So although I had exams (which are now over) I was a little stuck on what to do with this story. Then it came to me as I was watching the old Pokémon episodes. Time travel. So yes Ash is going back in time. Now a little bit of info he does have his memories... well I don't want to give too much away so just read the chapter.
Disclaimer – I don't own Pokémon all I own are my original characters and plot twists.
'Talking'
"Thinking"
"Telepathy"
*expression*
Flashback
Chapter 3 –Roar of Time
Ash was in trouble and he knew it. After using Rayquaza to completely dominate seven out of the eight gyms in Sinnoh he proceeded onto to the eighth in Sunyshore City only to find out it was experiencing a blackout. Ash thought he had bad luck then but after a series of unfavourable events, he now found himself on Spear Pillar surrounded by the three legendary Pokémon Dialga, Palkia and Giratina who Cyrus had called out and forced to his will with the red chain.
Lucario was face down on the ground barely remaining conscious after the beat down Palkia had put him through, with Pikachu no better off after Dialga got to him. Rayquaza was still fighting with Giratina launching Hyper Beam after Hyper Beam in an attempt to subdue it and dodging with Extreme Speed every time it used Shadow Force.
Brock, Cynthia and Dawn were all passed out as well as their Pokémon from trying to fight off the legendary trio. Only Ash was still standing, despite this his left leg had been almost destroyed when Dialga used Iron Tail and destroyed part of Spear Pillar causing large rocks to fly everywhere with five head-sized boulders striking and crushing Ash's leg.
'RAYQUAZA USE OUTRAGE AND THEN FOLLOW UP WITH DRACO METEOR!' Shouted Ash to Rayquaza.
Rayquaza roared before sending blistering flames out at Giratina, Dialga and Palkia. Rayquaza roared again before flaming comets rained down from the sky striking Dialga and Palkia but not Giratina who used Shadow Force at the last minute to avoid.
'Give up Ketchum, while I admit Rayquaza is strong it is no match for the Creation Trio.' Mocked Cyrus.
'Never. I will not let you destroy the world!' Shouted Ash.
The battle raged on but luck was not on Rayquaza's side as Rayquaza lost track of Giratina and paid for it in the form of a brutal Dragon Claw striking it from the back.
'RAYQUAZA!' Shouted Ash in dismay as Rayquaza fell from the sky and crashed into the ground a couple metres away from Ash.
Ash limped towards Rayquaza with Pikachu in his arms.
'Rayquaza are you alright?' Asked Ash.
'Za.' Whimpered Rayquaza who was utterly exhausted.
'HAHAHA now Ketchum you see how futile it was to resist. Dialga use Roar of Time.' Commanded Cyrus to the mind controlled Dialga.
"Master watch out." Said Lucario through the mental link he shared with Ash, Pikachu and Rayquaza.
Lucario using strength he never knew he had before rushed in front of Ash, unknowingly using Extreme Speed and stood resolutely in front of Ash.
'No my friend.' Said Ash as he grabbed Lucario's shoulder and pulled him to the ground.
'It is over.' Said Ash sadly.
As the attack approached the downed Rayquaza and injured Ash, Pikachu and Lucario, Ash started to have flashbacks of the past, seeing himself in the various regions he travelled and the gym battles he had.
"Is this really it?" Questioned Ash as he closed his eyes before the blast struck him and his Pokémon.
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As Ash opened his eyes he found himself floating in a blue void with Pikachu, Lucario and Rayquaza around him.
'Uh guys where are we?' Asked Ash.
'You are in The Void.' Said a booming voice.
A Pokémon appeared. Its body colour was white with a gray, vertically-striated underside, the pattern of which had similar recurrences on the underside of its mane, tail, and face. It had pointed feet which were tipped with gold hooves. Its mane was quite long, jutting away from its head, and its face was gray, with green eyes and red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. It also had a streak of gold coloration on its head, and ears that pointed upward. Its neck was fairly long, with two pairs of extrusions to the sides, and a flap-like feature on the neck's underside that was coloured white like much of its body. It also had a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen. The wheel also had four jewels attached to it. Its tail is fairly similar to its mane in shape and coloration.
