PROPER DISCLAIMER: I don't own pokemon, if I did, it would most likely be a ecchi harem anime.

This story has incest in it, so kindly leave if you are disgusted by it.

Yeah back with another mother/son pairing, and of course it's pokemon because why not? And I do like Delia as a character, I genuinely believe that Delia really love Ash, like REALLY love him considering what she been through.


Professor Oak grinned when he saw his grandson studying a group of oddishes intensely, the way he approach them was both careful and friendly, despite his impulsive and arrogant nature he was normally associated with, Gary showed a more compassionate side when he assumes the role of a researcher and not a douchebag. The old professor leaned his armchair backwards just slight to get a better view of his grandson, making sure he wasn't in any situation that could prove dangerous. His lips curled up when Gary patted an oddish on the head gently, a warm and contagious smile crept onto Gary's face when he saw the oddish coo at his touch. Perhaps he did make the right decision after all, allowing Gary to interact with the pokemon in his ranch had a positive impact on Gary's behaviour.

"Grandfather is Gary around?" The kindred professor grinned upon hearing the feminine voice, he spun his chair around, imitating a mafia boss with his dimly lit lab making him all the more ominous. His granddaughter rolled her eyes at the pitiful display and placed her hand on her hip, she grew immune to his horrible impersonations. Samuel Oak pouted at Daisy's deadpanned expression, he rubbed the back of his neck and chuckled at her motherliness attitude.

"Your brother is in the ranch studying pokemon Daisy, don't fret." Daisy nodded at his words and looked out from the glass pane window to see her brother playing around with the oddishes. She smiled at the display and sighed in relief that her brother showed a more childish and carefree side that he normally hides with his harsh exterior. She touched the glass pane with her palm and watched on as he finally noticed her presence from the observatory. It was always like that between them, they could sense each other's presence within vicinity. Gary smiled broadly, not even hiding his embarrassment of being found out that he was playing with the pokemon, he immediately waved good bye to the pokemon and ran straight to her, just like always.

"You two don't have to wait for me for dinner, I need to stay at the lab to finish the paperwork and the finishing touches. Tomorrow is a big day for the two after all, couldn't afford any mistakes or delay now can't we?" Daisy smiled at his chivalrous grandfather just moments before she heard the footfalls of her brother rushing up the stairs. She would have nagged him from doing that but what's the point? He would most likely do that again anyway just to piss her off.

"Daisy! You're back!" He didn't bother to say a proper hello to his grandfather as he embraced his sister with much force and affection. Daisy ruffled his hair slightly and placed her hand behind his head, imitating a mother hugging her child. She grinned when Gary's innocent and precious smile was up for display.

"Well I can't miss the day where my little brother got his first pokemon and becomes a trainer right?" Gary grinned and nodded excitedly, he reluctantly let go off her and stared at his grandfather who smiled at him.

"No no, carry on at what you're doing, I'm not here at all!" The youngest Oak felt his cheeks flushed red in embarrassment and muttered an apology to his grandfather for ignoring him.

"It's fine Gary, I know you miss Daisy a lot." Samuel stood up and ruffled Gary's head, making him scowl at messing up his fabulous hair. Daisy kept Gary close to her and observed him, did grew taller? Was he skinnier? She checked up on him and started to poke him at the waist just for fun.

"Daisy! Okay, okay stop it!" Samuel rolled his eyes when his granddaughter embraced his grandson with much might and affection. As Daisy was busy playing with her brother's hair, the elderly professor noticed that a certain someone is not with them.

"Gary where's Ash? Is he still in the ranch?" Gary slapped his forehead, he forgot about him! I mean- he would be fine actually.

"Ash? Oh shoot! He's still in the ranch playing with pikachu." Daisy sighed and patted Gary's shoulder, once in her embrace, Gary reluctantly leaves her side. Not that she mind it of course.

"Well go get him then, it's getting late and I'm sure his mom would be worried about him. You know how Delia is right?" Gary sighed and nodded, he walked back down the ranch and begrudgingly begin his search for Ash. It wasn't hard considering after seconds of his search that he heard his name being shouted out loud.

