Chapter fourteen (AKPKMN)

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**John50:** A Mew was resurrected by Death and Fate and given to Ash as a reward for purging Team Rocket. I never really plotted that out, it wasn't relevant for my story and I needed to focus on what was relevant too wisely use my energy and time. It's generally anger, shame, and a desire to rebel.

**Lezaroth:** Yeah, I wanted too capture his personality and I think that I did well. As for Rayquaza, who says that Ash doesn't already have one caught? I like your idea about the Containment Balls, but Ash can use magic to store stuff.

**Dragon Prime:** Ash's father is theorized to be a short list, on that is Silver from Pokemon Chronicles, The Search for the Legend. He's listed on Pokemon wiki as Silver (Sevii Islands). That's who Ash's dad is in my story based upon his reaction on hearing Ash's name in the mentioned episode. So, no. Ash didn't murder his grandfather, he isn't that twisted.

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Upon arriving at Ever Grande City, Ash wasted no time in registering and familiarizing himself with the city with May and Max... and avoiding any drama. Apart from all the Murkrow that Ash had defeated with Pikachu and Charizard.

Winning his battles in the preliminary round and qualifying rounds was quite easy, but Ash was pleased to already be in the Top 32.

The finals would begin tomorrow, but Ash was relaxing and talking with his friends. They were joined by a short and fat man that Ash recognized as Scott, the founder of the Battle Frontier.

"Scott, the founder and owner of the Battle Frontier," Ash said by way of introduction. "If you're here to try persuading me to waste my time on your business, then I reserve the right to laugh in your face; publicly humiliating you."

"The Battle Frontier has seven trainers that are Elite Four level, why would you not want to challenge them?" Scott asked, needing Ash convinced to get involved. A trainer of Ash's standing getting involved would greatly improve the Battle Frontiers reputation and draw in more trainers...

Ash laughed at Scott's over-exaggeration. "Brandon competed in multiple leagues, over a dozen, and he never placed higher than Top 16. He was a nobody until he caught a Regirock, a Registeel, and a Regice, and that was when he suddenly became 'Elite Four level' as you said. He's literally nothing but a greatly over-hyped trainer and tourist attraction with his three Regis. Any of his successes can be attributed to them and not his actual skill."

"Your Factory Head, Dome Ace, Palace Maven, and Arena Tycoon are decent, but certainly not Elite Four level. Now... I know you're questioning my ability to make this assessment, but I've beaten Steven Stone and I have battled truly elite trainers on Mount Silver, so I feel that I can assess their skills. Plus, I'm a two time Champion. Your Battle Frontier is nothing more than tourist attraction with over-hyped trainers, and nothing more than an attempt to earn yourself some more money. Now, I'm normally not rude, but you tried lying to me and my friends so please go deceive someone else into wasting their time."

"Very well," Scott said coldly, before leaving their table.

"That was interesting..." Tyson said, but he was interested in the Battle Frontier.

"I suppose. I'm going to train for a year on Mount Silver after this instead. I was on the verge of unlocking something truly extraordinary while training there and I want to start again."

"An entire year?" Max asked in awe.

"Yeah. I'll only come down for healing, supplies, family, and maybe some Pokedex work." Ash replied.

"We aren't going to continue traveling together?" May asked sadly.

"Sorry, no. I was close to overcoming a limit that I've been aware of for years and I need to get past that... I've enjoyed traveling with both you and Max, but you'll both be fine without me in the next region though. I've made sure that you both had the skills necessary to do so. Plus Max will be old enough to be a trainer in just over a year, and traveling with you through another region will be great preparation and with just the two of you it will help you both a lot." Ash said, explaining why to spare some hurt feelings.

"Do you really need an entire year to do that?" Max asked.

"To unlock it, no. But to truly master it I might need even longer than that... this power is world changing and major." Ash replied. "I promise you that when I'm forced to use it you'll both understand."

