Arriving at Kanto

As the sun rose upon the Kanto region a massive white royal cruise ship docks in the city of Vermillion. Where the sadden Ash first step back into Kanto. Not knowing that there was a nightmarish tardy ahead of him. As he strolled off the cruise ship from Unova, and into Vermillion City. He wondered over to the city's Pokémon Centre to book a room for the group and heal his Pokémon. The reason to why Ash was upset was because he had just lost another league. The Unova league was a mighty challenge for Ash he couldn't defeat the Region Champion again. After five regions, Ash had only a few regions left to challenge and he wasn't happy. He would occasionally think back to the battle between him and Alder. Wondering if he chose the right team for the challenge. Though he didn't care about what team he used. All he did care about was another defeat to add to the wall of failed regions. However, his thoughts were interrupted by a certain purple haired girl called Iris.

Iris had been trying to get his attention for a while now. She had something important to ask him and the thought of him ignore her was starting to annoy the brown eyed girl.

The Question

"Ash, can you hear me?"

"Hmm, sorry Iris I wasn't listening. What's the matter?" reply Ash.

"I was wandering if me and you could have a moment in private… Please?" cried Iris.

"Yeah okay then. Is everything okay? You seem a bit weird." Ash answered very curiously. Ash put his hand on the girl's fore head trying to take her temperature. But this only made Iris blush as red as a cherry. Ash saw her blushing and finally put the pieces together. He had a lot of girls that he accompanied on his journey fall in love with him. But he always acted so dense to avoid the awkward talks yet some girls have asked him before. Misty being one of them and the most recent one Dawn. Ash hated having to say no to the girls, he would give anything for them to be happy but he just wouldn't date them. And this had something to do with a certain ring around his neck. This ring was given to him by a girl when Ash was a little boy. He didn't mean to fall in love with the girl but the feeling just grew over time.

Heart-breaking News and the Dream Team

Anyway, Iris gazed into the dark brown eyes of Ask Ketchum and asked "Will you be my boyfriend?" hastily. And with those words Ash just hugged the girl and whispered into her ear a sentence a short but heart breaking sentence. After he released the girl from the ending hug of relationships, Iris ran off into the city. Ash just stood there wondering if the girl will be okay. As Ash booked the room and waited for his Pokémon he done a quick party switch of his current team. He obtained Charizard and Sceptile from Professor Oak exchanging his five Pokémon from his Unova team. This only left him with Pikachu, Charizard, and Sceptile. The reason for this is because Ash had enough of the failures and he was determined to win the next league. The brand-new team and Ash decided to go out the back of the Pokémon Centre and train until nightfall.

Iris's grieving

As time went on Iris returned to the with tears in her eyes. She was heartbroken by the statement Ash said to her. And she was sure that he meant it. She walked up to the groups dorm and decided to go to sleep for the rest of the day. Even though day's dust had only begun. She was to depress to do anything else other than grieve. As she curled up in the bed and cried her heart out she decided she needed someone or something to cuddle with to reassure her. So, she commanded Axew to come out of it PokéBall.

"What's wrong Iris?" Axew asked curiously.

"We are leaving tomorrow morning Axew and we aren't looking back okay?" Iris answered sobbingly.

"But why Iris?" Axew was worried that its mistress had gone insane but it could sense that she was hurting badly.

"I will tell you Axew." she replied. After telling Axew what happened and what was said it decide to obey its mistress and then Iris fell asleep with tears in her eyes. Axew was sad it would have to say goodbye to its friends but it understood that Iris needed to get away from Ash. Eventually Axew was confrontable to fall asleep right next to its mistress.

Training and Power.

As the night crept upon the gloomy sky, Ash was just finishing his training with his brand-new team. They ran or flu five kilometres to find a suitable training ground. They came upon an opening in the forest where a waterfall was located and a massive lake that shone in the sunlight. The Pokémon first started to destroy boulders with their moves, Pikachu using Iron Tail, Sceptile using Leaf Blade, and Charizard using Metal Claw. Eventually the three of them weren't using move and just started to break the boulders with their pure strength. Yet Ash felt like he wasn't doing much, he did do his daily exercise five times while watching his Pokémon. His daily exercises considered of forty-five push ups, fifty-five sit ups, and twenty five chin ups. Ash do this to keep himself in shape because he would eat enough food to feed a family.