'Um who are you?' Asked Ash.
'I am Arceus and you are destined to save this world.' Said Arceus.
'How the world just ended Cyrus won?' Said Ash in confusion.
'Child Cyrus was not the only threat to this world, I am sure you are familiar with the feats of Team Rocket, Magma and Aqua. They all tried to take over the world or shift it to their liking but were thwarted by you. This is no coincidence, have you ever pondered as to why a human like you can utilize aura? Through my future site I can see a great threat is arriving hence why I allowed Cyrus to succeed in his endeavour of supposedly ending the world.' Said Arceus.
'Why would you allow him to end the world if you say I am supposed to save it?' Questioned Ash angrily.
'It is true, had I let things play out you would have beaten Cyrus, but you would not be ready in time to defeat the threat which would have arose some time after. For this reason you will be sent back in time to the very beginning of you journey, you will retain all your memories as will Pikachu, Lucario and Rayquaza in addition to one other Pokémon as they will be some of the strongest Pokémon on your team who will help you conquer the threat.' Said Arceus gaining a surprised look from Ash.
'Furthermore your friends may have some recollection of what transpired in the timeline you have just experienced, but only you and the four Pokémon who will be the main assets to your team, will have the knowledge of everything from this timeline. Are you ready to go back?' Finished Arceus.
'Yes I am ready.' Said Ash with determination burning in his eyes.
'Good luck. If you should need to talk with me use your Aura and think and I will hear you.' Said Arceus before its eyes glowed.
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When Ash opened his eyes he was pulling Pikachu with a rope while he himself was wearing rubber gloves.
"What the hell?" Thought Ash.
'Pi pikapi chu.' Said Pikachu.
'Pikachu that you buddy?' Asked Ash as he stopped walking.
'Pika pi.' Said Pikachu with a nod.
Ash looked down at his waist and noticed two Pokéballs.
"Hmm I hadn't caught any Pokémon at this point so that means..." Thought Ash as plucked the Pokéballs and enlarged them before throwing them in the air.
As they hit the ground Rayquaza and Lucario emerged. They both roared before looking at Ash expectantly.
'Alright guys let's get going, we have to get even stronger for the threat that is coming.' Said Ash.
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This time around Ash avoided enraging the Spearow and arrived at Viridian City without trouble.
He quickly moved on to Pewter City not wasting anytime.
'Hmm I better find Flint and convince him to go back to the Pewter Gym so Brock can come with me. I wonder if he will remember anything?' said Ash out loud.
Ash came upon the sight of Flint's rock wares and sat down on one waiting for him to show up.
'Looking for the Pewter Gym are you trainer?' Said a deep gravelly voice.
'Well actually I was looking for you Flint.' Said Ash in a voice which was rather deep for an eleven year old as he had been seventeen for a while and was accustomed to speaking as such.
'Oh and why is that?' Asked Flint.
'I want to make a deal with you.' Said Ash prompting Flint to raise an eyebrow.
'What kind of deal?' Asked Flint.
'If I beat Brock you go back to the Pewter Gym.' Said Ash.
'Quite confident aren't you. Aren't you a new trainer?' Replied Flint.
'Well I may be young but I have quite a lot of experience.' Said Ash with his hat tilted downwards.
'Very well I agree.' Said Flint as this would be just the opportunity he needed to go back to his family.
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The Pewter City Gym
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'I am here to challenge the Pewter City Gym leader.' Said Ash.
'Are you sure you are ready...Ash?' Said Brock before clutching his head.
"Guys do you think Brock remembers what happened in the other time line." Said Ash with his telepathy to communicate with all his Pokémon.
"Wait and see if he remembers anything else, remember Arceus said they may remember some things." Said Rayquaza from his Pokéball.
"Hey Ash use me to see if we can help him remember more." Said Pikachu from Ash's shoulder.
"Alright." Said Ash before cutting the connection.
'I accept your challenge. This will be a two-on-two Pokémon battle with only the challenger allowed to make substitutions.' Said Brock.
'Go Pikachu.' Said Ash pointing at Brock while Pikachu ran down his arm.
'Pikachu?' said Brock before he clutched his head again.
