Before Sinnoh

When Ash finally returned to Pallet Town after finishing his aura training he was welcomed home by his mom, brother, Prof. Oak and Tracey.

"Did you finish your training Ash?" Prof. Oak asked.

"Yes my aura training is over so I can finally come home and get ready to head to Sinnoh." Ash said.

Prof. Oak noticed a Riolu standing next to Ash.

"Ash is that your new Pokemon?" He asked.

"Yes I received Riolu from Riley after I completed my training." Ash said. "And I caught three other Pokemon while I was there too."

He released his Piplup, Shinx and Budew from their Poke Balls. Riolu hadn't been in his Poke Ball because he didn't like it so he was staying out.

"Wow Ash I can't wait to hear your stories about Rota." Delia said.

She invited Prof. Oak and Tracey over for dinner and they accepted because they wanted to hear Ash's stories too.

At dinner time Ash told everyone about his stay at Cameran Palace, how Riley helped him train his aura, how he captured Piplup, Shinx and Budew and when Riley gave him Riolu when he was still an egg.

"The aura training was hard." Ash said. "I was exhausted most of the time and I ended up getting bruises trying to protect myself from the tennis balls. It took me weeks to get the aura sphere and aura shield right."

"Well Ash even though you had quite a time, what's important now is that you completed your aura training." Prof. Oak said.

"Yes and the best part is Tomo and I can finally go to Sinnoh." Ash said.

"Speaking of Sinnoh Ash." Tomo said.

He told his brother about his wish to become a Pokemon ranger and challenge the gyms in Sinnoh as well as enter the Sinnoh League.

"That way my Pokemon and I can become stronger before I head to the ranger school." Ash thought that was a great idea and then Tomo told Ash about his Pokemon training, some of his Pokemon evolving and practicing gym battles with Brock and Misty showing him his Boulder and Cascade Badge. So that dinner was filled with talking and talking until it was time for bed.

*The next day...*

Ash and Tomo were getting their stuff ready for their journey tomorrow. Ash was taking his Piplup, Riolu, Shinx and two Aipom. His Aipom wanted to come on the journey too. Ash had planned that he would be swapping his new Pokemon with Vigoroth, Arcanine, Masquerain, Tropius and his two Aipom, but the Aipom wanted to go on the journey now. Since Arcanine, Vigoroth, Masquerain, Tropius and the two Aipom hadn't been taking part in anything yet Ash was going to use them through Sinnoh too. Tomo was taking his Growlithe, Electabuzz and Magmar. Delia had made some new clothes for Ash and Tomo. Ash had a sleeveless black jacket with a big yellow stripe across it, a white t-shirt, blue jeans, blue and black trainers and a red and black hat with a blue Poke Ball design on it. The only thing that was the same was that he had finger-less gloves. He had a green backpack similar to his other one, with a white Poke Ball design and a red button. Tomo had a sleeveless black jacket with a big blue stripe across the middle, a white t-shirt, a dark green headband, black and white trainers and dark green finger-less gloves. He also had a new backpack and it was the same as Ash's.

Ash had a conversation with Mewtwo, who decided to travel around Sinnoh too.

"You must be careful after we get there." Ash advised. "Riley warned me while I was still in Rota that there have been sightings of bad people there, including poachers."

*'I'll tell you right away when I spot any poachers.'* Mewtwo promised before leaving.

Ash placed the Master Ball in his new backpack so he could communicate with Mewtwo in Sinnoh.

Prof. Oak had some things for Ash and Tomo. First he gave them new Pokedexes. Then he gave Ash the two Poke Balls that contained his Eevee's.

"Gary evolved them into Glaceon and Leafeon while you were gone Ash." He said.

Ash was grateful and released his new Glaceon and Leafeon immediately. Glaceon and Leafeon were happy to see Ash again and they hugged him. Tracey thought they were really cool Pokemon. Tomo liked the look of Glaceon and hoped he would get one in the future.

Ash used his new Pokedex to check Glaceon and Leafeon out.

"Glaceon, the Fresh Snow Pokemon and one of Eevee's evolved forms. As a protective technique, it can completely freeze it's fur to make it's hairs stand like needles."

"Leafeon, the Verdant Pokemon and one of Eevee's evolved forms. Just like a plant, it uses photosynthesis. As a result, it is always enveloped in clear air."

In addition to knowing Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand Attack, Quick Attack, Bite, Take Down, Swift, Headbutt, Iron Tail, Shadow Ball, Dig, Double Team, Protect, Secret Power and Attract Glaceon also knew Icy Wind, Ice Fang, Ice Shard and Mirror Coat. In addition to Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand Attack, Quick Attack, Bite, Take Down, Swift, Headbutt, Iron Tail, Shadow Ball, Dig, Double Team, Protect, Secret Power and Attract Leafeon also knew Razor Leaf, Synthesis, Magical Leaf, Giga Drain and Grass Whistle. Ash was happy with his new Pokemon.

Then he scanned Riolu.

"Riolu, the Emanation Pokemon and the pre-evolved form of Lucario. The aura that emanates from it's body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad."

Riolu knew the moves Quick Attack, Foresight and Endure and the egg moves Blaze Kick and Sky Uppercut. And it also knew Bullet Punch and Aura Sphere. This was unusual because Riolu only learned Aura Sphere after evolving into Lucario; this was a special Riolu and Ash was happy with it.