AUTHOR'S NOTES:
Hello and welcome to the latest chapter of Alpha and Omega. I feel like there is something I wanted to say, but I'm really feeling tired right now so I can't remember. Maybe I'll remember by the next chapter.

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It was dark is Ash and Serena's room at the Pokemon center. There wasn't a single noise as they all slept, tired from the busy day. Just yesterday afternoon Serena won the Pokemon Amateur Grand Pix, where Serena not only won the race but made also made Rapidash her first Pokemon to capture on this journey. Following the transfer of Rapidash to Serena's team, Ash suggested dinner to celebrate. Ash had heard about a nice restaurant called Atrio and thought it would make an excellent choice. Once they arrived one of the owners immediately recognized Serena for her win that day and quickly gave them a table, as well as gave them their meals and for their pokemon, on the house.

Now it was the early morning, the sun hasn't even started to rise yet. Ash and Serena were sleeping in the spooning position with Ash's arms wrapped around Serena's bare stomach. Since the night Serena got over excited and removed her shirt while they were making out, they both started just sleeping in their undergarments.

Greninja and Braixen were asleep on a couch, with Braixen sleeping on top of Greninja, with his arms wrapped around her. Sylveon and Pikachu were snuggled up together on the other half of Ash and Serena's bed.

Everyone was fast asleep until suddenly Sylveon's eyes shot open. Then her face scrunched as she felt an uncomfortable sensation. Sylveon was pretty sure she knew what this feeling was, every instinct told her she was right. Carefully she stood up and looked around, then used her feelers to start shaking Pikachu.

"Pikachu, wake up, " She said as she shook him.

"What?" Pikachu replied groggily.

"I need your help, now, " Sylveon said urgently.

"Now? Oh ok, " Pikachu replied.

He then sat up and licked Sylveon's cheek. Sylveon quickly moves as she used her feelers to push him away.

"Not that help! About what we spoke about the other day!" Sylveon replied angrily.

Pikachu sat there with a blank look on his face as he was still half asleep. Then his eyes shot open as his ears perked.

"What now?! Can't you hold off till morning, " Pikachu replied.

Sylveon gave a deadpan look, "I don't exactly have much of a say in this."

Sylveon then gave a pained expression, showing Pikachu, this was urgent.

"Ok, what do I need to do?" Pikachu asked, now taking this seriously.

"I don't want to do this here. We need to get outside, " Sylveon replied.

"What about Ash and Serena?" asked Pikachu.

"They are sleeping, and since you are half responsible for this, your the only one I want to wake up about this, " Sylveon replied.

"I'll get the door, " Pikachu replied.

Pikachu ran to the door, jumped up, and grabbed the doorknob. Then with a little swinging from side to side, he finally got the door to open.

"Alright let's go, " Pikachu said

Sylveon then ran out the door with a towel, with Pikachu right behind after he closed the door. They then proceeded to the lobby, past Nurse Joy's empty desk and out the front door.

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A few hours later the sun was beginning to rise and as a result, Ash awoke. He carefully, but reluctantly tore himself away from Serena, not wanting to stop cuddling or wake her, but still knowing he and his Pokemon had to warm up for their gym battle today. He went to the bathroom to splash some water on his face to wake himself up and got dressed. Then he grabbed his belt of Pokeballs and then proceeded to get Pikachu and Greninja. He nudged Greninja to wake him up, then gestures that it was time to train. Grenjnja carefully turned Braixen sideways then picked her up and placed her on the bed. This is when Ash realized Pikachu and Sylveon weren't sleeping on the bed as they usually did. Quietly Ash and Greninja searched the room, but with no luck. Ash didn't want to wake Serena, he doubted that she would have any ideas where they could be, but she had a right to know what's going on. Ash leaned in and kissed Serena on the lips. She started to stir then slowly her eyes opened to see Ash knelt down in front of her.

"Good morning, " Serena said with a smile.

"I hate to say it, but it's not a good morning. Pikachu and Sylveon are missing, " Ash said.

Serena shot up in bed.

"What!?" Serena said in shock.

"I've checked the room, but I can't find them, " Ash replied.

"Maybe they went somewhere to fool around. I've seen then pulling each other away for that kind of thing a lot lately, " Greninja suggested.

"I don't think Pikachu would just disappear like that. Besides, I asked you guys if you wanted to stay in the daycare, and you all said no, " Ash replied.

