Chapter 1 Setting up Goals

""- Talking

("")- Pokemon Talking

This is my first real Pokemon fanfiction so forgive me if I'm a little sloppy!

*Pokemon Center*

"Ash Ketchum you wake up this instant!" Dawn said poking his nose.

"Hrmmm. Ok ok Im up Mom." Ash groaned awaking rising up out the bed.

"Come on Cilan and Iris are waiting for us around back of the Pokemon Center." She said putting her hands on her hips.

"Alright better get going." He said.

Ash, Cilan, Iris, and Dawn who decided to stay with Ash on his new adventure stayed the night at the Pokemon Center after Ash lose in the Unova League comming in a close second so they decided to go back to Nuvema Town were Cilan and Iris were gonna see Ash and Dawn off cause they were going to Pallet Town. Right now Ash and Dawn made their ways to the back of the center where they saw Cilan and Iris setting up the table with Piplup and Axew playing around as Pikachu was sitting on a small rock little aways from them.

"Morning Ash." Said Cilan as he noticed him and Dawn walking towards them.

"Morning Cilan, morning Iris." Ash said.

"Morning guys." Dawn said.

"Morning." Iris said as she just finished setting up the table. "Hey how about we let the Pokemon out?"

"Good idea. Come on out gang!" Ash shouted throwing the Pokeballs in the air releasing Unfezant, Snivy, Dewott, Pignite, and Krookodile. (Yeah I really have'nt seen the other episodes were Dawn's in it and I could'nt wait any longer to make this so Im going by what I read on bulbapedia well sort of anywho back to the story)

"You too!" Dawn threw her Pokeballs releasing Buneary, Pachirisu, Quilava, Mamoswine, and Togekiss.

"That means you as well." Cilan said tossing his Pokeballs releasing Pansage, Crustle, and Stunfisk.

"And you guys." Iris flinged her Pokeballs releasing Excadrill, Emolga, and Dragonite.

"Oh I almost forgot, you come on out too." Ash brought out a Heal Ball threw it up and out came Meloetta she decided to be Ash's Pokemon before the Unova League so she gave him a Heal Ball she found that's weirdly not on the 6 Pokeball rule so Ash got away with secretly having her and a seventh Pokemon. "Ok you guys play while me and Dawn help with the food." Ash said as he and Dawn walked towards the table to help Cilan and Iris.

The Pokemon scattered and did their own thing. Axew and Emolga were under a tree looking at the sky eating apples Emolga got, Krookodile and Dragonite were playing punchies, Pignite, Pansage, Crustle, Stunfisk, Pachirisu, and Quilava were talking to each other, Mamoswine and Excadrill were napping, Piplup, Meloetta, and Snivy talking about what to do after eating, Unfezant and Togekiss were flying in the air chatting about how to power up their moves, and Buneary decided to talk to Pikachu seeing how he was doing with Pikachu happily accepting her company. While the others were chillin around Dewott was away from the others under a tree with his eyes closed and right arm over his right knee all to himself and none of the others seem to notice except Snivy who walked towards him.

("Hey Dewott.") Snivy greeted making him open his eyes looking at her.

("Oh uh hey Snivy. What are you doing here?") Dewott asked as Snivy sat down beside him.

("Should'nt I be asking you that? I mean why are you here by yourself?")

("Nothing just wanted to be alone.")

("And why is that?")

("No reason.")

Snivy was'nt bying it she could tell something was wrong by his face she saw him move it for a moment looking at a different direction she followed and saw it was on Piplup and Meloetta. He quickly looked at the ground but Snivy immediately knew what was the matter.

("Its about Meloetta still isn't it.") Snivy stated making it not sound like a question.

Dewott didn't say anything for he was remembering what happend.

Flashback

Its been two days since Ash lost the Unova League and right now all were just sitting around eating their lunch until Ash let out a sad sigh.

"Aw come on Ash. You may have lost but you came so close." Dawn said patting his left shoulder.

"That's true you did your very best." Cilan said.

"Yeah so dont feel so bad." Iris said.

"Im not if anything me comming so close to winning means Im getting there. But..." Ash turned looking behind him to see Oshawott, Snivy, Pignite, Unfezant, and Krookodile looking on the ground sitting down with sad faces. "Look at them the're blamming themselves for my lose. They tried so hard to win for me and they feel like they let me down, but I could'nt have been more prouder for their effort."

"True, Im smelling a depressing aroma from the Pokemon and its bitter sweet." Cilan said.

"Gee thanks for pointing that out Cilan." Iris muttered.

"What are we gonna do?" Dawn asked.

"No need to worry." Ash said looking at Dawn. "I told Pikachu to talk to them and I think Meloetta's gonna help too, Im sure everything will be ok by then."

Over at the Pokemon Pikachu along with Meloetta was talking to his team.

("Come on guys you did your very best we all did. Dont be so sad about it.") Pikachu said.

("Yeah you were all really great out there.") Meloetta said with her hands together.

("Sorry dude but its not that simple.") Krookodile said.

("We really wanted Ash to win so he would be proud of us.") Pignite said.

("And we let him down.") Unfezant said.

("Big time.") Oshawott muttered.

("Have you heard him say anything?") Meloetta asked gaining their attention.

("What do you mean?") Snivy asks.

("She means the whole time we lost Ash has'nt not once blamed any of you for it. He said he is proud of each and everyone of you no matter what.") Pikachu told them.

("Pikachu's right.") They all looked to see Piplup walking towards them stopping beside Pikachu's left. ("Ash is a really good Trainer he treats all his and any other Pokemon with great care. Trust me I know from more than one occasion.")

("So come on guys whaddya say Ash is always gonna be proud of you no matter what.") Pikacha said bringing up his right fist as the other got smiles on their faces. ("So let me hear it!") Pikachu shouted thrusting his right fist in the air.

("Yeah!") Shouted the others raising their hands, fins, or wings in the air.

"Looks like Pikachu has gotten the gang back to normal." Cilan said looking at the now happier Pokemon.

"Yeah your right." Iris said.

"See I told ya." Ash said.

"No need to worry." Dawn said.

Just then a blue Dragon Rage came out of nowhere and slammed into Pegnite, Unfezant, and Krookodile knocking them on the ground the others jumped up and looked to see a Druddigon come out of the woods.

"A Druddigon!" Cilan shouted.

"Piplup are Pegnite, Unfezant, and Krookodile ok?" Dawn asked.

("Yeah the're just knocked out.") Piplup said examining Pignite.

("The're a little beaten but nothing too serious.") Meloetta informed checking on Unfezant and Krookodile.

Ash growled and looked at Druddigon. "Hey why did you attack us?!"

("Because your in my territory!") Druddigon roared.

"That gives you no right to just blast us!" Ash shouted but Dawn put her right hand on his left shoulder to calm him down.

"Ash relax yelling is'nt gonna solve anything." Dawn said.

"Look we're sorry we came into your territory. We'll take our leave and be on our way." Iris said trying to fix the situation.

("No can do the damage is already done.") Druddigon said extending his wings.

"Now surely Im sure you can let us leave for a minor trespassing." Cilan said.

("Its not just that but also the horrible stench of females you have around you.") He said gaining Dawn, Iris, Meloetta, and Snivy's attention.

"What?!" Dawn and Iris yelled loosing all interest to not start anything.

("Excuse me?!") Meloetta and Snivy said feeling offended.

("The way I see it females are the weak! The're nothing but a distraction and are nothing but trouble they should all be erridicated!") Druddigon shouted.

