A Legend's Journey

And so the new Pokemon story has come! This is the sequel of "Unexpected Twist" so you better read it before this one. Otherwise, you will not understand a lot of things that are happening. Especially the group of Pokemon Ash is currently carrying with him, which is literally ALL of his Pokemon (with the exception of 30 Tauros, only the leader). Although he won't carry them through the entirety of Hoenn because I do need to make the new Pokemon Ash captures, both canon and my own ideas have a chance to get stronger without OPing through Gyms.

By the way, we are going from Hoenn to Kalos, including Battle Frontier of Kanto but not the Sinnoh one. Iwill leave that last one hanging because I have a Sinnoh redo story that includes that unique Battle Frontier. And unlike "Start of a Legend" I am very committed to finish this story maybe after surpassing the 100 chapters.

Surprised? You should be!

Things you should expect in future chapters: OP Ash with Aura power, OP Pokemon including Legendary. Lemon scenes with a few ladies from the Anime, which includes a few Gym leaders, Frontier Brains, Elites and Champions and their hot associates. OC Pokemon abilities that I invented. I will also include some Alola Pokemon, including the new versions of Kanto (Vulpix, and Marowak). Ash will capture them or fight them during a League battle or just trainer-to-trainer battle. I will also include OC Alola forms for other Pokemon (Just so you know what to expect and not rant me in the Guess reviews about WTH I am doing.) And if all these wasn't enough, I am adding the other Pokeballs, like Ultra, Super and even the Master Ball.

Also, I'll be dropping a few easter eggs during the 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th movies. Those are the only ones I will include in my story. Although this can change depending if a movie 21 or more appear. Easter eggs about what, you will ask? That's for you to pay close attention and find out.

Chapter's length will vary from time to time. This one is long simply because I am including a lot of details from the original story. The following ones may be shorter and straight to the point or longer and very detailed. You guys leave a review about what you consider best and also review what you think of my this newest story.

Is it just as good as "Unexpected Twist"? Worse or better?

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon Games, Anime or Manga. If I did, Ash would have won everything and evolved his Pokemon.

Now let's read this incredibly long story!

Chapter 1: The New Journey

A massive ferry finally set port in Littleroot Town. People started walking down minding their own businesses without much of a haze. The populous bay was very well known as the starting point of many powerful Pokemon trainers from outside and inside the borders of Hoenn, arriving in grandiose style to claim the region by storm. Yet our hero with the same goal had taken a more humble approach as his ego would never be outweighed by his kindness and dedication to learn and improve himself.

A teenager stood amongst the departing crowd easily recognizable if one were to be personally looking for him. His tall frame of five feet eight inches stood at the edge of the port, a broad smile plastered across his lips. His blue blazer was open revealing a black t-shirt which was very tight around a worked-out frame. It was followed by matching blue trousers with black trainers. A rather large backpack comfortably rested upon his back despite looking cumbersome to many.

Ash Ketchum, most recent League winner in Johto was finally in the region of Hoenn. There he would challenge the eight gyms Circuit and earn their respective badges just like he had already done in two regions before. With them, Ash would be able to compete in the Hoenn League in a few months and maybe claim another League title for himself. This would allow him to stand against the Elite Four, the very top trainers until reaching the Champion, the apex of the League pyramid. But this League as a whole would only be a small step into his bigger and more long-term plan; to become a Pokemon Master, the very best of the world.

The Aura trainer inhaled the salty scent of the sea and basked in the warm sunlight of midday, his Electric-type starter standing next to him yawning after being awoken from his nap. A tall orange mouse with dark brown pocks for cheeks was reaching as tall as Ash's middle thigh. A three-foot long tail ending in a lightning-shaped tip comfortably rested on the ground. This Pokemon looked quite chubby but its looks were quite deceiving. Because this Pokemon called Raichu packed a lot of raw power with a lot of speed thanks to his previous training as a Pikachu.