"Ash, what are we going to do?" Serena asked.

"Umm, ok. Get dressed, then we'll all fan out and search for them, " Ash explained.

Quickly Serena threw on some clothes and they all met in front of the Pokemon Center with all their Pokemon out.

"Ok everyone, Pikachu and Sylveon are missing. We're going to fan out and search the area. We'll meet back here in an hour. Any questions?" Ash explained.

"Master did you try using your aura to try and find them?" Asked Riolu.

"I tried that before I woke Serena up, I can't sense them anywhere. I don't know if there are just too many auras around here or if they are too far away, but I got nothing, " Ash replied.

They all then spread out and searched for Pikachu and Sylveon. Beautifly and Fearow took to the air while calling for them. Greninja and Riolu jumped from rooftop to rooftop calling out their names. Everyone else searched along the streets, with Ash and Serena asking people they would see if they had seen their missing Pokemon.

Fearow was flying along the edge of the city calling out for Pikachu. He wasn't very pleased with the situation, he didn't like being on search detail, especially before he had breakfast. Fearow had already decided he was going to take Pikachu for a "ride" after they found him for making him do this.

It had been close to an hour when he thought he heard Pikachu's squeaky voice call back out to him. It was faint so he couldn't pinpoint where it came from, so he stopped and flew in place as he called again. This time instead of Pikachu's voice, he saw a bolt of electricity fire up into the air. Fearow then proceeded to fly to that location.

"Hey Fearow over here, " Pikachu called out as Fearow got closer.

Fearow heard Pikachu and started flying right towards him. Once he saw him he sped up and swooped in with his talons out to grab Pikachu. Pikachu saw this and was able to dodge.

"Hey Fearow what's the big idea? You could hurt me like that. What did I do to you?" Pikachu yelled angrily.

"Because you and Sylveon decided to run off and play grab ass, I have to wait to eat my breakfast, " Fearow replied as he swooped in again, and again missed.

"Listen it's not like that. Just calm down and I'll show you, " Pikachu replied.

Fearow landed by Pikachu and looked down at him.

"This better be good, " Fearow said coldly.

Pikachu lead Fearow through some bushes where Fearow's eyes widened upon seeing Pikachu's reason. Fearow then hit Pikachu in the back of the head with one of his wings, knocking Pikachu to the ground.

"Hey what was that for, " Pikachu spat as his cheeks sparked.

"That was your reduced punishment for making breakfast late. I take it you want me to bring Ash and Serena here?" Asked Fearow.

"Yes please, " Said Sylveon.

Fearow nodded and then flew off to Ash.

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"Any luck?" Serena asked as she arrived and saw most had returned.

All the Pokemon shook their head with a sad look. Then Ash returned.

"Please tell me you found them, " Serena asked, worry evident in her tone.

"No sign of them anywhere, and nobody said they saw either of them, " Ash replied sadly.

"Oh no, what are we going to do? Oh Arceus, what if Team Rocket got them?" Serena asked as she began to panic.

Ash quickly took her into a hug and held her close.

"Don't think like that, we will find them. And I doubt Team Rocket broke into our room just to take those two and left all our other Pokemon, " Ash said trying to comfort her.

"Your right. I'm just worried, this isn't like them to just run off in the middle of he night, " Serena replied.

"I know, but don't forget Fearow hasn't gotten back yet, maybe he found something, " Said Ash.

After a few more minutes the remaining Pokemon returned, all with no luck, and Fearow was seen coming in.

"Fearow did you find them?" Serena asked when he landed, her words full of hope.

Fearow nodded.

"They can't leave right now and want me to bring you to them, " Fearow explained.

Ash and Serena returned their other Pokemon then climbed onto Tauros and Rapidash and followed Fearow. After a little while the brush of the forest became too thick for Tauros and Rapidash, so they continued on foot. Soon they saw Pikachu peaking out of a bush.

"Pikachu!" Ash shouted.

Pikachu started running to Ash, but then stopped when he saw a stern look on his face.

"Whats the big deal making us worry like that? No ketchup for a week, now where is Sylveon!" Ash said with an angry tone.

Pikachu wasn't worried about the ketchup, as he knew this was more important. And that Serena would sneak him some if Ash didn't lift the punishment after he understood why.

"This way, " Pikachu squeaked as he ran back through the bush.

Ash and Serena followed Pikachu and gasped when they saw the sight. Sylveon curled up on a towel made up like a nest with two Pokemon eggs.