They just took Ash's word for it and opted to enjoy their remaining time together.

Ash's first battle in the Top 32 was a complete disappointment. Altaria and Gardevoir gave his first opponent a humiliating defeat with them losing six Pokemon to Ash's one lost Pokemon. Ash was still very pleased to be in the Top 16, but he was hoping for some real challenges. Ash had made his way into the Top 16 along with an idiot named Morrison, Tyson, Bill, Rick, and several others. Ash felt that his chances of victory were excellent, even if Tyson's Metagross and Sceptile could both Mega-Evolve.

Ash was seeing more hints of Mega-Evolution, Bill had two Key Stones, but Ash didn't consider him a threat though. Bill's Pokemon were all on a much lower level and he was a Psychic-type specialist. Ash estimated that Bill's Pokemon were all level 60 and Ash was guessing that he actively restrained himself from reaching too high, which meant that he had a purpose for such actions. Ash was guessing that Bill only wanted to become a member of the Elite Four or felt that he was at the champion-level already... he wasn't.

Ash's next opponent was Morrison, who nearly gave up when he saw who he was suppose to battle, which was fine with Ash... Ash had already dissected Morrison's team and style to defeat him.

Morrison never stood a chance and Ash wasn't the type to hold back in battles...

Metang and Steelix both fell quickly to Blaziken's fire attacks and Swampert was one-hit by a well placed Solar Beam.

Gligar was blasted from the sky and Girafarig was one-hit with a Shadow Claw... Growlithe was easily beaten by a Thunder Punch from Blaziken.

Morrison left the Ever Grande Conference incredibly humbled and he had his eyes opened... Morrison would vow to become much stronger so that he wouldn't ever have to suffer such a humiliating defeat ever again.

Ash's first battle in the Top 8 was against Tyson and Tyson actually looked confident... poor delusional idiot.

"This will be a full six-on-six Pokemon battle with substitutions! Trainers send out your first Pokemon!" The referee said and Ash and Tyson both nodded in understanding. Tyson sent out his Sceptile, equipped with a Mega Stone, and Ash sent out his Blaziken.

Ash was surprised that Tyson didn't substitute his Sceptile, but once he Mega-Evolved his Sceptile, that surprise vanished. Brute force it was, then. Tyson wanted to gain an early lead and defeat some of Ash's Pokemon with Sceptile's Mega-Evolution. That wasn't a good idea for Tyson. Ash knew what Tyson's weak Sceptile was capable of, and Tyson was now very concerned about Ash's knowing smirk.

"Use Blast Burn on the entire battlefield." Ash ordered calmly, knowing that it was necessary to counter Sceptile's Detect. Blaziken obeyed, bathing the entire battlefield in its fire and then charging through the fire with Flame Charge, and then following up the attack with a full-powered Brave Bird that left Sceptile unable to battle.

"Sceptile is unable to battle! Tyson, send out your Pokemon." The referee said, and Ash decided to keep his Blaziken in play and let it hopefully take out what Ash suspected would be either Tyson's Donphan, Meowth, or Hariyama. Ash was feeling that Blaziken might be able to perform a team sweep and that would make an already historical win even better... Ash was gonna go for it!

"Go Hariyama!" Tyson said, hoping that it's Thick Fat ability could help it last. "Use Brick Break!"

"Catch it and use Focus Punch," Ash replied calmly, with Blaziken succeeding. Ash had it followed up by Brave Bird; defeating the weakened and injured Pokemon. It was low level, and it barely stood a stance in the first place, Ash mused, and now it was in really bad shape. It will probably be in the Pokemon Center for a couple of days. Ash was displeased with his opponent, his team had major weaknesses.

Donphan was defeated next, with Blaziken using Focus Blast on the ground and then repeating it on Donphan directly. Now, that didn't quite finish the job, but the Flare Blitz that followed it certainly did. With Tyson having lost three Pokemon, they were forced to take a break.