"Okay, Raichu, we have to meet Professor Birch in his lab," The fifteen-year-old teenager said towards his starter, his gaze set firmly into the horizon. Just like in the other regions, Ash had to let the regional Professor inscribe him into the official League circuit to be allowed to battle in the official gyms of Hoenn. Also this had the benefit of showing Ash's gym victories without needing his badges. This was a security measure in case the badges were stolen or lost. But Ash was definitely not going to part ways with the eight badges tradition. His mother still wanted to place them atop of the chimney. "And then we begin training again." The Mouse's ears seemed to perk up by that notice.

"About time," Raichu said now, stretching his arms in circle motions. "Two days crammed inside that ship was really not good for my muscles." Ash chuckled. After evolving, his starter had grown a bit worried about his appearance despite looking rather muscular in Raichu terms. Usually human females were the one most concerned about that but Ash could guess Raichu had his physical standards to keep. Otherwise, how was he going to get a mate?

The black-haired teenager felt a wave of nostalgia passing through him. Despite being only two days since saying goodbye, Ash already felt the grief of departing from his girlfriend. The beautiful red-haired bodacious Elite Four of his home region and Ice mistress Lorelei Canna. It had all started like a very weird fiction story, with Ash ready to train his team and conquer a League. Lorelei seeing potential in Ash that he doubted he possessed, took him under her wing and ran him and his Pokemon to the ground, rebuilding him as the future Pokemon Master he now knew he could become. And the closeness between the two eventually got so deep that they took it to the next step. The now couple had to 'take a break' during the following months as Ash traversed the region of Johto. This only created a built up for their eventual reunion, which the teenager found very soon enough before even starting the League matches.

A third party, however, was invited into the equation by that time. The beautiful undefeated Sinnoh Champion Cynthia Shirona, invited by her long-time friend and lover Lorelei, seemed to have found a proper suitor in her friend's boyfriend. A person looking from the outside would only see a woman trying to steal her friend's man right in front of her very eyes. This wasn't the case at all. The Ice Elite and Sinnoh Champion had been friends for way too long to allow social constructs of civilians who didn't know the life of trainers, shake their relationship. Instead of fighting for Ash, they decided to playfully fight with him under the bed sheets. Ash enjoyed the time spent with his two ladies, not only by their bodies but also their similar personalities. They were role models to other women who may think of themselves as not capable of entering into training. They were determined to not be looked down by arrogant trainers, particularly men. Their Pokemon, considered beasts of strength that average only a handful of trainers could reach were all constantly training despite been called the ultimate echelon of power.

And as much as one would say their multiple relationship with a teenager was illegal or something like that, then they would be wrong. As soon as Ash became a registered trainer, he reached the status of an adult. As such he could drive, drink alcohol and get laid as much as he wanted without giving a fuck who was pissed off by that. Hell, trainers could get married just after obtaining their starters if they wanted to! A couple in Johto did it and they were fourteen.

Ash chuckled, getting his mind focused in the task at hand. His reunion with his beautiful vixens was due to come soon enough. For now, his head had to be centred in one thing at the time. Currently, to get to Professor Birch's house.

"Ash, do you need me to take you to this Professor Birch's house?" Ash's thoughts were interrupted by a sudden voice echoing in his minds. Usually any regular person would freak out by a bodiless voice talking to you. However, Ash was not any usual trainer. As a year ago, he had been blessed by the fact four Legendary Pokemon, beings of ungodly power considered to be the manifestations of forces of nature itself, had decided to come along in his journey to become a Pokemon Master. His strongest Legend and also regarded as Guardian of the Sea Lugia had long ago established a mind link with his trainer so to always keep in contact. While the Legendary Pokemon knew that the Chosen One was more that capable of taking care of himself thanks to his unique gift, Lugia was not going to be a disgrace to his family by neglecting his trainer's needs.