("Just who are you to question if females are weak?!") Snivy said.

"Yeah who do you think you are?!" Dawn hollered.

("Simple your executioner! Dragon Rage!") Druddigon fired his attack as Cilan tucked and rolled, Iris jumped into a tree branch, and Ash bragged Dawn in his arms and jumped out the way rolling on each others with Ash on top and Dawn on the bottom.

"You ok Dawn?" Ash asked looking down her as he was on his elbows.

"Y-Yeah Im fine." Dawn stuttered blushing with how they were positioned.

"Good cause Im gonna make sure Druddigon wont be!" Ash said getting up. "Snivy use Attract!"

("You got it!") Snivy wink and lauched her heart attack at Druddigon. ("Now lets you fall for a weak female.") Snivy teased as her attack hit him but didn't do a thing. ("What the?!") Snivy shouted shocked.

"Snivy's Attract didn't do a thing!" Iris shouted as she landed back on th ground.

("This shows how really weak girls are. Having to rely on tricks to win, when the only you win is with brute strength! Dragon Tail!") Driddigon swung his light blue glowing tail and struck Snivy making her fall skidding on the ground.

("Snivy!") Oshawott screamed.

("Im ok.") Snivy said getting up.

"Pikachu Volt Tackle lets go!" Ash shouted swinging his right arm.

"Piplup help out with Drill Peck!" Dawn shouted pointing her right finger.

("Ok!") They shouted as Pikachu charged forward in his electrical attack and Piplup spined with his glowing white beak as they slammed into Driddigon's chest making him stumble back.

"Snivy use Vine Whip!" Ash said.

Snivy brought out her vines and smacked them in Driddigon's face.

"Ok Meloetta Relic Song!" Ash said. Meloetta let her voice sing out hitting Druddigon making him skid back as a white orb incased Meloetta as she turned into her Pirouette Forme. "Ok now Close Combat!" Meloetta flew at Druddigon's face punching him left then right then high kicking him under the chin with her right foot as she back flipped. "Now use Hyper Voice and Oshawott Hydro Pump!"

Meloetta screeched out her voice sending ear piercing screams to Driddigon's ears and Oshawatt swung his fins counterclockwise and fired a big gushing water at him.

"Piplup Ice Beam!" Dawn shouted.

Piplup fired his icy attack striking in the dragon's chest.

("I've had enough of you! Hyper Beam!" Druddigon fired a orange beam at the Pokemon but only Meloetta, Oshawatt, and Piplup managed to get out the way leaving Pikachu and Snivy to take the hit slamming them into a tree as they slid down.

"Pikachu, Snivy!" Ash shouted in concern as the two Pokemon managed to get themselves back up.

("That does it, Razor Shell!") Oshawatt pulled off his scalchop as it formed into that water-like blade started running jumped up spined and slashed Druddigon across his chest.

("Leave some for me!") Piplup said as he ran and fired BubbleBeam.

("Me too!") Meloetta screeched Hyper Voice as both attacks hit Druddigon.

("DRAGON RAGE!") Druddigon fired at the three Pokemon while Oshawott brought up his scalchop forward protecting him but Meloetta and Piplup were'nt so lucky as it pushed them on the ground hurting them.

("You'll pay for that!") Oshawott ran up using Razor Shell.

("Outta my way!") Druddigon roared blocking Oshawott's Razor Shell with Dragon Claw with his right claw and swatted him away with his left making Oshawott land on the ground hard. ("Im gonna give some payback to that bitch!") Druddigon raised up his right claw and slashed at Meloetta as she got up making her scream in pain.

"Meloetta no!" Ash said.

("Meloetta!") Oshawott yelled.

("Leave her alone!") Piplup yelled as a white aura covered his body making him struggle.

"Hey whats up with Piplup?" Iris asked.

"Piplup's evolving!" Dawn shouted.

"But he's resisting like last time!" Ash said.

"What do you mean like last time?" Cilan asked.

("That's right. Pikachu told me about how Piplup refused to evolve cause he wanted to prove how strong he was as a Piplup. If he evolves now he'll break the pleadge he made for himself.") Oshawatt thought looking as Piplup then Druddigon looking at Piplup he looked behind him at Meloetta laying on the ground as she turned back into her Aria Forme. ("But he's willing to do so to protect Meloetta.") Oshawott clutched his fins as he was shaking. ("He really cares about her. I cant let him do it!") Oshawott used Aqua Jet and came at Piplup making him skid to the side stopping him and the glow around his body.

"Huh?" Dawn blinked confused.

"Oshawott what are you doing?" Ask asked.

("What's the big idea Oshawott?") Piplup asked as Oshawott turned to him and smiled a smile Piplup has never seen on the Otter Pokemon's face.

("You dont have to evolve pal. Dont worry I'll save Meloetta for you.") Oshawott said shocking Piplup for a moment but he then turned and glared at Druddigon who glared back. ("I WILL PROTECT ALL MY FRIENDS!") Oshawott shouted as he started to glow with energy waves around him shocking everyone.

"Oshawott?!" Exclaimed Ash.

"I-Is he.." Dawn said.

("He is.") Pikachu said.

("He's evolving.") Snivy said.

("No way..") Piplup breathed out as the white silohette of Oshawott expanded and grew when it died down and faded Dewott was standing in his place getting in a fighting position.

("So what you evolved big whoop, wont make a difference.") Druddigon said advancing towards Dewott swing his tail with Dragon Tail.

("We'll see. Razor Shell!") Dewott grabbed both scalchop on his sides with opposite hands and swung them forward in a X position blocking Druddigon's attack. ("Water Gun!") Dewott spewed his attack in Druddigon's face then Dewott with his Razor Shell still active in his hands jumped on Druddigon's head and launched himself in the air when he was high enough he turned downward to look at the dragon as he looked up at him along with everyone else. ("This moves goes out to Piplup!") Dewott yelled.

("Huh?") Snivy asked.

("Whats he doing?") Pilpup wondered.

("Aqua Razor Jet!") Dewott covered himself in water and came jetting down toward Druddigon he brought his arms out with his Razor Shell and started spinnig making him look like a spinning Aqua Jet with slashes looking like a tornado.

("Oh yeah? Dragon Claw!") Druddigon thrusted his left claw as Dewott but due to his spinning the attack slipped off him as Dewott crashed into Druddigon making him soar in the air away from the gang as Dewott laned putting his scalchop back on his waist's.

"Way to go Osha- I mean Dewott nice job!" Ash shouted thrusting his right fist high in the air.

"That was amazing!" Iris said.

"No doubt he must've got that from seeing Piplup using Drill Peck!" Dawn said.

"What an exsautic flavor to his new form." Cilan said. (Yeah um between you and me I find how Cilan compares everythng to food a little weird plus his "Evaluation Time!" and other stuff leaves me puzzled so Im trying my best here and maybe in future chapters.)

("That was cool Dewott.") Piplup said walking to him.

("Thanks Piplup.") Dewott said as he turned to Meloetta as she was stiring regaining consiousness as Dewott turned back to Piplup. ("Hey Pipup..")

("Yeah?") Piplup asked.

("This puts an end to our rivalry.") Dewott said extending his right hand as Piplup looked at it confused.

("What do you mean?") Piplup raised him head looking at Dewott.

("I mean with Meloetta. Ever since we both saw her we've been trying to woo her and get her attention. Always trying to see who was the better man. After seeing that you were willing to evolve for her despite the pact you made with yourself, I think you better off with Meloetta.") Dewott explained.

