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Pokemon: Rise of Team Phantom

We join our heroes today, as they head back to Twinleaf town. To leave Dawn on her home as they head back to the Kanto region. But a certain girl is having second thoughts about that, as they spot Twinleaf town on the distance.

"Isn't this great Dawn? You're back home," said Ash remembering the time he went back from the Indigo Plateau.

"Yeah, of course I am," she said.

She 'was' happy about coming home, but she was also sad that her adventure with Ash and Brock had finished so quickly.

She felt as if life was coming to a close, now that she was back home. What was next for her now?

"So… what are you guys doing next?" asked Dawn.

"I'm heading back to Pallet Town, Professor Oak and Mom are waiting for me," said Ash as he smiled, imagining the great buffet his mother and the town had prepared for him.

"No… I meant, what are you doing next? After winning the Sinnoh League?" she asked again.

Ash actually stopped walking as a frown came to his face.

"Now that I think about it… I don't really know. Each time I set on a journey is because the Professor mentions Gary going over to a region for research…" Ash wondered as he started walking again. "I'll see if Professor Oak knows a new region I could visit," Ash said as he regained his spirits back.

"Um… what if he doesn't have one?" asked Dawn again.

Ash turned around with a confused face.

"Okay, what's with all the questions Dawn?" asked Ash, confused as to why the young coordinator was asking so many questions.

"Oh… nothing," she said as she sheepishly faced the other way.

Ash sighed as he started thinking again. "I don't know, if the Professor doesn't have anything for me, then I guess I'll just start on Kanto again. If I want to be a pokemon master I have to win all the championships, face the elite 4, and the champion for each region." Ash said, eyes sparkling. "And someday, I'll be the master," he finished with a smile.

Dawn brightened up a bit.

As they got into Twinleaf town they went to a market to restock, Dawn might be home, but it's still a long way for Ash and Brock.

As they exited the store they spotted Kenny on the adjacent store, buying some berries to make food for his pokemon.

"Kenny!" Dawn called as Kenny turned around.

"Oh hi guys…" responded Kenny.

"Congratulations Ash, or should I say, Sinnoh League Champion," teased Kenny as Ash grinned.

Suddenly Kenny smiled as he turned to Dawn.

"What are you doing back so soon DD?" he said with a grin.

Her sadness of being left behind suddenly disappeared as anger took its place. "Kenny! Stop calling me that!"

Kenny looked at Ash, and Dawn followed his glance as a blush appeared on her face. "Don't you dare Kenny, you'll know what happens to you if you do," she said warning the brown haired boy.

"I'm only teasing you Dawn, no need to get so mad," said Kenny as he rolled his eyes.

Ash and Brock, only stared at the two of them quarrel. Brock decided to speak up after the awkward silence in the air.

"So Kenny, where are you going now? Are you going to wait for the next contest here in Sinnoh? Or are you traveling to another region to participate on a competition?" asked Brock as both Dawn and Kenny looked at Brock with bewilderment.

"Actually, I hadn't even thought of what to do… but that sounds great. I think I'll go to Hoenn. What about you Dawn? Are you going to Hoenn too?" asked Kenny.

"I don't know yet," she answered honestly.

"Hmm, well you could always go home you know? I bet your mom wants to see you too. After all, she came close to beating Nando in the finals. That guy could really play some fancy music… but his attacks were pretty powerful too," he said, as something snapped inside Dawn.

She hadn't even stopped to think of going home to say 'hi' to her mom!

"Look at them twerps just standing there doing nothing but talk," said Meowth.

"They don't know how to value good sunlight," said Jessie as James and herself took a sunbath.

Meowth's temple throbbed as he popped his claws up.

"This aint the time to be resting!" he yelled as he slashed both Jessie's and James faces.

"Oww! But Meowth, Team Phantom is still adding finishing touches and remember, the boss isn't the boss anymore," said James as Meowth's head dropped.

"I guess catching Pikachu aint gonna cut it no more," said Meowth as he continued spying on our heroes.

"With orders like we got who cares," said Jessie as she took an envelope out and read.

'Follow the champion of the Sinnoh League closely, report in if anything out of the ordinary happens to him.'

"What does 'out of the ordinary' classify as?" asked James as they spied on Ash and co.

"Who knows, we just gotta keep our eyes open," said Meowth as he took out some sort of device like a scouter. "Everything looks fine to me, nothing out of the ordinary there," said as he turned around.