"Gary! Gary! Where are you?" Ash grinned when he saw Gary with a smirk on his face, he ran up to him and looked at the lab observatory, he grin became wider when he saw Daisy standing there waving a friendly hello to him.

"I knew it! Daisy came back from her Hoenn adventures! So that's why you ran back to the lab so excitedly just now!" Ehehe, uh no. This was not good for Gary's case, the one thing he hates was how people would always commend at how close he was to Daisy, Ash was no exception.

"Shut up Ash! I seen you do it to your mommy!" Gary was expecting Ash to throw a fit and become angry, but to his surprise the raven haired teen calmly smiled and looked at him as if he stated the obvious.

"Well that's because I love her Gary, you love Daisy too don't you?" Gary could never deny that, no matter what he says on the outside, on the inside Gary knew he always love his sister. She took care of him ever since...

"I- yeah." Gary murmured softly, he sat on one of the stones near the pond and looked on as magikarps and goldeens along with other aquatic pokemon swim the cool waters. Ash noted Gary's mood and sat next to him, wondering what had happen to his best friend.

"Uh Gary? Did I say something wrong?" Gary shook his head and started to speak softly when Ash sat next to him.

"Ash you've been my best friend since young and- what I'm about to tell you, don't tell anyone okay?" Ash nodded seeing Gary's serious expression, he fiddled his fingers and sighed with his cheeks starting to become red.

"I- I'm scared of my pokemon journey."

What? That's was it? A 10 year old kid who had no knowledge how the world works is scared of their pokemon journey? Shocking.

"So? I'm scared too, it's okay to be scared you know. We are just a couple of 10 year old kids who were thrust onto the unknown world of pokemon all of a sudden."

"I know that Ashy boy but that's not the main point." Ash raised his eyebrows and crossed his arms, so there is more to the story.

"Huh?"

"Well, I kinda want Daisy to go with me." Ash mouth an "Ooh" and nodded multiple times, it was the nod of understanding, the nod of "I feel you bro". He scratched his chin and bit his tongue lightly, while he didn't think it was weird for Daisy to travel with Gary, the one thing Gary Oak is famous for is pride and ego.

And this won't help him one bit.

"So you're scared that if the other kids of Pallet town found out that the great Gary Oak needs his sister to babysit him on his pokemon journey, you will be called a loser and could never live it down right?" Took the words right of his mouth, Ash was no stranger to peer pressure, even around his age, people of respective ages would always expect something from you. Especially if you are the grandson of professor Oak.

"Yeah that! I'm scared Ash, I'm scared of-"

"You're not scared of travelling alone Gary, but that Daisy will be lonely right? She's been travelling for years now without anyone's company and now it's your chance to spend time and be with her. I know you miss her Gary and I won't think of you as a lesser person if you ask Daisy to come along with you. After what happened to your parents, you two should support each other. Besides, I'm sure she misses you too. " Boy was Gary impressed by Ash's maturity, this wasn't the same boy who thought it was a good idea to play with rampaging tauros while wearing red.

"Really?"

"Yeah, just let the other kids say what they want! Since when did Gary Oak let stupid comments from others stop him from doing what he wants?" Gary was mildly impressed by Ash's persuasion skills, he may look dumb on the outside but on the inside Ash is a cunning old ninetails.

"You're right Ashy boy, Daisy and I shouldn't care the careless whispers of others." The raven haired boy nodded and grinned when a small red hue appeared on Gary's cheeks, he was clutching to a pendant around his neck, almost caressing it. The importance of the pendant was a mystery but Ash deduced that it was a parting gift from Daisy when she left for Hoenn.

"That worried huh? It will be fine Gare bear, I'm sure Daisy would be thrilled to come with you. When had she ever say no to your request before?" True, Daisy does have a habit of spoiling him.

"I just don't want her to be weirded out you know? I mean who wants to assume the role of a babysitter?" It was an uncommon sight for Gary to be this insecure, perhaps beneath that smug smile there was a more softer and vulnerable side to him.

"Sheesh, you're acting like you're asking a girl out on a date and even then you weren't that nervous!" Gary glared at Ash and gave him a quick punch to the shoulder, though that barely hurt him.