When the battle restarted, Tyson sent out his Meowth, which caused Ash to roll his eyes in disdain and anger them both. Ash sent out his Blaziken and decided to end it quick, not deeming the Meowth to be worth his time.

"Blast Burn," Ash said boredly. Ash watched as the battlefield was bathed once more in Blaziken's fire, and smirking when the Meowth's absurd outfit was burned off. The Meowth was still conscious though, and Ash admired Tyson's patience for training such a low potential Pokemon to such a high level. It was wasteful, but the Meowth was at least level 80 and was an example for weaker Pokemon to aspire too.

"Thunderbolt!" Tyson ordered and was shocked when Ash didn't have Blaziken dodge or counter it. He was even more shocked when it did no real damage.

Ash had his Blaziken use the speed of Quick Attack and unleash a brutal beatdown on Meowth... Focus Punch's, Double Kick's, and Sky Uppercut's and Meowth fainted and was left in bad shape. What Ash didn't know was its legs had been severely injured. Ash wouldn't learn that until later. "Meowth is unable to battle! Tyson, send out your next Pokemon!" The referee said, sympathizing with Tyson's plight, but knowing that Tyson had made a mistake in participating in this competition before he and his Pokemon were ready.

Tyson returned his Meowth, greatly concerned about its condition and sent out his Shiftry. Shiftry was his last hope for defeating Ash's Blaziken and his Mega Metagross needed the Fire-type and any other threats gone for Tyson to still have a chance at victory. Tyson refused to forfeit! He was too close!

The next victim was Tyson's Shiftry and it only managed one Shadow Ball before getting defeated.

"Shiftry is unable to battle! Tyson, send out your final Pokemon!" The referee said, while wishing Tyson would just forfeit.

"Just forfeit! All you're doing is forcing your Pokemon to suffer for nothing! You're already beaten!" Ash said, trying to get the idiot to see sense.

"I've come too far to just give up!" Tyson replied, to Ash's disgust.

"Even if you do beat Blaziken, which you wont, you would have to defeat five more Pokemon; including my Charizard and Pikachu. My victory is an absolute and nothing you do can change that." Ash said in clear annoyance. "You have three Pokemon that are Elite Four level, but the rest are low level and poorly trained."

That, unfortunately, only angered Tyson and caused him to send out his Metagross to prove him wrong. It was quickly Mega-Evolved too. "I'll show you poorly trained!"

"You already have, five times!" Ash replied.

"Meteor Mash!" Tyson said angrily, and Mega Metagross charged.

"Blast Burn," Ash ordered, but only after rolling his eyes. The nature of Blast Burn's attack pattern meant that Tyson defeated himself and caused Mega Metagross to suffer needlessly as it charged into the attack.

"The winner of this battle is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town..." the referee said in shock. Tyson had been utterly dominated!

It was soon down too Ash, the Psychic-type specialist Bill, Rick, and the Fire-type specialist Hestia for the Top 4.

Rick, Bill's cousin who used a set of Legendary Birds, was finally able to defeat Hestia, but he had his Articuno, Sceptile, Swampert, and Moltres all defeated; much to his anger and annoyance. Hestia was an elite level trainer and Rick was just playing at being one.

Ash and Bill would be battling next, and the winner would battle for the championship.

"This will be a full six-on-six Pokemon battle with substitutions! Trainers send out your first Pokemon!"

"Go Medicham!"

"Go Dusknoir!" Harry said. "Use Shadow Punch!"

With the speed of that move, Medicham was quickly and very easily defeated... with one attack.

"Medicham is unable to battle. Bill, send out your next Pokemon."

"Go Alakazam!" Bill said angrily. "Alakazam! Mega Evolve!" Everyone watched as power emitted from Bill's Key Stone and Alakazam and light enveloped Alakazam as it evolved into its Mega-Evolved form. When it had finished evolving, Bill's look was absolutely murderous. "Mega Alakazam, defeat Dusknoir!" Bill ordered, but Mega Alakazam was shaking and didn't obey.

