3. RPA High

Back to School

After the long journey of helping the others with the Knight Challenges and the Star Badges, Ash and the rest of the group finally heads back to the school. Seeing how the school is empty, Alice says with a smile, "Well, today is Sunday, which means we are not going to worry about the classes that we missed for today."

"But we still took three days to finish the whole Knight Challenge, so we still need to make sure that we can catch up with the classes on Friday." Lillie says.

"So what do you guys think of the journey?" Ash asks May and the others.

May says, "I realize that the Knight Challenges aren't easy, they need some cooperation with the Pokemon of the same type."

Dawn says, "Yeah...I guess we really learned a lot just by doing those challenges. It sure is tiring."

Ash says, "Now that is done, I wonder what time is now?"

He looks at his watch, it is already noon, Ash says, "Well, seems like it is lunchtime already, how about we all have lunch together in the cafeteria?"

The others nod as they follow Ash to the cafeteria. As for Iris, she just runs off to find her friends, wanting to get away from Ash and his group as soon as possible.

"Ash! You guys are back!" Elline says as his group comes to greet them when they are on the way to the cafeteria.

"Hey, guys." Ash says as they hug them.

Helen notices the four people and asks, "Ashy, why are these 4 here?"

"Yeah, they tried to kill you back then." David says. "How dare they even show up in front of us."

"They regret their action and we forgive them." Mark says. "They also helped us with a lot during the Knight Challenges, as well as stopping the rest of the bullies from ruining the challenges."

The group softens their gazes and Daniel says, "Welcome to the group."

The four of them are shocked at how the group is showing them welcomes. Drew asks, "Wait, you guys really forgive us this easily?"

Tox says, "Why not? Hatred can't solve the conflict."

"Besides, if Ash forgives you, then we will, too." East says.

The four students are touched as they thank them, then they decide to tell each other about their own stories as they are on their way to the cafeteria.

When they arrive there, they see Aurora sitting at a table finishing her soup, she notices them and she immediately stands up, walking towards them.

"Hello, Ash. Lillie. I see you guys are back from the long journey." Aurora says.

"Hello, Mother." Ash bows to her as well as the others.

Aurora turns to the four former bullies and she says, "I heard everything from Celebi that you four learned your mistakes and even helped them prevent the rest to attack the others. I have decided to let you guys free from the detention about hurting Ash before."

Dawn and the rest of the group are surprised, and Paul asks, "You really mean it? I mean...are you just going to let us go like that? I thought that we were about to do our unfinished detentions for tomorrow..."

Aurora says, "You don't need to worry about that, but I can tell you that the same thing won't be happening with Gary, Misty, Iris, and Trip. The four of them have been interrupting the challenge and they have to continue doing their detention."

Ash says, "If my mother forgives you as well, then there is no need to hold any more grudges and guilt from before. Let's just enjoy our lunch and talk some more."