Pokemon: Return of a Hero

I wanna be. The very best. Like no one ever was. To catch them is my real test, to train them is my cause. I will travel across the land. Searching far and wide. Teach pokemon, to understand, the power that's inside. Pokemon! Gotta catch 'em all! It's you and me. I know it's my destiny. Pokemon! Oh, you're my best friend, in a world we must defend! Pokemon! Gotta catch 'em all. A heart so true! Our courage will pull us through! You teach me, and I'll teach you! Pokemon! Gotta catch 'em all! (Gotta catch 'em all) Pokemon! Everybody it's the final chapter! After all this hard work I've finally reached the fifty-eighth, and final chapter of Pokemon: Return of a Hero! I'm not going to waste any more time with introductions so let's get on with the fic…

Chapter XXXXXVIII

The Epilogue

The Flame Water Shuriken struck each of the champions pokemon once, but it was enough to put them down. Upon impact the shuriken created a large smoke screen that enveloped the pokemon and their trainers. Once it cleared it showed the five pokemon on the ground fainted and the champion just standing there. Charninja floated to the ground then separated into Ash, Charizard, and Greninja. Ash stood there panting heavily from exhaustion. "All of the Champion's pokemon are unable to battle, the winner and world Champion is: Ash Ketchum of Pallet town!" Declared the referee.

The stadium was so quiet you could hear a pin drop from the other side. Then the stadium exploded with sounds of cheering. All of Ash's friends were hugging and celebrating with one and another. Charizard held up a closed fist to Greninja. Greninja looked at it, and then at Charizard. Then he grinned. Greninja fist bumped Charizard. Ash watched all of this around him. Then the champions began to walk over to him. Ash was beginning to feel light headed. "Ash let me take over so that you can rest." Suggested Shadow.

Ash grunted off a thank you and then let Shadow take the steering wheel. Just then the champions reached Ash. "Congratulations Ash." Said Lance. Shadow knew that a barrage of thank yous and compliments were coming his way, so he held up his hand. "Ash is taking a rest, I'm Shadow." Said Shadow flatly. The champions stiffened at his words, but if Shadow saw he made no indication of it. "Care to tell us why you're the one controlling his body.?" Asked Cynthia trying to remain calm.

"That battle took a lot out of Ash, quite frankly I'm pretty tired myself. Once Ash is back to at least moderate strength I'll allow him to resume control." Explained Shadow. The… ex-Champions relaxed by about a hair. Now that they looed at him they realized that Shadow's eye color were the reverse of Ash's, red on the left and brown on the right. The other five nodded their heads and they decided to head towards Ash's friends. Upon reuniting Shadow explained the situation to Ash's friends and pokemon. They reacted similarly to Lance and th others.

Then Shadow went back to Ash's room so that the new champion could rest a bit. Once well rested Ash regained control of their shared body and together they headed outside. Once outside Ash met Lance and the others to discuss how things were going to go now. "For starters, a festival will be held for crowning the first champion of six separate regions." Explained Lance. Ash chuckled and rubbed the back of his head. Getting a feeling that he knew what would happen next Ash looked behind himself.

Yep he thought so. The girls had all gone starry eyes on him and the boys were watching them while discretely stepping backwards. Ash sighed and looked back Lance and the other four. "Anything else?" Asked Ash. "No, that's about it, the celebration, then we'll give you the title officially at the end and then you'll be able to move on with your life, just know that you will most likely be called back to battle challengers or solve major problems every so often." Explained Steven.

Ash nodded his head. "In that case I suggest you prepare for tonight." Suggested Diantha. Ash nodded his head. "Before we forget, it takes place at 6:00 PM." Said Alder. Ash chuckled and nodded his head once more. That night Ash was dressed in his normal attire, but it had been completely cleaned and refreshed. As he walked towards the Indigo Plateau his pokemon had come out of their pokeballs and were walking/flying around him. He checked the time it was still only four. Ash decided that there was someone he needed to talk to.

Ash turned to his pokemon. "Everyone you stay here, there is someone I need to talk to." Said Ash. His pokemon nodded their heads. Ash looked up to see dark clouds above him. He sighed knowing what was about to happen. A blue bolt of lightning came down from the clouds and struck Ash full force. Ash's body began to fall as his mind went somewhere eels entirely. Fortunately, his pokemon were able to catch his body before it fell on the ground. From the looks of it Shadow had gone with Ash.

(Into Ash's mind)

Ash and Shadow were standing in total darkness. Shadow was surprised and was looking around while Ash just stood there with his hands in his pockets. "Hello Ash, oh, it appears you brought a visitor." Said Arceus aa he stepped into view. Shadow's eyes widened at the sight of literal god. Ash smiled. "Hey Arceus, good to see you again." Said Ash cheerfully. Arceus nodded its head in agreement. "The feeling is mutual, but I doubt you came here to say hello." Said Arceus, it wasn't a question.