'Go Geodude.' Said Brock after he shook his head and throw a Pokéball.
Out came what appeared to be a floating rock with arms.
'Geodude.' Said the Pokémon.
'Now Geodude use Harden then Tackle on Pikachu.' Ordered Brock.
'Pikachu Iron Tail.' Said Ash.
Pikachu charged Geodude with its tailing glowing silver before slamming it into the oncoming Geodude knocking it out it one hit. Brock was shocked that his Geodude was knocked out in one hit. He returned Geodude before throwing out his second Pokéball.
'Go Onix.' Said Brock as what appeared to be a snake made out of rocks appeared.
'Onix Body Slam.' Commanded Brock.
Onix reared its head up before lunging at Pikachu. Pikachu quickly dodged to the side with a quick telepathic command from Ash.
'Pikachu Volt Tackle.' Ordered Ash.
'Pika pika pika pika.' Said Pikachu rapidly as he was enveloped in a mass of golden lightning and charged at Onix.
Onix was struck by the charging Pikachu and was knocked out.
'Oh Onix no.' Said Brock before experiencing a flashback of something similar happening.
While this was occurring Flint entered the Gym.
'Hey Brock I'm back.' Said Flint.
'Dad?' Questioned Brock.
'Yes son I'm back.' Said Flint.
While Brock was getting reacquainted with his dad Ash was contemplating who was the fourth Pokémon Arceus was talking about.
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As he had before, Brock approached Ash, gave him a Boulder badge and asked if he could go with Ash. Ash allowed Brock to journey with him and they set off. Sometime later they set up camp as it was getting late.
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Brock's Dream
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Brock was standing on a mountain. There were four behemoths fighting each other in the sky, Brock was watching the battle in amazement. He could see two people standing next to him, both girls. One was a blonde wearing a lot of black while the other had blue hair and wore a white oval shaped hat, a pink scarf and skirt and a black vest like shirt. However in front of Brock was someone he recognised. He wore a blue jacket and jeans with black shoes but what enabled Brock to recognise him was the fact that he had a cap and that he had a Pikachu in his arms.
'Lucario Aura Sphere.' Said Ash as his Lucario began to form a ball of Aura which he threw at Palkia.
'Palkia Aura Sphere.' Ordered Cyrus. Palkia created a ball of Aura twice as big as Lucario himself before launching it at Lucario.
Lucario launched its slightly larger than average Aura Sphere at Palkia's monstrous one in an attempt to stop Palkia's but it was to no avail as Palkia's Aura Sphere overpowered Lucario's and continued its trajectory before slamming into Lucario. Brock was struck by some of the falling debris and knocked out.
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'Ahh!' Shouted Brock suddenly as he felt as though he really had been struck by debris.
'Huh what's up Brock?' Said Ash as he rubbed his eyes sleepily.
'Ash what are we doing back here where's Cyrus?' Asked Brock frantically looking around.
Seeing Brock had regained some of his memory from the other timeline, Ash filled him in on the rest.
'So any reason you didn't meet up with Misty or catch Caterpie or Pidgeotto?' Asked Brock after hearing of what Ash had done since coming back.
'Well when Caterpie evolves into Butterfree I release it anyway, same thing with Pidgeotto when it evolves to Pidgeot. Also there isn't much Misty can do as she has no memory of the threat.' Said Ash.
Brock frowned thinking Ash was simply discarding his Pokémon and friends.
'Look Brock I know it may seem insensitive but I need to focus on making my Pokémon as strong as possible and therefore I can only catch the best. While I will miss not getting to bond with Butterfree and Pidgeot I need to make sure I am ready in time to defeat the threat Arceus warned me about.' Said Ash in a stern voice.
'*sigh* I don't agree with your decision but I understand your reasons. So what are you going to catch from your old team?' Inquired Brock.
'Well from Kanto Charizard, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Haunter and Primeape. I'm thinking that this time round though I will evolve Bulbasaur and Squirtle, probably Haunter as well.' Answered Ash.
'Hmm I don't know if Bulbasaur is going to like that, remember.' Said Brock.