("A-Are you sure Dewott? Im mean you evolved to protect her too.") Piplup stuttered shocked and amazed Dewott was doing this.

("I evolved to protect her AND you as well as avenge my friends Druddigon hurted. Trust me Im ok with this and you deserve her far more than me.") Dewott said smiling.

Pipup continued to look at him until he extended his left flipper and shock hands with Dewott signaling them putting an end to their rivalry and a start of a friendship. ("I promise Dewott I'll protect and take good care of her.") Piplup smiled.

("Good. However there's still the obstacle of getting with her Pip.") Dewott chuckled.

("Dont I know it Dew.") Piplup laughed out until they heard Meloetta groaning.

("Better go help her.") Dewott said pulling back his hand.

("Right.") Piplup said walking towards Meloetta helping her up as she smiled and thanked him while Piplup assured her it was no problem all the while Dewott smiled at them. He did feel a little sad that he did'nt get Meloetta but like he said Piplup is far more deserving of her than he is and he was ok with that as long as both of them were happy he started walking off to check on Pignite, Unfezant, and Krookodile who started to wake up. Afar from them Ash, Dawn, Cilan, Iris, Pikachu, and Snivy watched and heard the whole thing looking at Dewott in a new edmiration.

"Well I smell a fine aroma of a sweet friendship rising. As well as a delicious, noble, good-hearted, and self-sacrifing decision." Cilan said.

"Yeah Im touched Dewott did somthing like that. I guess Pokemon get more mature when they evolve." Iris smiled. "Too bad I cant say the same for Ash who still acts like a little kid." She giggled.

"You can say that again some things will never change." Dawn laughed out too until she saw Ash still smiling looking at Dewott not saying a word as he helped up Pegnite. "Ash you ok?" She asked hesitantly.

"Like Trainer like Pokemon." Ash mused smiling wider.

"Huh?" Dawn blinked as Ash turned to look at her.

"Nothing." Ash smiled at her with his eyes closed making Dawn blush a deep shade of red as Ash walked over to Dewott helping his other Pokemon.

"That was odd." Iris said confused.

"Yes it was." Cilan said smirking putting her fingers under his chin as if he just figured out something.

Pikachu and Snivy were looking at Dewott as he got done explaining what happend to Pegnite, Unfezant, and Krookodile.

("Wow now what Dewott did was pretty cool huh Snivy?") Pikachu asked turning to her.

("Yeah not mention it was pretty smooth and mature of him.") Snivy said looking at Dewott in a new found light sort of way.

Flashback Ends

Dewott was brought back out of his flashback as a small smiled found it way on his face.

("Yeah its about Meloetta still, but thats what I wanted.") He said looking at her.

("True but you left yourself hurting.") Snivy said sadly.

("Its not that big of a deal I'll find someone. I just gotta be patient about it, till then at least I have you by my side.") That comment made Snivy blushing as she smiled at Dewott she raised up and kissed his left cheek making him blush too. ("W-What was that for?")

("To show you that will always be by your side.") Snivy said placing her head on his chest making Dewott only smiled as he put his left arm around her bringing her closer. Across from them Axew and Emolga saw the whole thing and sighed.

("Thats so sweet.") Axew smiled.

("Yeah Im really happy for Snivy.") Emolga giggled but stopped when she felt Axew grab her right hand with his left looking at him as he looked back.

("Just like Im happy for us.") Axew said.

("You know it.") Emolga said as the two shared a kiss.

("So what is Pallet Town like?") Piplup asked Pikachu as he and Meloetta walked towards Pikachu and Buneary.

("You'll have to see for yourself.") Pikachu smirked.

("Aw come on Pikachu cant you tell us?") Buneary whinned.

("Nope you'll just have to wait and see.")

("What if we force it out of you?") Meloetta smiled.

("What do you..") Pikachu didn't finished as Piplup, Buneary, and Meloetta walked towards him snickering. ("Oh no!") He exclaimed standing up.

("Get him!") Piplup shouted as they started chasing Pikachu all the while the four of them were laughing across from them the gang had finished up setting the food.

"So your going back to the gym eh Cilan?" Ash asked him.

"Yep I do have my duties as a Gym Leader after all." Cilan said.

"What about you Iris?" Dawn asked her.

"Im gonna go back to my village, then maybe I'll head to the other regions. I still have'nt decided on which one though but maybe with everything I found out it'll help me become a Dragon Master." Iris said.

"Thats great Iris good luck, I just know you'll become a Dragon Master in no time." Ash said.

"Thanks and to you and Dawn on becoming Pokemon Master and Top Coordinator." Iris beamed.

"Now that we can assure we'll be." Dawn winked at her.

"Cilan." Everyone turned to see Burgundy walking towards them smiling. "Been awhile."

"That it has Burgundy, how ya been?" Cilan asked her.

"Been better heard you was around so I decided to stop by and say hi."

"I see someone missed Cilan." Iris teased sneaking up behind her making Burgundy flinch blushing a bright pink.

"I-I did not! Im just making sure he keeps up his figure so when I beat him it goes kaput!" Burgundy said turning her head the right way still blushing.

"Thats not what Georgia told me." Iris sang.

"What?!" Burgundy exclaimed turning to Iris. "You mean she told..!" Burgundy quickly put her hands over her mouth and looked at the ground blushing a brighter pink as Iris snickered along with Ash and Dawn chuckling but they failed to notice Cilan blushing with a red hue across his face at the scene.

*Nuvema Town Doc*

Afterwords the gang got done eating their food and made their way to Nuvema Town with Burgundy tagging along with them when they made it to the doc they were saying their final goodbye's.

"Well goodbye Cilan, Iris, Burgundy you've all been great friends and allies." Ash said.

"I think we should be thanking you. You definatley made our lives more interesting." Cilan said.

"True your very pressence made an arome excitante (exciting aroma) for us all." Burgundy said.

"I'll miss you guys like crazy. Espcially you Ash your like the older brother I've always wanted." Iris said.

"In that case.." Ash reached into his backpack and pulled out his old hat from the begining of his journey in Kanto and put it on Iris' head ruffling it too. "Keep that as a reminder of me and our adventures together, ok little sis?" He said smiling at her making Iris get all teary eyed.

"You got it big bro." Iris laughed out as Ash took his hand off her.

"Your leaving huh?" Everyone turned to see Trip walking towards them.

"Yep heading back home dont know what do to afterwards but I'll think of something." Ash said.

"Well good luck." Trip smirked extending his right hand out. "You are a strong trainer, you proved that in the Unova League after you beat me just before your final match. Hope to see you again then we can battle again."

"You got yourself a deal Trip." Ash smiled shaking his hand with his own right hand. Just then the boat blowed its horn signaling it was time Ash and Dawn turned to the ship then each other then to the people as Ash took back his hand. "Well see you guys around."

"Take care everyone." Dawn said. The two then ran to the boat with Pikachu and Piplup on their shoulder and head they then got to the back of the boat and waved goodbye as the others did the same. "Top Coordinator!" Dawn shouted Ash immediatly caught on what she was doing.

"Pokemon Master!" Ash shouted.

"Top Connoisseur!" Cilan shouted.

"Haut (Top) Conaisseuse!" Burgundy shouted.

"Dragon Master!" Iris shouted Trip did'nt shout anything he just chuckled as the boat continued to leave.

"And by the way Cilan good luck with you and Burgundy!" Ash shouted cupping his mouth.

"Yeah you two look very cute together!" Dawn shouted too making Cilan and Burgundy blushing bright red as Trip raise an eyebrow and smriked with Iris laughing her head off when the boat was out of view and everyone putted their hands down.