"Quiet Ash, you know how much Daisy means to me." Ash rolled his eyes and laid his head on top of the grass with his leg swung onto the other. The sky above him was beautiful with the evening sunlight colouring the skies with various colors.

"Say Ash, I know we will be parting ways soon but- I just want to say that thanks for everything." Ash turned his head and found Gary smiling at him, a genuine smile. Ash smiled and nodded with his hands behind his head, not giving away how touched he was hearing those words.

"You too Gary, despite our rough start, we became the best of friends now didn't we?"

"Mhmm." Was something else on Gary's mind, Ash was no mind reader but he felt like his best friend was about to say something important to him.

"Listen I've been thinking, about Pallet Town, our journey and the ones we will leave behind." Ash didn't like this one bit, it was so uncharacteristic of Gary to be this sentimental or emotional. He sat upright and was greeted by a serious expression hanging on Gary's face, he seemed to be in deep thought, probably forming up words and sentences.

"Grandpa won't be at Kanto after Daisy and I leave for our journey, he would be in Sinnoh with Professor Rowan studying pokemon in that region."

"Yeah I know, he told us that."

"Have you ever thought about your mom Ash, after you leave for your pokemon journey?" Gary winced lightly when Ash eyes started to dilate, his body tensed up with his cheerful smile turning into one of somber.

"If you're asking whether she will be lonely after I leave then yes, I have thought about that." He thought about that cruel reality almost every night, as the nights grow closer and closer towards the day he finally becomes a trainer, the inevitable is that he would had to leave his poor mother alone just to chase some seemingly impossible dream. It made him feel horrible really.

"Are you ready for that?"

"No." It was a simple answer, yet it made Ash's stomach churned at the thought of his mother crying at night during his travels. She was a strong person and an independent woman yes, she raised him all by herself and nurtured him with all the love in the world. However Ash knew that she depended on him as much as he depended on her, Delia often remind Ash that he was the light of her life, that without him life was meaningless. He never brushed those words off his head, he knew she meant every word she said and that made it more worrying.

"Just call her every now and then alright? I'm sure your mother already come to terms with this." Ash remained silent, he wasn't looking forward the heartaching moments when he bid farewell to his mother.

"Yeah, I know."

"Maybe ask her to come with you? Heh, that would be something won't it?" Gary waved off nonchalantly but those words had an impact on Ash. He stared at Gary and quickly stared back on the grass, have his mother to go along with him? Preposterous! Unthinkable! Irrational! He would be mocked by other kids and made fun off for sure, besides he was a big boy, he doesn't need his mommy to look after him!

But there was more to that, Ash knew that his mother loved him, more than anything in the world. To separate her from him for such a long period of time would affect her in many ways, his good for nothing father left them while she was still pregnant with him, a bastard that man was. Ash squinted his eyes and delved in more into the severe effects of leaving his mother for roughly a year? Give or take, the boy from Pallet only had a goal and not a map to it.

One year of leaving Pallet Town where the absence of warm hugs and morning kisses, does sound depressing...

'Gah man up Ash, you're 10 and you should be independent! As independent as a 10 year old should be.' Honestly now that he thinks about it, he really lacks the basic skills to survive on his own. He doesn't know how to cook except for cup noodles, sew his torn out clothes (his socks has holes in them) or apply basic first aid to himself in case he suffer from injuries.

Then again the whole "Starting your pokemon journey at the tender age of 10" seemed to be a bit... stupid.

'Well, I could always go to the pokenet and watch some videos of it, pretty sure that's how Gary pass him pokemon biology test.' Speaking of Gary, he seemed to have wonder off back to Daisy, cute considering that only she had that effect on him. What a real friend, leaving your best friend alone in the pokemon ranch late at evening with no adult supervision. What a guy.

Ash got himself back to his feet and stretched his body outward, eyeing the light purple sky that seemed to get darker with every passing moment. His thoughts of wondering how lonely his mother would be without him was pushed to the back of his mind, right now he needs to get home and have dinner.


"There you are Ash, do you know how late it is?" He gave her a clueless smile, hoping that would stop his mother from lecturing him and give him a earful. It worked effectively as she shook her head and opened the front door wider so that he can come into the house. He sighed as he carelessly threw his set of keys onto the mahogany table, sliding it's way across the table, almost falling off. His nose picked up the fragrant smell of braised pork and heavenly gravy that goes along with it, just the thought of dinner made his mouth water.

