pokemon Fighting Dreamers

Last time, our heroes arrived in Sinnoh and after quite a fight in Iron Island they found a Pokedex lying around, now they're looking for Dawn and it seems like she's in the Old Chateau, let's see what happens next.

''Well, we're inside the creepy old mansion, what could go wrong?'' Flannery asked as they entered the place.

''It looks exactly like when I was here last time.''

''I don't like this place.'' Bea said searching for a Poke Ball. ''Rufflet, come on out!''

''You too, Rookidee!'' Ash called as well and the birds flew together. ''We'll need you guys to look from up high, alright?''

''First things first, Ash.'' Bea called him. ''Who are we looking for?''

''A girl with blue hair, she should have a Piplup with her.'' Ash showed them a picture of the penguin on his Pokedex.

''Something else?'' Bea countinued to ask.

''It's been a while since I last saw her so I don't know if she had any outfit changes.''

''Fine, let's look for her.'' Flannery said.

''Alright, this is the plan, first, don't separate-''

The team suddenly heard a stomp coming form the second floor, then they saw the shadow they met in Iron Island, it was in the upper end of some stairs.

''You again...'' Bea trailed off, the shadow then gave them a sign, telling them to come upstairs.

''Shall we go?'' Flannery asked.

''I don't see why not.'' Bea said leading the way.

As they were going upstairs, a Banette appeared next to the shadow and started to laugh.

''Uh, guys?'' Flannery called and they looked up at the shadow.

''Wait, is that a-''

''STICKY FINGERS!''

Before Ash could end talking, Banette shouted and the stairs turned into a giant Zipper that opened beneath them and everyone fell into it, everyone except for Rookidee and Rufflet who flew up just in time.

''How unusual.'' Rufflet said.

''Unusual? That's all you have to say?'' Rookidee asked.

''Looks like we got some runagates.'' The shadow said from above.

''What did you do to them?!'' Rookidee demanded answers.

''Oh, don't worry, they're ok, now would you kindly fall into the zipper too?''

''...No.'' Rookidee charged a Brave Bird and attacked, the shadow dodged and Rookidee crashed into a wall, the bird quickly got out of the wall and charged the attack again and successfully knocked the shadow down.

''Fine, we'll have it your way.'' The shadow got up as one of its arms turned green, it swinged its arm around and a Psycho Cut came out of it, exploding onto Rookidee making him crash into Rufflet as they both fell into the zipper.

''Huff, there we go, that little one is though, but step one is completed nonetheless.'' The shadow then jumped into the zipper as well while the Banette stayed there and closed it.

Somewhere down there, Ash and co. were recovering form the fall.

''I don't see why not.'' Cinderace mocked up Bea while imitating her.

''Shut up.''

''Are we in the basement, people?'' Flannery asked.

''I'm not sure.'' Ash said.

As they were talking, they heard something falling down and looked up.

''Rookidee!'' Ash exclaimed catching the falling birds with his hands, soon afterward the shadow landed in the ground infront of them.

''Hey, why did you bring us here?!'' Bea shouted, but the shadow simply gave them its back and started to run away.

''Argh! Get back here!'' Bea shouted following the shadow along Cinderace.

''Bea, wait!'' Ash followed her too.

''Guys! Do you really think the best thing to do in a creepy old mansion is following the creepy shadow?'' Flanery asked but she had no choice but to follow them too.

''Cinderace, give him a Pyro Ball!'' The rabbit did as told but the the shadow tossed an Aura Sphere and both moves exploded in a smoke screen.

''Rufflet, reach him with a Brave Bird!''

''Rookidee, go with him, Brave Bird too!''

Both birds charged the attack and rushed towards the shadow who looked back concerned.

''Uh, a little help, guys?'' The shadow called and the Banette appeared next to him again.

''STICKY FINGERS!'' The Banette shouted and another giant zipper in the air absorbing Rookidee and Rufflet inside of it. Three more zippers appeared next to the rest of the team and absorbed them as well, the four zippers then closed and disappeared.

''Thanks Banette, huff, that's step 2.''

Somewhere else in the chateau.

''A zipper just ate me...two times...That was crazy!'' Flannery exclaimed.

''Well, I'm glad you liked it.'' Ash replied. ''Wait, where is everyone?''

''Uh?'' Flannery looked around noticing only Ash, Litleo and her where in the room. ''Weird.''

''Let me try to call Bea.'' Ash pulled out his Rotom Phone to call and it was answered almost instantly.

''Ash! Are you okay?!'' Bea shouted worried from the other side of the call.

''I'm fine, Flannery and Litleo and here too, what about you?''

''Just Pikachu and me.'' The mentioned rodent then jumped to Bea's shoulder.

''That would mean Infernape, Cinderace, Rufflet and Rookidee are somewhere else.'' Flannery said.

''Bea, how does the place you're in looks like?'' Ash continued to ask.

''Kinda like a library.'' Bea answered looking around.

''We seem to be in a library too.''

''The door is locked.'' Flannery said trying to open it.

''I've been trying to knock down my door, no luck.''

''Behold this approaching visitors...'' A voice was heard across both rooms.

''Bea, did you hear that?'' Ash asked.

''Yes, I did.''

''Who are you, mister?'' Flannery asked to the voice.

''I'm the current owner of the mansion, you can call me Mr. Marsh.''

''You are the shadow we are chasing?'' Bea asked.

''No, I'm afraid not, that was one of my students.''

''And what do you want with us?'' It was Ash's turn to ask.

''I'd like to play a little game with you, don't worry about your partners, your whole party has been divided in the three libraries of the mansion.''

''What kind of person needs three libraries?'' Flannery asked again.

''Dunno, I didn't build this place, the point is that you'll have to do a simple riddle, there's a table in the corner of each library, on top of the table there's a piece of paper with a script, you need to find the book said script represents, but you can only guide yourselves by titles, you can't open the books, once you find the correct book, put it infront of the door, it will turn into a key and you'll be free, however, the door will only unlock once the three keys have been found, this is a team exercise even though you've been separated, as you can see.''

''That sound overly complicated.'' Bea said.

''You have 30 minutes.''

''Wait.'' Bea called. ''What would happen if we don't make it in 30 minutes?''

''Actually nothing, but some suspense never hurts, good luck.''

''Well, we could use the phones for-'' Bea was about to talk but she was interrupted again.

''Oh, right, one last thing, no cheating.''

A clap was heard and suddenly the Rotoms from their phones got out of their devices and flew off the rooms.

''You'll get them back if you win, now let's begin.''

Our world has so many secrets

Buried beneath memories

They have the answers you're seeking

Kept hidden for centuries

This was the script that was with Ash and Flannery, they were looking at it while Litleo was jumping from Flannery's head to Ash's and back until he finally stopped on Ash.

''Is kinda funny, Litleo acts as if it was our cub.'' Ash said.

''Our cub...'' Flannery then began to think. 'That would mean we've done some baby making...quite a lot wouldn't you say?'

''...Flannery, there's smoke coming from your ears.'' Ash called her back to reality.

''Sorry, I'm fine...my mind went off a little.''

''What?''

''N-Nothing, anyway, what do you think this means?''

''I'm not sure...Uh, Flannery on you head.''

''What are you mean? Litleo is in your...'' Flannery touched her head and then heard a giggle. ''ARGH!'' Flannery knocked the thing off his head, and it revealed to be a small candle-like Pokemon.

