battles from time-to-time. Though in Lugia's case, she is coming only so they can search for her family since she used to live in Johto Region.

After Ash was finished with choosing which Pokemon will be staying at the ranch, and which will be coming with him, he only had one more thing to do before he lets them go do their things.

"Electabuzz and Onix, come here," Ash said, and the two Pokemon he called came right in front of him.

"Since the two of you won't be coming with me in Johto, and since you have proven that you are probably stronger than most if not every Electabuzz and Onix in the world, I want to ask you if you want to evolve?" Ash explained what he wanted, and the two Pokemon and Ash's friends were surprised by his question since Ash doesn't really care about evolving his Pokemon until they want that. But then again he is asking them, so it is their choice.

"But why now," asked Electabuzz?

"The two of you can only evolve using Electirizer and Metal Coat, and I can give them to you now, otherwise you will have to wait over a year until I get back from Johto," Ash explained, and the two Pokemon realized he was right. "Also, you two can still advance higher in your current forms, but it will be difficult without hard training and battles every single day, and with you staying here it will be impossible. But if you evolve, then new possibilities will open for you, and you will be able to continue to advance without problems."

Electabuzz and Giant Onix thought about what to do for a few minutes, and then they looked at one another, and nodded their heads.

"We want to evolve," said Giant Onix. "So give us the items we need."

Ash took Electirizer and Metal Coat from his pocket where he put them before he left his house as he was planning to ask them this ever since the battle against Drake.

"Here you go," said Ash, and Electabuzz went first and took Electirizer in his arms, and at that same moment he started glowing.

The glow continued for a few seconds, grooving stronger and bigger for few more seconds, and then stopped.

In place of Electabuzz, now stood Electivire, a Pokemon that no one has seen before.

Electivire looks like a large humanoid creature covered in yellow fur with black stripes. He appears to lack a neck, and has red eyes, a black spot on his forehead, and a pair of antennae with bulbous tips. The fur on its cheeks and shoulders is spiky and ruffled. It has two black tails with red rounded ends, resembling open electrical wires. Electivire has black feet with three, clawed toes, and five black fingers on each of its hands.

He is also much bigger then Electabuzz was. Probably 3/4 bigger.

"Wow, Electivire looks amazing," commented Misty, and Brock and Amber agreed with her.

"How do you feel, Electivire?" Asked Ash.

"I feel great," exclaimed Electivire, while looking at his arms and at himself. He appeared happy at his new looks. It made him look tougher than before. "I feel much more powerful now then I was before. Though I must hand it over to Venusaur who was able to defeat his evolved form while he was still Ivysaur. I doubt I would be able to defeat this form as Electabuzz."

Venusaur smirked at Electivire's words.

"Venusaur as an Ivysaur was more powerful the even above average Ivysaur and that is why he was able to win that battle," said Ash. "The same goes for you. You as Electabuzz was far above average Electabuzz, and now that you have evolved you feel more powerful than normal Electivire. I'm pretty sure that as Electabuzz, you would be able to defeat average Electivire."

"So, you mean it is better to train your Pokemon to become as best as possible in their lower level forms then to evolve them quickly so they can become more powerful," commented Brock.

"Yeah, I think that is the best thing to do," confirmed Ash. "Remember how Lt. Surge evolved his Pikachu into Raichu to soon, and it turned out that he was to slow because he didn't increase his speed as Pikachu."

"Yeah, I remember," said Brock. "There are some moves that can only be learned in lower forms, and may seem useless at first but can prove to be necessary in the future."

"The best way to train Pokemon depends on the Pokemon," Ash started another explanation. "Some Pokemon want to become as powerful as it is possible before they evolve, and it is best to let them do that, because they will be more powerful than they would be if they evolved to soon. Pokemon like Electabuzz and Ivysaur are those types of Pokemon because they can learn a lot in lower forms."

"But there are Pokemon like Butterfree and Beedrill who cannot learn many moves in their lower forms, and physical training is next to impossible for them, so it is best for them to evolve into their final forms, and then they can progress very far."

