Amourshipping: Lifeless

After yet another defeat in the League, Ash breaks down mentally. He felt this was the year he would win - even with the strong team of his - he managed to scupper on the final hurdle.

However, his friends have been successful, Clemont getting recognised for his inventions and getting offered a role as Professor Sycamore's assistant and Serena becoming Kalos queen and famous worldwide and young Bonnie being tipped to be Lumious City gym leader.

These roles for his companions have made them busy with their lives, while Ash dwells on yet another defeat - he thinks he is a forgotten man and disappears without any one knowing...