Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon and credit goes to timoteyo7

The Journey Begins

It has bee three days since the finals. Ash was lying on his bed thinking of everything that had happened since he found out he was the Chosen One.

'After everything that has happened I was exhausted and it was just the precursor of what's to come.' Ash thought as he held the necklace in his hand.

'The Necklace of Destiny. Whoever Dawn gives it to will always protect, love, care for her for the rest of her life and she gave it to me.' Ash thought as he got up and put the necklace on.

"Well no use in dwelling on it now." Ash said as he opened the front door and left his house.

Waiting for him outside was his six Pokemon that fought for him with all the conviction they had.

"Let's go guys. Today's the press conference that Daitokuji-sensei announced throughout the Republic. It'll look bad for me and him if I'm late." Ash said to his companions.

"(Let's show everyone that the Chosen One is someone you don't mess with! Pikachu exclaimed pumping his fists.

"It's just an official announcement of the role I'm playing for the Republic." Ash stated as Pikachu jumped on his shoulder.

"(I hate the paparazzi. Do you really have to do this? Buizel said as he crossed his arms.

"It's so that everyone will know me and the identity of the Princesses of Light." Ash said as he returned Buizel into the Lure Ball.

"(Glad I don't have to talk in front of practically everybody. Grovyle said playing with his stick toothpick.

"That's because no other human can understand Pokemon." Ash reminded returning Grovyle into the Nest Ball.

"(Afterwards let's go meet the others. I'm sure they're prepared for the journey. Donphan said wondering what Pokemon will be joining them.

"I'm sure they wouldn't miss this for the world." Ash assured returning Donphan into the Great Ball.

"(Have there been any Shadow Pokemon sightings? I'm itching for a battle! Charizard roared as he breathed fire into the air.

"Not yet. That means the Ancient Demons haven't awoken yet." Ash answered returning Charizard into the Ultra Ball.

Ash then looked at Absol.

"I know, be mindful of my surroundings and don't try, do." Ash quoted as he returned Absol into the Dusk Ball.

"I'm gonna miss this place." Ash said as he looked at his home solemnly has he would not see it for a long while.

'The last visitor was less then pleasant.' Ash thought as he recalled what happened that night.

Night After the Rookie Exam

Ash with Pikachu on his shoulder arrived in Pallet Town and headed towards his home.

"I wonder why Dawn slipped this into my pocket instead of just giving it to me?" Ash wondered as he looked at the necklace.

Ash entered his front yard but stopped as there was someone waiting for him at the front door.

"I see my sister finally gave it to someone worthy." Lucas said leaning on the door.

"Lucas! What are you doing here?" Ash exclaimed as he tensed at this guy's sudden appearance.

"I'm here to offer some advise." Lucas said as he removed himself from the door and stood up straight.

"What kind of advise?" Ash said as he walked slowly to the left.

"Advise that involves the Chosen One and the three princesses." Lucas replied slowly walking to the left as they began circling around the yard.

"What is the advise?" Ash said with sparks coming out of Pikachu's cheeks.

"Don't bond with one girl for too long. The other two will perceive that they are lagging behind and will try to muscle in causing tension between them. You need all three to cooperate with each other so that it would be easier to draw their power to you and it will only deter you if one or more grows to dislike the other." Lucas explained to Ash.

"So basically I have to prevent them from hating each other whenever I'm with one of them alone." Ash stated as he listened to what Lucas said.

"It won't be easy. You all know that you can choose only one of them in the end. It won't be the every good guy wins in the end ending you did at that play I heard about." Lucas reminded as Ash can't avoid the decision in real life.

"I'll choose when the time comes and that's right before I face the Evil One so I have plenty of time to bond with each girl and make the best choice." Ash replied as it would be one of the most important choices that he will have to make.

"I hope you don't choke by indecision at the end. Oh and one more thing. Because of your natural ability to attract the opposite sex, don't add any more girls who would want to win your heart. It would make those three very upset." Lucas cautioned as there will be other girls who would want Ash for themselves(Kendra cough cough).

