"How much do you want to become a Pokemon Master, Ash?" Lance asked Ash, who stopped to think for a moment about the question. "I would do anything to fulfil my dream" Ash replied, feeling that was what he desired. Lance stared back with a serious expression, his voice cold. "Would you leave your friends behind?" his voice rang out. "I...I..." Ash froze, unable to respond. Lance stared at Ash, like there was something he could say but he didn't want to say it, like it wasn't the right time. Lance went to speak but hesitated while Ash stood in silence, deep in thought over the previous question. ----- 1 Year after the events of Going For Glory, now 15-year old Ash Ketchum seeks to fulfil his dream. However, problems block his path and old friends and foes return for an encounter that could change the peace between Pokemon and Mankind forever. It is time.

After travelling back to Kanto from a long holiday with his Mom, Ash finds all of his friends in the Kanto region. They all meet and discover a tournament is going on within the region, that will last for months and have a series of tests to determine the qualifying participants. Will Ash make it to the rounds and go for the win? What will become of his relationships with his friends during this competitive tournament? Most of all, how will Serena cope with her feelings for Ash? A mysterious power hides in the shadows and waits for the perfect moment to strike. A new journey begins. Disclaimer - I do not own Pokemon or any of its characters! Any character that is not within the canon Pokemon story is of my own creation and is fictional.