"So uh Burgundy.." Cilan said turning to her as she looked at him. "If you want you can stop by the Gym and we can hang out if yor not doing anything."

"Sure Cilan, that be nice." Burgundy said as she and Cilan began walking off the port leaving Trip and Iris.

"No goodbye?" Trip asked looking at her.

"We already said our goodbye's." Iris said.

"So where you going?" He asked.

"Back to the Dragon Village. Anyway take care Trip." And with that Iris ran off leaving.

"Guess I'll head on home." Trip stuffed his hands in his pocket and walked off.

Back on the boat Ash and Dawn with Pikachu and Piplup still on their shoulder and head kept looking out as Nuvema Town came out of their view.

"And so my Unova adventure comes to an end." Ash said.

("Yeah but it was fun while it lasted right?") Pikachu said.

"You got that right Pikachu." Ash said patting him on his head.

"Aside from Unova not having Contests their Pokemon Musical was just a good." Dawn said.

("No doubt with all the stuff we seen it'll give us new idea's for Contests.") Piplup said.

"That is true Piplup." Dawn said eyes looking up at her Pokemon.

"So I've been and seen your hometown you guys ready to finally see mine?" Ash asked turning to Dawn.

"You know it." Dawn said as they high fived.

*Two days passed*

The duo arrived in Pallet Town looking at the scenery.

"Ah its good to be home." Ash said stretching his arms out.

"Pallet Town kinda almost looks like Twinleaf Town." Dawn said.

"Yeah your right I've never noticed before until know." Ash said looking at his hometown. "So you ready?" He asked turning to her.

"Yep." Dawn said before she pushed Ash and ran off laughing. "Try so catch me Slowbro!"

"You dont even know where my house is!" Ash laughed out running after Dawn.

("Better go after them huh?") Piplup asked Pikachu on his right.

("Yeah better.") Pikachu chuckled as he and Piplup ran after them.

When they arrived at Ash's home they walked in closing the door behind them.

"Mom me and Pikachu are home!" He shouted but no one answered.

("Hello anybody here?") Pikachu asked out jumping off Ash's shoulder.

("She must not be home.") Piplup said.

"Didn't you tell her you was comming home?" Dawn asked looking at Ash.

"Yeah she must be at Professer's Oak's we'll go over there in a sec. Wanna look around my house?" Ash asked.

"Sure." Dawn said as Ash showed Dawn around while Pikachu and Piplup sat on the couch turning on the tv Ash showed her the kitchen, the laundry room, backyard, and his mom's room until finally they had reached Ash's room with him letting Dawn in first as she looked around the room.

"So this is your room huh?" She asked looking around.

"Yep this is where yours truly grew up in." Ash said.

"Its nice. Its just like I imagined your room would be but I'd expected more posters of food."

"Oh ha-ha. I almost expected a room full of mirrors when I saw your room."

"Ash, that's mean!" She spoke with a grin facing him.

"You obsess over your hair so much, I figure you were born with in a mirror in your hand." He joked chuckling.

"Well you dont know how hard it is to look this good." She flung her hair with her right hand making it wave and Ash thought for a moment for a little moment he forgotten how to breathe.

"Yeah that is true." He whispered.

"What?" She asked not quite hearing him.

"I said yeperue." Ash said turning to his bed not wanting to repeat himself for his comment. "So you ready to head on over to the Ranch?" He asked turning back to her.

"Yeah cant wait to see all of your other Pokemon." Dawn said as they walked out of his room downstairs into the living getting Pikachu and Piplup and heading on out the door.

*At the Ranch*

As they made their ways to the door Ash opened it and noticed it was very quite and dark as he walked in with Dawn closed behind him closing the door behind her. They walked into the living room where the lights flashed on and Professer Oak, Tracey, Delia, Misty, Brock, and Lucy hopped out and pulled those party poppers everywhere.

"AAAAH!" Ash and Dawn shouted as Dawn jumped into Ash's arms and he caught her with Pikachu and Piplup hiding behind Ash's legs startled.

"Surprise!" Everyone shouted smiling.

"W-What the!" Dawn stuttered out.

"You scared us!" Ash exclaimed gaining back his senses.

"Sorry dear we just wanted to surprise you that's all." Delia said walking towards her son. "So you must be Dawn, Ash here talked alot about you when he came home from Sinnoh." Dawn looked at Ash and raised an eyebrow smirking as Ash chuckled nervously of the sly look Dawn was giving him. "Its a plessure to finally meet you." She said extending her hand to shake Dawn as she took Delia's hand and shook it.

"Its a plessure to finally meet Ash's mom." Dawn smiled at her.

"Likewise by they way do you two plan on staying like that?" She giggled as Ash and Dawn remembered their position and blushed as he setted her down standing on her feet. It was then that Ash noticed Lucy as she was giggling.

"Lucy? What are you doing here?" He asked.

"I came here to see you after all it has been while since we've seen each other. Plus I also wanted to be near my boyfriend." Lucy cooed leaning into Brock who chuckled making Ash and Dawn drop anime style on the floor in shock.

"B-Boyfriend?! Brock has a G-Girlfriend?!" Dawn shouted on the floor.

"A-And it Lucy?! Of all people?!" Ash exclaimed.

"Hey!" Brock said offended as the two stood up.

"Sorry Brock its just that um.." Dawn trailed off.

"Due to your recent attempts its just.." Ash then trailed off.

"Hard to believe a girl has finally fallen for you." They both concluded.

"Oh come on guys it was'nt that shocking that a girl has finally fallen for me." Brock said.

"Yeah it is." Ash, Dawn, Misty, and Tracey said making Brock drop anime style.

"Ok ok I think thats enough of that." Delia chuckled.

"You must be Dawn. Its nice to finally meet you. Im Misty." Misty said comming towards her.

"Its nice to meet you too Misty." Dawn smiled.

"So Misty whats new with you?" Ash asked.

"Oh nothing but you should know Im looking forwards to see that new water Pokemon of yours Professer Oak mentioned." Misty said winking at Ash.

"Haha yeah you'd really like him." Ash laughed out.

"And dont worry me and Tracey were also shocked Brock's finally gotten a girl. And quite frankly we could'nt have been more happy for him." Misty whispered.

"I know its great he's finally gotten someone." Ash chuckled.

"Poor guy needed it after so many failed attempts." Dawn giggled.

"Ain't that the truth." Misty laughed.

"So Ash can I see your other Unova Pokemon?" Tracey asked.

"You bet. Dawn really wanted to see all my other Pokemon." Ash said.

"Well why dont we all go to the back then." Professer Oak said as they made their way towards the backyard and Dawn gushed when she saw all of Ash's Pokemon his Kingler, Muk, 30 Tauros', Snorlax, Heracross, Totodile, Noctowl, Donphan, Swellow, Corphish, Torkoal, Glalie, Bayleef, and Quilava. His Sinnoh Pokemon were all in a group minus minus Gible for some reason and Gliscor of course due to him still training and the remaining Unova Pokemon Scraggy, Leavanny, Palpitoad, and Boldore were in there own group.

"Ash you have so many Pokemon!"

"Thanks. Hey lets let them see the gang while we get the food ready." Ash said.

"Sounds like a plan." Dawn said as she and Ash released all of their Pokemon as everyone went inside the Pokemon began in their own converastion.

("Hey everyone been awhile huh?") Pikachu asked walking towards his old friends.

("Its been while cause your always on the go. We never see you or Ash all that often.") Donphan said.