Ash chuckled. "A big festival is happening at six PM tonight, any and all of the legendary and mythical pokemon are invited to attend, you can make yourself a center of attention or you can watch from a distance, but I'd appreciate it if you all attended, I just became the pokemon world champion." Said Ash. Arceus was a little surprised at Ash's request but decided not to show it. "If that is what you wish Legendary Warrior, then that is what we shall do." Replied Arceus. Ash sighed.

"Alright A: Please, please, please just call me Ash, the whole Legendary Warrior title is more than a little over bearing. And B: This is an invite, don't think that I'm forcing you all to come to the party, it's just a request." Said Ash. Arceus laughed lightly. "Very well, Ash, but I suggest you head back to the real soon, it's already five thirty in the real world now." Said Arceus. Ash's eyes widened. "Crud, Shadow let's go!" Said Ash as he charged off to… the exit I guess? I'm not sure.

(Back to the real world)

Ash sat up abruptly and looked around he got to his feet and began to run towards the Indigo Plateau. His pokemon, surprised by Ash's sudden awakening followed closely behind him. When he reached his destination, his friends were all waiting for him. "What took so long?" Asked Paul. "Had to pass out some invitations." Deadpanned Ash. The others blinked in surprise but just shrugged Ash's words off. Then together they all walked inside where the festival was being held.

Ash had to say that he was very impressed, in such a short time the people in charge of decorations had really gone all out. The place was covered in balloons, streamers, and all the other basic festival stuff. Ash and his friends all looked around the festival seeing all the activities. Ash looked at his friends and pokemon, and grinned. "Alright everyone, go crazy, just don't cause any problems." Ash instructed his pokemon. All of his pokemon cheered and ran off in separate directions, except Pikachu who stayed on Ash's shoulder.

Ash looked around then grinned when he saw a certain fire and psychic type pokemon with a V on its forehead flying around. "Alright gang, let's get moving!" Said Ash. With that everyone split off to do what they wanted to do first. While Ash's friends ran around doing their own thing Ash was just calmly walking through out the festival enjoying the sights. He stopped at every food stand, being the winner meant that he got to eat free, so yeah, these places were going to go broke by the end of the festival.

Ash noticed every so often a legendary pokemon would be walking or flying around the festival. He couldn't stop smiling throughout the duration of the festival. Ash got to spend some time with each of his girls, whether it was walking around, playing a game, or something else entirely. Shadow seemed to be enjoying himself as well as he watched everything Ash did during the festival. Yes, Shadow was certainly in a better place now thanks to Ash and his friends. Shadow couldn't be happier.

After a while Ash crossed paths with Tobias. The Legendary pokemon user thanked Ash for everything he had done for him, he was grateful that Ash had saved him. Ash also ran into N. While the green haired boy still had his own opinions of battling and trainers as a whole he still congratulated Ash for his accomplishments. "With you as champion, I'm sure the lives of pokemon will become much better." Said the older boy. Ash nodded his head and thanked N for the kind words.

All of Ash's rivals also talked to him as well, the ones who weren't in his immediate group of friends any ways. They all congratulated him in their own ways. (Barry said that if Ash lost to any one before him, he would fine him) Ash thanked all of his rivals and friends as he continued through the festival. Ash saw Arceus floating above and to the side of the festival and it seemed as though no one had noticed him yet. Next Ash found the pokemon professors.

They all congratulated Ash on his victory, then they requested to see his pokedex. Ash was surprised by this request. "Since receiving that pokedex you've seen every legendary pokemon in existence, we would like to study the data collected by your pokedex." Explained professor Oak. Ash chuckled briefly then he gave the old man the pokedex. They thanked him then they went on their way. Afterwards Ash ran into his parents. They were very happy for him to say the least.

"Proud of you Ash." Said Red. Ash grinned softly. "Thanks Dad." Was all Ash had to say. The next thing he knew he was being strangled. His mother was crushing him with a hug. "Ash I'm so proud of you!" She squealed happily. Ash chuckled at his mom once he was freed and breathing again. "Thanks Mom." Said Ash. They waved good bye so that Ash could continue walking around the festival with Pikachu and Shadow. Ash was so happy right now, he had accomplished his goal, he was a pokemon master. So why did it feel like something was missing?

It was time for the end of the festival and for Ash to be officially crowned as Champion. Steven stepped up to speak to the audience. "Thank you for coming everyone, we are gathered here to day to celebrate the rising of a new Champion: Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town!" Declared Lance. The audience cheered as the sixteen-year-old walked up to the stage where Lance and the other four were standing. "Ash can you tell us why you wanted to become champion?" Asked Steven.

Ash had the answer to that question years ago. "In order to become a pokemon master, that was my goal from the moment I became a trainer." Explained Ash. "And why did you wish to become a pokemon master?" Asked Cynthia. That question was a little trickier, but Ash had the answer never the less. He looked at Pikachu, still perched on his shoulder. Ash scratched the electric mouse under his chin causing him to squeal happily and rub up against Ash. Ash smiled at his partner.