"Sylveon Pikachu, congratulations, " Serena said happily as she ran up to Sylveon and gave her a hug. Ash and Pikachu joined in.

"Congratulations buddy. Looks like your going to be a dad now, " Ash praised.

"So I take it that you just didn't want to do this in the room?" Serena asked Sylveon.

Sylveon nodded with a sad look on her face, realizing how much she made Serena worry.

"Don't worry Sylveon I'm not mad. I'm just so happy you're safe, and happy for these little joys you two just had, " Serena said.

"Pikachu. Only no ketchup for a day since you made us worry, " Ash stated.

Pikachu nodded, accepting the reduced punishment as he knew he should have told someone what was going on.

"One thing is bothering me about this though, " Ash stated with a curious tone.

"What?" Serena asked.

"Sylveon, did you just lay both of these eggs?" Ash asked.

"Well yes of course. It's not like Pikachu could lay one, " Sylveon replied.

"Ash what is it?" asked Serena.

"It's just, to my knowledge Pokemon can only lay one egg at a time. But Sylveon just said that she just laid both of them. This is very unusual, " Ash explained.

"Well, why don't we contact professor Oak and ask him? I'm sure he might know something, " Serena replied.

"Good idea, but let's get to the Pokemon Center first to have everyone checked out. Then we can also get some incubators for the eggs to make sure they're safe, " Ash suggested.

Ash and Serena then each took an egg, Ash wrapped his up in his jacket, while Serena used the towel. Pikachu climbed up onto Ash's shoulder, while Sylveon had to be returned to her pokeball as her walking was a bit wobbly.

Once back at the Pokemon center they handed both eggs, Sylveon, and Pikachu to Nurse Joy to have them all checked on. Once Nurse Joy was done she returned the eggs in incubators and both Pokemon, saying that they all were healthy and that Sylveon was just weak from laying both eggs. They then walked to the cafeteria so everyone could eat breakfast. Once the others saw the eggs, they were all so happy for Sylveon and Pikachu.

"Sylveon your so lucky. I want to lay eggs, " Braixen gushed.

Greninja heard this and then glared at Pikachu, who sweatdropped. Greninja then tried to walk off but was stopped by Braixen grabbing his tongue.

"Greninja, I want eggs, " Braixen said in a firm tone.

"Well there isn't much I can do about it now, Ash is challenging the gym later this morning and he might need me. I need to keep my strength up, " Greninja replied nervously.

"Are you telling me that my big strong water type mate doesn't have enough strength for both, " Braixen said in a sweet tone.

"I didn't say that, " Greninja replied.

"Good, then let's go, " Braixen said as she began pulling him by the tongue away from the group and to the daycare.

Everyone sweatdropped, then went on to eating. No one wanting to think about what was happening.

Ash and Serena finished eating breakfast and decided now was a good time to call professor Oak since Greninja and Braixen hadn't returned yet. Ash pulled out his cellphone and dialed the professors number.

"Hello Professor Oak's lab, " Tracy answered.

"Hey Tracy it's Ash and Serena, " Said Ash.

"Hey guys, how's Torrent?" Asked Tracy.

"Its good, going for my second gym badge today. Is Professor Oak in?" Ash replied.

"Yup, hang on, " Tracy replied then walked off.

A few seconds later Professor Oak entered the screen.

"Ash, Serena good to see you. How are things?" Asked Professor Oak.

"Were good. I've got my second gym battle later today." "And I won a Pokemon race yesterday and won a Rapidash." Ash and Serena said.

"Well congratulations you two, it sounds like you both are doing well. Ash you trainer information shows you have two new Pokemon with you, what did you catch?" Asked Professor Oak.

"A Growlithe and a Riolu, " Ash replied.

"Good, they should make nice additions. And that Riolu should really compliment your team, " Professor Oak replied.

"Is that because my mom had one?" Ash questioned.

Professor Oak's expression changed to a serious one quickly from the comment.

"How did you find out about that?" asked Professor Oak.

"So you knew?" Ash replied.

"I'm sorry Ash, but it wasn't my place. Your mother has a way of just knowing things. I was lucky she was ok with me giving you Pikachu, " Professor Oak apologized.

"Why would she care that I had Pikachu?" Ash asked.

"Well since you already know your mother was a trainer, I guess this won't matter. I didn't run out of Pokemon that day you came for your starter, I lied. Your Pikachu was the offspring of your fathers Pikachu. I gave him to you since I felt your father would have wanted it that way, " Professor Oak replied.

