On the way to the Lakeside Resort, for Dawn's Grand Festival; the gang has arrived at the quiet seaside town, where they met with Dawn's mother, Johanna.
Johanna revealed that she has started to travel around Sinnoh, and hold seminars called 'My Very First Pokémon Coordinator Class.' She also revealed that most of her students are young children, and that she is in this small town, so she can present a coordinator class.
Unfortunately, Johanna was asked to be one of the judges in the Neighborly Town contest, which is close to where they are. Apparently, the Nurse Joy can't do it, as she is carrying for a sick Pokémon, so Johanna was asked to do it.
That means that she will be held-up most of the day, and won't be able to hold the class she was planning.
It was then that Dawn offered for herself, Ash, and Lillie to hold the class, while Johanna goes to the contest in Neighborly Town.
Not having any other choice, and since she knew that Ash, Lillie, and Dawn would be able to hold a few hours of class to small children; Johanna accepted the offer.
XXX
So, the next morning, Ash, Lillie and Dawn went to the beach, where they met five children; two girls, and three boys. They all looked like they are around six years old.
From then on, the gang let the kids meet their Pokémon, which the kids loved. They taught the kids about Pokémon Battle, about taking care of sick, or injured Pokémon, spoke about the Pokémon food, and let the kids play with their Pokémon.
Dawn has even decided to do some training with her own Pokémon, which the children watched. She was trying to come up with another combination called, Ice Chandelier.
It wasn't going well for her in the beginning, but surprisingly, one of the kids had some interesting ideas, and advices, which came up to be rather good, as they helped Dawn to perfect the Ice Chandelier with her Pachirisu, and Buneary. Ice Chandelier is basically Pachirisu running inside the ice ball created by Buneary's Ice Beam. The ice ball has an air pocket inside of it, so Pachirisu can run in it, while using Discharge. It caused electricity to run through the ice ball, causing the release of beautiful sparkles of light to appear around the ice ball.
The fact that a six year old kid had such good ideas, quips, and advices, was surprising, but it's even more surprising considering that the kid - whose name was Thomas - was a bit different than the other kids. He was more… vocal, and on the teasing side. He loved to mess with Dawn's Piplup, and the small water type didn't like it at first, but eventually, he and Thomas became great friends. It was then that Lillie, Dawn, and Ash realized that Thomas actually liked Piplup from the start, but didn't know how to show it, thus, he teased him.
At the end of the day, Dawn thanked Thomas for his help in making the Ice Chandelier. Without his quips, she wouldn't be able to come up with the right way to make it work.
Thomas was impressed by the Ice Chandelier, and was happy that he had a hand in making it work.
XXX
Once the class ended, and the kids went to their homes, the gang met again with Johanna, who by then, has returned from the Neighborly Town. The contest over there, has ended, with Jessie being the winner. She has gotten her fourth ribbon, and now needs only one more to qualify for the Grand Festival.
Johanna learned that Dawn came up with a new combination, and was impressed. She congratulated Dawn, and thanked Ash, and Lillie for their help, though they didn't really do much, which Ash did tell Johanna, just so there would be no confusion.
Johanna also thanked Ash, Lillie, and Dawn for taking care of the class, saying that they have saved her, as she wouldn't be able to take care of it, and go to be a judge to a Pokémon Contest.
Johanna has also surprised Dawn by giving her a gift. She revealed that it was a brand-new dress for the Grand Festival, and that Johanna herself has made it.
Dawn was incredibly happy about it, and she thanked her mother for it.
The next morning, the gang left the seaside Town, and continued their journey toward the Lake Valor.
On the way to Lake Valor, Ash, Lillie and Dawn have made a stop to do some training, and have some snacks.
The place they stopped at, is a forest with a river passing through it. There is a small clearing in the forest close to the river, so they decided that it's a nice place to train, and relax a little.
Lillie, and Dawn are the ones who are training. Currently, they are in the middle of a battle right next to the river, while Ash is a little away into the forest, where he has leaned onto a tree, and has seemingly dozed off.
Of course, just because Ash is sleeping, doesn't mean that his Pokémon can't train. Right now, there are 12 Pokémon at the clearing, all in a middle of battles, one-on-one, and two-on-two.
