*AshxSerena*
Summary: It's been 5 years since Ash left Kalos and went to Alola. After he was finished there, he trained his Pokemon in the solitude of Mount Silver for 3 years. One day, he gets a call that the GS ball was stolen. Tracks lead him back to Kalos after many years trying to find the culprit and to make many more discoveries he never thought he would. (Amourshipping)
Link: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12207882/1/GS-ball-unlocked?__cf_chl_tk=eG43f4uBFnBmZH8FN_ASO8E1lo3Mp8lY62TvGqVhnPI-1661068890-0-gaNycGzNCL0
Word count:281k(COMPLETE)
Chapters:109
Chapter 1, King of the mountain
Ash Ketchum: 18 years
3 years ago Ash Ketchum finished up studying in the Alola region and went back home to Pallet Town. But unlike most times when he came home there wasn't a new region discovered yet. Not having anything to do he decided to stay at Oak's ranch and train the Pokémon he's caught. But he quickly grew bored off it staying at home with nothing to do. He loved Pallet Town, but he had to admit there wasn't much to do except for hanging out at Professor Oak's laboratory.
The professor saw how bored he's gotten and suggested he went and train his Pokémon at Mount Silver in Johto. It was a harsh and difficult environment to live in but the professor was certain it would be good for his development as a trainer and person.
Ash speared off to the mountain immediately without knowing Professor Oak had to give permission to the man guarding the entrance to it. One phone call later he was allowed to go up to the most dangerous place bordering Kanto and Johto.
A few steps were taken before he encountered his first wild Pokémon there. It was a Dodrio. Even though he used Pikachu and had the type advantage it was still a pretty strong Pokémon to beat. If this was just a Dodrio, then what else was on the mountain? The thought excited him and scared him at the same time. The Professor was right. This was a rough place that would make him and his Pokémon stronger.
Inspired by the trails of Alola, Ash tested himself and his Pokémon by setting a daily challenge concerning the environment. Find and beat 3 Steelix a day. Try to get through a cave without alerting the Golbat living there. Defeat a horde of Sneasels and many more different challenges that would test his skills as a trainer and his Pokémon.
Together they grew stronger than any journey through a region could make them. He felt himself getting stronger as well. Even the smallest task was training in itself. Ash had experience of living in the wild but on Mount Silver it sometimes turned into a battle for survival. But it would all be worth it. The next region they'll go to they would win the Pokémon League and become Pokémon Masters. But what would be the next region? Ash had been pondering that question for some time now. The discovery of a new area didn't come so Ash counted the days on the mountain until he finally would receive a call from Professor Oak. But the words never came and he was questioning if he should actually retry a Pokémon League he's competed in before.
''Hear me out Pikachu. We've always been going to new region after a Pokémon League's finished and we head off to the next one. But what if we actually tried a League again in a region we've been in? With the training we did over here I think we could go one higher than the last League we've been in.''
It's been 5 years since he was in Kalos after getting runner-up in the Pokémon League there. He nearly won, but Alain and his Mega-Charizard X prevented him from taking it all. It stung a bit at the time but he was satisfied knowing he gotten to battle a great trainer like Alain. Maybe he can ask for a rematch if he finds him on his journey again.
He was recovering in the Pokémon center stationed there. Most of the time he went up the mountain higher, but to exchange his Pokémon and refresh himself once in a while they ventured down. He received a call from the man where his Pokémon where stationed if he already had 6 on him.
''Ash my boy. How are you doing?'' Professor Oak didn't chance much these past 3 years. Maybe a few more wrinkles here and there but he still had the enthusiasm for Pokémon he always showed.
''Same as always Professor. Did you discover a new region yet?''
''I'm sorry. None of that actually. What I'm about to tell you is of important matter. Do you remember Kurt?''
''Of course. He created Pokeballs from Apricorns right?''
''Someone broke into his workshop and stole something.''
''Sorry. But if something's stolen wouldn't it be a better idea to call Officer Jenny?'' He loved to help other people but he was on top of here while Azelea Town was quite a bit of travelling away.
''It wasn't that he stolen from, but what got stolen in the first place. Kurt left his shop one day and when he returned it was ransacked. Strangely out of all the Pokeballs Kurt had in his shop the culprit only took one. The GS Ball.''
''You're kidding? Why would someone want that Pokeball?''He once delivered a gold and silver Pokeball to Kurt. The GS ball as it was called was a seemingly worthless Pokeball that couldn't be opened.
''That's why I want you to go to Azelea Town and investigate this matter. Since you're in Johto anyway it might be best for you to go over to him since you're so close.''
''You can count on me professor. I'm on my way now.''
''Well Pikachu. Time to head back down again.''
''Noivern. I choose you.'' The Dragon Pokémon really matured the past 3 years. It grown a bit in size and was capable of flying Ash long distances. Any shortcomings the youngling once had were now replaced with experience. With Noivern's new speed they flew to Azalea Town in less than 2 hours. Landing in front of Kurt's home he thanked Noivern for its effort and returned him in his Pokeball to give him some rest.