"I know better than to act like some player. Who do you take me for? Gary Oak?" Ash said as he narrowed his eyes.

"I'm simply reminding you since from what I have seen you seem to play right under a girls hands whenever they try to seduce you." Lucas said like whenever Ash gets kissed he doesn't really do anything to stop and lets them do what they want.

"I'm pretty sure Misty, May, and Dawn won't let something like that happen." Ash hoped as girls can get really scary when they're pissed.

"I'm sure they will. By the way, whether or not you choose my sister do not break her heart or I'll break your head open." Lucas said in a threatening tone before he opened a dimension portal and entered leaving Ash and Pikachu alone.

"I wonder if he knows more than what he told me?" Ash contemplated as he headed for Viridian City.

Viridian City City Hall 6:00 PM

"Well the stage is set. The press conference will start in a few minutes." Lance said to the people back stage.

They were Misty, May, Dawn, Norman, and Johanna who are to reveal that the three girls are the Princesses of Light.

Wes and Rui are currently on security duty as to not let any member of the press backstage.

Meanwhile Daitokuji was having a meeting with the current Elite Four of Kanto and Johto.

They are comprised of of the Psychic Master Will who wears a formal attire mostly pink(the color code of Psychic) and black and wears a black mask that covers his eyes. The Poison Master Koga former Gym Leader of Fuchsia City who wears black ninja attire with purple(the color code of Poison) sash and undershirt while having a long red scarf around his neck. The Fighting Master Bruno who's not wearing a shirt and wears white martial arts pants with a black belt. Finally Karen who has long light blue hair wearing a short yellow shirt that shows her midriff, white pants that goes to her knees, and yellow high heeled shoes.

"We've put up red alerts all over the Kanto, Johto, and even the Orange Islands. Travel from settlement to settlement(town or city) has been restricted to those who can defend themselves or others from Demon or Shadow Pokemon attacks." Koga explained to the Pokemon Master.

"Good. What are the security details for each town or city?" Daitokuji asked Will who was in charge of that.

"Armada members are stationed throughout every settlement. They are training the less experience trainers since they are still fresh and have not faced any of the Demon or Separatist forces and Gym Leaders of every major settlement are coordinating the defenses." Will explained adjusting his mask.

"Wild Pokemon are moving away from any wild areas and moving near any human settlement. It would seem that they sense the coming danger and are either fleeing or going into a populated area where they can be safe." Bruno explained as he observed the strange behavior of the Pokemon.

"All Pokemon Centers and Pokemarts are stock piling as many supplies as they can get before anything happens." Karen explained before she looked at Misty, May, and Dawn.

'So those are the three princesses. Despite being the toughest of this generation and seeing life threatening danger beforehand they still have a lot to learn about war.' Karen thought analyzing them.

"Most likely the Gym Leaders and Elite Four are of Hoenn and Sinnoh are doing the same. Norman will have to return to Petalburg City after this press conference is over." Daitokuji said as he feels that the war will pick up again very soon.

"Do you think the Separatists will take advantage and attack Poketopia as well?" Koga asked as it wouldn't be that surprising if they did.

"Unlikely. They will only engage us or the Demons one at a time. Fighting both of us at the same time will result in heavy casualties for them as well so they are waiting for one side to lose and take on the weakened victor." Daitokuji explained as they don't have to worry about the Separatist threat immediately.

"Oh my Ho-Oh! It's the Elite Four of Kanto and Johto!" Misty exclaimed with admiration as she watched them on the other side of the backstage conversing with Daitokuji.

"That Karen looks fabulous!" May stated she wanted to know where she got her cloths.

"They're very strong. I can feel it." Dawn said as she sense their power even though they don't have their Battle Aura active.

"You don't need to be wary of them Dawn. They're on our side." Johanna said to her daughter trying to get her to relax.

"Wasn't Lance a member?" May asked

"That was ten years ago. He's now the Kanto and Johto Champion. Back then it was Lance, Lorelei, Agatha, and Bruno. Bruno as you can see is still a member today but Agatha and Lorelei retired." Norman explained why there was a roster change.

