Risen from Betrayal

Chapter 10 - 2 Years Later (Part 3)

After Ash was escorted by the 5 students to the door leading to Principal Oak's office, Kiawe knocked on the door. "Professor Kukui and Principal Oak," Kiawe called out. "You have a visitor." 

"Come in then," came the reply of the voice of Professor Kukui.

As Ash and students entered the office, two figures sitting by the table turned to them. One of them, Professor Kukui, was wearing a pair of glasses, a white cap and unbuttoned shirt and a pair of grey shorts. 

The other figure, Principal Oak, was wearing a light blue T-Shirt with some dark blue fish illustrations on it, a pair of white shorts and a pair of dark blue sandals. What was most notable about him, was his light grey hair, which was shoulder length, in contrast to his cousin, Professor Oak's hair was only a few centimeters long.

"Ah, a visitor," Principal Oak said in delight. "It's been a while since we've last had one." "G'Day, Principle Oak and Professor Kukui. My name is Red Ketchum," said Ash, while Lucario gave a formal bow to the two older figures. 

"A Lucario!" exclaimed Professor Kukui. "It looks really strong."

"So what brings you here?" inquired Principal Oak. "Well, I was walking outside the school and the research lab when I heard a commotion inside the facility. There were three people dressed in black and wearing a skull cap that were demanding Pokemon from your students. However, I stepped in and challenged them to a battle, in which I easily won. They then retreated and disappeared after recalling their Pokemon," explained Ash.

"You said they were wearing black outfits and a skull cap, right?" asked Professor Kukui, earning a nod in response from Ash. "They are members of Team Skull!" he said in frustration.

"Team Skull?" asked Ash in confusion. "Who are they?"

"They are a group of villainous people in Alola who often intimidate and threaten innocent people with their Pokemon, challenging them to battles and illegally taking Pokemon," replied Mallow in disgust.

"Sounds like the Alolan version of Team Rocket," Ash mused.

"Team Rocket?" asked Principal Oak. "That name sounds familiar."

"Well, Team Rocket is the same as Team Skull, but more developed and has a bigger reputation. They're based in Kanto and Johto, where they have previously captured legendary and mythical Pokemon. However, my brother Ash and his friends in his journeys, had successfully stopped them every time and freed the legendary Pokemon back to their natural habitats," Ash said, earning expressions of shock from everyone. 

"One other thing," Ash added, while turning to the students. "Another reason why I came to Alola was because there will be a global battle tournament held here 2 years from now here in Melemele Island. If you guys want, I can get Charles Goodshow and Scott the manager of the Battle Frontier to send invitations to you. I'll give you some time to consider." He then turned to Professor Kukui and Principal Oak.

"Professor Kukui, Principal Oak. I would like to talk to you in private, if that's okay with you," he requested. 

"That's fine," replied Professor Kukui, who then turned to his students. "Kiawe, Lillie, Sophocles, Lana and Mallow. Could you guys first head back to your classroom and stay there until I come back?" he asked. "Sure thing," the students replied while heading out and closed the door.

"So what is it that you wanted to talk about?" asked Principal Oak. "Guys, please forgive me for lying to you earlier, but here it goes," as Ash Ketchum took off his mask, revealing his true identity and shocking the two older figures.

"Impossible!" Professor Kukui exclaimed. "The news had reported that you were dead." "That's right, but I'm alive. The reason I chose to disguise as 'Red Ketchum' was because of an incident that occurred 2 years back," replied Ash.