"I see, well thank you then. Actually, Pikachu is part of the reason we called, " Ash stated.

"Oh? Is he alright?" asked Professor Oak.

"He's fine professor, he and my Sylveon became parents. Sylveon laid two eggs this morning, " Said Serena.

"Well, that's wonderful. Congratulations to them b... Wait, did you say two eggs?" asked Professor Oak once he realized what was said.

"That's right, two eggs, " Ash said as he turned the phone so he could see both eggs.

"Professor we didn't even think it was possible for a Pokemon to lay two eggs, " said Serena.

"Well to be honest until just now I didn't think it was either, " Said Professor Oak in wonder.

The phone was now turned back to Ash and Serena as Professor Oak was leaned back in his chair appearing to be deep in thought.

"My specialty isn't in the Pokemon reproductive system, but everything that I am aware of on the topic suggests it's not possible. I take it you had Nurse Joy check them out?" asked Professor Oak.

"Yes, and she said they both were looking normal, " Serena replied.

"Hmm, very interesting. I'll relook over all the data from when I tested Sylveon and Pikachu to see if I see anything out of the ordinary. I'll also contact the breeders I usually work with to see if they have ever heard of this. In the meantime, Ash I want to speak with the Nurse Joy at the Pokemon Center. I want all the data from the Pokemon's check-up, as well as the eggs. I also want to give you different incubators. There is a new kind out that can be given to trainers that runs its own scans and saves it until it can send it via wifi. It was designed for researchers in mind so that we can more easily monitor a trainer's Pokemon eggs in the field. Now Ash, bring me to Nurse Joy right away. I plan on keeping a close eye on this and I don't want to miss any of it, " instructed Professor Oak.

Ash got up and picked up one of the eggs while Sylveon used her feelers to pick up the other, then along with Pikachu, they walked to Nurse Joy's desk. As they left the cafeteria Greninja and Braixen returned, both looking pretty ragged. Greninja saw his food was still there and quickly devoured it then chugged a bottle of water. Braixen, on the other hand, took her time to eat her food as she normally did. Everyone else just sweatdropped at their behavior.

A few minutes later Ash, Pikachu, and Sylveon returned with the eggs in their new incubators. In this time Ash also swapped out Tauros for Snivy. They then returned their Pokemon, grabbed their bags and left for Ash's second gym badge.

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It took a little while but soon they arrived at the gym at the edge of town. It actually looked like an aircraft hanger, with a runway and a propeller driven plane in front.

As they were walking up they saw a man sitting in a lawn chair by the door. He look rather old, with a head full of grey, a mustache, was wearing a flight suit, aviator style sunglasses, and smoking a cigarette.

"Excuse me, are you the gym leader?" Asked Ash.

"Yup, " The man replied while not even looking at him.

"Well my name is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town and I challenge you to a gym battle, " Ash said enthusiastically.

The gym leader turned his head to face Ash while blowing smoke.

"Nice to meet you Ash Ketchum, I'm captain Mike. I accept your challenge, just let me finish my cigarette first, " Mike replied, then went back to smoking.

Ash and Serena looked at each other, words weren't needed right now, they both agreed, this was one of the weirdest gym leaders they ever met.

After a few minutes Mike finished his cigarette and stood up, while he started digging through his pockets.

"Alright Ash, let's do this. As soon as I find, oh here it is, " Mike said as he pulled out a remote control.

Mike then pressed a button and the large hanger doors began to open at the middle. He proceeded to walk towards the opening, with Ash and Serena following behind him. As they walked in Ash took notice of three Pokemon type symbols on one of the walls, steel, electric, and flying.

"Since your the second gym I've seen like this, is it safe to assume that all of the Torrent region gyms are multi type?" Ash asked Mike.

"Thats right, every gym specializes in at least three types. It goes back to before we were part of the Pokemon League and were instead part of the Pokemon Battle Federation, a rival to them. But unfortunately we couldn't compete with Goodshow and the Pokemon League as they became more popular. The Pokemon League just bought us out one region at a time until two years ago when the PBF just sold out to them. Luckily for us gym leaders, the Elite Four, and the Champion, they let us keep our positions. As for the gyms we were grandfathered in and allowed to stay as we are. The newer gyms however will be single type like the ones your used to, but there aren't any of them right now. I guess they want to see how everything works out first before any new trainers want to open new gyms here, " Mike explained.