Suddenly he spotted something, there was something on the trees. He couldn't see it, but his pokemon instincts were kicking in. "H-Hey guys…" muttered Meowth as he started shivering.

"What is it now Meowth?" snapped Jessie, getting annoyed at the feline.

"I thinks theres someone or something watching us," he said as he looked around using the scouter with infra red sight.

"What do you mean?" asked James as he started cowering himself.

Suddenly sounds of snapping braches could be heard as the trio stood quickly and took each other's backs.

"I aint liking this one bit," repeated Meowth as the sound started going in circles around them.

Suddenly it all stopped, the sounds were gone. But as the group turned around they came face to face with an Uxie.

"I gotta go!" yelled Dawn as she ran heading home.

"Dawn wait!" yelled Ash but it was too late, the girl was gone. "Great… now how are we suppose to find her house?" asked Ash out loud.

"I'll take you guys there if you want," offered Kenny as he snickered at Dawn leaving at the mention of her mom.

"Really? Thanks a lot Kenny," said Ash as he put his arm around Kenny and pointed to a random location. "Lead on!"

Both Brock and Kenny laughed sheepishly at Ash's actions.

Kenny showed Ash and Brock around Twinleaf Town, a few stores, pokemon marts, and finally Dawn's home.

"So this is her house," mentioned Ash as he and Brock stepped inside the yard.

"Wait! Don't go in yet!" yelled Kenny, both Ash and Brock turned around to see Kenny telling them to get back quickly. But before the could give 2 steps a Granbull tackled them into the ground.

Shaken by the noise outside, both Johanna and Dawn came out in a rush.

"Oh not again!" said Dawn as she moved her head side to side.

"Billy! Stop that this instant!" yelled Johanna as the Grandbull moved away from the boys.

"Brock… did you write the number of the truck that ran us over?" asked Ash, his eyes spinning around.

"Are you guys okay?" asked Kenny as he stopped beside them.

"Yeah, but I didn't expect Miss Johanna to have a Grandbull though," said Ash as he rubbed his crushed legs.

"Yeah, and by the power of that tackle I'd say its really well raised," said Brock as Johanna smiled.

"Of course it is, Grandbull was the powerhouse on my team, back in the day," mentioned Johanna with pride.

"Oh, and congratulations Ash, I saw your battle on TV. Really inspiring," congratulated Johanna as Ash smiled.

"Come inside you guys, I'll get some snacks and soda for you," said Johanna as she led the way.

As Ash gave a few steps he noticed a pain on his ankle as he winced. 'This is not good…' he gripped his leg as Brock noticed.

"Ash are you alright?" the breeder asked.

"My leg kind of hurts a little," said Ash as he held to his leg.

"Oh my, I'm really sorry Ash. It must have been when Billy tackled you."

"Its alright, I bet it'll be all better in an hour or two." Ash said as he kept walking to the house.

As soon as the got inside, Brock gave Ash some first aid treatment.

"Some bandages and… there," said Brock as he finished.

"Thanks a lot Brock," said Ash.

"No problem Ash, Happiny here helped me out too," said Brock as the playhouse pokemon lifted Brock and started throwing him up and down.

Everyone laughed at the sight of the baby lifting its father(trainer).

Two hours later –like Ash predicted- they started saying their goodbyes. It was time to go if they wanted to get to their homes at least at dawn tomorrow.

"Well, thanks a lot for the hospitality Miss Johanna," said Ash as he put on his backpack.

"Oh it was no problem dear,"

"I guess we'll see you later Dawn," said Ash as Dawn smiled.

"Yeah, we'll meet again right?" asked Dawn sadly, as he looked at both Ash and Brock.

Ash and Brock laughed a little. "Of course Dawn, saying our goodbyes here doesn't mean we're not friends anymore," explained Brock. "As a matter of fact, I think Ash and myself would be happy if you came over to say hi on the Kanto region," he finished.

Dawn looked at both of them, "Thanks a lot you guys, that means a lot to me," said Dawn as she wiped a tear off her eye as all the memories of being together for the last year and a half went through her eyes.

"Don't cry Dawn," said Johanna as she wrapped an arm around her daughter.

"Yeah, don't worry. I was fun right?" asked Ash as Dawn nodded.

