I've decided to give a try at an Ash Betrayal Pokemon story, as i find them rather interesting. This is my first time in a long while that i have attempted a Pokemon FanFic, and I would appreciate Feedback, as long as it is constructive. Seriously, if you do not like something, there is no need to flame and flame like a little child. It is also heavily inspired by Vsizzel's story Kanto's Champion, now being continued by IllMindBrandon.

This story will be gradually Amourshipping, and Contestshipping, probably Rocketshipping as well.

To the Brink and Back

"I'm sure you'll love the Pokémon in Kanto!" Ash Ketchum said to his companions, as he, Bonnie, Clemont, and Serena walked down the forested Route 1 path toward Pallet Town in the Kanto Region, with his Pikachu nuzzled lovingly on his left shoulder. The quad had just finished their adventures in the Kalos Region, and where heading to Ash's house to plan their next course of action.

Ash had come in the Top 4 of the Kalos League, Pikachu narrowly losing against Scottie Sawyer and his recently evolved Sceptile. Scottie had gone on to lose in the next round to an unknown trainer, who proceeded to win the league. Ash was happy that his friend had done so well, but at the same time he couldn't help but feel rather upset.

The reason that he was upset was because, while he had recently improved from the Unova League, said Unova Leauge had been a step back, as he made it into the Sinnoh Lily of the Valley Top 4, but upon his loss to Cameron, he made it into the Unova Vertress Top 8. It had all played out the same to him. Compete. Gain 8 Badges. Compete in the regional League. Lose. As he walked along, he began to run through his previous league rankings in his head.

"Ash? Ash?" Clemont Limon asked waving his hand in front of his friends face.

"Hmm?"

"Are you okay? You've been spacing out for a while." Clemont asked his friend, "Anything you want to talk about?"

"Nah, I'm cool."

"Are you sure," Serena Yvonne asked, lifting an eyebrow. She had made great progress with her Pokémon Showcases, but had yet to win the title of Kalos Queen, and had decided to give Pokémon Contests a go, as Showcases were exclusive to Kalos at the moment.

"Of course!" Ash exclaimed, putting in a burst of energy to try and cheer them up, "Come on! I can see Pallet Town up ahead!"

"Last one there's a rotten egg!" Bonnie Limon, Clemont's younger sister yelled running ahead, her pochett flying around, startling her little Dedenne.

"Oh no you don't," yelled Ash, feeling a little better as he and Serena proceeded to run after their young friend, with Clemont panting and yelling "Wait up, Guys!" from behind them.

It was midday in Pallet Town as Ash and his friends ran toward the Ketchum household.

"It's been a long time," Serena mused, as she tried to see what had changed when she was last there, many years ago.

"Not the same as Lumiose, that's for sure," Clemont stated, as Bonnie kept rushing around to and fro, enjoying the feeling of the country town.

"We're almost there!" Ash replied, feeling great at the thought of coming home again, as the familiar shape of his mom's house came into view.

"Pika" wondered Pikachu, as his ears twitched.

"What is it buddy?" Asked Ash. To him, it looked like his starter Pokemon was sensing something amiss. As they got nearer and nearer to the house, Ash thought that for a brief moment he could hear shouting.

As the group of four approached the front porch, Ash climbed up the stairs, and was just about to reach for the doorknob when the door opened suddenly, and Ash's mother, Delia Ketchum, stood, looking angry and if she had just been crying, though her expression softened when she saw her only child.

"Ash," Delia whispered as she embraced her son a tight hug, "whatever happens, know that I love you and I am proud of you, okay?"

"Okay…," Ash wondered, as he felt a feeling that something strange was going to happen. "Is everything alright mom?" The younger Ketchum enquired, "did something happen?"

"No," replied Mrs. Ketchum, as she noticed Ash's current companions, "But I am worried that something might. I'm going to Professor Oak's lab with Mimey, okay?"

Ash nodded, and Delia smiled and hurried off to the lab rather quickly, while her Mr. Mime appeared in the doorway with what appeared to be Delia's straw hat and purse, calling after her trying to give them to her.

Ash and his friends stared a little unnerved as they watched Delia leave in a hurry. Ash particularly felt as if something was going to happen as he cautiously stepped through the open door, and looked into the house. Upon noticing that there were people in the living room, he entered, and felt relieved to see most of his former traveling companions inside. Misty, Tracey, Max, Dawn, Iris, and Cilan were all sitting on the chairs and couches.

What brought Ash's guard up was the fact that his friends all had strange looks on their faces.

"Hey guys," Ash started, "What's up? Is something wrong?"

Dawn was the first to speak up. "Nothing Ash, nothing at all… so who are your new friends?" She asked, trying to change the subject.