The Pokémon Ash currently has with him are: Luxio, Kirlia, Monferno, Buizel, Hippopotas, Croagunk, Froslass, Gible, Magnezone, Brionne, as well as two other Pokémon which he caught in Alola, but hasn't used since he arrived in Sinnoh. Those two are Litten, and Trumbeak. There was one more he caught in Alola, but that one is still at Oak's Ranch.
Those 12 Pokémon are the ones he currently has with him, while he has sent his Staraptor, Torterra, Floatzel, and Gardevoir, to Professor Oak's Lab. They are there along with Naganadel, Type: Null, Melmetal, Kommo-o, and Decidueye, which are the Pokémon Ash caught in Alola.
Naturally, all of Ash's older Pokémon are also there. The only Pokémon Ash has, which isn't with him, or at Oak's Ranch, is his Gliscor, who is training with McCann.
Ash has trained all of his Pokémon in a way that they can train themselves, and even battle without him giving orders. They know when to dodge, and when to counter. As such, Ash can simply relax under a tree, while 12 of his Pokémon are tearing apart a clearing in the forest.
With some luck, they won't destroy the whole forest. That would be… annoying. At least for Ash.
Ash was woken from his sleep, by his Rotom Pokedex, who has informed him that he has a call from Urahara.
As soon as Ash heard who is calling him, he was awake. Urahara hasn't called him in forever. The last time they spoke was when Ash was in the Eterna Forest, and there was a problem with the Amber Castle's protection.
"Hey, Kisuke," Ash said, as he answered the call. He saw Urahara's smiling face on his Pokedex. Urahara looks the same for as long as Ash knew him. The old man doesn't change one bit; and he's old as dirt. "It's been a while since we spoke."
"It sure has, Ash," Kisuke said with a smile. "How has the journey through Sinnoh been going so far?"
"It's Ok," Ash said. "There has been problems here and there, but it was mostly fine."
"Yeah," Kisuke sighed. "I heard about some of the problems. There was that one with Team Galactic."
"That was a close call," Ash said. "They almost ended up destroying the Sinnoh Region when they summoned Dialga, and Palkia, and then enraged them."
Kisuke nodded.
"What about you," Ash asked? "How has life been for you?"
"It's fine," Kisuke said. "I'm mostly doing research, and stuff that interest me. You already know."
"I sure do," Ash nodded. "So. Why are you calling me? I doubt it's just to ask me about my journey."
Kisuke smiled. "I have something to inform you, and to ask you to do… or better said. NOT, to do."
"And what's that?" Ash asked. He was really interested.
"As you know, we have a Pokémon Prison here in Rota Kingdom," Kisuke said. "It's for all the Pokémon who belonged to criminals, so while they are in prison, so are their Pokémon, as they can't just be released."
Ash nodded at that. He already knew that.
"What you don't know, is that for a while now, we were building a new section of the prison, but for humans," Urahara said, making Ash raise his eyebrows in surprise. "It's going to be a prison for the worst of the worst."
"Ok," Ash said. "But why?" He was really curious about the need for that prison, and more importantly, why is Urahara informing him over the phone, when he could have just told him when Ash goes to visit the Rota Kingdom after his journey through the Sinnoh Region, ends.
"I actually came up with that idea after you brought HER," Urahara said, and Ash instantly narrowed his eyes. He knew who Urahara was speaking of. "She was imprisoned with the Pokémon, but kept away from them. I knew that it's not a good idea to keep her there, though, so I came up with the idea to build a super max prison for the worst kind of humanity. I spoke with some people, and they accepted the idea as good. So, we started to build it a while ago, but it was only recently finished."
"Ok," Ash said. "I won't say that it's not a good idea. I like it. But why are you telling me this? I did have her arrested, but no one else I had arrested, is sent over there. They all went to regular prisons."
"The main reason for building this prison, is to have a place to imprison members of the Shadow Legion," Urahara said. Instantly, Ash wasn't so happy with the prison. "I know how you feel about them. I know you don't like them, and want to kill them all, but that's not such a good idea. It's better to lock them up here in super max prison, from where they can't be released, or escape; then for you to kill them all. Maybe you don't care about killing all those people right now, but some day in the future, you might regret deciding to kill so many people. That's the main reason for building this prison. So you, won't have to kill hundreds of people."
"I don't like it." Ash said right away.
"It doesn't matter if you like it or not," Urahara said. "What matters is that your family, doesn't want you to become a cold-blooded murderer."
"So they are all in on this?" Ash questioned.
