Well, this took me a little longer than I had planned, which mostly had to do with the massive plot change that I had write. For those of you who thought this would be a battle heavy story, sorry to disappoint you. Yes, there will be battles, quite a few actually but far less then I made it out to be. I added a new character, as you might have noticed. I hope the transition was remotely smooth, but I felt like it was little weird. Whatever. Review as usual and welcome to Chapter 2!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon.

(Ash)

(Come on, wake up!) I heard someone shout, clearly not belonging to a human. Getting annoyed by it, I tried to shove away whoever it was and missed. Trying to sleep again, something up and down on my chest until I sat straight up.

"Alright, you can stop." I said, Pikachu jumping up on my shoulder and nuzzling my cheek. Waiting for him to jump off me, I pushed away the covers and stood up in order to stretch my body. Walking over to a locker, I actually decided to wear my Sinnoh clothes and everything with it for once. "How do I look?"

(You look good.) Pikachu stated, before taking my hat in his mouth and jumping on my shoulder, giving me the hat I had been wearing back in Sinnoh. Adjusting the hat a little, I decided I was looking acceptable and headed for the door and opened it. Quickly glancing at the clock next to my bed, I noticed that it only was seven in the morning, which menat it would take one or two hours before anyone would be up. Opening my door, I headed downstairs while trying to decide what to do until breakfast would be ready.

"How about we visit the others?" I asked Pikachu, getting a nod from him. Maybe I could come up with some strategies against Brock and decide who of them I would use. After all, it was a 3 on 3 battle and I couldn't switch once I had chosen who I would use. Not planning on slowing down, I continued my walk and opened the door and stepped outside, getting hit by a cold morning breeze. "I should have thought about wearing something a little warmer."

(You really need to start thinking more, especially if you plan on winning this.) Pikachu said, being completely correct. I had won in Kalos because I had been thinking a lot more, and not relying on the raw talent of my Pokemon. Running up the steps, I knocked on the door, hoping someone would be up.

"Good morning Ash." Professor Oak greeted, looking rather tired as he stood in the doorway.

"Morning Professor." I greeted back, Professor Oak letting me inside. "Were you already up?"

"It is impossible not to be up, but if you don't believe me you should check out the ranch." Professor Oak explained, before he walked up the stairs. Not sure what to think, I did as Professor Oak had suggested and headed outside to meet a sight I hadn't expected. All of the Pokemon I had chosen to bring along with me were training with the rest, and not just battling but also their aim, speed, agility, strength and resistances. It was a sight to behold.

"Hey guys, you can stop!" I shouted, Pikachu jumping down from my shoulders and joining the others. Having heard me shout, everyone turned their attention to me. "As much I enjoy that you're taking this serious, just rest. It isn't that long until your battle." I said, the training stopping and everyone simply lying down to rest.

"What's all this noise about?" I heard someone ask, the voice clearly belonging to Crystal. "Hey Ash."

"My Pokemon all decided that they needed to train before my first battle today." I explained, barely able to contain my excitement at actually battling with them.

"Professor Oak said that someone who wants to meet you is waiting at your house." Crystal said, getting my attention. Looking at her, I could clearly she was tired and trying to rub the sleep out of her eyes. Interested in who possibly wanted to see me, I placed a hand on Crystal's shoulder.

"Want to join me for breakfast?" I asked, getting a smile and a nod from Crystal in response. Waiting for Pikachu to take his place, I headed for the door and opened while letting Crystal walk inside first.

"You look different." I heard Crystal say, who was walking in front of me, turning her head around and looking at me.

"I'm wearing the same clothes I had been wearing back in Sinnoh." I responded, Crystal turning her head back and looking forward. I was still unsure about what who wanted to see me, I knew a lot of people after all. Walking a little faster, I once again opened the door for Crystal, this time though walking next to her. "So, are you a Pokemon trainer?"

"Oh, I used to be, but I stopped really battling since I became Professor Oak's assistant, even though I do still train them and let them battle so they always are in form." Crystal answered my question. Maybe she could battle me sometime? Trying to see if I could spot someone from up here, I could clearly see that someone was standing outside my house and that someone was clearly recognizable by me.

"May!" I shouted, hoping she would hear me from all the way up here. Seeing that she noticed, I saw her look straight at me but I was unable to read her facial expression. Knowing who it was, I wasted no time and started sprinting down the steps with Pikachu clinging to my shoulder and Crystal probably following me. Having reached the bottom, I had to catch my breath before I could continue my sprint, but I instead decided to walk so I wouldn't be completely out of breath, again. Eventually, I reached my house where May was standing, looking completely different from when I had last seen her at the Wallace Cup back in Sinnoh. Wearing a red sleeveless shirt, simple shorts and a red bow in her hair, I could hardly say that wasn't looking cute.