''W-What is that thing?!'' Flannery stuttered scared.

''Don't worry, it's just a Litwick.'' Ash said trying to calm her down.

''Argh, I really don't like ghosts, you know?''

''Well, Litwick is Fire Type too, besides, I think some ghosts are quite friendly.''

''Back to our current problem, there are so many books here, how are we even going to find the correct one?''

''I think I just had an idea...Litwick you live here, right?'' Ash asked the Pokemon and this replied with a laugh.

''Lit!'' The candle nodded.

''Think you can help us with this?'' Ash showed Litwick the script and after watching it for moment, the candle jumped to Flannery's shoulder giving her quite a scare, Litwick then jumped to a shelf and pointed to a book.

''This one?'' Ash asked taking a book titled 'the past will save the future'. ''Are you sure?'' Litwick nodded and Ash presented the book to the door, as Mr. Marsh said, the book turned into a key that floated off Ash's hand and inserted itself in the door.

''It worked!'' Flannery said. ''Thanks, Litwick.''

''We still need to wait for the others to unlock tho.'' Ash sat on top of the table still with Litleo on his head.

''Seems like it.'' Flannery sat next to him and after a bit of awkward silence, Ash decided to talk.

''Flannery, those things you said yesterday-''

''It was too much, wasn't it?'' Flannery interrupted.

''I...It was a lot of information, I don't want to sound mean, but we only met once and we didn't see each other for years, when did you...you know?''

''I think it was right when we met, I've heard some people say that when it comes to fall in love with others, most women fall in love instantly while most men fall in love gradually as time goes by. Does that makes sense?''

''I guess...''

''You know? Bea says that she...she says that Nessa likes you too, is that true?''

''Yes, she definitely does.'' Ash replied with an embarrassed blush.

''Well...'' Flannery was kinda worried by the way Ash answered the question, but she wouldn't let that take her down. ''She's not here right now, I told you you should watch you back after all, I suppose that after the contest you and I will part ways, but let's see if you can resist me until then.'' Flannery got as close to Ash as she could causing them both to blush.

''I...hmm, I'm gonna check the door, ok?'' Ash handed over Litleo to the girl and got off the table while Flannery celebrated on her mind.

'Oh my gosh! That really worked! B-But I'm so embarrassed too, how am I gonna keep this up?!'

Why was Flannery so bold out of the sudden you ask? Good question! To answer that we'll have to see what happened a few hours before they were in this situation:

Flannery had just woke up and she was doing a video call, she needed some love tips but Kabu wasn't exactly the best option and unfortunately, there was only one more person Flannery could trust enough to do this.

''Aunt Malva!''

''Hey there, Flannery!'' The woman answered the call with a smile. ''How is my favorite niece?''

''I'm your only niece.''

''Exactly.''

''I guess I'm fine, how are you?''

''Oh, I'm great, since Drasna got me out of jail I've been doing quite good...I mean, yeah, I was fired from my job at the Elite Four...most of my friends don't trust me anymore...I'm also wearing this thing.'' Malva raised her leg showing an ankle monitor. ''But, hey, at least I still have my house.''

''You lost your house, didn't you?'' Flannery asked with a serious expression.

''...Yes, I did, I'm living with Drasna now.''

''Your living with Aunt Drasna?'' Drasna wasn't her aunt biologically speaking, but she was a friend of the family for a long time, so Flannery is used to calling her like that. ''Why don't you find a new job?''

''Silly, Flannery, of course I have a job.''

''Yes, she works at the Ice Cream Shop!'' Another voice was heard in the background.

''DRASNA!''

''Ice creams! hahaha!''

''Show some respect! I'm still your aunt!''

''I'm gonna send you a pic of her in her uniform, she looks so cute.'' Drasna called again.

''Hahahaha!''

''Drasna! Dear! I owe you my life! But please, I beg you to stop!''

''HAHAHAHAHA!''

''Anyway, do you need something or will you keep laughing at me?''

''Sure, sorry, sorry...I need...this is the thing, there's this boy I lik-''

''You fell in love?!''

''I, yes, but-''

''Drasna! She fell in love!''

''Oh, really?'' Drasna got closer to the monitor to see Flannery. ''How wonderful!''

''Sure, Uncle Kabu has been trying to get me with him but honestly he doesn't help as much as he thinks he does, so I thought maybe I could ask you.''

''Hmm, I see.'' Malva said. ''I'm sure Kabu's trying his best, but this is a ladies' work, first off, tell me who's the lucky dude.''

''Do I really need to?''

''How do you expect me to help if I don't know.''

''Goodness, Malva, can't you see she's embarrassed?'' Drasna said with a giggle. ''I'll tell you this, Flannery, if you want that boy for yourself, you have to open your heart, show him you inner charm.''

''Inner charm, pfft, sure, I mean of course that's important, but your outer charm charm isn't half bad, you just have to use your attributes.''

''Attributes?'' Flannery asked.

''Of course! You just need to show off those flame bags of yours.''

''Flame bags...'' Flannery blushed once she understood the metaphor. ''Aunt Malva!''

''What? Last time I checked those things were bigger than mine, you're quite gifted, aren't you?''

''That's not funny! That's not funny at all!''

''Hahaha, who's laughing now?''

''Argh, why is whole family so full of weirdos?!'' Flannery covered her face embarrassed.

''Tell me dear, have you confessed already?'' Drasna asked.

''I did, but...I don't know, he says he's confused, there are also other girls, I think.''

''Other girls?'' Malva asked. ''So he must be quite popular, well, if your in a race there's only one way too win, hold fast and take the wheel.''

''I'll give Malva a point there.'' Drasna agreed. ''if there are other girls then you have to act.''

''Act...right, guess I'll have to take your tips.''

''That's great!'' Malva said. ''I wish you the best luck.''

''I doo too, and please dear, inform us about your progress, we'll be glad to hear it.''

''Of course, thanks aunties, see ya later.''

Back to the present time.

''Still locked.'' Ash said calling Flannery back to them.

''Oh, well, I hope Bea and the rest are doing fine...Take the wheel...what do you think, Litleo?''

The cub looked at her for a moment and simply stuck his tongue out causing Flannery to laugh.

''Well, guess we'll see.''

''Lit!'' Litwick suddenly reappeared on Flannery's shoulder.

''ARGH!''

Maybe our greed is our weakness

Some things are best left unknown

Just don't abuse your own freedom

Cause you must reap what you sow

It was Bea's turn to look at the script and she wasn't doing any better.

''What do you think, Pikachu?'' Bea asked to the rodent who was on his shoulder.

''Pi...'' Pikachu simply shook his head he tried to think until he smelled something.

''What's wrong?''

''Ka...'' Pikachu got off Bea's shoulder and smelled the ground until he stumbled into something.

''Bun?''

''Ka?'' Pikachu heard a very familiar voice and he looked up to see a small rabbit.

''Bun...''

''Kapi?'' Before Pikachu could even react, Buneary was already on top of him, giving him a hug while snuggling.

''Buneary!''

''Pika...''

''Well, looks like you got yourself a friend.'' Bea commented with a laugh.

''KA!'' Pikachu complained trying to get Buneary off him.

''Alright, this can't be that hard, I'm just gonna put every book infront of the door until I get the right one, how hard can it be?''

