Chapter five (HK PKMN)

The best way to describe Harry's Johto travels? Easy. With his Pokemon all level 50 or higher he easily defeated Falkner, Bugsy, Whitney, Morty, Chuck, Jasmine, and even Pryce. Apart from winning badges, Harry was engaging in many Pokemon battles, winning money, and was intensely training his Pokemon. Apart from that, Harry had caught himself a giant Magcargo and had begun selling off his excess Evolution Stones.

But, right now Harry wasn't doing any of those things. He was invited by Professor Oak and Foster to the Ruins of Alph who wanted his opinion on something. Harry was just hoping the brief distraction of being invited to the Ruins of Alph would be worth his time.

"A pleasure to meet you, Hadrian," Professor Foster said.

"Likewise," Harry replied. "I was told that I would find your work interesting, so you must be excavating fossils or have discovered Pokemon that were thought extinct."

"Well, yes, to both," Prof. Foster replied, somewhat shocked by Harry's deduction. Prof. Oak was even more shocked. He hadn't expected Harry to figure it out that fast! Oak had personally only guessed and he invited Harry for that very reason after explaining it to Foster and getting his suspicions confirmed.

"And Professor Oak informed you of me restoring countless fossils and creating a secret preserve and you thought that I could help you with that?" Foster nodded yes.

"Well, I'm not sure how much help I can be. I'm sure that creating habitats and breeding conditions is well within your capabilities. The only thing I could think of is you needing them captured so that you could then transport them to a new habitat, but I advise against that.... The natural habitat is best wherever possible."

"I'm not sure what to do. That's why I accepted Professor Oak inviting you due to your experience in this. I've only seen a small number of Omanyte, but Professor Oak said that you may have some ideas for locating others."

"I can retrieve my own Omastar and have it search. They prefer underwater caves and can even create them with time." Harry said.

After a brief discussion between the three, Harry teleported to his island to retrieve his Omastar and Professor Oak went to guide Ash, Misty, and Brock inside.

When Harry returned, he was soon greeted by Ash and his friends.

"You were invited too?" Ash asked, surprised, but glad to see his brother.

"Yeah, they wanted my experience on the subject," Harry replied.

"Is that why I was invited?" Ash asked somewhat excitedly.

"No offense, but that's highly doubtful," Harry replied gently. "I think Professor Oak just wanted you all to witness a once in a million event."

"Ah, you're back," Professor Foster said, re-entering the room. "Did you get your Omastar?"

"I did," Harry replied. "We can begin whenever your ready."

"We can leave immediately, then." Foster said.

Harry nodded. "Do you have any incomplete Aerodactyl skeletons that can have DNA samples taken?"

"One or two. Could you revive them?"

"Yes, but the revived Pokemon would draw attention here and risk exposure of the other Pokemon. I was actually hoping for new DNA samples for my Aerodactyl preserve or if you have the numbers to possibly create a separate breeding program to speed up the species revival." Harry replied.

"I'll think about it.... How is the revival going?"

"50 Kabutops, 100 Kabuto, 60 Omastars, 90 Omanyte, and 70 Aerodactyls. I estimate that within fifty years those numbers will quadruple. It'll take time, but they will grow in number." Harry left unsaid that he was magically encouraging breeding. It wasn't anything detrimental... he was just encouraging more of them to mate.

After a short but rough trip, they arrived at a nearby lake.

Harry wasted no time in sending out his Omastar. "I need you to search the water and any underwater caves for other Omanyte and Omastar." Omastar replied in the affirmative and went into the lake.

"And now we wait," Professor Oak said.

"How come you haven't used one of them in a League battle?" Ash asked, shocking Misty, Brock, and both Professors. "What? He wants to be the best trainer and longest reigning champion! I'm not saying that he should... I'm just wondering why he hasn't."

"I do have an Aerodactyl that is extremely powerful, but I haven't had an opportunity to use her in battle. She loves battles, but has gone tragically unused." Harry replied. "I'm kinda hoping that she will mate with another Aerodactyl, but I don't foresee that happening. I have no interest in using Omastar or Kabutops in battles... there are stronger and more capable Pokemon that I can use."

"So, Harry, how many badges have you won?" Misty asked.

"Seven. I only need to battle Clair next and then I'll be training until the Silver Conference, likely on Mount Silver and my island."

"S-seven?!" Ash asked in shock.

"I left early to gain myself another advantage," Harry said.

"Why do you need another advantage?" Ash asked in annoyance.

"In case I get behind schedule or get distracted and lose time. It's more time to train, study, and prepare. It's not like I'm winning all my battles by catching Legendaries and exploiting their powers to win gym badges and League victories or actually cheating. It's just extra time, which is something anyone can gain with proper planning." Harry said, and Ash nodded in agreement.