("Yeah well you known how Ash is, always for adventure especially when he finds out a new region.") Pikachu chuckled.

("So true.") Swellow laughed out.

("So Pikachu care to introduce us to our new friends?") Torkoal asked.

("Oh right first let me introduce the new members of our family. This here is Unfezant.") Pikachu said waving his right hand to her.

("Hello I was the first Pokemon Ash caught in Unova.") Unfezant said waving.

("Figures.") Staraptor chuckled.

("Im sorry?") Unfezant asked.

("Oh its not you its just that it seems its always a flying type Ash first gets in a new region.") He said.

("Yeah it seems to comming in a pattern.") Swellow said.

("Well when you guys say it like that yeah I suppose so.") Unfezant laughed.

("Then here we have our Unova fire tank Pignite.") Pikachu said to the next one.

("How's it going everybody?!") Pignite shouted.

("Well he definatly has fire in him.") Torkoal said.

("Lets me guess treated bad by your Trainer?") Infernape asked.

("Um yeah how did..?") Pignite asked but was interupted.

("Apparantly all of Ash's first fire type Pokemon except Torkoal and Quilava are or have been mistreated by their previous Trainer until they meet Ash.") Noctowl explained.

("Wow you start to see a pattern with that. Guess Ash is just gifted in caring for abussed fire types.") Pignite said.

("I said the same thing.") Buizel smirked.

("Next is Dewott who was recently a Oshawott but evolved.")

("Hey thats cool.") Totodile said jumping and doing his little dance.

("How did you evolve?") Scraggy asked.

("Well I'll tell you another time.") Dewott chuckled scratching behind his head with his left hand.

("Then our own grass with additude Snivy.")

("Hello.") Snivy said with closed eyes and just waving her hand right hand.

("Wow she kinda reminds me of Sceptile.") Corphish whispered to Glalie.

("You dont think the're related do you?") Glalie asked.

("Its nice to finally have another girl grass type!") Bayleef said walking up to Snivy with an right Vine Whip extened to her.

("Likewise.") Snivy smirked shaking Bayleef's Vine Whip with her own right one.

("The're getting off to sisterly start.") Palpitoad said.

("Then our cool dude with glasses Krookodile.")

("Hehey hows it going everybody?!") Krookodile yelled.

("Kinda've a loud mouth is'nt he?") Kingler asked.

("You have no idea.") Leavanny chuckled.

("And lastly our friend Meloetta.")

("Is really nice to meet all of you.") Meloetta said bowing as everyone smiled at her.

("Now how about you finally meet Dawn's Pokemon me and Ash told you about.") Pikachu said.

("Hey there Im Piplup I was Dawn's Starter Pokemon.") Piplup said puffing out his chest.

("I see he's a proud one.") Muk said.

("Hello Im Buneary nice to meet all of you.") Buneary smiled.

("Well she's certainly a cheery one.") Heracross laughed out.

("Hi there hi there hi there! Im Pachirisu I cant wait to be all your friends!") Pachirisu said jumping up and down.

("Well that one certainly has energy does'nt she.") One Tauros said sweatdropping.

("Im Mamoswine.") Mamoswine said looking to the left without facing them.

("He's quite the conversationalist.") Snorlax sweatdropping.

("Im Quilava nice to meet you guys.") Dawn's Quilava said.

("And Im Quilava too though I belong to Ash. That's one thing they have in common.") Ash's Quilava said walking towards her.

("Um hehe nice to meet you. You um look strong.") Dawn's Quilava said blushing a bright pink across her face.

("Thanks you look quite tough yourself.") Ash's Quilava said with a red blush across his face.

("I smell some fire between those two.") Torterra snickered.

("And Im Togekiss its a plessure to meet all of you.") Togekiss said bowing in an elegant way.

("Well it seems everyone is aquanted.") Boldore said but he saw Pikachu looking around as if trying to find something.

("Hey um guys where's Bulbasaur, or Gible, or Sceptile?") He asked them.

("Who ya calling Bulbasaur?") Said someone from behind Pikachu he turned around and came face to face with a Venasaur surprising him.

("Bulbasaur?! When did you evolve to Venasaur?!") Pikachu shouted.

("Well how about right after you left to Unova the fact a pack of 20 wild Zangoose and Tropius came and attacked the Ranch and with Bayleef, Sceptile, and Torterra's help I evolved to Ivysaur. Then with constant training with Torterra and Sceptile I evolved into Venasaur.") He explained though proudly.

("Yep and ever since then me and Venasaur consider each other cousins.") Torterra said.

("Wow that's great.") Pikachu said.

("And Im glad too cause once May came over and visited and I found out Rose evolved I was quite relieved. I mean it would've been embarassing to still been a Bulbasaur when she saw me.") Venasaur chuckling nervously while the others except the Unova Pokemon snickered.

("Rose?") Scraggy asked confused.

("May's Venasaur.") Buneary giggled.

("One of Ash's friends.") Buziel smirked.

("And Venasaur's giiiiiirlfrieeeeend.") Heracross taunted.

("Shut up!") Venasaur pouted with a blush across his facing making everyone laugh.

("Pikachu hey!") Pikachu and the gang turned to see a Gabite walking towards them.

("Gible is that you?!") Pikachu asked.

("Holy Latios you evolved!") Pachirisu exclaimed.

("Yep a series of hard training will do that to ya.") Gabite chuckled.

("Well Gabite I can see you do look more powerful.") Togekiss smiled at him.

("Hehe thanks Togekiss.") Gabite chuckled scratching the back of his head with his right claw blushing a bit. He then noticed Piplup and waved at him. ("Hey there Piplup.")

("Hmph!") Piplup turned his head the other way with puffed out cheeks making Gabite sweatdrop with closed eyes.

("Still kinda mad at me huh?") Gabite asked but Piplup kept ignoring him.

("Mad about what?") Dewott asked.

("You see back when Gabite was Gible and was practicing a rather failed Draco Meteor it kept hitting Piplup all the time.") Buizel smirked as the other Sinnoh Pokemon snickered.

("HEY!") Piplup shouted indignified.

("Come on you guys thats not nice.") Togekiss scolded with her wings on her hips.

("Neither is Piplup being mad at Gabite for something he was'nt intentionally trying to do.") Torterra countered.

("Well yes that is true I suppose.") Togekiss turned to Piplup.

("Fine I guess.") Piplup said walking to Gabite and extending out his right fin. ("Sorry.")

Gabite looked at him then bit down on his head only to sling him as he landed on his back. ("No big deal as long as we're pals.") Gabite smiled at him.

("Hehe you got yourself a deal.") Piplup laughed.

("Well is'nt that lovely.") Meloetta smiled flying around Gabite and Piplup.

("Hey um what about Sceptile?") Pikachu asked not see him yet.

("Oh um he uh left.") Swellow said.

("What? Why?") Pikachu raised and eyebrow.

("Well he heard about Charizard and his training and felt outclassed so he ran off one night to do some intense training of his own. He figured if one of Ash's fully evolved Pokemon is out doing intense training he shoud do the same.") Swellow explained.

("There are more fully evolved Pokemon on Ash's team.") Krookodile said.

("That have gone toe to toe with a Legendary Pokemon and won.") Corphish said shocking the Unova Pokemon.

("Um out of curiousity who has all gone toe to toe with Legendary Pokemon and won?") Pignite asked and only Pikachu raised his hand.

("Who?") Dewott asked surprised.