'Yeah but I'll explain the situation to them all and I'm sure they will agree.' Said Ash waving his hand dismissively.
'Anyway Brock now that you woke us both up we might as well head to Cerulean City. I want to actually earn all my badges this time around instead of getting them through pity or as a thank you.' Said Ash as he shouldered his backpack.
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'Well here we are.' Said Brock.
'Yep let's go in.' said Ash.
Brock and Ash walked in until they found the aquarium that Ash battled in the first time.
'I am here for a battle.' Said Ash.
The three sensational sisters Daisy, Violet and Lily appeared on the other side of the platform. Daisy had blonde hair and green eyes, Violet had indigo coloured hair and brown eyes and Lily had pink hair and blue eyes. Each wore a swimsuit red, green and yellow respectively.
'Like then let's battle we accept your challenge.' Said Daisy.
'This battle will be a two-on-two Pokémon battle.' Said Brock acting as referee.
'Go Pikachu.' Said Ash as Pikachu jumped off his shoulder.
'Pika.' Said Pikachu flexing its tiny arms.
'Like what a totally cute Pikachu.' Said Daisy.
Daisy threw a Pokéball and out came a Seel.
'Seel, seel.' Said Seel while clapping its flippers.
'Alright Seel use Ice Beam.' Said Daisy.
'Pikachu dodge with Quick Attack and then follow up with Thunderbolt.' Said Ash.
Pikachu dodged and the spot it was standing on turned into an ice block. Pikachu charged at Seel as electricity started shooting from the red circles on its cheeks.
'PikaCHU!' Shouted Pikachu as Pikachu was surrounded by electricity before launching a huge bolt of lightning at Seel. Seel had nowhere to hide as if he tried to hide in the water it would have been shocked twice as hard.
'Oh no like Seel try and dodge it.' Said Daisy. Seel tried to dodge to the side but the bolt was too big and still struck it anyway.
'Aw poor Seel.' Said Violet as the lightening dispersed showing Seel with swirly eyes.
'Seel is unable to battle.' Said Brock.
'Go Seaking.' Said Daisy throwing another Pokéball.
'Seaking Horn Drill.' Said Daisy.
'Meet it with Iron Tail Pikachu.' Said Ash.
Pikachu's tail glowed silver before it jumped at Seaking and swung its tail. Seaking met the attack head on with its spinning horn.
'Now Pikachu while you're still touching Seaking's horn use Thunderbolt.' Said Ash.
Pikachu touching Seaking with its tail left Seaking no chance to dodge and it was knocked out.
'Seaking is unable to battle Ash is the winner.' Said Brock.
'Oh bummer.' Said Daisy before she walked over to Ash and offered him a Cascade badge.
'Thanks Daisy that was a great battle your Seaking was pretty tough to hold up against Pikachu's Iron Tail.' Said Ash as he accepted the badge.
'Really?' Said Daisy surprised.
'Sure I can even use it as a one hit knockout move, the fact that Seaking could match it means it's really strong.' Said Ash.
'Gee thanks a lot Ash.' Said Daisy with a dazzling smile.
"Hmm Daisy is pretty cute too. Wonder why I never noticed, probably because I wasn't seventeen the last time I met her. I think I'll need to ask Arceus to fix up my body to match my age because I don't think it's a good idea to look like an eleven year old if I'm mentally seventeen." Thought Ash.
'You're welcome Daisy you're a great trainer.' Said Ash remembering how she quit Pokémon battling last time.
Ash and Brock spent the night with the Sensational Sisters as they offered them a place to stay for the night. Ash talked with Daisy for a while telling her a few of his own training tips before going to sleep.
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As Brock and Ash were leaving the next day they ran into someone Ash hadn't seen in six years or according to this timeline six days.
'Hi Gary.' Said Ash.
Now there are a couple things I want to run by you guys and girls.
First Ash getting a harem I'm thinking one girl from each region (Cynthia goes without saying). So let me know what you think. Yes or no.
Secondly I was debating with myself as to whether Ash and Brock tell Gary about everything as he is a strong trainer, or if I should just leave him out. Needless to say if he is told he won't be as arrogant as he is in the anime and he will travel with Ash and Brock.