"Ash why did you came back so late? It's rare for you to be late for dinner. I was waiting for you to come back so we can have dinner together you know?" Drat, he thought he could escaped it, but it was inevitable. The hairs on his body stood up straight with the temperature around him seem to drop considerably. He turned around slowly and lowered his eyes so he won't see her face.

It was the face of motherly concern.

'Why is she so good at making me feel guilty.' Yeah, Ash was one of those guys. He hated feeling guilty and when the source came from his mother it was worse. Worse still is that she didn't even sound mad, just worried.

"I uh, I was out in ranch with Gary, we were talking." Delia face of concern immediately dissipated, she smiled brightly and tilted her head out of curiosity.

"Really? What did you two talk about that made you late for dinner?" Crap.

"Uh, about our pokemon journey and stuff." There was flash of sorrow behind his mother face, but it was quickly replaced with a cheerful facade. Ash was never the observant type, but being around his mother for so long made him pick up every little detail and implications. He sighed inwardly, if she was playing the "nothing is wrong and everything is normal" then he would play it along with her.

"Of course, tomorrow is day isn't it? You two must be excited right?" That won't be the word Ash would use to describe it now, maybe conflicted is a better word? Darn it, why is his mom faking it? It would be better to let it out than to bottle it inside!

"Y-Yeah we are." Say something Ash, say something that could comfort her! You're her son for Arceus sake! Say how much you will miss her and you would always be thinking of her!

"Man I'm starving." Or you can be a coward and choose the main protagonist way of solving things, you know food solves everything! A hearty meal would wash all of your problems away!

"I bet you are." Delia ruffled Ash's hair and led him to the dining table, she took off the cover that kept the food warm and placed the utensils on the table. Ash cautiously eyed her mother as she hummed a tune to herself, that was his chance of breaking the ice and blew it!

"I made your favourite, since this would be the last dinner before your journey starts." Ash swore his heart broke a little, he mustered his courage and started to speak. It was now or never!

"Mom I-"

"It's okay Ash, let's just have dinner alright?" Not even a chance, this was not good at all. Ash was having an semi existential crisis, his mother was shunning out and at this rate he won't ever get to say how much she means to him or comfort her.

'I couldn't just force the issues out, she will be upset and it would ruin her mood, maybe tonight I would try again.' He ate his dinner while formulating various excuses and plans for tonight, wondering what methods he could use to confront his mother about it. It was a huge issue after all, leaving home without a proper send off or closure will leave an empty feeling in your heart, in his mother's case, her life.

Dinner went by quickly as conversation was kept to the bare minimum, Delia didn't even raise the issues whether he was prepared for tomorrow's journey, something which alarmed Ash greatly considering she was a worrywart. Currently he was packing up the essential items and equipment he needed for his journey, dozen of healthy instant ramen, a multipurpose knife that would most likely be forgotten, clothes, money and a first aid kit that Ash had no idea how to operate.

"Maybe I should pick a bigger bag, the ramens are hogging up all the space." It would be a sin to crush the perfectly form ramen into bits and smithereens. He scowled at his hasty decision at not buying a bigger bag, his mother advised him a few months back to get a bigger one but nope, he waved it off as something trivial and minor. As you can see, Ash is no planner. He shook his head at his own mistake and crammed the rest of the items into the bag, it was a miracle that it all fit into his green backpack, just ignore the logo of the numerous ramen packets and it would be fine.

"Right with that out of the way, shower and then talk to mom." Deciding a long and warm shower would be a good way to end a night, Ash pulled out all the stops, he used the legendary bathtub. (he usually have quick showers) There was singing, there was bubbles of foam and rubber psyduck to boot. He was in sense, becoming childish again before he comes an adult in the pokemon world. After all, you are considered a capable and responsible adult when you become a pokemon trainer, at least in paper. Most adults won't take them seriously and to be perfectly honest, Ash won't blame them.

