The word was out. Silver was ashamed of himself for letting it all get this far. If he had reported it earlier, than justice could have been served. He couldn't undo his mistakes. His redemption was too late. Two bodies were found in a river in Fuchsia City. A body of a man and a body of a young boy. It was confirmed that the boy was sexually assaulted and raped before he was murdered. The man killed himself in regret by jumping over a brigde holding the dead boy in his arms. It was confirmed to be the missing boy, Max Maple and Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket. No one knows what will happen to Team Rocker now. One may assume that one of the executives will now take the role as the boss of Team Rocket.

Caroline and Norman filed for divorce. The trauma of losing their son and the stress of their granddaughter had drove them apart. Ash and May decided that they would be better off if Mystique stayed with Delia in Pallet Town. They didn't want a terrible accident to happen to their daughter whilst they were off on their journeys. On the other hand, they only traveled for special occasions such as upcoming contests and battles.

Ash, May and Mystique shared Ash's old bedroom. Delia had taught May the basics in childcare. Most of the things that Caroline had forgot to mention. If May was honest, Delia was a brilliant grandmother. She was supportive, optimistic and she loved the clothes that Delia had knitted for Mystique. May was still getting the hang of knitting, but Delia's jolly nature inspired her.

"You know I'm glad we're living with mom," May told Ash. "After Max's death, my parents splitting up and Mystique being born, I think my life is going to get back on track."

"I know," Ash said with a smile on his face. "I don't know how we'd have gotten through this without mom." Pikachu tapped his head and flicked his hat away. "And you too Pikachu." He lifted Pikachu up in his arms and continued with, "I couldn't have gone through any of this without you either. You've been with me through the thick and thin."

Pikachu smiled.

"It's been two weeks since Max was found," May reminded Ash. She cradled Mystique in her arms as she said, "I think it's awful that we haven't arranged a funeral yet. Mom and Dad are focusing on their divorce. I wish it didn't all have to come to this." They watched the sun go out through the window. They lived through many. "At least Max isn't suffering anymore," May whispered.

"I hope Silver doesn't blame himself over this," Ash admitted. "None of this was his fault. He saved Misty and I'm grateful for that. He and Iris did everything they could to save Max."

"No wonder Iris is the champion."

Ash wrapped his arm around May and kissed her check. He gazed happily into May's eyes, then dazed down to Mystique. As one era ended, another begins. After everything had been said and done, they knew that everybody would be at pace. Max will be watching over them, praying for peace and waiting for the day that they see him in the next life.