-25 minutes later-

Bea had put book after book infront of the door, none of them worked and she wasn't even near half of them and all the noise Buneary and Pikachu were doing didn't help much.

''Pikachu, could you and your girlfriend calm down?!''

''PIKA!''

''Alright, looks like I'll have to give this an actual thought, let's see...some things are best left unknown, just don't abuse your own freedom...cause you must reap what you sow...'' Bea set her gaze in a book titled 'They say the truth will set you free'. The title obviously struck a nerve on her, considering all the thing she has had to say to keep this 'new life' of her. Bea took the book and presented it to the door, causing it to turn into a key and enter itself in the lock, but the door still didn't open.

'Reap what you sow...' Bea repeated the line in her mind again. ''What am I sowing?'' She asked herself.

''There we go, looks like we still have to wait for the others, I wonder how Cinderace is doing...Uh, I'm just noticing I don't have my backpack here.''

You tell me nothing is true

I know everything is real

Everything is real in my head

''This is so stupid.'' Cinderace said looking at the script for the 20th time already. She also had Bea's backpack on her back since it appeared there with her.

''Hey, uhm...Cinderace, right?'' Infernape tried to talk with her.

''...'' Cinderace simply looked into another direction.

''I...are you listening?''

''...''

''Hey, why aren't you answering me?''

''Because the last thing this story needs is some weird Pokemon sub-couple!''

''...Why do you always talk like that?''

''ARGH! LEAVE ME ALONE!''

''Is not like I can, we're stuck in this room together.''

''Don't remind me...''

''Well, why don't you help me look for that book?''

''Do I look like a Psychic Type to you! Forget it! I'll break the wall that's in the way!'' Cinderace jumped up and tried to High Jump Kick the door, but it didn't move a centimeter and Cinderace sat down in the floor holding her knee.

''Well, that didn't work.'' Infernape said still looking for the book.

''You don't say.''

''Hey...what happened to your eyes?'' Infernape asked noticing Cinderace's eyes turned deep red.

''My eyes? ...Oh, it's nothing, my ability Libero lets me change my Type to the one of the move I'll use, my eyes match with the move too.''

''Is that so...Do you know any Psychic moves?''

''I don't, what for?''

''Maybe if you turn into a Psychic Type you'll be smart enough to solve the riddle.''

''You're calling me dumb?!''

''That's not what I said, I just mean that Psychic Types are smarter than average Pokemon, you know 'The wisdom to be wise' and all that.''

''Well...I can learn Zen Headbutt so I guess that sounds like a plan.''

''Then do it.''

''Sure.'' Cinderace searched for the TR and the looked at Infernape. ''Uh, there's a problem, something I forgot.''

''And what is it?''

''To change Type properly I need to use the move on another Pokemon.''

''But I'm the only one here.''

''That's right.''

''That's a Psychic Type move and I'm a Fighting Type.''

''Correct.''

''It's really gonna hurt.''

''Now you're getting it.''

''...Uh, fine, do what you must, we have to get out of here.''

'''You asked for it...Literally.'' Cinderace absorbed the move, her head shone pink and then she headbutted Infernape with all her might, sending him flying to a wall.

''...Ouch.''

''HAHAHAHAHA! Oh, boy! That was so perfect!''

''You...you didn't have to use the move on me, did you?''

''Nope, but I really need to get that off my system, so thanks, now give a moment.'' Cinderace searched on Bea's backpack again, finding a pair of reading glasses, she then put them on and blinked a few times.

''Did that work?'' Infernape asked finally getting up.

''Affirmative, Psychic Cinderace is online.'' The rabbit replied in a sophisticated voice.

''And what are the glasses for?''

''Just to go with the mood, now let me see the script again.''

Infernape handed over the script and Cinderace started to laugh.

''What's so funny?''

''The ludicrous thing is this script, the answer is so obvious, it's so easy that even you could do it.''

''...Even?'' Infernape asked a bit offended. "Is that an insult?"

''Just give me a fraction of time.'' Cinderace walked near the shelf until she found what she was looking for. ''This is it.'' Cinderace handed Infernape a book with the title 'The art of perspective'.

''Are you sure this is the one?''

''Of course, don't you see? You tell me nothing is true, I know everything is real, everything is real in my head. Perspective is the obvious answer.''

''Oh, I think I get it.''

''Of course, now do you thing.''

Infernape presented the book to the door and it turned into a key, the door then opened, alongside the other two doors.

''Now we are free.'' Cinderace tossed a Pyro Ball to the ceiling and then returned to her normal self. ''Let's see what's next.''

''I don't understand any of this.''

Meanwhile in another part of the mansion, Dawn was simply walking through the halls along her Togekiss, still searching for Piplup.

''This is so weird, what should we do Togekiss? ...wait, where's Buneary?'' Dawn looked around and couldn't spot her other Pokemon. ''Oh, perfect...wait, did you hear that?''

Some flapping noises were heard echoing in the distance.

''Togekiss, Air Slash!'' Dawn ordered scared.

''Halt a sec, Flying compatriot.'' A few meters away, Rookidee and Rufflet were flying, looking for the rest of the team. Unlike with Ash and co. the zipper had sent them somewhere else in the mansion. ''I'm too exhausted.''

''You're too slow! We have to look for the others!''

''Ay, ay, of course I'm worried for our fellas, but you're not making this any easier.''

''We need to...wait, do you hear that?''

''Kinda sounds like a whoosh.''

''Someone's attacking us!'' Rookidee exclaimed.

''Don't be so-'' Rufflet was interrupted by an Air Slash that exploded right onto his face.

''Watch out!'' Rookidee charged a Brave Bird in the direction the attack came and their foe responded with an Sky Attack that sent Rookidee to a wall.

''Togekiss, wait!'' Dawn called her to stop seeing how their menace didn't look exactly menacing. ''I'm really sorry, we didn't mean to hurt you, you just gave us a scare.''

Togekiss landed infront of Rokidee and helped him get up as the little bird set his gaze on her.

Rufflet then flew until he was next to Rookidee. ''Goodness girl...ya huge.'' Rufflet then received a wing slap from Rookidee in the face.

''Respect the lady!''

''Yada, yada.'' Rufllet said rubbing his beak. ''The name's Rufflet, this is my fella Rookidee.''

''Uh, yeah, Rookidee...that's me.''

''Uh, well, nice to meet you too.'' Togekiss replied.

''I've never seen something like you two...'' Dawn tried to search for her Pokedex but she didn't found anything. ''Great, first Piplup, then Buneary and now I lost my Pokedex...Hey, have you seen a Piplup nearby?'' Dawn asked to the two birds but they simply blinked.

''You don't know what a Piplup is, right?'' The birds blinked again. ''Hmm, you don't look like ghosts, are you lost here too?'' Rufflet nodded and Rookidee shook his head. ''Uh, well, I'll see you later.'' Dawn started to walk away as Togekiss followed her.

''Wait a second.'' Rookidee said. ''Wasn't Piplup the Pokemon Ash told us to look for?''

''Oh, right, you think she's the girl Ash was talking about?''

''Seems like it, we should follow her.''

''Shouldn't we search for our gang first tho?''

''We can do it while going along her, we already found her, Lord Ash would want us to keep her safe.'' Rookidee started to fly away.