"I can understand why Agatha retired since she's old now but why did Lorelei retire?" Dawn asked wondering why someone still young would leave the Elite Four.

"Not sure. I heard she always had a dreamy, spaced-out personality and usually goes with the flow." Norman stated with a 'I'm not sure' expression.

"Ash you've finally made it." everybody's attention shifted to Lance as he announced the arrival of the last important person of the press conference.

"Hey guys." Ash greeted everybody present.

"Nice to see you up and early." Misty said as she thought she would have to drag a sleeping Ash all the way from Pallet Town to here.

"Good morning Ash." May greeted as she gave him a hug.

"Morning May, Misty, Dawn." Ash said being released from the hug and looked at each girl.

"So this is the Chosen One. He looks like someone who can play the part of the hero." Karen said as she walked up to Ash and put both hands on his cheeks so she could inspect every aspect of his face. Misty, May, and Dawn had very angry looks on their faces at this woman's audacity.

"Yes he is and would you mind? We have a press to address." Dawn said as she pulled Ash away from Karen.

"You should really control your anger little girls. It won't help getting jealous over every female that interacts with your boyfriend." Karen said with a smirk as the girls glared at her before getting ready.

"That was mean Karen." Will said with a little smile.

"I was just helping them out. The boy might be put off with how possessive those three can get." Karen said as she shrugged her shoulders.

"Well in any event let's get this thing over with." Daitokuji said as he and the others began to walk towards the stage.

While all of that was happening

"I can't believe we got stuck in the back!" Brendan exclaimed in outrage that they got stuck all the way in the back.

"What did you expect? The press is all in an uproar in the front." Leona stated as those paparazzi are always hungry for something juicy.

"And we don't want them to swoop down on us if they find out we're going to travel with the Chosen One and the princesses." Drew whispered as he didn't want to get that kind of attention.

"Everyone will find out sooner or later but now's no the right time." Zoey said as she waited for it to begin.

"Well in any event is revealing the identity of the three princesses a good thing?" Kenny asked as Dawn was always a princess in her own right but this makes her and the other two a target for the demons.

"I think it's for the best so that the Republic can help the three if they're in any sort of trouble." Brock stated as they need all the help they can get.

"I guess I can understand Dawn being one but why Misty and May?" Micheal wondered as to how one is chosen to be a Princess of Light.

"Like Daito said they have to be born in the same year as the Chosen One. I believe that fate conspired so that we would meet each other and become friends so that our children would have a connection." Caroline theorized as she remembers when she met Norman, Daitokuji, Johanna, Nami, John and the others when she was young.

'it feel s like it was a whole other lifetime.' Caroline thought as it was the good old days for her.

"Well May wouldn't shut up about being the Princess of Purity as it was something she always dreamed of becoming." Max yawned as he didn't get much sleep because of May.

"Well Misty and May do have a strong family considering they are both daughters of a long line of Gym Leaders." Professor Oak reminded as Gym Leaders are powerful members of the Armada.

"Hey it's starting!" Leona announced getting everybody's attention towards the stage.

Stage in front of City Hall

"Back! Back I say!" Rui exclaimed as she prevented any new crew from getting closer.

"But we need to get a good angle!" Rhonda pleaded as she and many others tried to get closer.

"You heard the lady. From a saying back at the Orre region, "Tough luck! Wes said as the new crews backed off.

"Your attention please!" Lance announced talking through the microphone on the podium so that everyone can hear.

behind him sitting on some chairs on the right were Ash, Misty, May, Dawn, Norman, and Johanna while on the left were Daitokuji, Will, Koga, Bruno, and Karen.

"I Lance the Pokemon Champion of Kanto and Johto am here to begin this conference and here is the man of great power and and great respect, Daitokuji the Pokemon Master!" Lance announced moving to the side as Daitokuji got up and walked to the podium.

"Now then, I announced this press conference in order to answer any questions regarding to what you all saw during the finals of the Rookie Exam. Please ask them now one at a time." Daitokuji said as he waited.