"They are," Urahara said. "Your parents, aunt, and uncle. They all agreed to my idea, as they knew that it's for the best. As such, I ask you, NOT to kill any more people. If they deserve to be sent to prison, then have them arrested, then we will make sure that they reach the super max. They will never get out of there. Trust me."
Ash was quiet for a while.
Urahara was also quiet, and waited to see what Ash will say.
Eventually, after few minutes of silence, Ash spoke. "I won't make any promises except that I will try not to kill anyone."
Urahara nodded at that. He knew that he can't expect more than that from Ash. At least not for now.
"Another good thing is that the construction was finished at the perfect time," Urahara said.
"Why is that?" Ash asked.
"Because of those two Riley brought two days ago." Urahara said.
Ash knew right away, who Urahara was talking about.
XXX
Few minutes after the end of his conversation with Urahara, Ash was leaned to the tree, and thinking of what Urahara told him.
His thoughts weren't interrupted by the sounds of explosions, and ground shaking and breaking, caused by his Pokémon training; but they were interrupted when Lillie, and Dawn showed up, along with an unfamiliar, black-haired girl, wearing black dress, black arm warmers, and a basket. She has dark blue eyes, and a white bow hair tie on the right side of her head.
"Who is she?" Ash asked Lillie, and Dawn.
"My name is, Marley." The girl introduced herself to Ash. Her voice is soft, and her eyes half-opened. She seems… almost empty.
"That doesn't say much, really," Ash said, not getting up from leaning on the tree. He looked at the basket she was carrying, and narrowed his eyes. "And what's up with the Pokémon you are carrying in that basket?"
The girl was shocked. So were Lillie, and Dawn. "What, Pokémon?" Dawn asked, while looking in between Ash, and Marley.
"There is a Pokémon inside that basket," Ash said. "I can sense that it's sick, thought I can't tell which Pokémon it is, or what's wrong with it."
Marley looked at Ash for a few moments, wondering how he can sense what's inside the basket. Eventually, she decided to come clean, and tell Ash, Lillie, and Dawn what happened.
Marley opened the basket, and showed a sick Pokémon inside. Dawn wasn't sure what Pokémon it is, but Ash, and Lillie recognized it.
"Where did you get a Shaymin," Ash asked with raised eyebrows? "And why is it sick?"
Dawn pulled out her Pokedex, and looked at Shaymin' entry, while Ash checked on the small Pokémon.
"Yesterday I came across this Shaymin," Marley spoke. "It was being chased by a poacher, so I saved it. Once we were safe, I tried to send it away toward that mountain because on the other side is the Gracidea Flower Garden. Later though, Shaymin returned, and stayed with me during the night. This morning, I tried to take it on the other side of the mountain, but we were intercepted by the poacher, who attacked us with his Crobat. Shaymin used Seed Flare to absorb the Haze, and we were able to run away. It's then that I found a boat, and went down the river before the poacher could attack us.
"I placed Shaymin in the basket to be safe, and because it was feeling sick. After that… I must have fallen asleep, because the next thing I remember is seeing Lillie, and Dawn, while the boat was on the shore."
Ash looked at the girl, and saw no deceit on her face. He didn't read her mind, as he figured it's unnecessary, and there is his promise, so…
"Where did this happen?" Ash asked.
"Up stream of the river, on the other side of the mountain." Marley said.
Ash nodded. "Is this the only Shaymin which was up there?" He asked.
"It's the only one I found," Marley said. "I don't know if there were others."
Ash looked at Shaymin, and asked it if it has any friends, which were captured.
"Yes," Shaymin spoke, weakly. "There were many of us. My friends… all captured. I was the only one to escape."
To the girls, it was a normal Pokémon speech, but to Ash, he might as well be speaking with a human. He has understood everything.
Ash took a single Pecha Berry from his backpack, and held it in front of Shaymin, telling it to eat it.
Shaymin looked at the berry, took a small sniff, before it bit into it, and ate a small piece. Once Shaymin swallowed the piece, it burped some smoke, before its whole body blew off black smoke from it. Suddenly, Shaymin looked much better.
Ash took another berry, this one being a Sitrus Berry. It was to help Shaymin get its strength back.
Once Shaymin swallowed the bite, it was feeling much better.
"Wow, Ash," Marley said in surprise. "It's almost like you are Nurse Joy."