''You just want to stick with that Togekiss, don't ya?'' Rookidee didn't answer and Rufflet flew behind him. ''I'm already seeing it. 'Tiny bird is obsessed with girlfriend whose ten times his size.'

Rookidee then flew until he was on top of Dawn and then he landed on her head as Rufflet kept flying next to her.

''Uh? You two want to come with us?'' Dawn asked and both birds nodded. ''Well, that's great...looks like I'll be a birdkeeper for a while, how would Piplup be doing tho?''

''Oh, hello there.''

After a bit of Wandering through the mansion, Piplup ended in Mr. Marsh's room, the small shadow was looking at him and Piplup was frozen in fear.

''Y-You are?''

''You were with the blue-haired, right?''

''Blue-haired? ...DAWN! What did you do to her?!''

''Don't worry, she's perfectly fine, she's not part of the team I'm interested in anyway.''

''Let her go right now!'' Piplup opened his beak charging a Bubble Beam

''Don't try it.''

Piplup shot a stream of Bubbles and Mr. Marsh disappeared in a screen of smoke.

''Show yourself!''

''Boohoo...'' A deep voice sounded behind Piplup.

''What's that?'' Piplup turned but he didn't see anything.

''Weehee...''

''I'm not scared!''

''Oh, woe, it's ME!'' A Gengar appeared behind Piplup shouting, making Piplup faint of the scare.

''Oh man, that was great!'' The Gengar said with a laugh.

''I actually think you overdid yourself, Gengar.'' Mr. Marsh said reappearing next to him.

''Mr. Marsh!'' A Misdreavus entered the room.

''Something wrong?''

''The three teams have completed their riddles.''

''Very well, time to start step 4.''

''You completed the tests, I'm impressed.'' Our three teams heard Mr. Marsh at the same time. ''But there is one last thing you'll have to do before we met.''

''Why are you doing this, Mr. Marsh?'' Bea asked.

''Let's just say I'm quite interested in you.''

''Alright, Mr. Marsh, what would the next challenge be?'' Ash asked trying to follow the game.

''You'll have to fight some of my students.''

Another clap was heard and a Sableye appeared infront of Ash and Flannery

''Meega nala kweesta! HAHAHAHA!'' Sableye instantly charged a Night Shade and shoot crimson beams form his eyes.

''Litleo, take the hit!'' Litleo stood infront of them, annulling the move with its Normal Type. ''Alright, now Flamethrower!''

Sableye dodged the move and then jumped to a wall and started to crawl up, once he was in the ceiling, Sableye's eyes started to glow and he shot Power Gems raining down.

''Dewott, Razor Shell!'' Ahs released his Pokemon and the latter spun around with his Scalchops turning the gems into pieces.

Litwick then stood next to Oshawott and lowered his head, firing a Flame Burst at Sableye, knocking him out of the ceiling.

''Choota!'' The sableye complained and Litwick laughed.

''Looks like Litwick wans to help us.'' Ash said.

''Alright, Litwick, Flame Burst again!'' Flannery ordered and Litwick did the move again but Sableye countered with Power Gem.

Sableye then used Will-o-Wisp against Flannery, but Litwick jumped infront of her, taking the hit.

''Litwick! Are you okay?'' Flannery asked worried but Litwick's flame started to glow brigther.

''What's going on?'' Ash asked.

''Flash-Fire!'' Flannery exclaimed. ''Alright, Litwick, give me another Flame Burst!'' This time the fire was way bigger and the Power Gems weren't enough to stop it.

''I got it! Litleo use Flamethrower on Litwick.'' Both Pokemon nodded, Litwick stood infront of Litleo and the cub shot a Flamethower at Litwick's back, the Flame on his head kept growing and growing and Litwick then shot all that fire in a powerful blast, but Sableye was still standing.

''Chi Meetoh!'' Sableye raised his claws shooting Shock Waves from it.

''Dewott, block it!'' The otter jumped and stood infront of the fire Pokemon, blocking the bolts with his Shells.

''Litleo, Flamethrower! Litwick, Flame Burst!'' Both Pokemon attacked and struck Sableye making him stop his own move.

''Dewott, Aqua Jet!'' Dewott made the move and took Sableye up with him, crashing him onto the roof, Sableye fell down fainted and Dewott landed safely infront of the group.

''There we go, Thanks for the help Litwick.'' Ash said.

''Say Litwick, since you've been helping us, would you like to come with me?'' Flannery offered him a Poke Ball and Litwick pressed the button, getting caught. ''Huh, nice!''

Meanwhile with Bea, from the floor infront of her emerged a Dusknoir wearing a hat and a raincoat.

''Hola de nuevo a toda la Nación Metapod!'' The Dusknoir then looked around. ''Oh, denme un segundo...'' The Dusknoir went down and then got back up again without its clothes. ''Asi esta mejor, digo...Duuuusknoir.''

''Right, I'm gonna-'' Bea was about to look for a Poke Ball but Pikachu jumped infront of her.

''Pika...'' The Electric Type looked back at Bea.

''...Alright, Pikachu, let's do it together!''

''Kapi!''

''Bun! Bun!'' Buneary started to cheer with two pompoms on her paws.

''Where did she got those pompoms from?'' Bea asked.

''Ka...'' Pikachu let out an annoyed growl.

''Well, alright, Iron Tail!''

Pikachu jumped to attack, but the Dusknoir blocked the move with his arms and then responded with an Ice Punch knocking Pikachu back. Dusknoir then tossed a Shadow Ball at the rodent.

''Dodge with Quick Attack!'' Bea ordered and Pikachu ran against the ghost, the Dusknoir simply stood still knowing he'd take no damage form a normal move.

''Keep the impulse and go for an Iron Tail!'' Pikachu jumped and spun smacking Dusknoir with his tail.

Dusknoir got up and raised his hand as a blue transparent rectangle surrounded him and Pikachu.

''Trick room, I hate that thing.'' Bea said as the Dusknoir started to move faster and Pikachu slowed down. ''Try to break it with Iron Tail!'' Pikachu jumped and tried to break the walls, but these stayed on their place, while Pikachu fell exhausted by the effort, Dusknoir got closer to Pikachu and hit him with a Fire Punch sending him to a wall, he then launched a Shadow Ball exploding.

''Thunderbolt!'' Pikachu released the lightning but Dusknoir simply dodged it, he then punched Pikachu repeatedly, going from Fire Punch to Ice Punch and Viceversa while Bea was running out of ideas.

''What would Ash do? What would Ash do?'' Another punch launched Pikachu to the wall infront of Bea, Pikachu started to get angry and one of his paws was surrounded by black sparks, Pikachu jumped again and punched Dusknoir to a wall.

''That was Knock off! You got it, Pikachu, use Knock off on the Trick room!''

Pikachu jumped again to try and hit a wall, but before he could Dusknoir grabbed his tail and sent him to the floor again, Dusknoir then shoot several Shadow balls trying to keep Pikachu on its place.

''No...Maybe...Pikachu, use Surf!''

''KA?''

''Please, trust me!'' Pikachu summoned a wave inside the trick room causing it to flood almost to the top.

