Hello everyone and welcome to the start of a sequel, Awakening Chronicles: Orange Islands. Now, before you guys read this story, first read Awakening Chronicles: Kanto before reading this. Trust me. Now with saying that, here we go.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon. Pokemon is owned by Nintendo and Game Freak. I only own the OC characters in this story.

Chapter 1: Process of plans

Six months. Six months passed and Ash was sitting on a large rock starring on the sea. He finished his training and all he could think about is how much time passed and how things are different in Kanto. How people are finally getting themselves out of their problems. He smiled softly at the thought that trainers, non-trainers and Pokemon alike are working together after what he has done.

Ever since the capture of Lorelei, the police and Lance's G-Men were able to find and raid on Team Rocket's hideouts all over Kanto. They found various amount of money, various caged Pokemon, and Synthetics. A number of experimental Synthetics were found in the hideouts and some of them in the middle of being processed of testing. Some even disturbed stories of dead Pokemon, that made him shiver at the thought of it.

Ash remembered the process of those poor Pokemon when they were off the drug…

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Two months ago, Oak's Lab

"You wanted to see me, sir?" Ash asked.

Professor Oak nodded and gestured to follow him. When they reached an area, they found a Jolteon, resting. He looked a bit underweight but was healthy.

"I see a Joleteon…."

"Yes, but this Jolteon is the one you rescued. It went through a withdrawal after two weeks."

Ash was surprised "Two weeks?!"

"Though it lost weight, the Jolteon will be fine. Just need to increase its weight"

Ash nodded and then asked "What about Lorelei's Pokemon…"

He sighed "Two of her Pokemon died. We tried to save them, but the effects of them were very severe. The rest are in a coma and are barely recovering."

"What kind of side effects?"

"Change in metabolism, anger, abnormal heart rate, and lack of judgement if not trained properly."

Ash frowned about this. Pokemon's health being altered and judgement could bring even more trouble for them. Who knew people would just take it and care less about the Pokemon.

"What's interesting that it has been dropping for months usage of the drugs itself?" Oak pointed out.

Ash raised his eyebrow "How?"

"Your battle against my grandson has helped. A number of trainers stopped taking it after a number of them tried to ask for advice on taking care of Pokemon properly. Some even tried to ask about you and my grandson. Knowing both of you, both of you are always busy."

Ash shook his head "I don't mind helping out. If anymore do come by, let them come where I am"

Oak nodded "Sure."

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End Flashback

Ash helped a few trainers out and so did Gary. Things have become better in Kanto as people were motivated to fight fairly now, and the uses of Synthetics stopped.

Though there are days that are uneasy for him.

At nights, he leaves the window slightly open with a piece of wood wedged. Team Rocket are still out there and security went up as they could still attack him in retribution. His parents also are guarded as they know that they well be a target. His life isn't always perfect, but being safe is better than nothing.

He also noticed changes on the relationship of all of his Pokemon and found it comforting. Pikachu and Sylveon are seeing each other more and comforting more. Both Nidoking and Butterfree are together a bit more often. Though it is unknown what they are talking about at times. Though they seem happy and complacent together.

Various other Pokemon were either sparring partners or formed a friendship. He is still amazed how things are.

He got up from where he was sitting and felt a small chill from the cool air. He realized how the weather has been slowly changing. He walked down back to his home as he took out a small letter that was given to him.

Serena wrote to him and told him she was safe and how she caught up to her mother. She promised they will see each other soon. The question was when. Though the picture of her in a simple clothes made her look attractive.

He sighed to himself. Lately, he is noticing women more often. He would admire the woman's looks to their scent, He stared at the photo of the young teen who is blossoming to a beautiful woman. That is something that he can enjoy.

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Pokemon League Office

"So far this is our twentieth raid so far." A man with a dark uniform as a man in a blue regal clothing and cape was drinking his wine.

"Anything in it?" He asked.

"Yes, Lance. We found two more controlled Rockets."

Lance frowned hearing this. It was another method that the Rockets are using. It seems that they are hypnotizing various people and keeping them in line. The trainer Ash told him about this and to keep an eye on them. He pondered how many missing people are finally found, only to find out that they were controlled by a criminal organization. They were desperate people alright.

"Anything else?"

"Yes, we have determined that they are losing ground in Kanto as of late. Without a leadership here, they will fall quickly."

"Don't get cocky. Team Rocket are still at large. They are playing the quiet card and maybe dealing with their leader."

The man nodded, then the door opened and a woman said "Sir, four members of the different Regions Representative and a Battle Brain are here."

The man saluted and left as Lance gestured for them to enter.

Two men and women in black suits entered and then a woman with short purple hair and purple eyes, wearing a white suit entered and they sat on the chairs.

"Thank you for coming Ladies and Gentlemen. Our plans will move forward in about a month." Lance said.

The man with red hair said, "Are you sure that would be the best interest for the fighters?"

Lance nodded "Yes. This will help relations within our region. Plus it will be a great way to give some of these people a chance to go after the champions or something more."

The woman in purple hair then asked, "Are you sure you need two Brain volunteers?"

"Yes, Anabel. I do need to give a bit of variety. Just let your boss know about this."

She nodded.

"So this year, we will have 64 former, current, and regional champions face each other. We already have something in store for the winner." Lance said as he pressed a button from his desk. Out came a model of various islands.

"This time, we will make it interesting on the Orange Islands. We have prepared them for this powerful task and unique dangers."

"And of the Team Rocket problem."

Lance had a confident smile "We have it under control. Nothing will be coming in this tournament. My G-Men will take care of any problems."

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Oak's Lab

Thus far the evening of taking care of Pokemon exhausted him. He saw on his favorite chair and relaxed.

Pokemon are still fascinating creatures and are still a mystery to him to this day. They survive in harsher conditions than humans due, but then they are still living beings.

He sighed as he thought of those poor Pokemon who are suffering from withdrawals. He just can't understand how Team Rocket could make a disgusting drug that could bring the worse side effects or even death. Then he realized, trainers are selfish in their goals and Pokemon are willing to do anything to make their trainers happy.

He is proud of both Ash and his grandson for showing something that hasn't been seen in years in a fight and it did change the minds of various trainers. Though, he had a feeling this is only the start of the changes that are occurring since the discovery of the cause of the drug. People are seeing battles that were forgotten years back.

Maybe...just maybe Ash could bring back with what mattered the most.

As he finished writing his last notes, he hoped the first digital book about the dangerous of Synthetics and being motivated with just training them the old fashion way. That is all he hoped for.

To be continue…..

A/N: Yep short, but the next chapter we will look into the minds of the Pokemon and few things more. See you guys later.

he Synthetics stopped.