"I see," said Misty. "I never thought about things that way. I always thought that Pokemon always become more powerful when they evolve."

Before Ash could reply, a voice was heard coming toward them. "Pokemon do always become more powerful when they evolve, but how much powerful depends on how powerful they were before."

Everyone looked at were the voice came from, and saw Gary Oak coming toward them.

"Gary! When did you come here?" Asked Misty.

"I was here for some time and was watching you," replied Gary.

"Man, I really need to learn to use Aura and Psychic powers without focusing," muttered Ash, and everyone gave his questioning looks.

"What do you mean?" Asked Amber.

"I didn't feel him standing there at all," replied Ash. "It is one of the harder things to learn when you're learning about Aura and Psychic powers. I learned to feel others presence, but only if I'm focused, if I'm not then I can't feel a thing, and it is possible for someone to ambush me when I'm not expecting it."

"I thought you always feel everything because you are rarely surprised by anything," commented Brock.

"That's because I'm focused most of the time, but sometimes I just lose focus and then it is possible to slip pass my senses," said Ash. "But forget about that for now. So, Gary, how did the training go?"

"It went OK," replied Gary. "I did what you did and went on Mt. Silver to train. I got to admit though. That damn Mountain is tough as all hell. It took me and my Pokemon some time to adjust to the cold. But at least my Pokemon became much more powerful."

"Good for you." Said Ash. "But let's get back to what I was doing."

"Onix, it's your turn." Said Ash, and then he placed Metal Coat on top of Onix's head, and Onix started glowing just like Electivire earlier, and if it is possible grew even bigger then he was.

A few seconds later, a Steelix that must be 16 meters long, which is almost twice the size of the normal Steelix, was staring at all of them.

"What the hell!" Yelled Brock, not believing what he was seeing. The others didn't look better judging by the jaws dropped on the floor. "That Steelix is almost twice the size of mine!"

"I will admit, that is one impressive Pokemon," said Gary, after being quiet for few seconds, and after he picked his jaw from the floor. "I mean, that Onix was bigger than normal so Steelix was bound to be bigger as well, but this is ridiculous."

"I agree with Gary," said Misty. "This is a sight to remember for the rest of my life."

"Congratulation's, Steelix, you really look great, and I can feel power from you," said Ash, and Steelix almost looked like was pumping his chest in pride.

"Thanks, Ash," Steelix thanked.

"Well, now that that is over, you can all go and do whatever you want," Ash said to all of his Pokemon, and they all went in different directions, though some went in the same ways together.

"So, Garry, how about we have a one-on-one battle," suggested Ash, and surprised Gary by the sudden request. "We did promise last time we saw each other to have a battle when you come back from training."

"You are right," Gary said. "We did agree on that."

"So, who will you use," asked Ash, as he stood across from Gary few minutes later? Brock was standing on the side since he will be a referee.

"Come on out, Eevee!" Gary called his Pokemon, and it turned out to be an Eevee.

"So, you got an Eevee," commented Ash, and then he closed his eyes and used Telepathy to call his own Eevee.

Few moments later, two Eevee's that Ash has come running toward him.

"OK, Eevee," said Ash while patting the male Eevee. "I want you to try and battle against Gary's Eevee. I know you and your lady didn't have any training and battles with me, and I want to change that."

"I'm ready," said Eevee, and stood across from Gary's Eevee.

"You are going to battle with Pokemon that had no training at all," said Gary a little surprised by Ash's choice of Pokemon to battle him. But then again, Ash is a kind of trainer that can surprise everyone, and he wouldn't be surprised if he manages to pull something out of his ass and win a battle by using a just hatched Caterpie against Charizard.

"This two Eevee's are the parents of the other Eeveelutions I have, and they mostly stayed here so they can be with their kids, and are not very interested in battles," explained Ash. "Of course, just because they didn't do much battling, and didn't train with me doesn't mean they are weak. They used to train in the Safari Zone where they lived, and after I sent them here, they continued their training."

"Well then, let's see what he has to offer in this battle," said Gary, and got ready for the start of the match.