''Now use Thunderbolt!'' The electricity surged through the whole Trick Room impacting Dusknoir but it still wasn't enough to break their prison. ''We got him! Use your tail to propel yourself and go for a Knock off!'' Wagging his tail around Pikachu swam to the Dusknoir, punching him to a wall and finally breaking the Trick Room, Bea quickly took Buneary and jumped to a nearby table to avoid touching the electrified water, the place finally dried out and Pikachu was standing on top of the fainted Dusknoir.

''Great job, Pikachu.'' Bea congratulated him.

''Bun! Bun!''

''Ka...pika.'' Pikachu simply gave them a thumbs up.

''Pikachu, that day we were on the train...Look, I know I act weird sometimes, but please believe me, I'd never do anything to harm Ash, I only want the best for him, like you do, you believe me?''

''...ka.'' Pikachu gave her a nod.

''Thanks.''

As for our Fire starters, they were meeting a Cofagrigus that came from the ceiling.

''Cofa!'' The Pokemon created a little card with a skull on it, he then tossed the card to the ground causing it to turn to purple.

''What was that?'' Infernape asked.

''Doom dimension, if we lost we'll fall in there for eternity.''

''The what?!''

''Yeah, I mean, since is a mummy I think a Yugi-oh reference would have been better but this works too, whatever, hold my backpack.'' Cinderace handed the back to Infernape. ''I'll take care of this, a Pyro Ball for you!''

Cinderace tossed the fire ball but Cofragrigus used protect to stop the move, once the shield disappeared, Cofagrigus created a purple orb and shot it at Cinderace.

''You okay?'' Infernape asked.

''I'm poisoned...wait, Toxic and Protect...YOU STALLER PIECE OF SHIT!''

''Is there an antidote in here?''

''There is, but don't worry, I just need to end this fast.''

Cofagrigus laughed and then disappeared in a steam of smoke.

''He vanished in the air!''

''Stop narrating! Damn it! He used Phantom Force, he's trying to wear me out over time.''

''Why don't you use Iron Head to turn into Steel-Type and block the Poison?''

''I...''

-A few moments before-

''I'm gonna forget Iron Head to learn Zen Headbutt what's the worst thing that could happen?'' Cinderace asked herself.

...

''I forgot it, having two Headbutt moves sounded kinda redundant.''

''Don't you have two balls moves anyway?''

''Don't get off-topic, that wouldn't work anyway.''

''Are you sure you don't want my help?''

''No, I don't need it!''

As Cinderace was ranting, Cofagrigus reappeared and tackled Cinderace to a wall.

Cofagrigus then extended its arms and wrapped each on Cinderace's limbs, stopping her from moving and lifting her in the air.

''Oh, I've seen enough H to know where this is going.''

''Cinderace! I'm going in!'' Infernape called.

''No, you're not!'' Cinderace exclaimed.

A giant red eye appeared infront of Cofagrigus and it shoot a dark ray of energy, using Hex to damage the already statused Cinderace.

''That's it!'' Infernape jumped and attacked Cofagrigus with Acrobatics knocking the Mummy to a wall and freeing Cinderace.

''I told you I could handle it!'' Cinderace shouted from the floor and then noticed Infernape wasn't moving.

''Uh, Infernape?'' Cinderace called and Infernape turned around with a blank look as Cofagrigus stood next to him laughing.

''...You have to be kidding me.''

''Attack her!'' Cofagrigus ordered and Infernape jumped forward with a Mach Punch.

''Alright, dude, this is gonna hurt you more than it'll hurt me!'' Cinderace charged a Zen Headbutt and slammed Infernape into the floor.

''Ouch...'' Infernape trailed off as he regained his senses. ''What...happened?''

''Cofagrigus got you with his Mummy ability, now don't touch h-'' Cinderace was struck by another poison flinch and fell to the ground.

''Here, let me-'' Infernape tried to touch her but Cinderace tossed his hand away.

''Stop it! I don't need your help! I don't want your help!''

''Why do you hate me so much?!''

''B-Because you're making me doubt!''

''Doubt?'' Infernape heard another laugh and looked around, seeing Cofagrigus was gone. ''He disappeared again.''

''I don't care...''

''Look, hate me all you want, but we have to find our trainers.''

''I...I guess could use some help.'' Cinderace finally gave in.

''Alright then.'' Infernape quickly searched for an Antidote and gave it to Cinderace.

The rabbit took it his hand and sprayed it on herself curing her poisoning. ''Huff, thanks.''

''What do we do know?''

''We wait, with the guard up.''

''Do you mind if I take one of these?'' Infernape pointed at the TR case.

''Serve yourself.'' Cinderace replied and Infernape took out a violet TR.

''Shadow Claw?'' Cinderace asked.

''I've seen how this move works, It's risky but I think the shadow will protect me from contact, as for you, you should use this.'' Infernape handed Cinderace a purple TR.

''Gunk shot...If I turn into a Poison Type-''

''You'll be inmune to Toxic.''

''Let's do this.'' Cinderace absorbed the move.

''Alright, Cinderace, back to back.'' Infernape and Cinderace stood facing in opposite directions with their back touching, waiting for Cofagrigus to return.

''Any moment now...''

''Incoming!'' Infernape shouted as Cofragrigus fell from the ceiling again, The fire starters jumped to the sides dodging, Infernape then jumped back to slash Cofagrigus with the Shadow Claw, just like he was expecting, the move protected him from contact, Mummy didn't activate and Cofagrigus' smile finally died down.

Cofagrigus then turned to Cinderace and tried to use toxic again, but before he could Cinderace charged the Gunk Shot and turned into Poison Type. ''Hehe, don't mind if I give you a taste of your own medicine!'' Cinderace kicked the Gunk Shot and by a lucky strike she left Cofagrigus poisoned. The Pokemon tried to wrap Cinderace again but Infernape jumped infront of her and blocked his arms with several Shadow Claws. Cinderace jumped above Infernape and kicked a Pyro Ball, Infernape boosted the move with a Flamethrower and the fire explosion knocked Cofagrigus to the floor. A portal then appeared beneath him and Cofagrigus was absorbed as he shouted.

''I curse your ancestors and your descendants!'' The portal then closed and then card that Cofagrigus put there turned into pieces.

''We did it! Great job!'' Infernape tried to talk with her, but Cinderace simply walked away. ''So nothing changed?'' Infernape asked walking next to her.

''...''

''What did you mean with doubt?''

''What are you talking about?'' Cinderace finally replied.

''You said you hate me because I'm making you doubt, but doubt what?''

''...Just keep moving.''

''Nice job, you defeated all three of them.'' Mr. Marsh's voice was heard. ''I think is about time we meet, give me a moment.'' A yellow trail appeared on the floor beneath the teams. ''Just take the yellow sidewalk and we'll meet and don't you take that purple one, it's covered with lumber.''

''Looks we have to do what he's saying.'' Flannery said to Ash.

''I still think we need some extra help.'' Ash said releasing Lucario. ''Lucario, can you find Bea and the others using your Aura?'' Lucario nodded and raised his paw, he sensed four nearby presences, two of them felt familiar while the other two didn't, Lucario simply assumed there were all their friends and pointed in the direction opposite ot the trail, guiding Ash and Flannery.

''Looks like they won't follow the sidewalk.'' Misdreavus said.

''Then we'll have to improvise, Banette?''

''I'm on it, Bossu.'' Banette vanished in the air and then appeared infront of Bea.

''Not you again.'' Bea said.

''STICKY-ugh!'' Banette was interrupted by an Ice Beam from Buneary.

