Ash looked down at his desk in Pallet Town, his eyes drifting to a small, dusty blue ribbon tucked inside a trophy case. It wasn't a Gold Cup or a League Badge, but to him, it held a weight that the Master's Eight trophy didn't. In the distance, the roar of a Charizard echoed, but all Ash could hear was the sound of an escalator in Lumiose City and a promise made years ago. Disclaimer : I don't own any Pokémon character or fan art only the story is mine rest belongs to their respective owners