"This will be a one-on-one battle between Ash and Gary. The first trainer to lose his Pokemon, losses the match," announced Brock. "Are you both ready?"

Ash and Gary nodded, and Brock started the match.

"BEGIN!"

While Ash and Gary were dueling outside, Professor Oak was trying to find out what kind of Poke Ball is the GS ball, but he had little success.

"Did you find something Professor Oak?" asked Tracey who was there with Professor in his lab. He was mostly quiet and just watched what Oak was doing, but now decided to ask.

"Well, Tracey, the only thing I know, is that I know nothing," Professor Oak simply said, and Tracey had a surprised look on his face. Professor Oak has spent the entire day looking and checking the GS ball, and he still got nothing.

"I have never seen a Poke ball like this one," continued Professor Oak. "I have seen almost every king of Poke ball in the world, and have even spend some time checking Master Ball that Ash has, but this seems even more complex than that."

"I tried everything to open it and it can't be opened. I scanned it, and it shows nothing. There is absolutely nothing I know about Poke Balls that seems to work on this thing."

"So what are you going to do now?" Asked Tracey after Professor Oak finished talking.

"There is only one thing I can do at this point, and that is to send the ball to my friend Kurt who is a world-famous Poke Ball smith," replied Professor Oak. "He leaves in Azalea Town in Johto Region so I have to find someone who can take it to him. He might be the only one who can find out what this Poke Ball is and if there is some Pokemon inside it."

"Now that you mentioned Pokemon, that might actually be a possibility," said Tracey, and Professor Oak looked at him with a questioning look.

"If there is a Pokemon inside it, it might explain why it can be opened or scanned," said Tracey. "It could be that the Pokemon is creating some sort of protection on the ball and is refusing to come out."

"That's an interesting theory," said Professor Oak after thinking about what Tracey said. "But I cannot think of any Pokemon that could do that, or stay in the Poke Ball for so long. The only Pokemon who could create that kind of protection would be a Legendary of Mythical Pokemon."

"Could there really be a Legendary Pokemon inside the GS ball?" Asked Tracey, a little more than excited about the possibility of seeing a Legendary or Mythical Pokemon. "And even if there is, then which one?

"As you said, this Poke Ball is abnormally protected from opening, and I can't possibly think about someone creating a Poke Ball that cannot be opened, so it only leaves the possibility that a Pokemon is protecting the ball and itself," replied Professor Oak.

"As for which one, I have no idea. There are many Legendary and Mythical Pokemon in the word, so I can only guess at this point."

"And what is your guess?" Asked Tracey.

"Well. Professor Ivy found it on Valencia Island, which is a part of Orange Archipelago, and the Archipelago could be considered to be a part of Kanto Region since it is the closest to us than any other Region except Johto."

"So, if I take all the known Legendary and Mythical Pokemon from Kanto Region, and even take into account Johto Region, then I would say it is one of the Legendary and Mythical Pokemon from those two Regions," said Professor Oak. "Of course, it is possible for the ball to have floated on the sea from some other region, but the chances of that are very low, if not abysmal."

"If I remember correctly, the Legendary and Mythical Pokemon from Kanto and Johto are; Three legendary birds, three legendary beasts, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Mew and Mewtwo," said Tracey.

"I guess we can rule out Mewtwo since it is with Ash, and I doubt there is another one, or Ash would have found information about Team Rocket cloning more than one," said Professor Oak, and Tracey agreed. He heard about Mewtwo while traveling with Ash, and Professor Oak gave him more details about Mew's clone.

"So that leaves one of the others," said Tracey.

"Yes, but I believe that the Pokemon who might be in the GS ball to be at least a part Psychic Type because only Psychic Pokemon can pull this kind of protection," said Professor Oak.

"But which one of them are Psychic Type," asked Tracey.

"Well, I know for sure Mew is at least part Psychic if not full Psychic Type Mythical Pokemon, and the only other is Lugia, who is Psychic and Flying type," replied Professor Oak.