"Hey there Ash." May greeted me, giving me a quick hug, Pikachu jumping on her shoulder once May had let go of me and nuzzling her cheek, showing that he was more than happy to see her.

"So, what brings you here?" I asked, really having no idea why May would come all the way to Pallet Town. A call would have done it, not saying that I wasn't happy to see her.

"Oh, Steven wanted to give you something and he called me and asked if I would like to do it. And he told me you would have an interesting battle. So I thought, why not?" May explained. What reasons didn't she have to come? She would deliver whatever Steven wanted me to have, and she got the chance to see me again.

"So, what do you have for me?" I questioned, May opening her bag and pulling out two items.

"Well, first I got your keystone." May said, showing me a bangle with a stone in the middle of it. Handing it to me, I inspected it before it put in on my wrist. "I took the freedom and decided to put it on the Mega Bangle, seeing that it would most likely suit you. Then I got something for Charizard."

"I suppose I should get him over here." I said, whistling while hoping that it would work. Not being that far from Professor Oak's lab, I could hear the flapping of wings before Charizard came into view. "So which type of Charizardite is it? I heard there were two different ones."

"Steven didn't bother telling me, said it would be a surprise." May responded, first then noticing Crystal. "Oh, I'm so sorry for not noticing you! My name's May Maple."

"It's no problem. " Crystal said smiling, "I'm Crystal, I'm working as an assistant for Professor Oak." Crystal introduced herself to May, both looking at each other.

"Hey Charizard, I got something for you!" May exclaimed, Charizard, who had landed, walked a little closer. Pulling out the Charizardite from her bag, I watched as she carefully put on a bangle similar to mine but instead of holding a keystone it held a Charizardite. "Hey Ash, why don't we have a battle?"

"Did anyone say something about a battle?" Leaf blurted, having opened the door and staring at us.

"Well yes, I did." May answered Leaf's question, not so sure what this was about.

"Well then I'm going to battle you! Leaf stated, already holding a pokeball in her hand. I could only sigh, we were truly extremely similar to each other in many aspects.

"I guess a battle is a battle." May sighed, creating some distance between herself and Leaf.

"Do you need a referee?" I asked, May shaking her head while Leaf wasn't even responding to my question, instead just shooting me some glances before flashing a smile. Wait, had she just tried to flirt with me?

"Let's go Blaziken!" May shouted, throwing the pokeball which held her trusted starter into the air. Instantly I noted one minor different, and that was that Blaziken was wearing a small bracelet on his right arm, which was obviously holding his Mega Stone.

"Conkeldurr, to the field!" Leaf announced. First that powerhouse of a Emboar, and now a Conkeldurr? "Let's see how many minutes you will last."

"How many minutes I will last? You sure seem confident, but that will change!" May shot back, glaring at Leaf. "Blaziken, let's show them some Mega power! Mega evolution now!"

(Leaf)

"Blaziken, let's show them some Mega power! Mega evolution now!" May shouted, making me pale. She had a Mega evolution? Even though I was the Champion, I knew that only my strongest Pokemon would stance a chance against a well trained Mega evolved Pokemon. I thought this would be a breeze, and now I actually would be facing a real challenge. Mega evolution or not, I was still the Champion and a Mega evolution would not stop me from winning!

"Start out with Bulk-"

"You're not going to battle outside my house, especially not before breakfast!" a rather angry looking Mrs. Ketchum exclaimed, standing in the door and glaring at me and May. "Oh hello May." Mrs. Ketchum greeted in a softer voice before she told us all to get inside and take ourselves a seat.

"So, what brings you all the way to Pallet Town?" Mrs. Ketchum asked May, listening while just having finished eating my sandwich.

"I was told to deliver something to Ash, which is why I am here." May explained. She had delivered something to Ash?

"And what would that be?" I asked interested, it had to be somewhat important if the former Hoenn Champion asked of a favor.

"A Charizardite and a Keystone." Ash answered for her. He had been given a Mega stone for one of his strongest Pokemon. "Well, I'm going back to the ranch while there's still some time until we leave."

"I'm coming with you." Brock quickly said, following Ash to the ranch.

(Ash)

"Is something wrong?" Brock asked me, having walked all the way from my house to the ranch in silence.

"I just don't know. If I suceed in beating you and everyone else, my journey will come to an end. I simply can't travel around anymore if I am a member of the Elite Four." I admitted, voicing my worries.