Ash smiled awkwardly. He was called many things, and even compared to more, but he was never compared to Nurse Joy. "I don't know about that," He said. "But when you travel as long as I have, and have a friend who is a breeder, and wants to be a Pokémon doctor, you learn a few things."
Marley kind of, nodded.
"But anyway," Ash spoke again. "Tell me about this poacher. What does he look like?"
"Male… tall, green hair… maybe in his thirties." Marley said, while Ash gained a thoughtful look on his face.
"You know," he spoke again. "I'm suddenly reminded of another poacher I met not long after I arrived in the Hoenn Region. He looked just like the one you described."
"What happened to him?" Dawn asked.
"Well, Serena, May, Max, and I run into him in Petalburg Forest," Ash said. "He was illegally helping himself to a bunch of Arbok, and Ekans. We stopped him, and he was arrested. As far as I know, he is still in jail."
"Then he can't be the same person." Lillie spoke.
"Maybe he can," Ash said. "He wouldn't be the first person we've met who has gotten out of jail before they were supposed to."
Dawn, and Lillie couldn't argue with that.
"Anything else you can tell us?" Ash asked Marley.
She thought for a moment, before she shook her head. "Nothing," she said. "Sorry."
"It's fine." Ash said.
"What are we gonna do now?" Lillie asked.
"If Shaymin wants to go to the Gracidea Flower Garden, then we will take it there," Ash said. "I'm sure that we will also run into the poacher, so we can take care of him, and free the other Shaymin."
Shaymin seemed happy to hear that it might see its friends again. Marley, Lillie, and Dawn, were happy that they can help Shaymin reunite with his friends.
"Are you sure you can take care of that poacher," Marley asked? "He won't be weak. I'm sure of that."
Ash smirked. "I wouldn't worry about him," he said with a smirk, before the smirk grew more sinister. "I'd be more worried FOR him."
Marley, and Shaymin knew right then and there that Ash is very dangerous.
XXX
On the way to the Gracidea Flower Garden, the gang was passing through a tunnel.
Like he usually does, Piplup run forward, as he wanted to lead the group, only to run into a Shroomish, and get hit by a Poison Powder.
Luckily for him, Shaymin used Seed Flare to absorb the Poison Powder, and then purify it, before Piplup could get badly poisoned. He was still poisoned, though, so Shaymin had to use Aromatherapy, to heal him.
After Piplup felt better, Dawn let him know that she was not amused, and that he should be more careful next time.
Piplup felt bad for what happened.
Few minutes later, the gang exited the cave, and found a garden… it couldn't really be called flower garden because there are no flower… or grass, or anything really. It was all burned, leaving behind a scorched ground.
Ash saw red when he saw what happened to the Gracidea Flower Garden. He didn't know when this happened, though.
Ash looked at Shaymin, and saw that the small Pokémon was crying. "I guess this must have happened after you escaped?" Ash asked Shaymin, who barely managed to nod, due to the crying.
Lillie, Dawn, and Marley were shocked by the sight.
Suddenly, Ash turned his head to the side, as he felt someone behind him.
"I had a feeling you will show up here." A voice spoke from a tall rocks above the cave. Everyone looked toward it, only to see the same poacher, Marley has described to them. "I wasn't expecting you to bring other people, though."
"You," Marley spoke, as she hugged Shaymin tighter to herself, in order to protect it. "What have you done here? Hasn't it been enough to take the Shaymin, but you also had to burn the Gracidea Flower Garden?"
"I was angry that I let one of them escape," the man said with a shrug. "I had to let of some steam."
Marley, Lillie, and Dawn, growled at the man.
Ash, on the other hand, just looked at him. "So it is you, after all." Ash suddenly said to the poacher, bringing his attention upon himself.
The poacher looked at Ash, and after few seconds, he exploded. "YOUUUU!" He yelled, as anger overcome his features.
"Yes," Ash said with narrowed eyes. "Me."
"I'll kill you!" The poacher yelled, making Dawn, Lillie, and Marley take a step back from the threat, and the hate they felt in the poacher's voice.
"I doubt that," Ash said coolly. "You couldn't defeat me back then. What makes you think that you can now? That being said… why are you not in prison?"
The poacher growled at Ash for a few moments, before he stopped growling, and took a deep breath. He tried to calm himself down. "There are people interested in my skills," he said. "They pulled me out of prison."