Ash smiled. Lugia was not only his strongest but also the most selfless of his Pokemon. However, just like during their time in Johto, the raven-haired teenager was not going to put his Pokemon under the spotlight. Unlike his other Legendary Pokemon the Titans of Ice Articuno, lightning Zapdos and Fire Moltres, the Guardian of the Sea had power that far surpassed what even Legendary Pokemon called average. And during the following weeks in the new region, the trainer was pretty sure that he would grow exponentially stronger, if such a thing was still within the realm of possibilities.

"Thanks, Lugia. But you know that I don't want to draw too much attention right after setting foot in Hoenn," The Aura trainer replied in his mind, "But don't worry. I am sure this region might give you a few challenges." The Diving Pokemon nodded knowing that his trainer was right. Ash had a very accurate way to predict the future despite not being a Psychic. The Legendary Pokemon only hoped that he could meet Ash's standards in battle despite only taking part in mock ones with the rest of the team.

As trainer and Electric Pokemon walked out the registering booth after Ash had signed his arrival, the aura trainer checked himself over in the mirror reflex of a window. Maybe he should have changed his outfit before coming to Hoenn. The old outfit was rather unsuited for a League Champion. It just didn't show the same badassery his battles displayed and will display in the not so far future.

And if you had a keen eye, one would easily notice that the sleeves of the blue jacket and the edge of the trousers at the ankle level were slightly displaying the skin beneath. The League Champion was definitely not going to walk into the League Stadium with a get up two sizes too small. Luckily, the civilians and trainers walking around didn't notice anything. It seemed to be very fortunate coincidence for him that not many people had recognized him from his rather legendary victory, no pun intended. Otherwise, been mobbed by fans and trainers wanting to challenge him would definitely not be the best way to start his new adventure.

"Oh well, I'll pick something later." Ash casually stated, grabbing one of his Pokeballs from his waist. Though he was carrying enough Pokeballs to be confusing for any seasoned trainer and even regional Champion, the trainer knew exactly which member of his massive team he was calling out.

One of the advantages of having the unique gift of Aura. This power allowed Ash to manifest his very life force to the outside as well as connect the future Pokemon Master with the flow of energy of the surrounding area. After being self taught through his trek in Johto, Ash had grasped a lot of the more combat uses for his Aura, focusing it on his hands to punch stronger, to throw swirling orbs as deadly as cannonballs or manifesting dome-shaped shields. However, his most passive abilities had also developed nicely like Aura sight, which allowed the raven-haired man to see through objects and find the energy of people or Pokemon that attempted to hide from him. The most subconscious level of his Aura was a very literal lie detector. This also included being capable of sensing people's and Pokemon's emotions by just been close to them. Usually the stronger the emotion, the less close Ash had to be to sense it. And one of Ash's newest talents was to connect his Aura with his whole team of twenty Pokemon recognizing each and every one of them without missing a beat even with them resting inside their respective Pokeballs.

"Pidgeot, come out!" The seasoned trainer sent out his first Flying type from his home region. The giant brown-feathered bird of Kanto stood mightily with a great wingspan of six almost seven feet from one point of the wing to the other, a red-feathered crest going from its head to its back a short beak, three-taloned scaled short legs and fan-like feathers as tail. With a cry of power, the avian Pokemon made its presence well known if being called out hadn't been enough. The majestic bird was drawing a lot of attention from people around them, either shocked looks from trainers or hearts for eyes regarding a few ladies. Ash smirked. His Pidgeot was unique regarding not only its size, almost twice the average for its kin but also its glowing glossy feathers. Only the well-cared Pokemon had that look of both elegance and power that Pidgeot currently irradiated.