After his Pokémon where done training their strength Ash had an idea for them to spar yet the odd pair made it a little frustrating because they would have to take it in turn. And one of them wouldn't be able to rest. Ash wish he could spar with his Pokémon it would make it so much easier on them. As he thought of ways to train his Pokémon, the more he became angry. When suddenly a burst of bright blue light slicing a nearby tree causing it to fall. The source of this power came from Ash. Shocked and amazed at this power Ash try again but this time aimed at the waterfall. After a moment of concentration, the light emerged again but this time cause an explosion. This got the attention of Ash's Pokémon as they turn to see their master engulfed in blue light. They were so distracted by their master that they didn't see the cage heading towards them and snagging them.

After Ash relaxed his mind he felt the power disappear from his body or at least it settled down enough that he looked like his normal self. Yet the only difference was his eyes. They were no longer the dark brown eyes that he is known for, instead they were bright blue and the irises seemed to wave like they were made of water. When Ash turned around to see how his Pokémon where he noticed that a cage had snared them and they could not move. Ash was confused and angry as to why this happened. He could feel his power emerging again yet he kept a cool head and investigated the situation. After a close look at the scene he had a feeling he had seen something like this before…

Before he could think a cage snared Ash and he couldn't move. Though he heard a familiar voice. A voice he thought he wouldn't have to hear ever again. this voice was one that he heard for the first time in Cerulean City.

Flashback – The Rockets Of Cerulean.

It was the first journey Ash went on. Where he travelled across Kanto. In the first three months of his travelling he got two badges both from travelling companies. That he use to travel with, Misty and brock. After defeating the second GYM in Cerulean City, which happened to be Misty, there was rumours going around the city that a criminal organisation was out to steal Pokémon by any means necessary. Ash and his friends were determined to stop them as quickly as possible. After a good week taking the grunt out of the game, they finally meet the people running the operation. Their names were Jessie, James, and a talking Meowth! Now usually only trainers with string bonds between Pokémon can understand them but this Pokémon was unique it wasn't telepathy, it could talk. Everyone could hear it and understand it. they were very high and mighty about their organisation but they were no match for Ash and his team. After the police arrested the criminals and the leaders Ash and his friends continued towards Vermillion City. Yet Ash felt like they weren't the only ones left in Team Rocket.

Training and Power - Continue.

Ash could now see the faces of the assaulters. It was Jessie and James. But what did they want revenge? Or were they just up to their normal mischief, Ash was trying to rack his brain for an answer when suddenly a wave of anger came over him. His eyes brighten and like a flash of lighting there was a burst of energy emerged from Ash again but this time is evaporated the metal cage. This stroked fear into the minds of Jessie and James. Ash looked at his in slaved Pokémon and without thinking he waved his left hand towards the cage. And just like before is evaporated into nothing, making the Pokémon free from danger. Though the same can't be said for Team Rocket. Ash decided to spare the criminals from his power because he didn't know what could happen to them. There was a moment of silence that filled the air around them. And without words Ash just nodded his head. Pikachu and the rest of the team knew exactly what to do. Charizard launched a powerful Burn Blast, Sceptile fired a strong looking Solar Beam, and Pikachu exploded with lighting towards the criminals. As the two of them are screaming in fear. By the end of the screaming they were catapulted into the air. After he calmed down, Ash and his Pokémon made their way back to the Pokémon Centre.

Nightfall.

As Ash entered the grounds of Pokémon Centre they notice a hunger in their stomachs. It was getting late being that it is eight o'clock in the evening. So, Ash decided to eat in the in dinner located in the Pokémon Centre. While they ate, Ash was thinking of his newly found power. The only thing he could link it to was Aura. Ash didn't know a lot about this new power but he thought of someone who would. Ash decided to pay him a visit after departing for a new adventure. He glanced around his current team, he had to tell them the big change in plans.

"Alright guys listen up." Ash tried to make this as clear as possible. "We are taking a detour with our new adventure, we are going to the Cameron Palace." Ash's Pokémon were surprised about this. They knew he hated that place ever since that Lucario died in his arms. Yet to them Ash seemed determined to go then and they would follow him to the corners of the hell. The team shouted in excitement, ready for the next challenge.