("Well with me Regice and Latios. With Charizard Entei and Articuno. And with Sceptile Deoxys and Darkrai.") Pikachu said.

("Oh my..") Breathed Unfezant.

("Daaaamn.") Krookodile said.

("You secretly hold your power back in Pokemon Battles dont you?") Snivy eyed Pikachu.

("Yes, only through small portions do me and Ash let that power out. We dont fully know what would happen if I release all that power.") Pikachu said gaining everyone's attention as all focus was now on him.

("Just how strong are you, really?") Boldore asked.

("For the moment me nor Ash dont know.") Pikachu said. (But said question does leave me wondering why Zekrom came to both me and Ash when we came to Unova and I lost my ability to use any of my electrical attacks for awhile. It was weird but I'm certain it felt like Zekrom secretly gave me something and Ash felt it too, but we decided to keep that to ourselves.") Pikachu last thought that in his head.

("Well I dont know about you guys but now that we're aquainted with each other I feel like relaxing.") Kingler said as he and Muk walked off from the group.

("Good idea.") Snorlax yawn and went under a tree and snoozed as the Tauros ran off and one by one all the others left leaving Pikachu, Bayleef, Quilava, Totodile, Dawn's, the Sinnoh, and Unova Pokemon still standing.

("So aside from me and my adventures whats new here?") Pikachu asked.

("Well me and Torterra are together.") Bayleef said walking towards and nuzzling her head with Torterra's who nuzzled back.

("Hey thats great!") Pikachu beamed.

("Yeah but trying to convince Sceptile to let me date her was no easy feet.") Torterra sighed.

("Well what can I say Sceptile's like a big brother to me and he can be protective for good reasons.") Bayleef giggled out.

("Yeah but you never saw me act that way.") Venasaur commented.

("Thats cause your more of a twin brother than an older brother and are'nt that protective.") Bayleef smiled.

("True.") Venasuar said shaking his head.

("Still its cool you guys are together.") Buneary said.

("Yeah until you hear them loudly moaning in the middle of the night.") Buizel commented making Torterra and Bayleef blush in embarrasment and the others to blush period while Scraggy looked confused.

("Buizel!") Torterra and Bayleef exclaimed.

("Dude!") Infernape hollered.

("That's their personal business!") Staraptor, Totodile, and Piplup said.

("Well their 'personal business' keeps me up certain nights!") Buizel said arms still crossed and eyes closed.

("Still is'nt that a bit out there?") Dewott asked.

("Clearly.") Snivy muttered.

("Whats the big deal about Torterra and Bayleef moaing in the middle of the night?") Scraggy asked suddenly making everyone uncomfotable as Pikachu scratched the back of his head, Piplup and Meloetta to looked the other way, Buneary pulled the tuff around her waist to her face, Pachirisu covered her eyes, both Quilava's crew cirles in the grass with their paws, Gabite scratched his face looking at Togekiss who glanced up at the sky in embarassment, Dewott, Snivy, Pignite, Boldore, Palpitode, Leavanny, Krookodile, Unfezant, Staraptor, and Totodile covered their face with their hand or wing or in Palpitode's case his tongue, Mamoswine closed his eyes and coughed with his face a little red, Buizel and Infernape looked at each other with nervous smiles, and Torterra and Bayleef just bowed their heads looking at the ground since Scraggy was still after all kind of a baby.

("Um Scraggy lets talk about that another time.") Pikachu said.

("Why?") Scraggy asked.

("Just um cause ok?") Piplup asked.

("Well ok.") Scraggy said making everyone sigh in relief.

("Hey how about we go play?") Boldore asked him.

("Yeah!") Scraggy jumped on Boldore's back and he, Leavanny, Palpitode, Pignite, and Krookodile left talking in such.

("Ok Number 1 Rule; Never talk about that kind of stuff infront of an infant.") Ash's Quilava said with everyone nodding in aggrement.

("Hey Pachi wanna play around a little bit?") Totodile asked Pachirisu as she immedialty answered back.

("Sure thing Toto.") She giggled as they ran off.

("Didn't think they would be on a nickname basis already.") Infernape chuckled.

("I think I see a little spark between them.") Meloetta smiled.

("Well that relationship should be quite shocking.") Dewott commented getting a small giggle from Snivy.

("Hey Bayleef you mind showing me around?") Snivy asked her.

("Not at all. Torterra wanna help out?") Bayleef asked.

("Sure.") Toretta said.

("Mind if I tag along?") Dewott asked as the four of them walked off.

("Hey mind if I show you some of the things around here?") Ash's Quilava asked Dawn's.

("Sure I dont mind at all.") She said.

("Great lets get going Blaze.")

("B-Blaze?")

("Well we cant keep addressing each other as Quilava so I figured I give you a nickname.")

("I like it, thanks Nova.")

("Nova huh? Not a bad name.") The two Quilava's giggled as they walked off.

("Now its the Quilava's oh what will happen next?") Mamoswine said sarcastically as he walked off and joined Snorlax against the tree and snoozed.

("So Unfezant would you care if I showed you a few moves?") Staraptor asked.

("Not at all.") Unfezant said as they flew off.

("Well this has been fun but I think I'll take a snooze in the pond.") Buizel said walking off but Pikachu stopped him.

("Hey you and Infernape smell stronger.") He commented.

("Yep ever since the Sinnoh League me, Gabite, and Buizel thought we could've done better. So we've been sparing against each other since then, on the bright side my disadvantage against water has been reduce to half.") Infernape said.

("Yep and I've been able to be more agile thanks to Infernape. And Gabite well you already know.") Buizel said.

("By the way, did Ash win we only heard about him comming home.") Infernape asked.

("No he lost. It was down to me and a Haxorus it was a struggle between my Iron Tail with its Dragon Claw until our attacks exploded. We were still standing until I felt weary and collapsed.") Pikachu said.

("But you should've have seen it the way they battled and how hard they tried was amazing.") Meloetta said.

("Yeah that sound just like our Ash.") Buizel said walking off.

("Anyway great meeting you Meloetta. And welcome to the team.") Infernape said walking away.

("So Meloetta what do you want to do?") Piplup asked her.

("How about we go play with the other Pokemon?") She suggested.

("Cool c'mon.") Piplup took her hand and they both ran off laughing leaving only Pikachu and Buneary alone.

("Well this is nice everyone here having the time of their lives.") Buneary said smiling.

("Yep.") Pikachu smiled but then looked at the ground with a straight face. ("Sure is.")

("Pikachu you ok?") Buneary asked him.

("Yeah.") Pikachu said not looking at her.

("Pikachu..") Buneary grabbed his chin with her right paw and made him look at her. ("Dont lie I know you. Ever since we meet up again we've gotten close to where we can tell each other everything. So I know when your lieing. Now please tell me whats wrong.") Buneary said looking deep into his eyes.

Pikachu knew what she was saying was true he and her have gotten really close since reuniting he was even able to tell her things he would never tell Ash not that he had secrets of his own which he does. After looking at her for what left like forever he closed his eyes sighing finally telling what was on his mind.

("Its just what Infernape and Buizel said, about how they thought they could do better in the Sinnoh League its got me thinking maybe some of us if we have any are'nt living up to our or Ash's true potential.") Pikachu said.

("But Pikachu your already so strong just as you are.") Buneary said taking her paw off him.

("But remeber what I said earlier about holding ALL of my power back? I just think I could do so much better.") Pikachu said opening his eyes.

("Yeah I guess I see your point. I often wonder if I could be stronger for Dawn.") Buneary said.