The Aura trainer knew that such a Pokemon could be much desired for contests. Apparently in the region of Hoenn it was where it had started the newest trending sensation that had slowly but constantly spread over the other regions of Sinnoh and Unova, and there had even been a few mock contests to start in Kanto and Kalos. So far Ash knew that the Pokemon League had accepted the new battle variations that separated regular trainer battles from the new flashing shows to appeal a group of judges. Instead of gym badges, the trainers, known as Coordinators earnt ribbons after winning the contest in front of cheering crowds by either knocking out the rival's Pokemon with both strength and elegance or by draining a score bar, that was depleted whenever your Pokemon's move was either blocked and countered with grace or just out right dodged.

However, Contests had other rules mostly which required combining moves to create a dazzling performance that had to be both appealing and packing a wallop known as Performance Stage so to qualify for the following battle Stage. Sadly, after watching some videos of contests in PokeTube, Ash had to admit that the more flashy coordinators were all compensating for their Pokemon's lack of proper training when it came to strength. Many were obviously frustrated trainers, who never got the hand around properly shaping their teams to challenge the world.

The Aura trainer climbed on top of his Flying Pokemon alongside his Electric starter. The wind flew in gusts as soon as Pidgeot took off as fast as a bullet in such swiftness that one could see that Pidgeot was more Flying-type than Normal-type. If anything, she was more Flying-type than other Flying Pokemon.

As time passed with the group flying over Littleroot, Ash was still thinking about possibly entering contests. Some of his Pokemon had the appealing looks and all exceeded in power. But he knew he would meet a lot of resistance. Coordinators were definitely not going to let him walk into their turf and take control. Ash smirked by that thought. He would not go all the way into the Hoenn festival, the equivalent of an official League for Coordinators. He had to focus on training his team for his Gym Battles and future League. Yet claiming victory in a few contests just to show any arrogant douche Ash was bound to encounter that he excelled despite being a rookie was going to be the best 'fuck you' for all.

However, his biggest hindrance may turn out to be his own Pokemon. While Ash trusted his Pokemon with his life and vice versa, not many members of his party would be inclined to parade themselves into something they didn't consider worth it. Although, with many of his Pokemon having his same mentality of constantly improving themselves, the League Champion might get his strongest Pokemon to at least take part in the battle rounds, even if they would have to hold back their real might just so that a combination move wouldn't blow up in their faces.

Ash musing was suddenly cut short when Pidgeot's shrill cry indicated they had arrived. A beautiful two-store tall square house firmly stood near the cliff overlooking the ocean connecting Hoenn with Johto. An SUV was parked near the front door of the house. The sound of water waves clashing on the rocky walls beneath was a very calming one while Ash and Raichu dismounted Pidgeot. Trainer and Electric Pokemon walked inside the building with the avian Pokemon remaining outside ready for takeoff.

"You must be professor Birch." The Aura teenager stated towards the auburn-haired man in a lab coat. The man was rather young, probably mid thirties. Light maroon hair with no greying in the sideburns. A square jaw with matching trimmed beard, the man was broad of shoulders although his combination in lab coat with khaki shorts sure left people confused.

"That's right young lad," The regional professor answered, looking up from his microscope at the newcomer. After two new trainers starting their journey with their new starters just an hour ago, he hadn't paid much attention to the door opening when this new trainer stepped through. His eyes widen in shock. Ash almost laughed. It was obvious Birch had recognized him. The man of science coughed trying to not look so dowdy by the arrival of a famous trainer. "Wow, Ash Ketchum. It's an honour to meet a League Champion in person." The professor still remembered when he had given his Pokemon starter to Steven Stone. Such a fascinating specimen of a Beldum that had gotten attached to the once new trainer because of how nicely he had treated it. That young lad was currently the Champion of Hoenn so it truly showed how far one could go to reach their dreams as long as you had the support of your Pokemon.

"Nice to meet you Professor," The Aura trainer nodded smiling and shaking hands with the man of science. "A friend of mine, Samuel Oak told me that I had to talk to you to get registered for the Hoenn League." The professor nodded, while also making a mental profile about Ash. The young man in front looked and acted a lot like Steve did back in the days. Maybe he was meeting the future champion of a region. But only time would answer that tricky question.