After they finished their food, Ash returned Charizard and Sceptile back into their PokéBalls so they can rest up for tomorrow. Ash and Pikachu ascended to their room for a good night's rest. As he entered the room he saw Iris asleep and he knew she had been sobbing. He kissed her fore head and wish her good night. After doing so he laid on his bed and he let sleep take over his body.

Iris' goodbye.

As a new dawn rose upon the earth. Iris awoke with a sleeping Axew in her arms. She decided to let Axew sleep, as she got ready for the day. After she got dressed she picked up the still sleeping Axew. She glanced down at the sleeping Ash and without thought she placed a kiss on his lips. As she walked out the door, the sound of the door shutting awoke Ash and Pikachu. As he looked over the room for Iris he saw a note on her bed.

Ash,

I have decided to go on my own journey to become stronger. I believe this will be the last time we ever see each other. Though I wish you luck in your journey. And I hope you find love in someone.

Goodbye,

Iris

P.S. I love you xx

Ash felt nothing but shame after reading her letter. He folded the piece of paper and put in his bag. Knowing that this would be the last thing he would have of his loyal friend Iris. Ash got dressed and walked out the room with Pikachu follow close behind him. He dashed out the of the Pokémon Centre and into Route Six.

Flashback – Snowy Temple and Heartache

Ash walked down the road of Route Six, as he wondered down the empty road he thought about the other time he had to refuse a girl's feelings. The last time was in the Sinnoh Region with a girl called Dawn. They were at the City of Snowpoint and it all happened after Ash won his seven badge for the Sinnoh League. Dawn had stolen Ash away from the rest of the group, she wanted to have a private chat about her feelings towards him. She was nervous at first being all open to him. As for Ash, well he knew what was going to happen. He just wished she wouldn't over react. They arrived at Snowpoint Temple, this was the place where she was going to do it. Dawn stared right into the eyes of Ash and asked him "Will you be my boyfriend?" she said it so shyly that Ash couldn't hear her. But he knew what she said because of the déjà vu he had with Misty. Ash hugged Dawn and whispered a short sentence into her ear. Dawn stare at him in shock because of the rejection. She shredded a few tears and then ran off into the City. After that Dawn and Ash were never were the same again. After Dawn finished her contests and competed in the Grand Festival, she left Ash and the rest of the group.

The Seeker of the New Power

After thinking about Dawn Ash arrived at Cerulean City. He avoided the crowded streets of Saffron City by taking the Underground Route. When he arrived in the Blue City he was confused about the people on the streets. The problem was that there wasn't anyone on the streets. After wondering around the City, Ash started to realise that the sky began to become cloudy with dark black clouds. Clouds so black not even the nightmares of Darkari could imagine of.

Ash had seen this type of thing before on New Island, Ash knew who was doing this trickery. Ash thought that this being was dead considering he saw him die or at least he thought he did at Dr. Yung's Laboratory Castle. [Author's Note – Dr. Yung a.k.a. Master of Mirages there wasn't any Mirage Pokémon, just normal Pokémon for this story.]

"Just to clarify I haven't killed anyone…" Ash could feel his spine shiver. It felt like someone walked over his grave. Without hesitation Ash sent out his team and waited for the beast to attack first. But an attack never came instead a dense sickening fog formed making Ash's and the team's eyesight very limited.

An eerie silence came over them. Suddenly, Sceptile and Charizard where knocked out. "No!" Ash screamed with horror as his two Pokémon were consumed by the fog. Pikachu got annoyed by this and shot blue lighting into the fog trying to hit the thing causing it. But it had no effect. After the lighting faded a shot of Physic energy flashed straight towards Pikachu. Taking the hit head on Pikachu was defeated by the attack. As Ash looked at his Pikachu being consumed by the fog, he felt a sudden wave of anger build up inside of him. The blue light surrounded Ash, Ash could sense the thing creating all the fog. With a wave of his arm he sent blue flames straight towards the creature. In an instant after the flames hit the creature, a massive explosion appeared right where it stood.

After the explosion settled the fog vanish leaving three fainted Pokémon and their master surrounded in light. There wasn't any sign of the creature anymore, the sky was back to normal and the people of Cerulean City were back on the street. They cheered for their hero Ash Ketchum. However, Ash was too lost in thought about how that creature survived Dr. Yung's Laboratory Castle.