''Here we are Pikachu.'' The place still looks the same since the last time he came here. He delivered the GS ball here with Misty and Brock. That day he learned about Apricorns and that Kurt specializes into making them into Pokeballs. He went inside the hut and started looking for the old craftsman.
''Hello Kurt. It's me. Ash. Ash from Pallet Town. Professor Oak told me you wanted to see me.''
''Ah hello. It's good you could come at such quick notice.'' Ash turned around and saw the old man he was looking for. Kurt hair was grey from old age and his outfit remembered him of the old forgers he once read about in his history books in Alola. Old looks aside he knew Kurt was a master at his trade. He still has a Fast ball from years ago as a memory to the old man and the Totodile he caught was homed in a Lure ball.
''Ash sit down.'' He found an old creaky chair and sat across Kurt waiting for his story.
''As you know, Professor Oak has told you that the GS ball was stolen. If someone went through all the trouble of stealing the GS ball, who knows what kind of power it held. In hindsight, maybe there's a reason why no one could open it. It wasn't intended to by the one who created it.'' Professor Ivy, Professor Oak and Kurt himself. Nobody was capable of opening the GS ball. They tried everything from jackhammers, crowbars and the Strength of Fighting type Pokémon, but it would never budge let alone leave a scratch.
But from the way Kurt spoke about the thief he knew exactly what the GS ball was and how to open it.
''The culprit left a note. It had your name on it.'' He gave Ash the letter the culprit left behind.
''Mr Ketchum.
I look forward to facing you in battle in Kalos. Just go there. I'll know when you arrive.
Signed: I could tell you my name but why ruin the mystery?''
''I don't get it. Why go through all this trouble just to steal and telling us where he could be? And what does he want with me?''
'''That's what worries me. Please be careful while in Kalos Ash. I hoped you were able to go there and investigate the matter. Professor Oak told me you've been training at Mount Silver and were doing quite well up there. He had faith that you would succeed even though I'm reluctant to send you of on this errand.''
''Of course Kurt. Leave it to me and Pikachu to find the GS ball. And don't forget the rest of my Pokémon. We've all been training really hard at Mount Silver and this would be a good opportunity to test our strength.'' He's been dying to get back into the action and battle against a trainer again.
''Here. Take one of each of these.'' He gave Ash one of each Pokeball you could create from an Apricorn. Fast ball as the name says to catch fast Pokémon. Level ball to catch weak ones though Ash would never use it out of principle cause it might demean the Pokémon captured in it. A Lure Ball to catch water Pokémon. Friend ball to make a Pokémon grow quickly towards you. Moon ball for easier capturing of Pokémon that evolve by Moonstone. Heavy ball for heavy Pokémon and a Love ball to capture the same Pokémon from an opposite gender.
''Thank you Kurt. But I might not need these.'' Ash wanted to hand the bag back over to Kurt but he refused to accept it back.
''It's the least I can do for all the trouble you're about to go through. Use them as you want.'' He put the small bag into his own and said his goodbye's to Kurt.
''Well guess I'm off then. I'll have to call Professor Oak and exchange the Pokémon I want to take with me.''
After he did that Ash went on his way to the nearest airport in Goldenrod City. Just a short trek through Ilex Forest and he would be there. He could use Noivern to fly over again but he didn't want the dragon to think he was nothing more than a transport vehicle. And Ash's stamina was good enough he could take the walk with ease.
''Well. The decision has been made for us Pikachu. Kalos it is. Do you think we'll see the others again when we are there?'' The group of Kalosian he travelled with each had their own faults and quirks. But he still cherished his friends.
Clemont, the Luminose City gym leader and aspiring inventor. He was a bright young mind who wanted to create inventions that would benefit Pokémon. Ash thought his inventions were always cool, even if they had a tendency to blow up in his face.
Clemont's younger sister Bonnie. A little bundle of energy who loved Pokémon as much as he does. Easily excited just Ash was when he was young whenever he met a new Pokemon. She had her heart in the right place and she was going to become a great trainer.
And then Serena. He met her during a summer camp when they were just kids. But when they left again for the second time they became the best of friends. He didn't know if she was still in Kalos. The last time he saw her the young performer went to Hoenn to try her hand at contests. He doubted she would be in her home region again considering Kanto, Johto and Sinnoh had contests as well. But who knows?
''It would be nice to see everyone again. How about we go to Luminose City first and see how Clemont is doing at the gym? Maybe we can challenge him to a battle to test our new strength. It's been a while since we had a battle with a gym leader.'' Due to Mount Silver being so desolate not a lot of people ventured up there. The past 3 years he was battling against wild Pokémon or nature itself. It would be great to experience the rush of a battle against a trainer again.
And be a good way to test how strong they've gotten.
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