Paul, now 17, decides to return to the Hoenn region to capture a Bagon and raise it to be a mighty Salamence. However, he doesn't realize that right after arriving an annoying cretin Coordinator would bump into him right when he's setting off on his new goal. Dawn forcefully worms her way in Paul's plans in her quest to become a better Coordinator and the two struggle to get along. As Paul says, "When one life meets another, something will be born.".... but just what will be born between the two?

I'm a 16 year old girl, by the name of Umber. And yes, I realize that its a boy name! But anyways, I've been assigned a mission, which is a lot harder than it seems. I travel to Johto, in order to track down a certain red-headed boy, who my boss instructed me to find. Seems easy enough, right? Not quite; considering he can't find out I'm from Team Rocket, and I've got an annoying, gold-eyed trainer following me around. And I've got a cuddly, loving Dratini who is anything but helpful. Now I can see why villains have trouble succeeding... [Picture used for cover does not belong to me] [PKMN Watty: Best Romance Story, Winner 2013] [PKMN Watty: Best Character: Umber, Winner 2013

It had been many years since the Rocket incident which had occurred in Johto 30 years ago. In recent years, crime rates had fallen to an all time low and the remaining members of Team Rocket gone. The powerful and mighty Legendary pokemon had all but disappeared without a trace. However, peace was not to last. Strange incidences have been sighted all over Johto, from freak storms to abnormal weather behavior. To make matters worse, new incidences of crimes by a mysterious organisation has surfaced in Johto again. Professor Maple of Maple and Co. Laboratories had been kidnapped. It is up to his only daughter, Emma, and her childhood friend Isaac to find out what this new organisation is up to and, if needed, use all their power to stop them. However, being two new trainers in the world of pokemon, they both have no idea what to expect. Do they really have what it takes to stop this organisation? Their first stop - Port of Olivine. Be prepared for a journey like no other. What are you waiting for? Turn that page! "You must always remember: Life can be a challenge, Life can seem impossible, but it's never easy when there's so much on the line." -Power of One Pokemon Watty Awards - 1st Runner-up in its category, Most improved Award [Adventure; Semi-Canon; Game]

Ash and Pikachu along with Cilan, and Iris travel together to a new region where Ash runs into a lot of old friends and rivals. Ash finds himself learning more, but this time its not just Pokemon he's learning it is about his own heart he learns about.