"Yes, I just need your Poke…" Professor Birch was saying when he found Ash's hand stretched forward carrying the red- and-black electronic device that analyzed Pokemon. The winning grin plastered across the teen's face indicated this wasn't his first rodeo.

After connecting the Pokedex with Birch's computer and typing into the keyboard for a few minutes, Birch handed back the analyzing device.

"All set Ash," Birch said very enthusiastic taking a rectangular object from beneath his desk, "This is your badge case…but I guess you already knew that." The professor commented with mirth, to which Ash could only shrug his shoulders and nod.

"Thank you for your time, Professor Birch." The Aura trainer thanked the science man making a small bow of his head.

"No problem, young man," The man of science replied with a beaming smile, "Make sure to reach far in the Hoenn League. I know I should encourage trainers from Hoenn, but considering your talent, I'm sure who the winning Rapidash in this race is."

Ash walked back outside of the lab carrying a foldable map of the region. The trainer scratched his head. While he knew how to read a map, unlike Johto, Hoenn had plenty of island archipelagos as part of their territory. So carrying an object made out of flimsy paper even in his backpack was definitely not going to help him in the long run. That was one thing Ash was certain about replacing in the nearby future. As soon as he found a Pokestore, he would buy the newest PokeNav Plus, a handheld device which had all apps a trainer needed, an electronic GPS map been one of them. The once famous Pokegears were going out of style, surpassed by more efficient gadgets although Ash new that the newest ones were also the most expensive. Not that he lacked money after winning a League and his many battles over Kanto and Johto.

For the time being, however, Ash had to head into the north through Route 101 towards Petalburg City. Apparently there was a gym there only a one-day walk away. However, the seasoned trainer knew that the gym, which specialized in Normal-types, had to be challenged after collecting four badges. Usually if that requirement was needed then it had to be a very powerful leader to face off against. Something that made Ash excited. So after reaching Petalburg, the League Champion would instead head west towards Route 104 and challenge the Gym Leader in Rustboro City.

The trainer with a Pokecap was about to climb back on Pidgeot's back when a shrill cry rattled from inside the nearby forest.

"Help!" A girl's distress voice echoed through the forest. Ash hastily called back his Avian Pokemon. Raichu, already ahead of his trainer, had sped off in a blur of white light into the forest using his blinding velocity obtained by his training as a Pikachu and later amplified by his final evolution. Not even three seconds after the Aura trainer had recalled his Flying Pokemon, the Lightning Mouse was already in front of him, pointing somewhere in the woods.

"Hey Ash, over here!" Raichu yelled at his trainer running through the bushed with his sensitive ears catching the location from where they scream originated. Ash followed his starter until reaching a clearing. A young girl, barely fourteen was laying on the grass trembling in utter fear. She had a red bandanna over her shoulder-length light brown hair. She also had a red top that stretched over her nice set of breasts and also a pair of tight red biker shorts mixing with red trainers.

May Mapple, brand new trainer from Hoenn hadn't thought much when she had been allowed to travel from her home in Petalburg city to Littleroot Town to obtain her starter Pokemon from Professor Birch. Her baby brother had been one of the main reasons to leave as soon as her birthday was over, as his constant pestering about getting her starter so he could check it out had finally broken the Camerupt's back. Although she had no idea which one to pick out of the three, the brunette was sure that she would not need much out of whichever she picked. Unlike others who may have been excited down to their core by such a day, May wasn't among that group. So far, her goals in life where to travel around her home and later find which career held the strongest fire to attract her.

Selecting her starter hadn't been much of hassle despite traveling almost an entire day in her bicycle. Out of the three, the Grass starter Treecko looked to be the creepiest. And for some reason, it reminded her of his brother. No wonder he kept nagging about one day having one. And the Water-type Mudkip… well it was cute but way too playful and joker for her taste. If a Water Gun to her face was funny for anyone. So that left the last one, the Fire-type Chicken Pokemon known as Torchic. And considering how sweet and cute he looked, then it wasn't even a competition.