Omastar returned moments later, and Harry placed his palm on his Omastar and read his Pokemon's mind.

"There's a lot of them, a hundred maybe. They live in an underwater cave accessed by using Dig. Moving them would be near impossible and some might even get left behind." Harry reported, having looked into his Omastar's mind.

"What should I do?" Foster asked.

"Limit the parks size and ensure that security can keep people within designated areas and outside of this one? This area would also have to be fenced in and guarded by trustworthy people, but one person would inevitably get greedy or be desperate for money....." Foster looked annoyed. "You could always announce delays to construction while gradually making your excavation and work more low-key and let people slowly forget. Claiming that the ground is unstable could buy you several decades. Once the fossils are all excavated, the greater part of your people could leave, but a few could stay behind to live nearby and claim to enjoy the area. That, and getting secret support League to make the area a secret preserve would keep people out, and if they ever trespassed then they can be led away and if anyone ever did try poaching then they can be arrested. The land would need to be owned by a trusted party to ensure that no one could interfere." Harry said, winning Foster and Oak over with his great idea.

"That is a great idea..." Professor Oak said. "No one would want unstable property of questionable value and few would want to risk their lives over nothing."

"I can't stop the parks construction and the university will get a second opinion," Foster said, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"Well it's unlikely that they will go to the park anyway once we locate the problem," Harry said, to which both Professors nodded.

"Prepare for trouble!"

"Make it double!"

"To protect the world from devastation!"

"To unite all peoples within our nation!"

"To denounce the evils of truth and love!"

"To extend our reach to the stars above!"

"Jessie!"

"James!"

"Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!"

"Surrender now or prepare to fight!"

"Meowth! That's right!"

Harry sent out his Pikachu and had it use Thunder Wave, which hit the idiots. Harry threw a Poke Ball, catching Meowth. Both Team Rocket goons were stripped of their Poke Balls and weapons. Harry pulled the scum bags to him and then went through their minds....

"The problem found us, it seems... they were taking water and bottling it. Simply returning it will solve the problem and restore the habitat. I can have my Gardevoir modify their memories, the G-Men can drop them into a dark hole somewhere, and everyone goes home happy." Everyone found that satisfactory and Harry had Gardevoir enact his plan....

Both Jessie and James were handed off to Lance who was informed of the still extant Omastar and Omanyte.

With the Omastar and Omanyte's habitat restored, Harry was free to continue his journey....

**Blackthorn City.**

Harry calmly entered the Blackthorn City Gym and not seeing anyone, he opted to call out. "I'm Hadrian Ketchum from Pallet Town and I've come to challenge you for the Rising Badge!"

"I accept!" Clair called out, entering the room. "I've heard a lot about you from my cousin Lance... I hope that I'll be a challenge for you."

"This will be a three-on-three Pokemon battle with no substitutions," Kaburagi said. "Trainers send out your first Pokemon."

"Go Kingdra!" Clair said.

"Go Lapras!" Harry said, hoping that she could defeat at least two of Clair's team. Clair started off with Swift, which Lapras halted with Psychic and used Ice Beam, which was dodged with Agility. Harry had Lapras use Sheer Cold on the water and Kingdra and as a precaution use Perish Song, and capitalizing on the shock caused by Perish Song, Harry had Lapras hit Kingdra with Ice Beam....

"Kingdra is unable to battle! Clair send out your next Pokemon." Kaburagi said.

"Go Gyarados! Use Dragonbreath!"

"Use Protect and then Perish Song," Harry ordered, considering that strategy a personal favorite in battles with no substitutions. The Perish Song took effect, with Clair not being able to order Gyarados into the frozen water to avoid it. "Sing!"

"Gyarados is unable to battle! Clair send out your next Pokemon!" Kaburagi said, surprised that Clair was losing so badly. Hadrian from Pallet Town was certainly showing why he was Champion of the Indigo Conference.

"Go Dragonair!" Clair said, and wasted no time in ordering a Thunder attack that was redirected back at Dragonair, shocking Clair. Harry had Lapras use Perish Song, once more, and then Ice Beam, which was countered by an Ice Beam from Dragonair, which Lapras overwhelmed in a beam struggle. It was still a waiting game and Dragonair fainted soon after due to Perish Song, but was near fainting from damage.

"Dragonair is unable to battle. The winner is Hadrian Ketchum from Pallet Town!" Kaburagi said. Clair and Harry returned their Pokemon.

"Congratulations, Hadrian," Clair said, walking over to him. "I present you with the Rising Badge, proof of your victory over me, and 8000 Pokedollars will be transferred into your account." Clair said, handing him his new badge.

"Thanks," Harry said, using his Occlumency to not blush over his attraction to her. She was wearing tight clothes and they emphasized all the right places.

"The Johto League Silver Conference will begin in six months and you'll need to register in New Bark Town," Clair informed Harry, to which he nodded. "Good luck at the Silver Conference...."

