Ash's Story (Part 6: Unova)

Chapter 31

When we arrive at Undella Town, we met Cynthia's butler Jarvis, who has come to take us to her mansion. But just before we can leave, we find Hugh again.

"Hugh, you're here as well." I say.

"Hey, Ash. Let's see how well we've raised our Pokémon!" Hugh says as he wants to have a battle with me. I agree as we have our battle. All of his Pokemon are in the final stage, but it is still a three-on-three battle and I won. Hugh says, "Great! If we're this strong, Team Plasma will run screaming when they see us! I won't let 'em get away, though! Her Purrloin... I'll get it back for sure! So, Ash! Keep helping me out! Also, continue to work hard on the Pokédex! You're the one who was officially asked to complete it, after all!"

After he leaves, Cynthia says, "He sure is an interesting guy."

"But there is a sad story behind him. His Purrloin has been stolen for five years and he has been trying to get it back ever since." Alice says.

After getting into the car, we chat and notice some Pokemon outside. It is then that Meloetta suddenly appears on my lap.

"Meloetta?" Iris gasps.

"A shock to say the least." Cilan says.

"I want to come with you of course." Meloetta says.

"I see. You're just like some Mythical Pokemon, you can become invisible if you want to." I say.

Then we finally arrive at Cynthia's Mansion, though Meloetta goes invisible again since she senses someone inside the building. When we enter, we are shocked to find two people who we can't believe we're seeing.

"Dawn! Luke!" I gasp.

"It's been a long time, guys!" Dawn says.

"Yeah, we've been excited to meet you here." Luke says.

"So you two are the ones that Cynthia mentioned." Eve says. "That's cool."

"You two must be Iris and Cilan. Ash's Dad told us about you." Dawn says.

"So you two are the ones who traveled with Ash through Sinnoh?" Iris asks.

"Well, Luke isn't. We've met Luke a lot of times in Hoenn. He's the former Champion Steven's son." I say.

"And we have been travel companions in the Hoenn Region right now since Dawn wants to compete in the Hoenn Contets." Luke says.

"Speaking of Contests, the Unova Grand Festival is actually next week." Alice says while checking on the Rotom Phone.

"And I have five ribbons already." I say. "I can't wait to face Reisa and Hilda in the Grand Festival though."

"You mean Reisa is also here? That's surprising." Luke says.

"So when did you two arrive?" I ask.

"We've just got here. We heard Cynthia was going to be in the Junior Cup Tournament, so how could we resist?" Dawn says.

"Didn't you guys stay at Nimbasa City before coming here?" Cynthia asks.

"Yeah, we watched the Musical and Elesa's shows. That reminds me, you're also challenging the gyms, so you must have battled her before, right?" Dawn asks.

"Of course. She is tough, but I got my badge. So far I just need two more to enter the Unova Leauge." I say. Dawn says, "So that's a Zoroark? It's so cute."

But much to her annoyance, Zorua decides to disguise as Dawn, I sigh, "Zoroark... don't do that. He likes to play pranks with people ever since we've met two years ago."