After Professor had handed May her new Pokedex and six Pokeballs, one for her starter and five empty ones the brunette hit the road again, hoping to return to her home close to night time. As a new trainer without any kind of thrill to engage in battle with wild Pokemon just yet, May had hoped that Pokemon would hopefully stay out of her path and let her be.

Of course that wasn't meant to be. As soon as the fourteen-year-old lady turned her head to look at a couple of Beautiflys flying over the trees when something had shot into her. A hovering wispy skull was suddenly in front of her, scaring her out of her skull, making her cry out in terror. The rascal Duskull disappeared in a second but May had already lost control of her pedal vehicle and eventually found herself flying into the hard ground, her bike hitting a tree trunk. Right when the new trainer was getting up hoping to catch her breath and calm her wracking brain, growls emitted from the close-by bushes started getting closer to her. She hastily turned around one hundred and eighty and found herself laying on her back, with a pack of black-furred dog-like Pokemon getting closer to her. It was obvious all the noise she had made during her accident had annoyed the pack of Dark-type Pokemon.

Before her brain could react and do anything, one of the dogs unleashed a sphere of condensated purple energy from its maw, hurling in towards her bike. The brunette watched helplessly how her means to escape was reduced to a smoking chunk of garbage.

She was whimpering in the grass, surrounded by a pack of growling and menacing black dogs. She just couldn't catch a break, could she?

Ash scratched his head a bit confused. Raichu was standing by his side trying really not to cry out in laughter. Black dogs they were indeed but puppy-sized ones with barely their canines showing. These were Poochyenas, A Dark type native of Hoenn. Their threatening growls were very cute.

"Do I even bother?" The Lightning Mouse asked his trainer, rubbing the tears of laughter out of his eyes. Boy, this region was already going to be a blast!

"Raichu, Iron Tail!" The League Champion ordered, knowing this was not going to be even a warm-up battle. His evolved starter front-flipped with his long limb covered in silver colors. He slammed the attack right in the middle of the unsuspecting pack, a powerful shock wave sending the Poochyenas careening away a few meters. Even the young girl had been pushed a few inches back by the close proximity to the mighty blow capable of knocking out many Pokemon in one hit.

The baby Dark Pokemon pack stood up covered in scratches and hastily run away in fear. Raichu grinned looking very smug. He had not even used a tenth of his full strength and he still drove Pokemon away in fear. Even if they were baby Pokemon, any enemy of his would get to cower after witnessing his staggering power.

"Hey, are you okay?" Ash asked towards the panting lady. The next thing the Aura trainer knew, he was been smothered by a tight bone-crushing hug.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" The teenage girl said thanking the life out of him. And also smoldering his Aura out of him. Ash could feel her bosom rubbing his chest but he didn't mind. Being perverted by two Elite trainers brought that to you so this lady wasn't very much affecting him.

"You are welcomed," The Aura trainer said calming her. He looked around the area his Aura sight not detecting other wild Pokemon close by that could pose a threat. Ash placed his hands on her shoulders making her take a step back and look him in the eye. Something to which she had to raise her gaze a few inches up due to their height difference. "Now why were Poochyenas attacking you?"

"I…kind of wanted to catch one." The brunette stated her cheeks blushing up a storm. She also intentionally forgo the fact a Duskull had scared the shit out of her just minute ago and that it had led to the whole incident. One embarrassing thing was plenty enough. Being found out was even worse.

Ash sighed knowing she was lying. But he couldn't get mad at her if she was attacked by accident or because she had scared the pack of Poochyenas. Normally many new trainers simply attacked wild Pokemon without knowing if those lived in packs or not. His experience spoke volumes.