Ash narrowed his eyes. He had suspicions on who those people were. "Those who pulled you out of jail," Ash spoke again. "They wouldn't happen to be members of the Shadow Legion; would they?"
The poachers eyes widened slightly in surprise. That was all that Ash needed to see, to know that he was right.
"I see." Ash said, as his eyes started to glow form the rage he started to feel.
Lillie, and Dawn noticed Ash start to get angry, and knew that was a really bad thing. Marley, and Shaymin also noticed Ash getting angry, though they didn't know what that means. They were also curious, especially Marley, about what the Shadow Legion, is.
The poacher, whose name is Rico, also noticed Ash's anger, and decided that it would be better to do something about it. He knew that Ash getting angry, is a bad thing. He knew this because Ash, and his family, have been talked about in the organization, several times, and each time, the reason was worse them before. The last time they spoke of him, was just few weeks ago, where they found out that Ash has killed Hunter J, who was the #1 agent of the Shadow Legion. That means that she was right below the Queen in the hierarchy, and the fourth when it comes to overall skills as a trainer. The only ones above her were the Queen, agent #2, and Rika Minami (also known as the 'enforcer of the organization').
Rico knows very well about Ash's skills as a trainer. But he also knows about his other skills, and the fact that he has no problem to do very bad things to his enemies. Just look at what he has done to Hunter J, before he has finally killed her. Rico remembers that Ash's very soul, name, and his whole family have been cursed for days, after what he has done to Hunter J the second time, when he gave her mind a command to constantly experience pleasure.
Several Psychic's from the organization, including the Queen Freya, have been trying to override the command, but they were unsuccessful. Rico has no problem to admit that the only things that could be heard in the HQ those days, have been cursing of Ash's name, and his whole existence.
As such, Rico knew that he has no chance against Ash, and that he should get away from him as soon as possible.
Seeing that Ash was slowly walking toward him, Rico took out two Poke Balls, and released him Pokémon. They were a Crobat, and Aerodactyl. Those two are the Pokémon he got after his Fearow, and Tyranitar have been taken from him after his arrest. As far as he knows, those two are still in Pokémon Prison in Rota Kingdom.
Rico didn't wait a single second. The moment his Pokémon were out of their Poke Balls, he had Crobat use Supersonic.
The attack hit Ash, and actually made him stop walking. Then, Aerodactyl followed up with Hyper Beam, which seemingly hit Ash, and caused an explosion which completely covered Ash.
"Let's get back." Lillie said to Marley, and Dawn.
Dawn didn't need to be told twice, though Marley had to be pulled back. She was watching in shock, as Ash was hit head-on by a Hyper Beam.
The smoke and dust cleared out, revealing Ash behind a green barrier.
Rico saw this, and knew he was in deep shit.
Marley saw this, and watched wide-eyed in disbelief.
Lillie, and Dawn saw this, and wondered if Ash is about to go, dismember Rico, and toss his remains all over the charred land.
Ash looked toward Rico, shockingly, with his eyes their normal red color, and not glowing at all. He released the barrier, and sighed. "You are so lucky I got that call earlier." Ash said to Rico, confusing the poacher, but also Lillie, Dawn, and Marley.
"What call?" Rico just had to ask.
Ash looked at him for a few moments, before he shook his head. "You don't need to know that," Ash said. "All you need to know is that because of that call… I won't kill right here, and now."
Rico, and Marley shivered in fear of Ash. They couldn't believe how he was speaking of killing someone as if it's the simplest, and most normal thing in the world.
"Of course," Ash spoke again, gaining a small smirk on his face. "That doesn't mean that I won't rough you up a little bit." With that said, Ash released his Croagunk, and Froslass.
"Keep Shaymin close to you." Ash said to Marley, who looked surprised for a moment, but nodded.
"Froslass, use Blizzard." Ash said to his Pokémon. Froslass' whole body glowed for a moment, before a blast of cold wind spread around the whole area, and created a very strong Blizzard, which affected everyone.
Lillie, Dawn, and Marley decided to pull back away from the Blizzard, but Rico's Aerodactyl, and Crobat couldn't do that. They had to battle, even when they are greatly affected by the ice type attack.
"Aerodactyl, use Stone Edge on Froslass," Rico said! "Crobat, use Air Slash on Croagunk!"
Aerodactyl created two rings around its body, which then turned into stones, and then launched them at Froslass.