Finally after his voice turned hoarse and his ears was begging him to end his torturous singing, Ash emerged from the showers with his white shirt and boxers. He dried his hair with the tower and gazed at the alarm clock that read 9:07 PM. It was considered early to Ash's standards but tomorrow was his big day, a day that would change his life forever. With the towel hung draped around his chair, Ash climbed onto the soft mattress of his bed and sighed in comfort at the feeling of his bones feeling less tense and more relax. He was ready for sleep to take him until...

"Ah shoot! I forgot about mom." He hastily sat upright with his covers tossed to aside, how could he possible forget about the conversation? He needs to talk to her regardless of how painful, emotional and heartbreaking it will be.

'This won't be easy, mom is hiding away the pain and avoiding it. Could she really cope without me?' Delia had made her entire life to revolve around Ash, to care for him, nurture him and to live for him. It was spoiling him in some ways yes but she really had nothing left besides her son. The friendly neighbours are great company sure, but nobody can replace him, no one. As Ash was contemplating his options and how he should go about it and approach his mother, a faint knock on his door made him jolt.

"Mom?" He whispered to himself, perhaps he didn't need to approach her after all. She was coming to him and that made him worried and anxious. He was bracing for the storm of emotions his mother would pour onto him, no doubt she will cry and remark at how much she loves him, despite he knew it from day one. Ash got off the bed and opened the room door and smiled at his mother. She wore a nightgown that was a bit on the thin side but considering there was just Ash in the house it was reasonable. She smiled at Ash and asked politely that if she could come in, funny when she never asked his permission before she enters his room. And that my friends, is when Ash knew.

He wasn't ready for the talk.

"Tomorrow is the day huh Ash, my little boy all grown up." Oh why does she have to say "my little boy" it hurts him just to hear it. He sat on the bed with Delia sitting next to him with her head leaning on his shoulder, they got into the covers comfortably with their hands entwined with one another. It was a common practice for them considering Delia express her affection through physical touches.

"M-Mom, I- I will be back before you know it, I promise!" She only nodded, knowing that it was just lies to comfort her. Ash has always been by her side her whole life, there wasn't a day gone by without him. For her to suffer his absence for one long grueling year? It was too cruel.

"If you don't want me to go-" He had to bring this up, he wasn't sure if he was willing to give it up to stay with his mother but the words just formed magically. She could make him stay with her forever and perhaps he won't even complain, she means that much to him.

"No Ash, becoming a pokemon master has always been your lifelong dream, I'm not going to take that away from you." So she was aware she had that effect on him, that he would stay with her if she asked him to. Ash smiled at his mother's selflessness and sacrifice and nuzzled his cheek against her's.

"It won't be fair for you." It was almost a soft whisper, filled with emotion and gentleness. Delia knew how Ash feels about this, that he would feel like he is abandoning her as he chase his dreams. Leaving her alone and deserted, in some ways she argued to herself that her beloved Ashy would never do that to her. However if past experience has taught her anything, is that people change and Ash would be no different.

"I will be fine." Ash didn't like that answer, it was a lie, one that he would never believe.

"Are you telling this to me or to yourself?" It was a tone that Ash never used before on his mother, it was the tone that challenged her authority and beliefs. Delia sat upright, her reddish brown hair tickled Ash's neck before it covered her right eye. She pulled her hair back and got rid of the strands on her lovely face and stared at Ash who wore a stoic and unwavering look.

"Ashy, you and I both know that I will miss you when you're gone, but this is part of life. We have to move on, step out of our circle, out of our comfort zone and into new environments. To have new beginnings and-"

"And what if I'm stubborn? What if I say screw everything, I'm staying! So that I could look after my love ones."

"Ash! You can't throw everything you work for just for me!"

"Why not!? You're my mother and I love you! The tittle of Pokemon Master means nothing to me if I can't make you happy!"

"Ash..."

"Look mom, I know I mean much to you, and you mean the whole world to me too. I can stay, really I don't mind! I live a simple life, you know as you say "simple life, simple problems" right? I'm willing to stay with you, screw becoming a pokemon master and everything. I'm not going to become like dad and abandon you, I'm staying with you. You have sacrifice so much for me, you raised me even though it costed you your career, your dream of becoming a trainer and even your family. Compare to me, I'm not sacrificing much. Unless of course, you want me to be out of the house as soon as possible..." Delia tightened her grip on Ash, making him grin when she shook her head, good lord she look adorable when she did that with a pout. The pout that whined "noooo."