"Ah yes! Everyone I would like you to meet Clemont Limon, his sister Bonnie Limon, and this is Serena Yvonne." Ash introduced, with his three Kalos friends introducing themselves to the group.

"I actually met Ash a long time ago when we were young, at Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camp." Serena explained, earning a series of interested looks from the group.

"So why are you all here?" Ash inquired "Probably here to congratulate me on my League ranking." He added in thought to himself.

"Ash… there is something we wanted to tell you…" Cilan started.

"Really? Well what is it?" Ash asked.

"Well Ash you see…Cilan continued, but Iris interrupted.

"Ash, I think I speak for all of us here when I say this. We think you should stop competing in Pokémon Leagues."

3…2…1…

"WHAT!" Exclaimed the raven-haired teen, as Pikachu fell off of his shoulder in surprise.

"It's for the best." Tracey tried to reason, "you've been at this for, what, about six years now, and you haven't been able to win a single League Conference, let alone get the chance to face an Elite Four. It's about time that you think about your future. You should probably begin focusing on a career. "

"I agree," continued Cilan "there are countless other Careers out there that involve Pokémon!"

"Look at Brock!" Dawn interjected, "he saw that his dream was too difficult to achieve, so he changed it. Face it Ash, you're just not cut out for battling."

Ash stood, silent and still, not moving with the brim of his cap covering his eyes. He wasn't the only one stunned to, say the least. Serena, Clemont and Bonnie all had incredulous looks on their faces. At last, they found their voices.

"How could you say that to your friend!" exclaimed an incredulous Serena, "Ash always said such nice things about you guys!"

"That's not fair," Bonnie yelled with tears forming in the sides of her eyes, "Why do you ask Ash to abandon his dream, yet you still work towards your own dreams!"

"Well," interrupted Max who up to this point had been quiet, "it's simple really. We. Don't. Suck."

"WHAT?!" exclaimed Serena and Bonnie.

"Look," Max continued, "I've only just started my Pokémon journey a year ago, and I managed to get in Top 4 at the Ever Grande Conference."

"Ash only made it to the Top 16 of the Indigo Conference on his first attempt," Misty interjected scornfully, "I'll admit he could have gone farther, but his Charizard would not obey him.

"Yeah," continued Max, "Shows how weak he is. Although I have to admit," he continued with a strange look on his face, as he slowly got up and walked toward them "you are pretty cute there. What's your name, Blondie?" he asked Bonnie.

"What?" Asked an incredulous Bonnie, with Dedenne showing as much disgust as her trainer.

"Stick with me, blondie," Max continued unwisely, "Forget about these losers, they're only holding you back from…"

SLAP

Max staggered backwards, a red hand-shaped mark on his face. "The HELL?" He exclaimed.

"You…You…CREEP!" Bonnie shouted, and backed away behind Clemont, who immediately stood on the defensive.

"You SLAPPED ME!" exclaimed Max, furious.

"And you attempted to come on to my little sister," growled Clemont.

"Stop."

The room fell deafly silent as for the first time during the confrontation, Ash spoke.

"Out." Ash continued his eyes not visible under the brim of his cap.

"Did you see that?" Exclaimed Max.

"GET OUT NOW!" Ash shouted, as he lifted his head to show his eyes. Immediately, the traitor's saw that Ash was crying, but they also saw something else visible in his eyes. Pure unadulterated rage.

"Geez Ash," continued Iris unwisely, "Your such a…"

"WHAT RIGHT, "Ash roared, "do YOU ALL have to come in and tell me what to do with MY LIFE."

"Ash," Tracey tried to "reason" "it's for the best, and…"

"GET OUT OF MY MOM'S HOUSE!" Ash shouted again, Pikachu sparking angrily on his shoulder.

Up until this point, Ash's Pokémon party appeared to have been relatively silent, but if anyone had looked, they would have seen that the 5 full Poke Balls on Ash's belt were shaking. At this point however, Ash's Noivern felt he could not keep quiet any longer. Noivern's Poke Ball opened up to reveal the mighty Soundwave Pokémon. Before anyone could react, Noivern launched a powerful Supersonic attack directed at the traitors. The attack, while also causing them great pain in the ears, caused the traitors to become confused, as the Supersonic move normally does in battle.

The force of the attack launched the traitors out of the open living room window, and out onto the lawn. The confusion kicked in and the group passed out.

Serena and Bonnie stuck out their tongues at the traitors on the ground and Clemont grumbled a "serves them right" in disdain. Ash, being unable to contain it anymore, bolted to the front door.

"Ash!" exclaimed Serena in deep worry.

But Ash was already out the door and running toward Professor Oaks Pokémon Research Lab.