To Pallet Town I Go!

Ash was at the Pokémon Centre healing his Pokémon and restoring supplies. Ash could buy out the entire store if he wanted to but that would be wasteful because supplies can weigh you down. You see Ash had gained a fortune over the past six of travelling. Defeating GYM, winning little competitions, and winning the Trainers Leagues. Though Ash never did spend too much of his money though he always did pay for everything even if his travelling companions didn't know. He would put a sum of money into their bags if they paid for the supplies. He didn't like taking things from people. So, he tried to repay them whenever he could whether it was a meal or simply paying them back.

Ash wasn't the talkative type, mainly because he didn't like getting to close to people. Especially if he had to crush their feelings, basically he didn't like other girls falling for him. Because he loved someone that he had lost a long time ago. She had been gone for ten years, most nights he wanted to find her. She had a major role in the reason Ash had travelled the world to try and find her. The only places he didn't look was Kalos and Alola. And the next on his list was the Kalos Regions. Ash was determined to find that one girl who made him feeling love. Before they separated they gave themselves something to remember each other by. Ash always had it on him, he was given a locket with a picture of herself in it. He always wore it around his neck as a necklace. The locket was in good condition it was sliver coated locket with blue sapphires incrusted on it. He always polished it when it need a clean, he kissed it before every GYM battle or tournament battle. He opened the locket to reveal the honey brown haired girl with ocean blue eyes. The picture was of the girl waving Ash knew what happened that day of her leaving and he would never forget it.

Before Ash could revisit that sad memory, Nurse Joy called him over to tell him to pick up his Pokémon because they were finished healing. Ash thanked the Nurse and decided to head to the next town, Pewter City. Ash had to go through Mt. Moon and then he would arrive in the City. Ash exited the Pokémon Centre and travelled down the road to Route Four.

Nightfall came around shortly after Ash arrived at Mt. Moon. Ash decided to keep moving so he entered Mt. Moon. He could hardly see so Ash sent out Charizard. Charizard lit up the way with his tail. Charizard was much bigger than other Charizards and he is the strongest in the Charicfic Valley. Being that he was strong his flame on his tail was much brighter and bigger than others. As they walked through the mountain they came up to the opening where the Clefairys do their ritual for their evolution. The opening was a carter made by a meteorite that hit the mountain. It had grass, trees, and other signs of life in the opening. Ash decided to camp up for the right under the Moon. As Ash and his Pokémon laid down of the soft grass under a tree, located in the middle of the opening, someone on the top of the carter was watching them. A cloaked figure watching down on the sleep group or at least it thought they were. Ash saw this figure on the carter but notices it meant no harm and decided to leave it be. He pretended to be asleep just in case, though after a few moments the figure had disappeared into the night. Before Ash slept he kissed his locket and wished the girl goodnight.

A Gift to Friends

The next morning Ash arrived at the exit of Mt. Moon and on the horizon, he could see Pewter City. It had been three days since the last training session. So, Ash decided to let the team stretch their legs. "Alright listen up all of us are going to run from here to Pewter City whoever wins gets whatever they want for dinner understand. Run as fast as you can I will be competing too." Ash briefed them quickly, his Pokémon admired Ash for training with them and they knew he would give everything he had. Ash let them go and he soon followed behind them Sceptile was the fastest and was already half way there with Pikachu close behind him. Charizard was up in the clouds in level with Sceptile. Ash however was only a quarter way there. He loved to run, most of his life he ran from massive explosions and legendary attacks. The thrill of running grew on him as a child and eventually that feeling became a pleasure to Ash. Ash could feel happiness inside of him he laughed and sprinted down the path. The thing he didn't noticed was that he was getting faster and faster a small blue light appeared at his feet. That small light grew longer as Ash became faster. After a few seconds, he pasted Pikachu and Sceptile, shocking all of them. In about five seconds Ash arrived in Pewter City. When he stopped, a loud bang was made in the air, Ash broke the sound barrier this made people on the streets look at him in confusion. Two minutes later Sceptile, Charizard, and Pikachu arrived at the park where Ash was waiting for them. He had a bag filled with treats for his Pokémon.