"See? You don't want me to leave, and I don't want to leave you too." Delia lowered her head in defeat, it was true that she didn't want him to leave. She wished that he could remain by her side forever, living a carefree life.

"A-Are you really sure about this Ash?" Ash paused when she asked the question, he was so caught in the heat of the moment that he blurted everything out. Did he really mean it? Giving up his dream to become a pokemon master, go on epic journeys, see new pokemon and explore new regions? Was he really willing to give up the thrills of adventure and stardom? He closed his eyes and took a deep breath for a reply.

"Yeah I'm sure, you know now I think about it, the reason I wanted to become a Pokemon Master in the first place was to protect you. I was a naive kid back then and thought that there were many bad people out there and they would target a beautiful and sweet person like you. Thinking of it now, I wasn't too naive about it." Delia felt flattered and humbled that her son would go through great lengths for her, sure it was a bit irrational and naive (and extreme) but it touched her heart nonetheless that he was willing to go through such lengths and heights for her. Even if it was just a kid's dream.

"Which part?"

"The beautiful and sweet part." Delia felt her face flushed from the compliment, it didn't help that Ash gave her a cheeky and playful grin. She bashfully burrowed her head deeper into the crook of Ash's neck, avoiding eye contact from his suddenly flirtatious son.

"Mom you want me to stay don't you?" Delia nodded wordlessly and snuggled closer to Ash, she sighed and mumbled.

"It's incredibly selfish of me to ask you that, but... yes I want you to stay with me Ashy. It would be so lonely without you and- I know I'm making up excuses but I really need you Ash." Seeing his mother speak with such raw emotions made him nod and choke up by how much his mother mean those words. Though despite the heartwarming scene, the more logical side of Ash started to take over him.

"Alright I will stay but- I mean how am I going to you know, earn money in the future? When I become a trainer I get money by doing gym battles and defeating other trainers or enter tournaments." He didn't want his mother to feed him for the rest of his life, he would like to help out and chip in. Delia worked as Pallet Town's adviser, managing the town's needs as well as boost it's local tourism. There wasn't much to do as Pallet was a quiet little town.

"That could wait when your grow older Ashy." Ashy? She was getting more jittery and excited now, possibly at the thought of her son staying with her forever. Ash nodded at his mother's enthusiasm and began to sense her aura of happiness and joy. So was this it? He opted to stay with his mother instead of going with his grand journey, would he regret it in the future? How would Gary and his friends feel about it? Ash has been boasting about it for months now yet now it's all gone. Would he watched on jealously as other kids go and experience their journey for themselves? Delia noticed Ash's reflective and slightly depressed expression, she touched his hand in a comforting manner and squeeze it lightly.

"Ash if you want to go, you can you know? I won't stop you." Ash sighed and rubbed her hand with his thumbs, he was very conflicted. Seconds ago he was fine with staying his mother's side, now thinking about the more exotic adventures of a pokemon trainer made him double take. Yes he loves his mother more than everything in the world but every kid should experience the life of a trainer, at least once. It was very tempting.

"I know mom but I just- how about you come with me for my journey instead? Won't that be something? Haha joking, joking, just joking." Ash didn't forget about Gary's suggestion but he played it off as a joke so that his mother won't laugh at him. I mean what are the chances his mother would actually agree with him to go on a wild pokemon journey with him?! It was silly and made him look like a wimp.

"You mean go with you on your pokemon journey?" Delia stared at Ash incredulously, she would be lying if she said she never thought about it before. I mean going on your son's pokemon journey? It would kill all the fun he will have, but now he was asking her if she could, even if it was a joke. She placed her fingers on her chin, wondering what are the odds and the implications she goes with Ash.