At the same time, Crobat flaps its wings, releasing multiple light blue disc-like energy blades from its wings at Croagunk.
"Froslass, use Ice Beam on the rocks," Ash said to his Pokémon. "Croagunk, dodge, and use Ice Punch on Crobat."
Froslass' Ice Beam froze all the stone coming toward her, and shattered them at the same time, which caused Ice particles to fall around, along with the blizzard.
Dawn saw this, and got some ideas for contests.
Croagunk jumped in the air, dodging all the Air Slashes, and then his right fist stared to release cold air.
Normally, Crobat would be able to dodge an attack like that, but due to the Blizzard, it was considerably slower than normal. As such, it had no chance to dodge Croagunk' fist, which struck it across the face, and sent it flying toward the ground, where it crashed.
"Crobat, get up," Rico yelled at his Pokémon, who struggled to get up. "Aerodactyl, use Hyper Beam on Froslass!"
"Counter with Shadow Ball," Ash said to his Froslass, who immediately created a black ball in front of herself, and fired it at the incoming Hyper Beam. The two attacks collided, and exploded.
"Follow it up with Night Shade, but on Crobat" Ash said to Froslass, before he also spoke to Croagunk. "Use Brick Break on Aerodactyl."
Froslass' eyes glowed red, before she fired two black beams outlined in dark red from them at the Crobat, who has just managed to get back up into the air. Rico's poison type was struck head-on, and brought back down to the ground. This time, it didn't struggle to get up. It was defeated.
Croagunk jumped into the air, with his hand glowing. He was about to hit the large rock type, but it managed to fly away, and dodge it. What it couldn't dodge, was an Ice Beam, which came from its blind spot, and hit it right below the head, making the prehistoric Pokémon, cry out.
"Thunder Punch." Ash said to his Croagunk, who's both fists started to crackle with electricity. He jumped toward Aerodactyl, who couldn't escape due to being hit by the Ice Beam. Croagunk hit Aerodactyl once with his right fist, right across the face, before he followed it up with his left fist.
Aerodactyl fell on the ground like a rock. It didn't get up.
Ash looked at Rico, who was now sweating heavily. He knew he was screwed, as those were his only Pokémon, There was nothing he could do now. He did consider himself lucky that Ash won't kill him. Then again… death might be preferable, compared to some other form of punishment Ash can dish him out. Like something he has done to Hunter J.
Rico shivered at the thought.
"You are defeated," Ash said to Rico. "I advise you not to try anything stupid."
Rico looked at Ash, and knew that Ash would kill him then, and there, if only Rico was to give him a reason. As such, he decided to be smart, and just surrender.
Rico returned his defeated Pokémon to their Poke Balls, and then just placed them on the ground. He set down, and surrendered. He knows that he is going straight to prison. He would like to say that he won't stay there for too long, as the Organization would pull him out, like they did the last time. Unfortunately for him, he is not that important that they would risk pulling him out of jail the second time.
Rico knows that, and he knows that what awaits him is a long stay in prison. Probably one which will last until the end of his life.
Ash thanked his Froslass, and Croagunk on a good job, before he returned them to their Poke Balls. Then, he took his Rotom Pokedex, and made a call. A few moments later, Urahara's confused face showed up on the Rotom Pokedex.
"What's up, Ash," Urahara asked? "We just spoke few hours ago."
None of the girls, or Rico knew who this voice belongs to, so they just stayed to the side, and listened. "I've found you one more resident for that vacation spot you've built."
Urahara was surprised to hear that, especially because of how Ash called the prison.
The girls, and Rico had no idea what Ash was talking about.
"That was fast." Urahara said.
"Yeah, well, it was a coincidence that I run into an old face, which returned to his old job, as soon as he got out of prison," Ash said. "Not that he was actually released from the said prison."
Urahara understood what Ash was talking about. He has been around him long enough to be able to understand him when he's speaking the way he is right now.
"Who is he?" Urahara asked.
"His name is, Rico," Ash said. "He was arrested when I was in Hoenn. It was actually, Serena, May, and I who had him arrested and sent to prison back then. Unfortunately, he was pulled out of there by the Shadow Legion, and then joined them, before he returned to his old job, though now he was doing it for them, and not himself."
Urahara was surprised to hear this. "I'm surprised he's alive," he said. "Considering you hatred for everything that has to do with the organization."
"Well, I was about to kill him," Ash admitted, making Rico flinch. "But then I remembered what you told me earlier today. In the end, I decided to let him live.