"Let me guess, you thought about capturing Poochyena by yourself." Ash stated now making the girls' blush to intensify. He could perfectly see that the girl hadn't even called out her starter to fight and save her. That had to be the first lesson all starting trainers had to come to terms with. A human alone couldn't stand against a wild Pokemon and come out victorious, especially against those that were known as human eaters or just attacked humans without needing encouragement. He still remembered his own mistake when attempting to capture a Spearow without even knowing beforehand that their species was very hairy trigger when it came to battle them in the wilderness. Raichu snickered obviously also remembering that peculiar memory.

"Look, from now on you have to be a bit more careful when fighting against wild Pokemon," Ash suggested wisely. May nodded a bit crestfallen but Ash could sense her Aura was honest in her answer. Failures were always important in your journey to learn from them. The Aura trainer looked at his starter. "Let's go, Raichu." Trainer and Pokemon from Kanto had barely moved a couple of feet when May's voice made them stop in their tracks.

"Um, do you mind if I go with you?" The brown-haired new trainer asked, looking to be fidgeting in nervousness pushing her indexes together. Her cheeks were now a very vibrant vermillion color. "MY bike, kind of...died in the battle when the Poochyenas used Shadow Ball on me." Trainer and starter looked at the scorched bike with a cloud of smoke slowly ascending from it. Extra crispy cook sure it was.

"Well, this time it wasn't me." Raichu said to his trainer, the two smiling by the old memories. Misty still had nagged them about paying it back after their battle once Ash had returned with his League trophy. Boy, that Water lady could hold a grudge!

"Sure, tag along." Ash stated towards the girl, who almost jumped in delight, "By the way, I didn't get your name." To be fair, the Aura trainer hadn't expected to have company in Hoenn aside from his Pokemon. But it could be nice to have short-time protégé to teach the ins and outs of the life of a trainer. Just like in Kanto, trainers started when they reached the age of fourteen. And despite what that sounded, as soon as you become a registered Pokemon trainer, you were declared a legal adult. Something Ash definitely needed to make May aware off as someone could take advantage of her naiveté.

"May Mapple," The busty brunette introduced herself smiling and making a small bow of her head, "Nice to meet you." Despite her bad luck in her first day as a trainer, May knew she now only had one way to go: forward. Hopefully once she had returned to her home in Petalburg City she could finally decide what she wanted to do in her life.

The Aura trainer smiled. The girl was affable, which was definitely good points for her.

"Ash Ketchum," The fifteen year-old trainer from Kanto introduced himself. He then turned his sight towards his bulky starter. "And this is my starter Raichu." Before the Electric Pokemon could do or even react, the brunette had moved towards him trapping him in between her arms.

"Thanks for saving me, Raichu!" She Teddiursa-hugged the shit out of the fully-evolved starter, whose face went red by the pressure applied in his insides.

"Boss, why do you get all the clingy ones?" The Lightning Pokemon said with a pant getting his blood properly pumping again after the Teddiursa hug. Ash sweat dropped. Good thing May couldn't understand Pokelanguage. Otherwise that hug would very quickly turn into a choke.

Away from Ash's location, a not so kind figure sat upon his Kanghaskan-leather seat resting behind his luxurious mahogany desk. The shrouded office with close curtains made the whole picture a very creepy one. A quadruped feline cat rested next to him letting itself be stroke in the soft fur by his master's hand. The man dressed in maroon suit sat in deep thoughts about the future. His own future and how it would one day be the future of the whole world.

He was Giovanni, and while his façade to the world and mundane people displayed a kind philanthropist and businessman his true colors were black and red. The colors of his criminal organization called Team Rocket, which he had led for almost two decades. Capturing wild Pokemon and even those owned by trainers had been the stepping stone for a multiregional illegal company that could accelerate the investigations of many projects that society would consider 'inhuman'.

