☀️Champion of Alola: Rise from Betrayal🌙

02: On the Road Again

Professor Oak's Lab.

Tracey: "I can't believe they would do that. Especially Misty. If it weren't for you I wouldn't have met my idol, or gotten this job."

Oak: "Not to mention your own mother betraying you."

Ash: "No that's ok, really." Said in a sad tone.

Pikachu: Pika Pikachu.

Ash: "Yeah I guess we should Pikachu."

Paul: "Hold up. Did you just understand what Pikachu said?"

Ash: "Yeah. Might as well tell the truth. I've been able to understand Pokemon since I was a kid."

Dawn: "Wait, really!"

Gary: "Yep. It's true."

Oak: *Nod*

Bonnie: "That's so cool!"

Gary: "Ashy Boy told me about a year ago"

Oak: "And Ash told me 3 years ago"

Dawn: "I have a hunch. Is it because of aura?"

Ash: "Yes. You are correct."

Everyone else: Huh?

Dawn: "I've heard tales about how people are able to understand Pokémon through aura. And let's not forget that Riolu you saved."

Oak: "Oh yeah, that reminds me! I have a surprise for you as well."

Ash: "Surprise?"

Oak went into another room. Then came back a second later, holding a Pokémon.

Riolu: (Hey Ash, long time no see)

Ash: "You're the Riolu I saved!"

Dawn: "Hey you're right, it is!"

Bonnie: "Wait did he just talk?"

Riolu: (I've gotten a stronger hold on my aura. Now I can communicate freely)

Dawn: "Wow, awesome!"

Riolu: (I came here because I wanna join you.)

Ash: "Really?"

Riolu nodded. Ash then pulled out a Great Ball, with Riolu happily going inside.

Gary: "I almost forgot Ash. Most of your Pokémon believed the traitors and went with them."

Ash: ...... "What?"

Oak: "I was wondering where they went. To think they would go this far."

Gary: "Relax. Some still stood by your side. Head out back and see."

Ash and Pikachu head out the back and see.

Charizard, Bulbasaur.