"Then again, he will probably wish I killed him right now, when a few years pass in prison, and he gets bored."
Hearing Ash's way of speaking, Urahara thought to himself that Ash is a really dangerous person. Maybe even slightly insane.
Lillie, Dawn, Marley, and Rico would agree with Urahara if they knew what he was thinking.
"When can you have him transferred?" Ash asked Urahara.
"Well, It will take a day, or two to get to the Sinnoh Region, since Riley is here in Rota," Urahara said. "And since I assume you don't want to guard him during that time, you should take him to one of the Officer Jenny's, and have her keep him under lock, and key, until someone arrives to pick him up."
Ash nodded. "I'm gonna call Officer Jenny from Sunyshore City," he said. "She should be where I am, by the end of the day. She will take him to Sunyshore City, and you have him picked up there."
Urahara nodded at that, before he said. "I'm glad that you listened to me." He said with a smile.
"Yeah, well that was now," Ash admitted. "I can't promise that I'll be able to hold myself back all the time."
Urahara could say nothing to that.
With that said, the two ended the call, before Ash looked at the girls.
"Who was that?" Lillie asked.
"That was Urahara." Ash said.
"Oh, right," Lillie said. "He was the guy you spoke with after the Amber Castle."
"That's right." Ash nodded.
"So, what now?" Dawn asked.
Ash looked around at the burned up Gracidea Flower Garden. Then he looked toward Shaymin.
He sighed, before he looked at Rico. "Where are the Shaymin you have captured?"
Rico looked at Ash, and knew from the look in his eyes that he will be in a world of pain if he doesn't come clean.
"They are all in cages, in the back of the van I have," Rico said. "It's not that far from here."
Ash nodded. "Then let's go and get them," he said. "Get up, and lead the way."
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Half-an-hour later, about a dozen Shaymin were all released from captivity, and are now reunited with the one who was saved by Marley. They were all happy that they are free, but are sad because the Gracidea Flower Garden is burned, which means that they can't transform into their Sky Form.
Ash saw the sad faces of the Shaymin, and thought of want to do to help them. Then, it came to him. He has never tried it before, but he is sure he can pull it off.
Ash walked forward, until he was several dozen meters away from the girls, the group of Shaymin, and Rico. He stood on the middle of the burned field, before he went down on one knee, and placed his right hand on the charred ground. He closed his eyes, and then focused.
"What is he doing?" Marley asked, as she and the others are watching toward Ash.
"I'm… not sure." Lillie admitted.
She watched Ash kneel on one knee for a few seconds, before suddenly, he was surrounded by a green aura, shocking Marley, and the group of Shaymin, though for different reasons. Marley was shocked because Ash is glowing, while the Shaymin were surprised due to the energy they are sensing coming from Ash. It was Celebi's Aura, and power.
Soon, the green aura started to spread from Ash, to the ground, and then across the whole burned field.
Everyone watched this in surprise, but then when they saw that the ground started to change from charred, to green, as the grass started to grow, they were all shocked.
Ash focused on his job, before he pushed more power into the ground. Suddenly, the whole field was covered in short grass, before flowers started to grow all over it.
In less than a minute, the whole field was covered with Gracidea Flowers.
Ash stopped releasing his aura, and then opened his eyes. He stood up, took a deep breath, before he looked around.
He nodded to himself. He was proud of a job well-done.
Ash turned around, and looked at the slack jaws of the three girls, and Rico. The gang of Shaymin was looking at him with wide eyes, as if they were looking at a god.
"So," Ash spoke with a smirk on his face. "What do you think?"
Everyone felt like passing out in shock.
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It took several hours for the Officer Jenny to come from the Sunyshore City, to pick up Rico, and his Pokémon.
During that time, all the Shaymin has used the pollen from the Gracidea Flowers, to transform into their Sky Forms. Once they did that, all dozen of them started floating around Ash, as they thanked him for saving them all, and for giving them a chance to transform.
As a way to repay him for what he's done for them, all the Shaymin have blessed Ash.
It will be sometime until he finds out what their blessing did for him.
The Shaymin which was saved by Marley, has also thanked her. He, and the others can't bless her, but at least she was thanked, and has gained a very good friend in a Shaymin. Maybe one day, they will see each other again. Until then, Shaymin left with his buddies, all in their Sky Forms.