Life for Ash turned upside down the day he found his friends betraying him. He gathered the pokemon who remained loyal to him and fled to the forest, his pain making him collapse. He is found by someone he thought to be dead and learns many truths about himself, truths that will change his life forever. With his new family, new pokemon, new friends and a new love will Ash show those who betrayed him who he really is?

Runningwish still has much to do with Thistlestar taking further action against the clans. Her neice has unlocked her great powers and persues those who would disguise themselves amongst the spirits. What is to happen next around the lake?