"Will you ever be able to settle down? If you keep up like this, no girl will stay for long. But, if you really want to retain your freedom you will have to become the Champion." Brock said. The Champions had a lot more freedom than the Elites, but becoming the Champion was already a massive task in itself. I would have to beat Lance and then Leaf, two formidable opponents. But, how much effort would I need to put into training in order to reach a level where I could say I could beat Lance and Leaf?

"Tell me Brock, is it really worth it putting everything on the line for just one thing?" I questioned, Brock smiling a little for some reason.

"It depends. How much are you willing to put into it? Most people manage to fulfill their dreams, but becoming a Pokemon Master doesn't simply end with becoming a Champion. Once you are a Champion you will have to battle all the others Champions and only the strongest will have the right to call them self a Pokemon Master." Brock explained. Was I willing to put so much effort into my dream? Becoming a member of the Elite Four was more than enough, and I could always aim for something higher if I felt for it.

"Thanks Brock." I responded, sitting down on the grass while I looked over the ranch where everyone was resting and enjoying the warmth that came with the day. I had no doubt that I could defeat anyone in my way with them by my side. "Hey Pikachu, why don't you join the others?"

(Hey, look over there!) Pikachu exclaimed, pointing in the direction where I could see Professor Oak coming from with a grim expression on his face.

"Hey Professor." I greeted, Professor Oak's expression immediately changed into one of realisation.

"Ash, could you come with me?" Professor Oak wondered, a tone to his voice that told me there was no arguing to be done. Nodding, Brock nodded as well, letting me follow Professor Oak.

"What is this about Professor?" I asked, Pikachu sitting on the floor and looking at Professor Oak, waiting for an answer.

"Have you ever heard of 'The Healer of Viridian Forest?" Professor Oak asked, catching me off-guard.

"Isn't that only a myth?" I questioned, having heard the rumors about 'The Healer'. 'The Healer' was supposed to be a young girl, living alone in Viridian forest without any sort of company. Not even having contact with Pokemon, she was supposed to have the ability to heal Pokemon to a certain degree.

"It was only a myth." Professor Oak assured me, "Until I actually found her outside Viridian City, unconscious."

"What?!" I exclaimed. Professor Oak had found the supposed 'Healer of Viridian forest' unconscious? "Why are you telling me this?"

"I-" Professor Oak started, hesitating a little before he continued, "I would like you to take care of her, helping her get a footing back in society while helping her to learn how interact with people and to live a normal life. Now, I already see doubt on your face. If you're interested, I could tell you a story from my past, one that might help you decide on what you eventually plan on doing."

"I suppose it is something I can relate to?" I asked, not sure what he would tell me.

"A thing most people do not know about me is that I once was the Champion." Professor Oak stated, "Similiar to you, I had just won a league and got the chance to take on the Elite Four and possibly take on the Champion. Now, before I started to train for taking on the Elite Four I was around your level."

"So, did you start the traning?" I wondered, Professor Oak smiling weakly.

"I did, but it took me a long time until I noticed the mistake I had made. By the time I was the Champion I really had no contact with anyone, not my friends and not my family. Once I understood that, and it took me a few years, I retired after Lance had managed to tie with me."

"What happened then?" I questioned, slowly understanding what Professor Oak was trying to get at.

"Once I had retired I immediately started trying to repair the damage I had done and returned home. I managed to repair my relation with my family, and continued on to my friends, asking them for forgiveness. I had reach my dream, but I had to pay a high price for it. Instead of trying anything similar, I decided on becoming a Professor and suceeded as you can see." Professor Oak finished his story, looking at me with an expecting look.

"You mean, that I could end up in a similar situation?" I concluded, seeing where Professor Oak was coming from. Maybe he was right, and maybe taking care of someone would keep me from doing the same mistake as Professor Oak had made.

"You very well could, but do not believe I want you to stop chasing your dream. Instead I know of a challenge that is probably as desirable as becoming a member of the Elite Four." Professor Oak explained. What could he be referring to?

"I'm not sure what you are talking about." I said, trying to understand about what exactly Professor Oak was talking. Trying to remember, it took me a moment to catch on to about what he was talking.

"I see you understand what I'm talking about. Viridian City's gym has no gym leader and is in need of one. Before the last league they sent a temporary leader but they would want a permanent one." Professor Oak confirmed my thoughts. What difference would it make if I aimed to become the Viridian City gym leader or a member of the Elite Four? "I'm seeing you wonder why you should become a gym leader instead of trying to become an Elite Four."

"I will think about it." I stated, before another thought came to me, "Would you let me meet the 'Healer'?"