The most obvious one was that it solves their problems, Ash could pursue his dream on becoming a Pokemon Master while she gets to be with him while ensuring his safety. The best of both worlds and honestly she was itching to become a full fledged pokemon trainer again. The thought of Ash and her battling trainers together made her smile widely, she could cook for him, make sure he is safe and take care of him when she needs to. Yes, it was perfect! Her job could be easily replaced and the house could be left alone since nothing of value is in it, all she had to do was to make some phone calls and everything would go according to plan! She turned to Ash who was puzzled by his mother's behaviour, she grinned and hugged him tight with a high pitch squeal.

"M-Mom, what's got into you?" He held his mother's waist to hold her in place, she was getting all excited and happy all of a sudden that it shook him.

"Ashy, would it be really okay if I go along with you?" Was she serious? Chotto matte could this actually work? Judging by her happy yet determined look, she's being serious about it so it could potentially work out.

"I-I mean if it's fine with you." Delia added that last part more quietly, what was she thinking? Why would Ash want her, a boring old mom to ruin his-

"Yeah! I mean sure of course! I- It would be awesome mom, I don't mind at all! It's better than for you to be lonely and miserable, but are you sure? Like really, really sure? Aren't you used to the quiet life of Pallet Town?"

"I'm being serious about this Ashy. A nice change of pace in life would be nice, besides I used to be a pokemon trainer too you know? So some fire is still left inside me, so this would work out just fine. Plus, I get to keep an eye over you and make sure you are well fed!" This is fantastic! Who knew Gary's joke would actually work and be plausible ? This was actually awesome, while most kids find their parents tagging along with them on their journey will be a killjoy, Ash was exalted that his mother is willing to accompany him. No more lonely nights for her, home is where the heart is and now home is always with him!

"Well I guess, you're my travelling partner mom!" Delia grinned and ruffled Ash's hair, he was adorable when he is so excited. She held him close and kissed his cheeks softly, thanking him for allowing her to go with him. It was fast, it was blurry but Delia was certain that this would be the best option for the two of them. No more sulking and praying for Ash to call her, if she is with him on the road, she is with him all the way through.

"This is fantastic Ash, I know it's a little rush and a little last minute but thank you! Oh I better made some phone calls! Be right back sweetie!" There she goes, the normally calm and reserved Delia was now a bouncing ball of limitless energy, her enthusiasm and smile was contagious as Ash grin at his mother running of his room like a little girl to make some phone calls. He placed his arms behind his head and stared at the ceiling above him, he would have to thank Gary for this idea. Sure maybe the two of them would be mocked by other kids by having an adult to look after them (or a experience sister for Gary's case) in their journey, but he couldn't care less! He was and always will be a momma's boy and nothing is going to change that, nothing!

That being said, Ash stared at his backpack and smile at the packets of instant ramen that threatened to burst out of the bag like a bunch of explosive fireworks.

'I think those won't be necessary, mom would most likely do the cooking on our journey but it's best that I learn how to cook to just in case. I can't rely on her forever.' He was about to get out of the comfort of his bed when his mother came back in with a set of travelling clothes in her hand with a big black backpack on the other. Her bright smile on her face made Ash smile automatically, it was soooo contagious and cute!

"It's settled Ash! Mrs Layton would take over my job! I even called Samuel- I mean professor Oak and he spat his coffee out when I said that I'm coming with you on your journey!" Ah, suddenly Ash felt embarrassment creeping on his whole body, while he was prepared for people to mock him and make fun of him, this was a bit too soon. I mean can you imagine when Ash gets his starter and Professor Oak give him the look?

"O-Oh did he say anything else?"

"Well he said he wasn't expecting it but he isn't surprised! Also apparently Daisy would be going along with Gary to make sure he is safe! I was worried that Gary would be travelling alone and be lonely, but with Daisy around I'm sure he will be alright!" Technically Gary had a squad of cheerleaders and fans following him around but no one can replace Daisy's spot in his heart. Ash found it relieving that Gary was in the same boat as him, that he actually asked Daisy to accompany him.

"Yeah I'm sure the two would get along." Getting along would be an understatement, the two would most likely stick together like beedrills to honey. Ash nested his head on the pillow and found it surprising that his mother managed to settle everything in one phone call well, two if you count professor Oak. She has connections, connections with the elites.