"Are there no other Legendary or Mythical Pokemon in Kanto and Johto that could be in the ball, because I doubt one of those two would be inside," questioned Tracey.

"Well," professor Oak started after thinking about Tracey's question. "The only other I can think of would be Celebi, but Celebi is a Pokemon that is almost never seen as it can live in any possible time because of its time manipulation ability's. Of course, I could be wrong, and it could be that Celebi is inside, and if Celebi, or actually any other Legendary of Mythical Pokemon is inside the GS ball that would bring another question, and that is. How it ended up inside?"

At this, Tracey groaned, which is not something he does often, and then said. "The more we try to figure out this Ball, the more questions without answers appear."

"That is how it is when you are researcher," said Professor Oak with a smile on his face. "There will be a lot of question at first, but eventually with research you can find the answers you are looking for."

"So, who are you going to send to Johto Region to take the GS ball to Kurt?" Asked Tracey.

"I think I'll ask Ash to take it," replied Professor Oak. "I know he plans to go there next, and I heard Amber is going to go with him as she is starting her journey in a few days, so he can take it."

"I though you would send your grandson," said Tracey.

"I don't even know where he is," replied Professor Oak. "And even if his here, I would prefer Ash to take it since he could protect the ball better then Gary."

"Then I guess we have to wait for the morning to come so you can ask Ash," said Tracey. "I guess I'll go back to Ash house and get some sleep, we've probably been her for a few hours and is already late at night."

As Tracey went toward the door of the lab, he heard Professor Oak calling him. "Do you know what time it is?" Professor asked with a smirk on his face.

"I don't know," relied Tracey. "It should be passed midnight, I guess."

"Tracey, its 10 in the morning," Professor Oak simply said, and Tracey looked at the clock that Professor was pointing at.

"Wh-What," asked Tracey not believing that he had spent the entire night and most of the morning in the lab without even noticing it?

"Yeah, we have spent the night in the lab," said Professor Oak.

"But how could have possibly passed so much time?" asked Tracey. "It feels like Ash and the others went home just a few hours ago."

"You'll get used to it," said Professor Oak. "You have no idea how many times I have stayed the night in the lab researching and not even noticing the time pass. But over time I got used to it."

Tracey just sighed and said. "Well then let's go outside and see if Ash and the others came."

The two of them then left the lab and went in the leaving room, and were about to head to the entrance door and head outside, but then the door opened and in came Gary along with Ash, Amber, Misty and Brock.

"Gary, when did you come back?" Asked Professor Oak after he saw his grandson.

"About an hour ago," replied Gary. "I've been outside with Ash and the others."

"Yeah, we came here a while ago and have been with my Pokemon, and then Gary showed up and we had a one-on-one battle," said Ash.

"And who won," asked Professor Oak.

"It was actually a tie," replied Ash, and Gary scoffed a little and Professor Oak and Tracey raised their eyebrows. Professor Oak because he knew Ash is much better than Gary, but Gary's expression showed disappointment which is surprising considering that even Gary knows Ash is better.

As for Tracey, he was surprised because in the time he traveled with Ash he never saw him tie or lose a match, against anyone.

"But why the long face Gary?" asked Professor Oak. "You know that a tie against Ash is like you won a Regional Championship."

"I wouldn't have a problem, if we didn't tie with him using one of his Eevee who never received any training from him whatsoever," replied Gary with a scoff, and the others laughed at his expression.

After that they all went to have breakfast. They talked a little about Gary training, and Gay and Tracey introduced themselves.

Then the subject of GS Ball came, and Professor Oak said about Tracey's and his idea that there might be a Legendary or Mythical Pokemon inside of it.

"I can tell you right now that Mew is not inside that ball, and that there is no other Mewtwo since Team Rocket and Dr. Fuji only cloned one," said Ash, and Amber got a little sad at the mention of her father, but quickly let it go. There is no point in getting back to that, as now she has new family that loves her, and she loves them.

"How can you be so sure?" Asked Gary, who was there and was interested in the GS Ball, and the possibility that there is a Legendary or Mythical Pokemon inside of it.