"Well, we have to go now if we want to catch the next boat to Kanto," said Brock as he stood.

"Okay then, see ya soon Dawn," said Ash as he stood up.

"Be sure to visit me again boys," said Johanna as she stood to say her goodbyes as well.

Suddenly two of Dawn's pokeballs opened by themselves as Lopunny and Ambipom came out. Ambipom climed on Ash as some tears came from the long tailed pokemon's eyes.

"Aw Ambipom is saying it'll miss you too Ash," said Dawn as she pet her Pokemon. "Right Ambipom?" the monkey pokemon nodded as she kept hugging Ash.

In the other hand Lopunny came close to Pikachu, as she picked up the electric mouse and held him close to her chest while giving him what appeared to be 'sweet kiss'. Making Pikachu just blush while scratching the back of his head as Ash and co. laughed at the funny scene.

"Okay, we have to go now, sorry Ambipom we can play the next time we meet," said Ash as he took Ambipom off his shoulder and gave it to Dawn.

"We have to go Pikachu, give a kiss to your 'girlfriend' and lets go," said Ash as he grinned at the yellow pokemon

Lopunny smiled as she awaited her kiss, Pikachu sighed and gave the rabbit pokemon a kiss on the cheek. Lopunny let go of Pikachu as she hopped around the house happily.

Meanwhile Pikachu climbed Ash's shoulder as they opened the door.

"Goodbye, and take care you guys," said Dawn as she hugged Ash and Brock. "I'll miss you guys," she whispered on their ear. "We will too Dawn," Ash said as he put one arm around the junior coordinator, and so did Brock.

A woman on her 20's woke up as she looked around her surroundings. Where was she, and what was she doing there? She looked at her side as she saw a man. She blushed as she started thinking again. Was this her boyfriend? Their clothes looked the same, and they were awfully close sleeping.

It was the man's turn to wake up as he took a look around as well, until he spotted the girl 1 yard away from him. Only one thought came to his mind. 'Who is she?' he thought with interest.

"H-Hi" said Jessie.

"Oh, hi there," replied James.

"Um… are you my boyfriend?" she asked as James blushed.

"I don't know… my mind is kind of fuzzy," he stopped as he looked at his and her clothes. "Our clothes look the same…" he mentioned.

"C-Can you tell me your name?" she asked.

"S-sure… M-My name is James, can you tell me yours?" he asked shyly.

"Of course," she said smiling, feeling a little more comfortable. "My name is Jessie,"

A goosebump went up James back. "J-Jessie!?" he asked aloud.

"Y-Yes?" she said a little shocked at James' expression.

"Oh… nothing sorry… I don't know, I think I remembered something. But now its gone," he said shaking his head.

Suddenly two pokemon came out of a bush.

"What are these pokemon?" asked Jessie as she got behind James.

James instinctively took out a deck of cards. "Nidoran(male) and Nidoran(female)," said James as he then stood shocked at his action.

Jessie looked at the blue Nidoran as it jumped on her arms, looking really scared. The same thing happened to James and the pink Nidoran.

"Whats wrong little guys?" asked Jessie as she held the blue Nidoran on her arms.

The Nidoran used their paws to point to the woods.

And as Jessie and James focused their eyes, they spotted a pack of Luxios appeared to be running towards them, being lead by a yellow Luxray. Jessie and James threw the little Nidorans to the opposite side of where they saw the Luxios coming.

Just as fast as they spotted them, they arrived. They surrounded Jessie and James as glared at them with anger.

"Oh no… what do we do now?" asked Jessie.

Suddenly 5 lights were emitted from their waist as Yanmega, Seviper, Wobbuffet, Carnivine, and Mime Jr. appeared.

"Are these our Pokemon?" asked Jessie as she looked at them.

"I think they are," he said as suddenly Carnivine bit into James' head.

"Ah! I was wrong! I was horribly wrong!" he yelled as he ran around in circles.

Carnivine let go of James as it took its battle stance.

"What are they waiting for?" asked Jessie as she saw the Luxios and Luxray getting ready to attack.

"I think they're waiting for us to give them commands," said James as he rubbed his head. The pokemon nodding.

"Alright… Yanmega use sonicboom on the Luxio!" yelled James, but Yanmega ignored him.

James shocked by the Pokemon's refusal to attack guessed it must belong to Jessie. "Jessie I think Yanmega is your pokemon," said James as Yanmega buzzed happily at James understanding.