"You didn't test it before using it in battle?!" Ash asked in concern.

"No! I just got the stones from my cousin!" Bill replied angrily.

"Return it before it goes on a rampage!" Ash said, before shooing the referee away. The referee obeyed, albeit grudgingly.

"Mega Alakazam, destroy Dusknoir!" Bill ordered once more, but Mega Alakazam was still refusing orders. "Do it you useless creature!"

Huge mistake. Bill's rogue Pokemon glared balefully at him before then telekinetically flinging him into a wall, breaking countless bones, and damaging several vital organs. Having no choice, Ash ordered his Dusknoir to barrage Mega Alakazam with Shadow Balls and Dark Pulses... quickly defeating the rogue Mega Evolved Pokemon.

"Get Bill medical help!" Ash called out to the referee, but Ash knew that it was already too late. Bill was given a death sentence... he had hours of life left at the very most. Ash could see Death's mark upon Bill now, he was marked for death for some reason. Ash suspected that it was because of his families disgraceful actions in acquiring power in politics, battling, and even a few in the military.

Bill was quickly surrounded by Nurse Joy's and human doctors, but Ash was approached by Officer Jenny and President Goodshow.

"What happened?" Officer Jenny asked, getting a raised eyebrow from Ash. "I know that you aren't at fault; Bill's Alakazam disobeyed him and even attacked him."

"Their bond wasn't strong enough and the added power of Mega Evolution released its inhibitions to a slight extent. Bill's verbal abuse just pushed it over the edge, causing it to go berserk. Think of it as angering an already unstable Pokemon. Bill refused to return his Pokemon, which would have prevented his death and ended the Mega Evolution. Bill admitted that he just got the stones from his cousin, which was reckless... Bill and his idiot cousin ignorantly caused this."

"Thank you, but is there anyone else that we can contact? No offense, but I need more than just one experts opinion."

"Professor Sycamore; the regional Professor of Kalos, or a man named Gurkinn. Gurkinn's granddaughter is the Gym Leader of the Shalour City Gym and she should be able to put you in contact with him if you can't reach him easily. Sycamore specializes in Mega Evolution and Gurkinn is a well known Guru of it."

Officer Jenny nodded and then left to contact them.

Ash was allowed to continue in the conference due to not being a suspect in the death and Rick and Bill's stupidity was being blamed for it. Naturally that caused a division in their family with Bill's parents blaming Rick and his stupid reckless plan for Bill's death. It was now well known that Rick and Bill wanted revenge for Bill's previous defeat and that had led to Bill's death.

"Are you okay, Ash?" Steven asked, having come to personally check on Harry.

"Yeah. What happened was terrible, but I wasn't at any fault. Bill shouldn't have used Mega Evolution without testing it first and his idiot cousin shouldn't have ever pressured him into doing that. This is why I've always advocated safety when testing Mega Evolution and new combinations and strategies... I really need to raise more awareness of those dangers." Steven nodded in agreement and he decided to do the same.

"I'll do the same, but I came to warn you that Rick and Bill's families are trying to get you blamed; only the fact that most despise them is stopping it." Steven said, but was surprised when Ash simply nodded; having heard of the vile family. "You don't seem surprised."

"I've heard of them. They can't cross me and get away with it and I won't have my life ruined by a bunch of idiots who think that they have real power. I'll crush Rick and his poorly trained Legendary Birds that he's only holding back and then if they push the matter then I'll show off my Legendaries... which I actually know how to train." Ash replied, shocking Steven. "I do appreciate your concern and warning though, but I've been cautious."

"I'm glad. They have a lot of enemies but they throw a lot of money around to get positions and security to guard themselves." Steven said.

After saying their goodbyes, Steven went back to his seat and Ash continued preparing for his next battle.

It was finally time for the Ever Grande Conference's final battle and Ash was psyched. He was going to end a dynasty with this one battle.