"Pokemon Master Sir! Is it true that former Commander of the Pokemon Central Military Defense force Delanzo Devinichi has been doing illegal activities and was the reason for his fall from power?" one of the reporters asked holding a microphone in his hand.

"Well it is true that he has been doing illegal activities it was not the reason he was stripped of his command." Daitokuji answered

"Then how?"

"Well I came up with a plan. When I heard that Delanzo was financing the creation of artificial trainers with the wealth of the Berlitz Royal Family I took advantage of his ego. I made a wager with him with the Senate as witnesses that if Kira wins in the Rookie exam I would give up my half of control over the Republic and if he doesn't win then he will give up his command of the P.C.M.D. and the Sinnoh government will allow the divorce from Johanna Berlitz." Daitokuji explained

"Wasn't that a major risk at your part?" Rhonda asked

"It was but I had faith of the heart and soul of any true Pokemon Trainer had especially my wards." he said with confidence.

"Speaking of your ward why did you keep him a secret from the rest of the Republic?" another reporter queried

"As you know many Aura users died fighting the Separatist and the Demons in the last major battles a few years ago. You know as well as I do that would do anything in their power to kill him." Daitokuji said as he glanced at Ash.

"But is true that he really is the Chosen One?"

"The fact that he wields the legendary Z-Saber from the story is evidence of that. Do not dismiss those old stories. They did come from the Legendary Pokemon who wield great power and they know things us humans might never hope to understand." Daitokuji said in a serious tone causing everyone to look down in shame that they thought it was just a fairy tale that will never come true because they didn't believe in supernatural things.

"Since the Chosen One managed to defeat the artificial trainer Kira, what became of Delanzo?" At hearing this Dawn tensed.

"As I said before, he is no longer of the Commander of the P.C.M.D. and is now divorced from the Berlitz family. Right now he incarcerated with the rest of those who conspired with him(including Paul) and the Senate is now debating whether or not to keep him locked up for the rest of his life or just execute him." Daitokuji explained Delanzo's fate.

"What will the Chosen do now?" Rhonda asked although she already knew since she loved the story when she was a girl.

"Why don't you ask him yourself." Daitokuji said as he gestured Ash to come forth.

"Well he goes nothing." Ash said as he got up.

"Good luck Ash." Misty said with a thumb up.

"You'll be fine." May said with a wink.

"Just don't act like you normally do." Dawn joked as she thought of many of Ash's weird habits.

"Thanks." Ash said as he smiled at them.

Ash walked up to the podium as Daitokuji stepped down.

Pikachu jumped onto Daitokuji's shoulder before Ash began to speak.

"I'm believe you have some things you want to ask me." Ash said as he spoke into the mic.

"Yes. Where did you come from? Do you have a family? How long did you know you were the Chosen One?" Rhonda asked with great interest.

"I don't really know much about my past since I was an orphan until Daitokuji-sensei found." Ash lied as he no longer wanted to do with anything about what he used to be.

"As for being the Chosen One, I only found out a few days before the Rookie Exams since I was busy training in the ways of the Aura users." Ash explained to the press.

"A mysterious past well not like that matters right now and since you are the Chosen One then the three girls behind are most likely the three Princesses of Light." Rhonda said as she thought as much.

"Correct." Ash said as Misty, May, and Dawn stood up and joined Ash but not before getting a nod from their respective parent.

"From what our sources say you are Misty Waterflower, fourth daughter of the late Nami Waterflower who was the Cerulean Gym Leader before your sisters took over." Rhonda said as she addressed Misty.

"Yes and I've known Ash since we were ten years old so our bond of friendship is very strong!" Misty proudly said a little embarrassed as she hugged Ash's rihgt arm..

"Of course and now May Maple the daughter Norman Maple who's the Gym Leader of the Petalburg Gym in Hoenn how do you feel about this?" Rhonda asked May who looked like she was the happiest girl in the world.