Ash and Mike stood on opposite sides of the battlefield while Serena was behind a protective wall like at William's gym. Ash gave her the Pokemon egg he was holding for safe keeping, however Sylveon came out of her pokeball to ensure her eggs stayed safe.

A referee stepped forward, also wearing a flight suit, and took his position.

"This will be an official two on two gym battle between Mike, the Caceres City gym leader and the challenger Ash Ketchum for a flight badge. There will be no time limit and only the challenger can make substitutions. The winner will be decided when all of either sides Pokemon are unable to battle. Both trainers please send out your first Pokemon, " announced the referee.

"Alright then, Skarmory, time to fly!"

Skarmory emerged from its Pokeball with a battle cry as it flew around the battlefield, then came back and flew in place in front of Mike.

"Fearow I chose you!"

Fearow emerged from his Pokeball with a battle cry. He then looked over at his opponent,  and became ready to prove his strength as the stronger flying type.

"Both trainers ready?"

Ash and Mike nodded.

"Battle begin!"

"Skarmory steel wing!"

"Fearow you too!"

Both Pokemon took to the air and flew in a circle as their wings glowed white. They then charged at each other, their wings clashing like swords. They continued this several times, neither one getting an advantage over the other, showing their attacks were evenly matched.

"Fearow Double team!"

Suddenly there were dozens of Fearow flying around, each using steel wing.

"Skarmory fly up above them and use air cutter."

Skarmory flys near to the ceiling, its wings are glowing white as it begins flapping sending multiple light blue discs flying towards the Fearows. The discs hit their marks revealing they were all copies. Mike and Skarmory furiously look for Fearow. Then flying along the ceiling, through the rafters came Fearow.

"Now Fearow sky attack!"

Mike and Skarmory then saw Fearow flying in with his body covered in an orange and gold sparkly aura. Skarmory tried to fly away, but Fearow wouldn't allow it and slammed right into it. Skarmory crashed into the ground creating a dust cloud, hiding it from view.

"Flash cannon," Mike called out.

Out from the dust cloud came a silver beam of energy that hit Fearow, sending him into a nose dive. However, Fearow was able to recover, nearly skimming the ground, and took up a position flying in front of Ash. Skarmory flew out of the dust cloud by this point and was flying in place above the cloud. Both Pokemon were clearly tired as they were breathing heavily. This was going to end soon but despite his disadvantage, Fearow wasn't accepting anything less than victory.

"SKY ATTACK!" Mike yelled, knowing this was it.

"You too Fearow, all you've got!"

Both Pokemon were covered in a orange and gold sparkly aura as they charged at one another. They collided creating a large explosion and a dust cloud that covered half the battle field. When the dust settled both Pokemon were laying on the ground, with Skarmory laying on top of Fearow.

"Both Pokemon are un..." the referee began, but stopped as it appeared they were both getting back up.

However this appearance didn't last long, as Skarmory slid off of Fearow and landed on the ground unconscious. Fearow pushed himself completely up right as he extended his wings and raised his head as he cried out in victory.

"Skarmory is unable to battle."

Mike returned Skarmory and thanked it.

"Alright, Fearow great job. Now it's time to return for a good rest, " Ash praised.

Fearow glared back at him, for as far as he was concerned he wasn't done until he was knocked out.

"Come on Fearow you did great, but it's someone else turn now, " Ash explained.

Fearow nodded, accepting the fact that he knew the others were itching for a battle as well. Ash returned Fearow and waited for Mike's next Pokemon.

"Go Magnezone your up, " Said Mike as he released his first Pokemon.

"Electric and Steel type. Riolu and Growlithe are both good choices as they have the type advantage, " Ash thought to himself, then made his decision.

"Growlithe I choose you!" Ash called out.

Growlithe emerged from her Pokeball ready for her first gym battle as she growled at the floating magnet.

"Battle resume!"

"Growlithe Flamethrower!"

"Magnezone dodge then lock on."

Growlithe opens her mouth and releases the red-orange flame. Magnezone dodged then its eye glowed red.

"Growlithe heat wave!"

Growlithe opens her mouth as a white flame forms, then a round orange flame is released at Magnezone.

"Zap cannon."

Magnezone then fires a yellow beam of electricity from his eye at Growlithe. The attacks collide and at first, they appear to be evenly matched. But the zap cannon begins to push through the heat wave.