They all sat on the lush green grass, Ash had vegetarian noodles with soya sauce and a mango ice tea. Ash had been a vegetarian for years now, he knew that the meat of the world was in fact a Pokémon. He was quite strict about it in fact he always checked with the chef or the packet to see if it had any meat in it. Though he didn't hate people for being meat lovers. He had his own opinions of the world but he wouldn't share most of them. Ash got Sceptile Elm tree leaves with a lemon juice sauce, Sceptile loved sour favoured things and Elm tree leaves where his favourite. Charizard was given lava cookies, five in fact. Charizard loved spicy food, and he was given a Tomato Berry smoothie. Pikachu only had one favourite food and that was Ketchup. Ash got him a bottle of Ketchup and a bowl of water to drink from.

Gary Oak

After they were finished eating Ash decided to keep on the move so they packed up and wondered over to Viridian Forest. Once they arrived at the entrance to the forest Ash decided to go through the trees and admire the changes in the forest. He wondered down the path looking at the different Pokémon that in habituated the forest. From the local Caterpie to exotic Wurmple that are usually found in the Hoenn Region. Ash was wondering why there was so much more bug type Pokémon but before Ash could think he heard a voice. He recognised the voice as his childhood best friend Gary Oak. "What are you doing here Gary?" Ash asked him with a confused look on his face.

"Oh hey Ash, I am just study the bug type Pokémon migration." Gary was pleased to see that his old childhood friend was still in the game of becoming champion. Though Gary left that dream behind to become a scientist for his Grandpa, Professor Oak. However, even after leaving the dream of champion he was still able to defeat Ash no matter how strong Ash had become. He was thriving for a battle with him it had been so long since there had been any real challenge for Gary.

"Migration?" Ash was confused he thought that the exotic Pokémon were from a Pokémon recuse organisation. Gary informed him of the migration apparently, a flock of Beautifly come over to this forest from Hoenn because of a natural disaster that occurred in Petalburg Woods. As the two friends caught up with each other, they reached the exit to the forest. Gary asked Ash for a battle but Ash didn't accept. Ash knew how good Gary was and Ash loves to take on strong trainers. But this time he wasn't going to go in blind, he will come up with a plan for the battle. So, Ash told Gary before he leaves for his next adventure he would battle him but not yet.

By the time they had stop talking they reached Viridian City. They didn't want to stop so they just passed through the streets and out onto Route One.

A Reunion and the Surprise

As the two boys wondered down the path of Route One they heard a sound coming from a nearby Oak tree. This tree was big it stood out to all the rest. Ash knew what this tree was and who live on top of it. Ash thought about paying him a visit and therefore started to climb the tree. Gary was totally confused about this but decided to let him do as he pleased. He just waited for Ash to come back down yet he was very tired and decided to sleep under the tree. Ash climbed up to the leaves where the nests of the Pokémon he is looking for. Wondering where the Pokémon went, he decided to wait for the Pokémon to get back.

After an hour Ash heard a cry from a Pokémon, he looked up and to his surprise it was his old friend. The giant bird landed right next to Ash. Ash hugged the winged beast and smiled at the affection it was given him. "Haha, nice to see you too Pidgeot." Ash could hardly speak because Pidgeot was crushing him under its weight. Ash's Pidgeot was bigger than others just like his Charizard. It commands a flock of Pidgeys and Pidgeottos, that are now one of the strongest and most powerful flock of birds in the world. Ash had kept an eye on Pidgeot by looking up blogs and scientific programs of Pidgey. Ash had a question for Pidgeot "Hey Pidgeot, do you want to come on an adventure with me?" Pidgeot loved this idea. And straight away she picked up Ash and flew him down to the ground. Where Ash saw a sleeping Gary Oak. Ash had a sinister grin on his face. He picked up Gary very slowly trying not to awake him. Ash put Gary on Pidgeot and commanded Pidgeot to fly high up in the air. As soon as Pidgeot spread her wings she shot of in the air. All Ash could hear was Gary screaming all the way up and again back down.

"I hated that Ash!" Gary shouted at Ash while Ash was laughing all the way to the entrance of Pallet Town. As they stood on top of the hill at overlooks the small town. Ash stood next to Gary side by side watching the sunset on the quite town of Pallet. Pidgeot flew up above the two boys like a guardian angel. The two Boys smirked at each and didn't say a word. After a few second Gary shouted "Race ya!" and the two boys sprinted down into the quite place called Pallet Town.