''Ouch, well, is not like I have to say it anyway.'' As Banette talked, a zipper appeared in the floor and Bea, Pikachu and Buneary fell into it.

Back with Dawn and the Flying Types, they were...being chased by a random Trevenant that was passing by.

''Togekiss, could you help me out?'' Dawn asked and her Pokemon nodded.

''Could you two help me as well?'' Togekiss asked the two birds.

''Tensou!'' Rookidee saluted her.

''Ten what?'' Rufflet asked.

''Spread your wings when your ready!'' Togekiss charged an Sky Attack and both Rufflet and Rokidee charged Brave Birds, the three slammed onto Trevenant Together, knocking him far away and leaving him unable to battle.

''Oh, thanks goodness.'' Dawn tried to catch her breath.

''Great job guys.'' Togekiss said.

''She even talks like an angel.'' Rookidee trailed off.

''Dude, you're creeping me out.'' Rufflet said to his fella.

''Wait, what was that sound?'' Dawn asked as she heard steps around the corner, she then saw a random bat on top of a table and decided to take it to defend herself, the Flying types prepared themselves as well in case they needed to protect her.

''Sounds likes someone is on the around the corner.'' Ash said from the other side.

''Maybe is just Bea.'' Flannery said.

''You must be right.'' Ash kept walking until the corner and then. ''Bea- woah!'' Ash lowered his head barely in time to not be smacked by the bat.

''Get away from me!'' Dawn shouted.

''Dawn? Dawn! It's me!'' Ash said rejoiced to see her friend again, Dawn on the other side...

''Yeah, and IT'S ME! GOODBYE!'' Dawn swinged the bat again and Ash backed down a few steps.

''I thought your friend would be a little happier to see you.'' Flannery said hiding behind Ash.

''Dawn! I'm Ash! What are you doing?!''

''You're just a ghost making some weird illusion, aren't you?!''

''No, I'm not! it's really me!''

''I-If that's true then...then tell me something only the real Ash would know!''

''Uh, well...Remember that time we got separated from Brock in a forest? That time your skirt got stuck on a bush and I accidentally saw your pan-'' Ash was interrupted by a bat hit directly on his head leaving him on the floor.

''YOU PROMISED ME THAT YOU WOULDN'T TELL THAT TO ANYONE!'' Dawn screamed out loud with a blushed face.

''Sorry, sorry, ouch.'' Ash rubbed his head.

''Wait...that means...you're the real Ash...?''

''I won't be the real Ash anymore if you keep smacking me with that bat!''

''Ash...ASH!'' Dawn jumped over him, still on the ground, and gave him the biggest hug she could. ''ASH! YOU LOVABLE IDIOT! I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU!''

''I...I missed you too, Dawn.'' Ash simply returned the hug.

''I-I don't get it, what are you even doing here?''

''We were actually looking for you, but then we had an issue with some Mr. Marsh.''

''Who's Mr. Marsh?''

''That would be me...'' A small humanoid Pokemon appeared infront of them, along all the ghost Pokemon that were in the mansion, a Gengar was carrying Piplup over his shoulder, said Pokemon got closer to Dawn and handed over her partner.

''Piplup, are you okay?'' Dawn asked taking the penguin on her arms, but he still didn't wake up.

''Don't worry, he's fine, I just gave him a little scare...wait, where are the rest? Banette!''

''Oh, right, sorry.'' A zipper opened in the ceiling and Bea fell from it, still accompanied by Pikachu and Buneary.

''I've been falling, for thirty minutes!'' Bea complained in the floor.

''Oh, it's you, Bea.'' Dawn said recognizing the girl.

''Uh, hi...Maya?'' Bea asked.

''My name is Dawn...''

''Sure...'' Bea then noticed the position they were in. ''Ash, why is everyone sitting on your lap lately?''

''Is pretty comfy actually.'' Flannery said. ''You should give a try.''

''Yeah, is a pretty good seat.'' Dawn agreed with her.

''Could y'all stop talking about Ash's lap! Who is this girl anyway?'' Bea continued to ask.

''Right, we didn't get a proper introduction back in the ship.'' Dawn got up from Ash's lap and offered her hand to Bea. ''The name is Dawn, I traveled with Ash here in the Sinnoh region.''

''I'm Bea, I'm traveling with Ash through the Galar region.''

''And I'm Flannery...I'm just kinda here for now.''

''Back in the ship?'' Ash asked her. ''Wait, you've met Bea already?''

''The cruise I took from Johto did a stop in Galar, I was walking on the deck and then she kicked a ball into my face.''

''T-That was an accident!'' Bea stuttered.

''Wow, she really did that?'' Flannery asked.

''Well, she smacked me to the ground when we met so-''

''That was an accident too!''

''Does that means you're gonna punch me?'' Flannery continued to ask.

''No, I'm not going to- ARGH! fine! ...so you traveled with him on Sinnoh... Yeah, Ash mentioned you a couple times, sorry, I couldn't remember your name...Wait a second.'' Bea set her sigh on Dawn's skirt as she remembered one of her conversations with Gloria.

''Why do you even think Ash likes skirts so much?''

''Well, I asked him who has been his favorite traveling companion and it just happened to be the girl with the shortest skirt in existence, seriously, that thing is like 1 Inch long.''

''You are Ash's favorite traveling companion?'' Bea asked her.

''Favorite?'' Dawn asked and then looked at Ash. ''I-I'm your favorite?''

''Favorite?'' Ash then remembered that interview Gloria gave him when they met.

''Who has been your favorite traveling companion?''

''That's hard to say, but mayyyybe Dawn.''

''Oh, well, when you put it out of context favorite is a bit of a strong word, but...yeah, you kinda are.''

'HA! I knew it! Take that May!' Dawn thought for herself.

'Los celotes no tienen maiz, lo celotes no tiene maiz...' Bea counted numbers on her head.

'I feel like I'm being the third wheel here.' Flannery thought. 'But that would be fourth wheel now, right?'

''Hey, this is your Oshawott, right?'' Dawn squatted close to Dewott. ''Looks like he evolved, congrats.''

''Oh, right, have you guys seen Cinderace?'' Bea asked.

''I'm here!'' The rabbit called behind Bea, running to them along with Infernape.

''Infernape!'' Dawn happily greeted the Pokemon. ''How have you been? It's been a long while.''

''Ehem.'' Mr. Marsh called for their attention again. ''Looks like everyone is here, now give me a second.'' The two Rotoms appeared behind him and got back to their phones. ''There, sorry about that.''

''Who even are you?'' Bea asked scanning with her Pokedex. 'Marshadow, the Gloomdweller Pokemon, this Pokémon can conceal itself in any shadow, so it went undiscovered for a long time.'

''This says that he's a legendary Pokemon.'' Bea said.

''That explains the bold font.'' Cinderace said.

''Well, it's actually a mythical.'' Ash said.

''Don't start with that!'' Bea shouted. ''Everyone knows that a Mythical is just an event-exclusive legendary but they just won't admit it!''

''Back to the point.'' Flannery interrupted. ''Why did you put us those challenges, Mr. Marsh?''

''One of my students has grown interested in you and I must say, I'm quite curious too.''

''Still, what is a Legendary Pokemon from Alola doing here in Sinnoh?'' Dawn continued to ask.