"I feel just like every other girl who wished they could they one of the Princesses of Light and I will do my best!" May said as she hugged Ash by the waist from behind him and rested her chin on his head.

"And finally Dawn Berlitz the princess of the Sinnoh region and daughter of John and Johanna Berlitz. Was it a surprise that you are more than just an ordinary princess?" Rhonda asked Dawn who had here arms crossed up til now.

"At first I was but given how important my bloodline is it's no wonder I was destined to do great things such as helping Ash defeat the Evil and his minions when he returns!" Dawn said with confidence as she hugged Ash's left arm.

Everyone laughed at Ash predicament and at the same time felt it was rather romantic just like in the story.

"Say cheese!" a teenager with brown fluffy hair as he held a camera in his hands.

Misty, May, and Dawn smiled at the camera while they held onto Ash as he got into a comfortable position as he smiled as well.

With a flash the picture was taken before the girls let go of Ash.

"Well then for the remainder of this meeting the Elite Four and I will answer anymore questions you need answering so let's have the Chosen One and the princesses to prepare for their journey." Lance announced as everyone but him and the Elite Four left backstage.

"Well that was easier than I thought." Ash sighed as he was glad to be out of the spotlight.

"You're so cute when you act so shyly." May said as he pecked him on the cheek.

"And you didn't even have to say a lot at all." Dawn said as she kissed Ash on the other cheek.

"Now that the conference is out of the let's meet up with the others." Misty said kissing Ash on his forehead not wanting to lag behind the others.

"Now now you girls leave Ash some breathing room." Norman said as he chuckled at the scene.

'It's just like how it used to be back then.' Johanna thought feeling both nostalgia and sadness at the same time.

"She's right Ash. When the rest of your traveling companions are with us I will tell you what you should do first." Daitokuji said as Pikachu jumped back onto Ash's shoulder before they headed for the Viridian City Pokemon Center.

Viridian City Pokemon Center

"Hey guy!We're here!" May exclaimed as she and the others entered seeing the group at the lounge.

"It's about time." Drew said as he got up from his seat.

"Well they did have to make sure they weren't followed by the press." Zoey said as the rest joined Ash and the others.

"Now that we're all together again. What the the plan?" Brendan asked ready to get under way.

"I have to get back to Petalburg and help with the defenses. May,your mother and Max will be with me always so you don't have to worry about us." Norman said as he hugged his daughter.

"Alright dad. Do your best." May said before Norman let go.

"Please be careful out there." Caroline said with great love as she hugged May next. This lasted for a few more seconds before they separated and May turned to Max who gave each other a hug.

"Good luck with winning Ash. I would be happy to call him nii-san(brother)." Max whispered letting go causing May to blush.

"Dawn, no matter what happens I will always love you." Johanna said as she hugged her daughter.

"I know mom. I will always love you too." Dawn said as she released the hug.

"And if by chance you meet your brother-" Johanna said but stopped.

"I'm not sure what I'll do if I ever do see him." Dawn replied looking down nobody noticing Ash tense a little.

"I'll be at the P.C.M.D. headquarters coordinating the progress of all the regions and areas where the Ancient Demons are going to attack so we won't be seeing each other for a while." Daitokuji said to Ash as he got his attention.

"You mean that man made island that's exactly in between Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh?" Ash queried as he didn't read up on that.

"Yes. That's where I will be most useful." Daitokuji said

"What about the other regions?" Ash asked concerned for the rest of Poketopia.

"Kendra will only send her forces to where the Ancients are. She has no need to attack the other regions since it would stretch her forces too thinly." Daitokuji reassured

"I guess that makes sense." Ash said satisfied

"All right everyone listen up! Ash needs to find the rest of the Aura Armors while searching for the Ancient Demons that will come! You remember where each of the temples where they are located correct?" Daitokuji said to everyone.

"Of course, the one here in Kanto is at the Indigo Plateau, the one in the Orange Islands is at the bottom of the sea, the one in Johto is somewhere in the Whirl Islands, The one in Hoenn is in Mt. Pyre, and the one in Sinnoh is at the top of Mt. Coronet." Ash answered.