"Growlithe abort and use safeguard!"

Growlithe stopped the attack and braced herself as her body became outlined in white. The zap cannon collided with Growlithe creating a large explosion covering most of the battlefield. Growlithe was seen flying through the air and crashed into the ground a few feet in front of Ash. The dust settled and a fairly large crater was seen where Growlithe once stood.

"That attack was so powerful that just the explosion of it hitting was what sent Growlithe flying. He's trying to end this quick. If it wasn't for safeguard, if the attack didn't knock Growlithe out she would have been paralyzed, " Ash thought to himself as he evaluated the attack.

"Not bad. Most Pokemon not fully evolved can't withstand that attack, even with moves like safeguard and protect, " Mike commented.

"Alright flame wheel!"

Growlithe charged at Magnezone as she became engulfed in flames and resembled a wheel.

Mike sighed, "My I was hoping for more than this. Dodge then lock on again."

Magnezone dodged just as Growlithe was getting close.

"Now Iron tail on the ground to get into the air as you continue flame wheel, and target that eye!"

Mike's eyes widened, "dodge it!"

Growlithe's tail glowed white as she did a flip and sent herself into the air. The flame wheel then crashed into Magnezone's eyes, sending it crashing into the ground.

"Now flamethrower, keep focusing on that eye!"

Growlith opened her mouth and released the orange flame from her mouth.

"Mirror coat!" Mike yelled.

Magnezone's eye struggled to opened a little, just to see the flamethrower as it collided. Magnezone was being engulfed in flames as its cries were heard. Suddenly the flamethrower fired back at Growlithe, hitting her and knocking her back. When the flames died down around Magnezone, its body had a white reflective glow. Magnezone then floated back up into the air, but with its eye closed.

"Ok your pretty good. You're the first trainer in a while to get past our lock on and zap cannon tactic. Normally people just try to muscle through it, " Mike commented to Ash.

Ash merely nodded in response, as this battle wasn't done yet.

"Magnezone thundershock the whole field!"

Magnezone's body began to spark yellow with electricity as it began firing multiple bolts all over the field.

"Growlithe dig to dodge!"

Quickly Growlithe dug underground.

"You can't stay underground all day, you'll never win that way."

"Don't worry, we don't plan on it. Flame charge and fire fang!"

"Thunderbolt beneath you, " Mike commanded, thinking he knew where the attack was coming from.

A large bolt of yellow electricity fired at the ground beneath him as its body was covered with electricity. Just as Growlithe burst out of the ground, behind it. The flame wheel collided, causing Magnezone to lose focus and stop it's attack. Then Growlithe sank her flaming teeth into Magnezone. Magnezone crashed into the ground, but Growlithe didn't let go.

"Now throw it back and use flame burst!"

Growlithe sung her whole body as she threw Magnezone into the air. She then opened her mouth and fired a yellow-orange fireball at Magnezone, exploding on impact. Magnezone crashed into the ground unconscious.

"Magnezone is unable to battle! Making Ash Ketchum the winner!" announced the referee.

Mike then returned Magnezone and thanked it.

"Great work Growlithe, " Ash praised.

Growlithe charged at Ash and tackled him to the ground as she began to lick his face, then nuzzle. Ash laughed as it tickled and scratched the back of her head. He then returned Growlithe as he saw Mike walking up.

"Nicly done Ash, and as proof of your victory I present you with a flight badge, " Mike stated as he held out the badge.

Ash took the badge from Mike and thanked him, then pulled out his badge case and added it next to his Guardian badge.

"So you challenged William first, " Mike commented noticing the badge. "If you don't mind me asking, which Pokemon did you face?"

"Scizor, Bisharp, and Dragonite, " Ash replied.

"You faced that beast and won!?" Mike replied in shock.

"Umm, yes, " Ash replied.

"Man your something else. Tell me, you know where you're going next gym battle?" asked Mike.

"No, not yet. We're heading to Merida for my girlfriends next performance, but not sure after that, " Ash replied.

"Well if you like a challenge, go to Sevilla. That gym has its own special challenge you won't find at any other gym in the region, " Mike explained.

Serena entered the name into the map on her pokedex and it calculated a route.

"It's pretty far, but I've got a performance there too, " Serena explained.

"Great, then lets go, " Ash announced.

After a quick stop at the Pokemon Center they were off, to continue their adventure.