''I've been traveling around the world, eventually I found this place and decided to stay, all these ghost you've seen are my students, and talking about that...Gallade, would you mind?''

The ghost Pokemon separated in two groups and a Gallade walked between them until he was infront of Bea.

''...So it was you all along?'' Bea asked and the Gallade nodded.

''Uh? What did I miss? Dawn asked.

''We met a shadowy figure in Iron Island, while we were searching for you we saw it here again.''

''Wait, if it is just a Gallade then what was that Shadow thingy?'' Flannery asked as well.

''What you saw is an special version of the move Shadow Sneak, I taught it to him, still you are the most interesting one here.'' Marshadow said pointing at Bea. ''Your fighting drive has made Gallade curious, he told you managed to throw him to a wall with a single blow, quite much for a human.''

''Well, that's just me.'' Bea said as if it wasn't big deal.

''I see...well, Gallade would you like to accompany you, but not yet, there's one last test we'd like to give you.''

''And what test would that be?'' Bea asked.

''Ga-llade!'' The Pokemon said with a raised fist.

''Gallade wants you to command him in a battle to see if you're a good match for him.''

''Hey! I'm the translator here!'' Cinderace complained.

''Say, Ash, would you be my opponent?''

''Of course!'' As Ash exclaimed, Rookidee landed next to him. ''You want to do it, Rookidee?''

''Rook!''

''Alright then!''

''So it's you and me.'' Gallade said to Rokidee.

''Of course, you and I have a score to settle after all.''

''He wants to impress the girl here too.'' Rufflet said from the sides.

''Quiet!''

''You either say shadup or I ain't doing anything!''

''Whatever, let's have a fair battle this time.''

''You're up, birdie!''

Ash and Bea took their places as Mr. Marsh acted as the referee.

''This will be a simple 1v1 battle, when the opponent is unable to continue, the fight is over, now begin!''

''Gallade, Sacred Sword!'' Bea ordered but Gallade blinked and looked back at her.

''Uh, Gallade can't learn Sacred Sword...'' Dawn said.

''You're telling me Gallade, the Blade Pokemon that fights for mercy, honor and glory cannot learn Sacred Sword!'' Bea complained.

''Yeah...''

''Friggin Honedge, A CURSED sword can learn Sacred Sword!''

''...I don't make the rules here.''

''Ugh, fine, let see your moves then.'' Bea scanned Gallade with his Pokedex. ''Gallade's moves are Aura Sphere, Shadow Sneak, Psycho Cut and Dazzling Gleam.''

''Dazzling Gleam?'' Flannery asked.

''I mean, he was a Ralts and a Kirlia at some point.'' Ash said.

''Right then, give me a Dazzling Gleam!'' Gallade crossed his arms as the red horn on his chest shone with a pink light, he then opened his arms shooting a massive pink beam that Rookidee barely dodged.

''...Well, that was the manliest Dazzling Gleam I've ever seen.'' Infernape said.

''Now Aura Sphere!''

''Use Agility to dodge it!'' Rookidee flew in circles to avoid the sphere but this landed on him nonetheless.

''Psycho cut!'' Gallade swinged his arms and launched the blade hitting Rokidee on spot.

''Good job, do it again!''

''Power Trip!'' Rookidee charged against the move and broke the blade in half, then he went for Gallade.

''Take the hit!'' Bea ordered and Gallade didn't make an effort to avoid or block the move, receiving the Power Trip right on his chest. After receiving the hit Gallade was surrounded by an orange light as his Attack stat increased.

''Justified...'' Bea said relieved.

''But how did you know that was his ability?'' Mr. Marsh asked since he didn't know it himself.

''I didn't know, it was just a little hunch.''

''I see...''

''Brave Bird!''

''Shadow Sneak!'' Gallade crossed his arms and his shadow rose from the ground, covering his whole body completely, only leaving his red eyes, Gallade then extended his arms and stopped the brave bird in the air, knocking Rookidee to the floor.

''I raised that boy.'' Marshadow said with a grin.

''You have to admit that was impressive.'' Dawn said.

''Not as impressive as this, Behemoth Bash!'' Rookidee charged the move and its light illuminated the whole room.

''What in the-'' Gallade trailed off.

''You're not the only one with a gift from a Legendary Pokemon.'' Rookidee said to him and he slammed onto Gallade with the bash.

''Well, this just took an interesting turn.''

''Do a Psycho Cut barrage!'' Gallade spun around like a top shooting several blade toward Rookidee.

''Use agility and then break them with Power Trip!'' Rookidee did as told and started breaking through the slices.

''Jump and take the hit.'' Gallade jumped in the way and Rookidee and took the Power Trip and even tho he received the attack boost, he also took quite some damage.

''Behemoth Bash!''

''Aura Sphere!''

Both moves exploded in the middle and the Pokemon stood there watching each other.

''Behemoth bash again!''

''Dodge with Shadow Sneak!'' Gallade turned into shadow and quickly waved around dodging the move.

''Do it again!''

''Stop him with an Aura Sphere!''

''Use Agility and keep the Behemoth Bash!'' Rookidee impulsed himself further and continued the attack, breaking through the Aura Sphere and hitting Gallade.

''Brave Bird!'' Rookidee attacked but the move missed Gallade by a landslide. Rookidee then started to vibrate and glitch like he did during the battle against Flannery.

''He's stunned! Psycho Cut!''

''Rookidee, dodge!'' The bird suddenly disappeared and reappeared behind Gallade. ''Brave Bird!''

''Shadow Sneak!'' Gallade turned into a shadow again and dropped himself on the ground barely dodging the Brave Bird that created a strong gust in the whole room.

''Dazzling Gleam!'' Gallade rose form the ground and attacked but Rookidee dodged it.

''Brave bird!''

''Block it with your arms!''

Gallade made the block but Rokidee missed him again and crashed into a wall, Rokidee tried to fly back to the fight but his speed made him crash into a wall again, the scene repeated a few more times and Ash started to worry.

''Rookidee, Slow down! Rookidee!'' Ash did his best effort to catch him with his hands and once he finally got him, Ash hugged Rookidee close to his chest, but he was still vibrating. ''Rookidee! Listen to my voice! You have to focus!''

Meanwhile back in Galar.

''You got everything ready?'' Zamazenta asked his sister as they prepared themselves to travel to the hall of origins.

''Yup, now we just need to wait for-''

''Wild Zords Descend!'' Another voice said from up high.

''What was that?'' Zamazenta asked looking up.

''Tootoorooroo...ROAR!'' A portal opened in the sky and a Solgaleo came from it and landed infront of the doggos.

''Your uber has arrived.'' Solgaleo said.

''Very funny, Nebby.'' Zacian said sarcastically.

''Nebby?'' Zamazenta asked.

''That's the nickname Ash gave me.'' Solgaleo replied happily.

''And why are you calling him like that?'' Zamazenta asked again.

''Uh, anyway, ready to go to Sinnoh, folks?''

''Ready if you are.'' The brothers said together.

Solgaleo roared and created another wormhole. ''Ladies first?'' He asked to Zacian.

''Idiot...Zamazenta, you okay?'' She asked seeing her brother was looking at the horizon.

''Looks like someone needs a little boost.'' Zamazenta said the wind started to howl.

''What's going on?'' Solgaleo asked.

