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

II Utau's P.O.V

"N was in Orre aiding the pokemoon there and the rebuilding society, he had become close friends with Tobias," I informed my boss

"Really?" Ash raised an eyebrow, as he patted his Fletchinder. "For some reason, I am not surprised." He hummed in amusement. "Those two suit each other," I had to agree on that. "I heard you broke into a Lysandre Lab and found something interesting."

"Yes, we followed Alain's information and found a starnge lab," I got back to business. "As it conducted illegal experimentations it has no connection to the main Lysandre Lab, at least no connection that we can prove. However, we found something strange there. It was called Giant Rock by them."

"Giant Rock?" Ash murmured absentmindedly, caressing his Z-Ring. "You know, I had a dream the night you guys broke into the lab." I started paying closer attention to what he was saying. Ash's dreams, as The Chosen One, were special. "I met with Tapu Koko and my Electrium Z-Crystal changed when the guardian tapped his claw on it."

"It changed?" I repeated confused. "In what way?"

"It was still electric yellow, but this time it took the form of Pikachu's tail," Ash specified.

"Pikachu's tail? There are specific crystals for pokemon species, right? Could that be it?" I asked him.

"I already checked and the one that is for the Pikachu line, is not the same as the one I saw in my dream," Ash informed me. "You will know in due time what I did. You will see it in due time. You will feel in due time." Ash uttered, almost as if he was being controlled. "That's what Tapu Koko told me, after the Tapus challenged me and gave me my "rewards". I believe I need to be before this Giant Rock to feel what I need to do."

"We can arrange that," I assured my boss. I did not understand. Most of the things around Ash I did not understand. But I trust him like no other and will follow him till the end. "When would it be all right for you with time?"

"After this I have a shooting that will last two weeks, but afterwards I am free," Ash answered. "Now though, you and I are going to observe Max's third gym battle in Kalos!"

I smiled as I followed Ash outside the Business Room in the Pokemon Center and towards the Shalour City Gym. You really have to love Galarian Slowking, no fan noticed us. I was excited for the battle, it's been a while since I've watched a normal gym battle. Spending so much time with Ash and Ash's pokemon has perturbed my sense of normalcy. I waved at Gary and Riley, the only ones who recognized me, the other three smiled politely but had no idea of who I was. I liked that too! Back home, in the Orange Archipelago, I can no longer take my little sister, Melody, out without being bombarded by fans or reporters!

Who knew bieng famous could be so hard?! I complained internally, but snapped out of it when the battle began.

As Max walked into the arena, I could see he was shaking with anticipation. After all, Korrina was a tough Gym Leader, but he was clearly determined to prove himself. He walked up to the edge of the arena and called out to Korrina, who was already waiting for him.

"Are you ready for this battle, Korrina?" Max asked confidently.

Korrina smiled and nodded, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "I'm always ready for a good battle, Max. Let's see what you've got."

With that, Korrina sent out her first Pokemon, Mienfoo. The Fighting-type pokemon looked ready for action, bouncing up and down on his toes. Max responded by sending out Scrafty, his trusted Dark and Fighting-type. Scrafty strutted onto the battlefield, cracking his knuckles and flashing a toothy grin.

"Alright, Scrafty, let's show Mienfoo what we're made of!" Max shouted.

Scrafty responded with a low growl, ready to take on the challenge.