"Thanks!" Harry replied, before leaving.

After registering for the Silver Conference and stocking up on potions and supplies, Harry decided to contact his family before going out of contact. His mother understood, but she was naturally concerned and only placated by promising regular check-ins. Ash, however wanted Harry to wait so that he could tag along and train with him.

"Sorry, Ash, but only Johto and Kanto Champions can access Mount Silver. Also, we agreed to do our own things... traveling separately, our own training methods, and eventually battle each other to test our powers and methods. I can catch you some Pokemon on Mount Silver... they are all very powerful. You could probably defeat elite Gym Leaders with them or even win league conferences."

"Err... I'll think about it," Ash replied.

"Would you at least accept something from the Tyranitar evolutionary line? It's essential in my opinion. Everyone should have one of them."

"Okay... I really want Red's autograph too though..." Ash said bashfully.

"If I make it to him, I'll see if he'll sign you one. I may try using Catch and Release to get closer to catching one of everything too."

"I thought you didn't want to be a Pokemon Master!" Ash argued, thinking that was his thing.

"Actually I said that I may consider it as a hobby, but the 151 Kanto Pokemon are doable. I could become a Regional Master like Red before I'm twenty." Harry replied. He might even travel to Cerulean Cave and train and catch Pokemon there. It would take work and to become a Regional Master and he would have to defeat the Elite Four and Champion, catch the native Kanto Pokemon; Legendary and Extinct are exempt, and become a Kanto Champion... but Harry already had the Legendary Birds, Mewtwo; Red caught Team Rockets first attempt at it, and Harry restored and caught thought extinct Pokemon.

"Then you should go for it! Two Ketchum's as Pokemon Masters!" Ash replied. "I'll still surpass you and catch em all though!" Ash added.

"Alright... I'm gonna go, Ash. I'm eager to train on Mount Silver for the first time. I'll hold onto some of my Pokemon though... some will need to be trained and evolved to complete the Kanto collection. I'll see if I can find homes for them after that though." Ash nodded and after saying their goodbyes, they ended the call.

**Mount Silver....**
After disposing of some poachers, Harry wasted no time in engaging in battles with wild Pokemon and catching them.... Catching Ash a Tyranitar wasn't that hard and Harry soon caught nearly every Pokemon that he needed to complete his Kanto Pokedex. Harry caught a Phanpy, a Sneasel, a Wooper and a Quagsire, a Teddiursa and a Ursaring, Misdreavus, a Bronzor, Onix, Seaking, Buizel, Poliwag and Poliwhirl, Natu, Aipom, Heracross, Ponyta, Rapidash, Donphan, Golduck and Psyduck, Golbat and Zubat, and a Goldeen. The Teddiursa, Wooper, Ponyta, Psyduck, Phanpy, Goldeen, Rapidash, Poliwag, Heracross, and Zubat were all quickly released to rejoin their fellow Pokemon, but Natu, Aipom, and Sneasel were leveled, evolved, and then freed. Most were actually quite pleased with their freedom and their increased power.

The training though... that was incredible! He got all of his new Pokemon up to level 100 and trained most of his Kanto journey Pokemon beyond even that. Having done that all within five months, Harry then went to Cerulean Cave to catch even more Pokemon after delivering Ash's Tyranitar, and offering him an Onix, Steelix, Ursaring, Golduck, Seaking, Poliwrath, Floatzel, Quagsire, Magneton, Primeape, Slowbro, Slowpoke, and Seadra. Ash accepted a Tyranitar and an Onix and Ursaring, but Misty happily accepted all the Water-type Pokemon and Brock accepted a Pupitar intended for him and another Steelix. Harry hoped that Ash and Misty would become a couple in the future, they both obliviously liked each other, and they would also be a power couple.

101/150 Pokemon were caught. Largely due to access to superior locations, but anyone could do that with sufficient effort. Getting the rest wasn't terribly difficult, but the Eevee's, Snorlax, and Porygon all required the most effort.

Harry was nearing completion of the Kanto Pokedex before Gary or Ash and do you wanna know how he felt after using all of those Pokemon and basically throwing them away? A little dirty and cheap. Yes, thirty of them joined him for promises of greater power and received it through training and evolution, and he used Catch and Release methods to preserve populations, but it was still exploitation. Harry was no worse than anyone else; he was in fact a little better, but it was a small consolation to him. It took some counseling from his Pokemon, but he eventually agreed that he had treated them far better than others would have. At least he actually considered their feelings and happiness.

It was only after hearing about a mother and child Lugia that Harry was finally able to catch the father and finally complete the set in exchange for training the humiliated and rejected Lugia who was denied a place in his childs life.
Harry left for Mount Silver once more, but this time for the Silver Conference....