Chapter 24

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[Ash's POV]

After everyone had given me the confidence to not give up yet. I thought of something that could help me. The first thing that struck me was, Goodshow. Maybe he could help me. I went on the phone and dialed his number. I asked everyone to stay silent because it was an official call. The call was picked by a man, his secretary perhaps. "Hello, how may I help you?"

"Hi, My name's Ash Ketchum and I want to get in contact with Mr. Charles Goodshow. It's an emergency." I replied hoping he would let me talk to him.

"I'm sorry, but he is busy. Would you specify your emergency?"

"Uhhhh, It's regarding the attack at Charicific valley."

"If you wait just a minute, I'll ask the president if he'd want to talk to you."

"Okay, thank you."

The call went on hold as almost everyone in the room was holding their breaths. I was very tense at that moment. Soon the call connected back but this time Charles' face popped up on the screen. I smiled in relief.

"Hello Ash. How are you?"

"I'm good Mr. Goodshow, but I have a favor to ask you."

"What happened?"

"Do you know about the attack at Charicific Valley that is going on right now?" Charles nodded, "My Charizard flew off to Johto without telling. He is currently in the middle of the kalos sea heading to Johto."

"Is that true?!" He asked in a shocked expression. I nodded.

"But how is he going to travel all that long and be in battling condition? We need to send someone to escort him safely to Johto." he turned to his side as he dialed another phone. He talked to someone on the other call before turning back. "Don't worry Ash, I've contacted the Kalos Military and asked their Air Force department to send two Jets for back up along with a horde of Charizard militants. They'll make sure he reaches his destination safe."

I cheered up on hearing this, the trainers behind me yelled in joy. "Thank you very much Mr. Goodshow." I smiled widely.

"Now, I will arrange a quick flight for you to reach Johto as well. An escort vehicle will be arriving at your location soon. Collect you Pokemon."

"Alright, I'm at the Santalune city Pokemon center." Charles nodded to that and the call ended.

"Everyone behind me shouted in excitement after the call was disconnected. I turned back to meet the gaze of every trainer cheering on for me.

"Go get them Ash!"

"Yeah, we will be rooting for you!"

I smiled at everyone then suddenly I saw a familiar face among the crowd, I recognised it as Serena's. I reached forward and pulled her out. She came crashing into a hug as soon as she was out, I waited for a while before returning it. "What are you doing here?" I asked, "I saw the news and saw Charizard flying, I got worried so I had to come to see you." she replied as a single tear rolled down her eye. I swiftly wiped it away with my thumb and gave her a wide smile.

"Don't worry, I'm alright. I've got all my friends to help me."

She looked confused at this.


"What do you mean?"

"I told them everything, and they encouraged me to not lose hope. So, that's exactly what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna save Charizard and the Valley!" I said with a determined expression.

She smiled upon hearing this and reached up and gave a soft kiss on my lips in a blink. Some of the trainers squealed and 'aww'ed but Serena didn't look back, I was partly shocked from the sudden act.

"Then you'll probably need some good luck from me!" she said with a sweet smile. I smiled back at her.

"Thank you."

"I am going to Johto right now." I told her and a frown appeared on her face.

"How?" she asked with concern.

"I contacted the president of the Pokemon league and he arranged back up for Charizard and a flight for me to reach Johto."

"I wanna come with you."

"No, I will not take you with me, it's dangerous."


"Then why are you going alone?"

"I have to go because I am the Legendary trainer and I have to save the Charicific Valley."

"Please stay safe.." she looked at me with tears welling up her eyes.

"Don't worry, I'll stay safe."

She backed up after planting another kiss on my lips. I looked back at all the trainers who were there. "Alright guys it's time for me to go. And I promise all of you I won't return until I save the valley."

One of the trainers from the crowd came forward and held out a pokeball in front of me. I looked at the ball and him in confusion. "I want to give my strongest Pokemon for assistance." I looked at him with shock.

"No, I can't do that. It's very dangerous." I replied. He shook his head.

"Please take him, ever since we started our trainer's career. Torchic and I had admired you. After he evolved his dream is to fight with Charizard, your Charizard. If you'd do the honors to take him with you to help him. I'm sure he will be more than willing to give his life to save Charizard." I still hesitated as he held out pokeball in front of me. Suddenly another trainer came up beside him and another and a few more. As all of them pulled out each Pokeball.

"Take my Dragonite."

"And my Tyranitar."

"Salamence."

"Garchomp."

"Haxorus."

"And here's my Tyrantrum."

I looked at everyone of them as my eyes were now filled with tears. I took their balls and clipped them to my belt as I gave them a big hug. With that I turned to Hilbert. But he held his hand in front of me.

"Stop right there Ash, I am not letting you go there alone when you are still recovering from your injury. So save your goodbye for some other time. I'm coming with you on this one."

I was about to deny him but he stopped me again. "No buts, I am coming along and that's final. You can't do anything about that. Legendary trainer or whatever, You're my best friend first. So, shut your mouth."

I sighed knowing there was no other way. "Alright."

He then looked at Serena, "Don't Serena, I'll look after your man. And bring him back safe and sound." she mouthed a thank you to him. Hilbert then went out to get all my pokemon, he flew on Unfezant to get to everyone quickly.

While we waited a call was received from Charles again. "Ash, the vehicle is about to reach. Are you ready?"

"Yeah, My friend is just out to get my pokemon, he should be returning soon."

"Alright, and we have made contact with your Charizard he is now with the Kalos air force. He must be almost reaching Johto."

I smiled on hearing this. "Thanks a lot Mr. Goodshow."

He smiled at me then hung the call. Hilbert returned soon after as the car pulled near the center. I bid farewell to everyone and Serena before getting inside the car with Hilbert.

Let's do this once more. Me versus team Flare. I won't lose this time. I glanced at all the pokeballs I received from the trainers as well as mine. I'm counting on you guys.

To be continued...

Hey, I'm sorry I updated it a day later. The app won't open yesterday and kept crashing every time I tried to open it so I had to try on the website today. Also the chapter is a bit short so IDK if it was good enough or not. I hope you liked it. The next update (24th Oct) will be action filled as we'll be joining Charizard in the Charicific Valley so say tuned for some battle fun.

Until then stay safe everyone.
goodbye.

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