"Of course! She has barely said anything, and if anyone can get through to her it would be you Ash." Professor Oak quickly said, leading me upstairs and opening the door to oe of the many rooms. "Now, I will give you another chance. You don't have to do this, but seeing the look on your face I don't need to ask if you want to leave this to someone else."

"I have no doubt Professor." I responded, nodding before Professor Oak opened the door.

"If you need me, I'm downstairs." Professor Oak said, before leaving me alone with the so called 'Healer'. Spotting her sitting on the bed, I had to remember that the 'Healer' was a girl. Wearing a hat, which covered most of her hair, I guessed her to be maybe two years younger than me. Deciding to sit next to her, Pikachu sitting on the ground, I thought how I could get her to slowly open up to me.

"My name's Ash Ketchum." I started, she looking at me with no expression on her face. Making a little movement with my head, Pikachu instantly took his chance. Jumping onto her lap, the girl let out a squeal in surprise as Pikachu was sitting in her lap and staring at her. "You can pet him if you want." I said softly, smiling a little, watching her slowly starting to pet Pikachu who instantly cooed in response at her touch. "So, what's your name?"

"Yellow." the girl, now Yellow, said in a low voice which I was barely able to hear. Standing up, I held out my hand and as a response Yellow just looked at me.

"I don't think this is the best place to get to know each other, how about I show you around a little and maybe show you my house?" I asked, Yellow slowly nodding in understandment before she took my hand and I lead her out of the room. Heading downstairs, I didn't spot Professor Oak, I could talk to him later anyways. "What exactly happened before Professor Oak found you?" I asked, but didn't get any answer except a head shake. Seeing that she was not ready to talk about it, I dropped the subject and opened the door for her. Giving Pikachu a sign, he jumped from my shoulder onto Yellow's shoulder which earned him another squeal before he nuzzled her cheek, Yellow giggling in response. "He seems to like you."

"How long do you know each other?" Yellow suddenly asked, catching me by surprise.

"Oh, I know him for nearly seven years now." I answered, Yellow looking at me like I was crazy. "He's my best friend after all, isn't that so buddy?"

(Sure is!) Pikachu stated, pumping his fist in the air at which Yellow giggled. Returning to the silence, I pointed out some things which Yellow only responded with nods and head shakes. Glancing through the window, I spotted no one except my mother in the kitchen and prayed that no one else would be inside. Quickly knocking on the door, I waited patiently while Yellow should behind and Pikachu choosing to let Yellow carry him. The door opening, I smiled at my mother before I took Yellow's hand and guided her inside, Pikachu having left her arms the moment I reached for her hand.

"Is anyone besides you here?" I quickly asked, not having seen or heard anyone yet.

"Serena and Brock left for Pewter City. Leaf said she had to return to Indigo Plateau, but would be in time for you battle against Brock. Crystal just left, I'm surprised you didn't meet her." my mother said, looking at me and then at Yellow. "Another friends of your's?"

"Mom, this is Yellow, also know as the 'Healer of Viridian Forest'." I introduced Yellow, my mother looking surprised.

"Isn't the 'Healer' a girl?" my mother asked, I quickly removing Yellow's hat, who tried to hold on to it, revealing her long hair.

"I'm not sure to why she always wears that hat, but I'm not going to stop her." I stated, Yellow staring at the floor before my stomach grumbled. "Do you think you can fix something to eat?"

"Yellow, are you hungry?" my mother asked smiling, Yellow nodding.

"I will take her up to my room, just call once you're done." I said, leading Yellow up the stairs and pointing out every room of importance, showing her where she would sleep and then entering my room. Sitting down on my bed, I patted a spot next to me while Pikachu decided to sleep. "Do you want to tell me what exactly happened before Professor Oak found you?" I asked, truly wanting to know what happened, and wanting to get closer to her.

"I don't remember a lot. I was looking for some berries in the forest before I got hit by the Poison Sting of a Beedrill. At least Professor Oak said that I had poison in my blood." Yellow remembered.

"So, would you want to return back to the forest?" I questioned, personally not going to let her return. I wanted her to live a real life, one where she had friends and something she could call a family.

"I don't know. Professor Oak told me he would help me live a normal life." Yellow said. I would remember those words, because that was my goal. Becoming the Viridian City gym leader and leading it together with Yellow. She deserved such a future, and I would help her to able to live such a future. That was my future!

Maybe a bit short, but nothing that can be done about that. I tried to find a good way to transition to this new plot without just completely butchering everything, I think I did an okay job but I'm not 100 % satisfied. Yellow is probably one of my favorite characters of all time and I really tried to come up how to have her in an story, and give her an interesting plot and background. Read and review, and I'll see you guys next time!