"Oh, go Yanmega use Acient Power," said Jessie as Yanmega produced several orbs that hit the Luxios, making them fall asleep and some paralyzed. All except for Luxray who dodged the attack.

"Go Seviper! Use Poison Fang!" said James, as the pokemon ignored him as well.

James turned his attention to Mime Jr. who was pulling his leg.

"Yes what is it?" James asked as Mime Jr. made the faces of Wobbuffet, Seviper, and Yanmega and then pointed at Jessie.

"Oh! So you're saying those three Pokemon belong to Jessie?" he asked as the mime pokemon smiled while nodding.

"In that case… Carnivine, use Power Whip," ordered James as Carnivine went at Luxray, who only sidestepped.

Then it used a fire fang, as Carnivine got knocked out by the attack.

"Oh no, Mime Jr. use Mimic on Carnivine's last move," commanded James as the little mime charged at Luxray with a Power Whip, only to be dodged and be hit by a Hyper beam. Which almost instantly knocked out the junior pokemon.

"A little help please," called James as Jessie was having better luck against the Luxios, which were poisoned, confused, paralyzed, and asleep.

"Of course," said Jessie with glee as she admired her Pokemon's power and grace.

"Seviper use Poison Tail on that overgrown cat," said Jessie as Seviper lashed at Luxray.

However Luxray wasn't going to allow that to happen as it stroke back with an Iron tail.

"That didn't work… umm… Yanmega, use solarbeam!" ordered Jessie as Yanmega shot the solarbeam, unluckily for them, the sky clouded itself as the attack lost power, reducing the effect of the attack.

Luxray then used thunder, which fried the poor flying bug, at the same time shocking the entire team. Just as they were being electrocuted, did Wobbuffet start using Mirror Coat. The attack bounced back at Luxray hard, paralyzing it.

Luxray then shook off the paralyzing effect as it glared at Jessie and James.

The both of them hugged as they awaited their demise, when suddenly the two Nidoran from before came back. Each of them carrying some kind of rock, in their mouth.

Luxray glared at the Nidoran as they went in between Jessie and James. They gave them the rocks as they stood in front of them protectively.

"No! Run away! You're no match for him" yelled both Jessie and James as the Nidoran shivered while the imposing Luxray intimidated them.

Luxray then raised its head as he charged up for a Hyper Beam.

But then a light ingulfed both the little Nidoran's as they got bigger.

Dawn stood on her room as she brushed Swinub's fur.

"There, now you're nice and pretty," said Dawn as Swinub yawned.

Dawn sighed as she looked at the window… she was really bored. All that adventuring had taken the fun out of staying home. She could just imagine racing against Ash to get to the next town.

Or Brock cooking a meal for them on the fields.

She sighed again, this time curling up, hugging her knees close to her chest.

"Dawn," called her mother as she raised her head.

"Yes?" she asked.

"Here, I have a present for you," said Johanna as she gave Dawn a bag.

"What is it?"

"Open it and find out," her mother said as Dawn started going through the bag.

Dawn then found new clothes.

"What are these for?" she asked as her mother smiled at her.

"For your new journey of course,"

"New journey?"

"Yes, you cant fool your own mother dear," she said smiling. "I saw that as soon as Ash and Brock paid us a visit,"

Dawn didn't say anything as she looked at the floor.

"You don't have to worry about me feeling lonely dear, after all I have all my Pokemon to keep me company," she said as Dawn looked at her.

"So you really think I can go?" she asked as her mother nodded.

Dawn smiled as she suddenly started taking her clothes off, putting on the new ones that her mother got her.

As Dawn reappeared before us, she is seen wearing another one piece dress like her last one. Except this on was colored white on the top, and red on the bottom of the dress. Along with white stockings that reached to her kneecap, and red boots. Her hat was still white, but the pokemon sign changed from Pink to Red. (Go to my profile to 'My Art Work' for a costume design pic I made)

"I love it mom!" said Dawn as she posed on the mirror, quickly hugging her mother.

Johanna laughed a bit, as she then put her arms on her daughter's shoulder.

"Okay Dawn, I already have a bag waiting for you downstairs," she said.

Dawn then looked at the clock. It was late… too late! She wasn't going to make it to the boat in time.

Johanna frowned at Dawn's expression as she followed her glance to the clock.

She smirked.

