Chapter 1: When Tensions Brew

Ten years have happened after the Unova League was at an end. Ash Ketchum lost to Cameron that fateful day. After that loss, Ash decided to settle down. At eighteen, he left his hometown of Pallet Town to settle in Johto. His current location is southern Goldenrod City. He is now twenty years old.

-Wednesday September 15, 2016

Goldenrod Central Park

04:38 P.M.

He waited. Ash was impatient to meet that perfect someone for weeks since contacting her. A rose in hand, he tapped his foot as he held the jitters and butterflies filled his stomach. "What's taking her so long?" he told his yellow, electric friend. After a full five minutes of controversy, Ash also decided to bring Pikachu with him, although he wanted the meeting to be private. 'Don't be so antsy. In fact here she comes.' said Pikachu. The young trainer he waited for had brown hair in pigtail-like formations on the back of her head. She wore a pair of jeans, a red shirt with a jeans tank top jacket. Last but not least, a pink hat with a red ribbon around the circumference. "Hey Lyra!" yelled Ash as he extended his arm and waved at her. Lyra noticed the wave and sped up to him. "Ash!" she answered. They ran towards each other and met in a long hug.

Lyra couldn't help but feel warmer in Ash's arms and squeezed tighter. Ash, also enjoying the hug, began to lack oxygen. "Ly… Ly… Lyra. You are ch… ch… choking me." Ash squeaked. Lyra snapped out of her daze and let go of Ash, who was already turning blue. "Ash I'm so sorry." she apologized. "No need to worry," he responded. "I had worst from my mother." Lyra let out a small chuckle at Ash's remark and Ash joined in also. "So should we go to my apartment?" said Ash jovially. Lyra smiled and followed him to his humble home.

"So how was your trip to Unova?" asked Ash while enjoying a cup of coffee. "It was fun, but not as good as Johto. What have you done sweetheart?" said Lyra. Yup. Ash and Lyra are dating. What's even more surprising is that their wedding was in a few months. "Nothing. The usual stuff of competition, training, and chilling." he responded. Lyra gave out a laugh which gave Ash a smile. He grabbed the remote and tuned to the news channel. The Kanto elections were happening. "Oh yeah I forgot!" Ash exclaimed. "What?" responded Lyra. "The Kanto presidential election." he said to the young lady. Ash looked at the screen as the winner of the election marched the Pallet streets. After looking for a short while Ash was stunned to see who it was. "N… No way!" he stuttered. "What happened?" asked Lyra without a clue. The new president of the Kanto region was none else but Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket.

-Pallet Town, Kanto

He waved with a huge smile at his citizens, with a promise of greater improvement. "Improvement for me and Team Rocket." he thought. Jesse, James, and Meowth march next to him, but not in their usual uniforms so that their plans won't be foiled. "Once the plan reaches Phase Two, Kanto will be ours. Then all the regions will fall in our clutches." whispered Jesse. "All our desires will be beyond our wishes." said James. Meowth just smirked.

The Presidential Mansion was better than what they expected. With over 30 rooms, 5 bathrooms, the office, and many more features, the Rocket crew couldn't do anything but look around in awe. "Calm down you three." scolded Giovanni. The three quickly saluted the leader. "It's time to set the plan in motion. You three contact Dr. Zager and ask him what he has planned." he commanded. "Yes sir!" they exclaimed.

Jesse dialed the doctor and waited until he answered. "This is Dr. Zager speaking." said the doctor. "Zager what are your plans?" asked Jesse with a smirk.

-Johto

Ash couldn't believe what just happened. "He won." he said in disbelief. "What's wrong about him winning?" asked Lyra. "He is the leader of Team Rocket! That guy is nothing but EVIL!" he exclaimed. Lyra showed her worry. Delia was like a mother to her, so she knew how Ash felt. She grabbed Ash's hand and squeezed it. "I'm sure everything will be alright." she reassured him. "I hope so." he responded. Ash's Poke Gear rang. Ash answered and found that Brock was calling. "What's up?" he responded. "You saw the news?" asked Brock seriously. "Yeah. Can't believe he won." Ash answered. "How about I call you later? I'll tell you more about it." said Brock. "Ok." responded Ash and he hung up. And Ash had a reason to worry about the situation, because Giovanni had a plan up his sleeve.

-Tuesday, August 23, 2019

Pewter City Air Force Base
2:15 P.M.

"Get ready for aerial attack on Orange Islands." said the commander over the speakers. The pilots were getting ready for the start of something big. The sergeant, along with President Giovanni, were spectating the preparations for their assault. "Why are we bombing the Orange Islands?" questioned the sergeant. "Because… we have received threats of attack from Johto and I think it's better to strike than suffer." he hesitated, but that was just a lie. 'My plan is now in motion. Next region under my control, Johto.' he thought. "Pilots we'll be striking in 2 minutes continue final preparations." The stage was set. The planes, ready for takeoff. Giovanni didn't care about what happened to the innocents. "Planes take off." Then one by one the bombers flew, bringing an unnecessary assault in the unsuspecting Johto.

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