("Hey how about we stop talking about all this and join the others for some fun?") Pikachu suggested making Buneary smile.

("Sure Pikachu that be nice.") Buneary beamed as the two walked off and joined the others. Inside the kitchen Delia, Proffeser Oak, Lucy, Brock, Tracey, Misty, Dawn, and Ash were preparing the food.

"By the way Dawn I have a surprise for you as well as Ash." Professer Oak said turning to them.

"What?" They asked.

"Here." He gave a Pokeball to Dawn who she and Ash looked confused when she opened it they were meet by a familer friend.

("Dawn! Ash!")

"Ambipom!" They shouted as they both hugged her who hugged back.

"I got her yesterday afternoon apparently she's done with her training so she was sent to me." The professer said.

"Thats great Ambipom." Ash said.

"So how ya been?" Dawn asked.

("Been great but missed you guys like crazy.") Ambipom said.

"We've miss you too." Ash chuckled.

"Hey why dont you go see the others they'll be happy to see you again." Dawn said.

("Ok.") Ambipom left to go see the others until someone came in and everyone heard a familer voice.

"Well if it is'nt Ashy-boy." Everyone turned to see Gary Oak standing before them.

"Hey Gar-o!" Ash said as the two slamed hands together in fierce but friendly handshake.

"Gary you made it." Professer Oak said smiling.

"Ok course Gramps with Ash comming back how could I not want to come back." Gary said.

"Well your just in time cause the foods ready." Delia said.

"Yep and there plenty to go around." Lucy smiled.

"Great but I just need to talk to Ash for a minute. Got a sec?" He asked turning to him.

"Sure." Ash said as they walked in the livng room when it was just them Gary turned to look at Ash.

"So you lost the Unova League huh?"

"Yeah but dont worry I'll get there." Ash smiled raising his right fist up.

"I know you will pal." Gary smiled but then turned serious confusing Ash. "But maybe you should start bettering yourself."

"What do you mean?" Ash asked.

"You know what I mean some of your Pokemon have much more power than what your willing to give them. Starting with Pikachu, there's no known Pikachu that has such power like that and possibly more." Gary said as Ash got a serious look on his face too.

"I know Gary, but I dont know how to approach it."

"What about that special training you've kept reserved?"

"I dont know Gary I dont think its time to pull that out yet. I mean the things that it will put the Pokemon through I dont wanna hurt them."

"Ash you and I both know your Pokemon will do anything for you cause of the heart you care for them. But the're not gonna get to their true strength without a little push. I'll be honest some of the things you have on there I would'nt even recomend, but thats were you show we're different. Your willing to push them to that limit and beyond it could rival that any of the Elite Four in any Region heck even to Legendary Pokemon, Pikachu, Charizard, and Sceptile are examples of this with the little bit of training you gave them from that even if you had Charizard and Sceptile for a little bit of time. And you already know Sceptile is gone cause he wanted to get more powerful cause of it."

"I know but.."

"Let me ask you this, do you think its fair to keep your Pokemon from their true potential? Knowing they would want you to be extremly proud of them not just for them but for helping you get your dream. They would want to be be thrilled to say 'Thats our Trainer the new Pokemon Master and we helped him get there.' Just think about it Ash in life you have to give those a little push who need it." Gary walked out to go check on the Pokemon leaving Ash in his thoughts of what Gary said unknown to him or Gary Dawn was hiding against the wall where she could'nt be seen and heard everything they said.

"Oh Ash I wish I could help." Dawn thought sadly.

All day everyone had a good time being with each other and having alot of fun when night came Delia let Brock, Misty, Lucy, and of course Dawn stay over letting Brock and Lucy have the living room and giving Misty the guest room so Dawn was sleeping with Ash which made both blush up a storm but neither wanted to make a scene so they went with it. That night when all was quite Ash layed awake in his bed looking at his ceiling with his hands behind his head in deep thought the conversation he had with Gary was still stuck in his head.

"Ash you and I both know your Pokemon will do anything for you cause of the heart you care for them. But the're not gonna get to their true strength without a little push."

"Just think about it Ash in life you have to give those a little push who need it."

His words struck something within Ash and awakend it. He had been holding some of his Pokemon back cause he was scared of hurting them but now he was thinking it was time to start that training. He was brought out of his thoughts when his door opened and Pikachu came in with Meloetta flying beside him and behind Dawn came in with Piplup and Buneary on both her left and right shoulders. He rose up as Pikachu climbed on his left shoulder Meloetta sat on his lap and Dawn sat on the bed.

"Hey guys." Ash said scratching under Pikachu's chin and rubbing Meloetta's head.

"Hey Ash are you ok?" Dawn asked.

"Yeah why would'nt I be?" He asked smiling as Dawn looked down with a straight face.

"Cause I thought you'd be thinking about some 'stuff'." She said emphasising stuff.

"Why would I?" He asked.

"Cause I heard the conversation you had with Gary." She said looking at him.

"You heard everything?"

"Yeah."

"Well then you'll need to know if I go through with it my Pokemon will go through extreme exhaustion and any other stuff they've never felt before."

"How strong is the special training?"

"Its pretty rough thats why I have'nt brought it out for my Pokemon's sake."

("We'd be willing to do it.") Pikachu said who had been listening on the whole conversation along with the other Pokemon.

"But Pikachu.."

("Ash Im gonna be honest, while you were inside me and Buneary were talking about how we can get stronger cause to be honest we're not really satisfied with the power we have now.")

("Pikachu's right. Since the Sinnoh League Infernape, Buizel, and Gabite have been training nonstop caused they felt like they could do better. I mean come on you did'nt win the League again and Dawn failed at winning another Grand Festival comming in second again in the one in Johto before we ran into you guys again.") Buneary said. (I know it was really that Dawn left to compete in the Johto Wallace Cup but I really hated that so I had it were she lost BEFORE she meet Ash again.)

("Ash I joined because of your love for Pokemon and cause I wanted to prove to you I could be a helpful part of the team. If I have to go through this harsh training of yours to prove myself then so be it.") Meloetta said looking at him.

("Well if Pikachu, Buneary, and Meloetta are in then so am I.") Piplup said.

"Wait Dawn you mean your gonna let your Pokemon take part in the training?" Ash asked looking at her.

"Well yeah I mean I kinda figured you'd let me on it too." Dawn smiled.

"Damn, you know me so well." Ash smiled.

"And you do too."

"Thats true."

They both high fived and chuckled along with the other Pokemon.

*That night somewhere else*

"Sir it is confirmed that Team Rocket was foiled in conquering Unova by Pokemon Trainer Ash Ketchum, Pokemon Coordinator Dawn Berlitz, Gym Leader and Pokemon Connoisseur Cilan, and Pokemon Dragon Trainer Iris." Said a silohuette in the dark that sounded male as images of Ash, Dawn, Cilan, and Iris came on a giant screen.

"We have sources and reason to believe the one called Ash is the main reason for freeing Meloetta and Team Rocket's defeat." Said another silohuette in the dark sounding female.

"Well then this Ash seems like he could pose as a threat in our plans." Said a dark figure with a male voice in a chair looking at the screen and the only thing you could see was his right hand that showed a black braclet with white squares in the middle. "But I suppose as long as he's not in the way it wont pose as any problems."

"Sir!" Both silohuette's said looking like their hands saluting as they disappeared further into the dark leaving the so called 'sir' alone looking at Ash intensley.

*Next day*

Ash and Dawn were standing infront of all the Pokemon side by side with the Professer, Gary, Delia, Misty, Tracey, Brock, and Lucy behind them getting ready for what was about to happen.