"I haven't wore this in ages, do you think it would still fit me Ash?" Delia took the long sleeve yellow jacket up that reached to her waist and placed it over her body, Ash won't lie but it looks great on his mother. It hung to her figure perfectly, emphasizing her wonderful "traits". Then there was the white shoulderless top that really shouldn't pass for a top, were these her teenager clothes? If so then wow! His mother really kept in shape. There was also the matter of her tight jeans that look like it could suffocate the life out of her legs, black fingerless gloves and a purple hat with a pokeball logo on it. Really these set of clothes looked very... alluring to the eye.

"Do you think I look great in these clothes Ash?" Great would be a horrible insult to her, it look fantastic, gorgeous, beautiful! Of course Ash didn't say that and instead nodded, even though his mother isn't wearing them now, he could imagine what she looked like and boy would it make him feel weird, very weird.

"Y-Yeah you would look amazing in it." Delia beamed a smile and nodded, she took the clothes and placed it next to Ash's travelling clothes. She frowned at the pair of worn out jacket and jeans, her clothes looked miles better than his, and her's were old! This was a no good for her, she refused to let her son to look like this.

"Mom? What's wrong?" He noticed that she was eyeing his set of clothes on the desk, was he in trouble? Were there wrinkles on the clothes? Did he forget to fold them neatly? Was he a dead man?!

"Wait here Ash." Okay he isn't going anywhere considering that this was his room, Delia took his clothes and hastily went back into her room, minutes later she came back into Ash's room with an extra pillow in her hand and a set new of clothes that looked wayyy better than his old one.

"I thought you need a change of clothing, since you're clothes looked worn out." It was red hoodie with a white stripe around the collar, a pair of black fingerless gloves like his mothers and a pair of gray trousers with black and white sneakers. It looked new and familiar to Ash yet he can't put his finger on it.

"I actually made this for you when you were younger but I kept it in a box, it was based on- your father's design but after what happened I-" Ash placed a comforting hand on her shoulder and squeeze it lightly.

"Mom I want to wear it, clothes don't make the man." Delia blushed lightly when Ash caressed her cheek lovingly, it was to comfort her but they way he did it was with so much love and affection. Ash took the set of clothes and placed it next to his mother's, his raised his eyebrows when he noticed she was holding a fluffy looking pillow on her other hand.

"Uh mom? Why are you holding a pillow?" Delia smiled nervously and hugged the pillow close to her chest, she looked like a toddler wanting to sleep with her parents given how anxious she was.

"Oh right, I was wondering if I could sleep with you tonight? Since you know, this would be the last night we spend together in our house. I just thought we could cuddle like how we used to." How could he deny that? He smiled and made space for his mother to get into the bed. Delia grinned and placed the pillow down and climbed onto the bed. She sighed in content when she felt the warmth of Ash's body warm her up. She turned to Ash and covered the lower half of Ash's body with the blanket.

"Mom I'm not a little boy you know." Delia ruffled Ash's hair, playing around it as she felt his strands of hair tickle her palm.

"You always will be to me." Ash gave out a sigh of content when his mother placed a hand behind his head and started to pat it softly. She pulled him closer and felt his leg touched her thighs, she giggled at his withdrawal despite it was an accident.

"It's okay Ash, I don't mind, besides we might need to get used to this." Get used to this? Ash was wondering why is it the case, sure he has no problem sleeping with his mom but he was a growing child and it will be inappropriate for them to sleep together. It would be very awkward for them.

"Need to get used to this?"

"Well there's only one tent, your tent. It's big enough for the both of us. Unless you want your poor mother to sleep outside cold and alone." Aww man why did she had to do the pouty voice, Ash shook his head cutely as he couldn't fathom the scenario.

"No no, but are you sure? I mean you are a girl even though you are my mom so uh-" Delia stiffened a laugh at how red Ash's face was, she pinched his cheeks lightly and smile teasingly.

"It's fine Ash I don't mind, I mean if you are "helping" yourself at the middle of the night I will pretend I won't hear it." Okay stop right here, Ash didn't want to hear it! She knew?! She knew he was old enough to do this?! What else she knows?

"End me, just end me now." She rolled her eyes at how dramatic her son is and kissed his forehead, already she could tell that this would be a great start, and indeed it is.