"This will be a full six-on-six battle with substitutions allowed and will have no time limit. The winner will leave here the winner of the Hoenn League, win one million Poke dollars and other prizes, and gain the right to challenge the Elite Four and the reigning Champion." President Goodshow said.

"This battle will be a full on six-on-six battle, with both trainers allowed unlimited substitutions and the battle will have no time limit. Furthermore, when one or both trainers lose three Pokemon, there will be a short intermission." The referee said and Ash and Rick both nodded in understanding. "Trainers send out your first Pokemon!" The referee said.

"Go Blaziken!" Rick said.

"Go Milotic!" Ash replied, expecting Rick to return Blaziken and send out Sceptile. He was wrong and Rick ordered a Flamethrower that was overpowered by Water Pulse and then followed up by Rain Dance and Water Sport.

"Blast Burn!" Rick ordered angrily, but it was severely weakened and easily defended against with Protect and then followed up with Attract... once Blaziken was neutralized, it was hit with Hydro Pump and quickly defeated.

"Blaziken is unable to battle. Rick, send out your next Pokemon."

"Go Sceptile! Use Leaf Blade!"

Ash waited and then ordered an Ice Beam... ending with Milotic taking out yet another of Rick's Pokemon.

"Sceptile is unable to battle. Rick, send out your next Pokemon."

Rick sent out his Marshtomp, to see if Ash would return his Milotic and Ash did, but sent out his own Sceptile, causing Rick to smirk.

"Ice Beam!" Rick ordered.

"Detect!" Sceptile dodged. "Solar Beam!" Sceptile blasted Marshtomp into a wall... unable to battle. Rick looked enraged and sent out his own Moltres and ordered it to use Flamethrower, ignoring the referee's call for a break and forcing Ash to defend... Ash was nearly hit by the Flamethrower too and was forced to duck.

Ash had Sceptile evade using Detect and then counter with a Rock Slide that heavily damaged Moltres. It was quickly followed up by more Rock Slide attacks that defeated Moltres.

"Moltres is unable to battle... Despite ignoring my call, Rick, can send out his next Pokemon and the battle can continue."

"Go Articuno!"

Ash quickly returned his Sceptile and sent out his Absol.

Articuno used Ice Beam, but Absol dodged with Detect and then replied with a Flamethrower that was partly dodged but still dealt heavy damage. Absol also snuck in a Mean Look too, on Ash's orders. Absol kept up the attack with a Thunderbolt that was dodged and another that actually hit, with Articuno briefly immobile, Ash had it followed up with another Flamethrower.

"Articuno is unable to battle. Rick, send out your final Pokemon."

Rick snarled and sent out his Zapdos, which was successfully hit by Perish Song that only enraged Rick further.

"Thunder! Fry that Absol!" Rick ordered, disgusting Zapdos and causing her to refuse his orders. "Do it! Now!" Zapdos glared at Rick. "Now! You stupid beast!"

Seeing an opportunity, Ash spoke into the Zapdos' mind. *"I want you to strike you and your siblings Poke Balls and break them. I'll ensure that all of you are healed, even if I have to do it myself."*

*"Thank you, Master of Death and Champion of Fate,"* Zapdos replied, before striking the Poke Balls and hitting Rick with Thunderbolt and blasting him into a wall.

Zapdos fainted moments later... having stirred the pity of most of the audience who by now were all only guessing of the abuse that they suffered. Rick's family were enraged by the humiliations that their family were suffering recently.

"The winner of this battle is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town..." the referee said after brief deliberation.

After briefly speaking with Officer Jenny and President Goodshow, Ash caught the three Legendary Birds in Heal Balls and then set them free... with directions towards his private island and male Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres in their minds.

"Ash Ketchum has done it yet again!" The announcer said in awe. "For those who don't know, this is Ash's third championship win! Not only that, but Ash has matched his own previous achievement in the Indigo Plateau Conference and only one of his Pokemon fainted during the entire Ever Grande Conference! This is his third league win in a row and Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town has become the first in history to achieve this."

"Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town has several noteworthy accomplishments... He won the Indigo Plateau Conference with only one of his Pokemon having fainted during the entire conference. He won the Silver Conference with no Pokemon having fainted. He has just won the Ever Grande Conference with only one Pokemon having fainted. Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town has set three national records and one world record!"

President Goodshow and Hoenn Champion Steven Stone came to present Ash with his winnings.

"Congratulations on winning the Ever Grande Conference, Ash, and on your historical winning streak." President Goodshow said.

"Yes, congratulations, Ash," Steven said. "I'm glad you aren't interested in being Champion of Hoenn!" He added jokingly.

"I present you with your trophy; proof of your victory, and one million Poke dollars will be transferred into your account. Your winning the Ever Grande Conference grants you the right to challenge Hoenn's Elite Four and Steven at any time you desire, and you will bear the title Champion of the Ever Grande Conference until next year."

"Sorry, but we have to abandon you to the reporters now," Steven said. "Also, if you find a way to make money every time you get asked 'what's next for you' or 'what will you do next', let me know. I've been asked that a lot and I need to know very badly." With that parting remark, Steven and President Goodshow walked away.

Sure enough, the first reporter to him asked what was next for him. Reporters and their staple questions...

"I'll be taking a gap-year and training, maybe catching new Pokemon," Ash replied. "Now, I have one more thing to say given recent events. Mega Evolution is very dangerous and it requires a strong bond between both trainer and Pokemon, if the bond isn't strong enough then the Pokemon could go berserk and possibly even go on a killing spree. Mega Evolution should be first attempted in a controlled environment and with people on hand to defeat or contain the possibly rampant Pokemon."

The reporters looked almost disappointed, but Ash didn't care. That just got him free of them much earlier.

Rick's family tried to cause trouble, but the people were sick of their weak, arrogant, entitled, pompous, and pathetic family. They used bribes to get their families jobs beyond their skill level and avoid legal persecution for abusing Pokemon, looked down on everyone, purchased Pokemon from breeders to ensure that their children had the best and were even rumored to have helped Rick catch the three Legendary Birds with all of their Pokemon. Their 'reign' was over... And when Ash killed every single one of them an hour later, it was an undeniable fact. When Ash slew their minions and spies, their legacy was dead and buried.

Ash had no regrets. They would have eventually targeted him, his family and friends... and all because they believed their weak family deserved real power because they had money and could spread their corruption to others. They were all gone now, but Ash's anger and disgust for them remained.

After visiting his mother and Pokemon, Ash departed for Mount Silver to train... but he would only leave to capture Pokemon, manage his affairs, and to resupply. It would be a very productive year for Ash.

Ash caught all known forms of Unown, Umbreon, Blissey, and finally a Celebi... After deciding to finish up the Hoenn Dex Ash traveled to Big Island in Unova to catch and release a Jirachi and had located a Deoxys to catch.

But the training was somehow the most productive activity...

Ash trained all his Hoenn Pokemon up to level 150 and had gotten his older Pokemon and Legendaries far more powerful... but his oldest were still the most powerful of them. It was a struggle given their power and the distance between new levels of power, but it was one that Ash and his Pokemon were all willing to work through.

Ash had acquired a Riolu, Piplup, Bronzor, Snorunt, Snover, Turtwig, Spiritomb, Jangmo-o, Poipole, Gible, Dhelmise, and Popplio, but Ash couldn't acquire himself a Chimchar to complete the starter set. Ash gave them training to prepare for gym and trainers battles.

After briefly reuniting with May and Max; who both did extremely well without him, and helping Max through his hurt feelings about not going with May to Johto; Max had traveled for two years and was mere months away from becoming a trainer himself, and after defeating Gary again, Ash departed for Sinnoh after visiting with his mother and Pokemon again.