"I wanted people to see and acknowledge how much I love and care for my pokemon, and I wanted people to follow my example, to better improve the relationship of people and pokemon, pokemon are our partners, our friends, and to a certain degree, our family, they are meant to be loved and cherished. That is why I wanted to become a pokemon master." Said Ash. Looking at every person in front of him as he spoke. The audience all stared back at him.

His friends were all looking at him, with smiles varying in size as they watched him up on that stage. The legendary pokemon were also watching from a distance all just watching Ash talk with their own varying smiles. Ash heard a clap. Ash looked at the source to see his mom with her hands together as she proudly stared at him. Then she clapped again, and again. Then Red began to clap as well. Then Ash's friends, then his rivals, then his pokemon, then everyone else in the stadium as well.

Ash looked around seeing everyone applauding what he had said, even Shadow was giving a round of applause. Ash felt his cheeks warm a little as he smiled at the crowd. "Well I believe I speak for everyone when I say that I am honored to present you with the title of: Champion." Said Diantha. Ash smiled and nodded his head. The crowd cheered happily at the crowning of the world champion: Ash Ketchum. Ash walked towards where his friends were.

All of his mates then proceeded to hug the life out of Ash. They all gave their congratulations to the boy. "So, what will you do now Ash?" Asked Bonnie. Ash grinned widely. "Grow stronger. What else?" Replied Ash. This caused the majority of his friends to chuckle lightly. "Hey Ash." Came a voice from behind the group. Ash and his friends turned to see Jessie, James, and Meowth all standing there looking at them with small smiles on their faces. Ash grinned at the sight of his friends.

"Hey guys, what's up?" Asked Ash, greeting the Ex-Team Rocket members. At first none of them said anything they all just frowned and then started staring at the ground before Jessie decided to speak up. "We've come to apologize twerp." Said Jessie referring to Ash by the old nickname that they'd used for years when referring to him. Ash raised an eyebrow. "Apologize for what?" Asked Ash. James groaned and pinched the bridge of his nose. "C'mon twerp, even you aren't that dense." Commented Meowth.

Ash blinked. "I don't follow." Replied Ash. "You're just messing with them, right?" Asked Shadow telepathically. Ash did his best to restrain the smile that wanted to creep onto his face. "Of course, I am, but it's more fun this way." Replied Ash. Shadow rolled his eyes and chuckled at Ash's antics. "We're sorry about all the times we tricked you and tried to steal your pokemon and caused trouble for you." Said James summarizing their apology in one sentence. Ash blinked at them. "Huh?" Asked Ash tilting his head to the side.

This caused all three of the people he was talking to, to fall over anime style. Then Jessie grabbed Ash's collar violently shaking him back and forth. "Are you being serious right now!?" Demanded Jessie angrily. She stopped when she realized that Ash, along with his friends and pokemon were all laughing. Now Jessie's eyebrow was twitching. Ash grabbed her hands and removed them from his collar. "I forgave you the moment you joined the good guys." Replied Ash.

The trio blinked in surprise. "You're kidding right?" Asked Meowth uncertainly. Ash shook his head. "You realized that you were fighting for the wrong side and you fixed that, now you're a part of the good guys." Said Ash as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Jessie just stared at him. Then she pulled the boy in for a hug. "Th-thank you… Ash." She said he voice shaking slightly. Ash hugged her back. When they parted the Ex-Team Rocket members said their goodbyes and left.

Then Professor Oak, along with the other five professors, plus one more person walked up. "Ash there is some one I'd like you to meet." Said Oak. Ash looked at said someone. He was a tall man who was wearing an unbuttoned lab coat with nothing underneath. "This is professor Kukui." Introduced Oak. Ash shook hands with the man. "He's the professor of a region called Alola." Explained Oak. This peaked Ash's interest. "Alola? I've never heard of it." Said Ash. "That's the idea, you've been all over the world, except for Alola. We want you to go there and travel it next." Explained Oak.

Ash couldn't help but grin. Now he knew why something felt missing. For that brief period of time he thought his journey had come to an end, looks like he was wrong. Ash looked at each professor before breaking out into an incredibly wide grin. "Like you even need to ask?" Asked Ash. This caused everyone around Ash to grin. "Well it just so happens that we have a very large plane fueled up and destined for Alola tomorrow." Said Kukui. Ash grinned extra wide. "Well in that case." Said Ash. He turned in the direction of the Alola region. "Alola." Said Ash. Then Shadow appeared next to him. "We choose you!" They shouted in perfect Synchronization.

It's over everyone, it's finally over. I completed the final chapter of Pokemon: Return of a Hero! I loved writing this story so much and I hope all of you enjoyed this story because I sure know that I did. I spend five whole months writing this story, that's insane almost half of a year on this story. I can't believe it myself an I'm the one who did it. I hope each and everyone of you got to enjoy the ending of this story. If there are any Fairy Tail fans out there I will be writing a Fairy Tail fanfic. Follow me as an author and maybe you'll all get to read it. I loved writing about the adventures of Ash Ketchum, I hope he gets to spend the rest of his life travelling around the world and being a hero. I have to leave now so for the very last time in this story fic fans. Nemon0416 is outta here!