''Heroic inspirational moment.'' Zacian said slightly annoyed. ''Please don't tell me you're going to sing.''

''Sweet child of mine, you're special.'' Zamazenta began to sing and his sister sighed. ''Nobody's on your level...This harsh trail that you're walking is...a long road to your unique journey.''

''Lord Zamazenta?'' Rookidee trailed off.

''Go all out, Rookidee. Make it count!''

Rookidee closed his eyes and he vibrated even faster than before his body was surrounded by a white light and he flew off Ash's arms, he then created a strong gust and the brightness died down, Rookidee had evolved.

''There, I'm sure they can take care of the rest, now let's go to the hall.''

Zacian entered the wormhole first, then Zamazenta went in second and Solgaleo entered last as he closed the portal.

''Corvisquire, the raven Pokemon, The lessons of many harsh battles have taught it how to accurately judge an opponent's strength.''

''He looks different..'' Ash said looking at the Pokedex entry, aside from the blue feathers on the major part of his body which were the same, while the Corvisquire in the picture had black feathers on his face and ruff, Ash's Corvisquire's were silver.

''It looks like a crown.'' Dawn said.

''Zamazenta...Alright, Corvisquire, give us a Behemoth bash!'' Corvisquire made a loud call and the energy surrounded him taking the form of a silver wolf, instead of his usual red.

''Dodge with Shadow Sneak!''

''Follow him!''

Gallade did his best effort to avoid it, but Corvisquire reached him and knocked him to the floor.

''Psycho cut!''

''Brave Bird!'' Corvisquire's move quickly broke through the slash and kept going.

''Dazzling Gleam!'' Gallade shot a massive beam and managed to stop Corvisquire, keeping him into a wall.

''All or nothing! Power Trip!'' Corvisquire charged the move and flew around the Dazzling Gleam, Exploding onto Gallade and leaving him unable to battle.

''The battle is over! Corvisquire is the winner!''

''Congratulations, Corvisquire!'' The bird flew to Ash's head and landed there as Rufflet saluted him with a wing and Corvisquire returned the gesture.

''You okay, Gallade?'' Bea offered her hand and helped the Pokemon to get up. ''I think we did a great job together, what do you think?'' Gallade gave her a nod and then he looked at Mr. Marsh.

''Well, how was the test, Mr. Marsh?'' Bea asked.

''Better question, why did you give us all those tests?'' Flannery asked as well.

''Gallade is my best student and the second-in-command here, I had to make sure you were good enough to take care of him.''

''And well, am I?'' Bea asked with a confident look.

''Hmm, certainly, as for Litwick, I guess you can take him with you too.''

''Ah! Sorry!'' Flannery stuttered. ''I should have asked permission, right?''

''Not at all, I'm glad my students can find trainers to trust.''

''I guess that means you're coming with us.'' Bea said and Gallade nodded.

''Good luck...Gengar, since Gallade is leaving, from now on you'll be the second-in-command of the mansion.''

''I am?! Oh, great! Taco Tuesday for everyone!''

''I think I have the perfect Poke Ball for you.'' Bea said as Cinderace handed her the backpack. ''Since you like all these ghostly things, I think a Dusk Ball would work well, welcome to the family.''

''We'll be glad to have Gallade.'' Ash said and all the Pokemon cheered on him.

Gallade smiled with a nod and pressed the Dusk Ball, being caught without resisting, Bea then looked at the Poke Ball for a second and then she raised it on the air.

''I caught a Gallade!'' Bea imitated Ash's pose and then looked at the trainers. ''How was that?''

''You looked just like Ash.'' Dawn said.

''Yup, I can agree with that.'' Ash said.

''Well, I guess you can leave now.''

''STICKY FINGERS!'' Banette shouted and a zipper appeared beneath the trainers and their Pokemon, absorbing them. ''HA! So satisfying.'''

The zipper took them to the front door of the mansion where they were all recovering from the rough landing.

''PLUP!'' The penguin looked around confused.

''Piplup, you're finally awake.'' Dawn called her partner.

''Hey there, Piplup, how have you been?'' Ash greeted the penguin. ''By the way Dawn, I think this is yours.''

''My pokedex! Thanks!''

''No problem, this is how we found you actually.''

''I see...tell me Ash, what brought you back to Sinnoh?''

''Well, I came to see May's performance in the world festival.''

''That's great! I came to see her too!'' That gave Dawn an Idea. ''...Ash, what do you say we travel together, like the old times?''

''That...that sounds great, what do you say, girls?''

''Sure, no problem.'' Bea said.

''Fine by me.'' Flannery agreed as well.

''Well, Dawn, seems like we are a team again.''

''Great! ...But aren't you...forgetting something?''

''I...'' Ash laughed and raised his hand. ''High touch?''

''High touch.'' Dawn returned the gesture.

''So, are we going to Hearthome now?'' Flannery asked.

''Well, I wanted to go to Twinleaf to see Mom, but I'll be staying in Sinnoh for a while anyway, she'll be probably go to Hearthome for the contest too, so I'll follow you...but that makes me think, how long you'll be staying in Sinnoh?''

''Well, we can't stay much long, I'm trying to win 8 badges in Galar to enter the league.'' This statement caused Dawn to laugh.

''Some things never change.''

''Well, let's-'' Ash's Rotom phone then vibrated as it received a message.

-Hey there, Ash, it's Maylene, you remember me, right? Uh, I got a word that you were coming to Sinnoh, would you like to come to Veilstone? I have...something to tell you-

''What do you all think about going to Veilstone?'' Ash asked he girls.

''Veilstone? That's where Gym Leader Maylene lives, right?'' Bea asked

''That's correct.'' Dawn responded.

''I say we go!'' Bea said excited. ''I'd really like to meet her, I deeply admire her.''

''Well, everyone seems to want to go, let's roll!'' Flannery said.

Now with Dawn going along, the Ketchum group made it to the blimp station and then flew to Veilstone, arriving in just a few hours.

''Veilstone...this place sure give me some memories.'' Ash said once he got out of the blimp and started looking around. ''I wonder if Paul is-''

''ASH KETCHUM!'' Maylene shouted from a few meters away.

''Hey there, Maylene, it's been a wh-'' Before Ash could say something, he received a strong blow from Maylene in the stomach, Ash fell down in pain, Dawn and Flannery got closer to him to check his state and Bea quickly pushed Maylene away from Ash, if anything she didn't straight up punched her because of the respect she felt for the Veilstone leader.

''Hey, what do you think you're doing?!'' Bea demanded answers.

''Yeah, Bea is the only one that can punch Ash like that!''

''CINDERACE!''

''I'm just leveling things.''

''Maylene, what was that for?'' Ash tried to say.

''What do you think?! You god damn womanizer!'' Maylene exclaimed angry.

''Why are you calling me that?''

''You have three girls following your ass right now! That leaves a lot for imagination to pick up!''

''Hey, I ain't following his ass!'' Flannery exclaimed. ''...I mean, it's round and firm, but...uh, what were we talking about?''

''But I hadn't done anything to you.'' Ash continued to try talking with Maylene.

''I'm gonna punch you again!''

''I'll break your legs if you dare!'' Bea stood in the way.

''Alright, Dawn, I think you and I should back up a little.'' Flannery said helping Ash to get up.

''I still don't get it, why are you mad at Ash?''

''Because he stole my Candice!''

''...I did what?"