Giovanni smirked. Pokemon were tools to be used by humans. Their incommensurable power was to be handled by beings with brains and conscious thoughts, not by mindless instincts and survival in the wilderness.

Of course, no shady organization reached so far without bumps in the road. And those bumps were a hazard attacking from both outside and inside Team Rocket. From the outside, Giovanni had to not only deal with the Pokemon league and their accursed G-Men, who were backed up by the Pokemon Rangers. And from the inside, he had the incompetence of some of his members. They had failed so many missions that Giovanni would never be able to forget about their names even if a Psychic Pokemon bleached his mind dry. Jessie, James and their talking Meowth. The three lowest members of his organization, who not only ruined the simplest of orders but got themselves officially labeled as wanted by the League. The businessman pondered why he even hired them in the first place. Probably because had been low in cannon folder back in those days. Luckily, after getting them out of prison after been put there almost a year may have made them rethink how the three stooges would serve him. They excuse was that they had a Pikachu to capture.

Giovanni wanted to face palm. Why would he ever need a pesky Pikachu? No matter how strong it was Giovanni already had plenty of Electric Pokemon for experiments. One little rat would only be waste of resources, both to capture as his lackeys proved by their failure and also a waste of his science's minds.

His telephone rang breaking the deep silence of the room and Giovanni's mussing. The leader of Team Rocket clicked the speaker button, knowing no one would try to overhear his personal calls. First, because all the communication devices in his buildings were encrypted to not be so easily picked up by the G-Men. And second, because any of his own grunts, whomsoever dared to spy on him would soon found his, hers or its head impaled by his Rhydon's horn. A very efficient method to make sure everyone under his control would remain that way.

"Sir, we have a signal coming from the Hoenn region." One of Giovanni's many henchmen reported through a secure comlink.

"Indeed, uh?" Giovanni murmured to himself, his hands together and under his chin resting his head in deep thought. His Persian next to him seemed to be smirking, representing the unmentioned thoughts of victory of its owner. "Send a few reckon drones, No human or Pokemon interference until I say so." The boss of Team Rocket smirked wide, with only one thought crossing his mind.

Many months ago Giovanni had lost the most powerful asset that he had created thanks to the newest technology in cloning and fossil restoration. However, the capture of many wild Pokemon and proving its strength in secluded Gym battles were all for show. Having such a massive amount of psychic power at his beck and call was where the true power laid. Power that had managed to escape from Giovanni's grasp and destroy all the Intel regarding the cloning method.

But now a new psychic power had been identified in the Hoenn region. Giovanni doubted it was his creation due to how cunningly elusive it had been for almost two years. But whatever it was, it would soon be taken for his use.

"Soon the power will be mine."

Notes from Chapter 1:

A very quick recap of Ash/Lorelei/Cynthia relationship at the beginning.

Anyone got the reference towards the couple of Johto. They appeared in an Anime special in the Chronicles.

Ash will have a wardrobe change in the next chapter. He still looks like in Johto. However, his outfit won't be the one he used in the Advanced arc.

So Raichu didn't destroy the bike this time. That's cool, I guess. Ash doesn't have to pay for it, although he has enough money to buy the whole bike shop.

May won't travel with Ash for long. Only until reaching her home town in the next chapter.

Ash knows that May lied to him about catching the Poochyenas. But he doesn't care.

Poketube/YouTube, any got that reference? Also this will work alongside Pokevision from the XYZ Anime.

Giovanni appeared. But he won't last long in this story. Just wait.

Also Mewtwo easter eggs for everyone who asked about what happened to Movie 1. It happened. But Ash doesn't have memories of it. And Lugia hasn't found that out because Mewtwo's psychic powers are a bit stronger and so he disguised the erased memories deep in Ash's mind. But those will get to be unleashed soon enough.

Yes, Jessie, James and Meowth are out of jail. But they won't appear. Al least not yet.

And so the adventure has begun in Hoenn! See you in the next chapter!