"Oh Dawn, you cant possibly think I wouldn't be prepared for this sort of scenario right?" Johanna said as she took out a Pokeball.

"Kadabra!" she yelled as Kadabra appeared spinning it's metal spoon.

Dawn then slapped her forehead, forgetting about her mother's psychic type.

"Hurry now Dawn, gather your belongings so Kadabra can teleport you," said Johanna as Dawn ran downstairs to retrieve her stuff, along with her pokemons.

"I'm all ready mom," said Dawn as she slipped her hands through the backpack.

"Now, take care of yourself honey," said Johanna as she hugged her daughter one last time.

"I will mom, don't worry,"

"And that's when I worry the most," she said as Dawn sheepishly laughed while sweat dropping.

"Bye mom, I'll miss you," said Dawn as Kadabra started using Teleport.

"I'll miss you too," said Johanna as Dawn vanished.

"Oh, well, that was a quick welcomed home party… I guess its back to watching Digomin," said Johana as she watched some little creatures digo-volve into greater and stronger creatures. Yup, she was bored.

Ash and Brock stood on the boat as they watched Sinnoh going farther and farther away by the minute.

Suddenly there was a flash of light above them, as something landed on them.

"Hi guys, thanks for breaking my fall," said Dawn as she smiled at Ash and Brock.

"Hey Dawn… cool new clothes… now would you please get off us?" said Ash as the junior coordinator moved away.

"Whoops sorry guys, Kadabra has to work on its teleport location," said Dawn as she rubbed her backside.

"So, how do I look guys?" asked Dawn as both trainers stared at the girl.

"Same as before?" asked Ash as Dawn face faulted.

"Gee Ash, thanks, you really know how to compliment a girl," said Dawn with a pout.

"You look great Dawn, red really suits you… is that better?" asked Ash sarcastically. But our young coordinator didn't take it the same way as she blushed.

"You okay Dawn? You look like you have a fever," said Ash as Dawn shook her head.

"No I'm alright, anyway… sorry about the landing guys, I just felt so bored at home… I think I've been sticking so much to you guys that you wont be able to get rid of me for a while," Dawn admitted as both boys smiled at her.

"Don't worry Dawn, we're glad you came along," said Ash as both of them stood up.

"We'll show you around Kanto, we might even introduce you to Misty if she's on the party we're going to have at Pallet Town,"

"Misty?" asked Dawn confused at the name.

Ash and Brock stared at each other. "Havent we talked about Misty before?" asked Ash as Dawn shook her head.

"Woah, she's going to be mad at us for not telling Dawn about her," said Brock as Ash nodded.

"Misty is the Cerulean Gym Leader, she used to travel with us. She's a really good friend of mine," said Ash.

Dawn frowned a bit, she hadn't liked how Ash said 'really good friend'. But she didn't know why. She shook her head –trying to get those thoughts out of her head-, "Oh, I see, I cant wait to meet her," she said half lying.

"Anyway, we should go to our room. Dawn, are you staying with us?" asked Ash as the girl nodded.

They walked for awhile before arriving in front of a door with the number 004 in it. As they walked in they found a room with only 2 beds.

"Um… I'll take the floor," said Dawn with a sigh.

Ash frowned as he looked at the junior coordinator.

"Nah, you sleep on the bed Dawn, I'll just sleep with Brock. The beds are big enough," said Ash as Brock nodded.

The trainers changed their clothes as they got into their pajamas, and slipped into bed.

"Goodnight guys, night Pikachu," said Ash as the yellow mouse slept on the floor.

"Night Ash, night Brock," said Dawn, the same for Brock. After they all said their goodnights they closed their eyes.

Unknown to them, there was a stowaway underneath Dawn's bed.

Hey there people, sorry for the wait. School is starting soon so I've been a bit busy.

Anyway, a quick summary of what happened.

Our heroes appear to be traveling together once again.

Ash decides to visit a new region if available, if not, he's going to redo the Indigo Plateau.

Dawn has a change on her wardrobe. (Thanks to me, who spent 4 hours editing a pic)

Jessie and James and Meowth encounter a Legendary Pokemon that erased their memory.

Jessie and James meet a shiny Luxray.

The Nidoran's they rescue start evolving.

Dawn discovers jealousy.

There is an unknown passenger in their room.

Hope you enjoyed. And sorry for the Nidoran cliffy.