"Ok listen up everyone I've been holding this back for a long time but thanks to persuation from Gary Oak and support from Dawn Berlitz I have a way of making you stronger." Ash said.

("How is that?") Asked Infernape.

"I have a program that will make you guys way stronger than what you are now. But make no mistake it will be unlike any training you have ever gone through before for some it maybe too much for others the very training itself will kill you." All the Pokemon and Ash's friends except Dawn and Gary gasped in shock Ash told them of the dangers of his training but Gary did'nt pay it no mind Dawn was hesitant at first but if Ash was gonna go through with it she was gonna be behind him one hundred percent and do it too. Pikachu, Piplup, Buneary, and Meloetta didn't think it was gonna be THAT extreme but judging by the way Ash talked about not wanting to use it they should've known.

"Ash do you know what your askng of your Pokemon?!" Brock yelled.

"Yes I do thats why the options opened to anyone who's willing to take it." Ash said without turning to look at him.

"The same goes for my Pokemon as well." Dawn said as her Pokemon looked at her.

"Dawn not you too!" Misty shouted.

"Yes, Im not letting Ash do all this alone. I feel like my Pokemon could do better as well thats why Ash said if my Pokemon are willing to do it too then I could kindly come along." Dawn said.

"But the training you have planned for the Pokemon sound a little too extreme dictator-like even." Tracey said.

"But Ash and Dawn are only gonna let the ones who are willing to go through the training come along." Gary said.

"Never thought Ash would come up with somethinng like that." Lucy mused.

"But my Ash is full of surprises." Delia smiled.

"So like I said those of you who are willing step fourth I will not be mad at any of you who decline." Ash said.

"Same goes for mine." Dawn said.

On an instant Pikachu stepped forward followed by Piplup then Buneary then Meloetta. After which Infernape came forward with Buizel and Gabite behind him and Ambipom walked forward with Togekiss beside her when all Pokemon came Ash and Dawn looked into their eyes for hesitation or doubt but all they saw was determination willing to prove themselves and wanting to go the distance.

"You all sure?" Ash asked.

("No doubt about it.") Pikachu said.

"There's no turning back." Dawn said.

("Just try to stop us.") Piplup said.

"Well then I see your all set." Professer Oak said walking towards the new teams. "I've arranged your Pokeballs to hold up to 10 Pokemon seeing as though you two are more experienced enough."

"Thank you Professer Oak." They said together.

"Im gonna go get our stuff ready." Ash said turning to Dawn.

"Ok I gotta go take care of something." Dawn said as Ash went inside she turned to look at Pachirisu, Quilava, and Mamoswine who looked at her as she walked towards them. "So any hidden agendas as to why you guys want to stay?" She asked smiling as they got red in the face.

("W-Well I want to relax for a little bit. And I wanna hang out with Toto longer.") Pachirisu said pressing her paws together.

("Um the same with me and Nova.") Quilava who would now like to be called Blaze stuttered.

("I got rather aquainted with a female Tauros.") Mamoswine said.

"Well Im very happy for all you. Just remember to stay out of trouble and help out the Professer, Tracey, or Venasuar whenever you can, ok?" Dawn said smiling at them.

("Ok.") They said.

"Oh Dawn." She turned around to see Delia walking towards her. "If you could come with me I have something for you."

"Sure." Dawn said as she followed the women into the house where she led her to the couch where a pink box with a blue ribbon wrapped around it was laying on. "Is that for me?" Dawn asked Delia as she nodded. Dawn went towards it picked it up opened it and gasped in surprisement she then looked at Delia.

"Well I figured if Ash was gonna have company you'd like one after all I do make his." Delia smiled.

"Thank you so much." Dawn smiled.

When all was set Ash was infront of the house with his blue packback on his back and a blue Xtransceiver on his right wrist he got from Cilan as a going away present with Pikachu on his right shoulder.

"Well everything is set." Ash smiled with Pikachu nodding.

("Now all we have to do is wait for Dawn.") Pikachu said.

"Speaking of which where is she?" Ash said looking around.

"She's comming sweety." Delia said walking out the door.

"Actually Im right here." Delia and Ash turned to see Dawn in the door way and Ash found himself speechless blushing. Dawn was wearing a no sleeves white t-shirt with a no sleeves black vest wearing a sideways pink layered skirt with her same scarf around her neck same white beanie and same socks and boots. She had on a pink backpack on with her pink Xtransceiver on her leftt wrist and her favorite beed braclet on her right wrist with Piplup on her left shoulder. "Do you like it your Mom made this new outfit for me." Dawn said twirling around when she looked at Ash she saw him staring right at her with his mouth opened making her blush. "W-Well say something." She stuttered in embarassment under his gaze.

"Pretty." Ash breathed out until he realised what he just said and slammed his left hand over his mouth making Delia giggle and Pikachu and Piplup snickering making Ash and Dawn blush more.

"Well thanks." Dawn smiled.

"Your welcome." Ash smiled back.

"Well I hope you two have a safe journey." Delia said as Dawn got beside Ash.

"We will bye." They said walking off and leaving Pallet Town. They were walking through the forest when they heard rustling through a bush on their right they turned to see a Eevee come out.

"Hey check it out an Eevee." Ash smiled.

("Hi there!") Pikachu waved at it.

("Hello there.") Eevee said smiling with its voice indicating its a female.

"What are you doing out here all alone?" Dawn asked her.

("Well I um just got out of a fierce battle with a Larion that I barely won against.") When she said that said Larion thudded out of the bush with big brusies all over its body knocked out.

("Whoa you did all that?!") Piplup exclaimed shocked as the others gawked at it.

("Yeah though it was'nt easy I'll tell you that.") Eevee said sitting down huffing.

Ash took out his Unova Pokedex he decided to keep and looked at the Larion. "This Larion had the moves; Iron Head, Stone Edge, Metal Claw, Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, and Earhquake." Ash said.

"And you beat that thing all on your own?" Dawn asked impressed.

"Yep!" Eevee smiled at her with her eyes closed.

"She must good at battle strategy and planning look at her attacks. Double Edge, Iron Tail, Psybeam, and Psychic." Ash grinned.

("Wow you must be pretty good to defeat a strong Larion.") Pikachu commented.

("Hehe thanks.") Eevee chuckled scratching her face in embarrassment.

"Hey how would you like to come with me?" Dawn asked kneeling down to her.

("With you?") Eevee asked. ("Like being your Pokemon?")

"Sure if you come with me I'll make you twice as strong you are now."

("Really?") Eevee perked up in wonder.

"Yep you see we're off to a location where we're gonna do some major and intense training for all of our Pokemon I made up." Ash said.

("Sounds like whoever take this training will be on a whole new level of power.") Eevee commented.

"They will." Ash smiled.

"So you in?" Dawn asked.

Eevee thought about it for a moment before a smile came over her face.

("Sure you seem like a nice person. I'd be glad to join you.") Eevee said.

"Great." Dawn said as she grabbed a Pokeball from her pack and tapped it on Eevee's forehead as she was sucked in red energy. The ball shook twice before dinging as Dawn raised up. "Cool I got an Eevee."

("Great Dawn.") Piplup smiled.

("That Eevee is gonna be a great asset to your team.") Pikachu said.

"No doubt about that." Ash chuckled. "Whattya say we get moving before that Larion wakes up and picks a fight with us." Ash said gesturing to the groaning Larion with his left finger.

"You dont have to tell me twice." Dawn giggled as they ran off smiling for what was ahead of them.