"Mew awakened my powers when I was a kid, and because of that I have a sort of connection to her," replied Ash, and the others didn't know what he meant. "There is only one Mew in the world right now, and if she was inside of that Poke Ball, then I would have been able to sense her when I tried to the first time I saw the GS Ball in Professor Ivy's lab, and that time I couldn't sense a thing. The same goes for Mewtwo."

"I see," said Professor Oak. "Well, that rules out two most likely possibilities. All the others are questionable."

"Yeah, I might be able to rule out Lugia as well, all we have to do is show the ball to young Lugia, and she can tell us if there is Lugia inside," suggested Ash.

"Could her mother be inside the GS Ball," questioned Misty?

"I don't know, but we can find out later," said Ash.

"If Lugia is not inside the GS Ball, I would like you to take it to my old friend Kurt, who lives in Azalea Town in Johto Region, and have him look at it," said Professor Oak.

"Ok, I can do that," agreed Ash. "But what can this guy do that you or anyone else couldn't?"

"Kurt is the world's best Poke Ball smith, and as such he has the biggest chances of finding what hides inside the GS Ball. If there is anything inside that is, but even if there is nothing in it, he might be able to open it and find out who made it and for what purpose."

"Ok, there won't be a problem with that as I was already planning to go to Johto in a few days when Amber starts her journey," said Ash, and looked at Amber. "Are you still planning to go to Johto with me?"

"Yes, I'll go to Johto with you first, and then I'll travel through Kanto alone," replied Amber with a smile.

After that the conversation was over, and they continued to eat.

Once the breakfast was over, everyone went to see Ash's Lugia so she can try to feel GS Ball, and see if there might be Lugia inside, but in the end there was no Lugia inside, and young Lugia couldn't fell anything just like Ash when he first tried.

The next few days, Ash and his friends spent relaxing, and waiting for the day Amber will start her journey.

That day came five days later, and now Ash and Amber are in front of their house along with Misty and Brock. Delia, Red, Professor Oak and Tracey were there as well saying good bye to them and good luck on their journey through Johto Region.

Gary already left few days ago, probably to get a head start on Ash.

Leaf was revealed to have went to Johto some time ago, but after she and Ash talked on the phone, they agreed to travel together through Johto and will meet in Azalea Town where Leaf is right now. She said she was challenging gyms there, so their journey will cover mostly the same destinations.

Three days ago, Ash also received a call from an old friend he met three years ago at the Summer Camp in Pallet Town. Her name is Serena, she is two years younger than Ash, and wants to start her journey with him through Johto and not Kalos, which is her home Region. Ash accepted and will meet with her in Viridian City.

Tracey was offered by Professor Oak to be his assistant, and he accepted since it was like a dream come true.

Amber refused to take a starter Pokemon since she already has several Pokemon, and is going to start her journey with them. She took Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Togepi with her, and will be exchanging them with the other Pokemon she already has, and also has two spots left for more Pokemon to catch. Also, Red has arranged for Rota research division to make her the same Pokedex like Ash's so she is now well equipped for her journey.

Brock has sent his strongest Pokemon back at Pewter City Gym for his family to use them for the matches, and took some of his weaker Pokemon to train them. He took Magby, Psyduck, Vulpix, Nidorino, Nidorina, and Darkrai who he didn't want to leave back because if someone found out that there is a Legendary Pokemon in Pewter Gym, they might attack and that would put his family at risk. And he also has an agreement with Darkrai to help him get stronger since Tobias didn't train him at all.

Misty did the same thing. She left most of her Pokemon back in Cerulean Gym and only took Eevee, Seel, Kabuto, Tirtouga, Poliwag and Volcanion, who had the same agreement with her as Darkrai with Brock.

As for Ash, he only took two Eevee's, Tyrunt, Lapras and Lugia, on his journey to Johto just as he decided few days ago.

After Ash's and Ambers parents, as well as Oak and Tracey said goodbye to them all, the group of four left toward Viridian City to meet with Serena, and then after to Johto Region.