Thank you for those who left a review and/or read and liked the story. Yes, Darkrai will travel with Ash for most of his journey.

Chapter 3 - Darkrai and Delia Talk

"Ash, go bathe and eat some breakfast." Darkrai commanded him. Ash nodded.

"And, Ash, don't forget to pack clean underwear." Delia tells her son. Ash stops and he nodded his head.

"Yes, Mom." He answered. When he got to his room, he peeled off his shirt, revealing his ripped muscles (Think Natsu from Fairy Tail). He picked black clothing for his new and clean clothes and he took a shower. He thought to himself while scratching his raven black hair to clean it. He didn't notice, but he had dirt and dandruff in his hair. As he showered, his parents were still outside talking.

"Delia, will you okay by yourself?" Darkrai asked, holding his mate and wife close to him. Delia smiled at Darkrai.

"Of course! I can protect myself, y'know." Delia reassures her lover. Darkrai smiled, but he was still worried about leaving Delia alone. "Will leaving a loyal pokemon make you feel better?" Delia asked.

Darkrai smiled at this suggestion and he was glad that Delia had suggested it. "What ally should protect you?" Darkrai asked.

"Your sister." Delia answered quickly and softly. Darkrai frowned. She's capable, but why her of all pokemon? Darkrai thought. "You should maybe ask me about my decision instead of hurting your brain?" Delia suggested, making Darkrai chuckle.

"Why do you want Cresselia? I mean, I love my sister and all..." Darkrai trailed off, knowing that his wife knew that he was asking.

"She is a woman. I'm going to want to shop for clothes." Delia answered. Darkrai gazed at Delia, knowing that she was lying.

"What are you really thinking?" He asked.

"I was thinking about giving Ash a baby sister." Delia whispers in Darkrai's ear and Darkrai become happy.

"Oh? Another one of "those", eh? Of course, you can go shopping with Cresseslia!" Darkrai was cheerful by Delia's request. Aha, sucker. I do want to give Ash a baby sister. Delia's thoughts trailed off, realizing that she was thinking like her husband.

When Ash came out of the house, he was wearing a clean pair of his clothes and his hair was shiny clean and Pikachu was propped up on his shoulder. Darkrai ruffled Ash's hair for good measure and Ash simply stared at him. When his mother hugged him, however, Ash smiled. "Don't worry, Mom. I'll be fine." Ash tells this to reassure his mother, but he knows that he won't be fine. Enemies that his father has will be coming after him because of his parental traits, but he didn't want his mother to worry about that. Darkrai knew what was Ash's thinking process was and he mentally thanked Ash for it.

Darkrai kissed Delia goodbye and he reassured that he try to visit once a week to check up on her and her security. Darkrai glared his sister, who had suddenly appeared. "Don't worry so much! I, Cresseslia, promise to keep your mate safe." She promised Darkrai. Darkrai's eyes turned dark.

"You better. Delia's the love of my life and I don't want her hurt." Darkrai tells Cresseslia harshly. Cresseslia avoided crying out due to her brother's harsh treatment of her. Their parents had always seen her the better sibling when it was the other way around and Cresseslia would let Darkrai know it, but he loves and loathes her entire being.

"Don't worry, aunt, I will make Dad see your worth." Ash promises Cresseslia. Cresseslia sighed at Ash's promise.

"Don't worry about it, my dear. I can deal with your father hating me. But, he can't hate his niece." Cresseslia felt bad that she was bringing a baby to the world where it was harsh times, but the baby wasn't even hers willingly. Cressesslia shuddered, still feeling the hands on her body.

"I will get whoever touched you in that way." Ash knew that Cressesslia longed to tell Darkrai of her assault, but every time she tried to talk, Darkrai would rage at her for no reason at all. Ash hated that about his father. Ash longs to one day to tell his Dad about what Cresseslia actually thinks of herself.

"What are you thinking about, kiddo?" Darkrai asked Ash. Ash scowled. How dare you? He wanted to ask, but he held his tongue when he saw Cresseslia's look.

"Kiddo is not a proper title for a future King of Shadows." Ash simply responded to Darkrai. Darkrai chuckled. Always so serious. I wish she was like that. Darkrai stared back Cresseslia and he swore that he saw a sad frown on her face. Was she sad? What was she sad about? She was the favorite! She could get everything she wanted! Darkrai hated that about Cresseslia, but he still loves her, nevertheless.

Cresseslia smiled sadly when they went off on their long journey. Darkrai didn't even say goodbye to her. He hates me. She thought, sadly. She didn't know why Darkrai wouldn't give her the time and the day when she tries to speak to him and he wonders why she was so "unapproachable". Delia saw Cresseslia's look on her face and Delia sighed.

"He will change one day." Delia tells Cresseslia. She simply shook her head.

"I don't expect him to." Her tone went cold when she went into the house. Delia sighed. Stupid Darkrai. Always have to hurt her feelings. She thought. She knew that Cresseslia was going to be sobbing later.

With Ash and Darkrai...

Darkrai noticed that Ash was glaring at him from time to time, but he didn't ask about it. He didn't know why Ash would be glaring at him about. He didn't do anything wrong. "What do you mean?" Ash's tone was very cold, too cold. Darkrai then realized that he had spoke out loud. Ash could only glare at him after he spoke his question. Darkrai's mouth went dry. He didn't know how to respond, which wasn't a first for him.

Sorry for months late update. I am very busy with college. I will try to keep up with a once and/or every free time a week publishing schedule on here. I hope you enjoyed this new chapter!