The beginning of a new road {Path of the Aura Ranger: Book II}

VI Ash's P.O.V

"Are you ready to go back home buddy?" I smiled at the unique pokemon, I had hidden in one of the many deserted islands in the Orange Archipelago. "We are taking you back home soon."

Ash, still, could not believe that it had been a month since one of the strangest experiences of his life has happened. This is me we are talking about people! Ash Ketchum! That's saying a lot...

I should explain this better, for that let's go back a month ago.

"Are you ok?" Director Clavell asked me with concern. We were traveling to the Paldea region for work in the Orange Archipelago Pokemon League's private plane. The perks of being a future champion. "You seem quite focused on your Pokedex."

"I was planning on making a training program for my Flying-type pokemon, as I will be focusing even more of my time and effort into training my Flying-type pokemon during my journey through Kalos," I informed him.

"Ah, yes, for your Flying Mastery," Director Clevell hummed wiith a beaming smile. "It always warms my heart to see young people to continue to strive to do better and become stronger."

"Well, one of the reasons why I am accompanying you to Paldea is to meet with Elite Four Larry, the strongest Flying Master at the moment. I want to get some pointers from him, before challenging him next year," I steered the topic of conversaation, feeling my cheeks burn in embarrassment from the praise. "Shut up!" I hissed quietly at Pikachu, who was snickering at me.

"What's the issue then?" Director Clavell asked with an amused smile, which made me blush even more.

"Well, I had not realized how many Flying-type pokemon I have until now..." I answered sheepishly.

"You did not?!" Pikachu turned to me astonished. "You collect them as it is a hobby and do not even take the care to keep track?!"

"I do not do it on propuse!" I defended myself. "How was I suppose to realize I have seventeen Flying-type pokemon?!"

Pidgeot, Charizard, Dragonite, Noctowl, Swellow, Skarmory, Altaria, Staraptor, Gliscor, Rowlet, Unfezant, two Butterfree, Articuno, Moltres, Zapdos, and Lugia... even I realize how insane I am numbering all of these pokemon.

When did I turn into those trainers whose teams are packed as Distortion World?

"Seventeen?!" Director Clevell exclaimed with wide-open eyes. "That's quite a number for someone who does not specialize in Flying-type pokemon."

"It is the biggest amount of one same type of pokemon father has," Lucario, my precious but unfaithful son, agreed. "What?" He questioned when I shot him a betrayed look. "It is true father. What's even more amusing is that you are mostly known for uncle Pikachu, but you only have four Electric-type pokemon."

"That is true!" Pikachu jumped, with mock indignation. "I am your starter! I demand more Electric-type pokemon for my pack!"

"In the Paldea region we have a pokemon named Kilowattrel, they are a dual Electric/Flying-type," Director Clevell informed us.

"Are you seeing the same as me?" Pikachu whispered to Lucario in astonishment.

"I do," Lucario agreed, with the same tone of wonder in his voice.

"His eyes are glowing with aura because of his excitement!" Pikachu hissed, but I ignored him- Electric/Flying-type echoing in my head. "He has an issue!"