'The top of Mt. Coronet? But that's where the entrance to the Distortion World is.' Dawn thought with trepidation.

"That reminds me. Aren't I banished from the Sinnoh region?" Ash asked Dawn as everyone remembered and focused their attention on the princess.

"Oh I completely forgot about that. Just forget it, you're allowed in the Sinnoh region anytime." Dawn said as she bowed in apology.

"That's alright. We've all forgiven you." Ash said as young trainer nodded in agreement.

"But in order to enter the temples where they are housed you need to past the trial that all Aura users need to accomplish. Except for the one in the Orange Islands you have to prove that you are ready for them. In order to do that you much posses the eight Gym Badges for each region and use them to unlock the entrance for each temple that the Aura Armors are in." Daitokuji explained what Ash need to do.

"What? Not only does Ash have to fight the Ancient Demons and their Shadow Pokemon forces but he has to go through a trial to get the other armors?" Leona exclaimed as doing both objectives would be very taxing.

"Wouldn't that distract Ash from fighting the Demons?" Kenny asked as things got a bit more complicated.

"On the contrary. Obtaining the other Aura Armors will help Ash in fighting them." Daitokuji retorted.

"So while searching for the Ancient Demon that will attack the area Ash has to defeat each Gym Leader in order to unlock the temples where each Aura Armor is located." Brock summed up.

"It's the best way since traveling around would make each of you stronger so you all can fight stronger enemies." Professor Oak said with a smile.

"Yep. Fight and defeat opponents to get stronger. That pretty much is the goal of all of this." Micheal said as everyone gave him a look.

"Alright then! Let's start out with the Gym here in Viridian City!" Ash exclaimed getting excited running towards the exit with Pikachu holding on.

"I'm afraid you can't Ash." Professor Oak said causing Ash to trip and skid a little on the floor, Pikachu being just fine landing on ground.

"Why not?" Ash grumbled rubbing his face.

"The Gym Leader at the Viridian Gym is currently missing. No one knows where he is and the city is without a proper leader so Wes has temporary command of this city's defenses and where's there Wes there's always Rui." Professor Oak explained as Ash sighed in disappointment.

"Don't feel bad Ash. We can head to Pewter City tomorrow so that you can challenge my dad." Brock said smiling as he put a hand on Ash's shoulder.

"That's great Brock! I can't wait!" Ash exclaimed as he recovered.

"He sure gets excited pretty easily." Dawn said as she laughed at his antics.

"That's only if something interests him." Misty said as she sighed in exasperation.

"Now that we now what we need to do let's grab something to eat!" Brendan exclaimed as it was dinner time.

"That sounds like a good idea." May agreed as she was getting hungry.

"You kids go on ahead. We have things we need to discuss." Daitokuji said as he Norman, Caroline, Johanna, and Professor Oak left the Pokemon Center.

"Oh well more for us. Just one thing though. Ash and May goes last when getting the food." Misty said as she looked at the two.

"What? Why?" Ash whined

"Because the two of you need as much as a Snorlax. We're making sure there's enough food for us." Drew explained crossing his arms.

"Spoilsport." May grumbled under her breath.

Before they could go to the Pokemon Center's cafeteria someone entered and spoke.

"Hey!" the person exclaimed getting the group's attention.

"You're that guy that took a picture of us." Dawn stated as it was the camera guy.

"My name's Todd Snap and I'm a photographer that has anything to do with Pokemon. I came here hoping to get a group photo of the ones that will save the world." Todd announced wanting to get a picture of a lifetime.

"I don't see why not. How about you guys?" Ash said looking at his friends. They all smiled and agreed.

"Alright, let's do it!" Ash answered Todd causing him to smile.

"Great! Let's do it outside." Todd advised a everyone followed him out.

Outside the Pokemon Center

"Now that we're outside I can get all your Pokemon that you all have with you." Todd said getting his camera ready for a wide shot.

"Alright! Buizel, Grovyle, Donphan, Charizard, Absol!" Ash called as he thew his Pokeballs in the air and each of his Pokemon came out. Pikachu then jumped off of Ash shoulder and so he wouldn't risk blocking Ash's face.

"Gyrados, Wartortle, Staryu, Politoed, Corsola, Psyduck!" Misty exclaimed revealing her Water Pokemon.

"Onix, Golem, Sudowoodo, Rhyhorn, Omastar, Kabutops! Brock exclaimed revealing his Rock Pokemon.

"Torchic, Beautifly, Skitty, Munchlax, Eevee, Ivysaur! May declared revealing her Pokemon that would dazzle people when they perform.

"Roserade, Shiftry, Tropius, Ludicolo, Jumpluff, Vileplume!" Drew declared revealing his Grass Pokemon.

"Typhlosion, Rapidash, Magmar, Camerupt, Torkoal, Flareon!" Brendan announced revealing his Fire Pokemon.

"Empoleon, Buneary, Pachirisu, Togekiss, Ambipom, Piloswine!" Dawn announced revealing her Pokemon that looked like they were trained for intense battle.

"Empoleon, Alakazam, Breloom, Machoke, Floatzel, Staraptor!" Kenny called as he revealed his Pokemon he trained to defend the things he cares for.

"Mamoswine, Jynx, Glalie, Froslass, Abomasnow, Walrein!" Leona shouted revealing her Ice Pokemon.

"Mismagius, Dusclops, Drifblim, Shedinja, Sableye, Banette!" Zoey shouted revealing her Ghost Pokemon.

"Alright everyone! Big Pokemon at the back, small Pokemon in the front, humans and human sized Pokemon at the center!" Todd ordered to make sure that everyone is clearly seen.

Everyone scrambled to where they're suppose to be. Ash was at the center with Misty, May and Dawn in the same positions from when Todd took the last picture. Pikachu was in between Torchic and Buneary. Drew and Zoey were next to each other on the left side. Kenny was at the left side close to Dawn. Brendan tried his best to get close to May on the right side. Brock and Leona were next to Brendan on the right side. Micheal and Max were the farthest at each end with Micheal on the left and Max on the right.

"Now that everyone's ready say cheese!" Todd announced as he pressed the button.

"CHEESE!" everyone said while the Pokemon said their name or did some other vocal call.

"Great! I'll have the picture and the one I took at the press conference ready by tomorrow. I'll come by before you leave so I can give you guys a copy of both." Todd said as he packed his camera.

"Thanks Todd." Ash said before Todd left to edit the film.

"Alright! Now that that's done let's finally get something to eat!" Brendan exclaimed heading for the cafeteria with the others not far behind.

Next Morning

The group bid farewell to the Maple family as they headed back to Hoenn by ship. May and Caroline and tears in their eyes as the ship departed. Johanna said her goodbyes to Dawn and the rest as she boarded the private plane back to Sinnoh. Professor Oak and Micheal went back to Pallet Town to continue the research on Pokemon. Daitokuji wished Ash and the others good luck on their journey before vanishing in thin air. Todd came and gave them the two pictures of just Ash, Misty, May, and Dawn and the other with the whole group, Max, Micheal and all of their Pokemon before heading out for the next great photo.

"Alright everyone! The first stop is Pewter City where I'll get my first Kanto Badge!" Ash exclaimed as everyone cheered.

"The Ten Amigos onwards!" Brendan exclaimed pointing at the direction of Pewter City.

"We are not calling ourselves that." Drew said in disagreement.

"How about the Rainbow Wing." May mentions with a smile.

"That's a great idea. Named after what Ho-Oh left behind before it disappeared after the Great War against the Evil One ended to give everyone hope." Misty agreed.

Everyone but Brendan also agreed.

"The Rainbow Wing it is then!" Ash proclaimed as everyone but Brendan cheered.

"But I really like the Ten Amigos!" Brendan whined before Pikachu hit him with a Thunderbolt.

A/N: The Rookies Arc is finally complete. Stay tuned next time to see our heroes in the Kanto Arc. Is what the narrator would usually say.